The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newApple Lakeside Reopens September 12 After Major Redesign
  Apple is preparing to reopen its redesigned Lakeside store in Essex, England, after a major upgrade. The refreshed Apple Lakeside will welcome customers from 9 a.m. on September 12, 2026. The location first opened in October 2007. Nearly two decades later, Apple has updated the store with new shopping, support and accessibility features. New Apple […]The post Apple Lakeside Reopens September 12 After Major Redesign appeared first on TUAW.
  - 27 mins ago 10 Sep 26, 1:57am -
• newTim Cook’s Foldable iPhone Ultra Vision Nears Reality
  Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra reportedly owes much of its existence to Tim Cook. Despite his reputation as an operations-focused leader, Cook personally pushed Apple to pursue the ambitious device. His involvement turned the foldable iPhone into one of his most significant long-term product projects. Apple engineers had explored folding devices long before Cook became deeply […]The post Tim Cook’s Foldable iPhone Ultra Vision Nears Reality appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 12:35am -
• newApple Acquires Sonera to Advance Health and Accessibility Tech
  Apple has acquired California-based sensor company Sonera, adding technology that could strengthen its health and accessibility ambitions. Sonera develops non-invasive sensors designed to measure neural signals and magnetic muscle activity. The technology could eventually help people interact with devices through neural or muscle signals. More importantly, it may offer a path toward advanced controls without […]The post Apple Acquires Sonera to Advance Health and Accessibility Tech appeared f…
  - 4 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 10:39pm -
• Apple TV’s Silo Spinoff Rumor Faces Pushback From Hugh Howey
  Apple TV’s dystopian hit Silo may have a future beyond its planned fourth and final season. A new rumor claims the streaming service could develop a spinoff tied to author Hugh Howey’s expanding fictional universe. However, Howey has publicly questioned the claim. The original series follows a society forced to live underground after humanity leaves […]The post Apple TV’s Silo Spinoff Rumor Faces Pushback From Hugh Howey appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 8 Sep 26, 10:26pm -
• Apple TV Scores Record 20 Wins at 2026 Emmy Awards
  Apple TV has delivered its strongest Emmy performance yet, collecting 20 awards during the first two nights of the 78th Emmy Awards. The achievement made Apple TV the most-awarded network on the second night of the event. Comedy-horror series Widow’s Bay led the charge with eight wins. In fact, it earned more Emmys than any […]The post Apple TV Scores Record 20 Wins at 2026 Emmy Awards appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 8 Sep 26, 9:58pm -
• Viral iPhone 18 Pro Max Store Video Exposed as Fake
  A viral video claiming to show unreleased iPhone 18 Pro Max models inside a retail store has come under scrutiny. The report concludes that the footage is fake because official demo units have not yet reached stores. The 14-second clip reportedly shows two supposed iPhone 18 Pro Max units. One appears in a Dark Cherry […]The post Viral iPhone 18 Pro Max Store Video Exposed as Fake appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 8 Sep 26, 9:41pm -

Apple Insider

• newiPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Flagships, compared
  The iPhone 18 Pro has arrived with a new chip and camera refinements over the iPhone 17 Pro. Here's how Apple's latest Pro compares against last year's model.iPhone 18 Pro [left] vs iPhone 17 Pro [right]Right on schedule, Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro at its fall event as the new Pro edition to get. That is, if you don't want the massive Pro Max version.The follow-up to the iPhone 17 Pro that introduced the aluminum unibody frame and vapor chamber cooling, the new model refines that formula r…
  - 21 mins ago 10 Sep 26, 2:03am -
• newiPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture is incredible, but looks real fragile
  Variable aperture will allow iPhone users to take better photos than ever, but the system it was built on is hair-thin with moving parts.Variable aperture for iPhone 18 ProApple says the iPhone 18 Pro has a 48MP Fusion Main Camera with variable aperture. It's optimized for portrait capture at f/1.8 and can open wider for more dynamic shots.The system was built using six laser-cut blades that are each thinner than a human hair. The rotor mechanism helps move the blades automatically, while the le…
  - 23 mins ago 10 Sep 26, 2:01am -
• newSiri AI will launch in beta, complicated by daily usage caps & future paid access
