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  • newMac App Store Apps Can Now Drop Support for Intel Macs
    Apple today informed developers that universal Mac App Store apps that require macOS 13 or later can remove support for Intel-based Mac computers.We're reaching out to let you know that universal macOS apps on the Mac App Store that require macOS 13 or later can now remove support for Intel-based Mac computers.By removing support for Intel-based Mac computers, you can simplify your development and optimize your download and on-device size.Apps that drop Intel support will no longer d…
    - 1 hour ago 2 Sep 26, 5:20am -
  • newiPhone Air Review: One Year With Apple's Super Thin $999 iPhone
    It's been almost 12 months since Apple launched the iPhone Air, and because MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera has been using it daily since launch, he decided to do a one-year review covering what it's like using Apple's super-thin iPhone on a long-term basis.The ‌iPhone Air‌ is the thinnest iPhone Apple has released to date, and the form factor doesn't get old. It's pocketable, can be used with one hand, and it's much lighter than the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. There's not much compr…
    - 2 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 5:05am -
  • newHere's What Apple is Paying John Ternus to Run the Company
    Apple has set new CEO John Ternus' target compensation at $58 million, according to an updated SEC filing [PDF]. Tim Cook's target compensation is $47 million in his new role as executive chairman.Ternus' fiscal 2027 compensation includes a $3 million salary and an annual equity award with a target value of $55 million. A quarter of the award is time-based and will vest semiannually over four years. The rest of the restricted stock units (RSUs) will vest based on Apple's total shareholder…
    - 3 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 3:20am -
  • newApple Maps Renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America'
    Apple Maps users in the United States will now see "Lake America" instead of "Lake Ontario" for the Great Lake on the border of Ontario and New York.The updated name is currently rolling out to iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. The Maps app still has the Lake Ontario label for the body of water, but tapping it now says "Lake America." Apple will likely change the label in the next few hours.U.S. President Donald Trump last week issued an executive order changing the name of Lake Ontario to…
    - 4 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 2:28am -
  • newmacOS Golden Gate Seems to Hint at MacBook Pro With OLED Display
    As noted by Broadcasts developer Steven Troughton-Smith, many Liquid Glass interface elements on the macOS Golden Gate beta have an even glassier appearance on certain high-end OLED displays with HDR support than they do on ordinary displays.Apple reportedly plans to release new MacBook Pro or "MacBook Ultra" models with an OLED display by early 2027, so it is likely that macOS Golden Gate has these Liquid Glass enhancements in preparation for those laptops.Related Roundups: MacBook Pro, mac…
    - 6 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 1:04am -
  • newAnthropic Launches Claude Fable 5.1 With Lower Costs and Fewer False Positives
    Anthropic today introduced Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, which the company says are the "world's most advanced models for coding and knowledge work."According to Anthropic, Claude Fable 5.1 sets a new standard for coding, knowledge work, and long-running problem-solving tasks. It achieves similar or better results than Fable 5 at low or medium effort, and has much higher performance at higher effort tiers. It outperforms Fable 5, Opus 5, and OpenAI's GPT–5.6 Sol across multiple…
    - 6 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 12:45am -
  • newFoldable iPhone Ultra Likely Has MagSafe Charging
    Apple's foldable "iPhone Ultra" will likely support MagSafe charging, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said in an interview with Tom's Guide.‌iPhone Ultra‌ dummy models that surfaced in April didn't include a ‌MagSafe‌ ring, while dummies of the iPhone 18 Pro did. Leaked cases for the device did have a ‌MagSafe‌ ring, making it unclear whether it would support ‌MagSafe‌ charging."All indications that I've heard is that ‌MagSafe‌ is in for this foldable phone. They were able…
    - 6 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 12:35am -
  • newRead John Ternus' First Memo to Apple Employees as CEO
    John Ternus officially became Apple's CEO today, with Tim Cook transitioning to a new role as Executive Chair. Ternus sent his first memo as CEO to employees this morning, praising Cook and sharing his excitement for Apple's future.MacRumors obtained a copy of the memo, which you can read in full below.Team,Today, on my first day as CEO, I just wanted to send a quick note to thank everyone for the warm wishes. I also want to extend my deep appreciation to Tim for sharing so much of his…
    - 6 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 12:17am -
  • newEx-Apple CFO Luca Maestri Winding Down His Time at the Company
    Former Apple CFO Luca Maestri is taking another step back from the company, reports Bloomberg. Maestri left his role as CFO in January 2025, but stayed at Apple to run the company's Corporate Services teams.Maestri stepped down from that position in recent weeks, and Bloomberg says he is still at Apple but has no responsibilities other than hosting a class at Apple University. Maestri reported to former Apple CEO Tim Cook, but he does not report to new Apple CEO John Ternus. Maestri is slo…
    - 7 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 11:47pm -
  • newApple Teases 'Huge Launch' Next Week
    In his first memo to Apple employees as CEO today, John Ternus teased a "huge launch next week that's going to be phenomenal."In a social media post today, Apple's marketing chief Greg Joswiak teased that Apple has "more to say" on Wednesday, September 9, which is when the company will be holding its next special event, starting at 10 a.m. Pacific Time.Hello, indeed. More to say September 9. 😉 https://t.co/q4hep7iDtq— Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) September 1, 2026 During the event, A…
    - 7 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 11:33pm -
  • newApple's M4 iPad Air Gets Best Discounts Since Summer Price Hikes
    Amazon and Best Buy this week have multiple discounts on the M4 iPad Air, providing up to $149 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-F…
    - 8 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 10:14pm -
  • newApple's New CEO John Ternus is Now on X
    Apple's new CEO John Ternus now has an X account, and he has already shared his first post saying hello to the world.Ternus did not have a public social media presence prior to today.Tim Cook is now Apple's executive chairman, and his own X account's description has been updated to reflect that change.This article, "Apple's New CEO John Ternus is Now on X" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
    - 9 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 9:31pm -
  • newiPhone 18 Pro Colors Apparently Include Black, But Skip Silver
    iPhone 18 Pro colors could include Dark Cherry, Sky Blue, and Black, with a Silver option unlikely to make the final lineup, according to the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital." In a new post on Weibo, the leaker "Fixed Focus Digital" said the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ has entered full mass production and predicted a slightly different color lineup from what previous rumors have suggested, featuring Dark Cherry (also referred to as Burgundy), Sky Blue, and Black.The leaker said a Silver o…
    - 10 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 8:52pm -
  • newJohn Ternus is Now Apple's CEO
    Apple's former hardware engineering chief John Ternus officially became CEO of the company today, with the change now reflected on Apple's leadership page.Ternus joined Apple in 2001, became a vice president of hardware engineering in 2013, and became senior vice president of hardware engineering in 2021. He is 51, so he could serve as CEO for 10 to 15 years before reaching typical retirement age.Tim Cook is now executive chairman of Apple's board of directors, after a 15-year run as C…
    - 11 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 7:53pm -
  • newFirefox for iOS Gets Built-In Ad Blocker
    Mozilla today said it is adding an ad blocker to Firefox for iOS, allowing users to block many third-party ads and ad-related trackers. The ad blocker uses the EasyList filter list and Apple's WebKit Content Blocker technology, which is the same content-blocker API Safari ad blockers use. App Store ad blockers only work with Safari, so Mozilla built the feature directly into the app. Firefox won't block ads served by the site you're visiting, and ads shown in search results will still…
    - 12 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 6:30pm -
  • newDispute With OpenAI Said to Be a 'Mess of Apple's Own Making'
    OpenAI yesterday denied Apple's allegations of trade secret theft, telling a federal court that Apple failed to show any confidential information was actually stolen by its former employees, according to Reuters.In a new filing submitted to the U.S. District Court in San Jose, California, OpenAI argued that the dispute is "a mess of Apple's own making." The filing is a direct response to Apple's new forensic evidence submitted against former Apple employees Chang Liu and Tang Tan, whom App…
    - 13 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 5:37pm -
  • newApple's Vision Pro Layoffs Were Broader Than First Reported
    Recent layoffs of Apple employees working on the Vision Pro were broader than previously thought, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Last month, Gurman said that Apple cut around 100 jobs from the Vision Products Group, with those cuts centered on the headset's gaming and immersive video teams. Gurman now says the layoffs also reached Vision Pro staff across the rest of the company, including people working on device security, audio engineering, Siri integration, testing, and visionOS. The c…
    - 14 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 4:48pm -
  • Qualcomm Raising Chip Prices Starting Tomorrow
    Qualcomm is increasing prices for its chips by double digits starting tomorrow. Qualcomm announced the impending price hike back in July, letting customers know prices would go up for chips shipped after September 1.Qualcomm said it cannot continue to absorb increasing supplier costs. "We're just passing through big cost increases that we have," said Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon in an interview with Reuters.Apple has been transitioning to its own modem chips, but it is still sourcing mo…
    - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 5:09am -
  • Apple Releases New iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27 Public Betas
    Apple today released the sixth public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, allowing anyone with a compatible device to download and test the new software. The sixth betas come a week after Apple seeded the fifth betas and a few hours after the eighth developer betas.You can get started by signing up on Apple's beta website and then opting in to the public beta by opening up the Settings app on your device, selecting General, and choosing Software Update.We are ne…
    - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 2:43am -
  • Apple Says Former Engineer Used Stolen Trade Secrets at OpenAI, Taught AI Agent to Run Them
    Apple today submitted new evidence in its lawsuit against OpenAI, with the hope that the new information will persuade the judge to grant an expedited discovery process.Apple filed a theft of trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI employees Chang Liu and Tang Tan in July, accusing them of using multiple methods to steal data from Apple. Liu kept an Apple-issued MacBook after he left for OpenAI, and Apple got it back after the lawsuit was filed. Apple now says forensic analysis of the laptop…
    - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 1:52am -

The Unofficial Apple Blog

  • newSteve Jobs’ 8th-Grade Science Project Sells for $34,375
    A science project created by Steve Jobs when he was in eighth grade has sold for $34,375, highlighting the strong market for personal items linked to Apple’s co-founder. The unusual piece fetched a price comparable to that of a new midsize car. The project appeared alongside rare Apple hardware, prototypes, signed items, and other memorabilia. […]The post Steve Jobs’ 8th-Grade Science Project Sells for $34,375 appeared first on TUAW.
