12-20-25 -

These Mac mini deals start at $479, with delivery by Christmas
Finish up your holiday shopping with triple-digit discounts on Apple's M4 Mac mini, which starts at just $479, with delivery by Christmas to many locations.Grab last-minute deals on Apple's latest Mac mini.If you're looking for a last-minute holid...

12-20-25 -

AI calculations on Mac cluster get big boosts from new RDMA support on Thunde...
Real-world test of Apple's latest implementation of Mac cluster computing proves it can help AI researchers work using massive models, thanks to pooling memory resources over Thunderbolt 5.An M3 Ultra Mac Studio quartet set up for clustering over ...

12-19-25 -

iPhone 18 Pro rumors: Under-display Face ID, variable aperture cameras, more
The iPhone 18 Pro is nowhere near release, but plenty of claims have already been made about Apple's next flagship. Here's what the rumor mill thinks is coming.The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to deliver a multitude of improvements.With its 2025 iPh...

12-19-25 -

Australians will be soon able to use Apple Watch hypertension notifications
Following approval by Australian medical regulators, Apple is now allowed to enable its Apple Watch hypertension feature in the country, though no specific date has been revealed yet.While it's an Apple Watch feature, hypertension alerts have to f...

12-19-25 -

Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC plunges to $99.97
Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business is $150 off thanks to an exclusive coupon stacked with an instant rebate.This Microsoft Office Home & Business deal saves you $140 - Image credit: MicrosoftRetailing for $249.99, AppleInsider readers c...

12-19-25 -

Get Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M4 for just $949 with delivery by Christmas
There's still time to grab Amazon's best 15-inch MacBook Air price at $949, with delivery by Christmas to select locations.Save $250 on a variety of MacBook Air models - Image credit: AppleThe M4 15-inch MacBook Air delivers robust battery life at...

12-19-25 -

A macOS Tahoe bug is causing some Apple Studio Displays to flicker
A small number of Apple Studio display owners are reporting that macOS Tahoe is causing their monitors to flicker, but it might affect other monitors too.Apple Studio DisplayEver since macOS Tahoe was released in September 2025, a small number of ...

12-19-25 -

Six or seven iPhones a year, new iMac Pro, and low-cost MacBooks on the Apple...
By 2027, Apple may be releasing six or seven iPhones every year — and new rumors say there could be two low-cost MacBooks, plus maybe the return of the iMac Pro, on the AppleInsider Podcast.The days of a single iPhone being released each year ar...

12-19-25 -

Inside Final Cut Pro -- How Apple abandoned Hollywood
Final Cut Pro for the Mac became a favorite video editing app of Hollywood about 20 years ago, but then Apple made a radical update that lost it filmmakers forever. Here's where it started, and what happened to make it fall out of favor.Some of th...

12-19-25 -

Court will reconsider App Store class action case worth billions
An App Store antitrust case that has been running for more than a decade, may be revived as a US appeals court says it will reconsider a previous ruling that saw the class action dismissed.App Store iconThis latest move is specifically to reexamin...

12-18-25 -

US investors to close deal on 50% ownership of TikTok January 22
TikTok in the United States is about to see significant change as a new US-based algorithm is introduced in the name of "protecting Americans' data and US National Security."TikTok America arrives on January 22After over five years of ta...

12-18-25 -

Asus ProArt PA32QCV Display review: Big screen for big creative work
The Asus ProArt Display PA32QCV is expensive, but it's a 6K-resolution creative professional's dream monitor.Asus ProArt PA32QCVAs a digital illustrator and graphic designer, the color quality, sharpness, and size of monitor displays in my day-to-...

12-18-25 -

AirPods Pro 3 are back down to $199 ($50 off) at Amazon
Amazon's $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal delivers the lowest price to date on the earbuds, with delivery by Christmas to select locations.Grab AirPods Pro 3 at the best $199 price.Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back down to $199 at Amazon, beating Black Friday p...

12-18-25 -

'Physical' creator Annie Weisman returns with Apple TV thriller 'Imperfect Wo...
Apple TV is expanding its psychological thriller lineup with a limited series adaptation of Araminta Hall's "Imperfect Women", coming in 2026.Image Credit: Apple TVAnnie Weisman, creator of the Apple TV dramedy "Physical", is b...

12-18-25 -

Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (Gen 3) drawing tablet Review: Wacom is in trouble
The third-generation Huion Kamvas Pro 24 is an excellent pen display for digital artists to use while working on their Mac. Wacom should be afraid.Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (Gen 3) review - in useAs a professional digital illustrator, pen display tablet...

12-18-25 -

How to use ChatGPT with Apple Music when search comes up short
ChatGPT now supports Apple Music, giving subscribers a new way to discover and save music through conversation. Here's how to connect it, start using it, where ChatGPT is better, and where Apple Music search is better.How to use ChatGPT with Apple...

12-18-25 -

Epic Games CEO slams Japanese App Store 'junk fees' following App Store tweaks
As expected, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney took to social media to complain about the "junk fees" he says will prevent "Fortnite" from returning to the iPhone.Tim Sweeney is, once again, mad at Apple. Image source: Epic GamesApple...

