• Apple Card Savings returns keep shrinking as APY falls to 3.4%

    Apple Card Savings returns keep shrinking as APY falls to 3.4%
    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
  • Mova LiDAX Ultra Lawn Mower review: Mostly hands-off lawn care

    Mova LiDAX Ultra Lawn Mower review: Mostly hands-off lawn care
    If you've got a medium to large-sized yard that needs mowing regularly, the Mova LiDAX Ultra robot lawn mower can make mowing an afterthought.
    Mova LiDAX Ultra Lawn Mower review
    One of the most recurring tropes of futuristic homes in fiction is this idea of little robot guys that run around doing stuff for you. We've had robot vacuums, mops, and even litter boxes, but the outdoors felt like a domain that hadn't been tackled just yet.When robotic lawn mowers first started becoming more affordable
  • Apple's Supreme Court appeals should be thrown out, says Epic

    Apple's Supreme Court appeals should be thrown out, says Epic
    The two points Apple has brought to the Supreme Court could undo the entire remainder of the case, so of course Epic Games has filed to suggest Apple is totally wrong here.
    Epic Games hopes the Supreme Court will throw out Apple's requests. Image source: Epic
    The Apple versus Epic saga continues with yet another filing, this time from Epic. Even as the company prematurely celebrates its supposed victory, it has filed a strong attempt at convincing the Supreme Court to throw it all out.Basically,
  • First AI agent for Messages Business Chat approved by Apple

    First AI agent for Messages Business Chat approved by Apple
    The Poke app will give Siri even more competition, as it lets you send emails, set reminders, generate images, and more, right from the Apple Messages app.
    The Poke app lets you use AI to respond to messages, schedule dinners, and more, all via iMessage.
    WWDC 2026 is right around the corner, and it's been rumored that Apple is working on improving support for third-party AI utilities in iOS 27. We may just have gotten a better idea of what the future of iOS might entail, as the iPhone now suppor
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  • The best solid-state MagSafe batteries for your iPhone in 2026

    After multiple high-profile recalls, battery packs are starting to switch to new, safer solid-state technology. We've rounded up the best solid-state MagSafe battery packs for your iPhone to help you pick one.We tested a bunch of solid-state MagSafe-compatible batteries
    Currently, most batteries on the market are traditional lithium-ion battery cells. It's a tried-and-true technology, utilized for years, that is commonplace and affordable.That doesn't mean the process is without its downsides, t
  • iPhone 18 Pro color leaks are yet again just third-party accessories

    iPhone 18 Pro color leaks are yet again just third-party accessories
    A new series of images claiming to be the iPhone 18 Pro chassis have been leaked, but they appear to be sophisticated accessories instead.
    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. The problem is, they're not the iPhone 18 Pro at all.In a social media post from LusiRoy8, p
  • Flaky OLED MacBook Ultra rumor contradicts more reliable leakers' timeframes

    Flaky OLED MacBook Ultra rumor contradicts more reliable leakers' timeframes
    A new research report has Apple's first MacBook Pro with OLED shipping weeks or months sooner than other, more reliable leakers have been claiming for months, if not years.
    The display of the current-gen M5 MacBook Pro
    We've seen rumors about the fabled OLED Apple laptop for years, all with various release dates. But recently, reports have coalesced on a release window of anywhere between October 2026 from older reports, and newer ones saying the early months of 2027.Despite that, research outfi
  • Flaky OLED MacBook Ultra rumor contradicts more reliable leakers's timeframes

    Flaky OLED MacBook Ultra rumor contradicts more reliable leakers's timeframes
    A new research report has Apple's first MacBook Pro with OLED shipping weeks or months sooner than other, more reliable leakers have been claiming for months, if not years.
    The display of the current-gen M5 MacBook Pro
    We've seen rumors about the fabled OLED Apple laptop for years, all with various release dates. But recently, reports have coalesced on a release window of anywhere between October 2026 from older reports, and newer ones saying the early months of 2027.Despite that, research outfi
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  • App Store ecosystem surges to $1.4 trillion globally in 2025, from a certain point of view

