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  • newApple Accidentally Leaked More Than 10 New Products in macOS Update
    Apple on Monday seeded the macOS 26.7 Release Candidate, and the upcoming software update has seemingly leaked more than 10 new Apple products.macOS 26.7's code contains references to AirPods with infrared cameras for Visual Intelligence, the long-rumored foldable iPhone, an all-new Apple smart home hub, the first-ever MacBook and iPad mini models with OLED displays, an updated Siri Remote for a next-generation Apple TV, and more, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.All of…
    - 48 mins ago 19 Aug 26, 8:33pm -
  • newNext Apple TV Rumored to Have Five New Features, Including Siri AI
    According to rumors, the next-generation Apple TV 4K will have at least five new features, including an A17 Pro chip or newer, increased RAM, Siri AI support, an Apple-designed N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, and an updated Siri Remote.Below, we recap everything rumored for the next Apple TV, along with potential launch timing.Rumored FeaturesA17 Pro Chip or NewerThe next Apple TV will be equipped with the A17 Pro chip, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris, who digs thro…
    - 1 hour ago 19 Aug 26, 8:13pm -
  • newThings 3.23 Brings Long-Requested Overhaul of Repeating To-Dos
    Cultured Code today released Things 3.23, featuring a significant update to the app's handling of repeating to-dos, addressing two of the most requested changes from users.Until now, repeating to-dos in Things lacked some of the flexibility of standard to-dos and today's update closes that gap along with a handful of valuable smaller refinements throughout the app. The latest update's changes include: Complete repeating tasks early: Repeating to-dos now display a regular checkbox, ju…
    - 2 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 7:30pm -
  • newAmazon and Best Buy Offer Up to $500 Discounts on 2026 MacBook Pro
    Amazon and Best Buy today have big discounts on the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, with up to $500 off select models. A handful of models have better discounts when compared to the last time we tracked these deals, coming in as much as $100 off previous price points.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.We're focusing on Amazon in the links below, but you can fin…
    - 2 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 7:21pm -
  • newiPad Mini 8: Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect
    According to the latest rumors, Apple is close to launching its next-generation iPad mini. So what should we expect from the successor to the iPad mini 7 that Apple released over 21 months ago. Read on to find out.Processor and PerformanceApple is working on a next-generation version of the iPad mini (codename J510/J511) that features the A19 Pro chip, according to information found in code that Apple mistakenly shared in August. Apple's A19 Pro chip since debuted in the iPhone Air a…
    - 4 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:47pm -
  • newiPhone 17 Pro Cases Fit iPhone 18 Pro - Or At Least Otterbox Thinks So
    Bloomberg's Mark Gurman noted on X (Twitter) today that Otterbox is already selling iPhone 18 Pro cases at Best Buy. While the timing is early for a new iPhone that isn't expected to launch until mid-September, what's more interesting is that Otterbox's packaging indicates the iPhone 18 Pro will fit iPhone 17 Pro cases and vice versa. Gurman passed on the packaging detail without saying whether he agrees with the implied sizing, but rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will largely retain…
    - 6 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 3:09pm -
  • newApple's iPhone 18 Release Schedule: What's Coming and When
    Since 2019, Apple has released a more affordable standard iPhone and a higher-end "Pro" variant, giving customers multiple flagship iPhones to choose from. Apple is deviating from its standard release timeline this year and splitting the iPhone 18 launch.We aren't going to get all of the ‌iPhone 18‌ models in fall 2026, because Apple is holding the standard ‌iPhone 18‌ until spring 2027. If you want an iPhone in the traditional September timeframe, it's going to cost you this year.…
    - 17 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:28am -
  • newiCloud, Photos, Find My and More Experiencing Issues
    Several iCloud services are experiencing issues, according to Apple's system status page.Find My, Game Center, Photos, ‌iCloud‌ Calendar, ‌iCloud‌ Mail, ‌iCloud‌ Contacts, ‌iCloud‌ Web Apps, and iWork for ‌iCloud‌ are all experiencing service interruptions.Apple says only some users may run into problems. The issue started at 3:33 p.m. Eastern Time and is ongoing.Tags: Find My, PhotosThis article, "iCloud, Photos, Find My and More Experiencing Issues" first appeared…
    - 19 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 2:26am -
  • newApple's Home Hub Will Have a Widget Gallery With iPhone Widget Support
    Apple is working on a home hub that incorporates Siri AI, and it's set to launch as soon as this year. The home hub will use a Widget Gallery that lets users select the content they want to appear on the device's home screen.Mentions of the Widget Gallery were found in macOS Tahoe 26.7, an update that leaked a long list of unreleased Apple products. The strings were found in a file named PosterKit-J490, and J490 is the codename for the home hub. PosterKit is Apple's framework for Lock Scre…
    - 20 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 1:26am -
  • newNational Parks Apple Watch Activity Challenge Launching August 23
    Apple will launch its annual National Parks Apple Watch activity challenge on Sunday, August 23 to celebrate national parks across the United States.Apple Watch owners can earn an Apple Watch activity award by doing a hike, walk, run, or wheelchair push that lasts for 20 minutes or more on August 23, 2026.Earning this award is a walk in the park. Or a run. Or a hike. Or a wheelchair push. Just record one of these workouts for 20 minutes or more on August 23.Like all of the Apple Watch…
    - 21 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 12:39am -
  • newApple's Camera AirPods May Launch as 'AirPods Pro,' Not 'AirPods Ultra'
    The camera-equipped AirPods that we've confirmed Apple is working on are likely going to be part of the AirPods Pro lineup rather than separate "AirPods Ultra."A macOS Tahoe 26.7 file that references the new AirPods is labeled "AirPods Pro," hinting at the new name. It's possible that's a placeholder name, so AirPods Ultra isn't entirely out of the question, but given Apple put a full video of the new AirPods in the software, there isn't much need for a placeholder.Bloomberg's Mark Gur…
    - 22 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 11:31pm -
  • newApple Overhauls EU App Store Fees to Settle Digital Markets Act Dispute
    Apple today announced changes to its App Store policies and fees in the European Union to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Apple says the changes were made after "close collaboration" with the European Commission, and the updates simplify the fee structure and "resolve Apple's disagreements with the Commission over business terms and alternative distribution."The initial acquisition fee and store services fee are being removed for apps distributed outside of the ‌App Store‌, and Ap…
    - 23 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 10:32pm -
  • newApple Card Offering 5% Cash Back on Select Purchases for Limited Time
    Now through September 15, you can get 5% Daily Cash when you use the Apple Card via Apple Pay on up to $750 in combined eligible purchases at Booking​.com, Hertz, ChargePoint, Exxon, and Mobil. The maximum total Daily Cash you can earn through this offer is $37.50, according to Apple, with complete details outlined on this page.Ordinarily, the Apple Card offers 3% Daily Cash at these partners, but this limited-time promotion provides an additional 2% Daily Cash on eligible purchases up t…
    - 23 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 9:58pm -
  • OpenAI Announces ChatGPT for Teens With Built-In Safeguards and Learning Prompts
    OpenAI is adding a ChatGPT mode for teenagers that includes parental controls, enhanced content safeguards, and a focus on learning.ChatGPT for Teens is "designed to help teens learn, think critically, deepen understanding, and use AI with confidence," said the company in a blog post announcing the feature.The feature includes learning-focused starter prompts for facilitating studying, practicing skills, or exploring ideas. ChatGPT's Study mode is baked in, as are learning tools (inclu…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 8:34pm -
  • Apple's M4 iPad Air Gets Best-Ever Discounts Since Summer Price Hikes
    Amazon and Best Buy this week have multiple discounts on the M4 iPad Air, providing $100 off these 2026 models. These are the best prices we've seen in the wake of Apple's summer price hikes.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.You'll find savings on both the 11-inch and 13-inch models of the M4 iPad Air, with savings mainly focused on 128GB and 256GB Wi-Fi tabl…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 8:05pm -
  • Apple Donating to Indonesian Earthquake Relief Efforts
    In a social media post today, Apple CEO Tim Cook said Apple will be donating to relief efforts on the ground in Indonesia as the country reels from a deadly earthquake and aftershocks.Apple has donated to the Red Cross following past natural disasters, but it does not disclose the dollar amounts.This article, "Apple Donating to Indonesian Earthquake Relief Efforts" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 7:56pm -
  • New Apple TV to Come With Upgraded Siri Remote
    The next-generation Apple TV 4K will ship with an upgraded Siri Remote, according to macOS 26.7 code findings.The code does not reveal any specific changes planned for the remote, but it suggests that a new Apple TV is finally coming soon, following years of rumors. The new model, expected to be powered by an A17 Pro chip or newer, will likely be unveiled this September or October.This article, "New Apple TV to Come With Upgraded Siri Remote" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this artic…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 7:50pm -
  • AirTag 2 Drops to Low Price of $89 for 4-Pack
    Apple's AirTag 2 is on sale for $89.00 this week on Amazon, down from $99.00. This deal is on the 4-Pack of the AirTag 2, and it's a match of the record low price first seen during Prime Day.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.We're also tracking a smaller deal on the AirTag 2 1-Pack, available for $24.00, down from $29.00. This is another record low price on t…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 6:17pm -
  • Apple's US App Store Commission Revenue Down 18% This Year
    The commission Apple earns from the App Store is shrinking in markets where it has been forced to relax its grip on in-app purchases, based on new analytics data. According to Appfigures, cited by the Financial Times ($), Apple's U.S. commission revenue has fallen 18 percent since the start of 2026. It also found App Store revenue declining in Brazil and Japan since both countries introduced new regulations.Separately, Sensor Tower said U.S. consumer spending through the App Store was…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 5:11pm -
  • iOS 27: 8+ New CarPlay Features
    With iOS 27, Apple is introducing several CarPlay features that will improve your in-car experience, both when you're driving and when you're idle in the car. From new video experiences to Siri AI, there are multiple new options to look forward to.Video Apps‌CarPlay‌ apps can include video browsing capabilities, so you can browse for and watch videos on your in-car display while parked. The video playback feature does not work when a car is in motion for safety reasons, but if you're…
    - 41 days ago 10 Jul 26, 4:53am -

The Unofficial Apple Blog

  • newApple Pulls iPhone Ad in Milan After Child Screen-Time Complaint
    Apple has removed an iPhone advertisement in Milan after concerns emerged over its portrayal of a young child using the device. The billboard became the focus of criticism from Italy’s children’s rights watchdog. The advertisement showed a toddler holding an iPhone covered with food. It also featured the Italian phrase “Tutto ok, è iPhone,” meaning […]The post Apple Pulls iPhone Ad in Milan After Child Screen-Time Complaint appeared first on TUAW.
