The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newApple App Store Search Tracking Raises Privacy Questions
  Apple is facing renewed privacy scrutiny after researchers revealed that the App Store records every character users type while searching for apps. The findings suggest the company stores highly detailed analytics, including individual keystrokes and the time users take to enter each letter. The discovery comes shortly after Apple introduced personalized App Store recommendations during […]
  - 15 hours ago 18 Jun 26, 6:57pm -
• newApple Adds $162M Silicon Valley Office
  Apple has expanded its Silicon Valley real estate portfolio once again by purchasing a large office building in Sunnyvale, California. The company paid $162.2 million for the property at 684 W. Maude Avenue, strengthening its presence in one of the world’s most important technology hubs. The acquisition follows a series of major property investments made […]
  - 15 hours ago 18 Jun 26, 6:45pm -
• newTata iPhone Factory Cleared as India Drops Shutdown Threat
  India has dropped its proposed action against Tata Electronics’ iPhone component factory in Tamil Nadu, removing a major concern for Apple’s growing manufacturing network in the country. The decision follows months of inspections into claims that wastewater from the facility had contaminated nearby farmland and open wells. The Tata plant in Hosur plays an important […]
  - 16 hours ago 18 Jun 26, 6:01pm -
• Apple Updates AirPods Pro and Beats Firmware
  Apple has released fresh firmware updates for several of its popular wireless earbuds, continuing its effort to improve performance across its audio products. The latest software is now available for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and Beats Studio Buds, although Apple has not revealed a detailed list of changes. The update moves AirPods Pro […]
  - 2 days ago 17 Jun 26, 5:47pm -
• Apple Music’s ‘Widow’s Bay’ Playlist Stuns Fans
  Apple Music has introduced an enormous playlist inspired by the hit series Widow’s Bay. Named “Patricia’s Sunset Cocktails Playlist,” the collection gives fans a new way to stay connected to the show’s mysterious atmosphere long after the final episode ends. The playlist includes an impressive 811 tracks with a total runtime of 60 hours and […]
  - 2 days ago 17 Jun 26, 5:36pm -
• iPhone 18 Rumored to Get 12GB RAM for Smarter Siri AI
  Apple could significantly increase the iPhone 18’s memory to support its next generation of artificial intelligence features. A new industry report suggests the standard iPhone 18 may arrive with 12GB of RAM, marking a 50% increase over the rumored 8GB found in the iPhone 17. Although Apple has not confirmed the upgrade, analysts believe the […]
  - 2 days ago 17 Jun 26, 5:25pm -
• Apple Releases Second Developer Betas for iOS 26.6 and macOS Tahoe 26.6
  Apple has rolled out the second developer beta builds for iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and HomePod Software 26.6. The update arrives just weeks after the first beta and continues Apple’s regular development cycle while work on its next-generation software moves forward. Although much attention has shifted […]
  - 3 days ago 16 Jun 26, 6:58pm -
• iPhone 18 Pro Rumors Revive Fears of Color Fading Issue
  A new supply chain rumor has sparked concern among Apple fans awaiting the iPhone 18 Pro. According to recent reports, the upcoming flagship model could experience a color durability issue similar to one that affected certain iPhone 17 Pro devices. Although Apple has not confirmed the claim, the report has renewed discussion about the long-term […]
  - 3 days ago 16 Jun 26, 6:44pm -
• iPhone Fold Launch May Slip as New Shipping Rumors Emerge
  Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone may finally debut in 2026, but buyers could face a longer wait before receiving the device. New supply chain reports indicate that Apple still plans to unveil the iPhone Fold during its traditional September product event. However, shipping may not begin until early 2027. The latest claims come from companies connected […]
  - 3 days ago 16 Jun 26, 6:13pm -
• Siri AI Shines at WWDC 2026 Despite Key Limitations
  Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026 focused heavily on one topic: artificial intelligence. While many observers expected a relatively quiet event, Apple used the conference to showcase its expanding AI ecosystem and the long-awaited evolution of Siri. According to reports, the company highlighted how its AI tools connect through Apple Foundation Models, system orchestration technology, […]
  - 4 days ago 15 Jun 26, 5:38pm -

Apple Insider

• newMac game developers need to enable this in Steam to avoid a 32-bit problem
