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• iPhone exploit legal fight is really about who owns security research

  24-07-2026 18:40 via appleinsider.com
  
  A federal judge has ordered a public iPhone exploit taken offline after Magnet Forensics argued it wasn't independent security research at all, but instead a stolen trade secret.iPhone X
  U.S. District Judge Victoria Marie Calvert partially approved Magnet's request for a preliminary injunction. She directed Paradigm Shift and former Magnet exploit engineer Mario Del Gaudio to delete the usbliter8 article, code, technical details, and related materials in their possession by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on
  
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• Amazon slashes AirPods Max 2 to $449 with a month-end $100 discount

  29-07-2026 20:06 via appleinsider.com
  
  We covered Amazon's $99 AirPods 4 deal yesterday, and today AirPods Max 2 are $100 off, bringing the over-ear headphones down to $449.
  Save $100 on AirPods Max 2 with Amazon's month-end sale.
  AirPods Max 2, which were released in 2026, are $100 off at Amazon today, with all five color options eligible for the triple-digit markdown at press time.Buy AirPods Max 2 for $449
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• UK is asking for 'highly intrusive' controls over App Store, says Apple

  29-07-2026 19:18 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple has told UK regulators that the plans to adopt more EU-like measures over the App Store are too restrictive, go beyond promoting competition, and amount to illegal regulation of service pricing.
  UK Parliament - image credit: Parliament
  The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering emulating the European Union, including forcing Apple and Google to open their App Stores to rivals. As the regulator's open consultation with interested parties concludes, Reuters reports how A
  
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• AI leaves the chat window behind with Gemini's new Mac voice mode

  29-07-2026 17:10 via appleinsider.com
  
  Google is bringing voice-first AI assistance to the Mac, letting Gemini turn spoken requests into finished text without pulling users out of the app they're already using.Macs could finally get a Gemini app
  Gemini's default intelligent dictation mode transcribes speech at the cursor and automatically removes verbal fillers such as "ums" and "ahs." Google said the feature produces polished text directly where the user is already working.Users can also enable screen-aware reasoning, which lets Gem
  
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• Apple's corporate espionage suit against OpenAI: How we got here

  29-07-2026 14:10 via appleinsider.com
  
  Since its founding, Sam Altman's OpenAI has been at the center of multiple controversies, with Apple's intellectual property theft suit being just the latest chapter. Here's the story so far about what's been alleged over the last decade.
  Sam Altman of OpenAI
  The artificial intelligence development wave has greatly affected the tech industry. As usual, this also includes accusations, threats, and lawsuits.OpenAI is no different, as it has attracted many different lawsuits in its short existence.
  
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• iPhone sales keep rising in China even as market declines

  29-07-2026 14:03 via appleinsider.com
  
  New figures from China show that the overall smartphone market has declined, yet sales for foreign models like the iPhone have soared.
  Apple is seeing increased iPhone sales again in China
  Ahead of the next Apple earnings call on July 30, 2026, there is a report that iPhone sales have again gone up in the crucial Chinese market. According to Reuters, the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) has released certain figures for June smartphone sales.There is very little
  
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• Twelve South Valet mini review: A luxe MagSafe catch-all with new, faster speeds

  29-07-2026 01:59 via appleinsider.com
  
  Twelve South updated its luxe Valet MagSafe charger and catch-all with better performance and a new size, helping it fit into even more homes.
  Twelve South Valet 4.25-inch review: The tray is a wonderful catch-all for a few EDC items
  The Valet is a clever device, and something I'm surprised we don't see more of in the space. It combines a MagSafe charger with a leather-lined tray to hold your daily essentials.When I reviewed the original Twelve South Valet, I had one primary criticism. While the
  
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• No major reset is coming as John Ternus prepares to take over Apple

  28-07-2026 21:51 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple is presenting John Ternus as the steady continuation of Tim Cook's leadership, with the incoming CEO praising the company's momentum while declining to reveal how he intends to reshape it.John Ternus
  Cook and Ternus appeared together July 27 at the Los Angeles premiere of the Apple TV series Ted Lasso, giving Apple an unusually public setting to present its approaching leadership handoff.The event was Cook's final Apple TV premiere as CEO and Ternus' first since Apple named him as Cook's s
  