    - 55 mins ago 19 Aug 26, 8:26pm -
  • newApple Maps Opens Search Ads to Businesses in US and Canada
    Apple is expanding its advertising business by opening Apple Maps search ads to eligible companies in the United States and Canada. The company has also introduced incentives to encourage businesses to join its “Ads on Maps” program. Businesses that meet Apple’s requirements can enroll in the program. Moreover, eligible advertisers that place orders by October […]The post Apple Maps Opens Search Ads to Businesses in US and Canada appeared first on TUAW.
    - 3 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:52pm -
  • newApple Intelligence in China to Use Apple-Trained AI Model
    Apple is preparing a distinct artificial intelligence strategy for China. Instead of relying mainly on an outside large language model, the company has reportedly trained its own system for the market. According to the attached report, Apple Intelligence in China will use an Apple-trained large language model. The company developed the model in partnership with […]The post Apple Intelligence in China to Use Apple-Trained AI Model appeared first on TUAW.
    - 5 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
  • newTim Cook Prepares to Step Down as Apple CEO After 15 Years
    Apple is preparing for a major leadership change as Tim Cook gets ready to leave the chief executive position. Cook will step down as Apple CEO on September 1, ending a remarkable period at the top of the technology giant. However, Cook does not intend to shape the public discussion about his legacy. Instead, he […]The post Tim Cook Prepares to Step Down as Apple CEO After 15 Years appeared first on TUAW.
    - 7 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 2:11pm -
  • newTed Lasso Season 4 Scores Apple TV’s Biggest Launch Yet
    Ted Lasso has returned with another major victory for Apple TV. Season 4 recorded the streaming service’s biggest launch to date, showing that enthusiasm for the award-winning comedy remains strong. The new season premiered on August 4, bringing viewers back to AFC Richmond after a long break. During its first two days, the series generated […]The post Ted Lasso Season 4 Scores Apple TV’s Biggest Launch Yet appeared first on TUAW.
    - 19 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 2:13am -
  • iPhone Ultra Could Launch in US Before Other Markets
    Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone may finally appear in 2026, but buyers worldwide might not get it at the same time. The company could unveil the device at its September event, according to a new report. Internally, Apple allegedly refers to the foldable model as the “iPhone Ultra.” However, Apple has not officially confirmed the product, […]The post iPhone Ultra Could Launch in US Before Other Markets appeared first on TUAW.
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 2:46am -

9to5 Mac Apple News

  • newClarityCheck people-finder left millions of face photos exposed, likely without their knowledge
    ClarityCheck, a facial-identification tool for which it’s hard to think of many legitimate uses, reportedly left millions of face photos publicly exposed on the internet in a major privacy breach.It’s likely that the vast majority of victims had no idea their photos had been uploaded to the site, and had never granted consent …
    - 2 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 7:47pm -
  • newThings 3.23 update now available with major repeating to-do improvements
    Things is making repeating to-dos significantly more flexible in version 3.23, addressing two common situations: finishing a task ahead of schedule and changing its date when plans shift.
    - 2 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 7:33pm -
  • newAmazon announces huge drone delivery expansion, here’s where it’s coming next
    Amazon Prime Air is the company’s drone delivery service, and today a huge expansion of its availability was announced. Nearly 500 US cities will be reached by the end of 2026. Here’s where Amazon drone delivery is coming next.
    - 2 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 7:22pm -
  • newHidden AirTag appears to confirm suspicions about illicit AI book scanning
    Suspicious bulk orders of used books have led many booksellers to believe they are being purchased on behalf of AI companies so that they can be scanned and used as training material without author consent or payment.An AirTag hidden inside a rare book sold as part of a bulk order appears to confirm the theory after it ended up at an Amazon AI training facility …
    - 4 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:50pm -
  • newHomePad code suggests it’ll act like a giant Apple Watch
    The latest macOS 26.7 beta appears to have revealed quite a lot about a number of upcoming Apple home products. It includes references to a new HomePod mini, a security camera, a next-generation Siri remote for a new Apple TV 4K – and the long-anticipated HomePad product.A deeper dive into the code also appears to provide significant clues about what we can expect from the HomePad …
    - 4 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:14pm -
  • newOtterbox and Astropad think iPhone 17 Pro cases will fit iPhone 18 Pro
    One of the hidden expenses in upgrading to a new iPhone can often be the need to replace your case when the dimensions differ.That so far seemed a likely bet for anyone upgrading from one of last year’s Pro models to the iPhone 18 Pro, but two accessory makers think not – with one of them going all-in on the bet …
    - 5 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:51pm -
  • new9to5Mac Daily: August 18, 2026 – iOS 27 beta 6, AirPods leak
    Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.
    - 18 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 3:26am -
  • newApple Wallet driver’s licenses coming to these states next
    At WWDC 2021, Apple announced support for storing your driver’s license in Apple Wallet on iPhone. At the time, Apple touted this as the last step before you can be “fully free of your physical wallet.”Here are the states where support for the Apple Wallet driver’s license feature is coming next …
    - 19 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 2:27am -
  • newFind My, iCloud, and several other Apple services are currently down for some users [U: Fixed]
    Update, 7:49 p.m. ET: All issues are now marked as resolved. The original story follows below.Apple’s System Status page confirms that consumers and developers are currently experiencing issues accessing some of its services. Here are the details.
    - 19 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 2:18am -
  • newComcast just turned millions of Xfinity routers into motion sensors
    Comcast launched Xfinity Shield today, a new home protection platform that includes a feature to turn routers into motion sensors. Here are the details.
    - 19 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 2:03am -
  • newFirefox Smart Window adds AI web search, automatic tab groups, and more
    Mozilla today announced new features to Firefox’s AI-powered Smart Window, which remains in beta. Here are the details.
    - 19 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 1:53am -
  • newHere’s everything new for Apple Calendar in iOS 27
    iOS 27 is packed with new features for Apple Wallet, Messages, Notes, and other system apps—including Calendar. Here’s everything new for Apple’s Calendar app in iOS 27.
    - 20 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 1:07am -
  • newApple pulls AI ‘nudify’ app promoted in Meta ads
    WIRED reports that Meta ran ads for a now-pulled App Store app that let users create AI-generated pornographic deepfakes of real people, with one of the ads featuring a woman resembling a prominent US politician. Here are the details.
    - 20 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 12:58am -
  • newNext Apple Watch activity challenge supports national parks
    Apple Watch users can mark their calendars for the next activity challenge. The 2026 National Parks Challenge is set for this Sunday, August 23.
    - 21 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 12:30am -
  • newSafari 26.6.1 patches multiple WebKit security flaws on macOS Sonoma and Sequoia
    Following yesterday’s wave of point updates with security fixes, Apple has now detailed the security content of Safari 26.6.1. Here are the details.
    - 21 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 11:59pm -
  • newtvOS 27 to add Siri AI for Apple TV 4K, per new leak
    Siri AI was unveiled in June for most Apple platforms—but Apple TV and HomePod missed out. A new leak, however, points to tvOS 27 including Siri AI after all.
