05-15-26 -

Apple at 50: Tim Cook, the man who grew Apple by trillions of dollars
He was a businessman instead of a designer, but as Apple CEO, Tim Cook also had to become far more of a politician than any of his predecessors. Here's how he started at Apple, ran the company, and will end his career.Tim Cook on stage at Apple Pa...

05-14-26 -

Ikea Matter-over-Thread review: Amazing smart home tech, when they work
Ikea has an impressive new lineup of Matter-over-Thread devices works with Apple Home, but after months of testing, we think that lingering connection issues with bulbs, controls, and sensors are the main problem.Ikea Matter-over-Thread lineup rev...

05-14-26 -

Apple Silicon production testing begins at Intel with 2027 mass shipment target
Intel and Apple chip-producing agreement has reportedly started with a test run of select older chipsets made on Intel's newest process, launching a testing roadmap extending well into 2029.Apple's budget lines need older chipsets, which is perfec...

05-14-26 -

Amazon slashes $200 off 1TB M5 MacBook Pro, dropping price to $1,499
The $200 discount applies to the M5 model with 1TB of storage, matching the lowest price on record. Plus, grab an even larger markdown on an upgraded spec.Amazon has dropped Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Pro to $1,499 - Image credit: AppleThe $1,499.99 s...

05-14-26 -

OpenAI considering suing Apple because ChatGPT integrations weren't a money f...
OpenAI is exploring possible legal action after users did what they wanted with Apple's ChatGPT integrations and didn't sign up for enough paid accounts, instead of doing what CEO Sam Altman expected.ChatGPT can plug into Apple IntelligenceA May 1...

05-14-26 -

Anthropic's Mythos AI outsmarted Apple's Mac security systems
Security researchers have admitted that Anthropic's Mythos AI model has been able to hack macOS, bypassing Apple's security systems in a way never previously achieved.The Mac's increasing popularity is a blessing and a curseMythos is an early vers...

05-14-26 -

Trump Mobile's low-end T1 Android phone ships soon, for iPhone 17e prices
Three renders later, and still not made in America despite original claims to the contrary, the low-end Android phone Trump Mobile took preorders for a year ago will reportedly ship soon.The latest renders of the Trump T1 phone, along with Trump M...

05-14-26 -

Hackers used faked Apple & Yahoo infrastructure to hide malware
Hackers spent months hiding malware behind fake Apple-themed internet infrastructure and similarly bogus Windows pop-ups to infiltrate organizations across the Asia-Pacific region without triggering obvious security alarms. Here's how they did it....

05-14-26 -

Unexpected US carrier joint venture fires up to expand iPhone cell coverage
Unlikely partners AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have announced a joint venture that will help ensure iPhone users can get a signal even in previous cellular dead spots.AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are working together on coverageWorking toget...

05-14-26 -

Another OpenAI hack puts ChatGPT Mac users on an update deadline
OpenAI is forcing Mac users to update ChatGPT and other desktop apps soon, after a supply chain attack exposed signing certificates that Apple's security systems use to verify trusted software.OpenAI is forcing Mac users to update ChatGPTThe compa...

05-14-26 -

Thieves are unlocking and making more money from stolen and locked iPhones
The theft of smartphones is big business, and new research has shown how iPhone thieves are able to defeat security measures designed to make stolen devices impossible to use.Thieves have new ways to gain access to stolen iPhonesApple has built va...

05-14-26 -

MacBook Neo review, two months later: Almost a MacBook Pro beater
The MacBook Neo is not only the Apple laptop that the majority should buy, but it's also almost good enough to recommend to some MacBook Pro buyers as well.MacBook Neo review: The Mac laptop for most peopleI've been using a $599 Blush (read, pink)...

05-14-26 -

Liquid Glass is controversial, but it just won a prestigious design award
Among Apple's strong showing of six total wins at the 2026 Art Directors Club of New York awards, the highlight was a Gold Cube honor for the controversial Liquid Glass redesign.Liquid Glass has won a prestigious design award - image credit: Apple...

