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• newiPhone 17 Boosts Apple as US Smartphone Market Shrinks
  Apple increased its US smartphone sales in the first quarter of 2026, even as the broader market contracted. New data shows iPhone sales rose 1.3% year over year, while the total US smartphone market dropped 5.7% during the same period. Android smartphone sales fell even harder, declining 14.4%. The contrast highlights Apple’s growing resilience in […]
  - 6 hours ago 17 May 26, 4:57am -
• newSteve Jobs Coin Sells Out in Minutes as Collectors Rush US Mint
  A newly released commemorative coin honoring Steve Jobs sold out in just 11 minutes, highlighting the enduring appeal of Apple’s late co-founder among collectors and technology fans. The United States Mint launched the coin on May 12 as part of its American Innovation $1 Coin Program. The California edition, which features a young Steve Jobs […]
  - 8 hours ago 17 May 26, 2:20am -
• newiPhone Dual-Layer OLED Display May Still Be Years Away
  Apple fans hoping for a major iPhone display upgrade may need to wait longer. A new report suggests Apple will not bring dual-layer OLED technology, also known as Tandem OLED, to its iPhone lineup anytime soon. The technology already powers Apple’s iPad Pro. It uses two OLED layers instead of one, allowing the screen to […]
  - 13 hours ago 16 May 26, 9:46pm -
• Apple Savings Expands With Limited Web Access for Users
  Apple has quietly introduced web access for Apple Savings users, marking a notable shift for a service previously locked inside Apple’s device ecosystem. However, the new feature comes with significant restrictions. Apple Savings customers can now log into the existing Apple Card website and access a dedicated Savings section. This portal allows users to check […]
  - 2 days ago 15 May 26, 9:34pm -
• Steve Jobs Honored on New US Innovation Dollar Coin
  Steve Jobs, the late Apple co-founder who reshaped modern technology, will soon appear on an official United States dollar coin. California selected Jobs to represent the state in the American Innovation $1 Coin Program, a nationwide initiative honoring transformative American achievements. The recognition places Jobs among historic innovators whose work changed the nation’s direction. For […]
  - 2 days ago 15 May 26, 8:38pm -
• Tim Cook Joins Trump’s China Trade Delegation
  Apple CEO Tim Cook will join President Donald Trump on a major diplomatic trip to China, placing one of America’s most influential tech leaders at the center of critical trade discussions. The White House confirmed Cook is among 16 top US executives traveling with the president to Beijing for meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. […]
  - 2 days ago 15 May 26, 8:31pm -
• Apple Releases watchOS 26.5 With Stability Fixes
  Apple has officially released watchOS 26.5, delivering another maintenance-focused software update for Apple Watch users. While the update does not introduce eye-catching new features, it strengthens system performance and improves device reliability. The release continues Apple’s familiar approach with mid-cycle updates. Major operating system releases often bring noticeable features, while smaller updates usually focus on […]
  - 3 days ago 14 May 26, 6:37pm -
• visionOS 26.5 Arrives With Bug Fixes, Not Big Features
  Apple has released visionOS 26.5 for Apple Vision Pro users, but the update delivers refinement rather than reinvention. Instead of introducing dramatic new tools or interface upgrades, Apple has focused on bug fixes, performance improvements, and behind-the-scenes infrastructure changes. For many users, that may feel underwhelming. However, maintenance updates often play an essential role in […]
  - 3 days ago 14 May 26, 6:24pm -
• Apple Releases tvOS 26.5 With Quiet Performance Improvements
  Apple has officially released tvOS 26.5 for Apple TV and HomePod users, but anyone expecting flashy new features may be disappointed. The latest software update focuses almost entirely on performance, reliability, and background improvements rather than visible innovation. This type of update is familiar for Apple TV owners. While major releases often bring redesigned features […]
  - 3 days ago 14 May 26, 6:11pm -
• iOS 26.5 Arrives Without Apple Intelligence Upgrade
