https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/en-auCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comSun, 06 Sep 2026 16:48:00 +0200 Apple CEO John Ternus [left] and previous CEO Tim Cook [right]
The CEO transition from Tim Cook to John Ternus is continuing to roll on. However, while Cook isn't leaving Apple, his change in role to the chairman of the board of directors means that he isn't going to be the usual public-facing executive this time around.Writing in Sunday's "Power On"]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/no-you-wont-see-tim-cook-during-the-iphone-18-pro-event/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/no-you-wont-see-tim-cook-during-the-iphone-18-pro-event/ The Memorial City Apple StoreThe latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/crime-blotter-last-two-defendants-sentenced-in-counterfeiting-scheme/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/crime-blotter-last-two-defendants-sentenced-in-counterfeiting-scheme/ Save up to $500 on Apple products this Labor Day weekend - Image credit: Amazon, Apple
Save up to $500 on Apple products for the Labor Day weekend at Amazon. Highlights include preorder discounts on the 2026 Mac mini, along with steep markdowns on Apple's latest MacBook Pros. You can also save on AirTags and even the Apple Studio Disp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/best-labor-day-deals-save-up-to-500-on-macs-airpods-apple-studio-display/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/best-labor-day-deals-save-up-to-500-on-macs-airpods-apple-studio-display/ Game controllers with a MacBook Pro
Apple may be looking to expand its ambitions beyond software and platform support. Newly discovered code references two unreleased controllers with notably different feature sets.The references appeared within code briefly included in macOS 26.7, first spotted by pdfu, a MacRumors forum regular. The controllers in q]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-may-have-two-very-different-game-controllers-in-the-works/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-may-have-two-very-different-game-controllers-in-the-works/ Fake dummy units of Apple's rumored upcoming iPhones
The dummy unit "industry" is bigger than ever this year, as you'd expect when there are three flagship models coming out, not just two. In recent weeks we've seen 3D prints and metal blanks, of what case manufacturers think that iPhone]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/this-is-the-folding-iphone-if-case-manufacturers-are-right/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/this-is-the-folding-iphone-if-case-manufacturers-are-right/ The 20th anniversary iPhone will have more glass
From the earliest days of Apple's iPhone there has been that graphic showing the sea change it brought to smartphones. Before it, nothing looked like the iPhone, and after it, everything looked like it.It wasn't as clear cut when the iPhone celebrated its tenth anniversary with the iPhone X. But when you]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-still-on-track-for-a-revolutionary-iphone-20-in-2027/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-still-on-track-for-a-revolutionary-iphone-20-in-2027/ Apple is expected to release a home security system that includes a home hub (left) and cameras such as this HomeKit-compatible Amazon one (right).
Apple has not had the best luck so far with security devices, having effectively abandoned HomeKit Secure Routers after few vendors supported it. But it was one of several signs that Apple was ai]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-home-security-devices-may-now-launch-in-2027/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-home-security-devices-may-now-launch-in-2027/ Fake dummy units of Apple's rumored upcoming iPhones
The dummy unit "industry" is bigger than ever this year, as you'd expect when there are three flagship models coming out, not just two. In recent weeks we've seen 3D prints and metal blanks, of what case manufacturers think that iPhone]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/this-is-the-folding-iphone-if-case-manufacters-are-right/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/this-is-the-folding-iphone-if-case-manufacters-are-right/ Some Alogic monitors are perfect for Mac mini owners
The new monitors also include models aimed squarely at the professional and business markets, including a 34-inch ultrawide curved option.Availability of the newly announced monitors varies. Some will be available soon, others will not go on sa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/alogics-newest-monitors-include-a-6k-touchscreen-and-5k-ultrawide/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/alogics-newest-monitors-include-a-6k-touchscreen-and-5k-ultrawide/ John Ternus is now CEO and the AppleInsider podcast has to bring back Controversy Corner - original image credits: Apple.
It's been a busy week for Apple fans and the iPhone 18 event hasn't even happened yet. Tim Cook is now Executive Chairman while John Ternus is the new CEO.His new era has begun with a lot of controversial things that aren't exactly]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ceo-john-ternus-legal-battles-amp-iphone-fold-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ceo-john-ternus-legal-battles-amp-iphone-fold-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/ Wokyis G7 80Gbps
I am not a stranger to Mac docks. I suspect between myself and the rest of the staff, we've done the most reviews of them out of anybody facing the internet over the last decade.And, I'm not a stranger to nostalgia.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/wokyis-g7-thunderbolt-5-dock-retro-styled-speedy-connectivity/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/wokyis-g7-thunderbolt-5-dock-retro-styled-speedy-connectivity/ The expected iPhone Ultra is still believed to be announced at the September 9 event, but supplies may be extremely constrained.
Reports have varied for months over whether the iPhone Ultra is delayed because of manufacturing problems, or whether those have been resolved. Now according to Nikkei Asia, however, production has been very slow.Reporte]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-suppliers-only-made-a-few-hundred-iphone-ultra-units-per-day-in-august/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-suppliers-only-made-a-few-hundred-iphone-ultra-units-per-day-in-august/ The expected iPhone Ultra is still believed to be announced at the September 9 event, but supplies may be extremely constrained.
Reports have varied for months over whether the iPhone Ultra is delayed because of manufacturing problems, or whether those have been resolved. Now according to Nikkei Asia, however, production has been very slow.Reporte]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-suppliers-only-made-a-few-hundred-iphone-ultra-units-in-august/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-suppliers-only-made-a-few-hundred-iphone-ultra-units-in-august/ iMovie is free in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27
Video is a type of media that most of the world enjoys every day. It's a fantastic tool for sharing ideas and experiences with others, and in a way that can be much easier to digest than text or photographs alone.Social Media has a massive appetite for video, with almost all platform]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/inside-imovie-getting-started-with-video-editing-in-ios-27-and-ipados-27/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/inside-imovie-getting-started-with-video-editing-in-ios-27-and-ipados-27/ A four HomePod surround system may be coming soon
HomePod owners have been clamoring for a more robust sound system since the original model debuted in 2017. Stereo pairs are phenomenal, but lack the robust audio capabilities of full surround sound systems.According to a post on the MacRumors forums from user pdfu, the code is available in audioOS 27. It ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/homepods-may-finally-get-surround-sound-through-four-connected-speakers/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/homepods-may-finally-get-surround-sound-through-four-connected-speakers/ Apple must face yet another patent infringement lawsuit
Many versions of the iPad and nearly every iPhone since the iPhone X has used Face ID. For whatever reason, BASF chose today to pursue a patent infringement lawsuit.According to a report from Reuters, the German-based BASF company has started a lawsuit against Apple. They allege paten]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/global-chemical-giant-basf-sues-apple-over-face-id-tech/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/global-chemical-giant-basf-sues-apple-over-face-id-tech/ Apple lands disaster film 'Waffle House Index'
"Waffle House Index" follows a Waffle House waitress as a series of mounting disasters unfold during her night shift. First, a man with a gun, then a flood, followed by killer crocodiles, nuclear explosions, and yes: even aliens.Inde Navarrette, known for her role as Nikki Freeman in the horror fil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-tv-picks-up-sci-fi-thriller-waffle-house-index-in-seven-figure-deal/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-tv-picks-up-sci-fi-thriller-waffle-house-index-in-seven-figure-deal/ The Personal AI Router (PAIR) isn't hardware. Instead, it's software that connects supported Apple Silicon Macs, Nvidia RTX PCs, and DGX Spark systems.PAIR works with Ollama and LM Studio, two tools for running AI models locally. It discovers participating computers and gives AI apps a single connection for sending requests, so users don't have to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m4-macs-can-share-local-ai-work-with-pcs-using-nvidia-pair/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m4-macs-can-share-local-ai-work-with-pcs-using-nvidia-pair/ Grab the lowest prices of the season on the Apple Studio Display.
The Labor Day deals at Amazon and B&H deliver the lowest prices of the season on the Apple Studio Display that was released in March 2026.Grab Apple Studio Display deals
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-studio-display-drops-to-1499-with-labor-day-deals/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-studio-display-drops-to-1499-with-labor-day-deals/ The captions explaining how drug research works are interesting, but this is an immersive experience that feels more like an advert - image credit: Groove Jones/Pfizer.
Among its many other medical uses, Apple Vision Pro has been used to help with cancer detection. But now pharma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/pfizer-launches-immersive-apple-vision-pro-experience-to-explain-cancer-research/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/pfizer-launches-immersive-apple-vision-pro-experience-to-explain-cancer-research/ Amazon's $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal returns for September.
Amazon has dropped AirPods Pro 3 back down to $199 for September, marking the lowest post-Prime Day price on Apple's flagship earbuds.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-airpods-pro-3-are-down-to-199-during-amazons-labor-day-sale/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-airpods-pro-3-are-down-to-199-during-amazons-labor-day-sale/ iPhone Ultra will be the most costly iPhone ever made
The first iPhone to cost more than $1,000 was the iPhone X, launched on the tenth anniversary of the device in 2017. Right now, a maxed-out iPhone 17 Pro Max is a dollar short of $2,000, but according to TrendForce, the iPhone Ultra must start north of that.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/maxed-out-iphone-ultra-likely-to-break-the-3000-mark/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/maxed-out-iphone-ultra-likely-to-break-the-3000-mark/ An all-screen MacBook Pro may be a pipe dream
An all-screen folding MacBook Pro is a rumor that really got started in 2022. Then, it was said that a 2026 launch was possible.And now, it turns out that it may not see the light of day.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/long-rumored-all-screen-folding-macbook-pro-project-may-be-dead/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/long-rumored-all-screen-folding-macbook-pro-project-may-be-dead/ The MacBook Ultra could be a beast of a laptop
Apple has been working on a MacBook Pro with a new OLED display for years, if the rumor mill is to be believed. Now, that machine is believed to be closer than ever, with a potential launch possible before the end of 2026.Now, researchers at Omdia believe tha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/oled-macbook-might-get-m5-ultra-chip-but-it-feels-unlikely/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/oled-macbook-might-get-m5-ultra-chip-but-it-feels-unlikely/ The MacBook Neo is Apple's latest laptop, but it may be planning one more
Apple surprised many, especially in the Windows world, with its launch of a low-cost, high-quality hit MacBook Neo back in March 2026. While that model fits in at the low end, a new report claims that Apple aims to add a further MacBo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-may-find-oled-middle-ground-between-macbook-pro-and-air-in-2029/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-may-find-oled-middle-ground-between-macbook-pro-and-air-in-2029/ Apple's iPhone 18 Pro will feature numerous improvements over the iPhone 17 Pro.
Coming via a post on the Weibo social network, the leak claims that the A20 Pro's chip layout was reverse-engineered from its solder positions. This method allows the leaker to identify different aspects of the chi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pro-chip-leak-hints-at-performance-upgrades-in-two-key-areas/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pro-chip-leak-hints-at-performance-upgrades-in-two-key-areas/ The Anker MindBase is a smart home hub with Matter support and a built-in NAS - image credit: Anker.
Following a revision of its lineup in January 2026, Anker has now announced a further series of cameras and sensors, plus the Anker MindBase smart home hub to control them all. It's the company's first home hub and is the most]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/anker-makes-matter-smarthome-bid-with-mindbase-hub-and-nas/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/anker-makes-matter-smarthome-bid-with-mindbase-hub-and-nas/ iPhone Air one-year review: iPhone Air is a great iPhone
The word "iconic" is thrown around all too easily these days. But it's still one that fits the iPhone Air.In a sea of all-too-familiar iPhones, the Air easily stands out from the crowd. It's every bit as distinctive as the iPhone 4 or iPhone 6, devices that ushered in new design language]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-air-review-one-year-later-more-than-the-sum-of-its-flaws/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-air-review-one-year-later-more-than-the-sum-of-its-flaws/ App Tracking Transparency
The new suit has been filed with the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), which is already investigating Apple over a $4.1 billion iCloud suit. The new suit over App Tracking Transparency (ATT) has been put in front of CAT by Ann Pope, a former senior director at the UK's Co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-sued-over-app-tracking-transparency-in-27-billion-class-action/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-sued-over-app-tracking-transparency-in-27-billion-class-action/ Wallpaper Engine lets people create animated desktop backgrounds, including scenes that respond to music or the mouse pointer. Users share their creations through Steam Workshop, Steam's service for distributing user-created content.Developer James Goodnight says V]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/there-is-a-way-to-run-wallpaper-engine-files-on-mac-with-caveats/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/there-is-a-way-to-run-wallpaper-engine-files-on-mac-with-caveats/ The US government has put its finger on the scales in deciding the results of the AI race
I don't like to start my pieces off with a quote, but I feel like this colors everything:"Rules of law that make it significantly more difficult to develop a robust AI industry]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/us-government-worried-that-ai-companies-cant-innovate-without-legal-theft/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/us-government-worried-that-ai-companies-cant-innovate-without-legal-theft/ Hobby Lobby now accepts Apple Pay at checkout | Image credit: Hobby Lobby
You may be able to pick up your assorted crafting bits and bobs at Hobby Lobby sans wallet if you so choose. Customers have discovered that, at least at certain locations, the retail arts and crafts giant has added support for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hobby-lobby-stealthily-adds-support-for-apple-pay/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hobby-lobby-stealthily-adds-support-for-apple-pay/ A lot of what we've been hearing about this new home hub isn't exactly new. Rumors say that this device was expected to launch in the spring of 2025, before the state of Apple Intelligence forced Apple to delay it.But that was all in 2025, and 2026 is poised to be more pro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-smart-home-display-could-be-coming-soon-sounds-amazing/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-smart-home-display-could-be-coming-soon-sounds-amazing/ Google does not need to sell off its advertising business, court finds
A federal judge has rejected the Justice Department's attempt to force Google to sell off major pieces of its advertising technology business. This spares the company from the most severe remedies suggested after it was found gu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/judge-rejects-doj-bid-to-split-advertising-business-from-google/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/judge-rejects-doj-bid-to-split-advertising-business-from-google/ Digital IDs could potentially limit some data breaches, but not until adoption becomes near universal
Recently, a dark web platform known as Nexus claimed to be selling more than 153 million driver's license scans. In addition to the driver's licenses, there were more than 10 million ID cards, 3 million travel documents and international IDs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/153-million-stolen-drivers-license-scans-expose-a-growing-id-problem/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/153-million-stolen-drivers-license-scans-expose-a-growing-id-problem/ Save $200 on Apple's M5 MacBook Air with 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD - Image credit: Apple
B&H's $200 discount on Apple's loaded 13-inch MacBook Air is the steepest available across the line, according to our M5 13-inch MacBook Air Price Guide.Save $200 on M5 MacBook Air 32GB, 2TB
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-200-on-apples-m5-macbook-air-with-32gb-ram-2tb-ssd/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-200-on-apples-m5-macbook-air-with-32gb-ram-2tb-ssd/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hello-developer-september-2026/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hello-developer-september-2026/ Adobe is now usable in Slack. - Image Credit: Adobe
As a productivity suite, Adobe has been hard at work making sure that everyone knows you can use it with AI. In its bid to make it as impossible to ignore as possible, it's now infiltrated Slack.Launched on Wednesday, Adobe for Slack is an integration for the business communication]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/adobe-for-slack-brings-more-generative-ai-to-your-digital-workspace/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/adobe-for-slack-brings-more-generative-ai-to-your-digital-workspace/ This Apple I's motherboard is signed by Steve Wozniak - image credit: Bonhams.
In July 2026, a working Apple I was sold at auction for $499,363, beating its predicted $300,000. Now Bonhams' auction house is estimating $500,000 to$800,000 for its working model, known as the Hatfield Apple I.It's c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/this-working-apple-i-expected-to-fetch-500k-will-go-on-tour-before-the-auction/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/this-working-apple-i-expected-to-fetch-500k-will-go-on-tour-before-the-auction/ An Intel worker holding a chip - Image Credit: Intel
Apple's transition from Intel chips to those of its own design in 2020 was a big blow to the U.S. chip maker. It was a move that was not only hugely beneficial to Apple but also to TSMC, which handled the manufacturing of Apple Silicon.While President Donald Trump announced in June t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/trust-fall-tsmcs-relationship-with-apple-is-something-intel-struggles-to-match/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/trust-fall-tsmcs-relationship-with-apple-is-something-intel-struggles-to-match/ Apple gift cards are being targeted by organized crime worldwide - image credit: Apple.
Gift card scams have existed for as long as there have been gift cards, but usually it's bad actors tricking users into paying huge sums with them. A New South Wales investigation has brought to light a different scam that is used for money laundering, and even funds human trafficki]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-organized-crime-steals-millions-through-an-apple-gift-card-scam/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-organized-crime-steals-millions-through-an-apple-gift-card-scam/ M6 Mac mini [left], M1 Mac mini [right]
After the introduction of the M5 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, it was inevitable for Apple to bring the upgrade over to the desktop versions. That means the Mac mini has been given the spec-bump treatment once again.However, it's not just bringing the Mac mini to the M5 level. Apple instead took the opportunity to bring it to th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m6-mac-mini-vs-m1-mac-mini-original-apple-silicon-versus-the-new/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m6-mac-mini-vs-m1-mac-mini-original-apple-silicon-versus-the-new/ The much-missed Mac Pro was the last Mac to switch from Intel to Apple Silicon
The forthcoming macOS Tahoe is the last release that will run on Intel-based Macs, and that will run Intel-only apps. It's not a surprise, as Apple has been clear about this transition since it began the move to Apple Silicon back in 2]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/developers-can-stop-supporting-intel-macs-says-apple/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/developers-can-stop-supporting-intel-macs-says-apple/ Purported iPhone 18 Pro components including (top) one in silver - image credit: Sonny Dickson.
Whether you call it silver or consider it a kind of light grey, Fixed Focus Digital claims Apple won't use it for the iPhone 18 Pro. The leaker also insists that there will be just three colors, and now a riva]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/leaker-battle-will-iphone-18-pro-come-in-silver-or-not/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/leaker-battle-will-iphone-18-pro-come-in-silver-or-not/ Lake Ontario is now shown as Lake America for Apple Maps users in the United States
Apple Maps was drawn into the middle of a trade disagreement between the United States and Canada, by President Trump changing the name of one of the Great Lakes. After being contacted by Trump and nudged to do so, Apple has now updated Maps to update the name of Lake Ontari]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-maps-updates-lake-ontario-to-lake-america-for-us-users/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-maps-updates-lake-ontario-to-lake-america-for-us-users/ John Ternus isn't making quite as much as Tim Cook in the new CEO role
The Apple CEO transition has finally occurred with Tim Cook stepping into the Executive Chairman position and John Ternus taking over. While their respective pays have very little to do with the day-to-day business, they are still interesting to note.According t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-ceo-john-ternus-wont-be-making-as-much-as-cook-did-in-the-role-for-fiscal-2027/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-ceo-john-ternus-wont-be-making-as-much-as-cook-did-in-the-role-for-fiscal-2027/ John Ternus isn't making quite as much as Tim Cook in the new CEO role
The Apple CEO transition has finally occurred with Tim Cook stepping into the Executive Chairman position and John Ternus taking over. While their respective pays have very little to do with the day-to-day business,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-ceo-john-ternus-gets-a-big-pay-raise-through-fiscal-2027/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-ceo-john-ternus-gets-a-big-pay-raise-through-fiscal-2027/ Lake America searches come up with Lake Ontario in Apple Maps in the US
The ongoing political tiff between the United States and Canada over the identity of a body of water is starting to affect Apple Maps. While Lake Ontario hasn't yet been updated to have the name of "Lake America," as mandated by U.S. President Donald Trump, there are signs of it startin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-maps-bring-up-lake-ontario-if-you-search-for-lake-america/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-maps-bring-up-lake-ontario-if-you-search-for-lake-america/ What surgeons see while using the Apple Vision Pro with SportSuite Vision | Image credit: Stryker
On Tuesday, medical technology company Stryker announced that a hip arthroscopy had been performed at Duke Health using its SportSuite Vision app on Apple Vision Pro. SportSuite Vision allows surgeons to view the operating room while placin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/surgeons-keep-finding-reasons-to-use-the-apple-vision-pro/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/surgeons-keep-finding-reasons-to-use-the-apple-vision-pro/ The $699 Beam Ultra and $449 Ace Ultra launch alongside the rebranded Sonos 27 audio platform. Optional AI controls include Sonos 27voice and support for outside assistants such as ChatGPT through Sonos 27mcp.Updated app navigation and Sonos 27mcp Early Access begin rolling out September 8. Ac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-beam-ultra-amp-ace-ultra-arrive-with-ai-powered-sonos-27/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-beam-ultra-amp-ace-ultra-arrive-with-ai-powered-sonos-27/ John Ternus has been addressing Apple staff as he starts his tenure as CEO - image credit: Apple.
Following Tim Cook's farewell email to staff, his successor John Ternus has begun his tenure as CEO by emailing all Apple staff worldwide. Unsurprisingly, he thanks Tim Cook and welcomes how his predecessor is remaining with the compa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/john-ternus-addresses-staff-as-he-takes-over-as-apple-ceo/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/john-ternus-addresses-staff-as-he-takes-over-as-apple-ceo/ Luca Maestri - Image Credit: Apple
Luca Maestri was the chief financial officer at Apple under Tim Cook, but switched roles at the end of 2024 to become Vice President of Corporate Services. With Cook out, Maestri has also taken the opportunity to change his portfolio of work.According to sources of Bloomberg, Maestri left his Corporate Servic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/luca-maestri-isnt-running-apples-corporate-services-anymore/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/luca-maestri-isnt-running-apples-corporate-services-anymore/ Detail from the patent showing that fabric AirPods would still retain the basic shape of the current models - image credit: Apple.
As AirPods and AirPods Pro have continued to improve their sound quality, Apple has also attempted to make them fit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/it-might-be-trivial-to-make-custom-fit-airpods-in-the-future/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/it-might-be-trivial-to-make-custom-fit-airpods-in-the-future/ @JohnTernus on X.The CEOs of Apple tend to be social people, and in modern times that means having social media accounts. As such, that means new CEO John Ternus has to get one too.The X account for @johnternus is now live and visible, coinciding with his first official day in the Apple driving seat.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/john-ternus-says-hello-in-his-x-accounts-first-post/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/john-ternus-says-hello-in-his-x-accounts-first-post/ When Perplexity detects personal information such as names and phone numbers in a file it's processing, it should stop to tell the user - image credit: Perplexity.
Following the company's March 2026 announcement that its app can control other Mac apps, Perplexity has launched]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/perplexity-claims-to-protect-privacy-by-splitting-ai-tasks-between-local-and-cloud-models/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/perplexity-claims-to-protect-privacy-by-splitting-ai-tasks-between-local-and-cloud-models/ Raleigh, North Carolina, where Apple's campus is still due to be built.
Apple officially announced that it would be building a campus in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park back in 2021, but it was planned even earlier than that. As early as 2018, Apple was believed to be negotiating]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-still-hasnt-started-building-its-north-carolina-campus/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-still-hasnt-started-building-its-north-carolina-campus/ Raleigh, North Carolina, where Apple's campus is still due to be built.
Apple officially announced that it would be building a campus in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park back in 2021, but it was planned even earlier than that. As early as 2018, Apple was believed to be negotiating]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/five-years-on-apple-still-hasnt-started-its-north-carolina-campus/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/five-years-on-apple-still-hasnt-started-its-north-carolina-campus/ If a leaker is right, the lightest color of iPhone will disappear for the iPhone 18 Pro generation.Apple's announcement of the "Surprise and Shine" event on September 9 means the launch of new models is not far away. Even as time counts down to that event, the rumor mill is still coming up with ways to spoil the launch ahead of time.In the newest]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/lightest-color-at-risk-of-removal-from-iphone-18-pros-roster/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/lightest-color-at-risk-of-removal-from-iphone-18-pros-roster/ Grab a preorder discount on Apple's new M5 Pro Mac mini.
Apple's 2026 Mac mini is the number one new release in Amazon's Mini Computer category, and the Apple reseller's preorder discount makes it even more enticing.Secure your spot in line by picking up the M5 Pro model for $1,669.99, a $30 discount off MSRP.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-m5-pro-mac-mini-preorder-discount-extends-into-september/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-m5-pro-mac-mini-preorder-discount-extends-into-september/ macOS 26.4 or later: Users may receive a system notification when launching apps that rely on Rosetta, alerting them to update to an Apple silicon native version.macOS 27: Final release to support Rosetta — Intel-only ap]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/upcoming-changes-to-rosetta-support-for-intel-based-macosapps/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/upcoming-changes-to-rosetta-support-for-intel-based-macosapps/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-impact-was-the-biggest-surprise-swiggys-transition-to-native-pays-off/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-impact-was-the-biggest-surprise-swiggys-transition-to-native-pays-off/ The lawsuit between Apple and OpenAI continues with another rebuttal filing from the ChatGPT maker.
OpenAI has responded to Apple's latest filing about the theft of confidential information, by filing its own rebuttal which again accuses the company of trying to stop employees leaving. According to Reuters, OpenAI is now a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/its-not-our-fault-if-you-cant-keep-trade-secrets-openai-tells-apple/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/its-not-our-fault-if-you-cant-keep-trade-secrets-openai-tells-apple/ Apple's leadership page has been updated with the company's new CEO - image credit: Apple.
