Nearly one in five Mac gamers on Steam are using systems powered by Apple's M4 chip, according to actual user data provided by Valve.
The M4 is the most popular Apple Silicon chip among Mac gamers with Steam.
The M4 chip debuted in the iPad Pro back in May 2024, before eventually expanding to nearly the entire Mac lineup. Though it has since been replaced by the M5 chip in the 14-inch MacBook Pro, the M4 remains the most popular Apple Silicon chip among Steam gamers.According to Steam's monthly
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Forget M1, M4 is the dominant Apple Silicon chip on Steam
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Protect Your iPhone From Potential Attacks by Downloading iOS 26.2 Now
via cnet.comThe update also upgrades the music, podcast and news apps, and it gives your iPhone more Liquid Glass options.
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iOS 26 adoption isn't record-breaking, but reports of extremely low rates are flawed
via appleinsider.comRecent reports about low iOS 26 adoption failed to pick up on a crucial mistake with the source data. It's a reminder to be careful about third-party sources for Apple statistics.
Safari user agent data caused inaccuracies in iOS 26 adoption reports
An early January report claimed that Apple is struggling to get people to upgrade their devices to iOS 26. It's a story that seemed to have come from a reputable source of data, and it quickly spread across the Apple news sites.However, it seems that
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Apple's Mac mini dips to $499, plus save $150 on M4 Pro desktop with coupon
via appleinsider.comToday's top Mac mini deals include online prices from $499, along with a hidden discount on Apple's M4 Pro model.
Grab a Mac mini for as low as $499.99 today.
If you're looking for the lowest online M4 Mac mini price, Amazon has the standard 10-core M4/16GB/256GB spec on sale for $499.99 today, reflecting a $100 discount off retail.Buy M4 Mac mini for $499.99
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Don't Delete Old Photos to Free Up Space on Your iPhone. Change These Settings Instead
via cnet.comTweaking these settings can deliver storage space on your iPhone without deleting photos or videos.
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24 iOS Settings Your iPhone Desperately Needs Changed Now
via cnet.comYou're missing out on your iPhone's full potential if you still haven't tweaked these iOS settings.
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Second developer betas for iOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3 have arrived
via appleinsider.comFollowing the year-end festivities, Apple is continuing its developer beta process, providing new second builds of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3.
Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple
The second round for iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3 follows after the first, which landed on December 15, 2025.Unusually, since the first beta, Apple has is
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Smart home at CES 2026 and HomeKit architecture deadline on the latest HomeKit Insider
via appleinsider.comOn this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, we go through every Matter and Apple Home announcement from the show from many of the major brands — and there's a big HomeKit deadline coming up.
HomeKit Insider Podcast
Historically, the CES episode is one of the most popular of the year for HomeKit Insider. It's a long episode, diving into all the major announcements and giving our opinions and first impressions on the devices we got to see in person.Before getting into the CES news
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'SnowRunner' on Mac crashes, not getting any new updates or content
via appleinsider.comIt's the end of the road for "SnowRunner" on Mac — it remains playable for Apple gamers but it is no longer receiving updates or expansions.
"SnowRunner" game on Mac
SnowRunner is an off-road vehicle simulation game centered on hauling cargo through mud, snow, and extreme terrain using heavy trucks. The game prioritizes physics-driven driving, route planning, and cooperative multiplayer over speed or racing.For Apple users, the game remains on sale even though active development on macOS h
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Google confirms that it won't get Apple user data in new Siri deal
via appleinsider.comWhile Siri will soon use Google Gemini tech for its Apple Intelligence features, Google itself has confirmed that it will operate under Private Cloud Compute and Apple's rules.
Google Gemini on an iPhone
The news that Apple and Google have signed a deal for the latter's Gemini AI technology to be used in Apple Intelligence, has been a long time coming. But it's also being immediately misreported as Apple ceding to Google Gemini instead of continuing with its own Siri.Initial reports did quote Ap
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Apple TV "Pluribus" is stepping off the screen and into the real world with merch
via appleinsider.comAfter a very popular debut, Sony Pictures has rolled out the series' first official merchandise collection. It's aggressively average.
'Pluribus' merch is finally here
There's no doubt about it:Pluribusis a major hit for Apple TV. As expected, the sci-fi psychological thriller has finally debuted its first official merchandise drop.Sony Pictures has launched a brand-new "Pluribus" collection on its official store. Fans can snag a new shirt, hoodie, or hat to show their love for their favorite sh
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Google Gemini tech will be used in the all-new Siri after major Apple AI deal
via appleinsider.comApple will be leaning on Google Gemini technologies Siri overhaul later in 2026, but it won't mean that iPhone user queries will be handed over and absorbed into Google's systems.
