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• Age verification now mandatory for App Store users in Texas

  03-06-2026 23:19 via appleinsider.com
  
  Despite Apple's objections, new App Store users in Texas will soon be subject to age verification, as a new state law is set to take effect on June 4.
  App Store users in Texas will be required to verify their age under a new law.
  In May 2025, the Texas App Store Accountability Act made it mandatory for companies like Apple and Google to verify the ages of their Texas-based users. As the law is set to be enforced starting Thursday, Apple has outlined an update to its App Store rules.On the Apple
  
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• Run Google's Gemma LLMs right on your Mac with the new AI Edge Gallery

  04-06-2026 17:13 via appleinsider.com
  
  Google has released its AI Edge Gallery app on the Mac for the first time, allowing AI fans to run its Gemma large language models (LLMs) locally, without the need for an internet connection.
  Google's AI Edge Gallery just launched on the Mac
  While the AI Edge Gallery has been available for the iPhone for a while, the Mac has lagged behind. That changed today when Google made the AI Edge Gallery app available as a direct download from its website.Running an LLM locally has multiple benefits, not
  
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• AirPods Max 2 plunge to $499 at Amazon, the lowest price ever

  04-06-2026 17:05 via appleinsider.com
  
  Despite being released only two months ago, AirPods Max 2 are on sale for $499, which is the lowest price to date. And score delivery as early as today.
  Grab AirPods Max 2 at the lowest price ever - Image credit: Apple
  You can pick up AirPods Max 2 at a $50 discount at Amazon today when you opt for the Midnight or Starlight colors. This reflects the lowest price seen to date since the over-ear headphones were announced in late March 2026. Amazon Prime members can also get delivery as early as to
  
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• Apple Card Savings returns keep shrinking as APY falls to 3.4%

  04-06-2026 16:23 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple Card Savings customers are earning less again as the account's annual percentage yield falls to a new low of 3.4%, extending a series of rate cuts that have reduced returns for savers.Apple Savings APY lowering again
  Customer notifications show the annual percentage yield has fallen from 3.5% to 3.4%, marking the latest reduction for the savings account.Users began reporting notifications of the change on June 4, adding another entry to the growing list of rate cuts affecting Apple Card Sa
  
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• These photos are the best leak yet of iPhone 18 Pro colors

  04-06-2026 15:33 via appleinsider.com
  
  A new series of images claiming to be the iPhone 18 Pro chassis have been leaked, showing black, blue, and dark cherry red. We think they're genuine.
  Leaked image purporting to show three light-blue iPhone 18 Pro chassis - image credit: Lanzk
  It's always suspicious when a leaker has just a single image of a purported device, but now a series of shots have shown off most of the colors expected for the iPhone 18 Pro.On Yeux1122's blog, fellow leaker Lanzk claims to have samples of the aluminum fra
  
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• Run Google's Gemini LLMs right on your Mac with the new AI Edge Gallery

  04-06-2026 14:16 via appleinsider.com
  
  Google has released its AI Edge Gallery app on the Mac for the first time, allowing AI fans to run its Gemini large language models (LLMs) locally, without the need for an internet connection.
  Google's AI Edge Gallery just launched on the Mac
  While the AI Edge Gallery has been available for the iPhone for a while, the Mac has lagged behind. That changed today when Google made the AI Edge Gallery app available as a direct download from its website.Running an LLM locally has multiple benefits, not
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro Max isn't getting any thinner as Apple focuses elsewhere

  04-06-2026 13:45 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max is said to be the same thickness as the iPhone 17 Pro Max, dashing hopes of a more svelte form factor this time around.
  The iPhone 18 Pro Max isn't getting any thinner this year.
  Just like its predecessor, a new report claims Apple's monster 2026 iPhone will measure 8.75mm. That's thicker than the iPhone 16 Pro Max's 8.25mm measurement, and a pocket-filler for fans of skinny jeans and the like.The measurement comes from Weibo leaker Ice Universe, and is notable
  
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• Revamped Siri will tap Nvidia chips for fast, private cloud computing

  04-06-2026 13:37 via appleinsider.com
  
  Despite initial claims that Apple Intelligence would run only on Apple Silicon, the company will now also use Google Cloud and Nvidia processors, raising questions about privacy.Apple is continuing to promote how Apple Intelligence can work on-device without needing an internet connection. But when a prompt requires more, Craig Federighi said in 2024 that it was essential for privacy and security that it uses only Apple servers.That was before the partnership with Google Gemini, however, which h
  
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• How to manage your privacy on iPhone and iPad

  04-06-2026 04:59 via appleinsider.com
  Social media sites and advertisers aren't actually using your iPhone microphone to spy on you, but what's happening is complex. Here's how to limit the amount of access Big Tech has to your data, by performing a quick privacy audit.
  The iPhone can protect your privacy, and limit what it sends to advertisers. Here's how - Image credit: Apple
  It happens to all of us. You'll be talking about something, and then later you'll see an advertisement pop up on Facebook or Instagram. It couldn't be a coin
  
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• iPhone Fold: What We Know So Far About Apple's 2026 Foldable

  04-06-2026 02:45 via cnet.com
  
  Apple's first folding phone may be just a few months away. Rumors point to a September introduction, a $2,000-plus price and a possible new name: the iPhone Ultra.
  
