The EU has walked back its rules that would require certain devices to have "easily removable and replaceable" batteries. Amongst those exceptions are the Apple Watch, and AirPods.
EU exempts Apple Watch from battery rule
The European Union has been floating this idea for some time now. The rule, which falls under Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1670, would require manufacturers to allow users to easily remove and replace batteries within devices.However, it didn't take long for the Commission t
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Apple Watch, Meta Glasses, AirPods get reprieve from EU replaceable battery law
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Prosser's lawyers try arguing that iOS 26 isn't a trade secret anymore
via appleinsider.comYouTuber Jon Prosser has stepped up his battle against Apple's lawsuit against him, in part by claiming he can't be accused of trade secret theft over iOS 26 now that it has long been released.
Jon Prosser in a still from one of his Front Page Tech videos — image credit: Prosser
It's now more than a year since Apple filed suit against Jon Prosser for allegedly obtaining trade secrets concerning what would become iOS 26. The delay has been down to Prosser missing court deadlines and then Ap
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The Magic Mouse is 17 years old, it's time Apple fixed it
via appleinsider.comThe Magic Mouse will be 17 years old on October 20, 2026. It's beyond time Apple turned it from a curiosity into something that Mac owners actually want to use.
Since 2015, you've charged the Magic Mouse through a port on its base
Apple officially unveiled the original Magic Mouse on October 20, 2009. It would ship with all iMacs, but existing Mac owners could buy one for $69.At the time, Apple made a big thing about it being "the world's first multi-touch mouse," and it was right to. Remember,
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'The Elder Scrolls Online' going Apple Silicon native, finally
via appleinsider.comIn a brief post on Steam, ESO's Game Director, Nick Giacomini, said that performance optimizations and a Universal Binary of the game will arrive in Summer 2027. The first Mac release for the title was in April 2014, and the first Apple Silicon Macs shipped in 2020.Along with the update, some older Intel Macs will get left behind, unfortunately. It's not clear where that line is, yet.News post on Steam
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Perhaps obviously, iPhone Air 2 rumored to be significantly thinner than original
via appleinsider.comFairly obviously, the iPhone Air 2 is expected to adopt much of the iPhone Duo engineering, making it thinner. What's less obvious, is that the battery is expected to be at least as good.
iPhone Air 2 could be even thinner than the original
That's according to a post on the Korean Naver blog by the familiar "yeux1122" account that has been responsible for multiple leaks in recent years.If accurate, this news means that the iPhone Air 2 will measure around 5.2mm thick, compared to the iPhone Air'
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Companies aren't being forced to stop buying Macs because of Apple Intelligence
via appleinsider.comThere's a repeated claim that since some organizations won't allow generative AI installations, they also won't buy new Macs because of macOS Golden Gate. So, we looked into the claim and talked to actual IT managers and buyers.
Craig Federighi announces Apple Intelligence
Here's the thinking: Apple removed the setting for turning off Apple Intelligence, therefore you can't turn it off. Therefore, organizations that refuse to use AI cannot use macOS Golden Gate and Apple Intelligence, QED.Pictur
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Your iPhone can capture the Draconid meteor shower if you use the right tools
via appleinsider.comThe iPhone is a surprisingly capable meteor-hunting camera, but it's definitely not a point-and-shoot sort of situation. Here's how to take excellent photos of tonight's Draconid meteor shower, satellites, and more.
Image credit: Florian Seiffert / @ popipaan on X
It's October, which means those in the northern hemisphere are being treated to the annual Draconid meteor shower. If you've got an iPhone, you're pretty much ready to go take some stunning astrophotography shots yourself.Of course, it
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Touch-screen MacBook Pro may be lighter, but it won't be much thinner
via appleinsider.comMark Gurman has walked back his own previous claims that the forthcoming OLED touch-screen MacBook Pro will feature a redesigned and thinner chassis.
Apple's current MacBook Pro.
A new MacBook Pro is now expected before the end of November 2026, and it has long been predicted to bring an OLED touch-screen display for the first time. At times, though, it's been expected to be thinner than the current models, but according to Bloomberg, that now isn't the case.Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has repeatedl
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'Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition' is coming to macOS
via appleinsider.comTotal War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition contains all DLC, including the Rise of the Samurai and Fall of the Samurai campaigns. It's also got some improvements, with a higher resolution that the original, more content, and so forth. It's expected to ship for Mac in the first quarter of 2027.
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Leaker doubles down on new iPad mini not having ProMotion
via appleinsider.comA leaker with an average track record insists that the next iPad mini will have a 60Hz display, meaning it can't have the variable refresh rate that makes the device seem faster while helping battery life.
