The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newWhatsApp Introduces Usernames to Keep Phone Numbers Private
  WhatsApp is preparing to launch a new username system that allows people to connect without revealing their phone numbers. The feature, expected to roll out more widely later in 2026, aims to make private conversations safer and more convenient for users around the world. Instead of giving out a personal phone number, users will be […]
  - 36 mins ago 30 Jun 26, 3:55pm -
• newApple Seeks RAM Deal With Blacklisted Chinese Supplier
  Apple has reportedly asked the Trump administration for permission to buy Mac RAM chips from Chinese supplier CXMT. The request comes as the technology industry faces rising memory prices and tighter supply. The global memory crisis has pushed up the cost of DRAM and other chips. As a result, Apple has already started passing some […]
  - 6 hours ago 30 Jun 26, 10:54am -
• Ron Johnson Reveals How Apple Stores Changed Retail Forever
  Ron Johnson, the former head of Apple Retail, has opened up about his years working alongside Steve Jobs and the vision that transformed Apple Stores into a global success. Johnson joined Apple in 2000 and led the company’s retail division for more than a decade. During that time, he helped create stores that changed how […]
  - 1 day ago 29 Jun 26, 5:46am -
• OpenAI Hires Another Apple Executive for AI Hardware Team
  OpenAI has recruited another senior Apple executive as it expands its ambitions in artificial intelligence hardware. According to a new report, Paul Meade, a longtime Apple executive and a key figure behind the Apple Vision Pro, is leaving the company to join OpenAI’s hardware team. Meade reportedly plans to move from Apple’s Cupertino headquarters to […]
  - 1 day ago 29 Jun 26, 5:28am -
• iPhone 18 Rumored to Get More RAM for Better AI Performance
  Apple could give its next-generation budget iPhones a memory upgrade to support more advanced artificial intelligence features. According to a new report from supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e may launch with 9GB of RAM instead of the 8GB found in current entry-level models. The report says Apple plans […]
  - 2 days ago 29 Jun 26, 1:59am -
• Apple TV’s ‘Tenzing’ Brings Everest’s Historic Climb to Screen
  Apple has unveiled its next major film project, Tenzing, an adventure drama that tells the story of the first successful climb to the summit of Mount Everest. The movie will debut in select theaters on October 9 before arriving on Apple TV on October 16. The film marks Apple’s first theatrical movie release of 2026. […]
  - 2 days ago 28 Jun 26, 5:49am -
• Apple Pledges Aid After Deadly Venezuela Earthquakes
  Apple will contribute to relief efforts in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the country’s northern coast this week. The company announced its support as rescue teams continued searching for survivors and helping injured residents. According to reports, the first earthquake measured 7.2 in magnitude. Less than a minute later, a second and stronger quake […]
  - 3 days ago 28 Jun 26, 4:23am -
• Apple Watch Ultra 3 Finally Gets watchOS 27 Beta 2
  Apple has finally made watchOS 27 beta 2 available for the Apple Watch Ultra 3. The company released the second developer beta earlier this week, but the newest Apple Watch model was missing from the update list. Two days later, Apple quietly fixed the issue and enabled the software for Ultra 3 users. The unexpected […]
  - 3 days ago 28 Jun 26, 1:45am -
• Wall Street Stays Optimistic Despite Apple’s Price Increases
  Apple’s decision to raise prices on some Macs and iPads sent its shares lower on Thursday. The stock dropped nearly 5% during morning trading after the company announced the increases. Despite the decline, most Wall Street analysts kept a positive outlook on the technology giant. The price increases come as memory costs continue to rise […]
  - 3 days ago 27 Jun 26, 6:33am -
• Google’s New Play Store Rules Could Shape Apple’s Future
  Google is rolling out significant changes to its Play Store payment policies in the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union beginning June 30. The update follows Google’s legal battle with Epic Games and introduces lower commissions, external payment options, and new billing rules. The company will now allow developers to direct users to external […]
