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  • newAll-New Apple Home Hub Reportedly Launching as Soon as October
    Apple plans to release an all-new smart home hub at some point between October and early next year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.Apple Home Hub (Concept)Siri AI is expected to be a core feature of the hub, which is designed to be placed in rooms throughout your house, such as a kitchen, living room, or bedroom. The report said the device will be available in tabletop and wall-mounted versions, with Apple apparently believing that many customers will buy more than one.The hub wi…
    - 47 mins ago 28 Jul 26, 10:01pm -
  • newBest Back to School Accessory Deals on Anker, Sony, Samsung and More This Week
    There's a big accessory sale happening on Amazon this week, with the year's best prices on Anker chargers, Samsung monitors, Sonos audio products, and much more.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Highlights this time around include a new batch of audio devices on sale, including the Sonos Ace Headphones for $279.00, down from $399.00, and Sony's…
    - 2 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 8:28pm -
  • new5 Reasons to Buy a MacBook Air Now Instead of Waiting
    Apple's next MacBook Air is several months away, but if you've been holding off on an upgrade, here's why now could actually be a good time to buy.The Current Air is the Best Value Mid-Tier MacThe M5 MacBook Air starts at $1,299 following Apple's recent $200 price hike, but Amazon is already knocking $100 off, bringing it down to $1,199. The base model's 16GB of RAM means it's no longer hobbled out of the box, and in terms of capability for what you pay, nothing else in the Mac lineup co…
    - 2 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 8:23pm -
  • new'Apple Upgrade' Pricing: You Can Lease an iPhone Starting at $18/Month
    As expected, the Apple Upgrade program launched today, allowing customers in the U.S. to lease most iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac models. While the program is offered by Apple, the leasing is handled by financing company Klarna.The program essentially allows you to subscribe to an Apple device with monthly payments. At the end of the lease, you can return your device and either upgrade to a new one or move on. If you prefer to own your device at the end of the lease, you can pay an am…
    - 3 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 8:11pm -
  • newNew Apple TV and HomePod Mini Reportedly 'Nearly Ready to Launch'
    New models of the Apple TV and HomePod mini are "nearly ready to launch," with Apple planning to release them "this fall," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In other words, the devices would likely launch around September or October.The report said both devices will be equipped with faster processors that support Siri AI.Earlier rumors claimed the next Apple TV would be equipped with the A17 Pro chip, which is the oldest chip that supports Apple Intelligence. The device is also exp…
    - 3 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 7:44pm -
  • newApple Just Became a $5 Trillion Company
    At least briefly, Apple became a $5 trillion company today based on market capitalization, which is the total value of all of the company's outstanding shares.Apple's stock surpassed the $340 mark today in intraday trading, which pushed the company's market cap above $5 trillion for the first time ever. However, the stock price is bouncing up and down.Apple is once again the world's most valuable public company, having surpassed Nvidia.This article, "Apple Just Became a $5 Trillion Compa…
    - 4 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 7:09pm -
  • newApple Retires iPhone Upgrade Program for Klarna-Backed Leases
    Apple today launched Apple Upgrade, a new U.S. leasing program for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Apple partnered with Klarna for Apple Upgrade, and it replaces the current iPhone Upgrade Program and iPhone Payments.Apple Upgrade has lower base prices than the iPhone Upgrade Program, with iPhones available starting at $17.99 per month and the Apple Watch available starting at $11.99 per month. Macs can be leased starting at $24.99 per month, and iPads start at $11.99 per month. AppleC…
    - 5 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 5:50pm -
  • newMacBook Ultra OLED Touch Panel to Be Exclusively Supplied by Samsung
    Apple will exclusively rely on Samsung Display for the production of OLED touch panels for its redesigned upcoming MacBook Pro models, according to a new report from Korea-based The Elec.Citing industry sources, the publication says that the 14-inch and 16-inch panels will be produced at Samsung's 8.6-generation OLED line at Asan, in Korea's South Chungcheong Province. The estimated initial supply is said to be 2.5 million panels, and mass production is expected to begin around August.…
    - 8 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 2:46pm -
  • newEverything We Know About MacBook Ultra's All-New Design
    Apple's next high-end laptop is expected to bring the most substantial external changes to the MacBook Pro line since 2021. No renders, case leaks, or dimensions have emerged, but a series of reports have established much of what is set to change.Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has said there is a good chance the model represents a "true overhaul" for the laptop, thanks to the combination of an OLED display and a thinner design, and Apple is reportedly working toward the thinnest and lightest prod…
    - 16 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 6:30am -
  • newApple's 2026 and 2027 Mac Roadmap: Every Model and When It Ships
    A shortage of memory chips has impacted the entire computer market, affecting Macs and PCs alike. Apple and other companies have raised prices, but Apple is better positioned than its competitors. Machines like the Mac mini and the Mac Studio are in demand for on-device AI agent use, and Apple plans to take advantage by refreshing its Mac lineup across 2026 and 2027.Apple already launched the MacBook Neo and refreshed the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with M5-series chips, but there a…
    - 19 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 4:18am -
  • newApple on Verge of Becoming $5 Trillion Company
    Apple is on the verge of becoming a $5 trillion company based on market capitalization, which is the total value of all of the company's outstanding shares.Apple's stock closed at $336.91 today, up around 22.5% since late June. The company's market cap is now around $4.94 trillion, although this figure is not precise due to the company buying back shares over time.Apple is once again the world's most valuable public company, having surpassed Nvidia.This article, "Apple on Verge of Becomi…
    - 21 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 1:40am -
  • newUpdate Now: iOS 26.6 and macOS Tahoe 26.6 Patch Hundreds of Security Flaws
    Apple today released iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, and macOS Tahoe 26.6, all of which have a long list of security fixes.iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 address almost 90 security vulnerabilities affecting everything from the App Store to the Neural Engine. Multiple kernel and WebKit vulnerabilities were fixed, along with problems affecting Wi-Fi, Siri, and the iPhone's image processing.Details on all of the fixes can be found in Apple's security support document.‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.6 has more…
    - 22 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 12:25am -
  • newAmazon Files for 5,105-Satellite Network That Will Power iPhone Satellite Features
    Amazon is planning to deploy up to 5,105 low Earth orbit satellites that will use Globalstar spectrum to provide voice, data, messaging, and emergency services to devices like the iPhone. Amazon's project is expected to improve existing iPhone satellite features and support new features.Apple uses Globalstar for the satellite features on the iPhone and Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Amazon is in the process of acquiring the company. Apple and Amazon have worked out a deal that will see Globalsta…
    - 23 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 11:42pm -
  • newApple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.6
    Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.6, a small update to the ‌macOS Tahoe‌ operating system that came out last year. ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.6 comes a month after Apple released macOS Tahoe 26.5.2.Mac owners can download the software by opening the System Settings app and then navigating to the Software Updates section.According to Apple's release notes for the update, ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.6 includes security fixes for the Mac and it optimizes Spotlight for the release of macOS 27.Rel…
    - 24 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 11:18pm -
  • newApple Releases iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 With iOS 27 Optimizations
    Apple today released iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6, updates to the iOS and iPadOS 26 operating systems that came out in September. iOS 26.6 comes a month after the launch of iOS 26.5.2, a security update.iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.According to Apple's release notes, iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 include security fixes for the iPhone and iPad. The updates also optimize the Spotlight index i…
    - 24 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 10:57pm -
  • newApple Releases watchOS 26.6 With Security Updates
    Apple today released watchOS 26.6, the sixth update to the watchOS 26 operating system that came out in September. watchOS 26.6 comes over two months after Apple released watchOS 26.5.watchOS 26.6 can be downloaded for free on an iPhone running iOS 26.6 by opening up the Apple Watch app and going to General > Software Update, or initiating an update in the Settings app on the watch. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery and it needs to be pl…
    - 24 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 10:55pm -
  • newApple Releases tvOS 26.6
    Apple today released tvOS 26.6, the sixth update to the tvOS operating system that came out last fall. tvOS 26.6 is available for the Apple TV 4K, and it comes two months after Apple released tvOS 26.5.tvOS 26.6 can be downloaded using the Settings app on ‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. ‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌ owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tvOS 26.6 automatically.No ne…
    - 24 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 10:54pm -
  • newApple Releases visionOS 26.6
    Apple today released visionOS 26.6, the sixth update to the visionOS 26 operating system that launched in September. visionOS 26.6 comes over two months after Apple released visionOS 26.5.‌visionOS 26‌.6 can be downloaded on all Vision Pro headsets by navigating to the Settings app, selecting the General section, and choosing the Software Update option. To install an update, the Vision Pro headset needs to be removed, and there is a software progress bar available on the exterior EyeSi…
    - 24 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 10:53pm -
  • Pocket Casts Now Available on Apple TV
    Starting today, the popular podcast platform Pocket Casts is available on all Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD models. The app was already available on the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch."Your podcasts, your Up Next, your place in every episode, right on the screen in front of you," said Pocket Casts, in a blog post. "Start something on your phone at the bus stop. Finish it on the couch that night, exactly where you left it. Nothing to re-find. Nothing to sync by hand."This article, "Pocket Casts…
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 9:28pm -
  • 2026 MacBook Pro Now Up to $500 Off on Amazon Following Recent Price Increase
    Amazon's prices on the 2026 MacBook Pro have now joined in on Apple's recent price hikes, meaning we're no longer tracking pre-hike markdowns on these devices. However, there are still notable sales to be found if you're shopping for a MacBook Pro this month, with up to $500 off new prices available right now on Amazon.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.14-Inc…
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 7:48pm -

The Unofficial Apple Blog

  • newApple Memory Plan Faces Pushback From Micron
    A growing dispute over memory chips has placed Apple and Micron on opposite sides of a key policy debate. Apple wants permission to buy memory chips from a Chinese supplier that appears on a U.S. blacklist. However, Micron argues that approving the request could weaken American technology manufacturing. According to the report, Micron executives recently […]The post Apple Memory Plan Faces Pushback From Micron appeared first on TUAW.
