The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newApple Nears Public Release of iOS 26.6 and macOS 26.6
  Apple has taken another step toward the next software update by releasing Release Candidate (RC) versions of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, and several other operating systems to developers. Release Candidate builds are typically the final versions tested before public launch unless critical bugs appear. The new RC releases follow five earlier beta […]The post Apple Nears Public Release of iOS 26.6 and macOS 26.6 appeared first on TUAW.
  - 8 hours ago 21 Jul 26, 10:04am -
• newApple Bets on ‘Being Heumann’ for Another Oscar Run
  Apple is returning to familiar creative talent as it aims for another awards-season success. The company has teamed up again with filmmaker Sian Heder, whose 2022 drama CODA made history as the first streaming film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. This time, Heder brings the life of disability rights pioneer Judy Heumann […]The post Apple Bets on ‘Being Heumann’ for Another Oscar Run appeared first on TUAW.
  - 10 hours ago 21 Jul 26, 7:28am -
• newApple Tests Faster Siri Writing Tools for Mac
  Apple appears to be testing a redesigned version of its Siri-powered Writing Tools for Mac. The hidden feature, discovered in the beta version of macOS Golden Gate, introduces a smaller and faster interface that gives users quick access to common writing tasks. Today, Writing Tools usually appear after users right-click selected text. However, the new […]The post Apple Tests Faster Siri Writing Tools for Mac appeared first on TUAW.
  - 11 hours ago 21 Jul 26, 6:53am -
• Why Jony Ive Isn’t Part of Apple’s OpenAI Lawsuit
  Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI has drawn attention for one notable omission. Although former Apple design chief Jony Ive now works with OpenAI, he is not named in the legal action. Analysts believe that decision reflects both legal strategy and business relationships rather than oversight. Apple filed the lawsuit on July 10, accusing former […]The post Why Jony Ive Isn’t Part of Apple’s OpenAI Lawsuit appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 20 Jul 26, 7:05am -
• Apple Music Raises U.S. Subscription Prices After Four Years
  Apple has raised the price of every paid Apple Music plan in the United States for the first time since 2022. The new pricing affects Individual, Family, and Student subscriptions, while Family subscribers face the biggest increase. The Individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, up from $10.99. Meanwhile, the Family plan has increased from […]The post Apple Music Raises U.S. Subscription Prices After Four Years appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 20 Jul 26, 6:04am -
• Apple Faces Pressure to Remove AI Deepfake Apps
  Apple is facing new legal pressure over AI-powered apps that can generate fake intimate images. San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu has sent a cease-and-desist letter urging Apple to remove eight so-called “nudify” apps from the App Store. He also called on the company to end business relationships with the developers behind them. Google received […]The post Apple Faces Pressure to Remove AI Deepfake Apps appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 20 Jul 26, 5:06am -

Apple Insider

• newiPhone 20 Pro Max may get Apple's largest ever iPhone screen at 7 inches
  A new rumor claims that Apple is considering using what it will call a 7-inch screen for one of the 20th anniversary iPhones, although that isn't as great an increase as it sounds.The display on the current iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.86 inches.One recent rumor claimed that Apple had begun production evaluation for a 2027 iPhone with a display that is curved on all four sides. Then another claimed that the iPhone 20 range would feature a significant redesign.For the first time, though, a leaker is cl…
  - 2 hours ago 21 Jul 26, 3:27pm -
• newHow to roll back macOS Golden Gate on Apple Silicon
  Mac users who want to leave the macOS Golden Gate beta must erase their startup disk and reinstall Tahoe, making a verified backup the most important step before they begin. Here's how to downgrade safely.macOS Golden GateDowngrading from macOS Golden Gate isn't as simple as leaving Apple's beta program. Turning off beta updates prevents later beta builds from installing, but it leaves the current operating system in place.Returning to macOS Tahoe requires erasing the Mac's startup volume, reins…
  - 9 hours ago 21 Jul 26, 8:30am -
• newSeven years after Apple Card, Samsung leaps into fintech with its own credit card
