The Unofficial Apple Blog

• Apple Tests AI Virtual Shopping Assistant in Apple Store App
  Apple has started testing a new Virtual Shopping Assistant inside its Apple Store app for selected iPhone users. The AI-powered feature can answer product questions, provide order information, and help shoppers connect with a specialist. The rollout remains limited. However, its appearance confirms that a feature previously mentioned in an Apple privacy document has moved […]The post Apple Tests AI Virtual Shopping Assistant in Apple Store App appeared first on TUAW.
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• iPhone 20 Rumors Point to Thinner, Rounder Glass Design
  Speculation about the iPhone 20 is growing even before the iPhone 18 reaches consumers. New claims suggest the future flagship could feature a thinner body, rounded materials, and much more glass. The device is expected to mark the iPhone’s 20th anniversary in 2027. However, the latest information remains an early rumor rather than a confirmed […]The post iPhone 20 Rumors Point to Thinner, Rounder Glass Design appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 24 Aug 26, 8:31pm -
• Apple to Retire Long-Standing hdiutil Command From macOS
  Apple is preparing to retire hdiutil, a Terminal command that has handled disk images since the early days of Mac OS X. While most Mac owners may never notice the change, developers and utility apps could face a more significant adjustment. Apple has officially marked hdiutil as deprecated in macOS 27. However, the command will […]The post Apple to Retire Long-Standing hdiutil Command From macOS appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 24 Aug 26, 7:51pm -
• M6 iMac Could Launch Before End of 2026 With Familiar Design
  Apple could refresh the iMac before the end of 2026, bringing its next-generation M6 chip to the colorful desktop computer. However, buyers expecting a dramatic redesign may have to wait longer. According to the attached report, M6-powered iMac models are close to launch and could reach consumers before year-end. The update would place the iMac […]The post M6 iMac Could Launch Before End of 2026 With Familiar Design appeared first on TUAW.
  - 3 days ago 24 Aug 26, 4:58am -
• Apple Stores Prepare for Major Smart Home Push
  Apple appears ready to make smart home technology a bigger part of its retail strategy this fall. Store teams are reportedly preparing additional display space for upcoming products, including a refreshed HomePod mini and potentially a new Home Hub. The scale of the changes suggests more than a routine product update. Apple Store layouts could […]The post Apple Stores Prepare for Major Smart Home Push appeared first on TUAW.
  - 3 days ago 24 Aug 26, 2:10am -
• Apple Camera AirPods Could Bring Visual Intelligence in 2027
  Apple is reportedly developing camera-equipped AirPods that could turn the popular earbuds into its first AI-focused wearable. The rumored model would use cameras to give Siri visual information about a wearer’s surroundings. A launch is currently expected sometime in 2027. The project gained fresh attention after references appeared in macOS Tahoe 26.7. Apple also apparently […]The post Apple Camera AirPods Could Bring Visual Intelligence in 2027 appeared first on TUAW.
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Apple Insider

• newMeta agrees to $18B settlement to end teen social hygiene lawsuit
  Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and to make changes to Facebook and other online services, all to settle a federal lawsuit alleging teenagers are being harmed by social media.Instagram, one of Meta's online social propertiesMark Zuckerberg's Meta has been dealing with a trial concerning the mental and social effects of social media for a while, but it's seemingly no longer a problem. The social giant has managed to hammer out a settlement with some functional concessions as well as a he…
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• newIf you're going to the iPhone 18 Pro event, there's a 'Welcome Run'
  Attendees to the September 9 iPhone 18 Pro event are being invited to warm up the night before, with a fun walk, run, or wheelchair lap at Apple Park.Apple ParkApple has just confirmed that its September special event titled "Surprise and shine" will be taking place on September 9. However, for those who turn up the night before, they get to take part in another activity.Attendees to the Wednesday event are being invited to take part in a "Welcome Run, Walk, or Roll" on the evening of September…
  - 20 mins ago 26 Aug 26, 10:16pm -
• newSave $500 on Apple's 2TB MacBook Pro with M5 Pro 20-core GPU
