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• newiPhone Ultra Rumored to Feature Advanced Vapor Cooling
  Apple could bring advanced vapor chamber cooling to future iPhones, according to a new report. Industry sources claim the company has increased orders for vapor chamber cooling plates. The report suggests Apple plans to use the technology in its first foldable iPhone, often called the iPhone Ultra or iPhone Fold. It may also appear in […]The post iPhone Ultra Rumored to Feature Advanced Vapor Cooling appeared first on TUAW.
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• newApple Maps Sets Strict Rules for New Search Ads
  Apple has published new advertising guidelines ahead of the rollout of search ads in Apple Maps. The policy explains which businesses may advertise and outlines the standards advertisers must follow. At the same time, Apple says it will keep the final decision on every advertisement shown on the platform. The company updated the guidelines this […]The post Apple Maps Sets Strict Rules for New Search Ads appeared first on TUAW.
  - 17 hours ago 17 Jul 26, 5:30pm -
• newApple Intelligence Moves Closer to Official Launch in China
  Apple Intelligence appears to be one step closer to launching in China. A recent regulatory filing suggests the company’s AI platform has passed another important approval stage. Although Apple has not announced an official release date, the latest development signals meaningful progress. The update follows months of work between Apple and its Chinese partners. Earlier […]The post Apple Intelligence Moves Closer to Official Launch in China appeared first on TUAW.
  - 17 hours ago 17 Jul 26, 5:24pm -
• OpenAI’s AI Speaker Could Challenge Smart Home Market
  OpenAI may soon enter the consumer hardware market with its first standalone device. Recent reports suggest the company is building an AI-powered smart speaker. The product aims to act as a personal companion instead of a traditional voice assistant. Although OpenAI has not confirmed the project, reports point to a late-2026 announcement and an early-2027 […]The post OpenAI’s AI Speaker Could Challenge Smart Home Market appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 17 Jul 26, 1:30am -
• iPhone Gains Ground in China as Android Prices Rise
  Apple strengthened its position in China’s smartphone market during the second quarter of 2026. The improvement came even as overall smartphone shipments continued to decline. According to IDC, the market recorded its fifth straight quarterly drop, with shipments falling 4.3% year over year to 66 million units. Despite the slowdown, Apple emerged as one of […]The post iPhone Gains Ground in China as Android Prices Rise appeared first on TUAW.
  - 1 day ago 17 Jul 26, 12:49am -
• OLED iPad Mini Could Arrive Before End of 2026
  Apple’s smallest tablet could receive a major display upgrade next year. A new industry rumor claims the company is preparing an OLED iPad mini for release in the second half of 2026. If true, the update would mark the first time Apple’s compact tablet adopts OLED technology. At present, the iPad Pro remains the only […]The post OLED iPad Mini Could Arrive Before End of 2026 appeared first on TUAW.
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Apple Insider

• newAAPL capitalization squeaks past NVDA, Apple becomes world's most valuable company
  Apple stock ended trading on Friday as the world's most valuable publicly traded company, overtaking Nvidia for the first time since April 2025 after a sustained recovery for the iPhone maker met a sharp selloff in chip stocks.Apple once again crowned Most Valuable CompanyApple shares closed at $333.74, leaving the company with a market capitalization of approximately $4.88 CAP trillion. Nvidia ended down about 3.5% on the day, with a value of about $4.86 trillion.The distinction is largely symb…
  - 9 hours ago 18 Jul 26, 1:42am -
• newIs Apple One worth it in summer 2026 after the latest price increases?