  Apple has officially released iOS 26.5 for all users, but the update arrives without the highly anticipated Apple Intelligence improvements many expected. Instead of major AI features, the software focuses on backend preparations, security patches, and platform groundwork for future releases. Rumors had suggested Apple might launch more advanced Siri and contextual AI tools this […]
  - 3 days ago 14 May 26, 5:35am -

Apple Insider

• newApple, Epic agree on pre-court schedule for new fee proposals
  Ahead of the return to District Court for the continued appeals process in the Apple-Epic legal fight, the two companies have made a schedule to discuss a change in App Store fees for outbound links.An image from an Epic Games video mocking Apple's 1984 ad - Image Credit: Epic GamesThe May 6 decision by the Supreme Court to decline Apple's request for a stay on a mandate to meet Epic Games to negotiate a new commission rate means more legal action in the coming months. In preparation, the two si…
  - 15 hours ago 16 May 26, 7:37pm -
• newCraig Federighi dragged into Musk's Apple-OpenAI lawsuit
  Apple software chief Craig Federighi will be taking part in xAI's antitrust lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI over Grok's treatment in the App Store, but Tim Cook seemingly won't be.X in the App Store. In August 2025, Elon Musk's xAI sued Apple and OpenAI, claiming that a partnership between the two affected Grok's standings in the App Store. Specifically, Musk's xAI accused Apple of bias in its App Store rankings, preventing Grok and X from getting the top spot in favor of ChatGPT.As the antitru…
  - 15 hours ago 16 May 26, 7:34pm -
• newDOJ emissions cheating app investigation leads to record user data request
  A record 100,000 EZ Lynk users could find their data being handed over to the United States government if Apple complies with a request for app download information.Apple now involved in a lawsuit involving vehicle modificationsGovernments subpoena Apple for information all of the time, but that doesn't mean it gets handed over automatically. Apple will push back if the scope of the request is too broad or vague.In the case of the EZ Lynk lawsuit, the US Department of Justice has asked Apple and…
  - 18 hours ago 16 May 26, 4:53pm -
• newApple shares closed over $300 for the first time as investors look past AI concerns
  Apple shares closed at a new record high above $300 after investors rewarded the company's stronger-than-expected earnings, surging Services revenue, and massive $100 billion buyback despite continued criticism of its delayed AI rollout.Apple Stocks appApple shares closed at a new record high of $300.23 on May 15, surpassing both the $300 mark and the company's previous closing record of $287.51 set on May 6. Earlier in 2026, investors worried about delayed Siri features, slowing hardware growth…
  - 18 hours ago 16 May 26, 4:51pm -
• Gemini Intelligence announcement hopes to steal Apple's Siri thunder but falls short
  Gemini Intelligence has been announced just a month before Apple Intelligence's big moment at WWDC, but I have doubts about whether either company can deliver on its AI promises.Google's Gemini Intelligence has been announcedGoogle announced its new suite of AI features under the Gemini Intelligence banner during a streamed event on May 12, 2026. That's less than a month before Apple's WWDC 2026 event kicks off on June 8.Surely, that isn't a coincidence. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discus…
  - 1 day ago 16 May 26, 12:15am -
• Apple's treatment of AI coding apps could be shifting with Replit update
  Replit has released its first iPhone app update in four months after resolving an App Store review dispute with Apple over how AI-generated apps can be previewed and developed on iOS.Vibe coding app ReplitCEO Amjad Masad said on May 15 that Replit had "worked things out with Apple" and published its first iPhone app update in four months. The update brings Replit Agent 4 to mobile users, along with support for parallel agents, team collaboration through merge flows, and project viewing across wo…
  - 1 day ago 15 May 26, 11:26pm -
• New Apple Card promotion could net applicants free AirPods Pro 3
