The Unofficial Apple Blog

• Apple Replaces iPhone Upgrade Program
  Apple is preparing to retire its long-running iPhone Upgrade Program after more than a decade. Reports indicate the company will replace it with a new financing option called Apple Upgrade, which is expected to launch soon. The new program will expand installment payments beyond the iPhone and cover more Apple products. Current customers will not […]The post Apple Replaces iPhone Upgrade Program appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 22 Jul 26, 9:36am -
• Apple Expands Sunnyvale Office Footprint Again
  Apple has added another major property to its growing list of Silicon Valley offices. The company has agreed to lease a 125,800-square-foot office building at 580 North Mary Avenue in Sunnyvale. The property belongs to Bay Area real estate firm Peery Arrillaga and marks another step in Apple’s steady expansion across the region. Although Apple […]The post Apple Expands Sunnyvale Office Footprint Again appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 22 Jul 26, 2:53am -
• Apple Releases Fourth Developer Betas for iOS 27 and macOS 27
  Apple has released the fourth developer beta versions of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27. The new builds are now available to registered developers, marking another step toward the official software launches expected later in 2026. The latest updates follow the third beta released earlier in July. Apple […]The post Apple Releases Fourth Developer Betas for iOS 27 and macOS 27 appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 22 Jul 26, 1:37am -
• Apple Nears Public Release of iOS 26.6 and macOS 26.6
  Apple has taken another step toward the next software update by releasing Release Candidate (RC) versions of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, and several other operating systems to developers. Release Candidate builds are typically the final versions tested before public launch unless critical bugs appear. The new RC releases follow five earlier beta […]The post Apple Nears Public Release of iOS 26.6 and macOS 26.6 appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 21 Jul 26, 10:04am -
• Apple Bets on ‘Being Heumann’ for Another Oscar Run
  Apple is returning to familiar creative talent as it aims for another awards-season success. The company has teamed up again with filmmaker Sian Heder, whose 2022 drama CODA made history as the first streaming film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. This time, Heder brings the life of disability rights pioneer Judy Heumann […]The post Apple Bets on ‘Being Heumann’ for Another Oscar Run appeared first on TUAW.
  - 3 days ago 21 Jul 26, 7:28am -
• Apple Tests Faster Siri Writing Tools for Mac
  Apple appears to be testing a redesigned version of its Siri-powered Writing Tools for Mac. The hidden feature, discovered in the beta version of macOS Golden Gate, introduces a smaller and faster interface that gives users quick access to common writing tasks. Today, Writing Tools usually appear after users right-click selected text. However, the new […]The post Apple Tests Faster Siri Writing Tools for Mac appeared first on TUAW.
  - 3 days ago 21 Jul 26, 6:53am -

Apple Insider

• newApple Maps will be at the core of Ford's electric vehicles in 2027
  Apple and Ford have announced a new partnership that will see cars built on the latter's Universal Electric Vehicle platform use Apple Maps for advanced routing and future self-driving features.Apple Maps will be key to Ford's future EV plans. Credit: AppleThe partnership will see Maps become a key component of the Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform when it launches in 2027. Apple announced that its technology will go beyond simple routing and will instead be used to power Ford's next-gen…
  - 54 mins ago 23 Jul 26, 7:05pm -
• newFamed technology journalist John C. Dvorak dies aged 80
  Legendary technology columnist, pundit, author and podcast host John C. Dvorak has died, age 80. He is survived by his wife Mimi Dvorak.John C. Dvorak - image credit: No Agenda podcastToday Dvorak is best known for co-hosting the "No Agenda" podcast with Adam Curry, where he would critique mainstream news media. His death was first announced by the podcast on X, although note that Dvorak's age is mistakenly given as 74.It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John C. Dvorak, our…
  - 1 hour ago 23 Jul 26, 6:39pm -
• newApple's foldable iPhone launch in question amid production hiccups
