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• newApple’s Low-Cost Memory Plan Hits a Roadblock
  Apple’s search for lower-cost memory chips has encountered a major obstacle. Chinese memory manufacturer CXMT has reportedly declined Apple’s request for discounted pricing. The move comes as Apple looks for ways to manage rising component costs during a global memory shortage driven by artificial intelligence demand. Apple had tested CXMT memory as a possible alternative […]The post Apple’s Low-Cost Memory Plan Hits a Roadblock appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 hour ago 8 Aug 26, 1:29am -
• newFoxconn Posts Record Profit Ahead of iPhone 18 Pro Production
  Foxconn has recorded the highest monthly earnings in its 52-year history, even before beginning mass production of Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro. The company reported July revenue of $29.6 billion, representing a 54.2% increase compared with the same period last year. Foxconn says strong demand for artificial intelligence products played the biggest role in the record-breaking […]The post Foxconn Posts Record Profit Ahead of iPhone 18 Pro Production appeared first on TUAW.
  - 9 hours ago 7 Aug 26, 5:44pm -
• newApple Reaches Record $10B in Annual Sales Across India
  Apple has reached a major milestone in India, generating more than $10 billion in annual sales during the latest fiscal year. The achievement highlights the company’s growing presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing smartphone markets. At the same time, India continues to strengthen its role as Apple’s second-largest iPhone manufacturing base after China. The […]The post Apple Reaches Record $10B in Annual Sales Across India appeared first on TUAW.
  - 12 hours ago 7 Aug 26, 2:56pm -
• newiOS 28 May Bring iPhone-to-Windows Clipboard Sharing
  Apple is preparing a new feature that could make it easier for iPhone and Windows users to work across devices. According to newly published documents, iOS 28 may support native clipboard sharing between iPhones and Windows PCs. The feature is currently planned for users in the European Union and could launch in fall 2027. The […]The post iOS 28 May Bring iPhone-to-Windows Clipboard Sharing appeared first on TUAW.
  - 23 hours ago 7 Aug 26, 3:21am -
• Russia Opens Antitrust Case Against Apple Over iPhone Apps
  Russia has opened a new antitrust case against Apple, accusing the company of failing to preload government-backed apps on iPhones and iPads. The investigation marks the latest chapter in a dispute that has lasted for years. If regulators rule against Apple, the company could face a fine of up to 4 billion rubles, or nearly […]The post Russia Opens Antitrust Case Against Apple Over iPhone Apps appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 6 Aug 26, 6:49am -
• iPhone 20 Rumored to Feature Glass Design and Better Cooling
  Apple’s 20th-anniversary iPhone could introduce a bold new look if the latest rumors prove accurate. A new report claims the device will feature a glass-heavy design inspired by the iPhone Air while adding improved cooling technology to boost performance. Although Apple has not confirmed the details, the rumor offers an early glimpse at what could […]The post iPhone 20 Rumored to Feature Glass Design and Better Cooling appeared first on TUAW.
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Apple Insider

• newApple RAM supplier makes $38B bet on AI boom lasting until 2029
  One of Apple's memory suppliers is making a massive investment to expand chip production amid global shortages, but it won't make your next iPhone any cheaper.Apple supplier SK hynix invests $38B in AI memory — Image credit: SK HynixOn Friday, SK hynix announced that it has approved a 54 trillion won ($38.3 billion) investment to build two new semiconductor fabrication plants in South Korea.The investment includes 35.2 trillion won ($24 billion) towards the Yongin Y2 facility, which will produ…
  - 4 hours ago 7 Aug 26, 11:02pm -
• newWhen will Apple have its iPhone 18 Pro release event?
