The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newSteve Jobs’ 8th-Grade Science Project Sells for $34,375
  A science project created by Steve Jobs when he was in eighth grade has sold for $34,375, highlighting the strong market for personal items linked to Apple’s co-founder. The unusual piece fetched a price comparable to that of a new midsize car. The project appeared alongside rare Apple hardware, prototypes, signed items, and other memorabilia. […]The post Steve Jobs’ 8th-Grade Science Project Sells for $34,375 appeared first on TUAW.
  - 16 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 8:14am -
• newApple’s Chinese Event Tagline Sparks iPhone Ultra Foldable Debate
  Apple fans are searching for clues about the company’s rumored foldable iPhone ahead of its next major event. This time, a translated Chinese tagline has triggered fresh debate over the expected iPhone Ultra. The discussion started after Chrome translated text on Apple’s mainland China website as, “A new chapter unfolds, let’s shine!” The word “unfolds” […]The post Apple’s Chinese Event Tagline Sparks iPhone Ultra Foldable Debate appeared first on TUAW.
  - 16 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 7:46am -
• Apple Expands Supplier Training in Vietnam With New Education Center
  Apple is expanding its workforce development efforts in Vietnam as the country takes a larger role in its global supply chain. The company has announced a new Apple Education Center in Hanoi to train employees working for its Vietnamese suppliers. The initiative builds on Apple’s Supplier Employee Development fund. Apple launched the program in 2022 […]The post Apple Expands Supplier Training in Vietnam With New Education Center appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 5:30pm -
• iPhone Ultra Leak Teases Red Finish for Apple’s Foldable
  Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone has appeared in a striking new color leak. However, the images may reveal more about speculation than Apple’s actual plans. Longtime Apple leaker Evan Blass shared renders that appear to show the unannounced iPhone Ultra in red, black, and white. The red model has attracted particular attention because Apple has not […]The post iPhone Ultra Leak Teases Red Finish for Apple’s Foldable appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 30 Aug 26, 1:05pm -
• 12 12 12 Brings Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan to Apple TV
  Apple TV is expanding its crime drama lineup with 12 12 12, a new heist series led by Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan. The thriller will make its global debut on November 13, 2026, and promises a distinctive approach to the familiar heist formula. Rather than telling its story in a straight line, the series […]The post 12 12 12 Brings Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan to Apple TV appeared first on TUAW.
  - 3 days ago 30 Aug 26, 9:26am -
• Meta Agrees to Up to $18B Settlement in Teen Social Media Case
  Meta has agreed to a sweeping settlement worth up to $18 billion to resolve a federal case alleging that social media platforms harm teenagers. The agreement also requires significant changes to Facebook and other Meta services used by minors. However, a federal judge must still approve the settlement before it becomes final. Meta Faces Billions […]The post Meta Agrees to Up to $18B Settlement in Teen Social Media Case appeared first on TUAW.
  - 3 days ago 30 Aug 26, 6:35am -

Apple Insider

• newLuca Maestri isn't running Apple's Corporate Services anymore
  More executive changes are happening at Apple as Ternus takes over, with former CFO Luca Maestri moving on from managing the company's Corporate Services.Luca Maestri - Image Credit: AppleLuca Maestri was the chief financial officer at Apple under Tim Cook, but switched roles at the end of 2024 to become Vice President of Corporate Services. With Cook out, Maestri has also taken the opportunity to change his portfolio of work.According to sources of Bloomberg, Maestri left his Corporate Services…
  - 25 mins ago 1 Sep 26, 11:20pm -
• newJohn Ternus addresses staff as he takes over as Apple CEO
  New Apple CEO John Ternus has emailed all staff with a memo thanking them for making the company what it is today, and giving a first hint at his plans for the future.John Ternus has been addressing Apple staff as he starts his tenure as CEO - image credit: Apple.Following Tim Cook's farewell email to staff, his successor John Ternus has begun his tenure as CEO by emailing all Apple staff worldwide. Unsurprisingly, he thanks Tim Cook and welcomes how his predecessor is remaining with the company…
  - 32 mins ago 1 Sep 26, 11:13pm -
• newIt might be trivial to make custom-fit AirPods in the future
  Apple has been continuing to research AirPod design in the hunt for the best fit for most users, but now it may have a way to personalize the earbuds for every individual wearer. The question is how to get precise ear measurements for millions of users.Detail from the patent showing that fabric AirPods would still retain the basic shape of the current models - image credit: Apple.As AirPods and AirPods Pro have continued to improve their sound quality, Apple has also attempted to make them fit b…
  - 1 hour ago 1 Sep 26, 10:36pm -
• newJohn Ternus says 'hello' in his X account's first post
  Apple CEO John Ternus has joined X, with his first tweet of "hello" inevitably becoming a very popular post as he makes a rare social move.@JohnTernus on X. The CEOs of Apple tend to be social people, and in modern times that means having social media accounts. As such, that means new CEO John Ternus has to get one too.The X account for @johnternus is now live and visible, coinciding with his first official day in the Apple driving seat. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 10:04pm -
• newPerplexity claims to protect privacy by splitting AI tasks between local and cloud models.
