• AirPods Max 2 just dropped to $429, save $120

    AirPods Max 2 just dropped to $429, save $120
    Amazon's $120 AirPods Max 2 discount is the steepest seen since Prime Day 2026.
    Save $120 on AirPods Max 2, lowest price of the season - Image credit: Apple
    You can pick up AirPods Max 2 at a $120 discount at Amazon in your choice of Starlight or Purple.Buy AirPods Max 2 for $429
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  • New EU App Store terms lower both costs and bar to entry for external payments

    New EU App Store terms lower both costs and bar to entry for external payments
    On Tuesday, after much back-and-forth with the European Union, Apple has rolled out new and simpler terms and fee structures for developers that distribute in the area.
    An EU flag with the App Store logo
    The terms are greatly simplified. Core technology fees are mostly exterminated, replaced by percentages. For App Store apps using Apple In-App Purchase, the new commission will be 26 percent. For the vast majority of developers, including auto-renewing subscriptions after their first year, that
  • Apple's product identifier leak is a hard mystery to solve

    Apple's product identifier leak is a hard mystery to solve
    Apple itself leaked many mystery products that are coming out relatively soon. The leaked product identifiers proximity to others give some clues, but not many.
    An example of an Apple product identifier
    The release candidate for macOS Tahoe 26.7 was a trove of information for unreleased products. References to product identifiers littered the build, including for some known-about items.For example, there was sightings of J490 and J491, believed to be versions of the Home Hub. B525 is expected to
  • Apple Card users can stack summer savings with 5% Daily Cash travel promotions

    Apple Card users can stack summer savings with 5% Daily Cash travel promotions
    Apple Card is making summer road trips more rewarding with 5% Daily Cash on car rentals, hotel stays, gas and EV charging through September 15.
    Apple Card adds 5% Daily Cash on travel, gas, and more
    Summer often means travel, and travel often means travel-related expenses. That's why Apple Card has come up with a panoply of new promotions to help you save the second you hit the road.Apple Card cardholders can score 5% cash back with eligible car rentals through Hertz when they reserve while usin
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  • Apple may be considering adding a Camera Control button to a future iPad

    Apple may be considering adding a Camera Control button to a future iPad
    A newly-revealed patent details a button that can be swiped as well as pressed. It's the iPhone's Camera Control button, and it may be coming to the iPad.
    Detail from the patent showing an iPad with Camera Control - image credit: Apple
    Introduced in 2024 with the iPhone 16 range, the Camera Control button has been sufficiently divisive that Apple is even rumored to be dropping it entirely. That's unlikely, if not impossible, and now a newly-granted patent suggests that Apple at least used to hav
  • Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available

    Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available
    Attachment 14 of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been added to specify updated terms for apps in the European Union, including alternative distribution, alternative payments, and business terms.These terms will go into effect on October 1, 2026. Please review the changes and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms.Translations of the updated agreement will be available on the Apple Developer website within one month.
  • Changes for apps in the European Union

    Changes for apps in the European Union
    Apple is making changes to its business terms for apps in the European Union, following close collaboration with the European Commission. The changes reduce complexity by moving every developer that distributes apps in the EU to a single set of business terms.Under the new business terms, Apple will charge a commission on the sale of digital goods and services. The Core Technology Fee, a per-install fee for developers who achieve extraordinary scale, will be replaced by the Core Technology Commi
  • A new Siri Remote may be in the works, but don't get excited

    A new Siri Remote may be in the works, but don't get excited
    An unreleased device referencedin a beta suggested that there may be a new Siri Remote coming, but we're not expecting a huge shake-up.
    Code found within the macOS Tahoe beta hints at upcoming Siri Remote
    Monday's macOS Tahoe beta hinted at an upcoming Siri Remote, referenced as "ATVRemote1,5" in the code. This wouldn't be the first time that we've heard there's a new Siri Remote in the works, either; it's expected to launch alongside the new Apple TV.That doesn't mean that the remote is going t
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  • Save up to $600 on M5 Max MacBook Pro with today's best deals

