The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newApple Watch Redesign May Not Arrive Until 2028
  A new report claims Apple may not release a major redesign of the Apple Watch until 2028. The update would follow the company’s usual approach of keeping a design for several generations before introducing something new. The suggestion comes from the Weibo leaker Instant Digital, who briefly discussed Apple’s timeline for future models. Leaker Points […]
  - 20 hours ago 18 Nov 25, 4:22pm -
• newApple Explores iPhone Cases With Built-In Touch Controls
  Apple may soon change how users interact with the iPhone. New reports suggest the company is developing iPhone cases that include built-in touch surfaces. These cases would act as a “second interface,” letting users perform actions such as managing music playback without touching the phone’s display. A well-known Weibo leaker, Instant Digital, claims Apple is […]
  - 21 hours ago 18 Nov 25, 3:28pm -
• newApple May Retire Mac Pro as Company Shifts Focus to Mac Studio
  Apple may be preparing to retire the Mac Pro, once the company’s most powerful desktop computer. A new report suggests Apple has “all but abandoned” plans to update the machine in 2025 or 2026, signaling a major shift in its high-end desktop strategy. According to the report, Apple originally intended to release an M4 Ultra […]
  - 21 hours ago 18 Nov 25, 3:03pm -
• Apple Hit With $634 Million Verdict in Masimo Patent Case
  Apple’s long-running legal fight with medical technology company Masimo escalated this week after a federal jury ordered the tech giant to pay $634 million for infringing a Masimo patent related to blood oxygen sensing. The ruling marks one of the largest consumer-tech verdicts in California’s Central District. Masimo argued that Apple used its patented methods […]
  - 2 days ago 17 Nov 25, 8:35am -
• Jeff Williams Retires as Apple Begins New Leadership Chapter
  Apple has entered a new chapter as longtime Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams officially retired on Friday. His final day at Apple Park closed a remarkable career that helped shape the company’s product strategy, health initiatives, and global supply chain. Williams stepped down from his COO role earlier in July, handing responsibilities to Sabih Khan. […]
  - 2 days ago 17 Nov 25, 8:24am -
• MLS and Apple End Streaming Deal Early Ahead of 2029 Shift
  Major League Soccer and Apple have agreed to shorten their 10-year streaming deal, setting the new end date for 2029. The original agreement launched in 2023 and was set to run through 2032. League owners were briefed on the changes during meetings held this week in Florida. Under the new terms, Apple loses its option […]
  - 2 days ago 17 Nov 25, 7:27am -
• Apple TV Adds Free Pluribus Book Chapter for Fans
  Apple is giving fans of its new sci-fi drama Pluribus a creative bonus. Viewers can now read an in-universe chapter from Bloodsong of Wycaro, the fictional romance novel featured in the show’s early episodes. The excerpt is available as a free download in Apple Books. The release adds a playful twist to the show’s rollout. […]
  - 3 days ago 16 Nov 25, 1:54pm -
• Apple Adds New ‘Dark Cherry’ Accessories From Top Brands
  Apple has quietly rolled out a fresh lineup of “Dark Cherry” accessories across its online store and select retail locations. The new products, supplied by several well-known third-party brands, give customers more style options ahead of the busy shopping season. The collection covers a range of categories, including travel bags, chargers, and phone grips. Although […]
  - 3 days ago 16 Nov 25, 1:35pm -
• Apple Releases New Firmware for Latest AirPods
  Apple has released new firmware updates for the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4, marking the first major update since October’s 8A358 build. The update went live shortly after iOS 26.2 beta 2 and arrives without detailed release notes, leaving users waiting to see what improvements Apple included. The AirPods Pro 3 […]
  - 3 days ago 16 Nov 25, 12:52pm -
• Apple Store App Debuts New Liquid Glass Design