  Apple obviously knows, and perhaps some of its retail staff have at least a clue, but for the rest of us, here's the best estimate of when the iPhone 18 Pro will be announced.Mockup of a possible iPhone 18 Pro Max, which is rumored to come in a dark cherry red.No question, it'll be in September. Apple has held its iPhone launches in October, but since 2011 the only time it has done that was during COVID.The question is when in September we'll find out the all-important updates and, more than eve…
  - 4 hours ago 7 Aug 26, 10:48pm -
• newiPhone 18 Pro rumor roundup: 2nm A20 chip, C2 modem, under-display Face ID
  Apple's iPhone 18 Pro is right around the corner, and the rumor mill started earlier than normal. Here's what you need to know.Apple's iPhone 18 Pro will feature numerous improvements over the iPhone 17 Pro.In 2025, Apple gave its high-end iPhone a major redesign, with the iPhone 17 Pro featuring a distinct pill-shaped camera plateau, an aluminum frame, and a bright orange color option. Inside, the A19 Pro chip bumped up the RAM to 12GB, and the phone even gained a vapor chamber cooling system.W…
  - 4 hours ago 7 Aug 26, 10:46pm -
• newB&H's $1,349 M5 MacBook Air deal with 24GB RAM ends this weekend
  The upgraded M5 MacBook Air has 24GB of memory to boost performance, and it's $150 off this weekend only.Apple's M5 MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM is on sale at B&H - Image credit: AppleB&H's best-selling 13-inch MacBook Air configuration is $150 off as part of the Apple Authorized Reseller's broader M5 MacBook Air sale. What makes this particular model especially appealing is its upgrade to 24GB of RAM.Buy 13" MacBook Air 24GB RAM for $1,349 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forum…
  - 4 hours ago 7 Aug 26, 10:41pm -
• newApple's Mac Pro 'cheese grater' is 20 years old, and is the best Mac ever made
  The original Mac Pro is 20 years old today and even though the whole range is now gone, people are still celebrating this old, favorite workhorse from a time when it was the clear top of Apple's lineup.The distinctive 2006 Mac ProApple finally killed off the Mac Pro in March 2026, just shy of its 20th anniversary, but its death throes really began six years earlier as Macs transitioned to Apple Silicon. The Mac Pro was the last to make the leap away from Intel, and by then it didn't matter.The M…
  - 7 hours ago 7 Aug 26, 7:11pm -
• newPaying for AI, freezing iPhones, & avoiding scams on the AppleInsider Podcast
  Someone has to pay for all this AI, nothing is foolproof, and Apple's lawsuit with OpenAI is only just beginning, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.The cost of iPhone components is only getting higher.As Wesley briefly covered on the previous episode, artificial intelligence is costing companies billions with very little return. Every new tool comes with a new cost, sometimes money, sometimes privacy.It's a grab bag of topics with people putting iPhones in freezers, getting Uber email scams, and G…
  - 10 hours ago 7 Aug 26, 4:31pm -
• newStill simple, still powerful, BBEdit is a Mac app legend
  You may like Pages and you may tolerate Microsoft Word, but text editor BBEdit has been rightly earning devotees on the Mac for 34 years. Here's how.Software used to come in boxes. I know. Image credit: Bare Bones Software.There are very few Mac apps that go back this far, and even fewer that remain both actively developed and actually beloved by its users. And there is only one with the trademark "It doesn't suck."BBEdit is just a text editor, but rather than this meaning it is limited, it mean…
  - 12 hours ago 7 Aug 26, 2:56pm -
• newApple continues to dominate premium smartphone market share in 2026
  For smartphones selling at over $600, Apple owns 65% of that market and grew 9% year over year in the first half of 2026. However, Chinese brands are making a dent in local market share.iPhone demand increases Apple's premium market shareApple ships 23% of all smartphones sold globally and captures 49% of all profit. It's a behemoth on its own, but when accounting for smartphones in the $600 plus range, it's the clear leader in market share.According to a report from Counterpoint Research, Apple…
  - 22 hours ago 7 Aug 26, 4:26am -
• newJon Prosser's baby forces another extension to Apple's legal battle
  Jon Prosser was sued by Apple over the alleged theft of pre-release information, saw a default ruling due to inaction, had that overturned, and is once again failing to provide discovery materials. There's a reason this time.Jon Prosser in his latest video about Apple. Image source: FPTLife hasn't been easy for Jon Prosser since a July 2025 lawsuit from Apple accused him and Michael Ramacciotti of stealing information from Apple employee Ethan Lipnik's test device. He says he's not guilty, but h…
  - 23 hours ago 7 Aug 26, 3:19am -
• newNew ChatGPT version has a 'Think' button, will find 'more reliable facts'
