The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newiOS 26.1 Beta 3 Brings Local Capture and AI Upgrades
  Apple’s latest iOS 26.1 beta 3 hints at a major shift toward openness, allowing integration with third-party AI models. Developers discovered text changes in the new beta referencing “Third Party” instead of “ChatGPT,” suggesting iOS may soon support multiple AI options. This aligns with Apple’s broader strategy to embrace AI collaboration. With frameworks like Foundation […]
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• newCalifornia Age Law Splits Tech Giants
  California’s latest online safety law, Assembly Bill 1043, has ignited a divide among tech giants. While Google, Meta, Snap, and OpenAI support the legislation, Apple and major entertainment studios have voiced strong opposition. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law on October 13, 2025, marking a major step in California’s efforts to protect children […]
  - 14 hours ago 14 Oct 25, 4:55pm -
• newF1 The Movie Races to Apple TV Streaming on December 12
  Fans of F1 The Movie can soon relive the thrilling world of Formula 1 from the comfort of home. Apple has officially announced that the blockbuster film will debut on Apple TV on December 12, 2025‘. The announcement arrived with a 38-second teaser, giving viewers one last adrenaline rush before the streaming premiere. The film, […]
  - 16 hours ago 14 Oct 25, 3:25pm -
• Apple Health+ May Launch in 2026 with AI Doctor
  Apple is reportedly preparing to enter the healthcare subscription market with Health+, a new service expected to launch in 2026. The rumored platform will combine AI-driven health insights, food tracking, and educational videos, offering users a more personalized health experience. The move marks Apple’s latest effort to expand its subscription portfolio beyond entertainment, storage, and […]
  - 2 days ago 13 Oct 25, 5:39pm -
• Apple M5 MacBook Pro and iPad Pro Expected This October
  Rumors surrounding Apple’s M5-powered MacBook Pro and iPad Pro are heating up, with several leaks and reports pointing to an October 2025 release. Analysts believe the timing aligns perfectly with Apple’s traditional fall cycle, which typically brings new Macs and iPads after the annual iPhone launch. Model numbers for both the M5 MacBook Pro and […]
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• Apple’s iPhone Fold Hinge May Cost Less Than Expected
  Apple’s upcoming iPhone Fold may be cheaper to produce than analysts expected. Industry expert Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that the hinge could cost only $70 to $80 per unit, which is $20 to $40 less than earlier projections. The hinge is crucial in any foldable smartphone. It determines how smoothly the display folds and how long […]
  - 2 days ago 13 Oct 25, 4:26pm -
• Apple Ends Clips App After Eight Years of Creative Experimentation
  Apple has officially ended support for its social video app Clips, marking the end of an eight-year experiment in creative mobile video editing. The app, launched in 2017, was designed to make quick and engaging videos for social media. However, as of October 10, 2025, Apple has removed it from the App Store for new […]
  - 3 days ago 12 Oct 25, 6:10pm -
• Apple Sued Over Using Pirated Books in AI Training
  Two professors have filed a lawsuit accusing Apple of using pirated books to train its artificial intelligence system, Apple Intelligence. The plaintiffs, Susana Martinez-Conde and Stephen Macknik from SUNY Health Sciences University, claim Apple used their books Champions of Illusion and Sleights of Mind without permission. They allege Apple relied on a dataset known as […]
  - 3 days ago 12 Oct 25, 5:34pm -
• Apple Acqui-Hires Prompt AI to Boost Apple Intelligence
  Apple is close to a deal with Prompt AI, a small computer-vision startup. The goal is talent and tech for Apple Intelligence and HomeKit Secure Video. Apple reportedly beat Elon Musk’s xAI to the punch. CNBC described the move as a late-stage “acqui-hire,” not a full corporate buyout.Apple faces pressure to speed up its AI […]
  - 3 days ago 12 Oct 25, 4:31pm -
• Apple COO Jeff Williams to Retire in 2025
  After nearly 15 years as Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams is set to retire at the end of 2025. His departure will trigger one of the company’s largest leadership restructures in recent years. Sabih Khan, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Operations, will succeed Williams as COO. Williams, who joined Apple in 1998 and became […]
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Apple Insider

• newSVP Eddy Cue talks Apple TV, hints at subscriber numbers, & dropping the +