  Apple has rolled out a major visual update to its Apple Store app, bringing the new Liquid Glass design language to one of its most widely used iOS applications. The redesign arrived shortly after the release of iOS 26.2 beta 2, marking another step in Apple’s slow but steady transition away from its long-standing flat […]
  - 4 days ago 15 Nov 25, 1:49pm -

Apple Insider

• newApple's M5 MacBook Pro is on sale for record low $1,447, plus save up to $500
  A new low price is available on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro, plus save up to $500 on M4 Pro and M4 Max models, as Amazon competes for your business this holiday season.Save up to $500 on Apple's MacBook Pro with holiday deals - Image credit: AppleA steeper price drop is in effect at Amazon as Black Friday approaches, with Apple's new M5 MacBook Pro dropping to $1,447 — a $152 discount off MSRP. This is the lowest price we've seen on the standard configuration since the 14-inch MacBook Pro with Appl…
  - 16 mins ago 19 Nov 25, 11:43am -
• newiPadOS 26: How to use Quick Notes or take a screenshot with a swipe
  If you're a long-time iPad owner, you might wonder why you can't swipe to access Quick Notes or take a screenshot on iPadOS 26. The good news is that you can, and we'll show you how.Quickly take notes by swiping on an iPadSwiping from the corner of your iPad to quickly take a note or a screenshot has been a feature for years. But with iPadOS 26, gaining a new multitasking system, Apple has repurposed the swipe, causing confusion among upgraders.With iPadOS 26's new windowed multitasking enabled,…
  - 2 hours ago 19 Nov 25, 9:31am -
• newHidrateSpark Pro 2 review: motivational drinking with lights, chimes, & Find My
  The HidrateSpark Pro 2 makes tracking your water intake easy and fun with Apple Health integration, Find My, and plenty of options for drinking alerts.HidrateSpark Pro 2 reviewIf there's one thing you need to know about your health as a human being, it's that you're probably not drinking enough water. Being properly hydrated can help you stay awake, focused, feeling healthy, and motivated throughout the day.I've actually been a happy HidrateSpark user for years, and when I saw the HidrateSpark P…
  - 5 hours ago 19 Nov 25, 7:23am -
• newApple's Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad get firmware updates
  The Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Apple's 140W USB-C power adapter all have new firmware that will install automatically when connected to a device.The Magic Keyboard with USB-C received a firmware update on Tuesday, as did other Apple accessories.On Tuesday, following the release of iOS 26.2 beta 3, firmware updates were issued for several Apple peripherals. This includes the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and a number pad, as well as the Magic Trackpad and…
  - 7 hours ago 19 Nov 25, 4:39am -
• newEPA fines Apple $261,000 to settle hazardous waste complaint
  Apple has settled with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), paying $261,000 and changing policies following claims it didn't properly handle hazardous waste at a Santa Clara chip facility.Apple's Santa Clara operation was visited by the EPA (Source: Apple Maps)On Tuesday, the EPA said it had reached a settlement with Apple to end claims the iPhone maker had violated federal hazardous waste laws. Apple was accused of failing to properly deal with hazardous waste and air emissions issue…
  - 9 hours ago 19 Nov 25, 2:40am -
• newLimited supply: M4 MacBook Pro dips to $1,299 (save $300)
  If you missed out on the $1,299 M4 MacBook Pro blowout deal, it's back with limited supply available at the $300 discount.Pick up this blowout MacBook Pro model at $1,299 - Image credit: AppleAfter the deal quickly sold out at Amazon, B&H is now matching the $1,299 promotion on the M4 14-inch MacBook Pro. This closeout special offers a $300 discount on the M4 10-core model with 16GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage.Buy M4 MacBook Pro for $1,299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on…
  - 9 hours ago 19 Nov 25, 2:35am -
• newOne in four smartphones sold in China is an iPhone
