The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newApple Vision Pro Brings Immersive MLB Games to Fans
  Apple is expanding its immersive entertainment lineup by bringing live Major League Baseball games to Apple Vision Pro users. The company has partnered with Major League Baseball (MLB) to stream selected Friday Night Baseball matchups in Apple Immersive Video. As a result, fans in the United States and several international markets will soon enjoy a […]The post Apple Vision Pro Brings Immersive MLB Games to Fans appeared first on TUAW.
  - 21 hours ago 11 Aug 26, 9:09am -
• newApple Tests Chinese Memory Chips for Future Macs
  Apple is reportedly evaluating memory chips from Chinese manufacturer CXMT for future Mac computers. Earlier reports focused on iPhones, but a new update says the company has expanded testing across its Mac lineup as well. Since Apple Silicon powers multiple products, testing the same memory across devices follows a logical development strategy. The move comes […]The post Apple Tests Chinese Memory Chips for Future Macs appeared first on TUAW.
  - 22 hours ago 11 Aug 26, 8:27am -
• OLED iMac May Arrive in 2029 With Brighter Display
  Apple could finally bring OLED display technology to the iMac, but buyers may need to wait several more years. A new industry report suggests the first OLED-equipped 24-inch iMac may not launch until 2029. The report says LG Display is developing advanced 5-stack OLED panels for future products. These displays promise higher brightness, better image […]The post OLED iMac May Arrive in 2029 With Brighter Display appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 11 Aug 26, 5:31am -
• Apple Eyes Third-Gen iPhone Fold Before First Model Launch
  Apple has not yet released its first foldable iPhone. However, reports suggest the company is already planning a third-generation model. According to industry sources, Apple expects to introduce the first iPhone Fold during its September product launch. At the same time, it is preparing future versions that could arrive over the next several years. This […]The post Apple Eyes Third-Gen iPhone Fold Before First Model Launch appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 10 Aug 26, 8:06am -
• Ceramic Apple Watch Could Make a Premium Comeback
  Apple could soon reintroduce one of the Apple Watch’s most distinctive materials. According to a recent report, the company is considering bringing back ceramic case models after removing them from the lineup in 2020. While the overall Apple Watch design is expected to stay the same, the return of ceramic could give buyers another premium […]The post Ceramic Apple Watch Could Make a Premium Comeback appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 10 Aug 26, 6:26am -
• Apple TV Brings Free Widow’s Bay Screenings to AMC Theaters
  Apple TV is giving Widow’s Bay fans a chance to enjoy the show’s final episodes on the big screen. The streaming service has announced free one-night-only screenings of the last three episodes of the first season at select AMC theaters. Fans in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco can attend the […]The post Apple TV Brings Free Widow’s Bay Screenings to AMC Theaters appeared first on TUAW.
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Apple Insider

• newApple's Back to School offers have been extended, but you can do much better
  Apple has extended its unusually limited Back to School series of deals and they are not to be dismissed, but there are far greater discounts to be had from other resellers.Apple's lates Back to School offer is now live - image credit: AppleEven when it isn't raising prices, it is a rule with Apple that it will never actually have sales on its products, except for certain regular promotions in China. So for this latest deal, it is again falling back on offering Apple gift cards alongside selecte…
  - 3 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 2:51am -
• newEveryone at Apple is calling the foldable 'iPhone Ultra'
  A new rumor suggests that "everyone" at Apple calls the upcoming foldable iPhone the "iPhone Ultra," though that doesn't mean Apple will actually go with that name.iPhone Fold could be called iPhone UltraApple keeps things like marketing names under a tight lock and key. It is rare, if ever, that the public learns about what something might be called before it is released.However, you have to call the device something, and it seems a colloquial name has caught on internally at Apple. A social me…
  - 4 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 1:58am -
• newGolf's US Open Championship could come to Apple TV in latest sports bid
  Apple is reportedly in talks with the owners of golf's Open Championship to take over when NBC's license runs out in 2028, but other bids are in play.Apple TV could be getting a golf championshipSports rights have become a battleground as streamers seek to take over from legacy media. Apple has had small successes in getting rights for MLS, MLB, and F1, but its ambitions go much further.According to a report from The Guardian, Apple TV is in early discussions with the R&A about streaming rights…
