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• newGoogle Maps Adds Gemini AI to Apple CarPlay
  Google has introduced its Gemini AI assistant to Google Maps on Apple CarPlay, bringing new voice-powered features to drivers. The feature launched in the United States on October 21, 2026. It allows drivers and passengers to ask questions using everyday language. Previously, Google Maps users relied on more limited voice assistance while navigating through CarPlay. […]The post Google Maps Adds Gemini AI to Apple CarPlay appeared first on TUAW.
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• Apple Music Unveils Liquid Glass Redesign Inspired by Sound
  Apple Music has revealed a striking new visual identity that turns sound into moving artwork. The redesign combines music, liquid effects, and creative technology to deliver a distinctive experience. The company recently introduced a bolder Apple Music logo and showcased its updated branding at Apple Music Hall in Battersea, London. Now, Apple has released a […]The post Apple Music Unveils Liquid Glass Redesign Inspired by Sound appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 12:19am -
• Apple Blocks Weak Security Certificates to Protect iPhone Users
  Apple has strengthened its security protections after researchers discovered eight digital certificates with dangerously weak private keys. The discovery raised concerns about online trust and exposed serious flaws in certificate management. On October 19, 2026, Apple introduced protections for iOS and iPadOS users. Meanwhile, Google and Mozilla had already taken action on October 17. The […]The post Apple Blocks Weak Security Certificates to Protect iPhone Users appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 23 Oct 26, 6:37pm -
• Apple Cash Scam: Don’t Return Unexpected Payments
  Apple Cash users are facing a deceptive scam involving unexpected payments from strangers. The scheme begins when someone receives money through Apple Cash without requesting or expecting it. Shortly afterward, the sender contacts the recipient and claims the payment was accidental. However, the sender may actually be a scammer attempting to steal money through a […]The post Apple Cash Scam: Don’t Return Unexpected Payments appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 22 Oct 26, 6:04pm -
• Foxconn Expands US Operations with $54.6 Million AI Investment
  Foxconn is strengthening its American manufacturing presence with a $54.6 million property investment in Santa Clara, California. Newly released property records confirm that the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer has purchased two industrial buildings covering 110,100 square feet. The acquisition supports Foxconn’s broader efforts to expand artificial intelligence hardware production in the United States. Furthermore, the company […]The post Foxconn Expands US Operations with $54.6 Million…
  - 2 days ago 22 Oct 26, 5:52pm -
• Apple CEO John Ternus Puts Design at the Heart of Innovation
  Apple CEO John Ternus has emphasized that thoughtful design remains central to the company’s future products and innovations. During a recent interview with Time, Ternus discussed Apple’s commitment to combining engineering, creativity, and practical benefits. The interview’s video version appeared on October 20, 2026, offering further insight into his leadership priorities. Although Ternus now leads […]The post Apple CEO John Ternus Puts Design at the Heart of Innovation appeared first…
  - 2 days ago 22 Oct 26, 5:44pm -

Apple Insider

• newAmazon drops 1TB M5 MacBook Air to $1,399, save $200
  Popular M5 MacBook Air deals are back at Amazon, with weekend price drops knocking upgraded 1TB models to as low as $1,399.Save $200 on 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air models - Image credit: AppleAmazon's $200 discount applies to two popular 13-inch MacBook Air configurations with Apple's 10-core M5 chip.Buy M5/16GB/1TB for $1,399 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 6 hours ago 24 Oct 26, 9:46pm -
• newYouTubers break the iPhone Duo, but stores aren't seeing broken displays
  A YouTuber has demonstrated the resilience of the iPhone Duo display, which seems to explain why there are so few reports of broken units just after launch.A bend 'test' of the iPhone Duo - Image Credit: JerryRigEverything/YouTubeThere are some inevitabilities that happen after the launch of a new Apple product. We have seen the initial reviewers' opinions, as well as a close examination of mechanisms, but now we have turned to the destruction phase of the iPhone Duo release.Released early on Sa…
  - 7 hours ago 24 Oct 26, 8:04pm -