  Apple's services chief Eddy Cue made a rare podcast appearance on "The Town" to talk about Apple's TV subscription rebrand and reveals a few tidbits along the way.Apple's 'more vibrant' Apple TV iconThere have been a lot of questions about Apple TV+ (now Apple TV) and how it's performing in the market. Some consider the name change confusing, but Cue doubles down, suggesting it's what people call it already.Eddy Cue appeared on an episode of the podcast The Town, first shared by 9to5Mac, and ans…
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• newApple Car Key could soon make its way to more GM vehicles
  The Apple Wallet app may soon offer digital Car Key support for select GM vehicles, according to newly discovered code.Select GM vehicle brands could soon offer Apple Car Key support.Since 2020, the Car Key feature has let iPhone and Apple Watch owners unlock and start their cars using their mobile devices. In a new code discovery, select cars from automaker General Motors will soon support Apple's Car Key system as well.Apple's Car Key is already supported by more than 30 vehicle manufacturers.…
  - 3 hours ago 15 Oct 25, 3:34am -
• newWhat to expect from the M5 MacBook Pro
  An Apple executive has confirmed the M5 MacBook Pro is imminent, and probably arriving Wednesday, October 15. Here's what and what not to expect from the launch.MacBook ProThe tech industry has been waiting for Apple to roll out its October launches, with an update to the MacBook Pro expected alongside an iPad Pro and Apple Vision Pro refresh.Unusually for Apple, while it hasn't used the second Tuesday in October to actually launch new hardware, an executive has effectively confirmed something i…
  - 5 hours ago 15 Oct 25, 1:38am -
• newBeyond MacBook Pro and iPad Pro, Apple retail is running out of two other key items
  It's not just MacBook Pro and iPad Pro stocks that are running low at retail — Apple TV and HomePod mini hardware is in short supply too.Low stock on HomePod mini, Apple TV hints at imminent upgradesApple's product lineup is seemingly gearing up for a refresh. Low stock across major devices suggests an October announcement is close.According to Mark Gurman, Apple is running low on several of its usual standbys. As he reported a week ago, this includes the M4 MacBook Pro, and iPad Pro. Continue…
  - 6 hours ago 15 Oct 25, 1:20am -
• newNew powerful M5 MacBook Pro teased by Greg Joswiak
  A new MacBook Pro is "coming soon," according to a social media post by Greg "Joz" Joswiak on Tuesday.The M5 MacBook Pro tease - Image Credit: 'Joz'/XThe tech world is waiting for Apple to introduce a second wave of product releases, but the October launches have failed to arrive so far. However, an X post from an Apple executive gives hope that something will arrive soon.The post by Greg Joswiak, also known as "Joz" on X is very simple, but communicates a lot. The text of the post reads "Mmmmm.…
  - 6 hours ago 15 Oct 25, 12:50am -
• newNew iMac price drops shave up to $200 off M4 models at Amazon
  Amazon's Apple deals continue to roll in for October, with today's markdowns delivering up to $200 off 24-inch M4 iMacs.Save up to $200 on iMacs today with fresh price drops.Amazon's discounted iMac prices start at just $1,149, but you can save up to $200 off upgraded models as well.Save up to $200 on Amazon Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 7 hours ago 14 Oct 25, 11:47pm -
• newDiscord vendor refuses to be blamed for hack and data theft
  The blame game for the Discord data breach has begun, as a service provider blamed by the company claims it wasn't the cause of the hack, nor were they serving the data that was stolen.Discord iconIn early October, Discord disclosed that a "Security Incident" occurred affecting approximately 70,000 users. After an initial notice was published on October 3, Discord later updated the page, directing the blame for the hack onto one of its providers.The edited release claims that it was a "breach" o…
  - 8 hours ago 14 Oct 25, 11:11pm -
• newHow the iPhone 17 reinvents the selfie, according to Apple execs
  With the iPhone 17, Apple rebuilt its front camera around how people actually use it — making the selfie wider, steadier, and more natural in every frame. Here's how and why Apple said they did it.How Apple reinvented the selfie camera | Image credit: AppleApple announced the iPhone 17 during its September "Awe Dropping" Apple Event. During the event, Apple introduced its entirely reworked, 18 megapixel front-camera system, promising greatly improved selfies.Business World sat down with Apple'…
  - 9 hours ago 14 Oct 25, 10:12pm -
• newApple & Samsung marketshare identical, flagships lead smartphone rebound
  Smartphone shipments reached 322.7 million units in total across the third calendar quarter of 2025, with Apple and Samsung leading the way and neck-and-neck in overall marketshare.iPhone AirManufacturers shipped 322.7 million units between July and September 2025, according to new data from the International Data Corporation. The market recovered after a slow first half of the year.Strong Trade-in deals and new features helped drive the rebound despite tough global conditions. Continue Reading…
