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• Apple 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.
  - 2 days ago 2 Sep 26, 8:45am -
• iPhone 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.
  - 2 days ago 2 Sep 26, 8:36am -
• Apple 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.
  - 2 days 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.
  - 3 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.
  - 3 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.
  - 3 days ago 31 Aug 26, 5:30pm -

Apple Insider

• newGlobal chemical giant BASF sues Apple over Face ID tech
  Nearly a decade after Face ID debuted in the iPhone X, BASF is bringing a lawsuit against Apple for violating face authentication technology patents it holds.Apple must face yet another patent infringement lawsuitMany versions of the iPad and nearly every iPhone since the iPhone X has used Face ID. For whatever reason, BASF chose today to pursue a patent infringement lawsuit.According to a report from Reuters, the German-based BASF company has started a lawsuit against Apple. They allege patent…
  - 7 mins ago 4 Sep 26, 2:09am -
• newApple TV picks up sci-fi thriller 'Waffle House Index' in seven-figure deal
  Apple TV is betting on the Waffle House Index for a sci-fi disaster flick that takes the restaurant's reputation for staying open to its logical extreme.Apple lands disaster film 'Waffle House Index'"Waffle House Index" follows a Waffle House waitress as a series of mounting disasters unfold during her night shift. First, a man with a gun, then a flood, followed by killer crocodiles, nuclear explosions, and yes: even aliens.Inde Navarrette, known for her role as Nikki Freeman in the horror film…
  - 2 hours ago 4 Sep 26, 12:13am -
• newM4 Macs can share local AI work with PCs using Nvidia PAIR
  Got an M4 Mac? Nvidia's new free tool lets it offload local AI tasks to your PC, turning your home network into a shared supercomputer.M5 MacBook ProThe Personal AI Router (PAIR) isn't hardware. Instead, it's software that connects supported Apple Silicon Macs, Nvidia RTX PCs, and DGX Spark systems.PAIR works with Ollama and LM Studio, two tools for running AI models locally. It discovers participating computers and gives AI apps a single connection for sending requests, so users don't have to c…
  - 2 hours ago 4 Sep 26, 12:05am -
• newApple Studio Display drops to $1,499 with Labor Day deals
  Labor Day monitor sales at B&H and Amazon include discounts on the 2026 Apple Studio Display, with prices falling to as low as $1,499.Grab the lowest prices of the season on the Apple Studio Display.The Labor Day deals at Amazon and B&H deliver the lowest prices of the season on the Apple Studio Display that was released in March 2026.Grab Apple Studio Display deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 hours ago 3 Sep 26, 11:26pm -
• newMaxed-out iPhone Ultra likely to break the $3,000 mark
  A new report claims that Apple is launching a costly new iPhone Ultra at the same time that shortages are driving all prices up, and the result is that the new foldable may start at $2,099.iPhone Ultra will be the most costly iPhone ever madeThe first iPhone to cost more than $1,000 was the iPhone X, launched on the tenth anniversary of the device in 2017. Right now, a maxed-out iPhone 17 Pro Max is a dollar short of $2,000, but according to TrendForce, the iPhone Ultra must start north of that.…
  - 4 hours ago 3 Sep 26, 10:36pm -
• newPfizer launches immersive Apple Vision Pro experience to explain cancer research
  Pharmaceutical firm Pfizer has turned to Apple Vision Pro to make an experience that's meant to help cancer patients understand how the company conducts its research into the disease, but looks more like an infomercial.The captions explaining how drug research works are interesting, but this is an immersive experience that feels more like an advert - image credit: Groove Jones/Pfizer.Among its many other medical uses, Apple Vision Pro has been used to help with cancer detection. But now pharmace…
  - 4 hours ago 3 Sep 26, 10:35pm -
• newApple AirPods Pro 3 are down to $199 during Amazon's Labor Day Sale
  September Apple sales are heating up, and AirPods Pro 3 have returned to $199 at Amazon after a $50 discount.Amazon's $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal returns for September.Amazon has dropped AirPods Pro 3 back down to $199 for September, marking the lowest post-Prime Day price on Apple's flagship earbuds.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 5 hours ago 3 Sep 26, 8:58pm -
• newApple sued over App Tracking Transparency in $2.7 billion class action