  - 3 days ago 27 Jun 26, 5:51am -

Apple Insider

• newHow to use Tailscale to remotely connect to your Mac from anywhere
  If you need to securely connect to your Mac desktop at home while on the move, Tailscale may be the answer. Here's how to get started.Tailscale helps you connect to your Mac remotely, even in tough networking conditions. One of the main benefits of having a gigabit-class Internet connection is being able to connect to your home devices from outside the home. If you need a file from a home fileserver, you have tons of bandwidth so you know you can get it remotely, quickly.However, while having t…
  - 8 hours ago 30 Jun 26, 8:27am -
• newApple's $502M payment to Optis over patent infringement goes to UK Supreme Court
  Apple is contesting a ruling that would force it to pay Optis $502 million for LTE patent infringement, but the UK Supreme Court has yet to reach a verdict.Apple seeks to avoid paying Optis $502 million over alleged patent infringement.The legal battle between Apple and Optis goes back to February 2019, and there's still no end in sight all these years later. Apple was accused of infringing upon Optis' LTE patents, which ultimately led to lawsuits in both the United Kingdom and the United States…
  - 12 hours ago 30 Jun 26, 4:37am -
• newUser location data that Google & Apple have is protected by Fourth Amendment, says SCOTUS
  A new Supreme Court ruling will require police to have probable cause before using sweeping geofence warrants that rely on people's personal location data to find criminals.The Supreme Court rules against the use of geofence warrantsPolice subpoena Apple, Google, and other tech companies for precious user location data using so-called "geofence warrants," which can serve as a dragnet to catch a single criminal while implicating many others. The Supreme Court says this method is no longer an opti…
  - 13 hours ago 30 Jun 26, 3:11am -
• newDon't wait to update: iOS 26.5.2 includes over 25 security fixes for web browsing
  Apple's iOS 26.5.2 update adds a variety of fixes to keep your data safe while browsing the web. Here's what you need to know and why you should update.iOS 26.5.2 includes more than 25 security fixes.On Monday, just under a month after releasing iOS 26.5.1, Apple made iOS 26.5.2 available for download. The update contains more than 25 different security enhancements, and over 15 of them are related to WebKit.Notably, Apple patched two WebKit vulnerabilities that used maliciously crafted web cont…
  - 16 hours ago 30 Jun 26, 12:30am -
• newApple suppliers Samsung, SK hynix & Micron hit by RAM price fixing suit
  Apple's largest memory suppliers are being sued in California, with consumers and small businesses alleging Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and Micron coordinated DRAM production cuts that drove up memory prices.Apple has a unified memory architecture for its chipsApple isn't accused of wrongdoing in the lawsuit. Samsung, SK hynix and Micron supply memory used across Apple's hardware lineup, putting the dispute much closer to customers than it might first appear.The company has already raised pric…
  - 16 hours ago 30 Jun 26, 12:17am -
• newNew 26.5.2 security patch arrives for iOS, iPadOS, macOS
  It's time to update your Mac, iPhone, and iPad, as Apple has released a new trio of security patches for its operating systems.Apple has rolled out a security update for iPhoneApple pushed out three new updates on Monday in an effort to patch an apparent security flaw. As of publication, Apple has not specified what issue the patch is meant to fix.Because Apple has not announced what is in the update, it is also possible that it contains bug fixes as well. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Disc…
  - 17 hours ago 29 Jun 26, 11:32pm -
• newThird developer betas of iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 arrive with iOS 26.5.2 release