    - 22 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 11:26pm -
  • newApple pledges donation in support of Indonesia earthquake relief
    Apple CEO Tim Cook announced today that Apple will donate to support the relief efforts on the ground following Indonesia’s devastating earthquake. Here are the details.
    - 22 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 11:01pm -
  • newAnthropic says Claude Cowork is now available on mobile for all paid plans
    Last month, Anthropic announced plans to expand Claude Cowork from the Mac to iPhone and iPad. The rollout started with Anthropic’s most expensive paid plan.
    - 23 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 10:39pm -
  • newApple releases public beta 4 for iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27 [U: watchOS 27]
    Update, August 18, 1:06 p.m. ET: Apple has now published watchOS 27 Public Beta 4 (Build: 24R5353a). The original story follows belowAfter releasing developer betas 6 earlier today, Apple is now rolling out iOS 27 public beta 4, alongside corresponding updates for some of its other platforms. Here are the details.
    - 23 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 10:37pm -
  • newmacOS 27 Golden Gate makes one design decision that I would change for MacBooks
    If there’s one change I could make to iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, it would be disabling the new swipe-down gesture to invoke Siri AI. There are enough ways to summon Siri that don’t break my muscle memory around opening Notification Center on my iPhone and iPad.Meanwhile, on the Mac, it’s almost all good news with macOS 27 Golden Gate. Even in late August, new betas are still adding delightful changes. Still, there’s one change I’d like to see before macOS 27 is released next month.
    - 23 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 10:26pm -
  • newApple overhauls App Store fees in the EU with new unified terms
    After announcing changes to App Tracking Transparency in Europe, Apple has now unveiled a simplified App Store commission structure for developers in the region. Here are the details.
    - 23 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 10:05pm -
  • newSecurity Bite: Apple’s camera AirPods are going to make Meta glasses look reckless
    9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Ap…
    - 24 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 9:25pm -
  • Slow Horses season 6 reveals two major returning stars in trailer
    Slow Horses returns for season 6 next month, and the new trailer reveals that two major characters are returning to the show—one of which was believed dead.
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 9:07pm -
  • Deals: iPad Air $400 off, AirTag 2, MacBook Air $300 off, AirPods Max 2 $120 off, iPhone 17 Pro, more
    The giant AirPods Max 2 at $120 off. But today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break also features Amazon bringing back all-time low pricing on AirTag 2, up to $220 off Amazon’s best quality Premium Renewed iPhone 17 Pro units, return lows on iPhone Air, this 1TB M3 iPad Air at $400 off right now ($650 under the M4 price), 24GB/1TB M5 MacBook Air is $300 off courtesy of the official Apple Certified Refurbished storefront, some notable headphones deals,  and more. Check it out below. 
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 8:58pm -
  • ChatGPT for Teens launches with protections and features ‘to promote healthy use’
    OpenAI is launching ChatGPT for Teens. It calls the new effort “an experience designed to help teens learn, think critically, deepen understanding, and use AI with confidence.” ChatGPT for Teens is enabled when OpenAI systems estimate a user is between 13 and 17 or if the user’s age is directly stated.
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 8:41pm -
  • Apple’s big Home product overhaul leaked in new report
    Rumors indicate Apple has long been working toward a big overhaul of its Home product lineup, and a new leak offers a list of products to expect.
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 8:01pm -
  • Peacock is the latest streaming service to increase prices, details here
    Another streaming service is getting more expensive. Peacock has raised the prices of all three subscription tiers, with increases of up to $3 per month or $30 per year.Peacock’s latest increase makes Premium Plus a $20 monthly subscription. However, Apple’s discounted bundles appear to remain unchanged for now.
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 8:00pm -
  • New Apple TV 4K to have upgraded Siri Remote, per leak
    A new Apple TV 4K is launching soon, expected to launch at the iPhone event in just a few weeks. And an Apple code leak uncovered by MacRumors indicates a new Siri Remote is coming.
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 6:59pm -
  • The eight changes Apple is making to App Tracking Transparency in Europe
    It was reported yesterday that Apple has agreed to comply with “fairer” App Tracking Transparency rules in the EU, following an investigation by the German antitrust regulator.Apple said it was complying voluntarily, and we understand it will be making a total of eight changes in order to do so …
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 6:08pm -
  • Steve Jobs’ 8th-grade science fair project goes up for auction
    Collectors have proven avid fans of Steve Jobs memorabilia over the years, and a new piece seems likely to attract significant interest. It’s an 8th-grade science fair project with two demonstration circuits – and a warning note from Steve to his teachers.It’s remained at the Jobs family property in Los Altos ever since, but is now one of more than 200 items in an Apple 50th anniversary auction …
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 5:30pm -
  • Apple admits it may not make any commission from alternative app stores
    Apple has been fighting hard to ensure that it is still able to take a commission from app sales made through third-party stores. Its aggression in doing this landed it in hot water with the judge in the long-running Epic Games case.The company has since submitted a proposal for a more toned down version with lower commissions, but it has admitted in new regulatory filings that it may not make any commission at all from these sales …
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 5:00pm -
  • Two camera features may be unique to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, suggests leaker
    Whether or not you need to buy Apple’s largest iPhone Pro in order to get the best camera features has varied by generation. So far, reporting has mostly suggested that there will be no camera differentiation between the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, but a leaker today casts some doubt on this.Specifically, they say that two new features expect to come to both Pro models “may” now be exclusive to the Pro Max …
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 4:34pm -
  • Apple @ Work Podcast: Agentic networking actions
    Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work w…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 3:32pm -
  • AirPods with cameras get their clearest leak yet
    Included in today’s macOS Tahoe 26.7 Release Candidate is a short video that appears to show Visual Intelligence in action on Apple’s rumored camera-equipped AirPods. Watch it below.
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 7:18am -
  • Apple: DOJ’s latest challenge in antitrust case ‘fails at every level’
    Apple is pushing back against the Department of Justice’s bid to overturn a court decision allowing the company to seek documents from more than a dozen federal agencies. Here are the details.
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 6:26am -
  • macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 6 adds fifth dynamic wallpaper, get them all here [Gallery]
    Included in today’s release of macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 6 is a new dynamic wallpaper of the Golden Gate Bridge, bringing the total count of dynamic wallpapers to five. Download all of the below.
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 4:13am -
  • Spotify’s new Playlist Notes let users add context to songs, podcasts, and audiobook picks
    Spotify today announced an expansion of its recently released User Notes feature. While User Notes are limited to songs, the new Playlist Notes also let users add context to podcast episodes and audiobooks in their playlists. Here are the details.
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 2:30am -
  • Epic responds to Apple’s bid for settlement talks in App Store case
    Epic Games has filed its response to Apple’s request for the court to order settlement talks in the long-running App Store lawsuit. Here are the details.
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 1:40am -
  • Apple official refurb store: Save a ton of cash with our top picks of the week
    We are back again with another series of top picks from the official Apple Certified Refurbished Store. An increasingly notable source of savings on iPhone, MacBook, Studio Display, and Apple TV, we aren’t talking about iPhones some guy’s cousin pieced back together to resell here – Apple’s “rigorous refurbishment process” is in fully in place alongside a proper 1-year Apple warranty too. Hit the jump for a closer look at this week’s top picks we have sitting in our carts – iPh…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 1:30am -
  • Leaker details A20 Pro chip’s new speed gains
    iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra will be unveiled next month with a new A20 Pro chip, and this weekend a reputable leaker shared performance gains to expect per supply chain sources.
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 12:43am -
  • Here’s what’s new with iOS and macOS 27 beta 6
    Apple released iOS 27 beta 6 today, giving developer beta testers the next preview update since iOS 27 debuted at WWDC. Developer beta testers can download the new beta now.iOS 27 is a major iPhone update centered around Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, Liquid Glass refinements, and a long list of quality-of-life changes. Here’s what we’ve found so far in iOS 27 beta 6.
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 12:30am -
  • MagSafe Monday: The Urban Fit is my favorite budget alternative to Apple’s wallet
    Apple’s MagSafe wallet is likely the default option for most people looking to carry a driver’s license, a credit card, and a little cash on the back of their iPhone. Apple’s Find My integration is nice, but that convenience comes at a price, literally, since it costs about double what most third-party MagSafe wallets cost. Some people also hate the material choice as well. The Urban Fit remains one of my favorite alternatives to Apple’s own wallet. At roughly half the cost, it holds up…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 12:28am -
  • iOS 26.6.1 has fixes for 20+ security issues on iPhone, details here
    Apple released iOS 26.6.1 today, a new software update for iPhone that includes fixes for 20+ security issues. Here are the details.
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 11:59pm -
  • macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 6 features redesigned traffic light window controls
    macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 6 introduces redesigned traffic light window controls. The new look resembles older Mac OS X systems with more detail in each button.
