• Apple's utter silence about AI-generated child porn on X is appalling yet unsurprising

    We know you're reading, Apple. For maybe the first time in the '20s, do the right thing by users instead of your shareholders and block the child porn factory that is X and Grok until they make changes.
    Doing nothing about X and Grok on the App Store is Apple & Google worshipping the almighty dollar
    Once again, Apple has chosen shareholders over users, willingly choosing to placate Elon Musk and leave X and Grok on the App Store. And all this, even as it still churns out child porn and deepf
  • Apple will provide aid to victims of devastating back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela

    Apple will provide aid to victims of devastating back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela
    Apple CEO Tim Cook has said the company will donate to relief efforts after a pair of earthquakes ravaged northern Venezuela.
    Image credit: AP Photo/Javier Campos
    On Wednesday evening, a pair of earthquakes, known as a doublet, struck Venezuela's northern coast. The first was a 7.2 magnitude quake, followed by a magnitude 7.5 quake less than one minute later, according to the Associated Press.The earthquakes have left thousands of people injured and have killed at least 589 people at the time of
  • How to play Steam VR games on an Apple Vision Pro using ALVR

    ALVR is one of the tools to stream VR games from a Windows PC to their Apple Vision Pro over Wi-Fi. Here's how to get the tool working, and what to expect.
    Author's Apple Vision Pro and an Xbox controller
    Virtual reality gaming has been around for years. While it has advanced over time to accommodate advances in tech, there are still some limiting factors that can get in the way of a great gameplay experience.One of those advances is on-device processing, with hardware like the Apple Vision Pro
  • Prime Day Apple Watch deals from $199 end today, shop now before it's too late

    Prime Day Apple Watch deals from $199 end today, shop now before it's too late
    Amazon's Prime Day Apple Watch deals end today, with SE 3, Series 11, and Ultra 3 prices falling to as low as $199. Grab a wearable at up to $160 off before the sale ends.
    Apple Watch Prime Day deals from $199 end tonight - Image credit: Apple
    Today is the final day to save big on Apple Watch styles at Amazon, as Prime Day ends tonight. With prices falling to as low as $199 and savings of up to $160 off, you can pick up Apple's wearable at a substantial discount, perfect for embarking on a summe
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  • Price hikes, new betas, and iPhone Fold, on the AppleInsider Podcast

    Price hikes, new betas, and iPhone Fold, on the AppleInsider Podcast
    Tim Cook warned us it was coming, but still the price rises on most, although not all, Apple products are a blow. Here's what's changed, and when it might change back. All this and more, on this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast.
    Apple hasn't raised prices on everything, but Macs including the iMac have been hit hard.
    Join Wesley Hilliard in his studio and William Gallagher at a secret location off a motorway somewhere near London and Apple's UK headquarters, as we break down the news o
  • 15 Hidden iOS 27 Features You Can Check Out in the Developer Beta

    15 Hidden iOS 27 Features You Can Check Out in the Developer Beta
    Apple spent plenty of time talking about Siri AI at WWDC, but some of iOS 27's most useful changes are much smaller.
  • These iPhone accessibility settings can make everyday tasks easier

    Apple's accessibility settings are often overlooked, but many of them double as practical workflow tools that can speed up everyday tasks across iPhone.
    iPhone accessibility features that can improve your workflow
    When it first launched in 2007, the iPhone became an immediate target for criticism. Its touch-based interface was seen as exclusive of users with no or low vision.However, when 2009 rolled around, Apple was ready to start adding in features that were geared towards low-and no-vision u
  • Apple increased prices, now is the time to grab Prime Day deals from $11

    Apple increased prices, now is the time to grab Prime Day deals from $11
    Prime Day 2026 is winding down, and now is the time to snap up some of the lowest prices of the year before Apple's Mac and iPad price increases hit Amazon.
    Grab Apple Prime Day deals now before price increases take effect - Image credit: Apple
    The final day of Prime Day sees a return of popular Apple deals that are even more attractive considering Apple raised prices on Thursday.Get Prime Day deals
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  • Amazon's $1,149 15-inch MacBook Air deal is selling out, save up to $450 across line

