The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newApple Seeks New Chip Partners as AI Demand Strains Supply
  Apple faces new pressure in the global chip race as artificial intelligence demand tightens manufacturing supply. The company no longer holds its former position as TSMC’s largest customer. Instead, Nvidia now leads chip orders, driven by massive AI processor demand. Consequently, Apple must compete harder for production capacity. Executives have signaled growing concern over processor […]
  - 4 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 1:39pm -
• newApple Redesigns Online Mac Buying Experience
  Apple has quietly redesigned how customers buy Macs on its online store. The updated system now mirrors the guided process used when purchasing an iPhone or iPad. Instead of picking from preset base models, shoppers now move through a step-by-step configuration journey. This change simplifies the experience while encouraging deeper customization. Apple no longer displays […]
  - 8 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 9:31am -
• newApple AI Departures Won’t Slow Siri Upgrade Plans
  Apple has seen several artificial intelligence researchers leave its ranks, yet the company insists the changes will not derail Siri’s next evolution. Industry insiders say the departures match normal Silicon Valley job movement, especially in the fast-growing AI sector. Apple continues to rebuild Siri around its Apple Intelligence platform, which aims to turn the assistant […]
  - 15 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 1:46am -
• Steve Jobs Memorabilia Auction Surpasses $8 Million
  Collectors around the world pushed bidding to record levels during a landmark Steve Jobs auction that generated more than $8 million in sales. The event celebrated the early days of Apple and highlighted items tied directly to the company’s founding. Among the most notable pieces was what experts call the earliest known check written from […]
  - 1 day ago 4 Feb 26, 3:20pm -
• Ex-Apple Store Demo Gear Appears for Sale Online
  A small reseller has started selling former Apple Store demo equipment online, creating excitement among collectors and confusion among legal watchers. The Australia-based company, AppleUnsold, lists chargers, stands, and display trays that once lived inside Apple retail stores. These accessories were never meant for public sale, yet they now appear on a commercial storefront. Apple […]
  - 1 day ago 4 Feb 26, 7:27am -
• Apple May Split iPhone 18 Launch Over Production Limits
  Apple may break from tradition and divide its iPhone 18 release across two years. Reports now suggest the company will introduce premium models in late 2026. Meanwhile, standard versions could arrive in 2027. Industry sources say the shift connects more to production realities than marketing tactics. Rumors of a split launch first surfaced in mid-2025. […]
  - 2 days ago 4 Feb 26, 4:31am -
• Apple’s US Manufacturing Push Builds on Long-Term Investment
  Apple recently emphasized its large investment in US manufacturing, but much of this effort reflects a strategy that has developed over decades. During a recent earnings call, CEO Tim Cook pointed to a four-year commitment totaling $600 billion toward American industries. The funding supports advanced manufacturing, chip engineering, and artificial intelligence projects. While the announcement […]
  - 3 days ago 2 Feb 26, 7:29pm -
• Apple Faces Rising Memory Costs as RAM Prices Surge in 2026
  Apple has warned investors that rising memory costs could soon pressure its profits, even though the company avoided major impact in its most recent quarter. During its latest earnings call, CEO Tim Cook said RAM and flash prices barely affected first-quarter margins. However, he expects the pressure to grow through mid-2026. Cook explained that higher […]
  - 3 days ago 2 Feb 26, 7:17pm -
• Apple Hits 2.5 Billion Active Devices After Record Revenue Quarter
  Apple has reached a historic milestone, reporting more than 2.5 billion active devices worldwide after a record-breaking financial quarter. The company announced the figure during its first-quarter earnings call in January 2026. Revenue climbed to $143.8 billion, beating analyst expectations and setting a new company record. This number represents a sharp rise from January 2025, […]
  - 3 days ago 2 Feb 26, 6:53pm -
• Maracanã Uses iPhone 17 Pro for Offside System
  Brazil’s iconic Maracanã Stadium is preparing a major technology upgrade. Stadium officials plan to use an array of iPhone 17 Pro devices to support a new semi-automated offside camera system. The move signals a growing trust in smartphone technology for professional sports broadcasting and officiating. According to reports, the system will record every play in […]
  - 4 days ago 2 Feb 26, 3:48am -

Apple Insider

• newHow to use filtering in Messages on iOS 26
