• Meta's Muse Code is yet another AI coding agent on macOS

    Meta's Muse Code is yet another AI coding agent on macOS
    A one-line command in your macOS terminal can get you access to Meta's Muse Code, which aims to be a transparent AI coding tool that can work across large repositories.
    Meta's Muse Code is a new AI coding tool for macOS. Image source: Meta
    There are already coding agents like Claude Code and ChatGPT Codex available for macOS, but Meta wants to enter the ring with its latest AI toolset. Unlike the others, it doesn't have an app interface and runs through the Terminal.According to an announcement
  • iPhone 17 faces an early price rise a month before iPhone 18 Pro launch

    iPhone 17 faces an early price rise a month before iPhone 18 Pro launch
    Apple may raise the prices of the iPhone 17 roster on August 10, bringing the smartphones in line with other products affected by the memory pricing crisis.
    The iPhone 17 will be around for a while longer, but it could soon get a price rise.After months of being insulated from the rapidly rising cost of memory plaguing the tech industry, Apple increased the prices of most products in late June. A month and a half later, the iPhone could do the same.According to a Friday post to Weibo, leaker Fix
  • Apple RAM supplier makes $38B bet on AI boom lasting until 2029

    Apple RAM supplier makes $38B bet on AI boom lasting until 2029
    One of Apple's memory suppliers is making a massive investment to expand chip production amid global shortages, but it won't make your next iPhone any cheaper.
    Apple supplier SK hynix invests $38B in AI memory — Image credit: SK Hynix
    On Friday, SK hynix announced that it has approved a 54 trillion won ($38.3 billion) investment to build two new semiconductor fabrication plants in South Korea.The investment includes 35.2 trillion won ($24 billion) towards the Yongin Y2 facility, which will
  • When will Apple have its iPhone 18 Pro release event?

    When will Apple have its iPhone 18 Pro release event?
    Apple obviously knows, and perhaps some of its retail staff have at least a clue, but for the rest of us, here's the best estimate of when the iPhone 18 Pro will be announced.
    Mockup of a possible iPhone 18 Pro Max, which is rumored to come in a dark cherry red.
    No question, it'll be in September. Apple has held its iPhone launches in October, but since 2011 the only time it has done that was during COVID.The question is when in September we'll find out the all-important updates and, more than e
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  • iPhone 18 Pro rumor roundup: 2nm A20 chip, C2 modem, under-display Face ID

    iPhone 18 Pro rumor roundup: 2nm A20 chip, C2 modem, under-display Face ID
    Apple's iPhone 18 Pro is right around the corner, and the rumor mill started earlier than normal. Here's what you need to know.
    Apple's iPhone 18 Pro will feature numerous improvements over the iPhone 17 Pro.
    In 2025, Apple gave its high-end iPhone a major redesign, with the iPhone 17 Pro featuring a distinct pill-shaped camera plateau, an aluminum frame, and a bright orange color option. Inside, the A19 Pro chip bumped up the RAM to 12GB, and the phone even gained a vapor chamber cooling system
  • B&H's $1,349 M5 MacBook Air deal with 24GB RAM ends this weekend

    B&H's $1,349 M5 MacBook Air deal with 24GB RAM ends this weekend
    The upgraded M5 MacBook Air has 24GB of memory to boost performance, and it's $150 off this weekend only.
    Apple's M5 MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM is on sale at B&H - Image credit: Apple
    B&H's best-selling 13-inch MacBook Air configuration is $150 off as part of the Apple Authorized Reseller's broader M5 MacBook Air sale. What makes this particular model especially appealing is its upgrade to 24GB of RAM.Buy 13" MacBook Air 24GB RAM for $1,349
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  • Apple memory supplier bets on AI boom lasting till 2029 with $38B investment

    Apple memory supplier bets on AI boom lasting till 2029 with $38B investment
    One of Apple's memory suppliers is making a massive investment to expand chip production amid global shortages, but it won't make your next iPhone any cheaper.
    Apple supplier SK hynix invests $38B in AI memory — Image credit: SK Hynix
    On Friday, SK hynix announced that it has approved a 54 trillion won ($38.3 billion) investment to build two new semiconductor fabrication plants in South Korea.The investment includes 35.2 trillion won ($24 billion) towards the Yongin Y2 facility, which will
  • When to expect Apple's iPhone 18 Pro launch

