The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newStolen iPad Helps Police Capture Suspect Wanted for Bank Robbery
  A stolen iPad helped authorities arrest a man wanted on multiple criminal warrants, including a federal bank robbery charge. The case began after someone reported valuables stolen from a parked vehicle in Harris County, Texas. Investigators later tracked the missing iPad to a home in neighboring Montgomery County. Deputies also spotted a vehicle connected to […]The post Stolen iPad Helps Police Capture Suspect Wanted for Bank Robbery appeared first on TUAW.
  - 16 hours ago 13 Jul 26, 2:46pm -
• newApple Pencil May Get Major Redesign to Meet EU Battery Rules
  Apple may introduce redesigned Apple Pencil models in early 2027 to comply with new European Union battery regulations. Reports suggest the update will arrive alongside the next-generation iPad Pro powered by Apple’s expected M6 chip. Although Apple has not confirmed the plans, the reported timeline matches earlier predictions for its 2027 iPad lineup. The European […]The post Apple Pencil May Get Major Redesign to Meet EU Battery Rules appeared first on TUAW.
  - 18 hours ago 13 Jul 26, 1:07pm -
• newApple Readies 2026 Back to School Deals for Students
  Apple is preparing to launch its annual Back to School promotion in the United States. The campaign is expected to begin during the week of July 13, according to reports. The seasonal event traditionally offers students, parents, and educators discounts on selected Apple products. The promotion arrives as families begin shopping for the new academic […]The post Apple Readies 2026 Back to School Deals for Students appeared first on TUAW.
  - 18 hours ago 13 Jul 26, 12:57pm -
• Apple Reportedly Linked Intel Deal to Tariff Exemption
  A new report suggests Apple’s exemption from proposed U.S. semiconductor tariffs may have involved more than its manufacturing investments. According to the report, discussions between Apple and U.S. officials also included a possible agreement for Intel to manufacture some Apple chips. Apple secured an exemption from proposed 100% semiconductor import tariffs in August 2025. At […]The post Apple Reportedly Linked Intel Deal to Tariff Exemption appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 12 Jul 26, 1:56pm -
• Apple TV+ Expands Presence at San Diego Comic-Con 2026
  Apple TV+ is preparing for its largest presence ever at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. The streaming service will host a two-hour Hall H panel, preview upcoming productions, and create interactive attractions for fans. The event runs from July 23 to July 26 and will feature some of Apple’s most popular original series and films. The […]The post Apple TV+ Expands Presence at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 12 Jul 26, 1:37pm -
• Apple Eyes AI Breakthrough for More Powerful On-Device Models
  Apple is reportedly exploring new technology that could dramatically improve artificial intelligence on future iPhones. The company is interested in a startup called PrismML, whose software compresses large language models without significantly reducing their performance. If successful, the technology could allow advanced AI features to run directly on Apple’s mobile devices instead of relying on […]The post Apple Eyes AI Breakthrough for More Powerful On-Device Models appeared first on TUA…
  - 2 days ago 12 Jul 26, 1:04pm -

Apple Insider

• newiPadOS 27 & macOS 27 beta 3 get a version 2 update as public betas drop
  It's OS 27 public beta day, but developer beta testers are getting a little treat with version 2 updates of the iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 beta 3 release.iPadOS 27 beta 3 got a version 2 updateWhile it isn't clear exactly what Apple might have changed in its second version of macOS 27 beta 3 and iPadOS 27 beta 3, they are now available. Every other OS 27 beta retained its beta 3 build numbers for the public beta.The build number for macOS 27 beta 3 version 2 is 26A5378n, up from 26A5368g. The iPadOS…
  - 4 hours ago 14 Jul 26, 2:37am -
• newFirst iOS 27, macOS 27 public betas are out, but you should still be careful
  Apple has finally introduced its first public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27.iOS 27's public beta is hereSince the introduction of the 27-generation operating systems at WWDC in early June, Apple has been testing developer beta builds. A few rounds later, and it has started to do the same with the public beta.The first public builds are: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 4 hours ago 14 Jul 26, 2:23am -
• newProduct managers & engineering leads are the target for Apple's next WWDC26 session