  - 11 hours ago 14 Oct 25, 7:57pm -
• newNew EU and China energy initiatives don't scratch the surface of what Apple is consuming
  Apple has announced a series of clean energy projects with both European countries and China to expand wind and solar energy production, and says that it covers iPhone and Mac power usage in the region. It doesn't come close to addressing the company's total energy use footprint.A solar farm. Image credit: AppleEnvironmental projects at Apple have recently been accused of greenwashing — which Tim Cook called "reprehensible" — and its carbon neutral products have been called into question. Bu…
  - 13 hours ago 14 Oct 25, 6:01pm -

• newiPhone Air preorders in China start on October 17
  After a delay of more than a month, Apple is ready to bring the iPhone Air — its slimmest iPhone ever — to China.iPhone AirDuring September's "Awe Dropping" Apple Event, the company announced that preorders for the iPhone Air would open globally on Friday, September 12. However, when the date arrived, one major market was conspicuously missing from the list: China.China was originally slated to join the September 12 preorders for Apple's "slimmest iPhone ever." However, Apple delayed the rol…
  - 14 hours ago 14 Oct 25, 4:38pm -
• newTim Cook took over Apple's operations and started to change the world 20 years ago
  Two decades ago, Tim Cook was formally named as Apple's Chief Operating Officer, setting him on the road to be the chief of what is likely the most impactful company of the 21st century.Tim Cook (left) with Steve Jobs — image credit: AppleChief Operating Officers don't get as much attention as Chief Executive Officers, but at least in the case of Apple, the COO has proven key to the company's success. So much so that it's not a surprise Tim Cook was promoted from COO to CEO, but also so much s…
  - 14 hours ago 14 Oct 25, 4:34pm -
• newHow to use Apple Intelligence in Shortcuts to save time every day
  Apple has built Apple Intelligence directly into Shortcuts, and the addition of this one action is transformative. Here's how to start using it.Using Apple Intelligence in ShortcutsShortcuts has always been one of Apple's most useful tools. It gives you ways to automate tasks and control your devices.With Apple Intelligence in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26, it's becoming even more flexible. Now it can handle jobs like generating alt text or building meal plans from your grocery list. Continue…
  - 22 hours ago 14 Oct 25, 8:43am -
• Wacom One 14 Review: Solid hardware, in a crowded market
  The Wacom One 14 is a computer-tethered pen display that tries to pull artists away from the iPad, but its solid specifications can't fend off a changing market forever.Wacom One 14As a professional digital illustrator with 15+ years of experience across comics, gaming, and everything in between, I love pen displays. Pen display tablets and digital art are vital to my day-to-day workflow and productivity.My very first pen display was a Wacom Cintiq, and for many, many years used Wacom products e…
  - 1 day ago 14 Oct 25, 6:15am -
• Upgraded Pro Display XDR with webcam hinted at in macOS 26.1 beta 3
  Apple could finally be nearing an update to its 2019 Pro Display XDR, and while rumors are basically non-existent, new code in macOS Tahoe suggests a built-in webcam could be coming.Apple could finally update the Pro Display XDRApple released the $5,000 Pro Display XDR in 2019 and hasn't touched it since. The Studio Display came along in the meantime as a much more affordable option.However, there has been little evidence of another Pro Display XDR in the pipeline since 2022. A code delve on Mon…
  - 1 day ago 14 Oct 25, 2:39am -
• Everything new in iOS 26.1 beta 3: Third-party AI, Local Capture toggle, more
  The third developer beta of iOS 26.1 is here, and it suggests that more third-party AI models could soon be available from iOS. Here's everything Apple changed.iOS 26.1 beta 3 has been released.On Monday, a week after the release of the second developer beta, Apple has deployed iOS 26.1 developer beta 2. The software update increases the build number to 23B5064e, up from the previous 23B5059e.iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 delivered a multitude of enhancements, including new screening capabilities for the…
  - 1 day ago 14 Oct 25, 2:01am -
• Google & Facebook like California's new age check law, but Apple hates it