  Following years of declining sales in China, and the rise of local rivals, Apple saw demand for the iPhone 17 range soar in October 2025.Apple's iPhone 17 ProDemand for smartphones had been falling in China for many years, with Apple's iPhone trending downwards, when it wasn't having extremely poor sales. But now according to Reuters, a new report from Counterpoint Research says that the iPhone has reversed that decline, chiefly because of the new iPhone 17 models.Specifically, in October 2025,…
  - 10 hours ago 19 Nov 25, 2:25am -
• newiPhone Pocket hands on: Polarizing, fashion-forward iPhone accessory
  The iPhone Pocket is a new accessory that revives the concept of the iPod Sock. It's also an interesting fashion-forward choice that may not be to everyone's liking, but then it doesn't need to be.The iPhone Pocket with an iPhone peeking outApple's November 11 launch of the iPhone Pocket arrived with little warning but to a massive fanfare, due to its unusual nature. A brightly-colored piece of fabric that looked like a cross between a scarf and a badly-designed sock, with a section to hold your…
  - 10 hours ago 19 Nov 25, 1:36am -
• newApple Watch Series 11 drops to all-time low $349 with early Black Friday deals
  Amazon has issued the first material discount on the Apple Watch Series 11, bringing the new release down to $349.99.Get the lowest Apple Watch Series 11 price ever.Save $50 on a variety of Series 11 styles, with the 42mm GPS model dipping to $349.99, the lowest price seen since its release in September 2025.Top pre-Black Friday Apple Watch deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 12 hours ago 19 Nov 25, 12:25am -
• newLondon thieves snatching iPhones, but 'don't want no Samsung'
  A wave of phone thefts in London reveals a curious twist: criminals are becoming unapologetic iPhone loyalists.London crooks zero in on Apple iPhones | Image generated with ChatGPTThere's a name for the act of snatching someone's smartphone out of their hands in an incredibly brazen attempt at theft. It's called Apple picking.And, as it turns out, there's a reason it's called getting Apple picked. These phone-plucking poachers strongly prefer iPhones over other major brands. Continue Reading on…
  - 12 hours ago 19 Nov 25, 12:20am -

• newmacOS Tahoe 26.2 will give M5 Macs a giant machine learning speed boost
  Machine learning researchers using MLX will benefit from speed improvements in macOS Tahoe 26.2, including support for the M5 GPU-based neural accelerators and Thunderbolt 5 clustering.ML Researchers can cluster Macs together with MLX. Thunderbolt 5 will help improve performance. People working in the field of machine learning have been able to use Apple's MLX framework for quite a while, with it helping to train and deploy models using Apple's hardware. As part of Apple's update to macOS Tahoe…
  - 12 hours ago 18 Nov 25, 11:55pm -
• newHow to use digital IDs in Apple Wallet & where they are supported
  In a growing number of states, now including Illinois, you can add your ID to Apple Wallet. Here's how to add them, how they work, 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 e…
  - 13 hours ago 18 Nov 25, 10:57pm -
• newHow Pixar avoided becoming 'Sillywood' when Steve Jobs took over
  In a rare interview from 1996, Steve Jobs talks about getting involved — and keeping his distance — in order to make "Toy Story" studio Pixar a success.Steve Jobs — image credit: AppleThese days Apple celebrates "Toy Story" with ideas like the Apple Watch faces that feature the film series's characters. But before he famously returned to Apple to bring it back from the brink, Steve Jobs also bought Pixar.To mark the 30th anniversary of the first "Toy Story" film, the Steve Jobs Archive has…
  - 13 hours ago 18 Nov 25, 10:44pm -
• newiPhone 17 N1 delivers the best Wi-Fi speeds of any smartphone in North America
  New research data shows the iPhone 17 family leading North America in real-world Wi-Fi performance despite lacking some radio spectrum space.Custom Apple modems stay competitiveApple's first custom Wi-Fi chip, the N1, is now in every iPhone 17 model. The launch comes as wireless performance becomes crucial for daily tasks.Meanwhile, Android competitors are boasting about their Wi-Fi 7 features. It's important to compare how these devices perform on real networks. Continue Reading on AppleInsider…
  - 13 hours ago 18 Nov 25, 10:31pm -
• newCostco membership deal: Get up to a $60 Shop card for Black Friday