  If Mac game developers miss these settings, their brand new game for Apple Silicon will be listed as unplayable on anything after macOS 10.15 Catalina. Here's how to tell Steam that your game is compatible, and where the flags are.Steam's macOS Catalina warning Valve Software's gaming storefront, Steam, is the biggest of its kind when it comes to PC and Mac gaming. It is essential for any game developer targeting those platforms to put a build on Steam, due to the sheer size of its audience.Howe…
  - 2 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 8:28am -
• newTop 20 most streamed artists on Apple Music revealed
  It should come as no surprise that Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Ariana Grande, and Kendrick Lamar are among the top 20 most streamed artists of all time on Apple Music. Check out the full list.Apple Music has shared its top 20 artists of all timeApple Music launched on June 30, 2015, and it celebrated 10 years of streaming with a top 500 songs list. A year on, the streamer has shared a new metric.The new chart is the top 20 artists of all time on Apple Music, shared by Chart Data on social media. It…
  - 4 hours ago 19 Jun 26, 6:08am -
• newA12 & A13 Apple devices face an unpatchable SecureROM vulnerability
  Security researchers have published a new unpatchable SecureROM exploit for Apple's A12 and A13 chips, extending public BootROM exploitation beyond the devices affected by checkm8.iPhone XRSecurity firm Paradigm Shift disclosed the unpatched exploit, called usbliter8, on June 18. It achieves code execution through a flaw in Apple's USB boot process.The vulnerability affects devices powered by Apple's A12 and A13 chips, including the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, and iPhone 11 lineup. Seve…
  - 10 hours ago 18 Jun 26, 11:46pm -
• newApple's 1TB M5 MacBook Pro dips to $1,529 with B&H coupon
  B&H's bonus coupon drives the price of Apple's 1TB MacBook Pro with an M5 chip down to $1,529.Grab a MacBook Pro coupon at B&H for a limited time - Image credit: AppleThe $170 total discount at B&H is in the form of a $150 instant markdown stacked with a $20 in-cart coupon.Buy 14" MacBook Pro M5 for $1,529 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 11 hours ago 18 Jun 26, 11:32pm -
• newEU-style App Store rules reach Brazil with new app stores & payments
  Apple is bringing alternative app marketplaces and payment options to iPhone users in Brazil under an agreement with the country's antitrust regulator, extending App Store changes that were previously limited to the European Union.Apple announces changes to iOS in BrazilThe changes reflect an agreement with Brazil's competition regulator, the Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Economica, known as CADE, and will arrive as part of iOS 26.5. Developers can begin integrating the new capabilities imme…
  - 11 hours ago 18 Jun 26, 10:35pm -
• newFormula 1 Austrian Grand Prix will be free on Apple TV in the US
  Apple TV will stream an entire Formula 1 race weekend free to U.S. viewers for the first time, opening every Austrian Grand Prix session to fans without a subscription.Austrian Grand PrixViewers in the United States will be able to watch all Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix sessions live through Apple TV at no cost. The free access runs from June 26 through June 28 and includes every on-track session, from practice and qualifying to Sunday's Grand Prix.The schedule begins with Practice 1 at 7:30 a.…
  - 12 hours ago 18 Jun 26, 10:24pm -
• newWoody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey team up in Apple TV's new comedy series "Brothers"
  A decades-old family secret threatens to unravel a lifelong friendship in "Brothers," set to premiere on Apple TV in September.Image credit: Apple TVThe series follows fictionalized versions of McConaughey and Harrelson, a pair of lifelong best friends. After Woody's daughter's wedding falls apart, he turns to Matthew for comfort, only to find out from Matthew's mother that the pair may actually be related.While Woody will do anything to uncover the truth, Matthew finds himself navigating a diff…
  - 13 hours ago 18 Jun 26, 8:48pm -
• newTrump confirms that Apple will buy chips made by Intel
  Intel's stock has risen after Trump announced that the company will make chips for Apple, but it's not clear when chips will get delivered, how many will ship, or how much the deal is worth.Intel is confirmed to be producing chips for Apple - image credit: IntelFollowing initial rumors that Apple was in discussion with Intel over manufacturing processors, it was revealed in May 2026 that test production had begun.Now in a late-night posting on Truth Social, Trump announced that "Apple has agreed…
  - 17 hours ago 18 Jun 26, 5:29pm -
• newHow to update an iPad with your Mac when Software Update fails
