The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newThird iOS 26.6 and macOS 26.6 Betas Arrive
  Apple has released the third round of developer beta updates for its 26-generation operating systems. The rollout includes iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS, alongside updates in the 26.5.2 branch. At the same time, Apple continues working on both current-generation and next-generation software tracks. While attention increasingly shifts toward the upcoming 27-generation […]
  - 23 hours ago 30 Jun 26, 6:35pm -
• newApple Acquires Award-Winning Swift Tool Developer
  Apple has acquired assets from Rabbit 3 Times, the company behind the visual Swift development tool called Play. The move comes less than a year after Play won an Apple Design Award for Innovation. The acquisition highlights Apple’s growing interest in improving tools for software developers. Rather than buying the entire company outright, Apple reportedly […]
  - 24 hours ago 30 Jun 26, 5:29pm -
• WhatsApp Introduces Usernames to Keep Phone Numbers Private
  WhatsApp is preparing to launch a new username system that allows people to connect without revealing their phone numbers. The feature, expected to roll out more widely later in 2026, aims to make private conversations safer and more convenient for users around the world. Instead of giving out a personal phone number, users will be […]
  - 1 day ago 30 Jun 26, 3:55pm -
• Apple Seeks RAM Deal With Blacklisted Chinese Supplier
  Apple has reportedly asked the Trump administration for permission to buy Mac RAM chips from Chinese supplier CXMT. The request comes as the technology industry faces rising memory prices and tighter supply. The global memory crisis has pushed up the cost of DRAM and other chips. As a result, Apple has already started passing some […]
  - 1 day ago 30 Jun 26, 10:54am -
• Ron Johnson Reveals How Apple Stores Changed Retail Forever
  Ron Johnson, the former head of Apple Retail, has opened up about his years working alongside Steve Jobs and the vision that transformed Apple Stores into a global success. Johnson joined Apple in 2000 and led the company’s retail division for more than a decade. During that time, he helped create stores that changed how […]
  - 2 days ago 29 Jun 26, 5:46am -
• OpenAI Hires Another Apple Executive for AI Hardware Team
  OpenAI has recruited another senior Apple executive as it expands its ambitions in artificial intelligence hardware. According to a new report, Paul Meade, a longtime Apple executive and a key figure behind the Apple Vision Pro, is leaving the company to join OpenAI’s hardware team. Meade reportedly plans to move from Apple’s Cupertino headquarters to […]
  - 2 days ago 29 Jun 26, 5:28am -
• iPhone 18 Rumored to Get More RAM for Better AI Performance
  Apple could give its next-generation budget iPhones a memory upgrade to support more advanced artificial intelligence features. According to a new report from supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e may launch with 9GB of RAM instead of the 8GB found in current entry-level models. The report says Apple plans […]
  - 3 days ago 29 Jun 26, 1:59am -
• Apple TV’s ‘Tenzing’ Brings Everest’s Historic Climb to Screen
  Apple has unveiled its next major film project, Tenzing, an adventure drama that tells the story of the first successful climb to the summit of Mount Everest. The movie will debut in select theaters on October 9 before arriving on Apple TV on October 16. The film marks Apple’s first theatrical movie release of 2026. […]
  - 3 days ago 28 Jun 26, 5:49am -
• Apple Pledges Aid After Deadly Venezuela Earthquakes
  Apple will contribute to relief efforts in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the country’s northern coast this week. The company announced its support as rescue teams continued searching for survivors and helping injured residents. According to reports, the first earthquake measured 7.2 in magnitude. Less than a minute later, a second and stronger quake […]
  - 4 days ago 28 Jun 26, 4:23am -
• Apple Watch Ultra 3 Finally Gets watchOS 27 Beta 2
  Apple has finally made watchOS 27 beta 2 available for the Apple Watch Ultra 3. The company released the second developer beta earlier this week, but the newest Apple Watch model was missing from the update list. Two days later, Apple quietly fixed the issue and enabled the software for Ultra 3 users. The unexpected […]
  - 4 days ago 28 Jun 26, 1:45am -

Apple Insider

• newTim Cook's government liaison position comes into focus before stepping down as Apple CEO
  Apple CEO Tim Cook will soon be Executive Chairman and handle government interactions, but that isn't stopping him from taking a phone call today with a European Commission head over Apple AI in the EU.Apple CEO Tim Cook is ready to take on his role as government liaisonWWDC 2026 was focused on system optimization, child safety, and the new Apple Foundation Models. Apple Users in the EU were cut off completely from that last third of the keynote, as those features can't launch in the region as t…
