The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newiPhone 20 Glass Redesign Rumor Gains Momentum
  Fresh reports suggest Apple’s rumored iPhone 20 could feature a major glass-focused redesign when it launches in 2027. According to a Chinese industry source, a production facility has already been renovated to support manufacturing for the anniversary model. While Apple has not confirmed the claim, the reported preparations have added credibility to earlier redesign rumors. […]The post iPhone 20 Glass Redesign Rumor Gains Momentum appeared first on TUAW.
  - 17 hours ago 15 Jul 26, 4:41pm -
• newApple Updates iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 Beta 3
  Apple has quietly released version 2 updates for iPadOS 27 beta 3 and macOS 27 beta 3. The updated builds arrived as the company launched its first public betas for OS 27. However, the refreshed developer versions only apply to iPadOS and macOS. Every other OS 27 beta kept the same beta 3 build numbers. […]The post Apple Updates iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 Beta 3 appeared first on TUAW.
  - 17 hours ago 15 Jul 26, 4:32pm -
• newApple Opens Public Beta Testing for iOS 27 and macOS 27
  Apple has released the first public beta versions of its next-generation operating systems. The rollout includes iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27. The update follows several rounds of developer testing that began after Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June. The public beta allows more users to […]The post Apple Opens Public Beta Testing for iOS 27 and macOS 27 appeared first on TUAW.
  - 17 hours ago 15 Jul 26, 4:19pm -
• Apple Rolls Out Fifth iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 Betas
  Apple has rolled out the fifth developer betas of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, macOS Tahoe 26.6, watchOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, and HomePod Software 26.6. The latest releases continue the company’s testing cycle as it prepares stable updates for users before shifting full attention to its next-generation operating systems. The fifth beta arrives one […]The post Apple Rolls Out Fifth iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 Betas appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 14 Jul 26, 3:23pm -
• Meta Pushes Apple for AirPods-Style Device Pairing
  Meta is urging Apple to provide the same seamless pairing experience that AirPods users already enjoy. The request focuses on Meta Quest headsets and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. If approved, users could pair a Meta device with one Apple product and automatically use it across their other Apple devices. The request comes after months of […]The post Meta Pushes Apple for AirPods-Style Device Pairing appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 14 Jul 26, 3:15pm -
• CrashStealer Malware Uses Fake Apple Tool to Target Mac Users
  Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new macOS malware strain called CrashStealer that uses deceptive tactics to steal sensitive user data. The malware reaches victims through a signed and Apple-notarized meeting application before installing a fake system utility that mimics Apple’s crash-reporting software. Researchers at Jamf Threat Labs first detected the malware in early May. They […]The post CrashStealer Malware Uses Fake Apple Tool to Target Mac Users appeared first on TUAW.
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Apple Insider

• newApple Maps ads exclude home services, political ads, and more
  Apple has now announced who can advertise on Apple Maps, barring entire business categories while still giving itself the right to final say over any advertisements on the platform.Ads will appear in search results on Apple Maps from April 14, 2026 — image credit: AppleOn Tuesday, Apple updated its advertising guidelines. This was particularly noteworthy as it outlines the policies that advertisers will be expected to follow when advertising on Apple Maps.Perhaps not surprisingly, Apple's poli…
  - 8 hours ago 16 Jul 26, 12:59am -
• newApple bumps monthly AppleCare+ for iPad, Mac by 50 cents
  Apple has marginally increased the cost of its individual AppleCare+ subscription, costing consumers an extra 50 cents per month to protect their Mac or iPad.AppleCare+ logoJust like any other subscription, warranty and repair services often go up in price over time. On July 15, Apple did just that to AppleCare+.The price for the monthly AppleCare+ packages increased by 50 cents per month, or $5 per year for the annual plan, reports Bloomberg. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Fo…
  - 8 hours ago 16 Jul 26, 12:55am -
• newApple's new 36-month cellular iPad financing plan is good, but you can save money elsewhere
