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A new section in the iOS 27 privacy policy shows that Apple has reversed its stance on using customers' data to train its AI models. Previously, the company assured customers that it had no need for customer data, and would figure out how to make Siri AI work well without it.Apple maintains that it
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If you let it, Apple Intelligence will train itself on your data in iOS 27
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New in iOS 27.2 beta: redesigned Health app, Siri AI localization, more
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Apple's redesigned Health app has already reached developers and testers with the first beta of iOS 27.2. Here's what's new.
iOS 27.2 beta 1 introduces a redesigned Health app, improves Siri AI localization, and more.
On Wednesday, following the full public release of iOS 27, Apple made iOS 27.2 beta 1 available to all compatible devices except the iPhone Duo. Apple's first foldable phone is expected to ship with iOS 27.1, while the remainder of the iPhone lineup will receive iOS 27.2The first d
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First developer betas of iOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 are out for testing
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Following the launch ofiOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and macOS 27, Apple has started the beta process again, but unexpectedly for the 27.2 versions.
iOS 27 on an iPhone
After reaching the end of the develper beta process for its milestone operating systems, Apple has now moved on to the point releases. The first developer builds of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, and tvOS 27.2 are now available for testing.At the time of publication, builds for watchOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.2 have no
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Updates to App Tracking Transparency in the European Union
As part of agreements with select European competition authorities, Apple is introducing changes to its App Tracking Transparency framework in the European Union. Beginning with iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, developers will have the option to use an alternative version of the App Tracking Transparency system prompt in the EU. The requirements for when you must seek permission to track users will remain the same. Due to legal requirements, only the alternative version of the system pro
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Apple supplier SK Hynix in talks with Intel about US-made RAM
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Apple supplier SK Hynix allegedly wants to start producing memory on U.S. soil, and it's asking for help from Intel to make it happen.
Memory sticks - Image Credit: SK Hynix
The global memory crisis is causing companies to pay high prices for the chips, while producers make plans to expand production. The situation may result in the unusual move by SK Hynix to bring RAM manufacturing to an entirely new continent.According to sources of Reuters on September 16, SK Hynix is in talks with processor
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Get an iPhone 18 Pro on T-Mobile with any condition trade-in
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Join T-Mobile today and get an iPhone 18 Pro on them, or get a giant discount on the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and you'll benefit from the fastest network* with iPhone Handoff and Magenta Status.
Get T-Mobile's iPhone 18 Pro on Us deal - Image credit: Apple
It's time to pre-order the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max, and whichever model you choose, T-Mobile makes it an easy upgrade. When switching to T-Mobile, not only do you get the latest iPhone, but you also get the perks of Magenta Status, specia
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Three photographers put the iPhone 18 Pro camera to work
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Apple is putting the iPhone 18 Pro into the hands of three acclaimed photographers to see what its redesigned camera system is capable of.
iPhone 18 Pro stars in new Shot on iPhone exhibit
Announced at September's "Surprise and Shine" event, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro brings several changes to the iPhone camera system. These include a variable aperture and improved low-light photography.As with previous iPhone generations, Apple has handed the device to professional photographers to demonstrate what
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Prime Big Deal Days starts Oct. 6, but you can save up to $600 on Apple now
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Prime Big Deal Days runs October 6-7, but you can score deep discounts on Apple products right now, including preorder deals on new hardware.
Prime Big Deal Days starts Oct. 6, save on Apple now - Image credit: Amazon
October Prime Day is less than a month away, but deals on Apple hardware are already available, including preorder savings on AirPods 5, the Apple Watch Series 12, M6 Mac mini, and more. Plus snap up MacBook markdowns of up to $600 off.Shop early fall Prime Day deals
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Apple's Xserve may return with Nvidia tech
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Apple is reportedly considering a return to the server market it left when it abandoned Xserve, but this time incorporating the future M8 Ultra chip, fully integrated with NVLink Fusion technology.
Apple's elderly G5 xServe rack-mounted server - Image credit Jeff Geerling
While Apple already makes its own servers in Houston, it is reportedly looking at making a rack-mounted server product for wider distribution. The product line, as rumored, is said to be two main products with one containing tw
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iPhone 18 Pro review roundup: great cameras, no surprises, isn't iPhone Duo
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The first reviews of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are out and without exception, they say it's unfairly overshadowed by the iPhone Duo.
The new iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Pro.
Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro models appeared to get off to a slow start, at least compared to how shipping was rapidly delayed for the iPhone 17 Pro. But now that reviewers are getting to test it in the real world, there is only one criticism."Is it expensive?" asks Marques Brownlee in his YouTube revie
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What iPhone Duo doesn't have, and what compensates for those losses
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The iPhone Duo manages to balance some compromises with unique features that make it a much better option than the iPhone Air. Here's what you don't get in the folding iPhone, and what offsets those losses.
iPhone Duo managed to pull off an ultra-thin foldable design without too many compromises
The iPhone Air created a fork in Apple's lineup that gave users a premium choice that wasn't "pro." However, some users complained that it may have cut too many corners to achieve its thin and light desi
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Apple Reference Image is a mammoth effort to combat AI-edited photos
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Apple has explained how it has made Apple Reference Image as secure as possible, so you definitely know that the iPhone photo you're looking at hasn't been edited with AI.
