The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newBigfoot, Orca, and More: New Emojis Coming to iOS 26
  Apple fans will soon have fresh ways to express themselves as iOS 26 introduces a new batch of emojis. The Unicode Consortium revealed the list on World Emoji Day, confirming fun additions like Bigfoot, Orca, and Trombone. These updates aim to make digital conversations more creative and expressive. What’s Coming in the Update The Unicode […]
  - 13 hours ago 18 Jul 25, 3:34pm -
• newApple Closing Partridge Creek Store for New Detroit Location
  Apple has announced plans to close its long-standing store at The Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township, Michigan. The move comes as the company prepares to open a new flagship store in downtown Detroit later this year. The Partridge Creek location, which opened in 2007, has served the community for nearly two decades. Apple […]
  - 14 hours ago 18 Jul 25, 2:41pm -
• newApple Faces Slowing AirPods Growth, Plans New Strategies
  AirPods have become one of Apple’s most successful accessories, but the wireless earbuds now face slowing growth. According to Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), about 40% of iPhone owners use Bluetooth earbuds, with 60% of them choosing AirPods. That equals roughly 25% of Apple’s massive iPhone base—a strong figure, but not enough to guarantee easy […]
  - 14 hours ago 18 Jul 25, 2:17pm -
• Apple Confirms ‘Severance’ Season 3 After Emmy Success
  Apple TV+ has confirmed that its hit drama Severance will return for a third season. The announcement comes as the show celebrates 27 Emmy nominations, including nods for writing, acting, and directing. However, fans hoping for an immediate release will have to wait a bit longer. Avoiding Another Long Delay Speaking to Variety, Apple TV+ […]
  - 2 days ago 17 Jul 25, 3:31pm -
• Severance’ Leads 2025 Emmy Nominations with 27 Nods
  Apple TV+ is celebrating a major milestone as its hit workplace thriller Severance secured the most nominations for the 77th Emmy Awards. The show received 27 nods, including prestigious categories like Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor for Adam Scott, and Outstanding Lead Actress for Britt Lower. The nominations cement Severance as a powerhouse for […]
  - 2 days ago 17 Jul 25, 2:23pm -
• Ireland Secures $15 Billion from Apple After Long Tax Dispute
  Ireland has officially closed its lengthy tax dispute with Apple, reclaiming more than $15 billion from an escrow account. This marks the conclusion of one of the most significant corporate tax cases in European Union history. The Irish Department of Finance confirmed in May 2025 that the funds will move to the state treasury. Apple […]
  - 2 days ago 17 Jul 25, 2:07pm -
• Developer Fights Apple’s Removal of Old Game
  Apple is set to remove Wheels of Aurelia from the App Store on July 25, sparking backlash from its creator, Santa Ragione. The Italian studio says Apple’s decision to delist the game undermines the cultural value of interactive art. Apple cited its policy for removing “obsolete” apps that fail to receive updates for extended periods. […]
  - 3 days ago 16 Jul 25, 4:29pm -
• Swiss Tax Probe Sparks Legal Battle Over Apple Account Data
  A Swiss tax investigation has triggered a legal fight in the United States over access to Apple user data. Federal prosecutors have asked a California court to enforce an IRS summons. The order seeks account information linked to Cristian Caruso, a dual Swiss-Italian citizen. The IRS issued the summons under the U.S.–Switzerland tax treaty. This […]
  - 3 days ago 16 Jul 25, 3:06pm -
• Apple Watch May Predict Pregnancy with 92% Accuracy
  Apple’s wearable technology may soon do more than track workouts and heart rates. According to Apple’s latest research, the Apple Watch can combine its sensors and Apple Health data to accurately predict pregnancy, offering a new dimension in personal health monitoring. How the Technology Works The findings come from Apple’s Heart and Movement Study, which […]
  - 3 days ago 16 Jul 25, 12:44pm -
• Apple Sees Growth in Emerging Markets as China Demand Slows
  Apple managed to post a modest gain in global iPhone shipments for the second quarter of 2025, even as demand in China slipped. According to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, Apple shipped 46.4 million iPhones, a 1.5% increase from 45.7 million units in the same period last year. The global smartphone market grew just […]