    Amazon's $1,149 15-inch MacBook Air deal is selling out, save up to $450 across line
    Apple's price increases have resulted in increased demand for Amazon's Prime Day deals, which remain unchanged. A top seller is this M5 15-inch MacBook Air for $1,149.
    Save $350 on Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M5 while supplies last - Image credit: Apple
    Amazon's discounted prices have remained in effect this third day of Prime Day, despite Apple raising prices this morning. Save $350 on the standard 15-inch MacBook Air M5 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage or $450 on the M5/16GB/1TB model bef
  • watchOS 27 beta 2 now available for Apple Watch Ultra 3

    watchOS 27 beta 2 now available for Apple Watch Ultra 3
    Developers with an Apple Watch Ultra 3 can now install the second developer beta of watchOS 27, which offers access to Siri AI and an improved Workout Buddy.
    watchOS 27 beta 2 is now available for the Apple Watch Ultra 3.
    On June 23, Apple deployed watchOS 27 beta 2, making it available to all compatible models, with the exception of the Apple Watch Ultra 3. At the time, Apple's newest and most expensive smartwatch was left unable to run the software.On Thursday, however, Apple finally addressed
  • Apple's Price Increases Extend to Refurbished Macs and iPads

    Apple's Price Increases Extend to Refurbished Macs and iPads
    Are Apple's price hikes making you consider a refurb? Expect to pay more for those, too.
  • Amazon's $299 iPad deal is in stock now, $150 off Apple's new $449 price

    Amazon's $299 iPad deal is in stock now, $150 off Apple's new $449 price
    Apple raised iPad prices today, but Amazon's $299 iPad deal is still available, reflecting a $150 discount off the new MSRP. Plus save on iPad mini, Air, and Pro models for a limited time.
    Grab an iPad for just $299 at Amazon ahead of likely price increases.
    Prime Day ends tomorrow, and Amazon's top iPad deals are likely to expire as well. That's because Apple raised prices across its tablet range today and Amazon has yet to catch up on the new MSRPs. That delay is your gain, as you can still sc
  • Apple will skip M6 Pro, Max chips in favor of M7 AI alternatives

    Apple will skip M6 Pro, Max chips in favor of M7 AI alternatives
    Apple is rumored to skip M6 Pro and M6 Max Apple Silicon chips in favor of new, AI-first M7 chips, according to a new report.
    A MacBook Pro with M6 could debut this year.Apple is expected to launch its first M6 MacBook Pro laptops later in 2026, but while there would normally be M6 Pro and M6 Max variants, these chips are rumored to not see the light of day.That's according to a Bloomberg report, which claims the entry-level M6 chip will focus on improved memory bandwidth when compared to the M5
  • Amazon's $949 M5 MacBook Air deal is a steal after Apple raises prices

    Amazon's $949 M5 MacBook Air deal is a steal after Apple raises prices
    Apple raised M5 MacBook Air prices, but Amazon has maintained its best Prime Day deal at $949. Beat Apple's price hikes now and save up to $450 before the sale ends.
    Save up to $450 on the M5 MacBook Air after Apple raised prices - Image credit: Apple
    Apple's pricing now starts at $1,299 for the 13-inch M5 model, so you'll want to race over to Amazon to snap up its $949 Prime Day special before prices change.Buy M5 MacBook Air for $949
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  • Back to School promotion could ease the sting of Apple's higher Mac & iPad prices

    Back to School promotion could ease the sting of Apple's higher Mac & iPad prices
    Apple's annual Back to School promotion is expected to return around July 1, giving eligible students a timely way to offset Apple's newly announced Mac and iPad price increases.MacBook Neo
    Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported Thursday that Apple's Back to School offering should arrive by next week. Apple hasn't announced the promotion, though the timing would align with its typical summer Back to School schedule in the United States and Canada.Apple raised prices on several Mac and iPad models on T
  • Grab Amazon's $1,549 M5 MacBook Pro deal, a $450 discount after Apple's price hike