  Amazon's $500 discount brings the upgraded M5 Pro MacBook Pro down to $2,699, the lowest price available.Apple's 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro is marked down to $2,699 - Image credit: AppleThe $500 markdown applies to Apple's current 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgraded M5 Pro chip that boasts an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU. This configuration, which is discounted to $2,699 in Space Black, also has 24GB of unified memory and an upgrade to a 2TB SSD.Save $500 on 2TB MacBook Pro Continue Reading on Apple…
  - 21 mins ago 26 Aug 26, 10:15pm -
• newM5 Ultra Mac Studio vs M3 Ultra Mac Studio: Apple's AI desktop, compared
  Apple's top-tier Mac, the Mac Studio, has been given a big AI bump with the M5 Ultra. Here's how it compares against the M3 Ultra model it replaces.The Mac Studio now has M5 Ultra, an upgrade from the M3 Ultra. The new Mac Studio arrived on Tuesday, with the all-new M5 Ultra now the top-of-the-range chip for tough productivity workloads. Apple is positioning it squarely as a desktop for doing a lot of AI-related processing, including running models locally.The design stays faithful to the outgoi…
  - 37 mins ago 26 Aug 26, 9:59pm -
• newAnthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan lead new Apple TV heist drama
  A new cryptically-named heist drama starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan is poised to pull off its Apple TV debut in Fall 2026.Image credit: Apple TVAccording to Apple TV, the story of "12 12 12" unfolds across three separate timelines of the heist. The 12 months it takes to plan, the 12 hours of the heist itself, and the 12 days following the heist.It follows a disgraced FBI agent, played by Emmy Award nominee Anthony Mackie, and an American career criminal, Critics' Choice Awards nominee J…
  - 40 mins ago 26 Aug 26, 9:56pm -
• newiPhone Ultra motherboard may just have leaked
  Apple has kept iPhone Ultra production details under lock and key better than it did with the iPhone Air, but at last there's a component leak. Or an over-detailed hoax.AppleInsider has long argued that if the much-rumored folding iPhone were to be launched in September, that we should be seeing leaked components. There's now been so much other evidence that it seems inevitable, but finally there has been a component leak. Allegedly.We won't know if these shots are really of the iPhone Ultra's m…
  - 55 mins ago 26 Aug 26, 9:41pm -
• newWhat to expect from Apple's 'Surprise and shine' iPhone 18 Pro event on September 9
  Apple has confirmed its September special event will be held on September 9. It won't just be the iPhone 18 Pro or folding iPhone launch, but also the first event with John Ternus as CEO. Here's what to expect.The Apple logo accompanying the 2026 event inviteRegular as clockwork, Apple holds an event in early September to launch new iPhone models and other products. Apple has just confirmed that this will be the case for 2026's presentation.Titled "Surprise and shine," the event will be taking p…
  - 1 hour ago 26 Aug 26, 9:35pm -
• newHow to use digital IDs in Apple Wallet & where they are supported
  In a growing number of states, now including Virginia, 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…
  - 2 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 8:49pm -
• newThis iPhone Ultra teaser is almost as good as Apple launch videos
  If this is not how Apple presents the iPhone Ultra, perhaps it should be. A YouTuber has produced a concept video showing how the new device might be used, and launched.Detail from a concept video showing what the iPhone Ultra could be like - image credit: Gunho Lee.It will probably be September 9, 2026 when John Ternus presents the long-awaited foldable, the iPhone Ultra. He'll do it in a pre-recorded video that will definitely be slick, and definitely persuade you to want to buy.What it won't…
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• newWorld's best selling smartphone is the iPhone 17 - again
  Figures for the second quarter of 2026 show that the iPhone 17 is once more the biggest selling smartphone around the globe, and that Apple takes the next two spots as well.The iPhone 17 is the world's best-selling smartphoneAccording to previous figures from Counterpoint Research, the iPhone 17 was the best-selling smartphone in Q1 2026. But that was predicted, since in the months after launch, the trend in iPhone sales is to see an increase in the non-Pro models.Now the research firm says that…
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• newM5 Max Mac Studio vs. M4 Max Mac Studio: Faster, more expensive
