The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newApple Watch Series 12 May Bring Back Ceramic Cases
  Apple could bring ceramic back to its smartwatch lineup with the upcoming Apple Watch Series 12. New reports suggest the company has tested two premium ceramic finishes ahead of its expected 2026 refresh. The rumored options would give buyers a more luxurious alternative to standard Apple Watch materials. However, Apple has not officially confirmed either […]The post Apple Watch Series 12 May Bring Back Ceramic Cases appeared first on TUAW.
  - 17 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 8:45am -
• newiPhone Fold May Launch Without Apple Pencil Support
  Apple’s first foldable iPhone may arrive without one feature that many productivity-focused users might expect: Apple Pencil support. According to a new report, Apple explored a stylus designed for the device but decided against launching it. The decision could shape how customers use the larger folding display. While the iPad supports Apple Pencil, Apple appears […]The post iPhone Fold May Launch Without Apple Pencil Support appeared first on TUAW.
  - 17 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 8:36am -
• newApple Kentucky Glass Expansion to Add 200 Permanent Jobs
  Apple is strengthening its U.S. supply chain with a major expansion of glass production in Kentucky. The project could add 200 permanent manufacturing jobs while increasing the state’s role in making key components for Apple products. Apple has sourced iPhone glass from Kentucky for about 20 years. Now, the company plans to expand production at […]The post Apple Kentucky Glass Expansion to Add 200 Permanent Jobs appeared first on TUAW.
  - 18 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 8:10am -
• Steve Jobs’ 8th-Grade Science Project Sells for $34,375
  A science project created by Steve Jobs when he was in eighth grade has sold for $34,375, highlighting the strong market for personal items linked to Apple’s co-founder. The unusual piece fetched a price comparable to that of a new midsize car. The project appeared alongside rare Apple hardware, prototypes, signed items, and other memorabilia. […]The post Steve Jobs’ 8th-Grade Science Project Sells for $34,375 appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 1 Sep 26, 8:14am -
• Apple’s Chinese Event Tagline Sparks iPhone Ultra Foldable Debate
  Apple fans are searching for clues about the company’s rumored foldable iPhone ahead of its next major event. This time, a translated Chinese tagline has triggered fresh debate over the expected iPhone Ultra. The discussion started after Chrome translated text on Apple’s mainland China website as, “A new chapter unfolds, let’s shine!” The word “unfolds” […]The post Apple’s Chinese Event Tagline Sparks iPhone Ultra Foldable Debate appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 1 Sep 26, 7:46am -
• Apple Expands Supplier Training in Vietnam With New Education Center
  Apple is expanding its workforce development efforts in Vietnam as the country takes a larger role in its global supply chain. The company has announced a new Apple Education Center in Hanoi to train employees working for its Vietnamese suppliers. The initiative builds on Apple’s Supplier Employee Development fund. Apple launched the program in 2022 […]The post Apple Expands Supplier Training in Vietnam With New Education Center appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 5:30pm -

Apple Insider

• newJudge rejects DOJ bid to split advertising business from Google
  Google has yet again dodged a potentially business-splitting antitrust ruling, and gets to keep its ad-tech business intact after escaping the Department of Justice's push for a court-ordered breakup.Google does not need to sell off its advertising business, court findsA federal judge has rejected the Justice Department's attempt to force Google to sell off major pieces of its advertising technology business. This spares the company from the most severe remedies suggested after it was found guil…
  - 3 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 10:56pm -
• new153 million stolen driver's license scans expose a growing ID problem
  More than 150 million driver's license scans were up for purchase on the dark web, highlighting the risk you take every time you hand over your physical ID.Digital IDs could potentially limit some data breaches, but not until adoption becomes near universalRecently, a dark web platform known as Nexus claimed to be selling more than 153 million driver's license scans. In addition to the driver's licenses, there were more than 10 million ID cards, 3 million travel documents and international IDs,…
  - 5 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 8:47pm -
• newSave $200 on Apple's M5 MacBook Air with 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD
  B&H is having a flash sale that delivers a steep $200 price drop on Apple's loaded M5 MacBook Air with 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage.Save $200 on Apple's M5 MacBook Air with 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD - Image credit: AppleB&H's $200 discount on Apple's loaded 13-inch MacBook Air is the steepest available across the line, according to our M5 13-inch MacBook Air Price Guide.Save $200 on M5 MacBook Air 32GB, 2TB Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 5 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 8:45pm -