  - 5 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 1:27am -
• newApple fails to delay filing new App Store fees to court as Epic battle continues
  Apple is being forced to detail fees it wants to charge for outbound links in its continuing legal fight with Epic, and now it's only got 24 hours to file them.A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games.The ever-ongoing legal battle between Apple and Epic Games over what Apple should charge apps within the App Store has hit a snag for the iPhone maker. In the current phase, the two are fighting in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California…
  - 5 hours ago 12 Aug 26, 12:56am -
• newApple Pay & Apple Card VP Jennifer Bailey is retiring
  The executive who spearheaded Apple Pay, Jennifer Bailey, is retiring after 12 years as Vice President of Internet Services and Apple Pay.Jennifer Bailey is retiring after 23 years in Apple's employUnder Bailey's leadership, Apple launched Apple Wallet, Apple Pay, and Apple Card. She also supervises Tap to Pay on iPhone, Apple Gift Cards, and Apple Cash internationally.She joined the company in 2003 as Vice President of Worldwide Online Stores in 2003, and was promoted in 2014. Continue Reading…
  - 6 hours ago 11 Aug 26, 11:44pm -
• newSteve Wozniak gave Apple its soul before Steve Jobs made it a hit
  It's been over four decades since Steve Wozniak left Apple, and on August 11 2026, Woz's 76th birthday, we talk about how he gave Apple its soul.Steve Wozniak in 2026 - Image Credit: CBS Sunday MorningYou're an AppleInsider reader so you know Apple and inescapably, you know the story. Steve Wozniak was the brilliant engineer, Steve Jobs was the brilliant businessman, and Ronald Wayne was, er, something else.These are the three who founded Apple in 1976, but the story of both Woz and Jobs goes ba…
  - 7 hours ago 11 Aug 26, 11:16pm -
• newiOS 27 celebrates your friends' birthdays with fireworks
  New in iOS 27 is a birthday reminder that means if you are on a call with someone, your iPhone will tell you if it's their special day with fireworks! The gift is still on you, though.Whether you remember to call them, or they passive-aggressively call you, iOS 27 will make sure you know it's their birthday.There may not be a smaller addition to iOS 27, but the Phone app's birthday reminder is a really nice touch. In the current betas, if you call someone, the Phone app checks the contact card y…
  - 7 hours ago 11 Aug 26, 10:46pm -
• newApple stocking up on OLED screens to offset RAM and SSD prices
  Apple's supply chain is now holding more iPhone OLED panels with Apple also ordering more of them, all to offset the growing cost of buying the components.An iPhone 17 Pro OLED displayWhile the general effect of the ongoing memory price surge has resulted in more expensive components for suppliers, it also has other effects on the supply chain. In the case of Apple's iPhone production lines, there have been changes in the way they work.According to sources cited by ETNews, Apple increased the di…
  - 7 hours ago 11 Aug 26, 10:39pm -
• newSave up to $5,000 on LG OLED TVs, 32" UltraFine 6K monitor plunges to $1,099
  With preseason football about to commence and back-to-school shopping in full swing, sales at LG and Amazon slash up to 45% off OLED TVs and monitors for your Mac.Save up to $5,000 on LG OLED TVs, 6K UltraFine monitor - Image credit: LGA variety of models are included in today's sales at Amazon and LG, with 2026 C6 and G6 OLED televisions up to $5,000 off and an UltraFine 6K display marked down to the lowest price of the year. You can grab deals at both LG and Amazon as both retailers compete fo…
  - 9 hours ago 11 Aug 26, 9:29pm -
• newFirst hints emerge about how much extra Apple Intelligence features will cost
  Apple CEO Tim Cook said that there would be costs for some Apple Intelligence features, and iCloud+ tier limits on HomeKit Secure Video have popped up in the latest iOS 27 beta.HomeKit Secure VideoOn August 10, Apple released the fifth developer beta for its fall operating system updates. However, it seems the beta has hinted that there will be some changes to the way Apple prices iCloud+ for upper-tier users.One of the current benefits for iCloud+ is HomeKit Secure Video. The base 50GB plan inc…
  - 10 hours ago 11 Aug 26, 8:14pm -

• newAmazon's $99 AirPods 4, $189 AirPods Pro 3, $449 AirPods Max 2 deals are still going strong
  AirPods deals are in full effect at Amazon this week, with AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max 2 on sale at up to $100 off.Save up to $100 on AirPods at Amazon today - Image credit: AppleAugust discounts at Amazon are driving AirPods prices down to as low as $99, with AirPods Pro 3 a standout offer at $189.99 (a 30-day low price).Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $189.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 11 hours ago 11 Aug 26, 7:04pm -