  As the expected launch of Apple's first foldable iPhone nears, the shipment dates are still up in the air, with supply chain sources saying some plans need to be finalized before full mass production can begin.The iPhone Ultra's launch window could be anyone's guess at this pointApple's plans for the iPhone Ultra have been a hot-button topic in recent months. Just days ago, it was reported that Apple had increased its orders for the vapor cooling system that would be used in its debut foldable.D…
  - 1 hour ago 23 Jul 26, 6:30pm -
• newApple defied a global PC sales slump in Q2 2026 thanks to MacBook Neo
  The global PC market declined by 4% year-over-year in Q2 2026, but as Lenovo, Dell, and HP struggled, Apple's MacBook Neo helped it buck the downward trend.MacBook NeoNew data shared by Counterpoint Research shows that global PC shipments plummeted to 65 million units in the second quarter of the year. This brought an end to a prolonged period of growth that stretched all the way back to Q1 of 2025.But as the market as a whole struggled, Apple and Asus were able to weather the storm. That's good…
  - 3 hours ago 23 Jul 26, 5:07pm -
• newEU slaps Google with a $1 billion antitrust fine
  The European Commission has fined Google $1 billion for giving its own services preferential treatment, and for preventing app developers directing users away from the Google Play store.The European Union is fining Google $1 billion - image credit: EUJust as US lawmakers ask Trump to investigate the EU's alleged "anti-American" Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Union has used that act to fine Google. The fine is 890 million euros ($1 billion), and it's the first time Google has been fined…
  - 3 hours ago 23 Jul 26, 5:00pm -
• newBrydge ProDock Trio review: An elite space-saving MacBook dock
  The Brydge ProDock Trio is a rarity amongst Thunderbolt docks, offering a compact vertical MacBook stand alongside a MagSafe phone charger.Brydge ProDock Trio review: Sitting on my desk and freeing spaceAll USB-C and Thunderbolt docks I've tested have been largely the same as boxes that connect with a bundled cable. They have different ports and different technical specs.Brydge goes a different route, opting for a new version of its vertical ProDock. Your Mac is physically docked in the device,…
  - 14 hours ago 23 Jul 26, 5:32am -
• newApple Store app Virtual Shopping Assistant could be coming soon
  The privacy policy for the Apple Store app suggests that a new feature called Virtual Shopping Assistant could be implemented soon. It may function similarly to the Apple Support Assistant.Apple Support already has a chatbot, and soon, Apple Store will tooApple has been slowly increasing its use of AI tools both internally and in public-facing apps. While Apple still relies on humans for some support inquiries, AI is being offered in more locations.It seems Apple may have let slip that a new fea…
  - 17 hours ago 23 Jul 26, 3:20am -
• newHow 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, but it already works well.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 app for a service and sel…
  - 19 hours ago 23 Jul 26, 1:02am -
• newLawmakers want Trump to investigate EU's 'anti-American' Digital Markets Act
  U.S. Lawmakers have written to President Donald Trump, hoping he will do something to help big tech companies being targeted by the E.U.'s Digital Markets Act.U.S. President Donald TrumpThe European Union's Digital Markets Act has been a thorn in Apple's side since its introduction. Lawmakers in the United States want something done to fight what they consider to be rules that target U.S. Big Tech firms unfairly.A letter signed by 25 Republicans, including seven members of the House of Represent…
  - 22 hours ago 22 Jul 26, 10:06pm -
• newAmazon's month-end iPad deals drop 11-inch model to $399
  Amazon's month-end $399 iPad deal delivers the lowest iPad price across Apple's tablet lineup, with discounts of up to $150 off iPad Air and iPad Pro models as well.Apple's iPad 11 is on sale for $399 in Amazon's month-end sale.Discounts across Apple's iPad line are in effect at Amazon, with month-end deals delivering prices as low as $399.Buy iPad 11 for $399 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 22 hours ago 22 Jul 26, 9:44pm -

• newJason Sudeikis wants two more seasons of the 'Ted Lasso' revival
  The hit Apple TV comedy "Ted Lasso" was supposedly over after three seasons, but now it's back for a fourth and its star and co-creator have hopes for a fifth and sixth.Early image of the new season - image credit: Apple TV"Ted Lasso" returns to Apple TV on August 5, 2026 with a new story that sees the titular character now coaching a second-division women's football team. According to The Hollywood Reporter, though, there could be more.Apple has not commissioned a fifth season yet, but star Jas…
