The Unofficial Apple Blog

• visionOS 26.6 Prepares Apple Vision Pro for Siri AI
  Apple has released visionOS 26.6 for Apple Vision Pro. Although the update introduces no major user-facing features, it includes important bug fixes, security patches, and performance improvements. More importantly, it appears to prepare the headset for the arrival of Siri AI in a future software release. As Apple focuses on visionOS 27, the current update […]The post visionOS 26.6 Prepares Apple Vision Pro for Siri AI appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 29 Jul 26, 5:29am -
• tvOS 26.6 Brings Stability Updates to Apple TV and HomePod
  Apple has released tvOS 26.6 for Apple TV and HomePod devices. Unlike major software upgrades, this update focuses on improving stability, performance, and overall reliability. Although users will not find new features, the release helps keep supported devices running smoothly. The latest version continues Apple’s pattern of delivering regular maintenance updates between major software releases. […]The post tvOS 26.6 Brings Stability Updates to Apple TV and HomePod appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 29 Jul 26, 4:52am -
• iPadOS 26.6 Prepares iPads for Siri AI
  Apple has released iPadOS 26.6 for compatible iPads. Although the update adds few visible features, it delivers important security improvements and prepares devices for the next generation of Siri AI. The release focuses on behind-the-scenes changes rather than new interface updates. Apple shifted most of its development work to iPadOS 27. Even so, iPadOS 26.6 […]The post iPadOS 26.6 Prepares iPads for Siri AI appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 29 Jul 26, 4:01am -
• Apple 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.
  - 3 days ago 28 Jul 26, 4:24am -
• Apple 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.
  - 3 days ago 28 Jul 26, 4:08am -
• New 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.
  - 3 days ago 28 Jul 26, 2:06am -

Apple Insider

• newG4 meets M4: This project fuses an iconic iMac with a Mac mini
  The iMac G4 is instantly recognizable, but it's even better when you swap out its aged internals for a full-on Mac mini powered by Apple's M4 chip to create the perfect mix of iconic design and top-tier performance.This M4 iMac isn't like the ones Apple sells today. Image: moddingdome.comThe iMac G4 has been around since 2002, and it's just as stunning today as it was almost a quarter of a century ago. But its IBM PowerPC chip leaves a lot to be desired at a time when Apple Silicon has changed t…
  - 2 hours ago 30 Jul 26, 10:51pm -
• newAmazon launches $399 Samsung 32" M80F monitor deal, now $300 off
  Save $300 on Samsung's 32-inch M80F smart monitor at Amazon today, matching the all-time low price of $399.99.Amazon's limited-time monitor deal drives M80F down to $399.99 - Image credit: SamsungYou can pick up the Samsung M80F Smart Monitor for $399.99 at Amazon thanks to a $300 month-end discount.Buy 32" Samsung M80F for $399.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 hours ago 30 Jul 26, 9:35pm -
• newApple pledges aid as wildfires devastate southern Europe
  As wildfires continue to devastate southern Europe, Apple is backing relief efforts with a donation announced by CEO Tim Cook.Apple donates to European wildfire reliefNorth America isn't the only region struggling to combat the growing problem of wildfires; it's an ongoing problem in Europe as well. According to the Joint Research Centre, more than 434,976 hectares have been burnt in 1,400 fire instances in 2026 alone.Recent fires in southwestern France have burned so intensely that they created…
  - 3 hours ago 30 Jul 26, 9:03pm -
• newIt's not just humanoid robots, new robot vacuums face a US blockade
  A new Federal Communications Commission order goes far, far beyond banning just humanoid robots, and will leave Apple Home users with fewer new autonomous robot vacuums to choose from.A robot vacuum in Apple HomeThe FCC added foreign-produced "advanced robotic devices" to its Covered List on July 28, citing surveillance, remote-control and supply-chain risks. Covered devices can't receive new FCC equipment authorizations unless the Department of War grants a Conditional Approval.The ban goes way…
  - 4 hours ago 30 Jul 26, 8:55pm -
• newHow to change your Home address in Maps on iPhone
  Changing your home's address on Apple Maps can be almost as stressful as moving home in real life, but there's one sure-fire way to get the job done without pulling your hair out.Remember to update your home address whenever you move house.The Apple Maps app is a great way to get around, whether you're using it while driving via CarPlay or just walking. It also makes it easy to quickly get directions to the places that you visit often, like your home or where you work.But if you've moved home an…
  - 16 hours ago 30 Jul 26, 8:34am -
• newUS senators urge Apple to abandon plans for Chinese-made chips