• All three Paris Apple Stores close ahead of protests
  Apple's flagship Champs-Elysees store will remain closed Saturday as the company suspends retail operations across Paris ahead of planned protests.Apple Champs-Elysees | Image credit: AppleApple will close seven French stores on Saturday, October 24, as Paris prepares for further protests following last weekend's violence. The closures include all three Apple stores within the French capital, while shopping center locations around Paris are expected to remain open.The Paris closures affect Apple…
  - 1 day ago 24 Oct 26, 1:29am -
• How to make an old iPad as close to a HomeView as possible
  What HomeView does, it does very well, yet there are compromises and so many use cases where an old iPad would do much better. Here's what you can do to get most of the HomeView experience.With just two mounting brackets, I can have my iPad Pro on the wall and also readily take it out again when I need.Apple got it exactly right when it determined that a device that would control your smart home could also be a simple focal point in the kitchen or the den. But Apple is wrong thinking that a stat…
  - 1 day ago 23 Oct 26, 11:23pm -
• Amazon shaves up to $150 off M6, M5 Pro Mac mini desktops this weekend
  Amazon's weekend Mac mini sale has slashed prices of the 2026 line to as low as $779, with discounts of up to $150 off.Save up to $150 on new Mac mini models.If you're looking to pick up Apple's latest compact desktop at a discount, Amazon has several configurations on sale at up to $150 off for the weekend, including the standard M6 Mac mini and the more powerful M5 Pro model.The standard M6 Mac mini (MHQK4LL/A), equipped with Apple's 12-core M6 chip, 16GB of unified memory, and a 256GB SSD, st…
  - 1 day ago 23 Oct 26, 10:32pm -
• Score $1,000 off iPhone Duo & pay $0 out of pocket when joining T-Mobile
  Apple's first foldable is its most expensive smartphone yet, but T-Mobile has got your back with $1,000 off an iPhone Duo when you join America's best network* with zero dollars out of pocket and no trade-in required.Get iPhone Duo from T-Mobile for $1,000 off and nothing due today.The iPhone Duo is Apple's most exciting smartphone in years, but it will also cost a pretty penny no matter how you choose to pay for it. Luckily, when you switch to T-Mobile, you'll get that foldable at a steep disco…
  - 1 day ago 23 Oct 26, 8:19pm -
• John Ternus welcomes iPhone Duo line at Austin Apple Store
  Apple's flagship foldable went on sale on Friday, and as is tradition, the Apple CEO was there to kick off the sales.Image Credit: CBS AustinCrowds flocked around Apple Stores worldwide as the iPhone Duo went on sale. As is tradition, Apple's CEO opened the doors at one of the stores.This time, though, it wasn't Tim Cook, nor was it in New York City. It was John Ternus, who took over as Apple CEO in September. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 23 Oct 26, 8:01pm -
• Apple Music has hidden a classic & interactive iPod online
  Apple Music is still celebrating the iPod, although only if you know exactly where to look. Here's where to find it.It's incredibly well done. Even the click wheel makes the right sound - image credit: Apple.On October 23, 2026, the iPhone Duo shipped, but 25 years earlier, to the day, Steve Jobs announced the iPod. It's been a remarkable road from one device to the other, but even as the spotlight is on the iPhone Duo, Apple has launched an almost fully working virtual iPod."Launched" is possib…
  - 1 day ago 23 Oct 26, 7:41pm -
• iPhone Duo, HomeView, and the AI 'lunatic fringe' on the AppleInsider Podcast
  The iPhone Duo is coming this week for a select lucky few, which includes one of your hosts but not the other, plus HomeView's benefits are still debatable, and Apple has thoughts about AI superfans, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.You know if you want an iPhone Duo, but it may be harder to decide where a HomeView fits into your life.It's the old Mr Micawber idea: iPhone Duo worked, result happiness. iPhone Duo pre-order pushed back to 2027, result misery.As this podcast was recorded one of your…
  - 1 day ago 23 Oct 26, 6:02pm -
• Testing iPhone Duo: Apple nearly solved my biggest concerns
  I had three major questions about the form factor of Apple's new iPhone Duo, and wondered if it would work for me. After some time with it, I have my answers.Holding the new iPhone DuoThere are a lot of ways Apple could have approached the first folding iPhone. I've tested a lot of the other popular folding smartphones and while I loved the idea, none had me sold.While I was debating if I should switch to the iPhone Duo, I had hesitation. My concerns weren't about the crease or battery life. Co…
