The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newSteve Jobs’ Bicentennial Check Heads to Auction
  A check signed by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has gone up for auction. The document dates to July 4, 1976, and gives collectors a look at the company’s earliest days. Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple only three months earlier. At that time, the pair worked on the Apple-1 computer in Jobs’ family garage. The […]The post Steve Jobs’ Bicentennial Check Heads to Auction appeared first on TUAW.
  - 12 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 7:43am -
• newApple Eyes Chinese Memory Suppliers Amid Chip Shortage
  Apple is exploring new sources for memory chips as a worldwide shortage of RAM continues to disrupt the technology industry. Reports indicate that the company has held discussions with two Chinese memory manufacturers, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) and Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. (YMTC), to help secure future supplies. The move comes at a difficult time […]The post Apple Eyes Chinese Memory Suppliers Amid Chip Shortage appeared first on TUAW.
  - 13 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 6:03am -
• newRussia Threatens Apple With $52M Fine Over Preinstalled Apps
  Apple is once again facing regulatory pressure in Russia. The country’s Federal Antimonopoly Service has warned the tech giant that it could face a fine of nearly $52 million for allegedly discriminating against Russian software and refusing to preinstall state-approved applications on its devices. The latest dispute centers on apps developed by Russian technology company […]The post Russia Threatens Apple With $52M Fine Over Preinstalled Apps appeared first on TUAW.
  - 15 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 4:04am -
• Apple Releases iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26.5.2 Security Update
  Apple has rolled out new software updates for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users, introducing iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2, and macOS 26.5.2. The company says the updates focus on security improvements, although it has not yet revealed the exact vulnerabilities being addressed. The updates arrived on June 29 and represent another effort by Apple to keep […]The post Apple Releases iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26.5.2 Security Update appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 2 Jul 26, 7:10am -
• Supreme Court Limits Police Access to Location Data
  The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a major victory for digital privacy, ruling that law enforcement agencies cannot broadly collect location data from technology companies without probable cause. The decision significantly limits the use of “geofence warrants,” a controversial investigative tool that has grown in popularity over recent years. A geofence warrant allows police to […]The post Supreme Court Limits Police Access to Location Data appeared first on TUAW.
  - 2 days ago 2 Jul 26, 1:12am -
• Apple’s $502M Optis Patent Case Reaches UK Supreme Court
  Apple’s years-long patent dispute with technology licensing company Optis is heading to the UK Supreme Court. The case centers on claims that Apple infringed patents related to LTE, or 4G, technology used in iPhones, Apple Watches, and other devices. The legal battle began in 2019 and has since expanded across both the United Kingdom and […]The post Apple’s $502M Optis Patent Case Reaches UK Supreme Court appeared first on TUAW.
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Apple Insider

• newSiri AI is finally good, and Apple is going to win the AI wars
  Apple is doing it again, it is coming late to the party. But it will eventually dominate AI because of how it thinks about users and about use cases where rivals consider only technical issues.Hopefully this is just a beta issue, but this Siri AI error comes up a lot.Even when testing the betas of Siri AI on the same or similar devices, everyone at AppleInsider is having different experiences. For instance, I found that in the first developer beta on both the Mac and the iPhone, Siri AI could be…
  - 53 mins ago 3 Jul 26, 6:20pm -
• newApple Watch Series 12 may get new health sensor in its band
  A leaker with a reasonable track record, except regarding the Apple Watch, claims that the Apple Watch Series 12 will feature a new health sensor, but only in its fluoroelastomer band.Apple Watch with the basic band - image credit: AppleApple Watch already tracks a huge number of different health metrics, but Apple has regularly been rumored to add even more sensors via a watch band. According to leaker Kosutami, the company is finally going to do it, although with one significant catch.[Censo-W…
  - 2 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 5:23pm -
• newAirPods with Cameras won't be coming any time soon after all
  A leaker with a fair but short track record, claims that Apple has suspended work on the expected AirPods with cameras.Apple's current AirPods ProBack in February 2026, leaker Kosutami claimed that AirPods with cameras were coming, and that they would stay the same price as current models. Now the same leaker is back saying that Apple has suspended the whole idea.That's literally all this routinely brief leaker says. Reposting a previous claim about the device from June 2026 that said just "case…
  - 3 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 4:33pm -
• newLeaker Jon Prosser denies Apple's charges and blames everything on his co-defendant