  Following price increases for Apple Music and two Apple One tiers, Apple One still offers substantial savings for people who regularly use its included services, but the value depends on what they would otherwise buy separately.Apple OneThe Apple One bundle arrived in 2020 and has become a common option for Apple device owners who subscribe to several of the company's services. It offers three tiers aimed at individuals, families, and people who want nearly everything included.However, favorite…
  - 10 hours ago 18 Jul 26, 12:28am -
• newApple Music gets first U.S. price hike in four years
  Apple Music is raising U.S. subscription prices for the first time since 2022, increasing every paid tier and hitting family subscribers with the largest jump.Apple Music raises pricesThe Apple Music Individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, up from $10.99. The Family plan rose from $16.99 to $19.99 per month and continues to support as many as six people through Family Sharing.Verified college students will pay $6.99 per month, up from $5.99. The Student plan includes the full Apple Music ser…
  - 10 hours ago 17 Jul 26, 11:58pm -
• newApple's long-running DOJ antitrust case may not make it to trial
  Apple and the US Justice Department are reportedly in early discussions over the potential for an early settlement of a 2024 iPhone antitrust suit brought about by the Biden administration.Apple hasn't taken the antitrust case lying down. Image source: AppleWhile discussions are reportedly underway, it's unclear whether an agreement will be reached. However, the Trump administration has been working to settle lawsuits brought by the previous administration for some time. It's clear there is a wi…
  - 11 hours ago 17 Jul 26, 11:12pm -
• newGoogle is making no progress on switching iPhone users to Android
  Existing iPhone owners continue to account for nearly nine in 10 surveyed U.S. purchases, showing how Apple's enormous customer base isn't dwindling under pressure from Google and other Android smartphone manufacturers.iPhone 17Consumer Intelligence Research Partners estimates that 87% of U.S. iPhone buyers in the March 2026 quarter came from another iPhone. The share reached its highest level in the three years covered by the report, up from 84% in 2025 and 85% in 2024.Another 12% switched from…
  - 12 hours ago 17 Jul 26, 10:38pm -
• newApple ordered to remove 8 'nudify' AI apps from the iPhone's App Store
  Apple has been accused of "aiding and abetting" the use of "nudify" AI apps on the iPhone, with San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu demanding they be removed from the App Store in a new cease-and-desist letter sent to the company.AI nudity apps are a problem for the App StoreA Wired report notes that both Apple and Google have been told to prevent the sale of AI apps that can be used to create deepfake images. They must also "sever" business relationships with all of the developers responsibl…
  - 13 hours ago 17 Jul 26, 9:12pm -
• newAmazon slashes $200 off 512GB M4 iPad Air 13-inch with weekend deal
  Apple's latest iPad Air is $200 off when you opt for the M4 model with 512GB of storage during Amazon's weekend sale.Save $200 on Apple's latest M4 iPad Air with 512GB of storage.The $200 discount at Amazon brings the Wi-Fi 13-inch iPad Air with 512GB of storage in Blue down to $1,049.Save $200 on 13" iPad Air M4 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 13 hours ago 17 Jul 26, 8:49pm -
• newIt's easy to find a real email address behind Hide My Email, but it doesn't really matter
  AppleInsider can confirm that it's pretty easy to get somebody's real email from Hide My Email, but it's also not much of a concern. If you're using the feature as intended as a spam filter, there's really no issue at all.Hide My Email is supposed to do just that, but it doesn't alwaysThe Hide My Email feature allows iPhone, Mac, and iPad owners to sign up for websites and services using an anonymous email address. All emails sent to that address are then invisibly forwarded to the user's real e…
  - 15 hours ago 17 Jul 26, 7:12pm -
• newApple sues OpenAI, public betas, & super apps on the AppleInsider Podcast
  The already tense relationship between Apple and OpenAI reaches a breaking point as trade secret accusations emerge, plus your hosts discuss EU regulations, the future of gaming, and public betas on the AppleInsider Podcast.Apple is set to be in a lawsuit with OpenAI for some timeApple restarted its AI efforts with new Apple Foundation Models built with Google's Gemini Frontier models at the foundation. While Google's involvement seemed obvious in the long run, the move away from OpenAI's ChatGP…
  - 15 hours ago 17 Jul 26, 6:47pm -
• newHow to make Apple Journal part of a mindful daily routine
