The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newApple Cash Scam: Don’t Return Unexpected Payments
  Apple Cash users are facing a deceptive scam involving unexpected payments from strangers. The scheme begins when someone receives money through Apple Cash without requesting or expecting it. Shortly afterward, the sender contacts the recipient and claims the payment was accidental. However, the sender may actually be a scammer attempting to steal money through a […]The post Apple Cash Scam: Don’t Return Unexpected Payments appeared first on TUAW.
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• newFoxconn Expands US Operations with $54.6 Million AI Investment
  Foxconn is strengthening its American manufacturing presence with a $54.6 million property investment in Santa Clara, California. Newly released property records confirm that the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer has purchased two industrial buildings covering 110,100 square feet. The acquisition supports Foxconn’s broader efforts to expand artificial intelligence hardware production in the United States. Furthermore, the company […]The post Foxconn Expands US Operations with $54.6 Million…
  - 8 hours ago 22 Oct 26, 5:52pm -
• newApple CEO John Ternus Puts Design at the Heart of Innovation
  Apple CEO John Ternus has emphasized that thoughtful design remains central to the company’s future products and innovations. During a recent interview with Time, Ternus discussed Apple’s commitment to combining engineering, creativity, and practical benefits. The interview’s video version appeared on October 20, 2026, offering further insight into his leadership priorities. Although Ternus now leads […]The post Apple CEO John Ternus Puts Design at the Heart of Innovation appeared first…
  - 8 hours ago 22 Oct 26, 5:44pm -
• Bluesound Adds Apple Music Streaming to Premium Audio Devices
  Bluesound has expanded its premium audio platform by introducing native Apple Music streaming across compatible devices. The company announced the integration on October 20, 2026, through an update to its BluOS operating system. The update allows users to stream Apple Music directly through wireless speakers, soundbars, and stereo components. Previously, listeners could use AirPlay 2 […]The post Bluesound Adds Apple Music Streaming to Premium Audio Devices appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 21 Oct 26, 8:01pm -
• iPadOS 27 AirPlay Update Risks Exposing Private Presentations
  Apple’s iPadOS 27 update has introduced an AirPlay behavior that could expose private information during presentations. The change affects users who connect their iPads to external displays while working across multiple applications. Previously, presenters could keep their slides visible while accessing other apps privately. However, iPadOS 27 now displays the active iPad window whenever users […]The post iPadOS 27 AirPlay Update Risks Exposing Private Presentations appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 21 Oct 26, 7:45pm -
• Apple Expands US Production of iPhone Cameras and Titanium
  Apple is expanding its American manufacturing operations through new partnerships focused on advanced iPhone components. The company announced agreements involving titanium production and camera technology for its latest smartphones. Additionally, these investments support Apple’s broader American Manufacturing Program, which aims to strengthen domestic supply chains. The expansion includes partnerships with Pennsylvania-based Perryman Company and Delaware-based […]The post Apple Expands US…
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Apple Insider

• newIntelligent Assistant added to iWork apps for Creative Studio subscribers
  Apple added a beta Intelligent Assistant to Pages, Keynote, and Numbers on Thursday, but only Apple Creator Studio subscribers get it.More AI features added to Pages, Keynote, and NumbersOn Thursday, Apple updated its iWork trio of apps: the word processor Pages, the presentation app Keynote, and the spreadsheet app Numbers. The update added support for the iPhone Duo, set to reach customers starting October 23.According to Apple, there's also a new Interchange Format (.keyx). Because the format…
  - 2 hours ago 22 Oct 26, 11:57pm -
• newSave up to 60% on iPad Magic Keyboards
  Amazon-owned Woot is slashing up to 60% off Magic Keyboard accessories for Apple's iPad Air and iPad Pro.Save up to 60% on Magic Keyboards at Woot. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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• newCritical PHP vulnerabilities threaten your NAS, not every vendor has a fix
