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• newApple Faces AirTag Stalking Lawsuit
  Apple faces another lawsuit over AirTag safety after an Oregon woman alleged that its anti-stalking technology failed to protect her. The woman, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, filed her complaint in the U.S. District Court in Medford, Oregon. She seeks $75,000 in damages and accuses Apple of negligence. According to the lawsuit, her […]The post Apple Faces AirTag Stalking Lawsuit appeared first on TUAW.
  - 8 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 8:30am -
• newMac mini Transformed Into Portable Gaming Handheld
  Apple’s Mac mini has inspired an unusual new gaming device. Chris Cheng of Shring Solutions has transformed the compact desktop computer into a battery-powered handheld with its own screen and controls. Cheng demonstrated his creation in a YouTube video, revealing a custom-built cyberdeck based on the M4 Mac mini. The project combines portable computing with […]The post Mac mini Transformed Into Portable Gaming Handheld appeared first on TUAW.
  - 9 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 7:33am -
• newApple Expands Tap to Pay Across Latin America
  Apple has expanded Tap to Pay on iPhone to eight more Latin American countries. The move gives businesses a simpler way to accept contactless payments without purchasing dedicated payment terminals. The latest expansion covers Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama and Peru. Moreover, businesses can now accept supported credit cards, debit […]The post Apple Expands Tap to Pay Across Latin America appeared first on TUAW.
  - 13 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 3:49am -
• Apple Music Hall Opens in London with Spatial Audio
  Apple has opened Apple Music Hall at London’s historic Battersea Power Station. The new venue combines live performances, advanced recording technology and global music streaming under one roof. Located alongside Apple’s UK headquarters and retail store, the auditorium can accommodate 600 guests. Moreover, its production facilities allow musicians to record and broadcast performances directly from […]The post Apple Music Hall Opens in London with Spatial Audio appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 23 Sep 26, 4:00pm -
• GM Confirms Apple CarPlay Will Not Return to Its Electric Vehicles
  General Motors has confirmed that Apple CarPlay will not return to its electric vehicle lineup. The decision ends speculation that the automaker might reverse its controversial approach to smartphone connectivity. Confusion emerged after reports suggested GM would retain CarPlay and Android Auto in its 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks. However, the company clarified […]The post GM Confirms Apple CarPlay Will Not Return to Its Electric Vehicles appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 23 Sep 26, 9:48am -
• iOS 27.2 Beta Reveals New iPhone Anti-Theft AutoLock Feature
  Apple is developing a new security feature that could help protect iPhone owners from sudden smartphone theft. The technology, internally called AutoLock, appears in the second beta of iOS 27.2. The feature aims to recognize when someone snatches an unlocked iPhone from its owner. It could then lock the device before the thief gains access […]The post iOS 27.2 Beta Reveals New iPhone Anti-Theft AutoLock Feature appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 23 Sep 26, 9:31am -

Apple Insider

• newHow to watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' for free in 2026
  Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, and the rest of the gang and tune in to watch "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" for free for everybody on Apple TV. Here's how, and when.Watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown' on Apple TVFor many of us, Charlie Brown and the "Peanuts" gang mark some of our very first movie memories. That's why Apple TV is ensuring everyone can revisit those warm and fuzzy childhood feelings, regardless of whether they have an active Apple TV subscription."It's…
  - 8 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 8:33am -
• newSnoopy & Fraggles getting new holiday specials on Apple TV
  Snoopy and the Fraggles are heading back to Apple TV for a pair of new holiday adventures this winter."Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy" premieres on Apple TV on Friday, November 13Apple TV is expanding its holiday lineup with new specials starring Snoopy and the Fraggles. Both join a collection of returning seasonal favorites available to stream throughout the holidays. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 19 hours ago 24 Sep 26, 9:49pm -
• newAmazon, B&H battle for the best price with $1,849 M5 MacBook Pro deal