    - 22 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 8:14am -
  • newApple’s Chinese Event Tagline Sparks iPhone Ultra Foldable Debate
    Apple fans are searching for clues about the company’s rumored foldable iPhone ahead of its next major event. This time, a translated Chinese tagline has triggered fresh debate over the expected iPhone Ultra. The discussion started after Chrome translated text on Apple’s mainland China website as, “A new chapter unfolds, let’s shine!” The word “unfolds” […]The post Apple’s Chinese Event Tagline Sparks iPhone Ultra Foldable Debate appeared first on TUAW.
    - 23 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 7:46am -
  • Apple Expands Supplier Training in Vietnam With New Education Center
    Apple is expanding its workforce development efforts in Vietnam as the country takes a larger role in its global supply chain. The company has announced a new Apple Education Center in Hanoi to train employees working for its Vietnamese suppliers. The initiative builds on Apple’s Supplier Employee Development fund. Apple launched the program in 2022 […]The post Apple Expands Supplier Training in Vietnam With New Education Center appeared first on TUAW.
    - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 5:30pm -
  • iPhone Ultra Leak Teases Red Finish for Apple’s Foldable
    Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone has appeared in a striking new color leak. However, the images may reveal more about speculation than Apple’s actual plans. Longtime Apple leaker Evan Blass shared renders that appear to show the unannounced iPhone Ultra in red, black, and white. The red model has attracted particular attention because Apple has not […]The post iPhone Ultra Leak Teases Red Finish for Apple’s Foldable appeared first on TUAW.
    - 3 days ago 30 Aug 26, 1:05pm -
  • 12 12 12 Brings Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan to Apple TV
    Apple TV is expanding its crime drama lineup with 12 12 12, a new heist series led by Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan. The thriller will make its global debut on November 13, 2026, and promises a distinctive approach to the familiar heist formula. Rather than telling its story in a straight line, the series […]The post 12 12 12 Brings Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan to Apple TV appeared first on TUAW.
    - 3 days ago 30 Aug 26, 9:26am -
  • Meta Agrees to Up to $18B Settlement in Teen Social Media Case
    Meta has agreed to a sweeping settlement worth up to $18 billion to resolve a federal case alleging that social media platforms harm teenagers. The agreement also requires significant changes to Facebook and other Meta services used by minors. However, a federal judge must still approve the settlement before it becomes final. Meta Faces Billions […]The post Meta Agrees to Up to $18B Settlement in Teen Social Media Case appeared first on TUAW.
    - 3 days ago 30 Aug 26, 6:35am -

9to5 Mac Apple News

  • newNew Apple CEO John Ternus now has his own X account
    The new Apple CEO has just launched their social media presence on X, with the handle @johnternus. His bio is simply ‘ CEO’, and his first post simply reads ‘hello’.Today is Ternus’s first official day in the top job, with outgoing Tim Cook moving to an Executive Chair role. more…
    - 9 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 9:13pm -
  • newDeals: iPhone Air up to $359 off, iPhone 17 Pro, M5 MacBook Air $240 off, AirTag 2, more
    The giant best price ever on AirTag 2, but we spotted this 16GB/1TB M5 MacBook Air at $240 off via the Apple refurb store if you’re quick. Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is also headlined by iPhone Air at $150 off (or as much as $359 off at Best Buy in open-box condition), iPhone 17 Pro models dropping to new Amazon all-time lows again at up to $285 off and some notable Apple Pencil Pro deals too. Grab yourself the new $9 Apple Polishing Cloth before it sells out and head below for more. …
    - 10 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 9:01pm -
  • newApple TV just added a ton of free classic movies, here’s everything new
    Apple TV has just added a large batch of 15 classic movies to its library, available free for subscribers. Here’s the full list. more…
    - 10 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 8:55pm -
  • newPerplexity launches privacy-minded ‘hybrid compute’ AI feature for Mac
    Aside from being featured by Apple in the M6 Mac mini launch, Perplexity has been relatively quiet on the Mac front this summer. That changes today with hybrid compute for Mac. more…
    - 10 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 8:50pm -
  • newCibby is a beautifully designed iOS app for physical video game collectors
    Here’s a cool new thing launching today: Cibby, a beautifully designed iOS app for physical video game collectors. more…
    - 10 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 8:30pm -
  • newHere’s everything new Apple TV has coming in September
    Apple TV kicks off fall with several high-profile premieres in September, including a Ryan Reynolds film, the return of Slow Horses, a Matthew McConaughey comedy series, and more. Here’s what’s new on Apple TV this September. more…
    - 10 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 8:18pm -
  • newJohn Ternus just revealed his priorities in first introduction as Apple CEO
    John Ternus is officially Apple’s CEO starting today, and his new bio page on Apple’s website reveals some of Ternus’s key priorities, as noted by Myke Hurley. more…
    - 11 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 8:06pm -
  • new9to5Mac Daily: September 1, 2026 – Tim Cook steps down, Ternus takes over
    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 Stuff: Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. A simple to-do list for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with powerful tools that make organizing, tracking, and chec…
    - 11 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 7:16pm -
  • newHere are iPhone 18 Pro’s new colors, says leaker
    iPhone 18 Pro will be unveiled next week, and a new post from a reputable Weibo leaker names three new colors expected to debut. more…
    - 11 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 7:15pm -
  • newDropbox breach seemingly caused by egregious authentication failure
    Multiple Dropbox users have been emailed by the cloud storage company to advise them that a security breach saw unauthorised access to their account.The root cause appears to be a lack of authentication by Dropbox when attackers created a single sign-on option through a third-party company … more…
    - 12 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 6:24pm -
  • newAAPL gained 2,736% under Cook, but Ternus doesn’t have to emulate him
    Bloomberg carries a piece noting the astonishing gains made by Apple stockholders during the time when Tim Cook was CEO. The cumulative gain was 2,275% – or a total return of 2,736% when accounting for dividend payments also.The site suggests this will make him a tough act to follow, but my own view is that new CEO John Ternus doesn’t have to emulate Cook’s management of the company … more…
    - 13 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 5:16pm -
  • newOpenAI calls trade secret dispute ‘a mess of Apple’s own making’
    Apple yesterday presented what it said was “shocking evidence” based on analysis of a MacBook owned by Chang Liu, a former employee who moved to OpenAI. The company is alleging that two of its former employees stole trade secrets relating to hardware design and more.The AI company hit back with its own legal filing, saying that the whole situation is “a mess of Apple’s own making” … more…
    - 14 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 4:37pm -
  • newSecurity Bite Podcast: Why Apple’s making big changes to its bug bounty program (Part 1)
    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…
    - 14 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 4:10pm -
  • newApple leadership page updated as John Ternus becomes the new CEO
    Today is September 1st, and Apple has officially handed over the reins of CEO from Tim Cook to John Ternus. This commences a new era with Ternus leading the company. You can see the change reflected on the company’s newly-updated leadership page, with Ternus getting the CEO title and Cook moving to the Board of Directors section in his new role as Executive Chair. more…
    - 15 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 3:39pm -
  • newApple @ Work Podcast: The human side of AI adoption in the enterprise
    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, and 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…
    - 15 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 3:30pm -
  • newiOS 27 breaks 15 years of muscle memory on iPhone and iPad
    Since iOS 5 in 2011, the iPhone and iPad have included Notification Center, a central place to find alerts from various apps in chronological order.Starting with iOS 27, Apple is making a major change to how users open Notification Center on iPhone and iPad.iOS 27 is currently in beta, and the behavior has changed slightly between the first two releases. However, eight developer betas so far show this change will ship this month — even if I’d change it. more…
    - 17 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 1:30pm -
  • new9to5Mac Daily: August 31, 2026 – Apple TV price hikes, more
    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 Stuff: Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. A simple to-do list for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with powerful tools that make organizing, tracking, and chec…
    - 23 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 7:48am -
  • Save up to $1600 on Roborock products, including the flagship Saros 20
    It’s Roborock’s 12th anniversary, and the high-tech cleaning company is celebrating by offering generous discounts across its range of robot cleaners and other products between now and September 6.Discounts range from 25% to over 50% across the products and bundles included in the anniversary sale, with savings as high as $1600 … more…
    - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 3:30am -
  • How I’m using Codex and ChatGPT on my Mac
    9to5Mac is brought to you by Memoket: The Memoket Gem is an 11g AI wearable that slots beside your Apple Watch in a co-wear band. Press once to capture a conversation, and Gem connects it to what you discussed weeks ago — surfacing the earlier thread with a source link. From $179, shipping August 2026.In 2023, early adopters were just getting to know ChatGPT and AI chatbot tech. Three years later, OpenAI’s Codex agent, now part of the ChatGPT desktop app, has brought about a similar…
    - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 3:30am -
  • iPhone 18 Pro: Three reasons you might want to upgrade from iPhone 17 Pro
    iPhone 18 Pro will be unveiled next week, and while most iPhone 17 Pro owners won’t upgrade so soon, for those considering a new iPhone there are three main features likely to motivate them. more…
    - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 1:51am -
  • Apple reveals ‘shocking evidence’ from ex-employee’s MacBook in OpenAI suit