  - 4 days ago 15 Jul 25, 4:21pm -

Apple Insider

• newGrab Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 for just $1,399 this weekend
  The $200 discount on Apple's standard M4 MacBook Pro beats Prime Day pricing on the 14-inch laptop in your choice of colorway.Save $200 on Apple's M4 MacBook Pro in weekend price war - Image credit: AppleThe $1,399 price at B&H Photo and Amazon is thanks to a summer price war between the two Apple Authorized Resellers as back-to-school shopping commences.Buy for $1,399 ($200 off) Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 hours ago 19 Jul 25, 2:00am -
• newiPhone 17 Air rumored to shrink battery & lean on iOS 26 to keep up
  Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Air may feature a significantly smaller battery than the rest of the iPhone 17 lineup, with leaks pointing to a capacity smaller than anything in the iPhone 16 line.A render of what the iPhone 17 Air could look like, in light blueWeibo account Instant Digital, a leaker with a mixed track record, claims the iPhone 17 Air will use a battery rated around 2,800 mAh. That's notably smaller than every iPhone 16 model. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInside…
  - 3 hours ago 19 Jul 25, 1:28am -
• newApple's 'F1: The Movie' box office set to pass $400 million this weekend
  "F1" already had by far Apple's highest opening weekend in theaters, but now it's expected to cross $400 million, and has become one of star Brad Pitt's most successful movies.Brad Pitt in "F1" — image credit: AppleIn 2024, the question was whether Apple could ever produce a truly hit movie, and "F1" was believed to be its last attempt. Then in late June 2025, it opened to a record — for Apple — of over $55 million from 3,661 theaters across the US.The film opened internationally at the sa…
  - 6 hours ago 18 Jul 25, 11:08pm -
• newSolihull UK store relocating across the hall to a hugely larger location
  Apple is closing its long-standing Apple Touchwood store in Solihull, UK, and opening a much bigger new one just across the hall. Here's how much larger the new location will be.The old Apple Touchwood store — and the new one opens directly opposite on July 25, 2025 — image credit: AppleJust as Apple Manchester recently relocated to gain more floorspace, so Apple Touchwood is now following suit. The original store, opened in 2007, will close for good on Thursday, July 24, 2025.According to A…
  - 7 hours ago 18 Jul 25, 9:44pm -
• newKingston XS2000 4TB External SSD review: Fast enough, but not the best for Apple owners
  The external Kingston XS2000 SSD works well enough, but doesn't quite reach its full speed potential on Mac because of Apple's design choices.Kingston XS2000 External SSDWith the massive bandwidth available for USB 4 and Thunderbolt connections, external SSDs are generally the best way to get more storage on a Mac. Typically compact, they can work at about the same speed as Apple's own internal drives.That is, assuming you get a Thunderbolt one. The Kingston XS2000 is not that. Continue Reading…
  - 7 hours ago 18 Jul 25, 9:09pm -
• newApple sues Jon Prosser over iOS 26 leaks
  Longtime leaker and YouTuber Jon Prosser is being sued by Apple over accusations that he and others accessed confidential information about iOS 26 and its Liquid Glass redesign.Jon Prosser in a still from one of his Front Page Tech videos — image credit: ProsserBack in April 2025, as one of a series of leaks, Jon Prosser claimed to show off the redesign of what was then expected to be called iOS 19. His videos demonstrated an artist's render rather than actual screenshots, and this was said to…
  - 8 hours ago 18 Jul 25, 8:23pm -
• newThunderbolt 5 and USB-C - everything you need to know about every version of USB
  USB has been around for decades, and the sheer number of USB and Thunderbolt versions in 2025 can be bewildering. Here's what you need to know about USB 3, USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 5.There are two general families of multi-purpose connections in widespread use today: USB and Thunderbolt. While they are largely quite different, the two have their own benefits as well as shared characteristics, which can be a lot to remember.If you don't read any further, here's your ma…
  - 9 hours ago 18 Jul 25, 7:35pm -
• newInside Apple Calendar - Creating events, setting reminders & remembering birthdays