    - 18 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 4:24am -
  • newApple Siri Lawsuit Moves Toward $250M Settlement
    Apple has cleared an important legal milestone in a class-action lawsuit over delayed Siri and Apple Intelligence features. A U.S. judge has granted preliminary approval to the company’s proposed $250 million settlement. However, the agreement still requires final court approval before payments can begin. The lawsuit claimed that some customers purchased new iPhones after Apple […]The post Apple Siri Lawsuit Moves Toward $250M Settlement appeared first on TUAW.
    - 19 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 4:08am -
  • newNew U.S. Tariffs Cloud Apple’s Global Supply Chain
    Apple’s global supply chain faces fresh uncertainty after the United States introduced new tariffs on imports from 60 countries. Many of these countries assemble iPhones, Macs, and other Apple products. As a result, the new policy could affect one of the world’s largest technology companies. The 10% tariffs took effect on July 24, 2026. They […]The post New U.S. Tariffs Cloud Apple’s Global Supply Chain appeared first on TUAW.
    - 21 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 2:06am -
  • Apple Cuts iPhone Display Costs
    Apple is reportedly working to reduce display costs for its next iPhone lineup. The move comes as RAM and storage prices continue to climb. Apple hopes to control manufacturing expenses without relying entirely on higher retail prices. According to reports, Apple has approached LG Display and Samsung Display. The company wants lower prices for OLED […]The post Apple Cuts iPhone Display Costs appeared first on TUAW.
    - 2 days ago 26 Jul 26, 3:21pm -
  • ChatGPT Health Raises Privacy Concerns
    OpenAI has introduced a new Health feature that allows ChatGPT to connect with Apple Health data and supported medical records. The feature aims to help users better understand their health information, identify trends, and prepare for medical appointments. However, it also raises important questions about privacy because users must share sensitive medical information with another […]The post ChatGPT Health Raises Privacy Concerns appeared first on TUAW.
    - 2 days ago 26 Jul 26, 1:46pm -
  • Apple Beats PC Market Slump With Strong MacBook Neo Sales
    Apple emerged as one of the few bright spots in the global PC market during the second quarter of 2026. While worldwide computer shipments declined by 4% compared to the same period last year, the company recorded impressive growth, largely driven by strong demand for the MacBook Neo. According to market data from Counterpoint Research, […]The post Apple Beats PC Market Slump With Strong MacBook Neo Sales appeared first on TUAW.
    - 3 days ago 26 Jul 26, 9:08am -

9to5 Mac Apple News

  • newApple TV may be losing $1B a year but its future is safe under Ternus
    Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus is likely to make a number of changes when he takes over in September, but it’s clear that the company’s loss-making Apple TV streaming service will be safe from any shake-up …
    - 4 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 6:36pm -
  • newApple shuts down iPhone Upgrade Program, here’s what’s next
    Apple today officially launched its new Apple Upgrade leasing program, covering iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac.As part of this launch, Apple has also discontinued the iPhone Upgrade Program. Here’s what that means for current users.
    - 5 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 5:52pm -
  • newApple Upgrade leasing program launches for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch
    Apple has officially announced Apple Upgrade, a new product leasing program available starting today in the United States.Apple Upgrade, which is backed by Klarna, lets users lease iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and iPad purchases, with the option to easily upgrade at the end of the lease term. Here’s how it works.
    - 5 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 5:50pm -
  • newClaude chats exposed in Google searches – another endorsement of Apple’s privacy approach
    We’ve long cautioned against disclosing sensitive personal data in AI chatbot sessions, given that most companies use these as training data, but there’s now an even bigger reason.Things got way worse over the weekend when Redditors discovered that you could access some Claude AI chats through a simple Google search …
    - 5 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 5:46pm -
  • newTouchscreen decision may push MacBook Ultra price even higher
    The upcoming MacBook Ultra was never going to be cheap, with an all-new sleeker design, OLED, and touchscreen – even before the price increases driven by higher memory costs. A new report now suggests the manufacturing cost could be pushed yet higherApple typically likes to have multiple suppliers for components in order to maximize the reliability of display and allow it to negotiate the best possible prices, and it had hoped to do so for the MacBook Ultra. However, a supply chain source say…
    - 6 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 4:46pm -
  • newApple @ Work Podcast: Remember Postini?
    Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work w…
    - 7 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 3:30pm -
  • newSecurity Bite Podcast: Data brokers are the biggest threat to privacy
    9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Ap…
    - 8 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 2:30pm -
  • newLM Studio Bionic adds support for Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model
    LM Studio’s agentic workflow platform now lets users run tasks with Kimi K3, Moonshot AI’s 2.8-trillion-parameter model with a 1-million-context window. Here are the details.
    - 17 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 5:51am -
  • newT-Mobile ‘actively working’ to fix ongoing outage, iPhone SOS mode [U: Fixed]
    Update #3, 8:33 p.m. PT: T-Mobile says it has “fully restored service for all customers and sincerely apologize for the difficulties to those who experienced network impacts.”Update #2, 4:15 p.m.PT: In a statement to 9to5Mac, a T-Mobile spokesperson said:“Our teams are actively working the reports of technical challenges impacting some customers. Any service impacts are in the process of being resolved and are our highest priority. We know how critical it is to stay connected, and every…
    - 18 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 4:47am -
  • newThree customers sue Apple after fake wallet app wipes out their Bitcoin
    Apple is once again being sued over a scam cryptocurrency app that allegedly slipped through App Store review and cost users nearly $2 million. Here are the details.