  - 11 hours ago 1 Jul 26, 5:51am -
• newiPhone 18 Pro leaks: Qualcomm or Apple C2 model, A20 details, camera upgrades
  After a closer look at some new data, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro modem situation may not be cut-and-dried. Here's what the latest leaks say is in store for cellular connectivity, the A20 chip, and possible camera improvements.New details about the iPhone 18 Pro have emerged, thanks to data leaked from Tata.On June 25, AppleInsider exclusively revealed that iPhone 18 Pro schematics and documents were among the more than 630GB of files taken from Tata in a cyberattack.An initial analysis of the leaked…
  - 15 hours ago 1 Jul 26, 1:52am -
• newBest Buy nabs retailer-exclusive Orange Beats Solo Buds
  Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre has updated its Solo Buds with a new color, with consumers in the United States and Japan able to pick up a pair of bright orange earbuds from select retailers.Beats Solo Buds, but in OrangeOwners of Beats earbuds will be familiar with the blindingly bright orange colorway for some of its models. While you could get the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 and Beats Powerbeats Fit in the colorway, you could only get the Beats Solo Buds in a few more muted colorways.Fans of the sa…
  - 15 hours ago 1 Jul 26, 1:46am -
• newAmex cardholders can now use Membership Rewards during Apple Pay checkout
  American Express is bringing Membership Rewards points directly to Apple Pay checkout to give eligible cardholders a faster way to use their rewards for eligible online and in-app purchases. Here's how to use it.Apple PayThe new "Use Rewards" option appears during Apple Pay checkout when an eligible American Express Membership Rewards card is selected. Card members can choose how many points to apply toward all or part of an eligible purchase before completing the transaction.Eligible cardholder…
  - 17 hours ago 30 Jun 26, 11:57pm -
• newIf you wanted more AI in Apple's Creator Studio, Tuesday's update gives it to you
  Apple's creative software subscription has received some major upgrades, including more AI-powered features in Final Cut Pro, whether or not you want it.Apple brings AI-powered masking tools to Final Cut ProOn Tuesday, Apple updated its Creator Studio lineup of apps, which it first introduced in late January. Impressively, nearly all of the apps included within the bundle have received some form of update. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 18 hours ago 30 Jun 26, 11:38pm -
• newAmazon's $99 AirPods 4 deal is still in stock with month-end savings
  With Prime Day in the rearview mirror, Apple deals have been expiring and selling out, but Amazon's $99 AirPods 4 special is still in stock and ready to ship.Discounted AirPods prices are as low as $99 - Image credit: AppleIf you're looking for the lowest price on AirPods, Amazon is offering shoppers a $30 discount on AirPods 4.Buy AirPods 4 for $99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 18 hours ago 30 Jun 26, 11:30pm -
• newUS Supreme Court agrees to hear Apple's Epic Games appeal
  Apple is getting its wish in the ongoing lawsuit against Epic Games, as the Supreme Court agrees to hear its argument against being found in contempt of court.A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games. Apple and Epic Games have been impatiently waiting for the Supreme Court to determine whether it will listen to arguments between the two companies. On Tuesday, the answer finally came.Reuters reports the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear Apple's argument that…
  - 18 hours ago 30 Jun 26, 11:07pm -
• newStop us if you've heard this before: Apple Watch redesign will have new band attachment points
  The rumor mill is at it again with this one — the Apple Watch Series 12 will finally get a major overhaul with a new band attachment method, making all your old ones obsolete. We've heard that off and on for four years, and always for the next release.Apple Watch Series 12 may look different, if you believe one leaker. Like many other Apple products, the Apple Watch generally gets minor annual spec-bump updates, with an unchanged exterior. It's been a few years since the last revision, prompti…
  - 19 hours ago 30 Jun 26, 10:21pm -
• newNew AirDrop security flaws are significant, but aren't a giant threat
  Nearby attackers can crash Apple's AirDrop before users see a file transfer request, temporarily disabling AirPlay, Handoff, Universal Clipboard, and other Continuity features. They're no threat, assuming you're configured properly.AirDrop settings on iPhoneThe findings, published on June 30, also identify security flaws in Google and Samsung Quick Share. The CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security conducted the research.Researchers Arash Ale Ebrahim and Nils Ole Tippenhauer analyzed the…