  - 1 day ago 23 Oct 26, 5:39pm -

• What to do about a lost or stolen iPhone before it becomes a bigger mess
  Marking a stolen iPhone as lost instantly locks your data, but the real race is securing your accounts before the thief does. Here is how to lock it down and recover.What do I do if my iPhone was stolen?Your first instinct may be to retrace the day and check under car seats, behind couch cushions, or anywhere you recently used your iPhone. Do that, but secure the missing iPhone immediately while you search so a simple loss doesn't turn into stolen access to your accounts.The hardware is replacea…
  - 1 day ago 23 Oct 26, 4:52pm -
• iPod changed the world a quarter of a century ago
  One day the iPod was everywhere and the next it was nowhere. But this device that propelled Apple toward the iPhone may never be forgotten.How Apple advertised the first-ever iPod - image credit: Apple.It surprised the world that Apple, of all companies, was the one to produce a hit music player when so many others had failed. But then it absolutely shocked the world when Apple itself killed it off.In retrospect, the iPod was a light bulb product. Suddenly it was switched on and it was everywher…
  - 1 day ago 23 Oct 26, 4:42pm -
• The iPhone Duo finally makes its way into customers' hands
  iPhone Duo preorders are showing up at customers' doorsteps ad in Apple Stores as Apple's first foldable rolls out worldwide.Two of the first customers at Apple Jing'an in Shanghai, and their dogs - image credit: AppleApple opened preorders for the iPhone Duo on October 16 ahead of its October 23 release date. It didn't take long for release dates to slip and eventually stabilize in mid-January.Deliveries typically begin in Australia and New Zealand, then Asia, Europe, and North America. Apple S…
  - 1 day ago 23 Oct 26, 4:24pm -
• iPhone Duo buyers line up days early despite high chance of heartbreak
  Apple's first foldable iPhone is drawing buyers to storefronts days before launch, while the first preorders are shipping for Friday delivery.Image credit: Lexus C (@LChenlz) on XPeople are already lining up at Apple Stores across the globe, hoping for a chance at getting an iPhone Duo. Unfortunately, limited stock means many hopeful buyers will not be leaving with a new device.Apple never shares firm production numbers, especially before a product is released. However, Apple has said there will…
  - 1 day ago 23 Oct 26, 4:12pm -
• Appeals court upholds Apple TV's 'Servant' plagiarism lawsuit win
  There's no twist ending for M. Nigh Shyamalan's day in court, as the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has maintained the ruling that Apple TV's "Servant" series did not copy a film titled "The Truth About Emanuel."'Servant' is a dramatic thriller series on Apple TVA lawsuit brought on by filmmaker Francesca Gregorini in January 2020 accused the creators of Servant of plagiarizing her film. The case was initially dismissed, but was then brought back to trial by jury, which ruled in favor of Apple.Gre…
  - 2 days ago 23 Oct 26, 6:36am -
• Intelligent Assistant added to iWork apps for Creative Studio subscribers
  Apple added a beta Intelligent Assistant to Pages, Keynote, and Numbers on Thursday, but only Apple Creator Studio subscribers get it.More AI features added to Pages, Keynote, and NumbersOn Thursday, Apple updated its iWork trio of apps: the word processor Pages, the presentation app Keynote, and the spreadsheet app Numbers. The update added support for the iPhone Duo, set to reach customers starting October 23.According to Apple, there's also a new Interchange Format (.keyx). Because the format…
  - 2 days ago 22 Oct 26, 11:57pm -
• Save up to 60% on iPad Magic Keyboards
  Amazon-owned Woot is slashing up to 60% off Magic Keyboard accessories for Apple's iPad Air and iPad Pro.Save up to 60% on Magic Keyboards at Woot. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 22 Oct 26, 9:50pm -
• Critical PHP vulnerabilities threaten your NAS, not every vendor has a fix
  Attackers are actively exploiting critical PHP flaws to target internet-exposed NAS devices. If your files and backups are stored there, they're probably at risk.TerraMaster Network Attached StoragePHP2Shell refers to two critical vulnerabilities in PHP, a scripting language used by web servers and some NAS services. The flaws, tracked as CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, could allow attackers to execute code on affected servers without logging in.The PHP development team released security up…