  Apple is now on the third round of its 26-gen operating system updates, including developer builds of its iOS 26.6 and others alongside some 26.5.2 releases.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleApple is in the phase of the year where it has two developer beta tracks running at the same time. While the main attention is on the 27-generation, it is also still building for its current-gen operating systems.The third developer betas landed after t…
  - 17 hours ago 29 Jun 26, 11:07pm -
• newApple Design award winner acquired by Apple for new Swift tools
  After giving it an Apple Design award for innovation, Apple has now bought Rabbit 3 Ties, Inc, which made a visual Swift development tool called Play.Play let developers quickly prototype apps - image credit: Rabbit 3 Times, IncFollowing Apple's acquisition of the open-source Swift Package Index, it's now been revealed that it entered a deal with the Play company. Rather than an outright acquisition, the deal reportedly sees Apple acquiring assets and having the option to hire certain staff.So w…
  - 19 hours ago 29 Jun 26, 9:45pm -
• newWhatsApp's new username system keeps phone numbers private by design
  WhatsApp is adding usernames that let people start conversations without sharing their phone numbers, expanding its privacy tools ahead of a wider rollout later in 2026.WhatsApp adds usernamesUsers will be able to share a WhatsApp username instead of their phone number. A username could make it easier to connect with a new classmate, neighbor, or someone they meet at an event.Usernames also let people join community or parent group chats without sharing a phone number with everyone in the conver…
  - 19 hours ago 29 Jun 26, 9:40pm -
• newApple's iPhone went on sale 19 years ago today, and changed the world
  Compared to today's iPhone 17 Pro Max and what we know of the forthcoming iPhone 18 range, the very first iPhone that went on sale 19 years ago today was startlingly slow and incredibly limited — yet it changed the world.Apple launched the iPhone in 2007 - image credit: AppleIt was on June 29, 2007, that the original iPhone went on sale in the US, and arguably that was the day that it truly began shaking up what users expected from a phone.We and the phone industry had already known all about…
  - 20 hours ago 29 Jun 26, 8:58pm -

• newHow Thread is fixing smart home networks on Smart Home Insider
  This week on Smart Home Insider, Ann Olivo from the Thread Group joins to talk about the future of the wireless standard and how it's improving smart home networks.Smart Home Insider PodcastJoining as this week's guest host is Ann Olivo. Olivo serves as the Corporate Campaigns Manager for Silicon Labs, as well as the VP of Marketing for the Thread Group.The topic comes just a week after Unify, a public-facing conference put on by the Connectivity Standards Alliance. Thread, as many other groups…
  - 20 hours ago 29 Jun 26, 8:42pm -
• newSave $350 on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 right now at Amazon
  Amazon's month-end $350 discount brings the 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 chip down to $1,649.99. But supply may be limited after Apple raised prices last week.Save $350 on a 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro at Amazon - Image credit: AppleWith price increases announced by Apple last week on its MacBook and iPad lines, it's worth considering grabbing this $1,649.99 special at Amazon before the $350 discount ends.Buy 14" MacBook Pro M5 for $1,649.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Fo…
  - 20 hours ago 29 Jun 26, 8:37pm -
• newFuture OLED Macs may get a major color accuracy upgrade
  Apple could adopt a wider color standard for future OLED displays, a move that could improve color accuracy and push beyond the capabilities of current premium OLED panels.13-inch iPad Pro with OLED displayA TrendForce report published on June 29 says Apple plans to gradually adopt OLED panels that cover 95% of the BT.2020 color gamut in future MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and iMac models. Reaching that wider color standard will require a new generation of OLED emissive materials.The research firm say…
  - 20 hours ago 29 Jun 26, 8:17pm -
• newA20 Pro leak shows how iPhone 18 Pro will run faster and cooler
