The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newApple Shares Climb to $338.98 as iPhone Duo and Siri AI Draw Attention
  Apple shares continued their strong 2026 run on Monday, closing at $338.98. The stock gained 0.85% during the session, extending its recent upward momentum. The source article described Monday’s finish as a record close. However, historical market data shows Apple previously closed at $340.08 on July 28. Its 52-week intraday high stands at $344.57, reached […]The post Apple Shares Climb to $338.98 as iPhone Duo and Siri AI Draw Attention appeared first on TUAW.
  - 55 mins ago 22 Sep 26, 10:38am -
• newJohn Ternus Sees Bright Future for Apple Vision Pro
  Apple CEO John Ternus remains optimistic about Apple Vision Pro despite the product’s early-stage challenges. He believes the spatial computer has significant potential as people discover more practical uses. During an interview with French television program Clique TV, Ternus faced a direct question about Vision Pro’s progress. The interviewer asked whether he considered the device […]The post John Ternus Sees Bright Future for Apple Vision Pro appeared first on TUAW.
  - 3 hours ago 22 Sep 26, 8:11am -
• newUS iPhone 18 Pro Max Uses Qualcomm Modem Instead of Apple C2
  Apple’s push toward its own cellular technology has taken an unexpected turn. A teardown shows that the US iPhone 18 Pro Max relies on Qualcomm hardware instead of Apple’s C2 modem. TechInsights examined the new flagship and identified several key components. These include Apple’s A20 Pro processor and N1 wireless module. However, the cellular system […]The post US iPhone 18 Pro Max Uses Qualcomm Modem Instead of Apple C2 appeared first on TUAW.
  - 5 hours ago 22 Sep 26, 7:03am -
• Apple Watch Series 12 Brings Subtle Design Changes
  Apple Watch Series 12 has reached customers with several subtle design changes that Apple did not heavily emphasize at launch. Early users have noticed a larger display bezel and a Digital Crown that extends slightly farther from the case. The differences appear small, especially without an Apple Watch Series 11 nearby. However, side-by-side comparisons make […]The post Apple Watch Series 12 Brings Subtle Design Changes appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 21 Sep 26, 3:28am -
• Solidigm Eyes U.S. NAND Factory as Apple Supply Market Shifts
  Solidigm is exploring a major expansion of U.S. semiconductor manufacturing as demand for memory chips grows. However, any impact on Apple’s supply chain remains indirect for now. The SK Hynix-owned company is considering a U.S. factory for NAND flash memory. Upstate New York has emerged as a leading candidate, although Solidigm has made no final […]The post Solidigm Eyes U.S. NAND Factory as Apple Supply Market Shifts appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 21 Sep 26, 3:01am -
• iPhone 18 Pro Stars in New ‘Shot on iPhone’ Music Video
  Apple has turned its latest smartphone advertisement into a miniature music video. The 35-second campaign puts the iPhone 18 Pro camera at the center of the action. The new “Shot on iPhone” video features K-Pop artist Rose and her song “new trick.” Apple released the short film on Friday as part of its latest iPhone […]The post iPhone 18 Pro Stars in New ‘Shot on iPhone’ Music Video appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 21 Sep 26, 12:11am -

Apple Insider

• newBest M6 Mac mini, 2026 Mac Studio deals on release day
  Amazon's 2026 Mac mini and Mac Studio deals deliver the lowest prices as the new desktops hit store shelves.Grab 2026 Mac mini, Mac Studio deals on release day.Despite releasing today, Amazon has issued deals on the brand-new Mac mini and Mac Studio. Save $30 on Apple's M6 Mac mini when you opt for 512GB of storage, bringing the upgraded spec down to $1,069.99. This configuration has the new M6 chip with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, along with 16GB of memory and a bump up to 512GB of storage.B…
  - 1 hour ago 22 Sep 26, 10:23am -
• newApple's iOS 27.2 beta 2 reveals new anti-snatching protections
  Apple is testing an iPhone security feature designed to recognize snatch-and-grab theft and lock the device before the thief can exploit it.Find My helps you track your devices, but don't use it to chase thieves. There's a name for snatching someone's smartphone from their hands in a brazen theft attempt: Apple picking. And Apple's been working on a way of protecting its customers from the act.In May, it was learned that Apple had been working on a new set of security features that will automati…
  - 8 hours ago 22 Sep 26, 3:57am -
• newGM isn't changing course on CarPlay for its electric vehicles