  Apple is reportedly preparing a major Apple Card signup push that would effectively give new customers free AirPods Pro 3, a sharp shift in strategy as Chase prepares to take over the troubled program from Goldman Sachs.Apple could essentially give away AirPods Pro 3 with new Apple Card promotionApple has largely avoided the large signup bonuses commonly used across the credit card industry. Early Apple Card marketing focused on privacy features, Daily Cash rewards, Wallet integration, spending…
  - 1 day ago 15 May 26, 10:50pm -
• AirPods Max development involved hundreds of variations over five years
  An ex-Apple designer has revealed just how long ago that the company began working on AirPods Max and the reasoning behind not having an Apple logo on the product.Apple's AirPods Max took years to developThe original AirPods came out in 2016, and AirPods Max weren't launched until 2020. So it's an easy assumption that Apple only decided to make AirPods Max once those initial tiny white earbuds had proven to be a success.Then, too, it took so long for AirPods Max to ever be updated that it had to…
  - 2 days ago 15 May 26, 10:12pm -
• iPadOS 26 review - iPad finally feels more like the computer it should be
  iPadOS 26 is the first iPad update in years that makes the device feel meaningfully closer to a real primary computer, even if it still isn't consistent enough to fully replace a Mac.iPadOS 26 reviewApple has continually enhanced the iPad's hardware, yet the software remains tethered to an iPhone-like design. The design has always imposed strict sandboxing, limits background activity, and restricted multitasking capabilities.Those choices prioritize security and efficiency but prevent apps from…
  - 2 days ago 15 May 26, 7:36pm -
• iOS 26.5 is here, iOS 27 is coming, and Android is trying to get ahead of Apple Intelligence, on the AppleInsider Podcast
  There was no sign of the improved Apple Intelligence in this week's launch of iOS 26.5, which must've been a relief to Google as it talked up its apparently new but seemingly very familiar AI features in Android.Apple's iOS 26.5 is here, but the improved Siri is notWe've long suspected that Apple will save its Apple Intelligence and especially Siri features to iOS 27, since that's shortly due to be announced at WWDC 2026. But the lack of any improvement with iOS 26.5 does mean that Apple has now…
  - 2 days ago 15 May 26, 7:19pm -

• Owning an Apple Home: implementing smart pet solutions
  Apple Home may not address pets directly, but that shouldn't mean your smart home doesn't either. Litter boxes, feeders, sensors, and more can make your fluffy loved ones part of your tech life.Owning pets means constant maintenance, but tech can help with thatMy background in the nuclear Navy means I spend a lot of time evaluating my day-to-day interactions. So, smart home or not, I tried to find the best ways to optimize everything, including pet care.That has become so much easier over the ye…
  - 2 days ago 15 May 26, 7:17pm -
• Apple's U.S. chip plan gains steam thanks to $20B TSMC investment
  As Apple seeks to re-shore more chip production, TSMC invests an additional $20 billion in its Arizona plants even while Intel allegedly ramps up test production.TSMC's Arizona campus covers about 2,000 acres. Image credit: Christopher PayneUS manufacturing of Apple processors was already increasing with Intel reportedly conducting a test run of iPhone and Mac chipsets, but now TSMC has approved $20 billion more for its Arizona Fab 21 facility. It's all because of both political pressures worldw…
  - 2 days ago 15 May 26, 6:23pm -
• Apple at 50: Tim Cook, the man who grew Apple by trillions of dollars
  He was a businessman instead of a designer, but as Apple CEO, Tim Cook also had to become far more of a politician than any of his predecessors. Here's how he started at Apple, ran the company, and will end his career.Tim Cook on stage at Apple Park- image credit: AppleTim Cook on stage at Apple Park- image credit: AppleTim Cook was Apple's seventh CEO, he was the longest-serving, and he was only the third who wasn't fired. Then it's true that like every Apple CEO before him, he was white, male,…
  - 2 days ago 15 May 26, 4:30pm -
• Apple Silicon production testing begins at Intel with 2027 mass shipment target