  - 2 days ago 22 Oct 26, 9:22pm -
• Inside the iPhone Duo's groundbreaking hinge's innovations
  A YouTuber has taken a CT scan of the hinge on the iPhone Duo and uncovered both how it works and what its limitations are.HTX Studio used a CT scan and then built a 3D model of the iPhone Duo hinge to examine it - image credit: HTX Studio.One of the surprises at the iPhone Duo launch was how it wasn't just built to either be fully open or fully closed. Instead, Apple has built it to offer different functions at many different angles.According to testing done by HTX Studio on YouTube, iPhone Duo…
  - 2 days ago 22 Oct 26, 9:19pm -
• Amazon's MacBook Pro blowout continues with $2,429 16-inch deal
  Amazon's $570 discount on Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro delivers the lowest price on record for the M5 Pro model.Save $570 on Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleAmazon is clearing out MacBook Pro inventory ahead of next week's Apple Event, and today's $570 discount on the standard M5 Pro 16-inch configuration is a top pick from the sale.Buy 16" MacBook Pro for $2,429 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 22 Oct 26, 7:37pm -
• Apps will be iPhone Duo's Achilles heel for now, no matter what Apple claims
  Apple has announced a slew of developers who have updated their apps to fit the iPhone Duo, but despite some surprises, there are still so many more who haven't had time.Apple is championing apps that have been updated for the iPhone Duo but there are so many more that have yet to be.Greg Joswiak has said he's proud of how well Apple managed to keep the iPhone Duo secret, and that did lead to there being so many surprises when it was announced. But it also meant that for the giant majority of de…
  - 2 days ago 22 Oct 26, 7:28pm -
• Formula 1 Apple TV streaming returns to US with Dolby Atmos on Friday
  Starting with the United States Grand Prix in Austin TX on Friday, Dolby Atmos will come to F1 on Apple TV, joining Dolby Vision. F1 in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos is available through the Apple TV app on supported Apple devices paired with compatible Dolby-enabled TV and audio hardware. There's also a weekend event at the Apple Domain Northside retail store, with special Today at Apple sessions.https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/formula-1-united-states-grand-prix-streams-live-on-apple-tv-t…
  - 2 days ago 22 Oct 26, 7:26pm -
• Premium audio hardware vendor Bluesound adds native Apple Music streaming
  Bluesound's wireless speakers and other audio hardware now has Apple Music support integrated, but it is unfortunately not lossless.Bluesound's audio range now supports Apple Music streaming. Image Credit: BluesoundMulti-room audio company Bluesound is rolling out an update to BluOS, the software controlling its device range. The update adds support for Apple Music, bringing it to the company's wireless speakers, stereo components, and soundbars.The update not only affects Bluesound devices, but…
  - 2 days ago 22 Oct 26, 7:12pm -
• One particular Windows ARM laptop can be made into a Hackintosh
  The "Snapintosh" project has launched, making it possible to load macOS onto an Asus A16 laptop. At the moment, audio, cameras, and sleep won't work, and it will be a bit of a climb to make more models compatible. Interesting, just the same!https://github.com/Acelogic/Snapintosh Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 22 Oct 26, 5:38pm -
• More iPhone Duo parts ordered does not mean an increase in shipments
  It wouldn't be surprising if Apple increased production of the iPhone Duo because of demand, but a new report is conflating two different figures to conclude that there's been a great increase.Being able to open to different degrees requires a hinge design that is complex to manufacture in volume.Apple has called the demand for the iPhone Duo "extraordinary," and vowed to do all it could to fulfil orders quickly. Unsurprisingly, then, Digitimes is reporting that Apple has increased its order for…
  - 2 days ago 22 Oct 26, 5:15pm -
• Apple Vision Pro with M5 review one year later: Signs of life in a platform on hold
  After a year of use, it remains clear that the Apple Vision Pro benefits from the power of M5, even if not much else changed. Apple's work is far from over.Apple Vision Pro review: one year into M5 and there's not much to sayI'm writing this review with ten Safari tabs open in a carousel, Drafts below, Music in a mini player on my right, and various social apps behind me. The Apple Vision Pro with M5 isn't showing signs of strain, and that's even with visionOS 27 running as I write some portions…