    Grab Amazon's $1,549 M5 MacBook Pro deal, a $450 discount after Apple's price hike
    Apple raised M5 MacBook Pro prices today, but Amazon still has the 1TB 14-inch model on sale for $1,549. Chances are the deal will sell out quickly.
    Save $450 on this M5 MacBook Pro after Apple raised the MSRP. - Image credit: Apple
    If you've been eyeing an M5 MacBook Pro, now is the time to jump on Amazon's Prime Day deals as Apple's price increases haven't taken effect at Amazon yet. Pick up the 14-inch model with a 10-core M5 chip for $1,549. Considering Apple raised the price of this 1TB mod
  • Apple stock getting hit after price hikes, analysts mostly nonplussed

    Apple stock getting hit after price hikes, analysts mostly nonplussed
    Apple's rare mid-cycle hardware price increases pushed the stock lower on June 25, but Wall Street's early response stayed largely upbeat as analysts kept their ratings and targets unchanged.Wall Street reacts to Apple's price hikes
    Apple shares fell about 4.8% in morning trading Thursday after the company announced the price increases. The announcement followed Micron's blockbuster earnings report, which reinforced Wall Street's view that AI-driven demand will keep DRAM and NAND prices elevated
  • Why the MacBook Neo got a price hike, and why it really shouldn't have

    Why the MacBook Neo got a price hike, and why it really shouldn't have
    Apple has increased the price of the MacBook Neo from $599 to $699, a move that is as disappointing as it was inevitable amid ongoing global RAM and storage price and availability tensions.
    Apple increased the price of the MacBook Neo to $699
    Apple has also increased the price of a number of products, just avoiding increases on iPhone, Apple Watch, and Airpods. For now.It's the price of the poster child MacBook Neo that is perhaps most disappointing.
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  • Apple just increased prices, now is the time to grab Prime Day deals from $11

    Apple just increased prices, now is the time to grab Prime Day deals from $11
    Day 3 of Prime Day 2026 is underway, and now is the time to snap up some of the lowest prices of the year before Apple's Mac and iPad price increases hit Amazon.
    Grab Apple Prime Day deals now before price increases take effect - Image credit: Apple
    The third day of Prime Day sees a return of popular Apple deals, with AirPods Max 2 still available at $399, but only the Midnight color remains.Get Prime Day deals
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  • iPhone, Apple Watch & AirPods escape Apple's latest price increases

    iPhone, Apple Watch & AirPods escape Apple's latest price increases
    Apple left iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, and AirTag prices unchanged even as it raised prices across much of its hardware lineup, leaving some of its most popular products untouched.AirPods 4
    Customers shopping for an iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, or AirTag won't pay more. Macs, iPads, HomePod mini, and Vision Pro all received price increases after Apple briefly took its online store offline and returned with updated pricing.HomePod mini now costs $129 instead of $99. The iPad Air starts at $749
  • Apple confirms price hikes across Macs, iPads, and more

    Apple confirms price hikes across Macs, iPads, and more
    The Apple Store is back online after being taken down briefly, and its return has brought with it some significant price increases across some of Apple's most popular products, including the MacBook Neo.
    The Mac Studio is the worst impacted in terms of price hikes
    Apple CEO Tim Cook had previously warned that Apple would be increasing the price of some products as a result of a global RAM and storage shortage. The shortage has seen prices increase across the board."We have never seen a component
  • Apple Store was down, to implement price hikes

    Apple Store was down, to implement price hikes
    The Apple Store is currently down, with the company saying that it is "making changes" to its online shopping site and leaving people temporarily unable to buy iPhones and more.
    The Apple Store is down right now
    When this article was originally published, Apple had yet to confirm why the store is down, but given the timing, it's likely to be preparation for its annual Back to School sale. The sales launch every year around this time, offering students and educators a way to save money on their A
  • Apple Store is down, for one of two reasons

    Apple Store is down, for one of two reasons
    The Apple Store is currently down, with the company saying that it is "making changes" to its online shopping site and leaving people temporarily unable to buy iPhones and more.
    The Apple Store is down right now
    Apple has yet to confirm why the store is down, but given the timing, it's likely to be preparation for its annual Back to School sale. The sales launch every year around this time, offering students and educators a way to save money on their Apple purchases.However, it's also possible t
  • Kremlin demands answers over removal of apps from the App Store