• newAdobe for Slack brings more generative AI to your digital workspace
  Adobe has come up with another way to make generative AI unavoidable, with its new Slack integration allowing workers to create prompts from the communications tool.Adobe is now usable in Slack. - Image Credit: AdobeAs a productivity suite, Adobe has been hard at work making sure that everyone knows you can use it with AI. In its bid to make it as impossible to ignore as possible, it's now infiltrated Slack.Launched on Wednesday, Adobe for Slack is an integration for the business communications…
  - 6 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 8:07pm -
• newThis working Apple I expected to fetch $500K will go on tour, before the auction
  The very few Apple I computers in existence do seem to keep being auctioned, but now the "Hatfield" unit signed by Steve Wozniak, accompanied with a letter from Steve Jobs, will tour the US before sale.This Apple I's motherboard is signed by Steve Wozniak - image credit: Bonhams.In July 2026, a working Apple I was sold at auction for $499,363, beating its predicted $300,000. Now Bonhams' auction house is estimating $500,000 to $800,000 for its working model, known as the Hatfield Apple I.It's c…
  - 6 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 7:37pm -
• newApple still hasn't started building its North Carolina campus
  Apple promised a billion dollars of investment and ultimately 3,000 new jobs for North Carolina in 2021. But the company does not appear to have hired one person, nor even broken ground for its proposed campus.Raleigh, North Carolina, where Apple's campus is still due to be built.Apple officially announced that it would be building a campus in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park back in 2021, but it was planned even earlier than that. As early as 2018, Apple was believed to be negotiating to…
  - 6 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 7:36pm -
• newHow to use digital IDs in Apple Wallet & where they are supported
  In a growing number of states, now including Oklahoma, you can add your ID to Apple Wallet. Here's how to add them, how they work, where they are, what the limitations are, and what they can do.A digital driver's license in the Apple Wallet appWe're moving closer and closer to a world where you can ditch your physical wallet. You can already add your credit cards, debit cards, loyalty cards, tickets and boarding passes, and most recently — your driver's license to Apple Wallet.But the license…
  - 6 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 7:30pm -
• newTrust fall: TSMC's relationship with Apple is something Intel struggles to match
  Intel's loss of Apple's chip custom during the Apple Silicon era was due to Apple trusting TSMC more. Years later, it's a lesson that Intel hasn't taken to heart.An Intel worker holding a chip - Image Credit: IntelApple's transition from Intel chips to those of its own design in 2020 was a big blow to the U.S. chip maker. It was a move that was not only hugely beneficial to Apple but also to TSMC, which handled the manufacturing of Apple Silicon.While President Donald Trump announced in June tha…
  - 7 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 6:42pm -
• newHow organized crime steals millions through an Apple gift card scam
  A scam draining Apple gift cards is spreading worldwide. While some perpetrators are being caught, you need to protect yourself.Apple gift cards are being targeted by organized crime worldwide - image credit: Apple.Gift card scams have existed for as long as there have been gift cards, but usually it's bad actors tricking users into paying huge sums with them. A New South Wales investigation has brought to light a different scam that is used for money laundering, and even funds human trafficking…
  - 8 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 6:08pm -
• newM6 Mac mini vs M1 Mac mini: original Apple Silicon versus the new
  Apple's new M6 Mac mini is shipping soon, and a giant leap over Apple's first Apple Silicon Mac mini. Here's how much has changed.M6 Mac mini [left], M1 Mac mini [right]After the introduction of the M5 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, it was inevitable for Apple to bring the upgrade over to the desktop versions. That means the Mac mini has been given the spec-bump treatment once again.However, it's not just bringing the Mac mini to the M5 level. Apple instead took the opportunity to bring it to the…
  - 8 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 5:18pm -

• newDevelopers can stop supporting Intel Macs, says Apple
  Apple has notified developers that they will no longer be required to make their apps compatible with Intel Macs, while also confirming that Intel-only apps will not run after macOS 27.The much-missed Mac Pro was the last Mac to switch from Intel to Apple SiliconThe forthcoming macOS Tahoe is the last release that will run on Intel-based Macs, and that will run Intel-only apps. It's not a surprise, as Apple has been clear about this transition since it began the move to Apple Silicon back in 202…
  - 9 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 4:36pm -
• newLeaker battle: will iPhone 18 Pro come in silver or not?