  On July 23, 2026, Apple will hold an online session that is meant to cater to leadership roles and how they might implement Siri AI features, Liquid Glass, and more in their apps for iOS 27.Siri AI can tap into third-party apps thanks to app intentsWWDC 2026 may be over, but that doesn't mean Apple has finished interacting with developers and other businesses outside of Cupertino. In-store and online developer sessions have been going on regularly since the June event, but the next one has a mor…
  - 4 hours ago 14 Jul 26, 2:16am -
• newFifth developer betas of iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 are out now
  The 26-gen operating system updates continue to get tested, with the fifth developer betas of iOS 26.6 and others possibly the last of the cycle.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleApple is trying out the 27-generation before the fall launches, but it's still working on updates for its current-gen operating system roster.The fifth developer betas landed after the fourth, which arrived on July 6. The third landed on June 29, the second were di…
  - 8 hours ago 13 Jul 26, 11:10pm -
• newChannel Master Floodlight Pro review & listener question roundup on the Smart Home Insider podcast
  On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we review an innovative light that runs via coaxial cable and answer a pile of listener questions.Smart Home Insider PodcastSince the last episode, developers received the third developer beta of Apple's 27-branded updates. Within the release notes of macOS 27, it was revealed Apple had seemingly decided on pricing for some of its AI-powered features.To use Apple Intelligence with Apple Home, users will need to have at least the 2TB iClou…
  - 10 hours ago 13 Jul 26, 8:28pm -
• newFacebook demands AirPods-like pairing for its glasses and headsets
  Meta has spent nine months pressing Apple to open up to rivals the way it pairs devices like AirPods, and won't take Apple's excuses for an answer.Meta Ray-Bans in use - Image Credit: MetaFacebook owner Meta has previously been trying to use European Union regulations to get it access to iPhone user data that it cannot possibly have a legitimate use for. But now it's been revealed that the company has also pressed for potentially more reasonable help on pairing its devices."We would like to be a…
  - 10 hours ago 13 Jul 26, 8:27pm -
• newApple's corporate espionage suit against OpenAI isn't the first
  Since its founding, Sam Altman's OpenAI has been at the center of multiple controversies, with Apple's intellectual property theft suit being just the latest chapter. Here's the story so far about what's been alleged over the last decade.Sam Altman of OpenAIThe artificial intelligence development wave has greatly affected the tech industry. As usual, this also includes accusations, threats, and lawsuits.OpenAI is no different, as it has attracted many different lawsuits in its short existence. A…
  - 11 hours ago 13 Jul 26, 7:44pm -
• newiPhone growth defies the smartphone market's worst second quarter in 13 years
  Apple's iPhone shipments rose 3% in the second quarter of 2026 even as the global smartphone market fell 11% to its lowest second-quarter level since 2013.iPhone 17 Pro MaxGlobal smartphone shipments fell 11% from the second quarter of 2025. Apple's share of global shipments climbed separately to a second-quarter record of 20%.Samsung remained the market leader with a 24% share after posting the strongest year-over-year growth among the five largest smartphone makers. Xiaomi followed Apple with…
  - 11 hours ago 13 Jul 26, 7:38pm -
• new'CrashStealer' malware poses as an Apple tool to steal passwords & Mac data
  CrashStealer, a newly documented Mac infostealer, used an Apple-notarized meeting app to reach victims before stealing passwords, browser data and cryptocurrency credentials behind a fake system prompt.CrashStealer fake password promptJamf Threat Labs first spotted a suspicious sample on VirusTotal in early May and began seeing matching detections on customer Macs in early July. Further analysis traced the malware to a signed and Apple-notarized first-stage application called Werkbit, giving res…
  - 12 hours ago 13 Jul 26, 6:30pm -
• newTime for change: 50 Apple Watch updates coming in watchOS 27
  Owners of the Apple Watch can expect more than just Siri AI in watchOS 27. Here are 50 improvements for the wearable's operating system coming this fall.The Dynamic App Grid in watchOS 27Apple's main operating system updates, including iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate, are getting the bulk of the attention this cycle. That makes sense, as they're the ones most people will directly interact with every day.That's also true in a year where Apple focused mostly on sorting out its artifici…
  - 13 hours ago 13 Jul 26, 5:32pm -

• newSigLens acquired by Apple for debugging massive apps and services