  - 19 hours ago 30 Jun 26, 10:09pm -
• newApple's $502M Optis patent infringement payment headed to UK Supreme Court
  Apple is contesting a ruling that would force it to pay Optis $502 million for LTE patent infringement, but the UK Supreme Court has yet to reach a verdict.Apple seeks to avoid paying Optis $502 million over alleged patent infringement.The legal battle between Apple and Optis goes back to February 2019, and there's still no end in sight all these years later. Apple was accused of infringing upon Optis' LTE patents, which ultimately led to lawsuits in both the United Kingdom and the United States…
  - 21 hours ago 30 Jun 26, 8:28pm -

• newApple Music's billions of streams, billions of dollars in fines, and one failure
  On June 30, 2015, Apple launched Apple Music that has brought music pleasure to millions, a social media feature you probably don't remember and cost Apple billions in fines.It's fine to be nostalgic for red blobs.If you joined Apple Music when it first launched and have stayed with it since, you have easily paid out more than a thousand dollars. The price has gone up over the years, too, plus there are more expensive tiers with a family plan, cheaper ones with the student offering, and Apple Mu…
  - 22 hours ago 30 Jun 26, 7:44pm -
• newSave $450 on Apple's M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro with 2TB SSD
  Amazon's month-end price cut on Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 2TB of storage delivers a 15% discount off retail.Save $450 on an upgraded 2TB 14-inch MacBook Pro today - Image credit: AppleAmazon's post-Prime Day MacBook Pro deals are selling out quickly as shoppers scramble to grab aggressive discounts on the heels of Apple's price increases.We're following this $450 discount on Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro. This M5 Pro model has 24GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, a bump up fr…
  - 22 hours ago 30 Jun 26, 7:34pm -
• newApple is delivering security updates faster to beat AI hackers
  AI is now helping hackers find and exploit security issues faster than ever before. Apple says it will no longer wait to include updates in the next scheduled releases of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.Apple's latest iOS update comprises security updates.Following a trio of security updates to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, Apple has announced that it now intends to cut the time between discovery of an exploit and the update to address it. Normally some more minor security updates would have been held until th…
  - 22 hours ago 30 Jun 26, 7:03pm -
• newHey old school Mac gamers, Bolo is back!
  Classic game "Bolo" died on Mac more than two decades ago. It's back for modern Macs for free on Steam now, and on the App Store for iPhone later. You need to try it.Bolo, on classic hardware - Image Credit MacMuseum.auAges and ages ago, when I was still in the Navy and transferring from one duty station to another, my brother was visiting. It was freezing and snowing, and we were basically stuck in the hotel room, with a U-Haul outside with everything I owned in it.In a hotel in Saratoga Spring…
  - 22 hours ago 30 Jun 26, 6:52pm -
• newApple's legal team is striking social media sharing stolen iPhone 18 Pro data
  Apple is going after anyone leaking iPhone 18 Pro footage and imagery stolen from Tata, with DMCA claims deleting social media posts.The iPhone 18 Pro in the videos was silver in color, similar to this iPhone 17 Pro. The hack of one of Tata's iPhone assembly plants in India led to over 630 gigabytes of data being stolen, including some from Apple. With that data being shared online, Apple is now working to take it all down.On Monday, videos were being circulated on X depicting an iPhone 18 Pro u…
  - 23 hours ago 30 Jun 26, 6:24pm -
• UK ponders copying more EU App Store rules
  The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is considering forcing Apple and Google to open their App Stores and allow rival payment systems, exactly like the European Union.UK Parliament - image credit: ParliamentIn February 2026, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) got agreements from Apple and Google over changes to their app stores. It was an easy win for the UK, since it just meant the two firms agreeing to issues over transparency that they already did in the EU.According to Re…
  - 1 day ago 30 Jun 26, 4:59pm -
• How to use Tailscale to remotely connect to your Mac from anywhere
  If you need to securely connect to your Mac desktop at home while on the move, Tailscale may be the answer. Here's how to get started.Tailscale helps you connect to your Mac remotely, even in tough networking conditions. One of the main benefits of having a gigabit-class Internet connection is being able to connect to your home devices from outside the home. If you need a file from a home fileserver, you have tons of bandwidth so you know you can get it remotely, quickly.However, while having t…