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 11:35pm -
  • Apple rolls out Release Candidates for macOS Tahoe 26.7 and macOS Sequoia 15.8 [U]
    Update, 6:18 p.m. ET: Apple has now also released public RCs for macOS Tahoe 26.7 and macOS Sequoia 15.8, with the same build numbers as the developer RCs listed below.Alongside macOS 27 developer beta 6, Apple also released the first RCs for macOS Tahoe 26.7 and macOS Sequoia 15.8. Here are the details.
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 11:22pm -
  • Apple releases iOS 26.6.1 for iPhone, here’s what’s new
    Apple has just released iOS 26.6.1, a new software update for iPhone. Here’s what’s new.
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 11:06pm -
  • Apple releases beta 6 for iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and more
    Beta 6 is rolling out now for iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, HomePod 27, and more, as Apple’s latest wave of developer betas brings the new software closer to launch.
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 10:52pm -
  • macOS 27 Golden Gate developer beta 6 now available to developers
    After a rare three-week hiatus between macOS developer betas 4 and 5, Apple has now rolled out beta 6 just a week after last Monday’s build. Here’s what to expect.
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 10:49pm -
  • iOS 27 beta 6 now available as Apple tests major Siri AI upgrade
    Apple has released the sixth iOS 27 beta for developer testing. iOS 27 beta 6 continues Apple’s summer beta cycle ahead of a public release in September. We’ll update our devices and share what we discover.
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 10:48pm -
  • AirBuddy 3 now available with new Action HUD, widgets, Now Playing, deeper automation, more
    Packing more than 150 new features and improvements, AirBuddy 3 is now available for Mac, further expanding the app’s utility beyond managing AirPods and other nearby Apple devices. Here’s what’s new.
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 10:30pm -
  • iPhone 18 Pro: Six new features are coming next month
    Next month’s new iPhone lineup will bring a brand new ‘iPhone Ultra’ foldable, but the most popular models will no doubt be the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Here are six new features rumored for iPhone 18 Pro.
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 9:03pm -
  • Deals: AirPods Pro 3 25% off, AirPods Max 2 $120 off, AirTag 2 all-time low, M5 Pro MacBook Pro $650 off, more
    With the massive best prices to date, but we are also now tracking AirPods Max 2 at $120 off and the lowest price in several months on AirPods 4 with ANC. Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break also features the return of all-time low pricing on the latest AirTag 2 – singles from $24 (or less) and the 4-pack at $89, a massive $650 price drop on this M5 Pro MacBook Pro for today only, Phone Air back at Black Friday pricing (nearly $160 off, or open-box units up to $350 off), as well as some notable Mac…
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 8:55pm -
  • Sonos just launched Live Activities on iPhone
    The Sonos app on iPhone just added a big new feature: Live Activities. Here are the details on how they work.
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 8:40pm -
  • Apple Wallet driver’s license is coming to new US state soon
    Apple Wallet’s support for digital driver’s licenses keeps expanding, with North Carolina the latest state to announce that it’s launching soon. Here are the details.
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 7:46pm -
  • This iPad keyboard case is the perfect addition to our Back to School tech roundup
    If you have kids returning to school or college, the back to school sales are great timing to equip them with tech that can help them carry out their study assignments. Apple last month launched its own back to school promotion, offering a $150 gift card with qualifying Mac and iPad purchases, and you can also pick up some great deals on Amazon, too.We’ve rounded up a number of perfect tech options for kids returning to school below.
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 7:37pm -
  • Apple will comply with ‘fairer’ App Tracking Transparency rules in the EU [U]
    App Tracking Transparency (ATT) is an Apple privacy initiative intended to allow iPhone owners greater control over how developers collect and use their data. However, the company was accused of treating its own apps more favourably than third-party ones.The company has now agreed to apply new rules to how ATT works throughout the EU, following an investigation by the German antitrust regulator. Update: Apple statement added at the end of the piece …
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 7:28pm -
  • New iPhone Ultra leaks cover release timing, availability, and name
    Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra will be unveiled in just a few weeks, and new leaks cover what to expect from release timing, availability, and the product’s name.
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 7:17pm -
  • AI-generated text should be detectable, but Apple needs to avoid Anthropic’s huge error
    As someone who writes for a living, you would correctly guess that I’m wholeheartedly in favour of allowing AI-generated text to be detectable and marked as such. There’s just a ridiculous amount of AI slop out there, and an “AI content” label means I don’t need to waste my time reading any of it.However, Anthropic has just announced that it’s complying with an EU initiative to have Claude watermark AI-generated text, but doing so in a particularly perverse manner …
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 7:00pm -
  • Best AirPods deals right now: Save $120 on AirPods Max 2, AirPods Pro 3 for $190, more
    The late summer AirPods deals are really flying now, folks. While we might be in for a next-gen and potentially next-gen price come next month, AirPods Pro 3 are sitting at some of the best prices ever, AirPods 4 with ANC just hit the lowest rate in nearly half a year, and the 2026 AirPods Max 2 just dropped even lower at $120 off the list price. 
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 5:35pm -
  • A serious Mac screen sharing vulnerability is being actively exploited
    Apple recently released updates to three versions of macOS, stating that they fixed a serious screen sharing vulnerability in macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma.At the time, there was no indication that the security flaw was being exploited in the wild, but now there is, so if you haven’t yet updated your Mac, you’ll want to do so asap …
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 5:06pm -

Cult of Mac

  • newAmazon Fire TV devices are getting a free Alexa Plus upgrade
    Amazon is bringing Alexa Plus to Fire TV device owners in the US for free. Starting today, users in the US with an Amazon Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, Amazon Ember smart TV, or other TV with Alexa Plus built in, including those from Panasonic and Hisense, will get access to the more conversational […]
    - 51 mins ago 19 Aug 26, 8:30pm -
  • newThis robot vacuum solves my kitchen stool problem
    Robot vacuums are great at keeping your floors clean, but there are a few areas they fall down on the job - stairs being one. Another is chairs and stools. You know the scenario: You have a row of stools at a kitchen table, or chairs tucked under a dining table, and the robovac just […]
    - 2 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 7:30pm -
  • newAmazon seemingly leaked Jason Statham’s entire Mutiny movie
    Jason Statham's upcoming film Mutiny is set to hit theaters on August 21st, but for at least an hour today it was available to stream in full on the US version of Amazon Prime Video. My colleague Dominic Preston was able to verify that all 1 hour and 35 minutes of the movie was available […]
    - 3 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 6:02pm -
  • newThe women’s soccer league trying to fix fantasy sports
    Most fantasy sports leagues suffer the same problem: retention. Leagues play out over monthslong seasons, require regular attention, and can punish players severely for missing even a single week. I've started Fantasy Premier League (FPL) multiple times, but never finished a season. That's a problem for any fantasy league, but especially so for a new […]
    - 4 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:30pm -
  • newNvidia’s new financial strategy does not compute
    April - 1805 Napoleon is master of Europe Only the British fleet stands before him Compute is now an asset class I see it is once again time to talk financial innovation. Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs, and KKR are all working with Nvidia to put together $500 billion in financing to turn compute […]
    - 4 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:30pm -
  • newAmazon’s drones will soon deliver to nearly 500 US cities and towns
    Amazon says its drone delivery service will reach "nearly 500 cities and towns in the United States" by the end of this year, increasing its coverage by six times compared to the current footprint. Prime Air deliveries will soon be launched in the Chicago, Illinois; Syracuse, New York; Cleveland, Ohio; Atlanta, Georgia; and Boise, Idaho […]
    - 4 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:23pm -
  • newThe everyday tech I use to track my corgi
    The Apple AirTag may be a jack-of-all-trades - people use it for keeping track of keys, suitcases, backpacks, purses - but I think the most logical use case for it, by far, is keeping track of your pet. I attach it to my corgi Jelly's collar via a matching silicone holder. Have I ever once […]
    - 4 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 5:00pm -
  • newFramework gave its 12-inch laptop some hardware upgrades
    Framework has refreshed its 12-inch convertible laptop, introducing Intel's latest Core Series 3 processors, expanded hardware customizations, and a pre-built Linux option. The cheapest pre-built base configuration for the Framework Laptop 12 now starts at $699 - $100 less than the previous version when it launched last year. Preorders are open now, with the first […]
    - 6 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 3:44pm -
  • newSteelSeries’ comfy wireless gaming headset is nearly half off
    While many gaming headsets come with extra features, the tradeoff is that they’re often uncomfortable and heavy. A lightweight, affordable alternative that can connect to a bunch of platforms is available at Woot. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P in cyan is on sale for $59.99, a 45 percent discount from their usual $109.99 price. This […]