12-18-25 -

New iMac with OLED display may launch in 2027
A new supply chain report suggests that Apple is planning to update its 24-inch iMac with OLED to make an improved and noticeably brighter display.The current 24-inch iMacIt's been described as the perfect Mac, but still the 24-inch iMac has seen ...

12-18-25 -

Apple to flood App Store search results with more ads in 2026
Apple is preparing to present more ads during searches on the App Stores, but has told advertisers they can't pay to get better positioning.App Store ads. While reports of ads coming to Apple Maps remain rumors, Apple has announced that it is addi...

12-17-25 -

New third-party iOS App Stores in Japan preserve user privacy, child safety
Apple is introducing alternative app stores and payment options in Japan to comply with a new competition law, while maintaining that platform-level security and child safety controls remain in place.App StoreApple compares this approach with the ...

12-17-25 -

Apple's AI & ML research papers show instant 3D image conversion, more
Apple continues to focus on AI-powered image modification, with new studies detailing evaluation frameworks and an AI model that can turn 2D images into 3D scenes in a second. Here's what the company's research has revealed.visionOS can convert 2D...

12-17-25 -

Ergatta Luxe Water Rower review: delivering a powerful, low-impact workout fo...
The Ergatta Luxe Water Rower delivers a smooth, full-body blend of cardio and strength training, even if its premium design comes with a price tag that's harder to justify.Ergatta Luxe Water RowerI like rowing. Specifically, I like canoeing and ka...

12-17-25 -

The Oscars are moving from ABC to YouTube -- in 2029
The Academy Awards have found a new home, with the award show and all the awards that aren't generally broadcast moving exclusively to YouTube starting in 2029.The Academy Awards will be broadcast exclusively on YouTube in 2029On Wednesday, YouTub...

12-17-25 -

Grab Apple's M4 MacBook Air for $749, laptops start at just $409
Amazon's best M4 MacBook Air deal is back for $749, with delivery by Christmas to select locations. Prices across new and closeout models start at just $409.Save up to $600 across Apple's MacBook Air line - Image credit: AppleThe $250 discount at ...

12-17-25 -

Viral account of 'Pluribus' fridge ad causing mental health hospitalization w...
Claims surrounding a "Pluribus" ad on a smart fridge sending a woman to the psychiatric hospital fell apart, after the internet traced the origins of the story back to an online joke.A photo that a poster shared on social mediaThe post d...

12-17-25 -

Morgan Stanley raises Apple stock target to $315, citing incredible 2026
Morgan Stanley has raised its Apple stock price target to $315, with the stock still a core overweight pick for the analysts heading into 2026.Tim Cook, celebratingAs 2025 comes to an end, analysts take stock of their stock picks from the year and...

12-17-25 -

Apple Silicon chip packaging may expand into India's iPhone supply chain
The production of iPhones in India is just going to get larger and larger, with a new report saying that Apple has entered into preliminary talks to start packaging chips in the country.Silicon wafer - Image Credit: Laura Ockel on UnsplashApple's ...

12-17-25 -

iPhone 17 Pro review three months later: Still fresh
More than three months have passed since the launch of Apple's iPhone 17 Pro, and I've been using it daily. It's still the best choice and balance of size, cost, battery life, and features.iPhone 17 Pro review three months later: Still loving the ...

12-17-25 -

When open, iPhone Fold may be close to the size of an iPad mini
The iPhone Fold could be a lot wider open than expected, with a schematic of unknown provenance depicting the device shaped more like a paperback when folded.A render of what the iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: iphone-ticker.deThe iPho...

12-17-25 -

Not just electronics - Food packaging & medical firms are getting on-site hel...
Firms that attended Apple's Manufacturing Academy say the two-day training isn't all they got. It's been followed by months of Apple engineers joining their factories to solve business problems.Apple's Manufacturing Academy aims to help all kinds ...

12-16-25 -

How to stop your iPhone alarm from going off without sound in iOS 26
A resurfacing iPhone bug is leaving alarms technically "on" but functionally silent, catching users off guard at the worst possible time. Here's how you can (usually) avoid the same fate.iPhone alarm bug resurfaces with silent alarmsImag...

12-16-25 -

Apple has made it much easier to replace the battery in a 14-inch MacBook Pro
On Tuesday, Apple acknowledged the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 has an easier-to-remove battery, added the battery to the Self Service Repair Store, and introduced a manual for the process.Replacing the MacBook Pro battery is easier. Image source: ...

12-16-25 -

Last-minute holiday deals: Apple Watch Series 11 $299, iPad $279, Mac from $479
Holiday savings are at a fever pitch this week, as last-minute deals slash Apple gear by as much as $436.Save up to $436 on Apple products with last-minute holiday deals - Image credit: AppleThese deals deliver heavily discounted prices for the ho...

12-16-25 -

App developers escalate EU fight over Apple's App Store fees
A coalition of developers has petitioned the European Commission, saying Apple's revised App Store fees continue to disadvantage EU apps.Image credit: Coalition for App FairnessOn Tuesday, 20 app developers and consumer groups have petitioned the ...