    - 20 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 3:04am -
  • newClaude, Codex, and other AI tools credited in today’s Apple security releases
    Apple’s technical details on the many security fixes included in today’s operating system updates show how quickly AI tools are becoming part of vulnerability research. Here are the details.
    - 21 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 1:59am -
  • newTed Lasso season 4: Here’s who’s new and everyone not returning
    Ted Lasso season 4 premieres next week (watch here) and centers around a women’s team, here’s a rundown of the new players along with notable cast members who won’t be returning.
    - 22 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 12:49am -
  • newMagSafe Monday: ESR FlickLock solved my biggest complaints with the AirPods Pro 3
    I drop my AirPods Pro all the time. In fact, I dropped them at the lake yesterday. The worst part is always watching the earbuds bounce across the pavement and hoping they do not fall down a storm drain or something. I love having a case that actually stays shut when it hits the ground. The new ESR FlickLock Magnetic Case is designed specifically for the AirPods Pro 3 to solve that exact problem. It adds a secure locking lid and an incredibly strong MagSafe connection.
    - 22 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 12:27am -
  • newX Money officially launches in the US with Apple Wallet support after invite-only beta
    X has officially launched X Money, which includes Apple Wallet support, moving the service beyond its invite-only beta and beginning a rollout today.
    - 22 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 12:21am -
  • newApple teases Severance season 3 in new update
    The wait between Severance’s first two seasons was long, and season 3 has demanded a lot of patience too, but Apple TV just teased a noteworthy update on the show’s progress.
    - 23 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 11:53pm -
  • newApple fixes over 75 security issues with your iPhone and 150+ for Mac, update now
    Following the release of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, and related software updates, Apple has detailed a huge number of security fixes included in today’s new OS versions.
    - 23 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 11:42pm -
  • newmacOS 26.6 now available, here’s what’s new
    Following an extended developer and public beta period, Apple is now rolling out macOS 26.6 to all users with compatible Macs. Here’s what’s new.
    - 23 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 11:21pm -
  • newmacOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 now available
    In addition to macOS 26.6, Apple is also rolling out macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 with important bug fixes. Here are the details.
    - 23 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 11:19pm -
  • newwatchOS 26.6 available now for Apple Watch, here’s what’s new
    Apple has just released a new wave of software updates, including watchOS 26.6 for Apple Watch. The update brings the latest security fixes and performance improvements to watchOS.
    - 24 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 10:59pm -
  • newApple releases tvOS 26.6 and HomePod 26.6
    New Apple software updates are rolling out today, including tvOS 26.6, HomePod 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and more.
    - 24 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 10:56pm -
  • newiOS 26.6 now available for iPhone with these changes
    Apple has officially released iOS 26.6 for iPhone users. The update is lighter on new features than iOS 26.4 and iOS 26.5, but it includes important bug fixes, security updates, and prepares your iPhone for iOS 27.Here’s everything you need to know about iOS 26.6.
    - 24 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 10:56pm -
  • newApple releases iPadOS 26.6, here’s what’s new
    Apple has just released iPadOS 26.6, the latest software update for iPad. It includes security and bug fixes and prepares your iPad for the forthcoming iPadOS 27 update.
    - 24 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 10:56pm -
  • Pocket Casts just released a brand-new Apple TV app
    Pocket Casts is making the jump to the biggest screen in the house. The podcast player launched an Apple TV app today, giving listeners a native way to keep their queue going from the couch.
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 10:15pm -
  • 9to5Mac Daily: July 27, 2026 – Apple Glasses rumors, more
    Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 10:10pm -
  • Threads adds private Meta AI chats without cluttering your feed
    Meta AI is coming to Threads DMs, giving users a private place to chat with the assistant without placing its responses in the public feed.
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 9:50pm -
  • iOS 27 gives Apple’s Calendar app new feature I’ve wanted for years
    iOS 27 is launching this fall, and it adds a new Apple Calendar feature I’ve wanted for years: natural language support when creating events.
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 9:20pm -
  • Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro 24GB $500 off, 48GB $400 off, Find My charger $40, AirPods, more
    Black Friday in July deal pricing is still live on AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 at $100 off if you didn’t get a chance to land a set last week, as well as the all-time low on AirTag 2. But today’s  9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by this M5 Pro MacBook Pro 24GB at $500 off and this 48GB model at $400 off. We also have the Twelve South PlugBug wall charger with built-in Find My down at $40 Amazon low, your last shot at Nanoleaf’s ‘biggest sale of the year’ – up to 50% off smart…
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 9:07pm -
  • Snapchat’s newest feature turns Snap Map into a live Spotify listening feed
    Snapchat is giving Snap Map a musical upgrade through a new integration with Spotify. The new feature, simply called Now Playing, lets Snapchat users display what they’re listening to in real time. 
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 8:40pm -
  • iPhone 18 launch could be repeat of unusual 2020 release
    Apple’s unveiling of iPhone 18 models this fall is expected in September, as usual, but there are several ways this year’s launches will reflect the anomaly of COVID-era 2020’s iPhone releases.
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 8:14pm -
  • Apple overtakes Nvidia as world’s most valuable company as it barrels toward $5T
    Update: 10 days later, Apple and Nvidia have once again swapped rankings with $AAPL overtaking $NVDA. Apple has yet to cross the $5T market cap threshold, though intraday trading has the company around $4.944T.Apple has officially reclaimed the world’s most valuable company title based on market cap. The company overtook Nvidia during intraday trading on Friday with its stock up 17 points this week.
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 7:44pm -
  • Apple announces Silo’s season 4 return date
    Over the weekend Apple TV made several announcements at San Diego Comic-Con, including surprise news about when to expect Silo season 4’s release.
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 7:24pm -
  • Accessibility paywall on Meta Glasses ‘paused’ after condemnation [U]
    Ray-Ban Meta Glasses and the latest cheaper non-designer option are sold on the basis of the built-in AI features, but in early July the company announced a “ridiculous” limit on the free usage you can make of an accessibility feature.Effectively, Meta has retroactively applied a paywall to a hardware product it already sold to customers. Update: The social network has now said it is “pausing” plans to paywall the feature – see the end of the piece.
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 5:57pm -
  • Claude Cowork escaped sandbox on Mac, gain full access to all files
    Security researchers demonstrated that Claude Cowork could escape the sandbox intended to control the access it gets to your Mac. The exploit, dubbed ShareRoot, could allow an attacker to read and write files stored anywhere on your Mac, as well as access login credentials for online services.Around half a million Mac users had co-work sessions exposed, and some still remain vulnerable to the exploit today …
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 5:46pm -
  • Apple Glasses just won’t be useful without video recording
    A Bloomberg report suggests that Apple Glasses might be launched without the capability to take photos or record video. Apple is said to be considering this option as a way to address privacy concerns.However, while I do absolutely understand the thinking that would leave the company to mull this option, my own experience of Ray-Ban Meta glasses is that video recording is absolutely core functionality for this type of product …
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 5:10pm -
  • AppleCare One launching in the UK as theft and loss coverage expands
    AppleCare One – a version of AppleCare+ that allows you to protect multiple products for a single monthly payment – is rolling out the the UK.Additionally, AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss protection is also expanding from iPhone only to iPad and Apple Watch too …
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 11:30am -
  • PSA: Apple TV, Apple Music, and more are currently down for some users [Update: Fixed]
    Update, 6:15 p.m PT: Apple says all the problems previously listed on its Developer website have been resolved. All of the outages listed on its consumer System Status page have also been fixed. Apple says that a number of its services are down this evening. This includes Apple TV, Apple Podcasts, various aspects of the App Store, and more.
    - 2 days ago 27 Jul 26, 6:22am -
  • Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: What to expect
    Apple will announce its next-generation Apple Watch lineup in September, including the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. Here’s the latest on what to expect from this year’s updates.
