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  • Why Apple TV+ is going big on shows from around the world

    Why Apple TV+ is going big on shows from around the world

    Netflix recently shared its latest report on what people watched most in the last half of 2024. One standout detail from this report might clue us in on why Apple TV+ is suddenly focusing so much on shows and movies that aren’t in English.

    Netflix’s Worldwide Fans Love Variety

    Netflix is a giant compared to Apple TV+, so it’s tricky to compare their hits side by side. Still, the report revealed something eye-opening: almost a third of all Netflix viewing comes from shows and films in languages other than English. That’s a huge slice of their massive audience! Plus, three of their top 10 most-watched shows—like Squid Game season 2—weren’t in English either.

    Netflix has been pouring effort into global stories for years, and it’s clearly working as they grow fans all over the world. Apple TV+, though smaller, is starting to follow a similar path by boosting its lineup of non-English shows.

    Apple TV+ Steps Up with Global Stories

    In its early days, Apple TV+ made a few non-English shows like Pachinko and Drops of God. Critics loved them, but they were exceptions in a mostly English collection. Lately, though, things have changed fast. Since September, Apple TV+ has rolled out new titles like:

    • Berlin ER (a German hospital show)
    • Love You to Death (a Spanish rom-com)
    • You Would Do It Too (a Spanish crime story)
    • Where’s Wanda? (a German funny mystery)
    • Midnight Family (a Spanish doctor drama)
    • La Maison (a French fashion tale)

    Even with fewer releases overall, Apple TV+ is now dropping about one new non-English show each month. Netflix’s winning streak with global hits might be the push behind this shift.

    Aiming for Fans Everywhere

    While the U.S. is still Apple’s main focus, these moves show they’re dreaming bigger—hoping to win over viewers worldwide. Maybe the buzz around Severance will get more people hooked on their global gems too. Apple TV+ costs $9.99 a month and offers popular shows and movies like Ted Lasso, Severance, The Morning Show, Silo, and Shrinking.

  • Apple offers discounts on refurbished M4 iMacs

    Apple offers discounts on refurbished M4 iMacs

    Apple recently started selling the M4 Mac mini and MacBook Pro at lower prices in its refurbished store. For a while, the M4 iMac, which came out at the same time, wasn’t included. Good news—Apple has now added it, so the whole M4 Mac family is available!

    Refurbished M4 iMacs Come in Many Colors and Options

    You can now grab the M4 iMac from Apple’s refurbished store in different colors and setups, all at nice savings (spotted by MacRumors).

    The regular price for the basic M4 iMac is $1,299 when brand new. But if you go refurbished, it’s only $1,099—and it still comes with all the matching accessories, like the keyboard and mouse.
    Since all M4 Macs now kick off with 16GB of memory, the starting model is a solid pick compared to older versions.

    That said, many people might want more storage space. Apple has several bigger SSD options to choose from. Just keep an eye on the discounts—they can change depending on how much storage you pick.

    Compare Prices Before You Buy

    If you’re thinking about getting an M4 iMac, don’t skip checking Amazon. They’ve got brand-new ones on sale, sometimes close to Apple’s refurbished prices.

    For instance, a new basic M4 iMac is going for $1,149 right now. That’s just $50 more than Apple’s refurbished version. So, it’s worth a look to see which deal feels right for you! Whether you go refurbished or new, the M4 iMac is a colorful, powerful choice at a better price than before.

  • Your Safari searches now pop Up in iOS 18.4

    Your Safari searches now pop Up in iOS 18.4

    With the iOS 18.4 update, Apple added a little change to Safari that might catch your eye. Now, when you open a new tab and tap the search bar, your recent searches show up right away. It’s a simple shift, but it could spark some mixed feelings.

    In the earlier version, iOS 18.3.1, things worked differently. Opening a new tab and tapping search kept your history hidden, leaving you on the usual Safari start page. You wouldn’t see past searches unless you started typing something similar, and even then, it only popped up as a suggestion.