  Intel and Apple chip-producing agreement has reportedly started with a test run of select older chipsets made on Intel's newest process, launching a testing roadmap extending well into 2029.Apple's budget lines need older chipsets, which is perfect fodder for IntelThe relationship between Apple and Intel goes back over 40 years. It seemed to have ended with the advent of Apple Silicon, but the political climate may have tilted things back into Intel's favor.According to a report from supply chai…
  - 2 days ago 15 May 26, 3:11pm -
• Ikea Matter-over-Thread review: Amazing smart home tech, when they work
  Ikea has an impressive new lineup of Matter-over-Thread devices works with Apple Home, but after months of testing, we think that lingering connection issues with bulbs, controls, and sensors are the main problem.Ikea Matter-over-Thread lineup review: Part of Ikea's new smart home lineup with Matter-over-ThreadUnlike Tradfri, Ikea's last smart home push, the fresh batch of smart home wares doesn't have a unifying name. Instead, it is made up of over 20 individual products.The launch made big wav…
  - 2 days ago 15 May 26, 5:32am -
• Anthropic's Mythos AI outsmarted Apple's Mac security systems
  Security researchers have admitted that Anthropic's Mythos AI model has been able to hack macOS, bypassing Apple's security systems in a way never previously achieved.The Mac's increasing popularity is a blessing and a curseMythos is an early version of a new, more powerful Claude AI model software that is yet to be made public. Anthropic's engineers have warned that it is too good at finding security exploits to allow it into the wild.Now, proof of its abilities has come in the form of an escal…
  - 2 days ago 15 May 26, 1:27am -
• Amazon slashes $200 off 1TB M5 MacBook Pro, dropping price to $1,499
  The $200 discount applies to the M5 model with 1TB of storage, matching the lowest price on record. Plus, grab an even larger markdown on an upgraded spec.Amazon has dropped Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Pro to $1,499 - Image credit: AppleThe $1,499.99 special is available on the 14-inch MacBook Pro with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. It also has 16GB of memory and 1TB of storage, with the $200 discount available in your choice of Space Black or Silver.Buy M5/16GB/1TB MacBook Pro for $1,499.99 Continue…
  - 2 days ago 14 May 26, 11:43pm -
• OpenAI considering suing Apple because ChatGPT integrations weren't a money fountain
  OpenAI is exploring possible legal action after users did what they wanted with Apple's ChatGPT integrations and didn't sign up for enough paid accounts, instead of doing what CEO Sam Altman expected.ChatGPT can plug into Apple IntelligenceA May 14 Bloomberg report says OpenAI has enlisted outside legal counsel and discussed options that could include sending Apple a breach-of-contract notice. OpenAI reportedly expected deeper ChatGPT integration across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to drive large subs…
  - 2 days ago 14 May 26, 11:33pm -
• Trump Mobile's low-end T1 Android phone ships soon, for iPhone 17e prices
  Three renders later, and still not made in America despite original claims to the contrary, the low-end Android phone Trump Mobile took preorders for a year ago will reportedly ship soon.The latest renders of the Trump T1 phone, along with Trump Mobile's promotional images featuring Eric Trump - images credit: Trump MobileImmediately following widespread reports that the Trump T1 cellphone may never ship, Trump Mobile has announced that oh, yes, it will. In a posting on X with another render, th…
  - 3 days ago 14 May 26, 9:22pm -
• Hackers used faked Apple & Yahoo infrastructure to hide malware
  Hackers spent months hiding malware behind fake Apple-themed internet infrastructure and similarly bogus Windows pop-ups to infiltrate organizations across the Asia-Pacific region without triggering obvious security alarms. Here's how they did it.Attackers impersonated CDN infrastructure. Image credit: DarktraceThe malware was disguised as trusted Apple and Yahoo-themed internet infrastructure. Legitimate Windows software and DLL sideloading concealed a modular remote access trojan within ordina…
  - 3 days ago 14 May 26, 9:06pm -
• Unexpected US carrier joint venture fires up to expand iPhone cell coverage