  GM has cleared up confusion over its CarPlay plans, confirming that its EV lineup will remain off-limits to Apple's in-car interface.GM confirms CarPlay still isn't coming back to its EVsGM hasn't offered CarPlay in electric vehicles for three years, and apparently it's not planning on starting anytime soon. There was a bit of confusion earlier after it was learned that the company would keep CarPlay for its gas-powered 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks.GM confirmed its plans to Joa…
  - 10 hours ago 22 Sep 26, 1:59am -
• newJohn Ternus: Apple Vision Pro has a bright future, but a long journey first
  Newly minted Apple CEO John Ternus has praised the Apple Vision Pro, calling it an amazing device that is finding more users, but also that it's in its very earliest days.Apple CEO John Ternus - image credit: Canal+.John Ternus has been criticized for laying off workers in the company's Apple Vision Pro division, but in a new interview for French television, he says he's enthused about the device's future. The Canal+ arts show Clique TV asked him directly whether or not he considered the Apple V…
  - 10 hours ago 22 Sep 26, 1:46am -
• newApple shares hit record high after iPhone Duo and Siri AI success
  Apple shares closed at a new record high of $338.98 after investors responded both to how improved Siri AI is, and how much attention the firm has had for its iPhone Duo.Apple stocks closed at a new record highBack in May 2026, Apple's shares twice hit record highs, taking it over the psychologically significant $300 mark. Since then, John Ternus has taken over as CEO in a particularly smooth transition from Tim Cook, and Apple has launched new hardware and software.The stock price closed at $33…
  - 10 hours ago 22 Sep 26, 1:33am -
• newSecond developer betas of iOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 are out now
  Apple is now on the second round of its developer betas for iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and macOS 27.2.iOS 27 on an iPhoneThe second post-milestone release developer beta is here. After the first developer builds of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, watchOS 27.2, visionOS 27.,2 and tvOS 27.2 landed on September 16, Apple is now on the second round of the generation.Normally, you would expect that the first updates will be for the 27.1 versions, as…
  - 13 hours ago 21 Sep 26, 10:58pm -
• newNeural Engine timeouts & Face ID panics hit Apple's newest devices
  Apple's newest hardware is off to a rocky start, with Neural Engine timeouts crashing Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 models as a smaller group of iPhone 18 Pro owners reports Face ID-related kernel panics.iPhone 18 ProThe new watches reached customers on September 18. Within hours, owners began describing sudden restarts that displayed the Apple logo before returning them to the watchOS interface.Some Apple Watch devices restarted while their owners used Siri AI, edited watch face…
  - 13 hours ago 21 Sep 26, 10:54pm -
• newThis clever workaround lets iPhone 18 Pro Max skirt battery shipping max power limits
  The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a battery with more capacity than permitted to ship. To get around that, Apple is using a combination of hardware, software, and user authentication to slip under the regulatory wire.iPhone 18 Pro MaxCustomers began receiving devices on September 18. An Apple support document published the same day explains why the iPhone 18 Pro Max arrives with a battery capacity restriction in place.At full capacity, the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery exceeds 20 watt-hours, putting it abov…
  - 13 hours ago 21 Sep 26, 10:25pm -
• newM5 Ultra Mac Studio AI performance keeps up with Nvidia 5080
  The new M5 Ultra Mac Studio is on a par with graphics cards like the Nvidia RTX 5080 in a PC, and the whole package is just as cost-effective for AI loads.Mac StudioThe first reviews of Apple's new Macs are starting to surface, and so too are the benchmarks. With the M5 Ultra being Apple's newest high-performance chip, the Mac Studio update is of particular interest to those in the field of AI.If those first benchmarks are to be believed, the M5 Ultra is certainly as high-performance as ever. To…
  - 13 hours ago 21 Sep 26, 10:17pm -
• newHow to claim $25 from Apple's settlement over delayed Siri features
  The website for claiming your settlement valued at up to $95 per eligible device in Apple's delayed Siri lawsuit is now live. You have until December 21 to make a claim.Delayed Siri features led to a lawsuit settlementApple was sued in a class-action lawsuit for delaying Siri features related to the implementation of artificial intelligence. Since various iPhone models were advertised and sold as compatible with the impending then delayed upgrades, the plaintiffs made their case.The lawsuit reac…
  - 13 hours ago 21 Sep 26, 10:15pm -

• newSave $150 on Apple's M5 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD; now $1,649