  Following a claim that Apple is dropping silver as an iPhone 18 Pro color, another leaker has shown a silver component. And suggests that it's another popular color that will be dropped instead.Purported iPhone 18 Pro components including (top) one in silver - image credit: Sonny Dickson.Whether you call it silver or consider it a kind of light grey, Fixed Focus Digital claims Apple won't use it for the iPhone 18 Pro. The leaker also insists that there will be just three colors, and now a rival…
  - 10 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 3:58pm -
• newApple Maps updates 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' for US users
  Following pressure from President Donald Trump and a change to the GNIS, Apple Maps has been updated, renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America.Lake Ontario is now shown as Lake America for Apple Maps users in the United StatesApple Maps was drawn into the middle of a trade disagreement between the United States and Canada, by President Trump changing the name of one of the Great Lakes. After being contacted by Trump and nudged to do so, Apple has now updated Maps to update the name of Lake Ontario.…
  - 21 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 5:07am -
• newApple CEO John Ternus gets a big pay raise through fiscal 2027
  Tim Cook was paid approximately $74.3 million through 2025 with his salary and stock grants and bonuses, while new CEO John Ternus will make about $58 million across fiscal 2027 before bonuses are even calculated.John Ternus isn't making quite as much as Tim Cook in the new CEO roleThe Apple CEO transition has finally occurred with Tim Cook stepping into the Executive Chairman position and John Ternus taking over. While their respective pays have very little to do with the day-to-day business, t…
  - 23 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 3:08am -
• Apple Maps bring up Lake Ontario if you search for 'Lake America'
  Apple has started to make changes to the Lake Ontario listing in Apple Maps, with searches for "Lake America" coming up with the Great Lake.Lake America searches come up with Lake Ontario in Apple Maps in the USThe ongoing political tiff between the United States and Canada over the identity of a body of water is starting to affect Apple Maps. While Lake Ontario hasn't yet been updated to have the name of "Lake America," as mandated by U.S. President Donald Trump, there are signs of it starting…
  - 1 day ago 2 Sep 26, 1:28am -
• Surgeons keep finding reasons to use the Apple Vision Pro
  The first surgery using Stryker's SportSuite Vision app on Apple Vision Pro has been completed at Duke Health, demonstrating its potential in the operating room.What surgeons see while using the Apple Vision Pro with SportSuite Vision | Image credit: StrykerOn Tuesday, medical technology company Stryker announced that a hip arthroscopy had been performed at Duke Health using its SportSuite Vision app on Apple Vision Pro. SportSuite Vision allows surgeons to view the operating room while placing…
  - 1 day ago 2 Sep 26, 1:04am -
• New Beam Ultra & Ace Ultra arrive with AI-powered Sonos 27
  Sonos has introduced the Beam Ultra soundbar and Ace Ultra headphones alongside Sonos 27, a rebranding of its audio platform that adds AI assistants and ChatGPT music control.New Sonos Ace Ultra headphonesThe $699 Beam Ultra and $449 Ace Ultra launch alongside the rebranded Sonos 27 audio platform. Optional AI controls include Sonos 27voice and support for outside assistants such as ChatGPT through Sonos 27mcp.Updated app navigation and Sonos 27mcp Early Access begin rolling out September 8. Ace…
  - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 11:25pm -
• Luca Maestri isn't running Apple's Corporate Services anymore
  More executive changes are happening at Apple as Ternus takes over, with former CFO Luca Maestri moving on from managing the company's Corporate Services.Luca Maestri - Image Credit: AppleLuca Maestri was the chief financial officer at Apple under Tim Cook, but switched roles at the end of 2024 to become Vice President of Corporate Services. With Cook out, Maestri has also taken the opportunity to change his portfolio of work.According to sources of Bloomberg, Maestri left his Corporate Services…
  - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 11:20pm -
• John Ternus addresses staff as he takes over as Apple CEO
  New Apple CEO John Ternus has emailed all staff with a memo thanking them for making the company what it is today, and giving a first hint at his plans for the future.John Ternus has been addressing Apple staff as he starts his tenure as CEO - image credit: Apple.Following Tim Cook's farewell email to staff, his successor John Ternus has begun his tenure as CEO by emailing all Apple staff worldwide. Unsurprisingly, he thanks Tim Cook and welcomes how his predecessor is remaining with the company…
  - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 11:13pm -
• It might be trivial to make custom-fit AirPods in the future
  Apple has been continuing to research AirPod design in the hunt for the best fit for most users, but now it may have a way to personalize the earbuds for every individual wearer. The question is how to get precise ear measurements for millions of users.Detail from the patent showing that fabric AirPods would still retain the basic shape of the current models - image credit: Apple.As AirPods and AirPods Pro have continued to improve their sound quality, Apple has also attempted to make them fit b…
  - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 10:36pm -
• John Ternus says 'hello' in his X account's first post
  Apple CEO John Ternus has joined X, with his first tweet of "hello" inevitably becoming a very popular post as he makes a rare social move.@JohnTernus on X. The CEOs of Apple tend to be social people, and in modern times that means having social media accounts. As such, that means new CEO John Ternus has to get one too.The X account for @johnternus is now live and visible, coinciding with his first official day in the Apple driving seat. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 10:04pm -
• Perplexity claims to protect privacy by splitting AI tasks between local and cloud models.
  Perplexity has launched what it calls hybrid compute for its Mac app, meaning that it should automatically detect sensitive information and processes it locally while the rest of a user's task benefits from cloud computing.When Perplexity detects personal information such as names and phone numbers in a file it's processing, it should stop to tell the user - image credit: Perplexity.Following the company's March 2026 announcement that its app can control other Mac apps, Perplexity has launched a…
  - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 9:51pm -
• Lightest color at risk of removal from iPhone 18 Pro's roster
  The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max may ship in only three colors once again, as a questionable leaker believes one of four colors may not make it to launch.If a leaker is right, the lightest color of iPhone will disappear for the iPhone 18 Pro generation. Apple's announcement of the "Surprise and Shine" event on September 9 means the launch of new models is not far away. Even as time counts down to that event, the rumor mill is still coming up with ways to spoil the launch ahead of time.In the newest…
  - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 8:55pm -
• Amazon's M5 Pro Mac mini preorder discount extends into September
  Apple's M5 Pro Mac mini is eligible for a $30 preorder discount at Amazon leading up to its official Sept. 22 release.Grab a preorder discount on Apple's new M5 Pro Mac mini.Apple's 2026 Mac mini is the number one new release in Amazon's Mini Computer category, and the Apple reseller's preorder discount makes it even more enticing.Secure your spot in line by picking up the M5 Pro model for $1,669.99, a $30 discount off MSRP. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 8:34pm -
• It's not our fault if you can't keep trade secrets, OpenAI tells Apple
  We talked to an attorney about OpenAI's claims that Apple didn't protect trade secrets sufficiently, so they were fair game. That probably won't work out that well for OpenAI.The lawsuit between Apple and OpenAI continues with another rebuttal filing from the ChatGPT maker.OpenAI has responded to Apple's latest filing about the theft of confidential information, by filing its own rebuttal which again accuses the company of trying to stop employees leaving. According to Reuters, OpenAI is now als…
  - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 6:09pm -
• Apple updates its leadership page as John Ternus becomes CEO
  Apple's website listing its executives has had its biggest change in years, as John Ternus and Tim Cook both get new roles, but their biographies have been expanded and certain chiefs get new responsibilities.Apple's leadership page has been updated with the company's new CEO - image credit: Apple.The most obviously required change to the leadership page is the move of John Ternus up to the top spot, now that he is Apple's CEO. Unsurprisingly, Tim Cook's job title has also changed, with him app…
  - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 5:35pm -
• Apple pulls PCIe 6.0 claims from new Mac Studio's spec sheets