  Unlikely partners AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have announced a joint venture that will help ensure iPhone users can get a signal even in previous cellular dead spots.AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are working together on coverageWorking together for once, the companies have announced an agreement in principle to use satellite-based technologies to help reduce their gaps in coverage. They expect those in unserved and underserved communities to benefit the most.Once up and running, the new venture sh…
  - 3 days ago 14 May 26, 8:29pm -
• Another OpenAI hack puts ChatGPT Mac users on an update deadline
  OpenAI is forcing Mac users to update ChatGPT and other desktop apps soon, after a supply chain attack exposed signing certificates that Apple's security systems use to verify trusted software.OpenAI is forcing Mac users to update ChatGPTThe company disclosed the incident on May 13 and confirmed malware linked to the "Mini Shai-Hulud" attack infected two employee devices through the TanStack npm ecosystem. Investigators identified unauthorized access activity in a limited set of internal source…
  - 3 days ago 14 May 26, 8:07pm -
• Thieves are unlocking and making more money from stolen and locked iPhones
  The theft of smartphones is big business, and new research has shown how iPhone thieves are able to defeat security measures designed to make stolen devices impossible to use.Thieves have new ways to gain access to stolen iPhonesApple has built various security features into the iPhone in an attempt to make thieves less likely to target its customers. At the core of those features is the Find My network, the system that makes it possible to locate lost (and stolen) devices.The Find My network al…
  - 3 days ago 14 May 26, 7:36pm -
• MacBook Neo review, two months later: Almost a MacBook Pro beater
  The MacBook Neo is not only the Apple laptop that the majority should buy, but it's also almost good enough to recommend to some MacBook Pro buyers as well.MacBook Neo review: The Mac laptop for most peopleI've been using a $599 Blush (read, pink) MacBook Neo for a few weeks now, and I'm in love. It's a wonderful little laptop whose iPhone-powering chip belies its capabilities.I'm going to cut to the chase right out of the gate. Any worries about the performance of the Neo's A18 Pro chip were al…
  - 3 days ago 14 May 26, 6:45pm -
• Liquid Glass is controversial, but it just won a prestigious design award
  Among Apple's strong showing of six total wins at the 2026 Art Directors Club of New York awards, the highlight was a Gold Cube honor for the controversial Liquid Glass redesign.Liquid Glass has won a prestigious design award - image credit: AppleLiquid Glass has had some vocal opposition because of issues to do with readability across the Mac, iPhone, and iPad, and Apple is expected to show an improved version at WWDC 2026. But its initial release has earned Apple yet another Gold Cube ADC awar…
  - 3 days ago 14 May 26, 6:19pm -
• Forget iPhone 20, Apple's 2028 curved display will be even better
  With Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone expected to boast a new, curvier display, it's now reported that the 2028 iPhone's display will be even more advanced.iPhone 20 is tipped to get a new, quad-curved OLED displayReports have heavily claimed the 2027 iPhone will feature a new micro-curved OLED display to celebrate its 20th year. Now, a new ET News report claims Apple's suppliers are already planning for what comes next.The iPhone 21, set to be announced a year later, will iterate on its predeces…
  - 3 days ago 14 May 26, 5:28pm -
• Evercore tells investors to stick with Apple, raising price target to $365
  Analysts at investment firm Evercore believe that Apple Intelligence will be a long-term boon for the company, prompting it to raise its target by $35 to $365.An improved Siri could pay off for Apple, eventually - Image Credit: AppleEvercore isn't the first firm to bet on Apple Intelligence's future, as Wedbush recently raised its target price to a record $400 on the same expectation. Plus Evercore has remained steadily bullish on Apple, with this latest rise being its fifth since September 202…
  - 3 days ago 14 May 26, 4:58pm -