  The Samsung Galaxy Card is a direct mirror of the Apple Card, though it has some interesting cash-back offers that might be compelling for those deep in the Samsung ecosystem.Samsung Galaxy Card is a new fintech offering from Samsung and BarclaysIf there has ever been a tried and true strategy from Samsung, its compete with what Apple offers by beating them on the spec sheet. The Samsung Galaxy Card does exactly that with some good cash back rates right out of the gate.The company announced the…
  - 10 hours ago 21 Jul 26, 8:03am -
• newApple adds another office to its Sunnyvale collection
  Apple is expanding its presence in Sunnyvale once again by leasing a 125,800-square-foot building. If history repeats itself, Apple will buy it within a year.The property at 580 North Mary Avenue, Sunnyvale - Image Credit: Google MapsCompanies with a massive workforce are always on the lookout for more office space. In the case of Apple, it will be adding one more location to its roster in Sunnyvale.According to sources of the Mercury News, Apple has agreed to lease a building located at 580 Nor…
  - 16 hours ago 21 Jul 26, 1:50am -
• newiOS 27 beta multiple battery reference may be red herring, not iPhone Fold hints
  Code references in the iOS 27 developer betas mention an iPhone using multiple batteries. This could be related to the iPhone Fold, but it may have a more pedestrian explanation.A render of what the iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderThe occasional reference leaks in Apple's beta operating systems often hint to future features that are on the way. For inbound devices like the iPhone Fold, they can sometimes point to big changes in the design.According to an examination of th…
  - 17 hours ago 21 Jul 26, 1:12am -
• newFourth iOS 27, macOS 27 developer betas arrive
  Apple is moving on with its developer beta program, with new fourth builds of iOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and iPadOS 27 now undergoing testing.An earlier iOS 27 beta screenThe fourth round is here, and participants in Apple's developer program can download the new builds to their devices right now.The third developer builds arrived on July 6, while the second occurred on June 22 for most of the operating systems. The watchOS 27 counterparts landed later, on June 23 and Ju…
  - 17 hours ago 21 Jul 26, 1:05am -
• newiOS 26.6 release candidate build surfaces for testing
  Apple has brought out the RC developer betas of iOS 26.6 and others for testing, in what could be the last for this round.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleApple is currently operating multiple beta-testing tracks at the moment. While the focus is on the 27-generation, it's current 26-gen OSes are still getting updates to version 26.6.The RC developer betas landed after the fifth, which came out on July 13. The fourth arrived on July 6, the…
  - 19 hours ago 20 Jul 26, 10:55pm -
• new'CODA' director returns to Apple TV with movie about disability activist Judy Heumann
  Apple TV is to screen director Sian Heder's follow-up to the Oscar-winning "CODA," a biopic about the life of a woman who got the government to take action over the rights of disabled people.Ruth Madeley (center) as Judy Heumann in Sian Heder's "Being Heumann" - image credit: Apple TVIn 2022, Sian Heder directed and co-wrote "CODA," which earned Apple TV the first-ever Best Picture Oscar for a streaming service. Apple immediately announced that it was backing Heder to direct a dramatization of J…
  - 20 hours ago 20 Jul 26, 9:47pm -
• newFixing ISP-provided routers, public betas, & more on Smart Home Insider
  On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we talk about the the public beta of tvOS 27, and new product launches. Plus, Plume's Alan Coleman joins us and talks about how his company helps Wi-Fi behind the scenes.Smart Home Insider PodcastGuest co-host this week is Alan Coleman, chief product officer of Plume. Plume works with ISPs to help improve in-home Wi-Fi performance.Specifically, they work with many OEM router manufacturers, provide a white-label app experience, and offer c…
  - 20 hours ago 20 Jul 26, 9:25pm -
• newAmazon's $89 AirTag 2 deal delivers record-low price on 4-pack
  Apple's second-generation AirTag 4-pack has returned to its record-low price of $89 at Amazon.Get 4 AirTags for just $89 at Amazon - Image credit: AppleAmazon's AirTag sale cuts $10 off the 4-pack, bringing the price down to $89, which matches the record low seen during Prime Day 2026.Buy AirTag 4-pack for $89 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 21 hours ago 20 Jul 26, 8:21pm -

• newClickLock malware makes Macs unusable until victims surrender their passwords