  Attackers are actively exploiting critical PHP flaws to target internet-exposed NAS devices. If your files and backups are stored there, they're probably at risk.TerraMaster Network Attached StoragePHP2Shell refers to two critical vulnerabilities in PHP, a scripting language used by web servers and some NAS services. The flaws, tracked as CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, could allow attackers to execute code on affected servers without logging in.The PHP development team released security up…
  - 5 hours ago 22 Oct 26, 9:22pm -
• newInside the iPhone Duo's groundbreaking hinge's innovations
  A YouTuber has taken a CT scan of the hinge on the iPhone Duo and uncovered both how it works and what its limitations are.HTX Studio used a CT scan and then built a 3D model of the iPhone Duo hinge to examine it - image credit: HTX Studio.One of the surprises at the iPhone Duo launch was how it wasn't just built to either be fully open or fully closed. Instead, Apple has built it to offer different functions at many different angles.According to testing done by HTX Studio on YouTube, iPhone Duo…
  - 5 hours ago 22 Oct 26, 9:19pm -
• newiPhone Duo buyers line up days early despite high chance of heartbreak
  Apple's first foldable iPhone is drawing buyers to storefronts days before launch, while the first preorders are shipping for Friday delivery.Image credit: Lexus C (@LChenlz) on XPeople are already lining up at Apple Stores across the globe, hoping for a chance at getting an iPhone Duo. Unfortunately, limited stock means many hopeful buyers will not be leaving with a new device.Apple never shares firm production numbers, especially before a product is released. However, Apple has said there will…
  - 6 hours ago 22 Oct 26, 8:13pm -
• newAmazon's MacBook Pro blowout continues with $2,429 16-inch deal
  Amazon's $570 discount on Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro delivers the lowest price on record for the M5 Pro model.Save $570 on Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleAmazon is clearing out MacBook Pro inventory ahead of next week's Apple Event, and today's $570 discount on the standard M5 Pro 16-inch configuration is a top pick from the sale.Buy 16" MacBook Pro for $2,429 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 6 hours ago 22 Oct 26, 7:37pm -
• newApps will be iPhone Duo's Achilles heel for now, no matter what Apple claims
  Apple has announced a slew of developers who have updated their apps to fit the iPhone Duo, but despite some surprises, there are still so many more who haven't had time.Apple is championing apps that have been updated for the iPhone Duo but there are so many more that have yet to be.Greg Joswiak has said he's proud of how well Apple managed to keep the iPhone Duo secret, and that did lead to there being so many surprises when it was announced. But it also meant that for the giant majority of de…
  - 7 hours ago 22 Oct 26, 7:28pm -
• newFormula 1 Apple TV streaming returns to US with Dolby Atmos on Friday
  Starting with the United States Grand Prix in Austin TX on Friday, Dolby Atmos will come to F1 on Apple TV, joining Dolby Vision. F1 in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos is available through the Apple TV app on supported Apple devices paired with compatible Dolby-enabled TV and audio hardware. There's also a weekend event at the Apple Domain Northside retail store, with special Today at Apple sessions.https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/formula-1-united-states-grand-prix-streams-live-on-apple-tv-t…
  - 7 hours ago 22 Oct 26, 7:26pm -
• newPremium audio hardware vendor Bluesound adds native Apple Music streaming
  Bluesound's wireless speakers and other audio hardware now has Apple Music support integrated, but it is unfortunately not lossless.Bluesound's audio range now supports Apple Music streaming. Image Credit: BluesoundMulti-room audio company Bluesound is rolling out an update to BluOS, the software controlling its device range. The update adds support for Apple Music, bringing it to the company's wireless speakers, stereo components, and soundbars.The update not only affects Bluesound devices, but…
  - 7 hours ago 22 Oct 26, 7:12pm -
• newOne particular Windows ARM laptop can be made into a Hackintosh
  The "Snapintosh" project has launched, making it possible to load macOS onto an Asus A16 laptop. At the moment, audio, cameras, and sleep won't work, and it will be a bit of a climb to make more models compatible. Interesting, just the same!https://github.com/Acelogic/Snapintosh Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 8 hours ago 22 Oct 26, 5:38pm -