    Apple has filed a new document in its ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI as it continues to push for expedited discovery. In today’s filing, Apple says that it has new “shocking evidence” based on early forensic inspection of a laptop used by former engineer Chang Liu. more…
    - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 1:50am -
  • How to run Mario Kart 64 with native Metal rendering, high frame rate, and HD textures on iPhone [Video]
    Love Mario Kart 64 and want to play it on iPhone? You may have tried Delta or another N64 emulator in the past to make that happen. And while that works, it’s now possible to run the classic cart racer with native Metal rendering on iPhone. As we’ll discuss in this video and post, running Mario Kart 64 with native Metal rendering presents several key advantages over running the same game via an emulator. Combined with a Bluetooth controller like the Mocagen MC1, it’s the best way to p…
    - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 1:20am -
  • iPhone Ultra release timing: Here’s what the latest reporting says
    Apple will unveil its foldable iPhone Ultra next week at the September event, but it’s unclear exactly when the new model will ship to users. Here’s what to expect per the latest reporting. more…
    - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 12:25am -
  • MagSafe Monday: Anker’s foldable 3-in-1 charger brings 25-watt Qi2 charging into something pocket-sized
    The dream for your Apple gear while traveling is one thing, not a collection of cables and wall adapters. There are plenty of options for that, but often they are bulky. Anker’s Prime Qi2 25W Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charger aims to address that. It folds flat, weighs about as much as an iPhone 17 Pro Max, and charges your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. more…
    - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 12:00am -
  • Apple releases beta 8 for iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and more
    Apple has just released a new round of beta software for testing. Beta 8 is here for iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and more. Here’s what to expect.Update 5:04 p.m. ET: iPadOS 27 and tvOS 27 are now available for public beta testers as well. more…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 10:46pm -
  • macOS 27 developer beta 8 now available, here’s what’s coming
    Continuing Apple’s weekly test releases ahead of the official launch of macOS 27 Golden Gate, the company is now rolling out beta 8 for developers. Here’s what to expect.Update 5:04 p.m. ET: Now available for public beta testers as well. more…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 10:46pm -
  • iOS 27 beta 8 now available as Apple tests major Siri AI upgrade
    Apple has released the eighth iOS 27 beta for developer testing. iOS 27 beta 8 continues Apple’s summer beta cycle ahead of a public release in September. We’ll update our devices and share what we discover.Update 5:04 p.m. ET: Now available for public beta testers as well. more…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 10:42pm -
  • Phil Schiller steps down from leading the App Store and Apple events
    Phil Schiller is stepping down from his role leading the App Store and Apple events, according to a new Bloomberg report. The move is the latest progression of Schiller’s tenure at Apple, which spans multiple decades. more…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 10:24pm -
  • Apple could discontinue 10+ popular products next week
    Apple is holding its big September launch event next week, and as new products arrive, the company is expected to discontinue 10+ popular current devices. more…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 9:34pm -
  • AirPods 5: Here’s what rumors say will launch next week
    Rumors indicate AirPods 5 are launching next week alongside iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12, and iPhone Ultra. Here’s what we know so far about the new AirPods. more…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 8:58pm -
  • Read Tim Cook’s full memo to Apple employees on his last day as CEO
    Today is Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO, with John Ternus set to take over tomorrow. To mark his last day in the role, Cook penned an emotional memo to Apple employees today. Read it below. more…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 8:44pm -
  • Deals: AirPods from $80, MagSafe Battery up to 60% off, AirTag 2 $20 each, Apple Pencil, more
    The Amazon Labor Day sale is in full force with thousands of price drops alongside ongoing all-time lows on AirTag 2 from $20 each and the M6 Mac mini pre-order discounts (just make sure you grab the new Apple Polishing Cloth at $9 before it sells out). But for today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break we are looking at some $64 (35% off) and the updated Amazon Anker Labor Day sale from just $12. You have less than 24 hours left to score a Nintendo Switch 2 console before tomorrow’s price hike, and all o…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 8:35pm -
  • Trump ‘directly’ pushing Apple to update Lake Ontario name to Lake America in Maps
    President Trump has “reached out to Apple directly” about changing Lake Ontario’s name to Lake America in Apple Maps, according to U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. more…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 8:17pm -
  • iPhone 18 Pro is coming: Here’s what’s new with each model
    iPhone 18 Pro will be unveiled next week on September 9, with new Pro and Pro Max models debuting. Here’s what rumors say is new with each model. more…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 7:36pm -
  • Today is Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO, John Ternus takes over tomorrow
    After 15 years at the helm, today is officially Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO. In April, Apple announced that Cook would step down as CEO on September 1, with John Ternus set to take the reins.Cook, of course, isn’t going away completely. Instead, he’s set to become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors. more…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 7:22pm -
  • Apple pundits say Vision Pro is by far the best way to watch baseball
    Both Apple pundits and most of the internet seem to agree that Vision Pro is the best way to watch baseball, following the immersive experience offered by Apple’s Friday Night Baseball.Notably, there also seemed to be a consensus view that less is more when it comes to the various immersive camera angles … more…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 7:21pm -
  • Apple Maps still shows Lake Ontario as Google Maps changes name
    The latest development in the trade war Trump started with Canada is an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. Google Maps has updated the name, though what you see depends on which country you are in, with only US users seeing Lake America. Apple Maps has so far stuck to the real name … more…
    - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 5:50pm -
  • CarPlay keeps getting better with three recent exciting app updates
    CarPlay is about to get even better with iOS 27 in September. New features including a dedicated Siri app and Siri AI will upgrade Apple’s car infotainment system for iPhone users.Even before the big iPhone software update officially launches, CarPlay in August has improved for everyone with three big app releases. more…
    - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 5:41pm -
  • Unusual timing of Mac mini and Mac Studio updates all about AI, claims report
    Apple surprised many when it quietly announced updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models shortly before its September event. We would normally have expected these announcements to be part of that event.One strong theory is that the company may be making a lot of big announcements in its ‘Surprise and shine‘ keynote, and therefore wanted to get these updates out of the way beforehand. But a new report presents another theory … more…
    - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 5:20pm -
  • Here’s the likely reason the iPhone Ultra isn’t getting an Apple Pencil
    A report yesterday suggested that Apple considered making a special version of the Apple Pencil for the upcoming iPhone Ultra before deciding against it.Bloomberg suggests that there are three reasons behind this decision, one of them being a desire not to conflict with the position adopted by Steve Jobs when launching the original iPhone. However, this was almost certainly not the deciding factor … more…
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  • Apple CarPlay just added a major weather app
    While CarPlay supports hundreds of apps, Apple Weather isn’t one of them. The good news is that starting today, The Weather Channel’s Storm Radar app for iPhone now works with CarPlay. more…
    - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 1:27am -
  • Apple’s next iPad mini is almost ready, here’s what to expect
    Apple has a lot in store for this fall, headlined by the iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro launching next month. Apple is also working on a new iPad mini, and a new report today suggests it’s coming in October. more…
    - 2 days ago 30 Aug 26, 10:24pm -
  • Apple reportedly considered launching a new Apple Pencil for iPhone Ultra
    Apple’s first foldable iPhone should be making its debut in just over a week. In the development process, Apple was reportedly mulling the idea of launching a new Apple Pencil to use alongside the iPhone Ultra – though it probably won’t make it to market. more…
    - 2 days ago 30 Aug 26, 8:08pm -
  • Report: Apple Watch Series 12 may feature always-on heart-rate tracking, new Fitness app
    According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has a couple new features in the pipeline for Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 that’ll make it much more appealing for health-conscious users. The company is also testing two finishes for the rumored ceramic version. more…
    - 2 days ago 30 Aug 26, 7:57pm -
  • Apple weekend deals: M6 Mac mini, AirPods Pro 3, AirTag 2, iPhone 17 Pro, more [Updated]
    We are ready to touch down for your 9to5Toys Lunch Break weekend edition. This time around our deals are landing alongside truck loads of price drops from the Amazon 2026 Labor Day sale, as well as the ongoing $50 discount on AirPods Pro 3 and the all-time low on AirTag 2 at $20 a pop. Some other highlights include Amazon’s best prices ever on iPhone 17 Pro at up to $290 off the new list prices and the very first discounts on Apple’s brand new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini. Check it all out be…
    - 3 days ago 30 Aug 26, 5:45pm -
  • Apple Card keeps getting better, here’s everything new
    Apple Card launched seven years ago this month, and it keeps getting better. There are new features, perks, rewards, and more. Plus, there’s one major change looming.Here’s everything new with Apple Card lately. more…
    - 3 days ago 30 Aug 26, 4:48am -
  • Will Apple’s ‘revamped’ Health app with AI health coach debut next month?