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• Latest Apple privacy on iPhone ad takes direct shots at Chrome

  04-06-2026 02:09 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's latest privacy ad is filled with chrome-wearing spies that disappear as soon as the person opens Safari. It's yet another ad that doesn't shy away from calling out surveillance capitalism.Apple's new campaign targeting Chrome's stance on privacy
  The "Privacy, That's iPhone" campaign has been ongoing for years. In 2024, Apple shared an ad with some unsettling mechanical birds with cameras for heads that would follow you around.The latest ad takes on the familiar tagline in a short film du
  
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• Apple TV's 'Prehistoric Planet' brought extinct animals to life with custom instruments

  04-06-2026 01:03 via appleinsider.com
  
  The music produced for Apple TV's "Prehistoric Planet" was created in part with custom instruments made from actual fossils and replicas of skulls.
  The score of the Apple TV show "Prehistoric Planet" used custom-made instruments. Image Credit: Apple.
  Apple's streaming service is home to a variety of original content, including the natural history series "Prehistoric Planet," which focuses on ancient wildlife. The show premiered back in 2022, while its latest season, dubbed "Prehistoric Planet: I
  
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• I Scoured the Internet to Find the Best Deals on Samsung Galaxy S26, iPhone 17 and More

  03-06-2026 23:09 via cnet.com
  
  You don't have to sacrifice your budget to nab a coveted smartphone upgrade.
  
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• Black Apple Vision Pro rumors stoked by even more photographs

  03-06-2026 22:33 via appleinsider.com
  
  More images have surfaced of a black colorway for the Apple Vision Pro, this time showing more of the important parts of the headset sporting the hue. Though, you shouldn't get excited about a potential release.
  Images of a rumored black Apple Vision Pro - Image Credit: @LusiRoy8/X
  In late May, images of what are believed to be components for a black-colored Apple Vision Pro came to light. A week later, that same source has released more images of the fabled headset.The images, posted to X on We
  
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• Short-sighted: John Ternus behind Apple Vision project refocuses

  03-06-2026 20:56 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's head-mounted hardware plans are slowly being cut, reportedly by new CEO John Ternus himself, with Vision Air said to be killed off alongside Display glasses.
  Smart glasses like Apple Glass are in the future, but the whole vision-based category is allegedly troubled.The Apple Vision Pro was supposed to be the first salvo in a new platform for Apple to dominate. However, Apple has reportedly made some moves to curtail its ambitions for the head-wearable future.In an X post on Wednesday, an
  
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• I Found Some Serious Savings on All Five Models in Apple’s iPhone 17 Lineup

  03-06-2026 20:03 via cnet.com
  
  Whether you're after the affordable 17E to the pricey 17 Pro Max, you'll want to check out these offers.
  
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• Update for Apps Distributed in Texas

  03-06-2026 19:00 via developer.apple.com
  Due to a recent court ruling lifting an injunction on Texas law SB 2420, new Apple Accounts in Texas are now subject to the law, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. As previously announced, this includes age assurance and parent or guardian consent on behalf of minors under the age of 18 for downloads, Apple In-App Purchases, and significant changes associated with an app. Parents or guardians will also be able to revoke their consent for any app
  
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• Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M5 plunges to $1,099 in price war

  03-06-2026 17:46 via appleinsider.com
  
  The best 15-inch MacBook Air deal has returned as Prime Day 2026 nears, delivering a $200 price drop on Apple's newest model equipped with an M5 chip.
  Grab the lowest price ever on the new M5 15-inch MacBook Air - Image credit: Apple
  You can grab the $1,099 price at Amazon and B&H Photo in the Midnight finish specifically, with B&H stating limited supply is available at the reduced price. The standard 15-inch MacBook Air model has a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, along with 16GB of unified
  
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• First European Apple Developer Center set to open in Berlin

  03-06-2026 15:16 via appleinsider.com
  
  The first European Apple Developer Center is opening in Berlin, Germany, expanding Apple's educational initiative to a whole new continent.
  The auditorium of Berlin's new Apple Developer Center - Image Credit: Apple
  Apple Developer Centers are places where Apple can provide developers with resources and assistance to make their apps. After launching in a number of countries, Apple's finally bringing the concept to Europe.Announced on Wednesday, Europe's first Apple Developer Center will be openi
  
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• London's Wigmore Hall marks 125 years with new Apple Music Classical collaboration

  03-06-2026 15:06 via appleinsider.com
  
  UK's Wigmore Hall is partnering in a new concert program that will see live recordings premiere exclusively on Apple Music Classical .
  Three years after its debut, Apple Music Classical has been adding listening guides and a dedicated app for CarPlay. But now it is following the mainstream Apple Music's lead in producing brand-new recordings, this time to mark the 125th anniversary of the renowned Wigmore Hall concert venue."Wigmore Hall Live has always sought to capture something unique —
  