    When to expect Apple's iPhone 18 Pro launch
    Apple obviously knows, and perhaps some of its retail staff have at least a clue, but for the rest of us, here's the best estimate of when the iPhone 18 Pro will be announced.
    Mockup of a possible iPhone 18 Pro Max, which is rumored to come in a dark cherry red.
    No question, it'll be in September. Apple has held its iPhone launches in October, but since 2011 the only time it has done that was during COVID.The question is when in September we'll find out the all-important updates and, more than e
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  • Apple's Mac Pro 'cheese grater' is 20 years old, and is the best Mac ever made

    Apple's Mac Pro 'cheese grater' is 20 years old, and is the best Mac ever made
    The original Mac Pro is 20 years old today and even though the whole range is now gone, people are still celebrating this old, favorite workhorse from a time when it was the clear top of Apple's lineup.
    The distinctive 2006 Mac Pro
    Apple finally killed off the Mac Pro in March 2026, just shy of its 20th anniversary, but its death throes really began six years earlier as Macs transitioned to Apple Silicon. The Mac Pro was the last to make the leap away from Intel, and by then it didn't matter.The
  • Paying for AI, freezing iPhones, & avoiding scams on the AppleInsider Podcast

    Paying for AI, freezing iPhones, & avoiding scams on the AppleInsider Podcast
    Someone has to pay for all this AI, nothing is foolproof, and Apple's lawsuit with OpenAI is only just beginning, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.
    The cost of iPhone components is only getting higher.
    As Wesley briefly covered on the previous episode, artificial intelligence is costing companies billions with very little return. Every new tool comes with a new cost, sometimes money, sometimes privacy.It's a grab bag of topics with people putting iPhones in freezers, getting Uber email scams, and
  • Still simple, still powerful, BBEdit is a Mac app legend

    Still simple, still powerful, BBEdit is a Mac app legend
    You may like Pages and you may tolerate Microsoft Word, but text editor BBEdit has been rightly earning devotees on the Mac for 34 years. Here's how.
    Software used to come in boxes. I know. Image credit: Bare Bones Software.
    There are very few Mac apps that go back this far, and even fewer that remain both actively developed and actually beloved by its users. And there is only one with the trademark "It doesn't suck."BBEdit is just a text editor, but rather than this meaning it is limited, it me
  • Apple continues to dominate premium smartphone market share in 2026

    Apple continues to dominate premium smartphone market share in 2026
    For smartphones selling at over $600, Apple owns 65% of that market and grew 9% year over year in the first half of 2026. However, Chinese brands are making a dent in local market share.
    iPhone demand increases Apple's premium market share
    Apple ships 23% of all smartphones sold globally and captures 49% of all profit. It's a behemoth on its own, but when accounting for smartphones in the $600 plus range, it's the clear leader in market share.According to a report from Counterpoint Research, App
  • Jon Prosser's baby forces another extension to Apple's legal battle

    Jon Prosser's baby forces another extension to Apple's legal battle
    Jon Prosser was sued by Apple over the alleged theft of pre-release information, saw a default ruling due to inaction, had that overturned, and is once again failing to provide discovery materials. There's a reason this time.
    Jon Prosser in his latest video about Apple. Image source: FPT
    Life hasn't been easy for Jon Prosser since a July 2025 lawsuit from Apple accused him and Michael Ramacciotti of stealing information from Apple employee Ethan Lipnik's test device. He says he's not guilty, but
  • New ChatGPT version has a 'Think' button, will find 'more reliable facts'

    New ChatGPT version has a 'Think' button, will find 'more reliable facts'
    OpenAI continues to churn out upgrades to its various GPT models, the latest GPT-5.6 promises to be more succinct and provide confident wrong answers less often. Here's what's new.
    ChatGPT gets a slider for compute intensity
    Apple and OpenAI have a relationship where ChatGPT is an extension for the previous version of Siri, though that could come to an end soon. The latest updates don't affect users of that specific function, but the Mac utilities and iOS app will gain new features and performan
  • OpenAI's new hardware leaks: Over $300, same size as an Alexa Dot

    OpenAI's new hardware leaks: Over $300, same size as an Alexa Dot
    Details have leaked about OpenAI's new hardware, and by all accounts, it's going to be shaped and sized a lot like a second-generation Alexa Dot, be battery-powered, and retail for between $300 and $400.
    Amazon Echo Dot, second generation
    The rumor mill has been loaded with rumors about OpenAI's hardware. A new accounting of the device says it will be a smart speaker without a display.Furthermore, it is rumored to be about the same size as a hockey puck, like the second-generation Echo Dot pictu
  • OpenAI's new hardware leak: Same size as an Alexa Dot