05-14-26 -

Forget iPhone 20, Apple's 2028 curved display will be even better
With Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone expected to boast a new, curvier display, it's now reported that the 2028 iPhone's display will be even more advanced.iPhone 20 is tipped to get a new, quad-curved OLED displayReports have heavily claimed the 2...

05-14-26 -

Evercore tells investors to stick with Apple, raising price target to $365
Analysts at investment firm Evercore believe that Apple Intelligence will be a long-term boon for the company, prompting it to raise its target by $35 to $365.An improved Siri could pay off for Apple, eventually - Image Credit: AppleEvercore isn't...

05-14-26 -

Tim Cook is back in China, this time with Trump and Elon Musk
US executives from Apple, Tesla, Boeing and more, have accompanied Trump on a visit to Beijing to visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.Tim Cook (left) with Donald Trump in a previous meeting — image credit: CNBCApple CEO Tim Cook has left his...

05-13-26 -

Flash deal: Grab Apple's M4 MacBook Air for just $829
B&H is blowing out M4 MacBook Air inventory with prices as low as $829. But supply is limited for this flash deal.Grab B&H's blowout MacBook Air deal now through May 15 - Image credit: AppleThe $829 blowout special applies to the closeout ...

05-13-26 -

Apple TV Head Of International Development jumping ship to start his own prod...
Morgan Wandell, who has been with Apple TV since before its launch, is now departing the streaming service in favor of launching his own production company.Apple TV logoIn 2017, Apple poached Wandell from Amazon Studios to join its team at Apple W...

05-13-26 -

Despite risks, Apple seeks ways to bring more AI to the App Store
Apple is facing the problem of allowing apps that use AI agents in the App Store, and is having internal discussions about how to incorporate them without breaking long-standing App Store guidelines.The App Store includes a lot of AI-coded apps, b...

05-13-26 -

EU's artificial intelligence requirements are profoundly risky, says Apple
The European Union wants Google to allow any AI company to use its services, and the company hates the idea. Apple agrees with Google.Apple slams EU DMA over privacy and innovation risks - for AndroidApple doesn't seem to be listened to by the Eur...

05-13-26 -

M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra: Compared
Samsung's Galaxy Book6 Ultra is the latest attempt to take the thin-and-light workstation crown away from Apple's MacBook Pro. There is a clear winner.M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro [left], Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra [right]The premium notebook market...

05-13-26 -

RCS & encryption haven't fixed the green bubble problem
In Messages on iPhone, you can now use SMS, RCS, end-to-end encrypted RCS, and iMessage. Sure, sending media to Android is better, but everything else is more confusing and frustrating than ever.RCS end-to-end encryption is in beta so it doesn't a...

05-12-26 -

Hackers attack Foxconn again, Apple doesn't appear to be at risk
More than 10 million documents spanning 8 terabytes of data were reportedly stolen from Foxconn's network. Confidential AMD, Google, and Intel projects are at risk of exposure, but Apple's tech appears to be safe.Apple supply chain partner Foxconn...

05-12-26 -

Premiere motorsports simulations race onto the Apple Vision Pro with iRacing ...
Racing fanatics who own Apple Vision Pro headsets can now enjoy a high-quality, mixed reality racing simulation experience, thanks to iRacing Connect, available starting Tuesday, provided that they own all other required hardware.iRacing zooms ont...

05-12-26 -

iPhone 17 keeps driving Apple marketshare, as US smartphone sales contract
Apple grew iPhone sales in the United States during the first quarter of 2026 even as the broader smartphone market declined, fueled both by strong iPhone 17 demand and Samsung's delayed Galaxy S26 launch.iPhone 17US iPhone sales volume rose 1.3% ...