The most obviously required change to the leadership page is the move of John Ternus up to the top spot, now that he is Apple's CEO.Unsurprisingly, Tim Cook's job title has also changed, with him app]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-updates-its-leadership-page-as-john-ternus-becomes-ceo/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-updates-its-leadership-page-as-john-ternus-becomes-ceo/ Mac Studio
During the launch of its new products, Apple typically includes references to bleeding-edge technologies and the device's bleeding-edge specifications. For the new Mac Studio, it's correcting a mistaken spec.Spotted by MacGeneration, references to PCIe Gen 6 have been removed from press releases relating to the new M5 Ultra Mac Studio. While it pr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-pulls-pcie-60-claims-from-new-mac-studios-spec-sheets/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-pulls-pcie-60-claims-from-new-mac-studios-spec-sheets/ Tim Cook (right) and his successor John Ternus - images credit: Apple.
No question, John Ternus really became Apple's CEO long before his official start date of September 1, 2026. It's not as if Tim Cook went on gardening leave but this is not a job with a simple cutoff date.Instea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/intel-to-apple-silicon-cook-to-ternus-apple-is-pulling-off-another-major-transition/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/intel-to-apple-silicon-cook-to-ternus-apple-is-pulling-off-another-major-transition/ uGreen NASync DXP4800 Pro
uGreen has built out its NAS range quickly since entering the category. AppleInsider has covered uGreen NAS hardware before, including the DXP4800 GT.The DXP4800 Pro sits above the GT and Plus in the four-bay lineup. It pairs a six-core Intel chip with generous memory headroom.
Continue Reading on App]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ugreen-nasync-dxp4800-pro-review-sweet-spot-of-price-amp-performance/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ugreen-nasync-dxp4800-pro-review-sweet-spot-of-price-amp-performance/ Apple's MacBook lineup continues to evolve, and some are aging out as Apple Silicon takes over
The first is the 13-inch 2017 MacBook Pro with two Thunderbolt 3 ports. The most recent compatible OS is macOS Ventura, which was released in 2022.Second is Apple's 2018 Retina MacBook Air. It can only be updated to macOS Sonoma, putting it two macOS release]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-ends-hardware-support-for-three-intel-macbook-models/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-ends-hardware-support-for-three-intel-macbook-models/ Apple has sued OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft
OpenAI poached over 400 employees from Apple to work on AI projects, and two were called out in a trade secret theft lawsuit in July. Apple has suggested the case needs urgent attention, and that every delay causes more harm.According to a new filing from Apple on Monday, the M]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-evidence-shows-openais-trade-secret-theft-amp-destruction-of-evidence-says-apple/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-evidence-shows-openais-trade-secret-theft-amp-destruction-of-evidence-says-apple/ Why AI is increasing, not driving, demand for Mac mini and Mac Studio
You may have noticed that the lead times on both the Mac mini and the Mac Studio have been a bit much over the last year or so. In fact, right now, if you wanted to buy a fully maxed-out Mac Studio, there's a 10- to 12-week wait.There's]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ai-needs-more-macs-but-not-for-the-reason-you-might-assume/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ai-needs-more-macs-but-not-for-the-reason-you-might-assume/ The eighth round of the Apple Developer Beta program has arrived for the upcoming iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 releases, expected to ship in September.The eighth builds come after the seventh, which arrived on August 24. The sixth was Apple brou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/eighth-ios-27-macos-27-developer-betas-arrive-for-testing/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/eighth-ios-27-macos-27-developer-betas-arrive-for-testing/ Apple Fellow Phil Schiller
Phil Schiller became an "Apple Fellow" in 2020 but still led Apple's App Store and Apple Events in the specially-created role. Six years later, things are changing.The 66-year-old executive, who was formerly Apple's SVP of marketing, made the decision in the last few days of the Tim Cook premiership. Bloomberg repo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-fellow-phil-schiller-no-longer-working-on-app-store-or-events/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-fellow-phil-schiller-no-longer-working-on-app-store-or-events/ Tim Cook - image credit: Apple.
Tim Cook had his going away party back on August 24, 2026, and in truth he's been steadily stepping back from his CEO role since at least April when his successor was announced. But now in his last hours leading the company, Cook has sent a heartfelt and optimistic memo to all staff.Team,Today is my last day as CEO of Ap]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tim-cook-signs-off-as-ceo-with-thanks-to-staff-and-a-tribute-to-john-ternus/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tim-cook-signs-off-as-ceo-with-thanks-to-staff-and-a-tribute-to-john-ternus/ Save $500 on Apple's M5 Max MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple
Amazon's MacBook Pro sale includes discounts on a number of configurations from Apple's current lineup, but we're following this $500 markdown on the M5 Max 16-inch spec. Pick up the laptop in your choice of Space Black or Silver for $3,899 after the markdown, with delivery as soon as tomorrow for P]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-500-on-apples-m5-max-16-inch-macbook-pro-during-early-labor-day-sale/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-500-on-apples-m5-max-16-inch-macbook-pro-during-early-labor-day-sale/ Apple Maps showing Lake Ontario, before the name changed.
The battle for Lake Ontario has taken another step in President Trump's favor. In an international spat over trade with Canada, U.S. President Trump declared that the name of Lake Ontario should instead be Lake America.So far, this has resulted in overt gestures such]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/white-house-really-wants-apple-to-change-lake-ontario-to-lake-america-now/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/white-house-really-wants-apple-to-change-lake-ontario-to-lake-america-now/ M5 Max Mac Studio vs. M1 Max Mac Studio: A lot has changed in four years.
Back in 2022, the Mac Studio debuted as a versatile desktop, geared toward creative professionals. Apple took the M1 Max chip from the MacBook Pro, put it in an oversized Mac mini enclosure, and we got the Mac Studio.Four years later, little has changed, at least design-wise. The M5 Max Mac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m5-max-vs-m1-max-mac-studio-apples-workhorse-is-better-than-ever/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m5-max-vs-m1-max-mac-studio-apples-workhorse-is-better-than-ever/ Tim Cook, and Apple Park. He's not leaving, but he won't be CEO anymore
Since my first Apple II in 1979, there have been many Apple CEOs, many philosophies behind Apple. Jobs' was apparent in the 80s, and then again in his iCEO/CEO days.And then he got sick. He made his last, best decision for Apple bef]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/both-tim-cook-amp-john-ternus-are-the-right-guys-in-the-right-place-at-the-right-time/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/both-tim-cook-amp-john-ternus-are-the-right-guys-in-the-right-place-at-the-right-time/ After more than six decades of honoring indivudals, The One Club is inducting Apple into its Creative Hall of Fame - image credit: The One Club for Creativity.
Steve Jobs was posthumously inducted into The One Club's Creative Hall of Fame back in 2012. Then specific ma]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-becomes-the-first-brand-to-be-honored-by-the-creative-hall-of-fame/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-becomes-the-first-brand-to-be-honored-by-the-creative-hall-of-fame/ CMXT is rapidly becoming a major player in memory - image credit: CXMT
In June, Apple petitioned the Trump administration to allow it to buy memory chips from a blacklisted Chinese supplier. Now, that same supplier is bringing the fight to the U.S. government.Memory chip producer CXMT sued the Pentagon on Friday, reports Reuters, for including it on the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/potential-apple-ram-supplier-cxmt-sues-feds-to-get-off-the-supplier-blacklist/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/potential-apple-ram-supplier-cxmt-sues-feds-to-get-off-the-supplier-blacklist/ CMXT is rapidly becoming a major player in memory - image credit: CXMT
In June, Apple petitioned the Trump administration to allow it to buy memory chips from a blacklisted Chinese supplier. Now, that same supplier is bringing the fight to the U.S. government.Memory chip producer CXMT sued the Pentagon on Friday, reports Reuters, for including it on the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/potential-apple-ram-supplier-cxmt-sues-feds-to-take-it-off-the-supplier-blacklist/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/potential-apple-ram-supplier-cxmt-sues-feds-to-take-it-off-the-supplier-blacklist/ Tim Cook on stage at Apple Park- image credit: AppleTim Cook on stage at Apple Park- image credit: Apple
Tim Cook was Apple's seventh CEO, he was the longest-serving, and he was only the third who wasn't fired. Then it's true that like every Apple CEO]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tim-cook-the-man-who-grew-apple-by-trillions-of-dollars/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tim-cook-the-man-who-grew-apple-by-trillions-of-dollars/ John Ternus on a fake train at an earlier Apple event - Image Credit: Apple
Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-mac-scheduling-and-the-ternus-cook-out/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-mac-scheduling-and-the-ternus-cook-out/ An iPhone being repaired - Image Credit: Apple
In the last few years, Apple has been more open to enabling repairs of its hardware performed outside of its support ecosystem. While its position has relaxed a lot, it still has to deal with its policies from prior years.A filing for the Court of Appeal for the State of California in A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/california-court-revives-lawsuit-accusing-apple-of-blocking-independent-repairs/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/california-court-revives-lawsuit-accusing-apple-of-blocking-independent-repairs/ Save $200 on Apple's 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air - Image credit: Apple
The lowest price since Prime Day is available now on Apple's M5 13-inch MacBook Air with an upgrade to a 1TB SSD. The $200 discount is hosted by Amazon, bringing the cost of the Sky Blue model with a 10-core GPU and 16GB of unified RAM down from $1,599 to $1,399.Buy 1TB MacBook Air for $1,399
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Disc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-1tb-m5-macbook-air-plunges-to-1399-save-200/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-1tb-m5-macbook-air-plunges-to-1399-save-200/ John Ternus, the incoming Apple CEO, will be fronting the September event
Historically, the fall is Apple's biggest quarter when it comes to launches. Regular as clockwork, September is known as the time Apple brings out a new generation of iPhones and a bunch of other major products.From Apple's perspective, it's perfect timing. It all happens a short time ahead]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-home-ipad-mini-apples-launches-for-september-and-october/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-home-ipad-mini-apples-launches-for-september-and-october/ The sun is not setting on every current Apple executive - image credit: Apple.
According to Bloomberg, Cook's retirement is one of very many exits that are being scheduled to avoid the appearance of a mass exodus that Ternus will have to deal with.This is similar to Bloomberg's previous reporting of multiple peop]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ternus-takeover-wont-mean-a-mass-apple-exec-exodus/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ternus-takeover-wont-mean-a-mass-apple-exec-exodus/ Apple Watch Series 5, in Ceramic
The rumor mill has repeatedly brought up potential changes to the Apple Watch lineup, as well as how it apparently won't change that much. While bigger changes are still on the horizon, one of the upcoming ones will be material in nature.Throughout August, the hype for the ceramic version of the Apple Watch Series 12]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-series-12-ceramic-case-rumors-continue-with-new-color-claims/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-series-12-ceramic-case-rumors-continue-with-new-color-claims/ iPhone Fold won't ship with a stylus
Even though Steve Jobs might have made a point to avoid styluses in 2007, that stance can easily have changed in the intervening 19 years. Apple has allegedly tested a stylus-like device for the iPhone Fold, but it won't be releasing it with the product.According to the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dont-expect-an-apple-pencil-for-the-folding-iphone/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dont-expect-an-apple-pencil-for-the-folding-iphone/ Save up to $200 on Sonos speakers, subs, and soundbars.
A wide range of Sonos speakers, subwoofers, and soundbars are discounted this weekend, with Amazon knocking up to $200 off the qualifying products.Save up to $200 on Sonos
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-up-to-200-on-sonos-speakers-subs-soundbars-this-weekend/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-up-to-200-on-sonos-speakers-subs-soundbars-this-weekend/ Asahi Linux works on earlier Macs. Support for newer models is being worked on.Asahi Linux is a project to bring Linux to Apple Silicon, so it can run natively on Apple's ARM-based chips. While the project's progress has been quite gradual in its progression, it is close to reaching a milestone release.In a project blog post from August 26, t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/asahi-linux-nears-m3-support-release-m4-and-m5-are-on-the-way/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/asahi-linux-nears-m3-support-release-m4-and-m5-are-on-the-way/ Apple wants the glass for every iPhone to be made in Kentucky
Apple has been getting glass for iPhone for 20 years from Kentucky. Specifically, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, where the tech giant plans to expand manufacture the glass for every iPhone and Apple Watch.Apple COO Sabih Khan and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-kentucky-iphone-glass-plant-will-add-200-permanent-jobs/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-kentucky-iphone-glass-plant-will-add-200-permanent-jobs/ Steve Jobs' 8th-grade science project sells for $34,375
Earlier in August, I'd reported on yet another Steve Jobs-based auction. These seem to be happening with increased frequency, and I suspect it has something to do with Jobs' stepbrother, John Chovanec, cleaning out the family home.Among the usual collection of computer parts, Apple-1 units, and some sealed first-g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/steve-jobs-8th-grade-science-fair-project-sold-for-over-34000/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/steve-jobs-8th-grade-science-fair-project-sold-for-over-34000/ Grab preorder deals on Apple's brand-new M6 Mac mini.
Save $20 on Apple's brand-new M6 Mac mini that was announced this week, bringing the price of the standard model down to $879.99. This configuration has the new M6 chip with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, along with 16GB of memory and 256GB of storage.Buy M6 Mac mini 256GB for $879.99
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Dis]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-launches-first-m6-mac-mini-deals-grab-prices-from-879/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-launches-first-m6-mac-mini-deals-grab-prices-from-879/ Tim Cook and the new Mac mini, one of the last Apple products to launch while he was CEO - Cook image credit: Apple.
We all expected that Apple would launch the new iPhones on September 9, 2026, but it was only this week that the company confirmed it. Of course, it didn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-macs-iphone-launch-date-ai-music-amp-tim-cook-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-macs-iphone-launch-date-ai-music-amp-tim-cook-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/ Concept for the iPhone Ultra
Typically Apple holds its yearly iPhone launch on or around the second Tuesday. This hasn't always been the case; out of the last eight iPhone events, we've had five Tuesdays, two Wednesdays, and one Monday.And, in 2020, that launch was in October, not September. So it's not a hard and fast rule.
Continue Read]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/its-not-clear-when-iphone-18-pro-and-folding-iphone-preorders-will-start/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/its-not-clear-when-iphone-18-pro-and-folding-iphone-preorders-will-start/ Grab the Apple Watch SE 3 with 44mm case for just $199.99 - Image credit: Apple
You can pick up the 44mm Apple Watch SE 3 for just $199.99 while supplies last thanks to an $80 discount. This reflects the lowest price we've seen on the GPS model in Midnight at Amazon, with units in stock and ready to ship.Buy Apple Watch SE 3 for $199.99
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-44mm-plunges-to-19999-on-amazon/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-44mm-plunges-to-19999-on-amazon/ Jony Ive & Sam Altman | Image Credit: OpenAI
What an absolute crock of self-serving nonsense from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, again.What Altman is likely referring to in a post on X, and ignoring the fire in his own house, is that a Chinese company is about to release a new "frontier coding w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sam-altman-needs-to-put-up-or-shut-up-about-ai-hacking/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sam-altman-needs-to-put-up-or-shut-up-about-ai-hacking/ Best monitors for Mac mini and Mac Studio
If you're planning to pick up a new Mac mini or Mac Studio, it might be time to upgrade your monitor setup. Fortunately, the market is flush with options.Not all of them are "Retina" quality. Given how Apple ha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/best-retina-class-displays-to-pair-with-mac-mini-or-mac-studio/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/best-retina-class-displays-to-pair-with-mac-mini-or-mac-studio/ The new Apple TV logo
Announced on Friday, Apple TV's monthly cost is increasing by $2 to $14.99 per month. This raises the annual cost to $119, up from $99.This affects some Apple One subscriptions as well. While the family plan monthly cost isn't going up, the individual plan is.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-latest-price-hike-is-to-apple-tv-streaming-and-apple-one/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-latest-price-hike-is-to-apple-tv-streaming-and-apple-one/ Pearce Quigley stars as a man driven to alchemy as he searches for his long-missing partner in "Small Prophets" - image credit: BBC
Apple TV famously has not bought a whole existing library of programmes, but it has often acquired individual titles such as its Oscar-winning "CODA." They have always been shown first on Apple, though, even if they were intended to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bbc-hit-small-prophets-bought-by-apple-tv-in-rare-uk-comedy-deal/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bbc-hit-small-prophets-bought-by-apple-tv-in-rare-uk-comedy-deal/ The flooding in Nepal - image credit: Sanjit Pariyar.
Just as he has so many times before, most recently with European wildfires and Venezuelan earthquakes, Cook has promised aid. It's one of Cook's final acts as CEO of Apple ahead of John Ternus replacing him on September 1, 2026.Our thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic fl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tim-cook-pledges-aid-to-victims-of-nepal-flooding/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tim-cook-pledges-aid-to-victims-of-nepal-flooding/ Apple's foldable iPhone might be right around the corner.
Apple's first foldable is right around the corner, and while it's still unclear if it will be called the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra, it's sure to make a splash. Over the years, multiple sources have claimed Apple was working on devices with folding displays, with the first expected to be a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-ultra-what-to-expect-from-apples-first-foldable-iphone-and-when/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-ultra-what-to-expect-from-apples-first-foldable-iphone-and-when/ An unusually somber Tim Cook at WWDC 2016, as he lead the audience in a moment's silence over the Florida shooting the day before - image credit: Apple.
As Tim Cook steps down as CEO, he's been looking back at his legacy, and so has AppleInsider.He was rarely more high-profile than at WWDC, which ultimately he prese]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tim-cooks-greatest-moments-hosting-wwdc/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tim-cooks-greatest-moments-hosting-wwdc/ Pikachu wonders around Apple Park
One of the perks of being CEO of Apple is meeting all kinds of celebrities. While Tim Cook might be partial to Bono, he's also buddies with a certain electric mouse.A social media post from Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed Pikachu was set loose in Apple Park. Incoming CEO John Ter]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/incoming-apple-ceo-john-ternus-meets-with-tim-cooks-friend-pikachu-amp-pokemon-ceo/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/incoming-apple-ceo-john-ternus-meets-with-tim-cooks-friend-pikachu-amp-pokemon-ceo/ The partial phase begins at 10:34 p.m. EDT and reaches its maximum at 12:13 a.m. EDT on August 28, according to NASA. Before 10:34 p.m., the moon will pass through Earth's lighter penumbra, producing only subtle shading.Most of North and South America will see the eclipse, while]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-photograph-the-august-27-lunar-eclipse-with-iphone-live-photos/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-photograph-the-august-27-lunar-eclipse-with-iphone-live-photos/ Cleaning the Apple Vision Pro with the new Apple Polishing Cloth
The Apple Polishing Cloth first arrived on the scene in 2021 with a $19 price tag. It's easily mocked as it is just a fancy cleaning cloth.Its popularity was unrivaled, but it's uncertain how many were bought outside of video producers, honestly.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-new-amp-cheaper-apple-polishing-cloth-almost-as-good-as-the-original/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-new-amp-cheaper-apple-polishing-cloth-almost-as-good-as-the-original/ Save $1,400 on Apple's loaded M5 Max MacBook Pro with 128GB RAM - Image credit: Apple
The $1,400 discount brings the cost of Apple's loaded 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Max chip down to $5,299 when ordered in Silver.Save $1,400 on 14" MacBook Pro M5 Max
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-1400-on-apples-14-inch-macbook-pro-m5-max-with-128gb-ram/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-1400-on-apples-14-inch-macbook-pro-m5-max-with-128gb-ram/ Before Apple's June price increases, the storage upgrade prices were easier to justify. They're much harder to swallow now.The new M5 Max Mac Studio starts at $2,499 and is available to preorder ahead of its September 22 release. Selecting 8TB in Apple's configurator adds $3,800 to the base model's price.An external SSD adds 8TB withou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/skip-apples-3800-storage-upgrade-with-these-8tb-ssd/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/skip-apples-3800-storage-upgrade-with-these-8tb-ssd/ The sealed iPhone that turned up at a Reddit user's house - image credit: Remarkable_Source_64 on Reddit.
Well, maybe you do have a secret admirer, we're not judging and you are looking very good today. But a surprise gift of an iPhone will seem to be too good to be true because it is.It will have been sent to you]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/psa-dont-use-a-free-iphone-that-just-turns-up-at-your-home/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/psa-dont-use-a-free-iphone-that-just-turns-up-at-your-home/ Save $150 on this high-end M5 MacBook Air with 32GB RAM - Image credit: Apple
B&H's $150 discount applies to the M5 13-inch MacBook Air with a 10-core GPU and 512GB of storage. It also has an upgrade to 32GB of RAM, the max amount available in the M5 MacBook Air range.Buy M5 Air 32GB RAM for $1,549
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-m5-macbook-air-with-32gb-ram-drops-to-1549/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-m5-macbook-air-with-32gb-ram-drops-to-1549/ Genlock means you can sync the footage from a whole array of iPhones - image credit: Apple.
It wasn't the most high-profile aspect of the newly updated Mac Studio, but Genlock will be the reason some users buy it. Genlock is a system for synchronizing footage from multiple cameras and saves potentially hours of manual]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/built-in-genlock-makes-the-mac-studio-a-boon-for-professional-video-production/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/built-in-genlock-makes-the-mac-studio-a-boon-for-professional-video-production/ Apple's Chinese event tagline fuels iPhone Ultra debate
It's not a big secret that the folding iPhone is likely in about two weeks. Let's not read too much into what Google Translate says, though.If you visit the China Mainland Apple homepage in Chrome, and then translate the text to English, you're]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-viral-iphone-ultra-tease-has-probably-been-lost-in-translation/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-viral-iphone-ultra-tease-has-probably-been-lost-in-translation/ Vietnam is an increasingly significant supplier for Apple - image credit: Apple.
The new center is the latest investment from Apple's Supplier Employee Development fund, which was founded in 2022 with an initial $50 million. So far that program has reportedly trained over 108,000 supplier employees, and now Apple has announced an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/mac-iphone-and-apple-vision-pro-suppliers-in-vietnam-get-new-apple-education-center/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/mac-iphone-and-apple-vision-pro-suppliers-in-vietnam-get-new-apple-education-center/ M5 Ultra Mac Studio vs M1 Ultra Mac Studio
The new Mac Studio appeared with a new M5 Ultra chip on Tuesday, making it the top option for anyone working on AI. It marks the fourth Ultra model to be released, over four years after the very first one was introduced.Back in March 2022, the M1 Ultra model was viewed as a big deal. Than]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m5-ultra-mac-studio-vs-m1-ultra-mac-studio-four-years-of-change-compared/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m5-ultra-mac-studio-vs-m1-ultra-mac-studio-four-years-of-change-compared/ Apple treats Dock items as aliases that point to the originals. Removing a Dock alias changes only the Dock, so putting it back doesn't recover, move, or duplicate any files.Open Finder and choose Go, then Home, or press Shift-Command-H.Drag Downloads to the Dock beside the Trash.Control-click or right]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-make-mac-downloads-amp-other-dock-folders-easier-to-use/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-make-mac-downloads-amp-other-dock-folders-easier-to-use/ Bringnox smart roller shades review
When I accepted the review for Bringnox smart roller shades, I expected something similar or competitive to the SmartWings shades I previously reviewed. Here's the thing — these might be nearly identical shades under a different brand.I'm not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing or]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bringnox-smart-roller-shades-review-wide-window-coverage-in-your-apple-home/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bringnox-smart-roller-shades-review-wide-window-coverage-in-your-apple-home/ Image Credit: Evan Blass
On Wednesday, longtime Apple leaker Evan Blass suggested that Apple will revive a much-missed color for its yet-unannounced iPhone Ultra. In his post to X, he showcases a few renders of the iPhone Ultra in white, black, and red.It's notable, as Apple hasn't released a red iPhone since 2022, when it released the iPhone 14]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-iphone-ultra-could-mark-the-return-of-a-red-iphone/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-iphone-ultra-could-mark-the-return-of-a-red-iphone/ Apple will unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its first foldable phone, the iPhone Ultra. The presentation will also be Apple's first major product event after new CEO John Ternus takes over on September 1.The company will follow its recent prerecorded format, with media and other guests gathering at Apple Park for an in-person comp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-watch-apples-iphone-18-pro-amp-iphone-ultra-launch-live/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-watch-apples-iphone-18-pro-amp-iphone-ultra-launch-live/ Instagram, one of Meta's online social properties
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has been dealing with a trial concerning the mental and social effects of social media for a while, but it's seemingly no longer a problem. The social giant has managed to hammer out a settlement with some functional concessions as well as a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/meta-agrees-to-18b-settlement-to-end-teen-social-hygiene-lawsuit/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/meta-agrees-to-18b-settlement-to-end-teen-social-hygiene-lawsuit/ Apple's 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro is marked down to $2,699 - Image credit: Apple
The $500 markdown applies to Apple's current 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgraded M5 Pro chip that boasts an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU. This configuration, which is discounted to $2,699 in Space Black, also has 24GB of unified memory and an upgrade to a 2TB SSD.Save $500 on 2TB MacBook Pro
Continue Reading on App]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-500-on-apples-2tb-macbook-pro-with-m5-pro-20-core-gpu/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-500-on-apples-2tb-macbook-pro-with-m5-pro-20-core-gpu/ Apple Park
Apple has just confirmed that its September special event titled "Surprise and shine" will be taking place on September 9. However, for those who turn up the night before, they get to take part in another activity.Attendees to the Wednesday event are being invited to take part in a "Welcome Run, Walk, or Roll" on the evening of Septembe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-youre-going-to-the-iphone-18-pro-event-theres-a-welcome-run/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-youre-going-to-the-iphone-18-pro-event-theres-a-welcome-run/ Image credit: Apple TV
According to Apple TV, the story of "12 12 12" unfolds across three separate timelines of the heist. The 12 months it takes to plan, the 12 hours of the heist itself, and the 12 days following the heist.It follows a disgraced FBI agent, played by Emmy Award nominee Anthony Mackie, and an American career criminal, Critics' Choice Awards nominee]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/anthony-mackie-and-jamie-dornan-lead-new-apple-tv-heist-drama/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/anthony-mackie-and-jamie-dornan-lead-new-apple-tv-heist-drama/ The Apple logo accompanying the 2026 event invite
Regular as clockwork, Apple holds an event in early September to launch new iPhone models and other products. Apple has just confirmed that this will be the case for 2026's presentation.Titled "Surprise and shine," the event will be taking]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/what-to-expect-from-apples-surprise-and-shine-iphone-18-pro-event-on-september-9/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/what-to-expect-from-apples-surprise-and-shine-iphone-18-pro-event-on-september-9/ Detail from a concept video showing what the iPhone Ultra could be like - image credit: Gunho Lee.