  If your Messages inbox is catching a lot of stray, unwanted messages, we'll show you how to filter, report, and block spam messages on iOS 26.Learn how to filter, report, and block messages on iPhoneAt WWDC 2025, Apple announced that it would be bringing enhanced message filtering capabilities to Messages. As promised, they rolled out as part of iOS 26, released in September 2025.The new features are designed to help manage the onslaught of texts everyone seems to get these days. Here's how to d…
  - 8 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 9:24am -
• newGoogle & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnership
  Apple will be using Google technologies to level up Apple Foundation Models, but the details of exactly how are still vague. While speculation is still wild, a true answer is emerging from the noise.Apple Intelligence will get a boost after training with Google GeminiThere is one concrete fact that we have about the Apple and Google partnership on artificial intelligence development, and it is that we're not going to be told more publicly. Apple CEO Tim Cook did say that Apple won't change its p…
  - 10 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 7:00am -
• newXreal One Pro review: Fancy smart glasses you can use with your iPhone
  The Xreal One Pro isn't the full smart glasses experience you want, but it does still give you a decent spatial computing experience — assuming you're fine with a cable snaking down to your pocket.Xreal One Pro reviewThere have been rumors about Apple introducing its smart eyewear for years, but it still seems like a long time away from becoming a reality. While Apple is taking it's time — as it always does — on perfecting the form, others have hit the market.The latest installment from Xr…
  - 11 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 6:30am -
• newiOS 26.3 release candidate references new chips, possibly M5 Max and M5 Ultra
  The release candidate build of iOS 26.3 was discovered to contain identifiers for two unreleased Apple chips, which may be the M5 Max and M5 Ultra.Unreleased Apple chips are referenced in the iOS 26.3 RC build.On Wednesday, a week after the release of the third developer beta, Apple deployed the iOS 26.3 release candidate version. While the update itself doesn't appear to contain any new features, the software includes files that reference unannounced Apple processing hardware.Given that macOS 2…
  - 11 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 5:55am -
• newFormula 1 CEO hints toward a possible 'F1' movie sequel on Apple TV
  The CEO of Formula 1 suggested that Apple TV might get a sequel to the popular "F1" movie, while Eddy Cue highlighted Apple's exclusive streaming deal for all 24 races in 2026.The "F1" movie might get a sequel in 2028.At the Apple TV press day on Tuesday, the iPhone maker revealed an extensive list of new shows and films coming to its streaming service. Apple also outlined its planned sports lineup, which includes Major League Soccer and Major League Baseball content, along with Formula 1 races.…
  - 12 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 4:51am -
• newPublic release of iOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3 nears with release candidates available
  After three rounds of developer betas, the introduction of RC builds of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3 means a public release is happening soon.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe introduction of a GM (Gold or Golden Master) or an RC (Release Candidate) build means that it is practically ready for release to the general public. Barring any last-minute corrections or bug fixes, it should…
  - 16 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 1:16am -
• newApple's M5 MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM plunges to $1,499 ($300 off)
  Grab the lowest price ever on Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip and a bump up to 24GB of RAM — or select from a variety of 32GB models that are $300 off.Save $300 on numerous M5 MacBook Pro models today - Image credit: AppleApple's latest M5 MacBook Pro with 24GB of RAM is on sale for $1,499, a discount of $300 off MSRP. With memory price pressure building in 2026, this sale price on the upgraded model is the lowest we've seen this year — and matches the best price on recor…
  - 17 hours ago 5 Feb 26, 12:13am -
• newApple Watch data pins down abduction time of NBC News anchor's mother
  Data from her Apple Watch helped investigators narrow the time of the overnight abduction of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.Apple Watch Series 11Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her home in the Tucson area between the evening of Saturday, February 1, and the early morning hours of Sunday. Authorities say the evidence no longer supports a voluntary disappearance and are treating the case as a suspected abduction.Law-enforcement sources said Guthrie's implanted pa…
  - 18 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 11:09pm -
• newSea-Doo thinks you want CarPlay on a jet ski