  - 1 day ago 30 Jun 26, 8:27am -
• User location data that Google & Apple have is protected by Fourth Amendment, says SCOTUS
  A new Supreme Court ruling will require police to have probable cause before using sweeping geofence warrants that rely on people's personal location data to find criminals.The Supreme Court rules against the use of geofence warrantsPolice subpoena Apple, Google, and other tech companies for precious user location data using so-called "geofence warrants," which can serve as a dragnet to catch a single criminal while implicating many others. The Supreme Court says this method is no longer an opti…
  - 2 days ago 30 Jun 26, 3:11am -
• Don't wait to update: iOS 26.5.2 includes over 25 security fixes for web browsing
  Apple's iOS 26.5.2 update adds a variety of fixes to keep your data safe while browsing the web. Here's what you need to know and why you should update.iOS 26.5.2 includes more than 25 security fixes.On Monday, just under a month after releasing iOS 26.5.1, Apple made iOS 26.5.2 available for download. The update contains more than 25 different security enhancements, and over 15 of them are related to WebKit.Notably, Apple patched two WebKit vulnerabilities that used maliciously crafted web cont…
  - 2 days ago 30 Jun 26, 12:30am -
• Apple suppliers Samsung, SK hynix & Micron hit by RAM price fixing suit
  Apple's largest memory suppliers are being sued in California, with consumers and small businesses alleging Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and Micron coordinated DRAM production cuts that drove up memory prices.Apple has a unified memory architecture for its chipsApple isn't accused of wrongdoing in the lawsuit. Samsung, SK hynix and Micron supply memory used across Apple's hardware lineup, putting the dispute much closer to customers than it might first appear.The company has already raised pric…
  - 2 days ago 30 Jun 26, 12:17am -
• New 26.5.2 security patch arrives for iOS, iPadOS, macOS
  It's time to update your Mac, iPhone, and iPad, as Apple has released a new trio of security patches for its operating systems.Apple has rolled out a security update for iPhoneApple pushed out three new updates on Monday in an effort to patch an apparent security flaw. As of publication, Apple has not specified what issue the patch is meant to fix.Because Apple has not announced what is in the update, it is also possible that it contains bug fixes as well. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Disc…
  - 2 days ago 29 Jun 26, 11:32pm -
• Third developer betas of iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 arrive with iOS 26.5.2 release
  Apple is now on the third round of its 26-gen operating system updates, including developer builds of its iOS 26.6 and others alongside some 26.5.2 releases.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleApple is in the phase of the year where it has two developer beta tracks running at the same time. While the main attention is on the 27-generation, it is also still building for its current-gen operating systems.The third developer betas landed after t…
  - 2 days ago 29 Jun 26, 11:07pm -
• Apple Design award winner acquired by Apple for new Swift tools
  After giving it an Apple Design award for innovation, Apple has now bought Rabbit 3 Ties, Inc, which made a visual Swift development tool called Play.Play let developers quickly prototype apps - image credit: Rabbit 3 Times, IncFollowing Apple's acquisition of the open-source Swift Package Index, it's now been revealed that it entered a deal with the Play company. Rather than an outright acquisition, the deal reportedly sees Apple acquiring assets and having the option to hire certain staff.So w…
  - 2 days ago 29 Jun 26, 9:45pm -
• WhatsApp's new username system keeps phone numbers private by design
  WhatsApp is adding usernames that let people start conversations without sharing their phone numbers, expanding its privacy tools ahead of a wider rollout later in 2026.WhatsApp adds usernamesUsers will be able to share a WhatsApp username instead of their phone number. A username could make it easier to connect with a new classmate, neighbor, or someone they meet at an event.Usernames also let people join community or parent group chats without sharing a phone number with everyone in the conver…
  - 2 days ago 29 Jun 26, 9:40pm -
• Apple's iPhone went on sale 19 years ago today, and changed the world
  Compared to today's iPhone 17 Pro Max and what we know of the forthcoming iPhone 18 range, the very first iPhone that went on sale 19 years ago today was startlingly slow and incredibly limited — yet it changed the world.Apple launched the iPhone in 2007 - image credit: AppleIt was on June 29, 2007, that the original iPhone went on sale in the US, and arguably that was the day that it truly began shaking up what users expected from a phone.We and the phone industry had already known all about…