  Apple has bought SigScalr, the maker of SigLens, giving it a tool to monitor and debug the processes of large numbers of interrelated applications.SigLens lets developers set up continuous monitoring of apps to see how they are working over time - image credit: SigScalrInstead of needing multiple programs ranging from Xcode to Activity Monitor, an application monitoring app like SigLens is one tool that tracks and logs what happens inside several apps, or across many routines within the same one…
  - 13 hours ago 13 Jul 26, 5:15pm -
• newFrom rumors to titanium, bad debts and a new backer -- Apple Card is seven years old
  With its move to JP Morgan Chase, Apple Card is facing its first major change — but don't assume that the story of how it got to here is anything but a rocky road. Here's how Apple Card got started, and what to expect from its biggest change yet to come.The physical Apple Card that hasn't changed since 2019Apple Card and all of Apple's financial services that go along with it, do seem a very long way from how the company started out. But it isn't at all far from how in the 1980s, the company l…
  - 14 hours ago 13 Jul 26, 5:03pm -
• newSunday Reboot: No cell service for 250 years
  In this week's Sunday Reboot, an iPhone 17 Pro Max goes underground for a very, very long time.America 250Sunday 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
  - 14 hours ago 13 Jul 26, 4:50pm -
• newAmazon revives $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal after Prime Day
  Amazon's post-Prime Day Apple deals are still delivering, with AirPods Pro 3 dropping to their best price since the mega shopping event concluded.Grab AirPods Pro 3 for just $199 at Amazon.Amazon has dropped AirPods Pro 3 back down to $199.99 this week, marking the best post-Prime Day price on Apple's flagship earbuds. While it's not as low as the record discount we saw leading up to Prime Day, the $50 savings beats Black Friday 2025 pricing by $20 and is the strongest deal to return since Prime…
  - 19 hours ago 13 Jul 26, 11:19am -
• Apple Watch Series 11 drops to $299 with Amazon deal, save $100
  Amazon has brought the 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 back down to $299 for the weekend, offering $100 off its regular price. The sale also includes discounts on larger 46mm models and premium titanium styles.Save $100 on Apple Watch Series 11 styles.Weekend Apple Watch shoppers have plenty of reasons to take a look at Amazon, where Apple Watch Series 11 models are $100 off across multiple configurations. The standout offer drops the 42mm GPS model to $299, within $20 of the lowest price on record.B…
  - 1 day ago 13 Jul 26, 1:05am -
• M6 era will last just six months as Apple pushes for AI-focused M7
  It takes years to tape out a chip and bring it to market, with overall industry seismic shifts taking much less time. Nothing will demonstrate that better than the rumored six-month gap between the M6 processor debut and the AI-focused M7.With no M6 Pro or M6 Max on the horizon, don't expect much from the Mac Studio. Apple's chip lines have gradually become more AI-centric, and that will be the same in the future too. However, rather than sticking to an established release format, Apple's intend…
  - 1 day ago 12 Jul 26, 8:36pm -
• Power of Apple's M7 & M8 chips was born from Apple Car research
  We've been telling you this for years — Apple Car research wasn't lit on fire, and the fruits of Apple's labor on it will be seen in artificial intelligence performance in the M7 and M8 processor.16-inch MacBook Pro will be the first to get M7 Pro processorsBefore AI used to be called Apple's biggest failure, that title went to the Apple Car which was cancelled after ten years of development and ten billion dollars of investment. AppleInsider argued at the time that Apple Car research would pa…
  - 1 day ago 12 Jul 26, 8:29pm -
• EU regulations could force an Apple Pencil upgrade in early 2027
  The iPad Pro with M6 is expected in early 2027 and Apple may release upgraded Apple Pencil models with easier-to-replace batteries in time for new EU regulations.EU regulations will force Apple to rethink Apple Pencil designThe European Union mandated in 2023 that consumer electronics must have easily replaced batteries by 2027. One of Apple's notoriously impossible-to-repair products is the Apple Pencil, which could see some design changes to meet this mandate.According to the "Power On" newsle…
  - 1 day ago 12 Jul 26, 7:58pm -
• Assess Apple's imminent Back to School sales, before you pull the trigger on a bad deal