  - 22 hours ago 22 Jul 26, 9:34pm -
• newEntire MacBook Pro, MacBook Air & MacBook Neo line rumored for refresh in next six months
  Apple's fall Mac updates will include a brand new entry-level MacBook Pro, but there are other alterations in the pipeline coming relatively soon, like a revised MacBook Neo and a speed-boosted MacBook Air.MacBook NeoApple's fall releases tend to include a number of Mac and MacBook launches alongside the usual iPhones. For 2026, Apple is preparing a very AI-forward refresh of its catalog, starting this fall.According to Bloomberg on Wednesday, Apple's refreshes are all to capitalize on the deman…
  - 23 hours ago 22 Jul 26, 9:24pm -
• newUpgraded Mac Mini, Mac Studio, and OLED iMac are all in the pipeline
  A new report backs up multiple previous claims of the Mac models Apple is developing, and amplifies that updates are being delayed by the global chip shortage.The current iMac.Recent rumors have predicted that the iPad Air will get the higher-quality OLED display in 2027. They've also predicted that the iMac will get an OLED screen too, but not until 2029 or 2030.Now Bloomberg is substantially repeating these reports, but in some cases giving a little more detail. With the Mac mini and the Mac S…
  - 23 hours ago 22 Jul 26, 8:46pm -
• newIf you've got this dealer-installed car alarm, patch it today with your iPhone
  Millions of drivers with a dealer-installed KARR alarm should download the iPhone app and install the latest firmware update now, because a security flaw can let nearby attackers unlock or immobilize more than two million vehicles.Bluetooth vulnerabilityThe affected KARR Security System is an aftermarket alarm that dealerships install to protect vehicles on their lots. Dealers often leave the hardware connected after a vehicle is sold, even when the buyer declines to pay for the alarm service.Th…
  - 24 hours ago 22 Jul 26, 8:18pm -
• Apple Park Visitor Center exhibition space closed temporarily
  The section of Apple Park Visitor Center that's housed its VR exhibition for almost a decade has been temporarily closed for an unspecified refurbishment.This appears to be the section that has closed: it's the store's exhibition space, shown here in 2017 when Apple added a virtual and augmented reality feature.Back in 2017, long before the Apple Vision Pro was announced, Apple added an augmented reality feature to its visitor center's Exhibition Space. It was a model of Apple Park, and at the t…
  - 1 day ago 22 Jul 26, 7:53pm -
• At last, WhatsApp for iPad can be set up without another device
  WhatsApp is making its iPad app work more like a standalone service by letting users create an account without first setting it up on a phone.WhatsApp for iPadMeta is rolling out the change as part of a wider WhatsApp update that also expands CarPlay support, adds basic PDF tools and makes it easier to share music. Direct registration addresses one of the largest limitations of the iPad app since its 2025 launch.WhatsApp for iPad previously relied on the company's linked-device system, which req…
  - 1 day ago 22 Jul 26, 7:01pm -
• It has begun: Foxconn amassing army of workers for iPhone 18 Pro assembly
  Months ahead of the fall launches, and historically right on time, Apple supply chain partner Foxconn has started to hire a small army of assemblers to build the iPhone 18 Pro.Workers at a Foxconn facility - Image source: FoxconnEach summer, the Apple supply chain prepares for the annual iPhone mass production ramp-up by hiring more employees. For chief assembly partner Foxconn, that process has gotten underway in China.According to China Securities Journal via MyDrivers on July 22, the iPhone 1…
  - 1 day ago 22 Jul 26, 6:15pm -
• Don't miss a payment with Apple Upgrade or your iPhone will be locked
  Code found in the iOS 27 beta shows that if a user on the forthcoming Apple Upgrade program misses a payment, Apple will have the ability to restrict their iPhone usage.Apple's Wallet app may be one of only a few apps an iPhone user can continue to use if they miss an Apple Upgrade payment.Apple is now expected to shortly launch a financing option, replacing the previous iPhone Upgrade Program. It will let buyers spread the cost of most Apple devices, thereby easing the sales hit Apple expects t…
  - 1 day ago 22 Jul 26, 5:07pm -
• How to use iOS 27 Recovery Mode before erasing or restoring your iPhone