  A Mac can update an iPad using the same iPadOS software Apple delivers through Software Update. Here's how Finder can help recover failed installs, fix update problems, and restore devices that won't start properly.Updating an iPad via macOSUpdating your iPad directly through Settings remains the easiest way to keep the device current. Apple can automatically download and install new software overnight while the iPad is charging and connected to Wi-Fi if Automatic Updates is enabled.The seamless…
  - 18 hours ago 18 Jun 26, 4:06pm -
• Pressure mounts for Apple to give unionized workers better options as Towson store closes
  The Mayor of Baltimore has added his voice to the many telling Apple it needs to reconsider either closing the Towson store or at least giving its employees better opportunities in the region.Apple Towson is closing. Image source: AppleOn June 20, Apple's first unionized Apple Store will close alongside two other stores in other regions. They're all stores in failing malls, but the problem with Towson in particular is the lack of options employees are getting.An official statement from the mayor…
  - 1 day ago 18 Jun 26, 6:27am -

• Apple's AI agents in Xcode 27 make vibe coding easier
  Making an app with Xcode may soon become easier than ever with AI, as an Apple presentation highlights the different use cases and capabilities of agentic coding.Xcode 27 can build entire apps for you with the help of AI. Image Credit: AppleWhile WWDC 2026 saw all eyes on Siri AI, as Apple rolled out features that were supposed to arrive two years ago, the company also unveiled AI-focused developer tools. Game Porting Toolkit 4 includes support for agentic coding, and the same is true for Xcode…
  - 1 day ago 18 Jun 26, 4:36am -
• AI-driven chip shortages to cause Apple product price increase, says Cook
  Apple has attempted to shield customers from memory and storage chip price increases, but it has "become unsustainable." Price change timing hasn't been shared.Chip shortages could affect iPhone pricing in the fallOne of the most predictable parts of Apple is its price structure. It's basically a feature of the product, so price changes are very rare and heavily considered.In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple CEO Tim Cook says that product prices will have to increase to account f…
  - 1 day ago 18 Jun 26, 3:18am -
• iPhone Air successor with two cameras rumored for spring 2027
  A new rumor suggests that the iPhone Air 2 is being tested and is expected to launch in early 2027 with improved battery life and an ultra-wide camera. Though, these aren't groundbreaking claims.iPhone Air 2 is expected to add an ultrawide rear cameraThe iPhone Air debuted in September 2025 alongside the iPhone 17 lineup as a separate device. It seemed clear at the time that Apple wouldn't be upgrading it annually, at least not at first.The latest rumor places the second-generation iPhone Air in…
  - 1 day ago 18 Jun 26, 2:31am -
• Apple's Game Porting Toolkit 4 is a big improvement for modern game coders
  Apple's fourth-gen Game Porting Toolkit has big speed boosts when testing modern games on a Mac. Here's what's faster, and what it means for users.GPTK4 can run new titles like 007 First Light very well oin a MacEver since the introduction of the Game Porting Toolkit, gamers have leveraged it as a way to play Windows titles on a Mac. It makes sense, because that is something it is designed to do.Only, it's intended as a way for developers to see how a port of a Windows game to macOS would perfor…
  - 1 day ago 18 Jun 26, 1:36am -
• Blink has a big speed advantage against WebKit in browser tests
  WebKit has met its match, as the prototype Blink schools Apple's well-worn browser engine and hints at the future of web browsing on iOS.Logos for Chromium and WebKitWebKit, Apple's well-used browser rendering engine, has not had to deal with alternatives for quite some time. Even after the EU's Digital Markets Act changed the game and forced Apple to allow others to be used on iOS, via BrowserEngineKit.However, a LinkedIn post from Microsoft Edge Web Platform Group Product Manager Kyle Pflug on…
  - 1 day ago 17 Jun 26, 11:19pm -
• iPhone users can now join the 'Pokemon Champions' fray
  "Pokemon Champions" has arrived on iPhone and iPad, giving players access to a dedicated competitive battle platform and the same matchmaking ecosystem available on Nintendo's consoles.Raichu evolutionThe Pokemon Company launched "Pokemon Champions" on the iPhone, iPad, and Android on June 17, expanding its competitive battle game beyond Nintendo Switch. The free-to-play title focuses entirely on Pokemon battles instead of exploration or story content.Players can compete in ranked, casual, and p…
  - 1 day ago 17 Jun 26, 10:59pm -
• Sign in with Apple domain consolidation could trip up unprepared services