  Amazon's month-end MacBook Air deals are heating up, with a $150 discount on the high-end 24GB/1TB spec.Save on Apple's M5 MacBook Air with an upgrade to 24GB RAM - Image credit: AppleAmazon is knocking $150 off Apple's current 13-inch MacBook Air with a 10-core M5 chip. The laptop, which is discounted to $1,649 in Sky Blue, features an upgrade to 24GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage to boost performance.Save $150 on 13" Air 24GB RAM Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 15 hours ago 21 Sep 26, 8:53pm -
• newAqara FP400 sensor, new iOS 27 app updates, & more news on Smart Home Insider
  On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we go hands on with the new Aqara FP400 spatial sensor, walk through new betas, and more of the latest Apple Home news.Smart Home Insider PodcastFollowing the launch of iOS 27, Apple has released the first beta of iOS 27.2. The major change was the inclusion of the new Health app, but it also had at least one tangentially-related feature.The Apple TV app on iPhone and iPad now supports profiles. This is great for parents who give their de…
  - 15 hours ago 21 Sep 26, 8:31pm -
• newMac Studio review roundup: expensive, but M5 Ultra makes it worthwhile
  The first reviews of the new M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio are out, and if they quibble about the pricing, there's no questioning that these are the most powerful Macs ever.The new Mac Studio retains the familiar design but features new processors.Apple announced the two new editions of the Mac Studio at the end of August, but with a long wait before pre-orders would start. Now in the week that the early buyers will get their devices, the first real-world reviews of both the M5 Max and M5 Ultra…
  - 16 hours ago 21 Sep 26, 7:11pm -
• newUnsurprisingly, iPhone 18 Pro Max SSD will slow down when hammered
  The storage of the iPhone 18 Pro Max can be forced to run at very slow speeds under artificially extreme, sustained loads. You probably won't ever see this.iPhone 18 Pro in nature. The internal storage of a smartphone needs to be fast for most tasks, especially when it comes to storing video footage from the cameras. However, while most brief tasks enjoy this speed, it seems the new iPhone 18 Pro Max may have a limitation under extremely heavy loads.In an analysis from Bilibili channel Homolab,…
  - 16 hours ago 21 Sep 26, 7:09pm -
• newSensitive camera blades and thermal chainmail surface in iPhone 18 Pro teardown
  The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are very repairable devices, but while the new variable aperture camera is interesting to look at, it does make for a tricky repair.iPhone 18 Pro has a variable aperture camera that is hard to repairAfter the introduction of new iPhone models on the market, the inevitable teardowns start to surface. In one of the more detailed of its type, repair outfit iFixit took a very close look at some of the components inside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Continue Reading on…
  - 16 hours ago 21 Sep 26, 7:04pm -
• newMac mini review roundup: M6 and M5 Pro make this a marvel, but a costly one
  The first reviews of the new M5 Pro and M6 Mac mini are starting to come out, and they concentrate on how the new processors make this smallest Mac one of the best buys, but at a price.M4 Mac mini. M5 is identical externallyAppleInsider described even the M4 Mac mini as being the "perfect headless Mac," and the device has long been an extraordinarily adaptable machine for countless different use cases and different users. It's now been updated with two new processor options, and unsurprisingly,…
  - 17 hours ago 21 Sep 26, 6:57pm -
• newiPhone 20 Pro screen resolution detailed in new leak
  A new leak that chiefly repeats older ones about the iPhone 20 Pro range, includes new claims about what resolution the two models will get.The 20th anniversary iPhone may have more curved edges than recent modelsBack in July 2026, leaker Digital Chat Station said on Weibo that the iPhone 20 Pro Max may get the largest-ever iPhone screen. Then in August 2026, they repeated that and added how the iPhone 20 Pro would also get a larger display.Now the same leaker is back claiming to have exclusive…
  - 18 hours ago 21 Sep 26, 5:54pm -
• newAustralia's Prime Minister says Tim Cook backs the country's social media curbs
  Former Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly regards Australia's efforts to reduce the negative effects of social media as being "world-leading."Tim Cook (left) with Australian Prime Minister Albanese - image credit: Apple.Australia has been implementing policies such as age verification in an attempt to limit children and teenagers' use of social media. Now Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been visiting Apple Park, and according to Reuters, says that Tim Cook backed the moves."Tim Cook gave us a lot…