How Apple Reference Image appears to users - Image Credit: Apple
Apple Reference Image was introduced alongside the iPhone 18 Pro as a form of digital negative for an iPhone photo. It is billed as a way to prove that the image appears the same as it was when it was first taken, and that it isn't an AI-generated or edited shot.
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iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: three-year upgrade, compared
via appleinsider.comAfter three years, iPhone 15 Pro Max owners are likely to consider upgrading to the newest version. Here's how the iPhone 18 Pro Max fares against its 2023 counterpart.
iPhone 18 Pro Max [left] vs iPhone 15 Pro Max [right]
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is Apple's latest premium model of smartphone, if you ignore the iPhone Duo. As the top of the line in many respects, it's what consumers wanting the ultimate iPhone will get, especially if they value photography and videography.However, it's also three y
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Musk doesn't get to just walk away from his Apple lawsuit
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Elon Musk filed to have his App Store dispute with Apple dismissed, but crucially not the simultaneous one with OpenAI. Now the judge is demanding to be told what's going on.
Elon Musk is not going to be able to dismiss his lawsuit against Apple as easily as he may have hoped.
Musk's suit was a nonsense one claiming that Apple basically rigs App Store charts and features to favor its partner OpenAI's ChatGPT, and exclude X's Grok. It was entirely and demonstrably baseless, but Musk persisted, un
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$10.8K M5 Ultra Mac Studio benchmark shows a 6x increase in multi-core compute since M1
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Apple Silicon was a gamble, and in spite of repeated reports of brain drains and executive exodus, the M5 Ultra is Apple's most powerful chipset by a long shot.
Mac Studio with M5 Ultra is Apple's most powerful Mac yet
Earlier Tuesday, the M6 benchmarks showed up on Geekbench with impressive results. It is expected to be the only chipset in that generation, so the M5 Ultra is the high-end pros will have to work with for the time being.Another Geekbench result showed up, this time for the M5 Ultr
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Apple's 'vintage products' list now includes the final 21.5-inch Intel iMac
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The age of the Intel Mac is coming to an end in every sense, as Apple now classifies the last 21.5-inch Intel-based iMac as a "vintage product."
Apple's 2019 21.5-inch iMac is now vintage, according to Apple.
In 2019, Apple updated the aging Intel iMac with eighth-generation Intel processors and new AMD Radeon graphics cards. It shipped in the same slim chassis Apple introduced back in 2012, and Apple still offered then-outdated options like the 1TB Fusion Drive.It was already a mediocre upgrade
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macOS 27 kills Time Capsule backups, but NAS hosts still work
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Mac owners upgrading to macOS 27 will need to replace their AirPort Time Capsule for Time Machine backups. We picked five diskless NAS enclosures that cost less than $300 to fit the bill.Five NAS units to replace your AirPort
Apple released macOS 27 Golden Gate on September 14 without support for Apple Filing Protocol, or AFP. AirPort Time Capsule and AirPort Disk depend on AFP for Time Machine backups.The company's updated support document says Time Machine continues to work with third-party ne
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GM caves, CarPlay won't be cut from gas-powered vehicles
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It wasn't all that long ago that GM's executives called taking CarPlay out of vehicles a "Jobsian" move. They've caved to public pressure, and the option is present in some 2027 gas vehicles.
CarPlay Ultra in an Aston Martin - Image Credit: Top Gear/YouTube
The interface is expected in the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks. Based on the description by GM, it comes with gauges, hands-free driving, and more. All of this feels like Apple's new CarPlay interface.There will be 60 inches
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First M6 benchmarks reveal how much raw power the Mac mini has
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The first benchmarks for the M6 Mac mini have emerged. While Moore's Law is in fact dead, the Mac mini is still getting a massive and noticeable boost in processing performance.
Mac mini
Ahead of the release of Apple's product launches to consumers, benchmarks for the models frequently surface, hinting at what's on the way. That has seemingly happened for the M6 Mac mini, which Apple introduced at the end of August.The Geekbench 7 listing for a "Mac18,5" posted on September 15 mentions it is a M
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AirPods 5 get first preorder discount, plus 2026 Mac mini & Mac Studio savings
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Amazon has issued the first preorder deal on AirPods 5, which release on Sept. 18. Plus grab preorder savings on Apple's M6 Mac mini and 2026 Mac Studio ahead of their Sept. 22 release.
Grab a preorder deal on AirPods 5 at Amazon today.
You can pick up a pair of AirPods 5 for $124.99, a $5 discount on the new earbuds. While not a huge markdown, it does save you a few bucks if you're planning on picking up a pair for yourself or as a gift. Want to learn more about the latest release? Check out ou
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AirPods 5 with wireless charging case review: Somehow both better & cheaper
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The impressive AirPods 5 debuted alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, and they pack more value and better noise cancellation in the same tiny form factor, for less money.