  Apple is preparing to launch its annual Back to School promotions in the United States. Take a minute after they're revealed to assess before you buy, because they're very rarely blockbuster deals, and other vendors will likely have better ones.MacBook Neo will be a popular item this Back to School sales period. Each summer, Apple joins the rest of retailers by holding Back To School offers. Preparing for the academic year ahead, students and teachers can get some extra money off from their purc…
  - 1 day ago 12 Jul 26, 7:41pm -
• Crime blotter: Stolen iPad leads to arrest of accused bank robber
  A woman is bitten after her iPad is stolen, dozens of iPads are stolen from an elementary school, and a man is arrested for selling fake AirPods to police, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.The Lenox Square Apple Store (Apple) The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series examining the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 12 Jul 26, 5:11pm -
• Apple's 100% tariff exemption may have been helped by Intel supply deal
  Apple may have been pushed into a deal to contract Intel for chip production, with it claimed to have persuaded President Trump into giving it an exemption from 100% semiconductor tariffs.Intel could soon be making Apple's chips. Image credit: IntelIn August 2025, facing the prospect of semiconductor tariffs at 100%, Apple managed to secure an exemption from the massive import fees.It appeared at the time to have been avoided thanks to a major investment in U.S. manufacturing efforts. But it may…
  - 3 days ago 11 Jul 26, 6:26pm -
• Apple sues OpenAI & previous VP of product design over mass IP theft
  In what will be a blockbuster suit, Apple is suing OpenAI, alleging that two ex-employees, one of whom was Apple's previous Vice President of Product Design for iPhone and Apple Watch, maintained an ongoing and successful effort in stealing intellectual property to enrich OpenAI's development efforts.Tang Yew Tan did design work for Apple for years on iPhone and the above pictured Apple Watch Ultra Series 3In the suit, filed on Friday, Apple goes into some detail about what two named defendants,…
  - 3 days ago 11 Jul 26, 2:55am -
• Save $700 on LG's 32-inch UltraFine evo 6K Thunderbolt 5 monitor
  Breathe new life into your Mac setup with LG's 32-inch UltraFine display that offers easy Thunderbolt 5 connectivity and 6K resolution. At $700 off, it's $240 cheaper than the Apple Studio Display too.Save $700 on the LG UltraFine 6K Display with Thunderbolt 5 - Image credit: LGThe LG 32-inch UltraFine evo 6K Monitor pairs easily with modern Macs thanks to its Thunderbolt 5 port. And at $1,299.99 after a $700 discount, this monitor comes in at least $240 cheaper than the 5K 27-inch Apple Studio…
  - 3 days ago 10 Jul 26, 9:02pm -
• Facebook & Instagram's addictive design could cost Meta $12.5 billion
  Meta's Facebook and Instagram both use "addictive design" that could fall foul of the European Union's new Digital Services Act, and the European Commission has already preliminarily found Meta's iPhone apps are in breach of its rules.Instagram and Facebook's design may break the EU's rulesIn a press release shared today, July 10, the European Commission put Meta on notice. A few core aspects of Meta's smartphone apps are at the core of the Commission's investigation.Meta now has the right to de…
  - 3 days ago 10 Jul 26, 7:20pm -
• iPhone Fold, AirPods with cameras, & time capsules all in question on the AppleInsider Podcast
  Rumors continue to go back and forth on whether the iPhone Fold will launch on time, plus there is now a question on if AirPods will get cameras at all. This and more on the AppleInsider Podcast.iPhone 17 Pro Max slight damage after a year with no caseApple is placing an iPhone 17 Pro Max in a time capsule, and presumably when it is opened in 250 years, there will have been a lighter and cheaper Apple Vision Pro. However, rumors suggest Apple might me more focused on AI and glasses instead.Those…
  - 3 days ago 10 Jul 26, 6:43pm -
• iPhone Fold battery now rumored to have less capacity than expected
  A leaker claims to have the specifications for both of the batteries expected in the iPhone Fold, and the suggestion is that despite its thin chassis, it will have all-day battery life.The two sides of the iPhone Fold are each expected to house a battery.A leak in February 2026 claimed that the iPhone Fold would have the largest-capacity battery of any iPhone ever, but stopped short of any specifics. Around the same time, a separate rumor said that capacity would be 5,000 mAh, and the battery wo…
  - 4 days ago 10 Jul 26, 6:15pm -
• No, EU iPhones won't have a removable battery door in 2027
  Despite what you might have seen on the internet, iPhones sold in the European Union will not have a removable back panel for easy battery replacement, and they probably never will. Here's why.iPhone batteries aren't changing any time soon. Image credit: AppleYou've probably seen AI TikTok slop and random Reddit posts that claim the EU will force Apple to bring user-replaceable batteries to the iPhone in 2027. But in what should be a surprise to nobody, they're all wrong.But like so much viral-y…
