The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newApple Health+ May Launch in 2026 with AI Doctor
  Apple is reportedly preparing to enter the healthcare subscription market with Health+, a new service expected to launch in 2026. The rumored platform will combine AI-driven health insights, food tracking, and educational videos, offering users a more personalized health experience. The move marks Apple’s latest effort to expand its subscription portfolio beyond entertainment, storage, and […]
  - 15 hours ago 13 Oct 25, 5:39pm -
• newApple M5 MacBook Pro and iPad Pro Expected This October
  Rumors surrounding Apple’s M5-powered MacBook Pro and iPad Pro are heating up, with several leaks and reports pointing to an October 2025 release. Analysts believe the timing aligns perfectly with Apple’s traditional fall cycle, which typically brings new Macs and iPads after the annual iPhone launch. Model numbers for both the M5 MacBook Pro and […]
  - 15 hours ago 13 Oct 25, 4:50pm -
• newApple’s iPhone Fold Hinge May Cost Less Than Expected
  Apple’s upcoming iPhone Fold may be cheaper to produce than analysts expected. Industry expert Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that the hinge could cost only $70 to $80 per unit, which is $20 to $40 less than earlier projections. The hinge is crucial in any foldable smartphone. It determines how smoothly the display folds and how long […]
  - 16 hours ago 13 Oct 25, 4:26pm -
• Apple Ends Clips App After Eight Years of Creative Experimentation
  Apple has officially ended support for its social video app Clips, marking the end of an eight-year experiment in creative mobile video editing. The app, launched in 2017, was designed to make quick and engaging videos for social media. However, as of October 10, 2025, Apple has removed it from the App Store for new […]
  - 2 days ago 12 Oct 25, 6:10pm -
• Apple Sued Over Using Pirated Books in AI Training
  Two professors have filed a lawsuit accusing Apple of using pirated books to train its artificial intelligence system, Apple Intelligence. The plaintiffs, Susana Martinez-Conde and Stephen Macknik from SUNY Health Sciences University, claim Apple used their books Champions of Illusion and Sleights of Mind without permission. They allege Apple relied on a dataset known as […]
  - 2 days ago 12 Oct 25, 5:34pm -
• Apple Acqui-Hires Prompt AI to Boost Apple Intelligence
  Apple is close to a deal with Prompt AI, a small computer-vision startup. The goal is talent and tech for Apple Intelligence and HomeKit Secure Video. Apple reportedly beat Elon Musk’s xAI to the punch. CNBC described the move as a late-stage “acqui-hire,” not a full corporate buyout.Apple faces pressure to speed up its AI […]
  - 2 days ago 12 Oct 25, 4:31pm -
• Apple COO Jeff Williams to Retire in 2025
  After nearly 15 years as Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams is set to retire at the end of 2025. His departure will trigger one of the company’s largest leadership restructures in recent years. Sabih Khan, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Operations, will succeed Williams as COO. Williams, who joined Apple in 1998 and became […]
  - 3 days ago 11 Oct 25, 4:42pm -
• Apple Doubles Top Security Bounty to $2 Million
  Apple is making its bug bounty program more rewarding by doubling its top payout to $2 million. The move comes as part of a larger effort to encourage ethical hackers to find and report vulnerabilities in Apple’s software and devices. The company has long faced criticism for offering smaller rewards compared to competitors like Google […]
  - 3 days ago 11 Oct 25, 4:25pm -
• Apple TV+ Snaps Up Five Secrets Thriller in Major Industry Move
  Apple TV+ has officially secured the rights to Five Secrets, a new action thriller that drew attention from multiple studios. The film will be produced with Chernin Entertainment, expanding Apple’s growing list of original movies. Written by Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari, the screenplay is based on an unpublished short story by Julianna Baggott. Industry […]
  - 3 days ago 11 Oct 25, 3:09pm -
• Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer for Pluribus from Breaking Bad Creator
  Apple TV+ has released the first full trailer for Pluribus, the highly anticipated series from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator Vince Gilligan. The show, starring Rhea Seehorn, will premiere on November 7, 2025, and marks Gilligan’s return to television storytelling with a mysterious new twist. Originally ordered as a two-season straight-to-series project in […]
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Apple Insider

• newWacom One 14 Review: Solid hardware, in a crowded market