  A month-end price war is in effect at Amazon and B&H, resulting in Apple's M5 MacBook Pro 14-inch dropping to $1,849. Plus save up to $600 on M5 Pro and M5 Max models.Apple's M5 MacBook Pro is $150 off in price war - Image credit: AppleB&H and Amazon are competing for your business today, with a $150 discount on Apple's 10-core M5 14-inch MacBook Pro with 16GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage. On sale now for $1,849 in Space Black, B&H states limited supply is available at the reduced price…
  - 20 hours ago 24 Sep 26, 8:54pm -
• newSquare brings Apple Business into its dashboard
  Square sellers are now able to link accounts to Apple Business and manage information shown across Apple services from the Square Dashboard.Square adds Apple Business integrationThe integration, announced Thursday, means businesses using Square no longer need to update basic information, such as hours, address, and phone number, separately through Apple Business. Changes made through Square can instead be synced across Apple Maps, Wallet, Siri AI, and other Apple Apps.Once connected, sellers can…
  - 20 hours ago 24 Sep 26, 8:17pm -
• newHugh Laurie turns crime boss for new Apple TV drama 'The Wanted Man'
  A new limited-series crime drama executive-produced and starring Hugh Laurie is set to ring in the new year on Apple TV.Hugh Laurie in "The Wanted Man"The eight-episode series follows Felix Carmichael, a crime boss betrayed by someone inside his own firm. Sent to the notorious Staplehurst prison, he'll need to resort to brutality if he hopes to make it out.This isn't Laurie's first time on Apple TV, either. The "House M.D." veteran previously joined Apple TV drama "Tehran" during its third seas…
  - 21 hours ago 24 Sep 26, 7:41pm -
• newWatch Steve Jobs in the full 'Antennagate' video before it gets erased again
  Unless you were in the room when Steve Jobs gave his 2010 "you're holding it wrong" speech, you've only seen half of it. Now the full version is online and it's a great watch.To fix signal strength dropping if you held the iPhone 4 a certain way, Apple offered customers a free bumper case - image credit: Apple.This is a famous moment in Apple history and even if you don't remember when the iPhone 4 had signal problems, this is still a video to watch that you've never been able to see before. It'…
  - 21 hours ago 24 Sep 26, 7:40pm -
• newApple & Qualcomm renew global patent licensing agreement
  Providing no new details, Qualcomm has issued a statement confirming that it and Apple have renewed the existing patent licensing agreement first signed in 2019, with an effective date of April 1, 2027.iPhone 18 Pro MaxIn one introductory sentence, and one quote, Qualcomm dropped the news of the renewal on the world. The first sentence states the agreement's effective date."We are pleased to extend the Apple license agreement," said John Han, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Qualc…
  - 21 hours ago 24 Sep 26, 7:38pm -
• newHow to remove Apple Intelligence models & reclaim storage in macOS 27
  Turning off Apple Intelligence in macOS 27 won't remove its downloaded models, but properly deleting the main model folder can free valuable internal SSD space. Here's how to do it.macOS 27 introduces Siri AIWe're not fans of the fact that macOS can keep Apple Intelligence models on disk even after Siri AI is turned off. Apple doesn't provide a button for removing those downloaded files, so reclaiming the space requires going into Recovery and deleting the model folder directly.This isn't an App…
  - 21 hours ago 24 Sep 26, 7:01pm -
• newAT&T calls failing for a small number of iPhone 18 Pro users
  It's not affecting many people at all, but if your iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max is not working on AT&T, this is what you need to do.AT&T has reportedly acknowledged problems with the eSIMs for the iPhone 18 Pro - image credit: AT&T.While all of the bugs affecting the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are only happening for a very small group of users, they are happening. Alongside the already reported Face ID restart bug, due to be fixed shortly, AppleInsider has been told of an AT&T…
  - 23 hours ago 24 Sep 26, 5:16pm -
• newiPhone 18 Pro Face ID rebooting bug to be fixed in iOS update
  Unsurprisingly, Apple is working on an iOS 27 update that will fix an issue affecting some iPhone 18 Pro users where Face ID is failing and forcing a restart.A Face ID bug is causing restarts for a small number of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max users.Whenever millions of devices are released alongside a new OS, there are problems. In the case of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, some users reported restarts caused by kernel panics, so unexpected and unforced restarts.One Reddit user…