    According to 9to5Mac, this new setup in iOS 18.4 could feel a bit awkward. Imagine handing your iPhone or iPad to a friend or family member to use Safari or another app—your recent searches would be right there for them to see. Not everyone might love that kind of openness.

    On the flip side, if you’re someone who never shares your device, this could be handy. Seeing your latest searches with one tap might save time, especially if you look up the same things often. Plus, Apple still has Private Browsing mode, which keeps your searches off the record entirely.

    Right now, iOS 18.4 doesn’t let you turn off this search history display. That said, Apple might tweak it before the update goes live for everyone, since it’s still in beta. If you want to wipe the slate clean, there’s always the “Clear All” button to erase your search history whenever you like. This small update shows how even tiny changes can make a difference—whether you find it helpful or a little too revealing depends on how you use your device!

  • Apple’s security update in the UK made simple

    Apple’s security update in the UK made simple

    On February 21, Apple stopped offering its Advanced Data Protection feature in the UK after the government quietly asked for a way to unlock private user data stored in iCloud—not just in the UK, but everywhere. This decision has left some UK Apple users wondering how safe their information is now. Let’s break it down.

    What Was Advanced Data Protection?

    Advanced Data Protection, or ADP, started in 2022 as Apple’s top security option for iCloud. It’s a setting users can turn on to lock more of their data—like backups, photos, and notes—with a special kind of protection called end-to-end encryption. This means only the user can unlock it on their own devices, and no one else, not even Apple, can peek inside. Without ADP, Apple uses regular encryption for things like email and calendars, where it keeps a spare key and can open the data if a court orders it.

    Not many people likely used ADP since Apple never shared numbers. Some might not know about it, while others have older devices that can’t handle it because they need the latest software.
    Who’s Impacted by This Change?

    This affects two groups in the UK:

    • New users: Since February 21, they can’t turn on ADP. They’ll see a message saying it’s no longer available.
    • Current ADP users: If you already had it on, you’ll need to switch it off yourself soon to keep using iCloud. Apple can’t do it for you and promises more help later.

    If you never used ADP, nothing changes—your data still has Apple’s basic protection, where Apple holds the key.

    What’s Still Safe?

    Even without ADP, some iCloud features stay super secure by default, like iMessage, FaceTime, passwords, and health info. These use end-to-end encryption no matter what.

    Why Did This Happen?

    The UK government used a law to secretly demand Apple build a hidden way into encrypted data worldwide. Apple said no, worried it would weaken security for everyone—like leaving a house key out for anyone to find. Instead, they pulled ADP from the UK, hoping to bring it back someday with better safety for users.

  • Trump pushes Apple to drop diversity rules

    Trump pushes Apple to drop diversity rules

    In a loud, all-caps message on Truth Social today, President Donald Trump told Apple to completely stop its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) rules.

    “APPLE SHOULD DUMP DEI RULES, NOT JUST TWEAK THEM,” he posted.

    This comes right after Apple’s yearly shareholder meeting yesterday. At the meeting, most shareholders said no to a plan that would have asked Apple to get rid of its Inclusion & Diversity goals. The idea came from the National Center for Public Policy Research, a group that says it’s a fair, free-market, conservative think tank. They argued that DEI efforts could bring legal trouble, hurt the company’s image, and cost shareholders money.

    Apple told its shareholders to vote against the plan, calling it an attempt to control how the company runs. The tech giant said it already keeps an eye on its work to follow anti-discrimination laws. During the meeting, Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, admitted that laws might force changes to DEI rules later on. But Trump thinks Apple should just drop them entirely. Still, Cook promised shareholders that Apple will always focus on making everyone feel welcome.

    “We work hard to build a place where everyone belongs and can do their best,” Apple shared in its meeting notice.

    Since coming back to the White House, Trump has been against DEI programs. Last month, he made a rule to end DEI in federal jobs. After that, some big tech names like Google have started cutting back on their own DEI plans. This topic stirs up a lot of opinions, so we’ve moved the conversation to our Political News forum. Anyone can read it, but only forum members with 100+ posts can join in.

