- newNew EU App Store terms lower both costs and bar to entry for external payments
On Tuesday, after much back-and-forth with the European Union, Apple has rolled out new and simpler terms and fee structures for developers that distribute in the area.An EU flag with the App Store logoThe terms are greatly simplified. Core technology fees are mostly exterminated, replaced by percentages. For App Store apps using Apple In-App Purchase, the new commission will be 26 percent. For the vast majority of developers, including auto-renewing subscriptions after their first year, that fe…
- 1 hour ago 19 Aug 26, 12:21am -
- newApple pledges relief after deadly Indonesia earthquake
Apple is donating to first responders and relief efforts in Indonesia following the deadly earthquake that has left thousands displaced and triggered more than a 1,000 aftershocks.Apple to donate to Indonesian earthquake reliefOn August 16, a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia. At the time of publication, the death toll is near 70.Over 200 have been injured, and thousands more have been driven from their homes. According to Reuters, nearly 1,000 aftershocks were detected in the 24…
- 2 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 11:55pm -
- newThere is a good reason to praise AirPods with cameras, and not fear them
There's already social media outrage that AirPods Pro are going to get a camera very soon. Like with mockery about the Snuggie, the Clapper, and so forth, most of the drama badly misses the point.AirPods Pro 2Meta's AI specs are creepy. They have nearly invisible cameras, whose main protection for the non-wearer is a light that is easily defeated by a piece of electrical tape.This is just the way that they want it. The "protections" that Meta has implemented are pointless by design. Continue Rea…
- 2 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 11:25pm -
- newApple's product identifier leak is a hard mystery to solve
Apple itself leaked many mystery products that are coming out relatively soon. The leaked product identifiers proximity to others give some clues, but not many.An example of an Apple product identifierThe release candidate for macOS Tahoe 26.7 was a trove of information for unreleased products. References to product identifiers littered the build, including for some known-about items.For example, there was sightings of J490 and J491, believed to be versions of the Home Hub. B525 is expected to b…
- 4 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 9:34pm -
- newApple Card users can stack summer savings with 5% Daily Cash travel promotions
Apple Card is making summer road trips more rewarding with 5% Daily Cash on car rentals, hotel stays, gas and EV charging through September 15.Apple Card adds 5% Daily Cash on travel, gas, and moreSummer often means travel, and travel often means travel-related expenses. That's why Apple Card has come up with a panoply of new promotions to help you save the second you hit the road.Apple Card cardholders can score 5% cash back with eligible car rentals through Hertz when they reserve while using…
- 4 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 9:21pm -
- newApple may be considering adding a Camera Control button to a future iPad
A newly-revealed patent details a button that can be swiped as well as pressed. It's the iPhone's Camera Control button, and it may be coming to the iPad.Detail from the patent showing an iPad with Camera Control - image credit: AppleIntroduced in 2024 with the iPhone 16 range, the Camera Control button has been sufficiently divisive that Apple is even rumored to be dropping it entirely. That's unlikely, if not impossible, and now a newly-granted patent suggests that Apple at least used to have…
- 5 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 8:52pm -
- newA new Siri Remote may be in the works, but don't get excited
An unreleased device referenced in a beta suggested that there may be a new Siri Remote coming, but we're not expecting a huge shake-up.Code found within the macOS Tahoe beta hints at upcoming Siri RemoteMonday's macOS Tahoe beta hinted at an upcoming Siri Remote, referenced as "ATVRemote1,5" in the code. This wouldn't be the first time that we've heard there's a new Siri Remote in the works, either; it's expected to launch alongside the new Apple TV.That doesn't mean that the remote is going t…
- 5 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 8:22pm -
- newSave up to $600 on M5 Max MacBook Pro with today's best deals
Steeper price cuts are in effect on Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro lines, with discounts of up to $600 off.Save $600 on a 4TB M5 Max MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleToday we're following a $600 price drop on Apple's high-end M5 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro with an 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB of RAM, and a spacious 4TB SSD.Save $600 on M5 Max 14" MacBook Pro Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 5 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 8:14pm -