  Apple confirmed Wednesday that Siri AI will remain in beta when the OS 27 versions reach the public on September 14, with the long-delayed assistant subject to use caps and fees, plus language and regional restrictions.Apple Foundation ModelsThe mobile releases cover iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, while macOS 27 Golden Gate shares the same release date. watchOS 27 and visionOS 27 will also arrive September 14 with Siri AI on supported devices.Apple has released the first release candidates for its new op…
  - 26 mins ago 10 Sep 26, 1:58am -
• newApple's new Health revamp is about more than the Apple Watch
  Apple's announcement of the new Apple Watch Series 12 includes references to some notable Apple Intelligence upgrades to Health features, but the iPhone and iPad also benefit in some big ways.New Health features come to iPhone as well as Apple WatchThe Apple Watch Series 12 unveiling saw Apple focus on its ability to monitor the wearer's heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV,) and more. But it's what Apple intends to do with the data the Apple Watch collects that will make the biggest differen…
  - 46 mins ago 10 Sep 26, 1:38am -
• newApps will look terrible unless they are updated for the iPhone Duo
  Apple has produced a series of videos for developers showing how their apps will look on the iPhone Duo, and without modification, they could look really ugly.How an app will look on the iPhone Duo's internal screen if it hasn't recently been updated - image credit: Apple.As it always has, Apple has encouraged developers to use its latest Xcode development tools without quite telling them why things were changing. Consequently, it now says that if developers have worked to the current Xcode 27,…
  - 53 mins ago 10 Sep 26, 1:31am -
• newThe Apple foldable is real, it's here, & it's called iPhone Duo
  Seven years and tons of rumors have finally led to Apple revealing the iPhone Duo, a squat foldable smartphone packed with features and compromises at an incredible price point.Apple's iPhone Duo opens up to a size similar to iPad miniThe foldable market is filled with expensive devices that address an incredibly niche market, but Apple pursued it anyway. Its first foldable is the iPhone Duo, and rumors managed to nail what to expect.The "Surprise and Shine" Apple Event is still underway and the…
  - 60 mins ago 10 Sep 26, 1:24am -
• newApple's new iPhone cases include a $129 folio for iPhone Duo
  Apple's new iPhone lineup has been announced, and so has the annual crop of first party cases, wallets, and straps to go with it.Apple launches new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo casesOn Wednesday, Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo. And as expected, it also launched new and refreshed accessories, including cases, straps, and wallets, perfect to pair with a new iPhone purchase.Here's what you can get right now, before your new devices arrive. Continue Reading on A…
  - 1 hour ago 10 Sep 26, 1:20am -
• newmacOS 27 Golden Gate will be available on September 14
  Apple has confirmed that macOS 27 Golden Gate will arrive on September 14 with iOS 27, bringing a sizable collection of new features and improvements to the Mac.Mac StudioAs with Apple's other operating system updates, macOS 27 introduces Siri AI, with conversational responses, personal context, and the ability to complete complex actions across apps. A new, dedicated Siri app stores previous conversations, while Spotlight adds Siri AI as a search option.Visual Intelligence lets users ask Siri a…
  - 1 hour ago 10 Sep 26, 1:07am -
• newiPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max arrive with A20 Pro, new AI push
  The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max don't look that different from the previous generation, but new colors and a fresh AI push highlight the debut.iPhone 18 Pro - Image credit: AppleApple's special event for September is underway, and as usual, it has launched new iPhones. Following months of rumors and speculation, the premium models for 2026 are the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.True to form for Apple, the new Pro models look a lot like the previous generation at first glance. There…
  - 1 hour ago 10 Sep 26, 12:59am -
• newSpigen built protection to match Apple's premium iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone Duo
  After nearly two decades of protecting iPhones, Spigen brings that proven experience to the new iPhone 18 lineup and Apple's first foldable iPhone.Spigen is ready for iPhone Duo with its new case lineupApple just introduced its most expensive iPhone yet, and it folds. Don't worry, while it might be Apple's first foldable, Spigen has been building cases for foldable phones for over 7 years.The range of cases Spigen has to offer for the 2026 iPhone series ensures there's a style and level of prote…
  - 2 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 12:49am -

• newApple just made the iPhone 17 lineup $100 more expensive
  Alongside the $1,999 iPhone Duo price, Apple has also increased the price of every older model it still sells including the aging iPhone 16 by $100 as ongoing component shortages continue to bite.The iPhone 17 just got more expensiveApple's big iPhone event saw the company unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo. But no mention was made as to the fate of the existing models in the iPhone lineup.However, following the return of Apple's online store, we now know that all existi…
