The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newPrehistoric Planet’s Music Used Fossils and Ancient Sounds
  Apple TV+’s acclaimed nature series Prehistoric Planet has earned praise for its stunning visuals and realistic depictions of prehistoric life. However, the show’s creators also took an extraordinary approach to its music. Instead of relying solely on traditional instruments, the production team built custom instruments inspired by fossils, bones, and replicas of extinct animal skulls. […]
  - 17 hours ago 6 Jun 26, 2:13am -
• newTexas Enforces Age Verification for App Store Users
  Texas residents who create new Apple Accounts will now face age verification requirements under a new state law. The Texas App Store Accountability Act officially takes effect on June 4, 2026, and requires companies such as Apple and Google to verify the ages of users accessing their app marketplaces. The law marks one of the […]
  - 18 hours ago 6 Jun 26, 1:42am -
• Apple Music Classical Teams Up With Wigmore Hall
  Apple Music Classical is taking another step into the world of classical music. The streaming service has announced a new partnership with London’s famous Wigmore Hall, one of the world’s most respected concert venues. The collaboration celebrates the hall’s 125th anniversary and will give music fans access to exclusive live recordings. The new program, called […]
  - 2 days ago 4 Jun 26, 8:53pm -
• Apple Brings First Developer Center to Europe
  Apple has announced plans to open its first Apple Developer Center in Europe. The new facility will be located in Berlin, Germany, and is expected to welcome developers later in 2026. The move marks an important expansion of Apple’s global developer support network. The center will open in Berlin’s Mitte district, an area known for […]
  - 2 days ago 4 Jun 26, 8:46pm -
• Apple Gains Ground in India Antitrust Dispute
  Apple has taken an important step in its long-running antitrust dispute with India’s Competition Commission of India (CCI). After months of resistance, the company has agreed to provide financial information requested by regulators. However, Apple also secured a final extension until June 25, 2026, to submit the data. The case began after the CCI ruled […]
  - 2 days ago 4 Jun 26, 8:37pm -
• Microsoft and Qualcomm Push AI Wearables Forward
  Microsoft and Qualcomm have revealed a new AI-focused wearable device called Project Solara. The announcement came during a discussion between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon. Together, the companies described a future where AI agents take on more everyday tasks for users. The device reflects a growing interest in AI-first products. Instead […]
  - 3 days ago 4 Jun 26, 2:57am -
• MacBook Neo Defies Global PC Market Slowdown
  The global PC market is heading into a difficult period as rising memory costs and supply shortages continue to affect manufacturers. According to market research firm IDC, worldwide PC shipments could decline by 11.3% in 2026. The situation may worsen later in the year, with shipments expected to fall by as much as 20% during […]
  - 3 days ago 4 Jun 26, 1:43am -
• Apple Reveals 2026 Design Award Winners
  Apple has announced the winners of its 2026 Apple Design Awards, celebrating developers who created some of the most impressive apps and games on the App Store. The company revealed the winners one week before WWDC 2026, continuing a tradition that highlights innovation, creativity, and user experience. The awards recognize developers from around the world. […]
  - 3 days ago 4 Jun 26, 1:00am -
• Apple’s Foldable iPhone May Feature Liquid Metal Hinge
  Apple’s long-running work with Liquid Metal may finally appear in a future foldable iPhone. A new report suggests the company could use the advanced material in the hinge of its first foldable device, a product many fans have anticipated for years. Recent rumors from industry sources claim Apple plans to use Liquid Metal for key […]
  - 4 days ago 2 Jun 26, 11:12pm -
• iPhone 18 Pro May Get Only a Small Battery Upgrade
  A new rumor has offered an early look at the iPhone 18 Pro’s battery capacity. According to a recent leak, Apple’s next-generation flagship may include only a small increase in battery size compared to the current model. While Apple usually improves battery performance with each new release, this report suggests the physical battery upgrade could […]