Apple Intelligence is set to be boosted by Google's Gemini models
Apple and its AI strategy, Apple Intelligence, hasn't quite kept up with the rest of the industry, resulting in speculation that it would seek some outside assistance. On Monday, Apple finally struck a deal to do just that.A multi-year deal between Apple
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Reminder: Ignore Instagram password reset messages if you didn't request one
via appleinsider.comIt's not entirely clear what's the full truth of the matter is, but a wave of Instagram password reset emails is hitting users, which may or may not be related to data tied to roughly 17.5 million accounts for sale online.
Instagram users have information leaked
The emails exploit growing confusion about a newly surfaced dataset linked to Instagram user information. Though the data lacks passwords, its circulation allows attackers to impersonate legitimate security messages and prompt users to a
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Apple dominated 2025 smartphone market with a 20% share
via appleinsider.comThe smartphone industry had a good year in 2025 with moderate growth. Apple blew the doors off the place, with the iPhone dominating the market.
iPhone 17 Pro
According to preliminary estimates released by Counterpoint on January 12, global smartphone shipments grew 2% year-over-year compared to 2024. This is not quite as big as the year-over-year increase of 4% between 2023 and 2024, but it's still growth.Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple's record-breaking year for Services is a preview for earnings
via appleinsider.comA few weeks before the holiday quarter earnings report, Apple senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue, has once more written a celebration of successes with Apple Music, Apple TV, and the App Store.
Apple's services drove a giant 2025 for Apple
As Cue first did in 2023, Eddy Cue has summarized what he says is the "remarkable growth... and continuous innovation" of Apple Services in "record-breaking" 2025. Saying that the collection from the App Store through Apple Pay had been "shattering re
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Half price iPhone 13 battery replacement is probably only for China
via appleinsider.comApple is claimed to have announced a half-price battery replacement service for iPhone 13 users in China.
Apple's iPhone 13
When it first came out, the iPhone 13 range and in particular the iPhone 13 Pro Max was said to be Apple's undisputed battery life champion. According to China's City News Service, however, there have subsequently been spurious worldwide reports of battery swelling or performance degradation.That claim has not been verified, but the publication says that consequently Apple
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Apple's utter silence about AI-generated child porn on X is appalling yet unsurprising
via appleinsider.comWe know you're reading, Apple. For maybe the first time in the '20s, do the right thing by users instead of your shareholders and block the child porn factory that is X and Grok until they make changes.
Doing nothing about X and Grok on the App Store is Apple & Google worshipping the almighty dollar
Once again, Apple has chosen shareholders over users, willingly choosing to placate Elon Musk and leave X and Grok on the App Store. And all this, even as it still churns out child porn and deepf
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Wedbush expects monumental 2026 for Apple despite invisible AI strategy
via appleinsider.comInvestment firm Wedbush says that 2026 should be a key year for Apple with a new Siri, new Google Gemini deal, and new iPhone 18 range — but definitely not a new CEO.
Investment firm Wedbush expects the success of the iPhone 17 Pro to continue
Back in December 2025, Wedbush raised its Apple price target to $350, chiefly over iPhone demand plus the expectation that 2026 will bring a new Siri. Now in a new note to investors seen by AppleInsider, it retains that valuation, but is doubling dow
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'The Studio' and 'Pluribus' win at the Golden Globes awards
via appleinsider.comApple TV hits "The Studio" and "Pluribus" have together won three awards at the 83rd Golden Globes ceremony.
The Studio promotional art — image credit: Apple
In December 2025, it was announced that Apple TV had 14 nominations for the Golden Globes, across four series plus "F1: The Movie." Now in a ceremony at the Beverly Hilton in California, Apple TV took home three awards:Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy: The Studio
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Half price iPhone 13 battery replacement reportedly offered for users in China
via appleinsider.comApple is claimed to have announced a half-price battery replacement service for iPhone 13 users in China.
Apple's iPhone 13
When it first came out, the iPhone 13 range and in particular the iPhone 13 Pro Max was said to be Apple's undisputed battery life champion. According to China's City News Service, however, there have subsequently been worldwide reports of battery swelling or performance degradation.That claim has not been verified, but the publication says that consequently Apple has annou
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Price war: Save $300 on Apple's 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with 20-core GPU
via appleinsider.comAmazon and B&H are competing for your business, with a $300 discount on Apple's upgraded M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro with 1TB of storage.
Save $300 on a 1TB M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro with a 20-core GPU.
With the $300 discount at Amazon and B&H Photo, you can pick up Apple's upgraded 14-inch MacBook Pro for $2,099 when ordered in Space Black.Save $300 on 14" MacBook Pro
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