    Save up to $600 on M5 Max MacBook Pro with today's best deals
    Steeper price cuts are in effect on Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro lines, with discounts of up to $600 off.
    Save $600 on a 4TB M5 Max MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple
    Today we're following a $600 price drop on Apple's high-end M5 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro with an 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB of RAM, and a spacious 4TB SSD.Save $600 on M5 Max 14" MacBook Pro
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  • You can now make a bid on Steve Jobs' 8th-grade science fair project

    You can now make a bid on Steve Jobs' 8th-grade science fair project
    RR Auction is holding yet another Steve Jobs-centric auction, stuffed full of signed checks, vintage Apple computers, and Apple marketing memorabilia.
    Steve's 8th grade science fair project | Image credit: RR Auction
    The auction, dubbed "Steve Jobs & the Computer Revolution: The Apple 50th Anniversary Auction Part Two," contains more than 200 items. Nearly all of the items are related to Apple in some way, with almost 40 being directly related to the former CEO.As is standard with many aucti
  • Apple's App Store revenue in danger of being regulated away

    Apple's App Store revenue in danger of being regulated away
    Apple's Services is in danger of losing out on App Store revenue, with regulatory interference perhaps becoming a bigger problem sooner rather than later.
    A report claims Apple has expressed weakness over App Store regulation
    A Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission came under scrutiny due to a disclosure from Apple. In it, Apple discusses the issue of alternative app storefronts to the main App Store, and of developers monetizing their apps with external linking."If th
  • Rothschild's AAPL price target soars to $400 on iPhone Ultra expectations

    Rothschild's AAPL price target soars to $400 on iPhone Ultra expectations
    Financial advice group Rothschild & Co Redburn has raised its Apple price target by a huge $140, specifically because it believes that an iPhone Ultra is a "match made in heaven" for the company.
    Analysts believe Apple will do well in the Q3 results.Rothschild & Co Redburn doesn't seem to concentrate much on Apple, and its usual price targets tend to lag behind firms that do, such as Morgan Stanley. But while Morgan Stanley recently dropped its price target by $4 to $360, Rothschild has
  • Lindsay Clancy murder trial prosecutors leaning on iPhone & Apple Watch forensics

    Lindsay Clancy murder trial prosecutors leaning on iPhone & Apple Watch forensics
    Health data from an Apple Watch has been used as evidence in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial alongside iPhone Messages history, detailing some of her last actions before the triple homicide of her children.
    The Apple Watch can measure heart rate, as well as count steps and climbed flights of stairs.Former labor and delivery nurse Lindsay Clancy is under trial for the alleged murder of three children in Massachusetts in 2023, before attempting suicide. In the last day of the prosecution laying ou
  • Only iPhone 18 Pro Max rumored to get variable aperture

    Only iPhone 18 Pro Max rumored to get variable aperture
    A leaker with a reasonable reputation has dropped the news that variable aperture is only coming to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, not both Pro models as previously expected.
    The camera plateau on the current iPhone 17 Pro Max.
    Variable aperture is a feature that could narrow the gap between iPhone and DSLR photography still further, and it's been rumored to be coming since at least 2024. More recent reports have said the camera component is now in production, but a new leak says it will be confined to
  • A demo video of AirPods with cameras has leaked via a macOS Tahoe RC

    A demo video of AirPods with cameras has leaked via a macOS Tahoe RC
    Apple has accidentally left a lot of data within the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, including a demo video showcasing AirPods with cameras. It is our best look yet.
    AirPods with cameras will closely resemble AirPods Pro
    The new AirPods with cameras have been rumored since January 2025. Not much is known about the product, but a lot of debate has been had over whether or not Apple's earbuds would actually gain "cameras."In a video found within the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, AirPods
  • macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta references several unreleased products like Home Hub

    macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta references several unreleased products like Home Hub
    Apple inadvertently left a lot of feature flags visible in its macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, which include references to products like AirPods with cameras, the OLED iPad mini, and more.
    References to future iPhone Air, HomePods, and more found in macOS code
    Developer betas are one of the easiest ways for Apple to accidentally share future product information. It has occurred before, like during iOS 26 testing, and has happened again on Monday.According to information discovered by MacRumo
  • Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED review: Excellent color-calibration, not perfect for Mac users

    Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED review: Excellent color-calibration, not perfect for Mac users
    The Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED model U3226Q is a color-accurate OLED monitor with a full port hub. It makes a strong case as a Studio Display XDR alternative for Mac users, assuming you're fine with not having a Retina-class display.
    Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED review: This monitor has great colors and deep blacks
    A great monitor can anchor a whole desk setup. For Mac users who can afford it, the obvious choice has long been Apple's displays.Those displays are beautiful, but price and port
  • Apple's sixth developer betas arrive for iOS 27, macOS 27, and more

    Apple's sixth developer betas arrive for iOS 27, macOS 27, and more
    Weeks away from a probable launch, Apple has outed its sixth developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27,and macOS 27.An earlier iOS 27 beta screen
    The Apple Developer Beta program has now reached the sixth round for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27.The sixth appears after the fifth, which Apple brought out on August 10.
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  • Epic doesn't believe in compromise unless it is with Google

    Epic doesn't believe in compromise unless it is with Google
    The vendetta Epic Games holds against Apple seemingly won't let it accept any settlement beyond complete surrender, but it wants to participate "in good faith."
    Epic settled with Google by paying for a promotional campaign
    Apple shared its latest proposed commission rates in an attempt to satisfy an ongoing lawsuit with Epic Games, but they were instantly dismissed by the company. In that filing, Apple suggested that a settlement conference should take place.Epic filed its response on Monday, an
  • Amazon joins the list of companies destroying rare books to feed to the AI machine

    Amazon joins the list of companies destroying rare books to feed to the AI machine
    An AirTag hidden in a rare book followed its journey to a Las Vegas warehouse, where it was likely destroyed in an effort to supply fresh data to hungry LLMs.
    Amazon is destroying rare books to train AI | Image credit: jarmoluk at Pixabay
    I don't know if you've noticed, but everything is becoming increasingly AI-generated. Whether it's news, music, or social media, AI has seemingly stuck all of its nasty little fingers into any pie it can find.Experts have long warned that eventually we'd get to
  • Latest macOS Golden Gate beta adds unique dynamic wallpapers

    Latest macOS Golden Gate beta adds unique dynamic wallpapers
    Apple's macOS Golden Gate has reached its sixth developer beta, which includes new dynamic wallpapers and updated traffic light window control icons.
    macOS 27 beta 6 adds two new dynamic wallpapers.
    On Monday, a week after the fifth developer beta arrived, Apple made macOS 27 beta 6 available for download. Though the update is a relatively light release, it delivers key visual enhancements.With the latest developer beta, Apple added two dynamic wallpapers, both featuring the Golden Gate Bridge.
  • iPhone 18 Pro's A20 will be faster, power efficient, cost a lot

    iPhone 18 Pro's A20 will be faster, power efficient, cost a lot
    The A20 and A20 Pro chips in the iPhone 18 Pro will benefit hugely from TSMC's 2-nanometer process, but Apple will pay dearly for the performance and power consumption improvements.
    The A20 is on the way for the iPhone 18 generation, starting with the A20 Pro
    Apple is widely expected to use TSMC's 2-nanometer process to produce its next generation of chips. This includes the inbound A20 and A20 Pro arriving in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, as well as the iPhone Ultra.There is also always an exp
  • Apple has shipped iOS 26.6.1, and you should install it soon

