The Unofficial Apple Blog

• Apple May Add AI Shopping Assistant to Store App
  Apple may soon bring artificial intelligence to another customer-facing service. New details found in the Apple Store app’s privacy policy point to a feature called Virtual Shopping Assistant, suggesting the company is preparing an AI-powered shopping tool for users. Although the feature is not yet available, references in the updated privacy policy describe how it […]The post Apple May Add AI Shopping Assistant to Store App appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 24 Jul 26, 7:39pm -
• Ted Lasso Star Hopes for Two More Seasons After Revival
  After years of saying Ted Lasso had reached its natural ending, star and co-creator Jason Sudeikis is now looking ahead. As the comedy prepares to return for its fourth season on August 5, 2026, Sudeikis has revealed that he hopes the series will continue for two more seasons. Although Apple has not officially approved a […]The post Ted Lasso Star Hopes for Two More Seasons After Revival appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 24 Jul 26, 7:29pm -
• Apple Park Visitor Center Closes Exhibition for Major Refresh
  Apple has temporarily closed the exhibition space inside the Apple Park Visitor Center while it carries out refurbishment work. Although the rest of the visitor center remains open, guests can no longer access the interactive exhibition that has welcomed visitors for nearly a decade. The exhibition first opened in 2017 and featured a detailed scale […]The post Apple Park Visitor Center Closes Exhibition for Major Refresh appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 24 Jul 26, 7:17pm -
• Foxconn Boosts Hiring as iPhone 18 Pro Production Begins
  Apple’s manufacturing partner Foxconn has begun expanding its workforce as production of the iPhone 18 Pro moves into full swing. The hiring campaign follows Apple’s annual production schedule and comes months before the expected fall launch of its next flagship smartphones. According to reports from China, the iPhone 18 series has entered the mass production […]The post Foxconn Boosts Hiring as iPhone 18 Pro Production Begins appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 24 Jul 26, 1:27am -
• Apple Upgrade Could Lock iPhones Over Missed Payments
  Apple’s upcoming Apple Upgrade financing program could introduce strict new safeguards for customers who miss payments. Code discovered in the iOS 27 beta suggests the company may limit iPhone functionality until overdue balances are resolved. The new financing plan is expected to replace the long-running iPhone Upgrade Program. It will allow customers to pay for […]The post Apple Upgrade Could Lock iPhones Over Missed Payments appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 24 Jul 26, 12:59am -
• Apple Must Pay $634M After Masimo Appeal Fails
  Apple has suffered another setback in its long-running legal battle with medical technology company Masimo. A U.S. federal judge rejected Apple’s appeal, leaving the company responsible for paying $634 million to Masimo’s new owner, Danaher. Although the ruling confirms the financial penalty, it does not affect current Apple Watch users. The smartwatch’s blood oxygen monitoring […]The post Apple Must Pay $634M After Masimo Appeal Fails appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 10:08pm -

Apple Insider

• newMicron urges White House to reject Apple's blacklist memory plan
  Apple's plan to buy memory from a blacklisted supplier is receiving some pushback from Micron, which claims it will destabilize the U.S. tech industry.Micron memory chips - Image Credit: MicronIn June, Apple petitioned the Trump administration to allow it to buy Mac RAM chips from a supplier blacklisted in the United States. Now, a U.S. memory producer has urged President Trump not to give in to Apple's request.According to the Wall Street Journal on Friday, Micron lobbied the White House on the…
  - 5 hours ago 25 Jul 26, 6:18pm -
• newTrump promises investigation into EU fines on US big tech
  President Donald Trump is escalating the fight over European Union antitrust penalties against Apple, Google, and other U.S. tech companies by opening a trade investigation that could lead to new tariffs.Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Donald TrumpTrump announced the investigation in a social media post after the European Commission fined Google 890 million euros on July 23 for violating the Digital Markets Act.The fine included 460 million euros, or about $517 million, for favoring Google serv…
  - 22 hours ago 25 Jul 26, 1:16am -
• newThis Apple-1 auction expected to cost the winner as much as 275 iPhone 17 Pros