  Security firm Group-IB has uncovered ClickLock Stealer, a new Mac threat that hijacks normal system behavior to pressure victims into handing over passwords and access.ClickLock StealerThe firm said the campaign has reached at least 100 targets in 33 countries since May 2026, with more than half of the identified activity in Europe. Group-IB also found targets in North America, the Middle East and Africa.ClickLock builds on ClickFix, a familiar scam that uses fake CAPTCHA or Cloudflare verificat…
  - 22 hours ago 20 Jul 26, 8:08pm -
• newAirPods Max 2 plunge to $449 after Amazon slashes price by $100
  Amazon's $100 discount on the recently released AirPods Max 2 delivers the lowest price seen after Prime Day 2026.Save $100 on AirPods Max 2 with Amazon deal - Image credit: AppleYou can pick up AirPods Max 2 at a $100 discount at Amazon today, with all five color options eligible for the markdown at press time.Buy AirPods Max 2 for $449 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 22 hours ago 20 Jul 26, 7:36pm -
• newSiri AI is hiding a more concise set of Writing Tools for Mac
  A hidden feature in the beta of macOS Golden Gate shows how Apple is testing ways to simplify and speed up Writing Tools in Siri AI.How the hidden Siri AI Writing Tools appear when you selected text.Although some users, including ones at AppleInsider, are finding that Writing Tools have vanished in macOS Golden Gate, typically they remain available whenever selected text is right-clicked. But Reddit users have found that there is a hidden alternative that automatically pops up a short list of Wr…
  - 24 hours ago 20 Jul 26, 5:56pm -
• Game development diary: Crunch and preparing to launch
  The Steam launch of "Character Limit" looms thanks to a final push to get the game ready. However, while it's "done" enough for people to play, there's still the problem of actually releasing it.The full game is in Steam, awaiting launch. It is safe to say that developing a word game like this wasn't meant to take a year. The first installment of this series was posted on July 28, 2025.The math is easy to figure out how long it's been since I started. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss o…
  - 1 day ago 20 Jul 26, 5:35pm -
• Sunday Reboot: Shrinking models and an on-device AI future
  In this week's Sunday Reboot, Apple's AI model-shrinking talk could have massive benefits, with a chance of also being a billion-dollar deal if it plays its cards right.On-device AI processing will be a big thing in the coming years if Apple bets right. 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…
  - 2 days ago 20 Jul 26, 1:42am -
• Apple probably won't add Jony Ive to OpenAI trade secret theft suit
  Four years ago, Jony Ive stopped working for Apple, and started working with OpenAI, yet he isn't named in the intellectual property theft suit. The reasons for that are myriad, ranging from the personal to practical.Jony Ive & OpenAI's Sam Altman | Image Credit: OpenAIOn July 10, Apple launched what looks to become a major lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing ex-Apple employees of stealing intellectual property. However, despite former Apple design chief's links to OpenAI, he isn't in the crosshair…
  - 2 days ago 20 Jul 26, 12:00am -
• Genius Bar AI tools spark concerns over employee monitoring & evaluation
  Apple is testing a new Genius Bar tool called Live Notes that transcribes and summarizes conversations with a customer, but employees are worried about how the tool might be used against them.Genius Bar employees may gain a new AI assistantArtificial intelligence has become a buzzword throughout the tech industry from both the consumer and employee perspective. Employees of any kind at many companies have had to contend with mandatory AI tool use forced on them by the employer.So far, reports ha…
  - 2 days ago 19 Jul 26, 8:02pm -
• Mac Pro could have been vastly more powerful than the Mac Studio
  Apple has dropped the Mac Pro entirely, but for a time it was planning to keep it at the top of the range, giving it twice the processing power of the company's Ultra chips — and maybe even one last Intel model.The much-missed Mac ProThe once beloved Mac Pro went out with a whimper in March 2026 as Apple discontinued it. But according to Bloomberg, there had originally been big plans for its future.What eventually caused the end of the Mac Pro was how powerful the much more cost-effective Mac…
  - 2 days ago 19 Jul 26, 8:01pm -
• B&H launches steep MacBook Pro discounts at up to $400 off
  B&H has launched new markdowns on numerous 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops this week, with savings of up to $400 off M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max models.The latest sale at B&H includes numerous CTO MacBook Pro models that are up to $400 off. Some of the configurations have additional RAM, extra storage, a nano-texture display, or all three.You can jump straight to the sale, but we've also rounded up top picks below. And if you don't see your desired model, it's also worth checking out our MacB…