    Apple has shipped iOS 26.6.1, and you should install it soon
    Apple has released an update for iOS 26.6.1 for all users, with the usual inclusion of security fixes, making it a must-install for your iPhone.
    iOS 26 is the current generation for iOS.While Apple is constantly beta-testing its 27-generation operating systems, it's still shipping updates to its earlier releases. That includes the current-gen versions.On Monday, as part of its swathe of releases, Apple issued its update for iOS 26.6.1. The update, which it rolled out as a release candidate on Au
  • Apple's sixth 27-gen developer betas arrive as the fall release draws closer

    Apple's sixth 27-gen developer betas arrive as the fall release draws closer
    Weeks away from a probable launch, Apple has outed its sixth developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27,and macOS 27.An earlier iOS 27 beta screen
    The Apple Developer Beta program has now reached the sixth round for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27.The sixth appears after the fifth, which Apple brought out on August 10.
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  • Save $100 to $150 on Apple's M4 iPad Air after Amazon issues steeper markdowns

    Save $100 to $150 on Apple's M4 iPad Air after Amazon issues steeper markdowns
    Amazon's triple-digit discounts on the current M4 iPad Air range deliver the lowest prices of the season.
    Save up to $150 on Apple's iPad Air M4 at Amazon.
    Steeper markdowns are in effect across Apple's M4 iPad Air range this week, with Amazon knocking $100 to $150 off 11-inch and 13-inch models.Save up to $150 on M4 iPad Air
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  • Natural language robot cues, Apple Intelligence limits, & Mophie 4-in-1 review on Smart Home Insider

    Natural language robot cues, Apple Intelligence limits, & Mophie 4-in-1 review on Smart Home Insider
    On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we get into some impressive home robotics, new Apple Intelligence limits, and more!
    Smart Home Insider Podcast
    Kicking off the news for the week, the latest beta of iOS 27 confirmed limits on Apple Intelligence summaries for Apple Home cameras. Depending on your iCloud storage tier, you can have anywhere from 5 to 30 cameras summarized by AI.Outside of Apple, Govee introduced a new version of its budget light strip. The Govee Strip Light
  • The best Apple-related books in AppleInsider's video studio

    The best Apple-related books in AppleInsider's video studio
    I'm doing a redesign of the AppleInsider video studio, so it's a perfect time to answer a question that I get a lot. Here's what's on my shelves, and the big omission that I still regret not buying when I could.
    Some of the random tech books in my studio as of late
    I'm as tech-forward as they come, and you can rest assured I have an ample eBook library. Some of the tech-y books I like the most I have in digital format, like Walter Isaacson's Steve Jobs.It's a very good read, by the way, but opin
  • Michigan women sue Apple over AirTag anti-stalking protection failures

    Michigan women sue Apple over AirTag anti-stalking protection failures
    Apple has been dragged into another lawsuit about AirTag, after two women in Detroit allege they were tracked by their former partners using the accessory, but weren't alerted to being tracked.
    An AirTag attached to a bag
    A lawsuit, filed on August 10 at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, accuses Apple of failing to adequately protect people from being stalked by AirTag owners.Filed by two women in Detroit, referred to as Jane MH Doe-1 and Jane WP Doe-2 for anonymity,
  • How German regulators are cracking down on App Tracking Transparency

    How German regulators are cracking down on App Tracking Transparency
    Having rejected Apple's initial compromise proposals for App Tracking Transparency in the App Store, Germany says it has made a final agreement that will make the system fair to all developers.
    App Tracking Transparency
    Germany's federal cartel office, the Bundeskartellamt, has been challenging Apple over its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature. This is the feature that requires users to confirm they allow data tracking by developers, and which is seen as favoring Apple's own apps.Apple has
  • Cook teases revitalization of US manufacturing ghost towns

    Cook teases revitalization of US manufacturing ghost towns
    In one of his last interviews as Apple CEO Tim Cook points to the new Houston plant and accelerator as a triumph for US manufacturing and says that the company has plans to build factories in towns abandoned by previous major employers.
    Tim Cook speaking on "Mad Money" - image credit: CNBC.
    During his promotion of the new Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston, Texas, Tim Cook has revealed that Apple does look at revitalizing communities that have lost their major factories."I've seen the comm

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