  The Wacom One 14 is a computer-tethered pen display that tries to pull artists away from the iPad, but its solid specifications can't fend off a changing market forever.Wacom One 14As a professional digital illustrator with 15+ years of experience across comics, gaming, and everything in between, I love pen displays. Pen display tablets and digital art are vital to my day-to-day workflow and productivity.My very first pen display was a Wacom Cintiq, and for many, many years used Wacom products e…
  - 2 hours ago 14 Oct 25, 6:15am -
• newUpgraded Pro Display XDR with webcam hinted at in macOS 26.1 beta 3
  Apple could finally be nearing an update to its 2019 Pro Display XDR, and while rumors are basically non-existent, new code in macOS Tahoe suggests a built-in webcam could be coming.Apple could finally update the Pro Display XDRApple released the $5,000 Pro Display XDR in 2019 and hasn't touched it since. The Studio Display came along in the meantime as a much more affordable option.However, there has been little evidence of another Pro Display XDR in the pipeline since 2022. A code delve on Mon…
  - 6 hours ago 14 Oct 25, 2:39am -
• newEverything new in iOS 26.1 beta 3: Third-party AI, Local Capture toggle, more
  The third developer beta of iOS 26.1 is here, and it suggests that more third-party AI models could soon be available from iOS. Here's everything Apple changed.iOS 26.1 beta 3 has been released.On Monday, a week after the release of the second developer beta, Apple has deployed iOS 26.1 developer beta 2. The software update increases the build number to 23B5064e, up from the previous 23B5059e.iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 delivered a multitude of enhancements, including new screening capabilities for the…
  - 6 hours ago 14 Oct 25, 2:01am -
• newGoogle & Facebook like California's new age check law, but Apple hates it
  California's new online safety law requires device-makers like Apple and Google to collect user ages and share that data with apps to help protect kids online. Google and Facebook are happy, Hollywood and Apple are not.A new age verification law in California pits device makers against HollywoodOn October 13, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 1043, which requires device makers like Apple and Google to collect a user's age during setup and share an age bracket with apps. The law is designed to help pro…
  - 9 hours ago 13 Oct 25, 10:46pm -
• newThird iOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1 developer betas arrive for testing
  The third developer betas of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS 26.1 Tahoe, watchOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1 are now available for testing.Apple's hardware getting the 26-generation update - Image Credit: AppleThe third developer beta round arrive after the second, which landed on October 6. The first round landed on September 22.The betas follow after the formal release of the milestone versions of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, macOS 26 Tahoe, visionOS 26, and tvOS 26on September 15. Conti…
  - 9 hours ago 13 Oct 25, 10:43pm -
• newApple TV ditch of 'plus' just adds to Apple's video branding confusion
  First there was iTunes video, then Apple TV+, and now just Apple TV. Apple's rebranding of Apple TV+ means that it now has Apple TV, Apple TV, the Apple TV.Spot the difference. This appears to be the new brand logo for the renamed "Apple TV". No, not the app. Not the settop box. The streaming service.Alongside its announcement of when its hit "F1: The Movie" will stream on Apple TV+, Apple slipped out the news that it wouldn't be streaming on Apple TV+ at all. Instead, you can watch "F1" on Appl…
  - 10 hours ago 13 Oct 25, 10:08pm -
• newApple TV+ loses the Plus in Apple's quietest rebranding exercise ever
  In what could be Apple's quietest and most subtle rebranding exercise in its history, Apple TV+ is slowly losing the Plus and confusingly becoming just "Apple TV."The current and soon to be replaced Apple TV+ logo - Image Credit: AppleThe Apple TV+ streaming service is very similarly named to the Apple TV set-top box, but now the names are identical. Thanks to a small rebranding effort by Apple, the two are now known as Apple TV.In a paragraph at the end of a press release about "F1 The Movie" a…
  - 10 hours ago 13 Oct 25, 9:45pm -
• new'F1 The Movie' crosses the finish line, hits Apple TV December 12
  "F1 The Movie" is coming to Apple TV, letting fans relive the high-speed action from theaters in December."F1 The Movie" comes to Apple TV December 12 | Image credit: AppleIf you've been waiting to watch — or rewatch — "F1 The Movie," it looks like you'll have to wait a little longer. Apple has just announced that the film will be available on its streaming service, Apple TV, starting December 12.Apple released a new 38-second teaser video accompanying the announcement. Continue Reading on A…
  - 10 hours ago 13 Oct 25, 9:43pm -
• newRob Alexander joins HomeKit Insider to talk about Matter's new certification program