- newYou can now make a bid on Steve Jobs' 8th-grade science fair project
RR Auction is holding yet another Steve Jobs-centric auction, stuffed full of signed checks, vintage Apple computers, and Apple marketing memorabilia.Steve's 8th grade science fair project | Image credit: RR AuctionThe auction, dubbed "Steve Jobs & the Computer Revolution: The Apple 50th Anniversary Auction Part Two," contains more than 200 items. Nearly all of the items are related to Apple in some way, with almost 40 being directly related to the former CEO.As is standard with many auctions, t…
- 6 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 7:28pm -
- newApple's App Store revenue in danger of being regulated away
Apple's Services is in danger of losing out on App Store revenue, with regulatory interference perhaps becoming a bigger problem sooner rather than later.A report claims Apple has expressed weakness over App Store regulationA Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission came under scrutiny due to a disclosure from Apple. In it, Apple discusses the issue of alternative app storefronts to the main App Store, and of developers monetizing their apps with external linking."If thir…
- 6 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 7:21pm -
- newA demo video of AirPods with cameras has leaked via a macOS Tahoe RC
Apple has accidentally left a lot of data within the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, including a demo video showcasing AirPods with cameras. It is our best look yet.AirPods with cameras will closely resemble AirPods ProThe new AirPods with cameras have been rumored since January 2025. Not much is known about the product, but a lot of debate has been had over whether or not Apple's earbuds would actually gain "cameras."In a video found within the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, AirPods wi…
- 6 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 7:04pm -
- newDell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED review: Excellent color-calibration, not perfect for Mac users
The Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED model U3226Q is a color-accurate OLED monitor with a full port hub. It makes a strong case as a Studio Display XDR alternative for Mac users, assuming you're fine with not having a Retina-class display.Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED review: This monitor has great colors and deep blacksA great monitor can anchor a whole desk setup. For Mac users who can afford it, the obvious choice has long been Apple's displays.Those displays are beautiful, but price and port qu…
- 7 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 6:16pm -
- newRothschild's AAPL price target soars to $400 on iPhone Ultra expectations
Financial advice group Rothschild & Co Redburn has raised its Apple price target by a huge $140, specifically because it believes that an iPhone Ultra is a "match made in heaven" for the company.Analysts believe Apple will do well in the Q3 results. Rothschild & Co Redburn doesn't seem to concentrate much on Apple, and its usual price targets tend to lag behind firms that do, such as Morgan Stanley. But while Morgan Stanley recently dropped its price target by $4 to $360, Rothschild has dramatic…
- 8 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 6:00pm -
- newLindsay Clancy murder trial prosecutors leaning on iPhone & Apple Watch forensics
Health data from an Apple Watch has been used as evidence in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial alongside iPhone Messages history, detailing some of her last actions before the triple homicide of her children.The Apple Watch can measure heart rate, as well as count steps and climbed flights of stairs. Former labor and delivery nurse Lindsay Clancy is under trial for the alleged murder of three children in Massachusetts in 2023, before attempting suicide. In the last day of the prosecution laying ou…
- 8 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 5:40pm -
- newOnly iPhone 18 Pro Max rumored to get variable aperture
A leaker with a reasonable reputation has dropped the news that variable aperture is only coming to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, not both Pro models as previously expected.The camera plateau on the current iPhone 17 Pro Max.Variable aperture is a feature that could narrow the gap between iPhone and DSLR photography still further, and it's been rumored to be coming since at least 2024. More recent reports have said the camera component is now in production, but a new leak says it will be confined to th…
- 9 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 4:35pm -
- newmacOS Tahoe 26.7 beta references several unreleased products like Home Hub
Apple inadvertently left a lot of feature flags visible in its macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, which include references to products like AirPods with cameras, the OLED iPad mini, and more.References to future iPhone Air, HomePods, and more found in macOS codeDeveloper betas are one of the easiest ways for Apple to accidentally share future product information. It has occurred before, like during iOS 26 testing, and has happened again on Monday.According to information discovered by MacRumors…