    - 20 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 1:31am -
  • newRobin Williams’ Instagram account brought back to fight ‘AI abuse’
    Robin Williams' children are taking over their father's Instagram account after his daughter spoke out against the use of his AI likeness, as reported earlier by The Wrap. In a post on Tuesday, Zak, Zelda, and Cody Williams write that they want the late actor's Instagram profile to be a "safe, trusted place where the […]
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Apple Insider

  • newPredictable as the tides, Epic Games hates the new EU App Store fees
    Hours after Apple made changes to its EU App Store fees, long-time opponent Epic Games and CEO Tim Sweeney lashed out, complaining that Apple didn't do enough.A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games.On Tuesday, Apple attempted to appease the European Union by changing the terms and fees for developers distributing iOS and iPadOS apps in the region. The effort involved simplifying the fee structure to use only percentages, as well as some simpler business re…
    - 17 mins ago 19 Aug 26, 9:04pm -
  • newThe best look into Apple's past comes from this 'MacWeek' archive
    Long before rumors on Weibo, there was the "MacWeek" journal, an indispensable and utterly beloved read in the '80s and '90s for everyone wondering if the Mac or even Apple itself was going to survive the week.Where it all began: issue 1 of "MacWeek" is now on the Internet Archive.In the 1990s, US publisher Ziff Davis started up computer magazines in the UK and I was a features editor on one of them. Being part of that corporation meant we did regularly get company-wide emails saying we should a…
    - 24 mins ago 19 Aug 26, 8:57pm -
  • newIncoming! Amazon expands drone delivery so you can get new AirPods faster
    Amazon is expanding the reach of its Prime Air drone delivery service to almost 500 cities and towns in 2026, air-dropping iPhone deliveries to millions of people in as quick as 30 minutes.An Amazon MK30 delivery drone - Image Credit: AmazonAmazon Prime Air is the retailer's attempt to make drone deliveries a reality. It's a program that's over a decade old, and has so far been servicing a few metropolitan areas in the United States.On Wednesday, Amazon said it plans to expand the reach of Prime…
    - 36 mins ago 19 Aug 26, 8:45pm -
  • newApple's M5 MacBook Pro with 96W adapter plunges to $1,699 ($320 off)
    B&H's $320 price drop on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro delivers the lowest price available, but supply is limited.B&H has some of the best MacBook Pro deals in effect this week, with models priced as low as $1,699. Of note is the 14-inch M5 spec with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD in Space Black. This model also comes with a 96W USB-C power adapter, a $20 upgrade at Apple.Buy M5 MacBook Pro 16GB/1TB for $1,699Considering Amazon is selling the same M5/16GB/1TB spec with the 70W adapter for $1,849, this deal…
    - 48 mins ago 19 Aug 26, 8:33pm -
  • newEpic Games vs Apple -- The continuing six-year App Store saga
    The Epic Games "Fortnite" versus Apple's AppStore antitrust trial has completed its last week. Here's what you need to know about the saga, with closing arguments left to go. Between Epic CEO Tim Sweeney's ongoing complaints, the trial, Apple's lies, and the Supreme Court, the Epic vs. Apple App Store lawsuit continues to roll on years later. Here's all you need to know about the long-running courtroom drama, updated on August 19, 2026.Within the space of a few weeks in 2020, a disagreement betw…
    - 2 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 7:19pm -
  • newApple's home automation hardware might work more like Apple Watch than a HomePod
    New code references found in macOS Tahoe describe how the rumored HomeHub will work. If you've got an Apple Watch, you'll feel right at home.Details of Apple's HomeHub have been revealedApple has been rumored for years to be making what has variously been known as a HomeHub, a HomePad, or just a HomePod with a screen. Now in the midst of many future products seemingly revealed in a macOS release, there is evidence of how the device will function.The code specifically says that the device will ha…
    - 3 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 6:16pm -
  • newPSA: Do not buy iPhone 18 Pro cases before Apple's launch
    Every year, someone brings out cases for the new iPhones early and every year, you risk utterly wasting your money. It's safer to wait.Detail from the Otterbox case being sold in Best Buy for the iPhone 18 Pro - image credit: Mark Gurman.It's not long now until the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro, with the smart money saying it will be on September 9, 2026. Even if that's wrong, though, one thing is unquestionably right: you must not buy a case early.As spotted by Mark Gurman, Otterbox has made case…
    - 5 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:36pm -
  • newLexar Armor 700 8TB review: Impressive capacity, good speeds, with a catch
    Lexar's new 8TB SSD is a dream for creatives, but Apple's port choices are holding it back. Let's find out if the large capacity Armor 700 is still worth buying.Lexar Armor 700 8TB review: The Lexar drive is good, but Apple won't support USB 3.2 Gen 2x2As both a photographer and videographer, I'm always churning through storage. I have near a hundred terabytes sitting on my desk in one fashion or another.Recently, I've been working more mobile than I had been, requiring somewhat of a reevaluatio…
    - 5 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:18pm -
  • newWhat's new with the Camera app in iOS 27: Siri mode, enhanced controls, & more
    In iOS 27, Apple is bringing a welcomed set of changes to the stock Camera app. Here's how it has evolved, what you can now do, and what we didn't see.Apple's updated Camera app with iOS 27There are hundreds of changes throughout iOS 27, and the Camera app has its fair share. It's both easier to use and more powerful than before, so let's walk through it.Jumping into the app, it still looks very familiar. The general layout, color scheme, and functionality have all remained. Continue Reading on…
    - 13 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 8:35am -
  • newApple services outage hit iCloud, Game Center, Find My, and more
    Syncing your data with iCloud was temporarily unavailable, as an outage has affected multiple Apple services, causing issues for developers and users alike.iCloud and other Apple services were hit by an outage on Tuesday.Virtually everything on an iPhone or iPad can be uploaded to iCloud and synced across compatible devices. However, the services that power this functionality can sometimes become unresponsive, which is what happened on August 18.According to Apple's System Status page, several A…
    - 18 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 3:49am -
  • newApple's EU App Store changes are big, and a preview of what's coming in the US
    Apple's changes to its terms and fees for developers distributing in the European Union is a premonition of reduced commissions for developers that could soon come to the United States.Apple's attempts to comply with EU rules has led to new app transaction fees - Image Credit: AppleApple is waging two wars over the App Store, on both sides of the Atlantic. In Europe, it's dealing with the European Commission and the European Union demanding changes to how the App Store earns income, especially f…
    - 20 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 12:58am -
  • newNew EU App Store terms lower both costs and bar to entry for external payments
    On Tuesday, after much back-and-forth with the European Union, Apple has rolled out new and simpler terms and fee structures for developers that distribute in the area.An EU flag with the App Store logoThe terms are greatly simplified. Core technology fees are mostly exterminated, replaced by percentages. For App Store apps using Apple In-App Purchase, the new commission will be 26 percent. For the vast majority of developers, including auto-renewing subscriptions after their first year, that fe…
    - 21 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 12:21am -
  • newApple pledges relief after deadly Indonesia earthquake
    Apple is donating to first responders and relief efforts in Indonesia following the deadly earthquake that has left thousands displaced and triggered more than a 1,000 aftershocks.Apple to donate to Indonesian earthquake reliefOn August 16, a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia. At the time of publication, the death toll is near 70.Over 200 have been injured, and thousands more have been driven from their homes. According to Reuters, nearly 1,000 aftershocks were detected in the 24…
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  • newThere is a good reason to praise AirPods with cameras, and not fear them
    There's already social media outrage that AirPods Pro are going to get a camera very soon. Like with mockery about the Snuggie, the Clapper, and so forth, most of the drama badly misses the point.AirPods Pro 2Meta's AI specs are creepy. They have nearly invisible cameras, whose main protection for the non-wearer is a light that is easily defeated by a piece of electrical tape.This is just the way that they want it. The "protections" that Meta has implemented are pointless by design. Continue Rea…
    - 22 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 11:25pm -
  • newApple's product identifier leak is a hard mystery to solve
    Apple itself leaked many mystery products that are coming out relatively soon. The leaked product identifiers proximity to others give some clues, but not many.An example of an Apple product identifierThe release candidate for macOS Tahoe 26.7 was a trove of information for unreleased products. References to product identifiers littered the build, including for some known-about items.For example, there was sightings of J490 and J491, believed to be versions of the Home Hub. B525 is expected to b…
    - 24 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 9:34pm -
  • Apple Card users can stack summer savings with 5% Daily Cash travel promotions
    Apple Card is making summer road trips more rewarding with 5% Daily Cash on car rentals, hotel stays, gas and EV charging through September 15.Apple Card adds 5% Daily Cash on travel, gas, and moreSummer often means travel, and travel often means travel-related expenses. That's why Apple Card has come up with a panoply of new promotions to help you save the second you hit the road.Apple Card cardholders can score 5% cash back with eligible car rentals through Hertz when they reserve while using…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 9:21pm -
  • Apple may be considering adding a Camera Control button to a future iPad