  Apple Calendar may look deceptively simple, but it's actually one of the most sophisticated scheduling tools in the Apple ecosystem. Here's how to get started with using itApple CalendarCalendar packs features that rival more complex productivity tools, with deep integration into the Apple ecosystem. From natural language input to travel-time alerts, Calendar handles far more than just dates and times.It syncs across devices, ties into Maps, Reminders, Contacts and Siri, and supports everything…
  - 10 hours ago 18 Jul 25, 6:20pm -
• newApple Watch health, iPhone 17 colors, and 'Severance' on the AppleInsider Podcast
  Apple Watch turns out to be remarkably good as an early pregnancy detector, while rumors keep mounting up about what colors the new iPhone 17 range will come in — and "Severance" has led Apple TV+ to a record number of award nominations.Apple Watch already has menstrual cycle health featuresIf you thought that every possible color of the forthcoming iPhone 17 range had been leaked, discussed, disputed, and leaked again — you're right. But the very latest is a claim that certain models won't…
  - 11 hours ago 18 Jul 25, 5:24pm -
• newMeta has poached two more heavyweights from Apple's AI team
  After luring one of Apple's chief AI researchers with a blockbuster pay package, Meta has now hired two more key members of his former team.Image credit: MetaOne week ago, we learned that Meta poached Apple Foundation Models (AFM) head, Ruoming Pang, paying out a $200 million sign-on bonus. Now, it seems as though the tech giant has come back around for seconds.According to Bloomberg, Meta has also acquired two of AFM's key members, Mark Lee and Tom Gunter. The pair will join Meta's Superintelli…
  - 21 hours ago 18 Jul 25, 8:03am -

• iPhone 17 Pro may get display upgrade Apple reportedly scrapped
  After months of conflicting reports, Apple is once again expected to bring a more scratch-resistant, anti-reflective display to the iPhone 17 lineup — at least partially.iPhone 17 Pro may get display upgrade Apple reportedly scrappedIn March, we'd heard rumors that the iPhone 17 display would be improved. Specifically, the glass would be more scratch-resistant and less reflective.Then, in April, an anonymous source alleged that Apple abandoned the plans for that same anti-reflective, scratch-r…
  - 1 day ago 18 Jul 25, 2:25am -
• Judge blocks class suit claiming iOS 13 ignored data settings
  Apple won't face a class action lawsuit over iOS 13's alleged cellular data use without user permission soon — but the suit isn't completely done yet.An iPhone running iOS 13A federal judge has rejected a proposed class action against Apple. The lawsuit accused Apple of using iPhone users' cellular data without permission.The lawsuit, filed by Alasdair Turner in 2020, claims iOS 13 allowed Apple to send data over cellular networks even after users had turned off mobile access for specific apps…
  - 1 day ago 18 Jul 25, 12:17am -
• iPhone 17 Pro rumored to get Liquid Glass color treatment
  A questionable rumor claims Apple has developed a special iPhone 17 Pro color that will play on the iOS 26 Liquid Glass user interface elements.Liquid Glass in iOS 26One of the most obvious changes to iOS 26 is the use of Liquid Glass. If a leaker is to be believed, the aesthetic concept may go beyond just software elements.In a Thursday Weibo post, Setsuna Digital says the iPhone 17 Pro "has a special color scheme" that is somehow related to Liquid Glass. Rumor Score: 🙄 Unlikely Continue Re…
  - 1 day ago 17 Jul 25, 10:23pm -
• Apple could take over Sunday Night Baseball after ESPN drops out
  ESPN is stepping back from Sunday Major League Baseball broadcasts after 35 years, and Apple may be ready to step up.ESPN is stepping back from Major League BaseballMLB now finds itself shopping one of its most recognizable media packages Sunday Night Baseball after ESPN opted out of a deal worth $550 million a year. That leaves a prime slot up for grabs, along with rights to the Home Run Derby and the early playoff rounds.Apple is already in the game with "Friday Night Baseball" on Apple TV+, r…
  - 1 day ago 17 Jul 25, 10:17pm -
• The MacBook that starts at just $33.28 per month - thanks to this program
