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  • newMapQuest Tops App Store Charts After Refusing 'Lake America' Change
    MapQuest is in the spotlight this week after refusing to change "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" on its map following an executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump last week. As of Monday morning, the MapQuest app is the top free iPhone app on Apple's App Store charts in Canada and fourth on the equivalent U.S. chart.For our younger readers, MapQuest was once a popular service back in the days when printing out directions on a sheet of paper was common for road trips, before the…
    - 31 mins ago 31 Aug 26, 8:19pm -
  • newApple Inducted Into 'Brand Hall of Fame' for Iconic Ads
    The One Club for Creativity, a U.S. non-profit organization that promotes excellence in advertising and design, today announced that Apple has been selected as the first brand to be inducted into its newly established "Brand Hall of Fame."Apple's most famous ads include its iconic "1984" Super Bowl commercial for the original Macintosh, the "Think Different" campaign from the late 1990s, the "iPod silhouette" commercials from the early 2000s, the "I'm a Mac, and I'm a PC" commercials from th…
    - 1 hour ago 31 Aug 26, 7:36pm -
  • newGoogle Maps Showing 'Lake America' in U.S., Apple Maps Yet to Follow
    Google Maps users in the U.S. will now see the name "Lake America" instead of "Lake Ontario" for the Great Lake that straddles the New York—Ontario border.Google said it made this change in response to the U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) updating the name for "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America," following an executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump last week.Google Maps users in Canada will still see the "Lake Ontario" name only, while users outside of the…
    - 2 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 7:03pm -
  • newTim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO Tomorrow
    The end of an era is upon us, as Tim Cook will be stepping down as Apple's CEO on September 1, after 15 years of leading the company.Cook has been Apple's CEO since 2011Tomorrow, Apple's hardware engineering chief John Ternus will become the company's next CEO. Cook will remain at Apple as the executive chairman of the company's board of directors. In this new role, Apple said Cook will assist with "certain aspects" of the company, including "engaging with policymakers around the world."…
    - 3 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 6:12pm -
  • newApple Caught Off Guard by AI Demand for Mac Mini and Mac Studio
    Apple's unusually timed announcement of new Mac mini and Mac Studio models this week was driven by unexpectedly strong enterprise appetite for AI hardware, according to The Information.Apple normally releases new Mac models in the autumn, closer to October or November, making this week's announcement unusually early, falling just before the anticipated arrival of new iPhone models. The Information says that the AI-driven boom in ‌Mac Studio‌ and ‌Mac mini‌ sales is behind the early…
    - 23 hours ago 30 Aug 26, 9:22pm -
  • New Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Features Revealed
    Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today further outlined what to expect from the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 set to be unveiled on September 9.While it was initially rumored that Touch ID may be coming to the Apple Watch this year, Gurman reiterated that he does not expect the Series 12 or Ultra 4 to have any major design changes compared to the current Series 11 and Ultra 3 models.Gurman does expect a ceramic case option to return for the Apple Watch Series 12. Today, he revea…
    - 1 day ago 30 Aug 26, 8:24pm -
  • Apple Pencil for iPhone Ultra Was Tested
    Apple has internally prototyped, tested, and considered launching an Apple Pencil for the upcoming foldable iPhone, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. However, he said it is unlikely that the accessory will be released.In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the Apple Pencil tested for the foldable iPhone is stubbier than the versions for iPads. He said the Apple Pencil for the foldable iPhone was designed to magnetically attach and charge on the side of the device.Steve Jobs…
    - 1 day ago 30 Aug 26, 7:57pm -
  • Beyond iPhone 18 Pro: AirPods 5 in September, iPad Mini With OLED Display in October
    In his newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated that AirPods 5 will be released as early as this September, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, a foldable iPhone, the Apple Watch Series 12, and the Apple Watch Ultra 4. Apple is holding an event on Wednesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time.He also reiterated that he expects an iPad mini with an OLED display and other new features to launch by the end of October.Related Roundups: AirPods 4, iPad mini, iPhone 18 Pro…
    - 1 day ago 30 Aug 26, 7:55pm -
  • Top Stories: Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' Event, Plus New Mac mini and Mac Studio
    It turned out to be a big week for Apple news this week, as we not only got an official announcement about the upcoming iPhone event but also several hardware announcements including updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models.Anticipation continues to build for Apple's first foldable iPhone coming at next month's event, while subscribers to the Apple TV streaming service are getting hit with another price increase, so read on below for all of the details.Top StoriesApple Event Announced…
    - 2 days ago 29 Aug 26, 6:30pm -
  • Amazon Offers Early Savings on 2026 Mac Mini, Plus Record Low on AirTag 2
    Apple introduced the M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini this week, and Amazon currently has the first pre-order discounts on these models ahead of their September launch. Below, we're also tracking a new record low price on the AirTag 2 during Amazon's Labor Day event.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Mac Mini Pre-OrdersWhat's the deal? Take up to $29…
    - 2 days ago 29 Aug 26, 6:01pm -
  • Steve Jobs' 8th Grade Science Project Sells for $34,375
    A science project that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs built for his 8th-grade science fair sold at auction for $34,375.Jobs was attending Cupertino Jr. High when he designed the project, which is titled "What is the SCR?" The lot includes a display board built from plywood with three explanatory panels and a 10-page report with the same title.The left panel has a wooden model of a "typical silicon-controlled rectifier with its four alternate layers of P- and N-Type semiconductor material,…
    - 3 days ago 29 Aug 26, 12:54am -
  • Which Macs Will Get an M6 Chip and Which Won't?
    Apple announced new Mac mini machines this week, and the lower-end models include the first M6 chip. The M6 era will be a little complicated, because few Macs are going to get it. We won't have M6 Pro or M6 Max chips, which shakes up the Mac lineup for the next couple of years.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.Devices With M6The ‌Mac mini‌ is the first Mac with an M6, but the chip is going to come to a couple of other products in the lineup. MacBook Pro…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 11:41pm -
  • Apple's Siri Settlement: Here's When iPhone Owners Can Submit Claims
    In May, Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit over Siri AI's delayed launch, and eligible iPhone users could receive up to a $95 payout. Today, a new court document revealed when customers will likely be able to begin submitting claims.If the dates proposed by Apple's lawyers are approved by the judge, eligible customers would begin to be notified about the settlement on Monday, September 21 this year, and claim submissions would likely begin around that da…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 11:31pm -
  • This New App Brings 1990s 'After Dark' Screen Savers to Modern macOS
    As noted by Daring Fireball's John Gruber, developer Jeff Halter has released a new Afterglow app that allows you to run classic After Dark screen savers on modern macOS versions."Afterglow is an emulator built specifically for running After Dark modules -- the original 68k module code, not a remake or port -- with no dependencies on ROMs or classic Mac OS," said Halter, who has several fun nostalgic projects, such as After Dark space shooter Lunacy and HyperCard player Stacks.This article,…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 9:46pm -
  • The MacRumors Show: Apple's Surprisingly Big Week of Announcements
    It's been an unusually big week for Apple announcements. On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, the M6 and M5 Ultra chips, and invites to Apple's September event. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videosApple confirmed on Wednesday that its annual iPhone event will take place on Wednesday, September 9 at Apple Park, starting at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, with select members of the media invited to attend. The event's t…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 9:42pm -
  • Apple TV Buys an Existing Hit for the First Time Ever
    Apple TV has bought the worldwide rights to "Small Prophets," breaking with how it normally operates in acquiring an existing English-language hit rather than commissioning a show of its own from the start.‌Apple TV‌ has typically developed or, at the very least, commissioned shows in-house and given them their premiere on the service, regardless of where they may eventually end up. This was the model behind the BBC's "Trying," which ‌Apple TV‌+ produced first and later licensed…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 9:22pm -
  • iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders May Start at an Unusual Time
    Pre-orders of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro may not open until Saturday, September 12, a day later than the company's usual schedule, according to a new report.Apple is set to hold its annual iPhone event on Wednesday, September 9, where the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ models, its first-ever foldable iPhone, and the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 are all expected to be announced. Under Apple's typical launch plan, pre-orders begin the Friday immediately following the event, with devices shipping th…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 8:47pm -
  • What NOT to Expect at Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' September 9 Event
    Apple's annual fall event takes place on Wednesday, September 9, when it is expected to unveil new iPhone 18 Pro models, the first foldable iPhone, an Apple Watch Series 12, a fourth-generation Apple Watch Ultra, and potentially AirPods 5. Apple may also make some additional new products available at its "Surprise and shine" event, but there are a handful of rumored upcoming devices that we don't expect to make an appearance this month.To help set expectations ahead of Apple's "Surprise an…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 8:24pm -
  • Apple One Just Went Up in Price
    As a result of Apple TV receiving a price increase today, the Apple One Individual plan has also gone up in price.In the U.S., for example, the Apple One Individual plan now costs $21.95 per month, up from $19.95 per month. Apple One Family and Apple One Premier are not affected, but those plans already went up in price last month alongside an Apple Music price increase.Today's Apple TV and Apple One price increases affect the U.S., Brazil, Chile, and Mexico only.Tag: Apple OneThis artic…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 7:31pm -
  • Apple TV Streaming Service Receives Price Increase
    Apple today informed MacRumors and others that the Apple TV streaming service is receiving a price increase in the U.S. starting today.As a result of the Apple TV price increase, the Apple One Individual bundle has also gone up in price, with all of today's changes outlined below.Apple TV (Monthly): $14.99 per month (up from $12.99 per month)Apple TV (Annually): $119 per year (up from $99 per year)Apple One (Individual): $21.95 per month (up from $19.95 per month)Apple TV also rece…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 6:48pm -

The Unofficial Apple Blog

  • newApple Expands Supplier Training in Vietnam With New Education Center
    Apple is expanding its workforce development efforts in Vietnam as the country takes a larger role in its global supply chain. The company has announced a new Apple Education Center in Hanoi to train employees working for its Vietnamese suppliers. The initiative builds on Apple’s Supplier Employee Development fund. Apple launched the program in 2022 […]The post Apple Expands Supplier Training in Vietnam With New Education Center appeared first on TUAW.