  On the latest episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, Rob Alexander from the Connectivity Standards Alliance joins to talk about Matter's new certification program.HomeKit Insider PodcastGuest co-host this week is Rob Alexander. Rob is Principal Product Manager at Silicon Labs. He also serves as chair of the Test and Certification Oversight Committee for the Matter standard setting Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA).Rob joins us to talk about the new certification program from the CSA that wi…
  - 11 hours ago 13 Oct 25, 9:06pm -
• newiPhone Air preorders in China start on October 17
  After a delay of more than a month, Apple is ready to bring the iPhone Air — its slimmest iPhone ever — to China.iPhone AirDuring September's "Awe Dropping" Apple Event, the company announced that preorders for the iPhone Air would open globally on Friday, September 12. However, when the date arrived, one major market was conspicuously missing from the list: China.China was originally slated to join the September 12 preorders for Apple's "slimmest iPhone ever." However, Apple delayed the rol…
  - 12 hours ago 13 Oct 25, 7:57pm -

• newAmazon's $449 M3 iPad Air deal is back to save you $150, but supply is limited
  Amazon's $150 M3 iPad Air discount offers the steepest price drop to date on the 2025 model, making it a great time to knock out holiday shopping early. But supply may be limited, and the offer may end soon.Save $150 on Apple's M3 iPad Air while supplies last.You can grab the discounted $449.99 price on the M3 iPad Air 11-inch in Space Gray only, indicating supply may be limited. This configuration features 128GB of storage space with Wi-Fi Only connectivity.Save $150 on M3 iPad Air Continue Rea…
  - 13 hours ago 13 Oct 25, 7:36pm -
• Apple's expensive iPhone Fold hinge could be cheaper than expected
  The way the hinge of the iPhone Fold is constructed could save Apple a lot when it produces its long-rumored foldable device, with analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expecting the cost to be about $20 to $40 lower than current expectations.A render of what the iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderThe main feature of the long-rumored iPhone Fold is going to be its foldable nature, and therefore the hinge mechanism it uses. While the screen's ability to deal with flexing between open and clos…
  - 1 day ago 12 Oct 25, 11:46pm -
• M5 iPad Pro, Apple Vision Pro refresh may arrive this week
  Apple's October launches are expected to happen soon, with the M5 iPad Pro refresh suspected to arrive in the next week, accompanied by a Vision Pro upgrade, and possibly the MacBook Pro too.iPad ProFollowing Apple's traditional September event when it launched the iPhone 17 lineup, there is usually the expectation that Apple will be holding a second event at some point. While the usual event timing for October has already passed, Apple is still believed to be preparing for launches in the comin…
  - 2 days ago 12 Oct 25, 6:16pm -
• AirPods Pro 4, AirPods 5 rumored to get Apple Intelligence-enhanced cameras in 2026
  Apple's plans for the next generations of both AirPods Pro and regular AirPods are expected to include cameras strongly leaning on Apple Intelligence.AirPods Pro 3 review: Apple's latest pro earbuds build on a legacyNow that Apple has released its updated AirPods Pro 3, Bloomberg claims that the company is focusing on adding Apple Intelligence to the next models.In this respect, the report is devoid of any details about Apple Intelligence beyond a claim that it will be used alongside embedded ca…
  - 2 days ago 12 Oct 25, 6:14pm -
• Apple Clips social video app killed after eight years
  Clips, Apple's compact video editing app for iPhone, has been killed off by the company, eight years after its launch.Screenshots of Apple ClipsBack in 2017, Apple Clips was introduced as a video editing app designed for making clips for sharing on social media. On October 10, Apple killed it off.The notice posted to Apple's support page on Saturday explains that the app is no longer being updated. While Apple made it no longer available to download to new users as of October 10, existing and fo…
  - 2 days ago 11 Oct 25, 11:18pm -
• Apple beats Musk, buys Prompt AI startup
  Apple is reportedly close to a deal with computer vision startup Prompt AI, beating out Elon Musk's xAI to secure talent and tech to be used in Apple Intelligence and HomeKit Secure Video.Apple's Visual Intelligence feature uses the camera to answer user queriesWhile Apple is one of the big names in the field of consumer-oriented AI, it has the perception of falling far behind the rest of the pack. With issues such as Apple Intelligence's glacial rollout and a lack of a promised overhaul of Siri…
  - 3 days ago 11 Oct 25, 8:01pm -
• ESR recalls HaloLock power banks over fire risk