  You'd think this would've existed by now, but...there's a new way to preserve your cash flow, save time, and get a powerful new MacBook every two years.More and more entrepreneurs, financial advisors, and top professionals are switching to Upgraded. It's a MacBook Upgrade program that lets you spread the cost of a MacBook over 36 months and pay monthly with the option to upgrade every 2 years. Prices start at $33.28 per month for the MacBook Air and $52.17 a month for the MacBook Pro.Check out t…
  - 1 day ago 17 Jul 25, 9:23pm -
• Future Macs with Face ID could have gesture detection too
  If Apple ever does bring Face ID to the Mac, newly revealed research shows how the company could also use its LiDAR to recognize a user's hand gestures.The Saint interrogates a Mac — image credit; AppleFace ID first came to Apple devices in 2017 with the launch of the iPhone X. It's now on every iPhone, and many iPads, but it has not come to the Mac.This means that while a newly-revealed Apple patent application about gesture detection promises much for the future, there's an unstated extra el…
  - 1 day ago 17 Jul 25, 8:57pm -
• What the new colors coming to iPhone 17 will look like
  Apple's core iPhone 17 is expected to arrive with a new color palette. Here's what the new model should look like, when it launches in September.iPhone 17 - Image Credit: AppleInsiderWhile the rumor mill is pretty certain about what the next iPhone models will look like, there's still some debate about the colors Apple will use.With under two months before the introduction, the rumors and speculation about colors are starting to become more intense. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on…
  - 1 day ago 17 Jul 25, 8:07pm -
• Surfshark VPN drops to as low as $1.99 per month after 87% discount
  Surfshark's VPN deals this week deliver plans as low as $1.99 per month with bonus months included, matching the best prices we've seen on the popular virtual private network service.Surfshark VPN plans are up to 87% off this week - Image credit: SurfsharkThe latest offer from Surfshark sees the Starter plan drop to as low as $1.99 per month with an extra three months free when you pay upfront via a 2-year plan. Having a VPN service lined up for 27 months for only $53.73 can provide you with pea…
  - 1 day ago 17 Jul 25, 7:50pm -
• Future Apple Watch may have Digital Crown with touch and light sensors
  Apple continues to work on maximizing the benefits and capabilities of the Apple Watch's Digital Crown, with more research surfacing regarding how the physical rotation could be supplemented or replaced by sensors that detect light or touch.Future Digital Crowns may feature touch- or light-sensitive sensorsApple arguably got the Apple Watch design so right that it has not had to fundamentally change it at all since its launch in 2015. That definitely includes the Digital Crown, which is both fun…
  - 1 day ago 17 Jul 25, 7:48pm -
• TSMC US chip production may soon only be three years behind Taiwan
  TSMC is working to build two plants in Arizona faster, a move that could bring more Apple chip production to Arizona quicker — but don't expect the newest chips.A worker passing a TSMC signThe TSMC facility in Phoenix, known as Fab 21, is the chip foundry's first factory in Arizona dedicated to chip production. However, while two others are under construction, TSMC plans to have them up and running sooner than first thought.According to Nikkei, TSMC intends to speed up construction of the two…
  - 1 day ago 17 Jul 25, 6:49pm -
• Bigfoot, Orca, and a Trombone, are among new emoji coming to iOS 26
  To mark World Emoji Day, the consortium that decides on new emojis has unveiled a selection of which ones will be formally announced in September, and then come to devices starting at some point in iOS 26.Every year, the Unicode Consortium considers proposals for new emoji, and those proposals go through various stages before being ratified in September. This year, the Consortium has once more unveiled some future emoji, but also taken the further step of confirming these will all be included in…
  - 1 day ago 17 Jul 25, 5:55pm -
• Apple celebrates World Emoji Day with early release of 'Emoji Game'
  Announced as part of iOS 26, due out in September, "Emoji Game" has instead been launched to mark July 17's World Emoji Day — and for iPhones running iOS 18.Playing "Emoji Game" (screenshot edited for clarity)Apple has marked World Emoji Day before, notably in 2017 when it unveiled new emoji — and in 2018, when profile pictures of Apple executives were all changed into Memoji. Now, though, it's gone further with the unexpected early release of a new game.Emoji Game is part of Apple News+ and…