    OpenAI's new hardware leak: Same size as an Alexa Dot
    Detail has leaked out about OpenAI's new hardware, and by all accounts, it's going to be shaped and sized a lot like a second-generation Alexa Dot, and retail for $300.
    Amazon Echo Dot, second generation
    The rumor mill has been loaded with rumors about OpenAI's hardware. A new accounting of the device says it will be a smart speaker without a display.Furthermore, it is rumored to be about the same size as hockey puck, and donut-shaped. It is also said to include parts that will move on their own
  • Apple TV brings free 'Widow's Bay' screenings to AMC theaters

    Apple TV brings free 'Widow's Bay' screenings to AMC theaters
    Fans of "Widow's Bay" in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco can catch a free screening of the series' final three episodes of the first season at select AMC theaters.
    Image Credit: Apple TV
    "Widow's Bay" made its debut in April, quickly becoming an Apple TV hit. The series has been praised for blending genuine horror with character-driven comedy.Even with its late premiere date, it earned 19 Emmy nominations. That includes the coveted Best Comedy Series.
    Continue
  • Apple issues another round of macOS security updates as patch frequency increases

    Apple issues another round of macOS security updates as patch frequency increases
    Apple has rolled out another round of security updates for macOS Tahoe, macOS Sequoia, and macOS Sonoma.
    Apple releases security updates for Mac operating system lineup
    Thursday's update is the second round of macOS updates to be released in less than two weeks. According to Apple, the patch solves an issue with Screen Sharing. The patch note reads, "An attacker on the network may be able to authenticate to Screen Sharing without valid credentials."Apple says that the issue was addressed with im
  • Last call to save up to $200 on M5 MacBook Air laptops

    Last call to save up to $200 on M5 MacBook Air laptops
    Time is running out to grab limited-time deals on Apple's latest MacBook Air laptops, with M5 models now up to $200 off. Many deals end this weekend.
    Save up to $200 on Apple's M5 MacBook Air today - Image credit: Apple
    Both Amazon and B&H are running back-to-school deals on M5 MacBook Air notebooks, resulting in discounts of up to $200 off.Whether you're in the market for a premium 15-inch configuration with 24GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 70W USB-C power adapter that's marked down to $1,819
  • Adobe is hell-bent on becoming the creative engine behind AI

    Adobe is hell-bent on becoming the creative engine behind AI
    Adobe's newest AI ChatGPT plugin shows that the company doesn't care where people create, but more on ensuring they create with Adobe.
    Image generated with Adobe and ChatGPT
    On Thursday, Adobe and OpenAI rolled out a new feature. A new ChatGPT tool that would combine more than 70 of Adobe's creative tools into a single plugin, accessible by typing @Adobe.If you've got an Adobe account, you can go to ChatGPT, install the Adobe plugin, and begin generating... Well, whatever you want, really.
    Conti
  • One pasted Terminal command opens the door to Mac crypto wallet theft

    One pasted Terminal command opens the door to Mac crypto wallet theft
    Researchers have uncovered Mac malware that can steal credentials and drain all or a selected percentage of a cryptocurrency wallet, in yet another reminder not to paste random commands from the internet into Terminal.New malware via ClickFix
    The Go-based malware arrived through a ClickFix attack, which disguises a malicious instruction as a CAPTCHA or error message. Instead of exploiting macOS, the attackers persuaded the victim to run the command that installed their malware for them.Once exec
  • Apple sweetens its trade-in deals, but you can still do better

    Apple sweetens its trade-in deals, but you can still do better
    Apple has significantly increased how much it pays you to trade in most devices, but you should compare carrier offerings, other trade-in vendors, and private sale values to get the most for your hardware.
    Apple has increased its trade-in values for many, but not all, iPhones - image credit: Apple
    There's no question but that Apple is looking down the barrel of weaker than usual sales for the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro. No matter how good that smartphone is, it comes at a time when the global chi
  • RAM supply holding up iPhone 18 Pro assembly is another bad sign