  Apple's Mac Studio just got updated with M5 Max chip. Unlike the Mac mini, there's a strong argument to get or keep the prior model instead.M5 Max Mac Studio vs. M4 Max Mac Studio: Specs, hardware, price.After debuting in the MacBook Pro in March 2026, the M5 Max chip has made its way to Apple's top-of-the-line desktop, the Mac Studio.Though the Mac Studio hasn't undergone any visual changes, the M5 Max introduces significant under-the-hood enhancements. With Neural Accelerators in each GPU core…
  - 5 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 5:08pm -
• newOpenAI's lawsuit delays cause more harm every day, says Apple
  Apple has pushed back against OpenAI's trying to delay the trade theft lawsuit while the AI company continues to profit from allegedly stolen information.Apple continues to press for expedited discovery in its case against OpenAI.Apple first filed suit against OpenAI over alleged mass IP theft in July 2026. Since then, Apple has pressed for a faster start to the proceedings, and OpenAI has basically claimed that Apple is only suing because it can't compete.OpenAI has argued that Apple's asking f…
  - 6 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 4:49pm -
• newAsus ROG Kithara headset review: Audiophile gaming
  The Asus ROG Kithara brings Hifiman's planar-magnetic drivers and signature design to the Mac gaming world with aplomb that's sometimes undermined by unfortunate complexities.ROG Kithara review: Few headsets are quite so bigIn a world that's full to the brim with mediocre gaming headsets, this Asus ROG and Hifiman collaboration is certainly different. Hifiman is known for its premium headphones aimed squarely at audiophiles with plenty of money to spend on their hobby.By contrast, gamers aren't…
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• newM6 Mac mini vs M4 Mac mini: Compact powerhouses compared
  Apple has refreshed the Mac mini adding the M6, in an unusually timed update. Here's how the new model specs compare against the M4 version it replaces.M6 Mac mini vs M4 Mac miniIn a rare move, Apple has updated the Mac mini just before its main iPhone event, rather than during its usual fall Mac window. The big change is the shift from the M4 generation it has been on for almost two years.That shift isn't to the M5, but to M6. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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• newJetBrains local model won't cost any tokens, but needs a $2,700 Mac mini to run it
  Apple just announced the Mac mini with M5 Pro and you'll need one with 64GB of RAM to run the Junie Local model, a free 27B parameter coding agent that compares to Sonnet 4.5 or GPT-5.Junie Local needs a powerful Mac to run, but doesn't cost any tokensJetBrains developed Junie as a coding agent that runs on your Mac and calls out to models the user chose. That always required some configuration and sending data off to some other AI product, so JetBrains has built Junie Local.According to a blog…
  - 21 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 1:46am -
• newApple Maps ads are finally showing up on iPhone
  Apple Maps ads have finally arrived after months of buildup, with the first sponsored listings rolling out on iPhones across the US and Canada.An example of an Apple Maps adIn March, Apple confirmed it would bring ads to Apple Maps. The ads were part of the greater Apple Business rollout.It wasn't known exactly when Apple would begin rolling out the ads, but the company had set a tentative release date for Summer 2026. And, true to its word, we're now seeing ads popping up in Apple Maps. Continu…
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• newAdding AppleCare to Mac Studio & Mac mini is later in the purchase process than before
  Despite the New Mac mini and Mac Studio apparently not including an option to add AppleCare where it has historically been during the order process, you just have to click through a few pages to get it done.AppleCare options are available for the new Macs.It's not remotely clear why Apple would choose to hide AppleCare for the new Macs since the option is front and center with other Macs. With those, AppleCare is on the order page, right after processor, RAM, and storage options.With the new Mac…
  - 24 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 11:00pm -
• newM6 Mac mini arrives with a new record-high starting price
  In an uncharacteristic August launch, Apple has updated the Mac mini, retaining the same design, adding the M6 and M5 Pro processors, and a new record-high starting price.M4 Mac mini. M5 is identical externallyThe release comes almost two years after the then-redesigned M4 Mac mini was released. There's nothing different externally, with the major change being the M6 processor.And it comes after wait times were as long as two months on the morning of August 25 for the M4 version of the hardware.…
  - 24 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 10:50pm -