• newUnreleased iPhones again revealed in the latest iOS developer beta
  The latest iOS 27 developer beta includes code referring to multiple iPhone models, including six that are believed to be as-yet unannounced ones like the iPhone Fold.The forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro may feature a smaller Dynamic Island.Back in December 2025, code in iOS 26 featured references to more than a dozen unreleased Apple products, ranging from iPhones to Macs and an AirTag. Now similar references in iOS 27 expressly point to six models of iPhone that Apple has yet to launch.The references…
  - 11 hours ago 11 Aug 26, 6:44pm -
• newiCloud Private Relay failures manifest a new class-action lawsuit against Apple
  Apple is now facing an inevitable class action lawsuit over a flaw in iCloud Private Relay that exposes a user's identity. It's a lawsuit from the same firm that got a $250M settlement over Siri AI's delays.iCloud Private Relay should protect users when browsing onlineAny Apple security issue that surfaces is a potential lawsuit target, and can quickly be seized upon by law firms smelling an opportunity. Once again, that has happened to Apple in the wake of stories about iCloud Private Relay.The…
  - 11 hours ago 11 Aug 26, 6:38pm -
• newDon't believe rumors that the iPhone 20 has been cancelled
  The all-glass iPhone Pro model expected in 2027 was rumored to have been canceled, but another report now suggests it is proceeding as planned.The 20th anniversary iPhone will have more glassA financial analyst firm, Jefferies, suggested the 2027 iPhone would no longer get an all-glass model. Another analyst has stepped in to suggest otherwise.According to a report from Bloomberg Apple's all-glass iPhone Pro expected in 2027 was still moving forward. The Jefferies report suggested that there was…
  - 12 hours ago 11 Aug 26, 5:40pm -
• newYour iPhone can capture the Perseids meteor shower if you use the right tools
  The iPhone is a surprisingly capable meteor-hunting camera, but it's definitely not a point-and-shoot sort of situation. Here's how to take excellent photos of the Perseids, satellites, and more.Image credit: Florian Seiffert / @ popipaan on XIt's August, which means those in the northern hemisphere are being treated to the annual Perseids meteor shower. If you've got an iPhone, you're pretty much ready to go take some stunning astrophotography shots yourself.Of course, it's not as simple as hea…
  - 22 hours ago 11 Aug 26, 8:21am -
• Mcon mobile gaming controller review: Compact design with premium feel
  The Mcon controller balances portability and performance in a compact, MagSafe-compatible design for iPhone gamers.Mcon mobile gaming controller review: A new take on mobile controllersGaming controllers usually come in two flavors. You'll find ones that are extremely comfortable and capable, as well as those that are small and portable.Finding a controller that is both portable and capable is a rarity, to say the least. The OhSnap Mcon is the first one I've tested that makes good choices on com…
  - 1 day ago 11 Aug 26, 5:12am -
• Discrimination lawsuit involving converted Jewish employee settled by Apple
  An Apple Genius was fired after failing to meet grooming standards, but the individual filed a lawsuit claiming religious discrimination. That lawsuit has now been settled by Apple for $150,000.Apple Reston in Virginia. Image source: AppleApple is a large company with thousands of employees across retail, engineering, and corporate entities. It isn't immune from discrimination and the lawsuits that result.According to a Law360 document read by 9to5Mac, Apple has agreed to settle a religious disc…
  - 1 day ago 11 Aug 26, 5:03am -
• New in iOS 27 beta 5: 'Before Searching' settings, updated app icons, more
  Apple's fifth developer beta of iOS 27 has just arrived, and with it, redesigned icons for several key apps, and a lot more than normal than this late in the beta cycle. Here's what's new.iOS 27 beta 5 adds more Search settings, redesigned app icons, and more.On Monday, three weeks after the release of iOS 27 beta 4, Apple made the fifth developer beta available for download. iOS 27 beta 1 introduced the long-overdue Siri AI, while the second beta included improvements to the Apple Home and Appl…
  - 1 day ago 11 Aug 26, 2:32am -
• Kuo pours water on rumor of $1B Apple chip stockpile at TSMC
  Market rumors claim TSMC is holding onto a billion-dollar stockpile of Apple chips due to not having enough memory to complete packaging. However, a prominent analyst doubts it to be the case.TSMC is the chip foundry responsible for the upcoming A20The persisting memory supply crisis has caused problems with the supply chain, in both sourcing chips for products and in paying high prices for them too. While there is certainly a crisis at hand, not every major supply chain-related claim will be co…