  OpenAI continues to churn out upgrades to its various GPT models, the latest GPT-5.6 promises to be more succinct and provide confident wrong answers less often. Here's what's new.ChatGPT gets a slider for compute intensityApple and OpenAI have a relationship where ChatGPT is an extension for the previous version of Siri, though that could come to an end soon. The latest updates don't affect users of that specific function, but the Mac utilities and iOS app will gain new features and performance…
  - 24 hours ago 7 Aug 26, 2:35am -

• OpenAI's new hardware leaks: Over $300, same size as an Alexa Dot
  Details have leaked about OpenAI's new hardware, and by all accounts, it's going to be shaped and sized a lot like a second-generation Alexa Dot, be battery-powered, and retail for between $300 and $400.Amazon Echo Dot, second generationThe rumor mill has been loaded with rumors about OpenAI's hardware. A new accounting of the device says it will be a smart speaker without a display.Furthermore, it is rumored to be about the same size as a hockey puck, like the second-generation Echo Dot picture…
  - 1 day ago 7 Aug 26, 2:06am -
• Apple TV brings free 'Widow's Bay' screenings to AMC theaters
  Fans of "Widow's Bay" in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco can catch a free screening of the series' final three episodes of the first season at select AMC theaters.Image Credit: Apple TV"Widow's Bay" made its debut in April, quickly becoming an Apple TV hit. The series has been praised for blending genuine horror with character-driven comedy.Even with its late premiere date, it earned 19 Emmy nominations. That includes the coveted Best Comedy Series. Continue Re…
  - 1 day ago 7 Aug 26, 12:44am -
• Apple issues another round of macOS security updates as patch frequency increases
  Apple has rolled out another round of security updates for macOS Tahoe, macOS Sequoia, and macOS Sonoma.Apple releases security updates for Mac operating system lineupThursday's update is the second round of macOS updates to be released in less than two weeks. According to Apple, the patch solves an issue with Screen Sharing. The patch note reads, "An attacker on the network may be able to authenticate to Screen Sharing without valid credentials."Apple says that the issue was addressed with impr…
  - 1 day ago 7 Aug 26, 12:04am -
• Last call to save up to $200 on M5 MacBook Air laptops
  Time is running out to grab limited-time deals on Apple's latest MacBook Air laptops, with M5 models now up to $200 off. Many deals end this weekend.Save up to $200 on Apple's M5 MacBook Air today - Image credit: AppleBoth Amazon and B&H are running back-to-school deals on M5 MacBook Air notebooks, resulting in discounts of up to $200 off.Whether you're in the market for a premium 15-inch configuration with 24GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 70W USB-C power adapter that's marked down to $1,819 or you…
  - 1 day ago 6 Aug 26, 9:49pm -
• Adobe is hell-bent on becoming the creative engine behind AI
  Adobe's newest AI ChatGPT plugin shows that the company doesn't care where people create, but more on ensuring they create with Adobe.Image generated with Adobe and ChatGPTOn Thursday, Adobe and OpenAI rolled out a new feature. A new ChatGPT tool that would combine more than 70 of Adobe's creative tools into a single plugin, accessible by typing @Adobe.If you've got an Adobe account, you can go to ChatGPT, install the Adobe plugin, and begin generating... Well, whatever you want, really. Continu…
  - 1 day ago 6 Aug 26, 9:26pm -
• OpenAI fires back, says Apple is suing because it can't compete
  ChatGPT maker OpenAI wants Apple's lawsuit dismissed, calling it "rotten to the core" and a pretext for how the firm is failing in AI and at keeping its staff.ChatGPT is in the App Store nowWhile Apple went back to court to ask that its lawsuit against OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft be sped up, OpenAI initially turned to the court of public opinion. But it has now responded to Apple's latest filing with one of its own, presented to a US judge with the request that the case be dismissed.A…
  - 1 day ago 6 Aug 26, 9:08pm -
• One pasted Terminal command opens the door to Mac crypto wallet theft
  Researchers have uncovered Mac malware that can steal credentials and drain all or a selected percentage of a cryptocurrency wallet, in yet another reminder not to paste random commands from the internet into Terminal.New malware via ClickFixThe Go-based malware arrived through a ClickFix attack, which disguises a malicious instruction as a CAPTCHA or error message. Instead of exploiting macOS, the attackers persuaded the victim to run the command that installed their malware for them.Once execu…
  - 1 day ago 6 Aug 26, 8:40pm -
• Apple sweetens its trade-in deals, but you can still do better
