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Plus, save $60 on AppleCare and get an additional 5% back with the new Edge Credit Card. Total savings can reach upward of $440 off the latest notebooks bundled with AC and the Edge financing promotion. MacBook Butterfly keyboard lawsuit granted class-action status Apple will have to face a class-action lawsuit over allegations it knew about flaws in the MacBook Pro butterfly keyboard design and didn't do enough to combat issues or lost value for owners. 7 comments Exclusive A chat with Nanoleaf CEO Gimmy Chu on the HomeKit Insider podcast On this week's HomeKit Insider Podcast, Andrew and Stephen sit down for a talk about HomeKit and the smart home with Nanoleaf's CEO Gimmy Chu. 0 comments Month-end iPad deals: save up to $150 on iPad Pro, Air, 8th Gen models Monday markdowns deliver new iPad discounts of up to $150 off on iPad Pro, 8th Generation and iPad Air 4 models as retailers launch month-end sales. Billie Eilish discusses making her documentary for Apple TV+ Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish sits down to answer questions about her Apple TV+ documentary, "The World's a Little Blurry," in a short video uploaded to YouTube. 4 comments Wave of small antitrust reform bills planned to thwart Big Tech lobbyists The chair of the House Judiciary Committee's antitrust panel plans to write multiple smaller bills to force Apple and other tech giants to reform, with the bills potentially ready to launch by May. 6 comments Exclusive Final day: Apple's M1 MacBook Air (512GB, 8-core GPU) discounted to $1,149 Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo is knocking $100 off the new M1 MacBook Air with a 512GB SSD and 8-core GPU exclusively for AppleInsider readers. Apple supports World Water Day with renewed commitment to sustainable water use Apple has used World Water Day to announce its continued commitment to existing partnerships working to increase the "efficient and safe" use of water resources. 13 comments Samsung's 2021 monitors boast USB-C power delivery and UHD resolutions Samsung has launched a new range of monitors for 2021, with the 12 screens across three product ranges including the 27-inch S80UA with a USB-C connection capable of recharging your MacBook Pro. 5 comments iPhone 12 'supercycle' set iPhone sales records in 2021 Apple's iPhone 12 is enjoying high demand and equally high production levels, and the "iPhone 13" could arrive in October, analysts from Wedbush believe. 1 comment HomePod mini has hidden, unused temperature sensor There is a temperature and humidity sensor that has been present in the HomePod mini since launch, but not used nor announced. 15 comments TSMC board approves $743M bond sale to build Arizona facility Apple chip partner TSMC will issue bonds worth NT$21.1 billion (US$743 million), in a bid to fund efforts to expand its production, allowing it to make more chips like Apple Silicon. 1 comment Apple 'surprised' by Australian app developer complaints Apple has told Australia's anti-competition authorities that it is "surprised" that developers have concerns about the App Store. 4 comments 'Ted Lasso' wins Best Comedy at Writers' Guild Awards The Writers' Guild of America has crowned Apple TV+ hit "Ted Lasso" as both Best Comedy, and Best New Series. 1 comment Sunday, March 21, 2021 Review Review: Sonnet eGPU Breakaway Puck RX 5700 brings quiet GPU power to Intel Macs If you want to upgrade your Intel-based portable Mac, but don't want a large box on your desk, the Sonnet eGPU Breakaway Puck RX 5700 is a good choice — today. 7 comments Review Review: Vissles V1 is a fun and loud mechanical keyboard The Vissles V1 is a full-on loud mechanical keyboard for Mac or iPad, with great sound in a compact, wireless form factor. 7 comments Renesas chip foundry fire could harm Apple's supply chain A fire at chipmaker Renesas could have a considerable impact on semiconductor supplies around the world, with it potentially causing some supply chain issues for Apple alongside major car producers. 21 comments Saturday, March 20, 2021 Hands-On Hands On: The Nomatic Navigator bags transport your tech with sleek style The Nomatic Navigator 15L Backpack, 6L Sling, and Tech Organizer are premium bags for transporting your tech while keeping a slim and modern look. 0 comments Apple stops selling 512GB, 1TB 21.5-inch 4K iMac options online Apple has reduced the number of storage options available for the 21.5-inch iMac, with the removal of the 512 gigabyte and 1 terabyte flash options potentially a sign changes are on the way for the product line. 27 comments Banana price issue causes expensive Apple Pay mistake in UK A woman was allegedly overcharged when she used Apple Pay to pay for shopping at a UK supermarket, with the store charging her account $2,221 over mis-priced bananas. 24 comments Brazil fines Apple $1.9M for not including charger in iPhone 12 box Brazilian consumer protection regulator Procon-SP has fined Apple for selling the iPhone 12 in Brazil without the charger, months after the organization forced Apple to provide chargers sold in Sao Paolo. 39 comments Apple's Cook, Federighi, Schiller, other top execs to testify in trial with Epic Current and former Apple executives, including CEO Tim Cook and ex-iOS chief Scott Forstall, are scheduled to testify at an upcoming trial involving Epic Games that could reshape how the tech giant manages the App Store. 32 comments Friday, March 19, 2021 Apple on hook for $308.5M in DRM patent suit A federal jury in Texas on Friday decided Apple owes $308.5 million in royalties to Personalized Media Communications for infringing a digital rights management patent. 19 comments Apple promotes 'Servant' season finale with free pizza Apple is giving free pizzas to Los Angelenos to celebrate the season finale of Apple TV+ original "Servant," a nod to the show's "Cheezus Crust" pizza delivery service. 4 comments Apple ceases iOS 14.4 code signing after release of iOS 14.4.1 Apple on Friday s...