  Before you take advantage of Apple's new 36-month financing on cellular iPads, you should check to see if there are better deals first, since there are no discounts through Apple's programs.iPad AirThe new 36-month option appears at checkout when someone buys a Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad from Apple, alongside paying in full or using Apple Card Monthly Installments. It's available for the iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air and iPad Pro, subject to carrier approval.Apple's own interest-free financing still runs…
  - 9 hours ago 16 Jul 26, 12:16am -
• newWho is Tang Tan, the ex-Apple VP at the core of OpenAI's trade secret theft lawsuits
  Apple's former vice president of product design, Tang Tan, is at the center of two trade secret theft lawsuits against OpenAI. Here's who he is, how he got started, and why he is crucial to OpenAI's future.Tang Tam - Image Credit: mit.gelstagram/InstagramOn July 10, Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that two former Apple employees stole its intellectual property. The trade secrets would allegedly be used by OpenAI's hardware teams to produce new products, including a planned AI devi…
  - 10 hours ago 15 Jul 26, 11:31pm -
• newBig AI acquisitions are not off the table under new CEO John Ternus
  Apple knows that it needs to get really serious about AI server chips. There are signs that the company is willing to spend big under John Ternus to buy its way out of its AI problem.Siri could get even more powerful thanks to AI-related acquisitions. We already know that Apple is looking at deals such as one with PrismML to improve its on-device processing and Siri's capabilities. Apple also wants to further its server-based AI processing too.According to an article published on Wednesday by Th…
  - 12 hours ago 15 Jul 26, 9:06pm -
• newOpenAI blames email mixup for why it didn't respond to Apple trade theft claims
  It seemed as if the last straw for Apple was how OpenAI failed to respond to complaints about trade secret theft, but the ChatGPT maker says it did reply and the real problem is a lack of attention to detail by Apple's lawyers.OpenAI CEO Sam Altman - image credit: Emerson CollectiveApple is suing OpenAI over alleged theft of intellectual property, and initially the firm's response was an empty claim of being unaware of the issue. However, as first spotted by NBC, OpenAI's lawyers are now concent…
  - 13 hours ago 15 Jul 26, 8:50pm -
• newSave $150 on Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Air at Amazon
  Amazon is knocking $150 off 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air M5 models, available with 16GB or 24GB of RAM.Save $150 on 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air models - Image credit: AppleThe $150 markdown can be found on two 13-inch MacBook Air models, each with 1TB of storage. With the discount, the M5/16GB/1TB option is now $1,449, while the 24GB option is marked down to $1,649.Save $150 on 1TB MacBook Air M5 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 13 hours ago 15 Jul 26, 8:25pm -
• newApple Intelligence finally on the road to release in China
  A new official filing marks the conclusion of another regulatory hurdle that has been preventing Apple Intelligence from launching in Apple's crucial Chinese market.Apple Intelligence previously, and briefly, launched in China by mistake but now appears set to be officially released soon.In mid-June 2026, Apple's Chinese partner Alibaba unveiled its latest AI model and, most significantly, revealed that it was now compatible with Apple Intelligence. Now according to Reuters, China's cyberspace r…
  - 16 hours ago 15 Jul 26, 5:18pm -
• LaserPecker LX2 review: Leveling up your laser game, for a price
  The LaserPecker LX2 is an enclosed desktop laser cutter with swappable modules that bridges hobbyist and small-business laser work. Its sticker price is intimidating, but it's a useful tool for those who buy it.LaserPecker LX2A laser cutter was once an industrial machine that needed a dedicated workshop. That has changed.Desktop models now bring real cutting power to a home office or studio. The LaserPecker LX2 is one of the more ambitious of these. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on…
  - 1 day ago 15 Jul 26, 6:50am -
• OpenAI's first hardware device will be a HomePod, but don't tell them that
  The description for OpenAI's first hardware device suggests it will be a speaker that can wiggle around a bit while it reads your email, so a HomePod, but more annoying and privacy-invasive.OpenAI's rumored hardware product sounds an awful lot like a HomePodJust moments after OpenAI shared an empty statement on Apple's trade secret lawsuit, new information was shared about the company's upcoming hardware. While it offered no public comment, internally it wants everyone to believe it is a complet…