  - 24 hours ago 24 Sep 26, 4:46pm -

• Apple's spatial computing strategy was on full display at Meta Connect
  Meta VR Glasses are a new spatial computing device that weighs a sixth of the Apple Vision Pro with a third of the cost, half of the specs, and none of the immersion.Meta's new glasses have Alan Dye all over them. Image source: MetaTake the front glass from the Apple Vision Pro, slap it on some thick glasses arms, remove the light seal, compute, and surrounding hardware, and you'll end up with Meta VR Glasses. These are less glasses than goggles, and initial demos show some promise in delivering…
  - 1 day ago 24 Sep 26, 10:08am -
• How to change the background in Messages for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27
  Bring more life and personalization to your group chats, by adding backgrounds to your conversations in Messages in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. Here's how to change yours for the better.You can change the backgrounds of conversations in Messages for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27Messages is an essential app for iPhone users, with it used to communicate with your closest relations. However, people may be getting a bit bored of seeing the usual grey and blue (and sometimes green) speech bubbles floating up a plai…
  - 1 day ago 24 Sep 26, 8:36am -
• ChatGPT as an extension in Siri dramatically underperformed, says OpenAI
  It was already known that the ChatGPT deal went so poorly with Apple that OpenAI considered a lawsuit, but these complaints have finally been put to paper in a SpaceXAI lawsuit filing.The Siri extension for ChatGPT didn't perform as expectedApple and OpenAI were dragged into an antitrust lawsuit thanks to baseless accusations from Elon Musk. The lawsuit is ongoing in spite of Apple being removed from the case.OpenAI didn't get to see what settlement Apple and SpaceXAI reached, but it has shared…
  - 1 day ago 24 Sep 26, 8:24am -
• uGreen Revodok Maxidok 17-in-1 review: Best in class price to features balance
  The Thunderbolt 5 docking station market is very crowded, but at a street price of about $350, the uGreen Revodok Maxidok 17-in-1 stands out, with an excellent price to features balance.uGreen Revodok Maxidok 17-in-1A laptop is a compromise between power and portability. The trade-off is usually ports, with thin notebooks like the MacBook Pro offering only a handful of connections.A Thunderbolt dock solves that by turning one port into many. The Revodok Maxidok pushes that idea about as far as i…
  - 1 day ago 24 Sep 26, 5:40am -
• New Apple Watch models could restart randomly, & watchOS 27.0.1 fixes that bug
  Apple's watchOS 27.0.1 update has arrived with a fix that prevents Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12 models from randomly restarting.New Apple Watch models could encounter restarts during useOn Wednesday, just over a week after watchOS 27.0 reached the general public, Apple deployed the watchOS 27.0.1 update. The software addresses a bug that caused the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 to restart unexpectedly.Those who encountered the now-resolved issue said their Apple…
  - 2 days ago 24 Sep 26, 2:04am -
• Siri AI upgrade is certain for a future HomePod mini update
  The update to Siri AI will eventually reach the HomePod line. While that is a certainty, it may not be available on the models that are currently in homes.HomePod mini is expected to get an update soon. That should add in Siri AI support. The HomePod and HomePod mini were left out of the Siri AI party at WWDC, and the updated digital assistant hasn't yet become available on the smart speaker. However, it is still something widely expected to be on the way.A leaker known as "pdfu" posted to X abo…
  - 2 days ago 24 Sep 26, 12:00am -
• Grab Apple's new M6 Mac mini for $879.99 during month-end sale
  Apple's brand-new M6 Mac mini is discounted at Amazon today, with month-end deals on several models.Save on Apple's brand-new Mac mini desktop that just launched.You can pick up the standard M6 Mac mini today at Amazon for $879.99, reflecting a $20 markdown off MSRP. This is also the lowest 2026 Mac mini price available, according to our Price Guide.Buy M6/16GB/256GB for $879.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 23 Sep 26, 10:13pm -
• Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions are about to get more expensive
  Disney+ and Hulu subscribers are about to pay more for their streaming services as Disney rolls out another round of price hikes.Disney+ and Hulu subscription prices are increasing in 2026The increases affect both ad-supported and ad-free subscriptions, although customers who subscribe to the ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu bundle will see no change. The largest increases are coming to the standalone ad-free plans, which will each cost an additional $2.50 per month, a roughly 13% increase.Subscrib…