  Apple has significantly increased how much it pays you to trade in most devices, but you should compare carrier offerings, other trade-in vendors, and private sale values to get the most for your hardware.Apple has increased its trade-in values for many, but not all, iPhones - image credit: AppleThere's no question but that Apple is looking down the barrel of weaker than usual sales for the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro. No matter how good that smartphone is, it comes at a time when the global chip…
  - 1 day ago 6 Aug 26, 8:33pm -
• RAM supply holding up iPhone 18 Pro assembly is another bad sign
  Apple's new A20 Pro processor isn't being cranked out as fast as it could be because of RAM shortages, and that is reportedly slowing assembly of the iPhone 18 Pro, and the folding iPhone. That's not great.Render of a possible iPhone 18 Pro - image credit: AppleInsiderThe fact that there's a RAM crisis and supply problem isn't a new revelation. What is, however, is the fact that in Apple's and TSMC's most complex processor, that uses a new manufacturing technique, RAM supply may be gumming up th…
  - 1 day ago 6 Aug 26, 6:46pm -
• AirPods Pro 3 plunge to $189 at Amazon, 30-day best price
  Amazon has launched a steeper AirPods Pro 3 discount this August, dropping the earbuds to a 30-day low of $189.99.Grab AirPods Pro 3 at a 30-day low price of $189.99.Amazon has dropped AirPods Pro 3 down to $189.99, reflecting a $60 discount off the premium earbuds. This is the lowest price we've seen since Prime Day 2026.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $189.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 6 Aug 26, 6:32pm -
• 'The Bonfire of the Vanities' series dropped by Apple TV
  The high-profile television version of Tom Wolfe's "The Bonfire of the Vanities" will reportedly no longer be made for Apple TV because of creative differences.Apple TV will not go ahead with a series dramatization of "The Bonfire of the Vanities."This would have been the third version of Wolfe's famous 1980s novel about greed and Wall Street, and it was to be made by "Ally McBeal" and "The Practice" writer/producer David E. Kelley. Now according to Deadline, the deal is off and the production t…
  - 1 day ago 6 Aug 26, 6:27pm -
• Chinese RAM supplier denies Apple's bid for cheaper RAM
  Apple has been testing memory made by China's CXMT as a lower-cost supplier as its regular suppliers hike up prices, but CXMT is demanding what Samsung gets paid for RAM.A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: SamsungIt was an idea that would help Apple in the short term at best, and it was one that got it repeated criticism from US senators and memory firms. But with the global chip shortage only getting worse because of demands from AI firms, Apple asked Trump to allow it to buy from bla…
  - 1 day ago 6 Aug 26, 5:18pm -
• August Apple Watch deals deliver savings of up to $172 off Series 11, Ultra 3 styles
  Summer Apple Watch sales at Amazon and Walmart deliver discounts of up to $172 off SE 3, Series 11, and Ultra 3 styles.Save up to $172 across the Apple Watch lineup - Image credit: ApplePrices across Apple's wearables line start at $219 this week, with standout offers being a $172 discount on the 42mm GPS + Cellular Apple Watch Series 11 at Walmart and a $100 markdown on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at Amazon.Grab Apple Watch deals from $219 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 6 Aug 26, 4:19am -
• PSA: don't fall for the scam Uber email making the rounds
  No, your Uber payment method didn't expire, it's just a scam attempting to steal your payment information. Here's how to spot such scams.Spotting a scam email isn't always easy, but knowing what to look for goes a long wayEmail is a ubiquitous tool that everyone needs for basic web access and account creation. While some tools like Hide My Email attempt to reduce spam, they aren't foolproof.Users across social media and some staff at AppleInsider have received a bogus email claiming to be Uber.…
  - 2 days ago 6 Aug 26, 4:01am -
• Meta's Muse Code is yet another AI coding agent on macOS
  A one-line command in your macOS terminal can get you access to Meta's Muse Code, which aims to be a transparent AI coding tool that can work across large repositories.Meta's Muse Code is a new AI coding tool for macOS. Image source: MetaThere are already coding agents like Claude Code and ChatGPT Codex available for macOS, but Meta wants to enter the ring with its latest AI toolset. Unlike the others, it doesn't have an app interface and runs through the Terminal.According to an announcement po…
  - 2 days ago 6 Aug 26, 2:20am -
• Apple's iPhone 18 Pro event won't be live, no matter how much you wish it to be