    - 3 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 5:30pm -
  • iPhone Ultra Leak Teases Red Finish for Apple’s Foldable
    Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone has appeared in a striking new color leak. However, the images may reveal more about speculation than Apple’s actual plans. Longtime Apple leaker Evan Blass shared renders that appear to show the unannounced iPhone Ultra in red, black, and white. The red model has attracted particular attention because Apple has not […]The post iPhone Ultra Leak Teases Red Finish for Apple’s Foldable appeared first on TUAW.
    - 1 day ago 30 Aug 26, 1:05pm -
  • 12 12 12 Brings Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan to Apple TV
    Apple TV is expanding its crime drama lineup with 12 12 12, a new heist series led by Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan. The thriller will make its global debut on November 13, 2026, and promises a distinctive approach to the familiar heist formula. Rather than telling its story in a straight line, the series […]The post 12 12 12 Brings Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan to Apple TV appeared first on TUAW.
    - 1 day ago 30 Aug 26, 9:26am -
  • Meta Agrees to Up to $18B Settlement in Teen Social Media Case
    Meta has agreed to a sweeping settlement worth up to $18 billion to resolve a federal case alleging that social media platforms harm teenagers. The agreement also requires significant changes to Facebook and other Meta services used by minors. However, a federal judge must still approve the settlement before it becomes final. Meta Faces Billions […]The post Meta Agrees to Up to $18B Settlement in Teen Social Media Case appeared first on TUAW.
    - 2 days ago 30 Aug 26, 6:35am -
  • Apple Pushes for Faster Discovery in OpenAI Trade Secrets Case
    Apple is intensifying its legal fight with OpenAI, asking a court to accelerate discovery in a dispute over alleged misuse of confidential information. Apple filed the lawsuit in July 2026 and has since pushed for faster access to documents and witnesses. OpenAI, however, argues that expedited discovery is unnecessary. The company says Apple will receive […]The post Apple Pushes for Faster Discovery in OpenAI Trade Secrets Case appeared first on TUAW.
    - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 3:30am -
  • Apple Maps Ads Begin Appearing on iPhones in US and Canada
    Apple Maps is entering a new phase as sponsored listings begin appearing for iPhone users. The rollout has started gradually across parts of the United States and Canada after months of preparation. Apple first confirmed its plan to introduce advertising to Maps in March. The company linked the move to its broader Apple Business expansion […]The post Apple Maps Ads Begin Appearing on iPhones in US and Canada appeared first on TUAW.
    - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 3:08am -

9to5 Mac Apple News

  • newTrump ‘directly’ pushing Apple to update Lake Ontario name to Lake America in Maps
    President Trump has “reached out to Apple directly” about changing Lake Ontario’s name to Lake America in Apple Maps, according to U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. more…
    - 33 mins ago 31 Aug 26, 8:17pm -
  • newiPhone 18 Pro is coming: Here’s what’s new with each model
    iPhone 18 Pro will be unveiled next week on September 9, with new Pro and Pro Max models debuting. Here’s what rumors say is new with each model. more…
    - 1 hour ago 31 Aug 26, 7:36pm -
  • newToday is Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO, John Ternus takes over tomorrow
    After 15 years at the helm, today is officially Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO. In April, Apple announced that Cook would step down as CEO on September 1, with John Ternus set to take the reins.Cook, of course, isn’t going away completely. Instead, he’s set to become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors. more…
    - 1 hour ago 31 Aug 26, 7:22pm -
  • newApple pundits say Vision Pro is by far the best way to watch baseball
    Both Apple pundits and most of the internet seem to agree that Vision Pro is the best way to watch baseball, following the immersive experience offered by Apple’s Friday Night Baseball.Notably, there also seemed to be a consensus view that less is more when it comes to the various immersive camera angles … more…
    - 1 hour ago 31 Aug 26, 7:21pm -
  • newApple Maps still shows Lake Ontario as Google Maps changes name
    The latest development in the trade war Trump started with Canada is an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. Google Maps has updated the name, though what you see depends on which country you are in, with only US users seeing Lake America. Apple Maps has so far stuck to the real name … more…
    - 3 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 5:50pm -
  • newCarPlay keeps getting better with three recent exciting app updates
    CarPlay is about to get even better with iOS 27 in September. New features including a dedicated Siri app and Siri AI will upgrade Apple’s car infotainment system for iPhone users.Even before the big iPhone software update officially launches, CarPlay in August has improved for everyone with three big app releases. more…
    - 3 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 5:41pm -
  • newUnusual timing of Mac mini and Mac Studio updates all about AI, claims report
    Apple surprised many when it quietly announced updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models shortly before its September event. We would normally have expected these announcements to be part of that event.One strong theory is that the company may be making a lot of big announcements in its ‘Surprise and shine‘ keynote, and therefore wanted to get these updates out of the way beforehand. But a new report presents another theory … more…
    - 3 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 5:20pm -
  • newHere’s the likely reason the iPhone Ultra isn’t getting an Apple Pencil
    A report yesterday suggested that Apple considered making a special version of the Apple Pencil for the upcoming iPhone Ultra before deciding against it.Bloomberg suggests that there are three reasons behind this decision, one of them being a desire not to conflict with the position adopted by Steve Jobs when launching the original iPhone. However, this was almost certainly not the deciding factor … more…
    - 4 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 4:36pm -
  • newApple CarPlay just added a major weather app
    While CarPlay supports hundreds of apps, Apple Weather isn’t one of them. The good news is that starting today, The Weather Channel’s Storm Radar app for iPhone now works with CarPlay. more…
    - 19 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 1:27am -
  • newApple’s next iPad mini is almost ready, here’s what to expect
    Apple has a lot in store for this fall, headlined by the iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro launching next month. Apple is also working on a new iPad mini, and a new report today suggests it’s coming in October. more…
    - 22 hours ago 30 Aug 26, 10:24pm -
  • Apple reportedly considered launching a new Apple Pencil for iPhone Ultra
    Apple’s first foldable iPhone should be making its debut in just over a week. In the development process, Apple was reportedly mulling the idea of launching a new Apple Pencil to use alongside the iPhone Ultra – though it probably won’t make it to market. more…
    - 1 day ago 30 Aug 26, 8:08pm -
  • Report: Apple Watch Series 12 may feature always-on heart-rate tracking, new Fitness app
    According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has a couple new features in the pipeline for Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 that’ll make it much more appealing for health-conscious users. The company is also testing two finishes for the rumored ceramic version. more…
    - 1 day ago 30 Aug 26, 7:57pm -
  • Apple weekend deals: M6 Mac mini, AirPods Pro 3, AirTag 2, iPhone 17 Pro, more [Updated]
    We are ready to touch down for your 9to5Toys Lunch Break weekend edition. This time around our deals are landing alongside truck loads of price drops from the Amazon 2026 Labor Day sale, as well as the ongoing $50 discount on AirPods Pro 3 and the all-time low on AirTag 2 at $20 a pop. Some other highlights include Amazon’s best prices ever on iPhone 17 Pro at up to $290 off the new list prices and the very first discounts on Apple’s brand new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini. Check it all out be…
    - 1 day ago 30 Aug 26, 5:45pm -
  • Apple Card keeps getting better, here’s everything new
    Apple Card launched seven years ago this month, and it keeps getting better. There are new features, perks, rewards, and more. Plus, there’s one major change looming.Here’s everything new with Apple Card lately. more…
    - 2 days ago 30 Aug 26, 4:48am -
  • Will Apple’s ‘revamped’ Health app with AI health coach debut next month?