  - 2 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 12:46am -
• newYour iPhone 17 Pro case will work on an iPhone 18 Pro
  Upgrading to the iPhone 18 Pro? Almost all older cases will survive the jump because Apple kept its exterior dimensions identical to the iPhone 17 Pro.iPhone 18 ProApple lists both generations of the smaller Pro at 5.91 inches tall, 2.83 inches wide, and 0.34 inch deep. In metric measurements, each phone is 150 mm by 71.9 mm by 8.75 mm.The same applies to the larger models. Both iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Pro Max measure 6.43 inches tall, 3.07 inches wide, and 0.34 inch deep, or 163.4 mm by…
  - 2 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 12:41am -
• newTwo new AirPods 5 models get five hours of battery life and live translation
  During the iPhone 18 Pro event, Apple rolled out a pair of new AirPods 5 units, starting at a lower price.Apple AirPods 5 start at $129, lower than previous generationLive Translation and 50% better Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) are the key features on the new units. Otherwise, the design is very similar, but not identical, to the previous AirPods 4."We're thrilled that with AirPods 5, we're able to bring Active Noise Cancellation — one of our most beloved features — to our most affordable…
  - 2 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 12:35am -
• newFirst release candidates of iOS 27, macOS 27 arrive as release nears
  As Apple prepares iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and macOS 27 for launch, it has rolled out the first release candidates for testing.An earlier iOS 27 beta screenThe first round of release candidates are here, giving Apple one more test of its upcoming iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 releases. It may well be the last, aside from any second or third release candidate builds, before the expected release alongside Apple's new hard…
  - 2 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 12:29am -
• newContrary to early rumors, iPhone Duo does have MagSafe charging
  The rumor mill has gone back and forth about a lot of things about the folding iPhone, but we're happy to report that the iPhone Duo does, in fact, have MagSafe charging.MagSafe is on the iPhone Duo, on the non-screen side under the cameraOf all the things to talk about, Apple chose to leave out if the iPhone Duo had MagSafe. We understand, it makes sense if you don't want to have a two-hour keynote about it.Fortunately, Apple's technical specs are clear about it. Continue Reading on AppleInside…
  - 2 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 12:25am -
• newSiri on Apple Watch can remember useful parts of your day without retaining everything
  Your Apple Watch now listens all day to build a daily Siri Recap from the sounds around you. The catch? It actually forgets the audio the moment it understands the context.Siri RecapAudio Intelligence uses Sound Recognition to identify relevant information from the wearer's surroundings as events happen. Siri can combine those signals with other available data to summarize the day later.Sound Recognition can identify events such as sirens, alarms, doorbells, and a crying baby, giving the system…
  - 2 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 12:13am -
• newiOS 27 arrives on September 14, here's what you'll get
  While Apple didn't talk about it during the event, press materials for the iPhone 18 Pro have revealed the release date of iOS 27.iOS 27 Photos gains Spatial ReframingApple has confirmed that iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 will arrive on September 14. The updates bring a sizable collection of new features and improvements to iPhone and iPad.Here are the updates you can expect to arrive on your devices this September. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 12:09am -
• newIt's going to be a while before you can pre-order an iPhone Duo
  Apple's iPhone 18 Pro event is over. You're going to have to wait until October to pre-order and use the iPhone Duo.Apple's iPhone Duo, in actionWe suspected from the beginning that the folding iPhone wasn't going to arrive day-and-date as the iPhone 18 Pro would. We missed our early guesses on when, though.Reminiscent of the iPhone X, Apple says that pre-orders for iPhone Duo start at 8 AM ET on Friday, October 16. Availability begins on Friday, October 23. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Di…
  - 2 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 12:03am -
• newApple Watch Ultra 4 is here with a faster chip and improved battery life