  - 2 days ago 22 Oct 26, 4:57pm -
• iPhone Duo 2 will have under-display Face ID
  A new report claims that not only is Apple aiming to add Face ID to a future iPhone Duo, but that it may not need a notch or cutout.Future iPhone Duo models may add under-display Face ID to the front screen.While the first iPhone Duo appears to be something of a hit, it is lacking the key Face ID feature from other iPhones. It would be startling if Apple weren't working to add this, but according to Bloomberg, it's coming.Specifically, it will come as soon as the next generation of the iPhone Du…
  - 2 days ago 22 Oct 26, 4:28pm -
• Australia demands Apple make DMA-like changes to App Store by March 2027
  After years of litigation, Apple has been told by the Federal Court of Australia to allow alternative App Stores and end anti-steering practices, basically copying previous rulings.Australia wants Apple to allow alternative app storesApple is facing antitrust lawsuits and similar battles around the world. The EU has forced a lot of change to the Apple App Store thanks to the Digital Markets Act, and it seems the Australian government wants similar action through a single piece of legislation.Acc…
  - 3 days ago 22 Oct 26, 8:30am -
• Apple & DOJ antitrust suit reaches impasse over document collection
  The DOJ's antitrust case has run long, and now the DOJ fears some new evidence may have emerged in the previous year that will prove once and for all Apple is in the wrong. But document collection has ended.DOJ's antitrust lawsuit against Apple hits another wallApple is being sued by the United States Department of Justice on antitrust grounds, though every charge has been rendered moot in the two years since the case began. In a last-ditch effort, the DOJ is seeking more documents from Apple in…
  - 3 days ago 22 Oct 26, 4:19am -
• There are features in iPhone Duo that Apple didn't talk about
  Now that the iPhone Duo is at least partially out in the wild, the horde of reviewers that have used the device are finding things that were previously unannounced and undiscovered. Here are a few examples.Early iPhone Duo reviews have shed more light on some obscure features exclusive to the foldable.On September 9, Apple officially entered the folding smartphone market with its iPhone Duo. While customers won't be able to get their hands on one until October 23, select reviewers have already s…
  - 3 days ago 22 Oct 26, 1:21am -
• Meta hit with $25 billion penalty for lying to users about privacy
  A New Mexico judge hit Meta with a record-breaking $25 billion penalty on Wednesday, stemming from a lawsuit over the Cambridge Analytica debacle.Meta CEO Mark ZuckerbergThe ruling follows September's guilty finding after a two-week trial. Ultimately, the court ruled that Meta was responsible for 43 million violations of New Mexico's consumer privacy laws.Each charge carried a penalty of up to $5000, leading to the record-breaking sum. Judge Francis J. Mathew of the Santa Fe State District Court…
  - 3 days ago 21 Oct 26, 11:44pm -
• Flash deals: Save up to $100 on Thunderbolt docks for Mac
  Limited-time deals on Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 5 docks are going on at Amazon, delivering up to $100 in savings. Many of the deals end today, so don't delay.Save up to $100 on Thunderbolt docks for Mac today.Amazon's Thunderbolt dock sale includes several Thunderbolt 5 options from leading brands like Hyper, iVANKY, and Anker.The HyperDrive Next Thunderbolt 5 dock, which is marked down to $299.99 after a $100 discount, is priced at a 90-day low. Several of the deals below end today, so you'…
  - 3 days ago 21 Oct 26, 10:15pm -
• Google Maps now lets you ask Gemini for help on the road with CarPlay
  Google Maps has added Gemini to CarPlay. Here's how you can access it.Gemini debuts on CarPlayStarting Wednesday, Google Maps users can access Gemini within CarPlay. This lets drivers and passengers ask Gemini questions using natural language.For example, a driver can ask what the weather will be like at their destination when they arrive. They can also ask multi-step questions, such as where to stop for sightseeing and where to eat or get gas along the way. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Di…
  - 3 days ago 21 Oct 26, 9:27pm -
• Apple Music's gorgeous rebrand leans on Liquid Glass
  Apple has revealed how it used music itself to create the visuals for its new Apple Music rebrand that features a "made by sound" rippling visual sting.Detail from Apple's video about its rebranding of Apple Music - image credit: Apple.First Apple remade its Apple Music logo into a more chunky design, then it unveiled a new visual identity at the opening of its Apple Music Hall in Battersea, London. Now in a new video, Apple has revealed how months of work went into the design."For the rebrand o…