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• There's still time to grab AirPods 4 for $99, AirPods Pro 3 for $199 at Amazon

  28-07-2026 21:00 via appleinsider.com
  
  Month-end Apple deals are in full effect at Amazon, with AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max 2 discounted by up to $100.
  Grab AirPods for as low as $99 at Amazon today - Image credit: Apple
  Those looking for the lowest AirPods price this week can take advantage of Amazon's $99 special on AirPods 4, reflecting a $30 price cut off MSRP.Buy AirPods 4 for $99
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• Got a lot of Apple hardware? Here's how an Apple Ring can bind them all

  28-07-2026 19:00 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple has had countless patents granted over the smart ring technology it still won't tell anyone about, but a new one shows just how an Apple Ring might control all of your devices.
  Render of a possible Apple Ring - image credit: AppleInsider
  Yes, an Apple Ring would surely be a health monitor, and yes, it would likely dominate the fitness market, but it won't break up marriages. It's also surely coming some day, sorry Oura, but until now the focus has been on what it will do, not necessarily w
  
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• Ahead of earnings, Goldman Sachs hikes AAPL target to $370

  28-07-2026 18:25 via appleinsider.com
  
  Goldman Sachs has increased its AAPL price target to $370, with the firm expecting good third-quarter results, and a faithful audience keeping purchase volumes up even after hardware price increases.
  Analysts believe Apple will do well in the Q3 results.Ahead of Apple's quarterly financial results release and call with analysts on Thursday, Goldman Sachs has raised its bar for Apple to reach.In a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, issued on July 27, Goldman Sachs has increased the price tar
  
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• Amazon slashes $500 off 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 2TB SSD

  28-07-2026 18:00 via appleinsider.com
  
  Amazon's $500 discount on Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 2TB of storage brings the laptop down to $2,499.
  Save $500 on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with 2TB SSD - Image credit: Apple
  The $500 price cut is available on both of Apple's color options, with the upgraded laptop discounted to $2,499. This configuration has Apple's M5 Pro chip with a 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU, as well as 24GB of unified memory. The standout spec is the 2TB SSD, providing extra storage space for
  
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• Apple Upgrade: What you're going to pay per month for iPhone, Mac, or iPad

  28-07-2026 17:45 via appleinsider.com
  
  The Apple Upgrade program is here, giving consumers ways to lease even more products. Here's how much you'll pay to lease your hardware, and what happens when the lease term has ended.
  Apple Upgrade lets you lease an iPhone 17, as well as other hardware.On July 28, Apple launched the Apple Upgrade program to replace the iPhone Upgrade Program. One that also enables consumers to buy more than just iPhones.Under the new program, consumers can elect to lease a Mac, an iPad, or an Apple Watch, as we
  
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• Your iPhone could stop you getting into the wrong Uber ever again

  28-07-2026 17:40 via appleinsider.com
  
  A newly-granted Apple patent proposes using iPhone AR to identify an oncoming vehicle, to be certain that it's the ride you booked.
  Detail from the patent showing how an iPhone screen could help you find the right car - image credit: Apple.
  Maybe it's more common for people to deliberately push their way into a waiting car they know isn't theirs, but it can also happen by accident. That's perhaps especially true when you are at a crowded event and everybody in sight has also booked a ride.To sol
  
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• Back to Richmond in season 4, 'Ted Lasso' changes the playbook

  28-07-2026 16:16 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's first full "Ted Lasso" season 4 trailer brings Jason Sudeikis back to Richmond with a new team and a clear reason to reopen the show's story.Early image of the new season - image credit: Apple TV
  The trailer reveals little about how Ted leaves Kansas or what brings him back to AFC Richmond. Instead, Apple focuses on the returning cast, familiar locations, and the optimistic tone that helped turn Ted Lasso into one of Apple TV's defining shows.Sudeikis returns alongside Hannah Waddingham
  
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• Strong iPhone demand turns Apple's rebound into a $5 trillion run