  Jon Prosser has formally responded to Apple's lawsuit over alleged iOS leaks, claiming that he is entirely innocent and that colleague Michael Ramacciotti is solely responsible for any alleged trade secret theft.Jon Prosser in a still from one of his Front Page Tech videos — image credit: ProsserApple's now year-long case against Prosser had initially seen the YouTuber repeatedly ignoring court deadlines. He began responding in April 2026, and his lawyers have now formally filed his rebuttal t…
  - 4 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 3:16pm -
• newGrab OWC Thunderbolt docks, cables, enclosures from just $19.99 with exclusive deals
  Exclusive 4th of July deals are in effect at OWC, dropping prices for enclosures, docks, and Thunderbolt 5 cables to as low as $19.99.Save on OWC Thunderbolt 5 docks, cables, enclosures - Image credit: OWCThe sale includes a variety of accessories for your Mac or iPad, with OWC's 11-Port Thunderbolt 5 Dock especially enticing at $229.99 after a $69 discount.You can also pick up a Thunderbolt 5 cable for $19.99 and a ThunderBay 4 Enclosure for $309.99. The four-bay Thunderbolt (40Gb/s) external s…
  - 4 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 2:46pm -
• newApple says public YouTube videos can be used in AI lawsuit defense
  Apple is asking a federal court to dismiss the YouTuber AI training lawsuit, on the grounds that publicly available YouTube videos are lawfully accessible under both the DMCA and YouTube's Terms of Service.Apple seeks dismissal of YouTube AI training lawsuitIn April 2026, a collection of YouTube channels sued Apple, claiming the company had scraped videos from YouTube to train internal AI models.The class-action lawsuit was headed up by Ted Entertainment, owners of the h3h3Productions channels…
  - 10 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 8:53am -
• newAnker Solix E10 review: Whole home battery backups finally come within reach
  The Anker Solix E10 whole-home battery backup system is a modular setup that can keep your home powered and save you money with multiple forms of power input.Anker Solix E10 review: The E10 Power Module connected to the Power Dock.In rural Ohio, my partner and I have struggled with power outages since we bought our house. The first weekend we moved in, we were hit with a power outage, and as we walked outside, we heard all of our neighbors turning on loud, gas-powered generators.We knew this was…
  - 13 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 5:50am -
• newWhat to expect from Apple's Q3 2026 results on July 30
  Apple has confirmed that its financials for the third quarter of 2026 will be reported on July 30. It certainly will be an event with a lot of talking points from the quarter, and it might be the last one with Tim Cook in attendance.The Q3 results will be Cook's last as CEOEvery three months, Apple issues a quarterly report revealing how well it's performed during the period. The third quarter results arrive at the end of July.In a notification to investors and analysts, Apple states that it wil…
  - 15 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 3:47am -
• newBest 4th of July Apple deals: $89 AirTags, iPads up to $400 off, Macs up to $650 off
  Take advantage of holiday savings in the U.S. on AirTags, MacBooks, iPads, and more. Many of these 4th of July deals could sell out after Apple's recent price hikes.Save up to $650 on Apple products for 4th of July.Holiday deals are in effect in the U.S. and Apple products are now up to $650 off. Highlights can be found below, with even more discounts in our Apple Price Guides.Shop Apple 4th of July deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 18 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 1:12am -
• newiPhone 18 Pro rumor recycles claims of slower SSD on high capacity models
  A new rumor claims that some iPhone 18 Pro models will use slower QLC NAND storage, mimicking a similar 2024 iPhone 16 Pro report. It makes more sense now than it did then, but doesn't matter much in practical usage.The 1TB and 2TB iPhone 18 Pro may not have the same type of storage as lower-capacity models. This latest report suggests that Apple will use the faster TLC storage for the iPhones that people are most likely to buy. But those choosing the larger 1TB and 2TB capacities may be left wi…
  - 21 hours ago 2 Jul 26, 10:00pm -

• New Mac infostealer confirms stolen passwords before stealing data
  A newly discovered macOS infostealer verifies Mac login passwords before stealing sensitive data, giving attackers immediate confirmation that compromised credentials will actually work.PamStealerResearchers at Jamf Threat Labs have documented a new macOS malware campaign built around an infostealer called PamStealer. PamStealer disguises itself as the Maccy clipboard manager and uses AppleScript alongside a Rust payload to infect Macs.Jamf found that PamStealer verifies login passwords through…
  - 1 day ago 2 Jul 26, 6:32pm -
• Gorgeous shots winning 2026 iPhone Photography Awards show old models still cut it
  The winners of the 2026 iPhone Photography Awards have been announced, with many of them taken using older iPhones, including an iPhone 8 Plus.The iPhone Photography Awards winners are inThe 2026 IPPA winners were announced after entries from more than 140 countries were submitted. Four overall winners were announced, ranging from Grand Prix to Bronze.Category winners, runners-up, and honorable mentions were also shared, giving us a wider look at the quality of images that were submitted this ye…
  - 1 day ago 2 Jul 26, 5:44pm -
• Confident Apple increases its iPhone Fold orders to 10 million