    A newly-revealed patent details a button that can be swiped as well as pressed. It's the iPhone's Camera Control button, and it may be coming to the iPad.Detail from the patent showing an iPad with Camera Control - image credit: AppleIntroduced in 2024 with the iPhone 16 range, the Camera Control button has been sufficiently divisive that Apple is even rumored to be dropping it entirely. That's unlikely, if not impossible, and now a newly-granted patent suggests that Apple at least used to have…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 8:52pm -
  • A new Siri Remote may be in the works, but don't get excited
    An unreleased device referenced in a beta suggested that there may be a new Siri Remote coming, but we're not expecting a huge shake-up.Code found within the macOS Tahoe beta hints at upcoming Siri RemoteMonday's macOS Tahoe beta hinted at an upcoming Siri Remote, referenced as "ATVRemote1,5" in the code. This wouldn't be the first time that we've heard there's a new Siri Remote in the works, either; it's expected to launch alongside the new Apple TV.That doesn't mean that the remote is going t…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 8:22pm -
  • Save up to $600 on M5 Max MacBook Pro with today's best deals
    Steeper price cuts are in effect on Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro lines, with discounts of up to $600 off.Save $600 on a 4TB M5 Max MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleToday we're following a $600 price drop on Apple's high-end M5 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro with an 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB of RAM, and a spacious 4TB SSD.Save $600 on M5 Max 14" MacBook Pro Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 8:14pm -
  • You can now make a bid on Steve Jobs' 8th-grade science fair project
    RR Auction is holding yet another Steve Jobs-centric auction, stuffed full of signed checks, vintage Apple computers, and Apple marketing memorabilia.Steve's 8th grade science fair project | Image credit: RR AuctionThe auction, dubbed "Steve Jobs & the Computer Revolution: The Apple 50th Anniversary Auction Part Two," contains more than 200 items. Nearly all of the items are related to Apple in some way, with almost 40 being directly related to the former CEO.As is standard with many auctions, t…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 7:28pm -
  • Apple's App Store revenue in danger of being regulated away
    Apple's Services is in danger of losing out on App Store revenue, with regulatory interference perhaps becoming a bigger problem sooner rather than later.A report claims Apple has expressed weakness over App Store regulationA Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission came under scrutiny due to a disclosure from Apple. In it, Apple discusses the issue of alternative app storefronts to the main App Store, and of developers monetizing their apps with external linking."If thir…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 7:21pm -
  • A demo video of AirPods with cameras has leaked via a macOS Tahoe RC
    Apple has accidentally left a lot of data within the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, including a demo video showcasing AirPods with cameras. It is our best look yet.AirPods with cameras will closely resemble AirPods ProThe new AirPods with cameras have been rumored since January 2025. Not much is known about the product, but a lot of debate has been had over whether or not Apple's earbuds would actually gain "cameras."In a video found within the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, AirPods wi…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 7:04pm -
  • Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED review: Excellent color-calibration, not perfect for Mac users
    The Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED model U3226Q is a color-accurate OLED monitor with a full port hub. It makes a strong case as a Studio Display XDR alternative for Mac users, assuming you're fine with not having a Retina-class display.Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED review: This monitor has great colors and deep blacksA great monitor can anchor a whole desk setup. For Mac users who can afford it, the obvious choice has long been Apple's displays.Those displays are beautiful, but price and port qu…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 6:16pm -
  • Rothschild's AAPL price target soars to $400 on iPhone Ultra expectations
    Financial advice group Rothschild & Co Redburn has raised its Apple price target by a huge $140, specifically because it believes that an iPhone Ultra is a "match made in heaven" for the company.Analysts believe Apple will do well in the Q3 results. Rothschild & Co Redburn doesn't seem to concentrate much on Apple, and its usual price targets tend to lag behind firms that do, such as Morgan Stanley. But while Morgan Stanley recently dropped its price target by $4 to $360, Rothschild has dramatic…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 6:00pm -
  • Lindsay Clancy murder trial prosecutors leaning on iPhone & Apple Watch forensics
    Health data from an Apple Watch has been used as evidence in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial alongside iPhone Messages history, detailing some of her last actions before the triple homicide of her children.The Apple Watch can measure heart rate, as well as count steps and climbed flights of stairs. Former labor and delivery nurse Lindsay Clancy is under trial for the alleged murder of three children in Massachusetts in 2023, before attempting suicide. In the last day of the prosecution laying ou…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 5:40pm -
  • Only iPhone 18 Pro Max rumored to get variable aperture
    A leaker with a reasonable reputation has dropped the news that variable aperture is only coming to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, not both Pro models as previously expected.The camera plateau on the current iPhone 17 Pro Max.Variable aperture is a feature that could narrow the gap between iPhone and DSLR photography still further, and it's been rumored to be coming since at least 2024. More recent reports have said the camera component is now in production, but a new leak says it will be confined to th…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 4:35pm -
  • macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta references several unreleased products like Home Hub
    Apple inadvertently left a lot of feature flags visible in its macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, which include references to products like AirPods with cameras, the OLED iPad mini, and more.References to future iPhone Air, HomePods, and more found in macOS codeDeveloper betas are one of the easiest ways for Apple to accidentally share future product information. It has occurred before, like during iOS 26 testing, and has happened again on Monday.According to information discovered by MacRumors…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 6:12am -
  • Apple's sixth developer betas arrive for iOS 27, macOS 27, and more
    Weeks away from a probable launch, Apple has outed its sixth 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 now reached the sixth round for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27.The sixth appears after the fifth, which Apple brought out on August 10. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 5:20am -
  • Epic doesn't believe in compromise unless it is with Google
    The vendetta Epic Games holds against Apple seemingly won't let it accept any settlement beyond complete surrender, but it wants to participate "in good faith."Epic settled with Google by paying for a promotional campaignApple shared its latest proposed commission rates in an attempt to satisfy an ongoing lawsuit with Epic Games, but they were instantly dismissed by the company. In that filing, Apple suggested that a settlement conference should take place.Epic filed its response on Monday, and…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 3:12am -
  • Amazon joins the list of companies destroying rare books to feed to the AI machine
    An AirTag hidden in a rare book followed its journey to a Las Vegas warehouse, where it was likely destroyed in an effort to supply fresh data to hungry LLMs.Amazon is destroying rare books to train AI | Image credit: jarmoluk at PixabayI don't know if you've noticed, but everything is becoming increasingly AI-generated. Whether it's news, music, or social media, AI has seemingly stuck all of its nasty little fingers into any pie it can find.Experts have long warned that eventually we'd get to t…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 1:45am -
  • Latest macOS Golden Gate beta adds unique dynamic wallpapers
    Apple's macOS Golden Gate has reached its sixth developer beta, which includes new dynamic wallpapers and updated traffic light window control icons.macOS 27 beta 6 adds two new dynamic wallpapers.On Monday, a week after the fifth developer beta arrived, Apple made macOS 27 beta 6 available for download. Though the update is a relatively light release, it delivers key visual enhancements.With the latest developer beta, Apple added two dynamic wallpapers, both featuring the Golden Gate Bridge. Th…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 12:56am -
  • iPhone 18 Pro's A20 will be faster, power efficient, cost a lot
    The A20 and A20 Pro chips in the iPhone 18 Pro will benefit hugely from TSMC's 2-nanometer process, but Apple will pay dearly for the performance and power consumption improvements.The A20 is on the way for the iPhone 18 generation, starting with the A20 ProApple is widely expected to use TSMC's 2-nanometer process to produce its next generation of chips. This includes the inbound A20 and A20 Pro arriving in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, as well as the iPhone Ultra.There is also always an expec…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 12:25am -
  • Apple has shipped iOS 26.6.1, and you should install it soon
    Apple has released an update for iOS 26.6.1 for all users, with the usual inclusion of security fixes, making it a must-install for your iPhone.iOS 26 is the current generation for iOS. While Apple is constantly beta-testing its 27-generation operating systems, it's still shipping updates to its earlier releases. That includes the current-gen versions.On Monday, as part of its swathe of releases, Apple issued its update for iOS 26.6.1. The update, which it rolled out as a release candidate on Au…
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 11:39pm -
  • How German regulators are cracking down on App Tracking Transparency