    RAM supply holding up iPhone 18 Pro assembly is another bad sign
    Apple's new A20 Pro processor isn't being cranked out as fast as it could be because of RAM shortages, and that is reportedly slowing assembly of the iPhone 18 Pro, and the folding iPhone. That's not great.
    Render of a possible iPhone 18 Pro - image credit: AppleInsider
    The fact that there's a RAM crisis and supply problem isn't a new revelation. What is, however, is the fact that in Apple's and TSMC's most complex processor, that uses a new manufacturing technique, RAM supply may be gumming up
  • AirPods Pro 3 plunge to $189 at Amazon, 30-day best price

    AirPods Pro 3 plunge to $189 at Amazon, 30-day best price
    Amazon has launched a steeper AirPods Pro 3 discount this August, dropping the earbuds to a 30-day low of $189.99.
    Grab AirPods Pro 3 at a 30-day low price of $189.99.
    Amazon has dropped AirPods Pro 3 down to $189.99, reflecting a $60 discount off the premium earbuds. This is the lowest price we've seen since Prime Day 2026.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $189.99
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  • 'The Bonfire of the Vanities' series dropped by Apple TV

    'The Bonfire of the Vanities' series dropped by Apple TV
    The high-profile television version of Tom Wolfe's "The Bonfire of the Vanities" will reportedly no longer be made for Apple TV because of creative differences.
    Apple TV will not go ahead with a series dramatization of "The Bonfire of the Vanities."
    This would have been the third version of Wolfe's famous 1980s novel about greed and Wall Street, and it was to be made by "Ally McBeal" and "The Practice" writer/producer David E. Kelley. Now according to Deadline, the deal is off and the production
  • Chinese RAM supplier denies Apple's bid for cheaper RAM

    Chinese RAM supplier denies Apple's bid for cheaper RAM
    Apple has been testing memory made by China's CXMT as a lower-cost supplier as its regular suppliers hike up prices, but CXMT is demanding what Samsung gets paid for RAM.
    A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: Samsung
    It was an idea that would help Apple in the short term at best, and it was one that got it repeated criticism from US senators and memory firms. But with the global chip shortage only getting worse because of demands from AI firms, Apple asked Trump to allow it to buy from b
  • OpenAI fires back, says Apple is suing because it can't compete

    OpenAI fires back, says Apple is suing because it can't compete
    ChatGPT maker OpenAI wants Apple's lawsuit dismissed, calling it "rotten to the core" and a pretext for how the firm is failing in AI and at keeping its staff.
    ChatGPT is in the App Store now
    While Apple went back to court to ask that its lawsuit against OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft be sped up, OpenAI initially turned to the court of public opinion. But it has now responded to Apple's latest filing with one of its own, presented to a US judge with the request that the case be dismissed
  • August Apple Watch deals deliver savings of up to $172 off Series 11, Ultra 3 styles

    August Apple Watch deals deliver savings of up to $172 off Series 11, Ultra 3 styles
    Summer Apple Watch sales at Amazon and Walmart deliver discounts of up to $172 off SE 3, Series 11, and Ultra 3 styles.
    Save up to $172 across the Apple Watch lineup - Image credit: Apple
    Prices across Apple's wearables line start at $219 this week, with standout offers being a $172 discount on the 42mm GPS + Cellular Apple Watch Series 11 at Walmart and a $100 markdown on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at Amazon.Grab Apple Watch deals from $219
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  • PSA: don't fall for the scam Uber email making the rounds

    PSA: don't fall for the scam Uber email making the rounds
    No, your Uber payment method didn't expire, it's just a scam attempting to steal your payment information. Here's how to spot such scams.
    Spotting a scam email isn't always easy, but knowing what to look for goes a long way
    Email is a ubiquitous tool that everyone needs for basic web access and account creation. While some tools like Hide My Email attempt to reduce spam, they aren't foolproof.Users across social media and some staff at AppleInsider have received a bogus email claiming to be Uber
  • Apple's iPhone 18 Pro event won't be live, no matter how much you wish it to be

    Apple's iPhone 18 Pro event won't be live, no matter how much you wish it to be
    Apple's employee lottery for the September iPhone launch doesn't mean it will be a return to a live-presented event. It'll probably be the same pre-recorded presentation with press in the room as usual.
    John Ternus will introduce Apple's event in September. It will probably be prerecorded.It's barely a month away from Apple's regular fall event, which will see the launch of products like the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone Fold, and other long-rumored items. It is always a major event, with most of th

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