  - 18 hours ago 21 Sep 26, 5:21pm -
• Sunday Reboot: A power station and store hopes
  In this week's Sunday Reboot, a London Apple Store gives hope for the future of the company's mall locations.Battersea Power Station in London, UK. Apple's offices are in there. Sunday 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 next week underway with a good first step. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 21 Sep 26, 1:27am -
• Foldable futures: iPhone Duo is Apple's bet for smartphone growth
  The launch of the iPhone Duo is a play to reinvigorate iPhone sales by offering something new to consumers. It may make up close to half of the foldables market by 2027.iPhone DuoApple's introduction of the iPhone Duo confirmed long-time rumors of the development of a folding smartphone. Its launch wasn't without a small amount of sticker shock, with consumers expected to pay $1,999 for the base model.However, before the iPhone Duo makes it to consumer hands, analysts are already claiming it wil…
  - 2 days ago 20 Sep 26, 10:46pm -
• Claimed Apple Fitness+ layoffs are no sign of problems with the service
  A new report claims that Apple is cutting jobs at Apple Fitness+, but without supporting evidence, concludes that this means enormous changes are coming.Apple Fitness+ Time To Walk and Time To Run reportedly see staffing layoffsAs a devision, Apple Fitness+ has had some bad press about bullying, but if it's correct that there are now job cuts, they are not substantial. The new Bloomberg report suggests that Apple Fitness+ is in trouble and claims audio features such as Time to Walk and Time To R…
  - 2 days ago 20 Sep 26, 8:42pm -
• Apple Home Hub will be the intelligent center of your home
  Apple's smart home device will be the AI center of the household, with it potentially becoming the poster child for Apple's new "intelligent personal hub" strategy.An early interpretation of a Home HubDuring the Apple keynote, new CEO John Ternus laid out the company's plans for the future, including what is described as an "intelligent personal hub" approach. If a report is right, the long-rumored Home Hub will do that for the home, as the iPhone does for the person.Outlined in the "Power On" n…
  - 2 days ago 20 Sep 26, 8:29pm -
• Crime blotter: Best Buy lines and Porsche tracking
  Police sought a man in an iPhone theft at a casino, and a man is accused of stealing iPads from a company that had just fired him,, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.The latest in an occasional series on the world of Apple-related crime.iPhone 17 review, one year later: This thing is still gigantic in my tiny, little baby hands.The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series on the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 20 Sep 26, 4:47pm -
• Amazon cuts Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 prices upon release
  Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 models are on sale this weekend, with Amazon rotating discounts across case options and band colors.Save on the new Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 - Image credit: AppleThe new Apple Watch Series 12 starts at $399, but Amazon is knocking $10 off multiple styles this weekend.Save up to $20 on new Apple Watch models Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 19 Sep 26, 9:57pm -
• M6 Pro benchmark surfaces despite claims of a short chip generation
  An alleged benchmark for the M6 Pro has surfaced on Geekbench, calling into question earlier rumors about a shorter Apple Silicon generation that skips the Pro and Max variants altogether.The MacBook Pro has yet to move to M6. Before the introduction of the M6 Mac mini, the rumor mill was dead set on the idea that Apple will be shortening the M6 generation of Apple Silicon in favor of moving to M7 faster. After the launch, a benchmark result may have indicated that there will be more to the M6 g…
  - 3 days ago 19 Sep 26, 9:00pm -
• Teardown confirms US iPhone 18 Pro Max lacks Apple's C2 modem
  A teardown of the iPhone 18 Pro Max has confirmed an oddity of the US-based model, in that it uses a Qualcomm modem instead of Apple's C2 chip.iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple's introduction of the iPhone 18 Pro line included a lot of hype about its use of the C2 modem. It turns out not to be the case for the iPhone 18 Pro Max in the United States.In details from a teardown of the iPhone 18 Pro Max by TechInsights, it details many of the typical internal components, like the A20 Pro chip and the N1 wirele…
  - 3 days ago 19 Sep 26, 6:23pm -
• Apple Watch Series 12 has slightly larger bezels, stuck out Digital Crown