  A new report claims that Apple expects to sell 10 million of the iPhone Fold in 2026 and into early 2027, considerably up from most previous estimates.Mockup of a possible iPhone Fold design - image credit: AppleInsiderNothing varies quite like the rumors that the iPhone Fold is or is not going to be launched in September, but the number Apple will make comes close. In April 2026, for example, Nikkei Asia and most other analysts believed that Apple was ordering 7 million to 8 million for the yea…
  - 1 day ago 2 Jul 26, 5:03pm -
• Steve Jobs' Bicentennial check captures the birth of Apple and the PC revolution
  A newly surfaced Steve Jobs-signed check is up for auction, linking the nation's milestone anniversary with the earliest days of the personal computer revolution.Image credit: RR AuctionRR Auction is currently running a Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction, full of signatures from American presidents, political figures, authors, kings, queens, scientists, engineers, innovators, and everyone in between. Among the famous names is Steve Jobs, Apple's co-founder and former CEO.It's hardly the first…
  - 2 days ago 2 Jul 26, 6:53am -
• iPhone Fold expected to take 29% of 2026 foldable phone screen orders
  Apple's iPhone Fold is expected to be the driving force of a 2026 rebound for foldable smartphone orders, falling only just behind Samsung's hardware.Apple's iPhone Fold is expected to account for 29% of all foldable smartphone display orders in 2026.Apple is expected to unveil its first folding iPhone in late 2026. Though the move will mark the company's entry into new smartphone territory, the iPhone Fold could also have a significant impact on overall orders for foldable phone screens.Accord…
  - 2 days ago 2 Jul 26, 3:38am -
• Apple weighs buying RAM from two blacklisted Chinese suppliers to curb rising costs
  A global memory shortage is pushing Apple to consider alternate RAM suppliers. In all likelihood, this will draw scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers.Memory is in short supply globally — Image credit: SK HynixThe companies in question are ChangXin Memory Technologies Inc. and Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. The companies are on a Department of Defense list of Chinese companies believed to support Beijing's military.According to Bloomberg, talks are still ongoing and nothing is final yet. However, Appl…
  - 2 days ago 2 Jul 26, 2:58am -
• Apple in Russia's crosshairs again, facing $52M fine for not installing state-required apps
  Russia is putting pressure on Apple with a proposed $52M fine for discriminating against state-backed apps and not having them installed on every iPhone.Russia has threatened Apple with a nearly $52M fine.On June 25, the Kremlin demanded answers as to why Russian applications made by VK were removed from the App Store. Apple was accused of removing VK apps and services without "warning or explanation," and Russia threatened to withdraw its cooperation with Apple entirely over the issue.Now, the…
  - 2 days ago 2 Jul 26, 2:45am -
• If it exists, Elon Musk's SpaceX AI prototype hardware is thinner than iPhone
  While the device has a questionable future, and Elon Musk has denied the report, SpaceX is said to be taking on Apple by shifting into AI hardware, reportedly showing investors a prototype before the company's IPO.Elon Musk - Image Credit: TeslaSpaceX's artificial intelligence arm, xAI, has been working on a considerably more grounded product it wants to sell to consumers, as it competes against Apple Intelligence and other AI platforms. One that doesn't involve being blasted off the planet.Acc…
  - 2 days ago 2 Jul 26, 2:44am -
• Apple readying four iPad Pro models & entry M7 MacBook Pro for early 2027 release
  It's not exactly the most unexpected rumor, but a new report claims that Apple is working on an iPad Pro refresh, and a new entry-level MacBook Pro with M7 for spring 2027.iPad Pro can replace the MacBook Pro for some usersIf the rumor is accurate, that moves the iPad Pro from a previous fall launch cycle to the spring. This will help level out Apple's earnings cycle, and move some new releases out of the holiday quarter, and into the spring and back-to-school purchasing season.Any new iPad Pro…
  - 2 days ago 2 Jul 26, 2:42am -
• Google's Gemini Spark for macOS will work on your local Mac files
  Google has brought Gemini Spark to macOS, with the app giving the AI assistant access to your Mac's desktop and locally stored files.Google Gemini Spark - Image Credit: GoogleThe AI industry has moved in recent times from simply answering queries to managing your local files on your behalf. On Wednesday, Google moved to do the same for Mac users with Gemini Spark.The Google Gemini app for macOS now has an option for Gemini Spark, the search giant confirmed via a corporate blog post. The change m…
  - 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 10:57pm -
• Save up to $400 on Apple's iPad Air, iPad Pro this July
  Amazon's July iPad deals are live, with savings of up to $400 off heading into the holiday weekend.Save up to $400 across Apple's iPad line at Amazon.Amazon's iPad sale delivers prices as low as $559 for Apple's current M4 iPad Air. Higher-end iPad Pro models with 1TB or 2TB of storage are also eligible for steep markdowns, with savings of up to $400 off.Save up to $400 on iPads Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 9:22pm -
• New Final Cut Camera tries to be more useful for Mac users
  Apple has updated its free Final Cut Camera app, which remains made for Final Cut Pro on the iPad, but its improvements include easier transferring of footage to the Mac.The new Final Cut Camera for iPhone is now on the App StoreAlongside its latest update to Final Cut Pro for the Mac and the iPad, Apple has released a new version of its free companion app, Final Cut Camera for iPhone. This is the app that lets filmmakers shoot simultaneously on multiple iPhones, and have the footage be monitore…