- 19 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 6:12am -
- newApple's sixth developer betas arrive for iOS 27, macOS 27, and more
Weeks away from a probable launch, Apple has outed its sixth developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and macOS 27.An earlier iOS 27 beta screenThe Apple Developer Beta program has now reached the sixth round for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27.The sixth appears after the fifth, which Apple brought out on August 10. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 20 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 5:20am -
- newEpic doesn't believe in compromise unless it is with Google
The vendetta Epic Games holds against Apple seemingly won't let it accept any settlement beyond complete surrender, but it wants to participate "in good faith."Epic settled with Google by paying for a promotional campaignApple shared its latest proposed commission rates in an attempt to satisfy an ongoing lawsuit with Epic Games, but they were instantly dismissed by the company. In that filing, Apple suggested that a settlement conference should take place.Epic filed its response on Monday, and…
- 22 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 3:12am -
- newAmazon joins the list of companies destroying rare books to feed to the AI machine
An AirTag hidden in a rare book followed its journey to a Las Vegas warehouse, where it was likely destroyed in an effort to supply fresh data to hungry LLMs.Amazon is destroying rare books to train AI | Image credit: jarmoluk at PixabayI don't know if you've noticed, but everything is becoming increasingly AI-generated. Whether it's news, music, or social media, AI has seemingly stuck all of its nasty little fingers into any pie it can find.Experts have long warned that eventually we'd get to t…
- 24 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 1:45am -
- Latest macOS Golden Gate beta adds unique dynamic wallpapers
Apple's macOS Golden Gate has reached its sixth developer beta, which includes new dynamic wallpapers and updated traffic light window control icons.macOS 27 beta 6 adds two new dynamic wallpapers.On Monday, a week after the fifth developer beta arrived, Apple made macOS 27 beta 6 available for download. Though the update is a relatively light release, it delivers key visual enhancements.With the latest developer beta, Apple added two dynamic wallpapers, both featuring the Golden Gate Bridge. Th…
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 12:56am -
- iPhone 18 Pro's A20 will be faster, power efficient, cost a lot
The A20 and A20 Pro chips in the iPhone 18 Pro will benefit hugely from TSMC's 2-nanometer process, but Apple will pay dearly for the performance and power consumption improvements.The A20 is on the way for the iPhone 18 generation, starting with the A20 ProApple is widely expected to use TSMC's 2-nanometer process to produce its next generation of chips. This includes the inbound A20 and A20 Pro arriving in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, as well as the iPhone Ultra.There is also always an expec…
- 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 12:25am -
- Apple has shipped iOS 26.6.1, and you should install it soon
Apple has released an update for iOS 26.6.1 for all users, with the usual inclusion of security fixes, making it a must-install for your iPhone.iOS 26 is the current generation for iOS. While Apple is constantly beta-testing its 27-generation operating systems, it's still shipping updates to its earlier releases. That includes the current-gen versions.On Monday, as part of its swathe of releases, Apple issued its update for iOS 26.6.1. The update, which it rolled out as a release candidate on Au…
- 1 day ago 17 Aug 26, 11:39pm -
- How German regulators are cracking down on App Tracking Transparency
Having rejected Apple's initial compromise proposals for App Tracking Transparency in the App Store, Germany says it has made a final agreement that will make the system fair to all developers.App Tracking TransparencyGermany's federal cartel office, the Bundeskartellamt, has been challenging Apple over its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature. This is the feature that requires users to confirm they allow data tracking by developers, and which is seen as favoring Apple's own apps.Apple has pr…
- 1 day ago 17 Aug 26, 9:31pm -
- Save $100 to $150 on Apple's M4 iPad Air after Amazon issues steeper markdowns
Amazon's triple-digit discounts on the current M4 iPad Air range deliver the lowest prices of the season.Save up to $150 on Apple's iPad Air M4 at Amazon.Steeper markdowns are in effect across Apple's M4 iPad Air range this week, with Amazon knocking $100 to $150 off 11-inch and 13-inch models.Save up to $150 on M4 iPad Air Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 1 day ago 17 Aug 26, 9:06pm -
- How to use digital IDs in Apple Wallet & where they are supported