  A number of models of ESR power banks are being recalled in the United States and Canada, due to the potential for them to overheat and start a fire.A group of ESR Power banksESR is conducting a recall of four models of its HaloLock power banks over safety concerns. The warning on its website, along with notices from Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSPC), ask for customers to stop using the affected power banks and to claim a refund.The voluntary recall by WayMeet…
  - 3 days ago 11 Oct 25, 6:49pm -
• Academics sue over use of pirated books for Apple Intelligence training
  A pair of academic authors have launched a class action suit against Apple, because Apple Intelligence training used a repository of books known to contain pirated copy of their books.Apple's Books has a license to sell 'Sleights of Mind.' Apple Intelligence has no such thingSusana Martinez-Conde and Stephen Macknik are both professors at SUNY Health Sciences University in New York. The pair have alleged that "Champions of Illusion: The Science Behind Mind-Boggling Images and Mystifying Brain Pu…
  - 3 days ago 11 Oct 25, 4:33am -
• Update your Slack & Discord clients, the Electron Tahoe GPU slowdown bug is fixed
  An Electron bug that clashed with macOS 26 Tahoe's graphics engine caused apps like Slack, Discord, and VS Code to slow down Macs, but new updates finally fix the issue.Electron apps don't play nice, sometimesAfter macOS 26 Tahoe launched in September 2025, users noticed their Macs acting sluggish especially after a long runtime of some apps. Simple actions like scrolling or switching windows lagged, and fans spun up with no clear cause.The common factor was Electron, the cross-platform applicat…
  - 3 days ago 11 Oct 25, 2:14am -
• macOS Tahoe itself has leaked 2025 and 2026 Mac release timelines
  Details surrounding the general timeline of Apple's 2026 Mac releases have surfaced, thanks to our sources that have knowledge of macOS Tahoe development and hardware testing.The M5 MacBook Pro release appears imminent.People familiar with the matter have told AppleInsider that a Mac with the identifier J704 is nearing release. Apple has been testing this model with a dedicated hardware-focused variant of macOS Tahoe, version 26.0.2. Other Mac models remain in the works, but they are not expecte…
  - 3 days ago 11 Oct 25, 12:05am -
• Elgato's Prompter XL is huge, heavy & exactly what pros need
  Elgato's Prompter XL brings a larger screen and sturdier frame to creators who want professional Mac-connected teleprompting without investing thousands into broadcast gear.Elgato's new Prompter XL. Image credit: ElgatoElgato built its reputation by adapting studio tools for home use. After the release of the El Gato Prompter, the Prompter XL continues that approach, turning the original Prompter into a full-sized model for DSLR, mirrorless, and studio cameras.It aims at creators and professiona…
  - 3 days ago 10 Oct 25, 11:50pm -
• It's easy to guess that M5 MacBook Pro & iPad Pro are coming in October
  New guesswork, relayed by a sketchy rumor-monger, claims that the M5-powered MacBook Pro and iPad Pro very soon. Apple's historical schedules say the predictions are probably right.MacBook Pro with M5 could be announced soonTake the fact that model numbers for the M5 iPad Pro and M5 MacBook Pro were leaked by the FCC. Add in that a Russian YouTuber may have the new iPad Pro already.And then there's the report that stocks of both devices are reportedly dwindling. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continu…
  - 3 days ago 10 Oct 25, 10:27pm -
• Slide Over, Apple Glasses, and the Underdogs, on the AppleInsider Podcast
  Apple has — mostly — brought back Slide Over to the iPad, while the company is looking more focused than ever on Apple Glasses, it may also be shaking up its management team. Plus speaking of teams, the Underdogs are back.The Underdogs are backApple has bowed to pressure from iPad users and brought back Slide Over in the latest beta. It's a feature that used to be how iPad users could run a third app at the same time so it was superseded by iPadOS 26's windowing system, but if you liked Slid…
  - 4 days ago 10 Oct 25, 6:20pm -
• Apple is about to give more generous payouts from its Bug Bounty Program
  Apple is increasing the bounty it pays to security experts who successfully bypass iOS protections, with the top single payment now increased to $2 million.Apple's lock icon, its symbol for privacy — image credit: AppleThe bug bounty program has routinely been criticized, and even called crippled, because of Apple's traditionally miserly approach. While the payouts are not the worst in the industry, the company has had a reputation for being reluctant to sign the checks.Now Apple has announced…
  - 4 days ago 10 Oct 25, 6:03pm -
• 'Five Secrets' spec screenplay grabbed by Apple TV+