    Having rejected Apple's initial compromise proposals for App Tracking Transparency in the App Store, Germany says it has made a final agreement that will make the system fair to all developers.App Tracking TransparencyGermany's federal cartel office, the Bundeskartellamt, has been challenging Apple over its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature. This is the feature that requires users to confirm they allow data tracking by developers, and which is seen as favoring Apple's own apps.Apple has pr…
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 9:31pm -
  • Save $100 to $150 on Apple's M4 iPad Air after Amazon issues steeper markdowns
    Amazon's triple-digit discounts on the current M4 iPad Air range deliver the lowest prices of the season.Save up to $150 on Apple's iPad Air M4 at Amazon.Steeper markdowns are in effect across Apple's M4 iPad Air range this week, with Amazon knocking $100 to $150 off 11-inch and 13-inch models.Save up to $150 on M4 iPad Air Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 9:06pm -
  • How to use digital IDs in Apple Wallet & where they are supported
    In a growing number of states, you can add your ID to Apple Wallet. Here's how to add them, how they work, where they are, what the limitations are, and what they can do.A digital driver's license in the Apple Wallet appWe're moving closer and closer to a world where you can ditch your physical wallet. You can already add your credit cards, debit cards, loyalty cards, tickets and boarding passes, and most recently — your driver's license to Apple Wallet.But the license rollout is not everywher…
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 8:04pm -
  • AirPods Max 2 just dropped to $429, save $120
    Amazon's $120 AirPods Max 2 discount is the steepest seen since Prime Day 2026.Save $120 on AirPods Max 2, lowest price of the season - Image credit: AppleYou can pick up AirPods Max 2 at a $120 discount at Amazon in your choice of Starlight or Purple.Buy AirPods Max 2 for $429 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 7:49pm -
  • Natural language robot cues, Apple Intelligence limits, & Mophie 4-in-1 review on Smart Home Insider
    On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we get into some impressive home robotics, new Apple Intelligence limits, and more!Smart Home Insider PodcastKicking off the news for the week, the latest beta of iOS 27 confirmed limits on Apple Intelligence summaries for Apple Home cameras. Depending on your iCloud storage tier, you can have anywhere from 5 to 30 cameras summarized by AI.Outside of Apple, Govee introduced a new version of its budget light strip. The Govee Strip Light 2…
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  • The best Apple-related books in AppleInsider's video studio
    I'm doing a redesign of the AppleInsider video studio, so it's a perfect time to answer a question that I get a lot. Here's what's on my shelves, and the big omission that I still regret not buying when I could.Some of the random tech books in my studio as of lateI'm as tech-forward as they come, and you can rest assured I have an ample eBook library. Some of the tech-y books I like the most I have in digital format, like Walter Isaacson's Steve Jobs.It's a very good read, by the way, but opinio…
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  • Michigan women sue Apple over AirTag anti-stalking protection failures
    Apple has been dragged into another lawsuit about AirTag, after two women in Detroit allege they were tracked by their former partners using the accessory, but weren't alerted to being tracked.An AirTag attached to a bagA lawsuit, filed on August 10 at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, accuses Apple of failing to adequately protect people from being stalked by AirTag owners.Filed by two women in Detroit, referred to as Jane MH Doe-1 and Jane WP Doe-2 for anonymity, th…
    - 2 days ago 17 Aug 26, 5:39pm -
  • Apple Watch Series 11 vs Google Pixel Watch 5: Flagship smartwatches, compared
    Google's new smartwatch is gunning for the Apple Watch, and it's closely matched on price. Here's how the Apple Watch Series 11 compares against the Pixel Watch 5.Apple Watch Series 11 [left], Google Pixel Watch 5 [right]Google's fresh batch of Pixel device launches included more than just smartphones. There was also a change to its wrist-based wearable.The Google Pixel Watch 5 continues the search giant's line of smartwatches, this time with an even greater emphasis on health features. Continue…
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  • Jony Ive-designed Ferrari Luce sells for $40M at auction
    The first Ferrari Luce off the production line has sold for big money, with the Jony Ive-connected vehicle fetching a staggering $40 million at auction.The Ferrari Luce offers good aerodynamics, but it looks nothing like a Ferrari. Image Credit: Ferrari.The car company's first production electric vehicle, the Ferrari Luce, is an attempt to take on a challenging and growing market. While it has had a troubled existence since launch, the very first one off the production line has been sold for a c…
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  • Sunday Reboot: Failed delays, late homework, and Fortnite
    In this week's Sunday Reboot, Apple employs weird delay tactics for its Epic lawsuit filing. Meanwhile, Epic still doesn't think Apple's proposals go far enough.A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games.Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 3 days ago 17 Aug 26, 1:21am -
  • Deals: AirPods 4 with ANC plunge to $134, AirTag returns to $24.99
    A 25% discount has hit AirPods 4 with ANC, delivering better-than-Prime Day pricing. Apple's AirTag 2 is also marked down to $24.99, a 30-day low price.Amazon has launched steeper price cuts on AirTag and AirPods - Image credit: AppleKicking off the Apple sale at Amazon is a steeper price drop on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Get the higher-end version from the 4th generation line for just $134.99, a discount of 25% off MSRP. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Fo…
    - 3 days ago 16 Aug 26, 9:26pm -
  • Mozilla gradually rolls out an ad-blocker built into Firefox for iOS
    Mozilla is rolling out an ad blocker built into Firefox for iOS. It's a move that can help users protect their privacy more, except in some lucrative situations.Firefox for iOS gains ad-blocking featureOnline advertising can be burdensome for web users, and for many years, some elect to use plug-ins like Adblock to cut down on the ads they see. Now, Mozilla is giving users a way to do it on iOS.Introduced on Saturday via a support page, Firefox for iOS now includes an optional ad blocker. As Mo…
    - 3 days ago 16 Aug 26, 9:10pm -
  • U.S. Commerce Secretary warns Apple against buying Chinese memory
    Apple's memory woes are continuing, as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has urged Apple not to buy Mac memory chips from Chinese suppliers, despite the continuing supply crisis.CMXT is rapidly becoming a major player in memory - image credit: CXMTApple has been testing memory chips from the controversial CXMT as a way to ease the current global chip shortage. However, the politically sensitive move has now led to a warning from the Trump administration, delivered by Commerce Secretary Howard Lu…
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  • Seven years later, the Apple Card is a huge but controversial success
    On August 20, 2019, Apple officially launched Apple Card with any US citizen able to apply. Since then it's been a hit, but it's faced controversy over everything from low reward rates to alleged sex discrimination — and Apple's partner wanting to pull out.Apple CardIn every sense bar one, Apple Card is typical of the products Apple has been most famous for making. First it was rumored for years, then it launched to fanfare and criticism, plus it was even thought of first by Steve Jobs. The di…
    - 4 days ago 15 Aug 26, 4:50pm -
  • Missing the bigger picture: Apple pulls down ad in Milan after children's rights group complains
    Someone missed the point of an iPhone billboard, prompting Apple to pull the advertisement down after it was accused of normalizing "electronic babysitting."Image credit: La RepubblicaApple has removed one of its billboards in Milan, Italy, after public outcry. The ad in question depicted a toddler holding a food-smeared iPhone paired with the text "Tutto ok, e iPhone," which translates to "It's okay, it's an iPhone."Apparently, the Italian children's rights watchdog Autorita Garante per l'Infan…
    - 5 days ago 15 Aug 26, 1:47am -
  • How to use Continuity to make your Apple devices work better together
    Apple's OS 27 releases push Continuity beyond handoffs by carrying Siri conversations and live Mac content across supported devices. Here's where to find the new features and how to use them across your Apple devices.Continuity is the gluon that keeps the Apple quarks togetherSiri AI can synchronize conversation history across supported personal devices. Spatial Preview lets Mac apps send live documents and 3D content to Apple Vision Pro.Both features preserve more of what the user was doing as…
    - 5 days ago 14 Aug 26, 4:48pm -
  • Pretty trees and Local Lists: Apple Maps gets a big upgrade in iOS 27
    The updates to Apple Maps in iOS 27 will use the wisdom of crowds to recommend restaurants, while AI helps Flyover look even better. Here's what's changing soon.Apple Maps in iOS 27Pretty much the unsung hero of modern-day iPhone usage, Apple Maps is an essential tool for navigation. But it's also very helpful when you're trying to find something to eat nearby, and for planning trips.Sometimes, users take time just browsing the Earth, viewing cities they want to visit and enjoying the view. Cont…
    - 71 days ago 10 Jun 26, 1:06am -

MacWorld

  • newWill iPhone 17 Pro cases fit the 18 Pro? One major case maker is sure of it
    Macworld There’s likely less than a month to go until Apple unveils its new iPhones. The iPhone Ultra will get the biggest headlines, but far more people will buy its sibling, the cheaper (but still expensive) iPhone 18 Pro. And we’re learning more and more about this device with each passing week.The latest revelation is that it will have the same or very nearly the same dimensions and general design as its direct predecessor, the iPhone 17 Pro from late 2025. Alt…
    - 3 mins ago 19 Aug 26, 9:18pm -
  • newApple’s AirTag 2 just dropped back to the best price ever
    Macworld Apple AirTags (2nd gen) 4-packView DealApple’s newest AirTags are on sale, and whether you’re going back to school, heading out on vacation, or just often lose track of your keys, it’s a great time to stock up. Right now, you can grab a four-pack for just $89 at Amazon, which works out to roughly $22 each. That’s the best price we’ve seen yet on the new model.This 2nd-gen version quietly fixes a han…