  - 2 days ago 29 Jun 26, 8:58pm -
• How Thread is fixing smart home networks on Smart Home Insider
  This week on Smart Home Insider, Ann Olivo from the Thread Group joins to talk about the future of the wireless standard and how it's improving smart home networks.Smart Home Insider PodcastJoining as this week's guest host is Ann Olivo. Olivo serves as the Corporate Campaigns Manager for Silicon Labs, as well as the VP of Marketing for the Thread Group.The topic comes just a week after Unify, a public-facing conference put on by the Connectivity Standards Alliance. Thread, as many other groups…
  - 2 days ago 29 Jun 26, 8:42pm -
• Save $350 on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 right now at Amazon
  Amazon's month-end $350 discount brings the 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 chip down to $1,649.99. But supply may be limited after Apple raised prices last week.Save $350 on a 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro at Amazon - Image credit: AppleWith price increases announced by Apple last week on its MacBook and iPad lines, it's worth considering grabbing this $1,649.99 special at Amazon before the $350 discount ends.Buy 14" MacBook Pro M5 for $1,649.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Fo…
  - 2 days ago 29 Jun 26, 8:37pm -
• Future OLED Macs may get a major color accuracy upgrade
  Apple could adopt a wider color standard for future OLED displays, a move that could improve color accuracy and push beyond the capabilities of current premium OLED panels.13-inch iPad Pro with OLED displayA TrendForce report published on June 29 says Apple plans to gradually adopt OLED panels that cover 95% of the BT.2020 color gamut in future MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and iMac models. Reaching that wider color standard will require a new generation of OLED emissive materials.The research firm say…
  - 2 days ago 29 Jun 26, 8:17pm -
• A20 Pro leak shows how iPhone 18 Pro will run faster and cooler
  A motherboard leak demonstrates that a new production technique has been used to make the A20 Pro in the iPhone 18 Pro. Expect impressive performance, and a cooler running iPhone.Dies on wafers. Image credit: TSMCApple is just months away from introducing its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the rumors about it continue to flow. The latest leak is about its internals, and how it could help improve performance.A supposed image of the motherboard used in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max was s…
  - 2 days ago 29 Jun 26, 6:51pm -
• India's $38 billion antitrust case is plagiarized and should be scrapped, says Apple
  Apple appeared to be finally cooperating with India's antitrust regulator, but now says it can show that the country's three-year investigation consisted of simply copying and pasting claims from rivals.Tim Cook in a previous visit to India — image credit: AppleIn 2021, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) began investigating Apple after receiving a complaint against its App Store fees. In 2024, it accused Apple of antitrust practices, and the company has been consistently arguing against…
  - 2 days ago 29 Jun 26, 6:03pm -
• These iPhone accessibility settings can make everyday tasks easier
  Apple's accessibility settings are often overlooked, but many of them double as practical workflow tools that can speed up everyday tasks across iPhone.iPhone accessibility features that can improve your workflowWhen it first launched in 2007, the iPhone became an immediate target for criticism. Its touch-based interface was seen as exclusive of users with no or low vision.However, when 2009 rolled around, Apple was ready to start adding in features that were geared towards low-and no-vision use…
  - 2 days ago 29 Jun 26, 5:06pm -
• No ProMotion for iPhone 18e, claims leaker
  A new report by a relatively accurate leaker claims to have display specifications for multiple forthcoming iPhones, and they show the iPhone 18e will still not have ProMotion or Always On.The current iPhone 17 and iPhone 17eBacking up part of a previous report about the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e, this new claim by leaker Digital Chat Station says the two will have different screen technologies. Writing on Chinese social media site Weibo, the leaker lists:iPhone 18 with 6.3-inch 120Hz LTPO OLEDiP…
  - 2 days ago 29 Jun 26, 4:43pm -
• Save up to $650 on Apple's latest MacBook Pros with month-end deals