  Apple TV+ has bought the rights to make the "Five Secrets" action thriller, beating rivals to it on the strength of its screenplay.Apple TV+ has bought the action thriller screenplay "Five Secretts" — image credit: AppleIt still remains to be seen how Apple plans to continue making theatrical movies after "F1" was seen to be a last test. But whether for theatrical release or solely streaming, Apple Original Films is now making "Five Secrets," along with Chernin Entertainment.According to Deadl…
  - 4 days ago 10 Oct 25, 5:01pm -
• Inside YouTube - How to start a channel on Mac and iPhone and keep it going
  As an Apple user, you have everything you need to start a YouTube channel on your iPhone or Mac right now. Here's what you need to know and what you need to avoid.You'll want more, but you can make whole YouTube channels just with your iPhoneYouTube lets any adult upload videos, so you just need an internet connection, a free Google account, and a video to upload. That could seriously be it, and since you have an iPhone, an iPad, or a Mac, you could be making a YouTube channel as easily as makin…
  - 4 days ago 10 Oct 25, 4:39pm -
• Health+ could debut in 2026 as Apple's next subscription service
  Apple is rumored to announce a new subscription called Health+ with an AI doctor, food tracking, and more sometime in 2026.Apple Health could gain a subscription serviceThere are already several Apple subscriptions centered around entertainment, data storage, and even fitness, but the company hasn't yet breached the lucrative business of monetizing health. The App Store is filled with health apps that offer meditation services, advice, food tracking, and more, but none are Apple's.That could cha…
  - 4 days ago 10 Oct 25, 7:40am -
• Jeff Williams prepares for retirement, passes Health, Fitness, & Watch responsibilities on
  Former Apple COO Jeff Williams is retiring at the end of 2025, replaced by Sabih Khan, and his other responsibilities in Health, Fitness, and watchOS are moving to Craig Federighi and Eddy Cue.Apple Watch, health, and fitness responsibilities shift to new executivesJeff Williams served as Apple COO from 2010 to 2025 and is finally ready to retire at the end of the year. He passed his role as COO to Sabih Khan, but his other responsibilities remained in question until now.According to a report fr…
  - 4 days ago 10 Oct 25, 7:13am -
• Lakers fans will get court-side seats with Apple Vision Pro
  Apple and Spectrum have partnered to stream a selection of live Lakers basketball games during the 2025-26 season in Apple Immersive 180-degree video for Apple Vision Pro owners.Spectrum to offer Apple Immersive Lakers gamesWhen Apple first announced Apple Vision Pro, sports fans began daydreaming about the potential of immersive video and live events. Up to this point, Apple has only been able to provide short clips of NFL and MLS games well after the fact, until now.According to a wider announ…
  - 4 days ago 10 Oct 25, 3:45am -
• These are the best Apple deals you can still get after October Prime Day
  Prime Big Deal Days may have ended last night, but you can still grab some of the year's best prices (and some new deals too) on AirPods, iPads, AirTags, and more.Save on iPads, AirPods, and Macs with extended Prime Big Deal Days offers - Image credit: Apple Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 4 days ago 9 Oct 25, 11:45pm -
• Apple TV+ 'Pluribus' finally gets a full trailer ahead of debut
  Apple TV+ lifts the curtain on "Pluribus," a new series from the creator of "Breaking Bad," following a woman immune to a world-changing virus — and the government that wants to "fix" her.Image Credit: Apple TV+In 2022, Apple TV+ signed a two-season, straight-to-series order with "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" creator Vince Gilligan. In July 2025, we learned that the series would star "Better Call Saul"'s Rhea Seehorn and would be titled "Pluribus."Now, we're getting the official traile…
  - 4 days ago 9 Oct 25, 11:33pm -
• OpenAI complains to EU that Apple, Microsoft & Google may hamper growth
  The ChatGPT maker has told a European Commission deputy that despite being hosted by Apple, Microsoft, and Google App Stores, US Big Tech's dominance in the technology world is a problem for OpenAI.Using the ChatGPT app with SiriOpenAI met with representatives of the Commission's antitrust lead Teresa Ribera to discuss the way Apple and other big tech firms are "entrenched," making it difficult for startups to compete. The meeting took place on September 24, 2025 with the minutes having been rec…
  - 4 days ago 9 Oct 25, 11:29pm -
• Apple killing ICE watching apps is the right business decision, but the wrong moral one