  - 1 day ago 17 Jul 25, 5:18pm -
• Apple Partridge Creek closing, as downtown Detroit store nears its opening
  Apple is preparing to close its Apple Store in Partridge Creek, ahead of the opening of a new store in downtown Detroit.Apple Partridge Creek - Image Credit: AppleThe closure of an Apple Store in an area is usually a sad affair. But, in the case of two locations in Michigan, one outlet closes in preparation for the opening of another in a more prominent location.The Apple Store at The Mall at Partridge Creek, Clinton Township, Michigan will soon be closing down, Apple has confirmed. The iPhone m…
  - 1 day ago 17 Jul 25, 5:18pm -
• What the iPhone 17 Pro and IPhone 17 Pro Max will look like
  The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max launch is very soon. Here are the colors Apple's 2025 flagship phones are expected to launch with.iPhone 17 Pro - Image Credit: AppleInsiderIn the months leading up to the traditional September introduction of a new iPhone collection, the rumors about the physical aspects solidify. But, speculation about what colors those smartphones will launch with continues to percolate.The closer to launch, the louder those color claims get. Historically speaking, it's…
  - 2 days ago 17 Jul 25, 8:53am -
• 'Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition' coming to Apple Silicon Macs on July 17
  On July 17, the futuristic, neon-lit world of Cyberpunk 2077 will finally make its way to the Mac, bringing Apple gamers an exciting but long-overdue experience.CyberPunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will be playable on the Mac starting July 17.The Mac release of CyberPunk 2077 comes more than four years after the PC version of the game debuted, back in 2020. Still, the open-world action-adventure role-playing game is on track for its previously announced 2025 launch date, avoiding the delays that hav…
  - 2 days ago 17 Jul 25, 8:53am -
• Price war: Save $250 on Apple's M4 MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD
  A MacBook Pro price war is heating up, with today's sale discounting the 14-inch model with an upgrade to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage by a substantial $250. Plus, save up to $450 on even more configurations.Grab a MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD for $1,749.Save $250: Pick up Apple's M4 14-inch MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD for $1,749 at Amazon and B&H Photo.Save $250 on Apple's current 14-inch MacBook Pro in Silver with a bump up to 24GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage. Continue…
  - 2 days ago 17 Jul 25, 2:42am -
• ChatGPT adds audio transcription feature for desktop users
  OpenAI has rolled out a new record mode feature for ChatGPT on macOS, allowing paid users to record and transcribe audio directly in the desktop app.ChatGPT Record Mode now live on Mac for Plus usersAnnounced in early June in an update video, ChatGPT's record mode is a new feature designed to transcribe and analyze audio recordings. This can include meetings, brainstorms, and even voice notes.OpenAI first made the announcement on X, as spotted by 9to5Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discu…
  - 2 days ago 17 Jul 25, 2:16am -
• iPhone Fold could be thinner than an iPad Pro when opened
  The iPhone Fold is expected to be very thin, with a Chinese leaker claiming the flexible smartphone could have a frame that's just 4.8mm thick.Render of a possible iPhone Fold - Source AppleInsiderThe iPhone Fold is an engineering challenge for Apple, but one that it seems to be meeting. One of those challenges is making it thin, without being too thick while folded up, something a leaker believes Apple has solved.In a Wednesday post to Weibo, serial leaker Instant Digital said that the frame fo…
  - 2 days ago 17 Jul 25, 12:40am -
• Chinese-made iPhones won't be banned in US over supplier trade theft allegations
  US regulator ITC is recommending that BOE smartphone displays, such as those in some iPhones, should be banned, following a preliminary ruling in Samsung's case against its rival — but Apple is not expecting to be involved.BOE makes displays for the iPhone 16eBack in 2023, both Samsung Display and China's BOE were filing multiple suits against one another, each concerning alleged theft of technologies. As part of this, Samsung Display also filed a complaint with the US International Trade Comm…