  Apple's iOS 27 recovery screen offers iPhone and iPad users a better first step when a device won't start, especially without a computer nearby. Here's how to open it, which repair option to try first, and when computer-based recovery is still safer.iOS 27 Recovery ModeA failed startup is one of those iPhone problems that immediately feels worse than it may actually be. The device can sit on the Apple logo, restart in a loop or refuse to finish booting after an update.Before iOS 27, most users e…
  - 1 day ago 22 Jul 26, 8:19am -
• Aqara W200 review: Affordably-priced smart thermostat has firsts for Apple users
  The Aqara W200 smart thermostat is the first to take advantage of Apple's Adaptive Temperature technology for Apple Home, and that's a big deal for users.Aqara W200 thermostat review: There's a new go-to smart thermostat for Apple usersAt least in the U.S., two or three big players largely have a stranglehold on the premium smart thermostat market. If you want a nice-looking smart thermostat, you're likely opting for Ecobee, Nest, or Honeywell Home.Aqara is looking to shake that up with its W200…
  - 2 days ago 22 Jul 26, 5:58am -
• Apple's $634M payment to Masimo now set in stone after Judge tosses appeal
  The Masimo trial ultimately failed to get a permanent ban on Apple Watch sales or use of the blood oxygen sensor, but the final verdict will have Apple pay $634M to Masimo's new owner Danaher after the appeal was rejected.Apple Watch blood oxygen detection is safe from the patent lawsuitApple Watch users have been able to take advantage of the blood oxygen sensor in Apple Watch since a software update in January 2024 successfully bypassed a sales ban. Masimo's attempts to reinstate a ban failed,…
  - 2 days ago 22 Jul 26, 2:53am -
• Apple Invites update brings emoji replies and confetti to the party
  A second update to Apple Invites for iOS in as many months adds two small changes: emoji replies and a pile of confetti.Apple Invites Apple has already made one update to the Apple Invites app this summer with some handy new features. Its second is smaller, but still quite celebratory in nature.The release of version 1.10 on the App Store explains there are two changes made to the app. The first is that the host and guests are able to reply to each other using emoji, rather than words. Continue…
  - 2 days ago 22 Jul 26, 1:36am -
• A fake Hide My Email header can expose the address behind your Apple Account
  A forged Hide My Email header can make Mac Mail expose a user's Apple Account address, extending the privacy risk beyond people who use Apple's alias service.Apple MailDeveloper Jeff Johnson disclosed the Mac Mail privacy flaw on July 19. His testing showed that a specially crafted message could make Mail display a misleading sender identity while a reply went out from the email address tied to his Apple Account.The behavior didn't require Johnson to use Hide My Email or maintain an iCloud.com m…
  - 2 days ago 22 Jul 26, 1:15am -
• Hide My Email flaw still worked two weeks after Apple's claimed fix
  Apple says it fixed a vulnerability that could expose real addresses behind Hide My Email on or around July 3, but we reproduced the flaw two weeks after the company's claimed repair date.Apple's Hide My Email serviceThe company told 404 Media that it deployed a patch on July 3, 2026, and fully resolved the vulnerability. AppleInsider successfully reproduced the behavior on July 17.Our test found that a sender who possessed a specific Hide My Email alias could reveal the real address behind it w…
  - 2 days ago 21 Jul 26, 11:36pm -
• Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program was great while it lasted
  For over ten years, Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program helped users afford the newest models, bundling AppleCare to boot. It's on borrowed time now, with the Apple Upgrade pay-as-you-go plan imminent.The iPhone Upgrade Program is going awayThe report of the new Apple Upgrade program arriving on July 28 seems like a good deal for consumers wanting more than an iPhone. However, it also means the end of a similar installment program.Tuesday's Bloomberg report on the launch of Apple Upgrade adds that it…
  - 2 days ago 21 Jul 26, 10:46pm -
• Future iMac could come with a removable dock or handle to make it easier to carry
  It's awkward to pick up an iMac, and it's worse when you are transporting millions of them, so Apple has been researching how to give it a handle, or make a flat-pack version.Detail from the patent showing an iMac-style device sitting on a wide dock that also features multiple wireless charging sections - image credit: AppleIt's not as if it's a giant market, but there are people who need to travel with their iMac and for them, existing firms will sell enormous and well-padded cases. Apple also…
  - 2 days ago 21 Jul 26, 9:48pm -
• Apple Upgrades will let users lease iPhones and Macs with Klarna