    Earlier this year, rumors were rampant about a revamped Health app coming to iOS 26.4. Then the project was delayed, and iOS 27 came and went, and the revamp still didn’t arrive.With the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 debuting next month, it’s worth asking: will we see the features debut alongside new hardware? more…
    - 3 days ago 30 Aug 26, 3:08am -
  • Indie App Spotlight: ‘Laytr’ is a one stop shop for logging everything you want to see later
    Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.If you lose track of things you’d like to reference later, Laytr might be a nice solution for you. All of us save things all over the place, whether that be browser bookmarks, built-in bookmarking features within apps, taking a screenshot to hopefully find later, or just leaving a tab open an…
    - 3 days ago 30 Aug 26, 1:00am -
  • As a relatively new Apple Vision Pro user, this is my favorite way to use it
    Apple Vision Pro is one of Apple’s most interesting hardware releases yet. It’s technically very impressive, yet it seems almost certain that this form factor won’t last – and is instead just a temporary platform to introduce visionOS to the world before we eventually get glasses.I did buy one late last year, and while I haven’t been a major user of it, there is one use case that genuinely makes it enjoyable. more…
    - 3 days ago 29 Aug 26, 11:20pm -
  • Apple CarPlay gaining a new AI chatbot app before Siri AI arrives
    Since iOS 26.4, Apple has supported conversational apps on CarPlay.This category includes AI chatbot apps. Siri AI joins the CarPlay party starting with iOS 27. The iPhone software update is currently in beta ahead of the official launch in September.Meanwhile, the fourth third-party AI chatbot has arrived with Apple CarPlay support: Meta AI. more…
    - 3 days ago 29 Aug 26, 10:43pm -

Cult of Mac

  • newGoogle needs Hollywood more than the studios need AI
    Google has reportedly been reaching out to a number of Hollywood's biggest studios, hoping to strike licensing agreements that would allow it to train its AI models on copyrighted material in exchange for massive piles of cash. In theory, these deals would be a win-win: a huge financial boon to the studios that would also […]
    - 2 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 4:20am -
  • newAnthropic launches Claude Fable 5.1 and says it’s up to 45 percent cheaper for agentic work
    Anthropic says its newest AI models, Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1, address criticisms from customers about price, data retention, and overzealous safeguards. The company claims Claude Fable 5.1 offers stronger performance than Fable 5, but costs around 25 percent less typically and up to 45 percent less for complex agentic tasks, thanks to reduced pricing […]
    - 3 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 3:31am -
  • newApple Maps follows Google in renaming Lake Ontario
    Apple Maps has officially changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. The company joins Google in re-labeling the Great Lake following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in the midst of a trade dispute with Canada. The Canadian version of Apple Maps still shows "Lake Ontario" […]
    - 4 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 2:52am -
  • newLenovo’s 2-in-1 Yoga 7i is a great Labor Day deal at $750
    Best Buy is celebrating Labor Day all week long with big deals, including a deep discount on the Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1, taking its original $1,1199.99 price down to $749.99. It’s a capable configuration for the price, with a Core 7 Ultra 256V processor, 16GB of LPDDR5X memory, and a 512GB SSD. The IPS touchscreen […]
    - 4 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 2:24am -
  • newOpenAI delayed its new model’s development after the Hugging Face hack
    After an unreleased OpenAI model wreaked enough havoc to make international headlines, OpenAI delayed the development of a different unreleased model suite, Astra, in order to shore up its safety work, the company wrote Tuesday in a blog post. In July, an unreleased OpenAI model broke out of its restricted environment, finagled its way into […]
    - 4 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 2:15am -
  • newOn first listen, the Sonos Beam Ultra sounds great
    Sonos unveiled a bunch of new stuff today at its open house event. There's the $699 Beam Ultra soundbar and the $449 Ace Ultra headphones, plus several under-the-hood app updates (some coming sooner than others). While the show floor was a less than ideal venue to judge audio quality of either new product, a private […]
    - 5 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 1:38am -
  • newTim Cook did alright by the environment — but AI could upend his climate legacy
    As he steps down from his post as Apple CEO today, Tim Cook leaves behind a mostly positive environmental record. As far as billionaire tech moguls and the environment go, Cook will likely be remembered as one of the better ones - certainly far from the worst. But it will become harder for the company […]
    - 5 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 1:13am -
  • newThe rise of AI ‘civilizations’ and the fall of corporate responsibility
    Depending on who you ask, developer platform Hugging Face was recently attacked by OpenAI - after it lost control of its own AI tools - or by a succession of AI "civilizations." Welcome to the linguistic battlefield of AI safety, where word choices can shift responsibility for a massive cybersecurity incident from a company to […]
    - 6 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 12:32am -
  • newJohn Ternus sends first memo as Apple CEO teasing a ‘huge launch next week’
    New Apple CEO John Ternus sent out his first staff memo, thanking his predecessor Tim Cook, and quickly turning to what the company will do next, reports Bloomberg. "We have a huge launch next week that's going to be phenomenal. Thanks for everything you've all done to make it possible," writes Ternus, referring to the […]
    - 7 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 11:54pm -
  • newApple accuses OpenAI of destroying evidence
    Apple is pushing for "expedited discovery" in its legal battle against OpenAI over concerns the company is actively destroying evidence, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. In a filing on Monday, Apple alleges OpenAI only just handed over a MacBook used by a former employee at the center of the lawsuit, which contained discussions about "destroying […]
    - 7 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 11:49pm -

Apple Insider

  • newApple Maps updates 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' for US users
    Following pressure from President Donald Trump and a change to the GNIS, Apple Maps has been updated, renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America.Lake Ontario is now shown as Lake America for Apple Maps users in the United StatesApple Maps was drawn into the middle of a trade disagreement between the United States and Canada, by President Trump changing the name of one of the Great Lakes. After being contacted by Trump and nudged to do so, Apple has now updated Maps to update the name of Lake Ontario.…
    - 1 hour ago 2 Sep 26, 5:07am -
  • newApple CEO John Ternus gets a big pay raise through fiscal 2027
    Tim Cook was paid approximately $74.3 million through 2025 with his salary and stock grants and bonuses, while new CEO John Ternus will make about $58 million across fiscal 2027 before bonuses are even calculated.John Ternus isn't making quite as much as Tim Cook in the new CEO roleThe Apple CEO transition has finally occurred with Tim Cook stepping into the Executive Chairman position and John Ternus taking over. While their respective pays have very little to do with the day-to-day business, t…
    - 3 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 3:08am -
  • newApple Maps bring up Lake Ontario if you search for 'Lake America'
    Apple has started to make changes to the Lake Ontario listing in Apple Maps, with searches for "Lake America" coming up with the Great Lake.Lake America searches come up with Lake Ontario in Apple Maps in the USThe ongoing political tiff between the United States and Canada over the identity of a body of water is starting to affect Apple Maps. While Lake Ontario hasn't yet been updated to have the name of "Lake America," as mandated by U.S. President Donald Trump, there are signs of it starting…
    - 5 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 1:28am -
  • newSurgeons keep finding reasons to use the Apple Vision Pro
    The first surgery using Stryker's SportSuite Vision app on Apple Vision Pro has been completed at Duke Health, demonstrating its potential in the operating room.What surgeons see while using the Apple Vision Pro with SportSuite Vision | Image credit: StrykerOn Tuesday, medical technology company Stryker announced that a hip arthroscopy had been performed at Duke Health using its SportSuite Vision app on Apple Vision Pro. SportSuite Vision allows surgeons to view the operating room while placing…
