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08-14-26 -
It's begun - US and Canadian firms can now buy ads on Apple Maps
Apple has begun selling ads on Apple Maps and is offering incentives to advertisers to get it going. Just don't bother if you're a plumber or politician.Ads will appear in search results on Apple Maps from April 14, 2026 — image credit: AppleIt'...
08-14-26 -
Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM gets $300 price cut
Amazon's MacBook Pro sale delivers price drops on every 2026 model, with this best-selling configuration $300 off heading into the weekend.Save $300 on a best-selling M5 Pro MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleThe $300 discount applies to Apple's lat...
08-14-26 -
AirPods Pro rumor roundup: Infrared cameras, gesture recognition, more
Apple's AirPods Pro may get a massive upgrade soon, with one version including infrared cameras and improved AI. Here's what the rumor mill has to say about what's coming and when.Apple's AirPods Pro 4 might introduce cameras.While products like t...
08-14-26 -
iPhone Ultra, OpenAI's Alexa Dot, & AI costs on the AppleInsider Podcast
The iPhone 18 Pro will be a powerhouse for photography while the iPhone Ultra will focus on the novelty of folding, your hosts discuss this and the AI competition in the latest AppleInsider Podcast.New iPhones are just weeks away.Apple's September...
08-14-26 -
Apple has trained its own AI for China rather than using Gemini
When Apple Intelligence launches in China, it will use a large language model made by Apple, instead of being based on either Google Gemini or the Chinese Qwen.Apple Intelligence is coming to ChinaThe Chinese version of Apple Intelligence will uti...
08-14-26 -
How to use Continuity to make your Apple devices work better together
Apple's OS 27 releases push Continuity beyond handoffs by carrying Siri conversations and live Mac content across supported devices. Here's where to find the new features and how to use them across your Apple devices.Continuity is the gluon that k...
08-14-26 -
Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'I hope that people say I was a good and decent man'
Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO on September 1, and he has shared that others will define his legacy, but he'd like to be viewed as a "good and decent man."Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down on September 1John Ternus will be Apple's ...
08-14-26 -
New wave of Apple threat notifications reach 110 countries to warn about targ...
Apple threat notifications are meant to help notify users when they may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks, and another notification has been sent to users across 110 countries.Apple threat notifications go out to users in 110 countri...
08-13-26 -
Apple's latest commission rates for external App Store purchases haven't sati...
Apple's latest proposal in the Epic trial suggests it should be able to charge between 5% and 15% on external purchases. However, Epic will appeal any value above 0%.Epic's demands for a free ride on Apple's App Store continue six years onThe ongo...
08-13-26 -
Supreme Court denies yet another stay in Apple vs Epic proceedings as deadlin...
Apple is expected to deliver its plan for how to charge App Store commissions under the single victory in the Epic lawsuit, and its last-ditch effort to avoid that has fallen through.Apple loses yet another appeal with the Supreme CourtThe Supreme...
08-13-26 -
iPhone X & 2018 MacBook Pro are now on Apple's 'obsolete products' list
Apple has declared the iPhone X and 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro officially obsolete based on when they stopped being on sale, and repairs for the devices will no longer be offered.Apple now classifies the iPhone X as an obsolete product.Apple's iPhon...
08-13-26 -
'Ted Lasso' season 4 scores Apple TV's biggest launch yet
"Ted Lasso" has once again packed the stands, with its season four debut drawing nearly 300 million U.S. viewing minutes across its first two days.'Ted Lasso' sets Apple TV viewing record again - image credit: Apple TVOn August 4, "...
08-13-26 -
Apple opens Houston center to train next generation of U.S. manufacturers
Apple is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint with a new Houston center designed to help bolster American manufacturing with education and resources.Apple opens Huston Advanced Manufacturing Center - Image Credit: AppleOn Thursday, Apple ope...
08-13-26 -
Deals: Amazon slashes up to $190 off Beats, Nomad iPhone cases as low as $19
Amazon's Beats discounts knock up to 54% off the earbuds and over-ear headphones, while Nomad launches an aggressive overstock sale dropping iPhone and Apple Watch accessories to as low as $19.Save up to $190 on Beats headphones at Amazon.If you'r...
08-13-26 -
Apple Glasses could chime when recording, but only for the wearer
In what addresses only a lesser problem of privacy when filming with Apple Glasses, a new patent details ways the wearer can be alerted that they are recording, or if bad actors try to interfere.It won't necessarily help others know you're recordi...
08-13-26 -
App Store review is broken in a time where it is needed the most
Apple doesn't even seem to be trying with App Store Review. Users should not be the ones who find problem apps, but over and over, that is what is happening.The App Store could soon feature Ai-generated summaries of application reviews.No question...
08-13-26 -
Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM drops to $1,649 in latest price war
Apple's loaded 13-inch M5 MacBook Air is down to $1,649 at Amazon and B&H, a $150 discount on the 24GB/1TB configuration in today's price war.Apple's loaded M5 MacBook Air is down to $1,649 during price war - Image credit: AppleBoth Amazon and...