  - 2 days ago 17 Jul 25, 12:34am -
• Razer's new Thunderbolt 5 Dock promises faster speeds & a RGB desktop
  Razer has a new Thunderbolt 5 dock that promises faster speeds and simpler setups with gamer RGB lighting, and it will work with just about any Mac made for the last eight years.Razer's new Thunderbolt dockOn July 15, the company introduced the Razer Thunderbolt 5 Dock, which delivers up to 120Gbps burst bandwidth (80Gbps sustained bidirectional), supports triple 4K displays at up to 144Hz, and provides up to 140W of charging via USBC.Both products use Intel's new Thunderbolt 5 standard, which c…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jul 25, 11:48pm -
• Faster, Apple Intelligence, and more: All the rumors about the 2025 Apple TV 4K
  The rumor mill has been churning for a while about a 2025 refresh of the Apple TV 4K. Here's what to expect from the first update for the hardware in three years.A new Apple TV 4K is comingAs Apple prepares to take the smart home more seriously, Apple TV 4K is central to that plan. It's the best device to watch Apple TV+ in your living room, it acts as a Home Hub for Apple Home, and it's now core to your party with a new karaoke mode.The last time the Apple TV was updated was in 2022, though the…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jul 25, 11:15pm -
• AirPods face slowing growth as Apple eyes ways to expand sales
  AirPods have become one of Apple's biggest accessory hits, but the company faces the tough challenge of driving repeat sales in a market that's showing signs of fatigue.AirPods ProA Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) report claims about 40% of iPhone owners use Bluetooth earbuds, with roughly 60% of them choosing AirPods. That equates to about 25% of iPhone users overall.While a quarter of Apple's massive installed base is nothing to dismiss, it's also not the kind of saturation that…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jul 25, 8:48pm -
• Apple wants to avoid another three-year wait for more 'Severance'
  Apple TV+ hit drama 'Severance' is returning for a third season, but while no date has been announced, it's in development.Adam Scott in "Severance" — image credit: Apple TV+The hugely successful "Severance" has just powered Apple to its largest-ever number of Emmy nominations, and Apple TV+ head of programming has been talking about its next season.Speaking to Variety about whether this next season will take three years like the last one, Apple TV+ head of programming said hopefully not. Cont…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jul 25, 8:30pm -
• Amazon's best $89 AirPods 4 deal is back after Prime Day
  The lowest AirPods price of the year has been extended the week after Prime Day, with Amazon marking the top-selling earbuds down to $89.Grab AirPods 4 at Prime Day prices - Image credit: AppleSave up to $40: Apple AirPods are on sale from just $89.99 at Amazon.It's back — the return of Prime Day pricing on Apple AirPods is in effect this week. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 16 Jul 25, 8:08pm -
• Firefox will be the only browser still supporting macOS Big Sur soon
  You need a browser that gets security updates. If you're still using macOS macOS Big Sur, soon your only choices will be Firefox and Microsoft Edge.Chrome and Safari (left) have abandoned or are abandoning support for macOS Big SurHere's how crucial it is to use a browser that still get updates. Apple recently defended making developers use its WebKit browser engine specifically on the grounds that browsers are such a target for security issues.So for safety and privacy as much as for any new f…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jul 25, 6:20pm -
• Wallpaper Engine doesn't exist on Mac, but there are alternatives
  There is a spectacular tool to customize your desktop on Windows called Wallpaper Engine. It doesn't run on Mac, but there are three excellent alternatives that we've tried and like.The stock macOS wallpaper menus are pretty good. You can do better. Mac, like Windows, offers users quite a few options when it comes to wallpapers. Users can select from a plethora of built-in wallpapers to quickly and easily decorate their digital workspace.The range is quite large from the start, ranging from the…
  - 3 days ago 16 Jul 25, 8:31am -
• AirPods Pro 2 hearing support goes global with wider rollout
