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06-29-26 -
User location data that Google & Apple have is protected by Fourth Amendment,...
A new Supreme Court ruling will require police to have probable cause before using sweeping geofence warrants that rely on people's personal location data to find criminals.The Supreme Court rules against the use of geofence warrantsPolice subpoen...
06-29-26 -
Don't wait to update: iOS 26.5.2 includes over 25 security fixes for web brow...
Apple's iOS 26.5.2 update adds a variety of fixes to keep your data safe while browsing the web. Here's what you need to know and why you should update.iOS 26.5.2 includes more than 25 security fixes.On Monday, just under a month after releasing i...
06-29-26 -
Apple suppliers Samsung, SK hynix & Micron hit by RAM price fixing suit
Apple's largest memory suppliers are being sued in California, with consumers and small businesses alleging Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and Micron coordinated DRAM production cuts that drove up memory prices.Apple has a unified memory architectu...
06-29-26 -
New 26.5.2 security patch arrives for iOS, iPadOS, macOS
It's time to update your Mac, iPhone, and iPad, as Apple has released a new trio of security patches for its operating systems.Apple has rolled out a security update for iPhoneApple pushed out three new updates on Monday in an effort to patch an a...
06-29-26 -
Third developer betas of iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 arrive with iOS 26.5.2 release
Apple is now on the third round of its 26-gen operating system updates, including developer builds of its iOS 26.6 and others alongside some 26.5.2 releases.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple...
06-29-26 -
Apple Design award winner acquired by Apple for new Swift tools
After giving it an Apple Design award for innovation, Apple has now bought Rabbit 3 Ties, Inc, which made a visual Swift development tool called Play.Play let developers quickly prototype apps - image credit: Rabbit 3 Times, IncFollowing Apple's a...
06-29-26 -
WhatsApp's new username system keeps phone numbers private by design
WhatsApp is adding usernames that let people start conversations without sharing their phone numbers, expanding its privacy tools ahead of a wider rollout later in 2026.WhatsApp adds usernamesUsers will be able to share a WhatsApp username instead...
06-29-26 -
Apple's iPhone went on sale 19 years ago today, and changed the world
Compared to today's iPhone 17 Pro Max and what we know of the forthcoming iPhone 18 range, the very first iPhone that went on sale 19 years ago today was startlingly slow and incredibly limited — yet it changed the world.Apple launched the iPhon...
06-29-26 -
How Thread is fixing smart home networks on Smart Home Insider
This week on Smart Home Insider, Ann Olivo from the Thread Group joins to talk about the future of the wireless standard and how it's improving smart home networks.Smart Home Insider PodcastJoining as this week's guest host is Ann Olivo. Olivo ser...
06-29-26 -
Apple's iPhone went on sale 19 years ago today, and changed the world
Compared to today's iPhone 17 Pro Max and what we know of the forthcoming iPhone 18 range, the very first iPhone that went on sale 19 years ago today was startlingly slow and incredibly limited — yet it changed the world.Apple launched the iPhon...
06-29-26 -
Save $350 on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 right now at Amazon
Amazon's month-end $350 discount brings the 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 chip down to $1,649.99. But supply may be limited after Apple raised prices last week.Save $350 on a 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro at Amazon - Image credit: AppleWith price i...
06-29-26 -
Future OLED Macs may get a major color accuracy upgrade
Apple could adopt a wider color standard for future OLED displays, a move that could improve color accuracy and push beyond the capabilities of current premium OLED panels.13-inch iPad Pro with OLED displayA TrendForce report published on June 29 ...
06-29-26 -
India's $38 billion antitrust case is plagiarized and should be scrapped, say...
Apple appeared to be finally cooperating with India's antitrust regulator, but now says it can show that the country's three-year investigation consisted of simply copying and pasting claims from rivals.Tim Cook in a previous visit to India — im...