  A working 1977 Apple-1 expected to garner at least $300,000 leads RR Auction's sprawling sale of rare hardware, prototypes, and Steve Jobs memorabilia from Apple's earliest years.The 'Neumark' Apple-1 - 'Byte Shop'-Style. Image credit: RR AuctionsThe Apple-1 comes from Apple's second batch of 50 machines, according to the auction house. Known as the "Neumark" computer, it sits inside a modified Smith-Corona typewriter case and was restored to working condition by Apple-1 specialist Corey Cohen i…
  - 23 hours ago 25 Jul 26, 12:14am -
• iPhone exploit legal fight is really about who owns security research
  A federal judge has ordered a public iPhone exploit taken offline after Magnet Forensics argued it wasn't independent security research at all, but instead a stolen trade secret.iPhone XU.S. District Judge Victoria Marie Calvert partially approved Magnet's request for a preliminary injunction. She directed Paradigm Shift and former Magnet exploit engineer Mario Del Gaudio to delete the usbliter8 article, code, technical details, and related materials in their possession by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on…
  - 1 day ago 24 Jul 26, 10:10pm -
• Judge approves Apple's $250 million settlement offer over Siri lawsuit
  A lawsuit over Apple's failure to deliver Apple Intelligence and Siri features is moving closer to a conclusion as a judge has provisionally approved the company's settlement offer.Apple has settled a class-action lawsuit over its delayed Siri features.The class action suit filed in 2025 alleged that people had bought new iPhones expressly because of Apple's promoting of Apple Intelligence features that it then did not deliver. Apple admitted in March 2025 that the new Siri features were delayed…
  - 1 day ago 24 Jul 26, 10:02pm -
• Facebook Verified is here, so you can tell if your new friend is really an AI
  Meta has announced Facebook Verified, a free badge that will be visible on a user's profile and is designed to confirm whether that user is a real person or an AI without actually checking that a user is who they say they are.Facebook Verified will put a new badge on profile pages and elsewhereThe new badge is separate from Meta's existing Meta Verified program and is available to eligible Facebook users who are 18 or older. Users must also be in good standing with Facebook's community standards…
  - 1 day ago 24 Jul 26, 8:23pm -
• Trusted Mac apps could possibly be swapped out for malware
  It takes a very specific series of steps and even then it cannot affect every Mac app, but researchers have found a way to bypass Apple's macOS security and run malware.There is a way to get malware onto your Mac, although it's not very likely. Background skull and crossbones image by stg_max_gtsIf they don't already come installed on the Mac, macOS apps are either downloaded from the Mac App Store, or from developers' websites. Whichever it is, macOS has security measures to prevent bad actors…
  - 1 day ago 24 Jul 26, 8:13pm -
• New U.S. tariffs hit Apple's supply chain, with no clear exemptions
  The United States has chosen to apply new 10% tariffs to goods imported from a total of 60 countries, including the countries where nearly every iPhone and Mac are assembled.Apple's supply chain may be impacted by new tariffs. Image credit: IntelThe new tariffs went into effect on Friday, July 24, 2026. They come into force as a 10% blanket import tax imposed by the Trump administration lapsed following a Supreme Court ruling that it was unlawful.The new action follows a months-long investigatio…
  - 1 day ago 24 Jul 26, 8:07pm -
• Dispatch records cut claims of major Apple Park fire damage down to size
  Santa Clara County firefighters responded to an outside fire at an Apple property in Cupertino on July 23, but public evidence available and fire department reports refute major damage claims.Apple Park headquartersA public PulsePoint listing from Santa Clara County Fire shows an outside fire reported at 5:38 p.m. Pacific time on July 23 at 18922 Forge Drive. The department closed the call at 6:24 p.m., about 45 minutes later, and the listing identifies Engine 71 as the only assigned unit.The di…
  - 1 day ago 24 Jul 26, 7:59pm -
• Hide My Email, Apple Upgrade, and mass iPhone 18 Pro production, on the AppleInsider Podcast
  The Hide My Email failure is real but nowhere near as significant to users as it's being portrayed, Apple is hiking so many prices yet looking at ways to make that palatable, plus Foxconn has begun its annual recruitment drive as it begins producing millions of new iPhones, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.There was an issue with Hide My Email.It's been painted as a big security failing by Apple, and it definitely isn't good. But even if someone does manage to circumvent your use of Hide My Email…
  - 1 day ago 24 Jul 26, 6:33pm -

• Keychron Q6 HE 8K Review: A great mechanical keyboard for work and play