  Sea-Doo could bring Apple CarPlay to the water, but it appears that Apple is being resistant to the concept.Sea-Doo includes a large touchscreen on some models - Image Credit: Sea-DooWhile there is mixed support for CarPlay among automakers, Apple's infotainment platform may have an unlikely venue in the future. One that doesn't involve wheels at all.Sea-Doo, the maker of jet skis and pontoons, could one day use CarPlay on its personal watercraft. That would mean being able to connect to your iP…
  - 18 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 10:46pm -
• newiPhone Lockdown Mode will protect your data, even from the FBI
  Apple's Lockdown Mode is just one of many ways that can keep your iPhone data secure, as the FBI has once more been finding out.Lockdown Mode on iPhone is for users facing grave threats to their digital securityIn January 2026, the FBI raided the home of Washington Post journalist Hannah Natanson, and removed devices including an iPhone. Natanson and her newspaper immediately filed a court motion that currently means the FBI isn't allowed to search those devices — but it tried.The FBI is inves…
  - 19 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 10:07pm -

• newAlexa+ is now available to every US customer, new Siri still absent
  There's a new, improved voice assistant rolling out to users today — and no, it's not Apple Intelligence-powered Siri.Alexa+ is now available to US customers, and Prime members get it for freeOn February 4, Amazon announced that Alexa+, its next-generation voice assistant powered by generative AI, is now available for users in the U.S.Prime members will get the feature for free. At the same time, non-Prime subscribers can access it for $19.99 a month, which is odd, considering that Amazon Prim…
  - 20 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 9:22pm -
• newHow chip packaging changes will make M5 Pro, M5 Max run cooler and faster
  Apple's imminent M5 Pro and M5 Max chips will run cooler and faster than ever before, as a year-old rumor about the way Apple Silicon chips are packaged resurfaces.Dies on wafers - Image credit: TSMCApple is anticipated to bring out the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips as part of a MacBook Pro update in early 2026. However, while performance improvements are expected for the higher-tier chips, the way they are produced will make as much of an impact as improving clock speeds and core counts.In a February…
  - 20 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 8:56pm -
• newQuestionable leak: MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max coming in March, not February
  A leaker is backing up previous claims of how Apple is changing its processor designs to improve the speed of the M5 Max and M5 Pro, but also goes against all previous reports about when the next MacBook Pro will be released.The current MacBook ProDespite strong expectation that the next MacBook Pro models will be released shortly, one leaker suggests these M5 Max and M5 Pro updates won't come until March. Leaker Fixed Focus Digital has a mixed track record, but he or she has had some success, s…
  - 21 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 8:06pm -
• newApple Sports adds golf scores for PGA, WPGA tours
  The latest update to Apple Sports adds golf scores and stats, so fans can now get essential updates from PGA Tour and LPGA Tour events.Golf is now in Apple SportsApple Sports is Apple's free iPhone app that provides at-a-glance scores, statistics, and other information to sports fans. In a Wednesday update to the app, it's expanded its coverage to include golf.In the update, users can get live score updates for all official PGA Tour and LPGA Tour events, including the majors. That all starts wit…
  - 22 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 7:14pm -
• newApple Education Hub will teach coding & robotics to India supply chain staff
  Apple is continuing its program of improving the skills of its workforce by opening a new Apple Education Hub in India, helping supply chain workers learn about coding and manufacturing.The Apple Education Hub is the first of its kind in India, and will open in March - Image Credit: AppleAnnounced on Wednesday by Apple, the Apple Education Hub is the first of its kind in India and is being operated in collaboration with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Starting from March, the initiative…
  - 23 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 6:33pm -
• newDOJ isn't letting its Google antitrust case loss go without a fight
  Google's antitrust victory let it continue paying Apple billions to be the iPhone's search engine, but the DOJ is of course now appealing against the ruling.Google's $20 billion deal with Apple may yet be in questionIn August 2024, Judge Amit Metha initially ruled that Google is a monopoly, backing the Department of Justice's accusation. However, in September 2025, he imposed few limits on Google, and left it's $20 billion a year deal with Apple untouched.Now according to Reuters, the DOJ is to…