  Customers upgrading from Apple Watch Series 11 to Apple Watch Series 12 are noticing some design changes, namely a larger bezel and a Digital Crown that sticks out a bit further.Apple Watch Series 12 has slightly larger bezelsThe Apple Watch Series 12 has a new Health Sensing system, which replaced the rear sensor stack with a larger surface area. That seemed to be the only significant external design change, at least, until customers got their hands on them.According to various posts on Reddit…
  - 3 days ago 19 Sep 26, 12:50am -
• Developers finally get Xcode tools to prepare apps for iPhone Duo
  Apple has opened the starting gate for iPhone Duo app development, but that means developers have a single month to finish the race.Xcode 27.1 beta adds iPhone Duo development toolsOn Friday, Apple released the first Xcode 27.1 beta, giving developers the tools they need to prepare for iPhone Duo. They now have roughly one month to test their apps across the foldable iPhone's many possible layouts.Xcode 27.1 includes Swift 6.4 and SDKs for iOS 27.1, iPadOS 27.1, and Apple's other operating syste…
  - 3 days ago 19 Sep 26, 12:16am -
• A US NAND factory could reshape storage supply, but not yet for Apple
  SK Hynix-owned Solidigm is considering a U.S. factory for the storage chips used in phones, computers, and data centers, a move that would reduce its dependence on China as Washington pressures foreign chipmakers to manufacture in America.iPhone repairUpstate New York has emerged as the leading candidate, Reuters reported Friday, citing three people familiar with the discussions. No agreement has been reached, and the location, investment, capacity, and construction schedule remain undecided.Sol…
  - 3 days ago 18 Sep 26, 11:49pm -
• Apple's latest iPhone 18 Pro ad is a micro music video
  Apple is putting the iPhone 18 Pro's new camera front and center with a music video for K-Pop artist Rose.iPhone 18 Pro stars in new 'Shot on iPhone' music videoOn Friday, Apple shared a brand-new 35-second "Shot on iPhone" ad. This time it doubles as a bite-sized music video.The video is for "new trick" by K-Pop artist Rose. Of the project, Apple says: "The new variable aperture lens on the 48MP main camera captured improved low-light footage and impressive depth of field to bring the music vid…
  - 4 days ago 18 Sep 26, 11:06pm -
• iPhone Duo is Steve Jobs's intersection of technology and liberal arts, says Ternus
  John Ternus and iPhone Duo designers reveal how ordinary paper notebooks were a key inspiration for the new foldable iPhone Duo.Apple says that paper notebooks were part of the inspiration for the iPhone Duo.Even as Apple is celebrating the arrival of the iPhone 18 Pro in stores, even its own executives are looking ahead to when the iPhone Duo comes out. CEO John Ternus, hardware executive Molly Anderson and software executive Steve Lemay have been talking to GQ magazine about having started fr…
  - 4 days ago 18 Sep 26, 10:16pm -
• Apple is hiding tiny 'hello' signs for iPhone 18 Pro users to find
  Apple has hidden tiny "hello" signs inside its retail stores, giving customers something to hunt for and a reason to try out the new iPhone 18 Pro's cameras.Image credit: @Apple___Sora via XThe signs feature Apple's iconic cursive "hello" script. And they're small for a reason: Apple has tucked them into spots that make them natural targets for the iPhone 18 Pro's telephoto camera.Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max both offer up to 8x optical-quality zoom through the 48MP Fusion Tel…
  - 4 days ago 18 Sep 26, 9:52pm -
• Where to grab the best deals on AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, iPhone 18 Pro
  Apple's latest releases are already on sale, with markdowns on the new Apple Watch Series 12, AirPods 5, and incentives across the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.Save on Apple's newest hardware - Image credit: AppleApple's newest products are hitting store shelves, and we've rounded up the best deals on the new hardware. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 4 days ago 18 Sep 26, 9:51pm -
• First iPhone 18 Pro teardown shows larger battery and vapor chamber
  A short video teardown of the new iPhone 18 Pro reveals no great surprises, but does show how Apple managed to cool the processor and slim down the Dynamic Island.Talking apart the new iPhone 18 Pro - image credit: REWA Technology.Back in September 2025, teardowns of the iPhone 17 Pro revealed Apple's then-new vapor chamber cooling system. Now the REWA Technology YouTube channel has taken apart the new iPhone 18 Pro and shown just which components have changed.There are details Apple hasn't disc…
  - 4 days ago 18 Sep 26, 8:49pm -
• Protect your iPhone Duo & iPhone 18 Pro lineup with ESR's latest cases