06-29-26 -
No ProMotion for iPhone 18e, claims leaker
A new report by a relatively accurate leaker claims to have display specifications for multiple forthcoming iPhones, and they show the iPhone 18e will still not have ProMotion or Always On.The current iPhone 17 and iPhone 17eBacking up part of a p...
06-29-26 -
Save up to $650 on Apple's latest MacBook Pros with month-end deals
Amazon's month-end MacBook Pro deals deliver up to $650 in discounts on M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max 14-inch and 16-inch configurations.Save up to $650 on current MacBook Pros at Amazon - Image credit: AppleAmazon's month-end MacBook Pro sale offers dea...
06-28-26 -
Sunday Reboot: Apple's gameshow phobia won't change anytime soon
In this week's "Sunday Reboot," Malcolm ponders why Apple TV doesn't do game shows, and if it ever will properly work competition-based shows into its streaming service.Planet of the Apps, Apple's first attempt to make a proper game show...
06-28-26 -
This homebrew Apple II skips emulation, does it all in hardware
A project has cloned the Apple II Plus, but instead of using emulation, it goes the harder route by rebuilding Apple's classic computer in hardware.A homebrew Apple II Clone - Image Credit: Simon Boak/Unimplementedtrap.comIf someone wants to get t...
06-28-26 -
Crime blotter: School board vice president accused of having illicit images o...
Signals from AirPods solved two crimes: a woman was arrested for refusing to leave an Apple Store, and a Bangladeshi presenter's iPhone was stolen, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.Apple Orland Square Mall - Image Credit: AppleThe latest fro...
06-27-26 -
PSA: Lifetime Plex Plan goes from $249.99 to a painful $749.99 on July 1
If you have ever wanted to buy Plex's lifetime pass to keep streaming your movie collection to your iPhone, get it now before the price rockets up to a ludicrous $749.99 on July 1.Plex logoPrice rises are a regular occurrence for most online servi...
06-27-26 -
Apple Prime Day deals are still live, save up to $650 on Mac, iPad, AirPods
Prime Day 2026 may be over, but you can save up to $650 across Apple's Mac, iPad, AirPods, and AirTag lines.Save up to $650 on Apple products at Amazon - Image credit: ApplePrime Day 2026 may be over, but aggressive deals still remain in effect ac...
06-27-26 -
Amazon extends $279 Apple Watch Series 11, $649 Ultra 3 Prime Day deals
Amazon's Prime Day Apple Watch deals have been extended into the weekend, with the Series 11 discounted by $120 and the Ultra 3 slashed by $150.Several Apple Watch Prime Day deals have been extended - Image credit: AppleAmazon's Prime Day Apple Wa...
06-27-26 -
Apple wants to buy RAM from Chinese supplier blacklisted in the US
Apple has petitioned the Trump administration to allow it to buy Mac RAM chips from a blacklisted Chinese supplier, to ease the price pressure caused by the global memory crisis.A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: SamsungThe tech industr...
06-27-26 -
Amazon's $1,149 1TB MacBook Air M5 deal has been extended, save $450
Two of Amazon's top Prime Day MacBook Air deals have been extended, resulting in discounts of up to $450 off.Save $450 on 1TB MacBook Air 13-inch while supplies last - Image credit; AppleAfter many M5 MacBook Air deals sold out during Prime Day, t...
06-26-26 -
Ron Johnson breaks his silence on forging Apple Retail with Steve Jobs
Even though Steve Jobs could be demanding, Ron Johnson says he still managed to make Apple Stores "the most productive in the world."Ron Johnson was Apple's head of retail. Image Credit: Tech Crunch Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Dis...
06-26-26 -
Save $850 on M5 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch with last-minute Prime Day deal
Amazon's staggering $850 discount on a loaded 16-inch MacBook Pro with Apple's M5 Max chip is available now, but with Prime Day ending tonight, you'll want to act fast.Save $850 on M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro in final hours of Prime Day - Image cre...