  28-07-2026 15:53 via appleinsider.com
  
  At the start of trading on Tuesday, Apple touched $5 trillion in valuation, extending a historic run built on record iPhone revenue, a rebound in China, and continued growth from Services.$AAPL reached a new high
  The milestone comes after Apple first closed above $4 trillion on October 13, 2025. Apple added another $1 trillion in market value in less than a year.The company was already worth about $4.88 trillion when its shares closed at $333.74 on July 17, 2026. The closing price allowed Apple
  
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• Apple's smart home hardware refresh draws closer with Siri AI smarts

  28-07-2026 15:47 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple is going to make a bigger play for the smart home using Siri AI, with updates to the HomePod mini, a new Apple TV, and the rumored Home Hub arriving between October and early 2027.
  An early artist's impression of a HomePod with a screen
  Apple has long been rumored to be working on a swathe of new smart home hardware, with Siri AI at the heart of the company's renewed home push. As Siri AI becomes a bigger figure in its main operating systems, including iOS 27, Apple is ready to capitalize
  
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• Beyond Preview: How UPDF brings PDF editing, conversion, OCR, and AI to Mac and iPad

  28-07-2026 15:39 via appleinsider.com
  
  While Preview can do a lot to a PDF, sometimes you need more. UPDF can help with more advanced PDF capabilities, as a cheaper alternative to Adobe Acrobat.
  UPDF 2.5 is a cost-effective alternative to Adobe Acrobat - Image credit: UPDF
  Preview is a frequently used tool for Mac users, providing a quick and lightweight way to look at documents. It's also got editing capabilities, so you can mark up or add signatures to forms without much effort.
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• Privacy is dead, personal AI prompts indexed by Google search

  28-07-2026 15:32 via appleinsider.com
  
  Hundreds of private, personal, and sometimes slightly disturbing prompts and chats made with Claude.AI surfaced online through nothing more than a search.
  Maybe it was a novelist figuring out a plot, otherwise if you're in Kansas and you have an attorney, perhaps you should be the one asking questions.
  This isn't like the way Claude Cowork recently escaped its sandbox and went through users' files, and it also isn't still a problem. At time of writing, all signs of this privacy breach have been
  
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• Apple Upgrade goes live as a new installment plan for iPhone, iPad, Mac, & Apple Watch

  28-07-2026 14:20 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's new financing plan, Apple Upgrade, has launched, with consumers able to make a monthly lease payment for a higher-end iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch.
  Apple Upgrade is here as the iPhone Upgrade Program replacement
  Previously leaked on July 21, Apple has now officially launched Apple Upgrade, its new leasing program. Replacing existing initiatives like the iPhone Upgrade Program, Apple Upgrade expands what U.S. consumers can lease to more than just iPhones.Under Apple Upgrade, consumer
  
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• OLED MacBook Pro will get displays exclusively from Samsung

  28-07-2026 14:05 via appleinsider.com
  
  The touch-enabled MacBook Pro will get its OLED screens only from Samsung Display, as Apple seemingly freezes out other suppliers for the inbound model.
  The current M5 MacBook Pro, without an OLED display.The OLED MacBook Pro is currently expected to arrive either in late 2026 or early 2027. While the release timing is up for debate, it is claimed that there is only going to be one supplier of the key component itself.According to sources of TheElec on Monday, Apple's working on OLED and touch-e
  
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• Ternus says he plans to build on the success of Apple TV

  28-07-2026 13:10 via appleinsider.com
  
  It's not as if John Ternus was likely to shut down Apple TV, but he has now affirmed that it will continue to develop when he becomes Apple CEO.
  John Ternus at the "Ted Lasso" launch - image credit: Reuters
  If you subscribe to the argument that Apple should be making hardware devices instead of TV shows, you could have expected engineer John Ternus to agree. Or at least that his focus as CEO would be on devices instead of movies.Speaking at the launch of the new fourth season of "Ted Lasso," Ter
  
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• Don't wait to update: iOS 26.6 includes more than 75 security fixes