  - 1 day ago 15 Jul 26, 3:11am -

• OpenAI shrugs, denies responsibility for trade secret theft with vague statements
  OpenAI's second official statement concerning Apple's trade secret lawsuit says nothing and is so generic that only an AI could have generated a statement so bland and empty.OpenAI was once core to Apple's AI strategyApple has alleged that OpenAI systematically recruited Apple employees that could help funnel secret information from within the company. Two individuals were specifically named , Tang Yew Tan, and Chang Liu.On Tuesday, Bloomberg shared OpenAI's latest statement on the matter. It's…
  - 1 day ago 15 Jul 26, 2:36am -
• iCloud $32.8B CSAM lawsuit dismissed, Apple protected under Section 230 laws
  A judge has dismissed an attempted class action lawsuit against Apple, which accused the tech giant of failing to stop the storage of child sexual abuse material on iCloud.iCloudA lawsuit from August 2024 that accused Apple of "privacy-washing" and failing to properly deal with the issue of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on iCloud has been dismissed.In a ruling reported by Reuters on July 14, U.S. District Judge Noel Wise in San Jose, California, agreed with Apple's argument that it was shie…
  - 1 day ago 15 Jul 26, 1:12am -
• Apple Watch, Meta Glasses, AirPods get reprieve from EU replaceable battery law
  The EU has walked back its rules that would require certain devices to have "easily removable and replaceable" batteries. Amongst those exceptions are the Apple Watch, and AirPods.EU exempts Apple Watch from battery ruleThe European Union has been floating this idea for some time now. The rule, which falls under Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1670, would require manufacturers to allow users to easily remove and replace batteries within devices.However, it didn't take long for the Commission to…
  - 1 day ago 15 Jul 26, 12:19am -
• PrismML confirms it is in talks with Apple about AI model-shrinking tech
  Five days after initial reports that there was an AI-model shrinking technology by PrismML suitable for iPhones, the company has confirmed it is talking to Apple over the use of its technology.Siri at work on an iPhoneOne of the major problems with AI processing is the need to manage massive models that most normal computers and smartphones cannot easily handle alone. On July 9, the start-up PrismML surfaced with a solution to shrink down the models to a more manageable size.A few days later, on…
  - 1 day ago 14 Jul 26, 11:38pm -
• Port-limited MacBook Neo gets color-matching hub & mouse
  Satechi is giving MacBook Neo owners a color-matching way to add the ports Apple left out with a new lineup of accessories built around the laptop's distinctive design.Satechi products to match MacBook NeoSatechi expanded the MacBook Neo's limited connectivity on July 14 with three color-matched accessories, including two USB-C hubs and a wireless mouse available in Citrus, Blush, Indigo and Silver.The company's new MacBook Neo Collection includes the $44.99 OntheGo 5-in-1 Multiport Adapter, the…
  - 1 day ago 14 Jul 26, 9:31pm -
• iPhone grows China market share as price hikes harm Android rivals
  The iPhone is one of the bright points of China's contracting smartphone market, seeing massive growth thanks to not raising its prices.iPhone sales in China are doing better than the rest of the market, says IDC. The global RAM crisis is a problem for the entire tech industry and is also affecting consumer spending. However, while Apple fights the same problem as everyone else, it is one of the few winners in China's smartphone market.In a July 14 report from IDC into the smartphone market in C…
  - 1 day ago 14 Jul 26, 9:28pm -
• Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Pro falls to $1,849 in today's price war
  A price war has erupted between Amazon and B&H, resulting in Apple's current M5 MacBook Pro 14-inch falling to $1,849. Plus save up to $500 on a multitude of models.Apple's M5 MacBook Pro is $150 off in price war - Image credit: AppleB&H and Amazon are competing for your business this Tuesday, with a $150 discount on the 10-core M5 14-inch MacBook Pro with 16GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage, bringing the price down to $1,849. Both Space Black and Silver are available for that price, with…
  - 2 days ago 14 Jul 26, 8:57pm -
• These are the things you should do first after updating to iOS 27
  Now that the public beta of iOS 27 is out, here are some of the best things you can do on your iPhone after updating.Welcome screen for iOS 27This update is big, and there's a lot to be excited for. To list just a few of the features, there are new deep parental controls, an easier-to-use Shortcuts app, Apple Intelligence features for Apple Home, enhanced Flyover in Maps, and much more.I've been using iOS 27 for more than a month, and while the update is full of new features and changes, there a…