  Get up to a $60 Costco Shop Card with a new Gold Star or Executive membership with this Black Friday deal.Get a digital Shop card with this Costco membership deal - Image credit: CostcoWhether you're looking to pick up a new monitor to pair with Apple's M5 MacBook Pro or you're ready to upgrade your Apple TV setup with an OLED TV, this Costco Black Friday membership deal has you covered.Get up to a $60 Costco Shop Card Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 15 hours ago 18 Nov 25, 8:59pm -
• newZigbee 4.0 launches with Suzi wireless standard, on the HomeKit Insider Podcast
  On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, we cover the release of Zigbee 4.0 and the new long-range Suzi wireless standard with special guest Genie Peshkova from the Connectivity Standards Alliance.HomeKit Insider PodcastThe big news for this episode was the launch of both Zigbee 4.0 and Suzi — the latter, a new wireless standard built on the back of Zigbee. To help walk through the update, we have Genie Peshkova who serves as the Zigbee Marketing Product Group Chair at the Connec…
  - 15 hours ago 18 Nov 25, 8:59pm -
• newHow titanium 3D printing is used to make Apple Watch & iPhone Air
  Apple has highlighted its use of 3D printing to make Apple Watch cases, to cut material use — and to enable a new, thin USB-C port for the iPhone Air.Apple Watch cases being 3D printed en masse — image credit: AppleMost of the time, 3D printing is now associated with consumers and hobbyists, but Apple has been using it on a massive industrial scale. This isn't a new approach, either, as Apple has been researching the use of 3D printing for at least the last ten years.Now, however, Apple has…
  - 16 hours ago 18 Nov 25, 8:27pm -
• newJoe Rogan beats The Daily to top Apple Podcasts' Top Charts for 2025
  The Joe Rogan Experience has overtaken The Daily to be the top podcast in the United States, according to the Apple Podcasts Top Charts of 2025.Apple Podcasts Top Charts of 2025 graphic - Image Credit: AppleApple's year-end charts gives everyone an opportunity to reflect on how tastes are changing over time. On Tuesday, Apple released its Top Charts of 2025 for shows listened to via Apple Podcasts.Accessible from the Podcasts app under the New section, the charts provide regional results for eac…
  - 17 hours ago 18 Nov 25, 7:06pm -
• new'F1' director wants a sequel to Apple's smash-hit racing movie
  Director Joseph Kosinski has revealed that talks are under way about bringing Brad Pitt back for a sequel to the Apple TV hit "F1: The Movie."Brad Pitt in "F1"It's been rumored before, and also simply expected since "F1: The Movie" became Apple's biggest box-office success, but now the film's director has weighed in. Reportedly, Apple TV doesn't just want the real F1 motor racing sports, it wants another movie.Speaking to Deadline, director and co-writer Joseph Kosinski confirmed that talks are…
  - 18 hours ago 18 Nov 25, 6:19pm -
• iOS 26: How to view 2D photos as 3D Spatial Scenes on iPhone
  Turning a boring 2D photo into a more dynamic, 3D-like viewing experience might sound impossible. But you can do it right from your phone running iOS 26, thanks to Apple's new Spatial Scenes.Spatial Scenes are 3D-like images created from 2D photosApple's process of creating Spatial Scenes isn't an Apple Intelligence feature as such. But it does use AI to take cues from your 2D image before adding a feeling of depth that wouldn't normally be available.Even better, iOS 26 can display almost any ph…
  - 1 day ago 18 Nov 25, 9:32am -
• Industrial designer & iPhone Air video narrator departs Apple for AI startup
  A designer that's been with Apple for six years and helped design the iPhone Air has departed the company for an AI startup, though the move is unrelated to how the iPhone Air is performing.iPhone Air designer leaves AppleThere's little chance you've heard of Abidur Chowdhury, not unless you take note of every name that splashes up on screen for Apple's keynote presentations. He was a designer at Apple that aided in creating the iPhone Air, and even narrated the design video during the Awe Dropp…
  - 1 day ago 18 Nov 25, 6:15am -
• Apple Car Key could soon make its way to select Cadillac vehicles
