Docker is an important tool for developers and for running apps across networks, and it has many uses for the pro and hobbyist alike. Here's how you can get started using the containerization tech on your Mac.
Docker Desktop
If you've been checking out our NAS guides, you may have occasionally seen a reference to Docker support. It's something that doesn't usually concern the typical Mac user, but it is gradually becoming a useful tool for more advanced users.There's quite a bit to know about th
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How Docker can help you run apps on your Mac
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Expect strong iPhone 17 demand, AI talk in Apple's Q1 results call
via appleinsider.comWall Street is still underestimating Apple's prospects for 2026, with Wedbush's Q1 forecast expecting discussion about iPhone 17 demand and the AI landscape to dominate Thursday's analyst call.
Apple's early promotion of a contextual Siri upgrade - Image Credit: Apple
On Thursday, Apple will be releasing its first-quarter results and holding its usual conference call with analysts. One day before those expectedly huge results arrive, Wedbush has provided its own analysis on the financial side of
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Apple Creator Studio review: Incredible value for most creative pros
via appleinsider.comThe new Apple Creator Studio bundles the company's flagship creative software in a monthly subscription package for the first time. It's a great value, assuming you haven't bought most of them individually.
Apple Creator Studio bundles six professional apps in one subscription
The iPhone maker has been creating pro creative software for decades. It hasn't been without missteps, though.I've been testing Creator Studio for the past couple of weeks, and so far, it's been a positive experience. Most
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Moral low ground: App Store is rife with AI 'nudify' apps
via appleinsider.comWhile Grok faced most of the heat in the AI porn backlash, Apple isn't doing itself any favors by allowing dozens of "nudify" apps to stay in the App Store.
AI nudity apps are a problem for the App Store
AI-generated porn has become a hot topic. Elon Musk's X is still under fire for allowing its chatbot Grok to edit pictures of people to look like they are naked, and churn out child porn.Though X and Grok received the most attention, Apple is also perpetuating the issue affecting innocent women
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Upgrading to the iPhone 17? Here’s How to Pay Less (or Nothing at All)
via cnet.comApple's newest iPhones don't come cheap, but these deals can help take a serious chunk out of the price.
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Mac malware is sneaking into some sponsored Google ads
via appleinsider.comCertain sponsored ads on Google have been trying to lead users on to faked Apple support pages that try to get the user to use the Terminal and install malware on Macs.
Malware illustration — image credit: AppleInsider
Where most malware attacks require a user to download and launch an app, researchers at MacKeeper have demonstrated how a number of sponsored Google ads are providing another route for bad agents.Specifically, during the company's research, searching for the term "mac cleane
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Long-awaited 'Ted Lasso' season 4 finally gets a vague premiere date
via appleinsider.comOnce the worst-kept secret in television, Apple TV is teasing the return of "Ted Lasso" for a fourth season in the summer of 2026, with a reveal of new photos from the production.
New assistant coach Tanya Reynolds (left) with Jason Sudeikis — image credit: Apple
"Ted Lasso" is the show that made Apple TV a hit, and from the moment it completed its "final" season, there was demand for more. Apple CEO Tim Cook was among those calling for it, and finally in 2025, star/co-creator Jason Sudeik
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iPhone 18 Pro could get a teleconverter for greater zoom
via appleinsider.comA new rumor claims that Apple is considering adding a DSLR-like teleconverter to the iPhone 18 Pro, increasing the cameras' focal length and zoom.
The current iPhone 17 Pro Max's cameras
Previous rumors about the iPhone 18 Pro have included the claim that it will feature a variable aperture camera.Now a new report from leaker "Smart Pikachu" on Weibo backs up the variable aperture camera — but also introduces a totally new rumor.While the claim offers no details, it says that a teleconvert
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Apple CEO Tim Cook 'heartbroken' after repeated ICE killings in Minneapolis
via appleinsider.comAfter increased criticism of his silence, an internal memo from Apple CEO Tim Cook sent to employees says he spoke with the President about the shooting of Alex Pretti and hopes for "deescalation."
Apple CEO Tim Cook
On Saturday, after the tragic shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis, billionaires, executives, and members of the Trump administration attended a screening of the "Melania" film, including Tim Cook. The screening was seen as insensitive and observers said it should be
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'Pluribus' leads Apple TV Writers Guild Awards with 4 of 9 nominations
via appleinsider.comIt's already been a busy award season for Apple TV thanks to its stacked year of programming, and the Writers Guild Awards recognizes "Pluribus," "The Studio," and "Severance" with award nominations.