  - 4 days ago 2 Jun 26, 10:43pm -

Apple Insider

• newChrome for macOS soundly beats browser benchmark records
  Google has set new browser performance records for Chrome following a year of improvements, with the latest results made using an M5 MacBook Pro.Google Chrome iconAs one of the main browsers in use today, Google Chrome has engineers working to improve its performance, so it can maintain its position in the market. That work can sometimes lead to massive improvements, even for Mac users.In a Chromium blog post on June 4, Google declares that its optimizations to Chrome have resulted in it setting…
  - 22 mins ago 6 Jun 26, 7:04pm -
• newSteve Jobs made his last WWDC appearance 15 years ago, today
  It should be remembered for the launch of iCloud, but instead the WWDC on June 6, 2011, will always be known as the last appearance of Steve Jobs at an Apple event. It was 15 years ago, today.Steve Jobs was visibly more gaunt during his last few times presenting WWDC - image credit: AppleEven as early as WWDC 2006, there was concern over Steve Jobs's health. By WWDC 2011 on June 6 that year, there was no denying that he was looking gaunt, and that he had less energy than we were used to.But then…
  - 2 hours ago 6 Jun 26, 5:13pm -
• newiOS 27, macOS 27, Siri: What to expect to launch at WWDC 2026
  WWDC is just around the corner. Here's what to expect from Apple about the future of iOS 27, macOS 27, AI, and Siri.The WWDC 2026 logo - Image Credit: AppleApple's annual Worldwide Developer Conference will be held from June 8 to June 12. As it's big developer event, it is also the main place to discover the big changes that will be arriving in its operating system updates due this fall.Just after the keynote announcing the news, Apple will release its first developer beta builds of iOS 27, iPad…
  - 3 hours ago 6 Jun 26, 4:38pm -
• newHow to watch WWDC 2026 live on Apple TV, YouTube, Safari & web browsers
  Apple will stream WWDC 2026 through the Apple TV app, its websites, and YouTube, giving viewers several ways to watch the company's biggest software event of the year. Besides reading here on AppleInsider, here's how to stay tuned in.WWDC 2026WWDC is Apple's annual developer conference, where the company previews updates for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro. Developers are the primary audience, but the keynote also gives consumers an early look at many of the features…
  - 21 hours ago 5 Jun 26, 10:25pm -
• newLatest foldable iPhone leak improbably says Apple hasn't decided on colors yet
  Apple's first foldable iPhone may be just months away, but anyone hoping for a stealth black iPhone Fold may have to look elsewhere if the latest leak turns out to be accurate.The iPhone Ultra might not come in a familiar black hueWith the clock ticking down to an expected September unveiling, we're seeing more and more iPhone Fold leaks by the day. The latest claims that even Apple doesn't yet know what colors the device will come in.Writing in a post to the Chinese social network Weibo, leaker…
  - 21 hours ago 5 Jun 26, 10:10pm -
• newBrydge Max 13 review: Finally, a compelling Magic Keyboard alternative
  Brydge Max 13 is an all-in-one keyboard, trackpad, and stand for iPad Pro that has the potential to outshine Apple's Magic Keyboard.Brydge Max 13 review: The new all-aluminum iPad keyboardWith a price tag pushing $400 in the U.S., post-tax, it's no surprise that competitors have been relentlessly releasing lower-priced options to the Magic Keyboard. Most, though, swap out premium materials for cheaper ones, like plastic.At times, it feels like a race to the bottom. Premium keyboards outside of…
  - 22 hours ago 5 Jun 26, 9:14pm -
• newStay safe & browse the internet freely with 70% off Proton VPN
  Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, are basically a required utility in 2026 if you want to browse the internet without being tracked. Get Proton VPN at up to 70% off a two-year subscription.Proton VPN can keep your browsing habits private. Image source: ProtonIt seems like everyone on the internet is trying to track you. Whether it's data brokers trying to profit off your personal information or your ISP attempting to help build an advertising profile, all eyes are on you when you browse.There i…