  - 1 day ago 11 Aug 26, 12:29am -
• Apple preps beta security updates for iOS 18, iOS 26, and macOS 26
  Apple is gearing up to release even more security updates as it tests out beta fixes for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.Apple gears up to roll out even more security updates to Mac, iPad, and iPhoneIt looks like we'll be getting yet another round of minor updates soon. On Tuesday, Apple pushed multiple beta builds out for its existing operating systems.The new macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 beta update has build number 25G82 and comes just four days after its predecessor, macOS 26.6.1, went public. Apple has yet to…
  - 1 day ago 10 Aug 26, 11:54pm -
• Fifth developer betas of iOS 27, macOS 27 land as testing continues
  The fifth round of developer betas is here for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and macOS 27 as testing for the milestone releases rolls on.An earlier iOS 27 beta screenApple has reached the fifth round of developer betas for its upcoming fall releases. So far, the releases include the developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27.The fifth appears after the fourth, which were distributed on July 20. Continue Reading on App…
  - 1 day ago 10 Aug 26, 11:13pm -
• Photo leak backs up massive iPhone 18 Pro Max battery rumor
  A photograph seems to back up claims of the increased battery capacity fo the iPhone 18 Pro Max, weighing in at a massive 5,391mAh.Photographs of what is described as the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery cell - Image Credit: Yeux1122/NaverOne month away from the introduction of the iPhone 18 Pro range, and the photographic leaks are starting to roll in. In the latest one to surface, it seems the earlier claims of a super-sized iPhone 18 Pro Max battery may be true.Shots shared to Naver by Yeuz1122 show…
  - 1 day ago 10 Aug 26, 10:39pm -
• Flight tracking poster, Schlage Sense Pro review, & more on Smart Home Insider
  On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we cover a new plane tracker, a smart home dashboard app, and review several new devices.FlightPortrait artwork, as covered on the latest episode of Smart Home InsiderOur guest this week is Daniel Wroclawski, Senior Home & Appliances Writer at Consumer Reports. Dan, a repeat co-host for the podcast, has lots of experience reviewing the latest smart home tech.Leading off the news for the week is a new app for monitoring your home. It's cal…
  - 1 day ago 10 Aug 26, 10:35pm -
• Generative AI needs ethical leaders and to be controlled like nuclear power
  Lacking sane leadership, generative AI companies have proven to be irresponsible, all in service of the almighty dollar. The nuclear power industry is the best example of a model to follow.We need 10 Admiral Rickovers to get generative AI companies under controlGenerative AI is the largest automated plagiarism engine that ever existed. That's on top of AI consuming resources and driving up electric costs for neighborhoods that didn't ask for these data centers. Still, there are larger problems.G…
  - 1 day ago 10 Aug 26, 10:12pm -
• Friday Night Baseball season will stream key games live in Apple Immersive
  Apple and Major League Baseball have announced the first games of their new season, and in the US and certain other countries, many will be streamed in Immersive Video to Apple Vision Pro users.Major League Baseball returns with Apple Immersive video - image credit: AppleApple has been criticized both for how little immersive video it does, and how poorly it promotes the feature. But in conjunction with Major League Baseball (MLB), it has now announced that four MLB games in August and September…
  - 1 day ago 10 Aug 26, 9:30pm -
• Dark Cherry iPhone 18 Pro is still a rumor mill favorite
  As the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max nears, rumors continue to circulate, claiming that Apple will be using a dark cherry red as its featured colorway.A mock-up of a Dark Cherry iPhone Following the wild success of the striking Cosmic Orange option of the iPhone 17 Pro line, Apple has been expected to do something similar for the iPhone 18 Pro. It seems that the selected color this time is red.According to an August 10 post by Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital, two red versions have bee…
  - 1 day ago 10 Aug 26, 9:10pm -
• Apple tested Chinese memory chips for the Mac, rivals shipping
  A new report reveals the rather obvious fact that Apple has been testing CXMT memory in more than the iPhone, but also says that competitors are shipping hardware overseas with the controversial RAM already.CMXT is rapidly becoming a major player in memory - image credit: CXMTThe global chip shortage has seen Apple looking to use memory made by China's CXMT, even though the firm is blacklisted by the US. It's not a solution, and it isn't the lower-cost answer Apple hoped for, but reportedly the…