• newMore iPhone Duo parts ordered does not mean an increase in shipments
  It wouldn't be surprising if Apple increased production of the iPhone Duo because of demand, but a new report is conflating two different figures to conclude that there's been a great increase.Being able to open to different degrees requires a hinge design that is complex to manufacture in volume.Apple has called the demand for the iPhone Duo "extraordinary," and vowed to do all it could to fulfil orders quickly. Unsurprisingly, then, Digitimes is reporting that Apple has increased its order for…
  - 9 hours ago 22 Oct 26, 5:15pm -
• newApple Vision Pro with M5 review one year later: Signs of life in a platform on hold
  After a year of use, it remains clear that the Apple Vision Pro benefits from the power of M5, even if not much else changed. Apple's work is far from over.Apple Vision Pro review: one year into M5 and there's not much to sayI'm writing this review with ten Safari tabs open in a carousel, Drafts below, Music in a mini player on my right, and various social apps behind me. The Apple Vision Pro with M5 isn't showing signs of strain, and that's even with visionOS 27 running as I write some portions…
  - 9 hours ago 22 Oct 26, 4:57pm -
• newiPhone Duo 2 will have under-display Face ID
  A new report claims that not only is Apple aiming to add Face ID to a future iPhone Duo, but that it may not need a notch or cutout.Future iPhone Duo models may add under-display Face ID to the front screen.While the first iPhone Duo appears to be something of a hit, it is lacking the key Face ID feature from other iPhones. It would be startling if Apple weren't working to add this, but according to Bloomberg, it's coming.Specifically, it will come as soon as the next generation of the iPhone Du…
  - 10 hours ago 22 Oct 26, 4:28pm -
• newAustralia demands Apple make DMA-like changes to App Store by March 2027
  After years of litigation, Apple has been told by the Federal Court of Australia to allow alternative App Stores and end anti-steering practices, basically copying previous rulings.Australia wants Apple to allow alternative app storesApple is facing antitrust lawsuits and similar battles around the world. The EU has forced a lot of change to the Apple App Store thanks to the Digital Markets Act, and it seems the Australian government wants similar action through a single piece of legislation.Acc…
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• newApple & DOJ antitrust suit reaches impasse over document collection
  The DOJ's antitrust case has run long, and now the DOJ fears some new evidence may have emerged in the previous year that will prove once and for all Apple is in the wrong. But document collection has ended.DOJ's antitrust lawsuit against Apple hits another wallApple is being sued by the United States Department of Justice on antitrust grounds, though every charge has been rendered moot in the two years since the case began. In a last-ditch effort, the DOJ is seeking more documents from Apple in…
  - 22 hours ago 22 Oct 26, 4:19am -
• There are features in iPhone Duo that Apple didn't talk about
  Now that the iPhone Duo is at least partially out in the wild, the horde of reviewers that have used the device are finding things that were previously unannounced and undiscovered. Here are a few examples.Early iPhone Duo reviews have shed more light on some obscure features exclusive to the foldable.On September 9, Apple officially entered the folding smartphone market with its iPhone Duo. While customers won't be able to get their hands on one until October 23, select reviewers have already s…
  - 1 day ago 22 Oct 26, 1:21am -
• Meta hit with $25 billion penalty for lying to users about privacy
  A New Mexico judge hit Meta with a record-breaking $25 billion penalty on Wednesday, stemming from a lawsuit over the Cambridge Analytica debacle.Meta CEO Mark ZuckerbergThe ruling follows September's guilty finding after a two-week trial. Ultimately, the court ruled that Meta was responsible for 43 million violations of New Mexico's consumer privacy laws.Each charge carried a penalty of up to $5000, leading to the record-breaking sum. Judge Francis J. Mathew of the Santa Fe State District Court…
  - 1 day ago 21 Oct 26, 11:44pm -
• Flash deals: Save up to $100 on Thunderbolt docks for Mac
