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Argus hikes Apple target price to $280 on ‘positive signs for iPhone sales’

Argus analyst Jim Kelleher raises Apple price target to $280, citing increased earnings estimates for fiscal 2025.
Apple's Asian suppliers report iPhone 16 sales meeting expectations with no production cuts announced.
Some sources suggest iPhone 16 Pro demand may be lagging, but iPhone sales expanding globally.
Positive outlook on rollout of Apple Intelligence, expected to gradually launch internationally.

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25 Years of the Dock and Aqua

25 years ago, Steve Jobs unveiled the Aqua user interface of Mac OS X.
James Thomson worked on turning Bas Ording's prototypes into working code for the Dock.
Apple fired software engineers in Cork and rewrote code before shipping Mac OS X 10.0.
This year's MacBooks will feature an Apple-logo-shaped notch in the center of the menu bar.

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Apple: Siri data has never been used to build marketing profiles or sold to anyone for any purpose

Apple recently settled a class action lawsuit related to its Siri voice assistant violating user privacy, paying $95 million as a settlement.
Apple clarified that Siri data has never been used for building marketing profiles or sold to any entity for any purpose.
Apple states that Siri data is utilized to improve Siri's functionality, and they constantly work on enhancing privacy measures.
The company settled to avoid further litigation, and this settlement is unrelated to the concerns about grading addressed in 2019.

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Windows 12 may not happen anytime soon

Microsoft's strategy to retire Windows 10 later this year will proceed as planned.
The focus will primarily be on Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs.
Windows 12 is considered a distant prospect at this point.
Microsoft encourages customers to move to modern new PCs running Windows 11.

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Apple Fitness+ Announces Strava Integration, New Workout Programs, and More

Apple Fitness+ has announced new workout programs, including strength training, yoga peak poses, breath meditation, and pickleball training.
The service will feature new editions of the Artist Spotlight series with Janet Jackson, Coldplay, Bruno Mars, and Kendrick Lamar.
Apple Fitness+ has also collaborated with fitness tracking app Strava, allowing users to share workouts and offering three months of free membership to Strava subscribers.
This collaboration signifies a shift for both Apple and Strava, as it provides Fitness+ with new content and features, while opening up Strava to partnerships with other platforms.

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Apple to report fiscal Q125 results on January 30th

Apple will report its first fiscal quarter results on January 30, 2025.
Analysts expect Apple to report all-time revenue of $124.32 billion and EPS of $2.35.
Apple's previous all-time revenue record was $123.9 billion for its fiscal 2022 first quarter.
Apple's conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for January 30, 2025.

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foot with true-color tmux support (à la Alacritty)

Foot, the default terminal in Wayland, is an underrated and fast terminal with easy configuration.
The author loves foot's ability to include other files like color schemes.
The challenge was setting up foot with tmux to get Neovim to display correctly.
The solution involved configuring the TERM variable in foot and setting terminal overrides in tmux.
With the correct configuration, Neovim's background colors are displayed correctly on all machines even when connected remotely.

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India plans subsidies to promote Apple production in country

The Indian government is considering subsidies for electronic component manufacturers and reductions in import tariffs to promote Apple production in the country.
The Ministry of Electronics and IT has proposed providing at least 230 billion rupees ($2.7 billion) in support to manufacturers of components like batteries and camera parts.
The ministry has also recommended reducing tariffs on electronic components, which will help lower production costs.
The final decision on these proposals will be made by the cabinet, and if approved, details may be announced in the upcoming budget in February.

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The Fridge: Remembering and thanking Steve Langasek

Steve Langasek was a revered figure in the open-source community and a source of inspiration.
He was known for his technical expertise, kindness, and dedication to improving the lives of others.
Despite battling illness, Langasek remained active and engaged in the community and its future.
His passing in 2025 has deeply affected colleagues and friends in the open-source landscape.

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Espresso Displays Announces the 4K 15 Pro Portable Display

Espresso Displays has announced the addition of a new portable display to its Pro lineup, the espresso 15 Pro.
The 15.6” display features a brighter 60Hz 4K screen, touch sensitivity, and an aluminum body with two USB-C ports.
The new Stand+ allows the screen to be elevated higher and can be folded into a travel-friendly configuration.
The espresso 15 Pro will be showcased at CES, offering a lightweight, well-built option with improved brightness and resolution.

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Satechi’s sleek M4 Mac mini stand gets price and release date

Satechi unveils M4 Mac mini Stand & Hub accessory for Apple's latest Mac.
Stand & Hub will cost $99.99 and will be available starting February 17, 2025.
Features include storage expansion, legacy port compatibility, and front-facing connectivity.
Customers can sign up on Satechi.net for exclusive updates and a 20% discount.

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Windows 11 might soon be more helpful in letting you know how powerful your PC actually is – I just hope this planned feature is better than Microsoft’s past efforts

Windows 11 is introducing new 'cards' in the Settings app to help users understand their PC specs.
The cards display information about storage, GPU, system RAM, and processor.
The feature is still in testing and not fully functional yet.
These cards aim to provide a better understanding of PC performance beyond just numbers.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook personally donates $1 million to President Trump’s inauguration

Apple CEO Tim Cook will personally donate $1 million to President-elect Trump’s inaugural committee.
The donation reflects a long, collaborative relationship between Trump and Cook.
Cook believes the inauguration is a great American tradition and is donating in the spirit of unity.
President Trump’s second inauguration fund has received over $200 million in donations so far.

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Shazam Fast Forward 2025 Predicts 2025’s Emerging Artists

Shazam has released the Shazam Fast Forward 2025, predicting breakthrough artists in 2025.
The list features 50 emerging artists from 26 countries and various genres.
Today's highlighted genre is Dance, with 10 featured artists.
Shazam will reveal breakout artists in Latin, Country/Rock, Pop, and Hip-Hop/R&B genres in the coming days.

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Make Steam App Look Modern & Native in Ubuntu

Adwaita for Steam is a free open-source project to make Steam app look more modern and native in Ubuntu and other Linux distributions.
The skin merges the title and tool bars into a compact GNOME Client-Side Decoration style header bar and adds rounded window corners for a native app appearance.
It supports various color themes, control button styles, and the option to show or hide the sidebar and QR code at login.
Installation can be done through a Python installer script or a graphical tool like AdwSteamGTK, along with the installation of the Rounded Window Corners extension for GNOME.

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