• Why the new Mac Studio can support up to eight screens
  You have to really need it in order to justify the cost of an M5 Ultra Mac Studio, but there are reasons why you could use up all eight display options, and they may not be obvious.Mac Studio comes with many ports, yet it's still easy to fill them all.Sometimes you wonder if Apple adds something just because it can. So the new M5 Max version of the Mac Studio, for instance, is being promoted as being able to run up to five displays, while the M5 Ultra Mac Studio can handle eight.There's more to…
  - 1 day ago 25 Aug 26, 9:31pm -
• Apple's infamous Polishing Cloth drops to $9
  Unaffected by RAM prices and supply chain bottlenecks, Apple's much-maligned Polishing Cloth makes a return to the Apple Store with a $10 discount. Don't buy it.The new, $9 Apple Polishing Cloth | Image credit: AppleIn 2021, Apple announced the Polishing Cloth, a $19 cloth designed specifically to keep any of its Nano-texture displays smudge-free without any damage. And while the internet found the price to be ludicrous, and rightfully so, it was $19 at launch; it still immediately sold out.In f…
  - 1 day ago 25 Aug 26, 9:15pm -
• Mac Studio gets update to M5 Max and M5 Ultra
  Alongside a new M6 Mac mini, Apple has launched new versions of the Mac Studio, using the M5 Max and M5 Ultra processors.Mac StudioAs consistently expected, Apple has updated the Mac Studio with these two processors. It claims up to 4.3 times faster AI performance, 2 times faster storage, and up to 1.3 times faster CPU speed. The new models come 16 months after the last update at the start of April 2025. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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• Smart TV analytics look dire for Apple TV F1 viewership, but not whole story
  Hopes were high for Apple TV and F1 streaming in early 2026, but a recent set of data suggests that things fell off sharply in May and viewership has been down double digits since.Apple TV and F1 partnership may have declining viewership numbersStatistical analysis of viewership numbers is a tricky game on its own, especially when dealing with viewership numbers on Apple platforms. Samba is an analytics company that thrives on data obtained, often without the user's knowledge, thanks to being em…
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• MacBook-style key symbols come to all four Magic Keyboards
  Apple quietly updated its Magic Keyboard with MacBook-style symbol-only keycaps. The real shock? The price actually stayed the same.Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric KeypadUpdated store images show glyphs replacing the written labels on the Tab, Caps Lock, Shift, Return, and Delete keys. The symbols match those introduced on the latest MacBook Pro and MacBook Air keyboards in March.The five replacement glyphs are:TabCaps LockShiftReturnDelete Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on…
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• You can spend $18,299 on a Mac Studio today, or more in October
  Apple is taking pre-orders for the new Mac Studio now, but one configuration can't be selected yet. It's certain to push the maximum price well over $20,000, too.If that $18,299 price tag for the Mac Studio seems steep, wait until all of the configuration options are available - image credit: Apple.If you chose to, you could now spend $899 on a base Mac mini and wince at how much more those cost these days. Or you could go the other way and try to max-out a new Mac Studio.You can try. Very unusu…
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• New M6 Mac mini keeps three-display limit, raises refresh rates
  Apple kept the new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini at three external displays, but increased the maximum refresh rate, and gave M5 Pro support for connecting all three through one Thunderbolt port.Mac mini connected to an external monitorThe Mac mini models were introduced August 25 and will be available September 22. M6 replaces M4 in the standard model, while M5 Pro succeeds M4 Pro in the higher-performance configuration.Both chips support one display at up to 8K at 60Hz, 5K at 120Hz, or 4K at 240Hz. T…
  - 1 day ago 25 Aug 26, 7:57pm -
• New Parallels Desktop 27 delivers faster OpenGL for Windows apps on Mac
  Parallels Desktop 27 for Mac claims to provide up to 160% faster OpenGL graphics for Windows apps such as Blender 4.3, as well as AI acceleration on M4 Macs and newer.Parallels Desktop 27 runs Windows on the Mac - image credit: Parallels.One year later, Parallels has followed its release of Parallels Desktop 26 with new new Mac and Enterprise versions, plus an online list of compatible Windows apps.Save up to 45% on Parallels Desktop 27 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 25 Aug 26, 6:29pm -