  Apple's Journal app doesn't promise to improve mental health, but its approach to reflective writing closely aligns with what decades of psychological research actually supports. Here's why that matters, and how Apple's approach differs from most wellness apps.Journaling with mindfulnessJournal focuses on people's thoughts and experiences instead of their bodies, unlike the data-driven health tracking with Apple Watch. The app encourages users to reflect on their emotions and pay closer attentio…
  - 17 hours ago 17 Jul 26, 5:33pm -

• newOpenAI and Apple legal battle escalates, poached employees warned about data deletion
  Apple has reportedly sent legal letters to former staffers now working at OpenAI, warning them against deleting data that could be used in the brewing legal battle over OpenAI's alleged theft of company secrets.Sam Altman of OpenAIApple filed a lawsuit in early July, 2026, arguing that OpenAI received trade secrets from its former employees. Former executives Tang Tan and Chang Liu were also named in the lawsuit.Now, The Financial Times reports that Apple has sent letters to approximately 40 for…
  - 17 hours ago 17 Jul 26, 5:24pm -
• Save $400 on Apple's M5 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch with spacious 2TB SSD
  Amazon's $400 discount on Apple's high-end 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Max chip and 2TB SSD is available now, with delivery as early as tomorrow for Prime members.Save $400 on Apple's 2TB M5 Max MacBook Pro at Amazon - Image credit: AppleThe M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro is on sale for $3,999 at Amazon in your choice of Space Black or Silver. This high-end configuration has Apple's M5 Max chip with an 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU, along with 36GB of unified memory and a spacious 2TB SSD.Save $400…
  - 1 day ago 17 Jul 26, 1:28am -
• AI-generated Roblox games are about to get much easier to make on iPhone
  Roblox is putting AI game creation inside its mobile app, giving more people a faster way to turn a written idea into a playable experience without starting in Roblox Studio.Mobile-first AI creation on RobloxThe company will begin a public alpha of Build in New Zealand on July 28, 2026. The mobile-first AI tool turns text prompts into playable games inside the Roblox app and will include publishing among its selected early features.Build adds a creation tab to the mobile app. A user can describe…
  - 1 day ago 17 Jul 26, 12:55am -
• Hide My Email class action lawsuit seeks payout without evidence of any attacks
  A proposed class action is trying to turn Apple's unresolved Hide My Email flaw into a nationwide payout without alleging that the vulnerability was used in an attack or that the plaintiff's email address was exposed.Apple's Hide My Email serviceAnthony Alvarez filed the lawsuit against Apple on July 15 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint accuses the company of false advertising, fraud, breach of contract, and other violations tied to its marketing o…
  - 1 day ago 16 Jul 26, 11:59pm -
• iPad & iPad Air refreshes are coming, but not until 2027
  While a new iPad mini is expected before the end of 2026, a new report says you'll need to wait longer for updates to the entry-level iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro.The whole iPad range is scheduled for updates.The most recent rumors of the first update to the iPad mini since October 2024 have claimed that it will be released with an OLED screen before the end of 2026. Now according to Bloomberg, this update is the first of several iPad model refreshes.Specifically, the report claims that Apple pl…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jul 26, 7:58pm -
• Four more chip plants promised as TSMC teases a further $100 billion US expansion
  Apple's main processor supplier TSMC has announced another increase in US investment, saying its new plants will include ones making its most advanced chips.TSMC plant in Arizona - image credit: Christopher PayneIn May 2026, TSMC announced an additional $20 billion investment in its Arizona plants. Now according to the Financial Times, the company has revealed plans to build four more plants, costing a total of $100 billion.Howard Lutnick, US commerce secretary, said that the extra investment wo…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jul 26, 7:52pm -
• iPad mini with OLED release imminent, pricing unclear
  While the rumor that the next iPad mini would have an expensive OLED screen is not new, what is, is that in all likelihood it will ship very shortly after the iPhone 18 Pro release.iPad mini 7 running Assassin's CreedThe unit, said to be codenamed J510, is very late in the development process. While Thursday's report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman doesn't explicitly say that it is in mass production, it will have to be by now to make Apple's rumored timetable for release.A release for the new unit i…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jul 26, 7:34pm -
• Mass production of folding iPhone vapor cooling system has begun