  Apple is preparing to launch a new iPhone upgrade program on July 28, with users leasing iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches from Klarna for 24 to 36 months.Klarna on Apple Pay - Image credit: KlarnaApple already provides consumers with ways to upgrade their devices while paying a monthly subscription. But it seems Apple is gearing up to introduce a new alternative to the iPhone Upgrade Program that covers more hardware.Expected to launch on July 28, Apple Upgrade will be a leasing program backed by…
  - 2 days ago 21 Jul 26, 9:33pm -
• Expect 2027 iPhones to cost more as TSMC increases chip prices
  Apple will have to pay more for its iPhone and Mac chips from 2027 onwards, as long-term supply chain partner TSMC is upping its base prices by as much as 10%.Workers at a TSMC facilityApple is already trying to mitigate the memory market's pricing spikes to reduce its costs, but it's not the only component price problem on its hands. It faces having to pay TSMC even more for the all-important processors too.According to Nikkei on Tuesday, TSMC will be increasing the base price of its chips from…
  - 2 days ago 21 Jul 26, 5:40pm -
• iPhone 20 Pro Max may get Apple's largest ever iPhone screen at 7 inches
  A new rumor claims that Apple is considering using what it will call a 7-inch screen for one of the 20th anniversary iPhones, although that isn't as great an increase as it sounds.The display on the current iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.86 inches.One recent rumor claimed that Apple had begun production evaluation for a 2027 iPhone with a display that is curved on all four sides. Then another claimed that the iPhone 20 range would feature a significant redesign.For the first time, though, a leaker is cl…
  - 2 days ago 21 Jul 26, 3:27pm -
• How to roll back macOS Golden Gate on Apple Silicon
  Mac users who want to leave the macOS Golden Gate beta must erase their startup disk and reinstall Tahoe, making a verified backup the most important step before they begin. Here's how to downgrade safely.macOS Golden GateDowngrading from macOS Golden Gate isn't as simple as leaving Apple's beta program. Turning off beta updates prevents later beta builds from installing, but it leaves the current operating system in place.Returning to macOS Tahoe requires erasing the Mac's startup volume, reins…
  - 2 days ago 21 Jul 26, 8:30am -
• Seven years after Apple Card, Samsung leaps into fintech with its own credit card
  The Samsung Galaxy Card is a direct mirror of the Apple Card, though it has some interesting cash-back offers that might be compelling for those deep in the Samsung ecosystem.Samsung Galaxy Card is a new fintech offering from Samsung and BarclaysIf there has ever been a tried and true strategy from Samsung, its compete with what Apple offers by beating them on the spec sheet. The Samsung Galaxy Card does exactly that with some good cash back rates right out of the gate.The company announced the…
  - 2 days ago 21 Jul 26, 8:03am -
• Apple adds another office to its Sunnyvale collection
  Apple is expanding its presence in Sunnyvale once again by leasing a 125,800-square-foot building. If history repeats itself, Apple will buy it within a year.The property at 580 North Mary Avenue, Sunnyvale - Image Credit: Google MapsCompanies with a massive workforce are always on the lookout for more office space. In the case of Apple, it will be adding one more location to its roster in Sunnyvale.According to sources of the Mercury News, Apple has agreed to lease a building located at 580 Nor…
  - 3 days ago 21 Jul 26, 1:50am -
• iOS 27 beta multiple battery reference may be red herring, not iPhone Fold hints
  Code references in the iOS 27 developer betas mention an iPhone using multiple batteries. This could be related to the iPhone Fold, but it may have a more pedestrian explanation.A render of what the iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderThe occasional reference leaks in Apple's beta operating systems often hint to future features that are on the way. For inbound devices like the iPhone Fold, they can sometimes point to big changes in the design.According to an examination of th…
  - 3 days ago 21 Jul 26, 1:12am -
• Fourth iOS 27, macOS 27 developer betas arrive
  Apple is moving on with its developer beta program, with new fourth builds of iOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and iPadOS 27 now undergoing testing.An earlier iOS 27 beta screenThe fourth round is here, and participants in Apple's developer program can download the new builds to their devices right now.The third developer builds arrived on July 6, while the second occurred on June 22 for most of the operating systems. The watchOS 27 counterparts landed later, on June 23 and Ju…