  - 2 days ago 14 Jul 26, 8:26pm -
• Madden football returns to Mac for the first time in 19 years
  Madden finally returns to the Mac after a 19 year absence, making "Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition" the biggest football release in Apple Arcade history.Madden NFL 27 Arcade EditionThe game launches August 6 and includes current NFL teams, realistic simulation gameplay and a season-based Franchise mode. Players can also jump into individual games through Quick Play.Franchise mode puts players in charge as general managers, where they can build a roster, manage season-changing storylines and try to…
  - 2 days ago 14 Jul 26, 8:24pm -
• OLED iPad mini may still launch before the end of 2026
  The OLED iPad mini rumors continue to flow, with a mass production claim pointing to a launch in late 2026 at the earliest.iPad mini, sans OLEDThe iPad Pro is the only iPad model to have an OLED display, but rumors have hinted that it will change eventually. If one serial leaker is to be believed, that could happen within months for one variant.According to a Naver post by Yeux1122, the iPad mini with an AMOLED display is expected to launch in the second half of 2026. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible…
  - 2 days ago 14 Jul 26, 7:47pm -
• Glass production plans give the iPhone 20 redesign new credibility
  Apple's iPhone 20 may be heading back toward a more glass-heavy design, with a Chinese leaker claiming that a production site has already been renovated for the expected 2027 model.iPhone 20Fixed Focus Digital said on Weibo that Apple's preferred plan for the rumored iPhone 20 had "returned to glass." The account also said the renovated site was waiting for equipment to begin processing parts with a method similar to the first-generation Air.The Air reference is unclear, but the supplier details…
  - 2 days ago 14 Jul 26, 7:27pm -
• Owning an Apple Home: The broken promise of Matter
  Matter has been a unifying standard for the smart home, but it hasn't saved users from the complexity it promised to fix. Here's where it falls short in some of our Apple Homes.Matter is supposed to be unifying, but manufacturers are resistant to letting users leave their appsThe smart home started life as a disjointed mess and new standards hoped to unify the different platforms. Today, everything feels a little too spread out even with better cross-platform compatibility.Don't get me wrong, ow…
  - 2 days ago 14 Jul 26, 5:50pm -
• How to use Playlist Playground to build Apple Music playlists in seconds
  Apple Music's Playlist Playground feature is a prompt-driven playlist builder that's fast and surprisingly useful, even if it won't replace a carefully curated mix. Here's how to start playing, and how well it works.Apple Music's new Playlist PlaygroundApple added Playlist Playground to Apple Music on March 24 with iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4. It lets users build playlists by describing what they want instead of adding songs one by one.Building playlists in Apple Music takes time, especially when y…
  - 2 days ago 14 Jul 26, 8:31am -
• iPadOS 27 & macOS 27 beta 3 get a version 2 update as public betas drop
  It's OS 27 public beta day, but developer beta testers are getting a little treat with version 2 updates of the iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 beta 3 release.iPadOS 27 beta 3 got a version 2 updateWhile it isn't clear exactly what Apple might have changed in its second version of macOS 27 beta 3 and iPadOS 27 beta 3, they are now available. Every other OS 27 beta retained its beta 3 build numbers for the public beta.The build number for macOS 27 beta 3 version 2 is 26A5378n, up from 26A5368g. The iPadOS…
  - 2 days ago 14 Jul 26, 2:37am -
• First iOS 27, macOS 27 public betas are out, but you should still be careful
  Apple has finally introduced its first public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27.iOS 27's public beta is hereSince the introduction of the 27-generation operating systems at WWDC in early June, Apple has been testing developer beta builds. A few rounds later, and it has started to do the same with the public beta.The first public builds are: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 14 Jul 26, 2:23am -
• Product managers & engineering leads are the target for Apple's next WWDC26 session
  On July 23, 2026, Apple will hold an online session that is meant to cater to leadership roles and how they might implement Siri AI features, Liquid Glass, and more in their apps for iOS 27.Siri AI can tap into third-party apps thanks to app intentsWWDC 2026 may be over, but that doesn't mean Apple has finished interacting with developers and other businesses outside of Cupertino. In-store and online developer sessions have been going on regularly since the June event, but the next one has a mor…