  Apple's decisions to remove real-time ICE monitoring app ICEblock, and archival video tool Eyes Up may be good for Apple's global finances, but it's an incredibly bad one for a company that hinges its reputation on claims it stands up for the rights of users.ICEBlock removed from Apple App StoreIt's been an interesting couple of weeks as it pertains to Apple, the App Store, and business decisions. Apple and Google caved nearly immediately to the Department of Justice's "request" to pull Immigrat…
  - 5 days ago 9 Oct 25, 6:36pm -
• Discord support was breached, and accounts vary on how bad it was
  A breach of popular cross-platform communications app Discord may be incredibly serious, with a security research group claiming that 2.1 million passport and driving license photos were taken by hackers, versus the official claims of a "limited number of users."Discord iconOn October 3, Discord issued a warning that it was the victim of a "Security Incident" that involved a third-party customer service platform. In reporting following the breach, it appears to be an attack on Zendesk.Discord's…
  - 5 days ago 9 Oct 25, 6:56am -
• ICEBlock isn't the only ICE-tracking app that Apple and Google have removed
  An app meant to archive video of actions taken by ICE has been removed from the App Store, with Apple still under pressure by the Department of Justice.Apple removes more ICE-related apps after government pressureFirst, the ICEBlock app was removed from the App Store after Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed it placed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in danger. Now it seems, any and all records of the actions performed by ICE, live or historical, are being targeted by the United…
  - 5 days ago 9 Oct 25, 4:14am -
• Apple has summoned influencers to Colorado, for reasons unknown
  A social media influencer known for photography work and tech reviews has been invited to Colorado by Apple, but no details have been shared beyond the gift of a backpack filled with essentials for the trip.Apple's mysterious Colorado inviteApple's secrecy can be exciting, but it can also sound like the opening plot points of a campy horror movie. While more details were definitely shared behind the scenes, a social media influencer has shown a cryptic invite he received from Apple.The influence…
  - 5 days ago 9 Oct 25, 2:32am -
• Apple's iPhone Fold could use titanium and aluminum in the frame
  A new analyst note provides little detail, but seems to reiterate previous claims of Apple using multiple metals in its iPhone Fold frame design.iPhone Fold could get an aluminum framePrevious rumors suggest the iPhone Fold will resemble two iPhone Air models stuck together by a hinge. Though, there are still questions about the materials that will be used to construct the ultra-thin device.According to an analyst note from Jeff Pu, seen by 9to5Mac, the iPhone Fold will have a hybrid aluminum an…
  - 5 days ago 9 Oct 25, 1:40am -
• How to make an external bootable drive in macOS Tahoe
  You can still make an external macOS bootable drive, but Apple's tighter security procedures mean you have to prepare for it before your internal drive fails. Here's how to do it all, and what's been changed from before, in macOS Tahoe.Any of these drives can be made into a macOS bootable drive with macOS Tahoe. Here's how.The SSD storage that Macs now all use is dramatically less likely to fail than spinning hard drives were, so you may never need to start up from an external drive. Only, that…
  - 5 days ago 8 Oct 25, 11:19pm -
• Developers must comply with new Texas age requirement law, and Apple has detailed how
  Developers producing iOS and iPadOS apps will have to abide by a Texas law that forces user age verification on the App Store. Apple has a new API to help developers comply.The new Texas age verification law is viewed as a privacy problem by Apple. In a notice to developers on October 8, Apple warns that a new state law in Texas will be enforceable from January 1, 2026.Referred to as SB 2420, it is a bill that enforces age verification requirements on the digital storefronts like the App Store.…
  - 5 days ago 8 Oct 25, 10:54pm -
• Canadians can now opt in to hypertension monitoring on Apple Watch
  Starting on October 8, Apple Watch users in Canada can now receive hypertension notifications, expanding a feature already available in more than 150 countries worldwide.Image Credit: AppleCanadian users with an Apple Watch Series 9 or later, or an Apple Watch Ultra 2 or later, can enable Hypertension notifications in the Health app. The Apple Watch SE lineup, including the Apple Watch SE 3, cannot detect hypertension.Apple has rolled out the feature to more than 150 countries so far, with Canad…
  - 5 days ago 8 Oct 25, 10:05pm -
• October Prime Day deals on AirPods, Beats, Bose offer up to 51% off, but they end tonight