    Earlier this year, rumors were rampant about a revamped Health app coming to iOS 26.4. Then the project was delayed, and iOS 27 came and went, and the revamp still didn’t arrive.With the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 debuting next month, it’s worth asking: will we see the features debut alongside new hardware? more…
    - 2 days ago 30 Aug 26, 3:08am -
  • Indie App Spotlight: ‘Laytr’ is a one stop shop for logging everything you want to see later
    Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.If you lose track of things you’d like to reference later, Laytr might be a nice solution for you. All of us save things all over the place, whether that be browser bookmarks, built-in bookmarking features within apps, taking a screenshot to hopefully find later, or just leaving a tab open an…
    - 2 days ago 30 Aug 26, 1:00am -
  • As a relatively new Apple Vision Pro user, this is my favorite way to use it
    Apple Vision Pro is one of Apple’s most interesting hardware releases yet. It’s technically very impressive, yet it seems almost certain that this form factor won’t last – and is instead just a temporary platform to introduce visionOS to the world before we eventually get glasses.I did buy one late last year, and while I haven’t been a major user of it, there is one use case that genuinely makes it enjoyable. more…
    - 2 days ago 29 Aug 26, 11:20pm -
  • Apple CarPlay gaining a new AI chatbot app before Siri AI arrives
    Since iOS 26.4, Apple has supported conversational apps on CarPlay.This category includes AI chatbot apps. Siri AI joins the CarPlay party starting with iOS 27. The iPhone software update is currently in beta ahead of the official launch in September.Meanwhile, the fourth third-party AI chatbot has arrived with Apple CarPlay support: Meta AI. more…
    - 2 days ago 29 Aug 26, 10:43pm -
  • Tested: You have to see Sharge’s impressive new metal unibody power bank with display [Launch deal]
    Not all power banks are made equal. Some feature one of the most impressive designs I have ever seen with an onboard display, the ability to charge two MacBooks at once, RGB lighting, and a a pair of window cutouts in the solid metal housing to put the internal tech on display – Sharge’s new Shargeek 300 Power Bank is amazing and you should, at the very least, check this thing out while the launch deal is live. Here are some of my hands-on impressions. more…
    - 2 days ago 29 Aug 26, 9:21pm -
  • Apple will be launching its first pair of smart glasses next year: Here’s what’s coming
    As soon as next year, Apple will be debuting its first pair of AI-powered smart glasses. They’ll integrate Visual Intelligence and bring Siri to the real world. Here’s what we’re expecting. more…
    - 2 days ago 29 Aug 26, 8:18pm -
  • Apple @ Work: Parallels Desktop 27 brings OpenGL 4.3 and AI acceleration to Apple Silicon
    Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work…
    - 2 days ago 29 Aug 26, 5:30pm -
  • 9to5Mac Daily: August 28, 2026 – Foldable iPhone expectations, more
    Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily. more…
    - 3 days ago 29 Aug 26, 6:32am -
  • Most people overpay for their phone plan – Tello Mobile maxes out at $25/month
    The US has some of the most expensive mobile phone plans in the world, and many people are paying $60 to $100 per month or more without questioning it.Switching to Tello Mobile can bring the cost of your plan down to as little as $5 a month, and even the unlimited plan is just $25 a month – all while using America’s largest 5G network … more…
    - 3 days ago 29 Aug 26, 4:00am -
  • Steve Jobs’ 1968 science fair project fetches $34,375 at auction
    RR Auction’s bidding for Steve Jobs’ 1968 science fair project has now closed, with the hand-built exhibit selling for $34,375. Here are the details. more…
    - 3 days ago 29 Aug 26, 3:05am -
  • 9to5Mac Overtime 079: The $899 Mac mini
    Jeff and Fernando delve into the $899 Mac mini, comparing the outgoing M4 model and the new M6 Mac mini. They also discuss the new M5 Pro Mac mini and Apple’s new Mac Studio desktops equipped with M5 Max and M5 Ultra SoCs. Finally, the duo previews Apple’s upcoming ‘Surprise and Shine’ iPhone event.9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Ove…
    - 3 days ago 29 Aug 26, 1:30am -
  • Apple Photos in iOS 27 upgrades one of my favorite features in a big way
    Apple Photos is full of exciting updates in iOS 27, including for one of my favorite features in the app: iCloud Shared Albums. more…
    - 3 days ago 29 Aug 26, 12:56am -
  • HomeKit Weekly: Linkind’s Smart Light Stick brings flame effects with Matter support
    “Flame effects” is not something I’d used before in a smart bulb, so this was a super interesting concept to me. Linkind’s Smart Light Stick aims to bring the idea of a “live flame” to a smart bulb, and it works with Apple Home out of the box thanks to Matter. more…
    - 3 days ago 29 Aug 26, 12:19am -
  • Here’s how Apple Watch Ultra 4 will differentiate itself from prior models
    Apple Watch Ultra 4 is coming on September 9, here are the key ways it’s rumored to differentiate itself from prior models. more…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 11:39pm -
  • ChatGPT and Codex now support multiple Gmail and Google Calendar accounts
    OpenAI confirmed today that ChatGPT and Codex users can now add multiple Gmail and Google Cal accounts. Here are the details. more…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 11:31pm -
  • WhatsApp rolls out new chat themes on iOS, including animated wallpapers
    Following the recent discovery that WhatsApp was working on new chat themes, the feature is now rolling out to iPhone users. Here are the details. more…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 10:00pm -
  • iPhone 18 Pro: Two new features I’m excited to upgrade for
    Apple will unveil the iPhone 18 Pro on September 9, but rumors have already leaked a lot of what to expect. And there are two standout features that I’m excited to upgrade for. more…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 9:44pm -
  • This video experiment perfectly illustrates my frustration with iPhone Cinematic mode
    I recently observed that Apple appeared to have abandoned Cinematic mode, and a video experiment perfectly illustrates my frustration at this fact.That’s not because the feature is bad, but rather that it comes so close to being good enough for real-life use that it’s hard to see why Apple hasn’t taken advantage of the massive increases in power between the iPhone 13 on which it launched and the latest iPhones. Let me show you what I mean … more…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 9:30pm -
  • Deals: Amazon Labor Day sale, AirPods Pro 3, M6 Mac mini, Apple Watch $200, AirTag 2, more
    The massive 2026 Amazon Labor Day sale is now live with $50 off AirPods Pro 3 and the ongoing all-time low on AirTag 2 from just $20 each. However, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Amazon now offering the first cash discounts on the brand new M6 Mac mini and M5 Pro Mac mini as well as this wild deal on the Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery from $39 and the best price ever on the 44mm Apple Watch SE 3 at $200. We also have the Anker Labor Day sale now live at up to 42% off, the Bos…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 8:59pm -
  • Apple’s new M6 adds feature previously exclusive to high-end chips
    Apple’s next-generation M6 chip is here, debuting first in the new Mac mini. And among its powerful upgrades, M6 gets a new feature previously exclusive to higher-end chips like M5 Pro and Max. more…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 8:37pm -
  • Apple will launch 15+ new products this fall, here’s what’s coming
    Apple has a packed lineup of products launching this fall, including new iPhones, Macs, iPads, and more. Here’s every new Apple product rumored to arrive starting September 9. more…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 7:46pm -
  • iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders could kick off slightly later than usual
    iPhone 18 Pro will be unveiled on September 9, and a new report says pre-orders for the device will kick off slightly later than usual. more…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 7:15pm -
  • Apple announces price increase for Apple TV and Apple One subscriptions
    Just weeks after announcing price increases for Apple Music, Apple today announced that Apple TV is also getting more expensive. The company confirmed to 9to5Mac that the price of Apple TV is increasing from $12.99 to $14.99 per month. The Individual tier of Apple One is also getting more expensive. more…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 6:47pm -
  • Apple TV acquires breakout British hit comedy for global streaming
    Apple TV has picked up a new comedy series, Small Prophets, for its streaming service in an atypical fashion for the streamer. Rather than commission the project upfront, Apple has bought out the worldwide rights for the series a few months after the show debuted in the UK to record ratings.Small Prophets was the biggest new scripted series launch for the BBC this year, and Apple will be hoping to replicate its success around the world. It streams on Apple TV starting October 7. more…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 6:06pm -
  • Apple Labor Day 2026 deals now live: AirPods, M6 Mac mini, AirTag 2, iPhone, more
    Amazon has now officially launched its massive 2026 Labor Day Sale and the deals are flying. We are tracking $50 off AirPods Pro 3, the best prices ever on the 2026 AirTag 2, all-time lows on iPhone 17 Pro, and much more – Apple Watch SE 3 is sitting at down at the $200 all-time low for the first time if you’re quick. That is all just for starters, though. There are thousands upon thousands of price drops across just about every product category live on Amazon starting today – even the…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 5:48pm -
  • Apple pledges donation following deadly floods in Nepal and Tibet
    Apple is once again stepping up to contribute to support relief efforts following a deadly natural disaster. Here are the details. more…
    - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 8:44am -
  • Afterglow brings classic After Dark screen savers to modern Macs
    This interesting project by Jeff Halter (via Daring Fireball) lets users run the original 68k After Dark screen saver modules on modern Macs. Here are the details. more…
    - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 8:19am -
  • 9to5Mac Daily: August 27, 2026 – AirPods 5 rumors, Apple Maps ads
    Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily. more…
    - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 6:34am -
  • ‘Dark Matter’ season 2 premieres on Apple TV
    The first episode of the new season of Dark Matter is now available to Apple TV subscribers. Watch the trailer for the new season below. more…
    - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 6:31am -
  • Apple Pay is getting even better with four new features and more
    Apple Pay is a go-to feature for iPhone users when shopping in stores, online, and in apps. Apple recently announced four new features that make Apple Pay even better. Here’s how they work, plus one major expansion that’s rolling out now. more…
    - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 5:04am -
  • OpenAI renews push to get Apple’s trade secret theft lawsuit tossed
    Chang Liu, Tang Tan, OpenAI, and io Products filed a new petition asking the court to dismiss Apple’s trade secret misappropriation complaint with prejudice. Here’s what that means. more…
    - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 4:38am -
  • Tim Cook and John Ternus host Pikachu and The Pokémon Company CEO at Apple Park
    In a tongue-in-cheek post on X, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a video showing Pikachu running around Apple Park during a visit from the Pokémon team. Watch it below. more…
    - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 3:54am -
  • Apple announces App Store price changes in four countries
    Apple’s Developer blog today announced tax and price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions in several regions. Here are the details. more…
    - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 2:01am -
  • Apple cleared for the second time to pursue documents from federal agencies in antitrust case
    Special Master Jose Linares has rejected the DOJ’s request to reconsider his decision allowing Apple to seek documents from 14 separate government agencies in the antitrust case against the company. Here are the details. more…
    - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 1:38am -
  • New Apple TV 4K is coming: Four features launching soon
    A new Apple TV 4K is long overdue, and was originally expected to launch last fall. But now that Siri AI is finally ready, all signs point to the new Apple TV 4K being unveiled soon—possibly at the September 9 event. Here’s what’s rumored. more…
    - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 1:00am -
  • New Mac mini, new Mac Studio announced as iPhone 18 Pro event confirmed
    Benjamin and Chance break down an action-packed week of news, with a new lineup of Mac mini and Mac Studio announced, invites officially going out for the September iPhone event, and even more rumors about what new products to expect later this fall.And in Happy Hour Plus, we discuss the reasons behind a (rare) round of Apple layoffs impacting about 200 people in total. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden, featuring secure password management, pa…
    - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 12:50am -
  • iOS 27’s Passwords app adds powerful feature that can save you time
    Among the many Apple Intelligence features coming in iOS 27, the Passwords app is getting an especially powerful one: the ability to automatically change your passwords for you. more…
    - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 12:44am -
  • New Mac mini and more now available from Amazon for launch day pre-order [Updated]
    Update August 27, 2026: The new Mac Studio is also now available for pre-order on Amazon. Apple surprised us with some big Mac news today, including a new lineup of Mac Studio and Mac mini models.If you’re in the market for some of today’s new Apple gear, you now have the choice to pre-order from Amazon as well.Buy Mac mini from AmazonBuy Mac Studio from Amazon more…
    - 4 days ago 27 Aug 26, 11:53pm -
  • M6 Mac mini: Three things Apple didn’t highlight in the announcement
    A new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro was unveiled this week, but we’ve since learned three things about the product that weren’t highlighted by Apple. more…
    - 4 days ago 27 Aug 26, 11:50pm -
  • How to watch Apple’s September event: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Ultra, more
    Apple has announced September 9 as the date for its iPhone launch event, with a tagline: ‘Surprise and shine.’ Here’s how to watch the September event live, and a roundup of new products rumored to debut. more…
    - 4 days ago 27 Aug 26, 9:14pm -
  • Deals: iPhone 17 Pro up to $285 off, AirTag 2, AirPods Pro 3, Anker MagSafe Nano power bank, more
    Joining this week’s AirPods Pro 3 discount and best deals yet on AirTag 2 from $20 each, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Anker’s MagSafe Nano Power Bank down at $49 in all colors, up to down at $60. Just be sure to dive into the now live ecobee 2026 Labor Day sale – HomeKit thermostats, sensors, and bundles up to $120 off. Scope it all out below.  more…
    - 4 days ago 27 Aug 26, 9:01pm -
  • M6 release schedule: Here’s every new Mac and iPad launching next
    Apple launched its next-generation M6 chip this week in the new Mac mini. But several more products will get M6 upgrades soon. Here’s the rumored release schedule for M6 Macs and iPads. more…
    - 4 days ago 27 Aug 26, 8:52pm -
  • Apple Arcade sees Sneaky Sasquatch/Subway Surfers+ crossover, with stickers too
    Apple has announced what it describes as the sneakiest crossover of the summer in the form of Sneaky Sasquatch joining forces with Subway Surfers+ in Apple Arcade – together with a collection of stickers for the Messages app … more…
    - 4 days ago 27 Aug 26, 7:56pm -
  • Four advantages iPhone 18 Pro will have over the iPhone Ultra
    Apple is about to unveil its flagship new iPhones: iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra. Price will be an obvious advantage for the Pro line, but here are several other ways iPhone 18 Pro will have an edge over the more expensive Ultra model. more…
    - 4 days ago 27 Aug 26, 7:52pm -
  • Apple has announced 11 new products in 2026 so far, with more coming soon
    Apple has moved through 2026 in bursts. First came a new AirTag in January, followed by a packed March launch cycle and two major Mac updates in August. Add everything up, and Apple has announced 11 new hardware products this year, with its biggest event still ahead. more…
    - 4 days ago 27 Aug 26, 6:55pm -
  • Adobe Photoshop adds optional ‘AI Assisted Editor’ mode for fully prompt-based image editing
    Adobe today announced a beta for AI Assisted Editor, a new optional editing mode within Photoshop with a simplified, prompt-based interface for image editing. Here are the details. more…
    - 4 days ago 27 Aug 26, 6:30pm -

Cult of Mac

  • newNew York governor to 3D-printed gun leader: ‘tell Cody I will get ahead of him’
    Cody Wilson, the creator of the first 3D-printed gun, announced a tool last week aimed at skirting a New York law that prevents 3D printers from making firearms - and taunting governor Kathy Hochul in the process. But Hochul isn't having it. In this week's episode of Decoder, Hochul responded to Wilson's "Hochulization" tool, warning […]
    - 60 mins ago 31 Aug 26, 7:50pm -
  • newNew York Governor Kathy Hochul thinks AI should be ‘less evil’
    Today, I’m talking with New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and I’ll just warn you — this episode moves really fast. It’s an election year, after all, with a shocking amount of tech policy at stake, and Governor Hochul has taken strong positions on almost every major tech issue there is. For example, Meta just reached […]
    - 1 hour ago 31 Aug 26, 7:30pm -
  • newChatGPT to face tougher regulation in the EU
    OpenAI will soon be held accountable for mitigating risks related to ChatGPT's impact on minors, user mental health, and the spread of illegal content in the European Union. That's because ChatGPT is now considered a Very Large Online Search Engine under the EU's Digital Services Act, a set of laws regulating major online services and […]
    - 2 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 6:57pm -
  • newInstagram cracks down on AI accounts pretending to be human
    Instagram is finally taking steps to address the rise of fake AI-influencer accounts that have gotten harder to spot. It's also renaming the "AI creator" label to "AI-generated profile" to make it clear when a profile features an AI-generated person that's not a real human being. "We've heard that people don't like seeing a profile […]
    - 2 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 6:30pm -
  • newProfessor Murder Rides the Subway is a forgotten slice of dance punk perfection
    I recently dug out my CDs and started reripping them all. I've found a few forgotten gems in there, but few hit harder for me than the beautifully concise Professor Murder Rides the Subway EP. There was a period of time in the mid-aughts in NYC where it seemed like every indie band wanted you […]
    - 18 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 2:48am -
  • newEnormous 12TB Steam leak includes abandoned Half-Life 2: Episode 3 assets
    Over 12 terabytes of data, containing builds of every game uploaded to Steam between 2003 and 2013, has been leaked. We don't know everything in the archives yet because of its massive size. But people have already dug up assets related to the canceled Half-Life 2: Episode 3, content cut from Portal 2, and a […]
    - 20 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 12:44am -
  • newThe Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches to study dark matter and dark energy