  A motherboard leak demonstrates that a new production technique has been used to make the A20 Pro in the iPhone 18 Pro. Expect impressive performance, and a cooler running iPhone.Dies on wafers. Image credit: TSMCApple is just months away from introducing its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the rumors about it continue to flow. The latest leak is about its internals, and how it could help improve performance.A supposed image of the motherboard used in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max was s…
  - 22 hours ago 29 Jun 26, 6:51pm -
• newIndia's $38 billion antitrust case is plagiarized and should be scrapped, says Apple
  Apple appeared to be finally cooperating with India's antitrust regulator, but now says it can show that the country's three-year investigation consisted of simply copying and pasting claims from rivals.Tim Cook in a previous visit to India — image credit: AppleIn 2021, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) began investigating Apple after receiving a complaint against its App Store fees. In 2024, it accused Apple of antitrust practices, and the company has been consistently arguing against…
  - 22 hours ago 29 Jun 26, 6:03pm -
• newThese iPhone accessibility settings can make everyday tasks easier
  Apple's accessibility settings are often overlooked, but many of them double as practical workflow tools that can speed up everyday tasks across iPhone.iPhone accessibility features that can improve your workflowWhen it first launched in 2007, the iPhone became an immediate target for criticism. Its touch-based interface was seen as exclusive of users with no or low vision.However, when 2009 rolled around, Apple was ready to start adding in features that were geared towards low-and no-vision use…
  - 23 hours ago 29 Jun 26, 5:06pm -
• newNo ProMotion for iPhone 18e, claims leaker
  A new report by a relatively accurate leaker claims to have display specifications for multiple forthcoming iPhones, and they show the iPhone 18e will still not have ProMotion or Always On.The current iPhone 17 and iPhone 17eBacking up part of a previous report about the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e, this new claim by leaker Digital Chat Station says the two will have different screen technologies. Writing on Chinese social media site Weibo, the leaker lists:iPhone 18 with 6.3-inch 120Hz LTPO OLEDiP…
  - 24 hours ago 29 Jun 26, 4:43pm -
• Save up to $650 on Apple's latest MacBook Pros with month-end deals
  Amazon's month-end MacBook Pro deals deliver up to $650 in discounts on M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max 14-inch and 16-inch configurations.Save up to $650 on current MacBook Pros at Amazon - Image credit: AppleAmazon's month-end MacBook Pro sale offers deals from $1,649.99, which after Apple raised prices on June 25, provides up to $650 in savings on M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max 14-inch and 16-inch models.Save up to $650 on MacBook Pros Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 29 Jun 26, 10:44am -
• Sunday Reboot: Apple's gameshow phobia won't change anytime soon
  In this week's "Sunday Reboot," Malcolm ponders why Apple TV doesn't do game shows, and if it ever will properly work competition-based shows into its streaming service.Planet of the Apps, Apple's first attempt to make a proper game show. Image Credit: AppleAnyone paying a subscription expects to get their money's worth from their monthly outlay, especially when it comes to streaming services. I occasionally look at the collection that I pay for each month, and if I haven't watched it enough in…
  - 2 days ago 29 Jun 26, 1:35am -
• This homebrew Apple II skips emulation, does it all in hardware
  A project has cloned the Apple II Plus, but instead of using emulation, it goes the harder route by rebuilding Apple's classic computer in hardware.A homebrew Apple II Clone - Image Credit: Simon Boak/Unimplementedtrap.comIf someone wants to get the experience of using Apple's vintage products, they often turn to a software emulator. However, as one project proves, it's possible to get the same effect by focusing on the hardware side.Posted on Sunday by Simon Boak, the SB Mini II is referred to…
  - 2 days ago 28 Jun 26, 9:57pm -
• M5 Ultra Mac Studio still due in 2026, M7 Ultra in 2028
