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09-26-26 -
Save $200 on Apple Watch Ultra 3 with Milanese Loop while supplies last
Amazon is clearing out Apple Watch Ultra 3 inventory, with the premium Milanese Loop style $200 off while supplies last.Save $200 on this Apple Watch Ultra 3 while supplies last - Image credit: AppleYou can grab the blowout deal on the Black Titan...
09-26-26 -
Apple owes Taction $5.7B after losing haptic feedback IP trial
An intellectual property lawsuit over the Apple Watch\'s Taptic Engine has resulted in a loss for Apple, as a jury ruled that it owes Taction more than $5.7 billion for infringing patents.Apple\'s Taptic Engine - Image Credit: AppleApple...
09-25-26 -
Thousands of banks can now sue over Apple Pay fees in one antitrust case
Thousands of U.S. banks and credit unions can pursue their Apple Pay fee claims together after a federal judge certified their antitrust lawsuit as a class action.Using Apple Pay at a payment terminalThe financial institutions accuse Apple of bloc...
09-25-26 -
Apple Intelligence is coming to the the next entry-level iPad
Apple\'s next low-cost iPad is shaping up to get a faster chip and the hardware needed to run Apple Intelligence.Apple\'s current iPad 11The 12th-generation iPad is expected to bring Apple Intelligence and its Siri features to Apple\...
09-25-26 -
Apple's next HomePod mini won't get a redesign, but will get some new colors
Apple\'s diminutive speaker is returning for a second generation, sporting the same spherical design in a few new colors.An approximation of Apple\'s new pink and green HomePod mini speakersThe upcoming HomePod mini lineup swaps the curr...
09-25-26 -
iPad mini finally getting FaceTime camera move, leak suggests
Leaked artwork of the next iPad mini shows its front camera on the long edge, a useful change for video calls that would bring the small tablet in line with other iPads.iPad miniThe images reportedly come from Apple\'s code and show only the ...
09-25-26 -
New Apple TV 4K leak confirms a very familiar form factor
An image of the new Apple TV 4K hardware appears to have leaked, showing that there\'s nothing new on the outside. But big changes are rumored for the inside.The new Apple TV 4K is closer than everThe current Apple TV 4K was released in Octob...
09-25-26 -
Elton John announced as first Apple Music Hall gig
Apple Music has announced which eight artists will be performing first at the new Apple Music Hall in London, beginning with Elton John on September 28, 2026.Apple Music Hall has announced its first program - image credit: Apple.Days after unveili...
09-25-26 -
Apple Watch Ultra 4 drops to $779 during weekend sale
The lowest Apple Watch Ultra 4 price can be found at Amazon this weekend thanks to double-digit savings.Many new Apple Watch Ultra 4 styles are on sale this weekend.Pick up the robust Apple Watch Ultra 4 today and save $20 on select styles.Save on...
09-25-26 -
Interview: Why Ron Johnson says Apple had no choice but to gamble millions on...
Steve Jobs and Ron Johnson were mocked by business and finance press over the Apple Store, and in an interview with AppleInsider, Johnson reveals that if they hadn\'t opened them, Apple itself would not have survived.Ron Johnson (left) and St...
09-25-26 -
Ron Johnson & buying iPhones in Apple Stores on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple\'s former head of Apple retail, Ron Johnson, has a book \"Shop Different\" and joins William on the latest AppleInsider Podcast for a guest interview. Also, your hosts discuss new Macs, perceived Apple failures, and more.Ron J...
09-25-26 -
Higher prices are just making iPhones more desirable in India
Far from hurting sales, raising iPhone prices has brought Apple growing market share in India, at least for now, and at least while it also has installment plans.Deirdre O\'Brien (left) and Tim Cook open Apple BKC, the first Apple Store in In...
09-25-26 -
How to leave iCloud without losing your data
Skip one hidden step when you cut back or cancel iCloud and you could lose years of photos and messages before your account fully disconnects. Here\'s how to safely export iCloud data.Apple appsBefore changing anything, you need to know what ...
09-25-26 -
Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: An end-to-end health ecosystem
Apple\'s new Health Sensing System for Apple Watch Ultra 4 means more accurate and more frequent health metric tracking. It feels like the peak offering of a device before a necessary complete redesign.Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: Better healt...
09-25-26 -
How to watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' for free in 2026
Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, and the rest of the gang and tune in to watch \"It\'s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown\" for free for everybody on Apple TV. Here\'s how, and when.Watch \'It\'s the Great Pumpk...
09-24-26 -
Snoopy & Fraggles getting new holiday specials on Apple TV
Snoopy and the Fraggles are heading back to Apple TV for a pair of new holiday adventures this winter.\"Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy\" premieres on Apple TV on Friday, November 13Apple TV is expanding its holiday lineup with new sp...
09-24-26 -
Amazon, B&H battle for the best price with $1,849 M5 MacBook Pro deal
A month-end price war is in effect at Amazon and B&H, resulting in Apple\'s M5 MacBook Pro 14-inch dropping to $1,849. Plus save up to $600 on M5 Pro and M5 Max models.Apple\'s M5 MacBook Pro is $150 off in price war - Image credit: ...
