News | iLounge https://www.ilounge.com/news All things iPod, iPhone, iPad and Beyond Thu, 07 May 2026 11:12:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 https://www.ilounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ilounge-favicon-96x96.png News | iLounge https://www.ilounge.com/news 32 32 AirPods Pro 3 Is $49 Off https://www.ilounge.com/news/daily-deals/airpods-pro-3-is-49-off-5 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:12:20 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399352 The AirPods Pro 3 come with new ear tips in 5 different sizes, allowing you to get a personalized and secure fit for your earbuds. You can take a hearing test at home, and Conversation Boost allows for better communication while your ears are protected with Active Hearing Protection to protect your ears from your […]

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]]> Samsung, Intel, and Apple In Talks for Potential Suppliers https://www.ilounge.com/news/samsung-intel-and-apple-in-talks-for-potential-suppliers Thu, 07 May 2026 11:11:07 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399349 Apple has had discussions with both Samsung and Intel regarding main processor manufacturing for their devices made in the United States. Early stage talks have been made with Intel for their services in chip making, with executives at Apple visiting the Samsung Plant that is currently being built in Texas. Talks are reportedly preliminary, with […]

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]]> AI Showcase Held by Manufacturing Academy At Apple https://www.ilounge.com/news/apple/ai-showcase-held-by-manufacturing-academy-at-apple Thu, 07 May 2026 11:10:15 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399346 An inaugural Spring Forum has been held by Apple for their Michigan, East Lansing Manufacturing Academy. The event gathers interested crowds to Michigan State for examples on how businesses are integrating AI techniques that can be picked up in the program. This is the biggest event of the academy, with offsite tours creating a big […]

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]]> End-to-end Encryption to be Removed on Instagram on May 8 https://www.ilounge.com/news/end-to-end-encryption-to-be-removed-on-instagram-on-may-8 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:09:18 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399343 End-to-end encryption for DMs will now be removed by Instagram starting on May 8, which means that Meta may be able to view the message contents between you and the person you are talking to. Message encrypting has been an option you could use for Instagram but will now be removed as an under the […]

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]]> iPhone Air Magsafe Battery Is $39 Off https://www.ilounge.com/news/daily-deals/iphone-air-magsafe-battery-is-39-off Thu, 07 May 2026 11:08:14 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399340 The MagSafe Battery can be used to fully charge your iPhone Air allowing you to keep charged and powered on the go. It features 12W of fast charging and 25W of charging when connected to a power adapter of 25W or higher. The MagSafe Battery has been made exclusively for your iPhone Air made to […]

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]]> Lawmakers in Maryland Pressure Apple Over Closing of Unionized Apple Store https://www.ilounge.com/news/lawmakers-in-maryland-pressure-apple-over-closing-of-unionized-apple-store Thu, 07 May 2026 11:06:53 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399337 A letter has been sent to John Ternus and Tim Cook, the CEO at Apple, by the members of the Maryland United States Congress showing big concern about the decision of the company to close down the Towson, Maryland unionized retail store. Nine lawmakers in Maryland have signed the letter with seven representatives and two […]

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]]> $250 Million Paid By Apple To Settle Lawsuit https://www.ilounge.com/news/apple/250-million-paid-by-apple-to-settle-lawsuit Thu, 07 May 2026 11:05:48 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399334 To settle a class action lawsuit that alleges Apple of unfair competition and false advertising after the countless delays of the revamped Siri they have been promoting, Apple will be paying $250 million. During the 2024 WWDC, Apple announced a revamped, smarter version of Siri with Apple Intelligence, along with promotions in videos and ads […]

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]]> Upcoming iPhone 18 Pro to Remain Using Aluminum Finish https://www.ilounge.com/news/iphone/upcoming-iphone-18-pro-to-remain-using-aluminum-finish Thu, 07 May 2026 11:04:52 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399331 The same aluminum finish from the iPhone 17 Pro is expected to be carried over to the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, even as concerns were raised about the durability. The iPhone 17 Pro has an issue of surface chipping, with the company not accepting recourse. The issue came from the aluminum alloy material characteristics. The […]

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]]> AirPods Max 2 Is $39 Off https://www.ilounge.com/news/daily-deals/airpods-max-2-is-39-off Thu, 07 May 2026 11:03:42 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399328 The AirPods Max 2 have been designed with memory foam, custom textile ear cushions, telescoping arms, and a breathable knit-mesh canopy for comfortable wear. It is powered by the H2 chip, giving you crisp highs and deep bass. Get 1.5x more ANC with the new generation AirPods Max, immersing yourself in the moment, whether it’s […]

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]]> Creator of Notepad++ Port for macOS Called Out https://www.ilounge.com/news/creator-of-notepad-port-for-macos-called-out Thu, 07 May 2026 11:02:21 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399325 Don Ho, creator of Notepad++, stated that the famous Windows Code editor on the macOS version is a fake and is using the trademark of Notepad++ without their consent. He says that the application is not connected, endorsed, or authorized with the original version of Notepad++, also adding that it is inappropriate, disrespectful to both […]

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]]> T-Mobile Support for Satellite Connectivity Coming to New Zealand and Canada https://www.ilounge.com/news/t-mobile-support-for-satellite-connectivity-coming-to-new-zealand-and-canada Thu, 07 May 2026 10:58:32 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399315 Customers of T-Mobile in New Zealand and Canada are now available with Starlink satellite connectivity. Users in the past had cellular connectivity access through roaming agreements in New Zealand and Canada. Their website was updated to note satellite roaming and states that they will be adding support to other areas. T-Mobile is working with partners […]

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]]> 15-inch M5 MacBook Air is $149 Off https://www.ilounge.com/news/daily-deals/15-inch-m5-macbook-air-is-149-off Sun, 03 May 2026 18:42:25 +0000 https://www.ilounge.com/?p=399254 The M5 MacBook Air has been given the M5 chip for stronger AI capabilities, as well as fast and fluid performance, all built into a portable device that you can bring with you anywhere. The GPU features Neural Accelerators for powerful AI performance and has Apple Intelligence, the personal AI system that helps keep things […]

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