• You'll have to wait in line for Siri AI in iOS 27
  While iOS 27 will gain Siri AI when it is released, you may not have access to it initially. Apple is preparing to put it behind a wait list again.Siri AIThe overhaul of Siri is a major part of iOS 27 and Apple's other upcoming operating systems due this fall. While it's an important element, it won't necessarily be accessible to anyone when the OS updates arrive.Code has been found in the seventh developer betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate to operate a waitlist for Siri AI, repo…
  - 1 day ago 25 Aug 26, 5:25pm -
• New Mac mini days away, OLED iPad mini in October, AirPods 5 in 2026
  A new rumor places a new Mac mini launching within days, and yes, ahead of the Apple event. Other new products are still coming in 2026 as well, like the iPad mini and AirPods 5.A new Mac mini is coming soonWhile the Mac mini hasn't received the M5 processor yet, it could also be upgraded with an M6 to kick off the new chip generation. Either way, it's coming and soon enough to be Tim Cook's last product as CEO.According to a report from Bloomberg, a new Mac mini could be announced within the n…
  - 2 days ago 25 Aug 26, 7:43am -
• Nuki Smart Lock & Keypad 2 NFC review: A low-profile lock with Apple Home Key support
  If you're looking for a simple way to access your home, the Nuki Smart Lock and Keypad 2 NFC combo is perfect for renters while supporting in-demand features like Apple Home Key.Nuki Smart Lock & Keypad 2 NFC reviewI never want to own another smart lock without Apple Home Key support. Retrofit smart door locks have a problem though, as they don't have an external-facing component for NFC usage.That's where the Nuki Smart Lock and Keypad 2 NFC comes in. The lock attaches to the indoor-side of you…
  - 2 days ago 25 Aug 26, 5:35am -
• Ambient sensing and cameras to power Apple Home Hub personalization
  According to strings accidentally left in a macOS Tahoe update, Apple's Home Hub will offer user profiles, with identity verification provided by ambient sensing and built-in cameras.Apple's Home Hub will seemingly support user accounts.With the macOS 26.7 release candidate build, Apple inadvertently revealed details about several of its upcoming products, including a camera-equipped model of AirPods. Also present was code related to the company's upcoming Home Hub, an AI-focused device with an…
  - 2 days ago 25 Aug 26, 3:25am -
• OneRepublic headlines Tim Cook's going away party as he prepares to step down as CEO
  Tim Cook has been CEO for 15 years and is about to step down on September 1, so Apple threw a little party in his honor on August 23 with 200 people in attendance.Apple CEO Tim Cook gets one last little celebration before stepping down September 1Apple likes to throw a party on occasion, and the latest is a kind of going away/anniversary present for outgoing CEO Tim Cook. He's not really going anywhere though, as he's sticking around as Executive Chairman and acting as a kind of government liais…
  - 2 days ago 25 Aug 26, 2:59am -
• This is the first look at the inside of Apple's AI servers
  Photographs showing the inside of an Apple Silicon AI server have surfaced online, giving a glimpse of how Apple designed its Private Cloud Compute hardware.Inside an Apple server - Image Credit: @hsuchingpo/XApple's efforts to catch up in the field of AI have already led to the creation of Private Cloud Compute, namely Apple's own brand of secure AI cloud computing.While it has started to ship its own servers from its facility in Houston, Texas, there hasn't been much coverage about the server…
  - 2 days ago 25 Aug 26, 2:00am -
• Handy disk image tool is getting removed from macOS
  In future releases of macOS, Mac users will no longer be able to format or eject disk images using the very long-standing Terminal command, hdiutil. It won't affect many users directly, but it could well break disk repair utility apps.The new deprecation notice in Terminal for the command hdiutil.You may never have even heard of it, but since the earliest days of Mac OS X, the Terminal has included the command now called hdiutil. It's a tool for handling disk images, and AppleInsider forum users…
  - 2 days ago 25 Aug 26, 2:00am -
• Hide My Email no longer changing domains, will keep iCloud.com
  Apple says while Sign in with Apple addresses will still move to a new domain, Hide My Email will stay on iCloud.com after community pushback.Hide My Email will be sticking with the original iCloud domainChanging email domains can create chaos for website and email client administrators. After concerns were raised over Hide My Email changing to private.icloud.com, Apple has shifted course.According to a new developer document published Monday, Apple says it will no longer be moving Hide My Email…