  27-07-2026 22:15 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple's iOS 26.6 update stops attackers from using iPhone Mirroring, Siri, and more to gain user data. Here's what you need to know.
  iOS 26.6 stops attackers from using iPhone Mirroring to access user data.
  On Monday, just under a month following the arrival of the security-focused iOS 26.5.2, Apple made iOS 26.6 available to the general public. The latter includes over 75 security enhancements, 14 of which address kernel-related vulnerabilities.10 of the now-patched kernel issues allowed apps t
  
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• Older Macs get fresh security fixes with new macOS Sequoia & Sonoma update

  27-07-2026 20:42 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple released new updates for macOS Sequoia and macOS Sonoma, extending security and maintenance support to Macs that haven't moved to macOS Tahoe.MacBook Air
  The updates are available through Software Update on supported Macs. Apple hasn't identified any major new consumer features, which points to releases focused on security, stability, performance, and compatibility.Users can install the updates by opening System Settings, selecting General, and choosing Software Update. A Mac will only off
  
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• macOS 26.6 is out, but expect minimal feature changes with macOS 27 looming

  27-07-2026 20:02 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple has released macOS 26.6 to the public, but don't expect much in the way of big changes to features this time around.
  A selection of MacBooks that can run macOS 26.6
  Apple has concluded its beta testing program for updates to its current-gen operating systems. After five developer betas and a release candidate, it has now shipped macOS Tahoe 26.6.At the same time, Apple has also brought out updates for earlier macOS versions. There are updates available for macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and macOS So
  
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• Prep for Siri AI on Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 26.6

  27-07-2026 20:00 via appleinsider.com
  
  The end-of-cycle updates are often devoid of anything user-facing, but that doesn't mean you should delay updating to visionOS 26.6. Security patches and preparation for Siri AI are worth the update.
  visionOS 26.6 now available for Apple Vision Pro
  Not every operating system update is going to have some flashy headlining feature. As we await the OS 27 releases in the fall, the OS 26 cycle is still getting needed updates.Apple has released visionOS 26.6 today alongside the other operating systems
  
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• Apple rolls out watchOS 26.6 update for Apple Watch

  27-07-2026 19:50 via appleinsider.com
  
  It's time to update your Apple Watch, but don't get too excited; watchOS 26.6 doesn't appear to have any significant new features.
  watchOS 26.6 now availableApple has just released watchos 26.6, a relatively minor update. This time, watchOS 26.6 is build number 23U67.Because there's nothing mentioned within the software notes, it's a safe bet that any updates are focused on stability improvements and bug fixes. This isn't surprising, as Apple Watch receives relatively few updates between major c
  
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• Apple rolls out another behind-the-scenes update with tvOS 26.6

  27-07-2026 19:42 via appleinsider.com
  
  Apple TV and HomePod owners can now update their devices to tvOS 26.6.
  Apple rolls out tvOS 26.6
  On [day], Apple released an update for its Apple TV and HomePod devices. The update, tvOS 26.6, is not much to write home about.Apple hasn't included any notes about new features, making the release a stability and performance update. These updates, while not the most exciting, are critical for keeping your devices running optimally.
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• Early Siri indexing gives iPadOS 26.6 a bigger job than it looks

  27-07-2026 19:40 via appleinsider.com
  
  iPadOS 26.6 is now available for iPad, beginning under-the-hood preparation for Siri AI while delivering security patches, bug fixes, and reliability improvements.iPadOS 26.6 is out
  The update is light on visible features because Apple has shifted most of its development attention to iPadOS 27. However, iPadOS 26.6 appears to handle some of the background work required before the next operating system and its new Siri capabilities arrive.Apple also tested iPadOS 26.6 alongside iOS 26.6 through a
  
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• Better protection for Apple Maps leads a modest iOS 26.6 update

  27-07-2026 19:38 via appleinsider.com
  
  iOS 26.6 is now available for iPhone, adding stronger protections for Apple Maps, a warning for users who reach the blocked-contact limit, and the usual collection of security and reliability fixes.iOS 26.6 is out
  The update isn't packed with major features, as Apple has shifted most of its development attention to iOS 27. However, testing uncovered a potentially significant security change intended to limit the damage malicious data could cause in Apple Maps.Apple also added a clearer warning f
  
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