AirPods 5 review: The new AirPods 5 have the same form factor but better ANC
Like AirPods 4, the AirPods 5 come in two versions: base mode and a high-end model with additional features.For this review, I'm testing the more expensive AirPods 5 with the wireless charging case. Luckily, audio quality and the active noise cancellation are
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Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Air falls to $1,449, save $150
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Apple's 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air is $150 off today when configured with your choice of 16GB or 24GB of RAM.
Save $150 on 1TB M5 MacBook Air models - Image credit: Apple
All four color options of the M5/16GB/1TB configuration are discounted to $1,449 at Amazon today, with the upgraded 24GB RAM spec marked down to $1,649 in Midnight and Sky Blue.Save $150 on 1TB 13" MacBook Air
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John Ternus' iPhone Duo got a red carpet moment, cue internet drama
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Apple CEO John Ternus whipped out his iPhone Duo on the Emmys red carpet, to the delight of the press gaggle. The Internet immediately started whining, as it does.
John Ternus at the Emmys with the iPhone Duo - Image Credit: Deadline/X
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were a big success for Apple TV. As the new CEO of Apple, John Ternus was in attendance, and he used the opportunity of a red carpet interview to flash the iPhone Duo in front of the cameras.In a clip posted by Deadline to X, Ternus
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iPhone Duo camera system vs. iPhone 18 Pro: Design compromises, not flaws
via appleinsider.comLike iPhone Air, iPhone Duo is a series of compromises that enable the thinnest iPhone to date, but that doesn't mean the camera system is bad. Here's what we know pre-shipment.
iPhone Duo has a unique dual camera system that isn't as compromised as you'd think
The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable and has four cameras, but unlike the iPhone 18 Pro, they're not the one's you'd expect. There are two rear cameras, an inner under-display FaceTime camera, and a front-facing selfie camera.The came
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How to get iPhone Duo's fun opening animation on your Mac
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That gorgeous animation you get opening up your iPhone Duo has been recreated for your Mac for most modern MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs. Here's where to get it.
Seven years later, Craig Federighi is doubtlessly back opening and closing his MacBook, this time to see Mac Duo, not just Apple Silicon's launch speed - image credit: Apple.
If you've seen the iPhone Duo demonstrated, you know how good the animation is. And if you don't happen to have seen it yet, you'll surely be able to watch it late
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Apple Watch Series 12 Siri Recap listens all day, but Apple can't access the audio
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Your Apple Watch Series 12 will continuously listen to your conversations, but Apple claims it's locked out of the audio. Here's how the new hardware isolation works.Apple Watch Series 12 with Apple Intelligence
The new Audio Intelligence features include Siri Recap, which summarizes conversations, and Live Rewind, which retrieves the preceding 15 seconds as text. Automatic Shazam recognition and alerts for sounds such as alarms, sirens, and doorbells use the same protected system.Because Siri R
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Apple Intelligence HomeKit Secure Video summaries cost up to $60 per month
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Apple Intelligence summarizing of HomeKit Secure Video cameras is very useful, but you'll have to really want it as it's tied to iCloud+ plans that start with a single camera for $10 per month.
The Aqara G5 Pro Outdoor Camera Hub (left) is one of the few cameras Apple currently lists as compatible with its Apple Intelligence video summarizing - image credit: Apple.
As iOS 27 comes out of beta testing, Apple has updated a support document that reveals the pricing for its Apple Intelligence featur
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Apple faces India repair probe over a lack of software warranties
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India's consumer protection regulator has launched a probe into Apple's software warranty terms, over claims iPhone users were paying exorbitant fees for repairs.
Alleged iOS 18 issues are becoming a regulatory problem in India
The Central Consumer Protection Agency of India is taking a close look at Apple's software warranty policies, continuing an investigation into repairs. The latest investigation accuses Apple of ripping off consumers through repairs.It is a continuation of an investigation
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Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 3: Apple's premium smartwatch
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Apple's high-end smartwatch just got a new chip, more AI features, better heart rate sensing, and more. Here's how the Apple Watch Ultra 4 compares to its predecessor.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs. Apple Watch Ultra 3: Apple's premium smartwatch is more useful than ever.
On Wednesday, alongside the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra 4. Though the outside of the watch is effectively indistinguishable from the Apple Watch Ultra 3, the hardware inside packs a significant p
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'Widow's Bay' leads Apple to multiple record-breaking Emmy wins
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Apple TV has again won the most awards at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, plus it has become the most awarded streamer ever.
Matthew Rhys in "Widow's Bay" - image credit: Apple.
Apple TV had already won 20 awards during the first nights of the 2026 Emmy Awards, in the chiefly technical categories. But now it has brought that up to 29, making it the most awarded network of the year for the second time running.Its wins at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards also mean that Apple TV broke records just wi
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