It will probably be September 9, 2026 when John Ternus presents the long-awaited foldable, the iPhone Ultra. He'll do it in a pre-recorded video that will definitely be slick, and definitely persuade you to want to buy.What it won']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/this-iphone-ultra-teaser-is-almost-as-good-as-apple-launch-videos/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/this-iphone-ultra-teaser-is-almost-as-good-as-apple-launch-videos/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/surprise-and-shine/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/surprise-and-shine/ Instagram, one of Meta's online social properties
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has been dealing with a trial concerning the mental and social effects of social media for a while, but it's seemingly no longer a problem. The social giant has managed to hammer out a settlement with some functional concessions as well as a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/meta-agrees-18b-settlement-to-end-teen-social-hygiene-lawsuit/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/meta-agrees-18b-settlement-to-end-teen-social-hygiene-lawsuit/ The iPhone 17 is the world's best-selling smartphone
According to previous figures from Counterpoint Research, the iPhone 17 was the best-selling smartphone in Q1 2026. But that was predicted, since in the months after launch, the trend in iPhone sales is to see an increase in the non-Pro models.Now the research firm says th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/worlds-best-selling-smartphone-is-the-iphone-17-again/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/worlds-best-selling-smartphone-is-the-iphone-17-again/ AppleInsider has long argued that if the much-rumored folding iPhone were to be launched in September, that we should be seeing leaked components. There's now been so much other evidence that it seems inevitable, but finally there has been a component leak. Allegedly.We won't know if these shots are really of the iPhone Ultra's]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-ultra-motherboard-may-just-have-leaked/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-ultra-motherboard-may-just-have-leaked/ M5 Max Mac Studio vs. M4 Max Mac Studio: Specs, hardware, price.
After debuting in the MacBook Pro in March 2026, the M5 Max chip has made its way to Apple's top-of-the-line desktop, the Mac Studio.Though the Mac Studio hasn't undergone any visual changes, the M5 Max introduces significant under-the-hood enhancements. With Neural Accelerators in each GPU co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m5-max-mac-studio-vs-m4-max-mac-studio-faster-more-expensive/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m5-max-mac-studio-vs-m4-max-mac-studio-faster-more-expensive/ Apple continues to press for expedited discovery in its case against OpenAI.
Apple first filed suit against OpenAI over alleged mass IP theft in July 2026. Since then, Apple has pressed for a faster start to the proceedings, and OpenAI has basically claimed that Apple is only suing because it can't compete.OpenAI has argued that Apple's asking]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openais-lawsuit-delays-cause-more-harm-every-day-says-apple/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openais-lawsuit-delays-cause-more-harm-every-day-says-apple/ ROG Kithara review: Few headsets are quite so big
In a world that's full to the brim with mediocre gaming headsets, this Asus ROG and Hifiman collaboration is certainly different. Hifiman is known for its premium headphones aimed squarely at audiophiles with plenty of money to spend on their hobby.By contrast, gamers aren']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/asus-rog-kithara-headset-review-audiophile-gaming/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/asus-rog-kithara-headset-review-audiophile-gaming/ Junie Local needs a powerful Mac to run, but doesn't cost any tokens
JetBrains developed Junie as a coding agent that runs on your Mac and calls out to models the user chose. That always required some configuration and sending data off to some other AI product, so JetBrains has built Junie Local.According to a blo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/jetbrains-local-model-wont-cost-any-tokens-but-needs-a-2700-mac-mini-to-run-it/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/jetbrains-local-model-wont-cost-any-tokens-but-needs-a-2700-mac-mini-to-run-it/ An example of an Apple Maps ad
In March, Apple confirmed it would bring ads to Apple Maps. The ads were part of the greater Apple Business rollout.It wasn't known exactly when Apple would begin rolling out the ads, but the company had set a tentative release date for Summer 2026. And, true to its word, we're now seeing ads popping up in Apple Maps.
Conti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-maps-ads-are-finally-showing-up-on-iphone/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-maps-ads-are-finally-showing-up-on-iphone/ The Mac Studio now has M5 Ultra, an upgrade from the M3 Ultra.The new Mac Studio arrived on Tuesday, with the all-new M5 Ultra now the top-of-the-range chip for tough productivity workloads. Apple is positioning it squarely as a desktop for doing a lot of AI-related processing, including running models locally.The design stays faithful to the outgoi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m5-ultra-mac-studio-vs-m3-ultra-mac-studio-apples-ai-desktop-compared/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m5-ultra-mac-studio-vs-m3-ultra-mac-studio-apples-ai-desktop-compared/ AppleCare options are available for the new Macs.
It's not remotely clear why Apple would choose to hide AppleCare for the new Macs since the option is front and center with other Macs. With those, AppleCare is on the order page, right after processor, RAM, and storage options.With the new M]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/adding-applecare-to-mac-studio-amp-mac-mini-is-later-in-the-purchase-process-than-before/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/adding-applecare-to-mac-studio-amp-mac-mini-is-later-in-the-purchase-process-than-before/ Mac Studio comes with many ports, yet it's still easy to fill them all.
Sometimes you wonder if Apple adds something just because it can. So the new M5 Max version of the Mac Studio, for instance, is being promoted as being able to run up to five displays, while the M5 Ultra Mac Studio can handle eight.There's more t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/why-the-new-mac-studio-can-support-up-to-eight-screens/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/why-the-new-mac-studio-can-support-up-to-eight-screens/ The new, $9 Apple Polishing Cloth | Image credit: Apple
In 2021, Apple announced the Polishing Cloth, a $19 cloth designed specifically to keep any of its Nano-texture displays smudge-free without any damage. And while the internet found the price to be ludicrous, and rightfully so, it was $19 at launch; it still immediately sold out.In]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-infamous-polishing-cloth-drops-to-9/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-infamous-polishing-cloth-drops-to-9/ M6 Mac mini vs M4 Mac mini
In a rare move, Apple has updated the Mac mini just before its main iPhone event, rather than during its usual fall Mac window. The big change is the shift from the M4 generation it has been on for almost two years.That shift isn't to the M5, but to M6.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m6-mac-mini-vs-m4-mac-mini-compact-powerhouses-compared/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m6-mac-mini-vs-m4-mac-mini-compact-powerhouses-compared/ Apple TV and F1 partnership may have declining viewership numbers
Statistical analysis of viewership numbers is a tricky game on its own, especially when dealing with viewership numbers on Apple platforms. Samba is an analytics company that thrives on data obtained, often without the user's knowledge, thanks to being]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/smart-tv-analytics-look-dire-for-apple-tv-f1-viewership-but-not-whole-story/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/smart-tv-analytics-look-dire-for-apple-tv-f1-viewership-but-not-whole-story/ Updated store images show glyphs replacing the written labels on the Tab, Caps Lock, Shift, Return, and Delete keys. The symbols match those introduced on the latest MacBook Pro and MacBook Air keyboards in March.The change appears across the standard model priced at $99 and the compact Touch ID version priced at $149. Apple's extended keyboar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/macbook-style-key-symbols-come-to-all-four-magic-keyboards/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/macbook-style-key-symbols-come-to-all-four-magic-keyboards/ If that $18,299 price tag for the Mac Studio seems steep, wait until all of the configuration options are available - image credit: Apple.
If you chose to, you could now spend $899 on a base Mac mini and wince at how much more those cost these days. Or you could go the other way and try to max-out a new Mac Studio.You can try. Very unu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/you-can-spend-18299-on-a-mac-studio-today-or-more-in-october/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/you-can-spend-18299-on-a-mac-studio-today-or-more-in-october/ The Mac mini models were introduced August 25 and will be available September 22. M6 replaces M4 in the standard model, while M5 Pro succeeds M4 Pro in the higher-performance configuration.Both chips support one display at up to 8K at 60Hz, 5K at 120Hz, or 4K at 240Hz.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-m6-mac-mini-keeps-three-display-limit-raises-refresh-rates/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-m6-mac-mini-keeps-three-display-limit-raises-refresh-rates/ Mac Studio
As consistently expected, Apple has updated the Mac Studio with these two processors. It claims up to 4.3 times faster AI performance, 2 times faster storage, and up to 1.3 times faster CPU speed. The new models come 16 months after the last update at the start of April 2025."With the powerful M5 Max and the incredible capabilities of M5 Ultra, Mac Studio ushers in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/mac-studio-gets-update-to-m5-max-and-m5-ultra/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/mac-studio-gets-update-to-m5-max-and-m5-ultra/ M4 Mac mini. M5 is identical externally
The release comes almost two years after the then-redesigned M4 Mac mini was released. There's nothing different externally, with the major change being the M6 processor.And it comes after wait times were as long as two months on the morning of August 25 for the M4 version of the hardwar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m6-mac-mini-arrives-with-a-new-record-high-starting-price/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m6-mac-mini-arrives-with-a-new-record-high-starting-price/ Parallels Desktop 27 runs Windows on the Mac - image credit: Parallels.
One year later, Parallels has followed its release of Parallels Desktop 26 with new new Mac and Enterprise versions, plus an online list of compatible Windows apps."As customers continue to push the limits of what they do on Mac," said Elena Koryakina, Chief P]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-parallels-desktop-27-delivers-faster-opengl-for-windows-apps-on-mac/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-parallels-desktop-27-delivers-faster-opengl-for-windows-apps-on-mac/ Siri AI
The overhaul of Siri is a major part of iOS 27 and Apple's other upcoming operating systems due this fall. While it's an important element, it won't necessarily be accessible to anyone when the OS updates arrive.Code has been found in the seventh developer betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate to operate a waitlist for Siri AI, re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/youll-have-to-wait-in-line-for-siri-ai-in-ios-27/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/youll-have-to-wait-in-line-for-siri-ai-in-ios-27/ A new Mac mini is coming soon
While the Mac mini hasn't received the M5 processor yet, it could also be upgraded with an M6 to kick off the new chip generation. Either way, it's coming and soon enough to be Tim Cook's last product as CEO.According to a report from Bloomberg, a new Mac mini could be announced within the n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-mac-mini-days-away-oled-ipad-mini-in-october-airpods-5-in-2026/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-mac-mini-days-away-oled-ipad-mini-in-october-airpods-5-in-2026/ Nuki Smart Lock & Keypad 2 NFC review
I never want to own another smart lock without Apple Home Key support. Retrofit smart door locks have a problem though, as they don't have an external-facing component for NFC usage.That's where the Nuki Smart Lock and Keypad 2 NFC comes in. The lock attaches to the indoor-side]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/nuki-smart-lock-amp-keypad-2-nfc-review-a-low-profile-lock-with-apple-home-key-support/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/nuki-smart-lock-amp-keypad-2-nfc-review-a-low-profile-lock-with-apple-home-key-support/ Apple TV and F1 partnership may have declining viewership numbers
Statistical analysis of viewership numbers is a tricky game on its own, especially when dealing with viewership numbers on Apple platforms. Samba is an analytics company that thrives on data obtained, often without the user's knowledge, thanks to being]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/smart-tv-analytics-provide-dire-numbers-for-apple-tv-f1-viewership-but-not-whole-story/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/smart-tv-analytics-provide-dire-numbers-for-apple-tv-f1-viewership-but-not-whole-story/ Apple's Home Hub will seemingly support user accounts.
With the macOS 26.7 release candidate build, Apple inadvertently revealed details about several of its upcoming products, including a camera-equipped model of AirPods. Also present was code related to the company's upcoming Home Hub, an AI-focused device with a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ambient-sensing-and-cameras-to-power-apple-home-hub-personalization/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ambient-sensing-and-cameras-to-power-apple-home-hub-personalization/ Apple CEO Tim Cook gets one last little celebration before stepping down September 1
Apple likes to throw a party on occasion, and the latest is a kind of going away/anniversary present for outgoing CEO Tim Cook. He's not really going anywhere though, as he's sticking around as Executive Chairman and acting as a kind of government lia]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/onerepublic-headlines-tim-cooks-going-away-party-as-he-prepares-to-step-down-as-ceo/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/onerepublic-headlines-tim-cooks-going-away-party-as-he-prepares-to-step-down-as-ceo/ Hide My Email will be sticking with the original iCloud domain
Changing email domains can create chaos for website and email client administrators. After concerns were raised over Hide My Email changing to private.icloud.com, Apple has shifted course.According to a new developer document published Monday, Apple says it will no longer be moving Hide My Ema]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hide-my-email-no-longer-changing-domains-will-keep-icloudcom/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hide-my-email-no-longer-changing-domains-will-keep-icloudcom/ Inside an Apple server - Image Credit: @hsuchingpo/X
Apple's efforts to catch up in the field of AI have already led to the creation of Private Cloud Compute, namely Apple's own brand of secure AI cloud computing.While it has started to ship its own servers from its facility in Houston, Texas, there hasn't been much coverage about the serve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/this-is-the-first-look-at-the-inside-of-apples-ai-servers/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/this-is-the-first-look-at-the-inside-of-apples-ai-servers/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/update-new-domain-for-signinwithapple/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/update-new-domain-for-signinwithapple/ "Ted Lasso" recently had its fourth season premiere, which drew nearly 300 million U.S. viewing minutes across its first two days. It has officially become the biggest launch for Apple TV to date.Now, it seems like Apple's ready to get the ball rolling on season five. According to Apple TV leaker Sigmund Judge, production i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-gearing-up-to-start-filming-ted-lasso-season-5-in-january/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-gearing-up-to-start-filming-ted-lasso-season-5-in-january/ The Apple Developer Beta program has reached the seventh round for the upcoming iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 releases, expected this September.The seventh arrives after the sixth, which Apple brought out on August 17. The fifth round took p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/seventh-developer-betas-of-ios-27-macos-27-land-as-releases-loom/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/seventh-developer-betas-of-ios-27-macos-27-land-as-releases-loom/ Smart Home Insider Podcast
Leading off the news portion of the episode were a pair of stories on Sonos. We saw a new product hit the FCC, as well as a new feature launch.Codenamed "Gambit," the new Sonos soundbar appears to be a successor to the Beam (Gen 2). No other information is known about the mid-range speaker, but it is presumed to debu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-smart-home-display-rumors-amp-sonos-gambit-soundbar-leak-on-smart-home-insider/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-smart-home-display-rumors-amp-sonos-gambit-soundbar-leak-on-smart-home-insider/ CMXT is rapidly becoming a major player in memory - image credit: CXMT
Apple, like other tech companies around the world, has a memory cost problem that it's trying to solve. So far, that has resulted in Apple making the politically]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/trump-may-use-apple-chinese-ram-buy-request-as-diplomatic-tool/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/trump-may-use-apple-chinese-ram-buy-request-as-diplomatic-tool/ How the new Virtual Shopping Assistant looks in the Apple Store app - image credit: ShrimpApplePro.
Apple has begun to get a reputation for leaking information in code references, but in July 2026 it did so in a public policy document. An unknown feature called the Virtual Shopping Assistant was d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ai-assistant-is-rolling-out-to-the-apple-store-app-on-ios/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ai-assistant-is-rolling-out-to-the-apple-store-app-on-ios/ The iPhone Air is thin, but expect more glass for the iPhone 20.While we are all waiting for the iPhone 18 to come out of Apple in the very near future, the rumor mill is still infatuated about devices that are still far from launch. With the 20th-anniversary iPhone anticipated in 2027, speculation is rife for what that model will bring.In a Sunday post to W]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-20-will-look-like-a-rounder-and-thinner-iphone-air/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-20-will-look-like-a-rounder-and-thinner-iphone-air/ Grab the lowest price ever on 4 second-gen AirTags today.
If you're planning on traveling for the Labor Day weekend or want the added peace of mind of Precision Finding during everyday activities, Amazon's AirTag deals are worth checking out.Pick up the single AirTag for $24 or the 4-pack for $79.99, the latter being a record-low price for the second-generation model that was relea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-slashes-airtag-4-pack-to-7999-lowest-price-ever/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-slashes-airtag-4-pack-to-7999-lowest-price-ever/ The new deprecation notice in Terminal for the command hdiutil.
You may never have even heard of it, but since the earliest days of Mac OS X, the Terminal has included the command now called hdiutil. It's a tool for handling disk images, and AppleInsider forum use]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/handy-disk-image-tool-is-getting-removed-from-macos/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/handy-disk-image-tool-is-getting-removed-from-macos/ The new deprecation notice in Terminal for the command hdiutil.
You may never have even heard of it, but since the earliest days of Mac OS X, the Terminal has included the command now called "hdiutil." It's a tool for handling disk images, and AppleInsider forum users]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/handy-disk-image-tool-is-to-be-removed-from-macos/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/handy-disk-image-tool-is-to-be-removed-from-macos/ Steve Jobs' resignation followed a previous leave of absence from the company starting in January 2011, during which Cook had served as acting CEO. Jobs's formal stepping down was an unmistakable end of an era for the company, and a ve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-road-to-steve-jobs-resignation-and-the-rise-of-tim-cook-as-his-first-successor/Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-road-to-steve-jobs-resignation-and-the-rise-of-tim-cook-as-his-first-successor/ AirPods Pro with cameras that feed Siri AI are on the way.Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-airpods-will-be-the-best-smart-glasses/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-airpods-will-be-the-best-smart-glasses/ The current 24-inch iMac
The M6 generation of devices is on the way, for an expectedly short product lifecycle before a move to the M7 generation. As for what Mac hardware will use the M6 chip, one of them could well be the iMac.According to Mark Gurman, writing in Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, an update to the iMac is on the wa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m6-imac-refresh-expected-before-the-end-of-2026/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m6-imac-refresh-expected-before-the-end-of-2026/ The current HomePod mini
Rumors have consistently pointed towards Apple making changes to its smart home lineup, and it seems to be finally arriving this fall. It now appears that Apple is also preparing a retail push for the new hardware.In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-stores-refresh-prepares-to-push-a-big-smart-home-revamp/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-stores-refresh-prepares-to-push-a-big-smart-home-revamp/ Prices haven't moved for the iPhone 17 lineup, but almost certainly will for iPhone 18
Prices went up across many product lines, including ones like Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, and Mac to compensate for the AI-induced RAMshortage. Only the iPhone remained untouched by price hikes, but new premium devices]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/its-anyones-guess-how-high-iphone-prices-might-go-but-100-more-might-be-enough/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/its-anyones-guess-how-high-iphone-prices-might-go-but-100-more-might-be-enough/ A render of what the iPhone Ultra could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsider
Apple is widely expected to be launching its first foldable smartphone in September, under what is believed to be called the iPhone Ultra. However, while it will ship with a more premium price than a typical Pro-grade iPhone, it seems that it may actually]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/some-people-outside-of-apple-have-already-used-the-folding-iphone/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/some-people-outside-of-apple-have-already-used-the-folding-iphone/ Details have been leaked of future AirPods Pro with cameras
When Apple issued the release candidate of macOS Tahoe 26.7 on August 17, 2026, it should have been practically routine. The release candidate is the last stage of a series of test versions, and unless something unexpected happens]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-apple-leaked-product-plans-and-even-a-video-in-a-beta/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-apple-leaked-product-plans-and-even-a-video-in-a-beta/ Prices haven't moved for the iPhone 17 lineup, but almost certainly will for iPhone 18
Prices went up across many product lines, including ones like Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, and Mac to compensate for the AI-induced RAMshortage. Only the iPhone remained untouched by price hikes, but new premium devices]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/its-anyones-guess-how-high-iphone-prices-might-go-but-100-might-be-enough/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/its-anyones-guess-how-high-iphone-prices-might-go-but-100-might-be-enough/ The Apple Store in Hingham, Mass.The latest in an occasional AppleInsider feature, looking at the world of Apple-related crime.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/crime-blotter-bail-revoked-in-hingham-apple-store-crash-case/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/crime-blotter-bail-revoked-in-hingham-apple-store-crash-case/ Siri AI gets to live in this orb on Wes' desk
Citing people familiar with the matter, the same as we did, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg has exposed more layoffs inside Apple. This time, beyond the Apple Vision team, Apple is also laying off staff on its Siri team.All told, including Apple Vision Immersive Video, Apple Vision gaming, and Siri, there are about 200 layoffs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-latest-layoffs-extend-past-just-vision-pro-development-teams/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-latest-layoffs-extend-past-just-vision-pro-development-teams/ Apple's base model M6 MacBook Pro will introduce performance improvements, but not much else.
While Apple plans to overhaul its MacBook Pro line with OLED panels and touchscreen support, we'll still see one more model boasting the current design. Known internally as the J804, the base model 14-inch MacBook Pro wil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m6-macbook-pro-rumors-improved-performance-in-a-familiar-form-factor/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m6-macbook-pro-rumors-improved-performance-in-a-familiar-form-factor/ Demand continued to be steady for the iPhone 17 Pro Max
The latest figures from Europe recently showed that as the smartphone market continues to contract, the iPhone continues to grow. Now figures for Latin America are saying a similar, but not identical thing.According to Counterpoint Research, smartphone sales in Latin America for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-sales-rise-in-latin-america-even-as-smartphone-market-shrinks/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-sales-rise-in-latin-america-even-as-smartphone-market-shrinks/ Apple's facility in Cork, Ireland | Image credit: Apple
Apple has been fighting a decade-long battle over how much it owed Ireland in corporate taxes. The company was accused by the European Union of exploiting a loophole to avoid reduce its tax liability, despite employing more than 5,000 people in the country]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-paid-ireland-a-staggering-17-billion-in-taxes-in-2025/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-paid-ireland-a-staggering-17-billion-in-taxes-in-2025/ Walmart would much rather you use Walmart Pay
Walmart quietly announced the news in a press release on Friday, going out of its way to not name services that the new tap to pay system will allow. We have confirmed that Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Wallet will all work with the new system.In it, the company says that the initiative will be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/finally-apple-pay-is-coming-to-walmart-stores-in-the-us/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/finally-apple-pay-is-coming-to-walmart-stores-in-the-us/ Grab the LG UltraGear OLED display at the lowest price ever - Image credit: LG
The 27-inch LG 27GX790A-B has a variety of ports, including HDMI 2.1 for Mac users and DisplayPort 2.1. Retailing for $999.99, Amazon is slashing the price of the OLED display by 53%, bringing the cost down to $467.97 heading into the weekend.Buy LG 27" UltraGear for $467.97
Continue Reading]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-slashes-lg-27-ultragear-oled-monitor-to-468-lowest-price-ever/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-slashes-lg-27-ultragear-oled-monitor-to-468-lowest-price-ever/ While Epic Games (center) continues to dance with Apple, AirPods are getting cameras, and the App Store is not getting fixed. Backgound image credit - Epic Games.
Among the various product identifiers discovered in macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate code, the AirPods with cameras were present.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-with-cameras-leak-apple-maps-ads-amp-siri-ai-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-with-cameras-leak-apple-maps-ads-amp-siri-ai-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/ The latest version of ChatGPT for Mac can control Messages.
Since January 2026, users have been able to hand over all of their Apple Health data to OpenAI, in return for medical advice that can be dangerously wrong. Despite earning at least one more lawsuit because of that, OpenAI is pressing ahead, and has now chosen to take on Messages on the Mac.A new Messages]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/chatgpt-can-now-control-messages-on-the-mac-for-some-reason/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/chatgpt-can-now-control-messages-on-the-mac-for-some-reason/ Most retired devices still have a working display, usable cameras and enough battery life for undemanding tasks. A clever project can keep that hardware out of a drawer, but novelty alone doesn't make the project worthwhile.Repurposing an old device can]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/when-to-reuse-sell-or-recycle-an-old-iphone-or-ipad/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/when-to-reuse-sell-or-recycle-an-old-iphone-or-ipad/ Apple is working on AirPods Pro with cameras.