  - 2 days ago 19 Jul 26, 12:56pm -
• Apple ordered to remove 8 'nudify' AI apps from the iPhone's App Store
  Apple has been accused of "aiding and abetting" the use of "nudify" AI apps on the iPhone, with San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu demanding they be removed from the App Store in a new cease-and-desist letter sent to the company.AI nudity apps are a problem for the App StoreA Wired report notes that both Apple and Google have been told to prevent the sale of AI apps that can be used to create deepfake images. They must also "sever" business relationships with all of the developers responsibl…
  - 3 days ago 18 Jul 26, 7:33pm -
• Apple bumps up the cost of iCloud+ in 8 countries
  Apple has continued to put the prices up for its online services, with iCloud+ rising in cost in a number of territories.iCloud+ now costs more money in some countries. Over the course of a few days, Apple has been increasing the prices of its various online services. Not to be left behind, iCloud+ has now upped its prices to join the rest of the roster.The change, revealed by Apple's iCloud+ pricing support page, doesn't outright say what countries are affected by the pricing. However, comparis…
  - 3 days ago 18 Jul 26, 5:41pm -
• AAPL capitalization squeaks past NVDA, Apple becomes world's most valuable company
  Apple stock ended trading on Friday as the world's most valuable publicly traded company, overtaking Nvidia for the first time since April 2025 after a sustained recovery for the iPhone maker met a sharp selloff in chip stocks.Apple once again crowned Most Valuable CompanyApple shares closed at $333.74, leaving the company with a market capitalization of approximately $4.88 CAP trillion. Nvidia ended down about 3.5% on the day, with a value of about $4.86 trillion.The distinction is largely symb…
  - 4 days ago 18 Jul 26, 1:42am -
• Is Apple One worth it in summer 2026 after the latest price increases?
  Following price increases for Apple Music and two Apple One tiers, Apple One still offers substantial savings for people who regularly use its included services, but the value depends on what they would otherwise buy separately.Apple OneThe Apple One bundle arrived in 2020 and has become a common option for Apple device owners who subscribe to several of the company's services. It offers three tiers aimed at individuals, families, and people who want nearly everything included.However, favorite…
  - 4 days ago 18 Jul 26, 12:28am -
• Apple Music gets first U.S. price hike in four years
  Apple Music is raising U.S. subscription prices for the first time since 2022, increasing every paid tier and hitting family subscribers with the largest jump.Apple Music raises pricesThe Apple Music Individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, up from $10.99. The Family plan rose from $16.99 to $19.99 per month and continues to support as many as six people through Family Sharing.Verified college students will pay $6.99 per month, up from $5.99. The Student plan includes the full Apple Music ser…
  - 4 days ago 17 Jul 26, 11:58pm -
• Apple's long-running DOJ antitrust case may not make it to trial
  Apple and the US Justice Department are reportedly in early discussions over the potential for an early settlement of a 2024 iPhone antitrust suit brought about by the Biden administration.Apple hasn't taken the antitrust case lying down. Image source: AppleWhile discussions are reportedly underway, it's unclear whether an agreement will be reached. However, the Trump administration has been working to settle lawsuits brought by the previous administration for some time. It's clear there is a wi…
  - 4 days ago 17 Jul 26, 11:12pm -
• Google is making no progress on switching iPhone users to Android
  Existing iPhone owners continue to account for nearly nine in 10 surveyed U.S. purchases, showing how Apple's enormous customer base isn't dwindling under pressure from Google and other Android smartphone manufacturers.iPhone 17Consumer Intelligence Research Partners estimates that 87% of U.S. iPhone buyers in the March 2026 quarter came from another iPhone. The share reached its highest level in the three years covered by the report, up from 84% in 2025 and 85% in 2024.Another 12% switched from…
  - 4 days ago 17 Jul 26, 10:38pm -
• Amazon slashes $200 off 512GB M4 iPad Air 13-inch with weekend deal
  Apple's latest iPad Air is $200 off when you opt for the M4 model with 512GB of storage during Amazon's weekend sale.Save $200 on Apple's latest M4 iPad Air with 512GB of storage.The $200 discount at Amazon brings the Wi-Fi 13-inch iPad Air with 512GB of storage in Blue down to $1,049.Save $200 on 13" iPad Air M4 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 4 days ago 17 Jul 26, 8:49pm -