05-12-26 -

Easy to predict changes rumored for iOS 27 apps like a customizable Camera
A report has outlined some of the changes coming in iOS 27, some new, some rehashed, none surprising. Among them are elements affected by Apple Intelligence upgrades and a customizable Camera app.Apple Intelligence will get several upgrades in iOS...

05-12-26 -

iPhone & Android interoperability enhancements highlighted at Google I/O preshow
A week ahead of the Google I/O event, during the Android Show stream, there were some iPhone-friendly Android features teased. We already knew about them.An Android smartphone and an iPhoneGoogle I/O 2026 is taking place on May 19 and 20, and the ...

05-12-26 -

Watch an exclusive Lady Gaga concert film on Apple Music on May 14
Lady Gaga's "Mayhem Requiem" concert film will stream on Thursday, May 14, via Apple Music Live and at select AMC theaters across the United States.Apple Music to host exclusive Lady Gaga concert film on May 14At 11:00 p.m. Eastern / 8:0...

05-12-26 -

Price war: M5 MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD falls to record low $1,799
Save $300 on Apple's high-end M5 14-inch MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM at Amazon and B&H today, bringing the price down to an all-time low of $1,799.Save $300 on Apple's high-end M5 MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM - Image credit: AppleYou can snap up th...

05-12-26 -

Commemorative US Mint Steve Jobs coin sells out in just 11 minutes
The American Innovation $1 coin bearing a vague likeness of Steve Jobs went on sale from the U.S. Mint on Tuesday. It sold out in 11 minutes.Image Credit: United States MintThe United States Mint put up a collection of new designs of American Inno...

05-12-26 -

How to save on annual Apple App Store subscriptions, with a catch
Apple's contract-style subscription payments for annual subscriptions have arrived on the App Store. Here's the details of how they work, and what to look out for.Apple is letting developers offer a new subscriptionAnnual subscriptions are usually...

05-12-26 -

System 7 transformed the Mac on May 13, 1991
When Apple released System 7 on May 13, 1991, it was the biggest change to the Mac since the start. While it came with some problems, it also brought us features we still use today, 35 years later.Back in the 1990s, software came in boxesIt was a ...

05-12-26 -

If your Mac is saying the ChatGPT app is malware, here's how to fix it
There have been some incidents involving a Mac telling a user that the ChatGPT app is malware and moving it to the trash. Overall, ChatGPT isn't malware, and there's a very easy fix.It's too late to just update ChatGPT, you now have to re-download...

05-12-26 -

Brighter dual-layer OLED display panels for iPhone are still years away
The iPhone 18 Pro will not be getting a dual-layer OLED display like the one in the iPad Pro, with overheating the main obstacle to introduction.Tandem OLED uses multiple OLED layers - Image Credit: AppleThe iPhone uses OLED for its display tech, ...

05-12-26 -

Beloved children's character 'Bluey' takes over five Apple Arcade titles for ...
June is shaping up to be sparse for new Apple Arcade offerings, like just about every other month in the year. That is, unless you're a preschooler who loves "Bluey" or "Talking Tom."Beloved children's character 'Bluey' takes o...

05-12-26 -

How to check whether your iPhone qualifies for Apple Intelligence settlement ...
As of May 12, the claims process for Apple's proposed Siri settlement over delayed Apple Intelligence features has not opened yet. Here's what you need to know about the process, what to watch out for, and how to check eligibility.iPhone 16 and iP...

05-12-26 -

Intel Inside and out: Apple's four decade long relationship
Apple relationship with Intel goes far beyond ads mocking the chipmaker, and a high-profile CPU shift in 2006. Here are all the ups and downs in Apple and Intel's relationship going back over 40 years.History repeating itself: Intel-produced chips...

05-11-26 -

Wacom MovinkPad 11 review: Good for artists, but mind your workflow
Wacom is back with a new pen display pad, with the MovinkPad 11 aimed at artists who like to sketch and create on the go. That's assuming that you can fit it into your workflow.Wacom MovinkPad 11Wacom stands as one of the elder leaders in the worl...