12-16-25 -

DJ ChatGPT will soon be in control of your Apple Music playlists
ChatGPT may soon help iPhone and Mac users in another way, with an upcoming integration potentially allowing the AI service to manage your Apple Music playlists.Apple Music playlists may soon be controlled by ChatGPTOpenAI's ChatGPT already provid...

12-16-25 -

How to make your own external hard disk storage for your Mac
If you need to expand your Mac storage in a big way without breaking the bank, your best bet is with external hard drives. Here's everything you need to know about hard drives and enclosures to put them in.OWC ThunderBay 4 RAIDStorage can be a pai...

12-16-25 -

Apple plans fabric displays for future devices like the HomePod
Future HomePods, iPhone cases, Apple Watch bands and more could display information right on their fabric covering, if one of the latest patents granted to Apple is anything to go by.A familiar HomePod, but with a mocked-up display within the fabr...

12-16-25 -

iPhone Fold and more: Apple could release seven iPhone models per year by 2027
Apple's iPhone lineup is expected to undergo a radical shakeup in the next two years. Here's what to expect by 2027, including the long-awaited iPhone Fold.The iPhone Fold is part of Apple's future release lineup - Image Credit: AppleInsiderApple ...

12-16-25 -

iMac Pro may return in 2026 with M5 Max chip
A strong rumor claims that Apple is at least testing a new high-end iMac, giving some hope that an M5 Max iMac Pro may be coming.The rear of the 24-inch iMac.Back in 2017, the original iMac Pro was adored by many, but ultimately appeared to be jus...

12-16-25 -

Grab Apple's iPad 11 for $279, with delivery as soon as today
The lowest iPad 11 price is back at $279, with free in-store pickup or delivery by Christmas to many locations.Pick up an iPad for $299 during Amazon's last-minute holiday sale.Walmart's last-minute holiday Apple sale includes a return of its best...

12-16-25 -

Feds say US big tech is targeted by unfair regulations overseas
The US House Judiciary Subcommittee is conducting a hearing on US big tech discrimination by Europe and others, with witnesses saying that the regulations popping up harm the global economy and stifle innovation.The hearing is being held in the Ho...

12-16-25 -

Apple spent $1.1 billion on more California office space in 2025
Despite Apple's HQ being already one of world's most expensive and expansive headquarters, in 2025 Apple spent a quarter of what it paid for Apple Park on more office space in California to house a still-growing employee base.Image Credit: Jay Pau...

12-16-25 -

iPhone will do pretty well in 2026, as RAM prices hammer smartphone industry
Apple's iPhone is positioned to weather a looming smartphone memory price spike better than nearly any rival, even as industry forecasts point to softer sales in 2026.iPhone 17 Pro MaxCounterpoint Research released a report on December 16, lowerin...

12-16-25 -

There may be two models of Apple's rumored budget MacBook
The low-cost MacBook using iPhone chips may include a lower-powered model, with Apple said to be testing the A15 chip alongside the A18 Pro.The 13-inch MacBook Air, the current lowest-cost MacBook model. Apple is believed to be working on a new mo...

12-16-25 -

iPad mini 8 rumored to use the iPhone 18 A20 Pro chip
A closer examination of leaked internal code may have also teased a future change for the iPad mini, with the iPad mini 8 rumored to get the A20 Pro chip.iPad miniThere have been a plethora of leaks in early December stemming from an internal pre-...

12-16-25 -

New UK lawsuit takes another shot at Amazon's and Apple's alleged price fixing
Despite both UK and US courts previously dismissing cases about Apple and Amazon allegedly colluding over prices, a new lawsuit has been filed to see if it can do any better.Apple and Amazon have been accused of price-fixingThe accusation in each ...

12-15-25 -

iOS 26 leak details multiple unreleased Apple products
An unreleased build of iOS 26 has revealed details about more than a dozen Apple hardware projects currently in development.An iOS 26 code leak confirmed the existence of multiple unreleased iPhone models, including the iPhone 17e.Following a seri...

12-15-25 -

Game development diary: Sound, music, and schedule speed bumps
After wrestling with Welsh for my iPhone game "Character Limit," there were two changes of pace in the last month. Both in terms of the work being carried out and when the game will actually ship.A build of my game 'Character Limit' runn...

12-15-25 -

New in iOS 26.3: Android transfer settings, third-party notification forwarding
The first developer beta of iOS 26.3 is here, and with it, settings that make transferring to Android easier and notification forwarding for third-party wearables.iOS 26.3 delivers new settings for notification forwarding, and makes moving to Andr...

12-15-25 -

iPhone Fold Touch ID rumor appears again, suggesting Face ID too thick
A new report says Apple's iPhone Fold may skip Face ID in favor of a slimmer side-mounted Touch ID sensor, citing thinness as an issue.iPhone Fold renderApple's long-rumored foldable iPhone, often referred to as the iPhone Fold, is widely expected...