  - 1 day ago 10 Aug 26, 8:27pm -
• B&H is blowing out M4 15-inch MacBook Air inventory at $1,279
  The closeout M4 15-inch MacBook Air is a top-seller at the discounted $1,279 price.This blowout 15-inch MacBook Air deal is limited to stock on hand - Image credit: AppleB&H is looking to clear out remaining M4 MacBook Air inventory this week, with the 15-inch model dropping to $1,279. This spec includes a 10-core GPU, 16GB of memory, and 256GB of storage, with only the Midnight finish left in stock.Buy 15" M4 Air for $1,279 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 10 Aug 26, 8:02pm -
• Jefferies cuts AAPL target to $263.66, downgrades to Underperform
  Analyst firm Jefferies has downgraded Apple stock to underperform alongside a price cut, because the firm believes Apple has cancelled its all-glass design for the still-unannounced iPhone 20.iPhone 20 is probably going to look more like a third-generation iPhone AirApple has a lot going on to be concerned about. RAM pricing will just get worse, SSD flash cells are a year away from relief, and so forth. One firm thinks that they have a bigger problem than all that.Analyst Edison Lee of Jefferies…
  - 1 day ago 10 Aug 26, 6:18pm -
• iMacs with OLED screens now predicted for 2029
  LG Display is reportedly developing 5-stack OLED panels rumored to be headed to the 24-inch iMac, which give ever better brightness and image quality.A 24-inch iMac already has a great display, but a 5-stack OLED one would be better and last longer.Apple is clearly planning to bring OLED displays to all of its devices, potentially with the iPhone 20 Pro getting 2-stack or what the company calls Tandem OLED panels. Back in 2022, Apple was so keen on 2-stack for the iPad that it insisted an initia…
  - 1 day ago 10 Aug 26, 6:11pm -
• iPhone 18 Pro expected to be 40% more expensive to make than iPhone 17 Pro
  Here come the price hikes: the continuing memory crisis will make the iPhone 18 Pro even more expensive to manufacture, with it expected to cost Apple almost 40% more to make than the iPhone 17 Pro.A mock-up of a dark cherry iPhone 18 Pro, one of the rumored colorways. Like almost all other tech producers, Apple is subject to the rising costs and limited supply of memory. With the iPhone 18 Pro release on the horizon and expected to cost consumers more than ever to acquire, it will also be very…
  - 2 days ago 10 Aug 26, 5:41pm -
• Guide to Apple Intelligence using Qwen briefly appears for Apple users in China
  Apple Support in China has published detailed instructions on how local Mac users can utilize Alibaba's Qwen AI with Siri, but the guide was quickly removed.Mac users in mainland China still don't have Apple Intelligence, but they briefly got an Apple guide to it.Back in March 2026, Apple Intelligence was finally launched and available in China, except it wasn't. Apple had released it seemingly accidentally, and certainly without approval from the Chinese government, so it was rapidly pulled.Now…
  - 2 days ago 10 Aug 26, 4:43pm -
• Still simple, still powerful, BBEdit is a Mac app legend
  You may like Pages and you may tolerate Microsoft Word, but text editor BBEdit has been rightly earning devotees on the Mac for 34 years. Here's how.Software used to come in boxes. I know. Image credit: Bare Bones Software.There are very few Mac apps that go back this far, and even fewer that remain both actively developed and actually beloved by its users. And there is only one with the trademark "It doesn't suck."BBEdit is just a text editor, but rather than this meaning it is limited, it mean…
  - 2 days ago 10 Aug 26, 2:57pm -
• Sunday Reboot: AI device worries and Ted Lasso cheapness
  In this week's Sunday Reboot, the nightmare scenario of OpenAI's hardware leak and the astounding cheapness of promoting Ted Lasso.What's the collective term for a group of Ted Lasso lookalikes? - Image Credit: Apple TVSunday 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 10 Aug 26, 1:12am -
• Ceramic Apple Watch may return as soon as September
  While the design isn't changing one bit, one expensive and favorite material might return to Apple Watch after a seven-year absence.Apple Watch Series 5, in ceramicIt's been nine years since the Apple Watch Series 2 debuted the material. After a back-and-forth for a few years of just white, or white and black ceramic options, Apple dropped the material entirely in 2020.That may change soon. Apple is reportedly working on returning ceramic to Apple Watch as soon as 2026. In Sunday's "Power On" ne…
  - 2 days ago 9 Aug 26, 11:09pm -
• Of course, Apple's already planning a third-gen iPhone Fold
  The iPhone Fold has yet to ship, but Apple's already working on a third-generation foldable it could release in 2028. It's something it's compelled to do.A render of what the first-gen iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderApple is expected to launch the much-rumored iPhone Fold this fall, as part of its usual September iPhone launches. But, despite not having sold a single unit for the foldable, Apple is already planning for multiple follow-ups.According to Mark Gurman in his…