  A former UK antitrust director has filed a $2.7 billion class action suit claiming that Apple launched its App Tracking Transparency privacy feature to disadvantage developers and benefit itself.App Tracking TransparencyThe new suit has been filed with the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), which is already investigating Apple over a $4.1 billion iCloud suit. The new suit over App Tracking Transparency (ATT) has been put in front of CAT by Ann Pope, a former senior director at the UK's Comp…
  - 5 hours ago 3 Sep 26, 8:47pm -
• newOLED MacBook might get M5 Ultra chip, but it feels unlikely
  If a rumor is right, Apple's forthcoming OLED MacBook Pro could also feature a brand-new M5 Ultra chip, ensuring the laptop will live up to its possible MacBook Ultra branding. We're skeptical.The MacBook Ultra could be a beast of a laptopApple has been working on a MacBook Pro with a new OLED display for years, if the rumor mill is to be believed. Now, that machine is believed to be closer than ever, with a potential launch possible before the end of 2026.Now, researchers at Omdia believe that…
  - 6 hours ago 3 Sep 26, 8:21pm -
• newLong-rumored all-screen folding MacBook Pro project may be dead
  In the same report that brought rumors of a 2029 MacBook of some sort, and M5 Ultra in the OLED MacBook Pro, it is said that Apple has scrapped plans for an all-screen folding MacBook Pro.An all-screen MacBook Pro may be a pipe dreamAn all-screen folding MacBook Pro is a rumor that really got started in 2022. Then, it was said that a 2026 launch was possible.And now, it turns out that it may not see the light of day. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 6 hours ago 3 Sep 26, 8:19pm -

• newApple may find OLED middle-ground between MacBook Pro and Air in 2029
  A display research group with a middling rumor history claims that Apple is planning to introduce a new OLED MacBook model in 2029 to bridge the small gap between MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.The MacBook Neo is Apple's latest laptop, but it may be planning one moreApple surprised many, especially in the Windows world, with its launch of a low-cost, high-quality hit MacBook Neo back in March 2026. While that model fits in at the low end, a new report claims that Apple aims to add a further MacBook…
  - 6 hours ago 3 Sep 26, 8:18pm -
• newThere is a way to run Wallpaper Engine files on Mac, with caveats
  Mac users can finally run their favorite Wallpaper Engine animated backgrounds natively without booting up Windows. Here's how to get it done, and what the limitations are today.Vivid Walls has an aurora wallpaper. Image credit: v2oskWallpaper Engine lets people create animated desktop backgrounds, including scenes that respond to music or the mouse pointer. Users share their creations through Steam Workshop, Steam's service for distributing user-created content.Developer James Goodnight says Vi…
  - 7 hours ago 3 Sep 26, 7:42pm -
• newiPhone 18 Pro chip leak hints at performance upgrades in two key areas
  A supply chain leak has provided new information on the A20 Pro chip that's set to power the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, detailing how improved gaming performance and more fluid everyday use are in the cards.Apple's iPhone 18 Pro will feature numerous improvements over the iPhone 17 Pro.Coming via a post on the Weibo social network, the leak claims that the A20 Pro's chip layout was reverse-engineered from its solder positions. This method allows the leaker to identify different aspects of the chip…
  - 8 hours ago 3 Sep 26, 6:23pm -
• newAnker makes Matter smarthome bid with MindBase hub and NAS
  Best known for batteries and chargers, Anker is launching a local AI hub for the home that supports Matter, controls cameras and video doorbells, and includes file sharing.The Anker MindBase is a smart home hub with Matter support and a built-in NAS - image credit: Anker.Following a revision of its lineup in January 2026, Anker has now announced a further series of cameras and sensors, plus the Anker MindBase smart home hub to control them all. It's the company's first home hub and is the most s…
  - 8 hours ago 3 Sep 26, 6:11pm -
• newiPhone Air review one year later: More than the sum of its flaws
  A year ago, people were hand-wringing over the iPhone Air's failings, but 12 months later, it's clear its detractors dropped the ball on an iconic iPhone.iPhone Air one-year review: iPhone Air is a great iPhoneThe word "iconic" is thrown around all too easily these days. But it's still one that fits the iPhone Air.In a sea of all-too-familiar iPhones, the Air easily stands out from the crowd. It's every bit as distinctive as the iPhone 4 or iPhone 6, devices that ushered in new design languages…
  - 9 hours ago 3 Sep 26, 5:08pm -
• newUS government worried that AI companies can't innovate without legal theft
