- newApple Maps ads are finally showing up on iPhone
Apple Maps ads have finally arrived after months of buildup, with the first sponsored listings rolling out on iPhones across the US and Canada.An example of an Apple Maps adIn March, Apple confirmed it would bring ads to Apple Maps. The ads were part of the greater Apple Business rollout.It wasn't known exactly when Apple would begin rolling out the ads, but the company had set a tentative release date for Summer 2026. And, true to its word, we're now seeing ads popping up in Apple Maps. Continu…
- 37 mins ago 26 Aug 26, 12:55am -
- newM5 Ultra Mac Studio vs M3 Ultra Mac Studio: Apple's AI desktop, compared
Apple's top-tier Mac, the Mac Studio, has been given a big AI bump with the M5 Ultra. Here's how it compares against the M3 Ultra model it replaces.The Mac Studio now has M5 Ultra, an upgrade from the M3 Ultra. The new Mac Studio arrived on Tuesday, with the all-new M5 Ultra now the top-of-the-range chip for tough productivity workloads. Apple is positioning it squarely as a desktop for doing a lot of AI-related processing, including running models locally.The design stays faithful to the outgoi…
- 43 mins ago 26 Aug 26, 12:49am -
- newAdding AppleCare to Mac Studio & Mac mini is later in the purchase process than before
Despite the New Mac mini and Mac Studio apparently not including an option to add AppleCare where it has historically been during the order process, you just have to click through a few pages to get it done.AppleCare options are available for the new Macs.It's not remotely clear why Apple would choose to hide AppleCare for the new Macs since the option is front and center with other Macs. With those, AppleCare is on the order page, right after processor, RAM, and storage options.With the new Mac…
- 3 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 11:00pm -
- newM6 Mac mini arrives with a new record-high starting price
In an uncharacteristic August launch, Apple has updated the Mac mini, retaining the same design, adding the M6 and M5 Pro processors, and a new record-high starting price.M4 Mac mini. M5 is identical externallyThe release comes almost two years after the then-redesigned M4 Mac mini was released. There's nothing different externally, with the major change being the M6 processor.And it comes after wait times were as long as two months on the morning of August 25 for the M4 version of the hardware.…
- 3 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 10:50pm -
- newWhy the new Mac Studio can support up to eight screens
You have to really need it in order to justify the cost of an M5 Ultra Mac Studio, but there are reasons why you could use up all eight display options, and they may not be obvious.Mac Studio comes with many ports, yet it's still easy to fill them all.Sometimes you wonder if Apple adds something just because it can. So the new M5 Max version of the Mac Studio, for instance, is being promoted as being able to run up to five displays, while the M5 Ultra Mac Studio can handle eight.There's more to…
- 4 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 9:31pm -
- newApple's infamous Polishing Cloth drops to $9
Unaffected by RAM prices and supply chain bottlenecks, Apple's much-maligned Polishing Cloth makes a return to the Apple Store with a $10 discount. Don't buy it.The new, $9 Apple Polishing Cloth | Image credit: AppleIn 2021, Apple announced the Polishing Cloth, a $19 cloth designed specifically to keep any of its Nano-texture displays smudge-free without any damage. And while the internet found the price to be ludicrous, and rightfully so, it was $19 at launch; it still immediately sold out.In f…
- 4 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 9:15pm -
- newM6 Mac mini vs M4 Mac mini: Compact powerhouses compared
Apple has refreshed the Mac mini adding the M6, in an unusually timed update. Here's how the new model specs compare against the M4 version it replaces.M6 Mac mini vs M4 Mac miniIn a rare move, Apple has updated the Mac mini just before its main iPhone event, rather than during its usual fall Mac window. The big change is the shift from the M4 generation it has been on for almost two years.That shift isn't to the M5, but to M6. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 5 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 8:46pm -
- newMac Studio gets update to M5 Max and M5 Ultra
Alongside a new M6 Mac mini, Apple has launched new versions of the Mac Studio, using the M5 Max and M5 Ultra processors.Mac StudioAs consistently expected, Apple has updated the Mac Studio with these two processors. It claims up to 4.3 times faster AI performance, 2 times faster storage, and up to 1.3 times faster CPU speed. The new models come 16 months after the last update at the start of April 2025. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 5 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 8:29pm -
- newSmart TV analytics look dire for Apple TV F1 viewership, but not whole story