  - 4 days ago 10 Jul 26, 5:55pm -
• Govee 21-inch Smart Ceiling Light Ultra review: blurry motifs & excellent lighting
  Govee has been on a roll lately introducing new lights with interesting designs and abilities. The Smart Ceiling Ultra is a decent addition, even with limited Apple ecosystem functionality.Govee 21-inch Smart Ceiling Light Ultra review: I've tested several Govee lighting solutions previously, and none were a disappointment. My biggest issue then, which continues to today, is Govee's insistence on using its app for most functions.The Govee 21-inch Smart Ceiling Light Ultra is a large circular lig…
  - 4 days ago 10 Jul 26, 5:14am -
• AI agents move deeper into business workflows with ChatGPT Work & GPT-5.6
  ChatGPT Work turns ChatGPT into an AI agent that can complete multi-step projects across connected apps and desktop tools with GPT-5.6 powering the new experience.ChatGPT WorkChatGPT Work is designed for longer assignments instead of one-off prompts. It can gather information from connected apps and workflows, create spreadsheets, presentations, documents and web apps, then continue working for hours by breaking larger projects into smaller steps.The new experience runs on GPT-5.6 and includes b…
  - 4 days ago 10 Jul 26, 12:56am -
• Apple going big at Comic Con with a 2-hour panel and show preview
  Apple TV is going to be a big presence at Comic Con 2026, with the company set to host a two-hour panel and share a first-look preview for the second season of "Dark Matter.""Widow's Bay" will have a presence at Comic Con this year.Comic Con, which gets underway on July 23 and runs through July 26, will be held in San Diego and will no doubt be as popular as ever. And Apple TV will back up its recent collection of 89 Emmy nominations with a strong showing.Not only will Apple be present, but it w…
  - 4 days ago 9 Jul 26, 11:28pm -
• Import duty cuts make India even more attractive for iPhone manufacturing
  India has made iPhone manufacturing more attractive by eliminating import duties on key smartphone components, lowering costs for companies assembling devices in the country.Tim Cook in a previous visit to India — image credit: AppleIndia on July 9 removed import duties of 5% to 7.5% on several components used to manufacture smartphones and other electronics. Covered parts include wireless charging modules and lithium-ion cells.Reuters reported that the exemptions remain in effect through Marc…
  - 4 days ago 9 Jul 26, 10:58pm -
• Price rises certain as iPhone 18 Pro Max component costs soar
  If a new estimate is correct, and we suspect it is, then Apple is paying dramatically more to produce each iPhone 18 Pro Max compared to its predecessor, and that will mean price rises of $200 or more.The current iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple left all iPhone models untouched in its recent and unprecedented price rise, but it was already likely that the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro range would be affected. Now according to estimates from Counterpoint Research, the bill of materials (BOM) that Apple will pa…
  - 4 days ago 9 Jul 26, 9:03pm -
• Amazon's $659 Apple Watch Ultra 3 deal is about to sell out, grab the discount now
  Amazon has slashed the price of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 to $659.97, just $10 from the record low.Save $140 on an Apple Watch Ultra 3 while supplies last - Image credit: AppleAmazon's $659.97 deal is available on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with a Bright Blue Trail Loop Band in M/L. The 49mm GPS + Cellular model with a Natural Titanium Case is $140 off while supplies last.Buy Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $659.97 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 4 days ago 9 Jul 26, 8:43pm -
• New AI startup could shrink server-sized models for use on iPhones
  PrismML, a startup that uses mathematical wizardry to shrink the size of large language models, could be used to bring more advanced AI capabilities to iPhones in the future.Apple wants to bring bigger AI models to the iPhoneThe company has already been able to compress the 54GB Qwen 3.6 model to just 4GB. And, importantly, the technology that it uses doesn't impact the model's performance.Apple is already keen to find ways to shrink LLMs that would normally run on servers. The company prefers s…
  - 4 days ago 9 Jul 26, 7:50pm -
• iPhone 18 Pro Max's longer battery life comes at a cost in weight and size