  - 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 9:13pm -
• Researchers scapegoat iPhone for declining US birthrates
  The US has seen a 22% decline in the annual birth rate since 2007. A study confuses correlation with causation, and blames the iPhone without real data to support the claim.It's a wonder Apple bothered to add menstrual cycle tracking to the iPhone.Jony Ive once expressed regret for the unforeseen consequences of the iPhone, but he meant for the environment and for people's attention. Not for the birth rate. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 7:59pm -
• New Jamf Beacon gives businesses active Mac threat hunting
  Organizations can now add managed threat hunting to their Mac security with Jamf Beacon, a service designed to uncover attacks that traditional cross-platform security tools may miss.Beacon by Jamf Threat LabsMacs have become increasingly common across enterprise environments. Security researchers have also documented a growing number of malware families, social engineering campaigns, and persistence techniques built specifically for macOS.Many macOS attacks rely on techniques that differ from t…
  - 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 7:39pm -
• Apple hasn't fixed a Hide My Email privacy bug in over a year
  A vulnerability was discovered in Apple's "Hide My Email" that allows an attacker to work out your real email address. It's not been fixed for over a year.Hide My Email on an iPhoneHide My Email has been a great help for Apple users who need to communicate with services and companies, but don't want to provide their real email address. Spam, as ever, continues to be a problem requiring solutions like this.However, while it is capable of thwarting your typical spammer or marketing-happy small bus…
  - 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 5:50pm -
• Tim 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…
  - 3 days ago 1 Jul 26, 5:51am -
• iPhone 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…
  - 3 days ago 1 Jul 26, 1:52am -
• Best 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…
  - 3 days ago 1 Jul 26, 1:46am -
• Amex 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…
  - 3 days ago 30 Jun 26, 11:57pm -
• If 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
  - 3 days ago 30 Jun 26, 11:38pm -
• Amazon'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
  - 3 days ago 30 Jun 26, 11:30pm -
• US 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…
  - 3 days ago 30 Jun 26, 11:07pm -
• Stop 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…
  - 3 days ago 30 Jun 26, 10:21pm -
• New 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…
  - 3 days ago 30 Jun 26, 10:09pm -
• Apple'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…
  - 3 days ago 30 Jun 26, 8:28pm -
• Apple 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…
  - 3 days ago 30 Jun 26, 7:44pm -
• Save $450 on Apple's M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro with 2TB SSD
  Amazon's July 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 from th…
  - 3 days ago 30 Jun 26, 7:34pm -
• Apple 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…
  - 3 days ago 30 Jun 26, 7:03pm -
• Hey 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…
  - 3 days ago 30 Jun 26, 6:52pm -
• Apple'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…
  - 3 days 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…
  - 3 days 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…
  - 3 days 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…
  - 4 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…
  - 4 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…
  - 4 days ago 30 Jun 26, 12:17am -
• Repurposing Macs: How to get more out of your obsolete hardware
  If you've upgraded to a new Mac, don't throw away your old one. Here are some ideas of things you can do to get more out of your older Apple desktop.The 2018 Mac mini may be 'Obsolete' but it still has its uses. Buying a new Mac or MacBook can be a thrill. The bump of speed, the extra memory and storage that's free of clutter, and the unscratched, clean casing can make most Mac users instantly happy.However, after drinking in all the potential of your new digital workspace, you'll soon be remind…
  - 70 days ago 24 Apr 26, 5:13pm -
• 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…
  - 100 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
  Don't let a flaky internet connection or a disappearing webpage stand between you and your favorite articles. Here's how to save articles for offline reading.Saving content offlineThere are plenty of reasons to save articles offline. Maybe you're heading into a long flight without Wi-Fi, trying to build a personal archive of useful reads, or just want to make sure an article doesn't disappear later.Whatever the case, Apple devices offer several ways to store content for offline reading. These in…
  - 25 Mar 25, 8:28am -
• How using a VPN can help you see location restricted content
  One of the best VPNs for Mac will not only protect your data, but it also helps you avoid location-based restrictions. Here's how you can watch more TV shows and sports events.Use a VPN for Mac to use the BBC iPlayer on an iPhoneThe average consumer is pretty well catered to, when it comes to content consumption. With a wide selection of streaming services, broadcasters, and social media outlets at their fingertips, there's a lot to consume.However, you can't always get what you want. Sometimes,…
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