  - 2 days ago 14 Jul 26, 2:16am -
• Fifth developer betas of iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 are out now
  The 26-gen operating system updates continue to get tested, with the fifth developer betas of iOS 26.6 and others possibly the last of the cycle.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleApple is trying out the 27-generation before the fall launches, but it's still working on updates for its current-gen operating system roster.The fifth developer betas landed after the fourth, which arrived on July 6. The third landed on June 29, the second were di…
  - 2 days ago 13 Jul 26, 11:10pm -
• Channel Master Floodlight Pro review & listener question roundup on the Smart Home Insider podcast
  On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we review an innovative light that runs via coaxial cable and answer a pile of listener questions.Smart Home Insider PodcastSince the last episode, developers received the third developer beta of Apple's 27-branded updates. Within the release notes of macOS 27, it was revealed Apple had seemingly decided on pricing for some of its AI-powered features.To use Apple Intelligence with Apple Home, users will need to have at least the 2TB iClou…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jul 26, 8:28pm -
• Facebook demands AirPods-like pairing for its glasses and headsets
  Meta has spent nine months pressing Apple to open up to rivals the way it pairs devices like AirPods, and won't take Apple's excuses for an answer.Meta Ray-Bans in use - Image Credit: MetaFacebook owner Meta has previously been trying to use European Union regulations to get it access to iPhone user data that it cannot possibly have a legitimate use for. But now it's been revealed that the company has also pressed for potentially more reasonable help on pairing its devices."We would like to be a…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jul 26, 8:27pm -
• Apple's corporate espionage suit against OpenAI isn't the first
  Since its founding, Sam Altman's OpenAI has been at the center of multiple controversies, with Apple's intellectual property theft suit being just the latest chapter. Here's the story so far about what's been alleged over the last decade.Sam Altman of OpenAIThe artificial intelligence development wave has greatly affected the tech industry. As usual, this also includes accusations, threats, and lawsuits.OpenAI is no different, as it has attracted many different lawsuits in its short existence. A…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jul 26, 7:44pm -
• iPhone growth defies the smartphone market's worst second quarter in 13 years
  Apple's iPhone shipments rose 3% in the second quarter of 2026 even as the global smartphone market fell 11% to its lowest second-quarter level since 2013.iPhone 17 Pro MaxGlobal smartphone shipments fell 11% from the second quarter of 2025. Apple's share of global shipments climbed separately to a second-quarter record of 20%.Samsung remained the market leader with a 24% share after posting the strongest year-over-year growth among the five largest smartphone makers. Xiaomi followed Apple with…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jul 26, 7:38pm -
• 'CrashStealer' malware poses as an Apple tool to steal passwords & Mac data
  CrashStealer, a newly documented Mac infostealer, used an Apple-notarized meeting app to reach victims before stealing passwords, browser data and cryptocurrency credentials behind a fake system prompt.CrashStealer fake password promptJamf Threat Labs first spotted a suspicious sample on VirusTotal in early May and began seeing matching detections on customer Macs in early July. Further analysis traced the malware to a signed and Apple-notarized first-stage application called Werkbit, giving res…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jul 26, 6:30pm -
• Time for change: 50 Apple Watch updates coming in watchOS 27
  Owners of the Apple Watch can expect more than just Siri AI in watchOS 27. Here are 50 improvements for the wearable's operating system coming this fall.The Dynamic App Grid in watchOS 27Apple's main operating system updates, including iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate, are getting the bulk of the attention this cycle. That makes sense, as they're the ones most people will directly interact with every day.That's also true in a year where Apple focused mostly on sorting out its artifici…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jul 26, 5:32pm -
• SigLens acquired by Apple for debugging massive apps and services