  Limited-time deals on Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 5 docks are going on at Amazon, delivering up to $100 in savings. Many of the deals end today, so don't delay.Save up to $100 on Thunderbolt docks for Mac today.Amazon's Thunderbolt dock sale includes several Thunderbolt 5 options from leading brands like Hyper, iVANKY, and Anker.The HyperDrive Next Thunderbolt 5 dock, which is marked down to $299.99 after a $100 discount, is priced at a 90-day low. Several of the deals below end today, so you'…
  - 1 day ago 21 Oct 26, 10:15pm -
• Google Maps now lets you ask Gemini for help on the road with CarPlay
  Google Maps has added Gemini to CarPlay. Here's how you can access it.Gemini debuts on CarPlayStarting Wednesday, Google Maps users can access Gemini within CarPlay. This lets drivers and passengers ask Gemini questions using natural language.For example, a driver can ask what the weather will be like at their destination when they arrive. They can also ask multi-step questions, such as where to stop for sightseeing and where to eat or get gas along the way. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Di…
  - 1 day ago 21 Oct 26, 9:27pm -
• Apple Music's gorgeous rebrand leans on Liquid Glass
  Apple has revealed how it used music itself to create the visuals for its new Apple Music rebrand that features a "made by sound" rippling visual sting.Detail from Apple's video about its rebranding of Apple Music - image credit: Apple.First Apple remade its Apple Music logo into a more chunky design, then it unveiled a new visual identity at the opening of its Apple Music Hall in Battersea, London. Now in a new video, Apple has revealed how months of work went into the design."For the rebrand o…
  - 1 day ago 21 Oct 26, 9:10pm -
• Apple Pencil support arrives on iPhone Duo with iOS 27.2
  Apple originally said that Apple Pencil support was coming to the iPhone Duo before the end of 2026. That much is true, but it is coming much sooner than expected, in iOS 27.2. The Apple Pencil with USB-C is supported on both the inside and outside screens.Apple Pencil support is with iOS 27.2 btwiOS 27.2 RC rolled out Monday, and it works pic.twitter.com/tt3QQbjkZv— Max Weinbach (@mweinbach) October 21, 2026 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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• This project will help your old Intel Mac stay on Monterey
  A new effort is migrating the Brave browser and the Electron runtime to macOS 12, all tested on a 5,1 Mac Pro and a 2010 MacBook Pro. It's not exactly push-button to migrate your modern Electron apps, but the instructions and software linked on the site will get you most of the way there.https://stayonmonterey.fyi Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 21 Oct 26, 8:41pm -
• Amazon drops AirPods Pro 3 to $199, slashes $100 off AirPods Max 2
  Month-end sales are heating up, with AirPods Pro 3 discounted to $199 after a $50 price cut and AirPods Max 2 dipping to $449 thanks to a $100 markdown.Save $50 on AirPods Pro 3 in today's sale.Amazon has marked AirPods Pro 3 down to $199, reflecting a $50 discount off MSRP.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 21 Oct 26, 8:36pm -
• There will be extremely limited iPhone Duo stock in store on Friday
  Apple has confirmed that despite previous reports, Apple Stores will have a small quantity of iPhone Duo units for sale on October 23, 2026. Expect lines overnight.Apple announced the iPhone Duo on September 9, and now it appears there will be at least some stocks in stores on October 23.First there was the incredibly fast selling out of the iPhone Duo during pre-orders, then there was Apple reportedly refusing to comment on in-store availability. But now an Apple spokesperson has said in a quit…
  - 1 day ago 21 Oct 26, 8:11pm -
• iPhone Duo review roundup: Mostly positive opinions unfold
  The iPhone Duo is a big departure from the norm for Apple, and it's in the hands of critics. Here's what the first reviews say about the foldable smartphone.iPhone Duo, partially opened. The launch of the iPhone Duo has been a good one for Apple, with preorders selling out mere moments after they opened up on October 16. While many face long wait times and some confusion, deliveries for the lucky early buyers will start from October 23.Of course, reviewers for tech publications and influencers h…
  - 1 day ago 21 Oct 26, 7:34pm -
• Apple blocks bafflingly weak security certificates on iPhone