  The Keychron Q6 HE 8K is a solid mechanical keyboard with magnetic switches. While it's not cheap, it's got more than enough to give a great typing experience on Mac.Keychron Q6 HE 8KWhen it comes to mechanical keyboards, Keychron stands out as one of the industry leaders. All thanks to its vast array of styles, colors, and features aimed at both Windows and macOS users.The Keychron Q6 HE 8K is a beefy new release, and I put it through an extended test drive in my ongoing series of reviews of Ke…
  - 1 day ago 24 Jul 26, 5:30pm -
• Apple wants cheaper iPhone displays to offset spiraling memory costs
  As the price of components like RAM and storage continues to skyrocket, Apple has reportedly asked display makers to reduce their prices in an attempt to keep iPhone production costs under control.Apple hopes to save money on new iPhone displaysAccording to The Elec's report, Apple has suggested paying suppliers LG Display and Samsung Display around $70 per iPhone 18 Pro Max display. The report suggests that is angling to pay even less, with both companies aiming for per-panel price points of ar…
  - 1 day ago 24 Jul 26, 5:13pm -
• Steve Wozniak gave Apple its soul before Steve Jobs made it a hit
  It's been over four decades since Steve Wozniak left Apple, but as co-founder and creator of the firm's first computers, Woz still fully enjoys his place in history.Steve Wozniak in 2026 - Image Credit: CBS Sunday MorningYou're an AppleInsider reader so you know Apple and inescapably, you know the story. Steve Wozniak was the brilliant engineer, Steve Jobs was the brilliant businessman, and Ronald Wayne was, er, something else.These are the three who founded Apple in 1976, but the story of both…
  - 1 day ago 24 Jul 26, 4:49pm -
• District judge assigned to oversee Apple's trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI
  A federal district judge will oversee Apple's lawsuit accusing OpenAI of using stolen intellectual property to advance its hardware efforts.OpenAI CEO Sam Altman - image credit: Emerson CollectiveIn early July, Apple sued OpenAI after alleging that two ex-employees successfully stole intellectual property to enrich OpenAI's development efforts. Now, on Thursday, a judge has been assigned to the case.Initially, when the suit was first filed, it was randomly assigned to Magistrate Judge Virginia K…
  - 2 days ago 24 Jul 26, 6:44am -
• OpenAI sued after ChatGPT used religious faith to convince a man to not talk to a doctor
  ChatGPT leveraged faith to convince a man with a cardiac issue to stay home instead of seeking medical help. Now, facing years of recovery and profound financial damage, the man is suing OpenAI over the ordeal.ChatGPT isn't a medical professional. Credit: OpenAIIn a lawsuit filed in San Francisco Superior Court, Florida pastor Scott Winters argues that ChatGPT used his faith against him. After asking the chatbot about his symptoms, he was told that they were likely "another minor piece of the lo…
  - 2 days ago 24 Jul 26, 12:49am -
• Connecting Apple Health to ChatGPT creates privacy risks Siri AI can avoid
  OpenAI's new Health feature gives ChatGPT access to Apple Health data and medical records, adding useful analysis at the cost of sharing sensitive information with another company.OpenAI's new Health featureThe feature is available to logged-in users 18 and older across Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans. OpenAI says ChatGPT can compare laboratory results over time, summarize changes since a medical appointment, and identify patterns involving sleep, exercise, and daily activity.Users can connect App…
  - 2 days ago 24 Jul 26, 12:02am -
• 'The Morning Show' will bring Apple TV's first prestige drama to an end in 2027
  Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon helped bolster fledging Apple TV with "The Morning Show" in 2019. The final season of the award-winning drama has been announced, bringing an era to a close.Reese Wotherspoon (left) and Jennifer Aniston on stage at the launch of Apple TV+ in 2019 - image credit: Apple. Eddy Cue wanted "The Morning Show." Long before the service was announced in March 2019, or debuted in November that year, Cue was looking for shows that would bring the streamer attention, a…
  - 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 10:59pm -
• New Geekbench 7 benchmark adds AI workloads, better reflects 2026 computer use cases
  Primate Labs released Geekbench 7 for macOS, iOS, Android, Windows, and Linux, redesigning its cross-platform benchmark to better reflect how current software uses CPUs and GPUs.Geekbench 7The update changes Geekbench's multi-core methodology and adds workloads for artificial intelligence, media processing, gaming, and content creation. Primate Labs says the revisions account for increasingly demanding computing tasks and the larger data sets handled by modern devices.Geekbench 7 remains free fo…
  - 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 10:35pm -
• Apple's MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM drops to $2,699, saving you $400