    - 2 days ago 27 Jul 26, 5:13am -
  • Apple’s AI glasses to be unveiled at WWDC27: report
    Apple’s long-awaited AI smart glasses, expected to launch late next year, finally have an expected reveal date.
    - 2 days ago 27 Jul 26, 12:24am -
  • Here are the best MacBook deals right now: July 2026 Buyer’s Guide
    In recent years, Macs had been getting more and more affordable. Cheaper starting points, more memory and storage per dollar, and the introduction of MacBook Neo. For the first time, Apple had started to become one of the best values on the market.Unfortunately, Apple just drastically increased its prices because of the ongoing memory shortage. Macs aren’t as appealing as they were a few weeks ago, that said, there’s still some decent deals out there – and if you’re in need of a new com…
    - 3 days ago 26 Jul 26, 7:43am -
  • Apple TV announces streaming date for its epic Neuromancer adaptation, new Dark Matter and Matchbox trailers
    Apple TV prepared a slew of announcements for its main stage Hall H appearance at San Diego Comic Con this weekend. Leading the charge, its new sci-fi epic Neuromancer (based on the genre-defining William Gibson novel) has finally got a release date: the series will premiere on January 22.The streamer also released new trailers for season 2 of Dark Matter and upcoming movie Matchbox. Watch them after the break …
    - 3 days ago 26 Jul 26, 4:03am -
  • Indie App Spotlight: ‘NeoCam’ brings a retro video game style look to your iPhone photos
    Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.NeoCam is a fun, new camera app for iPhone and iPad that brings a Game Boy camera style look to all of your photos. It works in real time, can be adjusted on the fly, and more.
    - 3 days ago 26 Jul 26, 1:00am -
  • 9to5Mac Overtime 074: Apple’s foldable iPhone
    Fernando and Jeff discuss Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 event in depth, including hands-on experience with Samsung’s newest foldable form factor, the pros and cons of the new 4:3 aspect ratio, efforts to address the crease issue, and what this all means for Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone.Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden Password Manager, featuring an Apple Watch authenticator integration, secure autofill on Safari and iOS apps, and enterprise-grade security tools that help you m…
    - 3 days ago 26 Jul 26, 12:43am -
  • HomeKit Weekly: The Amazon Basics Matter plug delivers Apple Home support for under $10
    The price increase in technology is exhausting. With the recent price increases across the Apple lineup, seeing items go down in price is becoming rare. The Amazon Basics smart plug is one of the rare exceptions that seems to be holding the line. With Matter support and a price under $10, it may be my new go-to smart plug. Let’s take a look.
    - 3 days ago 26 Jul 26, 12:27am -
  • iPhone 18 won’t debut this fall, here’s why
    We’re about two months away from Apple’s annual iPhone debut in September. This year, though, will be a bit different. Instead of the entire iPhone lineup debuting at once, only the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and all-new foldable iPhone will launch this September. Here’s why.
    - 3 days ago 25 Jul 26, 11:05pm -
  • Hands-on: The Meirro Pro 6K might be the best Apple Studio Display alternative yet [Video]
    Earlier this year, Apple decided to completely discontinue its Pro Display XDR, which was an amazing piece of hardware but hadn’t been updated in years and was still $6,000+. Their new lineup consists of a Studio Display and the new Studio Display XDR, which are impressive in their own right, but now both only offer 27-inch 5K displays. The XDR starts at an insane $3,299 and can be spec’d up to $3,600 before tax. So now the door is open for someone to deliver a larger retina-class monitor fo…
    - 3 days ago 25 Jul 26, 7:30pm -
  • Apple weekend deals: MacBook Pro $500 off, AirPods Pro 3, AirTag 2, iPhone Air, Series 11, more
    It’s time for your weekend edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break, and this week it’s a Black Friday in July edition as sale events at Amazon, Best Buy, and elsewhere carry through Sunday.  Alongside the ongoing price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and $100 off AirPods Pro Max, we also have up to $500 off M5 Pro MacBook Pro models, a series of ongoing discounts on Apple Watch Series 11, and up to $220 off iPhone 17 Pro. Hit the jump for all that and a bunch of discounts on charging and Find My gear. 
    - 3 days ago 25 Jul 26, 5:40pm -
  • Apple @ Work: Apple TV proves to be more reliable than Android in new digital signage report
    Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work w…
    - 3 days ago 25 Jul 26, 3:30pm -
  • Report: Apple and Micron clash before Trump over Chinese memory chips
    The Wall Street Journal reports that Micron is pressing the Trump administration to block Apple’s push to use memory chips from Chinese suppliers. Here are the details.
    - 4 days ago 25 Jul 26, 7:33am -
  • New lawsuit alleges unpatchable Apple chip exploit was developed using stolen trade secrets
    Magnet Forensics is suing Paradigm Shift Technology over its publication of usbliter8, alleging that the unpatchable exploit affecting several Apple SoCs was developed using trade secrets misappropriated by a former engineer. Here are the details.
    - 4 days ago 25 Jul 26, 6:23am -
  • Tapbots launches Pastebot 3 with improved organization and automation tools
    Pastebot, one of the most popular clipboard managers for Mac, was updated today, nearly ten years after the release of Pastebot 2. Here are the details.
    - 4 days ago 25 Jul 26, 3:48am -

Cult of Mac

  • newHBO Max is putting on vertical shorts
    Warner Bros. Discovery is bringing a vertical video feed to HBO Max to help you find something new to watch. Streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney Plus, and Peacock already offer TikTok-like vertical video feeds to surface content that might be interesting to users, and now HBO Max will have a similar feed of its own. […]
    - 1 hour ago 28 Jul 26, 9:29pm -
  • new4GB graphics cards are back
    The first modern GPU with 4GB of VRAM has appeared, as RAM prices and component shortages push tech prices higher. As Digital Foundry reports, a listing for an AMD Radeon RX 9050 with 4GB of RAM was spotted on ASRock's website by a user on X, the same day ASRock also launched an 8GB version […]
    - 1 hour ago 28 Jul 26, 9:22pm -
  • newApple’s reported ‘HomePad’ may launch as early as October
    For years, we've heard rumors of a new home hub device from Apple, meant to take on smart home devices like the Google Nest Hub Mini and Amazon's Echo Show. Besides "HomePod with a screen," details have been sparse. But now, a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman sheds some light on the alleged device, […]
    - 3 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 8:09pm -
  • newYou don’t need to splurge on an expensive handheld fan to beat the heat
    Despite what influencers may say, you don’t need to spend $99.99 on Dyson’s HushJet Mini Cool or $149.99 for the Shark ChillPill to survive the summer whenever you leave the comfort of air-conditioning. My family has found all the comfort it needs to survive humid baseball games, sweltering concerts, and sweaty hikes with a couple […]
    - 4 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 6:30pm -
  • newTwelve South’s stylish charging tray now delivers more wireless power with a smaller footprint
    Following the original's debut at CES earlier this year, Twelve South is introducing a new version of its leather-wrapped Valet charging tray designed for use in places where space is at a premium. While the original Valet was 7.5-inches deep and large enough to serve as a catchall for a couple of items like your […]
    - 4 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 6:30pm -
  • newLogitech’s handheld plans are on ice — don’t expect a G Cloud 2 soon
    Logitech's new gaming boss, Robin Piispanen, tells me he likes the idea of gaming handhelds. "It's such a charming value proposition," he says, as we sip iced vanilla lattes at my local cafe. But he's not building one right now. He's not sure when or if Logitech should try again, after its underwhelming experiment with […]
    - 5 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 6:01pm -
  • newPerplexity’s Personal Computer turns Windows PCs into AI agents
    Perplexity has expanded its agentic Personal Computer tool to Windows, allowing computers running the world's most popular OS to be used as a locally run AI system. Like the Mac version that Perplexity launched in April, Personal Computer for Windows operates like a "general-purpose digital worker" that can access local files and apps to perform […]
    - 5 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 6:00pm -
  • newApple launches ‘Upgrade’ program to lease new devices
    Apple has officially introduced "Apple Upgrade," a new leasing program that aims to make it easier to get your hands on the latest iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch models. The service is launching today in the US, and works like a car lease - allowing users to keep a device at the end of […]