  Apple's employee lottery for the September iPhone launch doesn't mean it will be a return to a live-presented event. It'll probably be the same pre-recorded presentation with press in the room as usual.John Ternus will introduce Apple's event in September. It will probably be prerecorded. It's barely a month away from Apple's regular fall event, which will see the launch of products like the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone Fold, and other long-rumored items. It is always a major event, with most of th…
  - 2 days ago 6 Aug 26, 12:38am -
• Small, Siri, and smart: What to expect from HomePod mini 2
  Apple is preparing some smart home updates, with a new HomePod mini expected soon. Here's what to expect from Apple's small wireless speaker.HomePod mini 2 shouldn't change much from the first-gen's external appearance. Apple's HomePod mini is a key part of the smart home. While it is obviously a great and compact speaker and a way to communicate with Siri without using your iPhone, it's also a hub to manage all of your smart home devices using Apple Home.However, since its release in 2020, the…
  - 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 10:48pm -
• Surgeons enthuse about what a great bargain Apple Vision Pro is
  A new study covering wearing an Apple Vision Pro during certain surgeries has concluded that it is superior to existing medical equipment, and is very much worth the relatively small cost.The Apple Vision Pro has proven to be a useful tool for cataract surgery.Apple Vision Pro has been used for surgery since it first came out, and surgeons have already said that it is so light it saves them pain and injury. Now a study conducted at the UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute, has directly compared usi…
  - 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 10:18pm -
• Unsafe iMessage for Android app Sunbird just will not die
  Even though Apple now supports RCS to let Android users join in iMessage conversations, the risky Sunbird app is back to persuade them to route everything through its servers anyway. Don't do it to yourself.That would be Android phones it's talking about. You're on an iPhone, you're fine. Image credit: SunbirdPreviously on Sunbird... it was an Android app that let users partake in Apple iMessage conversations without a green bubble, and with myriad security problems. It came and it went, and the…
  - 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 9:32pm -
• Apple's loaded M5 Max MacBook Pro with 40-core GPU is $500 off right now
  Apple's powerhouse 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Max chip and 40-core GPU is $500 off today, the largest discount currently available across the 16-inch lineup.Save $500 on Apple's loaded 16-inch MacBook Pro at Amazon - Image credit: AppleAmazon is slashing $500 off Apple's premium 16-inch MacBook Pro with a top-of-the-line M5 Max chip. Equipped with an 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU, the high-end model also has an upgrade to 48GB of RAM and a spacious 2TB SSD.Save $500 on M5 Max 16" MacBook Pro C…
  - 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 9:15pm -
• Set sail with Apple CarPlay on Crest & Balise pontoon boats
  Boat owners are getting a new entertainment option as they bob on the water, as Crest Marine and Balise bring CarPlay to pontoons.Savvy Navvy on CarPlay, on a boat's infotainment system - Image Credit: Savvy NavvyApple CarPlay is intended as a way to interact with your iPhone safely through a vehicle's infotainment system. While that vehicle has been cars, vans, and trucks so far, it's about to go very off-road, and off-land too.Announced during the annual dealer meeting of Crest Marine on Tuesd…
  - 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 9:02pm -
• Newton's August 1993 launch set the stage for what would become the iPad and iPhone
  Apple's Newton handheld computer was both the company's biggest failure and its greatest peek into the future. Now, 33 years after launch, AppleInsider reminisces about what Newton was, what it meant, and where it went wrong.Apple's original Newton - image credit: AppleBack in 1993, Apple's press officers did the rounds of every technology magazine there was. When they reached one in London, they had the speech down pat. In particular, they knew how to fend off criticisms by asking questions fir…
  - 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 8:59pm -
• The world's RAM supply crisis is going to get worse before it gets better
  Shockwaves from the global RAM and SSD crisis continue to echo through home electronics pricing, and RAM manufacturers are reaping massive profits. A fix is coming, but it is a long time away and may not make any difference at all to consumers.This is what it feels like buying RAM these days.It's been a long time since RAM pricing at retail has been something that we've needed to keep an eye on. We still don't need to track sales on DIMM sticks, given how Apple sells and packages RAM on the chip…
  - 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 8:39pm -
• Why you should never put a hot iPhone in the fridge or freezer