  Apple's current 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip and upgrade to 48GB of RAM is $400 off during B&H's month-end sale, but supply is limited at the reduced price.Save $400 on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 48GB RAM - Image credit: AppleB&H is slashing $400 off Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 48GB of RAM. Released in March 2026, the M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro features higher unified memory bandwidth compared to the last-gen model and is equipped with App…
  - 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 10:21pm -
• Apple TV is branching out with a self-help eight-part dating docuseries
  Apple TV has announced an upcoming documentary series, featuring New York Times bestselling author and renowned relationship expert Esther Perel, that sets out to help couples find love where they least expect it.Apple TV is getting a new showThe new series, titled "The Last Person on Earth," will follow couples who, on the face of it, appear to be opposites. They'll then be sent to one of the planet's most romantic destinations to put into practice tips and guidance provided by Perel and a team…
  - 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 9:29pm -
• US Mint's limited edition Steve Jobs coin is no longer quite so limited
  After selling out the entire stock in 11 minutes in March, the US Mint's commemorative Steve Jobs coin was briefly back on sale on Thursday.Image Credit: United States MintIt still only vaguely looks like Steve Jobs, but it's intended to be him and to commemorate American innovation. But stop us if you've heard this one before, as the coin was released in May 2026.The US Mint's listing at the time said that it was a limited pressing, and the release schedule page still says that. It's conceivabl…
  - 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 9:04pm -
• An AirPod-powered Frisbee tracker makes backyard throws scientific
  A developer and Frisbee fan turned AirPods into a flying-disc stat tracker, using motion sensors to measure throws in a clever demonstration of what Apple's earbuds can do beyond playing audio.AirPods 4Sharhan demonstrated Kinapod Disc on Reddit on July 20. The setup requires users to make a small hole in the center of a flying disc and insert one AirPod stem-first.Once it's mounted, the AirPod sends motion data to an iPhone while Kinapod Disc detects each throw and records spin rate, total revo…
  - 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 7:18pm -
• Apple Maps will be at the core of Ford's electric vehicles in 2027
  Apple and Ford have announced a new partnership that will see cars built on the latter's Universal Electric Vehicle platform use Apple Maps for advanced routing and future self-driving features.Apple Maps will be key to Ford's future EV plans. Credit: AppleThe partnership will see Maps become a key component of the Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform when it launches in 2027. Apple announced that its technology will go beyond simple routing and will instead be used to power Ford's next-gen…
  - 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 7:05pm -
• Famed technology journalist John C. Dvorak dies aged 80
  Legendary technology columnist, pundit, author and podcast host John C. Dvorak has died, age 80. He is survived by his wife Mimi Dvorak.John C. Dvorak - image credit: No Agenda podcastToday Dvorak is best known for co-hosting the "No Agenda" podcast with Adam Curry, where he would critique mainstream news media. His death was first announced by the podcast on X, although note that Dvorak's age is mistakenly given as 74.It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John C. Dvorak, our…
  - 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 6:39pm -
• Apple's foldable iPhone launch in question amid production hiccups
  As the expected launch of Apple's first foldable iPhone nears, the shipment dates are still up in the air, with supply chain sources saying some plans need to be finalized before full mass production can begin.The iPhone Ultra's launch window could be anyone's guess at this pointApple's plans for the iPhone Ultra have been a hot-button topic in recent months. Just days ago, it was reported that Apple had increased its orders for the vapor cooling system that would be used in its debut foldable.D…
  - 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 6:30pm -
• Apple defied a global PC sales slump in Q2 2026 thanks to MacBook Neo
  The global PC market declined by 4% year-over-year in Q2 2026, but as Lenovo, Dell, and HP struggled, Apple's MacBook Neo helped it buck the downward trend.MacBook NeoNew data shared by Counterpoint Research shows that global PC shipments plummeted to 65 million units in the second quarter of the year. This brought an end to a prolonged period of growth that stretched all the way back to Q1 of 2025.But as the market as a whole struggled, Apple and Asus were able to weather the storm. That's good…