  - 23 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 6:01pm -
• How to add, change, and remove a lock screen message in macOS
  You can set a message to appear onscreen when people log into your Mac. Here's how to set it up, as well as how to remove it.An example of a Lock Screen messageThe screen you see when you power on a Mac asks you to log in. However, while people will be familiar with fields like your name, your profile image, and a password entry box, there's another thing you can change on the screen beyond the wallpaper.You can set a message to appear on the Lock Screen of macOS. Here's what you can do with thi…
  - 1 day ago 4 Feb 26, 9:35am -
• Apple TV Press Day event reveals star-studded lineup of new original content coming soon
  Apple quietly invited journalists to preview its upcoming lineup of TV shows and films coming to Apple TV later in 2026. Here's everything that was announced.Apple's 2026 lineup is filled with Hollywood stars and over-the-top plotsDuring the Apple TV Press Day event, SVP of Services Eddy Cue talked with F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, though that conversation wasn't shared with the public. Stars from Apple's upcoming content lineup also took to the stage to discuss their projects, and A…
  - 1 day ago 4 Feb 26, 8:44am -
• xAI accused of destroying evidence in OpenAI & Apple antitrust lawsuit
  As part of an antitrust lawsuit related to App Store rankings, OpenAI has accused xAI of using ephemeral messaging apps to destroy evidence.OpenAI has accused xAI of destroying evidence.Back in August 2025, Elon Musk's xAI filed an arguably baseless lawsuit, alleging that OpenAI's partnership with Apple made it impossible for Grok to reach the number one spot in the App Store. This came two months after an anti-Apple tirade, where Musk criticized Apple for offering ChatGPT integration with iOS 1…
  - 2 days ago 4 Feb 26, 4:15am -
• Xcode 26.3 hands on: AI agent coding is astoundingly fast, smart, and too convenient
  The improved AI agent access in Xcode has made vibe coding astoundingly simple for beginners, to a level where some apps can be made without manually writing any code at all. Here's what we found.It took a ridiculously short time to make a simple iPhone app using agentic codingThe concept of vibe coding is one where the user defines to an AI chatbot or agent what to code, and then the agent codes it for them. The intention was previously to be an extension of the commonly found code suggestion a…
  - 2 days ago 4 Feb 26, 2:53am -
• Jonah Hill's dark comedy 'Outcome' brings Keanu Reeves to Apple TV
  Apple TV shares a first look at Jonah Hill's dark comedy "Outcome," a Hollywood-set story about reckoning, reputation, and the cost of buried mistakes.Image Credit: Apple TVKeanu Reeves stars as Reef Hawke, a beloved Hollywood actor compelled to atone for his past after a mysterious extortion video surfaces. Along with his life long best friends Kyle (Cameron Diaz) and Xander (Matt Bomer), he sets out to make amends with anyone he could have wronged, hoping to identify the blackmailer.The film a…
  - 2 days ago 4 Feb 26, 1:32am -
• 'Monarch' season two signals a darker, riskier future for the Monsterverse
  Apple TV just dropped a new trailer for the second season of "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters," hinting at a bigger and more dangerous twist for the Monsterverse.Titan X (blue whale for scale)Season two ramps up the stakes, putting Monarch's survival and global stability at risk. Godzilla and Kong are back, but the trailer really highlights how past choices are coming back to haunt us now.Season two resumes with Monarch weakened and exposed after the events of the first season. The story once again…
  - 2 days ago 4 Feb 26, 1:30am -
• AI agents plus Terminal access equals a macOS security mess
  AI agents that can run commands on a Mac are now being used to install malware, although the simplest way to avoid it is not installing software that takes actions on your behalf.Mac StudioThe OpenClaw agent framework's widely shared add-ons spread macOS infostealing malware through seemingly routine setup instructions. Users followed links and ran commands they thought were necessary for normal operation.The worry is how modern agent frameworks are getting more powerful by giving deep access to…
  - 2 days ago 4 Feb 26, 12:28am -
• Boost your vibe coding with AI agents in Apple's new Xcode 26.3
  Apple is expanding Xcode's role from code editor to active collaborator, adding built-in agentic coding tools that can plan, execute, and iterate on development tasks alongside developers.Xcode 26.3 adds support for agentic codingOn Tuesday, Apple announced the upcoming release of Xcode 26.3. This time, Xcode will see newly added support for agentic coding with popular LLM chatbots like Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex.That's right — Apple is bringing fully integrated vibe coding to…
