Owners of both the new 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro have uncovered issues with the ability to mount and utilize some SD cards.

Some users report that the device can access the SD cards, but the transfer speeds seem unusually slow. Other users state that even the ability to mound the cards is inconsistent, and not even traceable across manufacturers or models.Users on the MacRumors' forums have begun chronicling the issue. MacRumors users note that there doesn't seem to be an underlying reason why a card does or does not work.

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Apple has released a new Apple Configurator iOS app that allows users to add a Mac to Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager from an iPhone.

The Configurator app allows users to add Macs to their organization from an iPhone.

Take a deep dive into the ever-expanding default Camera app on iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, to get the most out of it.

The Camera app on iPhone 13

Tile purchaser Life360, which calls itself a "family safety platform," has been selling precise location data on its millions of users, a new report alleges.

Life360 reportedly selling precise location data to brokers.

Apple's dealings with developers like Roblox are at the core of the Department of Justice's antitrust probe, with what was discovered in the App Store lawsuit with Epic Games resurfacing.

The U.S. government has been looking into Apple and other tech companies for potential antitrust violations, with many elements becoming a target to regulators. In the latest salvo, it seems that the Department of Justice has taken an interest in Roblox.As part of Epic Games' legal activity against Apple in a bid to change App Store policies and to enable Epic to operate its own third-party app store, Roblox was raised as an app that seemed to be given preferential treatment from Apple. Its mention, and the reasons behind it, are apparently worth closer scrutiny by the government, according to The Information.

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Six different Apple TV+ originals have earned the Apple streaming platform a total of nine award nominations in the 27th Annual Critics Choice TV Awards.

Apple TV+ honored with nine Critics Choice TV award nominations.

Holiday deals are hitting a fever pitch at Amazon, with current Apple hardware, including AirPods and MacBooks, on sale for up to $250 off. Many items are in stock for delivery before Christmas.

$189.99 AirPods Pro with MagSafe

Despite being announced in October, 2021 AirPods with MagSafe Charging Case are $60 off at Amazon, bringing the price down to $189.99.

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