iLounge

iLounge is a standalone source of information focused on Apple Inc.'s iPod, iPhone, and iPad, along with digital media players, accessories, news, and related software. You can find their content online at www.ilounge.com. The site is based in Perth, Western Australia, and is operated by Netly PTY LTD. It’s important to note that iLounge is not connected to Apple or any companies that produce iPod or iPhone products. They do not manufacture or sell services or products for iPods or iPhones.

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macOS now gets Ransomware Protection from Arms Cyber

1 week ago | ilounge.com | Abhay Ram

For many years, Apple devices have been regarded as resistant to cyberattacks, primarily due to the closed architecture of macOS and iOS operating systems, along with the company’s emphasis on security. There were few reports of incidents involving iPhones, iPads, or similar devices. Nevertheless, this perception has shifted in recent times.
M1 MacBook Air: A steal deal at $550 (USD)

1 week ago | ilounge.com | Abhay Ram

In the past, purchasing a MacBook capable of handling tasks from spreadsheets to video editing would cost over $1,000. However, that’s changed with this current offer. You can now get a refurbished 2020 MacBook Air featuring the Apple M1 chip for just $549.99 for the 8GB RAM + 512GB SSD model, and $589.99 for the 16GB RAM + 256GB SSD version. Both models are classified as “Grade A,” indicating they may show little to no visible wear despite being refurbished.
M3 Ultra MacBook Pro models discovered

2 weeks ago | ilounge.com | Abhay Ram

Apple’s top-tier M3 Ultra chip is presently exclusive to the Mac Studio; however, a recent leak has disclosed that Apple has also tested this chip in the MacBook Pro. In a post shared today on the Chinese social media site BiliBili, an unfamiliar user reported discovering code references to unreleased 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models equipped with the M3 Ultra chip, found within an internal build of iOS 18 operating on an iPhone 16 engineering prototype.
M2 Mac mini: A cheaper offering with $140 off

2 weeks ago | ilounge.com | Abhay Ram

The Mac mini has consistently focused on delivering an impressive amount of power within a compact design, and the Early 2023 Apple Mac mini M2 adheres to this principle. Currently, you can purchase the refurbished model with 8GB RAM and a 512GB SSD for $459.99 at StackSocial (reduced from $599), or opt for the 256GB SSD variant priced at $359.99. Both models are classified as ‘Grade A,’ indicating minimal to no cosmetic wear, and they include free shipping throughout the contiguous United States.
Apple approves Fortnite return to App Store after 5 years

2 weeks ago | ilounge.com | Abhay Ram

Apple granted approval for the Epic Games title Fortnite on Tuesday, reinstating the first-person shooter game to the U.S. App Store, five years after its removal. Fortnite was removed from the App Store in 2020 after Epic modified its game online to facilitate direct payments, bypassing Apple’s in-app payment system, which charges fees of up to 30%. This action provoked Apple’s ire and initiated a prolonged legal dispute.
Trump threatens to impose 25% tariff on the iPhone

2 weeks ago | ilounge.com | Abhay Ram

Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump insisted that Apple and other smartphone manufacturers, such as Samsung, produce their devices in the United States or be subjected to a 25% tariff. “I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone’s that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else,” Trump posted on Truth Social platform.
Apple expanding Indian supply chain through a $1.5 billion manufacturing plant

2 weeks ago | ilounge.com | Abhay Ram

Apple’s primary contractor is progressing with a $1.5 billion component manufacturing facility near Chennai, thereby further enhancing the iPhone manufacturer’s supply chain in India, despite Donald Trump’s insistence on returning production to the United States. Foxconn, which has been assembling Apple’s products for many years, is poised to establish a display module plant in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, as reported by two government officials to the Financial Times.
Apple planning to release AR glasses in 2026

2 weeks ago | ilounge.com | Abhay Ram

Apple Inc. is planning to launch smart glasses by the end of next year as part of its initiative to enter the market of AI-enhanced devices. However, it has decided to postpone the development of a smartwatch equipped with a built-in camera capable of analyzing its surroundings.
iPhone Designer Jony Ive joins Sam Altman’s OpenAI

2 weeks ago | ilounge.com | Abhay Ram

OpenAI is set to acquire the AI device startup co-founded by Apple Inc. veteran Jony Ive in an all-stock transaction valued at nearly $6.5 billion, collaborating with the renowned designer to venture into hardware. This acquisition — the most significant in OpenAI’s history — will establish a dedicated division for the development of AI-driven devices.
Apple supplier Foxconn accelerates transition from China to India with $433m chip deal

2 weeks ago | ilounge.com | Abhay Ram

Foxconn, the largest contract electronics manufacturer globally, has gained approval from the Indian government to establish a semiconductor plant in collaboration with HCL Group, involving an investment of 37.06 billion rupees ($433 million). The facility, set to be constructed in Uttar Pradesh, a northern state in India, is expected to be operational by 2027, as stated by Ashwini Vaishnaw, India’s information minister, during a cabinet briefing on Wednesday.