    After funding struggles and a name change, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has been successfully launched. It will now make a three-month, one-million-mile journey to its orbit at the second Sun-Earth Lagrange point (L2) beyond the Moon. From this vantage point, Roman will conduct an unprecedented survey of the universe. Its field of view […]
    - 23 hours ago 30 Aug 26, 10:06pm -
  • newTexas Governor Abbott blocks funding for more Flock cameras
    As backlash grows over Flock's AI surveillance cameras, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has frozen state spending on them. The move came just ahead of the publication of a Texas Tribune investigation that revealed the state spent over $30 million on Flock cameras. That money was primarily raised by tacking a $1 fee onto insurance policies, […]
    - 24 hours ago 30 Aug 26, 9:05pm -
  • Chess.com launched a poker site, and it’s planning even more classic games
    Chess.com has done one thing, and one thing very well, for almost 20 years, but now it's going beyond its domain name. The biggest name in online chess quietly launched its first companion site in beta back in May: Gambit, a free online poker website where players can learn the game without risking any real […]
    - 1 day ago 30 Aug 26, 6:30pm -
  • China’s robots race ahead
    This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on falling robots and the US-China AI race, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started I've admitted my fondness for […]
    - 1 day ago 30 Aug 26, 5:30pm -

Apple Insider

  • newM5 Max vs. M1 Max Mac Studio: Apple's workhorse is better than ever
    Apple's M5 Max chip has finally made its way to the Mac Studio. Here's how the updated model compares to the original M1 Max variant.M5 Max Mac Studio vs. M1 Max Mac Studio: A lot has changed in four years.Back in 2022, the Mac Studio debuted as a versatile desktop, geared toward creative professionals. Apple took the M1 Max chip from the MacBook Pro, put it in an oversized Mac mini enclosure, and we got the Mac Studio.Four years later, little has changed, at least design-wise. The M5 Max Mac St…
    - 24 mins ago 31 Aug 26, 8:26pm -
  • newBoth Tim Cook & John Ternus are the right guys in the right place, at the right time
    For one more day, Tim Cook is still the CEO of Apple. Despite foibles, he was the right man in the right place to make Apple the financial and cultural juggernaut it is today. John Ternus is too.Tim Cook, and Apple Park. He's not leaving, but he won't be CEO anymoreSince my first Apple II in 1979, there have been many Apple CEOs, many philosophies behind Apple. Jobs' was apparent in the 80s, and then again in his iCEO/CEO days.And then he got sick. He made his last, best decision for Apple befor…
    - 51 mins ago 31 Aug 26, 7:59pm -
  • newApple becomes the first brand to be honored by the Creative Hall of Fame
    After decades honoring creative individuals including Steve Jobs, the prestigious One Club for Creativity has launched a new award for brands and chosen Apple as the first recipient because of its consistently excellent marketing.After more than six decades of honoring indivudals, The One Club is inducting Apple into its Creative Hall of Fame - image credit: The One Club for Creativity.Steve Jobs was posthumously inducted into The One Club's Creative Hall of Fame back in 2012. Then specific mark…
    - 3 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 6:11pm -
  • newPotential Apple RAM supplier CXMT sues feds to get off the supplier blacklist
    Memory maker CXMT has waded into the Apple memory sourcing debate, suing the Pentagon for designating it as a risky "Chinese military company."CMXT is rapidly becoming a major player in memory - image credit: CXMTIn June, Apple petitioned the Trump administration to allow it to buy memory chips from a blacklisted Chinese supplier. Now, that same supplier is bringing the fight to the U.S. government.Memory chip producer CXMT sued the Pentagon on Friday, reports Reuters, for including it on the Ch…
    - 3 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 6:00pm -
  • newTim Cook, the man who grew Apple by trillions of dollars
    He was a businessman instead of a designer, but as Apple CEO, Tim Cook also had to become far more of a politician than any of his predecessors. Here's how he started at Apple, ran the company, and will still be involved after stepping down as CEO.Tim Cook on stage at Apple Park- image credit: AppleTim Cook on stage at Apple Park- image credit: AppleTim Cook was Apple's seventh CEO, he was the longest-serving, and he was only the third who wasn't fired. Then it's true that like every Apple CEO b…
    - 4 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 4:44pm -
  • newTim Cook's greatest moments hosting WWDC
    Tim Cook's career as Apple CEO can be mapped through his best WWDC announcements. Here's what we think are the best, as he puts the final touches on handing the baton to John Ternus.An unusually somber Tim Cook at WWDC 2016, as he lead the audience in a moment's silence over the Florida shooting the day before - image credit: Apple.As Tim Cook steps down as CEO, he's been looking back at his legacy, and so has AppleInsider. He was rarely more high-profile than at WWDC, which ultimately he prese…
    - 4 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 4:29pm -
  • newSunday Reboot: Mac scheduling and the Ternus Cook-out
    In this week's Sunday Reboot, Apple's inconvenient Mac launch timing and the transition from Cook to Ternus nears its conclusion.John Ternus on a fake train at an earlier Apple event - Image Credit: AppleSunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 19 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 1:43am -
  • newCalifornia court revives lawsuit accusing Apple of blocking independent repairs
    An appeals court in California has resurrected a 2022 lawsuit over claims Apple convinced them not to use a third-party repair service to fix cracked iPhone screens.An iPhone being repaired - Image Credit: AppleIn the last few years, Apple has been more open to enabling repairs of its hardware performed outside of its support ecosystem. While its position has relaxed a lot, it still has to deal with its policies from prior years.A filing for the Court of Appeal for the State of California in Aug…
    - 19 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 1:40am -
  • newApple's 1TB M5 MacBook Air plunges to $1,399, save $200
    Apple's 1TB M5 13-inch MacBook Air is down to $1,399 at Amazon thanks to a $200 month-end discount.Save $200 on Apple's 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleThe lowest price since Prime Day is available now on Apple's M5 13-inch MacBook Air with an upgrade to a 1TB SSD. The $200 discount is hosted by Amazon, bringing the cost of the Sky Blue model with a 10-core GPU and 16GB of unified RAM down from $1,599 to $1,399.Buy 1TB MacBook Air for $1,399 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discus…
    - 22 hours ago 30 Aug 26, 10:41pm -
  • newiPhone, Home, iPad mini : Apple's launches for September and October
    Apple has a busy fall schedule ahead of it for 2026, beyond the usual iPhone launches. Here's what to expect in September and October.John Ternus, the incoming Apple CEO, will be fronting the September eventHistorically, the fall is Apple's biggest quarter when it comes to launches. Regular as clockwork, September is known as the time Apple brings out a new generation of iPhones and a bunch of other major products.From Apple's perspective, it's perfect timing. It all happens a short time ahead o…
    - 22 hours ago 30 Aug 26, 10:40pm -
  • Ternus takeover won't mean a mass Apple exec exodus
    An overblown new report claims that Apple has been carefully orchestrating executive retirements for years to not spook shareholders. There is absolutely nothing to support the premise.The sun is not setting on every current Apple executive - image credit: Apple.According to Bloomberg, Cook's retirement is one of very many exits that are being scheduled to avoid the appearance of a mass exodus that Ternus will have to deal with.This is similar to Bloomberg's previous reporting of multiple people…
    - 1 day ago 30 Aug 26, 8:47pm -
  • Apple Watch Series 12 ceramic case rumors continue with new color claims
    The 2026 Apple Watch refresh is, once again, speculated to ship with not one, but two premium ceramic options. That's assuming you can afford them.Apple Watch Series 5, in CeramicThe rumor mill has repeatedly brought up potential changes to the Apple Watch lineup, as well as how it apparently won't change that much. While bigger changes are still on the horizon, one of the upcoming ones will be material in nature.Throughout August, the hype for the ceramic version of the Apple Watch Series 12 ha…
    - 1 day ago 30 Aug 26, 8:23pm -
  • Don't expect an Apple Pencil for the folding iPhone
    "If you see a stylus, they blew it," was a Steve Jobs position on why fingers are the input choice on iPhone. While iPad has Apple Pencil, Apple isn't looking to make one for the iPhone Ultra.iPhone Fold won't ship with a stylusEven though Steve Jobs might have made a point to avoid styluses in 2007, that stance can easily have changed in the intervening 19 years. Apple has allegedly tested a stylus-like device for the iPhone Fold, but it won't be releasing it with the product.According to the "…
    - 1 day ago 30 Aug 26, 8:02pm -
  • Save up to $200 on Sonos speakers, subs, soundbars this weekend
    Sonos wireless speakers and Dolby Atmos soundbars are up to 20% off this weekend with limited-time deals at Amazon.Save up to $200 on Sonos speakers, subs, and soundbars.A wide range of Sonos speakers, subwoofers, and soundbars are discounted this weekend, with Amazon knocking up to $200 off the qualifying products.Save up to $200 on Sonos Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 2 days ago 29 Aug 26, 10:18pm -
  • Asahi Linux nears M3 support release, M4 and M5 are on the way
    The Asahi Linux project is very close to finally releasing a version with support for M3 Apple Silicon. However, M4 and M5 support is still in development.Asahi Linux works on earlier Macs. Support for newer models is being worked on. Asahi Linux is a project to bring Linux to Apple Silicon, so it can run natively on Apple's ARM-based chips. While the project's progress has been quite gradual in its progression, it is close to reaching a milestone release.In a project blog post from August 26, t…