The current iPad mini
While rumors of an OLED iPad mini have been around since at least December 2024, most reports have predicted a launch by the end of 2026. A great many of those reports, though, have come from the same leaker, who is now also repeating their earlier claims about its displa
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Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 review: keeping you prepared when the power goes out
via appleinsider.comAfter two power outages forced me to pitch a couple hundred dollars' worth of groceries in the trash, Jackery's HomePower 2000 Plus v2 gave me a way to keep my fridge running.
Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2
There's no shortage of climate catastrophe, power grid problems, or the never-ending onslaught of minor inconveniences. It seems like the moment you get settled in, that's when Murphy's Law rears its ugly head.I don't expect that this will change anytime soon. And in fact, I've learned this l
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Tim Cook, Elton John, King Charles launch Apple x King's Trust Creative Labs
via appleinsider.comTim Cook, Elton John, and King Charles showed up to Apple Music Hall to meet the young people participating in the newly launched Apple x King's Trust Creative Labs.
Elton John, King Charles, Tim Cook, and Skye Newman with Creative Labs participants. Image source: Apple
Apple offers a lot of educational experiences for young technologists and developers around the world. One is thanks to a partnership with the King's Trust, which seeks to help empower young people to explore potential career pat
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Apple Home second-party partnerships include more than just LG
via appleinsider.comAn entirely new category of "second-party" Apple Home accessories could be on the way with LG and Schneider as the starting partners.
New Apple Home accessories could target Apple's features, specifically
A rumor of an unusual partnership between LG and Apple surfaced Tuesday with multiple leaks showing images of said products on Wednesday. Additional information has surfaced that suggests this is a partnership beyond just LG.According to a post from code sleuth pdfu, a "second-party" partnershi
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Apple x King's Trust Creative Labs launch with star-studded meet and greet
via appleinsider.comTim Cook, Elton John, and King Charles showed up to Apple Music Hall to meet the young people participating in the newly launched Apple x King's Trust Creative Labs.
Elton John, King Charles, Tim Cook, and Skye Newman with Creative Labs participants. Image source: Apple
Apple offers a lot of educational experiences for young technologists and developers around the world. One is thanks to a partnership with the King's Trust, which seeks to help empower young people to explore potential career pat
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2026 Samsung OLED TVs are discounted to as low as $997.99
via appleinsider.comLimited-time Samsung TV deals are going on today at Amazon as Prime Big Deal Days winds down. Save up to $500 on the 2026 OLED line, with prices as low as $997.99 for models sized 48 inches and up.
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Belkin charging stations are up to 53% off for Prime Big Deal Days
via appleinsider.comPrime Big Deal Days offers are in effect now on Belkin accessories for your iPhone, Apple Watch, and even Nintendo Switch 2. Save up to 53% on 3-in-1 chargers, Qi2.2 25W options, and more.Belkin on Amazon
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Cameras come into focus in another Apple-LG smart home leak
via appleinsider.comThe flow of leaks for the Apple-LG smart home collection is continuing to flow, with images of security cameras now surfacing.
An image of an alleged LG Floodlight Cam - Image Credit: @Ringo_tech/X
Wednesday's news has been dominated by leaks surrounding smart home accessories co-developed by Apple and LG. After the first wave of image leaks for part of the range, there's now photographs of the cameras.The post by @Ringo_tech on X depicts multiple cameras, including the LG Video Doorbell Wired,
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Amazon's About You lets you help Amazon wreck your wallet even more
via appleinsider.comAmazon's About You is a big pearl-clutching topic on the Internet today. You have nobody but yourself to blame for giving them this data, and it is a reminder that big tech is monitoring your habits and preferences.
Amazon About You lets you change what Amazon recommends to you. - Image Credit: Amazon
As the tech revolution has progressed, one of the persistent issues is one of personal privacy.Your information is absolutely being used by companies to extract as much value and money from you as
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Trent Crimm's new book about Richmond AFC is out
via appleinsider.comWritten and narrated by "Trent Crimm," The Richmond Way is tongue-in-cheek, in-universe, and you can listen to a chapter for free. Believe in the Richmond Way!The Richmond Way
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Last call to grab Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M5 for $1,299
via appleinsider.comSave $200 across Apple's M5 MacBook Air line, with 13-inch models starting at $1,099 and 15-inch models starting at $1,299. But don't delay, as these Prime Big Deal Days offers end tonight.
Save $200 across Apple's M5 MacBook Air line - Image credit: Apple
Save $200 on Apple's M5 MacBook Air today, with 15-inch models starting at $1,299. These Prime Big Deal Days specials end tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT, although the offers could sell out ahead of time.Save $200 on 15" MacBook Air
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Amazon slashes Apple Watch Ultra 3 to $599 for Prime Big Deal Days
via appleinsider.comAmazon has knocked $200 off the Apple Watch Ultra 3, dropping Apple's premium smartwatch to as low as $599.97 for Prime Big Deal Days.