  Apple is changing the email domains behind Sign in with Apple and Hide My Email, forcing developers and email providers to update systems before the transition begins.Apple's Hide My Email serviceA June 15 developer notice told developers to update account systems, email validation tools, and allowlists before the rollout begins. Email service providers were also asked to review filtering, suppression, and routing rules tied to Apple's current relay domains.The change affects two privacy feature…
  - 2 days ago 17 Jun 26, 9:30pm -
• AirPods Pro 3 hit lowest price ever at $169 ahead of Amazon Prime Day
  Amazon has issued a steep price drop on AirPods Pro 3 as Prime Day kicks off next week, with the earbuds falling to the lowest price ever at $169.AirPods Pro 3 are discounted to the lowest price ever ahead of Prime Day.With delivery by Father's Day to many locations, Amazon's early Prime Day $80 discount on AirPods Pro 3 is worth checking out. This is the lowest price on record at Amazon for Apple's high-end earbuds and the steepest discount available across the current AirPods lineup.Buy AirPod…
  - 2 days ago 17 Jun 26, 9:07pm -
• Apple's App Store search data stores every single keystroke
  Apple is watching you type App Store searches, and knows how long you take to type them. You can't turn it off.The search user data Apple stores from the App Store is oddly highly detailed. During WWDC in early June, Apple announced a raft of changes to the way the App Store functions to help developers. Evidently, one of those ways is to collect tons of data about how people actually interact with the App Store.In an X post on June 9, security researchers known as Mysk discovered how much Apple…
  - 2 days ago 17 Jun 26, 8:28pm -
• John Sculley, Apple's most maligned CEO, was ousted 33 years ago
  It took a little while for John Sculley to actually leave Apple, but his reign as CEO ended on June 18, 1993, bring to a close his story of financial hits and disasters, plus driving Steve Jobs out of the company.John Sculley in 2015 — image credit: Web SummitIf you can just stick around long enough, your reputation is likely to change. Today it's common to see ex-Apple CEO John Sculley praised, or at least described as having been unfairly treated by history.There are reasons to back that up,…
  - 2 days ago 17 Jun 26, 7:06pm -
• Home automation setup will be even easier thanks to Matter 1.6
  With the 1.6 release, the Matter smart home standard is becoming more capable with streamlined setup, improved multi-ecosystem support, and expanded user preferences.Matter 1.6 makes onboarding and multi-ecosystem setups easier.Starting the week of June 15th, the Connectivity Standard Alliance has been hosting its first ever Unify conference in Austin, Texas. It's there the CSA made the announcement around Matter 1.6.As a precursor, Matter is a fairly new smart home standard that is intended to…
  - 2 days ago 17 Jun 26, 6:37pm -
• Apple's Silicon Valley real estate assets gain a $162M office building
  Apple has, once more, increased its office space in Silicon Valley, doling out $162 million for a building in Sunnyvale at a sizable discount.684 W. Maude Avenue, Peery Park, Sunnyvale, California - Image credit: Google Street ViewMassive companies like Apple have a vested interest in expanding its property portfolio, creating space for its various projects to be worked on. After spending over a billion dollars in Sunnyvale and Cupertino over the last year, it has added one more building to its…
  - 2 days ago 17 Jun 26, 5:34pm -
• Apps can help you learn an instrument, but they're not enough
  You can get help from iPhone and iPad apps to learn piano. What you should not do is cancel your practice sessions with a live teacher.It's best known for languages, but Duolingo includes a piano course that you can work through with or without a real keyboard,My piano playing has been compared to Rachmaninoff's. Only last week, someone said, "he's not as good as Rachmaninoff."I can't say I'm surprised, but I want you to know that I am trying. So for instance, right now, I am 525 days into Duoli…
  - 2 days ago 17 Jun 26, 4:37pm -
• iPhone part factory in India no longer in danger of shutting down
  After alleging that Apple supplier Tata contaminated farm water and threatening to close its iPhone factory, Indian regulators have now dropped the matter altogether.Tata's iPhone component production facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India. Image Credit: TataAs a result of Apple's supply chain diversification plans, which aim to reduce reliance on China, a quarter of all iPhones sold worldwide are now made in India. Tata, which manufactures iPhone backplates, is a relevant factor in the process, b…
  - 2 days ago 17 Jun 26, 4:14am -
• Snap built standalone AR glasses without a convincing reason to wear them