  If you're developing an LLM in the United States and need loads of data, the government has made a legal filing that claims copyright violations by AI companies are fine, as long as it means moving faster than perceived adversaries.The US government has put its finger on the scales in deciding the results of the AI raceI don't like to start my pieces off with a quote, but I feel like this colors everything:"Rules of law that make it significantly more difficult to develop a robust AI industry in…
  - 10 hours ago 3 Sep 26, 4:41pm -
• newHobby Lobby stealthily adds support for Apple Pay
  After years of avoiding it, Hobby Lobby has begun rolling out Apple Pay at its checkouts, much to the delight of its increasingly frustrated customers, though it isn't available everywhere just yet.Hobby Lobby now accepts Apple Pay at checkout | Image credit: Hobby LobbyYou may be able to pick up your assorted crafting bits and bobs at Hobby Lobby sans wallet if you so choose. Customers have discovered that, at least at certain locations, the retail arts and crafts giant has added support for Ap…
  - 24 hours ago 3 Sep 26, 2:22am -
• Apple's smart home display could be coming soon, sounds amazing
  Apple's new smart home display, designed to power Apple Home, could be launching soon. Here's what the rumors say will be coming, and when.An expertly made mockup of Apple's smart home display, taping an iPad mini to a HomePodA lot of what we've been hearing about this new home hub isn't exactly new. Rumors say that this device was expected to launch in the spring of 2025, before the state of Apple Intelligence forced Apple to delay it.But that was all in 2025, and 2026 is poised to be more prom…
  - 1 day ago 3 Sep 26, 1:46am -
• Judge 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…
  - 1 day ago 2 Sep 26, 10:56pm -
• 153 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,…
  - 1 day ago 2 Sep 26, 8:47pm -
• Save $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
  - 1 day ago 2 Sep 26, 8:45pm -
• Adobe 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…
  - 1 day ago 2 Sep 26, 8:07pm -
• This 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…
  - 1 day ago 2 Sep 26, 7:37pm -
• Apple 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…
  - 1 day ago 2 Sep 26, 7:36pm -
• How 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…
  - 1 day ago 2 Sep 26, 7:30pm -
• Trust 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…
  - 1 day ago 2 Sep 26, 6:42pm -
• How 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…
  - 1 day ago 2 Sep 26, 6:08pm -
• M6 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…
  - 1 day ago 2 Sep 26, 5:18pm -
• Developers 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…
  - 1 day ago 2 Sep 26, 4:36pm -
• Leaker 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…
  - 1 day ago 2 Sep 26, 3:58pm -
• Apple 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.…
  - 2 days ago 2 Sep 26, 5:07am -
• Apple 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…
  - 2 days 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…
  - 2 days 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…
  - 2 days 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…
  - 2 days 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…
  - 2 days 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…
  - 2 days 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…
  - 2 days 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
  - 2 days 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…
  - 2 days 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…
  - 2 days 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
  - 2 days 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…
  - 2 days 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…
  - 2 days 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…
  - 2 days ago 1 Sep 26, 5:26pm -
• 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,…
  - 3 days ago 1 Sep 26, 12:31pm -
• 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 -
• Xreal One Pro review: Fancy smart glasses you can use with your iPhone
  The Xreal One Pro isn't the full smart glasses experience you want, but it does still give you a decent spatial computing experience — assuming you're fine with a cable snaking down to your pocket.Xreal One Pro reviewThere have been rumors about Apple introducing its smart eyewear for years, but it still seems like a long time away from becoming a reality. While Apple is taking it's time — as it always does — on perfecting the form, others have hit the market.The latest installment from Xr…
  - 5 Feb 26, 6:30am -
• 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 -