  Amazon's month-end MacBook Pro deals deliver up to $650 in discounts on M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max 14-inch and 16-inch configurations.Save up to $650 on current MacBook Pros at Amazon - Image credit: AppleAmazon's month-end MacBook Pro sale offers deals from $1,649.99, which after Apple raised prices on June 25, provides up to $650 in savings on M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max 14-inch and 16-inch models.Save up to $650 on MacBook Pros Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 29 Jun 26, 10:44am -
• Sunday Reboot: Apple's gameshow phobia won't change anytime soon
  In this week's "Sunday Reboot," Malcolm ponders why Apple TV doesn't do game shows, and if it ever will properly work competition-based shows into its streaming service.Planet of the Apps, Apple's first attempt to make a proper game show. Image Credit: AppleAnyone paying a subscription expects to get their money's worth from their monthly outlay, especially when it comes to streaming services. I occasionally look at the collection that I pay for each month, and if I haven't watched it enough in…
  - 3 days ago 29 Jun 26, 1:35am -
• This homebrew Apple II skips emulation, does it all in hardware
  A project has cloned the Apple II Plus, but instead of using emulation, it goes the harder route by rebuilding Apple's classic computer in hardware.A homebrew Apple II Clone - Image Credit: Simon Boak/Unimplementedtrap.comIf someone wants to get the experience of using Apple's vintage products, they often turn to a software emulator. However, as one project proves, it's possible to get the same effect by focusing on the hardware side.Posted on Sunday by Simon Boak, the SB Mini II is referred to…
  - 3 days ago 28 Jun 26, 9:57pm -
• M5 Ultra Mac Studio still due in 2026, M7 Ultra in 2028
  Apple is still expected to update the Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra in 2026 and an M7 Ultra version in 2028, but don't expect major changes to the form.Mac StudioThe Apple Silicon chip series consists of four tiers, with the standard base model, Pro, and Max variants appearing in every generation. The fourth, the Ultra chip, hasn't seen a release since the M3 Ultra, with the M4 Ultra skipped entirely.The Mac Studio is the model of Mac to get if you want the massive number of cores that the Ultra…
  - 3 days ago 28 Jun 26, 8:37pm -
• Crime blotter: School board vice president accused of having illicit images on iPhone
  Signals from AirPods solved two crimes: a woman was arrested for refusing to leave an Apple Store, and a Bangladeshi presenter's iPhone was stolen, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.Apple Orland Square Mall - Image Credit: AppleThe latest from an occasional AppleInsider feature, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 28 Jun 26, 4:34pm -
• PSA: Lifetime Plex Plan goes from $249.99 to a painful $749.99 on July 1
  If you have ever wanted to buy Plex's lifetime pass to keep streaming your movie collection to your iPhone, get it now before the price rockets up to a ludicrous $749.99 on July 1.Plex logoPrice rises are a regular occurrence for most online services, and that even includes self-hosted streaming platforms. However, for a particular segment of Plex users, one extremely expensive jump in price is on the horizon.Back in May, Plex warned that it will be raising the price of its Lifetime Plex Pass, w…
  - 4 days ago 27 Jun 26, 9:35pm -
• Apple Prime Day deals are still live, save up to $650 on Mac, iPad, AirPods
  Prime Day 2026 may be over, but you can save up to $650 across Apple's Mac, iPad, AirPods, and AirTag lines.Save up to $650 on Apple products at Amazon - Image credit: ApplePrime Day 2026 may be over, but aggressive deals still remain in effect across Apple hardware, especially considering Apple raised prices on Macs and iPads on Thursday. Save up to $650 on Apple devices during the weekend sale.Shop Apple deals on Amazon Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 4 days ago 27 Jun 26, 8:13pm -
• Amazon extends $279 Apple Watch Series 11, $649 Ultra 3 Prime Day deals
  Amazon's Prime Day Apple Watch deals have been extended into the weekend, with the Series 11 discounted by $120 and the Ultra 3 slashed by $150.Several Apple Watch Prime Day deals have been extended - Image credit: AppleAmazon's Prime Day Apple Watch sale delivered the year's lowest prices on several Series 11 and Ultra 3 models. And while Prime Day wrapped up on Friday, multiple offers have been extended into the weekend, including the Series 11 for $279 ($120 off) and the Ultra 3 for $649 ($15…
  - 4 days ago 27 Jun 26, 6:56pm -
• Apple wants to buy RAM from Chinese supplier blacklisted in the US
  Apple has petitioned the Trump administration to allow it to buy Mac RAM chips from a blacklisted Chinese supplier, to ease the price pressure caused by the global memory crisis.A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: SamsungThe tech industry is continuing to struggle with keeping the cost of manufacturing low due to the ongoing demand for memory chips. While Apple is also affected and now passing down the costs to consumers, it's still trying to find ways around the problem.According to s…