  Apple has quietly tried to correct the specifications of its new Mac Studio, removing references to PCIe 6.0 from its promotional material.Mac StudioDuring the launch of its new products, Apple typically includes references to bleeding-edge technologies and the device's bleeding-edge specifications. For the new Mac Studio, it's correcting a mistaken spec.Spotted by MacGeneration, references to PCIe Gen 6 have been removed from press releases relating to the new M5 Ultra Mac Studio. While it prev…
  - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 5:26pm -
• Tim Cook signs off as CEO with thanks to staff and a tribute to John Ternus
  On his last day as CEO of Apple, Tim Cook has sent a memo to every employee thanking them for what the company has achieved. Here's what he said.Tim Cook - image credit: Apple.Tim Cook had his going away party back on August 24, 2026, and in truth he's been steadily stepping back from his CEO role since at least April when his successor was announced. But now in his last hours leading the company, Cook has sent a heartfelt and optimistic memo to all staff.Team,Today is my last day as CEO of Appl…
  - 2 days ago 1 Sep 26, 12:32pm -
• Intel to Apple Silicon, Cook to Ternus - Apple is pulling off another major transition
  While Tim Cook's legacy and John Ternus's effectiveness will be studied for years, right now Apple is making a change of CEO seem effortless. But never doubt that this will be a sea change for the company, eventually.Tim Cook (right) and his successor John Ternus - images credit: Apple.No question, John Ternus really became Apple's CEO long before his official start date of September 1, 2026. It's not as if Tim Cook went on gardening leave but this is not a job with a simple cutoff date.Instead,…
  - 2 days ago 1 Sep 26, 12:31pm -
• uGreen NASync DXP4800 Pro review: Sweet spot of price & performance
  At $679.99, the four-bay uGreen NASync DXP4800 Pro NAS is a capable mid-range NAS for creators and small teams in the Apple ecosystem, with an excellent value proposition.uGreen NASync DXP4800 ProuGreen has built out its NAS range quickly since entering the category. AppleInsider has covered uGreen NAS hardware before, including the DXP4800 GT.The DXP4800 Pro sits above the GT and Plus in the four-bay lineup. It pairs a six-core Intel chip with generous memory headroom. Continue Reading on Apple…
  - 2 days ago 1 Sep 26, 5:23am -
• Apple ends hardware support for three Intel MacBook models
  Apple has ended official hardware support for three Intel MacBook models from 2017 and 2018, leaving owners to turn to third-party repair options.Apple's MacBook lineup continues to evolve, and some are aging out as Apple Silicon takes overThe first is the 13-inch 2017 MacBook Pro with two Thunderbolt 3 ports. The most recent compatible OS is macOS Ventura, which was released in 2022.Second is Apple's 2018 Retina MacBook Air. It can only be updated to macOS Sonoma, putting it two macOS releases…
  - 2 days ago 1 Sep 26, 2:00am -
• New evidence shows OpenAI's trade secret theft & destruction of evidence, says Apple
  Apple has been urging the court to require expedited discovery, and information discovered on Chang Liu's work MacBook suggests OpenAI is actively destroying evidence.Apple has sued OpenAI over alleged trade secret theftOpenAI poached over 400 employees from Apple to work on AI projects, and two were called out in a trade secret theft lawsuit in July. Apple has suggested the case needs urgent attention, and that every delay causes more harm.According to a new filing from Apple on Monday, the Mac…
  - 2 days ago 1 Sep 26, 1:54am -
• AI needs more Macs, but not for the reason you might assume
  The Mac isn't selling as fast as Apple can make them because of artificial intelligence needs as some would have you believe, but AI is giving businesses plenty of reasons to buy more of them.Why AI is increasing, not driving, demand for Mac mini and Mac StudioYou may have noticed that the lead times on both the Mac mini and the Mac Studio have been a bit much over the last year or so. In fact, right now, if you wanted to buy a fully maxed-out Mac Studio, there's a 10- to 12-week wait.There's al…
  - 2 days ago 1 Sep 26, 12:09am -
• Eighth iOS 27, macOS 27 developer betas arrive for testing
  Apple has moved on to its eighth round of developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and macOS 27, as the September special event gets ever closer.An earlier iOS 27 beta screenThe eighth round of the Apple Developer Beta program has arrived for the upcoming iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 releases, expected to ship in September.The eighth builds come after the seventh, which arrived on August 24. The sixth was Apple bro…
  - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 10:50pm -
• Apple Fellow Phil Schiller no longer working on App Store or events