Hopes were high for Apple TV and F1 streaming in early 2026, but a recent set of data suggests that things fell off sharply in May and viewership has been down double digits since.Apple TV and F1 partnership may have declining viewership numbersStatistical analysis of viewership numbers is a tricky game on its own, especially when dealing with viewership numbers on Apple platforms. Samba is an analytics company that thrives on data obtained, often without the user's knowledge, thanks to being em…
- 5 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 8:25pm -
- newMacBook-style key symbols come to all four Magic Keyboards
Apple quietly updated its Magic Keyboard with MacBook-style symbol-only keycaps. The real shock? The price actually stayed the same.Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric KeypadUpdated store images show glyphs replacing the written labels on the Tab, Caps Lock, Shift, Return, and Delete keys. The symbols match those introduced on the latest MacBook Pro and MacBook Air keyboards in March.The five replacement glyphs are:TabCaps LockShiftReturnDelete Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on…
- 5 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 8:17pm -
- newYou can spend $18,299 on a Mac Studio today, or more in October
Apple is taking pre-orders for the new Mac Studio now, but one configuration can't be selected yet. It's certain to push the maximum price well over $20,000, too.If that $18,299 price tag for the Mac Studio seems steep, wait until all of the configuration options are available - image credit: Apple.If you chose to, you could now spend $899 on a base Mac mini and wince at how much more those cost these days. Or you could go the other way and try to max-out a new Mac Studio.You can try. Very unusu…
- 5 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 8:15pm -
- newNew M6 Mac mini keeps three-display limit, raises refresh rates
Apple kept the new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini at three external displays, but increased the maximum refresh rate, and gave M5 Pro support for connecting all three through one Thunderbolt port.Mac mini connected to an external monitorThe Mac mini models were introduced August 25 and will be available September 22. M6 replaces M4 in the standard model, while M5 Pro succeeds M4 Pro in the higher-performance configuration.Both chips support one display at up to 8K at 60Hz, 5K at 120Hz, or 4K at 240Hz. T…
- 6 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 7:57pm -
- newNew Parallels Desktop 27 delivers faster OpenGL for Windows apps on Mac
Parallels Desktop 27 for Mac claims to provide up to 160% faster OpenGL graphics for Windows apps such as Blender 4.3, as well as AI acceleration on M4 Macs and newer.Parallels Desktop 27 runs Windows on the Mac - image credit: Parallels.One year later, Parallels has followed its release of Parallels Desktop 26 with new new Mac and Enterprise versions, plus an online list of compatible Windows apps.Save up to 45% on Parallels Desktop 27 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 7 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 6:29pm -
- newYou'll have to wait in line for Siri AI in iOS 27
While iOS 27 will gain Siri AI when it is released, you may not have access to it initially. Apple is preparing to put it behind a wait list again.Siri AIThe overhaul of Siri is a major part of iOS 27 and Apple's other upcoming operating systems due this fall. While it's an important element, it won't necessarily be accessible to anyone when the OS updates arrive.Code has been found in the seventh developer betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate to operate a waitlist for Siri AI, repo…
- 8 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 5:25pm -
- newNew Mac mini days away, OLED iPad mini in October, AirPods 5 in 2026
A new rumor places a new Mac mini launching within days, and yes, ahead of the Apple event. Other new products are still coming in 2026 as well, like the iPad mini and AirPods 5.A new Mac mini is coming soonWhile the Mac mini hasn't received the M5 processor yet, it could also be upgraded with an M6 to kick off the new chip generation. Either way, it's coming and soon enough to be Tim Cook's last product as CEO.According to a report from Bloomberg, a new Mac mini could be announced within the n…
- 18 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 7:43am -
- newNuki Smart Lock & Keypad 2 NFC review: A low-profile lock with Apple Home Key support
If you're looking for a simple way to access your home, the Nuki Smart Lock and Keypad 2 NFC combo is perfect for renters while supporting in-demand features like Apple Home Key.Nuki Smart Lock & Keypad 2 NFC reviewI never want to own another smart lock without Apple Home Key support. Retrofit smart door locks have a problem though, as they don't have an external-facing component for NFC usage.That's where the Nuki Smart Lock and Keypad 2 NFC comes in. The lock attaches to the indoor-side of you…
- 20 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 5:35am -
- newAmbient sensing and cameras to power Apple Home Hub personalization