  - 2 days ago 9 Aug 26, 10:21pm -
• 2026 Apple Watch upgrade will be dull, but a big redesign is in progress
  The Apple Watch will see a revamp in the coming years, as Apple is reportedly in the middle of a shake up its wearables formula to meet an ever-changing market.Apple Watch Ultra 3The Apple Watch has retained the same core design of a square display on a watch band, but it has evolved over time. While it has become thinner, larger, and more rugged in the Apple Watch Ultra, it can potentially do more.In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes that the Apple Watch is ready…
  - 2 days ago 9 Aug 26, 8:11pm -
• Apple Upgrade plan to preload your data nixed over privacy optics
  Apple reportedly evaluated giving Apple Upgrade buyers with iPhones that came with all their previous iPhone's data preloaded, but that didn't make the final cut.Apple Upgrade could have had more options for the iPhoneApple Upgrade is a lease in the US rather than a loan and so it's different to the iPhone Upgrade Program it replaces, but it could have been more different still. According to Bloomberg, Apple at least considered preloading a user's data.It's been described as a "white-glove compo…
  - 2 days ago 9 Aug 26, 7:54pm -
• RAM shortages now affecting MacBook Air availability
  Apple's Mac lineup has seen dwindling supply in recent months due to more expensive and hard-to-get RAM, and now even the MacBook Air is seeing available stock dwindle.It's getting harder to find a MacBook AirThe MacBook Air is Apple's most popular laptop by far, even if the MacBook Neo is seeking to usurp that spot. Up until recently, it has remained relatively easy to find in all configurations, but that is no longer true.As reported in the "Power On" newsletter from Bloomberg, the MacBook Air…
  - 2 days ago 9 Aug 26, 7:46pm -
• iPhone Fold may ship in a choice of Silver or Dark Blue
  The iPhone Fold's two colorways may have been revealed, with the foldable smartphone potentially shipping in dark blue and silver colorways.A pair of third-party camera bump accessories for the iPhone Fold - Image Credit: Sonny Dickson/XThe iPhone Fold is expected to arrive this fall alongside the iPhone 18 Pro. However, while the general design and specifications have pretty much been settled on, rumors over the summer couldn't decide what colors it will ship with.If images shared by Sonny Dick…
  - 3 days ago 9 Aug 26, 5:46pm -
• Crime blotter: Thieves try using stolen credit cards at a Miami Apple Store
  An Apple Watch is a clue in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping, a Senate committee has Anthony Fauci's iPhone, and a man is accused of using a fake Instacart order to steal iPads, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.The Apple Store at Dadeland Mall Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 9 Aug 26, 4:42pm -
• Amazon slashes $500 off Apple's M5 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro with 2TB SSD
  Amazon is again offering steep price cuts on Apple's current MacBook Pro line, with a $500 discount in effect this weekend on a high-end M5 Max model with a spacious 2TB SSD.Save $500 on Apple's M5 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleThis weekend's $500 discount applies to the M5 Max MacBook Pro 14-inch with an 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, and 36GB of RAM. The Space Black laptop also has 2TB of storage, providing extra space for files and apps over the entry-level 1TB M5 Pro.Save $500 on M…
  - 3 days ago 9 Aug 26, 12:19am -
• iPhone 17 faces potential price hike before iPhone 18 Pro launch
  Apple may raise the prices of the iPhone 17 roster on August 10, bringing the smartphones in line with other products affected by the memory pricing crisis.The iPhone 17 will be around for a while longer, but it could soon get a price rise. After months of being insulated from the rapidly rising cost of memory plaguing the tech industry, Apple increased the prices of most products in late June. A month and a half later, the iPhone could do the same.According to a Friday post to Weibo, leaker Fix…
  - 3 days ago 8 Aug 26, 10:58pm -
• Apple RAM supplier makes $38B bet on AI boom lasting until 2029
  One of Apple's memory suppliers is making a massive investment to expand chip production amid global shortages, but it won't make your next iPhone any cheaper.Apple supplier SK hynix invests $38B in AI memory — Image credit: SK HynixOn Friday, SK hynix announced that it has approved a 54 trillion won ($38.3 billion) investment to build two new semiconductor fabrication plants in South Korea.The investment includes 35.2 trillion won ($24 billion) towards the Yongin Y2 facility, which will produ…
  - 4 days ago 7 Aug 26, 11:02pm -
• When will Apple have its iPhone 18 Pro release event?