• It's easy to find a real email address behind Hide My Email, but it doesn't really matter
  AppleInsider can confirm that it's pretty easy to get somebody's real email from Hide My Email, but it's also not much of a concern. If you're using the feature as intended as a spam filter, there's really no issue at all.Hide My Email is supposed to do just that, but it doesn't alwaysThe Hide My Email feature allows iPhone, Mac, and iPad owners to sign up for websites and services using an anonymous email address. All emails sent to that address are then invisibly forwarded to the user's real e…
  - 4 days ago 17 Jul 26, 7:12pm -
• Apple sues OpenAI, public betas, & super apps on the AppleInsider Podcast
  The already tense relationship between Apple and OpenAI reaches a breaking point as trade secret accusations emerge, plus your hosts discuss EU regulations, the future of gaming, and public betas on the AppleInsider Podcast.Apple is set to be in a lawsuit with OpenAI for some timeApple restarted its AI efforts with new Apple Foundation Models built with Google's Gemini Frontier models at the foundation. While Google's involvement seemed obvious in the long run, the move away from OpenAI's ChatGP…
  - 4 days ago 17 Jul 26, 6:47pm -
• How to make Apple Journal part of a mindful daily routine
  Apple's Journal app doesn't promise to improve mental health, but its approach to reflective writing closely aligns with what decades of psychological research actually supports. Here's why that matters, and how Apple's approach differs from most wellness apps.Journaling with mindfulnessJournal focuses on people's thoughts and experiences instead of their bodies, unlike the data-driven health tracking with Apple Watch. The app encourages users to reflect on their emotions and pay closer attentio…
  - 4 days ago 17 Jul 26, 5:33pm -
• OpenAI and Apple legal battle escalates, poached employees warned about data deletion
  Apple has reportedly sent legal letters to former staffers now working at OpenAI, warning them against deleting data that could be used in the brewing legal battle over OpenAI's alleged theft of company secrets.Sam Altman of OpenAIApple filed a lawsuit in early July, 2026, arguing that OpenAI received trade secrets from its former employees. Former executives Tang Tan and Chang Liu were also named in the lawsuit.Now, The Financial Times reports that Apple has sent letters to approximately 40 for…
  - 4 days ago 17 Jul 26, 5:24pm -
• Save $400 on Apple's M5 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch with spacious 2TB SSD
  Amazon's $400 discount on Apple's high-end 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Max chip and 2TB SSD is available now, with delivery as early as tomorrow for Prime members.Save $400 on Apple's 2TB M5 Max MacBook Pro at Amazon - Image credit: AppleThe M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro is on sale for $3,999 at Amazon in your choice of Space Black or Silver. This high-end configuration has Apple's M5 Max chip with an 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU, along with 36GB of unified memory and a spacious 2TB SSD.Save $400…
  - 5 days ago 17 Jul 26, 1:28am -
• AI-generated Roblox games are about to get much easier to make on iPhone
  Roblox is putting AI game creation inside its mobile app, giving more people a faster way to turn a written idea into a playable experience without starting in Roblox Studio.Mobile-first AI creation on RobloxThe company will begin a public alpha of Build in New Zealand on July 28, 2026. The mobile-first AI tool turns text prompts into playable games inside the Roblox app and will include publishing among its selected early features.Build adds a creation tab to the mobile app. A user can describe…
  - 5 days ago 17 Jul 26, 12:55am -
• Hide My Email class action lawsuit seeks payout without evidence of any attacks
  A proposed class action is trying to turn Apple's unresolved Hide My Email flaw into a nationwide payout without alleging that the vulnerability was used in an attack or that the plaintiff's email address was exposed.Apple's Hide My Email serviceAnthony Alvarez filed the lawsuit against Apple on July 15 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint accuses the company of false advertising, fraud, breach of contract, and other violations tied to its marketing o…
  - 5 days ago 16 Jul 26, 11:59pm -
• iPad & iPad Air refreshes are coming, but not until 2027