  Perplexity has launched what it calls hybrid compute for its Mac app, meaning that it should automatically detect sensitive information and processes it locally while the rest of a user's task benefits from cloud computing.When Perplexity detects personal information such as names and phone numbers in a file it's processing, it should stop to tell the user - image credit: Perplexity.Following the company's March 2026 announcement that its app can control other Mac apps, Perplexity has launched a…
  - 2 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 9:51pm -
• newApple still hasn't started building its North Carolina campus
  Apple promised a billion dollars of investment and ultimately 3,000 new jobs for North Carolina in 2021. But the company does not appear to have hired one person, nor even broken ground for its proposed campus.Raleigh, North Carolina, where Apple's campus is still due to be built.Apple officially announced that it would be building a campus in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park back in 2021, but it was planned even earlier than that. As early as 2018, Apple was believed to be negotiating to…
  - 3 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 9:09pm -
• newLightest color at risk of removal from iPhone 18 Pro's roster
  The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max may ship in only three colors once again, as a questionable leaker believes one of four colors may not make it to launch.If a leaker is right, the lightest color of iPhone will disappear for the iPhone 18 Pro generation. Apple's announcement of the "Surprise and Shine" event on September 9 means the launch of new models is not far away. Even as time counts down to that event, the rumor mill is still coming up with ways to spoil the launch ahead of time.In the newest…
  - 3 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 8:55pm -
• newAmazon's M5 Pro Mac mini preorder discount extends into September
  Apple's M5 Pro Mac mini is eligible for a $30 preorder discount at Amazon leading up to its official Sept. 22 release.Grab a preorder discount on Apple's new M5 Pro Mac mini.Apple's 2026 Mac mini is the number one new release in Amazon's Mini Computer category, and the Apple reseller's preorder discount makes it even more enticing.Secure your spot in line by picking up the M5 Pro model for $1,669.99, a $30 discount off MSRP. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 8:34pm -
• newIt's not our fault if you can't keep trade secrets, OpenAI tells Apple
  We talked to an attorney about OpenAI's claims that Apple didn't protect trade secrets sufficiently, so they were fair game. That probably won't work out that well for OpenAI.The lawsuit between Apple and OpenAI continues with another rebuttal filing from the ChatGPT maker.OpenAI has responded to Apple's latest filing about the theft of confidential information, by filing its own rebuttal which again accuses the company of trying to stop employees leaving. According to Reuters, OpenAI is now als…
  - 6 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 6:09pm -
• newApple updates its leadership page as John Ternus becomes CEO
  Apple's website listing its executives has had its biggest change in years, as John Ternus and Tim Cook both get new roles, but their biographies have been expanded and certain chiefs get new responsibilities.Apple's leadership page has been updated with the company's new CEO - image credit: Apple.The most obviously required change to the leadership page is the move of John Ternus up to the top spot, now that he is Apple's CEO. Unsurprisingly, Tim Cook's job title has also changed, with him app…
  - 6 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 5:35pm -

• newApple pulls PCIe 6.0 claims from new Mac Studio's spec sheets
  Apple has quietly tried to correct the specifications of its new Mac Studio, removing references to PCIe 6.0 from its promotional material.Mac StudioDuring the launch of its new products, Apple typically includes references to bleeding-edge technologies and the device's bleeding-edge specifications. For the new Mac Studio, it's correcting a mistaken spec.Spotted by MacGeneration, references to PCIe Gen 6 have been removed from press releases relating to the new M5 Ultra Mac Studio. While it prev…
  - 6 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 5:26pm -
• newTim Cook signs off as CEO with thanks to staff and a tribute to John Ternus
  On his last day as CEO of Apple, Tim Cook has sent a memo to every employee thanking them for what the company has achieved. Here's what he said.Tim Cook - image credit: Apple.Tim Cook had his going away party back on August 24, 2026, and in truth he's been steadily stepping back from his CEO role since at least April when his successor was announced. But now in his last hours leading the company, Cook has sent a heartfelt and optimistic memo to all staff.Team,Today is my last day as CEO of Appl…