  Apple is still expected to update the Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra in 2026 and an M7 Ultra version in 2028, but don't expect major changes to the form.Mac StudioThe Apple Silicon chip series consists of four tiers, with the standard base model, Pro, and Max variants appearing in every generation. The fourth, the Ultra chip, hasn't seen a release since the M3 Ultra, with the M4 Ultra skipped entirely.The Mac Studio is the model of Mac to get if you want the massive number of cores that the Ultra…
  - 2 days ago 28 Jun 26, 8:37pm -
• Crime blotter: School board vice president accused of having illicit images on iPhone
  Signals from AirPods solved two crimes: a woman was arrested for refusing to leave an Apple Store, and a Bangladeshi presenter's iPhone was stolen, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.Apple Orland Square Mall - Image Credit: AppleThe latest from an occasional AppleInsider feature, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 28 Jun 26, 4:34pm -
• PSA: Lifetime Plex Plan goes from $249.99 to a painful $749.99 on July 1
  If you have ever wanted to buy Plex's lifetime pass to keep streaming your movie collection to your iPhone, get it now before the price rockets up to a ludicrous $749.99 on July 1.Plex logoPrice rises are a regular occurrence for most online services, and that even includes self-hosted streaming platforms. However, for a particular segment of Plex users, one extremely expensive jump in price is on the horizon.Back in May, Plex warned that it will be raising the price of its Lifetime Plex Pass, w…
  - 3 days ago 27 Jun 26, 9:35pm -
• Apple Prime Day deals are still live, save up to $650 on Mac, iPad, AirPods
  Prime Day 2026 may be over, but you can save up to $650 across Apple's Mac, iPad, AirPods, and AirTag lines.Save up to $650 on Apple products at Amazon - Image credit: ApplePrime Day 2026 may be over, but aggressive deals still remain in effect across Apple hardware, especially considering Apple raised prices on Macs and iPads on Thursday. Save up to $650 on Apple devices during the weekend sale.Shop Apple deals on Amazon Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 27 Jun 26, 8:13pm -
• Amazon extends $279 Apple Watch Series 11, $649 Ultra 3 Prime Day deals
  Amazon's Prime Day Apple Watch deals have been extended into the weekend, with the Series 11 discounted by $120 and the Ultra 3 slashed by $150.Several Apple Watch Prime Day deals have been extended - Image credit: AppleAmazon's Prime Day Apple Watch sale delivered the year's lowest prices on several Series 11 and Ultra 3 models. And while Prime Day wrapped up on Friday, multiple offers have been extended into the weekend, including the Series 11 for $279 ($120 off) and the Ultra 3 for $649 ($15…
  - 3 days ago 27 Jun 26, 6:56pm -
• Apple wants to buy RAM from Chinese supplier blacklisted in the US
  Apple has petitioned the Trump administration to allow it to buy Mac RAM chips from a blacklisted Chinese supplier, to ease the price pressure caused by the global memory crisis.A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: SamsungThe tech industry is continuing to struggle with keeping the cost of manufacturing low due to the ongoing demand for memory chips. While Apple is also affected and now passing down the costs to consumers, it's still trying to find ways around the problem.According to s…
  - 3 days ago 27 Jun 26, 6:29pm -
• Amazon's $1,149 1TB MacBook Air M5 deal has been extended, save $450
  Two of Amazon's top Prime Day MacBook Air deals have been extended, resulting in discounts of up to $450 off.Save $450 on 1TB MacBook Air 13-inch while supplies last - Image credit; AppleAfter many M5 MacBook Air deals sold out during Prime Day, two of the top choices at Amazon have been extended into the weekend. Save $450 on the 13-inch MacBook Air M5 with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.On sale for $1,149.99, only select colors are available at press time due to the increased demand after Appl…
  - 3 days ago 27 Jun 26, 6:03pm -
• OLED, touchscreen, and more: What to expect from the 2027 MacBook Pro
