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Apple Maps ads will be tasteful and minimal, might even help your local businesses
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Beats 360 retail leak spills almost everything about the over-ear headphones
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The Beats 360 have leaked yet again, with retailer listings detailing practically all of the important features of the over-ear headphones.
A leaked image of the Beats 360 - Image Credit: Reddit
When it comes to product launches from the Apple-owned Beats by Dre, it's usually one that has already been leaked multiple times. A lot of the leaks are carefully managed promotions, such as providing them to soccer players during the World Cup, but sometimes they are completely unplanned.The latest lea
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Meta brings its personal assistant app to Mac, for better and worse
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Meta AI has arrived as a beta Mac app, but the company's data collection practices make the privacy tradeoff worth considering before diving straight in.
Meta AI comes to Mac in a new desktop app
Another AI app is making its way to Mac. This time, it's Meta AI, the progeny of Facebook's parent company, Meta.Meta AI has existed for a while and was previously available as a standalone app for iOS and Android. It is also available as part of WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and Facebook.
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What to expect from the 2026 Apple TV 4K: Siri AI, Siri Remote, better networking, more!
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It has been a long time in coming, but Apple is preparing at least two big changes to the Apple TV 4K. Here's what we know about the streaming set-top box update set to finally arrive in the fall of 2026.
An Apple TV and Siri Remote
Previous updates to the Apple TV haven't been that major over the years, as there's only so much you can improve with a streaming box. However, that doesn't seem to be the case for the next iteration of Apple TV 4K.Thanks to a pair of leaks that stem from Apple itsel
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Predictable as the tides, Epic Games hates the new EU App Store fees
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Hours after Apple made changes to its EU App Store fees, long-time opponent Epic Games and CEO Tim Sweeney lashed out, complaining that Apple didn't do enough.
A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games.
On Tuesday, Apple attempted to appease the European Union by changing the terms and fees for developers distributing iOS and iPadOS apps in the region. The effort involved simplifying the fee structure to use only percentages, as well as some simpler business
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The best look into Apple's past comes from this 'MacWeek' archive
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Long before rumors on Weibo, there was the "MacWeek" journal, an indispensable and utterly beloved read in the '80s and '90s for everyone wondering if the Mac or even Apple itself was going to survive the week.
Where it all began: issue 1 of "MacWeek" is now on the Internet Archive.
In the 1990s, US publisher Ziff Davis started up computer magazines in the UK and I was a features editor on one of them. Being part of that corporation meant we did regularly get company-wide emails saying we should
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Incoming! Amazon expands drone delivery so you can get new AirPods faster
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Amazon is expanding the reach of its Prime Air drone delivery service to almost 500 cities and towns in 2026, air-dropping iPhone deliveries to millions of people in as quick as 30 minutes.
An Amazon MK30 delivery drone - Image Credit: Amazon
Amazon Prime Air is the retailer's attempt to make drone deliveries a reality. It's a program that's over a decade old, and has so far been servicing a few metropolitan areas in the United States.On Wednesday, Amazon said it plans to expand the reach of Pri
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Apple's M5 MacBook Pro with 96W adapter plunges to $1,699 ($320 off)
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B&H's $320 price drop on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro delivers the lowest price available, but supply is limited.B&H has some of the best MacBook Pro deals in effect this week, with models priced as low as $1,699. Of note is the 14-inch M5 spec with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD in Space Black. This model also comes with a 96W USB-C power adapter, a $20 upgrade at Apple.Buy M5 MacBook Pro 16GB/1TB for $1,699Considering Amazon is selling the same M5/16GB/1TB spec with the 70W adapter for $1,849, th
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Epic Games disagrees with Apples' 'junk' EU fee changes
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Hours after Apple made changes to its EU App Store fees, long-time opponent Epic Games offered its opinion. As usual, Apple didn't do enough in its eyes.
A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games.
On Tuesday, Apple attempted to appease the European Union by changing the terms and fees for developers distributing iOS and iPadOS apps in the region. The effort involved simplifying the fee structure to use only percentages, as well as some simpler business requir
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Apple's home automation hardware might work more like Apple Watch than a HomePod
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New code references found in macOS Tahoe describe how the rumored HomeHub will work. If you've got an Apple Watch, you'll feel right at home.