  - 11 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 12:32pm -
• newIntel to Apple Silicon, Cook to Ternus - Apple is pulling off another major transition
  While Tim Cook's legacy and John Ternus's effectiveness will be studied for years, right now Apple is making a change of CEO seem effortless. But never doubt that this will be a sea change for the company, eventually.Tim Cook (right) and his successor John Ternus - images credit: Apple.No question, John Ternus really became Apple's CEO long before his official start date of September 1, 2026. It's not as if Tim Cook went on gardening leave but this is not a job with a simple cutoff date.Instead,…
  - 11 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 12:31pm -
• newuGreen NASync DXP4800 Pro review: Sweet spot of price & performance
  At $679.99, the four-bay uGreen NASync DXP4800 Pro NAS is a capable mid-range NAS for creators and small teams in the Apple ecosystem, with an excellent value proposition.uGreen NASync DXP4800 ProuGreen has built out its NAS range quickly since entering the category. AppleInsider has covered uGreen NAS hardware before, including the DXP4800 GT.The DXP4800 Pro sits above the GT and Plus in the four-bay lineup. It pairs a six-core Intel chip with generous memory headroom. Continue Reading on Apple…
  - 18 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 5:23am -
• newApple ends hardware support for three Intel MacBook models
  Apple has ended official hardware support for three Intel MacBook models from 2017 and 2018, leaving owners to turn to third-party repair options.Apple's MacBook lineup continues to evolve, and some are aging out as Apple Silicon takes overThe first is the 13-inch 2017 MacBook Pro with two Thunderbolt 3 ports. The most recent compatible OS is macOS Ventura, which was released in 2022.Second is Apple's 2018 Retina MacBook Air. It can only be updated to macOS Sonoma, putting it two macOS releases…
  - 22 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 2:00am -
• newNew evidence shows OpenAI's trade secret theft & destruction of evidence, says Apple
  Apple has been urging the court to require expedited discovery, and information discovered on Chang Liu's work MacBook suggests OpenAI is actively destroying evidence.Apple has sued OpenAI over alleged trade secret theftOpenAI poached over 400 employees from Apple to work on AI projects, and two were called out in a trade secret theft lawsuit in July. Apple has suggested the case needs urgent attention, and that every delay causes more harm.According to a new filing from Apple on Monday, the Mac…
  - 22 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 1:54am -
• newAI needs more Macs, but not for the reason you might assume
  The Mac isn't selling as fast as Apple can make them because of artificial intelligence needs as some would have you believe, but AI is giving businesses plenty of reasons to buy more of them.Why AI is increasing, not driving, demand for Mac mini and Mac StudioYou may have noticed that the lead times on both the Mac mini and the Mac Studio have been a bit much over the last year or so. In fact, right now, if you wanted to buy a fully maxed-out Mac Studio, there's a 10- to 12-week wait.There's al…
  - 24 hours ago 1 Sep 26, 12:09am -
• Eighth iOS 27, macOS 27 developer betas arrive for testing
  Apple has moved on to its eighth round of developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and macOS 27, as the September special event gets ever closer.An earlier iOS 27 beta screenThe eighth round of the Apple Developer Beta program has arrived for the upcoming iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 releases, expected to ship in September.The eighth builds come after the seventh, which arrived on August 24. The sixth was Apple bro…
  - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 10:50pm -
• Apple Fellow Phil Schiller no longer working on App Store or events
  Apple Fellow Phil Schiller is reducing his workload at Apple, with the long-time executive no longer in charge of the App Store and managing product events.Apple Fellow Phil SchillerPhil Schiller became an "Apple Fellow" in 2020 but still led Apple's App Store and Apple Events in the specially-created role. Six years later, things are changing.The 66-year-old executive, who was formerly Apple's SVP of marketing, made the decision in the last few days of the Tim Cook premiership. Bloomberg report…
  - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 10:37pm -