  Apple's MacBook Pro is set to receive an overhaul, with a redesign, an an OLED touchscreen expected to be the key changes. Here's what the rumor mill has to say about the device.The MacBook Pro is expected to receive an OLED panel in 2027 or 2026.While AppleInsider readers have wanted a Mac with an OLED screen for years, actual claims of an OLED-equipped MacBook Pro date back to at least 2019. As for when such an upgrade might arrive, it depends on who you ask.Leakers and analysts alike have had…
  - 3 days ago 27 Jun 26, 5:31am -
• Ron Johnson breaks his silence on forging Apple Retail with Steve Jobs
  Even though Steve Jobs could be demanding, Ron Johnson says he still managed to make Apple Stores "the most productive in the world."Ron Johnson was Apple's head of retail. Image Credit: Tech Crunch Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 4 days ago 27 Jun 26, 3:18am -
• Save $850 on M5 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch with last-minute Prime Day deal
  Amazon's staggering $850 discount on a loaded 16-inch MacBook Pro with Apple's M5 Max chip is available now, but with Prime Day ending tonight, you'll want to act fast.Save $850 on M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro in final hours of Prime Day - Image credit: ApplePrime Day ends tonight, and there's a high likelihood this 16-inch MacBook Pro will go up in price. That's because Amazon is currently knocking $850 off Apple's revised MSRP for the high-end M5 Max model with an 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU, an…
  - 4 days ago 27 Jun 26, 2:08am -
• OpenAI has poached another Apple executive for its hardware division
  Apple has lost yet another upper-level executive to OpenAI, this time Paul Meade from its Vision Products Group.ChatGPT LogoLongtime Apple executive Paul Meade, known for his work on the Apple Vision Pro, is reportedly leaving Cupertino for Mission Bay. There, he'll join OpenAI alongside fellow Apple alumni Jony Ive, Tang Tan, and Evans Hankey.According to Bloomberg, the vice president of hardware engineering for the Vision Products Group is set to depart for OpenAI at some point in the next wee…
  - 4 days ago 27 Jun 26, 1:57am -
• Level Lock team gutting leaves unanswered questions
  Assa Abloy, the parent company of Level, has laid off most of the company's staff. While the Apple Home Key locks will work in the short term, others are concerned about the platform's future.Level Lock ProThe Verge reported on June 26 that Assa Abloy laid off most of Level Home's employees and is folding the smart lock maker into its Kwikset brand. Assa Abloy disputed reports that Level was shutting down.The company said it will continue developing, selling, and supporting its smart locks while…
  - 4 days ago 27 Jun 26, 12:25am -
• Touchscreen MacBook Pro will stick with M5 for first release
  A new report claims that Apple will not upgrade the processors for its expected touch MacBook Pro, while models using with an M7 designed for heavy AI workloads will follow from late 2027.The current MacBook ProPrevious reports that Apple intends to skip the M6 processor presumed that it was for later models rather than the forthcoming MacBook Pro with a touch OLED display. Now it seems that this MacBook Pro won't get an M6, and instead will stay with the present M5 generation.According to Bloom…
  - 4 days ago 27 Jun 26, 12:02am -
• iPhone 18 rumored to have slightly more RAM, might improve AI performance
  Apple's lower-end iPhone 18 models, expected to be announced in spring 2027, will feature 9GB of RAM for improved Apple Intelligence support, according to a new analyst report.A20 is expected to bring more RAM to entry-level iPhonesSupply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that the lower-end models, likely to be the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e, will have 1GB more RAM than the outgoing iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e.As for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Kuo expects those phones to sport 12GB of…
  - 4 days ago 26 Jun 26, 11:19pm -
• Apple's first cinematic event in 2026 is Everest ascent saga 'Tenzing'
  Apple will give its upcoming Everest drama "Tenzing" its first theatrical release of the year before bringing the film to Apple TV, continuing its strategy of debuting select prestige films on the big screen.Genden Phuntsok in "Tenzing.""Tenzing" opens in select theaters on October 9 before making its debut on Apple TV on October 16. Apple announced the release dates alongside the film's first details, cast, and creative team.Genden Phuntsok stars as Tenzing Norgay, while Tom Hiddleston plays Ne…