    - 5 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 5:53pm -
  • newSmart rings are looking like my kind of AI gadget
    Over the last few months, I've spent a lot of time talking to my computer. One underrated feature of the LLM revolution has been a remarkable leap in all kinds of dictation technology - even the fastest, cheapest models are getting very good at understanding and processing speech. I've tested lots of these apps, from […]
    - 5 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 5:30pm -
  • newHugging Face is being used to easily undress women and children
    Hugging Face is being used to make nonconsensual deepfakes, and the popular open-source AI model repository is doing very little to prevent it. That's according to a new report published by the European nonprofit AI Forensics, which found that seven out of the top nine image editing models hosted by Hugging Face readily complied with […]
    - 8 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 2:37pm -

Apple Insider

  • newAhead of earnings, Goldman Sachs hikes AAPL target to $370
    Goldman Sachs has increased its AAPL price target to $370, with the firm expecting good third-quarter results, and a faithful audience keeping purchase volumes up even after hardware price increases.Analysts believe Apple will do well in the Q3 results. Ahead of Apple's quarterly financial results release and call with analysts on Thursday, Goldman Sachs has raised its bar for Apple to reach.In a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, issued on July 27, Goldman Sachs has increased the price tar…
    - 53 mins ago 28 Jul 26, 9:55pm -
  • newAmazon slashes $500 off 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 2TB SSD
    Amazon's $500 discount on Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 2TB of storage brings the laptop down to $2,499.Save $500 on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with 2TB SSD - Image credit: AppleThe $500 price cut is available on both of Apple's color options, with the upgraded laptop discounted to $2,499. This configuration has Apple's M5 Pro chip with a 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU, as well as 24GB of unified memory. The standout spec is the 2TB SSD, providing extra storage space for fi…
    - 1 hour ago 28 Jul 26, 9:30pm -
  • newApple Upgrade: What you're going to pay per month for iPhone, Mac, or iPad
    The Apple Upgrade program is here, giving consumers ways to lease even more products. Here's how much you'll pay to lease your hardware, and what happens when the lease term has ended.Apple Upgrade lets you lease an iPhone 17, as well as other hardware. On July 28, Apple launched the Apple Upgrade program to replace the iPhone Upgrade Program. One that also enables consumers to buy more than just iPhones.Under the new program, consumers can elect to lease a Mac, an iPad, or an Apple Watch, as we…
    - 2 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 9:15pm -
  • newYour iPhone could stop you getting into the wrong Uber ever again
    A newly-granted Apple patent proposes using iPhone AR to identify an oncoming vehicle, to be certain that it's the ride you booked.Detail from the patent showing how an iPhone screen could help you find the right car - image credit: Apple.Maybe it's more common for people to deliberately push their way into a waiting car they know isn't theirs, but it can also happen by accident. That's perhaps especially true when you are at a crowded event and everybody in sight has also booked a ride.To solve…
    - 2 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 9:10pm -
  • newApple's smart home hardware refresh draws closer with Siri AI smarts
    Apple is going to make a bigger play for the smart home using Siri AI, with updates to the HomePod mini, a new Apple TV, and the rumored Home Hub arriving between October and early 2027.An early artist's impression of a HomePod with a screenApple has long been rumored to be working on a swathe of new smart home hardware, with Siri AI at the heart of the company's renewed home push. As Siri AI becomes a bigger figure in its main operating systems, including iOS 27, Apple is ready to capitalize on…
    - 3 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 8:10pm -
  • newBack to Richmond in season 4, 'Ted Lasso' changes the playbook
    Apple's first full "Ted Lasso" season 4 trailer brings Jason Sudeikis back to Richmond with a new team and a clear reason to reopen the show's story.Early image of the new season - image credit: Apple TVThe trailer reveals little about how Ted leaves Kansas or what brings him back to AFC Richmond. Instead, Apple focuses on the returning cast, familiar locations, and the optimistic tone that helped turn Ted Lasso into one of Apple TV's defining shows.Sudeikis returns alongside Hannah Waddingham a…
    - 3 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 7:46pm -
  • newPrivacy is dead, personal AI prompts indexed by Google search
    Hundreds of private, personal, and sometimes slightly disturbing prompts and chats made with Claude.AI surfaced online through nothing more than a search.Maybe it was a novelist figuring out a plot, otherwise if you're in Kansas and you have an attorney, perhaps you should be the one asking questions.This isn't like the way Claude Cowork recently escaped its sandbox and went through users' files, and it also isn't still a problem. At time of writing, all signs of this privacy breach have been re…
    - 3 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 7:30pm -
  • newStrong iPhone demand turns Apple's rebound into a $5 trillion run
    At the start of trading on Tuesday, Apple touched $5 trillion in valuation, extending a historic run built on record iPhone revenue, a rebound in China, and continued growth from Services.$AAPL reached a new highThe milestone comes after Apple first closed above $4 trillion on October 13, 2025. Apple added another $1 trillion in market value in less than a year.The company was already worth about $4.88 trillion when its shares closed at $333.74 on July 17, 2026. The closing price allowed Apple t…
    - 3 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 7:23pm -
  • newBeyond Preview: How UPDF brings PDF editing, conversion, OCR, and AI to Mac and iPad
    While Preview can do a lot to a PDF, sometimes you need more. UPDF can help with more advanced PDF capabilities, as a cheaper alternative to Adobe Acrobat.UPDF 2.5 is a cost-effective alternative to Adobe Acrobat - Image credit: UPDFPreview is a frequently used tool for Mac users, providing a quick and lightweight way to look at documents. It's also got editing capabilities, so you can mark up or add signatures to forms without much effort. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
    - 4 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 7:09pm -
  • newApple Upgrade goes live as a new installment plan for iPhone, iPad, Mac, & Apple Watch
    Apple's new financing plan, Apple Upgrade, has launched, with consumers able to make a monthly lease payment for a higher-end iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch.Apple Upgrade is here as the iPhone Upgrade Program replacementPreviously leaked on July 21, Apple has now officially launched Apple Upgrade, its new leasing program. Replacing existing initiatives like the iPhone Upgrade Program, Apple Upgrade expands what U.S. consumers can lease to more than just iPhones.Under Apple Upgrade, consumers…
    - 4 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 6:31pm -
  • newOLED MacBook Pro will get displays exclusively from Samsung
    The touch-enabled MacBook Pro will get its OLED screens only from Samsung Display, as Apple seemingly freezes out other suppliers for the inbound model.The current M5 MacBook Pro, without an OLED display. The OLED MacBook Pro is currently expected to arrive either in late 2026 or early 2027. While the release timing is up for debate, it is claimed that there is only going to be one supplier of the key component itself.According to sources of TheElec on Monday, Apple's working on OLED and touch-e…
    - 5 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 5:35pm -
  • newTernus says he plans to build on the success of Apple TV
    It's not as if John Ternus was likely to shut down Apple TV, but he has now affirmed that it will continue to develop when he becomes Apple CEO.John Ternus at the "Ted Lasso" launch - image credit: ReutersIf you subscribe to the argument that Apple should be making hardware devices instead of TV shows, you could have expected engineer John Ternus to agree. Or at least that his focus as CEO would be on devices instead of movies.Speaking at the launch of the new fourth season of "Ted Lasso," Ternu…
    - 6 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 4:40pm -
  • newDon't wait to update: iOS 26.6 includes more than 75 security fixes
    Apple's iOS 26.6 update stops attackers from using iPhone Mirroring, Siri, and more to gain user data. Here's what you need to know.iOS 26.6 stops attackers from using iPhone Mirroring to access user data.On Monday, just under a month following the arrival of the security-focused iOS 26.5.2, Apple made iOS 26.6 available to the general public. The latter includes over 75 security enhancements, 14 of which address kernel-related vulnerabilities.10 of the now-patched kernel issues allowed apps to…