  Apple's high-end smartwatch just got a massive performance boost, as the Apple Watch Ultra 4 now boasts the powerful S11 chip.Apple Watch Ultra 4 is here.On Wednesday, alongside the long-awaited iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro, the Apple Watch Ultra 4 made its debut. The new model is somewhat of a spec-bump upgrade, offering improved battery life with the same tried-and-true design.With the Apple Watch Ultra 4, Apple has also increased power efficiency, with a battery life of up to 50 hours, or 84…
  - 2 hours ago 10 Sep 26, 12:01am -
• newSee the crowd go wild for John Ternus with his iPhone Duo reveal
  Apple's famous "one more thing" returned as John Ternus unveiled the iPhone Duo, giving his first event as CEO a crowd-pleasing echo of the Steve Jobs era.iPhone DuoTernus appeared ready to close the event before pausing to deliver the familiar phrase. The Steve Jobs Theater audience immediately erupted as the presentation turned to Apple's long-awaited foldable iPhone.Steve Jobs made "one more thing" synonymous with Apple's biggest surprises, using it to introduce products and features the comp…
  - 2 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 11:57pm -
• newNew Apple Watch Series 12 highlights: improved health sensing system, Readiness app
  Apple Watch Series 12 brings back a ceramic option, and in conjunction with watchOS 27, it has a new health app called Readiness, and privacy-centric audio recording features.New health features for Apple Watch Series 12 - image credit: Apple.Ceramic is back with the new Apple Watch Series 5In an update that sees little else changed with the Apple Watch Series 12, there is now a ceramic option plus watchOS 27 adds new Readiness and Recap apps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Fo…
  - 3 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 11:46pm -
• newApple Reference Image is a new way to authenticate iPhone photography
  Apple Reference Image gives iPhone 18 Pro owners verifiable evidence of what the camera captured, offering a new defense against convincing AI-generated and edited images.Apple Reference ImageThe opt-in feature uses a new sensor in the Main camera that can sign every pixel it sees. Taking a photo in Reference mode captures signed sensor data that Private Cloud Compute turns into an unalterable reference image.The Photos app displays that reference beside the main photo like a digital negative, a…
  - 3 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 11:39pm -
• newApple's A20 Pro is 40% faster, and offers improved thermal management
  Apple's iPhone 18 Pro offers a redesigned thermal system that's much larger and much better at dissipating heat generated by the powerful A20 Pro chip.Apple's A20 Pro chip utilizes a new packaging method.The A20 Pro features a six-core CPU with two super cores that are up to 20% faster, along with four efficiency cores. There's also a seven-core GPU for faster graphics rendering, offering up to a 40% increase in performance over the A19 Pro, along with a dual Neural Engine setup.Apple has also r…
  - 3 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 11:13pm -
• newiPhone 18 Pro pre-orders begin Saturday to avoid 9/11
  Apple will avoid launching pre-orders of its latest iPhones on 9/11 by having them begin in the United States on Saturday September 12.iPhone 18 Pro comes in a lighter blue colorThe iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have been revealed by Apple during its "Surprise and Shine" event. While price hikes and limited RAM supplies are sure to make this an interesting iPhone season, we now know when eager customers can place an order.Both new iPhone models will be available for pre-order at the same t…
  - 3 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 11:09pm -
• newDynamic Island now shows three Live Activities
  Apple has updated its iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island to be more useful with up to three Live Activities being shown simultaneously.The new Dynamic Island - image credit: Apple.As recently rumored, the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max feature a redesigned Dynamic Island around the Face ID cutout."[iPhone 18 Pro] also features an upgraded Dynamic Island," said Kaiann Drance VP, iPhone Product Marketing, "redesigned to be smaller, more useful, and even better for seeing live information at a g…
  - 3 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 11:06pm -
• newSee John Ternus live at Steve Jobs Theater in his first event as CEO
  Apple's John Ternus has opened his first product event as CEO, putting new leadership at the center of the company's biggest annual launch.Apple CEO John TernusThe appearance wasn't Ternus's first encounter with the media as CEO, but it was his first time presiding over an Apple Event since succeeding Tim Cook on September 1.Ternus was already a familiar face in Apple presentations after years of introducing hardware. The September event marked his debut as the company's primary host rather than…
  - 3 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 10:58pm -
• newFlash deal drives M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM down to $2,899