  Apple wants to use China-sourced chips for products sold in China during the AI-driven memory shortage, but a letter from US senators hopes to persuade Apple otherwise.US senators don't want Apple seeking help from ChinaThe hype cycle around what is basically a natural evolution of an advanced autocomplete engine has destabilized the global economy and supply chain. The ever-increasing demand for more components to build data centers has led to a global chip and component shortage.Apple has look…
  - 17 hours ago 30 Jul 26, 7:48am -
• newApple's reliance on Qualcomm could decline faster than expected after Q4 2026
  The 2026 iPhone lineup could divest further from Qualcomm as Apple increases use of its in-house C-series modem, though Qualcomm blames supply constraints on a faster-than-expected transition.iPhone 17e uses an Apple C-series modemQualcomm and Apple's relationship has been in question since Apple's release of an in-house C-series modem. While a contract between the companies is set to end in March 2027, Qualcomm is looking to use AI data centers to replace the revenue provided by Apple.According…
  - 19 hours ago 30 Jul 26, 5:01am -
• newWhat 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…
  - 23 hours ago 30 Jul 26, 12:57am -
• Amazon slashes AirPods Max 2 to $449 with a month-end $100 discount
  We covered Amazon's $99 AirPods 4 deal yesterday, and today AirPods Max 2 are $100 off, bringing the over-ear headphones down to $449.Save $100 on AirPods Max 2 with Amazon's month-end sale.AirPods Max 2, which were released in 2026, are $100 off at Amazon today, with all five color options eligible for the triple-digit markdown at press time.Buy AirPods Max 2 for $449 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 29 Jul 26, 11:36pm -
• UK is asking for 'highly intrusive' controls over App Store, says Apple
  Apple has told UK regulators that the plans to adopt more EU-like measures over the App Store are too restrictive, go beyond promoting competition, and amount to illegal regulation of service pricing.UK Parliament - image credit: ParliamentThe UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering emulating the European Union, including forcing Apple and Google to open their App Stores to rivals. As the regulator's open consultation with interested parties concludes, Reuters reports how App…
  - 1 day ago 29 Jul 26, 10:48pm -

• AI leaves the chat window behind with Gemini's new Mac voice mode
  Google is bringing voice-first AI assistance to the Mac, letting Gemini turn spoken requests into finished text without pulling users out of the app they're already using.Macs could finally get a Gemini appGemini's default intelligent dictation mode transcribes speech at the cursor and automatically removes verbal fillers such as "ums" and "ahs." Google said the feature produces polished text directly where the user is already working.Users can also enable screen-aware reasoning, which lets Gemi…
  - 1 day ago 29 Jul 26, 8:40pm -
• Apple's corporate espionage suit against OpenAI: How we got here
  Since its founding, Sam Altman's OpenAI has been at the center of multiple controversies, with Apple's intellectual property theft suit being just the latest chapter. Here's the story so far about what's been alleged over the last decade.Sam Altman of OpenAIThe artificial intelligence development wave has greatly affected the tech industry. As usual, this also includes accusations, threats, and lawsuits.OpenAI is no different, as it has attracted many different lawsuits in its short existence. A…
  - 1 day ago 29 Jul 26, 5:40pm -
• iPhone sales keep rising in China even as market declines
  New figures from China show that the overall smartphone market has declined, yet sales for foreign models like the iPhone have soared.Apple is seeing increased iPhone sales again in ChinaAhead of the next Apple earnings call on July 30, 2026, there is a report that iPhone sales have again gone up in the crucial Chinese market. According to Reuters, the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) has released certain figures for June smartphone sales.There is very little de…
  - 1 day ago 29 Jul 26, 5:33pm -
• Twelve South Valet mini review: A luxe MagSafe catch-all with new, faster speeds
  Twelve South updated its luxe Valet MagSafe charger and catch-all with better performance and a new size, helping it fit into even more homes.Twelve South Valet 4.25-inch review: The tray is a wonderful catch-all for a few EDC itemsThe Valet is a clever device, and something I'm surprised we don't see more of in the space. It combines a MagSafe charger with a leather-lined tray to hold your daily essentials.When I reviewed the original Twelve South Valet, I had one primary criticism. While the d…
  - 2 days ago 29 Jul 26, 5:29am -
• No major reset is coming as John Ternus prepares to take over Apple
  Apple is presenting John Ternus as the steady continuation of Tim Cook's leadership, with the incoming CEO praising the company's momentum while declining to reveal how he intends to reshape it.John TernusCook and Ternus appeared together July 27 at the Los Angeles premiere of the Apple TV series Ted Lasso, giving Apple an unusually public setting to present its approaching leadership handoff.The event was Cook's final Apple TV premiere as CEO and Ternus' first since Apple named him as Cook's su…
  - 2 days ago 29 Jul 26, 1:21am -
• There's still time to grab AirPods 4 for $99, AirPods Pro 3 for $199 at Amazon