• Save $500 on Apple's M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro during early Labor Day Sale
  Amazon's early Labor Day sales are heating up on MacBook Pros, with a variety of configurations, including M5 Max models, up to $500 off.Save $500 on Apple's M5 Max MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleAmazon's MacBook Pro sale includes discounts on a number of configurations from Apple's current lineup, but we're following this $500 markdown on the M5 Max 16-inch spec. Pick up the laptop in your choice of Space Black or Silver for $3,899 after the markdown, with delivery as soon as tomorrow for Pri…
  - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 9:19pm -
• White House really wants Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' now
  The Trump administration has reached out to Apple directly to get Apple Maps changed now from Lake Ontario to "Lake America." It's going to happen, just on Apple's schedule.Apple Maps showing Lake Ontario, before the name changed.The battle for Lake Ontario has taken another step in President Trump's favor. In an international spat over trade with Canada, U.S. President Trump declared that the name of Lake Ontario should instead be Lake America.So far, this has resulted in overt gestures such as…
  - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 9:11pm -
• M5 Max vs. M1 Max Mac Studio: Apple's workhorse is better than ever
  Apple's M5 Max chip has finally made its way to the Mac Studio. Here's how the updated model compares to the original M1 Max variant.M5 Max Mac Studio vs. M1 Max Mac Studio: A lot has changed in four years.Back in 2022, the Mac Studio debuted as a versatile desktop, geared toward creative professionals. Apple took the M1 Max chip from the MacBook Pro, put it in an oversized Mac mini enclosure, and we got the Mac Studio.Four years later, little has changed, at least design-wise. The M5 Max Mac St…
  - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 8:26pm -
• Both Tim Cook & John Ternus are the right guys in the right place, at the right time
  For one more day, Tim Cook is still the CEO of Apple. Despite foibles, he was the right man in the right place to make Apple the financial and cultural juggernaut it is today. John Ternus is too.Tim Cook, and Apple Park. He's not leaving, but he won't be CEO anymoreSince my first Apple II in 1979, there have been many Apple CEOs, many philosophies behind Apple. Jobs' was apparent in the 80s, and then again in his iCEO/CEO days.And then he got sick. He made his last, best decision for Apple befor…
  - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 7:59pm -
• Apple becomes the first brand to be honored by the Creative Hall of Fame
  After decades honoring creative individuals including Steve Jobs, the prestigious One Club for Creativity has launched a new award for brands and chosen Apple as the first recipient because of its consistently excellent marketing.After more than six decades of honoring indivudals, The One Club is inducting Apple into its Creative Hall of Fame - image credit: The One Club for Creativity.Steve Jobs was posthumously inducted into The One Club's Creative Hall of Fame back in 2012. Then specific mark…
  - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 6:11pm -
• Potential Apple RAM supplier CXMT sues feds to get off the supplier blacklist
  Memory maker CXMT has waded into the Apple memory sourcing debate, suing the Pentagon for designating it as a risky "Chinese military company."CMXT is rapidly becoming a major player in memory - image credit: CXMTIn June, Apple petitioned the Trump administration to allow it to buy memory chips from a blacklisted Chinese supplier. Now, that same supplier is bringing the fight to the U.S. government.Memory chip producer CXMT sued the Pentagon on Friday, reports Reuters, for including it on the Ch…
  - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 6:00pm -
• Tim Cook, the man who grew Apple by trillions of dollars
  He was a businessman instead of a designer, but as Apple CEO, Tim Cook also had to become far more of a politician than any of his predecessors. Here's how he started at Apple, ran the company, and will still be involved after stepping down as CEO.Tim Cook on stage at Apple Park- image credit: AppleTim Cook on stage at Apple Park- image credit: AppleTim Cook was Apple's seventh CEO, he was the longest-serving, and he was only the third who wasn't fired. Then it's true that like every Apple CEO b…
  - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 4:44pm -
• Tim Cook's greatest moments hosting WWDC