  To celebrate today's Apple Event, B&H is hosting a flash deal on Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 48GB of RAM, delivering $200 in savings.Grab a $200 flash discount on Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 48GB RAM - Image credit: AppleThe $2,899 special applies to Apple's current M5 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch with a 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU in Space Black.Buy 48GB RAM MacBook Pro for $2,899 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 5 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 9:52pm -
• newLast-minute leak suggests no color surprises for the iPhone 18 Pro
  A new leak minutes ahead of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro event starts predicts all of the color options for the new iPhones. Here's what to expect.A mock-up of a Burgendy iPhone 18 ProMost recently there has been disagreement between leakers over what colors the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will —- or won't — come in. But generally the rumors of those colors have been fairly steady for some months, and now Bloomberg is predicting them again.Specifically, the new report says that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhon…
  - 5 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 9:42pm -
• newInside Apple Park's 'Welcome Run' ahead of the iPhone 18 Pro event
  AppleInsider's Andrew O'Hara is at Apple Park for the iPhone 18 Pro launch and has been reporting back on how he fared with Apple's special welcome run, walk, or roll activity.The hat and drink you get for completing the run around Apple Park.Attendees of the "Surprise and shine" event at Apple Park were also invited to take part in a pre-launch gathering the afternoon before. Runners, walkers, and wheelchair users were hosted by the Apple Fitness+ team with an hour around the campus to get thos…
  - 6 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 8:17pm -
• newApple falls behind Samsung in brand intimacy for the first time in 16 years
  Apple lost considerable ground with consumers in 2026, with its brand intimacy score falling sharply while Samsung treads water. The reasons why are complicated.Image credit: MBLMMBLM has released its annual study of brand intimacy, evaluating how attached consumers are to specific companies. This year's study comprised 425 brands across 23 industries.2026 marks a first for Apple, though probably not in a way the company would like. For the first time in sixteen years of brand engagement analysi…
  - 7 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 7:50pm -
• newNew product identifiers show up in Apple's backend, don't indicate release timing
  Apple is set to reveal a range of new products during its "Surprise and Shine" event on Wednesday, but a new set of product identifiers likely aren't indicative of what's being announced.Device identifiers don't say anything about a product or when it will releaseProduct identifiers tell you very little about a product and often leave you guessing until they're found in official documentation for an already-released product. A list found in Apple's backend shows 37 new hardware identifiers for i…
  - 7 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 7:48pm -
• newHow to watch Apple's iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone Duo launch live
  The foldable iPhone and iPhone 18 Pro launch is today! Here's how and when to watch the event live.Render of rumored iPhone 18 Dark Cherry colorApple will unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. The presentation will also be Apple's first major product event after new CEO John Ternus takes over on September 1.The company will follow its recent prerecorded format, with media and other guests gathering at Apple Park for an in-person component. Vie…
  - 7 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 7:46pm -
• newJohn Ternus teases variable aperture in iPhone 18 Pro before event
  The second X post from new Apple CEO John Ternus is almost certainly teasing the iPhone 18 Pro Max's variable aperture camera, which should be revealed later today.A teaser image from John Ternus - Image Credit: John Ternus/XJust as Tim Cook and other executives tease launches before special events, new CEO John Ternus has done the same thing. His second post to X, ahead of today's special event, is a video that hints at something camera-related, without explicitly saying what it's about.pic.twi…
  - 7 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 7:41pm -
• newOWC's new $130 USB4 Hub adds four ports and HDMI 2.1 to your Mac
  OWC's $130 USB4 Hub takes one of your MacBooks USB-C ports and turns it into USB4, USB-C, HDMI, and 81W of charging.OWC's USB4 HubOn Wednesday OWC announced its upcoming USB4 Hub for Mac, Windows, Linux, and iPad Pro users. This hub aims to tame desktop clutter and adds more ports to increasingly port-starved laptops.This hub provides additional USB4 and USB-C connectivity alongside HDMI 2.1 output and 40Gbps of total bandwidth through a single USB4 host connection. It can connect external stora…