  - 2 days ago 23 Sep 26, 9:25pm -
• Your personal AI account is about to meet corporate IT with Jamf
  Your personal AI account on that managed work iPhone won't stay private for long, as Jamf is expanding enterprise controls directly into mobile apps and browsers in 2027.Jamf offers new tools for enterprise MacsThe Jamf platform additions were unveiled at the Jamf Nation User Conference in Kansas City. Most of the new AI protections are targeted for the fourth quarter of 2026, while several management and support tools won't enter public beta until early 2027.Unlike the AI-assisted administratio…
  - 2 days ago 23 Sep 26, 8:38pm -
• AT&T was first to get the iPhone, yet it won't support iPhone Handoff
  Apple's new ability to have one phone number and switch between two iPhones is spreading to more carriers, but AT&T doesn't seem to care.You won't have to decide on just one iPhone with the new iPhone Handoff.It was actually Cingular who was the only carrier Steve Jobs could get to take the iPhone, and also surrender the control carriers had back around 2007. But AT&T bought Cingular before the iPhone launch and so was the exclusive carrier for the device that revolutionized cellphones.Skip forw…
  - 2 days ago 23 Sep 26, 8:36pm -
• Millions of Americans are being spied on with shady VPNs available on Apple's App Store
  Virtual Private Networks provide users with privacy and safety from prying eyes, that is if it is from a trusted service. Choose Proton VPN for a true zero-log tool instead of untrustworthy ones on the App Store and save up to 70%.Proton VPN is a safe and trustworthy tool with a zero-logs policy. Image source: ProtonIt's easy to assume that the Apple App Store is safe and free of manipulative software and privacy-invasive schemes. However, that has never been the case, and recent research reveal…
  - 2 days ago 23 Sep 26, 8:08pm -
• Best M6 Mac mini, 2026 Mac Studio deals at launch
  Amazon's 2026 Mac mini and Mac Studio deals deliver the lowest prices as the new desktops hit store shelves.Grab 2026 Mac mini, Mac Studio deals on release day.Despite releasing on September 22, Amazon has issued deals on the brand-new Mac mini and Mac Studio. Save $30 on Apple's M6 Mac mini when you opt for 512GB of storage, bringing the upgraded spec down to $1,069.99. This configuration has the new M6 chip with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, along with 16GB of memory and a bump up to 512GB of…
  - 2 days ago 23 Sep 26, 7:42pm -
• M5 Pro Mac mini vs. M4 Pro Mac mini compared: Specs, hardware, price
  Apple's Mac mini has finally been upgraded with the M5 Pro chip. Here's how the latest model compares to its M4 Pro counterpart.M5 Pro Mac mini vs. M4 Pro Mac mini: Apple's tiny desktop Mac just got even better.After the debut of the M5 Pro chip in the MacBook Pro, Apple's latest system-on-chip has made its way to another Mac. The Mac mini now ships with the M5 Pro chip, offering a worthwhile performance improvement.Like the M5 Pro MacBook Pro, the M5 Pro Mac mini uses a tried-and-true design. Y…
  - 2 days ago 23 Sep 26, 7:37pm -
• Base Mac mini still has slower storage than any other configuration
  The 256GB configuration of the new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini features storage that's around half the speed of that in other models, although it's still faster than the previous generation.M4 Mac mini reviewThe greater disappointment with the New Mac mini is that it no longer has a slotted SSD, meaning it's not even theoretically possible to upgrade the storage as it was before. But now new benchmark testing by Japanese technology site AAPL Ch has revealed that Apple's SSD is slower in some configur…
  - 2 days ago 23 Sep 26, 7:06pm -
• AirTag stalking victim says iPhone didn't warn her, so she's suing Apple
  Apple has become the target of yet another AirTag lawsuit, after another stalking victim claimed that all the safeguards failed, and she was never warned that she was being tracked.An AirTag on a keyringThe AirTag has frequently been used for criminal purposes, including by stalkers monitoring the movements of their victims. In a new lawsuit, Apple is accused of failing to properly protect victims, despite the presence of safeguards.An Oregon woman, identified as Jane Doe for anonymity, filed a…
  - 2 days ago 23 Sep 26, 6:42pm -
• This Mac mini gaming handheld is one of the most ambitious projects we've seen
  The uses for Apple's Mac mini continue with a mod to run on batteries inside a quite sleek vertical chassis that incorporates a display, touch controls, and an integrated Switch controller set.That's a Mac mini in a vertical case, with keyboard, touch screen and trackpad — image credit: Chris Cheng.Especially since its radical redesign back in 2024, the tiny Mac mini has been put to countless different uses, from server farms to portable Macs. Now Chris Cheng of Shring Solutions has taken to Y…