  • New iPhone Mail trick solves a pesky problem

    New iPhone Mail trick solves a pesky problem

    For years, iPhone users have wanted Apple Mail to act differently when moving or deleting an email. Before the latest update, after you trashed or filed a message, the app would jump straight to the next email in your inbox. This was frustrating because it marked that next email as read, even if you didn’t mean to open it. People wished the app would just take them back to the inbox list instead. Good news—iOS 18.4 finally makes that happen!

    This automatic jump to another email after deleting one was odd. Most other email apps don’t do this, which is why some iPhone fans switched to options like Spark or Outlook. But Apple Mail keeps improving, especially with cool new features like email summaries and quick replies powered by Apple Intelligence. This small tweak in iOS 18.4 might just convince those users to return to Apple’s built-in app.

    In iOS 18.4, there’s a fresh setting called “Delete or Move Message Action.” By default, it’s set to “View Next Message,” keeping the old habit alive. But if you switch it to “Don’t Select a Message,” the app won’t leap to another email after you delete or move one. Instead, it takes you right back to your inbox list. From there, you can pick whichever email you want to tackle next and keep sorting through your messages your way.

    Want to try it? Open the Settings app, tap Apps, then Mail, and look for “Message List.” Under that, you’ll see “Delete or Move Message Action” to adjust how it works. This little change, which fans have been asking for, comes with iOS 18.4. It’s still being tested in developer and public betas, but it’ll roll out as a free update for all iPhone users around April. It’s a simple fix that makes a big difference in keeping your inbox under control!

  • Apple tackles funny iPhone voice typing glitch

    Apple tackles funny iPhone voice typing glitch

    Many iPhone users spotted a strange problem today with the phone’s voice typing feature. When they say “racist” to send a message, the word “Trump” pops up for a second before fixing itself to “racist.”

    This quirky glitch happens when people use the iPhone’s dictation tool. Sometimes, as they speak “racist,” the phone types “Trump” in the Messages app. Then, it quickly changes to the right word after figuring out what was said.

    In our tests, saying “racist” didn’t always turn into “Trump” first, but it happened more often than other mix-ups. We also noticed “Rhett” or “Rouch” showing up briefly before the phone corrected it to “racist.”

    A video showing this odd bug has been making rounds on TikTok and other social media. An Apple spokesperson explained to The New York Times that the mix-up comes from the words sounding a bit alike. It’s unclear if this has been an issue for a while and only got noticed now, or if something changed recently to cause it. Apple assured us they’re working on a solution.

    John Burkey, who used to work on Apple’s Siri team, told The New York Times that there might be something in Apple’s system accidentally turning “racist” into “Trump.” He jokingly called it a “big prank” but wasn’t sure if it was added on purpose or slipped into the data Apple uses for its smart features.

    Note: Since this topic touches on political or social stuff, the chat about it is in our Political News forum. Everyone can read it, but only forum members with 100+ posts can join the conversation.

  • Apple blocks Russian developers from its special app program

    Apple blocks Russian developers from its special app program

    Apple has recently stopped Russian developers from using its Apple Developer Enterprise Program (ADEP). According to Russian tech insiders who spoke with RBC, this change happened on February 12. With this program now off-limits, developers in Russia can’t build or share custom iOS apps for private use without putting them on the App Store. A tech firm in St. Petersburg told the news outlet that all their ADEP data was wiped out, leaving the program useless for them.

    Before shutting it down, Apple seems to have given a heads-up to companies relying on Enterprise certificates. These certificates let developers approve and share apps internally, and Apple warned they’d stop working by mid-February. In Russia, ADEP was a big deal for testing apps without App Store approval. Big companies also used it to create tools like business apps, company chatbots, customer management systems, and delivery trackers for their teams.

    Even though Apple halted product sales and cut back services like Apple Pay in Russia after the Ukraine conflict started, the App Store itself is still running there. That said, Apple has followed Russian rules by pulling certain apps—like VPNs and some news platforms—when the government asked. This move shows Apple tightening its grip on what Russian developers can do, even as some services stay active.