  - 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 11:30pm -
• Apple users are being targeted by a coordinated Apple Pay phishing campaign
  Phishing emails posing as Apple fraud warnings are leveraging large dollar amounts and urgent language to pressure users into calling malicious phone numbers.Apple customers face a new wave of phishing emailsThe messages claim an Apple Pay transaction was blocked, an appointment was scheduled, or suspicious activity was detected on an Apple ID. The intent is to create urgency and move the victim into a fake support flow controlled by scammers.These emails are not coming from Apple, despite logos…
  - 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 11:03pm -
• iPhone 18 Pro won't get a big design change because iPhone 17 Pro was a hit
  A leaker with only a mixed track record is doubling down on the rumor that the iPhone 18 Pro is not getting a major redesign, but now says it's because the iPhone 17 Pro was so successful.The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to deliver many improvements, but not change its appearance.Back in December 2025, leaker "Fixed Focus Digital" said that the iPhone 18 Pro wouldn't see visible changes "as large as everyone thought." Now he or she is back on Chinese social media site Weibo to say exactly the same…
  - 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 10:49pm -
• Apple Watch Series 11 drops to $299 best price, plus save $100 on titanium styles
  Amazon's popular $299 Apple Watch Series 11 deal has returned as a limited-time special this week, saving you $100 just in time for Valentine's Day. Plus, grab the triple-digit savings on cellular and titanium models.Save $100 on numerous Apple Watch Series 11 styles - Image credit: AppleAmazon's Apple deals are plentiful this week, with the Apple Watch Series 11 returning to the best price on record at $299.Buy Apple Watch S11 for $299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 10:43pm -
• Apple will not buy Disney, no matter how often it hears that it will
  Disney CEO Bob Iger is out, Josh D'Amaro is about to lead the House of Mouse, and, of course, analysts are saying today that a sale to Apple can and must happen. That sale is even less likely to happen now, than it was the last eight times we've updated this story.It may have made Apple Park, but Apple is not going to take over Disney's magic kingdomThe rumor that Apple will buy Disney is as old as the iPod and it's lasted through a couple of Disney CEOs now. You'd think that analysts would have…
  - 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 10:14pm -
• Apple wants you to know that human creativity still powers its services
  A new promotional video for Apple TV shows the human creativity behind its movies and TV shows, pitching it as cutting through the noise of AI slop.Still from an Apple TV nature show in which that monkey is the devil on his shoulderprobablyApple just dropped a short promo video highlighting the talented folks behind Apple TV originals. It shows that human creativity and judgment are still at the heart of its services.The 46-second video, titled "Humans of Apple TV," is built as a fast-moving mon…
  - 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 9:57pm -
• OLED MacBook screen & M6 chip close to mass production
  Apple's rumored second MacBook Pro release in 2026 is getting closer to reality, with production of the M6 chips and OLED display set to start within months.The display of the current-gen M5 MacBook ProThe rumor mill firmly believes that Apple will be bringing out a second MacBook Pro update in 2026, with an OLED screen accompanying the M6 chip. Work is being carried out to produce both of the core components, ahead of each item's summer mass production.The OLED screen, arguably the main reason…
  - 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 7:59pm -
• Use an external SSD with Final Cut Pro for iPad or risk losing your work
  In AppleInsider testing, Apple Creator Studio's Final Cut Pro for iPad is proving buggy, and if you use the default settings, your work can even be completely lost.By default, video projects are stored within Final Cut Pro for iPad, which means deleting the app destroys themThe problems we've seen specifically concern Final Cut Pro for the iPad as included in the new Apple Creator Studio bundle. But the workaround is also useful for the previous subscription version of Final Cut Pro for the iPad…
  - 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 7:46pm -
• Siri could feature faster & more natural responses thanks to Apple researchers
  Apple Intelligence researchers are proposing a new approach to text-to-speech that would make Siri quicker to respond. That might, though, also make conversations flow more naturally.Using the new proposals, Siri could respond to users more quicklyApple may have lost the odd AI researcher, but it continues to publish significant papers on the topic. Previously it has published about limiting AI from taking actions a user didn't approve, and examining how to prevent hallucinations.Now in a study…