  - 4 days ago 26 Jun 26, 11:17pm -
• Apple will provide aid to victims of devastating back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela
  Apple CEO Tim Cook has said the company will donate to relief efforts after a pair of earthquakes ravaged northern Venezuela.Image credit: AP Photo/Javier CamposOn Wednesday evening, a pair of earthquakes, known as a doublet, struck Venezuela's northern coast. The first was a 7.2 magnitude quake, followed by a magnitude 7.5 quake less than one minute later, according to the Associated Press.The earthquakes have left thousands of people injured and have killed at least 589 people at the time of p…
  - 4 days ago 26 Jun 26, 8:43pm -
• How to play Steam VR games on an Apple Vision Pro using ALVR
  ALVR is one of the tools to stream VR games from a Windows PC to their Apple Vision Pro over Wi-Fi. Here's how to get the tool working, and what to expect.Author's Apple Vision Pro and an Xbox controllerVirtual reality gaming has been around for years. While it has advanced over time to accommodate advances in tech, there are still some limiting factors that can get in the way of a great gameplay experience.One of those advances is on-device processing, with hardware like the Apple Vision Pro an…
  - 4 days ago 26 Jun 26, 8:27pm -
• Prime Day Apple Watch deals from $199 end today, shop now before it's too late
  Amazon's Prime Day Apple Watch deals end today, with SE 3, Series 11, and Ultra 3 prices falling to as low as $199. Grab a wearable at up to $160 off before the sale ends.Apple Watch Prime Day deals from $199 end tonight - Image credit: AppleToday is the final day to save big on Apple Watch styles at Amazon, as Prime Day ends tonight. With prices falling to as low as $199 and savings of up to $160 off, you can pick up Apple's wearable at a substantial discount, perfect for embarking on a summer…
  - 4 days ago 26 Jun 26, 7:47pm -
• Amazon's $1,149 15-inch MacBook Air deal is selling out, save up to $450 across line
  Apple's price increases have resulted in increased demand for Amazon's Prime Day deals, which remain unchanged. A top seller is this M5 15-inch MacBook Air for $1,149.99.Save $350 on Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M5 while supplies last - Image credit: AppleAmazon's discounted prices have remained in effect on the last day of Prime Day, despite Apple raising prices on Thursday. Save $350 on the standard 15-inch MacBook Air M5 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage or $450 on the M5/16GB/1TB model be…
  - 4 days ago 26 Jun 26, 7:19pm -
• Price hikes, new betas, and iPhone Fold, on the AppleInsider Podcast
  Tim Cook warned us it was coming, but still the price rises on most, although not all, Apple products are a blow. Here's what's changed, and when it might change back. All this and more, on this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast.Apple hasn't raised prices on everything, but Macs including the iMac have been hit hard.Join Wesley Hilliard in his studio and William Gallagher at a secret location off a motorway somewhere near London and Apple's UK headquarters, as we break down the news of…
  - 4 days ago 26 Jun 26, 6:19pm -
• Elgato 4K S review: An excellent capture card for Mac streamers
  The Elgato 4K S is a powerful external peripheral that provides an easy way for Mac users to not just capture video, but also stream gameplay to Twitch, or to just about any place that will allow live video streaming.Elgato 4K S review: The capture device is really compact. In this day and age, the odds are very high that you, or someone you know, is livestreaming on one of the major streaming platforms.From video games to art and crafts, to music and talk shows, streaming is ingrained into mode…
  - 4 days ago 26 Jun 26, 5:55am -
• watchOS 27 beta 2 now available for Apple Watch Ultra 3