    Kremlin demands answers over removal of apps from the App Store
    Russian officials have demanded that Apple explain why a number of apps related to the internet and technology company VK were removed from the iPhone's App Store without any kind of "warning or explanation" as to the reason.
    The Kremlin wants answers after some apps were removed from the Russian App Store
    The Kremlin demanded an explanation after VK sounded the alarm. The company says that Apple's removal of the apps is restricting "access to popular services used by tens of millions of people
  • iPhone 18 Pro board schematics, A20 Pro data, C2 modem files stolen from Tata

    iPhone 18 Pro board schematics, A20 Pro data, C2 modem files stolen from Tata
    AppleInsider can exclusively confirm that logic board designs for the iPhone 18 Pro, along with A20 Pro data sheets, were among the files stolen from Tata's India facility.
    iPhone 18 Pro logic board schematics were taken from Tata in a 2026 cyberattack.
    On June 23, it was reported that Tata, an Apple supply chain partner, had been the target of a cyberattack in India. Tata, along with Foxconn, produces iPhone components and assembles models like the iPhone 17 Pro.More than 630GB of confidential
  • Leak claims iPhone Ultra 2 is already greenlit, but maybe not iPhone Air 3

    Leak claims iPhone Ultra 2 is already greenlit, but maybe not iPhone Air 3
    Months ahead of the iPhone Ultra's expected fall release, a new leak claims Apple has already greenlit its replacement while keeping its powder dry on a potential iPhone Air 3.
    The iPhone Ultra is just the beginning.
    Apple's first foldable iPhone now looks increasingly likely to be called iPhone Ultra. But in a post to Weibo, leaker Digital Chat Station says Apple has already confirmed development of the second-gen model.However, with Apple thought to be working on an iPhone Air 2, the likelihoo
  • B&H slashes Samsung M8 32-inch USB-C monitor to $299 today only

    B&H slashes Samsung M8 32-inch USB-C monitor to $299 today only
    Today only, B&H Photo is selling Samsung's 32-inch M8 4K monitor for $299.99 via a $400 in-cart coupon.
    Get Samsung's M8 monitor for just $299.99 to pair with your Mac - Image credit: Samsung
    Beating Amazon's Prime Day price by $85, B&H Photo has dropped the Samsung M8 display to just $299.99 during its 24-hour Deal Zone event.Save $400 on Samsung M8 monitor
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  • Heavys H1H headphones review: Better for rock listeners than AirPods Max, for half the price

    Heavys H1H headphones review: Better for rock listeners than AirPods Max, for half the price
    The Heavys H1H is a $274 over-ear headphone built specifically for rock and metal listeners, with an eight-driver design intended to recreate the feel of a live show. It is an unusual product in a crowded market, and it makes its case on a very specific promise.
    Heavys H1HMost headphones are designed to be broadly neutral, or to flatter whatever genre the buyer happens to favor. The Heavys H1H takes a different approach entirely.It is built around the idea that rock and metal have specific sonic
  • Google's new payment policies are a preview of what could come to Apple platforms

    Google's new payment policies are a preview of what could come to Apple platforms
    Google's secretive deal after losing it's case with Epic Games has led to new Google Play policies, a lower commission, a separate billing fee, and more changes coming to the US, UK, and EU on June 30.
    Google is offering external payment options and lower fees. Image source: Google
    Apple's App Store commissions have been contested globally for years, yet they remain the same in most places. In the US, it's still a flat 30% for most purchases and 15% for developers in the Small Business Program o
  • Best Prime Day OLED TV deals from LG, Samsung, Sony start at just $797

    Best Prime Day OLED TV deals from LG, Samsung, Sony start at just $797
    Save up to $700 on OLED TVs from popular brands, including LG, Samsung, and Sony, with these Prime Day deals.
    Save up to $700 with Prime Day OLED TV deals - Image credit: LG
    Whether you're looking to run an OLED TV as an external display for your Mac or want to swap out your existing living room TV to stream programming, there are numerous Prime Day OLED TV deals in effect this week.Shop Prime Day TV deals
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