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Chris Hauk

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Senior Editor at MacTrast

Consumer Privacy Champion at Pixel Privacy. Senior Editor at Mactrast.

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  • Apple Says These Products Are Now Vintage - You Know, Like Fine Wine

    1 week ago | mactrast.com | Chris Hauk

    Apple on Tuesday added two devices to its vintage products list, the 2018 Mac mini and the iPhone 6s. Both devices will now receive more limited service and repair support, due to now being considered vintage. The ‌iPhone‌ 6s launched in 2015, but enjoyed a 3 year shelf life, thanks to Apple offering it as a low-cost handset until 2018. The ‌iPhone‌ 6s was powered by Apple’s A9 chip, and it boasted a strengthened aluminum chassis to avoid the ‌iPhone‌ 6 “bendgate” design issues.

  • Apple's Next Apple Watch Activity Challenge to Celebrate Earth Day

    1 week ago | mactrast.com | Chris Hauk

    Apple’s next Apple Watch activity challenge will take place on Tuesday, April 22 in celebration of Earth Day. Apple Watch owners who complete a workout that lasts for 30 minutes or longer, will unlock an award in the Fitness app. Users will be required to record the activity through the Workout app or any app that saves workout information to the Health app. On April 22, celebrate Earth Day and win this award with any workout of 30 minutes or more.

  • Apple Seeds First Public Betas of iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, and macOS Sequoia 15.5

    1 week ago | mactrast.com | Chris Hauk

    Apple today seeded the first public betas of its upcoming iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, and macOS Sequoia 15.5 updates for testing. The public betas come one day after Apple seeded developers the second developer betas of all three.

  • Leaker Claims Apple's Rumored Foldable iPhone's Under-Screen Camera Likely Won't Offer Face ID

    1 week ago | mactrast.com | Chris Hauk

    While Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone will feature an under-screen camera, the camera module is unlikely to include TrueDepth components that allow for Face ID, according to Weibo-based leakerĀ Digital Chat Station.

  • China Fires Another Shot in the Tariff War by Halting Rare Earth Mineral Exports

    1 week ago | idropnews.com | Chris Hauk

    The US-China tariff wars continue to rage, as China has halted exports of rare earth minerals and magnets, reports Reuters. The move will likely cause shortages of materials for the manufacturing of components in the iPhone and other products outside of Chinese borders. Some observers had expected the war of wills over tariffs between US President Donald Trump and Chinese officials to ease following Trump’s granting of tariff exemptions for select electronic device and semiconductor manufacturers.

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Chris Hauk
Chris Hauk @CLHauk
22 Apr 25

Apple Seeds Second Public Betas of iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, and macOS Sequoia 15.5 https://t.co/p1pwIA1Hrb

Chris Hauk
Chris Hauk @CLHauk
22 Apr 25

New Apple Intelligence Ad Promotes Photos App’s ‘Clean Up’ Feature https://t.co/87B0ZL8oJ6

Chris Hauk
Chris Hauk @CLHauk
22 Apr 25

iPhone 17e Nearing Trial Production, Readying for Late May 2026 Launch, Says Leaker https://t.co/ihPVLAbRqz https://t.co/yuuNOH1G1n