According to strings accidentally left in a macOS Tahoe update, Apple's Home Hub will offer user profiles, with identity verification provided by ambient sensing and built-in cameras.Apple's Home Hub will seemingly support user accounts.With the macOS 26.7 release candidate build, Apple inadvertently revealed details about several of its upcoming products, including a camera-equipped model of AirPods. Also present was code related to the company's upcoming Home Hub, an AI-focused device with an…
- 22 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 3:25am -
- newOneRepublic headlines Tim Cook's going away party as he prepares to step down as CEO
Tim Cook has been CEO for 15 years and is about to step down on September 1, so Apple threw a little party in his honor on August 23 with 200 people in attendance.Apple CEO Tim Cook gets one last little celebration before stepping down September 1Apple likes to throw a party on occasion, and the latest is a kind of going away/anniversary present for outgoing CEO Tim Cook. He's not really going anywhere though, as he's sticking around as Executive Chairman and acting as a kind of government liais…
- 23 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 2:59am -
- newThis is the first look at the inside of Apple's AI servers
Photographs showing the inside of an Apple Silicon AI server have surfaced online, giving a glimpse of how Apple designed its Private Cloud Compute hardware.Inside an Apple server - Image Credit: @hsuchingpo/XApple's efforts to catch up in the field of AI have already led to the creation of Private Cloud Compute, namely Apple's own brand of secure AI cloud computing.While it has started to ship its own servers from its facility in Houston, Texas, there hasn't been much coverage about the server…
- 24 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 2:00am -
- newHandy disk image tool is getting removed from macOS
In future releases of macOS, Mac users will no longer be able to format or eject disk images using the very long-standing Terminal command, hdiutil. It won't affect many users directly, but it could well break disk repair utility apps.The new deprecation notice in Terminal for the command hdiutil.You may never have even heard of it, but since the earliest days of Mac OS X, the Terminal has included the command now called hdiutil. It's a tool for handling disk images, and AppleInsider forum users…
- 24 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 2:00am -
- newHide My Email no longer changing domains, will keep iCloud.com
Apple says while Sign in with Apple addresses will still move to a new domain, Hide My Email will stay on iCloud.com after community pushback.Hide My Email will be sticking with the original iCloud domainChanging email domains can create chaos for website and email client administrators. After concerns were raised over Hide My Email changing to private.icloud.com, Apple has shifted course.According to a new developer document published Monday, Apple says it will no longer be moving Hide My Email…
- 24 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 1:59am -
- Apple gearing up to start filming 'Ted Lasso' season 5 in January
Apple is wasting little time following the recent record-breaking "Ted Lasso" season premiere, with production on a fifth season to begin in early 2027.Image credit: Apple TV"Ted Lasso" recently had its fourth season premiere, which drew nearly 300 million U.S. viewing minutes across its first two days. It has officially become the biggest launch for Apple TV to date.Now, it seems like Apple's ready to get the ball rolling on season five. According to Sigmund Judge, production is provisionally s…
- 1 day ago 25 Aug 26, 12:36am -
- Seventh developer betas of iOS 27, macOS 27 land as releases loom
As the eventual release of the 27-generation gets ever nearer, Apple has introduced its seventh developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and macOS 27.An earlier iOS 27 beta screenThe Apple Developer Beta program has reached the seventh round for the upcoming iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 releases, expected this September.The seventh arrives after the sixth, which Apple brought out on August 17. The fifth round took…
- 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 11:09pm -
- Apple smart home display rumors & Sonos Gambit soundbar leak on Smart Home Insider
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we round up the latest rumors surrounding Apple's smart home display, as well as cover the news.Smart Home Insider PodcastLeading off the news portion of the episode were a pair of stories on Sonos. We saw a new product hit the FCC, as well as a new feature launch.Codenamed "Gambit," the new Sonos soundbar appears to be a successor to the Beam (Gen 2). No other information is known about the mid-range speaker, but it is presumed to debut…
- 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 10:15pm -
- Trump may use Apple Chinese RAM buy request as diplomatic tool