  The iPhone Duo is Apple's first smartphone that starts at over $2,000, and the iPhone 18 Pro lineup commands a premium price as well. Give them the protection they need with ESR's latest cases.iPhone 18 Pro in an ESR case. Image source: ESRIt's time to order your next iPhone, Apple Watch, and set of AirPods, but don't forget to get some accessories that'll keep them safe. ESR has the accessories you'll need — an iPhone Duo case that'll arrive ahead of your pre-order, plus a new Apple Watch ban…
  - 4 days ago 18 Sep 26, 7:41pm -
• Evercore raises AAPL price target to $380 on new iPhone demand
  Investment firm Evercore believes that upgrade demand for the iPhone 18 Pro range and new Apple Watch Series 12 is higher than predicted, prompting a target rise of $15.Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro range is now in stores.Back in May 2026, Evercore raised its price by $35 to $365, arguing that investors were ignoring Apple's long term prospects. Now it's raised the price again, but this time because of what appear to be short term issues.Specifically, the company reports that its survey of consumers…
  - 4 days ago 18 Sep 26, 7:11pm -
• Child safety protesters target Apple Fifth Avenue at iPhone 18 Pro release
  Apple CEO John Ternus has opened the doors at Apple Fifth Avenue for the first US sales of the iPhone 18 Pro, but the event has also been targeted by protesters.Protesters parked a series of vans along Fifth Avenue ahead of the iPhone 18 Pro store opening.Apple Fifth Avenue was briefly closed as its famous glass cube was decorated in the new iPhone colors, and it has now been officially opened by CEO John Ternus, head of retail Deirdre O'Brien, and vice president of worldwide marketing, Greg Jos…
  - 4 days ago 18 Sep 26, 5:56pm -
• iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch, iPhone Duo, and iOS 27 on the AppleInsider Podcast
  Every new detail learned about iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max helps paint a broader understanding of where these devices stand in Apple's lineup. Your hosts discuss this and more on the AppleInsider Podcast.They're here.Apple has finally released the OS 27 updates to the public, and with them, Siri AI. Developers are updating their apps for the new systems, so there is a lot to dig through now that it is all available.Meanwhile, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max got some early impressions…
  - 4 days ago 18 Sep 26, 4:40pm -
• Apple Fifth Avenue cube changes colors for iPhone 18 Pro release
  Apple's famous glass cube on Fifth Avenue in New York has been turned burgundy, silver, and glacier as it prepares to welcome the first buyers of the iPhone 18 Pro.Apple Fifth Avenue prepares for the iPhone 18 Pro launch - image credit: Apple.The first pre-orders of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are arriving and they are also now in Apple Stores around the world. There have been crowds outside stores in Kuala Lumpur, one of the earliest Apple Stores to open, but now there's something s…
  - 4 days ago 18 Sep 26, 4:04pm -
• Siri app vs. Hey Siri: how to get more from Siri AI
  Apple's new Siri app makes the assistant far more useful for longer conversations, and knowing when to open it instead of saying "Hey Siri" helps you get faster, better results.Siri has its own app nowUsers can open the app to revisit an earlier response, continue a conversation from another supported device or pin an exchange they expect to need again. Voice activation still makes more sense for timers, reminders, music, directions and smart home controls that don't require a lasting conversati…
  - 4 days ago 18 Sep 26, 2:39pm -
• The first iPhone 18 Pro preorders are reaching customers
  The first iPhone 18 Pro preorders are reaching customers as Apple's latest flagship rolls out worldwide.Queues at Apple The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur as the iPhone 18 Pro goes on sale - image credit: Apple.Apple opened iPhone 18 Pro preorders on September 12, ahead of its September 18 release. Customers in the earliest time zones are now among the first to receive their new devices.Deliveries typically begin in Australia and New Zealand, followed by Asia, Europe, and North America. Apple Stor…
  - 4 days ago 18 Sep 26, 2:38pm -
• OpenAI won't get to see terms of settlement between Apple and SpaceXAI
  Elon Musk filed to have Apple dismissed from the lawsuit he brought against it and OpenAI, and OpenAI demanded answers. The judge has denied OpenAI's request to reveal settlement terms.OpenAI won't get to see what convinced Elon Musk to let Apple leave lawsuitWhen Elon Musk's SpaceXAI sought to dismiss Apple from the ongoing lawsuit brought against it and OpenAI, it wasn't clear exactly what had transpired. In OpenAI's efforts to find out, it has been revealed that there was some kind of settlem…
  - 4 days ago 18 Sep 26, 7:48am -
• Apple's 'Friday Night Baseball' broadcast will be partially captured by iPhone 18 Pro