  Apple obviously knows, and perhaps some of its retail staff have at least a clue, but for the rest of us, here's the best estimate of when the iPhone 18 Pro will be announced.Mockup of a possible iPhone 18 Pro Max, which is rumored to come in a dark cherry red.No question, it'll be in September. Apple has held its iPhone launches in October, but since 2011 the only time it has done that was during COVID.The question is when in September we'll find out the all-important updates and, more than eve…
  - 4 days ago 7 Aug 26, 10:48pm -
• iPhone 18 Pro rumor roundup: 2nm A20 chip, C2 modem, under-display Face ID
  Apple's iPhone 18 Pro is right around the corner, and the rumor mill started earlier than normal. Here's what you need to know.Apple's iPhone 18 Pro will feature numerous improvements over the iPhone 17 Pro.In 2025, Apple gave its high-end iPhone a major redesign, with the iPhone 17 Pro featuring a distinct pill-shaped camera plateau, an aluminum frame, and a bright orange color option. Inside, the A19 Pro chip bumped up the RAM to 12GB, and the phone even gained a vapor chamber cooling system.W…
  - 4 days ago 7 Aug 26, 10:46pm -
• B&H's $1,349 M5 MacBook Air deal with 24GB RAM ends this weekend
  The upgraded M5 MacBook Air has 24GB of memory to boost performance, and it's $150 off this weekend only.Apple's M5 MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM is on sale at B&H - Image credit: AppleB&H's best-selling 13-inch MacBook Air configuration is $150 off as part of the Apple Authorized Reseller's broader M5 MacBook Air sale. What makes this particular model especially appealing is its upgrade to 24GB of RAM.Buy 13" MacBook Air 24GB RAM for $1,349 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forum…
  - 4 days ago 7 Aug 26, 10:41pm -
• Apple's Mac Pro 'cheese grater' is 20 years old, and is the best Mac ever made
  The original Mac Pro is 20 years old today and even though the whole range is now gone, people are still celebrating this old, favorite workhorse from a time when it was the clear top of Apple's lineup.The distinctive 2006 Mac ProApple finally killed off the Mac Pro in March 2026, just shy of its 20th anniversary, but its death throes really began six years earlier as Macs transitioned to Apple Silicon. The Mac Pro was the last to make the leap away from Intel, and by then it didn't matter.The M…
  - 4 days ago 7 Aug 26, 7:11pm -
• Paying for AI, freezing iPhones, & avoiding scams on the AppleInsider Podcast
  Someone has to pay for all this AI, nothing is foolproof, and Apple's lawsuit with OpenAI is only just beginning, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.The cost of iPhone components is only getting higher.As Wesley briefly covered on the previous episode, artificial intelligence is costing companies billions with very little return. Every new tool comes with a new cost, sometimes money, sometimes privacy.It's a grab bag of topics with people putting iPhones in freezers, getting Uber email scams, and G…
  - 5 days ago 7 Aug 26, 4:31pm -
• iVanky FusionDock Ultra review: Hugely better value the second time around
  The iVanky FusionDock Ultra adds a massive 26 ports, supports up to four displays if your Mac can, and is a formidable Thunderbolt 5 dock that improves on the original in utility as well as value for money.iVanky FusionDock UltraIn March 2024, AppleInsider reviewed the iVanky FusionDock Max 1. While we enjoyed the massive amount of ports, but its nosebleed pricing at the time and very limited selection of ideal host computers made it not the best option.A lot has happened since then, not the lea…
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