  - 2 days ago 25 Aug 26, 1:59am -
• Apple gearing up to start filming 'Ted Lasso' season 5 in January
  Apple is wasting little time following the recent record-breaking "Ted Lasso" season premiere, with production on a fifth season to begin in early 2027.Image credit: Apple TV"Ted Lasso" recently had its fourth season premiere, which drew nearly 300 million U.S. viewing minutes across its first two days. It has officially become the biggest launch for Apple TV to date.Now, it seems like Apple's ready to get the ball rolling on season five. According to Sigmund Judge, production is provisionally s…
  - 2 days ago 25 Aug 26, 12:36am -
• Seventh developer betas of iOS 27, macOS 27 land as releases loom
  As the eventual release of the 27-generation gets ever nearer, Apple has introduced its seventh developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and macOS 27.An earlier iOS 27 beta screenThe Apple Developer Beta program has reached the seventh round for the upcoming iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 releases, expected this September.The seventh arrives after the sixth, which Apple brought out on August 17. The fifth round took…
  - 2 days ago 24 Aug 26, 11:09pm -
• Apple smart home display rumors & Sonos Gambit soundbar leak on Smart Home Insider
  On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we round up the latest rumors surrounding Apple's smart home display, as well as cover the news.Smart Home Insider PodcastLeading off the news portion of the episode were a pair of stories on Sonos. We saw a new product hit the FCC, as well as a new feature launch.Codenamed "Gambit," the new Sonos soundbar appears to be a successor to the Beam (Gen 2). No other information is known about the mid-range speaker, but it is presumed to debut…
  - 2 days ago 24 Aug 26, 10:15pm -
• Trump may use Apple Chinese RAM buy request as diplomatic tool
  A report from a questionable leaker out of China makes the logical claim that the Trump Administration wants to use Apple's request to buy CXMT memory as a bargaining chip with the Chinese President in September. We're not sure there's anything real behind the rumor.CMXT is rapidly becoming a major player in memory - image credit: CXMTApple, like other tech companies around the world, has a memory cost problem that it's trying to solve. So far, that has resulted in Apple making the politically s…
  - 2 days ago 24 Aug 26, 10:01pm -
• AI assistant is rolling out to the Apple Store app on iOS
  Apple's expected Virtual Shopping Assistant has begun to appear for some iPhone users, offering to answer questions about products or check on orders, although it won't do much about the rising prices.How the new Virtual Shopping Assistant looks in the Apple Store app - image credit: ShrimpApplePro.Apple has begun to get a reputation for leaking information in code references, but in July 2026 it did so in a public policy document. An unknown feature called the Virtual Shopping Assistant was des…
  - 2 days ago 24 Aug 26, 7:09pm -
• iPhone 20 will look like a rounder and thinner iPhone Air
  The iPhone 20 will be a glass-heavy device reminiscent of the iPhone Air but with a more rounded appearance, a Weibo leaker has reiterated.The iPhone Air is thin, but expect more glass for the iPhone 20. While we are all waiting for the iPhone 18 to come out of Apple in the very near future, the rumor mill is still infatuated about devices that are still far from launch. With the 20th-anniversary iPhone anticipated in 2027, speculation is rife for what that model will bring.In a Sunday post to W…
  - 2 days ago 24 Aug 26, 7:07pm -
• Amazon slashes AirTag 4-pack to $79.99, lowest price ever
  Amazon has slashed 19% off the 4-pack of second-generation AirTags, bringing the price down to a record-low $79.99.Grab the lowest price ever on 4 second-gen AirTags today.If you're planning on traveling for the Labor Day weekend or want the added peace of mind of Precision Finding during everyday activities, Amazon's AirTag deals are worth checking out.Pick up the single AirTag for $24 or the 4-pack for $79.99, the latter being a record-low price for the second-generation model that was release…
  - 2 days ago 24 Aug 26, 5:51pm -
• How Apple leaked product plans and even a video in a beta
  So many rumored products were recently confirmed because of Apple itself leaking the details, but it turns out that all of this news was because of a single mistake in macOS that they've been making for years.Details have been leaked of future AirPods Pro with camerasWhen Apple issued the release candidate of macOS Tahoe 26.7 on August 17, 2026, it should have been practically routine. The release candidate is the last stage of a series of test versions, and unless something unexpected happens,…