• Tim Cook is back in China, this time with Trump and Elon Musk
  US executives from Apple, Tesla, Boeing and more, have accompanied Trump on a visit to Beijing to visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook at a previous meetingApple CEO Tim Cook has left his successor, John Ternus, minding the store as he once again visits China. Rather than representing Apple per se, though, Cook is one of around a dozen senior US businesspeople invited to join Trump on his trip.Cook reportedly did not travel with Trump on Air Force…
  - 3 days ago 14 May 26, 3:58pm -
• Flash deal: Grab Apple's M4 MacBook Air for just $829
  B&H is blowing out M4 MacBook Air inventory with prices as low as $829. But supply is limited for this flash deal.Grab B&H's blowout MacBook Air deal now through May 15 - Image credit: AppleThe $829 blowout special applies to the closeout M4 13-inch MacBook Air with an 8-core GPU, 16GB of unified memory, and 256GB of storage when ordered in the Sky Blue finish.Buy M4 MacBook Air for $829 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 14 May 26, 12:35am -
• Apple TV Head Of International Development jumping ship to start his own production company
  Morgan Wandell, who has been with Apple TV since before its launch, is now departing the streaming service in favor of launching his own production company.Apple TV logoIn 2017, Apple poached Wandell from Amazon Studios to join its team at Apple Worldwide Video. When Apple TV launched in 2019, his title became Head of International Content Development.While at Apple, Wandell developed and oversaw production of "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters," "Tehran," "Disclaimer," "Masters of the Air," and "The…
  - 3 days ago 14 May 26, 12:21am -
• Despite risks, Apple seeks ways to bring more AI to the App Store
  Apple is facing the problem of allowing apps that use AI agents in the App Store, and is having internal discussions about how to incorporate them without breaking long-standing App Store guidelines.The App Store includes a lot of AI-coded apps, but Apple is still wary of loosening the leash. Artificial intelligence has led to a swathe of apps hitting the App Store, as developers embrace agentic coding. While Apple is fine with using AI to produce apps, it continues to have trouble bringing apps…
  - 3 days ago 14 May 26, 12:17am -
• EU's artificial intelligence requirements are profoundly risky, says Apple
  The European Union wants Google to allow any AI company to use its services, and the company hates the idea. Apple agrees with Google.Apple slams EU DMA over privacy and innovation risks - for AndroidApple doesn't seem to be listened to by the European Union when it complains about its own experiences trying to work within the Digital Markets Act (DMA). But since the EU has asked for responses to its proposals for Google to open up to rival AI firms, Apple has tried again."The DMs [draft measure…
  - 4 days ago 13 May 26, 8:16pm -
• M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra: Compared
  Samsung's Galaxy Book6 Ultra is the latest attempt to take the thin-and-light workstation crown away from Apple's MacBook Pro. There is a clear winner.M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro [left], Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra [right]The premium notebook market is highly competitive, and Apple has been a big part of that particular industry for decades. The MacBook Pro is synonymous with the concept, being an aluminum-clad slab of portable computing for power users on the go.Many have tried to emulate Apple's…
  - 4 days ago 13 May 26, 6:58pm -
• RCS & encryption haven't fixed the green bubble problem
  In Messages on iPhone, you can now use SMS, RCS, end-to-end encrypted RCS, and iMessage. Sure, sending media to Android is better, but everything else is more confusing and frustrating than ever.RCS end-to-end encryption is in beta so it doesn't always work rightSometimes a clever marketing trick or feature highlight can lead to deeply rooted societal divides. What started as a way to show users that they were not using iMessage and potentially being nickeled and dimed for each SMS is now, annoy…
  - 4 days ago 13 May 26, 5:48pm -
• Hackers attack Foxconn again, Apple doesn't appear to be at risk