  Snap Inc. wants its Specs to be the future of everyday computing, but between the eye-watering price and lackluster demos, we don't see it happening.Snap Inc's new SpecsOn Tuesday, Snapchat unveiled Specs, a $2,195 pair of augmented reality glasses. The glasses, notably, are fully standalone and do not need to be tethered to a computer or smartphone to work.They come in two sizes, too. A 47mm model that weighs 132 grams, and a 52mm model that weighs 136 grams. The lens inserts are removable and…
  - 2 days ago 17 Jun 26, 12:55am -
• AirPods Pro & Beats Studio Buds move to new firmware versions
  Apple has released new firmware updates for AirPods and Beats earbuds, continuing its steady rollout of bug fixes and performance improvements across its audio lineup.AirPods ProAirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 are receiving firmware version 8B41, while Beats Studio Buds are being updated to version 1B211. The release updates AirPods Pro models from version 8B40 and Beats Studio Buds from version 1B204.Apple hasn't disclosed what's included in the update. The company typically limits AirPods firm…
  - 2 days ago 17 Jun 26, 12:41am -
• iPhone's 20th anniversary could be marked with an iPhone Fold 2, plus AirPods with cameras
  A new report claims that Apple is preparing multiple new releases for late 2027, including a 20th-anniversary iPhone, and AirPods with cameras. Though, there's enough hedging here to be skeptical.Apple is said to be planning a new iPhone plus AirPods with cameras for late 2027It's long been presumed that Apple will release an iPhone 20 to mark the anniversary of the original iPhone, and that it may have a bezel-free display. Similarly, a second generation folding iPhone, and AirPods with cameras…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jun 26, 11:26pm -
• Adobe's glowing AI survey leaves out most of the creative industry
  Adobe claims that 75% of creatives now say creative AI is essential to their work, which might be true if you're willing to severely restrict what your definition of a creator is.Adobe AI creator survey excludes traditional creativesOn Tuesday, Adobe released its 2026 Creators' Toolkit Report. According to Adobe, this report is:"[A] global study exploring how content creators are integrating creative generative AI and mobile tools in their workflows, and what they expect from the next generation…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jun 26, 10:48pm -
• 'Widow's Bay' playlist lasts nearly 10 times longer than the show
  Apple Music's new "Widow's Bay" playlist lasts so long that it can outlive the entire first season several times over.Patricia's Sunset CocktailsApple Music has published "Patricia's Sunset Cocktails Playlist", a collection inspired by the world of "Widow's Bay." While the playlist page doesn't prominently advertise its size, scrolling to the bottom reveals 811 songs with a total runtime of 60 hours and 32 minutes in the US version of Apple Music."Widow's Bay" follows a small coastal town whose…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jun 26, 10:45pm -
• Amazon slashes M5 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD to $1,329
  Amazon has quietly issued steeper M5 MacBook Air price drops on high-end configurations with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage thanks to an early Prime Day coupon.Pick up Apple's upgraded M5 MacBook Air with an early Prime Day discount - Image credit: AppleAmazon's early Prime Day MacBook Air deals deliver $170 in stacked savings thanks to a $150 cash discount stacked with a $20 in-cart coupon for qualifying accounts (business accounts may see a single $170 discount in lieu of the $20 in-cart savin…
  - 3 days ago 16 Jun 26, 9:18pm -
• Italy targets iCloud interoperability for DMA investigation
  Apple's troubles with the EU's Digital Markets Act are continuing, with Italy now investigating iCloud and the cloud storage market.The EU's DMA is now being used against iCloudThe Digital Markets Act has been a thorn in Apple's side, with it giving regulators more reasons to examine its business practices in Europe. In the latest salvo, Italy's Competition Authority is now going after the company.In a statement released on Tuesday, the Autorita Garante Della Concorrenza E Del Mercato said it ha…
  - 3 days ago 16 Jun 26, 6:50pm -
• iPhone 18 will get 12GB to fully benefit from Siri AI
  The iPhone 18 is again speculated to get an upgrade to 12GB of memory, so that future owners can get as much of a benefit as possible from Siri AI.iPhone 17 has 8GB of memory. iPhone 18 should have 12GB. While the fall release schedule will include the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 is anticipated to arrive months later, in the spring of 2027. When it launches, it should have a considerable upgrade to its memory.According to KB Securities in a DigiTimes report on Tuesday, Apple will be including 1…
  - 3 days ago 16 Jun 26, 5:33pm -
• Strident leaker insists iPhone Fold is not delayed at all