  - 2 days ago 24 Aug 26, 4:56pm -
• When to reuse, sell or recycle an old iPhone or iPad
  An old iPhone or iPad may have years of useful life left, but the wrong second act can turn aging software into a security risk. Here's how to tell when it deserves a new job, a new owner, or a trip to the recycler.Apple devices can be repurposedMost retired devices still have a working display, usable cameras and enough battery life for undemanding tasks. A clever project can keep that hardware out of a drawer, but novelty alone doesn't make the project worthwhile.Repurposing an old device can…
  - 2 days ago 24 Aug 26, 4:49pm -
• The road to Steve Jobs' resignation, and the rise of Tim Cook as his first successor
  On August 24, 2011, just six weeks before his death, Apple cofounder Steve Jobs announced his resignation as CEO. On the eve of his own leaving,Tim Cook now seems to have been his obvious successor, but back then, he was an unexpected and even controversial choice.Steve Jobs' resignation followed a previous leave of absence from the company starting in January 2011, during which Cook had served as acting CEO. Jobs's formal stepping down was an unmistakable end of an era for the company, and a v…
  - 2 days ago 24 Aug 26, 4:46pm -
• Sunday Reboot: AirPods will be the best smart glasses
  In this week's Sunday Reboot, the AirPods Pro with cameras are probably the best alternative to smart glasses that Apple could've come up with.AirPods Pro with cameras that feed Siri AI are on the way. 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 Forums
  - 3 days ago 24 Aug 26, 1:32am -
• M6 iMac refresh expected before the end of 2026
  An updated iMac is very close to becoming a reality, as a report claims an M6 version will ship before the end of 2026, but don't expect a major refresh.The current 24-inch iMacThe M6 generation of devices is on the way, for an expectedly short product lifecycle before a move to the M7 generation. As for what Mac hardware will use the M6 chip, one of them could well be the iMac.According to Mark Gurman, writing in Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, an update to the iMac is on the way.…
  - 3 days ago 23 Aug 26, 10:19pm -
• Apple Stores refresh prepares to push a big smart home revamp
  Visitors to Apple's retail outlets this fall can expect to see more smart home products on display, as Apple Stores prepare to push updates such as a new HomePod mini or even the fabled Home Hub.The current HomePod miniRumors have consistently pointed towards Apple making changes to its smart home lineup, and it seems to be finally arriving this fall. It now appears that Apple is also preparing a retail push for the new hardware.In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes…
  - 3 days ago 23 Aug 26, 9:11pm -
• Some people outside of Apple have already used the folding iPhone
  The iPhone Ultra may actually live up to the hype, as people who have tried pre-release versions of the model indicate it will be worthy of its hyper-premium price.A render of what the iPhone Ultra could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderApple is widely expected to be launching its first foldable smartphone in September, under what is believed to be called the iPhone Ultra. However, while it will ship with a more premium price than a typical Pro-grade iPhone, it seems that it may actually be…
  - 3 days ago 23 Aug 26, 8:11pm -
• How Apple Wallet's Create a Pass works in iOS 27
  The Wallet app in iOS 27 lets you make your own digital passes from all those membership bar codes you have. It takes a little work to get a great pass, but automation works well too.Wallet's Create a Pass in iOS 27The Wallet app has been used to hold more than just your credit and debit cards for years. Membership cards and digital passes have been a staple of the iPhone app for quite some time.However, to add a pass to the Wallet, you had to do so in one of two ways. The easiest is to use an a…
  - 18 days ago 9 Aug 26, 12:29am -
• How hide your location works and how location sharing is improved in iOS 27 Find My
  The upgrades to Find My in iOS 27 are more than just graphical. Now there's more granular control over location sharing, and you can even pause sharing temporarily.Find My's changes in iOS 27Like a lot of other apps in iOS 27, the updates to Find My are not really groundbreaking in nature. But they are still useful.The obvious changes this time are a refinement of the design. The Liquid Glass aesthetic wasn't around for iOS 26, but it's certainly here in iOS 27. Continue Reading on AppleInsider…
  - 65 days ago 22 Jun 26, 8:03pm -