  Tim Cook's career as Apple CEO can be mapped through his best WWDC announcements. Here's what we think are the best, as he puts the final touches on handing the baton to John Ternus.An unusually somber Tim Cook at WWDC 2016, as he lead the audience in a moment's silence over the Florida shooting the day before - image credit: Apple.As Tim Cook steps down as CEO, he's been looking back at his legacy, and so has AppleInsider. He was rarely more high-profile than at WWDC, which ultimately he prese…
  - 1 day ago 31 Aug 26, 4:29pm -
• Sunday Reboot: Mac scheduling and the Ternus Cook-out
  In this week's Sunday Reboot, Apple's inconvenient Mac launch timing and the transition from Cook to Ternus nears its conclusion.John Ternus on a fake train at an earlier Apple event - Image Credit: AppleSunday 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 31 Aug 26, 1:43am -
• California court revives lawsuit accusing Apple of blocking independent repairs
  An appeals court in California has resurrected a 2022 lawsuit over claims Apple convinced them not to use a third-party repair service to fix cracked iPhone screens.An iPhone being repaired - Image Credit: AppleIn the last few years, Apple has been more open to enabling repairs of its hardware performed outside of its support ecosystem. While its position has relaxed a lot, it still has to deal with its policies from prior years.A filing for the Court of Appeal for the State of California in Aug…
  - 2 days ago 31 Aug 26, 1:40am -
• Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Air plunges to $1,399, save $200
  Apple's 1TB M5 13-inch MacBook Air is down to $1,399 at Amazon thanks to a $200 month-end discount.Save $200 on Apple's 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleThe lowest price since Prime Day is available now on Apple's M5 13-inch MacBook Air with an upgrade to a 1TB SSD. The $200 discount is hosted by Amazon, bringing the cost of the Sky Blue model with a 10-core GPU and 16GB of unified RAM down from $1,599 to $1,399.Buy 1TB MacBook Air for $1,399 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discus…
  - 2 days ago 30 Aug 26, 10:41pm -
• iPhone, Home, iPad mini : Apple's launches for September and October
  Apple has a busy fall schedule ahead of it for 2026, beyond the usual iPhone launches. Here's what to expect in September and October.John Ternus, the incoming Apple CEO, will be fronting the September eventHistorically, the fall is Apple's biggest quarter when it comes to launches. Regular as clockwork, September is known as the time Apple brings out a new generation of iPhones and a bunch of other major products.From Apple's perspective, it's perfect timing. It all happens a short time ahead o…
  - 2 days ago 30 Aug 26, 10:40pm -
• Ternus takeover won't mean a mass Apple exec exodus
  An overblown new report claims that Apple has been carefully orchestrating executive retirements for years to not spook shareholders. There is absolutely nothing to support the premise.The sun is not setting on every current Apple executive - image credit: Apple.According to Bloomberg, Cook's retirement is one of very many exits that are being scheduled to avoid the appearance of a mass exodus that Ternus will have to deal with.This is similar to Bloomberg's previous reporting of multiple people…
  - 2 days ago 30 Aug 26, 8:47pm -
• Apple Watch Series 12 ceramic case rumors continue with new color claims
  The 2026 Apple Watch refresh is, once again, speculated to ship with not one, but two premium ceramic options. That's assuming you can afford them.Apple Watch Series 5, in CeramicThe rumor mill has repeatedly brought up potential changes to the Apple Watch lineup, as well as how it apparently won't change that much. While bigger changes are still on the horizon, one of the upcoming ones will be material in nature.Throughout August, the hype for the ceramic version of the Apple Watch Series 12 ha…
  - 2 days ago 30 Aug 26, 8:23pm -
• Don't expect an Apple Pencil for the folding iPhone
  "If you see a stylus, they blew it," was a Steve Jobs position on why fingers are the input choice on iPhone. While iPad has Apple Pencil, Apple isn't looking to make one for the iPhone Ultra.iPhone Fold won't ship with a stylusEven though Steve Jobs might have made a point to avoid styluses in 2007, that stance can easily have changed in the intervening 19 years. Apple has allegedly tested a stylus-like device for the iPhone Fold, but it won't be releasing it with the product.According to the "…
  - 2 days ago 30 Aug 26, 8:02pm -
• Save up to $200 on Sonos speakers, subs, soundbars this weekend
  Sonos wireless speakers and Dolby Atmos soundbars are up to 20% off this weekend with limited-time deals at Amazon.Save up to $200 on Sonos speakers, subs, and soundbars.A wide range of Sonos speakers, subwoofers, and soundbars are discounted this weekend, with Amazon knocking up to $200 off the qualifying products.Save up to $200 on Sonos Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 29 Aug 26, 10:18pm -