  Developers with an Apple Watch Ultra 3 can now install the second developer beta of watchOS 27, which offers access to Siri AI and an improved Workout Buddy.watchOS 27 beta 2 is now available for the Apple Watch Ultra 3.On June 23, Apple deployed watchOS 27 beta 2, making it available to all compatible models, with the exception of the Apple Watch Ultra 3. At the time, Apple's newest and most expensive smartwatch was left unable to run the software.On Thursday, however, Apple finally addressed t…
  - 5 days ago 26 Jun 26, 1:26am -
• Amazon's $299 iPad deal is in stock now, $150 off Apple's new $449 price
  Apple raised iPad prices today, but Amazon's $299 iPad deal is still available, reflecting a $150 discount off the new MSRP. Plus save on iPad mini, Air, and Pro models for a limited time.Grab an iPad for just $299 at Amazon ahead of likely price increases.Prime Day ends tomorrow, and Amazon's top iPad deals are likely to expire as well. That's because Apple raised prices across its tablet range today and Amazon has yet to catch up on the new MSRPs. That delay is your gain, as you can still scor…
  - 5 days ago 26 Jun 26, 12:57am -
• Apple will skip M6 Pro, Max chips in favor of M7 AI alternatives
  Apple is rumored to skip M6 Pro and M6 Max Apple Silicon chips in favor of new, AI-first M7 chips, according to a new report.A MacBook Pro with M6 could debut this year. Apple is expected to launch its first M6 MacBook Pro laptops later in 2026, but while there would normally be M6 Pro and M6 Max variants, these chips are rumored to not see the light of day.That's according to a Bloomberg report, which claims the entry-level M6 chip will focus on improved memory bandwidth when compared to the M5…
  - 5 days ago 25 Jun 26, 11:09pm -
• Amazon's $949 M5 MacBook Air deal is a steal after Apple raises prices
  Apple raised M5 MacBook Air prices, but Amazon has maintained its best Prime Day deal at $949. Beat Apple's price hikes now and save up to $450 before the sale ends.Save up to $450 on the M5 MacBook Air after Apple raised prices - Image credit: AppleApple's pricing now starts at $1,299 for the 13-inch M5 model, so you'll want to race over to Amazon to snap up its $949 Prime Day special before prices change.Buy M5 MacBook Air for $949 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 5 days ago 25 Jun 26, 10:26pm -
• Back to School promotion could ease the sting of Apple's higher Mac & iPad prices
  Apple's annual Back to School promotion is expected to return around July 1, giving eligible students a timely way to offset Apple's newly announced Mac and iPad price increases.MacBook NeoBloomberg's Mark Gurman reported Thursday that Apple's Back to School offering should arrive by next week. Apple hasn't announced the promotion, though the timing would align with its typical summer Back to School schedule in the United States and Canada.Apple raised prices on several Mac and iPad models on Th…
  - 5 days ago 25 Jun 26, 10:19pm -
• Grab Amazon's $1,549 M5 MacBook Pro deal, a $450 discount after Apple's price hike
  Apple raised M5 MacBook Pro prices on June 25, but Amazon still has the 1TB 14-inch model on sale for $1,549.99. Chances are the deal will sell out quickly.Save $450 on this M5 MacBook Pro after Apple raised the MSRP. - Image credit: AppleIf you've been eyeing an M5 MacBook Pro, now is the time to jump on Amazon's Prime Day deals as Apple's price increases haven't taken effect at Amazon yet. Pick up the 14-inch model with a 10-core M5 chip for $1,549.99. Considering Apple raised the price of thi…
  - 5 days ago 25 Jun 26, 9:57pm -
• Apple stock getting hit after price hikes, analysts mostly nonplussed
  Apple's rare mid-cycle hardware price increases pushed the stock lower on June 25, but Wall Street's early response stayed largely upbeat as analysts kept their ratings and targets unchanged.Wall Street reacts to Apple's price hikesApple shares fell about 4.8% in morning trading Thursday after the company announced the price increases. The announcement followed Micron's blockbuster earnings report, which reinforced Wall Street's view that AI-driven demand will keep DRAM and NAND prices elevated.…
  - 5 days ago 25 Jun 26, 8:29pm -
• Elgato Prompter XL review -- simply the teleprompter for Apple users to buy
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• How to turn the Action Button into a multi-function automation launcher
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