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11-11-26 -
Thai politicians question Apple over iPhone spyware alerts
Following Apple\'s issuing of spyware alerts to politicians\' iPhones in the country, officials in Thailand have met with the company as they aim to strengthen security.Malware illustration — image credit: AppleInsiderThese spyware ale...
11-11-26 -
Apple Support Community Forums are shutting down
As of Tuesday, new forum posts cannot be made to Apple\'s Support Community Forums and the entire website will be closed on November 20. Apple did not provide a reason for the closure.The likely reason for closing the forums is due to the eme...
11-11-26 -
iCloud Mail, Calendar, Contacts, & Photos were experiencing outages
Some users may have trouble accessing iCloud features as an outage affects syncing and other services for Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Photos, and Game Center. Apple is working on restoration.Outages affect Apple servicesApple\'s services rely o...
11-10-26 -
PROLED MacBook Pro teardown shows how the glowing Apple logo works
While the PROLED MacBook Pro is more repairable, the returning glowing Apple logo isn\'t something you\'ll want to mess with.Apple\'s PROLED MacBook Pro brings back the glowing Apple logo, with a new twist. Image Credit: iFixit.In O...
11-10-26 -
New AirPods firmware has been released by Apple
If you\'ve got a set of AirPods with the H2 chip, it has an update to firmware version 9B47. That means the AirPods 4, AirPods 5, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max 2 are able to be updated.AirPods with an H2 chip have an update av...
11-10-26 -
New Labrinth song from MacBook Pro livestream coming to Apple Music
The song Labrinth created during Apple\'s livestreamed MacBook Pro recording session is coming to Apple Music, giving listeners their first chance to hear the finished result of the nearly four-hour experiment.LabrinthThe track is also schedu...
11-10-26 -
Apple's 'Harbor' app will make running local AI across multiple Macs trivial
An app presently called \"Harbor\" will help turn multiple Macs into a private AI inference server, keeping data local while also making the process of creating an AI server much easier.The Mac Studio is great for AI workThe Mac has beco...
11-10-26 -
Swift Student Challenge expands contest to all Apple platforms
Apple has announced that its pre-WWDC Swift Student Challenge will next open on February 8, 2027, and that it will no longer be limited to just iOS and iPadOS apps.Apple has announced its Swift Challenge 2027 dates - image credit: Apple.Every year...
11-10-26 -
There's new Fraggle Rock on Apple TV for Christmas
The new \"Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift\" has been announced, in the run-up to the holiday season. The video, featuring Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober, and Red promises a new holiday tradition down at Fraggle Rock, only on Apple TV Continue...
11-10-26 -
Apple TV adds sign language interpretation for Deaf viewers
Apple TV\'s new sign language feature gives Deaf viewers an alternative to captions, with interpretation tailored to each supported film.Apple TV adds ASL and BSL interpretation for select filmsThe Apple TV app will add sign language interpre...
11-10-26 -
If you're getting dizzy using PROLED MacBook Pro, you are not alone
The new MacBook Pro uses pulse width modulation that is inducing eye strain, and headaches for some new buyers. Here\'s what pulse width modulation is, why it may cause problems for some users, and what you can do about it.The new MacBook Pro...
11-10-26 -
Nintendo won't let you log in with a linked Apple account soon
Effective January 26, 2027, you will be unable to use a linked Google or Apple account to sign in to a Nintendo Account, and it won\'t be possible to create a new Nintendo Account using either. Instead, use a Passkey, or change your account i...
11-10-26 -
Football Manager 27 Touch leads Apple Arcade's winter updates
Apple Arcade subscribers get a new \"Football Manager \"game to play today, with four more titles on the way on December 3.Football Manager 27 Touch is on Apple ArcadeGamers who pay for Apple Arcade are getting a big name in sports added...
11-10-26 -
Adobe MAX brings new editing tools and more AI to Creative Cloud
From relighting photos to separating overlapping dialogue, Adobe\'s latest tools give Photoshop, Premiere, and Lightroom users more ways to revise their work on Mac and iPhone.Adobe MAX 2026 | Image Credit: AdobeAt Adobe MAX on Tuesday, Adobe...
11-10-26 -
Last call to grab this HomeView preorder deal before November 13 release
Amazon\'s preorder discount on Apple\'s HomeView remains in effect today ahead of tomorrow\'s release.Grab a preorder discount on the Apple HomeView.Pick up the smart home hub for $289.99 in Space Gray, reflecting a $10 markdown off...
11-10-26 -
Criminals are using government-grade spyware to infect iPhones
Sophisticated iPhone spyware once reserved for government surveillance is now being used by cybercriminals against ordinary users, with a new security report finding that criminal attacks account for most of its detections.iPhone 18The findings co...
11-10-26 -
The OLED iPad Air is still expected to launch in early 2027
The iPad Air refresh for early 2027 will include the OLED display technology update in both of its sizes, a report claims.iPad Air, without OLEDThe OLED upgrade for the iPad Air has been rumored for a while, and has previously been tipped to be la...