    - 6 hours ago 2 Sep 26, 1:04am -
  • newNew Beam Ultra & Ace Ultra arrive with AI-powered Sonos 27
    Sonos has introduced the Beam Ultra soundbar and Ace Ultra headphones alongside Sonos 27, a rebranding of its audio platform that adds AI assistants and ChatGPT music control.New Sonos Ace Ultra headphonesThe $699 Beam Ultra and $449 Ace Ultra launch alongside the rebranded Sonos 27 audio platform. Optional AI controls include Sonos 27voice and support for outside assistants such as ChatGPT through Sonos 27mcp.Updated app navigation and Sonos 27mcp Early Access begin rolling out September 8. Ace…
    - 7 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 11:25pm -
  • newLuca Maestri isn't running Apple's Corporate Services anymore
    More executive changes are happening at Apple as Ternus takes over, with former CFO Luca Maestri moving on from managing the company's Corporate Services.Luca Maestri - Image Credit: AppleLuca Maestri was the chief financial officer at Apple under Tim Cook, but switched roles at the end of 2024 to become Vice President of Corporate Services. With Cook out, Maestri has also taken the opportunity to change his portfolio of work.According to sources of Bloomberg, Maestri left his Corporate Services…
    - 7 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 11:20pm -
  • newJohn Ternus addresses staff as he takes over as Apple CEO
    New Apple CEO John Ternus has emailed all staff with a memo thanking them for making the company what it is today, and giving a first hint at his plans for the future.John Ternus has been addressing Apple staff as he starts his tenure as CEO - image credit: Apple.Following Tim Cook's farewell email to staff, his successor John Ternus has begun his tenure as CEO by emailing all Apple staff worldwide. Unsurprisingly, he thanks Tim Cook and welcomes how his predecessor is remaining with the company…
    - 7 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 11:13pm -
  • newIt might be trivial to make custom-fit AirPods in the future
    Apple has been continuing to research AirPod design in the hunt for the best fit for most users, but now it may have a way to personalize the earbuds for every individual wearer. The question is how to get precise ear measurements for millions of users.Detail from the patent showing that fabric AirPods would still retain the basic shape of the current models - image credit: Apple.As AirPods and AirPods Pro have continued to improve their sound quality, Apple has also attempted to make them fit b…
    - 8 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 10:36pm -
  • newJohn Ternus says 'hello' in his X account's first post
    Apple CEO John Ternus has joined X, with his first tweet of "hello" inevitably becoming a very popular post as he makes a rare social move.@JohnTernus on X. The CEOs of Apple tend to be social people, and in modern times that means having social media accounts. As such, that means new CEO John Ternus has to get one too.The X account for @johnternus is now live and visible, coinciding with his first official day in the Apple driving seat. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 9 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 10:04pm -
  • newPerplexity claims to protect privacy by splitting AI tasks between local and cloud models.
    Perplexity has launched what it calls hybrid compute for its Mac app, meaning that it should automatically detect sensitive information and processes it locally while the rest of a user's task benefits from cloud computing.When Perplexity detects personal information such as names and phone numbers in a file it's processing, it should stop to tell the user - image credit: Perplexity.Following the company's March 2026 announcement that its app can control other Mac apps, Perplexity has launched a…
    - 9 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 9:51pm -
  • newApple still hasn't started building its North Carolina campus
    Apple promised a billion dollars of investment and ultimately 3,000 new jobs for North Carolina in 2021. But the company does not appear to have hired one person, nor even broken ground for its proposed campus.Raleigh, North Carolina, where Apple's campus is still due to be built.Apple officially announced that it would be building a campus in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park back in 2021, but it was planned even earlier than that. As early as 2018, Apple was believed to be negotiating to…
    - 9 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 9:09pm -
  • newLightest color at risk of removal from iPhone 18 Pro's roster
    The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max may ship in only three colors once again, as a questionable leaker believes one of four colors may not make it to launch.If a leaker is right, the lightest color of iPhone will disappear for the iPhone 18 Pro generation. Apple's announcement of the "Surprise and Shine" event on September 9 means the launch of new models is not far away. Even as time counts down to that event, the rumor mill is still coming up with ways to spoil the launch ahead of time.In the newest…
    - 10 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 8:55pm -
  • newAmazon's M5 Pro Mac mini preorder discount extends into September
    Apple's M5 Pro Mac mini is eligible for a $30 preorder discount at Amazon leading up to its official Sept. 22 release.Grab a preorder discount on Apple's new M5 Pro Mac mini.Apple's 2026 Mac mini is the number one new release in Amazon's Mini Computer category, and the Apple reseller's preorder discount makes it even more enticing.Secure your spot in line by picking up the M5 Pro model for $1,669.99, a $30 discount off MSRP. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 10 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 8:34pm -
  • newIt's not our fault if you can't keep trade secrets, OpenAI tells Apple
    We talked to an attorney about OpenAI's claims that Apple didn't protect trade secrets sufficiently, so they were fair game. That probably won't work out that well for OpenAI.The lawsuit between Apple and OpenAI continues with another rebuttal filing from the ChatGPT maker.OpenAI has responded to Apple's latest filing about the theft of confidential information, by filing its own rebuttal which again accuses the company of trying to stop employees leaving. According to Reuters, OpenAI is now als…
    - 12 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 6:09pm -
  • newApple updates its leadership page as John Ternus becomes CEO
    Apple's website listing its executives has had its biggest change in years, as John Ternus and Tim Cook both get new roles, but their biographies have been expanded and certain chiefs get new responsibilities.Apple's leadership page has been updated with the company's new CEO - image credit: Apple.The most obviously required change to the leadership page is the move of John Ternus up to the top spot, now that he is Apple's CEO. Unsurprisingly, Tim Cook's job title has also changed, with him app…
    - 13 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 5:35pm -
  • newApple pulls PCIe 6.0 claims from new Mac Studio's spec sheets
    Apple has quietly tried to correct the specifications of its new Mac Studio, removing references to PCIe 6.0 from its promotional material.Mac StudioDuring the launch of its new products, Apple typically includes references to bleeding-edge technologies and the device's bleeding-edge specifications. For the new Mac Studio, it's correcting a mistaken spec.Spotted by MacGeneration, references to PCIe Gen 6 have been removed from press releases relating to the new M5 Ultra Mac Studio. While it prev…
    - 13 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 5:26pm -
  • newTim Cook signs off as CEO with thanks to staff and a tribute to John Ternus
    On his last day as CEO of Apple, Tim Cook has sent a memo to every employee thanking them for what the company has achieved. Here's what he said.Tim Cook - image credit: Apple.Tim Cook had his going away party back on August 24, 2026, and in truth he's been steadily stepping back from his CEO role since at least April when his successor was announced. But now in his last hours leading the company, Cook has sent a heartfelt and optimistic memo to all staff.Team,Today is my last day as CEO of Appl…
    - 18 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 12:32pm -
  • newIntel to Apple Silicon, Cook to Ternus - Apple is pulling off another major transition
    While Tim Cook's legacy and John Ternus's effectiveness will be studied for years, right now Apple is making a change of CEO seem effortless. But never doubt that this will be a sea change for the company, eventually.Tim Cook (right) and his successor John Ternus - images credit: Apple.No question, John Ternus really became Apple's CEO long before his official start date of September 1, 2026. It's not as if Tim Cook went on gardening leave but this is not a job with a simple cutoff date.Instead,…