06-26-26 -
OpenAI has poached another Apple executive for its hardware division
Apple has lost yet another upper-level executive to OpenAI, this time Paul Meade from its Vision Products Group.ChatGPT LogoLongtime Apple executive Paul Meade, known for his work on the Apple Vision Pro, is reportedly leaving Cupertino for Missio...
06-26-26 -
Level Lock team gutting leaves unanswered questions
Assa Abloy, the parent company of Level, has laid off most of the company's staff. While the Apple Home Key locks will work in the short term, others are concerned about the platform's future.Level Lock ProThe Verge reported on June 26 that Assa A...
06-26-26 -
OLED, touchscreen, and more: What to expect from the 2027 MacBook PRo
Apple's MacBook Pro is set to receive an overhaul, with a redesign, an an OLED touchscreen expected to be the key changes. Here's what the rumor mill has to say about the device.The MacBook Pro is expected to receive an OLED panel in 2027 or 2026....
06-26-26 -
iPhone 18 rumored to have slightly more RAM, might improve AI performance
Apple's lower-end iPhone 18 models, expected to be announced in spring 2027, will feature 9GB of RAM for improved Apple Intelligence support, according to a new analyst report.A20 is expected to bring more RAM to entry-level iPhonesSupply chain an...
06-26-26 -
Apple's first cinematic event in 2026 is Everest ascent saga 'Tenzing'
Apple will give its upcoming Everest drama "Tenzing" its first theatrical release of the year before bringing the film to Apple TV, continuing its strategy of debuting select prestige films on the big screen.Genden Phuntsok in "Tenz...
06-26-26 -
Apple will provide aid to victims of devastating back-to-back earthquakes in ...
Apple CEO Tim Cook has said the company will donate to relief efforts after a pair of earthquakes ravaged northern Venezuela.Image credit: AP Photo/Javier CamposOn Wednesday evening, a pair of earthquakes, known as a doublet, struck Venezuela's no...
06-26-26 -
How to play Steam VR games on an Apple Vision Pro using ALVR
ALVR is one of the tools to stream VR games from a Windows PC to their Apple Vision Pro over Wi-Fi. Here's how to get the tool working, and what to expect.Author's Apple Vision Pro and an Xbox controllerVirtual reality gaming has been around for y...
06-26-26 -
Prime Day Apple Watch deals from $199 end today, shop now before it's too late
Amazon's Prime Day Apple Watch deals end today, with SE 3, Series 11, and Ultra 3 prices falling to as low as $199. Grab a wearable at up to $160 off before the sale ends.Apple Watch Prime Day deals from $199 end tonight - Image credit: AppleToday...
06-26-26 -
Price hikes, new betas, and iPhone Fold, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Tim Cook warned us it was coming, but still the price rises on most, although not all, Apple products are a blow. Here's what's changed, and when it might change back. All this and more, on this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast.Apple has...
06-26-26 -
These iPhone accessibility settings can make everyday tasks easier
Apple's accessibility settings are often overlooked, but many of them double as practical workflow tools that can speed up everyday tasks across iPhone.iPhone accessibility features that can improve your workflowWhen it first launched in 2007, the...
06-26-26 -
Amazon's $1,149 15-inch MacBook Air deal is selling out, save up to $450 acro...
Apple's price increases have resulted in increased demand for Amazon's Prime Day deals, which remain unchanged. A top seller is this M5 15-inch MacBook Air for $1,149.Save $350 on Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M5 while supplies last - Image credit: ...
06-25-26 -
watchOS 27 beta 2 now available for Apple Watch Ultra 3
Developers with an Apple Watch Ultra 3 can now install the second developer beta of watchOS 27, which offers access to Siri AI and an improved Workout Buddy.watchOS 27 beta 2 is now available for the Apple Watch Ultra 3.On June 23, Apple deployed ...
06-25-26 -
Amazon's $299 iPad deal is in stock now, $150 off Apple's new $449 price
Apple raised iPad prices today, but Amazon's $299 iPad deal is still available, reflecting a $150 discount off the new MSRP. Plus save on iPad mini, Air, and Pro models for a limited time.Grab an iPad for just $299 at Amazon ahead of likely price ...