  - 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 5:58pm -
• How to watch Super Bowl LX on iPhone, Mac, and iPad
  The 2026 Super Bowl is streaming on NBC and Peacock, but Apple users have multiple ways to watch. Here's how to stream Super Bowl LX on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.How to watch Super Bowl LX on Apple devicesSuper Bowl LX will take place on Sunday, February 8, with NBC holding exclusive U.S. broadcast rights. Peacock serves as the primary streaming platform, which has direct implications for how the game can be watched across Apple devices.For Apple users, the practical questions are straight…
  - 2 days ago 3 Feb 26, 5:39pm -
• Bad Bunny wins Grammy album of the year ahead of Super Bowl halftime show
  Bad Bunny's latest triumph at the Grammys caps off a milestone week that also puts him center stage for the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show.Image credit: Apple MusicIn 2022, Bad Bunny was named the Apple Music Artist of the Year. Less than six years later, the 31-year-old has taken the top prize at the Grammys."Debi Tirar Mas Fotos," marks the sixth solo studio album from the Puerto Rican rapper. While the album took top prize, he also scooped up two other awards, including "Best Global…
  - 3 days ago 3 Feb 26, 3:05am -
• Epstein Files: Ex-Windows chief Sinofsky wanted to meet Tim Cook
  Tim Cook has been dragged into the Epstein email fiasco, after the discovery that former Microsoft Windows chief Steven Sinofsky used Epstein to get a meeting with the Apple CEO.Tim Cook was mentioned in some released Epstein emails.Friday's release of emails by the Justice Department has led to many news stories about billionaires, politicians, and royalty, and their dealings with the convicted sexual predator and financier Jeffrey Epstein. While Apple CEO Tim Cook has stayed out of trouble, he…
  - 3 days ago 3 Feb 26, 1:45am -
• iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Big Sur get minor updates with iMessage fix
  Apple has issued new updates for some of its older operating systems, including iOS 16, macOS Big Sur, and more.iOS 16 has received a new software update.On Monday, a week after software updates related to the second-generation AirTag were released, new versions of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Big Sur have been made available to end users. watchOS 9 and watchOS 10 received updates as well.iOS 16.7.14 and iPadOS 16.7.14 increase the build number to 20H370, up from the previous 20H365. The release…
  - 3 days ago 3 Feb 26, 12:41am -
• 'Your Friends & Neighbors' returning to Apple TV for third season
  The Apple TV hit drama "Your Friends and Neighbors" is gearing up for its second-season debut in April and has already landed a third-season renewal.Image Credit: Apple TVThis April, Coop is back to his old tricks. That is, until a new neighbor threatens to expose his secrets and put his family at risk.Fans can tune in to the debut on Friday, April 3. New episodes will be released every Friday through June 5. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 2 Feb 26, 10:37pm -
• Amazon launches $299 iPad 11 deal for February
  Amazon's February iPad sale delivers prices from $299, with discounts of up to $500 off new and closeout models across the tablet line.Save up to $500 across the iPad lineup for February.Steeper discounts on Apple's iPad line are in effect at Amazon this first week of February, with Apple's 11-inch iPad available for $299.99 thanks to a $50 discount on the blue and pink colors.Buy iPad 11 for $299.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 2 Feb 26, 10:25pm -
• Just about every spec of the iPhone Fold may have just been leaked
  Most previous iPhone Fold leaks have concerned the screen, but a new one claims to have details of the cameras, repositioned buttons, colors, and more.The iPhone Fold may have all physical buttons on the right, leaving the left side clear — image credit: AppleInsiderThere have been rumors of an iPhone Fold since at least 2019, when Samsung brought out its first foldable. Even the most recent, however, have concerned the screens and overall form factor.Now a series of leaks from "Instant Digita…
  - 3 days ago 2 Feb 26, 9:52pm -
• Two years after release, Apple still hasn't decided what to do with Apple Vision Pro
  After an eight month wait, the Apple Vision Pro debuted on February 2, 2024. It's still an immature product.The Apple Vision Pro still seems like its under construction long after its launch. I decided to write a retrospective on the Apple Vision Pro release early last week for today's February 2 anniversary. It hasn't gone well.If you're of a certain age, you remember a Sesame Street bit, where a piano player couldn't quite figure out the alphabet order. He'd smash his head on the piano, and Gr…
  - 3 days ago 2 Feb 26, 8:35pm -
