Apple released new firmware for the second and third generation AirPods Pro, continuing its routine maintenance cycle for audio accessories.
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The AirPods Pro 3 build moves to 8B30 from 8B25. AirPods Pro 2 shifts to 8B28 from 8B21. Apple didn't outline any changes, but these updates typically focus on performance fixes and connection reliability.Firmware often arrives ahead of major OS updates to keep accessories aligned with upcoming system changes.
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AirPods Pro 2 & AirPods Pro 3 get another bug fix firmware update
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How to make your own external hard disk storage for your Mac
via appleinsider.comIf 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 RAID
Storage can be a pain point for computer users. Apple's famously expensive storage upgrade fees can put off users from adding more capacity from the outset, leaving them constrained until their next upgrade.This is a solvable problem.
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iPhone Fold and more: Apple could release seven iPhone models per year by 2027
via appleinsider.comApple'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: AppleInsider
Apple has a fairly packed iPhone schedule at the moment, with four mainline releases in the fall and occasional updates in the spring. While the current roster is for five devices, that won't necessarily be the case in the near future.In a breakdown of rumo
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iMac Pro may return in 2026 with M5 Max chip
via appleinsider.comA 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 just a stopgap while Apple worked on the Mac Pro. It was barely ever updated, and Apple discontinued it in 2021, by when the regular 27-inch iMac was outpacing it.Now in the latest of a slew of rumors drawn from various code references, MacRumors has fou
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Grab Apple's iPad 11 for $279, with delivery as soon as today
via appleinsider.comThe 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 $279 iPad 11-inch deal, reflecting a $70 discount off retail on the standard 128GB Wi-Fi configuration.Buy iPad 11 for $279
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iPhone will do pretty well in 2026, as RAM prices hammer smartphone industry
via appleinsider.comApple'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 Max
Counterpoint Research released a report on December 16, lowering its 2026 global smartphone shipment forecast. The report attributes this to significant price hikes in DRAM and NAND flash memory.The revised forecast expects global smartphone shipments to fall about 2% year over year, reversing earlier expectation
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Feds say US big tech is being targed by unfair regulations overseas
via appleinsider.comThe 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 House Judiciary Committee's main building — image credit: House Judiciary Committee
The White House has previously said that it will not tolerate the European Union's fining firms such as Apple and Meta. Then on Monday, the US paused its agreed $20
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Apple spent $1.1 billion on more California office space in 2025
via appleinsider.comDespite 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 Paul Company
Back in 2019, Apple's corporate headquarters at Apple Park was said to be worth $4.17 billion. Opened in 2017, it can house 13,000 employees — and practically from the start, it wasn't enough.Apple has kept on expanding with new sites a
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iPhone will do pretty well in 2026, as RAM prices hammer the smartphone industry
via appleinsider.comApple'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 Max
Counterpoint Research released a report on December 16, lowering its 2026 global smartphone shipment forecast. The report attributes this to significant price hikes in DRAM and NAND flash memory.The revised forecast expects global smartphone shipments to fall about 2% year over year, reversing earlier expectation
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There may be two models of Apple's rumored budget MacBook
via appleinsider.comThe 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 model of MacBook aimed at the budget end of the notebook market. While those rumors have said that Apple will be using chips from its iPhone line in the models, it may end up using quite earlier variants.As part of a number of details revealed in an inter
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iPad mini 8 rumored to use the iPhone 18 A20 Pro chip
via appleinsider.comA 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 mini
There have been a plethora of leaks in early December stemming from an internal pre-release build of iOS 26. Despite the amount of information that has already emerged, it seems there are still more details being uncovered from the code leak.Chinese leaker Kang and others have provided their own compilations of leaked details to Weib
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New UK lawsuit takes another shot at Amazon's and Apple's alleged price fixing
via appleinsider.comDespite 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-fixing
The accusation in each case is that Amazon and Apple made a secret deal that placed unfair restrictions on independent retailers selling Apple devices on Amazon. Consequently the suit claims that consumers suffered harm as the two firms were able to maintain higher prices t
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You Should Read This if iOS 26.2 Is Draining Your iPhone's Battery
via cnet.comIf you feel like your iPhone's battery is draining quickly after downloading the latest update, don't panic.
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Apple Watch Series 11 Deals: This Amazing Smartwatch Is $100 Off With No Strings Attached
via cnet.comThe newest Apple Watch is not only fantastic, but also surprisingly affordable when you use these deals.
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iOS 26 leak details multiple unreleased Apple products
via appleinsider.comAn 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 series of reports last week, which provided insight into unreleased products like the next-generation AirTag, iPad Air, and Apple Studio Display, we now have additional information about the source of the leak.A prototype iPhone running an early build of
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Game development diary: Sound, music, and schedule speed bumps
via appleinsider.comAfter 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' running on an iPhone
It's fair to say that, in my last development log, my implementation of Welsh was not one that was kind to the development schedule. Retrofitting multiple languages into a game that previously worked in one is hard, but necessary if I want to ad
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New in iOS 26.3: Android transfer settings, third-party notification forwarding
via appleinsider.comThe 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 Android easier.
On Monday, just days after iOS 26.2 made its way to the general public, Apple started the iOS 26.3 beta testing cycle. The iPhone software update has the build number 23D5089e, up from 23C55 on the public release of iOS 26.2As a whole, iOS
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Want the New iPhone 17 for the Holidays? Here's How to Get One for Free
via cnet.comThe end of the year might mean it's time to upgrade your phone and thesetrade-in or carrier offers can make Apple's newest phone surprisingly affordable.