    - 21 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 1:45am -
  • newOlder Macs get fresh security fixes with new macOS Sequoia & Sonoma update
    Apple released new updates for macOS Sequoia and macOS Sonoma, extending security and maintenance support to Macs that haven't moved to macOS Tahoe.MacBook AirThe updates are available through Software Update on supported Macs. Apple hasn't identified any major new consumer features, which points to releases focused on security, stability, performance, and compatibility.Users can install the updates by opening System Settings, selecting General, and choosing Software Update. A Mac will only offe…
    - 23 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 12:12am -
  • newmacOS 26.6 is out, but expect minimal feature changes with macOS 27 looming
    Apple has released macOS 26.6 to the public, but don't expect much in the way of big changes to features this time around.A selection of MacBooks that can run macOS 26.6Apple has concluded its beta testing program for updates to its current-gen operating systems. After five developer betas and a release candidate, it has now shipped macOS Tahoe 26.6.At the same time, Apple has also brought out updates for earlier macOS versions. There are updates available for macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and macOS Sono…
    - 23 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 11:32pm -
  • newPrep for Siri AI on Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 26.6
    The end-of-cycle updates are often devoid of anything user-facing, but that doesn't mean you should delay updating to visionOS 26.6. Security patches and preparation for Siri AI are worth the update.visionOS 26.6 now available for Apple Vision ProNot every operating system update is going to have some flashy headlining feature. As we await the OS 27 releases in the fall, the OS 26 cycle is still getting needed updates.Apple has released visionOS 26.6 today alongside the other operating systems w…
    - 23 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 11:30pm -
  • newApple rolls out watchOS 26.6 update for Apple Watch
    It's time to update your Apple Watch, but don't get too excited; watchOS 26.6 doesn't appear to have any significant new features.watchOS 26.6 now available Apple has just released watchos 26.6, a relatively minor update. This time, watchOS 26.6 is build number 23U67.Because there's nothing mentioned within the software notes, it's a safe bet that any updates are focused on stability improvements and bug fixes. This isn't surprising, as Apple Watch receives relatively few updates between major c…
    - 23 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 11:20pm -
  • newApple rolls out another behind-the-scenes update with tvOS 26.6
    Apple TV and HomePod owners can now update their devices to tvOS 26.6.Apple rolls out tvOS 26.6On [day], Apple released an update for its Apple TV and HomePod devices. The update, tvOS 26.6, is not much to write home about.Apple hasn't included any notes about new features, making the release a stability and performance update. These updates, while not the most exciting, are critical for keeping your devices running optimally. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 24 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 11:12pm -
  • newEarly Siri indexing gives iPadOS 26.6 a bigger job than it looks
    iPadOS 26.6 is now available for iPad, beginning under-the-hood preparation for Siri AI while delivering security patches, bug fixes, and reliability improvements.iPadOS 26.6 is outThe update is light on visible features because Apple has shifted most of its development attention to iPadOS 27. However, iPadOS 26.6 appears to handle some of the background work required before the next operating system and its new Siri capabilities arrive.Apple also tested iPadOS 26.6 alongside iOS 26.6 through an…
    - 24 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 11:10pm -
  • newBetter protection for Apple Maps leads a modest iOS 26.6 update
    iOS 26.6 is now available for iPhone, adding stronger protections for Apple Maps, a warning for users who reach the blocked-contact limit, and the usual collection of security and reliability fixes.iOS 26.6 is outThe update isn't packed with major features, as Apple has shifted most of its development attention to iOS 27. However, testing uncovered a potentially significant security change intended to limit the damage malicious data could cause in Apple Maps.Apple also added a clearer warning fo…
    - 24 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 11:08pm -
  • newApple Upgrade will be great for Apple, might not be good for the buyer
    The newly announced Apple Upgrade program brings car-like lease-to-buy options to iPhones, Macs, and more. There's no question, it's great for Apple, but whether it's good for you or not is much harder to decide.It's so easy to double-click that button.Give that company some credit. When you think of Apple design, you certainly think of hardware and maybe software, but this firm has just shown that it can also design its way out of a hole.In just a few weeks' time, Apple is certain to launch som…
    - 24 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 10:55pm -
  • What Wall Street expects from Apple's Q3 2026 earnings on July 30
    Apple will report its third-quarter financial results on July 30. Here's what happened in the quarter, and what analysts believe will be the highlights of Tim Cook's last earnings report as CEO.Apple will report a very high income. Analysts will guess how much that figure will be ahead of the results. Apple's Q3 2026 financial results will be issued by Apple in a press release on July 30. As is tradition, it will be followed by the analyst and investor conference call at 5 p.m. EDT.The call will…
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 9:37pm -
  • Big Sonos app update, & the state of smart home cameras on Smart Home Insider
    On this week's Smart Home Insider podcast, we talk about a unique product from Nanoleaf, what's going on with smart home cameras, and the Sonos app update that is better, but still not quite where it needs to be.Smart Home Insider PodcastAlmost a year after being first announced, the EU and UK version of the Aqara H2 smart plug is finally available to order. While a bit on the expensive side, it's one of the most full-featured smart plugs available.This plug is dual protocol, working with both Z…
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 8:53pm -
  • Cellular Apple Watch Series 11 plunges to $349, save $150
    A staggering $150 discount is in effect on multiple Apple Watch Series 11 styles with GPS + Cellular functionality, bringing the price down to a record-low $349.97.Save $150 on cellular Apple Watch Series 11 styles - Image credit: AppleThe $349.97 sale price is available at Walmart, where the 42mm GPS + Cellular Apple Watch Series 11 with an Aluminum Case and Sport Band is $150 off. There are four color options to choose from, making this one of the best Apple Watch Series 11 deals we've seen.Bu…
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 8:43pm -
  • Weak App Store protections at core of $1.8M crypto app fraud lawsuit
    Users got robbed of $1.8 million by a bitcoin wallet app hosted on the App Store impersonating a legit crypto exchange. The victims are suing Apple.Apple tries to keep the App Store safe, but malicious apps keep slipping through. Apple has a process for conducting reviews of apps before they become available to download from the App Store. While Apple is doing a lot of work to keep users safe, it isn't infallible, and sometimes the results can be expensive.In a lawsuit filed on July 24 in the U.…
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 8:30pm -
  • Claude Cowork can escape its sandbox, rummage through all of your files
    A flaw in Anthropic's Claude Cowork lets its AI agent break out of its virtual machine and reach sensitive files across a user's Mac, exposing a serious gap in the tool's sandbox protections.One Linux bug gave Claude Cowork access to a Mac's filesystemAccomplish AI researchers said on July 23 that a locally running Cowork session could exploit a Linux kernel flaw and gain root access inside its virtual machine. Once the session had root access, the agent could reach the Mac's filesystem through…
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 7:28pm -
  • Daughters overjoyed as Apple Watch gift saves their father's life
    A Cincinnati man says that if the fall detection feature of Apple Watch hadn't called 911, he would have died from undiagnosed blood clotting.Mohammad Islam with the Apple Watch that saved his life - image credit: WKRCBack in 2023, it was the Apple Watch heart rate monitor that saved a Cincinnati woman's life by alerting her to a dangerous condition. Now the device's fall detection has done the same for Mohammad Islam in the city, according to local station WKRC. Continue Reading on AppleInsider…
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 5:19pm -
  • AppleCare One expands to four more countries