  A series of 14 iPhone 18 Pro models will be spread around Dodger Stadium to capture the "Friday Night Baseball" game, providing unique vantage points.Apple will once again use iPhones during an MLB gameApple first used iPhone cameras to capture a Major League Baseball Game in September 2025. The new iPhone 18 Pro models with variable aperture have launched just in time to be used in Friday's MLB game.The "Friday Night Baseball" game between the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers will h…
  - 4 days ago 18 Sep 26, 5:22am -
• SoftRAID 9 adds RAID 6 for macOS 27 owners only
  OWC SoftRAID 9 adds RAID 6 and RAID 6+ protection designed to keep an array accessible after two drives fail, but the new modes require macOS 27.OWC's SoftRAID 9SoftRAID 9 is available now for Mac and Windows. Existing Premium subscribers receive the upgrade at no additional cost, and current SoftRAID volumes won't need to be reformatted.The release expands SoftRAID's fault-tolerance options while adding access to encrypted APFS RAID volumes on Windows. RAID 6 and RAID 6+ are the biggest additio…
  - 4 days ago 17 Sep 26, 11:37pm -
• Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 reviewers praise health upgrades
  Reviewers have found that Apple's latest wearables deliver better health tracking and battery life, while Apple's highly promoted, and highly controversial, Audio Intelligence features largely remain untested.Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12 review roundupReviews of Apple's newest wearables have begun rolling in ahead of Friday, September 18's release date. Here's what reviewers across the web thought of September's two new Apple Watch models. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Disc…
  - 5 days ago 17 Sep 26, 9:29pm -
• Ignore stock advisor chatter about iPhone 18 Pro demand
  Every year, talking heads from big banks pop up in the media to assess iPhone preorder demand at launch. This year, they're underestimating the iPhone Duo bull in the china shop.iPhone 18 Pro sales have already started, and analysts are worried for no reasonFor years now, Apple's September iPhone release includes a Pro and a non-Pro. There have been some exceptions previously, like the iPhone X. There has also been the iPhone Air, and this year, the iPhone Duo.The iPhone X disrupted the talking…
  - 5 days ago 17 Sep 26, 9:09pm -
• How to use Reduce Interruptions on iPhone and what it does
  The Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode aims to use Apple Intelligence to prioritize notifications to cut them down, yet not have you miss anything important. Here's how to use it.The Reduce Notifications Focus ModeA strength of Apple Intelligence is that rather than some separate ChatGPT-like app, its features are woven into all aspects of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. But that also makes it confusing when Apple promotes some feature but doesn't say where it fits."For example," said Craig Federighi at…
  - 10 Jun 26, 5:10pm -
• Twelve South Valet review: A bespoke catchall MagSafe charger that could be faster
  Twelve South's latest accessory is a bespoke, leather-laden valet that will charge your iPhone with an elevated MagSafe-compatible perch and is impressively customizable.Twelve South Valet review: A sleek leather catchall with MagSafe chargingLike it or not, chargers are a necessary evil in our lives. Realistically, they will likely remain so for the foreseeable future.When examining the available models on the market, which are numerous, several factors must be considered, including design and…
  - 17 Feb 26, 6:25am -
• Boox Tab X C review: A jack of all trades, a master of none
  The Boox Tab X C wants to be your eReader, notebook, and laptop all at once — but it's not quite pulling it off.Boox Tab X C ePaper tabletAt this point, I think I may just be AppleInsider's resident Boox expert. I've reviewed a lot of Boox's lineup, from the tiny little Palma to the Note Air 3 and everything in between.And I really appreciate what Boox is trying to do. As a person who routinely gives herself migraines from staring at her computer too long, I understand the allure of an ePaper…
  - 18 Sep 25, 9:02am -
• Inside Apple Podcasts: how to get the most out of Apple's player
  Podcasts are wildly popular, and its easy to see why — from sports to true crime, comedy, news, and more, there seems to be one for nearly anything. Here's how to use Apple Podcasts and get the most out of your podcast experience.Apple PodcastsUnless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard of podcasts by now. You might even be among the millions of people listening to them.Apple has anticipated this, which is why it includes its Apple Podcasts app on almost all its devices. Cont…
  - 10 Apr 25, 6:07pm -