05-11-26 -

Apple studies explore LLMs spatial understanding, sign language annotation
Apple's interest in AI models and their applications in spatial computing shows no signs of slowing down, even as some claim the Apple Vision Pro is dead.Apple hasn't abandoned spatial computing, judging by its research studies.In April 2026, it w...

05-11-26 -

Apple Savings appears on the web but only for document access
The Apple Savings account is meant to be accessed via Apple Wallet on iPhone, but Apple has created a limited web portal for downloading statements and tax information.Apple Savings has a new but limited web portalThere are various reasons why you...

05-11-26 -

Save up to $180 on Apple's M5 MacBook Air with bonus coupons
Bonus coupons are driving M5 MacBook Air prices lower this week, with both 13-inch and 15-inch models marked down, including configs with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.Save up to $180 on M5 MacBook Air laptops at B&H - Image credit: AppleB&am...

05-11-26 -

Apple headed to South Korea to fight off US antitrust case, DOJ upset about it
Neither Samsung or the US Department of Justice could stop the request in US courts to try to get data crucial to Apple's US antitrust defense from the top of Samsung's corporate structure in South Korea.Apple's antitrust trial will request info f...

05-11-26 -

Steve Jobs is getting a marked-up $1 coin, courtesy US Mint
The 2026 American Innovation $1 Coin project will honor former Apple CEO Steve Jobs with a one-dollar coin bearing his image that costs, at best, $1.55 each.Image Credit: United States MintIn 2018, the United States Mint (Mint) announced that it w...

05-11-26 -

Tim Cook is among 16 US execs going to China with Trump
The Whitehouse has announced the cavalcade of CEOs President Trump is taking to China, and besides Tim Cook, it includes just about everyone you'd expect.Tim Cook (left) with President Trump in a previous meeting — image credit: CNBCPresident Do...

05-11-26 -

Large-scale testing of encrypted RCS texting starts in iOS 26.5
After months of buildup, end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging has finally made it to iOS, allowing Android and iPhone users to enjoy enhanced security between platforms when texting.RCS support will be extended to include end-to-end encryptionApple ...

05-11-26 -

Update your older iPhone, iPad, or Mac now, to get new fixes for WebKit, Wi-F...
On Monday, Apple released critical security updates for iPads, Macs, and iPhones running older operating systems to fix serious flaws tied to WebKit, kernel access, Wi-Fi, and sandbox escapes.Apple pushed a massive slate of security updatesThe com...

05-11-26 -

It's time to update your Apple Watch to watchOS 26.5
While it certainly won't win any accolades for exciting new features, watchOS 26.5 will help keep your Apple Watch operating smoothly.Apple Watch Ultra 2Once again, Apple has rolled out a watchOS update with no apparent new features, suggesting th...

05-11-26 -

visionOS 26.5 bug fix update is here for Apple Vision Pro users
Apple's focus in the current release cycle is on backend work that doesn't affect Apple Vision Pro, but visionOS 26.5 has been released with bug fixes.visionOS 26.5 is a bug fix updateThere are always some kind of updates to apply to an operating ...

05-11-26 -

Apple ships tvOS 26.5, primarily focused on behind-the-scenes fixes
You can now update your Apple TV and HomePod to tvOS 26.5, though you won't see any exciting new features.Apple's bento box for tvOS 26As is often the case with tvOS updates, the latest update, tvOS 26.5, is largely a stability and performance upd...

05-11-26 -

No signs of upgraded Apple Intelligence as iOS 26.5 arrives for all users
It appears that iOS 26.5 is laying the groundwork for a lot of backend changes like ads in Apple Maps and Apple Intelligence in China, but there are no indications of AI upgrades.iOS 26.5 has arrivedThe early release time for upgraded Apple Intell...