  Apple has blocked on iOS and iPadOS a set of eight compromised security certificates that were found to be astoundingly weak. It's a bit more complicated on Mac.Apple and others have to deal with many online threats, both severe and idiotic. Security certificates (SSL/TLS) are used to keep Internet users secure, thanks to using encryption to secure traffic and to verify domain ownership. However, a collection of certificates from one authority has been pulled from use after security researchers…
  - 1 day ago 21 Oct 26, 7:14pm -
• Apple CEO John Ternus says whimsical design still means everything
  "Design is how it works" rings true at Apple today, and John Ternus wants to assure everyone that respect for the user and building products that are beneficial is "job one."John Ternus is still focused on designJohn Ternus may be Apple's new CEO but he's not letting his new role interrupt his passion for industrial design. He emphasized that Apple had been working towards iPhone Duo for over 15 years in a previous interview.A video version of that interview with Time was shared Tuesday with mor…
  - 1 day ago 21 Oct 26, 6:17pm -
• Don't return an unexpected Apple Cash payment, it's a scam
  That Apple Cash payment you got from a stranger is not a mistake and the sob story they tell begging you to return it is just part of the con. Here's how to protect yourself.Scammers are sending money over Apple Cash and then asking for it to be refunded.You almost have to give scammers credit for ingenuity. Someone figured out how to profit from sending a stranger an iPhone, and now someone has found a way to manipulate Apple Cash users.As happened to a Reddit user, the first thing is that you…
  - 1 day ago 21 Oct 26, 6:15pm -
• New PHP vulnerability means the Internet will have a very rough couple of days
  A severe vulnerability has been found in key web technology PHP, forcing just about everybody to patch websites, and fast. Expect outages.Websites may go down for a few days because of a nasty PHP vulnerability. Over the next couple of days, there will be more complaints about websites being down than usual. It's not just you, but the effects of the Internet relying on PHP and something going horrifically wrong.The developers behind PHP, a web programming language, have said they will release a…
  - 1 day ago 21 Oct 26, 5:26pm -
• Foxconn expands Santa Clara operation for AI hardware
  Newly published property filings show that Foxconn has bought 110,100 square feet of buildings in Santa Clara, and is believed to be planning to turn them into factories.Foxconn has bought two back-to-back sites in Santa Clara, including this one on 3001 Stender Way - image credit: Apple Maps.Santa Clara is a popular area for technology firms to buy or lease office space, including Nvidia. Even Apple, based just six miles away at Apple Park, has spent over $1.1 billion on space there. Now accord…
  - 1 day ago 21 Oct 26, 4:55pm -
• Apple Arcade gets packed with sports game updates in November
  NBA 2K27 Arcade Edition and Football Manager 27 Touch are getting the expected annual updates on Apple Arcade soon. The WNBA is getting added to NBA 2K27 on November 5, and FM27 Touch introduces a redesigned iPhone user interface. Both are included with Apple Arcade.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nba-2k27-arcade-edition/id6760640090 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 1 day ago 21 Oct 26, 4:48pm -
• First iPhone Duo unboxing videos surface ahead of official reviews
  A series of iPhone Duo unboxing videos are now on YouTube, showing how the device ships in its open configuration, and how the display crease is practically invisible.Unboxing the iPhone Duo - image credit: Kingmi MobileThe first reviews of the iPhone Duo are expected shortly, although they may just prove tantalizing given how hard it is to buy one. But a series of three linked unboxing videos have surfaced, showing both the Star White and Night Sky color versions.Subscribe to AppleInsider on Yo…
  - 1 day ago 21 Oct 26, 4:09pm -
• OWC has 1TB M5 iPad Pros on sale for $1,499 ($300 off)
  Save $300 on Apple's M5 11-inch iPad Pro with 1TB capacity when you pick up a pre-owned model at OWC today.Save $300 on a 1TB iPad Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 20 Oct 26, 9:54pm -
• Perplexity Computer can run completely local on Mac, with a big caveat
  Perplexity Computer now runs entirely on Apple Silicon Macs, but its recommended RAM requirement is pretty steep and limits actual deployments.M5 Mac miniThe fully local mode launched October 20 for Perplexity Pro, Max, and Enterprise subscribers. The release builds on April's Personal Computer launch and September's Hybrid Compute update. Personal Computer brought AI automation to native Mac apps, while Hybrid Compute paired local processing with cloud-based reasoning.Users can now choose to ke…