  Apple Fellow Phil Schiller is reducing his workload at Apple, with the long-time executive no longer in charge of the App Store and managing product events.Apple Fellow Phil SchillerPhil Schiller became an "Apple Fellow" in 2020 but still led Apple's App Store and Apple Events in the specially-created role. Six years later, things are changing.The 66-year-old executive, who was formerly Apple's SVP of marketing, made the decision in the last few days of the Tim Cook premiership. Bloomberg report…
  - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 10:37pm -
• Save $500 on Apple's M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro during early Labor Day Sale
  Amazon's early Labor Day sales are heating up on MacBook Pros, with a variety of configurations, including M5 Max models, up to $500 off.Save $500 on Apple's M5 Max MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleAmazon's MacBook Pro sale includes discounts on a number of configurations from Apple's current lineup, but we're following this $500 markdown on the M5 Max 16-inch spec. Pick up the laptop in your choice of Space Black or Silver for $3,899 after the markdown, with delivery as soon as tomorrow for Pri…
  - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 9:19pm -
• White House really wants Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' now
  The Trump administration has reached out to Apple directly to get Apple Maps changed now from Lake Ontario to "Lake America." It's going to happen, just on Apple's schedule.Apple Maps showing Lake Ontario, before the name changed.The battle for Lake Ontario has taken another step in President Trump's favor. In an international spat over trade with Canada, U.S. President Trump declared that the name of Lake Ontario should instead be Lake America.So far, this has resulted in overt gestures such as…
  - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 9:11pm -
• M5 Max vs. M1 Max Mac Studio: Apple's workhorse is better than ever
  Apple's M5 Max chip has finally made its way to the Mac Studio. Here's how the updated model compares to the original M1 Max variant.M5 Max Mac Studio vs. M1 Max Mac Studio: A lot has changed in four years.Back in 2022, the Mac Studio debuted as a versatile desktop, geared toward creative professionals. Apple took the M1 Max chip from the MacBook Pro, put it in an oversized Mac mini enclosure, and we got the Mac Studio.Four years later, little has changed, at least design-wise. The M5 Max Mac St…
  - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 8:26pm -
• Both Tim Cook & John Ternus are the right guys in the right place, at the right time
  For one more day, Tim Cook is still the CEO of Apple. Despite foibles, he was the right man in the right place to make Apple the financial and cultural juggernaut it is today. John Ternus is too.Tim Cook, and Apple Park. He's not leaving, but he won't be CEO anymoreSince my first Apple II in 1979, there have been many Apple CEOs, many philosophies behind Apple. Jobs' was apparent in the 80s, and then again in his iCEO/CEO days.And then he got sick. He made his last, best decision for Apple befor…
  - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 7:59pm -
• Apple becomes the first brand to be honored by the Creative Hall of Fame
  After decades honoring creative individuals including Steve Jobs, the prestigious One Club for Creativity has launched a new award for brands and chosen Apple as the first recipient because of its consistently excellent marketing.After more than six decades of honoring indivudals, The One Club is inducting Apple into its Creative Hall of Fame - image credit: The One Club for Creativity.Steve Jobs was posthumously inducted into The One Club's Creative Hall of Fame back in 2012. Then specific mark…
  - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 6:11pm -
• Potential Apple RAM supplier CXMT sues feds to get off the supplier blacklist
  Memory maker CXMT has waded into the Apple memory sourcing debate, suing the Pentagon for designating it as a risky "Chinese military company."CMXT is rapidly becoming a major player in memory - image credit: CXMTIn June, Apple petitioned the Trump administration to allow it to buy memory chips from a blacklisted Chinese supplier. Now, that same supplier is bringing the fight to the U.S. government.Memory chip producer CXMT sued the Pentagon on Friday, reports Reuters, for including it on the Ch…
  - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 6:00pm -
• Tim Cook, the man who grew Apple by trillions of dollars
  He was a businessman instead of a designer, but as Apple CEO, Tim Cook also had to become far more of a politician than any of his predecessors. Here's how he started at Apple, ran the company, and will still be involved after stepping down as CEO.Tim Cook on stage at Apple Park- image credit: AppleTim Cook on stage at Apple Park- image credit: AppleTim Cook was Apple's seventh CEO, he was the longest-serving, and he was only the third who wasn't fired. Then it's true that like every Apple CEO b…
  - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 4:44pm -
• Tim Cook's greatest moments hosting WWDC
  Tim Cook's career as Apple CEO can be mapped through his best WWDC announcements. Here's what we think are the best, as he puts the final touches on handing the baton to John Ternus.An unusually somber Tim Cook at WWDC 2016, as he lead the audience in a moment's silence over the Florida shooting the day before - image credit: Apple.As Tim Cook steps down as CEO, he's been looking back at his legacy, and so has AppleInsider. He was rarely more high-profile than at WWDC, which ultimately he prese…
  - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 4:29pm -
• Sunday Reboot: Mac scheduling and the Ternus Cook-out
  In this week's Sunday Reboot, Apple's inconvenient Mac launch timing and the transition from Cook to Ternus nears its conclusion.John Ternus on a fake train at an earlier Apple event - Image Credit: AppleSunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 31 Aug 26, 1:43am -
• California court revives lawsuit accusing Apple of blocking independent repairs
  An appeals court in California has resurrected a 2022 lawsuit over claims Apple convinced them not to use a third-party repair service to fix cracked iPhone screens.An iPhone being repaired - Image Credit: AppleIn the last few years, Apple has been more open to enabling repairs of its hardware performed outside of its support ecosystem. While its position has relaxed a lot, it still has to deal with its policies from prior years.A filing for the Court of Appeal for the State of California in Aug…
  - 3 days ago 31 Aug 26, 1:40am -
• Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Air plunges to $1,399, save $200
  Apple's 1TB M5 13-inch MacBook Air is down to $1,399 at Amazon thanks to a $200 month-end discount.Save $200 on Apple's 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleThe lowest price since Prime Day is available now on Apple's M5 13-inch MacBook Air with an upgrade to a 1TB SSD. The $200 discount is hosted by Amazon, bringing the cost of the Sky Blue model with a 10-core GPU and 16GB of unified RAM down from $1,599 to $1,399.Buy 1TB MacBook Air for $1,399 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discus…
  - 3 days ago 30 Aug 26, 10:41pm -
• iPhone, Home, iPad mini : Apple's launches for September and October
  Apple has a busy fall schedule ahead of it for 2026, beyond the usual iPhone launches. Here's what to expect in September and October.John Ternus, the incoming Apple CEO, will be fronting the September eventHistorically, the fall is Apple's biggest quarter when it comes to launches. Regular as clockwork, September is known as the time Apple brings out a new generation of iPhones and a bunch of other major products.From Apple's perspective, it's perfect timing. It all happens a short time ahead o…
  - 3 days ago 30 Aug 26, 10:40pm -
• Tilta Khronos iPhone 17 Pro Max photography kit review: keeping the future-proofed promise
  If you're an avid iPhone photographer or videographer, you know that the right gear can transform a shot. Tilta Khronos is the answer for long-term use, even across iPhone generations.Tilta Khronos iPhone 17 Pro Max photography kit reviewI previously reviewed the Tilta Khronos iPhone camera system while connected to an iPhone 16 Pro Max. It was a fascinating system with a price aimed at pros, but one problem stood out — future proofing.I'll say it here at the top so I'm not beating around the…
  - 3 Apr 26, 5:30am -
• How to view translated lyrics in Apple Music
  Apple's iOS 26 brought some new features to Apple Music. Here's how to view both Lyric Translations and Lyric Pronunciation.How to view Lyrics Pronunciation in Apple MusicIn iOS 26, Apple Music has gained a couple of pretty neat new features. While you've been able to view lyrics in Apple Music for a while now, the company has expanded the feature to offer Lyrics Pronunciation and Lyrics Translation.If you've always wanted to sing along with your favorite foreign songs, Apple Music has got your…
  - 29 Jan 26, 9:34am -
• Inside Apple Maps - How to get the most out of your iPhone's navigation app
  After an incredibly rough start, Apple Maps is one of the most frequently used apps on the iPhone. Here's all you need to know about using it in iOS 26, and how it all got started.Apple MapsNavigation apps are a common feature of modern operating systems and the mobile device experience. Getting users from A to B is an important task, and one that has been perfected by a few navigation apps, such as Apple Maps and Google Maps.Apple Maps is built into iOS and does what you would expect from an ap…
  - 26 Jan 26, 6:34pm -