• Asahi Linux nears M3 support release, M4 and M5 are on the way
  The Asahi Linux project is very close to finally releasing a version with support for M3 Apple Silicon. However, M4 and M5 support is still in development.Asahi Linux works on earlier Macs. Support for newer models is being worked on. Asahi Linux is a project to bring Linux to Apple Silicon, so it can run natively on Apple's ARM-based chips. While the project's progress has been quite gradual in its progression, it is close to reaching a milestone release.In a project blog post from August 26, t…
  - 3 days ago 29 Aug 26, 5:49pm -
• Apple's Kentucky iPhone glass plant will add 200 permanent jobs
  A Kentucky-based glass plant is poised to become a much bigger piece of the iPhone supply chain, with hundreds of both long-term and temporary jobs expected as production ramps up.Apple wants the glass for every iPhone to be made in KentuckyApple has been getting glass for iPhone for 20 years from Kentucky. Specifically, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, where the tech giant plans to expand manufacture the glass for every iPhone and Apple Watch.Apple COO Sabih Khan and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard…
  - 4 days ago 29 Aug 26, 2:40am -
• Steve Jobs' 8th-grade science fair project sold for over $34,000
  Someone did, in fact, buy the Steve Jobs 8th-grade science fair project for roughly the same price as a brand-new midsize sedan.Steve Jobs' 8th-grade science project sells for $34,375Earlier in August, I'd reported on yet another Steve Jobs-based auction. These seem to be happening with increased frequency, and I suspect it has something to do with Jobs' stepbrother, John Chovanec, cleaning out the family home.Among the usual collection of computer parts, Apple-1 units, and some sealed first-gen…
  - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 9:58pm -
• Amazon launches first M6 Mac mini deals, grab prices from $879
  Preorder deals are in effect on the just-announced M6 Mac mini at Amazon. Pick up the 2026 desktop for as low as $879.99.Grab preorder deals on Apple's brand-new M6 Mac mini.Save $20 on Apple's brand-new M6 Mac mini that was announced this week, bringing the price of the standard model down to $879.99. This configuration has the new M6 chip with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, along with 16GB of memory and 256GB of storage.Buy M6 Mac mini 256GB for $879.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discu…
  - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 9:50pm -
• New Macs, iPhone launch date, AI Music, & Tim Cook on the AppleInsider Podcast
  Apple announced the iPhone launch date, plus the M6 processor for an updated Mac mini right alongside the M5 Ultra in a Mac Studio, plus more layoffs impact the Vision Products Group and AI teams, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Tim Cook and the new Mac mini, one of the last Apple products to launch while he was CEO - Cook image credit: Apple.We all expected that Apple would launch the new iPhones on September 9, 2026, but it was only this week that the company confirmed it. Of course, it didn't…
  - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 9:21pm -
• It's not clear when iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone preorders will start
  Apple will reportedly sidestep a September 11 preorder date by moving sales to Saturday, only to burden buyers with a significantly less convenient start time.Concept for the iPhone UltraTypically Apple holds its yearly iPhone launch on or around the second Tuesday. This hasn't always been the case; out of the last eight iPhone events, we've had five Tuesdays, two Wednesdays, and one Monday.And, in 2020, that launch was in October, not September. So it's not a hard and fast rule. Continue Readin…
  - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 8:49pm -
• Sam Altman needs to put up or shut up about AI hacking
  In what is likely the most tone-deaf response by companies that have created a massive problem, Sam Altman and other AI companies are crying out for a public effort to solve AI hacking that they all enabled.Jony Ive & Sam Altman | Image Credit: OpenAIWhat an absolute crock of self-serving nonsense from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, again.What Altman is likely referring to in a post on X, and ignoring the fire in his own house, is that a Chinese company is about to release a new "frontier coding with em…
  - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 7:55pm -
• Best Retina-class displays to pair with Mac mini or Mac studio