  - 2 days ago 20 Oct 26, 9:41pm -
• Sony's XR patent sale to Meta is a problem for Apple Vision Pro gaming
  Sony sold over 400 XR patents to Meta, which is bad news for the future of VR gaming on PlayStation. It will become a problem for Apple Vision Pro gamers.PS VR2 controllers with an Apple Vision ProThe sale of patents between companies isn't a new phenomenon, but sometimes they have unintended side effects. In the case of patent transfers from Sony to Meta, it's a move that will impact Apple down the road.In early October, as first reported by ZD Net Korea and translated by Road to VR, Sony sold…
  - 2 days ago 20 Oct 26, 9:25pm -
• Simplicity and Siri AI are the HomeView's killer features, says Apple
  The new Siri AI is the "magic" of HomeView, according to Apple execs, but part of that is how little users should have to interact with it.Apple's HomeView.HomeView is Apple's new $299 home hub device, and it was long rumored to be ready but waiting for Siri AI. Now that both that and the hardware are out, Apple has been stressing just how significant Siri AI is."With the magic of Siri AI, [HomeView] comes together in a way that we haven't been able to deliver before," Kaiann Drance, vice presid…
  - 2 days ago 20 Oct 26, 9:10pm -
• iPadOS 27 breaks the ability to keep a presentation on screen while using other apps
  Presenting over AirPlay in iPadOS 27 risks exposing private windows to your audience whenever you switch apps. There's no fix, and it may be a "feature."iPadOS 27 AirPlay change exposes private windowsAirPlay in iPadOS 27 now shows the entire iPad screen when presenters switch apps, potentially revealing private notes. This replaces the presentation on the external display with windows the presenter may not intend to share.The behavior occurs with multiple windows open, whether or not Stage Mana…
  - 2 days ago 20 Oct 26, 8:53pm -
• Apple's M5 MacBook Air falls to $1,149 during Amazon's latest sale
  Deeper discounts have hit Apple's M5 MacBook Air this week, driving prices down to as low as $1,149.Deeper discounts have hit Apple's M5 MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleOctober MacBook Air deals are in effect at Amazon, bringing the M5 13-inch model with 16GB of memory and 512GB of storage down to $1,149. This is the lowest price we've seen on the standard configuration this month.Buy MacBook Air for $1,149 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 20 Oct 26, 8:36pm -
• Repair parts for iPhone 18 Pro, M6 Mac mini, Mac Studio are now available
  Owners of the iPhone 18 Pro, the M5 Mac Studio, and the M6 Mac mini can now buy parts through Apple's Self Service Repair program, assuming that they have the skills and tools.A selection of tools from Apple's Self Service Repair ProgramWhile most owners of Apple hardware would turn to an Apple Store or a repair shop to fix problems, some want to do it themselves. The Self Service Repair Program allows intrepid users to do just that, and now it supports Apple's newer hardware.The Self Service Re…
  - 2 days ago 20 Oct 26, 8:06pm -
• Loop Capital cuts AAPL target to $330 over complicated 2026-2027 iPhone cycle
  Loop Capital downgraded its projections for Apple stock and cut its price target to $330 over iPhone shipments it doesn't expect the company to recover. Apple's staggered release schedule complicates that forecast.Apple StocksAnalyst Ananda Baruah lowered Apple's rating from Buy to Hold and cut its price target from $370 to $330. Loop initially attributed lower production plans to memory and processor shortages.Loop initially expected Apple to recover many of the lost shipments in 2027, but supp…
  - 2 days ago 20 Oct 26, 7:48pm -
• There's 4K 144Hz HDMI support in these new USB-C hubs for as little as $39.99
  Plugable has introduced two USB-C hubs starting at $39.99 that bring 4K 144Hz HDMI output to compatible Macs, offering high-refresh-rate monitor support without a larger docking station.Plugable has introduced two USB-C hubsThe new Plugable USBC-6IN1 costs $39.99, while the USBC-8IN1E costs $59.99. Both hubs support a single external display at up to 4K 144Hz or 8K 30Hz through HDMI 2.1.They also offer USB-C pass-through charging and don't require drivers on macOS, Windows, or ChromeOS. Previous…
  - 2 days ago 20 Oct 26, 6:41pm -
• iPhone camera and titanium chassis manufacturing expands in US