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iPhone Fold Touch ID rumor appears again, suggesting Face ID too thick
via appleinsider.comA 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 render
Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone, often referred to as the iPhone Fold, is widely expected to debut in 2026 based on repeated analyst and supply chain reports. While Apple hasn't confirmed the device, rumors over several years have consistently pointed to a book-style foldable focused on thinness and durability.Details shared on December 1
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Apple's 2026 executive shuffle is only the beginning as Cook nears retirement
via appleinsider.comMultiple retirements and a surprise departure has caused quite the change to Apple's leadership page. Here's how Apple's executive structure is expected to look in early 2026.
CEO Tim Cook will see more changes to the Apple org chart than usual heading into 2026
The body of people who run a company isn't static, as people join and leave organizations, and change their roles within them, all the time. With about 164,000 people in its ranks, Apple isn't immune to this phenomenon at all.That said,
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First developer betas of iOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3 now available
via appleinsider.comApple has restarted the beta-testing process once again, with developer builds of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3 now available.
Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple
After the public release of the 26.2 generation, which includes iOS 26.2 and others with the same version number, Apple is now working on the next set of updates.iOS 26.3 beta 1 is build 23D5089e
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Apple will supply senior managers to advise feds on new US Tech Force
via appleinsider.comIn order to correct for the overambitious firings of so many federal technologists, the Trump administration has announced a new initiative called the "Tech Force," and is calling on Silicon Valley to staff it.
An image shared by the US Tech Force website. Image source: Tech Force
The United States government has gone through some tumultuous months after a new administration took over, created the Department of Government Efficiency, and promptly fired thousands of federal employees. The haste a
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Tim Cook is only the seventh highest earning CEO in America
via appleinsider.comHe made Apple into the world's first $4 trillion company, but Tim Cook's salary lags behind CEOs from Microsoft, Starbucks, Tesla, and others.
Tim Cook seems to be taking his salary bravely — image credit: Apple
It's not like your heart should bleed for Tim Cook, since he's not exactly on minimum wage. Also, if you are going to get your company up to a $4 trillion market cap, you're not going to be an honorarium.Plus, now even though Fortune magazine puts Cook's 2024 take-home pay at $74.6
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iRobot files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after increased competition & tariff woes
via appleinsider.comRoomba maker iRobot has filed for bankruptcy protection and will change its ownership, but your robot vacuum cleaners will probably be fine.
iRobot's Roomba, which will still work for a while at least.On Sunday, iRobot confirmed that it had commenced a pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection process. After warning its cash balance was running close to empty, it inevitably ran out, and has to fight for its survival.The third-quarter financial results in November confirmed the company was in
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Holiday stocking stuffer special: Get 4 AirTags for $69.99 (30% off)
via appleinsider.comAmazon continues to launch last-minute Apple deals in a bid for your business, with today's AirTag discount knocking 30% off the 4-pack.
Grab a holiday special on AirTags at Amazon, with the 4-pack $69.99 - Image credit: Apple, Amazon
The $69.99 price on a 4-pack of Apple AirTags is especially attractive, as it delivers a $30 discount off retail during the busy holiday travel season.Buy AirTag 4-pack for $69.99
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Jason Johnson discusses his new startup, Doma Home on HomeKit Insider
via appleinsider.comOn this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, August co-founder Jason Johnson joins to talk about his new startup.
HomeKit Insider Podcast
Guest this week on the podcast is Jason Johnson. He's most known for co-founding the August smart security company with famed designer Yves Behar.August helped Apple create the lock spec for what was then HomeKit. Eventually, August was purchased by Yale/Assa Abloy, where Johnson assisted in moving August software onto millions of Yale locks globally
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Apple Car Key support appears imminent for Toyota vehicles
via appleinsider.comApple appears to be preparing Apple Car Key support for Toyota vehicles, based on evidence found in Apple's backend systems.
It's not clear yet which Toyota models will support Apple Car Key
Toyota might soon let drivers unlock and start compatible vehicles with an iPhone or Apple Watch. The company hasn't made a public announcement yet, though.Apple Car Key, introduced in 2022, stores a digital car key in the Wallet app. It uses NFC to communicate with supported vehicles.
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Bezel-free iPhone 20 display inches closer to production
via appleinsider.comApple's 20th anniversary iPhone will have a bezel-less design thanks to a four-sided bending OLED panel, with LG Display pushing to perfect manufacturing processes for the 2027 model.
The 20th anniversary iPhone could lose the bezels completely, and look very different to current designs
The 2027 update to the iPhone will mark its 20th anniversary, and will be a big deal for Apple to celebrate. That means creating a model with a stand-out design, which is widely believed to be bezel-free.Accordi
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All-screen display for 20th anniversary iPhone gets closer to production
via appleinsider.comApple's 20th anniversary iPhone will have a bezel-less design thanks to a four-sided bending OLED panel, with LG Display pushing to perfect manufacturing processes for the 2027 model.
The 20th anniversary iPhone could lose the bezels completely, and look very different to current designs
The 2027 update to the iPhone will mark its 20th anniversary, and will be a big deal for Apple to celebrate. That means creating a model with a stand-out design, which is widely believed to be bezel-free.Accordi
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UK wants iPhones to require age verification for any nude images
via appleinsider.comAfter it blocked adult sites, the UK government is reportedly about to ask Apple and Google to prevent any explicit images without device age verification.
UK Parliament
It is already possible for parents to safeguard their children by restricting their access to age-inappropriate material on iPhone. But now according to the Financial Times, the UK wants smartphone users to have to verify their age in just the same way it now requires verification for adult websites.If the report is correct, the
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