  Apple has bought SigScalr, the maker of SigLens, giving it a tool to monitor and debug the processes of large numbers of interrelated applications.SigLens lets developers set up continuous monitoring of apps to see how they are working over time - image credit: SigScalrInstead of needing multiple programs ranging from Xcode to Activity Monitor, an application monitoring app like SigLens is one tool that tracks and logs what happens inside several apps, or across many routines within the same one…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jul 26, 5:15pm -
• From rumors to titanium, bad debts and a new backer -- Apple Card is seven years old
  With its move to JP Morgan Chase, Apple Card is facing its first major change — but don't assume that the story of how it got to here is anything but a rocky road. Here's how Apple Card got started, and what to expect from its biggest change yet to come.The physical Apple Card that hasn't changed since 2019Apple Card and all of Apple's financial services that go along with it, do seem a very long way from how the company started out. But it isn't at all far from how in the 1980s, the company l…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jul 26, 5:03pm -
• Sunday Reboot: No cell service for 250 years
  In this week's Sunday Reboot, an iPhone 17 Pro Max goes underground for a very, very long time.America 250Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 13 Jul 26, 4:50pm -
• Amazon revives $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal after Prime Day
  Amazon's post-Prime Day Apple deals are still delivering, with AirPods Pro 3 dropping to their best price since the mega shopping event concluded.Grab AirPods Pro 3 for just $199 at Amazon.Amazon has dropped AirPods Pro 3 back down to $199.99 this week, marking the best post-Prime Day price on Apple's flagship earbuds. While it's not as low as the record discount we saw leading up to Prime Day, the $50 savings beats Black Friday 2025 pricing by $20 and is the strongest deal to return since Prime…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jul 26, 11:19am -
• Apple Watch Series 11 drops to $299 with Amazon deal, save $100
  Amazon has brought the 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 back down to $299 for the weekend, offering $100 off its regular price. The sale also includes discounts on larger 46mm models and premium titanium styles.Save $100 on Apple Watch Series 11 styles.Weekend Apple Watch shoppers have plenty of reasons to take a look at Amazon, where Apple Watch Series 11 models are $100 off across multiple configurations. The standout offer drops the 42mm GPS model to $299, within $20 of the lowest price on record.B…
  - 3 days ago 13 Jul 26, 1:05am -
• M6 era will last just six months as Apple pushes for AI-focused M7
  It takes years to tape out a chip and bring it to market, with overall industry seismic shifts taking much less time. Nothing will demonstrate that better than the rumored six-month gap between the M6 processor debut and the AI-focused M7.With no M6 Pro or M6 Max on the horizon, don't expect much from the Mac Studio. Apple's chip lines have gradually become more AI-centric, and that will be the same in the future too. However, rather than sticking to an established release format, Apple's intend…
  - 4 days ago 12 Jul 26, 8:36pm -
• Power of Apple's M7 & M8 chips was born from Apple Car research
  We've been telling you this for years — Apple Car research wasn't lit on fire, and the fruits of Apple's labor on it will be seen in artificial intelligence performance in the M7 and M8 processor.16-inch MacBook Pro will be the first to get M7 Pro processorsBefore AI used to be called Apple's biggest failure, that title went to the Apple Car which was cancelled after ten years of development and ten billion dollars of investment. AppleInsider argued at the time that Apple Car research would pa…
  - 4 days ago 12 Jul 26, 8:29pm -
• EU regulations could force an Apple Pencil upgrade in early 2027
  The iPad Pro with M6 is expected in early 2027 and Apple may release upgraded Apple Pencil models with easier-to-replace batteries in time for new EU regulations.EU regulations will force Apple to rethink Apple Pencil designThe European Union mandated in 2023 that consumer electronics must have easily replaced batteries by 2027. One of Apple's notoriously impossible-to-repair products is the Apple Pencil, which could see some design changes to meet this mandate.According to the "Power On" newsle…
  - 4 days ago 12 Jul 26, 7:58pm -
• Assess Apple's imminent Back to School sales, before you pull the trigger on a bad deal
  Apple is preparing to launch its annual Back to School promotions in the United States. Take a minute after they're revealed to assess before you buy, because they're very rarely blockbuster deals, and other vendors will likely have better ones.MacBook Neo will be a popular item this Back to School sales period. Each summer, Apple joins the rest of retailers by holding Back To School offers. Preparing for the academic year ahead, students and teachers can get some extra money off from their purc…