  - 3 days ago 21 Jul 26, 1:05am -
• iOS 26.6 release candidate build surfaces for testing
  Apple has brought out the RC developer betas of iOS 26.6 and others for testing, in what could be the last for this round.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleApple is currently operating multiple beta-testing tracks at the moment. While the focus is on the 27-generation, it's current 26-gen OSes are still getting updates to version 26.6.The RC developer betas landed after the fifth, which came out on July 13. The fourth arrived on July 6, the…
  - 3 days ago 20 Jul 26, 10:55pm -
• 'CODA' director returns to Apple TV with movie about disability activist Judy Heumann
  Apple TV is to screen director Sian Heder's follow-up to the Oscar-winning "CODA," a biopic about the life of a woman who got the government to take action over the rights of disabled people.Ruth Madeley (center) as Judy Heumann in Sian Heder's "Being Heumann" - image credit: Apple TVIn 2022, Sian Heder directed and co-wrote "CODA," which earned Apple TV the first-ever Best Picture Oscar for a streaming service. Apple immediately announced that it was backing Heder to direct a dramatization of J…
  - 3 days ago 20 Jul 26, 9:47pm -
• Fixing ISP-provided routers, public betas, & more on Smart Home Insider
  On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we talk about the the public beta of tvOS 27, and new product launches. Plus, Plume's Alan Coleman joins us and talks about how his company helps Wi-Fi behind the scenes.Smart Home Insider PodcastGuest co-host this week is Alan Coleman, chief product officer of Plume. Plume works with ISPs to help improve in-home Wi-Fi performance.Specifically, they work with many OEM router manufacturers, provide a white-label app experience, and offer c…
  - 3 days ago 20 Jul 26, 9:25pm -
• Amazon's $89 AirTag 2 deal delivers record-low price on 4-pack
  Apple's second-generation AirTag 4-pack has returned to its record-low price of $89 at Amazon.Get 4 AirTags for just $89 at Amazon - Image credit: AppleAmazon's AirTag sale cuts $10 off the 4-pack, bringing the price down to $89, which matches the record low seen during Prime Day 2026.Buy AirTag 4-pack for $89 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 20 Jul 26, 8:21pm -
• ClickLock malware makes Macs unusable until victims surrender their passwords
  Security firm Group-IB has uncovered ClickLock Stealer, a new Mac threat that hijacks normal system behavior to pressure victims into handing over passwords and access.ClickLock StealerThe firm said the campaign has reached at least 100 targets in 33 countries since May 2026, with more than half of the identified activity in Europe. Group-IB also found targets in North America, the Middle East and Africa.ClickLock builds on ClickFix, a familiar scam that uses fake CAPTCHA or Cloudflare verificat…
  - 3 days ago 20 Jul 26, 8:08pm -
• AirPods Max 2 plunge to $449 after Amazon slashes price by $100
  Amazon's $100 discount on the recently released AirPods Max 2 delivers the lowest price seen after Prime Day 2026.Save $100 on AirPods Max 2 with Amazon deal - Image credit: AppleYou can pick up AirPods Max 2 at a $100 discount at Amazon today, with all five color options eligible for the markdown at press time.Buy AirPods Max 2 for $449 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 20 Jul 26, 7:36pm -
• Siri AI is hiding a more concise set of Writing Tools for Mac
  A hidden feature in the beta of macOS Golden Gate shows how Apple is testing ways to simplify and speed up Writing Tools in Siri AI.How the hidden Siri AI Writing Tools appear when you selected text.Although some users, including ones at AppleInsider, are finding that Writing Tools have vanished in macOS Golden Gate, typically they remain available whenever selected text is right-clicked. But Reddit users have found that there is a hidden alternative that automatically pops up a short list of Wr…
  - 3 days ago 20 Jul 26, 5:56pm -
• Game development diary: Crunch and preparing to launch
  The Steam launch of "Character Limit" looms thanks to a final push to get the game ready. However, while it's "done" enough for people to play, there's still the problem of actually releasing it.The full game is in Steam, awaiting launch. It is safe to say that developing a word game like this wasn't meant to take a year. The first installment of this series was posted on July 28, 2025.The math is easy to figure out how long it's been since I started. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss o…
  - 3 days ago 20 Jul 26, 5:35pm -