  Apple has announced new and extended partnerships with US firms to manufacture titanium for its iPhone enclosures and variable aperture technology for the iPhone 18 Pro.Rolls of titanium at the Peeryman Company in Pennsylvania - image credit: Apple.Apple's American Manufacturing Program (AMP) has already seen the company investing in firms across the country. One of those has been Qnity Electronics, and now Apple has announced that it is extending its partnership with this Delaware-based firm.It…
  - 2 days ago 20 Oct 26, 6:17pm -
• How new cross-site tracking blocks in Safari protect a user's identity
  Apple protects a Safari user's identity online in iOS 27 and macOS 27 by preventing advertising firms from easily knowing who is accessing a webpage, and blocking some web traffic. Here's how it works.Safari has a lot of tracking-prevention measures to protect a user's privacy. Maintaining user privacy has been a core tenet of Apple's design philosophy for a very long time. While web surfing is one of the more challenging things to keep users anonymized while doing, Apple has worked on ways to t…
  - 2 days ago 20 Oct 26, 5:50pm -
• EU iPhone NFC concessions don't go far enough, says UK
  High fees, strict terms, and technical restrictions in the EU are said to be holding up wider third-party adoption of the NFC chip in an iPhone, and the UK is instead looking for easier access, and no cost.Tap to Vipps is an example of how EU firms have created Apple Wallet alternatives, which the UK now wants - image credit: Vipps MobilePayFollowing both the UK's 2024 investigation into digital wallets, and Apple's agreement to open NFC access in Europe, the country's Competition and Markets Au…
  - 2 days ago 20 Oct 26, 5:37pm -
• Google outage hitting EU, UK hard
  If you're in the EU or UK, the internet may not be working right this morning. Across the board, Google services including DNS, cloud, and ad serving are struggling. The US is not impacted.https://status.cloud.google.com Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 20 Oct 26, 4:37pm -
• The Magic Mouse is 17 years old, it's time Apple fixed it
  The Magic Mouse will be 17 years old on October 20, 2026. It's beyond time Apple turned it from a curiosity into something that Mac owners actually want to use.Since 2015, you've charged the Magic Mouse through a port on its baseApple officially unveiled the original Magic Mouse on October 20, 2009. It would ship with all iMacs, but existing Mac owners could buy one for $69.At the time, Apple made a big thing about it being "the world's first multi-touch mouse," and it was right to. Remember, th…
  - 14 days ago 8 Oct 26, 7:12pm -
• SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2 review: The Mac gaming headset to beat
  The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2 is an updated version of a popular headset, adding Mac support for the first time, and it has immediately become the model that all other headsets need to beat.SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2 review: The gaming headset for Mac usersSteelSeries is a mainstay of the gaming accessory market, making some of the most popular headsets. Its Nova 7 sits towards the top of its audio lineup, and while the X version adds Xbox support, it works with everything.With this…
  - 21 May 26, 5:53am -
• Sonos Play review: Sonos is back with the Goldilocks of portable speakers
  After a lengthy hardware hiatus, Sonos is back with its portable Play speaker. Between the impressive audio quality and AirPlay streaming, it's a solid choice for any Apple user.Sonos Play review: Sonos is back with a new portable speakerWithout getting too into the weeds, the last couple of years have been unusually tough for Sonos. The speaker maker took a lot of well-deserved flak for rolling out an app update that wasn't ready.This update revamped the UI, but it was also temporarily lacking…
  - 14 Apr 26, 5:48am -
• iPad Pro & Nintendo Switch 2 are perfect companions with a portable dock
  The Nintendo Switch 2 requires a compatible dock to work, and the official one is quite big, but Antank has a functioning dock that works great at a desk and on the go with your iPad Pro.iPad Pro can be a display for the Nintendo Switch 2When Apple introduced support for connecting devices like capture cards via USB-C in iPadOS 17, my first idea was to use the iPad Pro as a portable Nintendo Switch display. Due to restrictions with how the Nintendo Switch 2 works, third-party docks are harder to…
  - 23 Dec 25, 9:09pm -
• 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…
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