09-24-26 -
Square brings Apple Business into its dashboard
Square sellers are now able to link accounts to Apple Business and manage information shown across Apple services from the Square Dashboard.Square adds Apple Business integrationThe integration, announced Thursday, means businesses using Square no...
09-24-26 -
Hugh Laurie turns crime boss for new Apple TV drama 'The Wanted Man'
A new limited-series crime drama executive-produced and starring Hugh Laurie is set to ring in the new year on Apple TV.Hugh Laurie in \"The Wanted Man\"The eight-episode series follows Felix Carmichael, a crime boss betrayed by someone...
09-24-26 -
Watch Steve Jobs in the full 'Antennagate' video before it gets erased again
Unless you were in the room when Steve Jobs gave his 2010 \"you\'re holding it wrong\" speech, you\'ve only seen half of it. Now the full version is online and it\'s a great watch.To fix signal strength dropping if you hel...
09-24-26 -
Apple & Qualcomm renew global patent licensing agreement
Providing no new details, Qualcomm has issued a statement confirming that it and Apple have renewed the existing patent licensing agreement first signed in 2019, with an effective date of April 1, 2027.iPhone 18 Pro MaxIn one introductory sentence...
09-24-26 -
How to remove Apple Intelligence models & reclaim storage in macOS 27
Turning off Apple Intelligence in macOS 27 won\'t remove its downloaded models, but properly deleting the main model folder can free valuable internal SSD space. Here\'s how to do it.macOS 27 introduces Siri AIWe\'re not fans of the...
09-24-26 -
AT&T calls failing for a small number of iPhone 18 Pro users
It\'s not affecting many people at all, but if your iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max is not working on AT&T, this is what you need to do.AT&T has reportedly acknowledged problems with the eSIMs for the iPhone 18 Pro - image credit: ...
09-24-26 -
iPhone 18 Pro Face ID rebooting bug to be fixed in iOS update
Unsurprisingly, Apple is working on an iOS 27 update that will fix an issue affecting some iPhone 18 Pro users where Face ID is failing and forcing a restart.A Face ID bug is causing restarts for a small number of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro M...
09-24-26 -
Apple's spatial computing strategy was on full display at Meta Connect
Meta VR Glasses are a new spatial computing device that weighs a sixth of the Apple Vision Pro with a third of the cost, half of the specs, and none of the immersion.Meta\'s new glasses have Alan Dye all over them. Image source: MetaTake the ...
09-24-26 -
ChatGPT as an extension in Siri dramatically underperformed, says OpenAI
It was already known that the ChatGPT deal went so poorly with Apple that OpenAI considered a lawsuit, but these complaints have finally been put to paper in a SpaceXAI lawsuit filing.The Siri extension for ChatGPT didn\'t perform as expected...
09-24-26 -
uGreen Revodok Maxidok 17-in-1 review: Best in class price to features balance
The Thunderbolt 5 docking station market is very crowded, but at a street price of about $350, the uGreen Revodok Maxidok 17-in-1 stands out, with an excellent price to features balance.uGreen Revodok Maxidok 17-in-1A laptop is a compromise betwee...
09-23-26 -
New Apple Watch models could restart randomly, & watchOS 27.0.1 fixes that bug
Apple\'s watchOS 27.0.1 update has arrived with a fix that prevents Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12 models from randomly restarting.New Apple Watch models could encounter restarts during useOn Wednesday, just over a week after w...
09-23-26 -
Siri AI upgrade is certain for a future HomePod mini update
The update to Siri AI will eventually reach the HomePod line. While that is a certainty, it may not be available on the models that are currently in homes.HomePod mini is expected to get an update soon. That should add in Siri AI support. The Home...
09-23-26 -
Grab Apple's new M6 Mac mini for $879.99 during month-end sale
Apple\'s brand-new M6 Mac mini is discounted at Amazon today, with month-end deals on several models.Save on Apple\'s brand-new Mac mini desktop that just launched.You can pick up the standard M6 Mac mini today at Amazon for $879.99, ref...
09-23-26 -
Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions are about to get more expensive
Disney+ and Hulu subscribers are about to pay more for their streaming services as Disney rolls out another round of price hikes.Disney+ and Hulu subscription prices are increasing in 2026The increases affect both ad-supported and ad-free subscrip...
09-23-26 -
Your personal AI account is about to meet corporate IT with Jamf
Your personal AI account on that managed work iPhone won\'t stay private for long, as Jamf is expanding enterprise controls directly into mobile apps and browsers in 2027.Jamf offers new tools for enterprise MacsThe Jamf platform additions we...
09-23-26 -
AT&T was first to get the iPhone, yet it won't support iPhone Handoff
Apple\'s new ability to have one phone number and switch between two iPhones is spreading to more carriers, but AT&T doesn\'t seem to care.You won\'t have to decide on just one iPhone with the new iPhone Handoff.It was actually ...
09-23-26 -
Millions of Americans are being spied on with shady VPNs available on Apple's...