Pluribus gets more award nominations
The Oscars might be the big award show of the season, but Apple TV is being recognized in nearly every event, big and small. Of course, Apple keeps count so every nomination just adds to the already incredible count — 687 wins and 3,229 nominations as of Ja
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Apple TV comedy 'Shrinking' renewed for a fourth season
via appleinsider.comThe Emmy-nominated Apple TV series "Shrinking" will officially return for a fourth season for more therapeutic hijinks.
'Shrinking' has been renewed for a fourth season on Apple TV.
On January 27, only a day before the premiere of its third season, the popular comedy show "Shrinking" was renewed for a fourth season. The announcement was made via a press release on the Apple website, marking the comeback of the fan-favorite series starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford.The show tells the story of
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These Android and iPhone Wellness Settings Will Help Limit Your Screen Time
via cnet.comStop the doom scroll with these four wellness settings on iOS and Android.
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Track Your Steps, Health Stats and More With an Apple Watch Series 10 for Up to $150 Off
via cnet.comThe Apple Watch Series 11 has been out for a few months, which makes now a good time to grab a Series 10 model for less.
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Ongoing RAM supply and cost crisis isn't an issue for Apple's iPhone -- right now
via appleinsider.comMemory won't be an issue for Apple in the near term due to its contracts with suppliers, and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo thinks that Apple will not increase iPhone 18 prices to compensate.
A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: Samsung
Analysts have discussed the topic of the ongoing memory price rises affecting the tech industry at large. The general consensus is that Apple's supply chain won't be massively affected by it in the short term.This is a forecast that TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi
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Best Phone Deals: We’ve Found Ways You Can Score an iPhone, Google Pixel 10 or Motorola Razr for Free
via cnet.comNo matter your preferences or budget, there's bound to be an upgrade for you at hundreds off.
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Apple AirTag 2nd Gen Just Got a Powerful Upgrade. Learn What's New and How the Trackers Work
via cnet.comNew versions of Apple's ubiquitous tracking pucks are set to hit stores this week. Here's what Apple changed and all you need to know about how they work.
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Meta's latest subscription move is an attempt to offset its AI bets
via appleinsider.comAs some users have noticed, Meta is rolling out premium subscriptions that bundle AI tools with ad-free access, shifting advanced features behind a paywall while free users remain part of its advertising model.
Meta rolls out subscriptions for its services
On January 26, Meta announced that it was going to test premium subscriptions across its apps. The subscriptions will offer exclusive features and expanded AI tools, while ad-supported versions remain free.Under the test, users are presented w
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'F1' keeps pulling down awards nominations, this time for the American Cinema Editors awards
via appleinsider.comApple TV has landed six nominations in the prestigious American Cinema Editors awards, honoring "F1: the Movie," plus "Severance, "Pluribus," and "Mr. Scorsese."
Brad Pitt in "F1: The Movie" — image credit: Apple
Following its Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, "F1" has been acknowledged in the top category of the American Cinema Editors (ACE) awards. These are the 76th annual ACE awards honoring exceptional editing across both film and television.Apple has been nominated in four c
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'F1' keeps pulling down awards nominations, this time for the American Cinema Editors awar
via appleinsider.comApple TV has landed six nominations in the prestigious American Cinema Editors awards, honoring "F1: the Movie," plus "Severance, "Pluribus," and "Mr. Scorsese."
Brad Pitt in "F1: The Movie" — image credit: Apple
Following its Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, "F1" has been acknowledged in the top category of the American Cinema Editors (ACE) awards. These are the 76th annual ACE awards honoring exceptional editing across both film and television.Apple has been nominated in four c
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'F1: the Movie' and 'The Lost Bus' nominated for UK Bafta awards
via appleinsider.comWith Tuesday's film Bafta award nominations, Apple TV's smash hit "F1: The Movie" continues its run of awards nominations, with"The Lost Bus" assisting this time.
Multi-award nominee "F1: The Movie" can be bought or streamed via Apple
Following its Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, "F1" has also been acknowledged by the film awards of the UK's British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta). Bafta splits its awards into different categories, with two television ones yet to be announ
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How the iPad created the tablet market despite being late to the game
via appleinsider.comMicrosoft and others had at least years, if not more than a decade, to get tablet computers right — but then on January 27, 2010, Apple brought out the iPad and showed them how it should be done.