On August 17, 2026, Apple issued a release candidate version of macOS Tahoe 26.7 which accidentally retained code references to future products, and even a video about AirPods Pro with cameras. Now a great deal more has been revealed about how the device is at least currently planned to work.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpod-cameras-will-detect-people-and-warn-about-image-capture-with-a-status-light/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpod-cameras-will-detect-people-and-warn-about-image-capture-with-a-status-light/ Hisense TopLift dehumidifier review
We got the first look at the Hisense Matter dehumidifier at CES 2026, and a few months later, it's shipping to users.With a fair price tag and Apple Home support, it's poised to be a great solution for those swampy summer months. I've been testing it out for the last several weeks, and it's done wonder]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hisense-toplift-dehumidifier-review-matter-enabled-for-hot-summer-months/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hisense-toplift-dehumidifier-review-matter-enabled-for-hot-summer-months/ Apple Music's AI disclosure tags will soon become mandatory.
Back in March 2026, Apple introduced Transparency Tags for Apple Music. These are entirely optional disclosure labels, which were used to indicate that specific content was "materially generated" with the help of artificial intelligence.At the time, Apple said it believed di]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-musics-ai-disclosure-labels-will-soon-be-mandatory-rather-than-optional/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-musics-ai-disclosure-labels-will-soon-be-mandatory-rather-than-optional/ Amazon drone delivery, in action to an AppleInsider staffer's front yard
Earlier this week, Amazon greatly expanded the service area of its drone delivery service. A little napkin math suggests that the airborne delivery service now covers about 3500 square miles more than it did a few days ago.And, as part of this expa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tested-amazons-drone-delivery-service-is-fast-free-and-loud/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tested-amazons-drone-delivery-service-is-fast-free-and-loud/ Apple Vision Pro development will slow as Apple focuses on smart glasses
Apple Vision Pro was a necessary product launched to let Apple develop visionOS in public. The category is expected to eventually result in a set of full AR glasses we've dubbed Apple Glass.According to a reliable so]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/layoffs-in-apples-vision-products-group-prove-slow-progress-in-spatial-computing/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/layoffs-in-apples-vision-products-group-prove-slow-progress-in-spatial-computing/ GM's CarPlay removal puts Chevy EV sales to the test
In 2023, General Motors announced it wouldn't include CarPlay in its electric vehicles going forward. There was notable public backlash.Then, in 2025, GM CEO Mary Barra announced that the company would remove Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from all vehicles. Instead, the company would]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/carplay-the-driving-force-deciding-the-choice-between-two-nearly-identical-cars/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/carplay-the-driving-force-deciding-the-choice-between-two-nearly-identical-cars/ Apple's iPad is on sale from $399 at Amazon today.
Sale prices are in effect on iPads at Amazon, with month-end deals delivering prices as low as $399.Buy iPad 11 for $399
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-slashes-ipads-down-to-as-low-as-399-for-the-weekend/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-slashes-ipads-down-to-as-low-as-399-for-the-weekend/ It was the ECG in his Apple Watch that alerted Connor to his condition - image credit: Apple.
Tim Cook has often said that ultimately Apple will be remembered most for what it did for people's health. After countless stories of the Apple Watch saving people's lives, Apple has begun sharing sho]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/triathlon-runner-credits-apple-watch-for-saving-his-life/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/triathlon-runner-credits-apple-watch-for-saving-his-life/ Save $350 on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro laptop - Image credit: Apple
A steeper discount has landed at B&H on Apple's M5 14-inch MacBook Pro with a 96W USB-C power adapter.Now marked down to $1,669, this deal reflects a $350 discount off MSRP for the laptop in Space Black, with free 2-day delivery thrown in when shipped within the contiguous U.S.
Continue Read]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bamph-slashes-m5-macbook-pro-further-now-just-1669/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bamph-slashes-m5-macbook-pro-further-now-just-1669/ Apple's current iPhones.
Globally, the most recent figures show that Apple has earned 49% of all smartphone revenue in the second quarter, despite the iPhone only accounting for 23% of shipments. New figures for solely the European region show an overall decline, but in that shrinking market, Apple is increasing its share.According to Counterpoint Research, Q2 2026]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/samsung-and-apple-are-now-neck-and-neck-in-europes-declining-smartphone-market/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/samsung-and-apple-are-now-neck-and-neck-in-europes-declining-smartphone-market/ Apple and OpenAI are at odds in a lawsuit alleging trade secret theft
The Apple lawsuit against OpenAI started with several odd public statements from the company denying the accusations. OpenAI filed for dismissal on August 5, simply arguing that it didn't need Apple's trade secrets and that Apple is the one that can't compete.In the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openais-distortion-amp-speculation-warrant-denying-suit-dismissal-says-apple/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openais-distortion-amp-speculation-warrant-denying-suit-dismissal-says-apple/ AirPods with cameras won't be able to take photos
After Apple accidentally leaked its own video of AirPods with cameras, speculation has been running wild. A reinforcement of an older rumor suggests that the timeline for release hasn't shifted.According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple is]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-with-cameras-not-coming-until-2027-wont-take-photos/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-with-cameras-not-coming-until-2027-wont-take-photos/ Apple and OpenAI are at odds in a lawsuit alleging trade secret theft
The Apple lawsuit against OpenAI started with several odd public statements from the company denying the accusations. OpenAI filed for dismissal on August 5, simply arguing that it didn't need Apple's trade secrets and that Apple is the one that can't compete.In the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/distortion-amp-speculation-warrant-denying-openai-lawsuit-dismissal-request-says-apple/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/distortion-amp-speculation-warrant-denying-openai-lawsuit-dismissal-request-says-apple/ The European Commission is finally happy with Apple's App Store business model
The Digital Markets Act forced Apple to rethink its business model in the European Union, which was initially rejected due to the Core Technology Fee and confusing rates. After going back to the negotiating table, Apple seemingly has found a solution th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/european-commission-approves-of-apples-new-app-store-terms-even-if-epic-doesnt/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/european-commission-approves-of-apples-new-app-store-terms-even-if-epic-doesnt/ Apple and OpenAI are at odds in a lawsuit alleging trade secret theft
The Apple lawsuit against OpenAI started with several odd public statements from the company denying the accusations. OpenAI filed for dismissal on August 5, simply arguing that it didn't need Apple's trade secrets and that Apple is the one that can't compete.In the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/distortion-amp-speculation-warrant-denying-openai-request-for-lawsuit-dismissal-says-apple/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/distortion-amp-speculation-warrant-denying-openai-request-for-lawsuit-dismissal-says-apple/ Schlage Sense Pro review: Exterior view of the UWB-powered deadbolt
Ultra Wideband can automatically unlock your door as you approach, with greater reliability and performance than Bluetooth smart locks. So far, only one or two UWB smart locks have reached the market.The Schlage Sense Pro, first shown off at CES 2026, is th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/schlage-sense-pro-review-uwb-home-key-proves-itself-again-on-this-sleek-smart-lock/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/schlage-sense-pro-review-uwb-home-key-proves-itself-again-on-this-sleek-smart-lock/ AirPods with cameras won't be able to take photos
After Apple accidentally leaked its own video of AirPods with cameras, speculation has been running wild. A new rumor suggests that the timeline for release hasn't shifted.According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple is expected to debut a set of AirPods Pro 4 with c]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-with-cameras-not-coming-till-2027-wont-take-photos/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-with-cameras-not-coming-till-2027-wont-take-photos/ An Apple Store is opening in Meridian. Image source: Meridian City Website
Apple has retail locations around the world, but it has always been highly selective about when and where it will open up shop. Their rarity plays a part in the high traffic the stores tend to receive.According to a report from Boisedev outlining new stores opening at t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-apple-store-to-open-in-meridian-idaho-just-outside-of-boise/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-apple-store-to-open-in-meridian-idaho-just-outside-of-boise/ Apple Watch Series 5, in ceramic
Apple is anticipated to bring out the Apple Watch Series 12 this fall, but it's not expected to be a major upgrade or redesign. That said, there are rumors of a revival of a specific material.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ceramic-apple-watch-series-12-is-getting-more-rumor-mill-traction/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ceramic-apple-watch-series-12-is-getting-more-rumor-mill-traction/ A leaked image of the Beats 360 - Image Credit: Reddit
When it comes to product launches from the Apple-owned Beats by Dre, it's usually one that has already been leaked multiple times. A lot of the leaks are carefully managed promotions, such as providing them to soccer players during the World Cup, but sometimes they are completely unplanned.The latest lea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/beats-360-retail-leak-spills-almost-everything-about-the-over-ear-headphones/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/beats-360-retail-leak-spills-almost-everything-about-the-over-ear-headphones/ Meta AI comes to Mac in a new desktop app
Another AI app is making its way to Mac. This time, it's Meta AI, the progeny of Facebook's parent company, Meta.Meta AI has existed for a while and was previously available as a standalone app for iOS and Android. It is also available as part of WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and Facebook.
Continue Re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/meta-brings-its-personal-assistant-app-to-mac-for-better-and-worse/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/meta-brings-its-personal-assistant-app-to-mac-for-better-and-worse/ An Apple TV and Siri Remote
Previous updates to the Apple TV haven't been that major over the years, as there's only so much you can improve with a streaming box. However, that doesn't seem to be the case for the next iteration of Apple TV 4K.Thanks to a pair of leaks that stem from Apple itsel]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/what-to-expect-from-the-2026-apple-tv-4k-siri-ai-siri-remote-better-networking-more/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/what-to-expect-from-the-2026-apple-tv-4k-siri-ai-siri-remote-better-networking-more/ Apple Maps is gaining new ways for businesses to care about the platform
Advertising isn't inherently evil, but Apple's work to make users wary of surveillance capitalism has become a double-edged sword.We're all more aware of the dangers of data collection and its misuse. That also means we've bee]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-maps-ads-will-be-tasteful-and-minimal-might-even-help-your-local-businesses/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-maps-ads-will-be-tasteful-and-minimal-might-even-help-your-local-businesses/ A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games.
On Tuesday, Apple attempted to appease the European Union by changing the terms and fees for developers distributing iOS and iPadOS apps in the region. The effort involved simplifying the fee structure to use only percentages, as well as some simpler business]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/predictable-as-the-tides-epic-games-hates-the-new-eu-app-store-fees/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/predictable-as-the-tides-epic-games-hates-the-new-eu-app-store-fees/ Where it all began: issue 1 of "MacWeek" is now on the Internet Archive.
In the 1990s, US publisher Ziff Davis started up computer magazines in the UK and I was a features editor on one of them. Being part of that corporation meant we did regularly get company-wide emails saying we should]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-best-look-into-apples-past-comes-from-this-macweek-archive/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-best-look-into-apples-past-comes-from-this-macweek-archive/ An Amazon MK30 delivery drone - Image Credit: Amazon
Amazon Prime Air is the retailer's attempt to make drone deliveries a reality. It's a program that's over a decade old, and has so far been servicing a few metropolitan areas in the United States.On Wednesday, Amazon said it plans to expand the reach of Pri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/incoming-amazon-expands-drone-delivery-so-you-can-get-new-airpods-faster/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/incoming-amazon-expands-drone-delivery-so-you-can-get-new-airpods-faster/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-m5-macbook-pro-with-96w-adapter-plunges-to-1699-320-off/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-m5-macbook-pro-with-96w-adapter-plunges-to-1699-320-off/ A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games.
On Tuesday, Apple attempted to appease the European Union by changing the terms and fees for developers distributing iOS and iPadOS apps in the region. The effort involved simplifying the fee structure to use only percentages, as well as some simpler business requir]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/epic-games-disagrees-with-apples-junk-eu-fee-changes/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/epic-games-disagrees-with-apples-junk-eu-fee-changes/ Details of Apple's HomeHub have been revealed
Apple has been rumored for years to be making what has variously been known as a HomeHub, a HomePad, or just a HomePod with a screen. Now in the midst of many future products seemingly revealed in a macOS release, there is evidence of how the device will function.The code specifically says that the device will]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-home-automation-hardware-might-work-more-like-apple-watch-than-a-homepod/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-home-automation-hardware-might-work-more-like-apple-watch-than-a-homepod/ Detail from the Otterbox case being sold in Best Buy for the iPhone 18 Pro - image credit: Mark Gurman.
It's not long now until the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro, with the smart money saying it will be on September 9, 2026. Even if that's wrong, though, one thing is unquestionably right: you must not buy a case early.As spotted by Mark Gurman, Otterbox has made ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/psa-do-not-buy-iphone-18-pro-cases-before-apples-launch/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/psa-do-not-buy-iphone-18-pro-cases-before-apples-launch/ Apple's updated Camera app with iOS 27
There are hundreds of changes throughout iOS 27, and the Camera app has its fair share. It's both easier to use and more powerful than before, so let's walk through it.Jumping into the app, it still looks very familiar. The general layout, color scheme, and functionality have all remained.
Continue Reading o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/whats-new-with-the-camera-app-in-ios-27-siri-mode-enhanced-controls-amp-more/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/whats-new-with-the-camera-app-in-ios-27-siri-mode-enhanced-controls-amp-more/ Lexar Armor 700 8TB review: The Lexar drive is good, but Apple won't support USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
As both a photographer and videographer, I'm always churning through storage. I have near a hundred terabytes sitting on my desk in one fashion or another.Recently, I've been working more mobile than I had been, requiring somewhat of a reevaluat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/lexar-armor-700-8tb-review-impressive-capacity-good-speeds-with-a-catch/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/lexar-armor-700-8tb-review-impressive-capacity-good-speeds-with-a-catch/ iCloud and other Apple services were hit by an outage on Tuesday.
Virtually everything on an iPhone or iPad can be uploaded to iCloud and synced across compatible devices. However, the services that power this functionality can sometimes become unresponsive, which is what happened on August 18.According to Apple's System Status page, several]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-services-outage-hit-icloud-game-center-find-my-and-more/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-services-outage-hit-icloud-game-center-find-my-and-more/ iCloud and other Apple services were hit by an outage on Tuesday.
Virtually everything on an iPhone or iPad can be uploaded to iCloud and synced across compatible devices. However, the services that power this functionality can sometimes become unresponsive, which is what happened on August 18.According to Apple's System Status page, several Ap]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-services-outage-hits-icloud-game-center-find-my-and-more/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-services-outage-hits-icloud-game-center-find-my-and-more/ Apple's attempts to comply with EU rules has led to new app transaction fees - Image Credit: Apple
Apple is waging two wars over the App Store, on both sides of the Atlantic. In Europe, it's dealing with the European Commission and the European Union demanding changes to how the App Store earns income, especially]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-eu-app-store-changes-are-big-and-a-preview-of-whats-coming-in-the-us/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-eu-app-store-changes-are-big-and-a-preview-of-whats-coming-in-the-us/ Apple to donate to Indonesian earthquake relief
On August 16, a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia. At the time of publication, the death toll is near 70.Over 200 have been injured, and thousands more have been driven from their homes. According to Reuters, nearly 1,000 aftershocks were detected in the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-pledges-relief-after-deadly-indonesia-earthquake/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-pledges-relief-after-deadly-indonesia-earthquake/ AirPods Pro 2
Meta's AI specs are creepy. They have nearly invisible cameras, whose main protection for the non-wearer is a light that is easily defeated by a piece of electrical tape.This is just the way that they want it. The "protections" that Meta has implemented are pointless by design.
Continue R]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/there-is-a-good-reason-to-praise-airpods-with-cameras-and-not-fear-them/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/there-is-a-good-reason-to-praise-airpods-with-cameras-and-not-fear-them/ An EU flag with the App Store logo
The terms are greatly simplified. Core technology fees are mostly exterminated, replaced by percentages. For App Store apps using Apple In-App Purchase, the new commission will be 26 percent. For the vast majority of developers, including auto-renewing subscriptions after their first year, that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-eu-app-store-terms-lower-both-costs-and-bar-to-entry-for-external-payments/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-eu-app-store-terms-lower-both-costs-and-bar-to-entry-for-external-payments/ An example of an Apple product identifier
The release candidate for macOS Tahoe 26.7 was a trove of information for unreleased products. References to product identifiers littered the build, including for some known-about items.For example, there was sightings of J490 and J491, believed to be versions of the Home Hub. B525 is expected to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-product-identifier-leak-is-a-hard-mystery-to-solve/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-product-identifier-leak-is-a-hard-mystery-to-solve/ Apple Card adds 5% Daily Cash on travel, gas, and more
Summer often means travel, and travel often means travel-related expenses. That's why Apple Card has come up with a panoply of new promotions to help you save the second you hit the road.Apple Card cardholders can score 5% cash back with eligible car rentals through Hertz when they reserve while usin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-card-users-can-stack-summer-savings-with-5-daily-cash-travel-promotions/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-card-users-can-stack-summer-savings-with-5-daily-cash-travel-promotions/ Detail from the patent showing an iPad with Camera Control - image credit: Apple
Introduced in 2024 with the iPhone 16 range, the Camera Control button has been sufficiently divisive that Apple is even rumored to be dropping it entirely. That's unlikely, if not impossible, and now a newly-granted patent suggests that Apple at least used to hav]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-may-be-considering-adding-a-camera-control-button-to-a-future-ipad/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-may-be-considering-adding-a-camera-control-button-to-a-future-ipad/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/updated-appledeveloper-program-license-agreement-nowavailable/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/updated-appledeveloper-program-license-agreement-nowavailable/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/changes-for-apps-in-the-european-union/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/changes-for-apps-in-the-european-union/ Code found within the macOS Tahoe beta hints at upcoming Siri Remote
Monday's macOS Tahoe beta hinted at an upcoming Siri Remote, referenced as "ATVRemote1,5" in the code. This wouldn't be the first time that we've heard there's a new Siri Remote in the works, either; it's expected to launch alongside the new Apple TV.That doesn't mean that the remote is going t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/a-new-siri-remote-may-be-in-the-works-but-dont-get-excited/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/a-new-siri-remote-may-be-in-the-works-but-dont-get-excited/ Save $600 on a 4TB M5 Max MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple
Today we're following a $600 price drop on Apple's high-end M5 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro with an 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB of RAM, and a spacious 4TB SSD.Save $600 on M5 Max 14" MacBook Pro
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-up-to-600-on-m5-max-macbook-pro-with-todays-best-deals/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-up-to-600-on-m5-max-macbook-pro-with-todays-best-deals/ Steve's 8th grade science fair project | Image credit: RR Auction
The auction, dubbed "Steve Jobs & the Computer Revolution: The Apple 50th Anniversary Auction Part Two," contains more than 200 items. Nearly all of the items are related to Apple in some way, with almost 40 being directly related to the former CEO.As is standard with many aucti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/you-can-now-make-a-bid-on-steve-jobs-8th-grade-science-fair-project/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/you-can-now-make-a-bid-on-steve-jobs-8th-grade-science-fair-project/ A report claims Apple has expressed weakness over App Store regulation
A Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission came under scrutiny due to a disclosure from Apple. In it, Apple discusses the issue of alternative app storefronts to the main App Store, and of developers monetizing their apps with external linking."If th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-app-store-revenue-in-danger-of-being-regulated-away/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-app-store-revenue-in-danger-of-being-regulated-away/ Analysts believe Apple will do well in the Q3 results.Rothschild & Co Redburn doesn't seem to concentrate much on Apple, and its usual price targets tend to lag behind firms that do, such as Morgan Stanley. But while Morgan Stanley recently dropped its price target by $4 to $360, Rothschild has]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/rothschilds-aapl-price-target-soars-to-400-on-iphone-ultra-expectations/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/rothschilds-aapl-price-target-soars-to-400-on-iphone-ultra-expectations/ The Apple Watch can measure heart rate, as well as count steps and climbed flights of stairs.Former labor and delivery nurse Lindsay Clancy is under trial for the alleged murder of three children in Massachusetts in 2023, before attempting suicide. In the last day of the prosecution laying ou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-prosecutors-leaning-on-iphone-amp-apple-watch-forensics/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-prosecutors-leaning-on-iphone-amp-apple-watch-forensics/ The camera plateau on the current iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Variable aperture is a feature that could narrow the gap between iPhone and DSLR photography still further, and it's been rumored to be coming since at least 2024. More recent reports have said the camera component is now in production, but a new leak says it will be confined to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/only-iphone-18-pro-max-rumored-to-get-variable-aperture/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/only-iphone-18-pro-max-rumored-to-get-variable-aperture/ AirPods with cameras will closely resemble AirPods Pro
The new AirPods with cameras have been rumored since January 2025. Not much is known about the product, but a lot of debate has been had over whether or not Apple's earbuds would actually gain "cameras."In a video found within the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, AirPods]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/a-demo-video-of-airpods-with-cameras-has-leaked-via-a-macos-tahoe-rc/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/a-demo-video-of-airpods-with-cameras-has-leaked-via-a-macos-tahoe-rc/ References to future iPhone Air, HomePods, and more found in macOS code
Developer betas are one of the easiest ways for Apple to accidentally share future product information. It has occurred before, like during iOS 26 testing, and has happened again on Monday.According to information discovered by MacRumo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/macos-tahoe-267-beta-references-several-unreleased-products-like-home-hub/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/macos-tahoe-267-beta-references-several-unreleased-products-like-home-hub/ Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED review: This monitor has great colors and deep blacks
A great monitor can anchor a whole desk setup. For Mac users who can afford it, the obvious choice has long been Apple's displays.Those displays are beautiful, but price and port]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dell-ultrasharp-32-4k-qd-oled-review-excellent-color-calibration-not-perfect-for-mac-users/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dell-ultrasharp-32-4k-qd-oled-review-excellent-color-calibration-not-perfect-for-mac-users/ The Apple Developer Beta program has now reached the sixth round for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27.The sixth appears after the fifth, which Apple brought out on August 10.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-sixth-developer-betas-arrive-for-ios-27-macos-27-and-more/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-sixth-developer-betas-arrive-for-ios-27-macos-27-and-more/ Epic settled with Google by paying for a promotional campaign
Apple shared its latest proposed commission rates in an attempt to satisfy an ongoing lawsuit with Epic Games, but they were instantly dismissed by the company. In that filing, Apple suggested that a settlement conference should take place.Epic filed its response on Monday, an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/epic-doesnt-believe-in-compromise-unless-it-is-with-google/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/epic-doesnt-believe-in-compromise-unless-it-is-with-google/ Amazon is destroying rare books to train AI | Image credit: jarmoluk at Pixabay
I don't know if you've noticed, but everything is becoming increasingly AI-generated. Whether it's news, music, or social media, AI has seemingly stuck all of its nasty little fingers into any pie it can find.Experts have long warned that eventually we'd get to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-joins-the-list-of-companies-destroying-rare-books-to-feed-to-the-ai-machine/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-joins-the-list-of-companies-destroying-rare-books-to-feed-to-the-ai-machine/ macOS 27 beta 6 adds two new dynamic wallpapers.
On Monday, a week after the fifth developer beta arrived, Apple made macOS 27 beta 6 available for download. Though the update is a relatively light release, it delivers key visual enhancements.With the latest developer beta, Apple added two dynamic wallpapers, both featuring the Golden Gate Bridge.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/latest-macos-golden-gate-beta-adds-unique-dynamic-wallpapers/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/latest-macos-golden-gate-beta-adds-unique-dynamic-wallpapers/ The A20 is on the way for the iPhone 18 generation, starting with the A20 Pro
Apple is widely expected to use TSMC's 2-nanometer process to produce its next generation of chips. This includes the inbound A20 and A20 Pro arriving in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, as well as the iPhone Ultra.There is also always an exp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pros-a20-will-be-faster-power-efficient-cost-a-lot/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pros-a20-will-be-faster-power-efficient-cost-a-lot/ iOS 26 is the current generation for iOS.While Apple is constantly beta-testing its 27-generation operating systems, it's still shipping updates to its earlier releases. That includes the current-gen versions.On Monday, as part of its swathe of releases, Apple issued its update for iOS 26.6.1. The update, which it rolled out as a release candidate on Au]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-has-shipped-ios-2661-and-you-should-install-it-soon/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-has-shipped-ios-2661-and-you-should-install-it-soon/ The Apple Developer Beta program has now reached the sixth round for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27.The sixth appears after the fifth, which Apple brought out on August 10.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-sixth-27-gen-developer-betas-arrive-as-the-fall-release-draws-closer/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-sixth-27-gen-developer-betas-arrive-as-the-fall-release-draws-closer/ Save up to $150 on Apple's iPad Air M4 at Amazon.