  The Apple Wallet app may soon offer digital Car Key support for select Cadillac vehicles, according to newly discovered backend code.Cadillac vehicles could soon offer Apple Car Key support.Since 2020, the Car Key feature has allowed iPhone and Apple Watch owners to unlock and start their cars using their mobile devices. In a new code discovery, select cars from the brand Cadillac will gain support for Apple's Car Key system as well.Currently, more than 30 vehicle manufacturers support Apple's C…
  - 1 day ago 18 Nov 25, 5:46am -
• New in iOS 26.2 beta 3: AirDrop codes, EU Siri changes, visual tweaks
  The third developer beta of iOS 26.2 is here with changes to AirDrop and updates to the Measure app. Here's what's new.iOS 26.2 developer beta 3 is now available for download.On Monday, less than a week after the arrival of the second developer beta, Apple released iOS 26.2 developer beta 2. The iOS software update has the build number 23C5044b, replacing 23C5033g.As a whole, iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 introduced a variety of changes, most notably Apple's controversial "Liquid Glass" design language.…
  - 1 day ago 18 Nov 25, 5:25am -
• iOS 26.2 may let EU users shift from Siri to other voice assistants [u]
  Apple may soon let users in the EU choose their default virtual assistant, according to code references in the third iOS 26.2 developer beta.Users in the EU may soon be able to set a default virtual assistant other than Siri.On Monday, Apple rolled out iOS 26.2 developer beta 3. While the beta software update contains various quality-of-life enhancements, it also suggests a major Siri-related change is on the horizon, at least for users in the European Union.Prior iOS releases have already offer…
  - 1 day ago 18 Nov 25, 5:23am -
• iOS 26.2 Side button virtual assistant settings were actually meant for Japan
  Apple's iOS 26.2 features Side button settings that let users swap Siri for another assistant — but only in Japan, not the European Union for now.Users in Japan will be able to select a non-Apple default virtual assistant on their iPhones.Monday saw the release of iOS 26.2 developer beta 3, which included references to new settings for the iPhone side button. Essentially, code from the operating system suggested that it would become possible to press and hold the Side button, and toggle a virt…
  - 1 day ago 18 Nov 25, 5:21am -
• Apple wins camera patent dispute, as Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal
  Apple will no longer have to deal with a lawsuit alleging it infringed on camera-patent claims from 2011, as the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in the case.Apple will no longer have to deal with a patent dispute involving Gesture Technologies.Back in February 2021, Apple was hit with a lawsuit alleging that many of its iPhone camera features infringed on a series of patents owned by an engineer — Dr. Timothy Pryor.The lawsuit, which ultimately failed on Monday, claimed Apple had…
  - 1 day ago 18 Nov 25, 4:50am -
• Sixth Beijing Apple Store set to open on December 6
  Apple will be opening its sixth store in Beijing, China on December 6, with an all-new location at the Huiji Shopping Center.Logo for the Beijing Huiji Apple StoreAn update to Apple's regional retail pages covering China has revealed it is preparing to open a new store in Beijing. The sixth in the capital, the store is at the Huiji Shopping Center, also known as the Livat Center, in Daxing District in Beijing.Apple is located on the first floor of the mall, which first opened in 2014. Containing…
  - 1 day ago 18 Nov 25, 2:31am -
• Don't get overwhelmed by spam & scams, remove your personal information from the internet
  The more personal data about you that's online, the harder it gets to avoid scams, bad actors, and threats to your private information and identity. Here's how to remove your data from the internet with Incogni.Incogni is a trusted service provider that can remove sensitive information from the web. Image source: IncogniThe data broker industry is built around finding and hoarding user data in order to profit from it in some way. They'll sell personal information like your name, number, email, a…
  - 1 day ago 18 Nov 25, 12:22am -