  California's new online safety law requires device-makers like Apple and Google to collect user ages and share that data with apps to help protect kids online. Google and Facebook are happy, Hollywood and Apple are not.A new age verification law in California pits device makers against HollywoodOn October 13, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 1043, which requires device makers like Apple and Google to collect a user's age during setup and share an age bracket with apps. The law is designed to help pro…
  - 1 day ago 13 Oct 25, 10:46pm -
• Third iOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1 developer betas arrive for testing
  The third developer betas of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS 26.1 Tahoe, watchOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and visionOS 26.1 are now available for testing.Apple's hardware getting the 26-generation update - Image Credit: AppleThe third developer beta round arrive after the second, which landed on October 6. The first round landed on September 22.The betas follow after the formal release of the milestone versions of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, macOS 26 Tahoe, visionOS 26, and tvOS 26on September 15. Conti…
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• Apple TV ditch of 'plus' just adds to Apple's video branding confusion
  First there was iTunes video, then Apple TV+, and now just Apple TV. Apple's rebranding of Apple TV+ means that it now has Apple TV, Apple TV, the Apple TV.Spot the difference. This appears to be the new brand logo for the renamed "Apple TV". No, not the app. Not the settop box. The streaming service.Alongside its announcement of when its hit "F1: The Movie" will stream on Apple TV+, Apple slipped out the news that it wouldn't be streaming on Apple TV+ at all. Instead, you can watch "F1" on Appl…
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• Apple TV+ loses the Plus in Apple's quietest rebranding exercise ever
  In what could be Apple's quietest and most subtle rebranding exercise in its history, Apple TV+ is slowly losing the Plus and confusingly becoming just "Apple TV."The current and soon to be replaced Apple TV+ logo - Image Credit: AppleThe Apple TV+ streaming service is very similarly named to the Apple TV set-top box, but now the names are identical. Thanks to a small rebranding effort by Apple, the two are now known as Apple TV.In a paragraph at the end of a press release about "F1 The Movie" a…
  - 1 day ago 13 Oct 25, 9:45pm -
• 'F1 The Movie' crosses the finish line, hits Apple TV December 12
  "F1 The Movie" is coming to Apple TV, letting fans relive the high-speed action from theaters in December."F1 The Movie" comes to Apple TV December 12 | Image credit: AppleIf you've been waiting to watch — or rewatch — "F1 The Movie," it looks like you'll have to wait a little longer. Apple has just announced that the film will be available on its streaming service, Apple TV, starting December 12.Apple released a new 38-second teaser video accompanying the announcement. Continue Reading on A…
  - 1 day ago 13 Oct 25, 9:43pm -
• Rob Alexander joins HomeKit Insider to talk about Matter's new certification program
  On the latest episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, Rob Alexander from the Connectivity Standards Alliance joins to talk about Matter's new certification program.HomeKit Insider PodcastGuest co-host this week is Rob Alexander. Rob is Principal Product Manager at Silicon Labs. He also serves as chair of the Test and Certification Oversight Committee for the Matter standard setting Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA).Rob joins us to talk about the new certification program from the CSA that wi…
  - 1 day ago 13 Oct 25, 9:06pm -
• Amazon's $449 M3 iPad Air deal is back to save you $150, but supply is limited
  Amazon's $150 M3 iPad Air discount offers the steepest price drop to date on the 2025 model, making it a great time to knock out holiday shopping early. But supply may be limited, and the offer may end soon.Save $150 on Apple's M3 iPad Air while supplies last.You can grab the discounted $449.99 price on the M3 iPad Air 11-inch in Space Gray only, indicating supply may be limited. This configuration features 128GB of storage space with Wi-Fi Only connectivity.Save $150 on M3 iPad Air Continue Rea…
  - 1 day ago 13 Oct 25, 7:36pm -
• Apple's expensive iPhone Fold hinge could be cheaper than expected
  The way the hinge of the iPhone Fold is constructed could save Apple a lot when it produces its long-rumored foldable device, with analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expecting the cost to be about $20 to $40 lower than current expectations.A render of what the iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderThe main feature of the long-rumored iPhone Fold is going to be its foldable nature, and therefore the hinge mechanism it uses. While the screen's ability to deal with flexing between open and clos…