Steeper markdowns are in effect across Apple's M4 iPad Air range this week, with Amazon knocking $100 to $150 off 11-inch and 13-inch models.Save up to $150 on M4 iPad Air
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-100-to-150-on-apples-m4-ipad-air-after-amazon-issues-steeper-markdowns/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-100-to-150-on-apples-m4-ipad-air-after-amazon-issues-steeper-markdowns/ Save $120 on AirPods Max 2, lowest price of the season - Image credit: Apple
You can pick up AirPods Max 2 at a $120 discount at Amazon in your choice of Starlight or Purple.Buy AirPods Max 2 for $429
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Kicking off the news for the week, the latest beta of iOS 27 confirmed limits on Apple Intelligence summaries for Apple Home cameras. Depending on your iCloud storage tier, you can have anywhere from 5 to 30 cameras summarized by AI.Outside of Apple, Govee introduced a new version of its budget light strip. The Govee Strip Light]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/natural-language-robot-cues-apple-intelligence-limits-amp-mophie-4-in-1-review-on-smart-home-insider/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/natural-language-robot-cues-apple-intelligence-limits-amp-mophie-4-in-1-review-on-smart-home-insider/ Some of the random tech books in my studio as of late
I'm as tech-forward as they come, and you can rest assured I have an ample eBook library. Some of the tech-y books I like the most I have in digital format, like Walter Isaacson's Steve Jobs.It's a very good read, by the way, but opin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-best-apple-related-books-in-appleinsiders-video-studio/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-best-apple-related-books-in-appleinsiders-video-studio/ An AirTag attached to a bag
A lawsuit, filed on August 10 at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, accuses Apple of failing to adequately protect people from being stalked by AirTag owners.Filed by two women in Detroit, referred to as Jane MH Doe-1 and Jane WP Doe-2 for anonymity,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/michigan-women-sue-apple-over-airtag-anti-stalking-protection-failures/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/michigan-women-sue-apple-over-airtag-anti-stalking-protection-failures/ App Tracking Transparency
Germany's federal cartel office, the Bundeskartellamt, has been challenging Apple over its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature. This is the feature that requires users to confirm they allow data tracking by developers, and which is seen as favoring Apple's own apps.Apple has]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-german-regulators-are-cracking-down-on-app-tracking-transparency/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-german-regulators-are-cracking-down-on-app-tracking-transparency/ Tim Cook speaking on "Mad Money" - image credit: CNBC.
During his promotion of the new Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston, Texas, Tim Cook has revealed that Apple does look at revitalizing communities that have lost their major factories."I've seen the comm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/cook-teases-revitalization-of-us-manufacturing-ghost-towns/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/cook-teases-revitalization-of-us-manufacturing-ghost-towns/ Apple Watch Series 11 [left], Google Pixel Watch 5 [right]
Google's fresh batch of Pixel device launches included more than just smartphones. There was also a change to its wrist-based wearable.The Google Pixel Watch 5 continues the search giant's line of smartwatches, this time with an even greater emphasis on health features.
Contin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-series-11-vs-google-pixel-watch-5-flagship-smartwatches-compared/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-series-11-vs-google-pixel-watch-5-flagship-smartwatches-compared/ The Ferrari Luce offers good aerodynamics, but it looks nothing like a Ferrari. Image Credit: Ferrari.
The car company's first production electric vehicle, the Ferrari Luce, is an attempt to take on a challenging and growing market. While it has had a troubled existence since launch, the very first one off the production line has been sold for a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/jony-ive-designed-ferrari-luce-sells-for-40m-at-auction/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/jony-ive-designed-ferrari-luce-sells-for-40m-at-auction/ A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games.
Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-failed-delays-late-homework-and-fortnite/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-failed-delays-late-homework-and-fortnite/ Amazon has launched steeper price cuts on AirTag and AirPods - Image credit: Apple
Kicking off the Apple sale at Amazon is a steeper price drop on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Get the higher-end version from the 4th generation line for just $134.99, a discount of 25% off MSRP.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/deals-airpods-4-with-anc-plunge-to-134-airtag-returns-to-2499/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/deals-airpods-4-with-anc-plunge-to-134-airtag-returns-to-2499/ Firefox for iOS gains ad-blocking feature
Online advertising can be burdensome for web users, and for many years, some elect to use plug-ins like Adblock to cut down on the ads they see. Now, Mozilla is giving users a way to do it oniOS.Introduced on Saturday via a support page, Firefox for iOS now includes an optional ad blocker. As Mo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/mozilla-gradually-rolls-out-an-ad-blocker-built-into-firefox-for-ios/Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/mozilla-gradually-rolls-out-an-ad-blocker-built-into-firefox-for-ios/ CMXT is rapidly becoming a major player in memory - image credit: CXMT
Apple has been testing memory chips from the controversial CXMT as a way to ease the current global chip shortage. However, the politically sensitive move has now led to a warning from the Trump administration, delivered by Commerce Secretary Howard]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/us-commerce-secretary-warns-apple-against-buying-chinese-memory/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/us-commerce-secretary-warns-apple-against-buying-chinese-memory/ Apple Card
In every sense bar one, Apple Card is typical of the products Apple has been most famous for making. First it was rumored for years, then it launched to fanfare and criticism, plus it was even thought of first by Steve Jobs.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/seven-years-later-the-apple-card-is-a-huge-but-controversial-success/Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/seven-years-later-the-apple-card-is-a-huge-but-controversial-success/ Image credit: La Repubblica
Apple has removed one of its billboards in Milan, Italy, after public outcry. The ad in question depicted a toddler holding a food-smeared iPhone paired with the text "Tutto ok, e iPhone," which translates to "It's okay, it's an iPhone."Apparently, the Italian children's rights watchdog Autorita Garante per l'Inf]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/missing-the-bigger-picture-apple-pulls-down-ad-in-milan-after-childrens-rights-group-complains/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/missing-the-bigger-picture-apple-pulls-down-ad-in-milan-after-childrens-rights-group-complains/ Image credit: Nintendo
If you've been around the block a time or two, you're probably familiar with emulation. It's the process in which a piece of software emulates an environment that another piece of software can run on.But there are problems with emulation. The first is that it relies on an emulator, which can come with its own host of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-classic-console-games-are-coming-to-the-mac-without-emulation/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-classic-console-games-are-coming-to-the-mac-without-emulation/ Ads will appear in search results on Apple Maps from April 14, 2026 — image credit: Apple
It's been a very long time coming, but Apple is now allowing ads on Apple Maps, and as of August 14, 2026, has begun targeting advertisers with incentives.According to Media Post, firms in the US and Canada can now enroll in what Apple is calling "Ad]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/its-begun-us-and-canadian-firms-can-now-buy-ads-on-apple-maps/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/its-begun-us-and-canadian-firms-can-now-buy-ads-on-apple-maps/ Save $300 on a best-selling M5 Pro MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple
The $300 discount applies to Apple's latest M5 Pro MacBook Pro 16-inch that sports an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU.Save $300 on 16" MacBook Pro 48GB RAM
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-m5-pro-macbook-pro-with-48gb-ram-gets-300-price-cut/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-m5-pro-macbook-pro-with-48gb-ram-gets-300-price-cut/ Apple's AirPods Pro 4 might introduce cameras.
While products like the iPhone and iPad receive yearly upgrades in the form of new models, Apple's approach to audio accessories is somewhat different. The AirPods Pro, for instance, debuted in 2019, but the product didn't receive any meaningful changes until 2022.2025 sa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-pro-rumor-roundup-infrared-cameras-gesture-recognition-more/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-pro-rumor-roundup-infrared-cameras-gesture-recognition-more/ New iPhones are just weeks away.
Apple's September event will focus on premium iPhone models, but not everything is known about these products just yet. Apple's pitch for iPhone 18 Pro will likely be around its advanced camera system while the foldable will have the obvious going for it.What is still]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-ultra-openais-alexa-dot-amp-ai-costs-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-ultra-openais-alexa-dot-amp-ai-costs-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/ Apple Intelligence is coming to China
The Chinese version of Apple Intelligence will utilize Qwen, but according to Reuters, the main LLM will be one trained by Apple. The training was done in partnership with Alibaba, but this is still a departure from Apple predominantly adopting another firm's models.In the US and most territories, Ap]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-has-trained-its-own-ai-for-china-rather-than-using-gemini/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-has-trained-its-own-ai-for-china-rather-than-using-gemini/ Siri AI can synchronize conversation history across supported personal devices. Spatial Preview lets Mac apps send live documents and 3D content to Apple Vision Pro.Both features preserve more of what the user was doing as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-use-continuity-to-make-your-apple-devices-work-better-together/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-use-continuity-to-make-your-apple-devices-work-better-together/ Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down on September 1
John Ternus will be Apple's CEO starting on September 1 and Tim Cook will become the Executive Chairman. Cook's legacy will be defined and litigated for decades to come, but he won't be entering the conversation himself.According to an interview on CNBC, Cook doesn't want to try to define]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-ceo-tim-cook-i-hope-that-people-say-i-was-a-good-and-decent-man/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-ceo-tim-cook-i-hope-that-people-say-i-was-a-good-and-decent-man/ Apple threat notifications go out to users in 110 countries
A new support document details what a threat notification is and what steps a user might take upon receiving one. Apple says it has sent out warnings to users across 150 countries to date.According to a report from TechCrunch, Apple sent out threat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-wave-of-apple-threat-notifications-reach-110-countries-to-warn-about-targeted-attacks/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-wave-of-apple-threat-notifications-reach-110-countries-to-warn-about-targeted-attacks/ Epic's demands for a free ride on Apple's App Store continue six years on
The ongoing lawsuit between Apple and Epic has left Apple unable to charge commissions on external purchases since its injunction violation in April 2025. Thursday's proposal could let Apple begin charging something again soon, that is if the District Court f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-latest-commission-rates-for-external-app-store-purchases-havent-satisfied-epic/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-latest-commission-rates-for-external-app-store-purchases-havent-satisfied-epic/ Apple loses yet another appeal with the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court and US District Court are dealing with the Apple vs Epic case simultaneously. The Supreme Court is set to weigh an appeal from Apple in October, while the District Court seeks to move forward with its injunctions.On Tuesday, Apple failed to get]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/supreme-court-denies-yet-another-stay-in-apple-vs-epic-proceedings-as-deadlines-loom/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/supreme-court-denies-yet-another-stay-in-apple-vs-epic-proceedings-as-deadlines-loom/ Apple now classifies the iPhone X as an obsolete product.
Apple's iPhone X, which launched in 2017, was the first iPhone to feature Face ID rather than a Touch ID Home button. It also brought an OLED screen to the iPhone, but that was almost a decade ago.Apple classifies a device as "vintage" when it stopped distributing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-x-amp-2018-macbook-pro-are-now-on-apples-obsolete-products-list/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-x-amp-2018-macbook-pro-are-now-on-apples-obsolete-products-list/ 'Ted Lasso' sets Apple TV viewing record again - image credit: Apple TV
On August 4, "Ted Lasso" made its much-anticipated return to Apple TV for its fourth season. Previously, the series was widely regarded as one of Apple's first breakout hits and smashed previous viewership records.And it looks like Ted's brought home yet another victory.
Continue]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ted-lasso-season-4-scores-apple-tvs-biggest-launch-yet/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ted-lasso-season-4-scores-apple-tvs-biggest-launch-yet/ Apple opens Huston Advanced Manufacturing Center - Image Credit: Apple
On Thursday, Apple opened its 20,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in Houston, Texas. The center is offering free training for small and medium-sized businesses.The AMC is housed in the same facility that produces Apple's AI servers. The site is also set]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-opens-houston-center-to-train-next-generation-of-us-manufacturers/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-opens-houston-center-to-train-next-generation-of-us-manufacturers/ Save up to $190 on Beats headphones at Amazon.
If you're in the market for a new pair of headphones or want to breathe new life into your iPhone with a fresh case, there are deals in effect from just $19.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/deals-amazon-slashes-up-to-190-off-beats-nomad-iphone-cases-as-low-as-19/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/deals-amazon-slashes-up-to-190-off-beats-nomad-iphone-cases-as-low-as-19/ It won't necessarily help others know you're recording, but Apple's smart glasses patent application has proposals for securing the device.
Meta Ray-Bans are either going to give all smart glasses a bad name, or introduce a massive societal change where we shrug at privacy. Apple clearly does not want t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-glasses-could-chime-when-recording-but-only-for-the-wearer/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-glasses-could-chime-when-recording-but-only-for-the-wearer/ Apple TV could be getting a golf championship
Sports rights have become a battleground as streamers seek to take over from legacy media. Apple has had small successes in getting rights for MLS, MLB, and F1, but its ambitions go much further.According to a report from The Guardian, Apple TV is in early discussions with the R&A about streaming r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/golfs-open-championship-could-come-to-apple-tv-in-latest-sports-bid/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/golfs-open-championship-could-come-to-apple-tv-in-latest-sports-bid/ The App Store could soon feature Ai-generated summaries of application reviews.
No question, Apple has the resources to protect us from bad apps, and, no question, it keeps telling regulators that it has. As regulators around the world press for third-party firms to run iPhone App Stores, Apple consistently protests that only it can do a go]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/app-store-review-is-broken-in-a-time-where-it-is-needed-the-most/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/app-store-review-is-broken-in-a-time-where-it-is-needed-the-most/ Apple's loaded M5 MacBook Air is down to $1,649 during price war - Image credit: Apple
Both Amazon and B&H are knocking $150 off Apple's latest 13-inch MacBook Air with the 10-core M5 chip. The laptop, which is discounted to $1,649 in Sky Blue, boasts an upgrade to 24GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage, making it a versatile configuration that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-1tb-m5-macbook-air-with-24gb-ram-drops-to-1649-in-latest-price-war/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-1tb-m5-macbook-air-with-24gb-ram-drops-to-1649-in-latest-price-war/ iPhone Ultra may face delayed international rollout - Image Credit: AppleInsider
Apple could be on the verge of finally unveiling its long-rumored foldable iPhone at its September event. The device, which Apple is allegedly calling the iPhone Ultra internally, has been rumored for years.While the company is expected to reveal the product during the event, there's a good cha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-first-foldable-iphone-wont-arrive-everywhere-in-september/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-first-foldable-iphone-wont-arrive-everywhere-in-september/ Jamf's August 5 report describes a three-stage AmnesiaStealer infection observed in the wild. The attack begins on a counterfeit GitHub page that tells visitors to paste a command into Terminal.AmnesiaStealer then displays a fraudulent installer prompt and uses the captu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/fake-github-download-turns-safari-amp-chrome-into-a-keychain-data-stealer/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/fake-github-download-turns-safari-amp-chrome-into-a-keychain-data-stealer/ Apple's Eddy Cue says he hopes there will be more Ted Lasso - images credit: Apple.
Apple TV's first true hit, the comedy "Ted Lasso," was intended to finish forever after its third season. But it's been revived for a fourth, which is getting mixed but generally good reviews and Apple is hinting that the show will continue."Ted Las]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/eddy-cue-hints-at-more-ted-lasso-seasons-to-come/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/eddy-cue-hints-at-more-ted-lasso-seasons-to-come/ Apple TV has added classic movies to its library for free, although probably for a limited time - image credit: Apple.
Apple made various series completely free to watch during COVID, and it has occasionally added one-off films like "Silver Linings Playbook." Those were all for a limited time, as was 2024's mammoth addition of 51 movies, and now Apple TV]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/watch-classic-movies-for-free-with-an-apple-tv-subscription/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/watch-classic-movies-for-free-with-an-apple-tv-subscription/ Apple Festival Place in Basingstoke UK is to close - image credit: Apple.
Apple has been steadily working through a global five-year Apple Store plan that sees it opening new sites, moving existing ones or expanding others, and also closing some too. In a statement to AppleInsider, the company has now announced the expansion of Apple the Oracle]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/uk-loses-basingstoke-apple-store-after-15-years/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/uk-loses-basingstoke-apple-store-after-15-years/ Siri AI could get news content direct from publishers via a partnership
The iOS 27 beta is underway, and with it, users can test the new Siri AI. One of the first things users might notice with Siri AI is its tendency to share blocks of text pulled from sources rather than summarizing it.According to a report fr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/siri-ai-could-get-a-boost-from-news-content-with-new-publisher-deal/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/siri-ai-could-get-a-boost-from-news-content-with-new-publisher-deal/ Image credit: Pegatron
It seems increasingly likely that Apple will not release the core iPhone 18 at its expected September 2026 iPhone launch. Instead, the company may launch it in early 2027.This isn't the first time we've heard this story. The rumor first surfaced nearly a year ago in August 2025.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on ou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/pegatron-iphone-18-wont-launch-with-iphone-18-pro/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/pegatron-iphone-18-wont-launch-with-iphone-18-pro/ Google's Pixel 11 is finally here. Image Credit: Google.
While we're all eagerly awaiting the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro, Google has already revealed everything the Pixel 11 range has to offer. Unveiled at the annual "Made by Google" event on Wednesday, Google's Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold introduce new Gemini capabilities, co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/everything-google-announced-pixel-11-pixel-tag-pixel-watch-11-more/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/everything-google-announced-pixel-11-pixel-tag-pixel-watch-11-more/ A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games.
The ever-ongoing legal battle between Apple and Epic Games over what Apple should charge apps within the App Store has hit a snag for the iPhone maker. In the current phase, the two are fighting in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Californ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/final-countdown-for-apple-to-produce-app-store-commission-plan-begins/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/final-countdown-for-apple-to-produce-app-store-commission-plan-begins/ iPhone 17 [left] vs Google Pixel 11 [right]
The vast majority of attention for Google and Apple's smartphone launches is around the premium models. However, not everyone is in the market for the high-end version, and would rather save a few bucks on something without every bell and whistle in existence.For Google's Pixel 11 r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-17-vs-google-pixel-11-the-standard-models-compared/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-17-vs-google-pixel-11-the-standard-models-compared/ iPhone 17 Pro [left], Google Pixel 11 Pro [right]
Google launched the Pixel 11 Pro as the compact half of its top-tier lineup, sitting below the larger Pixel 11 Pro XL. It lines up naturally against Apple's iPhone 17 Pro, the non-Max Pro model, and becomes the default option if you want a serious smartphone without the massive size.That is]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-17-pro-vs-google-pixel-11-pro-tech-titan-flagships-compared/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-17-pro-vs-google-pixel-11-pro-tech-titan-flagships-compared/ The Amazon-owned streaming service announced the AI training opt-out on August 12. Users can find it under Security and Privacy in Twitch account settings, where it's labeled "Training for Generative AI."Turning off the setting prevents Amazon from using a channel's streams, videos on demand, clips, highlights, chat, t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/twitch-will-train-amazons-ai-on-your-streams-unless-you-opt-out/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/twitch-will-train-amazons-ai-on-your-streams-unless-you-opt-out/ Nate Gatten - Image Credit: American Airlines
Apple is undergoing a number of changes in the short term, in preparation for the CEO transition from Tim Cook to John Ternus on September 1. One day before the switch, Apple will be installing a new vice president.According to a memo from SVP and General Counsel Jennifer Newstead seen by Bloomberg,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-picks-up-nate-gatten-as-new-head-of-government-affairs/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-picks-up-nate-gatten-as-new-head-of-government-affairs/ A purported screen protector for the iPhone Ultra - image credit: Ice Universe.
In June 2026, leaker Ice Universe showed off what was purported to be a prototype of the iPhone Ultra. Now the same leaker is back with an image of a screen protector accessory, which appears to back up claims of the device's shape.That's significant becau]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-ultra-screen-protectors-have-asymmetric-corners/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-ultra-screen-protectors-have-asymmetric-corners/ The rear cameras of a Pro-tier iPhone
The latest developer beta of iOS 27 has an unusual number of new features for this late in the process, but code references say there's more to come. Apple has a forthcoming feature called Apple Reference Image, and it's aimed at authenticating photos.Under the right circumstances, it would be possible to demonstrate that a specific image]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/generative-ai-photo-fakes-could-be-exposed-by-new-iphone-feature/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/generative-ai-photo-fakes-could-be-exposed-by-new-iphone-feature/ Image credit: Pegatron
It seems increasingly likely that Apple will not release the core iPhone 18 at its expected September 2026 iPhone launch. Instead, the company may launch it in early 2027.This isn't the first time we've heard this story. The rumor first surfaced nearly a year ago in August 2025.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on ou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/pegatron-says-the-base-iphone-18-wont-launch-alongside-the-iphone-18-pro-lineup/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/pegatron-says-the-base-iphone-18-wont-launch-alongside-the-iphone-18-pro-lineup/ A purported screen protector for the iPhone Ultra - image credit: Ice Universe.
In June 2026, leaker Ice Universe showed off what was purported to be a prototype of the iPhone Ultra. Now the same leaker is back with an image of a screen protector accessory, which appears to back up claims of the device's shape.That's significant becau]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/screen-protector-leak-shows-iphone-ultras-asymmetric-corners/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/screen-protector-leak-shows-iphone-ultras-asymmetric-corners/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/updates-to-age-ratings-for-the-republic-of-korea/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/updates-to-age-ratings-for-the-republic-of-korea/ Image credit: Apple TV
In "Last Seen," police detective Ian Ridley's daughter vanished 11 years ago without a trace. Then, a distress call from a teenage girl convinces Ridley she may be Maggie and renews his search for his daughter.The series is based on CWA John Creasey Dagger Award-winning author Ryan David Jahn's book, "The Dispatcher." The fi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-tv-drops-trailer-and-launch-date-for-australian-thriller-last-seen/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-tv-drops-trailer-and-launch-date-for-australian-thriller-last-seen/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/faked-photos-could-be-shown-up-by-new-iphone-feature/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/faked-photos-could-be-shown-up-by-new-iphone-feature/ The screen of the iPhone Air, from which the iPhone 20 may borrow design elements
Apple's anniversary smartphone, the often-rumored iPhone 20 Pro is believed to have both a glass-heavy design and much larger displays than usual. While the model is still far from becoming a reality, that hasn't s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-20-pro-will-be-bigger-with-familiar-aspect-ratios-be-bezel-free/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-20-pro-will-be-bigger-with-familiar-aspect-ratios-be-bezel-free/ Amazon has M4 Mac mini models available right now.
Apple's M4 Mac mini has been hard to source, with a nearly month-long delay on the M4 spec with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. But Amazon has units available to purchase now, with delivery estimates of Aug. 18-20 at press time.Buy M4 Mac mini 512GB for $999
Continue Reading on AppleI]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-999-m4-mac-mini-is-back-at-amazon-plus-save-on-m4-pro-model/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-999-m4-mac-mini-is-back-at-amazon-plus-save-on-m4-pro-model/ Dave the Diver is coming to Apple devices on September 17
Dave the Diver blends deep-sea exploration with restaurant management. By day, you dive for fish, farm, and explore. By night, you serve sushi and juggle the chaos of running a booming seaside business.The game has been retooled for a mobile-first experience. Beverage pouring is now opera]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dave-the-diver-splashes-onto-iphone-ipad-and-mac-in-september/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dave-the-diver-splashes-onto-iphone-ipad-and-mac-in-september/ Apple's iPad Air with M4, without OLED
The iPad Air is anticipated to gain an OLED panel as part of its spring 2027 refresh. While Samsung Display is widely expected to continue being the main OLED supplier for Apple, one company wants in on the action.According to TheElec on Tuesday, BOE is pushing to become a secondary disp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/boe-really-wants-to-make-oled-panels-for-the-ipad-air/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/boe-really-wants-to-make-oled-panels-for-the-ipad-air/ Apple's lates Back to School offer is now live - image credit: Apple
Even when it isn't raising prices, it is a rule with Apple that it will never actually have sales on its products, except for certain regular promotions in China. So for this latest deal, it is again falling back on offering Apple gift cards alongside selec]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-back-to-school-offers-have-been-extended-but-you-can-do-much-better/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-back-to-school-offers-have-been-extended-but-you-can-do-much-better/ iPhone Fold could be called iPhone Ultra
Apple keeps things like marketing names under a tight lock and key. It is rare, if ever, that the public learns about what something might be called before it is released.However, you have to call the device something, and it seems a colloquial name has caught on internally at Apple. A social]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/everyone-at-apple-is-calling-the-foldable-iphone-ultra/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/everyone-at-apple-is-calling-the-foldable-iphone-ultra/ Apple TV could be getting a golf championship
Sports rights have become a battleground as streamers seek to take over from legacy media. Apple has had small successes in getting rights for MLS, MLB, and F1, but its ambitions go much further.According to a report from The Guardian, Apple TV is in early discussions with the R&A about streaming r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/golfs-us-open-championship-could-come-to-apple-tv-in-latest-sports-bid/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/golfs-us-open-championship-could-come-to-apple-tv-in-latest-sports-bid/ A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games.
The ever-ongoing legal battle between Apple and Epic Games over what Apple should charge apps within the App Store has hit a snag for the iPhone maker. In the current phase, the two are fighting in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Californ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-fails-to-delay-filing-new-app-store-fees-to-court-as-epic-battle-continues/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-fails-to-delay-filing-new-app-store-fees-to-court-as-epic-battle-continues/ Jennifer Bailey is retiring after 23 years in Apple's employ
Under Bailey's leadership, Apple launched Apple Wallet, Apple Pay, and Apple Card. She also supervises Tap to Pay on iPhone, Apple Gift Cards, and Apple Cash internationally.She joined the company in 2003 as Vice President of Worldwide Online Stores in 2003, and was promoted in 2014.
Continue Readin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-pay-amp-apple-card-vp-jennifer-bailey-is-retiring/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-pay-amp-apple-card-vp-jennifer-bailey-is-retiring/ Whether you remember to call them, or they passive-aggressively call you, iOS 27 will make sure you know it's their birthday.