  - 8 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 6:03pm -
• newiPhone 18 Pro preorders expected to start this Saturday
  Another voice has joined the chorus, claiming preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro and other hardware will start on Saturday, September 12.The current iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple is mere hours away from introducing its new product lines, including revealing when you can get your hands on the new iPhone models. Rumors in recent weeks have pointed to preorders starting on Saturday.In a post to X on Wednesday morning ahead of the event, serial leaker ShrimpApplePro briefly posted that they had "confirmed" pr…
  - 8 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 6:02pm -
• newDynamic Island is shrinking, yet becoming more useful in the iPhone 18 Pro
  A last-minute report ahead of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro unveiling says that the Dynamic Island will let users display more Live Activities.Live Activities as they currently appear in the Dynamic Island.It's been regularly reported that Apple has reduced the size of the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro, despite clear limits on what it can do. But now according to Bloomberg, Apple is adding a little more functionality even as it cuts back on the size of the feature.Specifically, it's claimed that t…
  - 9 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 5:17pm -
• newOnline Apple Store down ahead of iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone Duo event
  Apple has taken down the online Apple Store, as it makes changes to pages well in advance of the iPhone 18 Pro launch later on Wednesday.The Apple Store is down ahead of the 2026 September event. A traditional part of the Apple Event experience is not being able to access the online Apple Store beforehand. That hasn't changed for 2026, as Apple has made it inaccessible once again.Attempting to open the Store section of the Apple website shows a fullscreen graphic. The Apple logo for the "Surpris…
  - 9 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 4:58pm -
• newNew Apple Watches to get Siri AI 'Recaps' feature similar to AI wearables
  The Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 will get a new Siri AI feature called "Recaps" that summarizes a user's day using available data, including overheard conversations.New Apple Watch models could get new Recaps featureApple is a privacy-first company that often tries to offer similar services to other companies with a privacy spin. AI wearables have all wanted to give users a companion that can record and recap a user's day, but they're all burdened with privacy concerns.According…
  - 15 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 10:56am -
• newRumor says foldable is iPhone Duo, gets Apple Pencil, & starts at $2,000
  Only hours before Apple's iPhone event, a final set of rumors paints a clear picture of what Apple's foldable will be and what it may be called — iPhone Duo.Apple's foldable could be called iPhone DuoApple wanted a sub-$2,000 price point for its first foldable iPhone, but the AI-driven RAM shortages and other supply chain constraints pushed prices higher. While some costs can be eaten through Apple's usual means, some had to be passed to customers.According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple's…
  - 16 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 10:05am -
• newUK repeats demands for child safety features that Apple already made
  Apple's child safety toolset is already robust and expanding with iOS 27, but the UK government isn't happy and continues to threaten legislation.Apple already offers tools and APIs for protecting children from content they shouldn't be viewing or sendingApple introduced Sensitive Content Warnings with iOS 17 in 2023 for child accounts and later introduced it as an option for adults. Several new features have been added since, including age verification systems in the UK, plus a comprehensive re…
  - 22 hours ago 9 Sep 26, 4:17am -
• Apple TV 4K may get Siri AI, thanks to the A19 or A19 Pro chip
  Judging by a leaked Apple identifier, the next-generation Apple TV will get a major upgrade with the A19 or A19 Pro system-on-chip.Apple could update the Apple TV 4K with the A19 or A19 Pro chip.In June 2026, tvOS 27 code revealed that the Apple TV 4K was on track to receive Siri AI support. Now, Apple's own code has revealed even more about the hardware that will make this change possible.According to MacRumors, the model identifier of the upcoming Apple TV 4K suggests the device will feature t…
  - 1 day ago 9 Sep 26, 12:05am -
• iOS 26.6.2, iPadOS 26.6.2 land as iOS 27 gets closer to release
  Apple has released updates bringing iOS 26.6.2 and iPadOS 26.6.2 to the public, in what is probably the last before the introduction of the impending iOS 27 and iPadOS 27iOS 26 is still the current-gen iPhone operating system, but not for long. Apple is in its last stages of getting its 27-generation operating systems ready for public consumption. But while it's doing that, the company is also tending to its current-gen operating systems too.Released on September 8, one day before its iPhone 18…