  - 2 days ago 23 Sep 26, 6:12pm -
• Apple Card Savings interest rate edges up to 3.5%
  After two drops in 2026, Apple Card Savings has raised its interest rate slightly, with customers now earning an annual percentage yield of 3.5%.Apple Card Savings lets users save money, though the APY has dropped since launchThe Apple Card Savings Account is a high-yield savings service for users of Apple Card. While the average percentage yield has been going down over the last few quarters, it's finally corrected course and gone up a small amount.On September 22, the APY rate increased from 3…
  - 2 days ago 23 Sep 26, 5:27pm -
• Feds support Apple's arguments ahead of Epic Supreme Court judgement
  While the US DOJ won't take sides in a case, the Solicitor General did file a brief that the ruling that Apple violated "the spirit of the injunction" wasn't within legal standards.Apple is ready to face the Supreme Court in OctoberThe Apple vs Epic lawsuit has been ongoing for over six years. It started as an intentional violation of Apple's App Store rules, which led to the lawsuit and almost total victory for Apple on all but one charge.Apple was ordered to remove its anti-steering practices,…
  - 2 days ago 23 Sep 26, 5:12pm -
• How to add third-party cards to Apple Wallet app in iOS 27
  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 27Add 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 Wa…
  - 2 days ago 23 Sep 26, 7:55am -
• Apple expands Tap to Pay on iPhone to eight more Latin American countries
  Apple has expanded Tap to Pay on iPhone to eight additional countries in Latin America, allowing businesses to accept contactless payments without dedicated payment terminals.The expansion brings Apple's payment acceptance feature to Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, and Peru. It gives businesses a way to accept cards, Apple Pay, and other contactless wallets using only a compatible iPhone and supported app.Tap to Pay on iPhone works with the i…
  - 3 days ago 23 Sep 26, 3:49am -
• Apple Maps blurring alleged detention centers in China, claims local laws require it
  The data provider for Apple Maps in China has reportedly begun blurring more than just military facilities, leaving Apple in the wake of another potential mapping-related scandal.Apple Maps may have another controversy on its handsAfter decades of building up supply chains and manufacturing in China, Apple is not new to dealing with the controversial authoritarian regime running the country. The latest problem to emerge echoes other recent troubles Apple has faced in the United States.According…
  - 3 days ago 23 Sep 26, 2:22am -
• Apple's pendant project is on hold despite its AI push
  Apple's rumored AI pendant will take even longer to arrive, with the now "postponed" project a likely result of Apple Watch taking on an AI wearable's functionality.A pin of the Apple Intelligence logo. Not an Apple Intelligence pin. But just imagine... The launch of Siri AI was meant to usher in a wave of AI-centric hardware, such as the often rumored Home Hub. However, for at least one product, there's now an even longer wait for its arrival.As part of a story on fitness tracker development, B…
  - 3 days ago 23 Sep 26, 12:18am -
• Apple Maps & Apple Podcasts join forces for Hidden Histories guides & episodes
  Apple Podcasts has launched the Hidden Histories guides in Apple Maps, giving listeners a new way to find podcast episodes tied to landmarks and lesser-known locations in five major U.S. cities.Hidden HistoriesA new Apple Maps guides collection covers San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Each guide connects places in Apple Maps with podcast episodes about the history, architecture, and people behind them.Listeners can browse the full Hidden Histories collectio…
  - 3 days ago 22 Sep 26, 11:45pm -
• Future Apple Watch could be screen-less Whoop competitor, says rumor
  Apple is reportedly at the prototype stage for a new fitness and health tracker that looks less like an Apple Watch, and more like Whoop's device.Apple wants to compete with Whoop - image credit: WhoopWhen Apple published its heart study intended to demonstrate that the Apple Watch Series 12 was the most accurate health wearable, it also showed how good some rivals are. That included the Whoop 5 fitness tracker, and now according to Bloomberg, Apple is aiming to compete more directly with that.R…
  - 3 days ago 22 Sep 26, 10:40pm -
• Apple government liaison Tim Cook talked child safety at the UN General Assembly
  Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook spoke with the EU Commission President about child safety while visiting the UN General Assembly, but there was no mention of bringing Siri AI to the market.Tim Cook and Ursula von der Leyen. Image source: Ursula von der Leyen on XChild safety has become an increasing concern in many countries around the world, and the European Union is no different. Even as many Apple users in the EU wait to hear about new Siri AI features being allowed to launch, the diplomati…
  - 3 days ago 22 Sep 26, 9:51pm -
• Save $600 on these M5 Max MacBook Pros with month-end deals
  Amazon is slashing $600 off two M5 Max MacBook Pros, with both 14-inch and 16-inch options available.Save $600 on M5 Max MacBook Pro laptops today - Image credit: AppleThe month-end savings deliver $600 off two M5 Max MacBook Pro configurations, starting with the 14-inch model with an 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU. This spec also has 36GB of unified memory and 2TB of storage. With the $600 discount, you can pick up the laptop for $3,499.Save $600 on 14" M5 Max MacBook Pro Continue Reading on Apple…
  - 3 days ago 22 Sep 26, 9:50pm -
• Brighter, lower-power iPhone OLED screens now delayed to 2029
  New research claims that Apple will add a significantly improved OLED display to the iPhone, but some years later than previously expected.Apple could move to newer OLED technology by 2029The improved technology is called Color Filter on Encapsulation (CoE) OLED, and key to it is that it is OLED without a polarizing layer. That layer prevents blurring on screen, but there are significant benefits if it can be dispensed with.Apple had previously been reported to be planning to use this screen tec…
  - 3 days ago 22 Sep 26, 8:16pm -
• Beats 360 vs AirPods Max 2: Premium personal audio compared
  The Beats 360 are Apple's alternative to the AirPods Max 2 for anyone in the market for premium headphones. Here's how the two personal audio options compare.Beats 360 vs AirPods Max 2: The two headphones are solidly matched, with different audiencesThe Beats 360 arrived on September 22 as a pair of premium headphones, taking over the top spot in the range from the Beats Studio Pro.It's a departure from the existing Beats design in many ways that brings it more in line with AirPods Max 2. All wh…
  - 3 days ago 22 Sep 26, 7:31pm -
• Beats 360 review: Good all-around sound and customizable too
  The new Beats 360 are premium headphones that are customizable, sweat-resistant, sound great, and can be your new workout partner at the gym.Beats 360 review: Cloud frame, but with replacement cushions. When it comes to premium headphone options, there are a few options available from Apple's personal audio stable. At the most extreme end of the scale, you can pay a lot for the AirPods Max if you want an easy-listening and high-quality listening experience at home.Then there's Beats, the subsidi…
  - 3 days ago 22 Sep 26, 7:29pm -
• New Mac mini does not have a slotted SSD, Mac Studio still does
  Two years after the M4 Mac mini released with an upgradable SSD, but Apple has changed course with the soldered new model. But, the new Mac Studio still has a slotted SSD with serialized components, so an upgrade there is at least possible.Getting to the SSD storage module in a new Mac Studio - image credit: Apple.Apple always used to solder its Mac storage in place, making it a permanent and so unchangeable, unrepairable feature. Given that Apple charges more for SSD storage than seems imaginab…
  - 3 days ago 22 Sep 26, 7:25pm -
• Supplemental image data used in Face ID authentication on iPhone 18 Pro
  Apple has added an additional layer of authentication to Face ID on iPhone 18 Pro using image data and a secure exclave, potentially speeding up the process.Apple hid a portion of the Face ID system under the display on iPhone 18 ProFace ID is Apple's most secure biometric authentication system for iPhone and is only matched in terms of security by Optic ID on Apple Vision Pro. The system uses infrared dot projection, attention awareness, depth mapping, and an encrypted mathematical representati…
  - 3 days ago 22 Sep 26, 6:40pm -
• Ron Johnson's 'Shop Different' review: Tantalizing glimpse at Apple Store origins
  A new book co-written by the original head of Apple retail reveals much about how and most importantly why Apple Stores started, though the telling suffers from being its authors' first work.Ron Johnson's book tells the story of his creating the Apple Store with Steve Jobs - book image credit: Harper Business.Apple is nearing the end of a five-year plan to open or remodel around 50 Apple Stores worldwide. That's around 10% of the total number of Apple Stores, and Apple's retail business has been…
  - 3 days ago 22 Sep 26, 6:40pm -
• Spectacular Apple Music Hall concert venue opens in London