A report from a questionable leaker out of China makes the logical claim that the Trump Administration wants to use Apple's request to buy CXMT memory as a bargaining chip with the Chinese President in September. We're not sure there's anything real behind the rumor.CMXT is rapidly becoming a major player in memory - image credit: CXMTApple, like other tech companies around the world, has a memory cost problem that it's trying to solve. So far, that has resulted in Apple making the politically s…
- 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 10:01pm -
- AI assistant is rolling out to the Apple Store app on iOS
Apple's expected Virtual Shopping Assistant has begun to appear for some iPhone users, offering to answer questions about products or check on orders, although it won't do much about the rising prices.How the new Virtual Shopping Assistant looks in the Apple Store app - image credit: ShrimpApplePro.Apple has begun to get a reputation for leaking information in code references, but in July 2026 it did so in a public policy document. An unknown feature called the Virtual Shopping Assistant was des…
- 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 7:09pm -
- iPhone 20 will look like a rounder and thinner iPhone Air
The iPhone 20 will be a glass-heavy device reminiscent of the iPhone Air but with a more rounded appearance, a Weibo leaker has reiterated.The iPhone Air is thin, but expect more glass for the iPhone 20. While we are all waiting for the iPhone 18 to come out of Apple in the very near future, the rumor mill is still infatuated about devices that are still far from launch. With the 20th-anniversary iPhone anticipated in 2027, speculation is rife for what that model will bring.In a Sunday post to W…
- 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 7:07pm -
- Amazon slashes AirTag 4-pack to $79.99, lowest price ever
Amazon has slashed 19% off the 4-pack of second-generation AirTags, bringing the price down to a record-low $79.99.Grab the lowest price ever on 4 second-gen AirTags today.If you're planning on traveling for the Labor Day weekend or want the added peace of mind of Precision Finding during everyday activities, Amazon's AirTag deals are worth checking out.Pick up the single AirTag for $24 or the 4-pack for $79.99, the latter being a record-low price for the second-generation model that was release…
- 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 5:51pm -
- How Apple leaked product plans and even a video in a beta
So many rumored products were recently confirmed because of Apple itself leaking the details, but it turns out that all of this news was because of a single mistake in macOS that they've been making for years.Details have been leaked of future AirPods Pro with camerasWhen Apple issued the release candidate of macOS Tahoe 26.7 on August 17, 2026, it should have been practically routine. The release candidate is the last stage of a series of test versions, and unless something unexpected happens,…
- 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 4:56pm -
- When to reuse, sell or recycle an old iPhone or iPad
An old iPhone or iPad may have years of useful life left, but the wrong second act can turn aging software into a security risk. Here's how to tell when it deserves a new job, a new owner, or a trip to the recycler.Apple devices can be repurposedMost retired devices still have a working display, usable cameras and enough battery life for undemanding tasks. A clever project can keep that hardware out of a drawer, but novelty alone doesn't make the project worthwhile.Repurposing an old device can…
- 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 4:49pm -
- The road to Steve Jobs' resignation, and the rise of Tim Cook as his first successor
On August 24, 2011, just six weeks before his death, Apple cofounder Steve Jobs announced his resignation as CEO. On the eve of his own leaving,Tim Cook now seems to have been his obvious successor, but back then, he was an unexpected and even controversial choice.Steve Jobs' resignation followed a previous leave of absence from the company starting in January 2011, during which Cook had served as acting CEO. Jobs's formal stepping down was an unmistakable end of an era for the company, and a v…
- 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 4:46pm -
- Sunday Reboot: AirPods will be the best smart glasses
In this week's Sunday Reboot, the AirPods Pro with cameras are probably the best alternative to smart glasses that Apple could've come up with.AirPods Pro with cameras that feed Siri AI are on the way. Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 2 days ago 24 Aug 26, 1:32am -
- M6 iMac refresh expected before the end of 2026
An updated iMac is very close to becoming a reality, as a report claims an M6 version will ship before the end of 2026, but don't expect a major refresh.The current 24-inch iMacThe M6 generation of devices is on the way, for an expectedly short product lifecycle before a move to the M7 generation. As for what Mac hardware will use the M6 chip, one of them could well be the iMac.According to Mark Gurman, writing in Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, an update to the iMac is on the way.…
- 2 days ago 23 Aug 26, 10:19pm -