  The back and forth of conflicting claims about the iPhone Fold continues, as now a vocal leaker has repeatedly scorned reports of the device being delayed until 2027.iPhone Fold leakers continue to argue over whether it has been delayedJust to be clear, the previous most recent rumor about the iPhone Fold was that Apple will announce it as expected in September 2026, but it will not actually ship until early 2027. But now leaker Fixed Focus Digital on Chinese social media site Weibo says no, no,…
  - 3 days ago 16 Jun 26, 4:18pm -
• How to run Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on a Mac
  Playing Minecraft is better with Bedrock, but it's not directly available for macOS. Here's how to get around the limitation and improve your building experience.You can play Minecraft Bedrock on macOS, but it requires a workaround. Minecraft is one of the longest-running online games that is still actively being played by a lot of people. Originally playable since 2009 and officially released in 2011, it has stood the test of time.However, while it has been improved over the years, Mac gamers h…
  - 3 days ago 16 Jun 26, 8:32am -
• Game development diary: Running on Steam
  I slipped under the wire and got a demo of "Character Limit" submitted to Steam just in time. Now for the stressful part: It's live in Steam Next Fest.Steam now lists the Character Limit demo. It's a massive step. In April, the development of Character Limit had reached a point where it could be tested by actual players. It did fantastically well at Dreamhack Birmingham, and I had also started doing testing on iPhone and iPad with Testflight.However, later that month, registration for something…
  - 3 days ago 16 Jun 26, 12:05am -
• At WWDC 2026, energy and optimism were high as Apple finally delivers
  After spending several days at Apple's campus for WWDC, developers seem to feel energized by everything Apple has announced. Here's my early impression of what Apple has coming.Apple's WWDC 2026 status that looks like the new Siri AI windowWWDC is one of my favorite times of the year. I appreciate seeing the features coming to existing hardware and connecting with the developers building the apps.While most users and media alike had cautious expectations going in after two years of underwhelming…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jun 26, 11:21pm -
• Second developer betas for iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 have arrived
  Apple's beta testing routine for the current-gen operating systems continues, with the second developer builds of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and macOS Tahoe 26.6 out now.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe second developer builds arrive after the first, which landed on May 26.While usually we deal with only one set of betas, sometimes we have to manage two of them. Following the WWDC keynote, Apple has…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jun 26, 10:55pm -
• Adobe crams more AI into Lightroom, Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects
  Adobe has added new features to most of its Creative Cloud software, including quite a few that are powered by artificial intelligence.Image Credit: AdobeOn Monday, Adobe announced that it had begun rolling out the next batch of updates to its popular design software. The updates, while minimal for each program, are substantial across the entire platform.As expected, many of these features are powered by AI. This strategy has put Adobe at odds with many of the creatives who use its software. Con…
  - 4 days ago 15 Jun 26, 9:53pm -
• iPhone 18 Pro buyers should watch out for a repeat problem
  The fiasco of the color-changing iPhone 17 Pro is threatening the iPhone 18 Pro, with one leaker claiming that Apple has apparently not managed to defeat truths about chemistry, physics, and user behavior for the fall release.iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange, without the color-change issue. Following the launch of the iPhone 17 Pro, consumers started to complain about the coating of the Cosmic Orange model. If a leaker is to be believed, history is about to repeat itself. And, AppleInsider can…
  - 4 days ago 15 Jun 26, 8:29pm -
• Apple Watch Ultra 3 drops to $699.99 as countdown to Prime Day begins
  With only a week to go before Prime Day 2026 kicks off, early Prime Day Apple deals are hitting a fever pitch. Today, we're following a $100 price drop on the Apple Watch Ultra 3, delivering the lowest price of the year.Amazon's early Prime Day deal drops Apple Watch Ultra 3 to $699.99 - Image credit: AppleAmazon's $699.99 special price is available on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with Black Titanium Case and Black Ocean Band, a sleek color combo that's perfect for Father's Day. The 49mm GPS + Cellul…
  - 4 days ago 15 Jun 26, 8:13pm -
• Trump threatens to squeeze France where it hurts over tech tax