  Apple is continuing to expand access to its AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid features, with a growing number of countries now cleared to use the tools for hearing support.The AirPods Pro 2 can be used as hearing aids - Image Credit: AppleIn September 2024, Apple introduced a slate of new, clinical-grade hearing aid and hearing aid features to the AirPods Pro 2. The features included a hearing health test, allowing AirPods Pro 2 to function as hearing aids, which Apple calls "clinical grade" for moderat…
  - 3 days ago 16 Jul 25, 1:20am -
• 'Severance' dominates 2025 Emmy Awards nominations list
  "Severance" has secured Apple TV+ a massive number of nominations for the 77th Emmy Awards, with the workplace thriller getting the most for the 2025 awards.An Apple TV+ teaser image for the second season of "Severance"Apple TV+ tends to do very well at getting nominations for awards, and for the 77th Emmy Awards, that trend continues. For the 2025 edition of the accolades, a lot of the nominations stem from its biggest hit, "Severance.""Severance" secured a total of 27 nominations, including no…
  - 3 days ago 16 Jul 25, 12:07am -
• Apple and Ireland tax saga finally ends with $15 billion escrow withdrawal
  Ireland has claimed over $15 billion from an Apple escrow account, finally putting the nails in the coffin of a nearly decade-long tax dispute with the European Union.Apple is transferring over $15 billion to IrelandIreland's Department of Finance confirmed in May 2025 that it will move the entire escrow fund into the state's treasury. Apple originally deposited the money in 2018 after a European Commission ruling, but Ireland couldn't use the funds while appeals continued.The final balance is s…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 25, 11:39pm -
• Developer angry that App Store is removing game that hasn't been updated in 7 years
  A game developer has accused Apple of undermining the cultural value of games by threatening to pull an app that hasn't seen a single update for seven years from the App Store.Wheels of Aurelia is facing removal from the App StoreApple is repeatedly under fire for its App Store policies, but occasionally the complaints against it are questionable. One developer in Italy is declaring that Apple's warning it will delist a game from the App Store is an affront to culture itself.Santa Ragione, a dev…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 25, 10:56pm -
• Beats is throwing a weekend party with themed drinks and prizes
  To mark the release of new cables and new colors for the Beats Pill speaker, Apple is hosting a three-day event in Los Angeles with music, prize draws, and an exclusive drink.Beats is throwing a party in LA — foreground image credit: BeatsIn the last many months, Beats has launched its Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, as well as new branded cables, and the latest in a long line of different colors for the Beats Pill speaker. Now it's holding an event to promote them all, and it's running 11:00 A.M. to…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 25, 10:16pm -
• How the Games app works in iOS 26, and how it can get even better
  The Games app is a new addition coming to iOS 26 in the fall. Here's what it does, how it works, and who it's for.The Games app arrives with iOS 26There are a bunch of new features with iOS 26, but one that had us particularly interested was the new Games app. You'll find it automatically installed after updating to iOS 26, upon its release this fall.This new dedicated app is a sort of central hub for all your gaming needs. It is an evolved version of Apple's GameCenter, you could say. Continue…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 25, 9:42pm -
• Future Apple Watch or iPhone may gain a camera that's completely hidden when not in use
  If Apple research pans out, the display of a future Apple Watch, iPhone, or any other product with a screen, may be able to contain a camera and camera flash which are externally visible only when needed.Future Apple Watches may contain cameras that are hidden until neededThe sole thing that stops the Apple Watch a wrist-worn video communicator popularized by a great deal of entertainment, is that it lacks a camera. Apple has been working on this, though, and has now been granted a newly revised…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 25, 9:39pm -
• Swiss tax probe sparks legal battle over Apple Account data