11-10-26 -
Apple Maps will likely integrate walking time after parking to travel estimates
A feature to help drivers that incorporates incorporating walking time between a parking space and your destination as part of travel time estimates may pop up soon in Apple Maps.Route-planning with Apple Maps in CarPlayApple Maps is useful when i...
11-10-26 -
How Steve Jobs saved Apple with the online Apple Store
Alongside the return of Steve Jobs, Apple\'s first online store played a crucial role in the company\'s survival and resurgence. It officially opened for business on November 10, 1997 and has been online ever since — except when Apple ...
11-10-26 -
Amazon slashes official Apple iPhone cases to as low as $11
Official Apple iPhone cases are up to 78% off at Amazon today with early Black Friday deals.Get an official Apple iPhone case for as low as $11. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
11-10-26 -
Three workers die at Tata's iPhone factory in India
Apple and Tata are assisting local authorities over the deaths of three maintenance workers at the iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu.Tata\'s iPhone component production facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India. Image Credit: TataThe Tata iPhone factory ...
11-10-26 -
Conspiratorial Canadian search engine class action lawsuit against Apple goin...
A lawsuit alleges that a conspiratorial deal made between Apple and Google in 2005 locked competitive search engines out of the market, and a judge has inexplicably chosen to let it move to trial.Another lawsuit suggests Apple and Google are consp...
11-09-26 -
Meta's Muse AI now has an Apple Watch app, which you shouldn't install
Meta\'s AI agent has made its way to the Apple Watch, but all potential benefits are outweighed by the inherent risk associated with the tool, not to mention the privacy implications.Muse AI is available on the Apple Watch, but don\'t bo...
11-09-26 -
Action-packed Apple Pay ad drops, directed by Edgar Wright
Edgar Wright is known for directing films like \"Baby Driver\" and \"Shaun of the Dead\" with his signature fast cuts and rhythmic action. His latest gig showcases the power of Apple Pay when a hero defeats his enemies thanks t...
11-09-26 -
Unauthorized Bluetooth pairing & iMessage snooping patched in iOS 27.2.1
Apple\'s iOS 27.2.1 update brings key security fixes that stop attackers from accessing your iMessage group chats and pairing with your iPhone via Bluetooth.iOS 27.2.1 includes multiple Bluetooth and iMessage fixes.On Monday, two weeks after ...
11-09-26 -
Apple Creator Studio users can pay for higher Apple Intelligence usage limits
Users of Apple Creator Studio who run into Apple Intelligence limits will be able to pay for extra usage, via a new usage pack.Apple Creator Studio With a few exceptions, Apple has avoided forcing users to pay for extra access to features powered ...
11-09-26 -
Turkey to get Apple's first manufacturing academy outside US
Free coding courses and advanced manufacturing training are coming to Turkey as Apple expands its education programs for students and businesses.Image credit: Engin_Akyurt on PixabayApple will open seven training and developer facilities in Turkey...
11-09-26 -
How to watch the Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix for free on Apple TV
Formula 1 fans won\'t have to pay to watch the 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix, with the entire race weekend streaming free on Apple TV in the United States. Here\'s how and when to watch it.Formula 1 on Apple TVApple\'s dedicated Las Veg...
11-09-26 -
Incremental iOS 27.2.1, iPadOS, macOS updates arrive with bug fixes
Apple has issued updates for iOS 27.2.1, iPadOS 27.2.1, and macOS 27.2.1, with the incremental update bringing a collection of bug fixes and performance improvements to users.iOS 27 on an iPhoneApple released its 27.2 operating system updates on O...
11-09-26 -
Webex now adapts to iPhone Duo's folding screen
Webex turns the iPhone Duo into a hands-free camera for meetings, allowing remote colleagues to annotate what they see.Webex adds iPhone Duo support and AI meeting notesOn Monday, Cisco rolled out Webex for iPhone Duo, featuring dual-display suppo...
11-09-26 -
Save $249 on Apple's 1TB 15-inch MacBook Air leading up to Black Friday
Apple\'s latest 15-inch MacBook Air with an M5 chip and 1TB of storage is $249 off today, bringing the price down to $1,549.99 ahead of Black Friday.Save $249 on Apple\'s 15-inch MacBook Air M5 - Image credit: AppleToday we\'re foll...
11-09-26 -
Olivia Dean is Apple Musics 2026 artist of the year
Dean\'s late 2025 album \"The Art of Loving\" hitting in late 2025, her Grammy, and four BRIT awards including artist of the year cemented her place as Apple Music\'s top artist. In the span of a year she had a four-night resid...
11-09-26 -
Apple Intelligence registered for iPad, Mac use in China
Apple Intelligence won\'t just be available on the iPhone in China, as Apple has registered with regulators to bring it to iPad and Mac as well.M5 MacBook ProAfter a two-year wait behind the rest of the world, the iOS 27.3 developer beta brou...