  As it generally goes with social media advice, viral posts telling iPhone owners to refrigerate overheated devices should be ignored as that will cause more damage than the heat itself. Here's why, and what you should do instead.Don't put your iPhone in the refrigerator or freezer.It's been a hot summer. Record-smashing high temperatures have been responsible for thousands of hospitalizations and deaths and made it miserable for hundreds of millions of people.But it's not just people, pets, and…
  - 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 7:54pm -
• Teen died because TikTok just turned off safety controls to see what happened
  TikTok boasted about adding measures to protect teenagers from harmful content, but deliberately kept them from 15 million Americans until one killed himself, and then lied about being responsible.TikTok intentionally disabled new safety features for a control group of around 15 million Americans.Even before the US questioned the security of Chinese social media platform TikTok, the service's parent company was regularly under fire over child safety fears. All social media platforms were warned…
  - 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 7:24pm -
• RAM production worldwide is sold out through 2027
  Apple's memory supply woes are going to continue, as suppliers have already sold their entire production capacity of memory at high prices for all of 2027. Expect iPhone upgrades to cost more this year, and next.A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: SamsungThe tech industry's ongoing nightmare of memory pricing is expected to be a long-term problem. It seems that it will still be an issue until the end of 2027 at a minimum.According to industry insider sources of DigiTimes on Tuesday, th…
  - 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 7:15pm -
• Even before iPhone 18 Pro mass production, AI drives Foxconn to record profits
  Ahead of producing the iPhone 18 Pro and the folding iPhone, Apple's main manufacturer Foxconn has announced the greatest monthly earnings in its 52-year history, and says it's all down to AI demand.A Foxconn factory - image credit: FoxconnIn late July 2026, Foxconn began its annual recruitment drive to get enough workers to produce the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro. But according to Reuters, the company has now reported figures for July that already saw it earn $29.6 billion.It's the highest monthl…
  - 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 5:42pm -
• If you have a very specific iPad & iPadOS combo, you can install macOS
  If you've been dying to run macOS on iPad hardware natively, a jailbreak solution has emerged for M1 and M2 iPads still running iPadOS 16, though it is extremely experimental.Get macOS on an iPad via jailbreakThere has been an endless debate surrounding the iPad since Apple debuted the first iPad Pro. It runs iPadOS, a branch of iOS, which is much more locked down compared to macOS.Users that want to use macOS on an iPad can finally give it a try, but it'll be a limited experience. The GitHub re…
  - 2 days ago 5 Aug 26, 4:13pm -
• WebKit leaks in iOS & macOS expose user data in spite of proxy use
  Apple requires all browsers to use WebKit on iPhone, so a report suggests every browser is affected by three separate leaks that can hand off information around a proxy or iCloud Private Relay.WebKit browsers can leak data past proxies and iCloud Private RelayWhen users install proxy browsers or Tor, they expect absolute privacy while navigating the web. However, one developer has discovered that three separate data leaks can occur while using WebKit browsers on iOS or macOS.According to the Mys…
  - 3 days ago 5 Aug 26, 5:41am -
• AirPods Pro, AirPods Max get another iOS 27 beta firmware release
  Apple has introduced new beta firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max, so that developers can continue testing out inbound iOS 27 features.AirPods ProApple will be introducing a number of new features for select AirPods models this fall, as part of the iOS 27 and other 27-gen operating system releases. Ahead of that release, it is testing out the features via beta firmware builds.The new firmware, build 9A5336b, replaces the previous build, 9A5314b, which Apple seeded on July 7. It ca…
  - 3 days ago 5 Aug 26, 1:37am -
• Telegram's takedown caused by planted porn & weaponized App Store policies
  The brief removal and restoration of Telegram from the App Store was a targeted attack by a "takedown extortionist," and it's something the company's CEO says can be weaponized against other apps, too.TelegramOn Monday evening, Telegram was removed from the App Store for a number of hours, following a report that CSAM material was posted to it. The following day, the fallout of the event revealed it was a worse situation than first thought.It apparently wasn't a user, but someone weaponizing App…
  - 3 days ago 5 Aug 26, 1:15am -