08-13-26 -
Apple's first foldable iPhone won't arrive everywhere in September
Apple is preparing to release the "iPhone Ultra" in stages, with the U.S. market receiving the device before other markets.iPhone Ultra may face delayed international rollout - Image Credit: AppleInsiderApple could be on the verge of fin...
08-13-26 -
Fake GitHub download turns Safari & Chrome into a Keychain data stealer
Jamf Threat Labs has found Mac malware that steals sensitive data and secretly launches a controllable copy of the victim's Chrome or Safari installs, giving attackers a way into accounts that are already unlocked.AmnesiaStealerJamf's August 5 rep...
08-13-26 -
Eddy Cue hints at more 'Ted Lasso' seasons to come
While it's officially only back for one run, "Ted Lasso" creators have plans for more and Apple's Eddy Cue strongly suggests there will be a fifth season on Apple TV.Apple's Eddy Cue says he hopes there will be more Ted Lasso - images cr...
08-13-26 -
Watch classic movies for free with an Apple TV subscription
It doesn't do this often, but Apple TV has once again added a series of famous films to its library for subscribers to watch at no added cost.Apple TV has added classic movies to its library for free, although probably for a limited time - image c...
08-13-26 -
UK loses Basingstoke Apple Store after 15 years
Apple UK is expanding one Apple Store but losing another, as Apple Festival Place closes for good in November 2026, and a nearby one expands in December.Apple Festival Place in Basingstoke UK is to close - image credit: Apple.Apple has been steadi...
08-13-26 -
Siri AI could get a boost from news content with new publisher deal
Hallucinations are a problem with any AI, especially when it involves summarizing content, so instead, Apple could let Siri AI provide news directly from an outlet via paid partnerships.Siri AI could get news content direct from publishers via a p...
08-12-26 -
Everything Google announced: Pixel 11, Pixel Tag, Pixel Watch 11, more
Google's Pixel 11 lineup is finally here, along with the Pixel Watch 5 and a rival to Apple's AirTag. Here's what debuted at the 'Made by Google' event.Google's Pixel 11 is finally here. Image Credit: Google.While we're all eagerly awaiting the iP...
08-12-26 -
iPhone 17 vs Google Pixel 11: The standard models, compared
Google's new Pixel 11 is the search giant's standard model of its new smartphone range. Here's how its latest introduction compares to its Apple counterpart, the iPhone 17.iPhone 17 [left] vs Google Pixel 11 [right]The vast majority of attention f...
08-12-26 -
iPhone 17 Pro vs Google Pixel 11 Pro: Tech titan flagships compared
Google has just launched its new Pixel smartphone line, with the Pixel 11 Pro going toe-to-toe with Apple's iPhone 17 Pro. Here's how the spec sheets compare.iPhone 17 Pro [left], Google Pixel 11 Pro [right]Google launched the Pixel 11 Pro as the ...
08-12-26 -
Twitch will train Amazon's AI on your streams unless you opt out
Twitch now lets streamers block Amazon from using their broadcasts, clips, and other channel content to train generative AI. However, it's opt out, so here's how to do that.TwitchThe Amazon-owned streaming service announced the AI training opt-out...
08-12-26 -
Apple picks up Nate Gatten as new head of government affairs
Apple has signed up Nate Gatten to become its new head of government affairs, a move that could help the company work more with the Trump administration.Nate Gatten - Image Credit: American AirlinesApple is undergoing a number of changes in the sh...
08-12-26 -
Pegatron: iPhone 18 won't launch with iPhone 18 Pro
An Apple supplier has lent additional credibility to ongoing rumors suggesting Apple will release the iPhone 18 base model separately in early 2027.Image credit: PegatronIt seems increasingly likely that Apple will not release the core iPhone 18 a...
08-12-26 -
Apple TV drops trailer and launch date for Australian thriller 'Last Seen'
Apple TV has released the first trailer for "Last Seen," its upcoming thriller starring Patrick Brammall, ahead of the series premiere on September 9.Image credit: Apple TVIn "Last Seen," police detective Ian Ridley's daughter ...
08-12-26 -
Generative AI photo fakes could be exposed by new iPhone feature
Apple aims to make it possible to prove that a photo was taken on your iPhone and, presumably, not subsequently altered.The latest developer beta of iOS 27 has an unusual number of new features for this late in the process, but code references say...
08-12-26 -
Apple's $999 M4 Mac mini is back at Amazon, plus save on M4 Pro model
Inventory constraints continue to plague the M4 Mac mini line, but Amazon has two models with delivery dates in the near future, and one of them is on sale, too.Amazon has M4 Mac mini models available right now.Apple's M4 Mac mini has been hard to...
08-12-26 -
'Dave the Diver' splashes onto iPhone, iPad, and Mac in September
Preorders for the popular fishing management sim "Dave the Diver" are now open, with the game slated for a mid-September release across Apple platforms.Dave the Diver is coming to Apple devices on September 17Dave the Diver blends deep-s...
08-12-26 -
BOE really wants to make OLED panels for the iPad Air
Chinese display manufacturer BOE really wants to be part of the iPad Air supply chain, and aims to take some of Apple's custom for the OLED panel away from Samsung Display.Apple's iPad Air with M4, without OLEDThe iPad Air is anticipated to gain a...