  More than 10 million documents spanning 8 terabytes of data were reportedly stolen from Foxconn's network. Confidential AMD, Google, and Intel projects are at risk of exposure, but Apple's tech appears to be safe.Apple supply chain partner Foxconn suffered a cyberattack at its Wisconsin facility.Even with Apple's extensive security measures for pre-production designs, the company's supply chain partners often fall victim to cyberattacks. In December 2025, an Apple assembler in China was targeted…
  - 4 days ago 13 May 26, 2:38am -
• Premiere motorsports simulations race onto the Apple Vision Pro with iRacing Connect
  Racing fanatics who own Apple Vision Pro headsets can now enjoy a high-quality, mixed reality racing simulation experience, thanks to iRacing Connect, available starting Tuesday, provided that they own all other required hardware.iRacing zooms onto the Apple Vision Pro via iRacing Connect appOf course, we already iRacing was coming to Apple Vision Pro, as Eddy Cue, Apple's Services chief, already said as much in April. However, starting Tuesday, May 12, iRacing Connect is available for free in t…
  - 4 days ago 13 May 26, 2:27am -
• Easy to predict changes rumored for iOS 27 apps like a customizable Camera
  A report has outlined some of the changes coming in iOS 27, some new, some rehashed, none surprising. Among them are elements affected by Apple Intelligence upgrades and a customizable Camera app.Apple Intelligence will get several upgrades in iOS 27It seems Apple's recent hire of pro camera app Halide co-founder Sebastiaan de With will yield near-immediate results in iOS 27. Tuesday's latest rumor is a continuation in a series of reveals of otherwise obvious feature updates coming soon.Accordin…
  - 4 days ago 13 May 26, 2:11am -
• iPhone 17 keeps driving Apple marketshare, as US smartphone sales contract
  Apple grew iPhone sales in the United States during the first quarter of 2026 even as the broader smartphone market declined, fueled both by strong iPhone 17 demand and Samsung's delayed Galaxy S26 launch.iPhone 17US iPhone sales volume rose 1.3% year over year during Q1 2026, according to Counterpoint's US Monthly Smartphone Channel Share Tracker. The US smartphone market declined 5.7% during the same period, while Android smartphone sales fell 14.4% year over year.Apple gained share across AT&…
  - 4 days ago 13 May 26, 2:01am -
• iPhone & Android interoperability enhancements highlighted at Google I/O preshow
  A week ahead of the Google I/O event, during the Android Show stream, there were some iPhone-friendly Android features teased. We already knew about them.An Android smartphone and an iPhoneGoogle I/O 2026 is taking place on May 19 and 20, and the search giant is warming up for its biggest presentation of the year. To prepare its users for that event, it held a smaller presentation on Tuesday about Android.The Android Show I/O Edition 2026 was a 40-minute prerecorded stream, introducing a number…
  - 4 days ago 13 May 26, 12:45am -
• Watch an exclusive Lady Gaga concert film on Apple Music on May 14
  Lady Gaga's "Mayhem Requiem" filmed live performance will stream on Thursday, May 14, via Apple Music Live and at select AMC theaters across the United States.Apple Music to host exclusive Lady Gaga filmed live performance on May 14At 11:00 p.m. Eastern / 8:00 p.m. Pacific, Lady Gaga fans can head to the Apple Music app on their iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, or in-browser at music.apple.com to tune into an exclusive stream of the Mayhem Requiem filmed live performance. In addition to streaming on…
  - 4 days ago 12 May 26, 11:59pm -
• Price war: M5 MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD falls to record low $1,799
  Save $300 on Apple's high-end M5 14-inch MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM at Amazon and B&H today, bringing the price down to an all-time low of $1,799.Save $300 on Apple's high-end M5 MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM - Image credit: AppleYou can snap up the $300 discount on the upgraded 14-inch MacBook Pro configuration in Silver, which drops the M5/32GB/1TB spec down to $1,799 at both B&H and Amazon. If you prefer Space Black, that color is marked down to $1,849 at both retailers as well. Continue Reading o…
  - 4 days ago 12 May 26, 11:11pm -