    It’s a shift that’s likely to hit companies and tech teams hard, especially those who counted on ADEP for their day-to-day work. Want to dig deeper into this topic? Check out the discussion in the Political News forum on MSN, where this story was shared. Anyone can read it, but if you want to chime in, you’ll need to be a forum member with at least 100 posts.

  • Phil Schiller wasn’t sure about Apple’s 27% fee for outside purchases

    Phil Schiller wasn’t sure about Apple’s 27% fee for outside purchases

    Phil Schiller, a top Apple leader who helps run the App Store, told a court on Monday that he wasn’t thrilled about the 27% fee Apple now charges for purchases made outside its store. He worried it might upset developers and make Apple look like a bill collector, according to AP News.

    Schiller shared these thoughts during a three-hour talk in court as part of a legal fight with Epic Games. “I wasn’t happy about chasing developers for money,” he said. He feared it would strain Apple’s bond with app makers and change how the App Store works by forcing it to track down payments.

    Even with Schiller’s doubts, Apple’s big decision-makers—including CEO Tim Cook, the former money boss Luca Maestri, and the legal crew—went ahead with the plan. They settled on the 27% fee (a slight drop from the usual 30%) after a 2021 court case with Epic Games. The judge, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, said Apple wasn’t a monopoly but had to stop blocking developers from pointing users to other payment options outside the App Store.

    So, Apple made a system where developers can get permission to add links to outside payment sites. But there’s a catch—Apple still takes a 27% cut on sales made within a week of clicking those links. Smaller businesses pay 12% instead of 15%. Epic’s boss, Tim Sweeney, called this a sneaky way to dodge the court’s real goal of opening up competition.

    The court talks, set to wrap up by Wednesday, are digging into whether Apple’s following the rules from that earlier ruling. Judge Rogers isn’t thrilled, saying Apple’s team seems fuzzy on how they came up with the payment setup. Court papers show Apple studied how a clunkier outside payment process might push developers back to its own system. This whole clash started in 2020 when Epic pushed to break Apple’s control over in-app purchases, where Apple grabs 15% to 30% of the cash. It’s still a heated battle!

  • Apple’s 2026 Foldable iPhone promises a smooth screen – No Crease!

    Apple’s 2026 Foldable iPhone promises a smooth screen – No Crease!

    Apple is working hard on its first-ever foldable iPhone, and exciting news says they’ve cracked a big problem: the annoying screen crease you see on most foldable phones. A fresh report hints that Apple has found a way to make the display look smooth and flawless when folded or unfolded.

    According to a Korean news site, ETNews, Apple is picking out the companies that will supply parts for this phone, and they’ll finish choosing by April. This means they’re getting ready to start making the phone soon, with parts production kicking off later this year.

    An insider shared with ETNews, “Apple wants the crease gone, no matter the cost, to make their foldable phone stand out from others.” They’ve created a special new material to hide the crease completely. This is a huge deal because other brands like Samsung and Huawei haven’t managed to erase that line on their foldable screens. If Apple pulls this off, they could leap ahead of the competition.

    The report says Samsung Display will be the only company making the OLED screens for Apple’s foldable iPhone. They’ve been working on it since last year, using their know-how from being the first to mass-make foldable screens. The phone might fold like a book, with super-thin glass from a US company called Corning covering the screen. Another US company, Amphenol, which has made hinges for MacBooks, is likely to supply the folding part.

    ETNews predicts the foldable iPhone will hit stores in late 2026, matching what Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and other experts like Ming-Chi Kuo have said. Rumors from a Chinese leaker, Digital Chat Station, suggest it’ll have a 5.49-inch outside screen and a 7.74-inch inside one when opened.

    Both screens might look wider and shorter than usual, different from something like Oppo’s new Find N5 phone. Apple’s foldable iPhone could change the game with its crease-free screen and cool design. Fans might have to wait until 2026, but it sounds like it’ll be worth it!

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