    - 18 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 12:31pm -
  • uGreen NASync DXP4800 Pro review: Sweet spot of price & performance
    At $679.99, the four-bay uGreen NASync DXP4800 Pro NAS is a capable mid-range NAS for creators and small teams in the Apple ecosystem, with an excellent value proposition.uGreen NASync DXP4800 ProuGreen has built out its NAS range quickly since entering the category. AppleInsider has covered uGreen NAS hardware before, including the DXP4800 GT.The DXP4800 Pro sits above the GT and Plus in the four-bay lineup. It pairs a six-core Intel chip with generous memory headroom. Continue Reading on Apple…
    - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 5:23am -
  • Apple ends hardware support for three Intel MacBook models
    Apple has ended official hardware support for three Intel MacBook models from 2017 and 2018, leaving owners to turn to third-party repair options.Apple's MacBook lineup continues to evolve, and some are aging out as Apple Silicon takes overThe first is the 13-inch 2017 MacBook Pro with two Thunderbolt 3 ports. The most recent compatible OS is macOS Ventura, which was released in 2022.Second is Apple's 2018 Retina MacBook Air. It can only be updated to macOS Sonoma, putting it two macOS releases…
    - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 2:00am -
  • New evidence shows OpenAI's trade secret theft & destruction of evidence, says Apple
    Apple has been urging the court to require expedited discovery, and information discovered on Chang Liu's work MacBook suggests OpenAI is actively destroying evidence.Apple has sued OpenAI over alleged trade secret theftOpenAI poached over 400 employees from Apple to work on AI projects, and two were called out in a trade secret theft lawsuit in July. Apple has suggested the case needs urgent attention, and that every delay causes more harm.According to a new filing from Apple on Monday, the Mac…
    - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 1:54am -
  • AI needs more Macs, but not for the reason you might assume
    The Mac isn't selling as fast as Apple can make them because of artificial intelligence needs as some would have you believe, but AI is giving businesses plenty of reasons to buy more of them.Why AI is increasing, not driving, demand for Mac mini and Mac StudioYou may have noticed that the lead times on both the Mac mini and the Mac Studio have been a bit much over the last year or so. In fact, right now, if you wanted to buy a fully maxed-out Mac Studio, there's a 10- to 12-week wait.There's al…
    - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 12:09am -
  • Eighth iOS 27, macOS 27 developer betas arrive for testing
    Apple has moved on to its eighth round of developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and macOS 27, as the September special event gets ever closer.An earlier iOS 27 beta screenThe eighth round of the Apple Developer Beta program has arrived for the upcoming iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 releases, expected to ship in September.The eighth builds come after the seventh, which arrived on August 24. The sixth was Apple bro…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 10:50pm -
  • Apple Fellow Phil Schiller no longer working on App Store or events
    Apple Fellow Phil Schiller is reducing his workload at Apple, with the long-time executive no longer in charge of the App Store and managing product events.Apple Fellow Phil SchillerPhil Schiller became an "Apple Fellow" in 2020 but still led Apple's App Store and Apple Events in the specially-created role. Six years later, things are changing.The 66-year-old executive, who was formerly Apple's SVP of marketing, made the decision in the last few days of the Tim Cook premiership. Bloomberg report…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 10:37pm -
  • Save $500 on Apple's M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro during early Labor Day Sale
    Amazon's early Labor Day sales are heating up on MacBook Pros, with a variety of configurations, including M5 Max models, up to $500 off.Save $500 on Apple's M5 Max MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleAmazon's MacBook Pro sale includes discounts on a number of configurations from Apple's current lineup, but we're following this $500 markdown on the M5 Max 16-inch spec. Pick up the laptop in your choice of Space Black or Silver for $3,899 after the markdown, with delivery as soon as tomorrow for Pri…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 9:19pm -
  • White House really wants Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' now
    The Trump administration has reached out to Apple directly to get Apple Maps changed now from Lake Ontario to "Lake America." It's going to happen, just on Apple's schedule.Apple Maps showing Lake Ontario, before the name changed.The battle for Lake Ontario has taken another step in President Trump's favor. In an international spat over trade with Canada, U.S. President Trump declared that the name of Lake Ontario should instead be Lake America.So far, this has resulted in overt gestures such as…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 9:11pm -
  • M5 Max vs. M1 Max Mac Studio: Apple's workhorse is better than ever
    Apple's M5 Max chip has finally made its way to the Mac Studio. Here's how the updated model compares to the original M1 Max variant.M5 Max Mac Studio vs. M1 Max Mac Studio: A lot has changed in four years.Back in 2022, the Mac Studio debuted as a versatile desktop, geared toward creative professionals. Apple took the M1 Max chip from the MacBook Pro, put it in an oversized Mac mini enclosure, and we got the Mac Studio.Four years later, little has changed, at least design-wise. The M5 Max Mac St…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 8:26pm -
  • Both Tim Cook & John Ternus are the right guys in the right place, at the right time
    For one more day, Tim Cook is still the CEO of Apple. Despite foibles, he was the right man in the right place to make Apple the financial and cultural juggernaut it is today. John Ternus is too.Tim Cook, and Apple Park. He's not leaving, but he won't be CEO anymoreSince my first Apple II in 1979, there have been many Apple CEOs, many philosophies behind Apple. Jobs' was apparent in the 80s, and then again in his iCEO/CEO days.And then he got sick. He made his last, best decision for Apple befor…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 7:59pm -
  • Apple becomes the first brand to be honored by the Creative Hall of Fame
    After decades honoring creative individuals including Steve Jobs, the prestigious One Club for Creativity has launched a new award for brands and chosen Apple as the first recipient because of its consistently excellent marketing.After more than six decades of honoring indivudals, The One Club is inducting Apple into its Creative Hall of Fame - image credit: The One Club for Creativity.Steve Jobs was posthumously inducted into The One Club's Creative Hall of Fame back in 2012. Then specific mark…
    - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 6:11pm -
  • Potential Apple RAM supplier CXMT sues feds to get off the supplier blacklist
    Memory maker CXMT has waded into the Apple memory sourcing debate, suing the Pentagon for designating it as a risky "Chinese military company."CMXT is rapidly becoming a major player in memory - image credit: CXMTIn June, Apple petitioned the Trump administration to allow it to buy memory chips from a blacklisted Chinese supplier. Now, that same supplier is bringing the fight to the U.S. government.Memory chip producer CXMT sued the Pentagon on Friday, reports Reuters, for including it on the Ch…
    - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 6:00pm -
  • 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 still be involved after stepping down as CEO.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 b…
    - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 4:44pm -
  • Tim Cook's greatest moments hosting WWDC
    Tim Cook's career as Apple CEO can be mapped through his best WWDC announcements. Here's what we think are the best, as he puts the final touches on handing the baton to John Ternus.An unusually somber Tim Cook at WWDC 2016, as he lead the audience in a moment's silence over the Florida shooting the day before - image credit: Apple.As Tim Cook steps down as CEO, he's been looking back at his legacy, and so has AppleInsider. He was rarely more high-profile than at WWDC, which ultimately he prese…
    - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 4:29pm -
  • Sunday Reboot: Mac scheduling and the Ternus Cook-out