    Previously exclusively in the US, AppleCare One is now launching in the UK, France, Germany, and Australia, with Apple's best insurance deal for users with multiple devices — as long as you're careful in selecting what's covered.AppleCare One launched in the US in 2025 - image credit: AppleA year after it launched in the US, AppleCare One is expanding outside of the US. It's only going to four more countries, and they're countries you'd expect it to launch in, but that's a start."At Apple, we'…
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 4:55pm -
  • 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 27 Jul 26, 4:54pm -
  • Sunday Reboot: Apple TV dating, Matchbox, and Lasso hope
    In this week's Sunday Reboot, Apple TV's dating docuseries could lead to new content areas, an unexpected Mattel movie, and the hope of even more "Ted Lasso."The cast of "Matchbox" - Image Credit: AppleSunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 2 days ago 27 Jul 26, 1:32am -
  • Game development diary: Launched, but far from finished
    While the Steam launch of "Character Limit" isn't the end of Malcolm's game development journey, he still has to combat the oddities of promotions and scammers. That, and get the iOS release done.Character Limit is out on Steam. The future is now full of patches and work on the iOS release. The Character Limit launch on July 21 was a weird day for a number of reasons. For a start, that it actually happened at all.When I last left off, I was in a predicament of waiting for Steam's review process…
    - 2 days ago 27 Jul 26, 12:16am -
  • Apple Upgrade installment program set to go live on Tuesday
    Apple Upgrade, the company's new installment program, will be going live on July 28, coinciding with the ending of sign-ups for the iPhone Upgrade Program.Klarna on Apple Pay - Image Credit: KlarnaOn July 21, a report surfaced claiming that the iPhone Upgrade Program was on borrowed time, and was due to be replaced. It seems that the replacement, Apple Upgrade, will be arriving very soon.Posted as part of Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes that Apple Upgrade will la…
    - 2 days ago 26 Jul 26, 10:14pm -
  • Public distrust in smart glasses will be a challenge for Apple Glass
    The eventual launch of Apple Glass is still expected in 2027, but based on how people distrust Meta's smart glasses, Apple may have a challenge ahead of it.Apple Glass will require Apple to convince the world it still cares about privacy. Smart glasses have been rumored to be in development at Apple for quite a while, and aren't expected to emerge from Cupertino anytime soon. But, when Apple actually does ship them, it will have to deal with the problem of privacy.In Sunday's "Power On" newslett…
    - 2 days ago 26 Jul 26, 8:45pm -
  • Apple TV shares new trailers for 'Matchbox,' 'Neuromancer,' 'Dark Matter'
    Apple TV paid a visit to San Diego Comic-Con, hosting a two-hour panel and revealing new trailers for "Dark Matter," "Neuromancer," and the loosely toy-based "Matchbox The Movie."Matchbox The Movie - Image Credit: AppleJust like any major media company that streams movies and TV shows, Apple held a lengthy two-hour panel at San Diego Comic-Con. The panels are usually an opportunity for fans to see stars talk about past and upcoming projects, as well as the reveal of new trailers for inbound rele…
    - 2 days ago 26 Jul 26, 8:24pm -
  • Apple Watch redesign is coming, but not for years
    Apple is reportedly testing its September 2026 Apple Watch lineup, but the new models are expected to be minor updates while more substantial changes are much further off.The sensors on the back of the Apple Watch Ultra 3Most recent rumors have claimed that the forthcoming Apple Watch Series 12 will not feature any hardware improvements over its predecessor. Now backing up those reports, Bloomberg says that neither the Apple Watch Series 12 nor the expected Apple Watch Ultra 4 will get visible u…
    - 2 days ago 26 Jul 26, 8:02pm -
  • Crime blotter: A second arrest in the 2025 FedEx robbery
    A woman who stole from a Wendy's returned for her AirPods, a shooting followed an argument about an Apple Watch, and another FedEx robbery in Memphis, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.AirPods 4The latest in an occasional AppleInsider feature, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 2 days ago 26 Jul 26, 4:38pm -
  • B&H launches steeper M5 MacBook Air discounts, saving you up to $200
    Both 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air laptops are on sale at B&H this week, with new markdowns slashing up to $200 off a variety of configurations and color options.Save up to $200 on Apple's latest MacBook Air at B&H - Image credit: AppleEach of the triple-digit MacBook Air discounts highlighted below also includes free 2-day shipping within the contiguous U.S. so you can begin using your new laptop right away.Save up to $200 on M5 MacBook Airs Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our F…
    - 2 days ago 26 Jul 26, 11:29am -
  • Weekend deals deliver $299 Apple Watch Series 11, $89 AirTag 4-pack, $399 iPad
    Amazon's weekend Apple sale is going strong, with price drops of up to $150 off Apple Watch, AirTag, and iPad devices.Apple Watch, AirTags, and iPads are all on sale this weekend. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 3 days ago 26 Jul 26, 12:08am -
  • Micron 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…
    - 3 days ago 25 Jul 26, 6:18pm -
  • Trump 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…
    - 4 days ago 25 Jul 26, 1:16am -
  • This 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…
    - 4 days 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…
    - 4 days 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…
    - 4 days 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…
    - 4 days 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…
    - 4 days 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…
    - 4 days 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…
    - 4 days 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…
    - 4 days ago 24 Jul 26, 6:33pm -
  • 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…
    - 4 days ago 24 Jul 26, 5:13pm -
  • 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…
    - 15 Jan 26, 3:44am -

MacWorld

  • newUpgrade your charging gear with this woven 240W Beats cable for 40% off
    Macworld10-foot 240W Beats USB-C Cable for 40% offView DealUSB-C cables are the kind of thing you never think about until something goes wrong—it frays, charges too slowly, or just won’t work. Today’s deal will ensure none of that happens for less than $20: Amazon has slashed the price of the 10-foot 240W Beats charging cable all the way down to $18, a 40 percent discount and the best price we’ve ever seen.You don’t need to…
    - 3 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 8:03pm -
  • newApple just killed the best way to buy an iPhone
    MacworldApple has officially ended new enrollments in the iPhone Upgrade Program, bringing to a close one of the company’s most consumer-friendly ways to buy an iPhone. The change comes alongside the debut of Apple Upgrade, a leasing option powered by Klarna that expands beyond the iPhone to include Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches.For nearly a decade, the iPhone Upgrade Program offered a simple proposition. Customers paid one monthly fee that included both the cost of the iPhone and…
    - 3 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 7:53pm -
  • newApple’s new Upgrade program is here. Just be sure to read the fine print
    MacworldExactly as predicted last week, Apple has today launched a new program called Apple Upgrade. This allows you to lease an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch rather than buying it outright.The payment plan, which is available in the U.S. only, is somewhat reminiscent of the iPhone Upgrade Program, which ran for more than a decade but is now officially coming to an end. However, aside from including three other classes of devices as well as the iPhone, Apple Upgrade has some signi…
    - 3 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 7:39pm -
  • newI switched to Beats, and I’ll never go back to Apple again
    MacworldApple has its own official lineup of accessories, which includes not only AirPods but also iPhone cases. And they’re great, all designed to work together seamlessly. But over the past few months, I decided to give a set of Beats accessories a try.After spending quite a while testing the new Powerbeats Fit alongside Beats’ Rugged Case for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, I’ve come to an unexpected conclusion. My new favorite gym accessories don’t have an Apple logo on them at all…
    - 6 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 4:45pm -
  • newIt seems like every OS update is loaded with security fixes–here’s why
    MacworldIt used to be that operating system “point releases”—the minor updates throughout the year—contained around a dozen security vulnerability fixes. But that number has been growing in the last couple of years and has exploded in the past few months.There were 35 security vulnerabilities fixed in iOS 26.4. That went up to 43 in iOS 26.5. A 26.5.2 update solely for security fixes added another 29.There are an unprecedented 77 security vulnerabilities fixed in iOS and i…