06-25-26 -
Amazon's $949 M5 MacBook Air deal is a steal after Apple raises prices
Apple raised M5 MacBook Air prices, but Amazon has maintained its best Prime Day deal at $949. Beat Apple's price hikes now and save up to $450 before the sale ends.Save up to $450 on the M5 MacBook Air after Apple raised prices - Image credit: Ap...
06-25-26 -
Back to School promotion could ease the sting of Apple's higher Mac & iPad pr...
Apple's annual Back to School promotion is expected to return around July 1, giving eligible students a timely way to offset Apple's newly announced Mac and iPad price increases.MacBook NeoBloomberg's Mark Gurman reported Thursday that Apple's Bac...
06-25-26 -
Grab Amazon's $1,549 M5 MacBook Pro deal, a $450 discount after Apple's price...
Apple raised M5 MacBook Pro prices today, but Amazon still has the 1TB 14-inch model on sale for $1,549. Chances are the deal will sell out quickly.Save $450 on this M5 MacBook Pro after Apple raised the MSRP. - Image credit: AppleIf you've been e...
06-25-26 -
Apple stock getting hit after price hikes, analysts mostly nonplussed
Apple's rare mid-cycle hardware price increases pushed the stock lower on June 25, but Wall Street's early response stayed largely upbeat as analysts kept their ratings and targets unchanged.Wall Street reacts to Apple's price hikesApple shares fe...
06-25-26 -
Why the MacBook Neo got a price hike, and why it really shouldn't have
Apple has increased the price of the MacBook Neo from $599 to $699, a move that is as disappointing as it was inevitable amid ongoing global RAM and storage price and availability tensions.Apple increased the price of the MacBook Neo to $699Apple ...
06-25-26 -
Apple increased prices, now is the time to grab Prime Day deals at up to $850...
Day 3 of Prime Day 2026 is underway, and now is the time to snap up some of the lowest prices of the year before Apple's Mac and iPad price increases hit Amazon.Grab Apple Prime Day deals now before price increases take effect - Image credit: Appl...
06-25-26 -
iPhone, Apple Watch & AirPods escape Apple's latest price increases
Apple left iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, and AirTag prices unchanged even as it raised prices across much of its hardware lineup, leaving some of its most popular products untouched.AirPods 4Customers shopping for an iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, ...
06-25-26 -
Apple confirms price hikes across Macs, iPads, and more
The Apple Store is back online after being taken down briefly, and its return has brought with it some significant price increases across some of Apple's most popular products, including the MacBook Neo.The Mac Studio is the worst impacted in term...
06-25-26 -
Apple Store was down, to implement price hikes
The Apple Store is currently down, with the company saying that it is "making changes" to its online shopping site and leaving people temporarily unable to buy iPhones and more.The Apple Store is down right nowApple has yet to confirm wh...
06-25-26 -
Kremlin demands answers over removal of apps from the App Store
Russian officials have demanded that Apple explain why a number of apps related to the internet and technology company VK were removed from the iPhone's App Store without any kind of "warning or explanation" as to the reason.The Kremlin ...
06-25-26 -
iPhone 18 Pro board schematics, A20 Pro data, C2 modem files stolen from Tata
AppleInsider can exclusively confirm that logic board designs for the iPhone 18 Pro, along with A20 Pro data sheets, were among the files stolen from Tata's India facility.iPhone 18 Pro logic board schematics were taken from Tata in a 2026 cyberat...
06-25-26 -
B&H slashes Samsung M8 32-inch USB-C monitor to $299 today only
Today only, B&H Photo is selling Samsung's 32-inch M8 4K monitor for $299.99 via a $400 in-cart coupon.Get Samsung's M8 monitor for just $299.99 to pair with your Mac - Image credit: SamsungBeating Amazon's Prime Day price by $85, B&H Phot...

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