    - 29 mins ago 19 Aug 26, 8:52pm -
  • newThe iPhone event will be missing some iPhones this year
    Macworld Apple’s fall iPhone event has become one of the easiest product launches to predict. Every year since 2011, we’ve gotten the full lineup of new iPhones, joined in 2014 by the Apple Watch, and occasionally a related launch like AirPods or Apple Pay. According to strong rumors, this year’s keynote will be quite different from previous ones. While it will still be an iPhone event, only the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the long-rumored foldable iPh…
    - 5 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
  • newSit Smarter This Semester: SIHOO Doro C300 Pro V2 Brings Full-Body Adaptive Support to Back-to-School Season
    Macworld Full-Body Adaptive Ergonomic Chair/Back-to-School promotionSave near $100 off the SIHOO Doro C300 Pro V2 Office Chair View DealsWhether you’re pulling an all-nighter before finals, settling into a new home office, or logging another eight-hour day at a desk, one thing hasn’t changed: most chairs still make you adapt to them, not the other way around. Poor posture, lower-back fatigue, and stiff shoulders are s…
    - 7 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 2:25pm -
  • newA Retina MacBook Air for $199.97, updates to macOS Sonoma
    Macworld TL;DR: This Grade A refurbished MacBook Air packs a Retina display and 8GB of RAM for $199.97 (reg. $1,199.00).A secondary Mac, a travel laptop, or a first machine for a student doesn’t need to cost four figures.This refurbished 2018 MacBook Air runs an Intel Core i5 processor, packs a sharp 13.3-inch Retina display, and still updates all the way to macOS Sonoma. Get this MacBook Air for $199.97 (reg. $1,199.00).What you getIt’s rated Grad…
    - 8 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 1:30pm -
  • newApple Watch Activity badges: National Parks Challenge on August 23
    Macworld Achievement badges are a funny thing. You know they’re just a simple little bit of visual flair, they don’t even do anything, and yet for some reason you just have to collect them. Gamification can be a great motivator, and the achievement badges for the activity tracking on the Apple Watch have inspired many users to get more exercise. If you want to maximize your badge count, you’re going to want to chase down as many activity achievements as you can.…
    - 18 hours ago 19 Aug 26, 3:32am -
  • newSave $100 on Apple’s blazing-fast M4 iPad Air before this discount vanishes
    Macworld Apple iPad Air M4View DealApple’s latest iPad Air with the M4 chip is down to $649 at Amazon, a solid $100 off its $749 price tag. That’s not just a good discount—it’s the best we’ve seen since Apple hiked prices in June.It’s so easy to recommend iPads because these are such great tablets. The M4 chip under the hood handles just about anything you throw at it, from streaming and gaming to photo ed…
    - 22 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 11:03pm -
  • newUpcoming Apple products revealed in the macOS 26.7 release candidate
    Macworld We’re anticipating a slew of new products from Apple over the next several months. While Apple rarely preannounces products, there are ways to figure out the company’s plans. For example, MacRumors reports that the macOS 26.7 release candidate includes references to several new products.Well, several is putting it lightly. There are nearly 40 references, many of which are unidentifiable mode numbers. But a lot of the other model numbers have been previousl…
    - 23 hours ago 18 Aug 26, 10:12pm -
  • Why does Wall Street hate Apple now?
    Macworld This might surprise anyone who’s listened to Tim Cook preach the good word, but by the standards of technology companies Apple is perceived as being mildly anti-AI. And in some ways that’s a good thing.In early summer the company’s shares enjoyed a $600 billion rally thanks to what Bloomberg described as “rising unease about the prospects for heavy spending on AI paying off.” All of a sudden investors liked the fact that Apple decided not to spend a…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 7:10pm -
  • A20 Pro speed and efficiency improvements leaked? Not so fast…
    Macworld You may have seen several news stories out there referencing this Fixed Focus Digital rumor on Weibo, claiming that it shows the speed and power efficiency improvements of Apple’s A20 chip coming to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra next month.It’s important to note what is going on here, because this is not a leak about A20 improvements; it’s about the new manufacturing process from TSMC that the A20 is suspected of using. And even then, it’s not say…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 4:30pm -
  • I leaked the iPhone 18 Pro colors. Here’s the one you should buy
    Macworld When it comes to rumors about a new iPhone, some people are interested in specs—cameras, chips, AI features, etc.—but everyone wants to know what new colors it will come in. Now that we know, after my sources revealed to Macworld the likely color options for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup earlier this year, you’re probably wondering: What’s the best color option this year?Every year, Apple introduces at least one new iPhone color that becomes a signature for…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
  • If you’re traveling in the Apple ecosystem, this is the tech you need to pack
    Macworld One of the things I enjoy doing most with my family is traveling. Annually, we go on two or three domestic trips (at least one of them to Hawaii to visit relatives). We try to go on a big international trip every 18 months or so—I went to South Africa in 2024, and I just got back from a trip to Iceland in August to see the eclipse. And I always take a lot of gear with me.Every great trip requires planning, whether it’s an overnight stay an hour away from h…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 3:30pm -
  • Adobe Firefly Upscale Image: AI-Powered Resolution Enhancement Built Into Your Photoshop and Lightroom Workflow
    Macworld AI image upscaler: Sharpen your images free onlineEnlarge images instantly with AI — preserves visual qualityTry FireflyFor photographers and retouchers, the moment a client asks for a large-format print from a file that was never shot at that resolution is a familiar kind of dread. The usual options are limited: reshoot at real cost and time, or export to a third-party upscaler and hope it treats skin texture,…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 1:36pm -
  • Adobe Firefly Image Generator: Multiple AI Models, Precision Creative Controls, and Commercially Safe Pro Output
    Macworld Online AI image generator: Create images from textUse text prompts to create images quickly and easilyTry FireflyFor designers and marketing teams doing paid client work, the AI image generator landscape presents a specific problem: the tools that produce the most interesting outputs are often the least clear on usage rights, and the tools with clear commercial terms don’t always deliver the aesthetic a brand n…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 1:34pm -
  • Adobe Firefly AI Video Generator: Top Models, Precision Controls, and a Production Workflow All in One Place
    Macworld Create videos with Adobe's simple, free AI video generatorHigh-quality video clips from a prompt or imageTry FireflyIf you’ve spent any time evaluating AI video tools, you’ve likely hit the same wall repeatedly: pick a model, accept its house style, then export your clip into a separate editor to make it usable. Adobe Firefly is built around a different premise—that generation and production shouldn’t be…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 1:31pm -
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint & other Office apps for Mac—yours for just $43
    Macworld TL;DR: Pay $42.97 just once for Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams Basic, and OneNote.Mac users who don’t want another subscription hanging over now have a way out. Instead of paying for Microsoft 365 every month, take a look at this Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 lifetime license. It comes with many of the same apps, but it’s only $42.97 for life while it’s on sale (reg. $219).…
    - 1 day ago 18 Aug 26, 1:30pm -
  • Wild leak straight from Apple shows camera-equipped AirPods in action
    Macworld Apple’s iPhone event is in just a few weeks, and one of the surprises we’ve been hoping to see is a new pair of AirPods Pro with built-in cameras. And now Apple might have confirmed that this product is ready to launch.Hidden in the macOS 26.7 release candidate, which landed Monday night and includes “important security fixes,” are two references to the rumored AirPods project. The first is a mention of the code name B790, which doesn’t amount to muc…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 8:16am -
  • macOS Beta: Golden Gate Public Beta 4 now available
    Macworld Following its preview at WWDC on June 8, Apple released the first developer beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate, giving developers and Mac users an early look at the next major version of macOS ahead of its expected public release this fall.Rather than introducing a dramatic redesign, Golden Gate focuses on improving the experience established by macOS 26 Tahoe. The update brings Siri AI, deeper Apple Intelligence integration, smarter search tools, and a range of per…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 4:53am -
  • macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 fixed a pretty major screen-sharing flaw
    Macworld A recent report by the security firm Calif provides details for a security patch that was included in the macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 update released last week. Apple also released macOS 15.7.9 and 14.8.9 updates that provide the same security fix.While Apple’s release notes state that through the vulnerability, “an attacker on the network may be able to authenticate to Screen Sharing without valid credentials,” Apple doesn’t usually provide details on any foun…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 12:56am -
  • macOS 26 Tahoe Guide: All the new features in macOS Tahoe, including the latest update
    Macworld Like its counterparts on the other Apple devices, on September 15, 2025 macOS got a brand new look along with a new name: macOS 26. Because Apple is aligning the names of all the operating systems this year, the new version of macOS is called macOS 26 rather than macOS 16. It also takes the name Tahoe, inspired by the lake, beaches, and the ski resorts of that area of California. Along with a big redesign, macOS 26 brings new Continuity features to bring your…
    - 2 days ago 18 Aug 26, 12:24am -