Steve Jobs demonstrating the original iPad
It's well known that Apple likes secrecy, but generally it's assumed that the company just doesn't talk about anything until it is ready. (Apple Intelligence notwithstanding.)But just sometimes, Apple will out and out lie. Steve Jobs did, for instance, wh
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Continuity Camera lands Apple in legal trouble for 'Sherlocking' Camo
via appleinsider.comCamo developer Reincubate is suing Apple over Continuity Camera, accusing Apple of patent infringement and deceit surrounding the the 2022 "Sherlocking" of its iPhone-as-webcam app.
Continuity Camera in macOS Ventura - Image Credit: Apple
Apple's introduction of the Continuity Camera in 2022 was a game-changing feature for users who experienced the remote working-focused COVID-19 pandemic. It was a feature that also "Sherlocked" a number of apps that used the iPhone as a camera feed for video co
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Month-end deal: AirPods Pro 3 are back down to best $199 price
via appleinsider.comAirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $199, as Amazon issues month-end deals on Apple's latest products.
Grab the best price of 2026 on Apple AirPods Pro 3.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back on sale for $199 at Amazon, reflecting the lowest price seen in 2026 and beating Black Friday 2025 pricing by $20.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199
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If you give ChatGPT your health data, have your doctor on speed-dial
via appleinsider.comWe warned you. In a disappointing and totally predictable way, giving ChatGPT access to Apple Health data has been shown to be as bad an idea as we've already said.
Apple Health can now be connected to ChatGPT, but don't do it.
Since January 7, 2026, it's been possible to connect ChatGPT to Apple Health. This is similar to the way that ChatGPT can also connect to apps like Notion, app-making tools like Xcode, and so on.Except in all of those cases, when — not if — ChatGPT does someth
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Services growth may be down, iPhone 17 Pro unsurprisingly drove Apple holiday quarter
via appleinsider.comIncreased popularity of the iPhone 17 Pro models will more than cover the slight drop in Services growth according to Evercore, ahead of the Q1 AAPL results.
iPhone 17 Pro
Apple's first-quarter results are usually the highest of the fiscal year, and analysts are jointly forecasting it will be a bumper year for the company in 2026. In its own pre-results note, Evercore joins the chorus on sky-high revenues.In figures shared with AppleInsider, Evercore believes there to be near-term upside compare
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Audio-Technica ATH-R50x headphones review: Open-backed music to my ears
via appleinsider.comThe Audio-Technica ATH-R50x look and sound great, and they benefit from their open-ear design in ways that have made them my go-to headphones for Mac gaming, music, and more.
Audio-Technica ATH-R50x review: Just how headphones should look
You don't necessarily have to be an audiophile to be familiar with the name Audio-Technica. The Japanese company has been making audio gear since 1962, so it's not new to the headphone game.In fact, it's not new to most aspects of audio. Visit the company's web
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It's not usable yet, but Asahi Linux runs on M3 Macs now
via appleinsider.comWhile Apple Silicon Macs natively only support macOS, that hasn't stopped enthusiasts from finding a way to install Linux on M3-based machines, with big caveats.
Asahi Linux project contributors have managed to boot a version of Linux on M3-based Macs.
As far back as 2021, users have been trying to port Linux to Apple Silicon machines. Eventually, the operating system was made usable on Macs equipped with Apple's M1 and M2 chips. With some effort, you can even run it on the original Mac Studio.T
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Apple C-series modem enables new privacy-focused limit precise location feature
via appleinsider.comA user's location data is incredibly sensitive information, and while it can be kept from apps on iPhone, carriers have always had full access to precise location data. That changes with iOS 26.3.
iPhone Cellular Data Options will get a new toggle for C-series modem devices
It is no secret that carriers have access to user data related to when and where they connect to which cell towers. Device data passed to the carrier for connection enables precise user tracking, which led to a privacy violat
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Third iOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3 developer betas are available to download
via appleinsider.comApple has moved on to its third round of developer betas for iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3.
Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple
The third round for iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3 follows after the second, which Apple introduced on January 12. The first batch appeared on December 15, 2025.Along with the main developer beta releases, Appl
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Incremental iOS 26.2.1, iPadOS 26.2.1, watchOS 26.2.1 updates support the new AirTag
via appleinsider.comApple has released incremental updates for iOS 26.2.1, iPadOS 26.2.1, and watchOS 26.2.1, weeks into the start of 2026, chiefly to support its updated AirTag.
Update your iPhone to iOS 26.2.1 today.Apple last issued updates to its operating systems on December 12, bringing iOS and iPadOS up to version 26.2. Over a month later, Apple's first operating system update of 2026 is a marginal update to iOS 26.2.1.At the same time, Apple also brought out updates for iPadOS 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1.
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