  - 2 days ago 12 Oct 25, 11:46pm -
• M5 iPad Pro, Apple Vision Pro refresh may arrive this week
  Apple's October launches are expected to happen soon, with the M5 iPad Pro refresh suspected to arrive in the next week, accompanied by a Vision Pro upgrade, and possibly the MacBook Pro too.iPad ProFollowing Apple's traditional September event when it launched the iPhone 17 lineup, there is usually the expectation that Apple will be holding a second event at some point. While the usual event timing for October has already passed, Apple is still believed to be preparing for launches in the comin…
  - 3 days ago 12 Oct 25, 6:16pm -
• AirPods Pro 4, AirPods 5 rumored to get Apple Intelligence-enhanced cameras in 2026
  Apple's plans for the next generations of both AirPods Pro and regular AirPods are expected to include cameras strongly leaning on Apple Intelligence.AirPods Pro 3 review: Apple's latest pro earbuds build on a legacyNow that Apple has released its updated AirPods Pro 3, Bloomberg claims that the company is focusing on adding Apple Intelligence to the next models.In this respect, the report is devoid of any details about Apple Intelligence beyond a claim that it will be used alongside embedded ca…
  - 3 days ago 12 Oct 25, 6:14pm -
• Apple Clips social video app killed after eight years
  Clips, Apple's compact video editing app for iPhone, has been killed off by the company, eight years after its launch.Screenshots of Apple ClipsBack in 2017, Apple Clips was introduced as a video editing app designed for making clips for sharing on social media. On October 10, Apple killed it off.The notice posted to Apple's support page on Saturday explains that the app is no longer being updated. While Apple made it no longer available to download to new users as of October 10, existing and fo…
  - 3 days ago 11 Oct 25, 11:18pm -
• Apple beats Musk, buys Prompt AI startup
  Apple is reportedly close to a deal with computer vision startup Prompt AI, beating out Elon Musk's xAI to secure talent and tech to be used in Apple Intelligence and HomeKit Secure Video.Apple's Visual Intelligence feature uses the camera to answer user queriesWhile Apple is one of the big names in the field of consumer-oriented AI, it has the perception of falling far behind the rest of the pack. With issues such as Apple Intelligence's glacial rollout and a lack of a promised overhaul of Siri…
  - 3 days ago 11 Oct 25, 8:01pm -
• ESR recalls HaloLock power banks over fire risk
  A number of models of ESR power banks are being recalled in the United States and Canada, due to the potential for them to overheat and start a fire.A group of ESR Power banksESR is conducting a recall of four models of its HaloLock power banks over safety concerns. The warning on its website, along with notices from Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSPC), ask for customers to stop using the affected power banks and to claim a refund.The voluntary recall by WayMeet…
  - 4 days ago 11 Oct 25, 6:49pm -
• Academics sue over use of pirated books for Apple Intelligence training
  A pair of academic authors have launched a class action suit against Apple, because Apple Intelligence training used a repository of books known to contain pirated copy of their books.Apple's Books has a license to sell 'Sleights of Mind.' Apple Intelligence has no such thingSusana Martinez-Conde and Stephen Macknik are both professors at SUNY Health Sciences University in New York. The pair have alleged that "Champions of Illusion: The Science Behind Mind-Boggling Images and Mystifying Brain Pu…
  - 4 days ago 11 Oct 25, 4:33am -
• Update your Slack & Discord clients, the Electron Tahoe GPU slowdown bug is fixed
  An Electron bug that clashed with macOS 26 Tahoe's graphics engine caused apps like Slack, Discord, and VS Code to slow down Macs, but new updates finally fix the issue.Electron apps don't play nice, sometimesAfter macOS 26 Tahoe launched in September 2025, users noticed their Macs acting sluggish especially after a long runtime of some apps. Simple actions like scrolling or switching windows lagged, and fans spun up with no clear cause.The common factor was Electron, the cross-platform applicat…
  - 4 days ago 11 Oct 25, 2:14am -
• macOS Tahoe itself has leaked 2025 and 2026 Mac release timelines
  Details surrounding the general timeline of Apple's 2026 Mac releases have surfaced, thanks to our sources that have knowledge of macOS Tahoe development and hardware testing.The M5 MacBook Pro release appears imminent.People familiar with the matter have told AppleInsider that a Mac with the identifier J704 is nearing release. Apple has been testing this model with a dedicated hardware-focused variant of macOS Tahoe, version 26.0.2. Other Mac models remain in the works, but they are not expecte…
  - 4 days ago 11 Oct 25, 12:05am -