    - 2 days ago 29 Aug 26, 5:49pm -
  • Apple's Kentucky iPhone glass plant will add 200 permanent jobs
    A Kentucky-based glass plant is poised to become a much bigger piece of the iPhone supply chain, with hundreds of both long-term and temporary jobs expected as production ramps up.Apple wants the glass for every iPhone to be made in KentuckyApple has been getting glass for iPhone for 20 years from Kentucky. Specifically, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, where the tech giant plans to expand manufacture the glass for every iPhone and Apple Watch.Apple COO Sabih Khan and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard…
    - 3 days ago 29 Aug 26, 2:40am -
  • Steve Jobs' 8th-grade science fair project sold for over $34,000
    Someone did, in fact, buy the Steve Jobs 8th-grade science fair project for roughly the same price as a brand-new midsize sedan.Steve Jobs' 8th-grade science project sells for $34,375Earlier in August, I'd reported on yet another Steve Jobs-based auction. These seem to be happening with increased frequency, and I suspect it has something to do with Jobs' stepbrother, John Chovanec, cleaning out the family home.Among the usual collection of computer parts, Apple-1 units, and some sealed first-gen…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 9:58pm -
  • Amazon launches first M6 Mac mini deals, grab prices from $879
    Preorder deals are in effect on the just-announced M6 Mac mini at Amazon. Pick up the 2026 desktop for as low as $879.99.Grab preorder deals on Apple's brand-new M6 Mac mini.Save $20 on Apple's brand-new M6 Mac mini that was announced this week, bringing the price of the standard model down to $879.99. This configuration has the new M6 chip with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, along with 16GB of memory and 256GB of storage.Buy M6 Mac mini 256GB for $879.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discu…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 9:50pm -
  • New Macs, iPhone launch date, AI Music, & Tim Cook on the AppleInsider Podcast
    Apple announced the iPhone launch date, plus the M6 processor for an updated Mac mini right alongside the M5 Ultra in a Mac Studio, plus more layoffs impact the Vision Products Group and AI teams, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Tim Cook and the new Mac mini, one of the last Apple products to launch while he was CEO - Cook image credit: Apple.We all expected that Apple would launch the new iPhones on September 9, 2026, but it was only this week that the company confirmed it. Of course, it didn't…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 9:21pm -
  • It's not clear when iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone preorders will start
    Apple will reportedly sidestep a September 11 preorder date by moving sales to Saturday, only to burden buyers with a significantly less convenient start time.Concept for the iPhone UltraTypically Apple holds its yearly iPhone launch on or around the second Tuesday. This hasn't always been the case; out of the last eight iPhone events, we've had five Tuesdays, two Wednesdays, and one Monday.And, in 2020, that launch was in October, not September. So it's not a hard and fast rule. Continue Readin…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 8:49pm -
  • Apple Watch 44mm plunges to $199.99 on Amazon
    The 44mm Apple Watch SE 3 has dropped to a record-low $199.99 at Amazon heading into the weekend.Grab the Apple Watch SE 3 with 44mm case for just $199.99 - Image credit: AppleUpdate at 11:43 a.m. ET: The $199 deal has sold out. We'll be monitoring it to see if Amazon replenishes inventory.You can pick up the 44mm Apple Watch SE 3 for just $199.99 while supplies last thanks to an $80 discount. This reflects the lowest price we've seen on the GPS model in Midnight at Amazon, with units in stock a…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 8:34pm -
  • Sam Altman needs to put up or shut up about AI hacking
    In what is likely the most tone-deaf response by companies that have created a massive problem, Sam Altman and other AI companies are crying out for a public effort to solve AI hacking that they all enabled.Jony Ive & Sam Altman | Image Credit: OpenAIWhat an absolute crock of self-serving nonsense from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, again.What Altman is likely referring to in a post on X, and ignoring the fire in his own house, is that a Chinese company is about to release a new "frontier coding with em…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 7:55pm -
  • Best Retina-class displays to pair with Mac mini or Mac studio
    There are thousands of external displays, but only a small fraction fit the criteria of being a Retina display. From smaller 4K options to Apple's high-end Studio Display XDR, you have plenty of displays to choose from at nearly every price point.Best monitors for Mac mini and Mac StudioIf you're planning to pick up a new Mac mini or Mac Studio, it might be time to upgrade your monitor setup. Fortunately, the market is flush with options.Not all of them are "Retina" quality. Given how Apple hand…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 7:47pm -
  • Apple's latest price hike is to Apple TV streaming and Apple One
    Apple's latest round of price increases isn't for hardware, but for Apple TV video streaming and, correspondingly, some Apple One tiers.The new Apple TV logoAnnounced on Friday, Apple TV's monthly cost is increasing by $2 to $14.99 per month. This raises the annual cost to $119, up from $99.This affects some Apple One subscriptions as well. While the family plan monthly cost isn't going up, the individual plan is. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 7:33pm -
  • BBC hit 'Small Prophets' bought by Apple TV in rare UK comedy deal
    The critically-acclaimed BBC comedy serial "Small Prophets" will now be shown worldwide on Apple TV in a first of its kind acquisition.Pearce Quigley stars as a man driven to alchemy as he searches for his long-missing partner in "Small Prophets" - image credit: BBCApple TV famously has not bought a whole existing library of programmes, but it has often acquired individual titles such as its Oscar-winning "CODA." They have always been shown first on Apple, though, even if they were intended to b…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 7:18pm -
  • Skip Apple's $3,800 storage upgrade with these 8TB SSD
    Apple charges $3,800 to upgrade the new M5 Max Mac Studio from 512GB to 8TB. You have better and more flexible choices that can save you money.SSDs for Mac StudioBefore Apple's June price increases, the storage upgrade prices were easier to justify. They're much harder to swallow now.The new M5 Max Mac Studio starts at $2,499 and is available to preorder ahead of its September 22 release. Selecting 8TB in Apple's configurator adds $3,800 to the base model's price.An external SSD adds 8TB without…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 6:18pm -
  • Tim Cook pledges aid to victims of Nepal flooding
    Once again, Tim Cook has announced that Apple will be donating to the relief efforts following a natural disaster, this time the overwhelming flooding in Nepal.The flooding in Nepal - image credit: Sanjit Pariyar.Just as he has so many times before, most recently with European wildfires and Venezuelan earthquakes, Cook has promised aid. It's one of Cook's final acts as CEO of Apple ahead of John Ternus replacing him on September 1, 2026.Our thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic flas…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 4:56pm -
  • iPhone Ultra: What to expect from Apple's first foldable iPhone, and when
    Rumors of a folding iPhone go back more than a decade, and the device will finally break cover very soon. Here's what the rumor mill thinks is coming.Apple's foldable iPhone might be right around the corner.Apple's first foldable is right around the corner, and while it's still unclear if it will be called the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra, it's sure to make a splash. Over the years, multiple sources have claimed Apple was working on devices with folding displays, with the first expected to be an…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 4:47pm -
  • Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus meets with Tim Cook's friend Pikachu & Pokemon CEO
    The Pokemon team visited Apple Park on their way to the Pokemon World Championship starting on August 28 in San Francisco, giving Pikachu a chance to explore and meet the next CEO of Apple.Pikachu wonders around Apple ParkOne of the perks of being CEO of Apple is meeting all kinds of celebrities. While Tim Cook might be partial to Bono, he's also buddies with a certain electric mouse.A social media post from Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed Pikachu was set loose in Apple Park. Incoming CEO John Ternu…
    - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 4:49am -
  • How to photograph the August 27 lunar eclipse with iPhone Live Photos
    The August 27 partial lunar eclipse will place 96.3% of the moon inside Earth's shadow, and an iPhone Live Photo can give photographers several chances to capture a sharp image. Here's how to do it.iPhone 17 Pro camerasThe partial phase begins at 10:34 p.m. EDT and reaches its maximum at 12:13 a.m. EDT on August 28, according to NASA. Before 10:34 p.m., the moon will pass through Earth's lighter penumbra, producing only subtle shading.Most of North and South America will see the eclipse, while p…
    - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 1:35am -
  • Apple's new & cheaper Apple Polishing Cloth almost as good as the original
    I tested out Apple's updated polishing cloth. It still cleans fine, and there are still cheaper options.Cleaning the Apple Vision Pro with the new Apple Polishing ClothThe Apple Polishing Cloth first arrived on the scene in 2021 with a $19 price tag. It's easily mocked as it is just a fancy cleaning cloth.Its popularity was unrivaled, but it's uncertain how many were bought outside of video producers, honestly. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 1:31am -