Save $200 on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at Amazon - Image credit: Apple
Amazon has cut the price of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 to $599.97, delivering a $200 October Prime Day discount on Apple's premium smartwatch. This is the lowest price on record for the last-gen wearable.Buy Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $599.97
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Sonnet Thunderbolt 5 enclosure gives Mac mini & MacBook Pro PCI-E expansion
via appleinsider.comSonnet's Echo SE I T5 gives Mac mini and MacBook Pro users a way to add the kind of PCIe hardware normally reserved for larger workstations without giving up the compact Mac they already have.Sonnet's Echo SE I T5
The Thunderbolt 5 enclosure supports video capture cards, professional audio hardware, RAID controllers, and high-speed networking adapters. Sonnet says the system can deliver up to 6,800 MB/s of bidirectional PCIe bandwidth over Thunderbolt 5.Thunderbolt 5 gives demanding PCI-E cards
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You can turn off & delete Apple Intelligence with an app now
via appleinsider.comWe recently wrote about RemoveMacAI, a tool to disable Apple Intelligence and delete the models, to help save about 13 gigabytes of storage space. While it was initially provided as a line to paste into Terminal, you can now download an app that gives you a friendly UI to use.The app lets you turn off what you want, showing each change before executing, as well as having an Undo page to revert everything back to default. However, be aware that it isn't a notarized app, so you'll have a few more
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Meta's Muse is now on the iPad App Store. Leave it there.
via appleinsider.comMuse, the AI agent from Facebook parent company Meta, is now available as a native iPad app and unfortunately, some people are going to download it.
Meta's Muse is now available for the iPad, as well as the Mac and the iPhone. Don't use it.
If you need to read any further than the words Meta or Facebook, this is the situation:Meta Muse is an AI agent you can tell not to read your private information, but of course it will anyway.
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Child-safety policy puts Apple & Brussels on unusually similar ground
via appleinsider.comApple Executive Chairman Tim Cook has praised the European Union's push for a common child-safety framework, giving Apple a rare point of agreement with regulators it has repeatedly fought over other technology rules.Tim Cook and Ursula von der Leyen. Image source: Ursula von der Leyen on X
Cook made the comments during a visit to Strasbourg, where he met European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and lawmakers working on children's online safety.He welcomed the European Parliament's effort t
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This is what Apple & LG home accessories will look like
via appleinsider.comThe first images of what could be smart home accessories co-developed by Apple and LG have surfaced, showing the simple designs of a smart deadbolt, thermostat, and temperature sensor.
The alleged Apple-LG smart home devices - Image credit: @pdfu/X
On Tuesday, a report surfaced claiming Apple and LG worked together on a selection of smart home devices, which will probably be released solely under the LG brand. The list of hardware revealed at the time included a smart deadbolt lock and a trio of
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Apple's escalating crackdown on ad vendors is catching some innocent victims
via appleinsider.comWhen iOS 27 was released, a legit advertising company found it could no longer serve ads to the Safari browser. This block appears to be a mistake on Apple's side, but the ad industry is up in arms about the implications.
At least one ad agency was initially blocked in Safari when iOS 27 was launched.
Apple introduced App Tracking Transparency back in 2021 in order that users had to choose to allow ad companies to track them using identifiers. After a heavy initial impact, though, the rates of u
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How Apple's M6 chip gets more performance at a smaller scale
via appleinsider.comA close look at the M5 and M6 chips reveals big changes in design at the 2-nanometer level, allowing Apple to significantly improve the performance of the M6.
M6 chip die shot - Image Credit: High Yield, SemiAnalysis/YouTube
The M6 introduced with the Mac mini in August is the first desktop-class Apple chip using a 2-nanometer fabrication process. The change, which means Apple can make the chips denser, has resulted in big improvements in terms of performance.Die shots posted to YouTube by High
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Prime Day deals end tonight: $1,099 M5 MacBook Air, $179 AirPods Pro, $199 Apple Watch
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Day 2 of Prime Big Deal Days is underway, and these popular Apple deals are set to end tonight. Save $200 on M5 MacBook Airs, $70 on AirPods Pro 3, and pick up an Apple Watch for just $199.
Prime Day Apple deals end tonight - Image credit: Apple
Prime Big Deal Days offers end soon and Apple products have been front and center during the sale. These Prime deals knock up to $200 off current hardware, but inventory may be limited and the offers may sell out before tonight's 11:59 p.m. PT expiration
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EU Big Tech tax hike faces opposition not just from US, but at home too
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The European Union is considering a tax increase on Big Tech that it weirdly believes will avoid a US backlash, but on top of that, some EU members are already against it.
The EU is looking for tax income for its 2028-2034 budget from US Big Tech - image credit: EU
Back in July 2025, the European Union dropped its plans for a tax on Big Tech firms, seemingly as part of a move to appease Trump during trade negotiations. Now according to the Financial Times, the EU has a new plan that would raise
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