• Elgato's Prompter XL is huge, heavy & exactly what pros need
  Elgato's Prompter XL brings a larger screen and sturdier frame to creators who want professional Mac-connected teleprompting without investing thousands into broadcast gear.Elgato's new Prompter XL. Image credit: ElgatoElgato built its reputation by adapting studio tools for home use. After the release of the El Gato Prompter, the Prompter XL continues that approach, turning the original Prompter into a full-sized model for DSLR, mirrorless, and studio cameras.It aims at creators and professiona…
  - 4 days ago 10 Oct 25, 11:50pm -
• It's easy to guess that M5 MacBook Pro & iPad Pro are coming in October
  New guesswork, relayed by a sketchy rumor-monger, claims that the M5-powered MacBook Pro and iPad Pro very soon. Apple's historical schedules say the predictions are probably right.MacBook Pro with M5 could be announced soonTake the fact that model numbers for the M5 iPad Pro and M5 MacBook Pro were leaked by the FCC. Add in that a Russian YouTuber may have the new iPad Pro already.And then there's the report that stocks of both devices are reportedly dwindling. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continu…
  - 4 days ago 10 Oct 25, 10:27pm -
• Slide Over, Apple Glasses, and the Underdogs, on the AppleInsider Podcast
  Apple has — mostly — brought back Slide Over to the iPad, while the company is looking more focused than ever on Apple Glasses, it may also be shaking up its management team. Plus speaking of teams, the Underdogs are back.The Underdogs are backApple has bowed to pressure from iPad users and brought back Slide Over in the latest beta. It's a feature that used to be how iPad users could run a third app at the same time so it was superseded by iPadOS 26's windowing system, but if you liked Slid…
  - 5 days ago 10 Oct 25, 6:20pm -
• Apple is about to give more generous payouts from its Bug Bounty Program
  Apple is increasing the bounty it pays to security experts who successfully bypass iOS protections, with the top single payment now increased to $2 million.Apple's lock icon, its symbol for privacy — image credit: AppleThe bug bounty program has routinely been criticized, and even called crippled, because of Apple's traditionally miserly approach. While the payouts are not the worst in the industry, the company has had a reputation for being reluctant to sign the checks.Now Apple has announced…
  - 5 days ago 10 Oct 25, 6:03pm -
• 'Five Secrets' spec screenplay grabbed by Apple TV+
  Apple TV+ has bought the rights to make the "Five Secrets" action thriller, beating rivals to it on the strength of its screenplay.Apple TV+ has bought the action thriller screenplay "Five Secretts" — image credit: AppleIt still remains to be seen how Apple plans to continue making theatrical movies after "F1" was seen to be a last test. But whether for theatrical release or solely streaming, Apple Original Films is now making "Five Secrets," along with Chernin Entertainment.According to Deadl…
  - 5 days ago 10 Oct 25, 5:01pm -
• Inside YouTube - How to start a channel on Mac and iPhone and keep it going
  As an Apple user, you have everything you need to start a YouTube channel on your iPhone or Mac right now. Here's what you need to know and what you need to avoid.You'll want more, but you can make whole YouTube channels just with your iPhoneYouTube lets any adult upload videos, so you just need an internet connection, a free Google account, and a video to upload. That could seriously be it, and since you have an iPhone, an iPad, or a Mac, you could be making a YouTube channel as easily as makin…
  - 5 days ago 10 Oct 25, 4:39pm -
• Health+ could debut in 2026 as Apple's next subscription service
  Apple is rumored to announce a new subscription called Health+ with an AI doctor, food tracking, and more sometime in 2026.Apple Health could gain a subscription serviceThere are already several Apple subscriptions centered around entertainment, data storage, and even fitness, but the company hasn't yet breached the lucrative business of monetizing health. The App Store is filled with health apps that offer meditation services, advice, food tracking, and more, but none are Apple's.That could cha…
  - 5 days ago 10 Oct 25, 7:40am -
• Jeff Williams prepares for retirement, passes Health, Fitness, & Watch responsibilities on
  Former Apple COO Jeff Williams is retiring at the end of 2025, replaced by Sabih Khan, and his other responsibilities in Health, Fitness, and watchOS are moving to Craig Federighi and Eddy Cue.Apple Watch, health, and fitness responsibilities shift to new executivesJeff Williams served as Apple COO from 2010 to 2025 and is finally ready to retire at the end of the year. He passed his role as COO to Sabih Khan, but his other responsibilities remained in question until now.According to a report fr…