  - 24 hours ago 5 Jun 26, 7:27pm -
• Apple Vision Pro, WWDC, and Apple takes on Chrome, on the AppleInsider Podcast
  Apple is surely laser-focused now on next week's WWDC, but it did take a moment for a rare swipe at a rival, and it seems to have made some harsh choices about Apple Vision Pro.It doesn't look like there's going to be an Apple Vision Pro 2 for a long time.T'wasn't really the night before Christmas, but every day now feels like it because we're so close to WWDC and that all-important opening keynote. Just imagine it: once that's happened, we will finally know everything about iOS 27, and be looki…
  - 1 day ago 5 Jun 26, 6:51pm -
• I only want one thing from WWDC 2026, and it's got nothing to do with AI
  Apple is set to announce a raft of new platform updates at WWDC on June 8, but there's only one thing I want, and it's got nothing to do with the Apple Intelligence or Siri upgrades that have been rumored for months.HomeKit simply refuses to be consistent in our homeAmid ongoing work to make Siri more personal and conversational, I'm left feeling less interested than ever before. Apple has had its chance to make Siri part of my life, and it's failed spectacularly.Apple Intelligence is a marketin…
  - 1 day ago 5 Jun 26, 6:33pm -
• UK wants to jail John Ternus if children's iPhones don't block nude images
  The UK is reportedly planning to introduce new laws that require Apple and Google to protect children from any online nudity, or see their CEOs jailed.Detail from Apple's existing child protection white paper — image credit: AppleIt's already because of the UK's Online Safety Act and and some laws on the state-level in the US that Apple has introduced age verification. According to The Times, however, the country's government intends to go further.Reportedly, UK ministers will announce plans t…
  - 1 day ago 5 Jun 26, 4:02pm -

• Mova LiDAX Ultra Lawn Mower review: Mostly hands-off lawn care
  If you've got a medium to large-sized yard that needs mowing regularly, the Mova LiDAX Ultra robot lawn mower can make mowing an afterthought.Mova LiDAX Ultra Lawn Mower reviewOne of the most recurring tropes of futuristic homes in fiction is this idea of little robot guys that run around doing stuff for you. We've had robot vacuums, mops, and even litter boxes, but the outdoors felt like a domain that hadn't been tackled just yet.When robotic lawn mowers first started becoming more affordable o…
  - 2 days ago 5 Jun 26, 5:35am -
• Apple's Supreme Court appeals should be thrown out, says Epic
  The two points Apple has brought to the Supreme Court could undo the entire remainder of the case, so of course Epic Games has filed to suggest Apple is totally wrong here.Epic Games hopes the Supreme Court will throw out Apple's requests. Image source: EpicThe Apple versus Epic saga continues with yet another filing, this time from Epic. Even as the company prematurely celebrates its supposed victory, it has filed a strong attempt at convincing the Supreme Court to throw it all out.Basically, A…
  - 2 days ago 5 Jun 26, 4:43am -
• First AI agent for Messages Business Chat approved by Apple
  The Poke app will give Siri even more competition, as it lets you send emails, set reminders, generate images, and more, right from the Apple Messages app.The Poke app lets you use AI to respond to messages, schedule dinners, and more, all via iMessage.WWDC 2026 is right around the corner, and it's been rumored that Apple is working on improving support for third-party AI utilities in iOS 27. We may just have gotten a better idea of what the future of iOS might entail, as the iPhone now supports…
  - 2 days ago 5 Jun 26, 4:17am -
• The best solid-state MagSafe batteries for your iPhone in 2026
  After multiple high-profile recalls, battery packs are starting to switch to new, safer solid-state technology. We've rounded up the best solid-state MagSafe battery packs for your iPhone to help you pick one.We tested a bunch of solid-state MagSafe-compatible batteriesCurrently, most batteries on the market are traditional lithium-ion battery cells. It's a tried-and-true technology, utilized for years, that is commonplace and affordable.That doesn't mean the process is without its downsides, th…