  A new leak backs up reports of the iPhone 18 Pro Max getting a substantial improvement in battery life, but claims the phone will be fractionally heavier and larger as a result.The camera plateau on the current iPhone 17 Pro Max.Initial rumors claimed that the iPhone 18 Pro Max would see only slight improvement in battery life over the iPhone 17 Pro Max. But then more recently, there was a new claim that the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery would last almost 10% longer.Now leaker Ice Universe has backe…
  - 5 days ago 9 Jul 26, 3:45pm -
• 'Widow's Bay' & 'Pluribus' lead Apple's record-breaking charge for 2026 Emmy Awards
  Even without previous smash hits "Severance" and "The Studio" airing episodes in the eligibility period, Apple TV has still gathered the most nominations it has ever earned across all of the major categories at the 78th annual Emmy Awards.Nominations for the 78th Emmy Awards have been announced - image credit: Television AcademyIn 2025, Apple TV won a record-breaking 22 Emmy Awards, with "Severance" and "The Studio" leading the way. For 2026, neither of those shows were eligible, but a host of n…
  - 5 days ago 9 Jul 26, 6:31am -
• Apolosign 32-inch Smart Portable TV review: Very cool, but not great for Apple users
  The Apolosign 32-inch Smart Portable TV is an interesting battery-powered touchscreen on wheels. At $899 retail, it's a very hard sell for Apple owners because of one key omission.Apolosign 32-inch Smart Portable TVThe idea of a freestanding, movable television sounds odd at first. Just the same, LG popularized this category with the StanbyME. That wheeled touchscreen doubles as a second display, photo frame, and smart home hub.Apolosign is one of several brands now chasing that idea for less mo…
  - 5 days ago 9 Jul 26, 5:01am -
• Encrypted HFS+ drive support dies in macOS 28
  Apple will be cutting support for encrypted Mac OS Extended drives from macOS 28 onwards, but HFS+ will still function — for now. Here's what you can do about it.Check your drives to make sure they're not formatted as Encrypted Mac OS Extended before macOS 28 arrives next year. As time rolls on, technologies used to power operating systems like macOS are deprecated in favor of newer versions. While most users will embrace the newer ways of working, users of older installations can sometimes do…
  - 5 days ago 9 Jul 26, 12:19am -
• TV show purchases on Apple TV are finally getting free 4K upgrades
  Apple is finally bringing its free 4K upgrade policy to select TV show purchases, extending one of the Apple TV Store's biggest customer perks beyond movies for the first time.Apple TV 4KApple hasn't announced the rollout, but the change first surfaced after Apple TV researcher Sigmund Judge identified dozens of eligible series that were automatically upgraded to 4K at no extra cost. The initial rollout includes nearly 50 series spanning dramas, documentaries, reality shows, and children's progr…
  - 5 days ago 9 Jul 26, 12:08am -
• Final lap for 'Mario Kart Tour' badly closes another Nintendo mobile gaming chapter
  Nintendo will shut down "Mario Kart Tour" later in 2026, highlighting how Nintendo continues to not deliver what consumers want on hardware platforms that they do not manufacture.Mario Kart TourThe game will remain playable until 11 p.m. Pacific on September 29, when Nintendo will permanently end online service. Nintendo announced the shutdown Tuesday and directed players to updated support policies covering ruby purchases and Gold Pass subscriptions that took effect July 7.Nintendo thanked play…
  - 5 days ago 8 Jul 26, 11:10pm -
• Apple testing banned vendor RAM is a Band-Aid, not a cure
  Apple's testing of memory chips from CXMT, a supplier black-listed by the U.S. government, could help ease the RAM pricing crisis. It's nowhere near enough to solve the problem.A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: SamsungIn late June, Apple reportedly asked the Trump administration to allow it to buy RAM chips from a supplier in China that the U.S. had blacklisted. As Cupertino waits on Washington, it is allegedly testing out the memory from the blackballed company.According to two sour…
  - 5 days ago 8 Jul 26, 9:51pm -
• Apple the only bright spot in a declining PC market, savaged by RAM price hikes
  Apple gained ground in the PC market even as global shipments fell for the first time in more than two years, as the Mac outperformed a market squeezed by rising memory costs.Macs continue to gain market shareWorldwide PC shipments fell 4.9% year over year to 68.2 million units in the second quarter, ending nine straight quarters of growth. A persistent memory shortage prompted manufacturers to build inventory ahead of tighter supplies.Rising component costs also pushed PC makers to raise prices…
  - 5 days ago 8 Jul 26, 9:32pm -
• All the Qualcomm parts used in the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and more