• Integrating home automations & Shortcuts with Matthew Cassinelli on this week's HomeKit Insider
  On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, guest Matthew Cassinelli joins to talk about Shortcuts and home automations.HomeKit Insider PodcastCo-hosting this week is Matthew Cassinelli. He previously worked at the app Workflow, prior to Apple's acquisition.He joined the Apple team as the Workflow app was converted into Shortcuts, before eventually setting out on his own. He's now known as one of the biggest proponents of Shortcuts in the tech space. Continue Reading on AppleInsider |…
  - 3 days ago 2 Feb 26, 8:21pm -
• How terrible - the insanely wealthy are confounded by Call Screening
  The rich and the powerful demand immediate access to their lawyers and each other at all times — but apparently they just haven't figured out how to have their assistants turn off Call Screening on their iPhones.Call Screening is off by default, so who knows what these lawyers are doing.If you've noticed that you're getting fewer spam calls on your iPhone lately, it's because Apple added new screening tools in iOS 26. It's also why you now more often see notifications with a transcription of c…
  - 3 days ago 2 Feb 26, 7:39pm -
• Subscriptions like Creator Studio are the future of Apple's revenue
  The Apple Creator Studio is the latest in a long line of subscriptions for Apple products and services. You can guarantee Apple will do it more in the future.Apple Creator Studio iconsApple's introduction of the Apple Creator Studio provided a way for consumers to gain access to Apple's Pro tools like Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro across both Mac and iPad. While it's certainly a good value package for users, it's only part of its overall strategy to charge subscriptions for everything it offers.Re…
  - 3 days ago 2 Feb 26, 7:11pm -
• AI demand forcing Apple to look for alternatives to TSMC
  Apple is no longer the biggest client for chip foundry TSMC, and as it loses its stranglehold on the global supply chain, Tim Cook may have to turn to other manufacturers to meet demand for the iPhone and Mac.Apple wouldn't return to Intel-designed processors, but it could get Intel to manufacture its Apple Silicon designsAs previously reported, Nvidia is now the single largest client for TSMC, but losing that top spot is causing problems for Apple. Specifically, it no longer has the buying powe…
  - 3 days ago 2 Feb 26, 6:17pm -
• The person who could be Apple CEO: Who is John Ternus?
  All things considered, John Ternus is the center of speculation as being the best and most likely choice for control of the company. Who is he, and how did he get here?John TernusApple, like many other massive companies with giant workforces and a decades-long history, have to plan for the future direction of the company. Part of that preparation involves determining who will take control as CEO after the current leader departs, and what to do to prepare for that inevitability.For Apple and its…
  - 3 days ago 2 Feb 26, 5:38pm -
• Clamshell iPhone could be Apple's second foldable
  The iPhone Fold hasn't shipped yet, but Apple is still considering its future releases. That follow-up may be that long-rumored smaller clamshell-style iPhone.Renders of a possible clamshell iPhone Fold — image credit: AppleInsiderApple is currently working on a foldable version of the iPhone, referred to by the rumor mill as the iPhone Fold. However, the book-style foldable may not be the only one that Apple ships, as its attention turns to what it could release after its first folding smart…
  - 4 days ago 1 Feb 26, 11:10pm -
• M5 Pro, Max updates for MacBook Pro expected alongside macOS 26.3
  We said in 2025 that the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro refresh would coincide with the release of macOS 26.3, and a notable leaker agrees with that timetable that we set.MacBook Pro updates to M5 Pro, M5 Max are expected soonApple is widely anticipated to be preparing an update to the MacBook Pro line for the early stages of 2026. While it didn't happen in January, that launch should occur relatively soon.In AppleInsider's previous reporting on the topic, product identifiers revealed in July 202…
  - 4 days ago 1 Feb 26, 8:45pm -
• Online Apple Store makes buying a Mac more like buying an iPhone
  Apple has quietly updated the way that users buy and configure Macs on the online Apple Store, giving customers a process that's closer to buying an iPhone or iPad.The new process of buying a Mac from Apple is similar to that of an iPhone or iPadThe online Apple Store guides users through configuring their new hardware before purchasing it, with some variation in the methodology depending on the product. In a very quiet change to the website, Apple has updated the way users buy a Mac.Initially s…
  - 5 days ago 1 Feb 26, 12:46am -
• Acasis 40Gbps Mac mini M4 Dock review: All the ports you could want for your M4 Mac mini
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