In a growing number of states, you can add your ID to Apple Wallet. Here's how to add them, how they work, where they are, what the limitations are, and what they can do.A digital driver's license in the Apple Wallet appWe're moving closer and closer to a world where you can ditch your physical wallet. You can already add your credit cards, debit cards, loyalty cards, tickets and boarding passes, and most recently — your driver's license to Apple Wallet.But the license rollout is not everywher…
- 1 day ago 17 Aug 26, 8:04pm -
- AirPods Max 2 just dropped to $429, save $120
Amazon's $120 AirPods Max 2 discount is the steepest seen since Prime Day 2026.Save $120 on AirPods Max 2, lowest price of the season - Image credit: AppleYou can pick up AirPods Max 2 at a $120 discount at Amazon in your choice of Starlight or Purple.Buy AirPods Max 2 for $429 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 1 day ago 17 Aug 26, 7:49pm -
- Natural language robot cues, Apple Intelligence limits, & Mophie 4-in-1 review on Smart Home Insider
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we get into some impressive home robotics, new Apple Intelligence limits, and more!Smart Home Insider PodcastKicking off the news for the week, the latest beta of iOS 27 confirmed limits on Apple Intelligence summaries for Apple Home cameras. Depending on your iCloud storage tier, you can have anywhere from 5 to 30 cameras summarized by AI.Outside of Apple, Govee introduced a new version of its budget light strip. The Govee Strip Light 2…
- 1 day ago 17 Aug 26, 7:07pm -
- The best Apple-related books in AppleInsider's video studio
I'm doing a redesign of the AppleInsider video studio, so it's a perfect time to answer a question that I get a lot. Here's what's on my shelves, and the big omission that I still regret not buying when I could.Some of the random tech books in my studio as of lateI'm as tech-forward as they come, and you can rest assured I have an ample eBook library. Some of the tech-y books I like the most I have in digital format, like Walter Isaacson's Steve Jobs.It's a very good read, by the way, but opinio…
- 1 day ago 17 Aug 26, 6:35pm -
- Michigan women sue Apple over AirTag anti-stalking protection failures
Apple has been dragged into another lawsuit about AirTag, after two women in Detroit allege they were tracked by their former partners using the accessory, but weren't alerted to being tracked.An AirTag attached to a bagA lawsuit, filed on August 10 at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, accuses Apple of failing to adequately protect people from being stalked by AirTag owners.Filed by two women in Detroit, referred to as Jane MH Doe-1 and Jane WP Doe-2 for anonymity, th…
- 1 day ago 17 Aug 26, 5:39pm -
- Apple Watch Series 11 vs Google Pixel Watch 5: Flagship smartwatches, compared
Google's new smartwatch is gunning for the Apple Watch, and it's closely matched on price. Here's how the Apple Watch Series 11 compares against the Pixel Watch 5.Apple Watch Series 11 [left], Google Pixel Watch 5 [right]Google's fresh batch of Pixel device launches included more than just smartphones. There was also a change to its wrist-based wearable.The Google Pixel Watch 5 continues the search giant's line of smartwatches, this time with an even greater emphasis on health features. Continue…
- 1 day ago 17 Aug 26, 4:40pm -
- Jony Ive-designed Ferrari Luce sells for $40M at auction
The first Ferrari Luce off the production line has sold for big money, with the Jony Ive-connected vehicle fetching a staggering $40 million at auction.The Ferrari Luce offers good aerodynamics, but it looks nothing like a Ferrari. Image Credit: Ferrari.The car company's first production electric vehicle, the Ferrari Luce, is an attempt to take on a challenging and growing market. While it has had a troubled existence since launch, the very first one off the production line has been sold for a c…
- 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 1:34am -
- Sunday Reboot: Failed delays, late homework, and Fortnite
In this week's Sunday Reboot, Apple employs weird delay tactics for its Epic lawsuit filing. Meanwhile, Epic still doesn't think Apple's proposals go far enough.A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games.Sunday 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 17 Aug 26, 1:21am -
- Deals: AirPods 4 with ANC plunge to $134, AirTag returns to $24.99
A 25% discount has hit AirPods 4 with ANC, delivering better-than-Prime Day pricing. Apple's AirTag 2 is also marked down to $24.99, a 30-day low price.Amazon has launched steeper price cuts on AirTag and AirPods - Image credit: AppleKicking off the Apple sale at Amazon is a steeper price drop on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Get the higher-end version from the 4th generation line for just $134.99, a discount of 25% off MSRP. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Fo…
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 9:26pm -
- Mozilla gradually rolls out an ad-blocker built into Firefox for iOS