  President Trump has issued an ultimatum to France, threatening to place a 100% tariff on French wines if the country doesn't kill a tax on US big tech that went into effect seven years ago.Trump threatens 100% wine tariff on France over tech taxThe tax in question is France's Digital Services Tax (DST), first announced in December 2019. It applies to any tech company with an annual global revenue of at least 750 million euros ($870 million) and at least 25 million euros ($29 million) within Fran…
  - 4 days ago 15 Jun 26, 8:12pm -
• India threatens to shut down iPhone factory for polluting farmland
  Apple iPhone manufacturer Tata is accused of contaminating water needed by farms near its plant in Tamil Nadu, India, and of failing to take corrective action after warnings.Tata's plant in Tamil Nadu, India - image credit:Storyboard18The plant in question is in Hosur in the south of the region, which Tata built after also acquiring a separate Pegatron iPhone factory in 2024. Now according to Reuters, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has warned Tata that it may force a shutdown.Tat…
  - 4 days ago 15 Jun 26, 7:22pm -
• WWDC 2026 Apple Home, Apple TV, & HomePod news roundup on Smart Home Insider
  There was a lot at WWDC last week. On this week's Smart Home Insider Podcast, we go through it all!Smart Home Insider PodcastWith Apple annual developer conference officially in the rearview mirror, we walk through all the biggest announcements Apple made. We walk through the changes to Apple Home, HomePod, and Apple TV.There's a lot to love in these updates, including support for 2K and 4K camera feeds, Apple Intelligence video processing, and more intelligent notifications. We've been using th…
  - 4 days ago 15 Jun 26, 6:53pm -
• Beats continues World Cup tease of its mystery headphones
  Apple's Beats by Dre is really pushing its unannounced headphones at the World Cup, with more player social media shots suggesting that the new model might be customizable.Lee Kang-in and Antonee Robinson, wearing unannounced Beats headphones - Image Credit: Instagram kanginleeoficial and antonee_jediAfter an initial mention in an FCC filing on May 23, an unannounced pair of Beats were then shown around the neck of soccer star Lamine Yamal. Now, more players attending the FIFA World Cup have bee…
  - 4 days ago 15 Jun 26, 5:33pm -
• macOS Golden Gate beta review: it's nothing without Siri AI
  Thank goodness for Siri AI, because if the only updates with macOS Golden Gate were the other ones shown at WWDC, this would be the weakest release in history.macOS 27 Golden Gate review: If you like AI, you'll like thisAs it is, the new macOS Golden Gate is a significant and even dramatic update, but solely because of how useful Siri AI is. True, there is more to the update than Apple said, but all it mentioned was a Liquid Glass refinement, improved curves on windows, and a reworking of the si…
  - 4 days ago 15 Jun 26, 4:46pm -
• Here we go again: Supply chain thinks iPhone Fold will ship in 2027, not 2026
  The iPhone Fold has been on and off for years, but now the supply chain is suggesting that Apple will announce it as expected in September 2026, yet not actually ship it for several months.Render of a possible iPhone Fold - image credit: AppleInsiderThere are at last positive signs from Apple that it is preparing an iPhone Fold, but there have also been multiple reports that it is delayed. Now according to Economic Daily News, the CEO of Apple lens supplier Largan Precision has hinted at delays.…
  - 4 days ago 15 Jun 26, 4:38pm -
• Alogic Clarity Touch 6K monitor review: When a $2,500 display is considered cheap
  Choosing a high-resolution display for your Mac doesn't mean splashing out on an Apple Pro Display XDR, and the $2,500 Alogic Clarity 6K Touch monitor proves it.Alogic Clarity Touch 6K review: 32 inches makes for a huge canvasAt $4,999 before you add a stand, the Pro Display XDR is a beast of a display. Its 32-inch size makes it a great option for productivity and creativity alike, and the 6K resolution makes for Retina-like pinpoint sharpness.Alogic's alternative matches all of those specs. It…
  - 28 Feb 26, 7:55pm -
• Ugreen NASync DH4300 Plus review: Affordable Time Capsule backup replacement
  The Ugreen NASync DH4300 is a very easy-to-use and affordable network attached storage appliance for beginners who need more capacity than your typical entry-level network storage appliance, or for folks who are still relying on a Time Capsule for backup.Ugreen NASync DH4300 PlusWe're getting to a point with cloud storage that in the long run, having a local cloud is a good idea. And, network attached storage (NAS) isn't just for networking experts anymore.But, it's easy to underestimate needs.…
  - 16 Feb 26, 2:23am -
• TP-Link Deco BE14000 review: more capable whole-home tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 7
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