  Even after the arrival of its in-house modems, Apple's product lines still mostly rely on Qualcomm for cellular hardware. Here are all the Qualcomm chips Apple uses.Apple still uses Qualcomm modems for products like the iPhone 17 Pro.On June 30, AppleInsider revealed that the iPhone 18 Pro might ship in two region-specific modem configurations: a Qualcomm modem in the United States, and the Apple C2 elsewhere in the world. The information serves as the perfect illustration of Apple's continued r…
  - 5 days ago 8 Jul 26, 9:04pm -
• Amazon knocks $110 off Apple's MacBook Neo today
  Apple's MacBook Neo with 512GB of storage is marked down to $689.99 at Amazon today, the lowest price seen since Apple's recent price increases.Save $110 on 512GB MacBook Neo at Amazon.Update: Amazon has sold out of the $689.99 special.With Apple raising prices across its Mac and iPad lines, the MacBook Neo is now $110 off at Amazon, bringing the 512GB spec down to $689.99 in the Indigo finish. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 5 days ago 8 Jul 26, 8:45pm -
• Apple's M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM plunges to $3,049
  Apple's latest 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip and upgrade to 48GB of RAM is discounted to $3,049.99, a markdown of $550 off the popular configuration.Save $550 on an M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM - Image credit: AppleAmazon is slashing $550 off an upgraded 16-inch MacBook Pro with a bump up to 48GB of RAM. Released in March 2026, the M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro features higher unified memory bandwidth compared to the last-gen model and is equipped with Apple's N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7 and…
  - 5 days ago 8 Jul 26, 8:24pm -
• Lower cost Apple Vision Pro may be dropped as Apple focuses on AI
  A peculiar report claims that work on a key component of a lower-cost version of the Apple Vision Pro is winding down, and that it's because Apple is more interested in AI.Apple's current Apple Vision Pro.This new report appears to be specifically about the Apple Vision Air, the previously-rumoured Apple Vision Pro successor, that would save money by having lower resolution screens. According to The Elec, Samsung was developing a G-VR display, using a glass-substrate micro-OLED.That project is r…
  - 5 days ago 8 Jul 26, 7:50pm -
• iPhone Fold delay rumor flip-flop continues, new leak says everything is on time
  Multiple Apple suppliers reportedly say the company's iPhone Fold remains on track for production, challenging other reports that manufacturing problems have delayed the device.iPhone Fold renderRecent market rumors suggested complex assembly and low manufacturing yields could delay Apple's first foldable iPhone. Multiple unnamed companies in Apple's supply chain disputed those claims after speaking with Cailian News Agency.Suppliers cited by the report said they have entered peak production, re…
  - 5 days ago 8 Jul 26, 7:43pm -
• Everyone should have a trustworthy VPN & at $2.99 per month, Proton is a great choice
  Stay safe online, encrypt your traffic, and catch every World Cup match like you're a local with Proton VPN. It's available at a heavy discount for a limited time starting at $2.99 per month with a 24-month commitment.Save up to 70 percent on Proton VPN plans during World Cup Sale - Image credit: ProtonNo one should be without a VPN in 2026, and Proton's is one of the best VPN options out there. Whether you're keeping your traffic safe from prying eyes or trying to catch the latest anime on Netf…
  - 6 days ago 7 Jul 26, 7:18pm -
• How to use Apple Games & Game Center for cross-device play & cloud saves
  Apple has a way for videogamers to keep progress and friends synced, leveraging iCloud to do it. Here's how to get the most out of Apple Games and Game Center.How to use Apple Games & Game CenterApple's revamped gaming tools let players jump between iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, without losing progress or juggling accounts. The combination of the Apple Games app and Game Center turns Apple's ecosystem into a cohesive option for gamers.Apple has turned its once basic Game Center system into a…
  - 27 Dec 25, 6:15pm -
• iPad Pro & Nintendo Switch 2 are perfect companions with a portable dock
  The Nintendo Switch 2 requires a compatible dock to work, and the official one is quite big, but Antank has a functioning dock that works great at a desk and on the go with your iPad Pro.iPad Pro can be a display for the Nintendo Switch 2When Apple introduced support for connecting devices like capture cards via USB-C in iPadOS 17, my first idea was to use the iPad Pro as a portable Nintendo Switch display. Due to restrictions with how the Nintendo Switch 2 works, third-party docks are harder to…
  - 23 Dec 25, 9:09pm -