• Staff lottery reveals Apple's first-half September event plans
  Apple is opening a lottery for U.S. retail employees to staff its next major product event, bringing store workers into preparations for the company's biggest launch of the year.An internal memo viewed by Bloomberg invited U.S. retail employees to enter a lottery to help staff the in-person event. Selected workers will greet and check in guests, organize lines, provide directions and support security teams.Applications close August 8, and Apple will notify selected employees by August 17. Worker…
  - 3 days ago 4 Aug 26, 11:38pm -
• Amazon's Apple sale offers up to $500 off Macs, iPads, Apple Watch
  August Apple deals are in full swing at Amazon, with savings of up to $500 off across Mac, iPad, AirTag, and Apple Watch categories. Prices start at just $27.Save up to $500 across Apple's product lines at Amazon - Image credit: Amazon, AppleSave up to $500 this week at Amazon, with discounts across Apple's Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch lines. Fresh markdowns include a $60 discount on the current M4 iPad Air and prices as low as $1,847 for MacBook Pros.Save up to $500 on Apple gear Continue Reading…
  - 3 days ago 4 Aug 26, 11:07pm -
• Apple's corporate espionage suit against OpenAI: How we got here
  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…
  - 3 days ago 4 Aug 26, 9:51pm -
• Bambu Lab H2C review: the Cadillac of 3D printers
  Bambu Lab's H2C 3D printer is a powerhouse built for professionals, easy enough for beginners to use, and comes with a price tag to match.Bambu Lab H2C 3D printerIt's been a minute since I've done any 3D printing. A couple of years ago, I got to try out the Ender 3 Neo, which I thought was neat, but ultimately couldn't justify keeping around.I thought maybe 3D printing wasn't for me. As it turns out, I was very, very wrong. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 28 Apr 26, 5:24am -
• Velotric GoMad e-bike review: Apple Health, Find My, deep customization, and more
  Velotric's GoMad utility e-bike is great for Apple users, with Find My, Apple Health, and the ability to swap between torque and cadence sensing.Velotric GoMad review: a great utility e-bikeI've tested a lot of e-bikes over the years, and Velotric might be the company that's closest to being perfect for Apple users. The Velotric Nomad 2 had some Apple-focused features that worked well, but it is a particularly large bike.This time, I got to try out the Velotric GoMad. It's a new utility e-bike f…
  - 7 Apr 26, 7:14pm -
• How to import and export Markdown with Apple Notes in iOS 26
  Apple Notes iOS 26 iPhones can import and export Markdown-formatted documents, offering an easy way to move plain text to other apps and services.Getting Markdown in and out of Notes is incredibly easy with iOS 26The Notes app has come preinstalled on all iPhones since the first one launched in 2007. But in recent years, it's received some significant updates, and the release of iOS 26 was no different.One of the key updates means that people who write in Markdown can now more easily import and…
  - 13 Jan 26, 9:31am -
• Asus ProArt PA32QCV Display review: Big screen for big creative work
  The Asus ProArt Display PA32QCV is expensive, but it's a 6K-resolution creative professional's dream monitor.Asus ProArt PA32QCVAs a digital illustrator and graphic designer, the color quality, sharpness, and size of monitor displays in my day-to-day life is important to maintain consistent quality and peace of mind.I need monitors that allow me to create and deliver color artwork that is clear and consistent across as many surfaces and media as possible. All while also providing an abundance of…
  - 19 Dec 25, 5:41pm -
• How to share files from macOS Tahoe to Windows
  Sometimes you have no other choice but to share a large document from your Mac to a PC over a network. Here's how to get file sharing working between macOS Tahoe and Windows.File sharing between macOS Tahoe and Windows is not as complicated as you think. Apple's ecosystem is a great system for managing your digital life. It's almost effortless to synchronize and transfer files between your iPhone and your Mac, for example, or to make files accessible from your Mac with your other Apple hardware.…
  - 21 Oct 25, 8:29am -
• How to compress folders on iPad to save on storage space
  Compressing folders on an iPad is a quick and easy way to optimize storage, improve file sharing, and organize your digital life. Here's how.Files appCompressing folders on an iPad can be useful for two main reasons — optimizing storage and making it easier to handle multiple files. When you compress a folder, you reduce its size in some cases, but not always.For example, files like JPEGs or other formats that are already compressed won't shrink much further. However, the real benefit of compr…
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