• Sunday Reboot: Shrinking models and an on-device AI future
  In this week's Sunday Reboot, Apple's AI model-shrinking talk could have massive benefits, with a chance of also being a billion-dollar deal if it plays its cards right.On-device AI processing will be a big thing in the coming years if Apple bets right. 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…
  - 4 days ago 20 Jul 26, 1:42am -
• Apple probably won't add Jony Ive to OpenAI trade secret theft suit
  Four years ago, Jony Ive stopped working for Apple, and started working with OpenAI, yet he isn't named in the intellectual property theft suit. The reasons for that are myriad, ranging from the personal to practical.Jony Ive & OpenAI's Sam Altman | Image Credit: OpenAIOn July 10, Apple launched what looks to become a major lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing ex-Apple employees of stealing intellectual property. However, despite former Apple design chief's links to OpenAI, he isn't in the crosshair…
  - 4 days ago 20 Jul 26, 12:00am -
• Genius Bar AI tools spark concerns over employee monitoring & evaluation
  Apple is testing a new Genius Bar tool called Live Notes that transcribes and summarizes conversations with a customer, but employees are worried about how the tool might be used against them.Genius Bar employees may gain a new AI assistantArtificial intelligence has become a buzzword throughout the tech industry from both the consumer and employee perspective. Employees of any kind at many companies have had to contend with mandatory AI tool use forced on them by the employer.So far, reports ha…
  - 4 days ago 19 Jul 26, 8:02pm -
• Mac Pro could have been vastly more powerful than the Mac Studio
  Apple has dropped the Mac Pro entirely, but for a time it was planning to keep it at the top of the range, giving it twice the processing power of the company's Ultra chips — and maybe even one last Intel model.The much-missed Mac ProThe once beloved Mac Pro went out with a whimper in March 2026 as Apple discontinued it. But according to Bloomberg, there had originally been big plans for its future.What eventually caused the end of the Mac Pro was how powerful the much more cost-effective Mac…
  - 4 days ago 19 Jul 26, 8:01pm -
• B&H launches steep MacBook Pro discounts at up to $400 off
  B&H has launched new markdowns on numerous 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops this week, with savings of up to $400 off M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max models.The latest sale at B&H includes numerous CTO MacBook Pro models that are up to $400 off. Some of the configurations have additional RAM, extra storage, a nano-texture display, or all three.You can jump straight to the sale, but we've also rounded up top picks below. And if you don't see your desired model, it's also worth checking out our MacB…
  - 4 days ago 19 Jul 26, 12:56pm -
• Apple bumps up the cost of iCloud+ in 8 countries
  Apple has continued to put the prices up for its online services, with iCloud+ rising in cost in a number of territories.iCloud+ now costs more money in some countries. Over the course of a few days, Apple has been increasing the prices of its various online services. Not to be left behind, iCloud+ has now upped its prices to join the rest of the roster.The change, revealed by Apple's iCloud+ pricing support page, doesn't outright say what countries are affected by the pricing. However, comparis…
  - 5 days ago 18 Jul 26, 5:41pm -
• How to make Apple Journal part of a mindful daily routine
  Apple's Journal app doesn't promise to improve mental health, but its approach to reflective writing closely aligns with what decades of psychological research actually supports. Here's why that matters, and how Apple's approach differs from most wellness apps.Journaling with mindfulnessJournal focuses on people's thoughts and experiences instead of their bodies, unlike the data-driven health tracking with Apple Watch. The app encourages users to reflect on their emotions and pay closer attentio…
  - 6 days ago 17 Jul 26, 5:33pm -
• Elgato Stream Deck+ review: completely unnecessary but totally compelling
  First, you can't see why you'd ever want a Stream Deck for your Mac, then you try one, and you will never give it back. Out of all the different models, though, the Stream Deck+ is best, and here's why.Get a Stream Deck+ and you'll never use a Mac without one againEvery Stream Deck is a Mac accessory that provides buttons to launch apps, perform entire sequences of tasks, or turn on your smart lights. You connect it through a USB-A or USB-C cable, and the difference in the models is chiefly in h…
  - 4 Apr 26, 7:55pm -