  While a new iPad mini is expected before the end of 2026, a new report says you'll need to wait longer for updates to the entry-level iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro.The whole iPad range is scheduled for updates.The most recent rumors of the first update to the iPad mini since October 2024 have claimed that it will be released with an OLED screen before the end of 2026. Now according to Bloomberg, this update is the first of several iPad model refreshes.Specifically, the report claims that Apple pl…
  - 5 days ago 16 Jul 26, 7:58pm -
• Four more chip plants promised as TSMC teases a further $100 billion US expansion
  Apple's main processor supplier TSMC has announced another increase in US investment, saying its new plants will include ones making its most advanced chips.TSMC plant in Arizona - image credit: Christopher PayneIn May 2026, TSMC announced an additional $20 billion investment in its Arizona plants. Now according to the Financial Times, the company has revealed plans to build four more plants, costing a total of $100 billion.Howard Lutnick, US commerce secretary, said that the extra investment wo…
  - 5 days ago 16 Jul 26, 7:52pm -
• iPad mini with OLED release imminent, pricing unclear
  While the rumor that the next iPad mini would have an expensive OLED screen is not new, what is, is that in all likelihood it will ship very shortly after the iPhone 18 Pro release.iPad mini 7 running Assassin's CreedThe unit, said to be codenamed J510, is very late in the development process. While Thursday's report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman doesn't explicitly say that it is in mass production, it will have to be by now to make Apple's rumored timetable for release.A release for the new unit i…
  - 5 days ago 16 Jul 26, 7:34pm -
• Mass production of folding iPhone vapor cooling system has begun
  Apple has reportedly increased the number of vapor chamber coolers it has ordered from its suppliers, with the company likely to use them in its first foldable iPhone as well as the 20th-anniversary celebration model.The iPhone 17 Pro uses a vapor chamber for cooling purposes - Image Credit: iFixitThe report doesn't go into detail, but it's claimed that Apple has "significantly increased" the total vapor chamber cooling plates on order. It's thought that the first phone to benefit from the new p…
  - 5 days ago 16 Jul 26, 5:16pm -
• Apple's Back to School offers have started, but you can do much better
  Apple has launched an unusually limited Back to School series of deals and they are not to be dismissed, but there are far greater discounts to be had from other resellers.Apple's lates Back to School offer is now live - image credit: AppleEven when it isn't raising prices, it is a rule with Apple that it will never actually have sales on its products, except for certain regular promotions in China. So for this latest deal, it is again falling back on offering Apple gift cards alongside selected…
  - 5 days ago 16 Jul 26, 3:16pm -
• Apple Maps ads exclude home services, political ads, and more
  Apple has now announced who can advertise on Apple Maps, barring entire business categories while still giving itself the right to final say over any advertisements on the platform.Ads will appear in search results on Apple Maps from April 14, 2026 — image credit: AppleOn Tuesday, Apple updated its advertising guidelines. This was particularly noteworthy as it outlines the policies that advertisers will be expected to follow when advertising on Apple Maps.Perhaps not surprisingly, Apple's poli…
  - 6 days ago 16 Jul 26, 12:59am -
• Apple bumps monthly AppleCare+ for iPad, Mac by 50 cents
  Apple has marginally increased the cost of its individual AppleCare+ subscription, costing consumers an extra 50 cents per month to protect their Mac or iPad.AppleCare+ logoJust like any other subscription, warranty and repair services often go up in price over time. On July 15, Apple did just that to AppleCare+.The price for the monthly AppleCare+ packages increased by 50 cents per month, or $5 per year for the annual plan, reports Bloomberg. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Fo…
  - 6 days ago 16 Jul 26, 12:55am -
• Apple's new 36-month cellular iPad financing plan is good, but you can save money elsewhere
  Before you take advantage of Apple's new 36-month financing on cellular iPads, you should check to see if there are better deals first, since there are no discounts through Apple's programs.iPad AirThe new 36-month option appears at checkout when someone buys a Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad from Apple, alongside paying in full or using Apple Card Monthly Installments. It's available for the iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air and iPad Pro, subject to carrier approval.Apple's own interest-free financing still runs…
  - 6 days ago 16 Jul 26, 12:16am -
• Who is Tang Tan, the ex-Apple VP at the core of OpenAI's trade secret theft lawsuits