Details of Apple's HomeHub have been revealed
Apple has been rumored for years to be making what has variously been known as a HomeHub, a HomePad, or just a HomePod with a screen. Now in the midst of many future products seemingly revealed in a macOS release, there is evidence of how the device will function.The code specifically says that the device will
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PSA: Do not buy iPhone 18 Pro cases before Apple's launch
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Every year, someone brings out cases for the new iPhones early and every year, you risk utterly wasting your money. It's safer to wait.
Detail from the Otterbox case being sold in Best Buy for the iPhone 18 Pro - image credit: Mark Gurman.
It's not long now until the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro, with the smart money saying it will be on September 9, 2026. Even if that's wrong, though, one thing is unquestionably right: you must not buy a case early.As spotted by Mark Gurman, Otterbox has made ca
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What's new with the Camera app in iOS 27: Siri mode, enhanced controls, & more
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In iOS 27, Apple is bringing a welcomed set of changes to the stock Camera app. Here's how it has evolved, what you can now do, and what we didn't see.
Apple's updated Camera app with iOS 27
There are hundreds of changes throughout iOS 27, and the Camera app has its fair share. It's both easier to use and more powerful than before, so let's walk through it.Jumping into the app, it still looks very familiar. The general layout, color scheme, and functionality have all remained.
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Lexar Armor 700 8TB review: Impressive capacity, good speeds, with a catch
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Lexar's new 8TB SSD is a dream for creatives, but Apple's port choices are holding it back. Let's find out if the large capacity Armor 700 is still worth buying.
Lexar Armor 700 8TB review: The Lexar drive is good, but Apple won't support USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
As both a photographer and videographer, I'm always churning through storage. I have near a hundred terabytes sitting on my desk in one fashion or another.Recently, I've been working more mobile than I had been, requiring somewhat of a reevaluat
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Apple services outage hit iCloud, Game Center, Find My, and more
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Syncing your data with iCloud was temporarily unavailable, as an outage has affected multiple Apple services, causing issues for developers and users alike.
iCloud and other Apple services were hit by an outage on Tuesday.
Virtually everything on an iPhone or iPad can be uploaded to iCloud and synced across compatible devices. However, the services that power this functionality can sometimes become unresponsive, which is what happened on August 18.According to Apple's System Status page, several
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Apple services outage hits iCloud, Game Center, Find My, and more
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Syncing your data with iCloud might not work right now, as an outage has affected multiple Apple services, causing issues for developers and users alike.
iCloud and other Apple services were hit by an outage on Tuesday.
Virtually everything on an iPhone or iPad can be uploaded to iCloud and synced across compatible devices. However, the services that power this functionality can sometimes become unresponsive, which is what happened on August 18.According to Apple's System Status page, several Ap
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Apple's EU App Store changes are big, and a preview of what's coming in the US
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Apple's changes to its terms and fees for developers distributing in the European Union is a premonition of reduced commissions for developers that could soon come to the United States.
Apple's attempts to comply with EU rules has led to new app transaction fees - Image Credit: Apple
Apple is waging two wars over the App Store, on both sides of the Atlantic. In Europe, it's dealing with the European Commission and the European Union demanding changes to how the App Store earns income, especially
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Apple pledges relief after deadly Indonesia earthquake
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Apple is donating to first responders and relief efforts in Indonesia following the deadly earthquake that has left thousands displaced and triggered more than a 1,000 aftershocks.
Apple to donate to Indonesian earthquake relief
On August 16, a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia. At the time of publication, the death toll is near 70.Over 200 have been injured, and thousands more have been driven from their homes. According to Reuters, nearly 1,000 aftershocks were detected in the
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There is a good reason to praise AirPods with cameras, and not fear them
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There's already social media outrage that AirPods Pro are going to get a camera very soon. Like with mockery about the Snuggie, the Clapper, and so forth, most of the drama badly misses the point.
AirPods Pro 2
Meta's AI specs are creepy. They have nearly invisible cameras, whose main protection for the non-wearer is a light that is easily defeated by a piece of electrical tape.This is just the way that they want it. The "protections" that Meta has implemented are pointless by design.
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New EU App Store terms lower both costs and bar to entry for external payments
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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
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Apple's product identifier leak is a hard mystery to solve
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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
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Apple Card users can stack summer savings with 5% Daily Cash travel promotions
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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A new Siri Remote may be in the works, but don't get excited
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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
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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
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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
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Apple's App Store revenue in danger of being regulated away
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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
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Rothschild's AAPL price target soars to $400 on iPhone Ultra expectations
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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
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial prosecutors leaning on iPhone & Apple Watch forensics
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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
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