  - 1 day ago 8 Sep 26, 11:43pm -
• Seven Apple TV settings can limit tracking without breaking streaming
  Apple TV 4K is better behaved and better for privacy than every smart TV, which admittedly is a bar buried under the living room floor. Here's what it tracks and which settings rein it in.Apple TV 4KSecurity researchers cited in a September 7 LG report tested OLED televisions for several forms of data collection. They found that the sets scanned local networks and used automatic content recognition to identify what appeared on screen.Yes, we know that smart TVs do this. LG's data and conversatio…
  - 1 day ago 8 Sep 26, 11:32pm -
• Forget folding screens, Apple is working on stretchable ones
  New research that suggests that future iPhones, iPads, or perhaps Apple Watches could have a stretchable display on the outside, instead of one that just folds inward. Here's how Apple plans to do it.An iPad showing one illustration of a stretchable disolayFor years now, Apple has been expected to produce a folding screen iPhone, and that's more than likely to appear at the September 9, 2026 event. But all along, at lease 50 Apple engineers have been working instead on stretchable displays.That'…
  - 1 day ago 8 Sep 26, 10:29pm -
• BBC breakout comedy 'Small Prophets' is coming back for season two
  After a strong first season, and an Apple TV pickup, BBC comedy "Small Prophets" is returning for a second season and making the jump from BBC Two to BBC One.Pearce Quigley stars as a man driven to alchemy as he searches for his long-missing partner in "Small Prophets" - image credit: BBCThe move to BBC One puts "Small Prophets" in front of a larger audience after its first season became the BBC's biggest new comedy of the year. The series debuted on BBC Two in February and has been compared to…
  - 1 day ago 8 Sep 26, 9:36pm -
• Play iPhone 18 Pro Apple Keynote Bingo with this app
  Use this Bingo Card Generator to play along with Apple's September iPhone event. Drinking is entirely optional.Make the Apple event more fun with the Bingo Card GeneratorApple is well known for the format of its special events. From the WWDC keynote to the usual September iPhone events, viewers are familiar with the usual tropes, such as Tim Cook's "Good morning" at the start, and the earlier famous "One more thing" at the end of some videos.While it would be easy for people to turn it into some…
  - 3 days ago 6 Sep 26, 11:56pm -
• iPhone Ultra: What to expect from Apple's first foldable iPhone, and when
  Rumors of a folding iPhone go back more than a decade, and the device will finally break cover very soon. Here's what the rumor mill thinks is coming.Apple's foldable iPhone might be right around the corner.Apple's first foldable is right around the corner, and while it's still unclear if it will be called the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra, it's sure to make a splash. Over the years, multiple sources have claimed Apple was working on devices with folding displays, with the first expected to be an…
  - 12 days ago 28 Aug 26, 4:47pm -
• iPhone 18 Pro rumor roundup: 2nm A20 chip, C2 modem, under-display Face ID
  Apple's iPhone 18 Pro is right around the corner, and the rumor mill started earlier than normal. Here's what you need to know.Apple's iPhone 18 Pro will feature numerous improvements over the iPhone 17 Pro.In 2025, Apple gave its high-end iPhone a major redesign, with the iPhone 17 Pro featuring a distinct pill-shaped camera plateau, an aluminum frame, and a bright orange color option. Inside, the A19 Pro chip bumped up the RAM to 12GB, and the phone even gained a vapor chamber cooling system.W…
  - 33 days ago 7 Aug 26, 10:46pm -
• GameSir Pocket Taco review: an emulator-friendly retro controller with some tradeoffs
  The GameSir Pocket Taco is an interesting, single-purpose game controller built for retro gaming on iPhone via emulation. Its low price makes its tradeoffs worth it for nostalgia seekers.GameSir Pocket Taco reviewSince Apple enabled the use of emulators on iPhone, the search for the perfect emulation controller began. We've seen many mounts, attachments, and standard controllers, but the Pocket Taco takes a different approach.Instead of simply being a capacitive set of buttons like Gamebaby, the…
  - 8 May 26, 5:57am -
• Inside iMovie - How to get started with video editing on iPhone and iPad
  Strive to become the next Steven Spielberg — or at least make your holiday videos better to watch — by using iMovie. Here's how to use it on your iPhone and iPad.Inside iMovieWhen it comes to video, most iPhone users will record using the Camera app and leave what's recorded in Photos as-is. If they're using social media a lot, they may just record the footage in there and use whatever tools are built into the app to create something entertaining.For those who care more about what their vide…
  - 29 Sep 25, 4:29pm -