Mozilla is rolling out an ad blocker built into Firefox for iOS. It's a move that can help users protect their privacy more, except in some lucrative situations.Firefox for iOS gains ad-blocking featureOnline advertising can be burdensome for web users, and for many years, some elect to use plug-ins like Adblock to cut down on the ads they see. Now, Mozilla is giving users a way to do it on iOS.Introduced on Saturday via a support page, Firefox for iOS now includes an optional ad blocker. As Mo…
- 2 days ago 16 Aug 26, 9:10pm -
- Epic Games vs Apple -- The continuing six-year App Store saga
The Epic Games "Fortnite" versus Apple's AppStore antitrust trial has completed its last week. Here's what you need to know about the saga, with closing arguments left to go. Between Epic CEO Tim Sweeney's ongoing complaints, the trial, Apple's lies, and the Supreme Court, the Epic vs. Apple App Store lawsuit continues to roll on years later. Here's all you need to know about the long-running courtroom drama, updated on August 15, 2026.Within the space of a few weeks in 2020, a disagreement betw…
- 3 days ago 15 Aug 26, 8:25pm -
- U.S. Commerce Secretary warns Apple against buying Chinese memory
Apple's memory woes are continuing, as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has urged Apple not to buy Mac memory chips from Chinese suppliers, despite the continuing supply crisis.CMXT is rapidly becoming a major player in memory - image credit: CXMTApple has been testing memory chips from the controversial CXMT as a way to ease the current global chip shortage. However, the politically sensitive move has now led to a warning from the Trump administration, delivered by Commerce Secretary Howard Lu…
- 3 days ago 15 Aug 26, 5:48pm -
- Seven years later, the Apple Card is a huge but controversial success
On August 20, 2019, Apple officially launched Apple Card with any US citizen able to apply. Since then it's been a hit, but it's faced controversy over everything from low reward rates to alleged sex discrimination — and Apple's partner wanting to pull out.Apple CardIn every sense bar one, Apple Card is typical of the products Apple has been most famous for making. First it was rumored for years, then it launched to fanfare and criticism, plus it was even thought of first by Steve Jobs. The di…
- 3 days ago 15 Aug 26, 4:50pm -
- How classic console games are coming to the Mac without emulation
Players can now play classic console games natively on Mac thanks to a growing scene of fan-made decompilations and recompilations. Here's how to get started.Image credit: NintendoIf you've been around the block a time or two, you're probably familiar with emulation. It's the process in which a piece of software emulates an environment that another piece of software can run on.But there are problems with emulation. The first is that it relies on an emulator, which can come with its own host of p…
- 3 days ago 15 Aug 26, 4:50pm -
- Missing the bigger picture: Apple pulls down ad in Milan after children's rights group complains
Someone missed the point of an iPhone billboard, prompting Apple to pull the advertisement down after it was accused of normalizing "electronic babysitting."Image credit: La RepubblicaApple has removed one of its billboards in Milan, Italy, after public outcry. The ad in question depicted a toddler holding a food-smeared iPhone paired with the text "Tutto ok, e iPhone," which translates to "It's okay, it's an iPhone."Apparently, the Italian children's rights watchdog Autorita Garante per l'Infan…
- 4 days ago 15 Aug 26, 1:47am -
- It's begun - US and Canadian firms can now buy ads on Apple Maps
Apple has begun selling ads on Apple Maps and is offering incentives to advertisers to get it going. Just don't bother if you're a plumber or politician.Ads will appear in search results on Apple Maps from April 14, 2026 — image credit: AppleIt's been a very long time coming, but Apple is now allowing ads on Apple Maps, and as of August 14, 2026, has begun targeting advertisers with incentives.According to Media Post, firms in the US and Canada can now enroll in what Apple is calling "Ads on M…
- 4 days ago 14 Aug 26, 9:53pm -
- Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM gets $300 price cut
Amazon's MacBook Pro sale delivers price drops on every 2026 model, with this best-selling configuration $300 off heading into the weekend.Save $300 on a best-selling M5 Pro MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleThe $300 discount applies to Apple's latest M5 Pro MacBook Pro 16-inch that sports an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU.Save $300 on 16" MacBook Pro 48GB RAM Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 4 days ago 14 Aug 26, 9:00pm -
- AirPods Pro rumor roundup: Infrared cameras, gesture recognition, more
Apple's AirPods Pro may get a massive upgrade soon, with one version including infrared cameras and improved AI. Here's what the rumor mill has to say about what's coming and when.Apple's AirPods Pro 4 might introduce cameras.While products like the iPhone and iPad receive yearly upgrades in the form of new models, Apple's approach to audio accessories is somewhat different. The AirPods Pro, for instance, debuted in 2019, but the product didn't receive any meaningful changes until 2022.2025 saw…