• Commemorative US Mint Steve Jobs coin sells out in just 11 minutes
  The American Innovation $1 coin bearing a vague likeness of Steve Jobs went on sale from the U.S. Mint on Tuesday. It sold out in 11 minutes.Image Credit: United States MintThe United States Mint put up a collection of new designs of American Innovation coin rolls and bags on May 12, representing four states. It seems that the U.S. Mint underestimated the demand for the set, especially for one Apple-related item.The 2026 set represents innovation in four states: Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and C…
  - 4 days ago 12 May 26, 10:55pm -
• How to save on annual Apple App Store subscriptions, with a catch
  Apple's contract-style subscription payments for annual subscriptions have arrived on the App Store. Here's the details of how they work, and what to look out for.Apple is letting developers offer a new subscriptionAnnual subscriptions are usually cheaper than monthly plans, but until recently, require upfront payment before users know if an app is worth a long-term commitment. Apple is now offering a contract-style subscription system for some third-party App Store apps, allowing users to sprea…
  - 4 days ago 12 May 26, 10:47pm -
• System 7 transformed the Mac on May 13, 1991
  When Apple released System 7 on May 13, 1991, it was the biggest change to the Mac since the start. While it came with some problems, it also brought us features we still use today, 35 years later.Back in the 1990s, software came in boxesIt was a very different world in 1991. If you were a Mac owner, the release of System 7 was a thrill that had been years in the making. The New York Times even summed up the release by just saying that, "for Macintosh users, a very long wait is over."This is par…
  - 5 days ago 12 May 26, 10:22pm -
• If your Mac is saying the ChatGPT app is malware, here's how to fix it
  There have been some incidents involving a Mac telling a user that the ChatGPT app is malware and moving it to the trash. Overall, ChatGPT isn't malware, and there's a very easy fix.It's too late to just update ChatGPT, you now have to re-download it from the developerThis is not Apple making a judgement on the value of the ChatGPT app on the Mac, it's macOS doing its job. Since 2022, macOS has included Xprotect, a feature you never usually need to know about, but which safeguards the Mac agains…
  - 5 days ago 12 May 26, 9:11pm -
• How to view translated lyrics in Apple Music
  Apple's iOS 26 brought some new features to Apple Music. Here's how to view both Lyric Translations and Lyric Pronunciation.How to view Lyrics Pronunciation in Apple MusicIn iOS 26, Apple Music has gained a couple of pretty neat new features. While you've been able to view lyrics in Apple Music for a while now, the company has expanded the feature to offer Lyrics Pronunciation and Lyrics Translation.If you've always wanted to sing along with your favorite foreign songs, Apple Music has got your…
  - 29 Jan 26, 9:34am -
• Inside Apple Maps - How to get the most out of your iPhone's navigation app
  After an incredibly rough start, Apple Maps is one of the most frequently used apps on the iPhone. Here's all you need to know about using it in iOS 26, and how it all got started.Apple MapsNavigation apps are a common feature of modern operating systems and the mobile device experience. Getting users from A to B is an important task, and one that has been perfected by a few navigation apps, such as Apple Maps and Google Maps.Apple Maps is built into iOS and does what you would expect from an ap…
  - 26 Jan 26, 6:34pm -
• Acasis 40Gbps Mac mini M4 Dock review: All the ports you could want for your M4 Mac mini
  The Acasis 40Gbps Mac mini M4 Dock gives your computer great legacy connectivity, two SSD slots, and uses Thunderbolt. For once, an affordable M4 Mac mini dock that isn't bandwidth starved.Acasis 40Gbps Mac mini M4 DockWe do a lot of dock reviews here, for good reason. There are a lot of them, and a lot of recommendations from you, the user.We've had multiple requests for one in particular — the Acasis 40Gbps Mac mini M4 Dock. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 7 Oct 25, 4:52am -
• How to delete an Apple Account
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