  - 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 5:07pm -
• EU slaps Google with a $1 billion antitrust fine
  The European Commission has fined Google $1 billion for giving its own services preferential treatment, and for preventing app developers directing users away from the Google Play store.The European Union is fining Google $1 billion - image credit: EUJust as US lawmakers ask Trump to investigate the EU's alleged "anti-American" Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Union has used that act to fine Google. The fine is 890 million euros ($1 billion), and it's the first time Google has been fined…
  - 2 days ago 23 Jul 26, 5:00pm -
• Brydge ProDock Trio review: An elite space-saving MacBook dock
  The Brydge ProDock Trio is a rarity amongst Thunderbolt docks, offering a compact vertical MacBook stand alongside a MagSafe phone charger.Brydge ProDock Trio review: Sitting on my desk and freeing spaceAll USB-C and Thunderbolt docks I've tested have been largely the same as boxes that connect with a bundled cable. They have different ports and different technical specs.Brydge goes a different route, opting for a new version of its vertical ProDock. Your Mac is physically docked in the device,…
  - 3 days ago 23 Jul 26, 5:32am -
• Apple Store app Virtual Shopping Assistant could be coming soon
  The privacy policy for the Apple Store app suggests that a new feature called Virtual Shopping Assistant could be implemented soon. It may function similarly to the Apple Support Assistant.Apple Support already has a chatbot, and soon, Apple Store will tooApple has been slowly increasing its use of AI tools both internally and in public-facing apps. While Apple still relies on humans for some support inquiries, AI is being offered in more locations.It seems Apple may have let slip that a new fea…
  - 3 days ago 23 Jul 26, 3:20am -
• How Apple Wallet's Create a Pass works in iOS 27
  The Wallet app in iOS 27 lets you make your own digital passes from all those membership bar codes you have. It takes a little work, but it already works well.Wallet's Create a Pass in iOS 27The Wallet app has been used to hold more than just your credit and debit cards for years. Membership cards and digital passes have been a staple of the iPhone app for quite some time.However, to add a pass to the Wallet, you had to do so in one of two ways. The easiest is to use an app for a service and sel…
  - 3 days ago 23 Jul 26, 1:02am -
• Lawmakers want Trump to investigate EU's 'anti-American' Digital Markets Act
  U.S. Lawmakers have written to President Donald Trump, hoping he will do something to help big tech companies being targeted by the E.U.'s Digital Markets Act.U.S. President Donald TrumpThe European Union's Digital Markets Act has been a thorn in Apple's side since its introduction. Lawmakers in the United States want something done to fight what they consider to be rules that target U.S. Big Tech firms unfairly.A letter signed by 25 Republicans, including seven members of the House of Represent…
  - 3 days ago 22 Jul 26, 10:06pm -
• Amazon's month-end iPad deals drop 11-inch model to $399
  Amazon's month-end $399 iPad deal delivers the lowest iPad price across Apple's tablet lineup, with discounts of up to $150 off iPad Air and iPad Pro models as well.Apple's iPad 11 is on sale for $399 in Amazon's month-end sale.Discounts across Apple's iPad line are in effect at Amazon, with month-end deals delivering prices as low as $399.Buy iPad 11 for $399 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 22 Jul 26, 9:44pm -
• Jason Sudeikis wants two more seasons of the 'Ted Lasso' revival
  The hit Apple TV comedy "Ted Lasso" was supposedly over after three seasons, but now it's back for a fourth and its star and co-creator have hopes for a fifth and sixth.Early image of the new season - image credit: Apple TV"Ted Lasso" returns to Apple TV on August 5, 2026 with a new story that sees the titular character now coaching a second-division women's football team. According to The Hollywood Reporter, though, there could be more.Apple has not commissioned a fifth season yet, but star Jas…
  - 3 days ago 22 Jul 26, 9:34pm -
• Entire MacBook Pro, MacBook Air & MacBook Neo line rumored for refresh in next six months
  Apple's fall Mac updates will include a brand new entry-level MacBook Pro, but there are other alterations in the pipeline coming relatively soon, like a revised MacBook Neo and a speed-boosted MacBook Air.MacBook NeoApple's fall releases tend to include a number of Mac and MacBook launches alongside the usual iPhones. For 2026, Apple is preparing a very AI-forward refresh of its catalog, starting this fall.According to Bloomberg on Wednesday, Apple's refreshes are all to capitalize on the deman…
  - 3 days ago 22 Jul 26, 9:24pm -