• Third round of iOS 26.2, macOS 26.2 developer betas available for testing
  Apple is now on round three of its current developer betas generation, providing new builds of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 for testing.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe third round appears after the second, which were distributed by Apple on November 12. The first batch for iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and tvOS 26.2 landed on November 4. The first developer beta for macOS T…
  - 2 days ago 17 Nov 25, 11:50pm -
• Apple Sports brings match results to 20 more European countries
  The Apple Sports app has expanded its presence in Europe, with more than 20 new countries now able to access the free sports results app.Apple SportsThe Apple Sports app has been available in a relatively small number of countries so far, including the U.S., the U.K., and Canada. While it has had some availability in Europe, that has now grown to cover most of the continent.The update in the App Store on Monday brought Apple Sports on iPhone to more European territories, as spotted by MacRumors.…
  - 2 days ago 17 Nov 25, 11:30pm -
• 'Sneaky Sasquatch' gets its own iMessage sticker pack
  Apple just dropped a free "Sneaky Sasquatch" iMessage sticker pack packed with over 60 adorable, game-inspired designs."Sneaky Sasquatch" sticker pack for iMessage | Image credit: AppleIf you loved the Apple Arcade hit, Sneaky Sasquatch, then Apple has an early holiday gift for you. A brand new Sneaky Sasquatch sticker pack has rolled out, and it's free to snag from the App Store for iMessage.The pack, available here, contains an impressive 61 stickers. Included within are Sasquatch-ified versio…
  - 2 days ago 17 Nov 25, 10:50pm -
• Best early Black Friday iPad deals deliver prices from $299
  Fresh early Black Friday iPad deals at Amazon knock $100 off iPad Air models and up to $300 off iPad Pros, with prices across the tablet range dropping to as low as $299.Save up to $300 on iPads ahead of Black Friday.Amazon continues to offer early Black Friday price cuts well before next week's shopping event, with fresh discounts on iPad Air models that knock $100 off.Get iPad deals from $299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 17 Nov 25, 10:23pm -
• Amazon unveils $17.99 Apple AirTag deal, the lowest price ever
  The lowest AirTag price on record is in effect now, making it a perfect time to pick one up for holiday travel or as an affordable stocking stuffer.Get the lowest price ever on Apple's AirTag at Amazon.The $17.99 deal at Amazon reflects a 38% discount off retail on the Apple AirTag and delivers a new record low price on the single pack.Get the $17.99 AirTag deal Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 17 Nov 25, 9:41pm -
• Next Apple Watch refresh may not happen until 2028
  The next redesign of the Apple Watch may not be until 2028, with Apple believed to continue using its current wearable design for 2026 and possibly 2027.Apple Watch Series 11Apple's last major hardware redesign for the Apple Watch took place in 2024, but we could be waiting a while until the next big change. If a leaker is to be believed, that may not happen until 2028.In a Sunday Weibo post, leaker Instant Digital briefly wrote about the Apple Watch. The leaker said that the series is likely to…
  - 2 days ago 17 Nov 25, 9:13pm -
• In with a bang, out in silence -- the end of the Mac Pro
  For almost two decades, the Mac Pro bounced between coveted and beloved, to derided and forgotten. This isn't the first time this has been said, but now it seems like the reign of the Mac Pro is finally over.Apple is reportedly pressing the off switch on the Mac ProAll political careers end in failure, and all devices fade out as they are eventually superseded. Yet this time it's more that the Mac Pro has been usurped, and possibly even stabbed in the back.If you're a Mac Pro fan, you know this…
  - 2 days ago 17 Nov 25, 8:22pm -
• Apple's future iPhone cases could add touch surfaces beyond the screen