  There are thousands of external displays, but only a small fraction fit the criteria of being a Retina display. From smaller 4K options to Apple's high-end Studio Display XDR, you have plenty of displays to choose from at nearly every price point.Best monitors for Mac mini and Mac StudioIf you're planning to pick up a new Mac mini or Mac Studio, it might be time to upgrade your monitor setup. Fortunately, the market is flush with options.Not all of them are "Retina" quality. Given how Apple hand…
  - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 7:47pm -
• Apple's latest price hike is to Apple TV streaming and Apple One
  Apple's latest round of price increases isn't for hardware, but for Apple TV video streaming and, correspondingly, some Apple One tiers.The new Apple TV logoAnnounced on Friday, Apple TV's monthly cost is increasing by $2 to $14.99 per month. This raises the annual cost to $119, up from $99.This affects some Apple One subscriptions as well. While the family plan monthly cost isn't going up, the individual plan is. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 7:33pm -
• BBC hit 'Small Prophets' bought by Apple TV in rare UK comedy deal
  The critically-acclaimed BBC comedy serial "Small Prophets" will now be shown worldwide on Apple TV in a first of its kind acquisition.Pearce Quigley stars as a man driven to alchemy as he searches for his long-missing partner in "Small Prophets" - image credit: BBCApple TV famously has not bought a whole existing library of programmes, but it has often acquired individual titles such as its Oscar-winning "CODA." They have always been shown first on Apple, though, even if they were intended to b…
  - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 7:18pm -
• Tim Cook pledges aid to victims of Nepal flooding
  Once again, Tim Cook has announced that Apple will be donating to the relief efforts following a natural disaster, this time the overwhelming flooding in Nepal.The flooding in Nepal - image credit: Sanjit Pariyar.Just as he has so many times before, most recently with European wildfires and Venezuelan earthquakes, Cook has promised aid. It's one of Cook's final acts as CEO of Apple ahead of John Ternus replacing him on September 1, 2026.Our thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic flas…
  - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 4:56pm -
• iPhone Ultra: What to expect from Apple's first foldable iPhone, and when
  Rumors of a folding iPhone go back more than a decade, and the device will finally break cover very soon. Here's what the rumor mill thinks is coming.Apple's foldable iPhone might be right around the corner.Apple's first foldable is right around the corner, and while it's still unclear if it will be called the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra, it's sure to make a splash. Over the years, multiple sources have claimed Apple was working on devices with folding displays, with the first expected to be an…
  - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 4:47pm -
• Apple's M5 MacBook Air with 32GB RAM drops to $1,549
  A limited-time MacBook Air special is in effect on Apple's latest M5 13-inch laptop, bringing the 32GB model down to $1,549.Save $150 on this high-end M5 MacBook Air with 32GB RAM - Image credit: AppleB&H's $150 discount applies to the M5 13-inch MacBook Air with a 10-core GPU and 512GB of storage. It also has an upgrade to 32GB of RAM, the max amount available in the M5 MacBook Air range.Buy M5 Air 32GB RAM for $1,549 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 5 days ago 27 Aug 26, 10:27pm -
• Apple's new CEO: Who is John Ternus?
  John Ternus was the center of speculation as being the best and most likely choice for the next Apple CEO, and those predictions came true. Who is he, and how did he get here?John TernusApple, like many other massive companies with giant workforces and a decades-long history, has to plan for the future direction of the company. Part of that preparation involves determining who will take control as CEO after the current leader departs, and what to do to prepare for that inevitability.For Apple an…
  - 21 Apr 26, 2:46am -
• How to view translated lyrics in Apple Music
  Apple's iOS 26 brought some new features to Apple Music. Here's how to view both Lyric Translations and Lyric Pronunciation.How to view Lyrics Pronunciation in Apple MusicIn iOS 26, Apple Music has gained a couple of pretty neat new features. While you've been able to view lyrics in Apple Music for a while now, the company has expanded the feature to offer Lyrics Pronunciation and Lyrics Translation.If you've always wanted to sing along with your favorite foreign songs, Apple Music has got your…
  - 29 Jan 26, 9:34am -