  - 3 days ago 21 Oct 26, 9:10pm -
• Apple Pencil support arrives on iPhone Duo with iOS 27.2
  Apple originally said that Apple Pencil support was coming to the iPhone Duo before the end of 2026. That much is true, but it is coming much sooner than expected, in iOS 27.2. The Apple Pencil with USB-C is supported on both the inside and outside screens.Apple Pencil support is with iOS 27.2 btwiOS 27.2 RC rolled out Monday, and it works pic.twitter.com/tt3QQbjkZv— Max Weinbach (@mweinbach) October 21, 2026 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 21 Oct 26, 9:09pm -
• This project will help your old Intel Mac stay on Monterey
  A new effort is migrating the Brave browser and the Electron runtime to macOS 12, all tested on a 5,1 Mac Pro and a 2010 MacBook Pro. It's not exactly push-button to migrate your modern Electron apps, but the instructions and software linked on the site will get you most of the way there.https://stayonmonterey.fyi Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 21 Oct 26, 8:41pm -
• Amazon drops AirPods Pro 3 to $199, slashes $100 off AirPods Max 2
  Month-end sales are heating up, with AirPods Pro 3 discounted to $199 after a $50 price cut and AirPods Max 2 dipping to $449 thanks to a $100 markdown.Save $50 on AirPods Pro 3 in today's sale.Amazon has marked AirPods Pro 3 down to $199, reflecting a $50 discount off MSRP.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 21 Oct 26, 8:36pm -
• There will be extremely limited iPhone Duo stock in store on Friday
  Apple has confirmed that despite previous reports, Apple Stores will have a small quantity of iPhone Duo units for sale on October 23, 2026. Expect lines overnight.Apple announced the iPhone Duo on September 9, and now it appears there will be at least some stocks in stores on October 23.First there was the incredibly fast selling out of the iPhone Duo during pre-orders, then there was Apple reportedly refusing to comment on in-store availability. But now an Apple spokesperson has said in a quit…
  - 3 days ago 21 Oct 26, 8:11pm -
• iPhone Duo review roundup: Mostly positive opinions unfold
  The iPhone Duo is a big departure from the norm for Apple, and it's in the hands of critics. Here's what the first reviews say about the foldable smartphone.iPhone Duo, partially opened. The launch of the iPhone Duo has been a good one for Apple, with preorders selling out mere moments after they opened up on October 16. While many face long wait times and some confusion, deliveries for the lucky early buyers will start from October 23.Of course, reviewers for tech publications and influencers h…
  - 3 days ago 21 Oct 26, 7:34pm -
• Apple blocks bafflingly weak security certificates on iPhone
  Apple has blocked on iOS and iPadOS a set of eight compromised security certificates that were found to be astoundingly weak. It's a bit more complicated on Mac.Apple and others have to deal with many online threats, both severe and idiotic. Security certificates (SSL/TLS) are used to keep Internet users secure, thanks to using encryption to secure traffic and to verify domain ownership. However, a collection of certificates from one authority has been pulled from use after security researchers…
  - 3 days ago 21 Oct 26, 7:14pm -
• Don't return an unexpected Apple Cash payment, it's a scam
  That Apple Cash payment you got from a stranger is not a mistake and the sob story they tell begging you to return it is just part of the con. Here's how to protect yourself.Scammers are sending money over Apple Cash and then asking for it to be refunded.You almost have to give scammers credit for ingenuity. Someone figured out how to profit from sending a stranger an iPhone, and now someone has found a way to manipulate Apple Cash users.As happened to a Reddit user, the first thing is that you…
  - 3 days ago 21 Oct 26, 6:15pm -
• New PHP vulnerability means the Internet will have a very rough couple of days
  A severe vulnerability has been found in key web technology PHP, forcing just about everybody to patch websites, and fast. Expect outages.Websites may go down for a few days because of a nasty PHP vulnerability. Over the next couple of days, there will be more complaints about websites being down than usual. It's not just you, but the effects of the Internet relying on PHP and something going horrifically wrong.The developers behind PHP, a web programming language, have said they will release a…
  - 3 days ago 21 Oct 26, 5:26pm -