  Apple is said to be working on cases that add extra touch controls to an iPhone, so you can do things like manage music playback without needing to touch the screen.A selection of iPhone 16 Pro cases. Smartphone users will be familiar with the screen and side buttons as the main ways to interact with their devices using touch alone. However, using specially-created accessories, this could expand touch controls to other areas of the iPhone experience.According to serial Weibo leaker Instant Digit…
  - 2 days ago 17 Nov 25, 7:19pm -
• Inside Homebrew: How to get the best open source software on Mac, for free
  Homebrew is the best source for open source software yet, and makes installation easy. Here's what Homebrew is, how it works, and how to use a graphical interface with the service to make it even easier.Homebrew on MacBefore Homebrew came along, the Mac was polished on the outside and messy underneath. Installing software meant dragging icons or unpacking files by hand, and the command line was something most users avoided.Developers knew macOS had real Unix power hidden inside, but Apple never…
  - 2 days ago 17 Nov 25, 6:36pm -
• EcoFlow Delta 3 Ultra Plus review: Premium, but solid power
  The EcoFlow Delta 3 Ultra Plus is a premium power station that is more than enough for home power loss emergencies, if a little too heavy to be used regularly for off-grid vacations.EcoFlow Delta 3 Ultra PlusThe peace of mind that comes with knowing you'll have electricity during difficult times has produced a robust industry. There are several manufacturers offering a range of portable power stations, solar panels, and alternator chargers aimed at meeting every need, large or small.Among these…
  - 2 days ago 17 Nov 25, 5:46pm -
• Amazon slashes Apple Watch Series 10 46mm to record low $279
  Amazon's early Black Friday Apple deals continue to roll in, with the steepest markdown to date on the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10.Grab the lowest price ever on the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10.Save $150 on the Apple Watch Series 10 GPS with a 46mm Jet Black Aluminum Case and Black Sport Band.Get the $279 Apple Watch deal Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 17 Nov 25, 12:25am -
• Keep holiday lights shining with Bluetti's new Elite 400 & B500K home battery backup & save up to 65% for Black Friday
  Bluetti is rolling out two powerful additions to its lineup for winter storm preparedness this Black Friday: the Elite 400 portable power station and the B500K expansion battery (and they're up to 56% off).Bluetti has great offers for Black Friday through December 3. Image source: BluettiKnown for dependable portable power stations that keep everything from your MacBook Pro to your iPhone running during outages, Bluetti's latest systems bring even greater output, capacity, and flexibility — an…
  - 3 days ago 16 Nov 25, 11:43pm -
• iPhone Air isn't annual, iPhone Air 2 was never coming in 2026
  Rumors suggested Apple had given up on iPhone Air due to one not being prepped for 2026, but that was apparently never the case. A future model with an improved chipset and longer battery is in the works.iPhone Air has only one rear cameraThe iPhone Air may not be Apple's most popular model, but it doesn't have to be. The device was a replacement for Apple's worst-selling iPhone Plus line and serves as a proof of concept more than anything.According to the Power On newsletter, the iPhone Air was…
  - 3 days ago 16 Nov 25, 7:19pm -
• Expect big changes in iPhone release timing in 2026 and 2027
  Apple is expected to split the 2026 fall iPhone and shift to a twice-yearly release schedule to spread out income throughout the year, and keep a stranglehold on the smartphone market.A render of what the iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderThe iPhone roster is centered around the launch of four models in the fall, but Apple does introduce other variants at a different time in the year. If reports on the topic are accurate, Apple will be making a bigger shift to formalize tha…
  - 3 days ago 16 Nov 25, 7:16pm -
• Mac Pro may never be updated, Apple backs Mac Studio instead
  Once the most coveted as well as the most powerful Mac, the Mac Pro went through some lean years and was trounced by the Mac Studio. It doesn't look like it's coming back.The Mac Pro could finally get an M4 upgradeDespite recent rumors that there might yet be a newly updated Mac Pro in 2025, a new report says that Apple has all but abandoned the model. Bloomberg says there won't be an update either slipping in before the end of 2025, or at all in 2026.That's partly because Apple has scrapped the…