  • Save $1,400 on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max with 128GB RAM
    A staggering $1,400 discount is in effect on Apple's loaded 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Max 40-core GPU and 128GB of RAM, but supply is limited and the offer may sell out quickly.Save $1,400 on Apple's loaded M5 Max MacBook Pro with 128GB RAM - Image credit: AppleThe $1,400 discount brings the cost of Apple's loaded 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Max chip down to $5,299 when ordered in Silver.Save $1,400 on 14" MacBook Pro M5 Max Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 4 days ago 28 Aug 26, 12:59am -
  • PSA: Don't use a free iPhone that just turns up at your home
    If you get an unexpected iPhone shipped to you using it is just giving hackers your bank accounts and passwords. Here's what to look for, who to tell about it, and how to deal with it.The sealed iPhone that turned up at a Reddit user's house - image credit: Remarkable_Source_64 on Reddit.Well, maybe you do have a secret admirer, we're not judging and you are looking very good today. But a surprise gift of an iPhone will seem to be too good to be true because it is.It will have been sent to you,…
    - 4 days ago 27 Aug 26, 10:37pm -
  • Apple's M5 MacBook Air with 32GB RAM drops to $1,549
    A limited-time MacBook Air special is in effect on Apple's latest M5 13-inch laptop, bringing the 32GB model down to $1,549.Save $150 on this high-end M5 MacBook Air with 32GB RAM - Image credit: AppleB&H's $150 discount applies to the M5 13-inch MacBook Air with a 10-core GPU and 512GB of storage. It also has an upgrade to 32GB of RAM, the max amount available in the M5 MacBook Air range.Buy M5 Air 32GB RAM for $1,549 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 4 days ago 27 Aug 26, 10:27pm -
  • Built-in Genlock makes the Mac Studio a boon for professional video production
    Apple has added Genlock to the new Mac Studio and the M5 Pro Mac mini. If you already know what that does for you, you've already called your production manager to make a purchase.Genlock means you can sync the footage from a whole array of iPhones - image credit: Apple.It wasn't the most high-profile aspect of the newly updated Mac Studio, but Genlock will be the reason some users buy it. Genlock is a system for synchronizing footage from multiple cameras and saves potentially hours of manually…
    - 4 days ago 27 Aug 26, 9:37pm -
  • Apple's viral iPhone Ultra tease has probably been lost in translation
    It's fun to look at Apple invite graphics, and speculate, but it can go off the rails. Apple fans are arguing semantics over whether a Chinese event tagline contains a cheeky nod to the iPhone Ultra.Apple's Chinese event tagline fuels iPhone Ultra debateIt's not a big secret that the folding iPhone is likely in about two weeks. Let's not read too much into what Google Translate says, though.If you visit the China Mainland Apple homepage in Chrome, and then translate the text to English, you're g…
    - 4 days ago 27 Aug 26, 8:11pm -
  • Mac, iPhone, and Apple Vision Pro suppliers in Vietnam get new Apple Education Center
    Apple has announced a new Apple Education Center in Hanoi, which aims to train employees in the growing number of Vietnamese manufacturing firms supplying the company.Vietnam is an increasingly significant supplier for Apple - image credit: Apple.The new center is the latest investment from Apple's Supplier Employee Development fund, which was founded in 2022 with an initial $50 million. So far that program has reportedly trained over 108,000 supplier employees, and now Apple has announced an ex…
    - 4 days ago 27 Aug 26, 5:53pm -
  • M5 Ultra Mac Studio vs M1 Ultra Mac Studio: Four years of change, compared
    The M5 Ultra Mac Studio arrives four years after the first, equipped with the M1 Ultra. Here's how the latest top-spec model has moved on from the original big-hitter.M5 Ultra Mac Studio vs M1 Ultra Mac StudioThe new Mac Studio appeared with a new M5 Ultra chip on Tuesday, making it the top option for anyone working on AI. It marks the fourth Ultra model to be released, over four years after the very first one was introduced.Back in March 2022, the M1 Ultra model was viewed as a big deal. Thanks…
    - 4 days ago 27 Aug 26, 5:43pm -
  • How to make Mac Downloads & other Dock folders easier to use
    Removing Downloads from the Dock eliminates its one-click Fan view, but the folder and its files remain on the Mac. Here's how to restore Fan view on the Downloads folder.Downloads on the Mac DockApple treats Dock items as aliases that point to the originals. Removing a Dock alias changes only the Dock, so putting it back doesn't recover, move, or duplicate any files.Open Finder and choose Go, then Home, or press Shift-Command-H.Drag Downloads to the Dock beside the Trash.Control-click or right-…
    - 4 days ago 27 Aug 26, 8:57am -
  • Bringnox smart roller shades review: wide window coverage in your Apple Home
    Smart shades are an affordable luxury for your Apple Home, and the ones from Bringnox offer Matter over Thread in a less costly package. It's more of the same, but in a good way.Bringnox smart roller shades reviewWhen I accepted the review for Bringnox smart roller shades, I expected something similar or competitive to the SmartWings shades I previously reviewed. Here's the thing — these might be nearly identical shades under a different brand.I'm not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing or cloni…
    - 5 days ago 27 Aug 26, 5:38am -
  • What to expect from Apple's 'Surprise and shine' iPhone 18 Pro event on September 9
    Apple has confirmed its September special event will be held on September 9. It won't just be the iPhone 18 Pro or folding iPhone launch, but also the first event with John Ternus as CEO. Here's what to expect.The Apple logo accompanying the 2026 event inviteRegular as clockwork, Apple holds an event in early September to launch new iPhone models and other products. Apple has just confirmed that this will be the case for 2026's presentation.Titled "Surprise and shine," the event will be taking p…
    - 5 days ago 27 Aug 26, 3:34am -
  • Apple's iPhone Ultra could mark the return of a red iPhone
    A new leak claims Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra, could bring back a red finish, but the images raise more questions than they answer.Image Credit: Evan BlassOn Wednesday, longtime Apple leaker Evan Blass suggested that Apple will revive a much-missed color for its yet-unannounced iPhone Ultra. In his post to X, he showcases a few renders of the iPhone Ultra in white, black, and red.It's notable, as Apple hasn't released a red iPhone since 2022, when it released the iPhone 14 an…
    - 5 days ago 27 Aug 26, 12:43am -
  • How to watch Apple's iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone Ultra launch live
    The foldable iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro launch is coming. Here's how and when to watch the event live.Render of rumored iPhone 18 Dark Cherry colorApple will unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its first foldable phone, the iPhone Ultra. The presentation will also be Apple's first major product event after new CEO John Ternus takes over on September 1.The company will follow its recent prerecorded format, with media and other guests gathering at Apple Park for an in-person compo…
    - 5 days ago 26 Aug 26, 11:37pm -
  • If you're going to the iPhone 18 Pro event, there's a 'Welcome Run'
    Attendees to the September 9 iPhone 18 Pro event are being invited to warm up the night before, with a fun walk, run, or wheelchair lap at Apple Park.Apple ParkApple has just confirmed that its September special event titled "Surprise and shine" will be taking place on September 9. However, for those who turn up the night before, they get to take part in another activity.Attendees to the Wednesday event are being invited to take part in a "Welcome Run, Walk, or Roll" on the evening of September…
    - 5 days ago 26 Aug 26, 10:16pm -
  • Save $500 on Apple's 2TB MacBook Pro with M5 Pro 20-core GPU
    Amazon's $500 discount brings the upgraded M5 Pro MacBook Pro down to $2,699, the lowest price available.Apple's 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro is marked down to $2,699 - Image credit: AppleThe $500 markdown applies to Apple's current 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgraded M5 Pro chip that boasts an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU. This configuration, which is discounted to $2,699 in Space Black, also has 24GB of unified memory and an upgrade to a 2TB SSD.Save $500 on 2TB MacBook Pro Continue Reading on Apple…
    - 5 days ago 26 Aug 26, 10:15pm -
  • Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan lead new Apple TV heist drama
    A new cryptically-named heist drama starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan is poised to pull off its Apple TV debut in Fall 2026.Image credit: Apple TVAccording to Apple TV, the story of "12 12 12" unfolds across three separate timelines of the heist. The 12 months it takes to plan, the 12 hours of the heist itself, and the 12 days following the heist.It follows a disgraced FBI agent, played by Emmy Award nominee Anthony Mackie, and an American career criminal, Critics' Choice Awards nominee J…
    - 5 days ago 26 Aug 26, 9:56pm -
  • How to use digital IDs in Apple Wallet & where they are supported
    In a growing number of states, now including Virginia, 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…
    - 5 days ago 26 Aug 26, 8:49pm -
  • How to pause Activity Rings in watchOS 26 when you need a break
    While Activity Rings are a staple for fitness enthusiasts, there might be times when you need to pause them. Here's how you can do it in watchOS 26.How to pause Activity Rings in watchOS 26The Activity Rings on the Apple Watch are a great way to keep track of your daily movement, exercise, and standing goals. However, there are situations where keeping them active isn't practical.For instance, maintaining your usual activity level could interfere with the recovery process if you're recovering fr…
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  • Apple's new CEO: Who is John Ternus?