    In this week's Sunday Reboot, Apple's inconvenient Mac launch timing and the transition from Cook to Ternus nears its conclusion.John Ternus on a fake train at an earlier Apple event - Image Credit: AppleSunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 1:43am -
  • California court revives lawsuit accusing Apple of blocking independent repairs
    An appeals court in California has resurrected a 2022 lawsuit over claims Apple convinced them not to use a third-party repair service to fix cracked iPhone screens.An iPhone being repaired - Image Credit: AppleIn the last few years, Apple has been more open to enabling repairs of its hardware performed outside of its support ecosystem. While its position has relaxed a lot, it still has to deal with its policies from prior years.A filing for the Court of Appeal for the State of California in Aug…
    - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 1:40am -
  • Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Air plunges to $1,399, save $200
    Apple's 1TB M5 13-inch MacBook Air is down to $1,399 at Amazon thanks to a $200 month-end discount.Save $200 on Apple's 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleThe lowest price since Prime Day is available now on Apple's M5 13-inch MacBook Air with an upgrade to a 1TB SSD. The $200 discount is hosted by Amazon, bringing the cost of the Sky Blue model with a 10-core GPU and 16GB of unified RAM down from $1,599 to $1,399.Buy 1TB MacBook Air for $1,399 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discus…
    - 2 days ago 30 Aug 26, 10:41pm -
  • iPhone, Home, iPad mini : Apple's launches for September and October
    Apple has a busy fall schedule ahead of it for 2026, beyond the usual iPhone launches. Here's what to expect in September and October.John Ternus, the incoming Apple CEO, will be fronting the September eventHistorically, the fall is Apple's biggest quarter when it comes to launches. Regular as clockwork, September is known as the time Apple brings out a new generation of iPhones and a bunch of other major products.From Apple's perspective, it's perfect timing. It all happens a short time ahead o…
    - 2 days ago 30 Aug 26, 10:40pm -
  • Ternus takeover won't mean a mass Apple exec exodus
    An overblown new report claims that Apple has been carefully orchestrating executive retirements for years to not spook shareholders. There is absolutely nothing to support the premise.The sun is not setting on every current Apple executive - image credit: Apple.According to Bloomberg, Cook's retirement is one of very many exits that are being scheduled to avoid the appearance of a mass exodus that Ternus will have to deal with.This is similar to Bloomberg's previous reporting of multiple people…
    - 2 days ago 30 Aug 26, 8:47pm -
  • Apple Watch Series 12 ceramic case rumors continue with new color claims
    The 2026 Apple Watch refresh is, once again, speculated to ship with not one, but two premium ceramic options. That's assuming you can afford them.Apple Watch Series 5, in CeramicThe rumor mill has repeatedly brought up potential changes to the Apple Watch lineup, as well as how it apparently won't change that much. While bigger changes are still on the horizon, one of the upcoming ones will be material in nature.Throughout August, the hype for the ceramic version of the Apple Watch Series 12 ha…
    - 2 days ago 30 Aug 26, 8:23pm -
  • Don't expect an Apple Pencil for the folding iPhone
    "If you see a stylus, they blew it," was a Steve Jobs position on why fingers are the input choice on iPhone. While iPad has Apple Pencil, Apple isn't looking to make one for the iPhone Ultra.iPhone Fold won't ship with a stylusEven though Steve Jobs might have made a point to avoid styluses in 2007, that stance can easily have changed in the intervening 19 years. Apple has allegedly tested a stylus-like device for the iPhone Fold, but it won't be releasing it with the product.According to the "…
    - 2 days ago 30 Aug 26, 8:02pm -
  • Save up to $200 on Sonos speakers, subs, soundbars this weekend
    Sonos wireless speakers and Dolby Atmos soundbars are up to 20% off this weekend with limited-time deals at Amazon.Save up to $200 on Sonos speakers, subs, and soundbars.A wide range of Sonos speakers, subwoofers, and soundbars are discounted this weekend, with Amazon knocking up to $200 off the qualifying products.Save up to $200 on Sonos Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 3 days ago 29 Aug 26, 10:18pm -
  • Asahi Linux nears M3 support release, M4 and M5 are on the way
    The Asahi Linux project is very close to finally releasing a version with support for M3 Apple Silicon. However, M4 and M5 support is still in development.Asahi Linux works on earlier Macs. Support for newer models is being worked on. Asahi Linux is a project to bring Linux to Apple Silicon, so it can run natively on Apple's ARM-based chips. While the project's progress has been quite gradual in its progression, it is close to reaching a milestone release.In a project blog post from August 26, t…
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  • Apple's Kentucky iPhone glass plant will add 200 permanent jobs
    A Kentucky-based glass plant is poised to become a much bigger piece of the iPhone supply chain, with hundreds of both long-term and temporary jobs expected as production ramps up.Apple wants the glass for every iPhone to be made in KentuckyApple has been getting glass for iPhone for 20 years from Kentucky. Specifically, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, where the tech giant plans to expand manufacture the glass for every iPhone and Apple Watch.Apple COO Sabih Khan and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard…
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  • Steve Jobs' 8th-grade science fair project sold for over $34,000
    Someone did, in fact, buy the Steve Jobs 8th-grade science fair project for roughly the same price as a brand-new midsize sedan.Steve Jobs' 8th-grade science project sells for $34,375Earlier in August, I'd reported on yet another Steve Jobs-based auction. These seem to be happening with increased frequency, and I suspect it has something to do with Jobs' stepbrother, John Chovanec, cleaning out the family home.Among the usual collection of computer parts, Apple-1 units, and some sealed first-gen…
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  • Amazon launches first M6 Mac mini deals, grab prices from $879
    Preorder deals are in effect on the just-announced M6 Mac mini at Amazon. Pick up the 2026 desktop for as low as $879.99.Grab preorder deals on Apple's brand-new M6 Mac mini.Save $20 on Apple's brand-new M6 Mac mini that was announced this week, bringing the price of the standard model down to $879.99. This configuration has the new M6 chip with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, along with 16GB of memory and 256GB of storage.Buy M6 Mac mini 256GB for $879.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discu…
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  • New Macs, iPhone launch date, AI Music, & Tim Cook on the AppleInsider Podcast
    Apple announced the iPhone launch date, plus the M6 processor for an updated Mac mini right alongside the M5 Ultra in a Mac Studio, plus more layoffs impact the Vision Products Group and AI teams, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Tim Cook and the new Mac mini, one of the last Apple products to launch while he was CEO - Cook image credit: Apple.We all expected that Apple would launch the new iPhones on September 9, 2026, but it was only this week that the company confirmed it. Of course, it didn't…
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  • It's not clear when iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone preorders will start
    Apple will reportedly sidestep a September 11 preorder date by moving sales to Saturday, only to burden buyers with a significantly less convenient start time.Concept for the iPhone UltraTypically Apple holds its yearly iPhone launch on or around the second Tuesday. This hasn't always been the case; out of the last eight iPhone events, we've had five Tuesdays, two Wednesdays, and one Monday.And, in 2020, that launch was in October, not September. So it's not a hard and fast rule. Continue Readin…
    - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 8:49pm -
  • Sam Altman needs to put up or shut up about AI hacking
    In what is likely the most tone-deaf response by companies that have created a massive problem, Sam Altman and other AI companies are crying out for a public effort to solve AI hacking that they all enabled.Jony Ive & Sam Altman | Image Credit: OpenAIWhat an absolute crock of self-serving nonsense from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, again.What Altman is likely referring to in a post on X, and ignoring the fire in his own house, is that a Chinese company is about to release a new "frontier coding with em…
    - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 7:55pm -
  • Apple's new CEO: Who is John Ternus?