  - 3 days ago 16 Nov 25, 7:12pm -
• Crime blotter: Apple product haul worth $320,000 is recovered
  NBA gambling indictment included evidence from iCloud, Jeffrey Epstein's emails were sent from his iPads, and Find My iPhone led to a carjacking arrest in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.Man in handcuffs (Source: Pixabay)The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 16 Nov 25, 5:50pm -
• Amazon's early Black Friday M5 MacBook Pro deal delivers lowest price ever at $1,476
  After dropping Apple's new M5 MacBook Pro with a 1TB SSD down to the lowest price ever, Amazon is discounting the standard model to $1,476 for the weekend.Get the lowest price to date on Apple's new M5 MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleShoppers looking to pick up Apple's brand-new M5 MacBook Pro 14-inch can do so at a discount when you shop at Amazon today.Buy M5 MacBook Pro for $1,476 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 4 days ago 15 Nov 25, 11:46pm -
• Best early Black Friday MacBook Air deals slash up to $600 off
  Early Black Friday MacBook Air deals are in full swing, with prices as low as $599 and discounts of up to $600 off.Save up to $600 on MacBook Air ahead of Black Friday - Image credit: AppleApple's MacBook Air is a popular gift idea this holiday season thanks to the 2025 M4 chip release and its travel-friendly, ultraportable chassis. With these early Black Friday deals, you can also snag discounts of up to $600 off a variety of models, from the latest M4 configurations to blowout M3 specs.These a…
  - 4 days ago 15 Nov 25, 11:20pm -
• Masimo awarded $634M in Apple Watch patent infringement verdict
  The legal woes of the Apple Watch are continuing, as Apple has been hit with a $634 million verdict in a trial over alleged infringement of Masimo's blood oxygen monitoring patents.The rear sensor of the Apple Watch Series 9Masimo has repeatedly gone after Apple, believing that the iPhone maker has used its patents in the Apple Watch to detect a user's blood oxygen levels. On Friday, a federal jury agreed with Masimo and ruled that Apple pays $634 million in compensation.The trial, which conclud…
  - 4 days ago 15 Nov 25, 10:09pm -
• Apple's succession planning efforts step up to find Tim Cook's replacement
  Apple's board and leadership are increasing their search for the right candidate to replace Tim Cook as CEO, just in case the eventual succession of the company's leadership happens in 2026.Apple CEO Tim CookA lot of Apple's senior figures are facing retirement, with most of the top executives now over the age of 60. For a company of Apple's size, it is an inevitability it has to plan for, and one that it must be especially careful about for the top role.While that preparation work is known to b…
  - 4 days ago 15 Nov 25, 6:23pm -
• Apple COO Jeff Williams is now officially retired
  On Friday, Apple Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams clocked out for the last time at Apple Park, and is now officially retired.Apple COO transition between Jeff Williams and Sabih Khan. Image source: AppleWilliams stepped down and transitioned his role to Sabih Khan in July. He remained with the company, and reported directly to Apple CEO Tim Cook while overseeing the design team."Jeff and I have worked alongside each other for as long as I can remember, and Apple wouldn't be what it is witho…
  - 4 days ago 15 Nov 25, 5:07am -
• MLS & Apple TV deal ends in 2029, years ahead of schedule
  A revised agreement shortens the Apple TV partnership with Major League Soccer by years, and clears the way for the league to reenter the media rights market after the 2026 World Cup.Apple and Major League SoccerApple and MLS announced changes to their agreement in mid-November 2025. League owners were informed of the change in the terms during meetings held in Florida.The revisions reduce the original 10-year agreement to a shorter term. Payments will increase during the next three seasons unde…
  - 4 days ago 15 Nov 25, 2:18am -