  Apple's former vice president of product design, Tang Tan, is at the center of two trade secret theft lawsuits against OpenAI. Here's who he is, how he got started, and why he is crucial to OpenAI's future.Tang Tam - Image Credit: mit.gelstagram/InstagramOn July 10, Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that two former Apple employees stole its intellectual property. The trade secrets would allegedly be used by OpenAI's hardware teams to produce new products, including a planned AI devi…
  - 6 days ago 15 Jul 26, 11:31pm -
• Big AI acquisitions are not off the table under new CEO John Ternus
  Apple knows that it needs to get really serious about AI server chips. There are signs that the company is willing to spend big under John Ternus to buy its way out of its AI problem.Siri could get even more powerful thanks to AI-related acquisitions. We already know that Apple is looking at deals such as one with PrismML to improve its on-device processing and Siri's capabilities. Apple also wants to further its server-based AI processing too.According to an article published on Wednesday by Th…
  - 6 days ago 15 Jul 26, 9:06pm -
• Save $150 on Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Air at Amazon
  Amazon is knocking $150 off 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air M5 models, available with 16GB or 24GB of RAM.Save $150 on 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air models - Image credit: AppleThe $150 markdown can be found on two 13-inch MacBook Air models, each with 1TB of storage. With the discount, the M5/16GB/1TB option is now $1,449, while the 24GB option is marked down to $1,649.Save $150 on 1TB MacBook Air M5 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 6 days ago 15 Jul 26, 8:25pm -
• Elgato Stream Deck+ review: completely unnecessary but totally compelling
  First, you can't see why you'd ever want a Stream Deck for your Mac, then you try one, and you will never give it back. Out of all the different models, though, the Stream Deck+ is best, and here's why.Get a Stream Deck+ and you'll never use a Mac without one againEvery Stream Deck is a Mac accessory that provides buttons to launch apps, perform entire sequences of tasks, or turn on your smart lights. You connect it through a USB-A or USB-C cable, and the difference in the models is chiefly in h…
  - 4 Apr 26, 7:55pm -
• Baseus PicoGo AM52 Qi2.2 batteries review: multi-device charging & 25W MagSafe
  The Baseus PicoGo line has expanded with the AM52 Qi2.2 MagSafe battery packs, which bring more features and faster speeds to the pocketable chargers. One even has a built-in cable.Baseus PicoGo AM52 review: 10,000 mAh packed as small as it can getI already compared the fall lineup of Baseus battery packs to Apple's odd iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, so there's no need for it today. The two I'm reviewing are massive 10,000 mAh batteries packed in what qualifies as a "slim" case.The Baseus PicoGo AM…
  - 1 Mar 26, 7:32pm -
• Wokyis M5 dock review: Mac Plus looks, M4 Mac mini performance
  The Wokyis M5 gives your M4 Mac mini a cute retro Mac form factor, storage, a five-inch screen, and USB-A ports. What's not to like?Wokyis M5 Mac mini Dock review: Powered on, it's a retro marvel. AppleInsider has looked at a lot of docks over the years. They get dull after a while, since they're all based on designs from one or two Chinese manufacturers.We've never tried one as interesting as the Wokyis M5. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 6 Nov 25, 1:17am -
• How to keep yourself accountable by sharing your Fitness activity on iPhone
  Staying on top of your fitness goals is easier when you share your progress with friends, family, or a coach — here's how you can do it from iPhone.How to share and view Fitness activity on iPhoneGetting into the swing of a new fitness routine can be difficult. Holding yourself accountable is a great way to make sure you stay on track.One way to do this is to share your activity with your family and friends. Or maybe you're training with a personal trainer or coach, and you'd like to keep them…
  - 3 Sep 25, 8:25am -
• How to add an email account to Apple Mail on Mac or iOS
  For many, the best email app is the one that came on your iPhone, Apple's own Mail app. To get the most use out of the Mail app, you can set it up to have all of your email accounts and addresses in one place in it.To keep all of your emails in one place, you'll have to make some additionsWhether it be on your Mac or your iPhone, the process of adding an email account to Apple Mail is quick and painless. And, most importantly, it will make sifting through your emails that much simpler.That's bec…
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