Virtual Private Networks provide users with privacy and safety from prying eyes, that is if it is from a trusted service. Choose Proton VPN for a true zero-log tool instead of untrustworthy ones on the App Store and save up to 70%.Proton VPN is a ...
09-23-26 -
Base Mac mini still has slower storage than any other configuration
The 256GB configuration of the new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini features storage that\'s around half the speed of that in other models, although it\'s still faster than the previous generation.M4 Mac mini reviewThe greater disappointment with ...
09-23-26 -
AirTag stalking victim says iPhone didn't warn her, so she's suing Apple
Apple has become the target of yet another AirTag lawsuit, after another stalking victim claimed that all the safeguards failed, and she was never warned that she was being tracked.An AirTag on a keyringThe AirTag has frequently been used for crim...
09-23-26 -
This Mac mini gaming handheld is one of the most ambitious projects we've seen
The uses for Apple\'s Mac mini continue with a mod to run on batteries inside a quite sleek vertical chassis that incorporates a display, touch controls, and an integrated Switch controller set.That\'s a Mac mini in a vertical case, with...
09-23-26 -
Apple Card Savings interest rate edges up to 3.5%
After two drops in 2026, Apple Card Savings has raised its interest rate slightly, with customers now earning an annual percentage yield of 3.5%.Apple Card Savings lets users save money, though the APY has dropped since launchThe Apple Card Saving...
09-22-26 -
Apple expands Tap to Pay on iPhone to eight more Latin American countries
Apple has expanded Tap to Pay on iPhone to eight additional countries in Latin America, allowing businesses to accept contactless payments without dedicated payment terminals.The expansion brings Apple\'s payment acceptance feature to Argenti...
09-22-26 -
Apple Maps blurring alleged detention centers in China, claims local laws req...
The data provider for Apple Maps in China has reportedly begun blurring more than just military facilities, leaving Apple in the wake of another potential mapping-related scandal.Apple Maps may have another controversy on its handsAfter decades of...
09-22-26 -
Apple's pendant project is on hold despite its AI push
Apple\'s rumored AI pendant will take even longer to arrive, with the now \"postponed\" project a likely result of Apple Watch taking on an AI wearable\'s functionality.A pin of the Apple Intelligence logo. Not an Apple Intelli...
09-22-26 -
Feds support Apple's arguments ahead of Epic Supreme Court judgement
While the US DOJ won\'t take sides in a case, the Solicitor General did file a brief sharing that violating \"the spirit of the injunction\" wasn\'t within standards, echoing Apple.Apple is ready to face the Supreme Court in Oc...
09-22-26 -
M5 Pro Mac mini vs. M4 Pro Mac mini compared: Specs, hardware, price
Apple\'s Mac mini has finally been upgraded with the M5 Pro chip. Here\'s how the latest model compares to its M4 Pro counterpart.M5 Pro Mac mini vs. M4 Pro Mac mini: Apple\'s tiny desktop Mac just got even better.After the debut of...
09-22-26 -
Apple Maps & Apple Podcasts join forces for Hidden Histories guides & episodes
Apple Podcasts has launched the Hidden Histories guides in Apple Maps, giving listeners a new way to find podcast episodes tied to landmarks and lesser-known locations in five major U.S. cities.Hidden HistoriesA new Apple Maps guides collection co...
09-22-26 -
Future Apple Watch could be screen-less Whoop competitor, says rumor
Apple is reportedly at the prototype stage for a new fitness and health tracker that looks less like an Apple Watch, and more like Whoop\'s device.Apple wants to compete with Whoop - image credit: WhoopWhen Apple published its heart study int...
09-22-26 -
Apple government liaison Tim Cook talked child safety at the UN General Assembly
Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook spoke with the EU Commission President about child safety while visiting the UN General Assembly, but there was no mention of bringing Siri AI to the market.Tim Cook and Ursula von der Leyen. Image source: Ursula ...
09-22-26 -
Save $600 on these M5 Max MacBook Pros with month-end deals
Amazon is slashing $600 off two M5 Max MacBook Pros, with both 14-inch and 16-inch options available.Save $600 on M5 Max MacBook Pro laptops today - Image credit: AppleThe month-end savings deliver $600 off two M5 Max MacBook Pro configurations, s...
09-22-26 -
Brighter, lower-power iPhone OLED screens now delayed to 2029
New research claims that Apple will add a significantly improved OLED display to the iPhone, but some years later than previously expected.Apple could move to newer OLED technology by 2029The improved technology is called Color Filter on Encapsula...
09-22-26 -
Beats 360 vs AirPods Max 2: Premium personal audio compared
The Beats 360 are Apple\'s alternative to the AirPods Max 2 for anyone in the market for premium headphones. Here\'s how the two personal audio options compare.Beats 360 vs AirPods Max 2: The two headphones are solidly matched, with diff...
09-22-26 -
Beats 360 review: Good all-around sound and customizable too
The new Beats 360 are premium headphones that are customizable, sweat-resistant, sound great, and can be your new workout partner at the gym.Beats 360 review: Cloud frame, but with replacement cushions. When it comes to premium headphone options, ...

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