• Foxconn expands Santa Clara operation for AI hardware
  Newly published property filings show that Foxconn has bought 110,100 square feet of buildings in Santa Clara, and is believed to be planning to turn them into factories.Foxconn has bought two back-to-back sites in Santa Clara, including this one on 3001 Stender Way - image credit: Apple Maps.Santa Clara is a popular area for technology firms to buy or lease office space, including Nvidia. Even Apple, based just six miles away at Apple Park, has spent over $1.1 billion on space there. Now accord…
  - 3 days ago 21 Oct 26, 4:55pm -
• Apple Arcade gets packed with sports game updates in November
  NBA 2K27 Arcade Edition and Football Manager 27 Touch are getting the expected annual updates on Apple Arcade soon. The WNBA is getting added to NBA 2K27 on November 5, and FM27 Touch introduces a redesigned iPhone user interface. Both are included with Apple Arcade.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nba-2k27-arcade-edition/id6760640090 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 21 Oct 26, 4:48pm -
• First iPhone Duo unboxing videos surface ahead of official reviews
  A series of iPhone Duo unboxing videos are now on YouTube, showing how the device ships in its open configuration, and how the display crease is practically invisible.Unboxing the iPhone Duo - image credit: Kingmi MobileThe first reviews of the iPhone Duo are expected shortly, although they may just prove tantalizing given how hard it is to buy one. But a series of three linked unboxing videos have surfaced, showing both the Star White and Night Sky color versions.Subscribe to AppleInsider on Yo…
  - 3 days ago 21 Oct 26, 4:09pm -
• Save up to $1,200 on Apple's iPhone Duo
  Wireless carriers are competing for your business with iPhone Duo incentives offering up to $1,200 in bill credits.Get up to $1,200 off an iPhone Duo - Image credit: AppleApple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is finally available to purchase, and wireless carriers AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are already offering up to $1,200 off via bill credits. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 8 days ago 16 Oct 26, 5:43pm -
• How to use Tailscale to remotely connect to your Mac from anywhere
  If you need to securely connect to your Mac desktop at home while on the move, Tailscale may be the answer. Here's how to get started.Tailscale helps you connect to your Mac remotely, even in tough networking conditions. One of the main benefits of having a gigabit-class Internet connection is being able to connect to your home devices from outside the home. If you need a file from a home fileserver, you have tons of bandwidth so you know you can get it remotely, quickly.However, while having t…
  - 30 Jun 26, 8:27am -
• SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2 review: The Mac gaming headset to beat
  The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2 is an updated version of a popular headset, adding Mac support for the first time, and it has immediately become the model that all other headsets need to beat.SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2 review: The gaming headset for Mac usersSteelSeries is a mainstay of the gaming accessory market, making some of the most popular headsets. Its Nova 7 sits towards the top of its audio lineup, and while the X version adds Xbox support, it works with everything.With this…
  - 21 May 26, 5:53am -
• Viwoods AiPaper e-reader review: a damn fine digital notebook
  Viwoods wants you to embrace artificial intelligence with its AiPaper e-reader — but I think it's actually banking on the wrong features.Viwoods AiPaperThe e-book reader market is growing, with plenty of companies offering their own takes on the genre.Some, like most of Boox's lineup, offer an option that lies somewhere between a Kindle and an iPad. Others, like Durobo's Krono, want you to focus on portability over all else. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 19 Mar 26, 7:19am -
• How to build an offline reading library & access articles anytime
  Don't let a flaky internet connection or a disappearing webpage stand between you and your favorite articles. Here's how to save articles for offline reading.Saving content offlineThere are plenty of reasons to save articles offline. Maybe you're heading into a long flight without Wi-Fi, trying to build a personal archive of useful reads, or just want to make sure an article doesn't disappear later.Whatever the case, Apple devices offer several ways to store content for offline reading. These in…
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