08-11-26 -
Golf's Open Championship could come to Apple TV in latest sports bid
Apple is reportedly in talks with the owners of golf's Open Championship to take over when NBC's license runs out in 2028, but other bids are in play.Apple TV could be getting a golf championshipSports rights have become a battleground as streamer...
08-11-26 -
Final countdown for Apple to produce App Store commission plan begins
Apple is being forced to detail fees it wants to charge for outbound links in its continuing legal fight with Epic, and now it's only got 24 hours to file them.A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games.The ever...
08-11-26 -
Apple Pay & Apple Card VP Jennifer Bailey is retiring
The executive who spearheaded Apple Pay, Jennifer Bailey, is retiring after 12 years as Vice President of Internet Services and Apple Pay.Jennifer Bailey is retiring after 23 years in Apple's employUnder Bailey's leadership, Apple launched Apple W...
08-11-26 -
iOS 27 celebrates your friends' birthdays with fireworks
New in iOS 27 is a birthday reminder that means if you are on a call with someone, your iPhone will tell you if it's their special day with fireworks! The gift is still on you, though.Whether you remember to call them, or they passive-aggressively...
08-11-26 -
Apple stocking up on OLED screens to offset RAM and SSD prices
Apple's supply chain is now holding more iPhone OLED panels with Apple also ordering more of them, all to offset the growing cost of buying the components.An iPhone 17 Pro OLED displayWhile the general effect of the ongoing memory price surge has ...
08-11-26 -
Save up to $5,000 on LG OLED TVs, 32" UltraFine 6K monitor plunges to $1,099
With preseason football about to commence and back-to-school shopping in full swing, sales at LG and Amazon slash up to 45% off OLED TVs and monitors for your Mac.Save up to $5,000 on LG OLED TVs, 6K UltraFine monitor - Image credit: LGA variety o...
08-11-26 -
First hints emerge about how much extra Apple Intelligence features will cost
Apple CEO Tim Cook said that there would be costs for some Apple Intelligence features, and iCloud+ tier limits on HomeKit Secure Video have popped up in the latest iOS 27 beta.HomeKit Secure VideoOn August 10, Apple released the fifth developer b...
08-11-26 -
Amazon's $99 AirPods 4, $189 AirPods Pro 3, $449 AirPods Max 2 deals are stil...
AirPods deals are in full effect at Amazon this week, with AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max 2 on sale at up to $100 off.Save up to $100 on AirPods at Amazon today - Image credit: AppleAugust discounts at Amazon are driving AirPods prices ...
08-11-26 -
Unreleased iPhones again revealed in the latest iOS developer beta
The latest iOS 27 developer beta includes code referring to multiple iPhone models, including six that are believed to be as-yet unannounced ones like the iPhone Fold.The forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro may feature a smaller Dynamic Island.Back in Decem...
08-11-26 -
iCloud Private Relay failures manifest a new class-action lawsuit against Apple
Apple is now facing an inevitable class action lawsuit over a flaw in iCloud Private Relay that exposes a user's identity. It's a lawsuit from the same firm that got a $250M settlement over Siri AI's delays.iCloud Private Relay should protect user...
08-11-26 -
Your iPhone can capture the Perseids meteor shower if you use the right tools
The iPhone is a surprisingly capable meteor-hunting camera, but it's definitely not a point-and-shoot sort of situation. Here's how to take excellent photos of the Perseids, satellites, and more.Image credit: Florian Seiffert / @ popipaan on XIt's...
08-10-26 -
Discrimination lawsuit involving converted Jewish employee settled by Apple
An Apple Genius was fired after failing to meet grooming standards, but the individual filed a lawsuit claiming religious discrimination. That lawsuit has now been settled by Apple for $150,000.Apple Reston in Virginia. Image source: AppleApple is...
08-10-26 -
New in iOS 27 beta 5: 'Before Searching' settings, updated app icons, more
Apple's fifth developer beta of iOS 27 has just arrived, and with it, redesigned icons for several key apps, and a lot more than normal than this late in the beta cycle. Here's what's new.iOS 27 beta 5 adds more Search settings, redesigned app ico...
08-10-26 -
Apple preps beta security updates for iOS 18, iOS 26, and macOS 26
Apple is gearing up to release even more security updates as it tests out beta fixes for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.Apple gears up to roll out even more security updates to Mac, iPad, and iPhoneIt looks like we'll be getting yet another round of minor ...
08-10-26 -
Kuo pours water on rumor of $1B Apple chip stockpile at TSMC
Market rumors claim TSMC is holding onto a billion-dollar stockpile of Apple chips due to not having enough memory to complete packaging. However, a prominent analyst doubts it to be the case.TSMC is the chip foundry responsible for the upcoming A...
08-10-26 -
Fifth developer betas of iOS 27, macOS 27 land as testing continues
The fifth round of developer betas is here for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 as testing for the milestone releases continues.An earlier iOS 27 beta screenApple has reached the fifth round of developer betas for its upcoming fall releases. So far...

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