- 4 days ago 14 Aug 26, 8:21pm -
- iPhone Ultra, OpenAI's Alexa Dot, & AI costs on the AppleInsider Podcast
The iPhone 18 Pro will be a powerhouse for photography while the iPhone Ultra will focus on the novelty of folding, your hosts discuss this and the AI competition in the latest AppleInsider Podcast.New iPhones are just weeks away.Apple's September event will focus on premium iPhone models, but not everything is known about these products just yet. Apple's pitch for iPhone 18 Pro will likely be around its advanced camera system while the foldable will have the obvious going for it.What is still u…
- 4 days ago 14 Aug 26, 5:17pm -
- Apple has trained its own AI for China rather than using Gemini
When Apple Intelligence launches in China, it will use a large language model made by Apple, instead of being based on either Google Gemini or the Chinese Qwen.Apple Intelligence is coming to ChinaThe Chinese version of Apple Intelligence will utilize Qwen, but according to Reuters, the main LLM will be one trained by Apple. The training was done in partnership with Alibaba, but this is still a departure from Apple predominantly adopting another firm's models.In the US and most territories, Appl…
- 4 days ago 14 Aug 26, 4:51pm -
- How to use Continuity to make your Apple devices work better together
Apple's OS 27 releases push Continuity beyond handoffs by carrying Siri conversations and live Mac content across supported devices. Here's where to find the new features and how to use them across your Apple devices.Continuity is the gluon that keeps the Apple quarks togetherSiri AI can synchronize conversation history across supported personal devices. Spatial Preview lets Mac apps send live documents and 3D content to Apple Vision Pro.Both features preserve more of what the user was doing as…
- 4 days ago 14 Aug 26, 4:48pm -
- Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'I hope that people say I was a good and decent man'
Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO on September 1, and he has shared that others will define his legacy, but he'd like to be viewed as a "good and decent man."Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down on September 1John Ternus will be Apple's CEO starting on September 1 and Tim Cook will become the Executive Chairman. Cook's legacy will be defined and litigated for decades to come, but he won't be entering the conversation himself.According to an interview on CNBC, Cook doesn't want to try to define h…
- 5 days ago 14 Aug 26, 8:39am -
- New wave of Apple threat notifications reach 110 countries to warn about targeted attacks
Apple threat notifications are meant to help notify users when they may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks, and another notification has been sent to users across 110 countries.Apple threat notifications go out to users in 110 countriesA new support document details what a threat notification is and what steps a user might take upon receiving one. Apple says it has sent out warnings to users across 150 countries to date.According to a report from TechCrunch, Apple sent out threat no…
- 5 days ago 14 Aug 26, 7:25am -
- Spatial Reframe in iOS 27 is a neat trick that creates nightmare fuel right now
Apple's Spatial Reframing tool in Photos for iOS 27 is an interesting use of Apple Intelligence, but don't push it too far.iOS 27 Photos gains Spatial ReframingWWDC 2025 included a neat feature for Spatial Photos that lets users convert flat images into 3D scenes. By moving the iPhone around, you could temporarily re-angle your shot and explore the scene.It was a neat trick, but it wasn't that much of a major feature for photographers. It did, at least, give you an idea of how a Spatial Photo wo…
- 10 days ago 8 Aug 26, 10:51pm -
- Pretty trees and Local Lists: Apple Maps gets a big upgrade in iOS 27
The updates to Apple Maps in iOS 27 will use the wisdom of crowds to recommend restaurants, while AI helps Flyover look even better. Here's what's changing soon.Apple Maps in iOS 27Pretty much the unsung hero of modern-day iPhone usage, Apple Maps is an essential tool for navigation. But it's also very helpful when you're trying to find something to eat nearby, and for planning trips.Sometimes, users take time just browsing the Earth, viewing cities they want to visit and enjoying the view. Cont…
- 70 days ago 10 Jun 26, 1:06am -
- espresso Pro 15 review: The ultimate 4K portable display for Mac & iPad users
If you're on the go a lot, the espresso Pro 15 4K portable display is an indispensable travel companion for iPad and Mac users.espresso Pro 15 review: A high-res, portable displayWe last reviewed the espresso 17 Pro in 2024, but it was a bit bulky for some users who need something more compact. There was no smaller version with anything above 1080P support though.That was until CES 2025 when the company finally announced it had a new 15-inch 4K model on the horizon. After months of waiting, it's…
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