    App Store ecosystem surges to $1.4 trillion globally in 2025, from a certain point of view
    AI apps led App Store growth in 2025, with the entire ecosystem garnering $1.4 trillion in payouts. Apple's take of that is only 10%, assuming you agree with how they count.
    App Store ecosystem climbs to a record $1.4 trillion
    Every year, typically right before WWDC, Apple releases a study showing how the App Store has fared over the prior year. In 2025, the App Store facilitated more than $1.4 trillion in developer billings. And, it said that the App Store ecosystem has tripled in size since 20
  • Run Google's Gemma LLMs right on your Mac with the new AI Edge Gallery

    Run Google's Gemma LLMs right on your Mac with the new AI Edge Gallery
    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
  • AirPods Max 2 plunge to $499 at Amazon, the lowest price ever

    AirPods Max 2 plunge to $499 at Amazon, the lowest price ever
    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
  • These photos are the best leak yet of iPhone 18 Pro colors

    These photos are the best leak yet of iPhone 18 Pro colors
    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
  • Run Google's Gemini LLMs right on your Mac with the new AI Edge Gallery

    Run Google's Gemini LLMs right on your Mac with the new AI Edge Gallery
    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
  • iPhone 18 Pro Max isn't getting any thinner as Apple focuses elsewhere

    iPhone 18 Pro Max isn't getting any thinner as Apple focuses elsewhere
    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
  • Revamped Siri will tap Nvidia chips for fast, private cloud computing

    Revamped Siri will tap Nvidia chips for fast, private cloud computing
    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
  • How to manage your privacy on iPhone and iPad

    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
  • iPhone Fold: What We Know So Far About Apple's 2026 Foldable

    iPhone Fold: What We Know So Far About Apple's 2026 Foldable
    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.
  • Latest Apple privacy on iPhone ad takes direct shots at Chrome

    Latest Apple privacy on iPhone ad takes direct shots at Chrome
    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
  • Apple TV's 'Prehistoric Planet' brought extinct animals to life with custom instruments

    Apple TV's 'Prehistoric Planet' brought extinct animals to life with custom instruments
    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
  • Age verification now mandatory for App Store users in Texas

    Age verification now mandatory for App Store users in Texas
    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
  • I Scoured the Internet to Find the Best Deals on Samsung Galaxy S26, iPhone 17 and More

    I Scoured the Internet to Find the Best Deals on Samsung Galaxy S26, iPhone 17 and More
    You don't have to sacrifice your budget to nab a coveted smartphone upgrade.
  • Black Apple Vision Pro rumors stoked by even more photographs

    Black Apple Vision Pro rumors stoked by even more photographs
    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
  • Short-sighted: John Ternus behind Apple Vision project refocuses

    Short-sighted: John Ternus behind Apple Vision project refocuses
    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
  • I Found Some Serious Savings on All Five Models in Apple’s iPhone 17 Lineup

    I Found Some Serious Savings on All Five Models in Apple’s iPhone 17 Lineup
    Whether you're after the affordable 17E to the pricey 17 Pro Max, you'll want to check out these offers.
  • Update for Apps Distributed in Texas

    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
  • Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M5 plunges to $1,099 in price war

    Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M5 plunges to $1,099 in price war
    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
  • First European Apple Developer Center set to open in Berlin

    First European Apple Developer Center set to open in Berlin
    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
  • London's Wigmore Hall marks 125 years with new Apple Music Classical collaboration

    London's Wigmore Hall marks 125 years with new Apple Music Classical collaboration
    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 —
  • India's $38 billion antitrust case inches forward as Apple finally agrees to cooperate

    India's $38 billion antitrust case inches forward as Apple finally agrees to cooperate
    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
  • I Need Apple to Finally Launch Its Foldable iPhone Flip in 2026

    I Need Apple to Finally Launch Its Foldable iPhone Flip in 2026
    Commentary: Android foldables are everywhere, but Apple's is still nowhere to be seen. That might be a problem.

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