• Upgraded Mac Mini, Mac Studio, and OLED iMac are all in the pipeline
  A new report backs up multiple previous claims of the Mac models Apple is developing, and amplifies that updates are being delayed by the global chip shortage.The current iMac.Recent rumors have predicted that the iPad Air will get the higher-quality OLED display in 2027. They've also predicted that the iMac will get an OLED screen too, but not until 2029 or 2030.Now Bloomberg is substantially repeating these reports, but in some cases giving a little more detail. With the Mac mini and the Mac S…
  - 3 days ago 22 Jul 26, 8:46pm -
• If you've got this dealer-installed car alarm, patch it today with your iPhone
  Millions of drivers with a dealer-installed KARR alarm should download the iPhone app and install the latest firmware update now, because a security flaw can let nearby attackers unlock or immobilize more than two million vehicles.Bluetooth vulnerabilityThe affected KARR Security System is an aftermarket alarm that dealerships install to protect vehicles on their lots. Dealers often leave the hardware connected after a vehicle is sold, even when the buyer declines to pay for the alarm service.Th…
  - 3 days ago 22 Jul 26, 8:18pm -
• Apple Park Visitor Center exhibition space closed temporarily
  The section of Apple Park Visitor Center that's housed its VR exhibition for almost a decade has been temporarily closed for an unspecified refurbishment.This appears to be the section that has closed: it's the store's exhibition space, shown here in 2017 when Apple added a virtual and augmented reality feature.Back in 2017, long before the Apple Vision Pro was announced, Apple added an augmented reality feature to its visitor center's Exhibition Space. It was a model of Apple Park, and at the t…
  - 3 days ago 22 Jul 26, 7:53pm -
• At last, WhatsApp for iPad can be set up without another device
  WhatsApp is making its iPad app work more like a standalone service by letting users create an account without first setting it up on a phone.WhatsApp for iPadMeta is rolling out the change as part of a wider WhatsApp update that also expands CarPlay support, adds basic PDF tools and makes it easier to share music. Direct registration addresses one of the largest limitations of the iPad app since its 2025 launch.WhatsApp for iPad previously relied on the company's linked-device system, which req…
  - 3 days ago 22 Jul 26, 7:01pm -
• It has begun: Foxconn amassing army of workers for iPhone 18 Pro assembly
  Months ahead of the fall launches, and historically right on time, Apple supply chain partner Foxconn has started to hire a small army of assemblers to build the iPhone 18 Pro.Workers at a Foxconn facility - Image source: FoxconnEach summer, the Apple supply chain prepares for the annual iPhone mass production ramp-up by hiring more employees. For chief assembly partner Foxconn, that process has gotten underway in China.According to China Securities Journal via MyDrivers on July 22, the iPhone 1…
  - 3 days ago 22 Jul 26, 6:15pm -
• Don't miss a payment with Apple Upgrade or your iPhone will be locked
  Code found in the iOS 27 beta shows that if a user on the forthcoming Apple Upgrade program misses a payment, Apple will have the ability to restrict their iPhone usage.Apple's Wallet app may be one of only a few apps an iPhone user can continue to use if they miss an Apple Upgrade payment.Apple is now expected to shortly launch a financing option, replacing the previous iPhone Upgrade Program. It will let buyers spread the cost of most Apple devices, thereby easing the sales hit Apple expects t…
  - 3 days ago 22 Jul 26, 5:07pm -
• How to use iOS 27 Recovery Mode before erasing or restoring your iPhone
  Apple's iOS 27 recovery screen offers iPhone and iPad users a better first step when a device won't start, especially without a computer nearby. Here's how to open it, which repair option to try first, and when computer-based recovery is still safer.iOS 27 Recovery ModeA failed startup is one of those iPhone problems that immediately feels worse than it may actually be. The device can sit on the Apple logo, restart in a loop or refuse to finish booting after an update.Before iOS 27, most users e…
  - 4 days ago 22 Jul 26, 8:19am -
• Aqara W200 review: Affordably-priced smart thermostat has firsts for Apple users
  The Aqara W200 smart thermostat is the first to take advantage of Apple's Adaptive Temperature technology for Apple Home, and that's a big deal for users.Aqara W200 thermostat review: There's a new go-to smart thermostat for Apple usersAt least in the U.S., two or three big players largely have a stranglehold on the premium smart thermostat market. If you want a nice-looking smart thermostat, you're likely opting for Ecobee, Nest, or Honeywell Home.Aqara is looking to shake that up with its W200…
  - 4 days ago 22 Jul 26, 5:58am -
• Apple's $634M payment to Masimo now set in stone after Judge tosses appeal