  Apple's UK headquarters at the famous Battersea Power Station has added a new Apple Music venue for live concerts and Spatial Audio recording.The new Apple Music Hall - image credit: AppleApple Battersea is home to both an Apple Store and the company's main UK offices, each housed within the iconic Battersea Power Station. Now there's also Apple Music Hall, a 600-seat auditorium with 48-speaker spatial sound system, 16 or more cameras, two audio recording studios, and a broadcast video control r…
  - 3 days ago 22 Sep 26, 5:37pm -
• Apple's iOS 27.2 beta 2 reveals new anti-snatching protections
  Apple is testing an iPhone security feature designed to recognize snatch-and-grab theft and lock the device before the thief can exploit it.Find My helps you track your devices, but don't use it to chase thieves. There's a name for snatching someone's smartphone from their hands in a brazen theft attempt: Apple picking. And Apple's been working on a way of protecting its customers from the act.In May, it was learned that Apple had been working on a new set of security features that will automati…
  - 4 days ago 22 Sep 26, 3:57am -
• Get an iPhone 18 Pro on T-Mobile with any condition trade-in
  Join T-Mobile today and get an iPhone 18 Pro on them, or get a giant discount on the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and you'll benefit from the fastest network* with iPhone Handoff and Magenta Status.Get T-Mobile's iPhone 18 Pro on Us deal - Image credit: AppleIt's time to order the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max, and whichever model you choose, T-Mobile makes it an easy upgrade. When switching to T-Mobile, not only do you get the latest iPhone, but you also get the perks of Magenta Status, special iPho…
  - 9 days ago 16 Sep 26, 9:02pm -
• How to use digital IDs in Apple Wallet & where they are supported
  In a growing number of states, now including Oklahoma, you can add your ID to Apple Wallet. Here's how to add them, how they work, where they are, what the limitations are, and what they can do.A digital driver's license in the Apple Wallet appWe're moving closer and closer to a world where you can ditch your physical wallet. You can already add your credit cards, debit cards, loyalty cards, tickets and boarding passes, and most recently — your driver's license to Apple Wallet.But the license…
  - 23 days ago 2 Sep 26, 7:30pm -
• How to use Reduce Interruptions on iPhone and what it does
  The Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode aims to use Apple Intelligence to prioritize notifications to cut them down, yet not have you miss anything important. Here's how to use it.The Reduce Notifications Focus ModeA strength of Apple Intelligence is that rather than some separate ChatGPT-like app, its features are woven into all aspects of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. But that also makes it confusing when Apple promotes some feature but doesn't say where it fits."For example," said Craig Federighi at…
  - 10 Jun 26, 5:10pm -
• Insta360 Mic Pro review: exceptional sound quality for a wireless microphone
  The Insta360 Mic Pro is not the smallest wireless mic you can get, but it might be the best for sound quality and certainly for build quality.The smiley face on this microphone is actually an e-ink screen that you can change.Your first impression of the Insta360 Mic Pro may be wrong. The two microphones in the set I reviewed come with what look like bright yellow labels, one of which is a smiley emoji, and you have to think you'd never wear this on camera.But while it's true that microphones sho…
  - 20 May 26, 12:59pm -
• Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer review: easy multi-color printing with AMS
  The Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer is about as easy as this hobby can get, with simple setup, one-button printing from an app, auto-leveling, and a four-spool AMS, it'll be hard to stop printing.Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer reviewI'm still a 3D printing novice that has only dabbled in the space since I tested the Flashforge AD5X. That was a good starter printer, but I've moved up a tier to the Bambu Lab P1S, and it's tough to look back.One of the first things I learned about 3D printing was that the filam…
  - 23 Dec 25, 6:32am -
• Boox Tab X C review: A jack of all trades, a master of none
  The Boox Tab X C wants to be your eReader, notebook, and laptop all at once — but it's not quite pulling it off.Boox Tab X C ePaper tabletAt this point, I think I may just be AppleInsider's resident Boox expert. I've reviewed a lot of Boox's lineup, from the tiny little Palma to the Note Air 3 and everything in between.And I really appreciate what Boox is trying to do. As a person who routinely gives herself migraines from staring at her computer too long, I understand the allure of an ePaper…
  - 18 Sep 25, 9:02am -