  Apple has reportedly increased the number of vapor chamber coolers it has ordered from its suppliers, with the company likely to use them in its first foldable iPhone as well as the 20th-anniversary celebration model.The iPhone 17 Pro uses a vapor chamber for cooling purposes - Image Credit: iFixitThe report doesn't go into detail, but it's claimed that Apple has "significantly increased" the total vapor chamber cooling plates on order. It's thought that the first phone to benefit from the new p…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jul 26, 5:16pm -
• Apple's Back to School offers have started, but you can do much better
  Apple has launched an unusually limited Back to School series of deals and they are not to be dismissed, but there are far greater discounts to be had from other resellers.Apple's lates Back to School offer is now live - image credit: AppleEven when it isn't raising prices, it is a rule with Apple that it will never actually have sales on its products, except for certain regular promotions in China. So for this latest deal, it is again falling back on offering Apple gift cards alongside selected…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jul 26, 3:16pm -
• Apple Maps ads exclude home services, political ads, and more
  Apple has now announced who can advertise on Apple Maps, barring entire business categories while still giving itself the right to final say over any advertisements on the platform.Ads will appear in search results on Apple Maps from April 14, 2026 — image credit: AppleOn Tuesday, Apple updated its advertising guidelines. This was particularly noteworthy as it outlines the policies that advertisers will be expected to follow when advertising on Apple Maps.Perhaps not surprisingly, Apple's poli…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jul 26, 12:59am -
• Apple bumps monthly AppleCare+ for iPad, Mac by 50 cents
  Apple has marginally increased the cost of its individual AppleCare+ subscription, costing consumers an extra 50 cents per month to protect their Mac or iPad.AppleCare+ logoJust like any other subscription, warranty and repair services often go up in price over time. On July 15, Apple did just that to AppleCare+.The price for the monthly AppleCare+ packages increased by 50 cents per month, or $5 per year for the annual plan, reports Bloomberg. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Fo…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jul 26, 12:55am -
• Apple's new 36-month cellular iPad financing plan is good, but you can save money elsewhere
  Before you take advantage of Apple's new 36-month financing on cellular iPads, you should check to see if there are better deals first, since there are no discounts through Apple's programs.iPad AirThe new 36-month option appears at checkout when someone buys a Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad from Apple, alongside paying in full or using Apple Card Monthly Installments. It's available for the iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air and iPad Pro, subject to carrier approval.Apple's own interest-free financing still runs…
  - 2 days ago 16 Jul 26, 12:16am -
• Who is Tang Tan, the ex-Apple VP at the core of OpenAI's trade secret theft lawsuits
  Apple's former vice president of product design, Tang Tan, is at the center of two trade secret theft lawsuits against OpenAI. Here's who he is, how he got started, and why he is crucial to OpenAI's future.Tang Tam - Image Credit: mit.gelstagram/InstagramOn July 10, Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that two former Apple employees stole its intellectual property. The trade secrets would allegedly be used by OpenAI's hardware teams to produce new products, including a planned AI devi…
  - 2 days ago 15 Jul 26, 11:31pm -
• Big AI acquisitions are not off the table under new CEO John Ternus
  Apple knows that it needs to get really serious about AI server chips. There are signs that the company is willing to spend big under John Ternus to buy its way out of its AI problem.Siri could get even more powerful thanks to AI-related acquisitions. We already know that Apple is looking at deals such as one with PrismML to improve its on-device processing and Siri's capabilities. Apple also wants to further its server-based AI processing too.According to an article published on Wednesday by Th…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 26, 9:06pm -
• OpenAI blames email mixup for why it didn't respond to Apple trade theft claims
  It seemed as if the last straw for Apple was how OpenAI failed to respond to complaints about trade secret theft, but the ChatGPT maker says it did reply and the real problem is a lack of attention to detail by Apple's lawyers.OpenAI CEO Sam Altman - image credit: Emerson CollectiveApple is suing OpenAI over alleged theft of intellectual property, and initially the firm's response was an empty claim of being unaware of the issue. However, as first spotted by NBC, OpenAI's lawyers are now concent…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 26, 8:50pm -