  - 4 days ago 27 Jun 26, 6:29pm -
• Amazon's $1,149 1TB MacBook Air M5 deal has been extended, save $450
  Two of Amazon's top Prime Day MacBook Air deals have been extended, resulting in discounts of up to $450 off.Save $450 on 1TB MacBook Air 13-inch while supplies last - Image credit; AppleAfter many M5 MacBook Air deals sold out during Prime Day, two of the top choices at Amazon have been extended into the weekend. Save $450 on the 13-inch MacBook Air M5 with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.On sale for $1,149.99, only select colors are available at press time due to the increased demand after Appl…
  - 4 days ago 27 Jun 26, 6:03pm -
• OLED, touchscreen, and more: What to expect from the 2027 MacBook Pro
  Apple's MacBook Pro is set to receive an overhaul, with a redesign, an an OLED touchscreen expected to be the key changes. Here's what the rumor mill has to say about the device.The MacBook Pro is expected to receive an OLED panel in 2027 or 2026.While AppleInsider readers have wanted a Mac with an OLED screen for years, actual claims of an OLED-equipped MacBook Pro date back to at least 2019. As for when such an upgrade might arrive, it depends on who you ask.Leakers and analysts alike have had…
  - 4 days ago 27 Jun 26, 5:31am -
• Ron Johnson breaks his silence on forging Apple Retail with Steve Jobs
  Even though Steve Jobs could be demanding, Ron Johnson says he still managed to make Apple Stores "the most productive in the world."Ron Johnson was Apple's head of retail. Image Credit: Tech Crunch Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 5 days ago 27 Jun 26, 3:18am -
• Save $850 on M5 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch with last-minute Prime Day deal
  Amazon's staggering $850 discount on a loaded 16-inch MacBook Pro with Apple's M5 Max chip is available now, but with Prime Day ending tonight, you'll want to act fast.Save $850 on M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro in final hours of Prime Day - Image credit: ApplePrime Day ends tonight, and there's a high likelihood this 16-inch MacBook Pro will go up in price. That's because Amazon is currently knocking $850 off Apple's revised MSRP for the high-end M5 Max model with an 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU, an…
  - 5 days ago 27 Jun 26, 2:08am -
• OpenAI has poached another Apple executive for its hardware division
  Apple has lost yet another upper-level executive to OpenAI, this time Paul Meade from its Vision Products Group.ChatGPT LogoLongtime Apple executive Paul Meade, known for his work on the Apple Vision Pro, is reportedly leaving Cupertino for Mission Bay. There, he'll join OpenAI alongside fellow Apple alumni Jony Ive, Tang Tan, and Evans Hankey.According to Bloomberg, the vice president of hardware engineering for the Vision Products Group is set to depart for OpenAI at some point in the next wee…
  - 5 days ago 27 Jun 26, 1:57am -
• Level Lock team gutting leaves unanswered questions
  Assa Abloy, the parent company of Level, has laid off most of the company's staff. While the Apple Home Key locks will work in the short term, others are concerned about the platform's future.Level Lock ProThe Verge reported on June 26 that Assa Abloy laid off most of Level Home's employees and is folding the smart lock maker into its Kwikset brand. Assa Abloy disputed reports that Level was shutting down.The company said it will continue developing, selling, and supporting its smart locks while…
  - 5 days ago 27 Jun 26, 12:25am -
• Elgato Prompter XL review -- simply the teleprompter for Apple users to buy
  The Elgato Prompter XL teleprompter builds on the excellent original and brings a larger screen, plus refinements to everything else in hardware, but the software still needs a little work.Elgato Prompter XL has a great display, great hardware, but its software lets it downThis should be a 5-star review. Not every product is for everyone, and not every price point is for every budget, but for those for whom this is aimed, this ought to be a 5-star review.And it would be if this were solely about…
  - 97 days ago 26 Mar 26, 5:47am -
• Huion Kamvas 22 (Gen 3) drawing tablet review: An excellent entry-level option
  The third-generation Huion Kamvas serves as an excellent upgrade to digital artists moving to a pen display for the first time, without breaking the bank.Huion Kamvas 22 (Gen 3) ReviewFor digital artists, it is a great time to be looking for hardware.As a professional cartoonist and cartographer working exclusively in the digital workspace for about two decades, pen display tablets are where I live with my work. As a result, I have used/tested many models, shapes, and sizes in my years. Continue…
  - 10 Mar 26, 5:30am -
• How to build an offline reading library & access articles anytime
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