  From AirPods 4 to Beats Studio Pro, Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days discounts on headphones provide shoppers with up to $180 off.Save on AirPods, Beats, and Bose today at Amazon.Today is the last day to score some of the year's best prices on earbuds and headphones, with Apple's own AirPods and Beats lines up to 51% off. You can also save up to $150 on Bose's QuietComfort range of in-ear and over-ear options.AirPods Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 5 days ago 8 Oct 25, 8:41pm -
• Fifteen years later, a developer dives into Antennagate that cost Apple $175 million
  You weren't holding it wrong. Fifteen years after iPhone 4's ridiculously named "Antennagate," a coder has uncovered the mistake in 20 bytes of code that made the controversy as huge as it was.Covering this break in the chassis edge could reduce signal strengthPreviously on Antennagate... In 2010, users of the iPhone 4 found that signal strength drastically dropped depending on how they held the phone. If you think "scratchgate" proves Apple is not the firm it was under Steve Jobs, note that Job…
  - 6 days ago 8 Oct 25, 7:55pm -
• Synology caves & allows all hard drives in 2025 NAS range - for now
  Synology has backed down from only allowing certified hard drives that it conveniently sells in its 2025 network attached storage device line — but the new 7.3 DSM update is far from a complete reversal of policy.An older Synology NAS that wasn't software-limited to specific drivesIn April, Synology made changes to the software running its 2025 range of network-attached storage, limiting what drives could be used with the devices. One that happened to limit that support only to its own-branded…
  - 6 days ago 8 Oct 25, 7:44pm -
• Apple's EU Digital Markets Act antitrust debacle may be settled soon
  Apple may be close to settling its current antitrust case with the European Commission, which could mean escaping the threat of daily financial penalties over App Store policies.An EU flag with the App Store logoApple is currently in the middle of an antitrust battle with the European Union over non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). If a vague report on Tuesday is to be believed, the two sides are finally getting close to agreeing on settling the matter.Apple, as well as Meta, are i…
  - 6 days ago 8 Oct 25, 6:45pm -
• Scratch that -- Apple Stores try updating MagSafe chargers to stop 'scratchgate'
  Apple is trying out an update to the Apple Store's MagSafe chargers, hoping to quash complaints that iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air models in Apple Stores are being scratched by their display stands.Apple's in-store MagSafe chargers are reportedly being updated with a silicone ring to prevent scratches — image credit: ConsomacFirst there were reports from early buyers of the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro saying that their phones were easily scratched. Then it was noticed that in-store display mod…
  - 6 days ago 8 Oct 25, 5:52pm -
• Ex-execs slam Tim Cook for eroding Apple's moral authority after ICEBlock pull
  Apple's decision to comply with an order to remove ICEBlock from the App Store goes against its previous stance to stand for the rights of its users, former Apple employees have declared.ICEBlock in the App Store, pre-removalOn October 2, after receiving a demand from the Department of Justice, Apple removed the controversial ICEBlock app from the App Store. Given the legal authority of the DoJ and Attorney General Pam Bondi, Apple was seemingly compelled to comply.While Apple may have felt it w…
  - 6 days ago 8 Oct 25, 5:40pm -
• Get a bonus 15% off on top of Prime Day deals on Ottocast's new CarPlay adapters
  It is the perfect time to upgrade your vehicle's infotainment with Wireless CarPlay, streaming apps, or even a mirrored iPhone with Ottocast. Get an additional 15% off during fall Prime Day.Save on Ottocast CarPlay adapters with Prime Big Deal Days coupon.If you have a vehicle with Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, then it is simple to upgrade to a more modern experience. Ottocast offers three great plug-and-play options that are discounted during Prime Day.AppleInsider readers can take an addition…
  - 6 days ago 7 Oct 25, 9:18pm -
• Expand your Apple smart home with up to 48% off Aqara gear for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
  It's the perfect time of year to add locks, cameras, and other sensors to your Apple Home, and Aqara has a variety of products discounted up to 48% during Prime Big Deal Days.Save up to 34 percent on Aqara smart home gear during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days - Image credit: Aqara, AmazonWhen you're building a smart home, it's always best to start small, but it quickly becomes obvious that more is better. Getting smart lights, locks, cameras, and sensors throughout your home may seem like a daunting…
  - 7 days ago 7 Oct 25, 12:52pm -
• How to use a spare keyboard or numpad as a macropad in macOS
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