  - 2 days ago 5 Jun 26, 3:17am -
• iPhone 18 Pro color leaks are yet again just third-party accessories
  A new series of images claiming to be the iPhone 18 Pro chassis have been leaked, but they appear to be sophisticated accessories instead.Leaked image purporting to show three light-blue iPhone 18 Pro chassis - image credit: LanzkIt's always suspicious when a leaker has just a single image of a purported device, but now a series of shots have shown off most of the colors expected for the iPhone 18 Pro. The problem is, they're not the iPhone 18 Pro at all.In a social media post from LusiRoy8, pho…
  - 2 days ago 5 Jun 26, 1:11am -
• Flaky OLED MacBook Ultra rumor contradicts more reliable leakers' timeframes
  A new research report has Apple's first MacBook Pro with OLED shipping weeks or months sooner than other, more reliable leakers have been claiming for months, if not years.The display of the current-gen M5 MacBook ProWe've seen rumors about the fabled OLED Apple laptop for years, all with various release dates. But recently, reports have coalesced on a release window of anywhere between October 2026 from older reports, and newer ones saying the early months of 2027.Despite that, research outfit…
  - 2 days ago 5 Jun 26, 12:33am -
• App Store ecosystem surges to $1.4 trillion globally in 2025, from a certain point of view
  AI apps led App Store growth in 2025, with the entire ecosystem garnering $1.4 trillion in payouts. Apple's take of that is only 10%, assuming you agree with how they count.App Store ecosystem climbs to a record $1.4 trillionEvery year, typically right before WWDC, Apple releases a study showing how the App Store has fared over the prior year. In 2025, the App Store facilitated more than $1.4 trillion in developer billings. And, it said that the App Store ecosystem has tripled in size since 2019…
  - 2 days ago 4 Jun 26, 8:47pm -
• Run Google's Gemma LLMs right on your Mac with the new AI Edge Gallery
  Google has released its AI Edge Gallery app on the Mac for the first time, allowing AI fans to run its Gemma large language models (LLMs) locally, without the need for an internet connection.Google's AI Edge Gallery just launched on the MacWhile the AI Edge Gallery has been available for the iPhone for a while, the Mac has lagged behind. That changed today when Google made the AI Edge Gallery app available as a direct download from its website.Running an LLM locally has multiple benefits, not ju…
  - 2 days ago 4 Jun 26, 8:43pm -
• AirPods Max 2 plunge to $499 at Amazon, the lowest price ever
  Despite being released only two months ago, AirPods Max 2 are on sale for $499, which is the lowest price to date. And score delivery as early as today.Grab AirPods Max 2 at the lowest price ever - Image credit: AppleYou can pick up AirPods Max 2 at a $50 discount at Amazon today when you opt for the Midnight or Starlight colors. This reflects the lowest price seen to date since the over-ear headphones were announced in late March 2026. Amazon Prime members can also get delivery as early as toda…
  - 2 days ago 4 Jun 26, 8:35pm -
• Apple Card Savings returns keep shrinking as APY falls to 3.4%
  Apple Card Savings customers are earning less again as the account's annual percentage yield falls to a new low of 3.4%, extending a series of rate cuts that have reduced returns for savers.Apple Savings APY lowering againCustomer notifications show the annual percentage yield has fallen from 3.5% to 3.4%, marking the latest reduction for the savings account.Users began reporting notifications of the change on June 4, adding another entry to the growing list of rate cuts affecting Apple Card Sav…
  - 2 days ago 4 Jun 26, 7:53pm -
• iPhone 18 Pro Max isn't getting any thinner as Apple focuses elsewhere
  Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max is said to be the same thickness as the iPhone 17 Pro Max, dashing hopes of a more svelte form factor this time around.The iPhone 18 Pro Max isn't getting any thinner this year.Just like its predecessor, a new report claims Apple's monster 2026 iPhone will measure 8.75mm. That's thicker than the iPhone 16 Pro Max's 8.25mm measurement, and a pocket-filler for fans of skinny jeans and the like.The measurement comes from Weibo leaker Ice Universe, and is notable g…