• Save $150 on Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Air at Amazon
  Amazon is knocking $150 off 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air M5 models, available with 16GB or 24GB of RAM.Save $150 on 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air models - Image credit: AppleThe $150 markdown can be found on two 13-inch MacBook Air models, each with 1TB of storage. With the discount, the M5/16GB/1TB option is now $1,449, while the 24GB option is marked down to $1,649.Save $150 on 1TB MacBook Air M5 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 26, 8:25pm -
• Apple Intelligence finally on the road to release in China
  A new official filing marks the conclusion of another regulatory hurdle that has been preventing Apple Intelligence from launching in Apple's crucial Chinese market.Apple Intelligence previously, and briefly, launched in China by mistake but now appears set to be officially released soon.In mid-June 2026, Apple's Chinese partner Alibaba unveiled its latest AI model and, most significantly, revealed that it was now compatible with Apple Intelligence. Now according to Reuters, China's cyberspace r…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 26, 5:18pm -
• LaserPecker LX2 review: Leveling up your laser game, for a price
  The LaserPecker LX2 is an enclosed desktop laser cutter with swappable modules that bridges hobbyist and small-business laser work. Its sticker price is intimidating, but it's a useful tool for those who buy it.LaserPecker LX2A laser cutter was once an industrial machine that needed a dedicated workshop. That has changed.Desktop models now bring real cutting power to a home office or studio. The LaserPecker LX2 is one of the more ambitious of these. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 26, 6:50am -
• OpenAI's first hardware device will be a HomePod, but don't tell them that
  The description for OpenAI's first hardware device suggests it will be a speaker that can wiggle around a bit while it reads your email, so a HomePod, but more annoying and privacy-invasive.OpenAI's rumored hardware product sounds an awful lot like a HomePodJust moments after OpenAI shared an empty statement on Apple's trade secret lawsuit, new information was shared about the company's upcoming hardware. While it offered no public comment, internally it wants everyone to believe it is a complet…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 26, 3:11am -
• OpenAI shrugs, denies responsibility for trade secret theft with vague statements
  OpenAI's second official statement concerning Apple's trade secret lawsuit says nothing and is so generic that only an AI could have generated a statement so bland and empty.OpenAI was once core to Apple's AI strategyApple has alleged that OpenAI systematically recruited Apple employees that could help funnel secret information from within the company. Two individuals were specifically named , Tang Yew Tan, and Chang Liu.On Tuesday, Bloomberg shared OpenAI's latest statement on the matter. It's…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 26, 2:36am -
• iCloud $32.8B CSAM lawsuit dismissed, Apple protected under Section 230 laws
  A judge has dismissed an attempted class action lawsuit against Apple, which accused the tech giant of failing to stop the storage of child sexual abuse material on iCloud.iCloudA lawsuit from August 2024 that accused Apple of "privacy-washing" and failing to properly deal with the issue of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on iCloud has been dismissed.In a ruling reported by Reuters on July 14, U.S. District Judge Noel Wise in San Jose, California, agreed with Apple's argument that it was shie…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 26, 1:12am -
• Apple Watch, Meta Glasses, AirPods get reprieve from EU replaceable battery law
  The EU has walked back its rules that would require certain devices to have "easily removable and replaceable" batteries. Amongst those exceptions are the Apple Watch, and AirPods.EU exempts Apple Watch from battery ruleThe European Union has been floating this idea for some time now. The rule, which falls under Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1670, would require manufacturers to allow users to easily remove and replace batteries within devices.However, it didn't take long for the Commission to…
  - 3 days ago 15 Jul 26, 12:19am -
• PrismML confirms it is in talks with Apple about AI model-shrinking tech
  Five days after initial reports that there was an AI-model shrinking technology by PrismML suitable for iPhones, the company has confirmed it is talking to Apple over the use of its technology.Siri at work on an iPhoneOne of the major problems with AI processing is the need to manage massive models that most normal computers and smartphones cannot easily handle alone. On July 9, the start-up PrismML surfaced with a solution to shrink down the models to a more manageable size.A few days later, on…