  The Masimo trial ultimately failed to get a permanent ban on Apple Watch sales or use of the blood oxygen sensor, but the final verdict will have Apple pay $634M to Masimo's new owner Danaher after the appeal was rejected.Apple Watch blood oxygen detection is safe from the patent lawsuitApple Watch users have been able to take advantage of the blood oxygen sensor in Apple Watch since a software update in January 2024 successfully bypassed a sales ban. Masimo's attempts to reinstate a ban failed,…
  - 4 days ago 22 Jul 26, 2:53am -
• Apple Invites update brings emoji replies and confetti to the party
  A second update to Apple Invites for iOS in as many months adds two small changes: emoji replies and a pile of confetti.Apple Invites Apple has already made one update to the Apple Invites app this summer with some handy new features. Its second is smaller, but still quite celebratory in nature.The release of version 1.10 on the App Store explains there are two changes made to the app. The first is that the host and guests are able to reply to each other using emoji, rather than words. Continue…
  - 4 days ago 22 Jul 26, 1:36am -
• A fake Hide My Email header can expose the address behind your Apple Account
  A forged Hide My Email header can make Mac Mail expose a user's Apple Account address, extending the privacy risk beyond people who use Apple's alias service.Apple MailDeveloper Jeff Johnson disclosed the Mac Mail privacy flaw on July 19. His testing showed that a specially crafted message could make Mail display a misleading sender identity while a reply went out from the email address tied to his Apple Account.The behavior didn't require Johnson to use Hide My Email or maintain an iCloud.com m…
  - 4 days ago 22 Jul 26, 1:15am -
• Hide My Email flaw still worked two weeks after Apple's claimed fix
  Apple says it fixed a vulnerability that could expose real addresses behind Hide My Email on or around July 3, but we reproduced the flaw two weeks after the company's claimed repair date.Apple's Hide My Email serviceThe company told 404 Media that it deployed a patch on July 3, 2026, and fully resolved the vulnerability. AppleInsider successfully reproduced the behavior on July 17.Our test found that a sender who possessed a specific Hide My Email alias could reveal the real address behind it w…
  - 4 days ago 21 Jul 26, 11:36pm -
• Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program was great while it lasted
  For over ten years, Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program helped users afford the newest models, bundling AppleCare to boot. It's on borrowed time now, with the Apple Upgrade pay-as-you-go plan imminent.The iPhone Upgrade Program is going awayThe report of the new Apple Upgrade program arriving on July 28 seems like a good deal for consumers wanting more than an iPhone. However, it also means the end of a similar installment program.Tuesday's Bloomberg report on the launch of Apple Upgrade adds that it…
  - 4 days ago 21 Jul 26, 10:46pm -
• Future iMac could come with a removable dock or handle to make it easier to carry
  It's awkward to pick up an iMac, and it's worse when you are transporting millions of them, so Apple has been researching how to give it a handle, or make a flat-pack version.Detail from the patent showing an iMac-style device sitting on a wide dock that also features multiple wireless charging sections - image credit: AppleIt's not as if it's a giant market, but there are people who need to travel with their iMac and for them, existing firms will sell enormous and well-padded cases. Apple also…
  - 4 days ago 21 Jul 26, 9:48pm -
• B&H launches steep MacBook Pro discounts at up to $400 off
  B&H has launched new markdowns on numerous 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops this week, with savings of up to $400 off M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max models.The latest sale at B&H includes numerous CTO MacBook Pro models that are up to $400 off. Some of the configurations have additional RAM, extra storage, a nano-texture display, or all three.You can jump straight to the sale, but we've also rounded up top picks below. And if you don't see your desired model, it's also worth checking out our MacB…
  - 6 days ago 19 Jul 26, 12:56pm -
• Level up your manicure with the Apple Watch charger
  The nail polish girlies have found a new favorite tool to use with magnetic cat eye nail polish — the Apple Watch charger.The method and the madness | Image credit: Reddit user peninklingIf you keep up with nail polish trends — and I'm assuming many of you don't — magnetic nail polish is having a big moment right now. It's interesting, because magnetic polish is hardly new. I remember seeing it hit the shelves of bougier shops in my early 20s, only to trickle down to drugstore brands a yea…
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