  - 2 days ago 4 Jun 26, 5:15pm -
• Revamped Siri will tap Nvidia chips for fast, private cloud computing
  Despite initial claims that Apple Intelligence would run only on Apple Silicon, the company will now also use Google Cloud and Nvidia processors, raising questions about privacy.Apple is continuing to promote how Apple Intelligence can work on-device without needing an internet connection. But when a prompt requires more, Craig Federighi said in 2024 that it was essential for privacy and security that it uses only Apple servers.That was before the partnership with Google Gemini, however, which h…
  - 2 days ago 4 Jun 26, 5:07pm -
• How to manage your privacy on iPhone and iPad
  Social media sites and advertisers aren't actually using your iPhone microphone to spy on you, but what's happening is complex. Here's how to limit the amount of access Big Tech has to your data, by performing a quick privacy audit.The iPhone can protect your privacy, and limit what it sends to advertisers. Here's how - Image credit: AppleIt happens to all of us. You'll be talking about something, and then later you'll see an advertisement pop up on Facebook or Instagram. It couldn't be a coinci…
  - 2 days ago 4 Jun 26, 8:29am -
• Latest Apple privacy on iPhone ad takes direct shots at Chrome
  Apple's latest privacy ad is filled with chrome-wearing spies that disappear as soon as the person opens Safari. It's yet another ad that doesn't shy away from calling out surveillance capitalism.Apple's new campaign targeting Chrome's stance on privacyThe "Privacy, That's iPhone" campaign has been ongoing for years. In 2024, Apple shared an ad with some unsettling mechanical birds with cameras for heads that would follow you around.The latest ad takes on the familiar tagline in a short film dub…
  - 3 days ago 4 Jun 26, 5:39am -
• Apple TV's 'Prehistoric Planet' brought extinct animals to life with custom instruments
  The music produced for Apple TV's "Prehistoric Planet" was created in part with custom instruments made from actual fossils and replicas of skulls.The score of the Apple TV show "Prehistoric Planet" used custom-made instruments. Image Credit: Apple.Apple's streaming service is home to a variety of original content, including the natural history series "Prehistoric Planet," which focuses on ancient wildlife. The show premiered back in 2022, while its latest season, dubbed "Prehistoric Planet: Ice…
  - 3 days ago 4 Jun 26, 4:33am -
• Age verification now mandatory for App Store users in Texas
  Despite Apple's objections, new App Store users in Texas will soon be subject to age verification, as a new state law is set to take effect on June 4.App Store users in Texas will be required to verify their age under a new law.In May 2025, the Texas App Store Accountability Act made it mandatory for companies like Apple and Google to verify the ages of their Texas-based users. As the law is set to be enforced starting Thursday, Apple has outlined an update to its App Store rules.On the Apple De…
  - 3 days ago 4 Jun 26, 2:49am -
• Black Apple Vision Pro rumors stoked by even more photographs
  More images have surfaced of a black colorway for the Apple Vision Pro, this time showing more of the important parts of the headset sporting the hue. Though, you shouldn't get excited about a potential release.Images of a rumored black Apple Vision Pro - Image Credit: @LusiRoy8/XIn late May, images of what are believed to be components for a black-colored Apple Vision Pro came to light. A week later, that same source has released more images of the fabled headset.The images, posted to X on Wedn…
  - 3 days ago 4 Jun 26, 2:03am -
• Short-sighted: John Ternus behind Apple Vision project refocuses
  Apple's head-mounted hardware plans are slowly being cut, reportedly by new CEO John Ternus himself, with Vision Air said to be killed off alongside Display glasses.Smart glasses like Apple Glass are in the future, but the whole vision-based category is allegedly troubled. The Apple Vision Pro was supposed to be the first salvo in a new platform for Apple to dominate. However, Apple has reportedly made some moves to curtail its ambitions for the head-wearable future.In an X post on Wednesday, an…
  - 3 days ago 4 Jun 26, 12:36am -
• Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M5 plunges to $1,099 in price war