There may not be a smaller addition to iOS 27, but the Phone app's birthday reminder is a really nice touch. In the current betas, if you call someone, the Phone app checks the contact card]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ios-27-celebrates-your-friends-birthdays-with-fireworks/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ios-27-celebrates-your-friends-birthdays-with-fireworks/ An iPhone 17 Pro OLED display
While the general effect of the ongoing memory price surge has resulted in more expensive components for suppliers, it also has other effects on the supply chain. In the case of Apple's iPhone production lines, there have been changes in the way they work.According to sources cited by ETNews, Apple increased the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-stocking-up-on-oled-screens-to-offset-ram-and-ssd-prices/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-stocking-up-on-oled-screens-to-offset-ram-and-ssd-prices/ Save up to $5,000 on LG OLED TVs, 6K UltraFine monitor - Image credit: LG
A variety of models are included in today's sales at Amazon and LG, with 2026 C6 and G6 OLED televisions up to $5,000 off and an UltraFine 6K display marked down to the lowest price of the year. You can grab deals at both LG and Amazon as both retailers compete]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-up-to-5000-on-lg-oled-tvs-32-ultrafine-6k-monitor-plunges-to-1099/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-up-to-5000-on-lg-oled-tvs-32-ultrafine-6k-monitor-plunges-to-1099/ HomeKit Secure Video
On August 10, Apple released the fifth developer beta for its fall operating system updates. However, it seems the beta has hinted that there will be some changes to the way Apple prices iCloud+ for upper-tier users.One of the current benefits for iCloud+ is HomeKit Secure Video. The base 50GB plan i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/first-hints-emerge-about-how-much-extra-apple-intelligence-features-will-cost/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/first-hints-emerge-about-how-much-extra-apple-intelligence-features-will-cost/ Save up to $100 on AirPods at Amazon today - Image credit: Apple
August discounts at Amazon are driving AirPods prices down to as low as $99, with AirPods Pro 3 a standout offer at $189.99 (a 30-day low price).Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $189.99
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-99-airpods-4-189-airpods-pro-3-449-airpods-max-2-deals-are-still-going-strong/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-99-airpods-4-189-airpods-pro-3-449-airpods-max-2-deals-are-still-going-strong/ The forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro may feature a smaller Dynamic Island.
Back in December 2025, code in iOS 26 featured references to more than a dozen unreleased Apple products, ranging from iPhones to Macs and an AirTag. Now similar references in iOS 27 expressly point to six models of iPhone that Apple has yet to launch.The referenc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/unreleased-iphones-again-revealed-in-the-latest-ios-developer-beta/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/unreleased-iphones-again-revealed-in-the-latest-ios-developer-beta/ iCloud Private Relay should protect users when browsing online
Any Apple security issue that surfaces is a potential lawsuit target, and can quickly be seized upon by law firms smelling an opportunity. Once again, that has happened to Apple in the wake of stories about iCloud Private Relay.T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/icloud-private-relay-failures-manifest-a-new-class-action-lawsuit-against-apple/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/icloud-private-relay-failures-manifest-a-new-class-action-lawsuit-against-apple/ The 20th anniversary iPhone will have more glass
A financial analyst firm, Jefferies, suggested the 2027 iPhone would no longer get an all-glass model. Another analyst has stepped in to suggest otherwise.According to a report from Bloomberg Apple's all-glass iPhone Pro expected in 2027 was still moving forward. The Jefferies report suggested that there w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dont-believe-rumors-that-the-iphone-20-has-been-cancelled/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dont-believe-rumors-that-the-iphone-20-has-been-cancelled/ Image credit: Florian Seiffert / @ popipaan on X
It's August, which means those in the northern hemisphere are being treated to the annual Perseids meteor shower. If you've got an iPhone, you're pretty much ready to go take some stunning astrophotography shots yourself.Of course, it's not as simple as h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/your-iphone-can-capture-the-perseids-meteor-shower-if-you-use-the-right-tools/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/your-iphone-can-capture-the-perseids-meteor-shower-if-you-use-the-right-tools/ The 20th anniversary iPhone will have more glass
A financial analyst firm, Jefferies, suggested the 2027 iPhone would no longer get an all-glass model. Another analyst has stepped in to suggest otherwise.According to a report from Bloomberg Apple's all-glass iPhone Pro expected in 2027 was still moving forward. The Jefferies report suggested that there w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-rumor-counters-that-all-glass-20th-anniversary-iphone-will-still-happen/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-rumor-counters-that-all-glass-20th-anniversary-iphone-will-still-happen/ Apple Reston in Virginia. Image source: Apple
Apple is a large company with thousands of employees across retail, engineering, and corporate entities. It isn't immune from discrimination and the lawsuits that result.According to a Law360 document read by 9to5Mac, Apple has agreed to settle a religious di]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/discrimination-lawsuit-involving-converted-jewish-employee-settled-by-apple/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/discrimination-lawsuit-involving-converted-jewish-employee-settled-by-apple/ iOS 27 beta 5 adds more Search settings, redesigned app icons, and more.
On Monday, three weeks after the release of iOS 27 beta 4, Apple made the fifth developer beta available for download. iOS 27 beta 1 introduced the long-overdue Siri AI, while the second beta included improvements to the Apple Home and Ap]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-in-ios-27-beta-5-before-searching-settings-updated-app-icons-more/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-in-ios-27-beta-5-before-searching-settings-updated-app-icons-more/ TSMC is the chip foundry responsible for the upcoming A20
The persisting memory supply crisis has caused problems with the supply chain, in both sourcing chips for products and in paying high prices for them too. While there is certainly a crisis at hand, not every major supply chain-related claim will be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/kuo-pours-water-on-rumor-of-1b-apple-chip-stockpile-at-tsmc/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/kuo-pours-water-on-rumor-of-1b-apple-chip-stockpile-at-tsmc/ Apple gears up to roll out even more security updates to Mac, iPad, and iPhone
It looks like we'll be getting yet another round of minor updates soon. On Tuesday, Apple pushed multiple beta builds out for its existing operating systems.The new macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 beta update has build number 25G82 and comes just four days after its predecessor, macOS 26.6.1, went public. Apple has yet t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-preps-beta-security-updates-for-ios-18-ios-26-and-macos-26/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-preps-beta-security-updates-for-ios-18-ios-26-and-macos-26/ Apple has reached the fifth round of developer betas for its upcoming fall releases. So far, the releases include the developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate, with tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 to follow.The fifth appears after the fourth, which were distributed on July 20.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Di]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/fifth-developer-betas-of-ios-27-macos-27-land-as-testing-continues/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/fifth-developer-betas-of-ios-27-macos-27-land-as-testing-continues/ Photographs of what is described as the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery cell - Image Credit: Yeux1122/Naver
One month away from the introduction of the iPhone 18 Pro range, and the photographic leaks are starting to roll in. In the latest one to surface, it seems the earlier claims of a super-sized iPhone 18 Pro Max battery may be true.Shots shared to Naver by Yeuz1122 sh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/photo-leak-backs-up-massive-iphone-18-pro-max-battery-rumor/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/photo-leak-backs-up-massive-iphone-18-pro-max-battery-rumor/ FlightPortrait artwork, as covered on the latest episode of Smart Home Insider
Our guest this week is Daniel Wroclawski, Senior Home & Appliances Writer at Consumer Reports. Dan, a repeat co-host for the podcast, has lots of experience reviewing the latest smart home tech.Leading off the news for the week is a new app for monitoring your home. It]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/flight-tracking-poster-schlage-sense-pro-review-amp-more-on-smart-home-insider/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/flight-tracking-poster-schlage-sense-pro-review-amp-more-on-smart-home-insider/ We need 10 Admiral Rickovers to get generative AI companies under control
Generative AI is the largest automated plagiarism engine that ever existed. That's on top of AI consuming resources and driving up electric costs for neighborhoods that didn't ask for these data centers. Still, there are larger problems]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/generative-ai-needs-ethical-leaders-and-to-be-controlled-like-nuclear-power/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/generative-ai-needs-ethical-leaders-and-to-be-controlled-like-nuclear-power/ Major League Baseball returns with Apple Immersive video - image credit: Apple
Apple has been criticized both for how little immersive video it does, and how poorly it promotes the feature. But in conjunction with Major League Baseball (MLB), it has now announced that four MLB games in August and Septemb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/friday-night-baseball-season-will-stream-key-games-live-in-apple-immersive/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/friday-night-baseball-season-will-stream-key-games-live-in-apple-immersive/ A mock-up of a Dark Cherry iPhoneFollowing the wild success of the striking Cosmic Orange option of the iPhone 17 Pro line, Apple has been expected to do something similar for the iPhone 18 Pro. It seems that the selected color this time is red.According to an August 10 post by Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital, two red versions have bee]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dark-cherry-iphone-18-pro-is-still-a-rumor-mill-favorite/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dark-cherry-iphone-18-pro-is-still-a-rumor-mill-favorite/ CMXT is rapidly becoming a major player in memory - image credit: CXMT
The global chip shortage has seen Apple looking to use memory made by China's CXMT, even though the firm is blacklisted by the US. It's not a solution, and it isn't the lower-cost answer Apple hoped for, but reportedly th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-tested-chinese-memory-chips-for-the-mac-rivals-shipping/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-tested-chinese-memory-chips-for-the-mac-rivals-shipping/ This blowout 15-inch MacBook Air deal is limited to stock on hand - Image credit: Apple
B&H is looking to clear out remaining M4 MacBook Air inventory this week, with the 15-inch model dropping to $1,279. This spec includes a 10-core GPU, 16GB of memory, and 256GB of storage, with only the Midnight finish left in stock.Buy 15" M4 Air for $1,279
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bamph-is-blowing-out-m4-15-inch-macbook-air-inventory-at-1279/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bamph-is-blowing-out-m4-15-inch-macbook-air-inventory-at-1279/ iPhone 20 is probably going to look more like a third-generation iPhone Air
Apple has a lot going on to be concerned about. RAM pricing will just get worse, SSD flash cells are a year away from relief, and so forth. One firm thinks that they have a bigger problem than all that.Analyst Edison Lee of Jefferi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/jefferies-cuts-aapl-target-to-26366-downgrades-to-underperform/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/jefferies-cuts-aapl-target-to-26366-downgrades-to-underperform/ A 24-inch iMac already has a great display, but a 5-stack OLED one would be better and last longer.
Apple is clearly planning to bring OLED displays to all of its devices, potentially with the iPhone 20 Pro getting 2-stack or what the company calls Tandem OLED panels. Back in 2022, Apple was so keen on 2-stack for the iPad that it insisted an init]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/imacs-with-oled-screens-now-predicted-for-2029/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/imacs-with-oled-screens-now-predicted-for-2029/ A mock-up of a dark cherry iPhone 18 Pro, one of the rumored colorways.Like almost all other tech producers, Apple is subject to the rising costs and limited supply of memory. With the iPhone 18 Pro release on the horizon and expected to cost consumers more than ever to acquire, it will also be very]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pro-expected-to-be-40-more-expensive-to-make-than-iphone-17-pro/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pro-expected-to-be-40-more-expensive-to-make-than-iphone-17-pro/ Mac users in mainland China still don't have Apple Intelligence, but they briefly got an Apple guide to it.
Back in March 2026, Apple Intelligence was finally launched and available in China, except it wasn't. Apple had released it seemingly accidentally, and certainly without approval from the Chinese government, so it was rapidly pulled.N]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/guide-to-apple-intelligence-using-qwen-briefly-appears-for-apple-users-in-china/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/guide-to-apple-intelligence-using-qwen-briefly-appears-for-apple-users-in-china/ What's the collective term for a group of Ted Lasso lookalikes? - Image Credit: Apple TV
Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-ai-device-worries-and-ted-lasso-cheapness/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-ai-device-worries-and-ted-lasso-cheapness/ A render of what the first-gen iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsider
Apple is expected to launch the much-rumored iPhone Fold this fall, as part of its usual September iPhone launches. But, despite not having sold a single unit for the foldable, Apple is already planning for multiple follow-ups.According to Mark Gurman in hi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/of-course-apples-already-planning-a-third-gen-iphone-fold/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/of-course-apples-already-planning-a-third-gen-iphone-fold/ Apple Watch Series 5, in ceramic
It's been nine years since the Apple Watch Series 2 debuted the material. After a back-and-forth for a few years of just white, or white and black ceramic options, Apple dropped the material entirely in 2020.That may change soon. Apple is reportedly working on returning ceramic to Apple Watch as soon as 2026.
Continue Reading on App]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ceramic-apple-watch-may-return-as-soon-as-september/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ceramic-apple-watch-may-return-as-soon-as-september/ Apple Watch Ultra 3
The Apple Watch has retained the same core design of a square display on a watch band, but it has evolved over time. While it has become thinner, larger, and more rugged in the Apple Watch Ultra, it can potentially do more.In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes that the Apple Watch is read]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/2026-apple-watch-upgrade-will-be-dull-but-a-big-redesign-is-in-progress/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/2026-apple-watch-upgrade-will-be-dull-but-a-big-redesign-is-in-progress/ Apple Upgrade could have had more options for the iPhone
Apple Upgrade is a lease in the US rather than a loan and so it's different to the iPhone Upgrade Program it replaces, but it could have been more different still. According to Bloomberg, Apple at least considered preloading a user's data.It's been described as a "white-glove com]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-upgrade-plan-to-preload-your-data-nixed-over-privacy-optics/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-upgrade-plan-to-preload-your-data-nixed-over-privacy-optics/ It's getting harder to find a MacBook Air
The MacBook Air is Apple's most popular laptop by far, even if the MacBook Neo is seeking to usurp that spot. Up until recently, it has remained relatively easy to find in all configurations, but that is no longer true.As reported in the "Power On" newsletter from Bloomberg, the MacBook A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ram-shortages-now-affecting-macbook-air-availability/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ram-shortages-now-affecting-macbook-air-availability/ A pair of third-party camera bump accessories for the iPhone Fold - Image Credit: Sonny Dickson/X
The iPhone Fold is expected to arrive this fall alongside the iPhone 18 Pro. However, while the general design and specifications have pretty much been settled on, rumors over the summer couldn't decide what colors it will ship with.If images shared by Sonny Di]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-fold-may-ship-in-a-choice-of-silver-or-dark-blue/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-fold-may-ship-in-a-choice-of-silver-or-dark-blue/ The Apple Store at Dadeland MallContinue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/crime-blotter-thieves-try-using-stolen-credit-cards-at-a-miami-apple-store/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/crime-blotter-thieves-try-using-stolen-credit-cards-at-a-miami-apple-store/ Save $500 on Apple's M5 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple
This weekend's $500 discount applies to the M5 Max MacBook Pro 14-inch with an 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, and 36GB of RAM. The Space Black laptop also has 2TB of storage, providing extra space for files and apps over the entry-level 1TB M5 Pro.Save $500 on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-slashes-500-off-apples-m5-max-14-inch-macbook-pro-with-2tb-ssd/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-slashes-500-off-apples-m5-max-14-inch-macbook-pro-with-2tb-ssd/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-17-faces-potential-price-hike-before-iphone-18-pro-launch/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-17-faces-potential-price-hike-before-iphone-18-pro-launch/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-17-faces-an-early-price-rise-a-month-before-iphone-18-pro-launch/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-17-faces-an-early-price-rise-a-month-before-iphone-18-pro-launch/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-ram-supplier-makes-38b-bet-on-ai-boom-lasting-until-2029/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-ram-supplier-makes-38b-bet-on-ai-boom-lasting-until-2029/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/when-will-apple-have-its-iphone-18-pro-release-event/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/when-will-apple-have-its-iphone-18-pro-release-event/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pro-rumor-roundup-2nm-a20-chip-c2-modem-under-display-face-id/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pro-rumor-roundup-2nm-a20-chip-c2-modem-under-display-face-id/ 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
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bamphs-1349-m5-macbook-air-deal-with-24gb-ram-ends-this-weekend/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bamphs-1349-m5-macbook-air-deal-with-24gb-ram-ends-this-weekend/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-memory-supplier-bets-on-ai-boom-lasting-till-2029-with-38b-investment/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-memory-supplier-bets-on-ai-boom-lasting-till-2029-with-38b-investment/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/when-to-expect-apples-iphone-18-pro-launch/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/when-to-expect-apples-iphone-18-pro-launch/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-mac-pro-cheese-grater-is-20-years-old-and-is-the-best-mac-ever-made/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-mac-pro-cheese-grater-is-20-years-old-and-is-the-best-mac-ever-made/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/paying-for-ai-freezing-iphones-amp-avoiding-scams-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/paying-for-ai-freezing-iphones-amp-avoiding-scams-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/still-simple-still-powerful-bbedit-is-a-mac-app-legend/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/still-simple-still-powerful-bbedit-is-a-mac-app-legend/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-continues-to-dominate-premium-smartphone-market-share-in-2026/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-continues-to-dominate-premium-smartphone-market-share-in-2026/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/jon-prossers-baby-forces-another-extension-to-apples-legal-battle/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/jon-prossers-baby-forces-another-extension-to-apples-legal-battle/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-chatgpt-version-has-a-think-button-will-find-more-reliable-facts/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-chatgpt-version-has-a-think-button-will-find-more-reliable-facts/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openais-new-hardware-leaks-over-300-same-size-as-an-alexa-dot/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openais-new-hardware-leaks-over-300-same-size-as-an-alexa-dot/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openais-new-hardware-leak-same-size-as-an-alexa-dot/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openais-new-hardware-leak-same-size-as-an-alexa-dot/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-tv-brings-free-widows-bay-screenings-to-amc-theaters/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-tv-brings-free-widows-bay-screenings-to-amc-theaters/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-issues-another-round-of-macos-security-updates-as-patch-frequency-increases/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-issues-another-round-of-macos-security-updates-as-patch-frequency-increases/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/last-call-to-save-up-to-200-on-m5-macbook-air-laptops/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/last-call-to-save-up-to-200-on-m5-macbook-air-laptops/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/adobe-is-hell-bent-on-becoming-the-creative-engine-behind-ai/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/adobe-is-hell-bent-on-becoming-the-creative-engine-behind-ai/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/one-pasted-terminal-command-opens-the-door-to-mac-crypto-wallet-theft/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/one-pasted-terminal-command-opens-the-door-to-mac-crypto-wallet-theft/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-sweetens-its-trade-in-deals-but-you-can-still-do-better/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-sweetens-its-trade-in-deals-but-you-can-still-do-better/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ram-supply-holding-up-iphone-18-pro-assembly-is-another-bad-sign/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ram-supply-holding-up-iphone-18-pro-assembly-is-another-bad-sign/ 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
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-pro-3-plunge-to-189-at-amazon-30-day-best-price/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-pro-3-plunge-to-189-at-amazon-30-day-best-price/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-bonfire-of-the-vanities-series-dropped-by-apple-tv/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-bonfire-of-the-vanities-series-dropped-by-apple-tv/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/chinese-ram-supplier-denies-apples-bid-for-cheaper-ram/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/chinese-ram-supplier-denies-apples-bid-for-cheaper-ram/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openai-fires-back-says-apple-is-suing-because-it-cant-compete/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openai-fires-back-says-apple-is-suing-because-it-cant-compete/ 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
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/august-apple-watch-deals-deliver-savings-of-up-to-172-off-series-11-ultra-3-styles/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/august-apple-watch-deals-deliver-savings-of-up-to-172-off-series-11-ultra-3-styles/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/psa-dont-fall-for-the-scam-uber-email-making-the-rounds/Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/psa-dont-fall-for-the-scam-uber-email-making-the-rounds/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/metas-muse-code-is-yet-another-ai-coding-agent-on-macos/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/metas-muse-code-is-yet-another-ai-coding-agent-on-macos/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-iphone-18-pro-event-wont-be-live-no-matter-how-much-you-wish-it-to-be/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-iphone-18-pro-event-wont-be-live-no-matter-how-much-you-wish-it-to-be/ HomePod mini 2 shouldn't change much from the first-gen's external appearance.Apple's HomePod mini is a key part of the smart home. While it is obviously a great and compact speaker and a way to communicate with Siri without using your iPhone, it's also a hub to manage all of your smart home devices using Apple Home.However, since its release in 2020, the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/small-siri-and-smart-what-to-expect-from-homepod-mini-2/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/small-siri-and-smart-what-to-expect-from-homepod-mini-2/ The Apple Vision Pro has proven to be a useful tool for cataract surgery.
Apple Vision Pro has been used for surgery since it first came out, and surgeons have already said that it is so light it saves them pain and injury. Now a study conducted at the UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute, has directly compared u]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/surgeons-enthuse-about-what-a-great-bargain-apple-vision-pro-is/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/surgeons-enthuse-about-what-a-great-bargain-apple-vision-pro-is/ That would be Android phones it's talking about. You're on an iPhone, you're fine. Image credit: Sunbird
Previously on Sunbird... it was an Android app that let users partake in Apple iMessage conversations without a green bubble, and with myriad security problems. It came and it went, and t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/unsafe-imessage-for-android-app-sunbird-just-will-not-die/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/unsafe-imessage-for-android-app-sunbird-just-will-not-die/ Save $500 on Apple's loaded 16-inch MacBook Pro at Amazon - Image credit: Apple
Amazon is slashing $500 off Apple's premium 16-inch MacBook Pro with a top-of-the-line M5 Max chip. Equipped with an 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU, the high-end model also has an upgrade to 48GB of RAM and a spacious 2TB SSD.Save $500 on M5 Max 16" MacBook Pro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-loaded-m5-max-macbook-pro-with-40-core-gpu-is-500-off-right-now/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-loaded-m5-max-macbook-pro-with-40-core-gpu-is-500-off-right-now/ Savvy Navvy on CarPlay, on a boat's infotainment system - Image Credit: Savvy Navvy
Apple CarPlay is intended as a way to interact with your iPhone safely through a vehicle's infotainment system. While that vehicle has been cars, vans, and trucks so far, it's about to go very off-road, and off-land too.Announced during the annual dealer meeting of Crest Marine on Tue]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/set-sail-with-apple-carplay-on-crest-amp-balise-pontoon-boats/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/set-sail-with-apple-carplay-on-crest-amp-balise-pontoon-boats/ This is what it feels like buying RAM these days.
It's been a long time since RAM pricing at retail has been something that we've needed to keep an eye on. We still don't need to track sales on DIMM sticks, given how Apple sells and packages RAM on the ch]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-worlds-ram-supply-crisis-is-going-to-get-worse-before-it-gets-better/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-worlds-ram-supply-crisis-is-going-to-get-worse-before-it-gets-better/ Download templates and get started building App Store assets for iOS 27.
Discover best practices for integrating visual intelligence in your app.
Learn how to supercharge your builds with Xcode Cloud workflows.
Meet the clever creators of Is This Seat Taken?
Read now]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hello-developer-august-2026/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hello-developer-august-2026/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/get-ready-for-new-creative-assets-on-the-app-store/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/get-ready-for-new-creative-assets-on-the-app-store/ Don't put your iPhone in the refrigerator or freezer.
It's been a hot summer. Record-smashing high temperatures have been responsible for thousands of hospitalizations and deaths and made it miserable for hundreds of millions of people.But it's not just people, pets, an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/why-you-should-never-put-a-hot-iphone-in-the-fridge-or-freezer/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/why-you-should-never-put-a-hot-iphone-in-the-fridge-or-freezer/ TikTok intentionally disabled new safety features for a control group of around 15 million Americans.