    John Ternus was the center of speculation as being the best and most likely choice for the next Apple CEO, and those predictions came true. Who is he, and how did he get here?John TernusApple, like many other massive companies with giant workforces and a decades-long history, has to plan for the future direction of the company. Part of that preparation involves determining who will take control as CEO after the current leader departs, and what to do to prepare for that inevitability.For Apple an…
    - 21 Apr 26, 2:46am -
  • HidrateSpark Pro 2 review: motivational drinking with lights, chimes, & Find My
    The HidrateSpark Pro 2 makes tracking your water intake easy and fun with Apple Health integration, Find My, and plenty of options for drinking alerts.HidrateSpark Pro 2 reviewIf there's one thing you need to know about your health as a human being, it's that you're probably not drinking enough water. Being properly hydrated can help you stay awake, focused, feeling healthy, and motivated throughout the day.I've actually been a happy HidrateSpark user for years, and when I saw the HidrateSpark P…
    - 19 Nov 25, 7:23am -

MacWorld

  • newApple Watch Series 12 features leaked ahead of Apple’s fall event
    Macworld Apple’s Surprise and Shine iPhone event is a week from Wednesday, and while all eyes will be on the iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone Ultra, Apple is also expected to unveil the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Rumors suggest that the updates will be minor, but a new report sheds some light on what will be new this year.In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman confirms that Apple’s new Series 12 and Ultra 4 watches will be “fairly mi…
    - 2 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 7:07pm -
  • newApple finally hits a VR home run
    Macworld I’ve never had a desire to buy a Vision Pro. Even if I had $4,000 to blow at the Apple Store, I’d probably pick up a loaded MacBook Pro or a Mac mini with a Studio Display XDR instead of Apple’s cutting-edge handset.But Friday Night Baseball in Apple Immersive changed my perspective. The first-ever broadcast of a live Major League Baseball game with 3D video recorded in 8K with a 180-degree field of view, watching the Red Sox-Yankees game on the Vision P…
    - 4 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 4:45pm -
  • newFarewell, Tim Cook: An era-defining CEO who hung on too long
    Macworld If Apple CEO Tim Cook retired on his 60th birthday, back in 2020, this article would be considerably easier to write.We’d start with the phenomenal strides made by the company under his watch: Profit and revenue doubled, the market value lifted from $350 billion to $2 trillion (the first U.S. company to hit that milestone). We could discuss the cultural impact made by the Apple Watch and AirPods, the canny pivot to services, and the regulatory storms navigat…
    - 4 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 4:39pm -
  • newThis $99.99 lifetime deal puts GPT-5.5 Pro and Claude 4.6 Sonnet in one app
    Macworld TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan is on sale for $99.99 (MSRP $540), giving you chat, image, video, audio, and document AI tools in one app.Keeping up with AI tools usually means juggling separate subscriptions for chat, images, video, and audio, each with its own monthly bill. A lifetime subscription to the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan cuts that down to one app for $99.99 (MSRP $540).One app, every AI model…
    - 7 hours ago 31 Aug 26, 1:30pm -
  • Only a few of these $199.97 near-mint MacBook Airs left in stock
    Macworld TL;DR: Get a near-mint refurbished 2018 MacBook Air with a 13″ Retina display and Intel Core i5 for $199.97 while supplies last (MSRP $1,199).A new MacBook Air runs well over a thousand dollars, which is a lot to spend on a machine you mostly use for email, browsing, and the occasional photo edit. This refurbished MacBook Air covers all of that for $199.97 (MSRP $1,199). It comes with a grade “A” quality rating, so it arrives in near-mint condition…
    - 1 day ago 30 Aug 26, 1:30pm -
  • Cancel ChatGPT and get 20+ AI models including Claude and GPT for life for $79
    Macworld TL;DR: ChatPlayground gives you access to dozens of major AI models, and it’s only $79 for life.Paying for ChatGPT Plus, Gemini Advanced, and a separate coding assistant means three monthly bills for tools you switch between all day. ChatPlayground gives you the same AI tools (plus a lot more) in one interface, so you can send one prompt to multiple models. It’s also only $79 for a lifetime subscription (reg. $619).Type a single prompt, and C…
    - 1 day ago 30 Aug 26, 1:30pm -
  • One $30 subscription gets you GPT, Claude, Gemini & Sonar for a year
    Macworld TL;DR: New users pay $29.99 for one year of ChatOn AI’s multi-model AI access, real-time web search, 100-plus prompts, document tools, and image and video creation.Keeping several AI tools open at once can make a simple task feel like managing a very opinionated digital committee. ChatOn brings GPT, Gemini, Claude, Sonar, and more into one platform, so you can choose a model for writing, research, reasoning, or creative projects without hopping between se…
    - 2 days ago 29 Aug 26, 1:30pm -
  • iPhone 18 Pro: Release date, price, specs and latest rumors ahead of Apple’s event
    Macworld The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to launch at an Apple event on September 9, 2026 featuring several cutting-edge hardware advancements, including the debut of Apple’s C2 modem, and a shift to a 2nm manufacturing process for the A20 Pro chip. Other key rumored upgrades include a smaller Dynamic Island with under-display Face ID components and camera improvements that may include variable aperture on the Pro Max and enhanced sensors.Alongside th…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 9:59pm -
  • Apple TV this week: ‘Dark Matter’ season 2 is now streaming
    Macworld What’s new on Apple TV? What are the best shows and movies? How do you sign up and what does it cost? This article will answer all of that, and you’ll also get a list of all the currently-available Apple TV content.There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s service, too. If you want to know what’s on the way, check out our list of upcoming Apple TV shows and movies.Updated August 28, 2026: The second season of Dark Matter is now s…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 9:56pm -
  • Anker’s powerhouse 250W desktop charger just hit a new record low
    Macworld Anker Prime 6-port Charging StationView DealIf you have entirely too many charging bricks on your desk, you absolutely need a charging station. This Anker 250W charging station has six ports, and they’re all ready to handle your laptop, smartphone, tablets, and whatever else you need to charge. It’s only $95 at Amazon right now after a 37 percent discount, the best price we’ve seen for this model.Despit…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 9:44pm -
  • Apple TV just got another price increase
    Macworld Apple TV has been on a bit of a roll lately, with a string of hit shows including Widow’s Bay, Severance, Pluribus, and the return of Ted Lasso. Unfortunately, all that premium programming doesn’t come cheaply, because Apple is raising prices on its streaming service once again, from $12.99 to $14.99 a month.The last Apple TV price increase was a year ago when it raised prices from $9.99 to $12.99, a 30 percent price hike. This latest bump is about half th…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 8:24pm -
  • Do Macs need Antivirus in 2026? Is Apple’s security enough?
    Macworld Macs include strong built-in malware protection, including XProtect, Gatekeeper, Notarization and other security layers, so third-party antivirus isn’t essential for everyone. If you keep macOS up to date, download apps only from the Mac App Store and trusted websites, and are cautious about links, attachments and unexpected prompts, Apple’s own protections may be sufficient.However, macOS is not immune to threats. As Macs have become more popular, they’…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 8:05pm -
  • iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders might start later than usual this year
    Macworld Just a few days ago, Apple announced the date for its annual Phone event: Wednesday, September 9, less than two weeks away. We’re expecting Apple to unveil its first-ever folding iPhone at the event, along with the iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12. But if you’re looking to buy one of them, you might have to wait longer than usual.A reliable source has told Macwelt that pre-orders this year are not set to begin, as usual, on the Friday following the…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 6:10pm -
  • These $40 rollerblade wheels are the office upgrade you didn’t know you needed
    Macworld Buy on AmazonThe Office Oasis Rollerblade Office Chair Wheels – $39.95Buy on AmazonThe best upgrade I ever made to my home office wasn’t my Mac Studio or Studio Display XDR. It’s a set of rollerblade wheels. For my office chair. Really!We all just sort of accept that our office chair wheels are the way they are. Those little double-wheel plastic or hard rubberized (if you’re lucky) casters that swivel…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 5:16pm -
  • Apple is making it really difficult to buy its highest-end Mac Studio
    Macworld Earlier this week, Apple surprised us with a brand-new Mac Studio powered by an M5 Ultra processor and up to 512GB of RAM. We expect that option, which won’t be available until late October, will cost upwards of $15,000.That in itself will limit its availability to a very small percentage of Mac users. On top of that, given the 10- to 12-week backorder for the 256GB model just days after its release, we don’t expect many people to actually get their hands…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 4:45pm -
  • Watch out for this fake Face ID Apple Pay pop-up scam
    Macworld The security, antivirus, and VPN company Malwarebytes has an interesting post on its Malwarebytes Labs blog detailing a new and sophisticated scam.The web-based trick is meant to make users think that they just made a big payment with Apple Pay, with the goal being to trick them into calling a fake “Apple Support” number. That’s the real objective: Once they have you talking to a fake support agent, they’ll gather personal or financial info to actually…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 4:30pm -
  • AirPods: Here are the new features in iOS 27
    Macworld Arguably the greatest feat of the AirPods is that they gain new features with every iOS update without the need for any hardware changes: in 2024, they became (rudimentary) hearing aids, and with iOS 26 came live translation. So it’s hardly surprising that the AirPods will also gain new features with iOS 27, for which you won’t need to buy new headphones.If you’d like, you can try out these features right now with the iOS 27 beta – or you can wait abou…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 4:30pm -
  • Tim Cook wasn’t Steve Jobs. He was better
    Macworld The clock is ticking; in just a few days, Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure as Apple CEO will come to an end. Looking back at the past decade and a half, I’d distill the company’s progress into a couple of words: growth and stability. Cook may not be perceived as iconic or innovative as Steve Jobs, but he was undoubtedly the perfect pick to lead Apple after his death. And he may go down as the best CEO Apple has ever had.Back in 2011, Apple needed a mastermind w…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 3:45pm -
  • Just $50 gets you Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook on your Mac for life
    Macworld TL;DR: Pay $49.97 once for lifetime access to Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 on one Mac, and redeem the one-use code within seven days.Some software makes perfect sense as a subscription. The classic Microsoft Office apps don’t necessarily need to be one of them.Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 is $49.97, down from $219. This one-time purchase provides a lifetime license for one Mac, with Word for documents, Excel for spreadsheets…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 1:30pm -
  • Instead of paying monthly for your IDE, you can get Visual Studio Pro 2026 for life for just $30
    Macworld TL;DR: Get a lifetime license for Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 on sale for $29.97 (reg. $499.99) through August 30.Most professional IDEs require a monthly subscription that becomes a worse deal the longer you pay for it. If you want a simpler alternative, Microsoft now allows you to get lifetime licenses for Visual Studio Pro, and this one is even on sale for $29.97 (reg. $499.99).This is the 64-bit version, so it can handle very large solutions a…
    - 3 days ago 28 Aug 26, 1:30pm -