- Apple Stores refresh prepares to push a big smart home revamp
Visitors to Apple's retail outlets this fall can expect to see more smart home products on display, as Apple Stores prepare to push updates such as a new HomePod mini or even the fabled Home Hub.The current HomePod miniRumors have consistently pointed towards Apple making changes to its smart home lineup, and it seems to be finally arriving this fall. It now appears that Apple is also preparing a retail push for the new hardware.In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes…
- 2 days ago 23 Aug 26, 9:11pm -
- It's anyone's guess how high iPhone prices might go, but $100 more might be enough
Apple has already raised prices on Macs and iPads to absorb the costs of increased RAM costs, but an iPhone price hike is still expected. The competition may have provided a hint as to how much.Prices haven't moved for the iPhone 17 lineup, but almost certainly will for iPhone 18Prices went up across many product lines, including ones like Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, and Mac to compensate for the AI-induced RAM shortage. Only the iPhone remained untouched by price hikes, but new premium devices…
- 2 days ago 23 Aug 26, 8:32pm -
- Some people outside of Apple have already used the folding iPhone
The iPhone Ultra may actually live up to the hype, as people who have tried pre-release versions of the model indicate it will be worthy of its hyper-premium price.A render of what the iPhone Ultra could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderApple is widely expected to be launching its first foldable smartphone in September, under what is believed to be called the iPhone Ultra. However, while it will ship with a more premium price than a typical Pro-grade iPhone, it seems that it may actually be…
- 2 days ago 23 Aug 26, 8:11pm -
- Crime blotter: Bail revoked in Hingham Apple Store crash case
iPhones stolen in San Francisco ended up in Los Angeles; an iPhone and MacBook were seized from a disgraced ex-Congressman, and police arrested a man for AirTag stalking, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.The Apple Store in Hingham, Mass. The latest in an occasional AppleInsider feature, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 2 days ago 23 Aug 26, 4:44pm -
- Apple's latest layoffs extend past just Vision Pro development teams
A day after we broke the news of about 60 layoffs across the Apple Vision project, there are reportedly more in the Siri team too.Siri AI gets to live in this orb on Wes' deskCiting people familiar with the matter, the same as we did, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg has exposed more layoffs inside Apple. This time, beyond the Apple Vision team, Apple is also laying off staff on its Siri team.All told, including Apple Vision Immersive Video, Apple Vision gaming, and Siri, there are about 200 layoffs i…
- 4 days ago 22 Aug 26, 12:44am -
- M6 MacBook Pro rumors: Improved performance, in a familiar form factor
There's more coming than just an OLED MacBook Pro in the fall. Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro is expected to get a big speed boost with the M6 chip. Here's what the rumor mill has to say.Apple's base model M6 MacBook Pro will introduce performance improvements, but not much else.While Apple plans to overhaul its MacBook Pro line with OLED panels and touchscreen support, we'll still see one more model boasting the current design. Known internally as the J804, the base model 14-inch MacBook Pro will…
- 4 days ago 21 Aug 26, 10:50pm -
- App Store review is broken in a time where it is needed the most
Apple doesn't even seem to be trying with App Store Review. Users should not be the ones who find problem apps, but over and over, that is what is happening. And, it's happened again with a renovation app hiding Russian bank functionality.The App Store could soon feature Ai-generated summaries of application reviews.No question, Apple has the resources to protect us from bad apps, and, no question, it keeps telling regulators that it has. As regulators around the world press for third-party firm…
- 4 days ago 21 Aug 26, 10:33pm -
- iPhone sales rise in Latin America even as smartphone market shrinks
Across the world, rising costs and an uncertain economy mean that smartphone sales are falling, yet Apple's iPhone has still seen a 5% growth in the latest quarter.Demand continued to be steady for the iPhone 17 Pro MaxThe latest figures from Europe recently showed that as the smartphone market continues to contract, the iPhone continues to grow. Now figures for Latin America are saying a similar, but not identical thing.According to Counterpoint Research, smartphone sales in Latin America for Q…
- 4 days ago 21 Aug 26, 8:52pm -
- Apple paid Ireland a staggering $17 billion in taxes in 2025
Apple's Irish tax arrangements were scrutinized for more than a decade, and has now, finally, culminated in one of the largest corporate tax recoveries ever ordered by the European Union.Apple's facility in Cork, Ireland | Image credit: AppleApple has been fighting a decade-long battle over how much it owed Ireland in corporate taxes. The company was accused by the European Union of exploiting a loophole to avoid reduce its tax liability, despite employing more than 5,000 people in the country.N…