  Month-end Apple deals are in full effect at Amazon, with AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max 2 discounted by up to $100.Grab AirPods for as low as $99 at Amazon today - Image credit: AppleThose looking for the lowest AirPods price this week can take advantage of Amazon's $99 special on AirPods 4, reflecting a $30 price cut off MSRP.Buy AirPods 4 for $99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 29 Jul 26, 12:30am -
• Got a lot of Apple hardware? Here's how an Apple Ring can bind them all
  Apple has had countless patents granted over the smart ring technology it still won't tell anyone about, but a new one shows just how an Apple Ring might control all of your devices.Render of a possible Apple Ring - image credit: AppleInsiderYes, an Apple Ring would surely be a health monitor, and yes, it would likely dominate the fitness market, but it won't break up marriages. It's also surely coming some day, sorry Oura, but until now the focus has been on what it will do, not necessarily wha…
  - 2 days ago 28 Jul 26, 10:30pm -
• Ahead 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…
  - 2 days ago 28 Jul 26, 9:55pm -
• Amazon 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…
  - 2 days ago 28 Jul 26, 9:30pm -
• Apple 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 days ago 28 Jul 26, 9:15pm -
• Your 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 days ago 28 Jul 26, 9:10pm -
• Apple'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…
  - 2 days ago 28 Jul 26, 8:10pm -
• Back 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…
  - 2 days ago 28 Jul 26, 7:46pm -
• Privacy 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…
  - 2 days ago 28 Jul 26, 7:30pm -
• Strong 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…
  - 2 days ago 28 Jul 26, 7:23pm -
• Beyond 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
  - 2 days ago 28 Jul 26, 7:09pm -
• Apple 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…
  - 2 days ago 28 Jul 26, 6:31pm -
• OLED 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…
  - 2 days ago 28 Jul 26, 5:35pm -
• Ternus 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…
  - 2 days ago 28 Jul 26, 4:40pm -
• Don'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…
  - 3 days ago 28 Jul 26, 1:45am -
• Older 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…
  - 3 days ago 28 Jul 26, 12:12am -
• macOS 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…
  - 3 days ago 27 Jul 26, 11:32pm -
• Prep 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…
  - 3 days ago 27 Jul 26, 11:30pm -
• Apple 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…
  - 3 days ago 27 Jul 26, 11:20pm -
• Apple 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 Monday, 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
  - 3 days ago 27 Jul 26, 11:12pm -
• Early 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…
  - 3 days ago 27 Jul 26, 11:10pm -
• Better 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…
  - 3 days ago 27 Jul 26, 11:08pm -
• Apple 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…
  - 3 days ago 27 Jul 26, 10:55pm -
• 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…
  - 3 days 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…
  - 3 days 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.…
  - 3 days 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…
  - 3 days 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…
  - 3 days 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'…
  - 3 days 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…
  - 3 days 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
  - 4 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…
  - 4 days ago 27 Jul 26, 12:16am -
• 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…
  - 5 days ago 26 Jul 26, 11:29am -
• Anker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station review: Fast, portable, & smart
  The Anker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station is a fantastic portable charger that is MagSafe-compatible, delivering up to 25W of power to your iPhone, while simultaneously charging your AirPods and Apple Watch.Anker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station review: The perfect travel accessoryWith the launch of Qi2.2, we've started to see a trickle of chargers that have embraced the latest standard. Anker, which already launched a highly-praised Qi2.2 desktop charger, is now out with a foldable…
  - 9 Apr 26, 5:45am -
• How to change what the iPhone 17 Camera Control button does
  Unless you've gone looking in System Settings, you may not be aware that the Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 can be set to do other functions besides set up and take a picture. Here's how to change it.The Camera Control button is currently unique to the iPhone 16 and 17 lineups.By default, pressing the Camera Control button launches the Camera app on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 models. Once open, pressing the button again will take a picture, or pressing and holding will sho…
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