    - 7 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 4:15pm -
  • newApple teases ‘Severance’ season 3 in cryptic tweet
    MacworldGood news for fans of the bleak sci-fi workplace comedy Severance: work has begun on season 3. So it appears at any rate, based on a cryptic tweet from the director and executive producer Ben Stiller.In a message this week, Stiller posted a blurry and dramatically red-tinted image which seems to show Mark S. and Helly R. running through the corridors of the show’s Lumon Industries setting, echoing the ending of season 2. This is accompanied by a caption supposedly quoting Lu…
    - 7 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 4:08pm -
  • newThe AI backlash opens up a door for a product Apple will never make
    MacworldIt’s time once again to check in on AI! Checking in on AI is a community service the Macalope provides periodically free of charge to see just how things are going in the wild, wacky, and heavily litigious world of artificial intelligence!Let’s go to the headlines!“ChatGPT wrote her ‘resignation.’ She says she never meant to quit.”Okay, that doesn’t seem good.“AI Mania Is Eviscerating Global Decision-Making”That seems worse, admittedly.“…
    - 7 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 4:00pm -
  • newGet Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for $55 with this lifetime license deal
    MacworldTL;DR: Get the lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows while it’s on sale for $54.99 (reg. $249.99).If your primary computer is a Mac but you still rely on Windows for work, school, or a few essential programs, paying for a Microsoft 365 subscription isn’t your only option. Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows is on sale for just $54.99 (reg. $249.99) for a lifetime, giving you the latest Office apps for a one-time price.…
    - 9 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 1:30pm -
  • newiOS 26.6 is available for all iPhones–here’s what’s new
    MacworldiOS 27 is coming in just a few weeks, but Apple hasn’t stopped development of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, macOS 26, etc. The 26.6 releases focus on bug fixes and security updates, but there’s an interesting additional function: it optimizes the Spotlight search index in preparation for iOS 27 this fall.Update July 27: The full release of iOS 26.6 is out now. It includes bug fixes and security updates, along with an optimization of the Spotlight index in preparation for…
    - 23 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 12:12am -
  • newiOS 26.6 is out now, and it’s quietly preparing your iPhone for the future
    MacworldApple has released iOS 26.6 for iPhones everywhere, bringing what appears to be the final major update before iOS 27 arrives in September. At first glance, it’s not much of an update. There are no new apps, interface changes, or long-awaited features to explore. Instead, Apple simply says the update “includes bug fixes, security updates and optimizes the Spotlight index to prepare for iOS 27.”That last part is what makes iOS 26.6 more interesting than a typical maintenan…
    - 23 hours ago 28 Jul 26, 12:04am -
  • newmacOS 26 Tahoe Guide: All the new features in macOS Tahoe, including the latest update
    MacworldLike its counterparts on the other Apple devices, on September 15, 2025 macOS got a brand new look along with a new name: macOS 26. Because Apple is aligning the names of all the operating systems this year, the new version of macOS is called macOS 26 rather than macOS 16. It also takes the name Tahoe, inspired by the lake, beaches, and the ski resorts of that area of California. Along with a big redesign, macOS 26 brings new Continuity features to bring your iPad, iPhone, an…
    - 23 hours ago 27 Jul 26, 11:53pm -
  • Best iPhone to buy in 2026: Every Apple iPhone compared
    MacworldApple’s iPhone lineup has never been broader, with models ranging from the affordable iPhone 17e to the flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max. Whether you’re looking for the best camera, the longest battery life, the best value or the ideal balance of features and price, there’s an iPhone to suit your needs. But with more choice than ever, deciding which one to buy isn’t always easy.The right iPhone depends on how you use it. The Pro models are built for photography, video and de…
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 10:16pm -
  • Don’t expect a new Apple Watch SE this fall
    MacworldThe biggest announcement of Apple’s upcoming fall event will be Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra, arriving alongside its iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max siblings. But as always, we can also expect Apple Watch updates, including some changes that are highly significant in their own way.According to the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, three new Apple Watches are in the pipeline for a fall release–but if that makes you think we’re getting new versions of…
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 9:52pm -
  • Best Thunderbolt and USB-C docking stations for your MacBook 2026
    MacworldPlug your MacBook in and out of a multi-port laptop docking station to swiftly add multiple devices and external displays with just one cable connection to your laptop. We tested the top contenders to find the best Thunderbolt and USB-C docks available to owners of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. MacBook Neo users can use any of these docks but are limited to a 10Gbps bandwidth and some display limitations. Thunderbolt, USB4 or USB-CThe connectors all look the same (tech…
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 8:00pm -
  • This Amazon MacBook Pro deal is almost too good to be true
    MacworldAmazon Deal AlertTake a massive $500 off this upgraded MacBook ProGET IT NOWWhen Apple raised prices last month, we thought the days of great deals on MacBooks were over. But today’s deal has us thinking differently: Over at Amazon, you can get a 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro processor, 24GB of RAM, and 2TB of storage for $2,499. That’s $500 off the price you’ll pay at the Apple Store and $100 less than the previous pr…
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 7:27pm -
  • Apple eyes WWDC smart glasses launch with a focus on privacy
    MacworldHaving reportedly shelved plans for a cheaper and lighter version of Vision Pro, Apple is currently focusing all of its augmented-reality efforts on a pair of smart glasses. According to a new report, these are slated to be unveiled at WWDC in June 2027, and would have arrived sooner if it weren’t for privacy concerns.In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman lays out the particular difficulties which have dogged the so-called “Apple…
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 5:50pm -
  • iPhone Air 2: Apple’s thinnest, strongest iPhone is getting these upgrades
    MacworldWhen we reviewed the iPhone Air, we said it “felt like the future.” The perfect in-between screen size, the thin design that feels delightful in the hand and disappears in your pocket, the impressive glass durability and surprisingly bend-proof frame. But Apple had to make a number of important compromises to get there. A single rear camera. A battery that doesn’t quite last all day when it’s new, let alone after a couple years of use. And a thousand-dollar price tag that…
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 5:00pm -
  • Deja view: Apple is right, and Samsung was wrong (again)
    MacworldOne of the benefits of coming late to a product market is that you can learn from other people’s mistakes. Samsung launches a foldable; customers don’t respond to it as well as it hoped; Samsung iterates over seven years; and everyone learns from their mistakes. When the iPhone Ultra finally comes out this fall, it will be the result of extensive research and development, and a great deal of that will have been run (and paid for) by other companies.Early attempts at the fo…
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 4:15pm -
  • Thunderbolt 5 vs Thunderbolt 4 and 3 vs USB4
    MacworldApple’s top-end connection standard is Thunderbolt 5, with Thunderbolt 4 still included on the mid-range and USB-C for the MacBook Neo, iPhones and most iPads. Macs that boast an M4/M5 Pro/Max or M3 Ultra now come armed with at least three Thunderbolt 5 ports, while Macs with plain M4/M5 processors remain on Thunderbolt 4. Some earlier MacBook Air models had their ports listed as “Thunderbolt / USB 4” and “Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4” on its Pro and Max models. And then the…
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 3:00pm -
  • Editing PDFs on your Mac just got a lot cheaper with this $79.99 lifetime deal
    MacworldTL;DR: Get lifetime access to PDF Expert Premium for Mac for just $79.99 (MSRP $139.99) and handle every PDF task from editing and signing to converting and merging all in one app.If your digital workspace runs on Mac, there’s no reason PDFs should slow you down. PDF Expert gives your computer the boost it deserves—an all-in-one PDF editor designed to help you edit, sign, annotate, merge, and convert files with effortless precision.Whether you’re updating contrac…
    - 1 day ago 27 Jul 26, 1:30pm -