  The U.S. government is asking a federal court to enforce an IRS summons to Apple for user data, that will be used in a Swiss tax investigation. The defendant isn't pleased.An Apple Account contains a lot of personal informationFederal prosecutors want a California judge to reject a petition aiming to block the Internal Revenue Service from demanding Apple turn over account records linked to Cristian Caruso. He holds Swiss and Italian citizenship and is under investigation for possible Swiss tax…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 25, 9:27pm -
• Future Apple keyboard could have one key that can pop out and be used as a mouse
  Apple will not let go of an idea where a single key on the MacBook Pro keyboard could be taken out, used as a precision mouse, and then popped back in again.A removable key that doubles as a mouse is not intended to replace the trackpad"Deployable Key Mouse," is a newly-granted patent, yet Apple must be really serious about this idea because it was previously granted a near-identical patent for an application filed in 2022 — and in 2020.These granted patents — all with the same title — so…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 25, 7:55pm -
• New Transcend MagSafe SSD expands iPhone file storage options
  Creators who need to expand storage on their iPhone have another option in Transcend's ESD420, a pocket-sized SSD with a MagSafe-compatible attachment point.Transcend SSDThe ESD420 is capable of speeds up to 20Gbps over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 when used with compatible hardware. It uses SLC cache technology for read and write performance up to 2,000MB/s.Apple devices don't support USB 3.2 Gen 2.2, so transfers on iPhone or Mac will be limited to 10 gigabits per second max. Transcend says the ESD420 supp…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 25, 7:42pm -
• Apple Watch sensors are so good, it could provide the first pregnancy indicators
  Apple's latest research shows that using a combination of Apple Watch sensors and all Apple Health data, results in a remarkably accurate pregnancy detector.Existing Apple Watch health sensors can be combined to predict pregnancyFrom its most recent academic paper from its Heart and Movement Study, Apple researchers have been testing how combinations of factors can be used to determine health, and most effectively, pregnancy. "Beyond Sensor Data: Foundation Models of Behavioral Data from Wearabl…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 25, 7:16pm -
• Remove your personal information from the internet before it becomes a threat
  The internet is a necessary tool, but it's a double-edged sword that takes more than it gives and can leave your data exposed to bad actors. Here's how to eliminate threats with data removal.Incogni can protect you from bad actors. Image source: IncogniIf you've ever created an account online and provided details like your home address, name, phone number, email, or other details, those have probably leaked. Data breaches occur regularly at everything from major corporations to small businesses,…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 25, 7:12pm -
• Analyst who claimed iPhone 17 would use A18 backtracks
  The iPhone 17 is again rumored to ship with an A19 chip as an analyst not known for accuracy catches up with other leakers on the processing and memory rumors.Render of a possible iPhone 17 design - Image Credit: AppleInsiderApple currently uses a two-tier approach when it comes to iPhone chips, with the Pro models getting the Pro version of the system-on-chip for that year. However, after claiming Apple will shake things up with its chip strategy for 2025, an analyst has returned to the fold.In…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 25, 6:57pm -
• Apple Silicon machine learning code may become more easily portable to Nvidia hardware
  A project is trying to cut the cost of making machine learning applications for Nvidia hardware, by developing on an Apple Silicon Mac and exporting it to CUDA.Nvidia's hardware is often used to process machine learning applicationsMachine learning is costly to enter, in part due to the expensive hardware it uses to service queries at speed. While Nvidia's chips and components are favored due to their performance, Apple is trying to make it easier for developers to use that hardware.Work is bein…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 25, 6:02pm -