Even before the US questioned the security of Chinese social media platform TikTok, the service's parent company was regularly under fire over child safety fears.All social media platforms were warned]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/teen-died-because-tiktok-just-turned-off-safety-controls-to-see-what-happened/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/teen-died-because-tiktok-just-turned-off-safety-controls-to-see-what-happened/ A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: Samsung
The tech industry's ongoing nightmare of memory pricing is expected to be a long-term problem. It seems that it will still be an issue until the end of 2027 at a minimum.According to industry insider sources of DigiTimes on Tuesday,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ram-production-worldwide-is-sold-out-through-2027/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ram-production-worldwide-is-sold-out-through-2027/ A Foxconn factory - image credit: Foxconn
In late July 2026, Foxconn began its annual recruitment drive to get enough workers to produce the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro. But according to Reuters, the company has now reported figures for July that already saw it earn $29.6 billion.It's the highest mont]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/even-before-iphone-18-pro-mass-production-ai-drives-foxconn-to-record-profits/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/even-before-iphone-18-pro-mass-production-ai-drives-foxconn-to-record-profits/ Get macOS on an iPad via jailbreak
There has been an endless debate surrounding the iPad since Apple debuted the first iPad Pro. It runs iPadOS, a branch of iOS, which is much more locked down compared to macOS.Users that want to use macOS on an iPad can finally give it a try, but it'll be a limited experience. The GitHub]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-you-have-a-very-specific-ipad-amp-ipados-combo-you-can-install-macos/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-you-have-a-very-specific-ipad-amp-ipados-combo-you-can-install-macos/ Get macOS on an iPad via jailbreak
There has been an endless debate surrounding the iPad since Apple debuted the first iPad Pro. It runs iPadOS, a branch of iOS, which is much more locked down compared to macOS.Users that want to use macOS on an iPad can finally give it a try, but it'll be a limited experience. The GitHub reposi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-sidecar-isnt-enough-get-real-macos-on-ipad-with-a-new-jailbreak-tool/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-sidecar-isnt-enough-get-real-macos-on-ipad-with-a-new-jailbreak-tool/ WebKit browsers can leak data past proxies and iCloud Private Relay
When users install proxy browsers or Tor, they expect absolute privacy while navigating the web. However, one developer has discovered that three separate data leaks can occur while using WebKit browsers on iOS or macOS.According to the M]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/webkit-leaks-in-ios-amp-macos-expose-user-data-in-spite-of-proxy-use/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/webkit-leaks-in-ios-amp-macos-expose-user-data-in-spite-of-proxy-use/ AirPods Pro
Apple will be introducing a number of new features for select AirPods models this fall, as part of the iOS 27 and other 27-gen operating system releases. Ahead of that release, it is testing out the features via beta firmware builds.The new firmware, build 9A5336b, replaces the previous build, 9A5314b, which Apple seeded on July 7. It]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-pro-airpods-max-get-another-ios-27-beta-firmware-release/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-pro-airpods-max-get-another-ios-27-beta-firmware-release/ Telegram
On Monday evening, Telegram was removed from the App Store for a number of hours, following a report that CSAM material was posted to it. The following day, the fallout of the event revealed it was a worse situation than first thought.It apparently wasn't a user, but someone weaponizing A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/telegrams-takedown-caused-by-planted-porn-amp-weaponized-app-store-policies/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/telegrams-takedown-caused-by-planted-porn-amp-weaponized-app-store-policies/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/staff-lottery-reveals-apples-first-half-september-event-plans/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/staff-lottery-reveals-apples-first-half-september-event-plans/ Save up to $500 across Apple's product lines at Amazon - Image credit: Amazon, Apple
Save up to $500 this week at Amazon, with discounts across Apple's Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch lines. Fresh markdowns include a $60 discount on the current M4 iPad Air and prices as low as $1,847 for MacBook Pros.Save up to $500 on Apple gear
Continue Readi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-apple-sale-offers-up-to-500-off-macs-ipads-apple-watch/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-apple-sale-offers-up-to-500-off-macs-ipads-apple-watch/ Apple Card unlocks Booking.com Genius Level 2 perks
Apple is offering cardholders immediate access to Booking.com's Genius Level 2 after one qualifying stay or rental car booking. The offer is available through eligible reservations made with Apple Card.Genius Level 2 gives users 10-15% discounts on select stays and rental cars, free break]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-card-partners-with-bookingcom-to-speed-up-loyalty-rewards/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-card-partners-with-bookingcom-to-speed-up-loyalty-rewards/ The screen of the iPhone Air, from which the iPhone 20 may borrow design elements
The Pro models of iPhone have long played host to the largest screens in Apple's iPhone empire. Though the crown will almost certainly be taken by the iPhone Fold on its release, it seems Apple isn't finished with making the Pro Max as Max as possible.According t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-plans-massive-64-inch-7-inch-screens-for-the-iphone-20/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-plans-massive-64-inch-7-inch-screens-for-the-iphone-20/ Apple Borivali in Mumbai's new Sky City Mall — image credit: Apple
India serves as Apple's second base of iPhone production alongside China, as part of the wider supply chain. While Apple has been building up its production capacity in India, it's also been increasing sales there, too.According to a Tuesday Bloomberg report, A]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-hits-a-record-10b-in-annual-retail-revenue-in-india/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-hits-a-record-10b-in-annual-retail-revenue-in-india/ Securonix researchers detailed the campaign, named Smoke#Screen, in an August 4 report. They traced Windows scripts, compiled loaders, an HTML phishing page and a macOS package named "ZoomUpdateInstaller.pkg" to shared infrastructure.ScreenConnect is legitimate remote monito]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/fake-zoom-update-malware-campaign-expands-its-reach-to-macos/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/fake-zoom-update-malware-campaign-expands-its-reach-to-macos/ Apple is doubling down on its case against OpenAI.
While OpenAI has turned to the court of public opinion in this case, Apple has now gone to a US judge. According to Reuters, on August 3, 2026, Apple asked for a preliminary injunction, and inspired OpenAI's post that didn't say that much.Specific]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-demands-openai-injunction-discovery-testimony-now-to-prevent-more-harm/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-demands-openai-injunction-discovery-testimony-now-to-prevent-more-harm/ AI is helping hackers and researchers break Apple security. The flood is also making it harder to report issues.The rise of artificial intelligence is also considered a security problem, with AI models able to determine issues in software that humans have a very low chance of uncovering. However, it also has the bypro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ai-slop-security-reports-are-clogging-up-apples-bug-bounty-program/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ai-slop-security-reports-are-clogging-up-apples-bug-bounty-program/ OpenAI CEO Sam Altman - image credit: Emerson Collective
Apple is suing OpenAI and alleging that the ChatGPT company poached its staff with the express intention of learning trade secrets. OpenAI initially responded by trying to put the focus on emails Apple's lawyers mis-addresse]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-openai-post-doesnt-address-apples-ip-theft-claims-at-all/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-openai-post-doesnt-address-apples-ip-theft-claims-at-all/ Telegram was removed then returned to the App Store
Telegram is known widely as a secure alternative to Messenger, WhatsApp, and iMessage. Its cross-platform availability and options for end-to-end encryption have made it attractive to privacy and security-conscious users.Reports began showing up across social media of Telegram disappearing from the Apple Ap]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/telegram-briefly-disappeared-from-the-apple-app-store-due-to-csam/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/telegram-briefly-disappeared-from-the-apple-app-store-due-to-csam/ Telegram was removed then returned to the App Store
Telegram is known widely as a secure alternative to Messenger, WhatsApp, and iMessage. Its cross-platform availability and options for end-to-end encryption have made it attractive to privacy and security-conscious users.Reports began showing up across social media of Telegram disappearing from the Apple Ap]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/telegram-briefly-disappeared-from-the-apple-app-store-due-to-csam-u/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/telegram-briefly-disappeared-from-the-apple-app-store-due-to-csam-u/ Telegram was removed then returned to the App Store
Telegram is known widely as a secure alternative to Messenger, WhatsApp, and iMessage. Its cross-platform availability and options for end-to-end encryption have made it attractive to privacy and security-conscious users.Reports began showing up across social]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/telegram-briefly-disappeared-from-the-apple-app-store-with-no-explanation/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/telegram-briefly-disappeared-from-the-apple-app-store-with-no-explanation/ Sharing files from iPhone to Windows is coming to the EU
Third-party developers can request interoperability features to be developed by Apple via a web portal. If the request is deemed possible it can take anywhere from six months to eighteen months to build the feature and submit it for release.One such request was made by Microsoft]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-to-windows-clipboard-sharing-coming-to-ios-28-in-the-eu/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-to-windows-clipboard-sharing-coming-to-ios-28-in-the-eu/ 'Ted Lasso' will reportedly return for a fourth season.
"Ted Lasso" is, undoubtedly, Apple TV's first breakout hit and an unofficial mascot for the service itself. And, just as it's proven in the past, Apple is fully on board when it comes to fun promotions for the series.This time, it's decided to hold an in-per]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/got-ted-energy-apple-is-holding-a-ted-lasso-look-alike-contest/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/got-ted-energy-apple-is-holding-a-ted-lasso-look-alike-contest/ Laura Legros is returning as a VP under Ternus
All eyes are on John Ternus as he prepares to replace Tim Cook as CEO of Apple. Very little is known about the enigmatic character beyond his accomplishments at Apple, but analysts are already looking for challenges he may face.Every hire and leadership position is being sc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/team-ternus-drags-retired-vice-president-of-hardware-engineering-back-into-apple/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/team-ternus-drags-retired-vice-president-of-hardware-engineering-back-into-apple/ Russia opens antitrust case against Apple over iPhone apps
After years of threatening to do so, Russia has finally begun investigating Apple after it failed to preinstall state-backed apps onto devices in the country. The apps in question are Max, a state-backed messaging service, and RuStore, a domestic app store]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-faces-new-antitrust-case-in-russia-over-state-backed-apps/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-faces-new-antitrust-case-in-russia-over-state-backed-apps/ Google Health for iOS
In May, Google Health launched as a replacement for the Fitbit app, making the fitness brand's hardware operate under the search company's Health arm. Months later, the app has been updated to work a lot better on Apple hardware.The initial versions of Google Health did wo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/google-health-now-shares-fitbit-workouts-with-apple-health/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/google-health-now-shares-fitbit-workouts-with-apple-health/ Tata's iPhone component production facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India. Image Credit: Tata
India is a major location in Apple's work to diversify its production outside of China. While it has already benefited from many incentives from the country, its supply chain stands to benefit even more.A draft proposal seen by Re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/india-plans-more-tax-breaks-to-sweeten-apples-iphone-production/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/india-plans-more-tax-breaks-to-sweeten-apples-iphone-production/ Save $200 on a popular M5 MacBook Air laptop with 24GB RAM - Image credit: Apple
B&H's August MacBook Air sale knocks $200 off a popular 15-inch MacBook Air spec featuring Apple's current M5 chip and an upgrade to 24GB of unified memory.Buy 15" MacBook Air 24GB for $1,499
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m5-15-inch-macbook-air-with-24gb-ram-dips-to-1499-after-200-discount/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m5-15-inch-macbook-air-with-24gb-ram-dips-to-1499-after-200-discount/ The UK wants Apple to break its iCloud security.
In 2024, the UK reworked its laws to give it the authority to not only legally but also secretly demand Apple help it spy on iPhone users around the world.Following US complaints, the UK backed down, only to try again in October 2025. Now according to the Financial Times, Ap]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/uk-faces-new-legal-fight-from-apple-over-backdoor-access-to-icloud-data/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/uk-faces-new-legal-fight-from-apple-over-backdoor-access-to-icloud-data/ Smart Home Insider Podcast
As the chairman of the Z-Wave Alliance board, plus years of industry knowledge, Avi Rosenthal is a great resource for this week's topics.We start the episode, as we almost always do, with the week's news, before getting into a detailed discu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/why-z-wave-matters-in-2026-with-avi-rosenthal-on-smart-home-insider/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/why-z-wave-matters-in-2026-with-avi-rosenthal-on-smart-home-insider/ iPhone Air, which the 20th-anniversary iPhone may look like in 2027
Apple is widely anticipated to bring out a 20th-anniversary model of the iPhone in late 2027. While the milestone model is expected to have many upgrades to match its importance, it may also borrow from the iPhone Air.According to a Sat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/glass-heavy-iphone-20-borrows-from-iphone-air-gets-better-cooling/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/glass-heavy-iphone-20-borrows-from-iphone-air-gets-better-cooling/ More than half a dozen former Apple employees told The Information that documents shared with them during their employment remained accessible after Apple cut off most of their corporate access. Some continued receiving notifications when the files were updated.The docume]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/confidential-apple-files-followed-former-employees-to-openai-through-icloud/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/confidential-apple-files-followed-former-employees-to-openai-through-icloud/ Once again, the iPhone Fold is said to be on track for a September 2026 launch - image credit: AppleInsider
Despite some reports saying that the folding phone industry was likely to follow Apple's innovative hinge system, others said that hinge was a problem that could mean the iPhone Fold being redesigned. Now regular leaker Fixed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-fold-is-on-schedule-for-september-after-manufacturing-problems-are-solved/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-fold-is-on-schedule-for-september-after-manufacturing-problems-are-solved/ Image Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
As the 2026 solar eclipse approaches, you may be interested in capturing this rare astronomical event through photography. The eclipse offers a unique opportunity to witness the moon bri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-next-solar-eclipse-is-on-august-12-heres-how-to-photograph-it/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-next-solar-eclipse-is-on-august-12-heres-how-to-photograph-it/ John Ternus will be CEO in time for Apple's fall events. Expect a lot of screen time from him - Image Credit: Apple
Apple has a historically busy schedule of announcements, launches, and major events, and 2026 is no exception. However, while the first half has already been packed with launches, the second half]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphones-and-home-hardware-what-to-expect-from-apple-for-the-rest-of-2026/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphones-and-home-hardware-what-to-expect-from-apple-for-the-rest-of-2026/ Apple Photos on an iPhone
The iPhone is known for using Face ID as a biometric security system to protect a user's privacy. However, a class action lawsuit claims that Apple is violating user privacy by collecting biometric data in a completely different part of the ecosystem.The lawsuit accuses Apple of collecting bio]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-photos-facial-features-prompt-a-325b-class-action-lawsuit/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-photos-facial-features-prompt-a-325b-class-action-lawsuit/ PlasmaSolve's main product was a plasma technology simulator called MatSight, which has been removed from sale since Apple acquired the company - image credit: PlasmaSolve
Apple already uses PVD (physical vapor deposition) in its existing coating processes for devices, but it is aiming to refine and develop this through acquiring PlasmaSolve. Pla]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/plasmasolve-bought-by-apple-to-help-make-thin-amp-durable-device-enclosures/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/plasmasolve-bought-by-apple-to-help-make-thin-amp-durable-device-enclosures/ Apple did really well in its financials, yet analysts and stockholders somehow think otherwise.Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-tons-of-money-but-way-more-grief/Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-tons-of-money-but-way-more-grief/ Apple Vision Pro isn't the ideal fitness tool, but it works
If there is one thing Apple CEO Tim Cook did beyond making Apple a company capable of earning $109 billion in a summer quarter, it's bringing health and fitness to its products. There were apparently ambitions for fitness software on Apple Vision Pro, but th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-latest-job-listings-suggest-apple-fitness-could-come-to-apple-glasses/Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-latest-job-listings-suggest-apple-fitness-could-come-to-apple-glasses/ AirPods Pro in a charging case
Fall is the traditionally busy launch period for Apple's product catalog, and that can include AirPods. However, while there are rumors of a wild addition to the earbud range in development for 2027, Apple may still have something to launch in 2026.Writing in Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman reiterates that AirPods P]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-still-plans-a-camera-free-airpods-pro-update-for-2026/Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-still-plans-a-camera-free-airpods-pro-update-for-2026/ Grab an exclusive $1,200 discount on Apple's M5 Max MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple
The exclusive $1,200 discount* brings the cost of Apple's latest 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Max chip down to $3,199, the lowest price on record, when ordered in Space Black.Save $1,200 on 16" MacBook Pro M5 Max
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Disc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-1200-on-apples-16-inch-macbook-pro-m5-max-with-2tb-ssd/Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-1200-on-apples-16-inch-macbook-pro-m5-max-with-2tb-ssd/ The company's iPhone revenue climbed 22% year over year in the second quarter, the fastest increase among the five largest brands, according to preliminary data from Counterpoint Research. Its share of global smartphone revenue reached a second-quarter record of 49%, up from 44% a y]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/nearly-half-of-smartphone-revenue-goes-to-apple-despite-23-shipment-share/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/nearly-half-of-smartphone-revenue-goes-to-apple-despite-23-shipment-share/ iPhone 17 Pro survives 3,600-foot fall from a plane
Heather Cline, a mixed-media artist from Saskatchewan, Canada, routinely takes to the skies with her husband, David, in their small plane. The goal is to gain inspiration for her artwork, which often depicts the Canadian landscape from aerial perspective]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/another-iphone-17-pro-plummets-from-plane-and-found-intact/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/another-iphone-17-pro-plummets-from-plane-and-found-intact/ The strategy emerged from a rare look inside Beats' Culver City operations. Executives described how the company combines its original design and marketing culture with Apple's engineering resources.Apple completed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/inside-beats-lab-outside-apple-because-airpods-cant-do-everything-well/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/inside-beats-lab-outside-apple-because-airpods-cant-do-everything-well/ Analysts believe Apple will do well in the Q3 results.That possibly premature rise before the report saw Goldman Sachs take its price target from $340 to $370. So its new value of $360 is still up on what it had been since May 2026, and the company's analysts believe that Apple is taking the ri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/unimpressed-goldman-sachs-trims-aapl-target-by-10-after-earnings-call/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/unimpressed-goldman-sachs-trims-aapl-target-by-10-after-earnings-call/ The iPhone 18 is set to debut in the spring of 2027.
September marks the arrival of new-and-improved iPhone models, from the standard variant to the high-end Pro and Pro Max. Though the premium models always get the latest features, even the base model gets some well deserved attention now and then.With the iPhone 17 range, th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/2027-iphone-18-rumors-smaller-dynamic-island-12gb-or-9gb-ram-2nm-a20-chip/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/2027-iphone-18-rumors-smaller-dynamic-island-12gb-or-9gb-ram-2nm-a20-chip/ The investment bank kept its Overweight rating on Apple, but analyst Erik Woodring said two of the three factors that usually support the stock are under pressure. Morgan Stanley identified those factors as the iPhone, Services, and gross margins.The iPhone remains the stron]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/services-slowdown-pushes-morgan-stanleys-aapl-target-down-to-360/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/services-slowdown-pushes-morgan-stanleys-aapl-target-down-to-360/ CrossOver is finally ready for Apple Silicon
Cross-platform app compatibility tool CrossOver was designed to work on Intel Macs and could only work on newer M-series models thanks to Apple's Rosetta 2 translation layer. Apple put developers on notice in June 2025, warning them that they would need to build apps designed withou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/first-apple-silicon-native-crossover-build-in-testing-as-rosettas-end-nears/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/first-apple-silicon-native-crossover-build-in-testing-as-rosettas-end-nears/ Apple's M4 Pro Mac mini is available at Amazon a month before Apple itself.
With increased demand for headless machines to run AI agents, Apple's M4 Pro Mac mini has been sold out for much of the year. But Amazon has the M4 Pro configuration with 24GB of memory and 512GB of storage back in stock, and it's $30 off, bringing the price down to $1,569.99.Buy M4 Pro Mac mini fo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-m4-pro-mac-mini-is-back-in-stock-amp-30-off-but-supply-is-limited/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-m4-pro-mac-mini-is-back-in-stock-amp-30-off-but-supply-is-limited/ The iPhone 18 Pro might be a hard sell for Apple.
Apple increased the price of its Macs, iPads, and other products in June 2025 as a result of increasing RAM and storage costs. Some Mac models saw four-digit price hikes, although the iPhone lineup was le]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/huge-300-iphone-18-pro-price-hike-rumored-as-chip-shortage-bites/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/huge-300-iphone-18-pro-price-hike-rumored-as-chip-shortage-bites/ Apple Glasses face a privacy problem
Apple Upgrade is no longer a rumor and the details match up with what was expected. While Apple won't be remotely locking iPhones when people miss payments, the lease terms are straightforward about where fees might appear.AI-driven RAM shortages hav]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-leasing-the-new-china-problem-amp-apples-future-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-leasing-the-new-china-problem-amp-apples-future-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/ iPhone 17 Pro was such a hit that Apple may have difficulty matching it
Following Apple's latest earnings call, the company's shares took their usual inexplicable dip, but investment and securities firms are looking further ahead. Rosenblatt, which remains amongst]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/rosenblatt-hikes-aapl-to-300-on-expected-iphone-18-demand-still-underwater/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/rosenblatt-hikes-aapl-to-300-on-expected-iphone-18-demand-still-underwater/ iTools, as part of Mac OS 9 | Image Credit: Matt J Fuller
If you've got an iPhone, you've got an iCloud account. Sure, you might only have the base account, but you're still signed up for it.And for most of us, we probably actively engage with iCloud to some degree. After all, iCloud is what Apple uses to store your Messages, Photos, Notes, C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/from-itools-to-icloud-apples-first-foray-into-software-as-a-service/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/from-itools-to-icloud-apples-first-foray-into-software-as-a-service/ Apple's record-breaking quarter wasn't enough to keep investors from worrying
It's been a bumpy few months for Apple thanks to RAM shortages, price increases, and supply constraints. Investors expect that these problems will continue through December even if Apple finds ways to counteract their effects.In a note seen by AppleInsid]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/jp-morgan-lowers-apple-price-target-on-supply-constraint-worries-still-bullish-long-term/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/jp-morgan-lowers-apple-price-target-on-supply-constraint-worries-still-bullish-long-term/ Siri AI could get costly for Apple
Apple may be prioritizing on-device AI, but the requests that need to go to Private Cloud Compute servers still cost money. Those costs will be offset by offering increased daily usage limits for higher iCloud+ tiers, but that may only be the start of Apple's AI monetiza]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-ai-compute-costs-will-be-covered-by-icloud-subscriptions-for-now/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-ai-compute-costs-will-be-covered-by-icloud-subscriptions-for-now/ Supply chain constraints will impact revenue in spite of high demand
If you're going to have a problem in this world, it isn't so bad to have an Apple problem. In spite of its $109 billion record breaking June quarter, analysts are already sweating about the September quarter.Ap]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/high-iphone-demand-wont-be-met-by-supply-during-september-quarter/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/high-iphone-demand-wont-be-met-by-supply-during-september-quarter/ Apple CEO Tim Cook had already presented his final WWDC, now it's his time for him to bow out of the quarterly earnings calls - image credit: Apple
In a change to the usual format of these earnings calls, Cook took a moment to talk both about himself and how the handover to John Ternus is going.Before we]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tim-cook-says-goodbye-to-analysts-amp-shareholders-on-his-final-apple-earnings-call/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tim-cook-says-goodbye-to-analysts-amp-shareholders-on-his-final-apple-earnings-call/ CEO Tim Cook disclosed the milestone during Apple's fiscal third-quarter earnings report. Apple didn't provide a breakdown showing how many subscriptions belong to its own services or third-party apps sold through the App Store.The figure represents paid subscriptions rather than 1.5 billion ind]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-hits-15-billion-subscription-milestone-still-falls-short-of-wall-street-wants/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-hits-15-billion-subscription-milestone-still-falls-short-of-wall-street-wants/ Tariff refunds helped boost Apple's June quarter
Even as new potentially illegal tariffs affect Apple's supply chain, the company has received refunds for some of the damages done by the previous illegal ones. Apple's record-breaking quarter didn't need the help of the tariff refunds, but it does add some extra flair to the a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tariff-refunds-bolster-apples-record-breaking-june-quarter/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tariff-refunds-bolster-apples-record-breaking-june-quarter/ The dividend will go to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 10. Apple's board approved the payment alongside the company's fiscal third-quarter earnings results.The board raised Apple's dividend by 4% from $0.26 to $0.27 per share in April. The latest declaration keeps that h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/a-027-dividend-follows-apples-strongest-june-quarter-yet/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/a-027-dividend-follows-apples-strongest-june-quarter-yet/ MacBook Neo: The Mac laptop for most people
Shortly before John Ternus was announced as Apple's next CEO, it was noticeable that he was the one championing the MacBook Neo instead of Tim Cook. As well as part of handing over the reigns, though, this was because the MacBook Neo project was driven by Ternus.Now accord]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ternuss-macbook-neo-pushes-mac-sales-to-unexpected-q3-heights/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ternuss-macbook-neo-pushes-mac-sales-to-unexpected-q3-heights/ Current Apple CEO Tim Cook [left], CFO Kevan Parekh [right]
The third quarter of Apple's financial calendar is usually the quietest of the year. For 2026, it's still something for Apple's investorsto shout about.During the quarter, Apple hit revenue of $109.4 billion, which is up 16 percent year-over-year.
Continue Reading on App]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-blows-away-wall-street-guess-work-again-with-record-breaking-earnings/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-blows-away-wall-street-guess-work-again-with-record-breaking-earnings/ Apple donates to European wildfire relief
North America isn't the only region struggling to combat the growing problem of wildfires; it's an ongoing problem in Europe as well. According to the Joint Research Centre, more than 434,976 hectares have been burnt in 1,400 fire instances in 2026 alone.Recent fires in southwestern France have burned so intensely that they created a fire-generated thunder]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-pledges-on-ground-wildfire-relief-for-europe-earthquakes-in-japan/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-pledges-on-ground-wildfire-relief-for-europe-earthquakes-in-japan/ Amazon's limited-time monitor deal drives M80F down to $399.99 - Image credit: Samsung
You can pick up the Samsung M80F Smart Monitor for $399.99 at Amazon thanks to a $300 month-end discount.Buy 32" Samsung M80F for $399.99
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-launches-399-samsung-32-m80f-monitor-deal-now-300-off/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-launches-399-samsung-32-m80f-monitor-deal-now-300-off/ Apple donates to European wildfire relief
North America isn't the only region struggling to combat the growing problem of wildfires; it's an ongoing problem in Europe as well. According to the Joint Research Centre, more than 434,976 hectares have been burnt in 1,400 fire instances in 2026 alone.Recent fires in southwestern France have burned so intensely that they creat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-pledges-aid-as-wildfires-devastate-southern-europe/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-pledges-aid-as-wildfires-devastate-southern-europe/ The FCC added foreign-produced "advanced robotic devices" to its Covered List on July 28, citing surveillance, remote-control and supply-chain risks. Covered devices can't receive new FCC equipment authorizations unless the Department of War grants a Conditional Approval.The ban goes wa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/its-not-just-humanoid-robots-new-robot-vacuums-face-a-us-blockade/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/its-not-just-humanoid-robots-new-robot-vacuums-face-a-us-blockade/ This M4 iMac isn't like the ones Apple sells today. Image: moddingdome.com
The iMac G4 has been around since 2002, and it's just as stunning today as it was almost a quarter of a century ago. But its IBM PowerPC chip leaves a lot to be desired at a time when Apple Silicon has changed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/g4-meets-m4-this-project-fuses-an-iconic-imac-with-a-mac-mini/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/g4-meets-m4-this-project-fuses-an-iconic-imac-with-a-mac-mini/ Remember to update your home address whenever you move house.