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• India's $38 billion antitrust case inches forward as Apple finally agrees to cooperate

  03-06-2026 14:08 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple has given up trying to withhold its financial details from India's antitrust body, although it did negotiate one last delay, and may have managed to greatly cut the up to $38 billion fine it was starting down.
  Tim Cook in a previous visit to India — image credit: Apple
  It should have been a reasonably simple case of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) fining Apple over antitrust practices, and Apple appealing against that 2024 ruling. But it has become a more complex and protra
  
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• I Need Apple to Finally Launch Its Foldable iPhone Flip in 2026

  03-06-2026 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Android foldables are everywhere, but Apple's is still nowhere to be seen. That might be a problem.
  
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• Apple Developer Centers are expanding to Berlin

  03-06-2026 14:00 via developer.apple.com
  Apple Developer Centers are dedicated spaces designed for in-person developer sessions, labs, workshops, and appointments across a wide range of Apple technologies and platforms.With locations in Cupertino, Shanghai, Bengaluru, and Singapore, these purpose-built facilities bring expert guidance and hands-on learning directly to the developer community. Later this year, Apple will open its fifth Developer Center in Berlin, offering developers throughout Europe even greater access to Apple experts
  
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• Elon Musk's SpaceX & Tesla email accounts must be handed over in Apple lawsuit

  03-06-2026 04:45 via appleinsider.com
  
  After objecting to turn over relevant emails during discovery in a lawsuit brought on by Elon Musk, the judge is forcing the matter. Musk's email accounts must be submitted for review.
  Elon Musk's lawsuit against Apple isn't going his way
  Apple and OpenAI were sued by Elon Musk's xAI, now owned by SpaceX, due to alleged anticompetitive practices. The trial hasn't been going well for Musk so far, as it was accused of destroying and withholding evidence previously.On Tuesday, Judge Mark Pittman re
  
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• Apple's on-device AI protects privacy, Microsoft's cloud-based plans offer only convenience

  02-06-2026 23:14 via appleinsider.com
  
  Qualcomm and Microsoft believe cloud-based AI wearables are the future, rather than entirely optional and secure on-device features like Apple Intelligence.
  Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon (left) with Microsoft CEO SatyaNadella (right). Image Credit: Qualcomm.
  Big tech has all but embraced the proliferation of AI. Microsoft and Qualcomm are the latest to suggest the future of hardware and software development lies in AI-first devices.On June 2, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano
  
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• Future Apple Vision Pro could gain Apple Pencil that can simulate textures

  02-06-2026 23:01 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple has proposed an Apple Pencil-like stylus that could be used with Apple Vision Pro to convey the texture of virtual objects through haptic feedback.
  Apple Pencil can now react to the surface of an iPad, but in future versions could become virtual reality sensors - image credit: Apple
  There's an old children's toy where one pencil is connected to another such that drawing with the first pencil also moves the second. A newly-granted patent is akin to this idea, except instead of copying or en
  
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• MacBook Neo is the sole bright spot in a crashing global PC market

  02-06-2026 22:11 via appleinsider.com
  
  A memory shortage that isn't expected to ease before the end of 2027 will drive global PC shipments down 11.3% in 2026, even as Apple's MacBook Neo puts new pressure on PC rivals.MacBook Neo
  Market research firm IDC expects conditions to worsen through the year, with PC shipments projected to fall 20% year over year in the fourth quarter. Rising memory costs are limiting product availability and making it harder for manufacturers to maintain broad product lineups.PC shipments still grew 3% durin
  
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• Forget the Latest iPhone and Save Big With These iPhone 15 Deals

  02-06-2026 20:40 via cnet.com
  
  Take advantage of savings on a previous-gen iPhone while you still can.
  
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• 2026 Apple Design Award winners include Cyberpunk 2077, Blue Prince

  02-06-2026 20:18 via appleinsider.com
  
  As per tradition, one week before WWDC, Apple is revealing the winners of its annual Design Awards. There are some great apps and games on the list.
  Image credit: Apple
  Each year, the Apple Design Awards honor App Store developers who have created outstanding apps and games. Winners are selected from a list of 36 global finalists across six categories."This year's Apple Design Award winners are a remarkable reflection of how developers are creating exceptional experiences," said Susan Prescott,
  
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• A naming hint for Apple's macOS 27 may be hiding in plain sight

  02-06-2026 20:05 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's social media promo for WWDC may have given away the name of macOS 27, as it has before.
  Big Bear Lake - Image Credit: Christopher Spence/Pexels
  Each year, the WWDC keynote has Craig Federighi joking about the "crack marketing team" that comes up with the name for that year's macOS release. While the keynote is still a week away, it appears the punchline has already been discovered.Posting to X, designer Andreas Storm explains that there's a very small clue in the small image appearing ne
  
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