- 4 days ago 21 Aug 26, 8:31pm -
- Finally, Apple Pay is coming to WalMart stores in the US
Starting August 24, Walmart is expanding its payment options with tap-to-pay, after years of not allowing payment services like Apple Pay and Google Pay.Walmart would much rather you use Walmart PayWalmart quietly announced the news in a press release on Friday, going out of its way not to name the services that the new tap-to-pay system will allow. We have confirmed that Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Wallet will all work with the new system.In it, the company says that the initiative will…
- 4 days ago 21 Aug 26, 7:49pm -
- Amazon slashes LG 27" UltraGear OLED monitor to $468, lowest price ever
LG's 27-inch UltraGear OLED monitor has plunged to the lowest price ever on Amazon, now on sale for $467.97 while supplies last.Grab the LG UltraGear OLED display at the lowest price ever - Image credit: LGThe 27-inch LG 27GX790A-B has a variety of ports, including HDMI 2.1 for Mac users and DisplayPort 2.1. Retailing for $999.99, Amazon is slashing the price of the OLED display by 53%, bringing the cost down to $467.97 heading into the weekend.Buy LG 27" UltraGear for $467.97 Continue Reading o…
- 4 days ago 21 Aug 26, 6:36pm -
- AirPods with cameras leak, Apple Maps ads, & Siri AI on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple accidentally leaked identifying numbers for much of its upcoming product line, AirPods with cameras rumors spark a new privacy debate, and Siri AI gets partnered articles on the AppleInsider Podcast.While Epic Games (center) continues to dance with Apple, AirPods are getting cameras, and the App Store is not getting fixed. Backgound image credit - Epic Games.Among the various product identifiers discovered in macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate code, the AirPods with cameras were present. D…
- 4 days ago 21 Aug 26, 5:53pm -
- ChatGPT can now control Messages on the Mac for some reason
Mac users can now give ChatGPT their entire Messages history and have it write texts. Hand OpenAI your house keys while you're at it.The latest version of ChatGPT for Mac can control Messages.Since January 2026, users have been able to hand over all of their Apple Health data to OpenAI, in return for medical advice that can be dangerously wrong. Despite earning at least one more lawsuit because of that, OpenAI is pressing ahead, and has now chosen to take on Messages on the Mac.A new Messages pl…
- 4 days ago 21 Aug 26, 5:22pm -
- AirPod cameras will detect people, and warn about image capture with a status light
Yet more details of Apple's AirPods Pro with cameras have been found in the latest macOS Tahoe release, including image resolution and certain privacy features.Apple is working on AirPods Pro with cameras.On August 17, 2026, Apple issued a release candidate version of macOS Tahoe 26.7 which accidentally retained code references to future products, and even a video about AirPods Pro with cameras. Now a great deal more has been revealed about how the device is at least currently planned to work.In…
- 4 days ago 21 Aug 26, 4:56pm -
- Hisense TopLift dehumidifier review: Matter-enabled for hot summer months
Hisense has launched the first dehumidifier to support Matter, making it a perfect summer combo with Apple Home for easy control, Siri support, and automations.Hisense TopLift dehumidifier reviewWe got the first look at the Hisense Matter dehumidifier at CES 2026, and a few months later, it's shipping to users.With a fair price tag and Apple Home support, it's poised to be a great solution for those swampy summer months. I've been testing it out for the last several weeks, and it's done wonders…
- 5 days ago 21 Aug 26, 5:34am -
- How Apple Wallet's Create a Pass works in iOS 27
The Wallet app in iOS 27 lets you make your own digital passes from all those membership bar codes you have. It takes a little work to get a great pass, but automation works well too.Wallet's Create a Pass in iOS 27The Wallet app has been used to hold more than just your credit and debit cards for years. Membership cards and digital passes have been a staple of the iPhone app for quite some time.However, to add a pass to the Wallet, you had to do so in one of two ways. The easiest is to use an a…
- 17 days ago 9 Aug 26, 12:29am -
- Photos' Extend tool in iOS 27 does a good job at expanding your images
Apple Intelligence is once again helping photographers add to their images in Photos for iOS 27. So long as you're fine with it guessing what you didn't include in the original shot.Extending images in Photos for iOS 27The Photos app has been the beneficiary of a number of generative AI-based tools that use Apple Intelligence. All to try and make your photographs look great.It all started with Clean Up, which let you eliminate unwanted and unsightly elements from your images, and then intelligen…
- 64 days ago 23 Jun 26, 12:33am -