    John Ternus was the center of speculation as being the best and most likely choice for the next Apple CEO, and those predictions came true. Who is he, and how did he get here?John TernusApple, like many other massive companies with giant workforces and a decades-long history, has to plan for the future direction of the company. Part of that preparation involves determining who will take control as CEO after the current leader departs, and what to do to prepare for that inevitability.For Apple an…
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  • Tilta Khronos iPhone 17 Pro Max photography kit review: keeping the future-proofed promise
    If you're an avid iPhone photographer or videographer, you know that the right gear can transform a shot. Tilta Khronos is the answer for long-term use, even across iPhone generations.Tilta Khronos iPhone 17 Pro Max photography kit reviewI previously reviewed the Tilta Khronos iPhone camera system while connected to an iPhone 16 Pro Max. It was a fascinating system with a price aimed at pros, but one problem stood out — future proofing.I'll say it here at the top so I'm not beating around the…
    - 3 Apr 26, 5:30am -
  • 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 -

MacWorld

  • newJohn Ternus is the perfect CEO for this Apple era
    Macworld After 15 years at the helm, Tim Cook stepped down as Apple CEO today. In his stead is John Ternus, an Apple veteran who most recently served as Apple’s head hardware honcho and has been knocking around the hallways in Cupertino for most of his adult life. If there’s anyone who knows Apple as well as Cook, it’s Ternus.What can we expect going forward? Tim Cook was effusive in his praise of Ternus, writing in his final message to employees as CEO, “I wil…
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  • newAlienware’s 34-inch 1440p ultrawide OLED monitor is $150 off
    Macworld NOW $150 OFF34-inch Alienware OLED Gaming MonitorView DealIf you’re on the hunt for a speedy OLED gaming monitor, here’s a sale worth jumping on: Alienware’s 34-inch QD-OLED display is now $650 at Amazon, down from its usual $800.The AW3425DW has an ultrawide 3440×1440 resolution that wraps around your eyes with a gentle 1800R curve. That means greater immersion when gaming and watching movies, bolster…
    - 8 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 10:16pm -
  • newThe only power bank I always carry is 38% off today
    Macworld Ugreen Nexode 25,000mAhView DealThis Ugreen power bank has saved me countless times when out and about without my laptop charger. It can save your MacBook too for just $68.41 at Amazon now that it’s 38 percent off its MSRP.This Ugreen Nexode power bank has a super-high capacity, reaching a massive 25,000mAh, which is more than enough to fully recharge your laptop on the go. It can also recharge your phone a…
    - 8 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 10:16pm -
  • newApple just ended support for three more Intel Macs
    Macworld Today is all about the switch from one Apple CEO to another, but the company hasn’t yet completed another transition: from Intel to in-house processors in the Mac. While Apple stopped selling Intel-based Macs as long ago as 2023, several models are still eligible for hardware support… although that number just shrank further.As spotted by MacRumors, two 13-inch MacBook Pro models from 2017 and 2018, respectively, moved from the vintage to the obsolete list…
    - 12 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 6:16pm -
  • new6 ways the fall iPhone event will ‘Surprise’ and delight Apple fans
    Macworld Over the past several years, Apple’s fall launches have generally been seen as lackluster. Each September, the company tends to put out refreshed iPhone and Apple Watch models with just a couple of tweaks here and there. And that’s understandable, as the classic smartphone and smartwatch formulas have matured, and there’s little left to develop on an annual cycle. That won’t be the case this year, however.Rather than merely rehashing last year’s iPho…
    - 15 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 3:45pm -
  • newBest USB-C hubs and adapters for Mac 2026
    Macworld USB-C and its Thunderbolt variant are the most up-to-date standards of the USB connector. They allow data-transfer speeds of up to 80Gbps, can fast-charge devices up to 240W, and conveniently fit in a port either way up—which means that you can wave bye-bye to the age-old USB guessing game of “Which way does it go in?”.USB-C is no one-trick pony—handling data transfer, video output and power input. You’ll find faster variants of USB-C (called Thunde…
    - 16 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 2:31pm -
  • new27 lifetime Mac app licenses are yours for $30
    Macworld TL;DR: Get lifetime licenses to 27 native macOS apps in the enSili catalog for $29.99 (MSRP $390), with free updates through each app’s next major version.Buying Mac utilities one at a time gets expensive fast, and a lot of them now charge a monthly fee for tools you use once a week. The 27-App Lifetime Mac Bundle hands you the entire enSili catalog for one payment of $29.99 (reg. $390), and every license is a lifetime license with no recurring cost.…
    - 17 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 1:30pm -
  • Apple ninja edits Mac Studio specs to remove PCIe Gen 6 storage reference
    Macworld During Apple surprise Mac announcements last week, the company declared in its press release that the Mac Studio features “a next-generation SSD architecture built on PCIe Gen 6.” However, that mention has since been removed from the Mac Studio press release and site, as spotted by MacGeneration. The PCIe Gen 6 statement has been removed from the Apple U.K., Apple Germany, and Apple Japan press releases, though strangely, the PCIe Gen 6 reference still exi…
    - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 1:32am -
  • macOS Beta: Golden Gate developer beta 8 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…
    - 1 day ago 1 Sep 26, 1:20am -
  • Longtime exec Phil Schiller is downgrading his role at Apple again
    Macworld Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported on Monday that Apple executive Phil Schiller is stepping down from his roles as leader of the App Store and manager of product events. The news comes on Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO.Schiller became an Apple Fellow in 2020 after initially stepping down as SVP of Worldwide Marketing, a position he had held since 2000. He joined Apple as a product marketing manager in 1987, but left in 1995 for Macromedia. He rejoined Appl…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 11:55pm -
  • Anker’s high-rise dock is a must-have for your Mac at 30% off
    Macworld Anker 12-in-1 monitor stand dockView DealIf you have a Studio Display or iMac, there’s a good chance it’s sitting a bit too low on your desk, forcing you to hunch forward. Instead of a pile of books, you can take care of two problems at once with Anker’s 12-in-1 monitor stand on sale for $174, a massive 30% discount.The best part is that Anker doesn’t do things halfway, so this product serves two purp…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 11:32pm -
  • iOS 27 beta 8 is out now as the general release date approaches
    Macworld On the first day of the WWDC developer conference, Apple released the first developer beta of its new operating system. This year, that means that the first release of iOS 27 outside Cupertino came on June 8, 2026.The pattern goes like this: Apple releases developer-only betas for the first month or so, and then starts releasing the same build for both developers and public beta testers. With only a month or less before the general release, most of the beta up…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 11:12pm -
  • The original Mac gets a starring role in ‘Mayday’ Apple TV promo
    Macworld A large number of Macworld readers have been using the Mac for a long time. But even if you weren’t using the first Mac that Apple released in 1984, we all know how revolutionary those early years of the Mac were.But let’s be honest. 1980s tech relied on floppy disks, and the newest promo for the Apple TV movie Mayday reminds us all how much that sucked. Mayday is set during the 1980s, and in the promo, Mayday stars Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh decide…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 10:08pm -
  • Apple Watch Series 12 (2026): Everything we know so far
    Macworld If you’re thinking about buying an Apple Watch, you’ll want to know whether or not Apple is likely to launch a new model in the near future. After all, there are few things worse than spending hundreds of dollars on a tech device only to see it superseded by something better (and potentially cheaper) a couple of months later. Macworld is here to help you avoid that nightmare scenario.At the time of writing, Apple sells three smartwatches: the SE 3, the Ser…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 9:45pm -
  • Apple Watch Series 12 features leaked ahead of Apple’s fall event
    Macworld Apple’s Surprise and Shine iPhone event is a week from Wednesday, and while all eyes will be on the iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone Ultra, Apple is also expected to unveil the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Rumors suggest that the updates will be minor, but a new report sheds some light on what will be new this year.In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman confirms that Apple’s new Series 12 and Ultra 4 watches will be “fairly mi…
    - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 7:07pm -
  • Apple finally hits a VR home run
    Macworld I’ve never had a desire to buy a Vision Pro. Even if I had $4,000 to blow at the Apple Store, I’d probably pick up a loaded MacBook Pro or a Mac mini with a Studio Display XDR instead of Apple’s cutting-edge handset.But Friday Night Baseball in Apple Immersive changed my perspective. The first-ever broadcast of a live Major League Baseball game with 3D video recorded in 8K with a 180-degree field of view, watching the Red Sox-Yankees game on the Vision P…
    - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 4:45pm -
  • Farewell, Tim Cook: An era-defining CEO who hung on too long
    Macworld If Apple CEO Tim Cook retired on his 60th birthday, back in 2020, this article would be considerably easier to write.We’d start with the phenomenal strides made by the company under his watch: Profit and revenue doubled, the market value lifted from $350 billion to $2 trillion (the first U.S. company to hit that milestone). We could discuss the cultural impact made by the Apple Watch and AirPods, the canny pivot to services, and the regulatory storms navigat…
    - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 4:39pm -
  • This $99.99 lifetime deal puts GPT-5.5 Pro and Claude 4.6 Sonnet in one app
    Macworld TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan is on sale for $99.99 (MSRP $540), giving you chat, image, video, audio, and document AI tools in one app.Keeping up with AI tools usually means juggling separate subscriptions for chat, images, video, and audio, each with its own monthly bill. A lifetime subscription to the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan cuts that down to one app for $99.99 (MSRP $540).One app, every AI model…
    - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 1:30pm -
  • Only a few of these $199.97 near-mint MacBook Airs left in stock
    Macworld TL;DR: Get a near-mint refurbished 2018 MacBook Air with a 13″ Retina display and Intel Core i5 for $199.97 while supplies last (MSRP $1,199).A new MacBook Air runs well over a thousand dollars, which is a lot to spend on a machine you mostly use for email, browsing, and the occasional photo edit. This refurbished MacBook Air covers all of that for $199.97 (MSRP $1,199). It comes with a grade “A” quality rating, so it arrives in near-mint condition…
    - 3 days ago 30 Aug 26, 1:30pm -
  • Cancel ChatGPT and get 20+ AI models including Claude and GPT for life for $79
    Macworld TL;DR: ChatPlayground gives you access to dozens of major AI models, and it’s only $79 for life.Paying for ChatGPT Plus, Gemini Advanced, and a separate coding assistant means three monthly bills for tools you switch between all day. ChatPlayground gives you the same AI tools (plus a lot more) in one interface, so you can send one prompt to multiple models. It’s also only $79 for a lifetime subscription (reg. $619).Type a single prompt, and C…
    - 3 days ago 30 Aug 26, 1:30pm -