  The best 15-inch MacBook Air deal has returned as Prime Day 2026 nears, delivering a $200 price drop on Apple's newest model equipped with an M5 chip.Grab the lowest price ever on the new M5 15-inch MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleYou can grab the $1,099 price at Amazon and B&H Photo in the Midnight finish specifically, with B&H stating limited supply is available at the reduced price. The standard 15-inch MacBook Air model has a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, along with 16GB of unified memory, a…
  - 3 days ago 3 Jun 26, 9:16pm -
• First European Apple Developer Center set to open in Berlin
  The first European Apple Developer Center is opening in Berlin, Germany, expanding Apple's educational initiative to a whole new continent.The auditorium of Berlin's new Apple Developer Center - Image Credit: AppleApple Developer Centers are places where Apple can provide developers with resources and assistance to make their apps. After launching in a number of countries, Apple's finally bringing the concept to Europe.Announced on Wednesday, Europe's first Apple Developer Center will be opening…
  - 3 days ago 3 Jun 26, 6:46pm -
• London's Wigmore Hall marks 125 years with new Apple Music Classical collaboration
  UK's Wigmore Hall is partnering in a new concert program that will see live recordings premiere exclusively on Apple Music Classical .Three years after its debut, Apple Music Classical has been adding listening guides and a dedicated app for CarPlay. But now it is following the mainstream Apple Music's lead in producing brand-new recordings, this time to mark the 125th anniversary of the renowned Wigmore Hall concert venue."Wigmore Hall Live has always sought to capture something unique — the…
  - 3 days ago 3 Jun 26, 6:36pm -
• MacBook Neo is the sole bright spot in a crashing global PC market
  A memory shortage that isn't expected to ease before the end of 2027 will drive global PC shipments down 11.3% in 2026, even as Apple's MacBook Neo puts new pressure on PC rivals.MacBook NeoMarket research firm IDC expects conditions to worsen through the year, with PC shipments projected to fall 20% year over year in the fourth quarter. Rising memory costs are limiting product availability and making it harder for manufacturers to maintain broad product lineups.PC shipments still grew 3% during…
  - 3 days ago 3 Jun 26, 5:38pm -
• Elon Musk's SpaceX & Tesla email accounts must be handed over in Apple lawsuit
  After objecting to turn over relevant emails during discovery in a lawsuit brought on by Elon Musk, the judge is forcing the matter. Musk's email accounts must be submitted for review.Elon Musk's lawsuit against Apple isn't going his wayApple and OpenAI were sued by Elon Musk's xAI, now owned by SpaceX, due to alleged anticompetitive practices. The trial hasn't been going well for Musk so far, as it was accused of destroying and withholding evidence previously.On Tuesday, Judge Mark Pittman resp…
  - 3 days ago 3 Jun 26, 5:38pm -
• India's $38 billion antitrust case inches forward as Apple finally agrees to cooperate
  Apple has given up trying to withhold its financial details from India's antitrust body, although it did negotiate one last delay, and may have managed to greatly cut the up to $38 billion fine it was starting down.Tim Cook in a previous visit to India — image credit: AppleIt should have been a reasonably simple case of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) fining Apple over antitrust practices, and Apple appealing against that 2024 ruling. But it has become a more complex and protracted i…
  - 3 days ago 3 Jun 26, 5:38pm -
• Apple's on-device AI protects privacy, Microsoft's cloud-based plans offer only convenience
  Qualcomm and Microsoft believe cloud-based AI wearables are the future, rather than entirely optional and secure on-device features like Apple Intelligence.Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon (left) with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella (right). Image Credit: Qualcomm.Big tech has all but embraced the proliferation of AI. Microsoft and Qualcomm are the latest to suggest the future of hardware and software development lies in AI-first devices.On June 2, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano…