  - 3 days ago 14 Jul 26, 11:38pm -
• Port-limited MacBook Neo gets color-matching hub & mouse
  Satechi is giving MacBook Neo owners a color-matching way to add the ports Apple left out with a new lineup of accessories built around the laptop's distinctive design.Satechi products to match MacBook NeoSatechi expanded the MacBook Neo's limited connectivity on July 14 with three color-matched accessories, including two USB-C hubs and a wireless mouse available in Citrus, Blush, Indigo and Silver.The company's new MacBook Neo Collection includes the $44.99 OntheGo 5-in-1 Multiport Adapter, the…
  - 4 days ago 14 Jul 26, 9:31pm -
• iPhone grows China market share as price hikes harm Android rivals
  The iPhone is one of the bright points of China's contracting smartphone market, seeing massive growth thanks to not raising its prices.iPhone sales in China are doing better than the rest of the market, says IDC. The global RAM crisis is a problem for the entire tech industry and is also affecting consumer spending. However, while Apple fights the same problem as everyone else, it is one of the few winners in China's smartphone market.In a July 14 report from IDC into the smartphone market in C…
  - 4 days ago 14 Jul 26, 9:28pm -
• Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Pro falls to $1,849 in today's price war
  A price war has erupted between Amazon and B&H, resulting in Apple's current M5 MacBook Pro 14-inch falling to $1,849. Plus save up to $500 on a multitude of models.Apple's M5 MacBook Pro is $150 off in price war - Image credit: AppleB&H and Amazon are competing for your business today, with a $150 discount on the 10-core M5 14-inch MacBook Pro with 16GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage, bringing the price down to $1,849. Both Space Black and Silver are available for that price, with B&H sta…
  - 4 days ago 14 Jul 26, 8:57pm -
• These are the things you should do first after updating to iOS 27
  Now that the public beta of iOS 27 is out, here are some of the best things you can do on your iPhone after updating.Welcome screen for iOS 27This update is big, and there's a lot to be excited for. To list just a few of the features, there are new deep parental controls, an easier-to-use Shortcuts app, Apple Intelligence features for Apple Home, enhanced Flyover in Maps, and much more.I've been using iOS 27 for more than a month, and while the update is full of new features and changes, there a…
  - 4 days ago 14 Jul 26, 8:26pm -
• Madden football returns to Mac for the first time in 19 years
  Madden finally returns to the Mac after a 19 year absence, making "Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition" the biggest football release in Apple Arcade history.Madden NFL 27 Arcade EditionThe game launches August 6 and includes current NFL teams, realistic simulation gameplay and a season-based Franchise mode. Players can also jump into individual games through Quick Play.Franchise mode puts players in charge as general managers, where they can build a roster, manage season-changing storylines and try to…
  - 4 days ago 14 Jul 26, 8:24pm -
• OLED iPad mini may still launch before the end of 2026
  The OLED iPad mini rumors continue to flow, with a mass production claim pointing to a launch in late 2026 at the earliest.iPad mini, sans OLEDThe iPad Pro is the only iPad model to have an OLED display, but rumors have hinted that it will change eventually. If one serial leaker is to be believed, that could happen within months for one variant.According to a Naver post by Yeux1122, the iPad mini with an AMOLED display is expected to launch in the second half of 2026. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible…
  - 4 days ago 14 Jul 26, 7:47pm -
• Glass production plans give the iPhone 20 redesign new credibility
  Apple's iPhone 20 may be heading back toward a more glass-heavy design, with a Chinese leaker claiming that a production site has already been renovated for the expected 2027 model.iPhone 20Fixed Focus Digital said on Weibo that Apple's preferred plan for the rumored iPhone 20 had "returned to glass." The account also said the renovated site was waiting for equipment to begin processing parts with a method similar to the first-generation Air.The Air reference is unclear, but the supplier details…
  - 4 days ago 14 Jul 26, 7:27pm -
• Owning an Apple Home: The broken promise of Matter
  Matter has been a unifying standard for the smart home, but it hasn't saved users from the complexity it promised to fix. Here's where it falls short in some of our Apple Homes.Matter is supposed to be unifying, but manufacturers are resistant to letting users leave their appsThe smart home started life as a disjointed mess and new standards hoped to unify the different platforms. Today, everything feels a little too spread out even with better cross-platform compatibility.Don't get me wrong, ow…
