Be careful how you emoji in the future, after a Canadian judge ruled that sending someone a "thumbs-up" symbol in a message can potentially enter you into a legally binding contract.[Pixabay]The King's Bench for Saskatchewan issued a summary judgment on June 8 that could have serious implications for users of messaging services. While they may not necessarily be seen as serious communications, it's possible for responses to be taken as agreeing to the terms of a contract. Read more...

Apple's upgraded M1 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch with a 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 32GB of memory and a spacious 1TB SSD is discounted to $1,999 for Prime Day — down from $2,899 — exclusively for AppleInsider readers. Plus, get $60 off AppleCare with coupon.This Prime Day MacBook Pro deal is epic.Top MacBook Pro Prime Day deal Read more...

There have been a lot of rumors regarding color options for the upcoming iPhone 15, and the latest is a return to a blue shade for the Pro models.iPhone 12 Pro in Pacific Blue on the leftApple usually launches at least one unique color with each new Pro model, aiming to boost sales with a unique handset. This year will likely be no different, with Apple opting for familiar hues while spicing things up with one variant. Read more...

There have been a lot of rumors regarding color options for the upcoming iPhone 15, and the latest is a return to a blue shade for the Pro models.iPhone 12 Pro in Pacific Blue on the leftApple usually launches at least one unique color with each new Pro model, aiming to boost sales with a unique handset. This year will likely be no different, with Apple opting for familiar hues while spicing things up with one variant. Read more...

Warren Buffett’s biggest investment coup during his 58 years of leading Berkshire Hathaway is Apple. With Apple’s market value now above $3 trillion, Berkshire Hathaway’s stake in the world’s most valuable company (some 915 million shares) is worth $176 billion, more than five times its cost of $31 billion.  Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting of shareholders on May 8, 2023 Andrew Bary for Barron’s: How did Buffett do it? He recognized Apple’s strengths and bought the shares inexpensively… While he is known for moving away from a deep-value investment approach—favored by his mentor Benjamin Graham—to growth stocks, he is disciplined in what he pays.   When Buffett was accumulating what has become a nearly 6% stake in Apple from 2016…

As smartphone markets all across the globe wither away, China saw only two manufacturers pick up any new growth so far in 2023 — and Apple is one of them.iPhone 14 Pro MaxThe global smartphone market continues to contract even as 2023 ticks on, but Apple has managed to keep things relatively positive. Folks switching away from Android and opting for Apple's devices seem to be helping with that. Read more...