  - 4 days ago 3 Jun 26, 2:44am -
• Future Apple Vision Pro could gain Apple Pencil that can simulate textures
  Apple has proposed an Apple Pencil-like stylus that could be used with Apple Vision Pro to convey the texture of virtual objects through haptic feedback.Apple Pencil can now react to the surface of an iPad, but in future versions could become virtual reality sensors - image credit: AppleThere's an old children's toy where one pencil is connected to another such that drawing with the first pencil also moves the second. A newly-granted patent is akin to this idea, except instead of copying or enla…
  - 4 days ago 3 Jun 26, 2:31am -
• 2026 Apple Design Award winners include Cyberpunk 2077, Blue Prince
  As per tradition, one week before WWDC, Apple is revealing the winners of its annual Design Awards. There are some great apps and games on the list.Image credit: AppleEach year, the Apple Design Awards honor App Store developers who have created outstanding apps and games. Winners are selected from a list of 36 global finalists across six categories."This year's Apple Design Award winners are a remarkable reflection of how developers are creating exceptional experiences," said Susan Prescott, Ap…
  - 4 days ago 2 Jun 26, 11:48pm -
• A naming hint for Apple's macOS 27 may be hiding in plain sight
  Apple's social media promo for WWDC may have given away the name of macOS 27, as it has before.Big Bear Lake - Image Credit: Christopher Spence/PexelsEach year, the WWDC keynote has Craig Federighi joking about the "crack marketing team" that comes up with the name for that year's macOS release. While the keynote is still a week away, it appears the punchline has already been discovered.Posting to X, designer Andreas Storm explains that there's a very small clue in the small image appearing next…
  - 4 days ago 2 Jun 26, 11:35pm -
• iPhone Fold's wide screen means iPad's Split View is a necessity
  The layout of the iPhone Fold means Apple has to come up with a way to handle portrait iOS apps on a wide screen. The iPad shows the way forward.You can put apps beside each other on the iPad. The iPhone Fold should do the same. The use of a large internal folding screen means the iPhone Fold, also referred to as the iPhone Ultra, has a squarer aspect ratio than available in previous models. That can cause problems for typical iPhone apps, displayed in full screen, as they could be visually dist…
  - 4 days ago 2 Jun 26, 10:24pm -
• AirPods drop to as low as $99 as Prime Day 2026 approaches
  Prime Day 2026 starts in three weeks, but AirPods are already on sale, with every option from AirPods 4 to AirPods Max 2 marked down.Save up to $50 across AirPods earbuds & headphones - Image credit: AppleDiscounted AirPods prices start at $99 today, with both in-ear and over-ear options eligible for price cuts. Whether you're looking for AirPods 4 or AirPods Max 2, the latter of which were released in 2026, you can save double digits on Apple headphones. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discu…
  - 4 days ago 2 Jun 26, 8:37pm -
• Folding iPhone Liquid Metal hinge may pay off 16 years of Apple research
  A new leak backs up recent claims that the folding iPhone hinge will use Liquid Metal, which is technology Apple has been working on since at least 2010.Render of a possible iPhone Fold, showing the hingeIn March 2025, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that Apple would "use liquid metal materials for key components" of the iPhone Fold, such as the hinge. Now leaker Fixed Focus Digital on Chinese social media site Weibo, claims that this is confirmed.The leaker also says, in machine translation, that…
  - 4 days ago 2 Jun 26, 7:49pm -
• A new high-tech display might give a future Apple Watch better battery life
  A future Apple Watch battery could last even longer in the future. That is, assuming Apple adopts display partner LG's new screen technology.Apple Watch UltraApple actively works with its supply chain partners to improve the components used in its products. With the display being an extremely important part, it comes as no surprise that Apple has considered what the next big screen tech switch should be.Industry sources cited by The Elec on Tuesday claim that LG Display is developing and validat…