11-09-26 -
Tablet as smart display, Cliq VS Bilresa buttons, & how to speed up your devi...
On this week\'s episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, your host talks about using a tablet as a smart display, compares two popular buttons, and provides tips on how to speed up slow devices.Smart Home Insider PodcastIn a light news week...
11-09-26 -
How a Mac mini powers a staggeringly capable robot without human training
Apple researchers have revealed how they use a Mac mini to control a Unitree humanoid robot to navigate rooms it has never seen before. It\'s really quite remarkable.The robot can see the table and realize it needs to crouch to get under it -...
11-09-26 -
iPhone 18e will have the same larger battery as the iPhone 18
A leaker with a mixed track record has released a diagram that purports to show the internal structures of the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e, revealing that they have the same battery.The iPhone 18e and iPhone 18 may have the same battery.The most rece...
11-09-26 -
You don't need Terminal to turn off the lit-up Apple logo
I promised in the forums that it would take the weekend for there to be an app to control the MacBook Pro Apple logo light, and true enough, here it is. According to the developer, Backglow allows you to \"set how bright it glows, turn it off...
11-09-26 -
iPhone Duo hinge issue down to bad parts, not bad design
The spate of iPhone Duo screen issues has allegedly been traced to a material problem at a hinge component supplier, rather than there being a design flaw with the hinge itself.A sheared-off part of an iPhone Duo hinge mechanism - Image Credit: Cu...
11-09-26 -
iPad mini eighth generation review: Still the best e-reader, not an iPad Pro ...
The OLED screen in the eighth generation iPad mini is a good reason to get the new model, but on the high end, for iPad Pro prices, it doesn\'t hit iPad Pro heights.iPad mini 8 review: Apple\'s mini tablet is lighter, more powerful, and ...
11-09-26 -
Apple Stores ordered to stop signing up unwitting customers to services
Staff at Apple Stores have been pressured into signing up customers to services such as Apple TV, but the practice has reportedly been stopped after it was uncovered.No specific Apple Stores have been identified over this subscription practice, bu...
11-09-26 -
'Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars' gets a third season
Right after the finale, Apple TV announced an eight-part third season for award-winning docuseries. If you haven\'t been watching, the show \"explores the high-stakes world of international fine dining.\" A debut date for Gordon Ram...
11-08-26 -
Sunday Reboot: Curses and a spotty reminder of times past
In this week\'s Sunday Reboot, an exploration of Apple\'s expletives and transcriptions that are a step towards one \'Black Mirror\' episode.Live Rewind on an Apple WatchSunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lig...
11-08-26 -
Apple saves $2.7B in taxes by funnelling finances through Singapore
Apple has saved $2.7 billion in taxes in 2026 thanks to funneling its finances through Singapore, better than its usual move involving Ireland.Apple Marina Bay Sands, SingaporeAs a massive multinational, Apple knows a thing or two about taxation a...
11-08-26 -
Apple's iOS 28 schedule shift helps engineers get more creative
Apple has experimented with how it develops its operating system updates, with early schedule changes in making the 28-gen updates, letting engineers become more creative earlier in the process.Apple ParkLike any major project, Apple\'s annua...
11-08-26 -
Apple leadership may have differing views on AI strategy
A new report suggests Apple still faces internal battles around AI strategy even though it has seemingly held to the same strategy set by John Giannandrea nearly a decade prior.Apple Intelligence development continuesThe usual chatter and rumors t...
11-08-26 -
Siri AI won't get more control of Apple apps until Spring 2027
Siri is already capable of handling some tasks for iOS 27.3 developer beta users. Apple is exploring making it even more useful to keep up with rival AI apps.Siri AIDevelopers in iOS 27.3 are discovering that Siri AI can do a lot more for users. F...
11-08-26 -
Siri AI chief may step down as more Apple departures are rumored
Apple\'s Mike Rockwell is reportedly considering leaving at least his current role as head of Siri AI, perhaps prompting a shakeup of executive roles at the company.Apple ParkRockwell was behind the development of the Apple Vision Pro and sub...
11-08-26 -
Best early Black Friday deals deliver up to $250 off Apple Watch Ultra, Serie...
Early Apple Watch Black Friday deals are in full swing, with discounts of up to $250 off Apple Watch Series 12, SE 3, and Ultra models.Save up to $250 with early Black Friday Apple Watch deals - Image credit: AppleDeeper discounts have hit the App...
11-08-26 -
How Apple's Personal Knowledge Graph learns about your life on Mac
A breakdown of Apple\'s Personal Knowledge Graph shows what your Mac and Apple Intelligence know about you and your life.An example of contextual Siri on MacThe upgrade to Siri AI added the understanding of personal context to Apple Intellige...
11-07-26 -
Claude gets AirPods 3 head tracking working on Linux
AI has been used to find out how to access motion tracking data from AirPods, enabling one Linux user to use head tracking data to produce a software mouse.AirPods 3AirPods and AirPods Pro have head tracking capabilities thanks to some built-in mo...

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