  - 4 days ago 14 Jul 26, 5:50pm -
• How to use Playlist Playground to build Apple Music playlists in seconds
  Apple Music's Playlist Playground feature is a prompt-driven playlist builder that's fast and surprisingly useful, even if it won't replace a carefully curated mix. Here's how to start playing, and how well it works.Apple Music's new Playlist PlaygroundApple added Playlist Playground to Apple Music on March 24 with iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4. It lets users build playlists by describing what they want instead of adding songs one by one.Building playlists in Apple Music takes time, especially when y…
  - 4 days ago 14 Jul 26, 8:31am -
• iPadOS 27 & macOS 27 beta 3 get a version 2 update as public betas drop
  It's OS 27 public beta day, but developer beta testers are getting a little treat with version 2 updates of the iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 beta 3 release.iPadOS 27 beta 3 got a version 2 updateWhile it isn't clear exactly what Apple might have changed in its second version of macOS 27 beta 3 and iPadOS 27 beta 3, they are now available. Every other OS 27 beta retained its beta 3 build numbers for the public beta.The build number for macOS 27 beta 3 version 2 is 26A5378n, up from 26A5368g. The iPadOS…
  - 4 days ago 14 Jul 26, 2:37am -
• First iOS 27, macOS 27 public betas are out, but you should still be careful
  Apple has finally introduced its first public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27.iOS 27's public beta is hereSince the introduction of the 27-generation operating systems at WWDC in early June, Apple has been testing developer beta builds. A few rounds later, and it has started to do the same with the public beta.The first public builds are: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 4 days ago 14 Jul 26, 2:23am -
• 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…
  - 95 days ago 14 Apr 26, 5:48am -
• Baseus PicoGo AM52 Qi2.2 batteries review: multi-device charging & 25W MagSafe
  The Baseus PicoGo line has expanded with the AM52 Qi2.2 MagSafe battery packs, which bring more features and faster speeds to the pocketable chargers. One even has a built-in cable.Baseus PicoGo AM52 review: 10,000 mAh packed as small as it can getI already compared the fall lineup of Baseus battery packs to Apple's odd iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, so there's no need for it today. The two I'm reviewing are massive 10,000 mAh batteries packed in what qualifies as a "slim" case.The Baseus PicoGo AM…
  - 1 Mar 26, 7:32pm -
• Wokyis M5 dock review: Mac Plus looks, M4 Mac mini performance
  The Wokyis M5 gives your M4 Mac mini a cute retro Mac form factor, storage, a five-inch screen, and USB-A ports. What's not to like?Wokyis M5 Mac mini Dock review: Powered on, it's a retro marvel. AppleInsider has looked at a lot of docks over the years. They get dull after a while, since they're all based on designs from one or two Chinese manufacturers.We've never tried one as interesting as the Wokyis M5. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 6 Nov 25, 1:17am -
• How to keep yourself accountable by sharing your Fitness activity on iPhone
  Staying on top of your fitness goals is easier when you share your progress with friends, family, or a coach — here's how you can do it from iPhone.How to share and view Fitness activity on iPhoneGetting into the swing of a new fitness routine can be difficult. Holding yourself accountable is a great way to make sure you stay on track.One way to do this is to share your activity with your family and friends. Or maybe you're training with a personal trainer or coach, and you'd like to keep them…
  - 3 Sep 25, 8:25am -
• How to build your own online e-book library using Calibre
  Turn your Mac into a personal e-book cloud with Calibre, the surprisingly powerful — and totally free — tool for building cross-platform and web-accessible digital library you completely control.How to turn your Mac into an e-book server with CalibreCalibre may not win any design awards, but it's one of the most powerful tools for managing digital books. It's also completely free — a breath of fresh air when everything else seems to come with a mandatory software subscription.Originally bu…
  - 29 Jul 25, 8:37am -
• How to add an email account to Apple Mail on Mac or iOS
  For many, the best email app is the one that came on your iPhone, Apple's own Mail app. To get the most use out of the Mail app, you can set it up to have all of your email accounts and addresses in one place in it.To keep all of your emails in one place, you'll have to make some additionsWhether it be on your Mac or your iPhone, the process of adding an email account to Apple Mail is quick and painless. And, most importantly, it will make sifting through your emails that much simpler.That's bec…
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