  - 4 days ago 2 Jun 26, 6:31pm -
• iPhone 18 Pro will have only a fractionally higher capacity battery
  A new leak claims to have details of the battery capacity for the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro, and while it continues the pattern of improving every year, this time Apple has managed only a minor increase.Mockup of a Dark Cherry iPhone 18 Pro - original image credit: Wesley Hilliard, recoloring by William GallagherBack in February 2026, a leak claimed to show that the iPhone 18 Pro Max would have longer battery life than its predecessor, but only by a small amount. Now according to a leaker with o…
  - 4 days ago 2 Jun 26, 4:45pm -
• 40 members of Congress take Towson union's side in letter to Apple's CEO
  Congress is increasing its pressure with stronger language in a letter from more members that claims Apple Towson is a "high-performing" store with 100 technologically skilled workers.Apple Towson is closing. Image source: AppleCongress doesn't think Apple should close the Apple Towson store, which also happens to be its first unionized retail store. Nine members said so before, but an additional 39 new members and one returning member have said so again.The letter states outright that the store…
  - 5 days ago 2 Jun 26, 6:03am -
• How to manage notifications on macOS 26
  If your Mac's alerts are becoming a distraction, macOS Tahoe 26 includes simple settings that let you fine-tune how and when notifications appear.How to manage notifications on macOS TahoeIf you're like the rest of us, chances are you're getting a little tired of constant notifications from your devices. While this mostly happens on iPhone, you still can get quite a few notifications on Mac.There aren't too many settings to change on Mac, but there are a few you should be aware of. Here's how yo…
  - 17 Feb 26, 9:53pm -
• Twelve South Valet review: A bespoke catchall MagSafe charger that could be faster
  Twelve South's latest accessory is a bespoke, leather-laden valet that will charge your iPhone with an elevated MagSafe-compatible perch and is impressively customizable.Twelve South Valet review: A sleek leather catchall with MagSafe chargingLike it or not, chargers are a necessary evil in our lives. Realistically, they will likely remain so for the foreseeable future.When examining the available models on the market, which are numerous, several factors must be considered, including design and…
  - 17 Feb 26, 6:25am -
• Aqara U400 review: UWB home key will be hard to beat
  The newly launched Aqara U400 is the first — and so far only — smart lock with Ultra Wideband Home Key support, and after using it for the past month, I don't think I can go back.Aqara U400 review: The first UWB smart lockI firmly believe that smart locks are one of the best smart home devices you can add to your home. Not only do they offer unparalleled convenience of unlocking or locking your home from anywhere, but they also add peace of mind.If I get in the car to leave my house, I don't…
  - 13 Feb 26, 6:35pm -
• How to get your 2026 Apple Music Replay playlist
  It's not just Spotify that has a year-end wrap-up feature — Apple Music does too, and it's year round! Here's how to get your Apple Music Replay playlist, today.Apple Music Replay 2026Spotify has a unique feature called Spotify Wrapped that shows off your top artists, songs, and genres of the year. It is a trendy function that gets shared all over social media at the end of each year, but Apple Music fans need not miss out. In fact, the 2025 Replay playlist has already been released and update…
  - 6 Feb 26, 4:55am -
• How to add third-party cards to Apple Wallet app in iOS 26
  You probably know the Apple Wallet app can store credit and debit cards, but it can also hold unsupported rewards and membership cards. Here's how to get it done in iOS 26.Add rewards cards to your Apple WalletLike most of us, you've probably collected dozens of membership and rewards cards over the years. And somehow, you always seem to misplace them right when you need them most.Instead of spending forever digging through a wallet, purse, or bag, you could just keep your rewards cards in the W…
  - 28 Oct 25, 8:36am -
• Wacom One 14 Review: Solid hardware, in a crowded market
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