  - 5 days ago 10 Oct 25, 7:13am -
• Lakers fans will get court-side seats with Apple Vision Pro
  Apple and Spectrum have partnered to stream a selection of live Lakers basketball games during the 2025-26 season in Apple Immersive 180-degree video for Apple Vision Pro owners.Spectrum to offer Apple Immersive Lakers gamesWhen Apple first announced Apple Vision Pro, sports fans began daydreaming about the potential of immersive video and live events. Up to this point, Apple has only been able to provide short clips of NFL and MLS games well after the fact, until now.According to a wider announ…
  - 5 days ago 10 Oct 25, 3:45am -
• These are the best Apple deals you can still get after October Prime Day
  Prime Big Deal Days may have ended last night, but you can still grab some of the year's best prices (and some new deals too) on AirPods, iPads, AirTags, and more.Save on iPads, AirPods, and Macs with extended Prime Big Deal Days offers - Image credit: Apple Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 5 days ago 9 Oct 25, 11:45pm -
• Apple TV+ 'Pluribus' finally gets a full trailer ahead of debut
  Apple TV+ lifts the curtain on "Pluribus," a new series from the creator of "Breaking Bad," following a woman immune to a world-changing virus — and the government that wants to "fix" her.Image Credit: Apple TV+In 2022, Apple TV+ signed a two-season, straight-to-series order with "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" creator Vince Gilligan. In July 2025, we learned that the series would star "Better Call Saul"'s Rhea Seehorn and would be titled "Pluribus."Now, we're getting the official traile…
  - 5 days ago 9 Oct 25, 11:33pm -
• OpenAI complains to EU that Apple, Microsoft & Google may hamper growth
  The ChatGPT maker has told a European Commission deputy that despite being hosted by Apple, Microsoft, and Google App Stores, US Big Tech's dominance in the technology world is a problem for OpenAI.Using the ChatGPT app with SiriOpenAI met with representatives of the Commission's antitrust lead Teresa Ribera to discuss the way Apple and other big tech firms are "entrenched," making it difficult for startups to compete. The meeting took place on September 24, 2025 with the minutes having been rec…
  - 5 days ago 9 Oct 25, 11:29pm -
• Apple killing ICE watching apps is the right business decision, but the wrong moral one
  Apple's decisions to remove real-time ICE monitoring app ICEblock, and archival video tool Eyes Up may be good for Apple's global finances, but it's an incredibly bad one for a company that hinges its reputation on claims it stands up for the rights of users.ICEBlock removed from Apple App StoreIt's been an interesting couple of weeks as it pertains to Apple, the App Store, and business decisions. Apple and Google caved nearly immediately to the Department of Justice's "request" to pull Immigrat…
  - 6 days ago 9 Oct 25, 6:36pm -
• ICEBlock isn't the only ICE-tracking app that Apple and Google have removed
  An app meant to archive video of actions taken by ICE has been removed from the App Store, with Apple still under pressure by the Department of Justice.Apple removes more ICE-related apps after government pressureFirst, the ICEBlock app was removed from the App Store after Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed it placed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in danger. Now it seems, any and all records of the actions performed by ICE, live or historical, are being targeted by the United…
  - 6 days ago 9 Oct 25, 4:14am -
• Apple has summoned influencers to Colorado, for reasons unknown
  A social media influencer known for photography work and tech reviews has been invited to Colorado by Apple, but no details have been shared beyond the gift of a backpack filled with essentials for the trip.Apple's mysterious Colorado inviteApple's secrecy can be exciting, but it can also sound like the opening plot points of a campy horror movie. While more details were definitely shared behind the scenes, a social media influencer has shown a cryptic invite he received from Apple.The influence…
  - 6 days ago 9 Oct 25, 2:32am -
• Apple's iPhone Fold could use titanium and aluminum in the frame
  A new analyst note provides little detail, but seems to reiterate previous claims of Apple using multiple metals in its iPhone Fold frame design.iPhone Fold could get an aluminum framePrevious rumors suggest the iPhone Fold will resemble two iPhone Air models stuck together by a hinge. Though, there are still questions about the materials that will be used to construct the ultra-thin device.According to an analyst note from Jeff Pu, seen by 9to5Mac, the iPhone Fold will have a hybrid aluminum an…
  - 6 days ago 9 Oct 25, 1:40am -
• How to use a spare keyboard or numpad as a macropad in macOS
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