  - 4 days ago 12 Jul 26, 7:41pm -
• Crime blotter: Stolen iPad leads to arrest of accused bank robber
  A woman is bitten after her iPad is stolen, dozens of iPads are stolen from an elementary school, and a man is arrested for selling fake AirPods to police, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.The Lenox Square Apple Store (Apple) The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series examining the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 4 days ago 12 Jul 26, 5:11pm -
• Apple's 100% tariff exemption may have been helped by Intel supply deal
  Apple may have been pushed into a deal to contract Intel for chip production, with it claimed to have persuaded President Trump into giving it an exemption from 100% semiconductor tariffs.Intel could soon be making Apple's chips. Image credit: IntelIn August 2025, facing the prospect of semiconductor tariffs at 100%, Apple managed to secure an exemption from the massive import fees.It appeared at the time to have been avoided thanks to a major investment in U.S. manufacturing efforts. But it may…
  - 5 days ago 11 Jul 26, 6:26pm -
• Apple sues OpenAI & previous VP of product design over mass IP theft
  In what will be a blockbuster suit, Apple is suing OpenAI, alleging that two ex-employees, one of whom was Apple's previous Vice President of Product Design for iPhone and Apple Watch, maintained an ongoing and successful effort in stealing intellectual property to enrich OpenAI's development efforts.Tang Yew Tan did design work for Apple for years on iPhone and the above pictured Apple Watch Ultra Series 3In the suit, filed on Friday, Apple goes into some detail about what two named defendants,…
  - 5 days ago 11 Jul 26, 2:55am -
• Save $700 on LG's 32-inch UltraFine evo 6K Thunderbolt 5 monitor
  Breathe new life into your Mac setup with LG's 32-inch UltraFine display that offers easy Thunderbolt 5 connectivity and 6K resolution. At $700 off, it's $240 cheaper than the Apple Studio Display too.Save $700 on the LG UltraFine 6K Display with Thunderbolt 5 - Image credit: LGThe LG 32-inch UltraFine evo 6K Monitor pairs easily with modern Macs thanks to its Thunderbolt 5 port. And at $1,299.99 after a $700 discount, this monitor comes in at least $240 cheaper than the 5K 27-inch Apple Studio…
  - 6 days ago 10 Jul 26, 9:02pm -
• Sonos Play review: Sonos is back with the Goldilocks of portable speakers
  After a lengthy hardware hiatus, Sonos is back with its portable Play speaker. Between the impressive audio quality and AirPlay streaming, it's a solid choice for any Apple user.Sonos Play review: Sonos is back with a new portable speakerWithout getting too into the weeds, the last couple of years have been unusually tough for Sonos. The speaker maker took a lot of well-deserved flak for rolling out an app update that wasn't ready.This update revamped the UI, but it was also temporarily lacking…
  - 93 days ago 14 Apr 26, 5:48am -
• Wokyis M5 dock review: Mac Plus looks, M4 Mac mini performance
  The Wokyis M5 gives your M4 Mac mini a cute retro Mac form factor, storage, a five-inch screen, and USB-A ports. What's not to like?Wokyis M5 Mac mini Dock review: Powered on, it's a retro marvel. AppleInsider has looked at a lot of docks over the years. They get dull after a while, since they're all based on designs from one or two Chinese manufacturers.We've never tried one as interesting as the Wokyis M5. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 6 Nov 25, 1:17am -
• How to keep yourself accountable by sharing your Fitness activity on iPhone
  Staying on top of your fitness goals is easier when you share your progress with friends, family, or a coach — here's how you can do it from iPhone.How to share and view Fitness activity on iPhoneGetting into the swing of a new fitness routine can be difficult. Holding yourself accountable is a great way to make sure you stay on track.One way to do this is to share your activity with your family and friends. Or maybe you're training with a personal trainer or coach, and you'd like to keep them…
  - 3 Sep 25, 8:25am -
• How to build your own online e-book library using Calibre
  Turn your Mac into a personal e-book cloud with Calibre, the surprisingly powerful — and totally free — tool for building cross-platform and web-accessible digital library you completely control.How to turn your Mac into an e-book server with CalibreCalibre may not win any design awards, but it's one of the most powerful tools for managing digital books. It's also completely free — a breath of fresh air when everything else seems to come with a mandatory software subscription.Originally bu…
  - 29 Jul 25, 8:37am -