The Apple Maps app is a great way to get around, whether you're using it while driving via CarPlay or just walking. It also makes it easy to quickly get directions to the places that you visit often, like your home or where you work.But if you've moved home]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-change-your-home-address-in-maps-on-iphone/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-change-your-home-address-in-maps-on-iphone/ US senators don't want Apple seeking help from China
The hype cycle around what is basically a natural evolution of an advanced autocomplete engine has destabilized the global economy and supply chain. The ever-increasing demand for more components to build data centers has led to a global chip and component shortage.Apple has lo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/us-senators-urge-apple-to-abandon-plans-for-chinese-made-chips/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/us-senators-urge-apple-to-abandon-plans-for-chinese-made-chips/ iPhone 17e uses an Apple C-series modem
Qualcomm and Apple's relationship has been in question since Apple's release of an in-house C-series modem. While a contract between the companies is set to end in March 2027, Qualcomm is looking to use AI data centers to replace the revenue provided by Apple.Accordi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-reliance-on-qualcomm-could-decline-faster-than-expected-after-q4-2026/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-reliance-on-qualcomm-could-decline-faster-than-expected-after-q4-2026/ 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
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-slashes-airpods-max-2-to-449-with-a-month-end-100-discount/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-slashes-airpods-max-2-to-449-with-a-month-end-100-discount/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/uk-is-asking-for-highly-intrusive-controls-over-app-store-says-apple/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/uk-is-asking-for-highly-intrusive-controls-over-app-store-says-apple/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ai-leaves-the-chat-window-behind-with-geminis-new-mac-voice-mode/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ai-leaves-the-chat-window-behind-with-geminis-new-mac-voice-mode/ 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.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-corporate-espionage-suit-against-openai-how-we-got-here/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-corporate-espionage-suit-against-openai-how-we-got-here/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-sales-keep-rising-in-china-even-as-market-declines/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-sales-keep-rising-in-china-even-as-market-declines/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/twelve-south-valet-mini-review-a-luxe-magsafe-catch-all-with-new-faster-speeds/Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/twelve-south-valet-mini-review-a-luxe-magsafe-catch-all-with-new-faster-speeds/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/no-major-reset-is-coming-as-john-ternus-prepares-to-take-over-apple/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/no-major-reset-is-coming-as-john-ternus-prepares-to-take-over-apple/ 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
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/theres-still-time-to-grab-airpods-4-for-99-airpods-pro-3-for-199-at-amazon/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/theres-still-time-to-grab-airpods-4-for-99-airpods-pro-3-for-199-at-amazon/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/got-a-lot-of-apple-hardware-heres-how-an-apple-ring-can-bind-them-all/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/got-a-lot-of-apple-hardware-heres-how-an-apple-ring-can-bind-them-all/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ahead-of-earnings-goldman-sachs-hikes-aapl-target-to-370/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ahead-of-earnings-goldman-sachs-hikes-aapl-target-to-370/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-slashes-500-off-14-inch-m5-pro-macbook-pro-with-2tb-ssd/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-slashes-500-off-14-inch-m5-pro-macbook-pro-with-2tb-ssd/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-upgrade-what-youre-going-to-pay-per-month-for-iphone-mac-or-ipad/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-upgrade-what-youre-going-to-pay-per-month-for-iphone-mac-or-ipad/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/your-iphone-could-stop-you-getting-into-the-wrong-uber-ever-again/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/your-iphone-could-stop-you-getting-into-the-wrong-uber-ever-again/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/back-to-richmond-in-season-4-ted-lasso-changes-the-playbook/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/back-to-richmond-in-season-4-ted-lasso-changes-the-playbook/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/strong-iphone-demand-turns-apples-rebound-into-a-5-trillion-run/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/strong-iphone-demand-turns-apples-rebound-into-a-5-trillion-run/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-smart-home-hardware-refresh-draws-closer-with-siri-ai-smarts/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-smart-home-hardware-refresh-draws-closer-with-siri-ai-smarts/ 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.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/beyond-preview-how-updf-brings-pdf-editing-conversion-ocr-and-ai-to-mac-and-ipad/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/beyond-preview-how-updf-brings-pdf-editing-conversion-ocr-and-ai-to-mac-and-ipad/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/privacy-is-dead-personal-ai-prompts-indexed-by-google-search/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/privacy-is-dead-personal-ai-prompts-indexed-by-google-search/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-upgrade-goes-live-as-a-new-installment-plan-for-iphone-ipad-mac-amp-apple-watch/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-upgrade-goes-live-as-a-new-installment-plan-for-iphone-ipad-mac-amp-apple-watch/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/oled-macbook-pro-will-get-displays-exclusively-from-samsung/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/oled-macbook-pro-will-get-displays-exclusively-from-samsung/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ternus-says-he-plans-to-build-on-the-success-of-apple-tv/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ternus-says-he-plans-to-build-on-the-success-of-apple-tv/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dont-wait-to-update-ios-266-includes-more-than-75-security-fixes/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dont-wait-to-update-ios-266-includes-more-than-75-security-fixes/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/older-macs-get-fresh-security-fixes-with-new-macos-sequoia-amp-sonoma-update/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/older-macs-get-fresh-security-fixes-with-new-macos-sequoia-amp-sonoma-update/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/macos-266-is-out-but-expect-minimal-feature-changes-with-macos-27-looming/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/macos-266-is-out-but-expect-minimal-feature-changes-with-macos-27-looming/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/prep-for-siri-ai-on-apple-vision-pro-with-visionos-266/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/prep-for-siri-ai-on-apple-vision-pro-with-visionos-266/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-rolls-out-watchos-266-update-for-apple-watch/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-rolls-out-watchos-266-update-for-apple-watch/ 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.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-rolls-out-another-behind-the-scenes-update-with-tvos-266/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-rolls-out-another-behind-the-scenes-update-with-tvos-266/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/early-siri-indexing-gives-ipados-266-a-bigger-job-than-it-looks/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/early-siri-indexing-gives-ipados-266-a-bigger-job-than-it-looks/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/better-protection-for-apple-maps-leads-a-modest-ios-266-update/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/better-protection-for-apple-maps-leads-a-modest-ios-266-update/ It's so easy to double-click that button.
Give that company some credit. When you think of Apple design, you certainly think of hardware and maybe software, but this firm has just shown that it can also design its way out of a hole.In just a few weeks' time, Apple is certain to launch s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-upgrade-will-be-great-for-apple-might-not-be-good-for-the-buyer/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-upgrade-will-be-great-for-apple-might-not-be-good-for-the-buyer/ Apple will report a very high income. Analysts will guess how much that figure will be ahead of the results.Apple's Q3 2026 financial results will be issued by Apple in a press release on July 30. As is tradition, it will be followed by the analyst and investor conference call at 5 p.m. EDT.The call will]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/what-wall-street-expects-from-apples-q3-2026-earnings-on-july-30/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/what-wall-street-expects-from-apples-q3-2026-earnings-on-july-30/ Smart Home Insider Podcast
Almost a year after being first announced, the EU and UK version of the Aqara H2 smart plug is finally available to order. While a bit on the expensive side, it's one of the most full-featured smart plugs available.This plug is dual protocol, working with both]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/big-sonos-app-update-amp-the-state-of-smart-home-cameras-on-smart-home-insider/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/big-sonos-app-update-amp-the-state-of-smart-home-cameras-on-smart-home-insider/ Save $150 on cellular Apple Watch Series 11 styles - Image credit: Apple
The $349.97 sale price is available at Walmart, where the 42mm GPS + Cellular Apple Watch Series 11 with an Aluminum Case and Sport Band is $150 off. There are four color options to choose from, making this one of the best Apple Watch Series 11 deals we've seen.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/cellular-apple-watch-series-11-plunges-to-349-save-150/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/cellular-apple-watch-series-11-plunges-to-349-save-150/ Apple tries to keep the App Store safe, but malicious apps keep slipping through.Apple has a process for conducting reviews of apps before they become available to download from the App Store. While Apple is doing a lot of work to keep users safe, it isn't infallible, and sometimes the results can be expensive.In a lawsuit filed on July 24 in the U.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/weak-app-store-protections-at-core-of-18m-crypto-app-fraud-lawsuit/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/weak-app-store-protections-at-core-of-18m-crypto-app-fraud-lawsuit/ Accomplish AI researchers said on July 23 that a locally running Cowork session could exploit a Linux kernel flaw and gain root access inside its virtual machine. Once the session had root access, the agent could reach the Mac's filesystem through]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/claude-cowork-can-escape-its-sandbox-rummage-through-all-of-your-files/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/claude-cowork-can-escape-its-sandbox-rummage-through-all-of-your-files/ Mohammad Islam with the Apple Watch that saved his life - image credit: WKRC
Back in 2023, it was the Apple Watch heart rate monitor that saved a Cincinnati woman's life by alerting her to a dangerous condition. Now the device's fall detection has done the same for Mohammad Islam in the city, according to local station WKRC.
Continue Reading on AppleInsid]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/daughters-overjoyed-as-apple-watch-gift-saves-their-fathers-life/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/daughters-overjoyed-as-apple-watch-gift-saves-their-fathers-life/ AppleCare One launched in the US in 2025 - image credit: Apple
A year after it launched in the US, AppleCare One is expanding outside of the US. It's only going to four more countries, and they're countries you'd expect it to launch in, but that's a start."At Appl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/applecare-one-expands-to-four-more-countries/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/applecare-one-expands-to-four-more-countries/ The cast of "Matchbox" - Image Credit: Apple
Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-apple-tv-dating-matchbox-and-lasso-hope/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-apple-tv-dating-matchbox-and-lasso-hope/ Character Limit is out on Steam. The future is now full of patches and work on the iOS release.The Character Limit launch on July 21 was a weird day for a number of reasons. For a start, that it actually happened at all.When I last left off, I was in a predicament of waiting for Steam's review process]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/game-development-diary-launched-but-far-from-finished/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/game-development-diary-launched-but-far-from-finished/ Klarna on Apple Pay - Image Credit: Klarna
On July 21, a report surfaced claiming that the iPhone Upgrade Program was on borrowed time, and was due to be replaced. It seems that the replacement, Apple Upgrade, will be arriving very soon.Posted as part of Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes that Apple Upgrade will]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-upgrade-installment-program-set-to-go-live-on-tuesday/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-upgrade-installment-program-set-to-go-live-on-tuesday/ Apple Glass will require Apple to convince the world it still cares about privacy.Smart glasses have been rumored to be in development at Apple for quite a while, and aren't expected to emerge from Cupertino anytime soon. But, when Apple actually does ship them, it will have to deal with the problem of privacy.In Sunday's "Power On" newslett]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/public-distrust-in-smart-glasses-will-be-a-challenge-for-apple-glass/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/public-distrust-in-smart-glasses-will-be-a-challenge-for-apple-glass/ The sensors on the back of the Apple Watch Ultra 3
Most recent rumors have claimed that the forthcoming Apple Watch Series 12 will not feature any hardware improvements over its predecessor. Now backing up those reports, Bloomberg says that neither the Apple Watch Series 12 nor the expected Apple Watch Ultra 4 will get visible]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-redesign-is-coming-but-not-for-years/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-redesign-is-coming-but-not-for-years/ Matchbox The Movie - Image Credit: Apple
Just like any major media company that streams movies and TV shows, Apple held a lengthy two-hour panel at San Diego Comic-Con. The panels are usually an opportunity for fans to see stars talk about past and upcoming projects, as well as the reveal of new trailers for inbound re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-tv-shares-new-trailers-for-matchbox-neuromancer-dark-matter/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-tv-shares-new-trailers-for-matchbox-neuromancer-dark-matter/ Matchbox The Movie - Image Credit: Apple
Just like any major media company that streams movies and TV shows, Apple held a lengthy two-hour panel at San Diego Comic-Con. The panels are usually an opportunity for fans to see stars talk about past and upcoming projects, as well as the reveal of new trailers for inbound re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-tv-teases-new-trailers-for-matchbox-neuromancer-dark-matter/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-tv-teases-new-trailers-for-matchbox-neuromancer-dark-matter/ AirPods 4
The latest in an occasional AppleInsider feature, looking at the world of Apple-related crime.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/crime-blotter-a-second-arrest-in-the-2025-fedex-robbery/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/crime-blotter-a-second-arrest-in-the-2025-fedex-robbery/ Save up to $200 on Apple's latest MacBook Air at B&H - Image credit: Apple
Each of the triple-digit MacBook Air discounts highlighted below also includes free 2-day shipping within the contiguous U.S. so you can begin using your new laptop right away.Save up to $200 on M5 MacBook Airs
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discus]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bamph-launches-steeper-m5-macbook-air-discounts-saving-you-up-to-200/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bamph-launches-steeper-m5-macbook-air-discounts-saving-you-up-to-200/ Apple Watch, AirTags, and iPads are all on sale this weekend.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/weekend-deals-deliver-299-apple-watch-series-11-89-airtag-4-pack-399-ipad/Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/weekend-deals-deliver-299-apple-watch-series-11-89-airtag-4-pack-399-ipad/ Micron memory chips - Image Credit: Micron
In June, Apple petitioned the Trump administration to allow it to buy Mac RAM chips from a supplier blacklisted in the United States. Now, a U.S. memory producer has urged President Trump not to give in to Apple's request.According to the Wall Street Journal on Friday, Micron lobbied the White House on t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/micron-urges-white-house-to-reject-apples-blacklist-memory-plan/Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/micron-urges-white-house-to-reject-apples-blacklist-memory-plan/ Trump announced the investigation in a social media post after the European Commission fined Google 890 million euros on July 23 for violating the Digital Markets Act.The fine included 460 million euros, or about $517 million, for favoring Google ser]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/trump-promises-investigation-into-eu-fines-on-us-big-tech/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/trump-promises-investigation-into-eu-fines-on-us-big-tech/ The Apple-1 comes from Apple's second batch of 50 machines, according to the auction house. Known as the "Neumark" computer, it sits inside a modified Smith-Corona typewriter case and was restored to working condition by Apple-1 specialist Corey Cohen]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/this-apple-1-auction-expected-to-cost-the-winner-as-much-as-275-iphone-17-pros/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/this-apple-1-auction-expected-to-cost-the-winner-as-much-as-275-iphone-17-pros/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-exploit-legal-fight-is-really-about-who-owns-security-research/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-exploit-legal-fight-is-really-about-who-owns-security-research/ Apple has settled a class-action lawsuit over its delayed Siri features.
The class action suit filed in 2025 alleged that people had bought new iPhones expressly because of Apple's promoting of Apple Intelligence features that it then did not deliver. Apple admitted in March 2025 that the new Siri features were delay]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/judge-approves-apples-250-million-settlement-offer-over-siri-lawsuit/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/judge-approves-apples-250-million-settlement-offer-over-siri-lawsuit/ Facebook Verified will put a new badge on profile pages and elsewhere
The new badge is separate from Meta's existing Meta Verified program and is available to eligible Facebook users who are 18 or older. Users must also be in good standing with Facebook's community standar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/facebook-verified-is-here-so-you-can-tell-if-your-new-friend-is-really-an-ai/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/facebook-verified-is-here-so-you-can-tell-if-your-new-friend-is-really-an-ai/ Apple's supply chain may be impacted by new tariffs. Image credit: Intel
The new tariffs went into effect on Friday, July 24, 2026. They come into force as a 10% blanket import tax imposed by the Trump administration lapsed following a Supreme Court ruling that it was unlawful.The new action follows a months-long investigat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-us-tariffs-hit-apples-supply-chain-with-no-clear-exemptions/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-us-tariffs-hit-apples-supply-chain-with-no-clear-exemptions/ A public PulsePoint listing from Santa Clara County Fire shows an outside fire reported at 5:38 p.m. Pacific time on July 23 at 18922 Forge Drive. The department closed the call at 6:24 p.m., about 45 minutes later, and the listing identifies Engine 71 as the only assigned unit.The d]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dispatch-records-cut-claims-of-major-apple-park-fire-damage-down-to-size/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dispatch-records-cut-claims-of-major-apple-park-fire-damage-down-to-size/ There was an issue with Hide My Email.
It's been painted as a big security failing by Apple, and it definitely isn't good. But even if someone does manage to circumvent your use of Hide My Ema]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hide-my-email-apple-upgrade-and-mass-iphone-18-pro-production-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hide-my-email-apple-upgrade-and-mass-iphone-18-pro-production-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/ There is a way to get malware onto your Mac, although it's not very likely. Background skull and crossbones image by stg_max_gts
If they don't already come installed on the Mac, macOS apps are either downloaded from the Mac App Store, or from developers' websites. Whichever it is, macOS has security measures to prevent bad actor]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/trusted-mac-apps-could-possibly-be-swapped-out-for-malware/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/trusted-mac-apps-could-possibly-be-swapped-out-for-malware/ Apple hopes to save money on new iPhone displays
According to The Elec's report, Apple has suggested paying suppliers LG Display and Samsung Display around $70 per iPhone 18 Pro Max display. The report suggests that is angling to pay even less, with both companies aiming for per-panel price points of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-wants-cheaper-iphone-displays-to-offset-spiraling-memory-costs/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-wants-cheaper-iphone-displays-to-offset-spiraling-memory-costs/ Steve Wozniak in 2026 - Image Credit: CBS Sunday Morning
You're an AppleInsider reader so you know Apple and inescapably, you know the story. Steve Wozniak was the brilliant engineer, Steve Jobs was the brilliant businessman, and Ronald Wayne was, er, something else.These are the three who founded Apple in 1976, but the story of bot]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/steve-wozniak-gave-apple-its-soul-before-steve-jobs-made-it-a-hit/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/steve-wozniak-gave-apple-its-soul-before-steve-jobs-made-it-a-hit/ OpenAI CEO Sam Altman - image credit: Emerson Collective
In early July, Apple sued OpenAI after alleging that two ex-employees successfully stole intellectual property to enrich OpenAI's development efforts. Now, on Thursday, a judge has been assigned to the case.Initially, when the suit was first filed, it was randomly assigned to Magistrate Judge Virginia]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/district-judge-assigned-to-oversee-apples-trade-secrets-lawsuit-against-openai/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/district-judge-assigned-to-oversee-apples-trade-secrets-lawsuit-against-openai/ Keychron Q6 HE 8K
When it comes to mechanical keyboards, Keychron stands out as one of the industry leaders. All thanks to its vast array of styles, colors, and features aimed at both Windows and macOS users.The Keychron Q6 HE 8K is a beefy new release, and I put it through an extended test drive in my ongoing series of reviews of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/keychron-q6-he-8k-review-a-great-mechanical-keyboard-for-work-and-play/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/keychron-q6-he-8k-review-a-great-mechanical-keyboard-for-work-and-play/ The feature is available to logged-in users 18 and older across Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans. OpenAI says ChatGPT can compare laboratory results over time, summarize changes since a medical appointment, and identify patterns involving sleep, exercise, and daily activity.Users can connect Ap]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/connecting-apple-health-to-chatgpt-creates-privacy-risks-siri-ai-can-avoid/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/connecting-apple-health-to-chatgpt-creates-privacy-risks-siri-ai-can-avoid/ Reese Wotherspoon (left) and Jennifer Aniston on stage at the launch of Apple TV+ in 2019 - image credit: Apple.Eddy Cue wanted "The Morning Show." Long before the service was announced in March 2019, or debuted in November that year, Cue was looking for shows that would bring the streamer attention, a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-morning-show-will-bring-apple-tvs-first-prestige-drama-to-an-end-in-2027/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-morning-show-will-bring-apple-tvs-first-prestige-drama-to-an-end-in-2027/ ChatGPT isn't a medical professional. Credit: OpenAI
In a lawsuit filed in San Francisco Superior Court, Florida pastor Scott Winters argues that ChatGPT used his faith against him. After asking the chatbot about his symptoms, he was told that they were likely "another minor piece of the lon]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openai-sued-after-chatgpt-used-religious-faith-to-convince-a-man-to-not-talk-to-a-doctor/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openai-sued-after-chatgpt-used-religious-faith-to-convince-a-man-to-not-talk-to-a-doctor/ The update changes Geekbench's multi-core methodology and adds workloads for artificial intelligence, media processing, gaming, and content creation. Primate Labs says the revisions account for increasingly demanding computing tasks and the larger data sets handled by modern devices.Geekbench 7 remains free f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-geekbench-7-benchmark-adds-ai-workloads-better-reflects-2026-computer-use-cases/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-geekbench-7-benchmark-adds-ai-workloads-better-reflects-2026-computer-use-cases/ Save $400 on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 48GB RAM - Image credit: Apple
B&H is slashing $400 off Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 48GB of RAM. Released in March 2026, the M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro features higher unified memory bandwidth compared to the last-gen model and is equippe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-macbook-pro-with-48gb-ram-drops-to-2699-saving-you-400/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-macbook-pro-with-48gb-ram-drops-to-2699-saving-you-400/ Apple TV is getting a new show
The new series, titled "The Last Person on Earth," will follow couples who, on the face of it, appear to be opposites. They'll then be sent to one of the planet's most romantic destinations to put into practice tips and guidance provided by Perel and a te]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-tv-is-branching-out-with-a-self-help-eight-part-dating-docuseries/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-tv-is-branching-out-with-a-self-help-eight-part-dating-docuseries/ Image Credit: United States Mint
It still only vaguely looks like Steve Jobs, but it's intended to be him and to commemorate American innovation. But stop us if you've heard this one before, as the coin was released in May 2026.The US Mint's listing at the time said that it was a limited pressing, and the release schedule page still says that. It's conceiva]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/us-mints-limited-edition-steve-jobs-coin-is-no-longer-quite-so-limited/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/us-mints-limited-edition-steve-jobs-coin-is-no-longer-quite-so-limited/ Sharhan demonstrated Kinapod Disc on Reddit on July 20. The setup requires users to make a small hole in the center of a flying disc and insert one AirPod stem-first.Once it's mounted, the AirPod sends motion data to an iPhone while Kinapod Disc detects each throw and records spin rate, total rev]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/an-airpod-powered-frisbee-tracker-makes-backyard-throws-scientific/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/an-airpod-powered-frisbee-tracker-makes-backyard-throws-scientific/ Apple Maps will be key to Ford's future EV plans. Credit: Apple
The partnership will see Maps become a key component of the Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform when it launches in 2027. Apple announced that its technology will go beyond simple routing and will instead be used to power Ford's next-g]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-maps-will-be-at-the-core-of-fords-electric-vehicles-in-2027/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-maps-will-be-at-the-core-of-fords-electric-vehicles-in-2027/ John C. Dvorak - image credit: No Agenda podcast
Today Dvorak is best known for co-hosting the "No Agenda" podcast with Adam Curry, where he would critique mainstream news media. His death was first announced by the podcast on X, although note that Dvorak's age is mistakenly given as 74.It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John C. Dvorak, ou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/famed-technology-journalist-john-c-dvorak-dies-aged-80/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/famed-technology-journalist-john-c-dvorak-dies-aged-80/ Apple's plans for the iPhone Ultra have been a hot-button topic in recent months. Just days ago, it was reported that Apple had increased its orders for the vapor cooling system that would be used in its debut foldable.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-foldable-iphone-launch-in-question-amid-production-hiccups/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-foldable-iphone-launch-in-question-amid-production-hiccups/ MacBook Neo
New data shared by Counterpoint Research shows that global PC shipments plummeted to 65 million units in the second quarter of the year. This brought an end to a prolonged period of growth that stretched all the way back to Q1 of 2025.But as the market as a whole struggled, Apple and Asus were able to weather the storm. That's go]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-defied-a-global-pc-sales-slump-in-q2-2026-thanks-to-macbook-neo/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-defied-a-global-pc-sales-slump-in-q2-2026-thanks-to-macbook-neo/ The European Union is fining Google $1 billion - image credit: EU
Just as US lawmakers ask Trump to investigate the EU's alleged "anti-American" Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Union has used that act to fine Google. The fine is 890 million euros ($1 billion), and it's the first time Google has been fine]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/eu-slaps-google-with-a-1-billion-antitrust-fine/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/eu-slaps-google-with-a-1-billion-antitrust-fine/ Brydge ProDock Trio review: Sitting on my desk and freeing space
All USB-C and Thunderbolt docks I've tested have been largely the same as boxes that connect with a bundled cable. They have different ports and different technical specs.Brydge goes a different route, opting for a new version of its vertical ProDock. Your Mac is physically docked in the device]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/brydge-prodock-trio-review-an-elite-space-saving-macbook-dock/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/brydge-prodock-trio-review-an-elite-space-saving-macbook-dock/ Apple Support already has a chatbot, and soon, Apple Store will too
Apple has been slowly increasing its use of AI tools both internally and in public-facing apps. While Apple still relies on humans for some support inquiries, AI is being offered in more locations.It seems Apple may have let slip that a new f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-store-app-virtual-shopping-assistant-could-be-coming-soon/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-store-app-virtual-shopping-assistant-could-be-coming-soon/ U.S. President Donald Trump
The European Union's Digital Markets Act has been a thorn in Apple's side since its introduction. Lawmakers in the United States want something done to fight what they consider to be rules that target U.S. Big Tech firms unfairly.A letter signed by 25 Republicans, including seven members of the House of Represe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/lawmakers-want-trump-to-investigate-eus-anti-american-digital-markets-act/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/lawmakers-want-trump-to-investigate-eus-anti-american-digital-markets-act/ Apple's iPad 11 is on sale for $399 in Amazon's month-end sale.
Discounts across Apple's iPad line are in effect at Amazon, with month-end deals delivering prices as low as $399.Buy iPad 11 for $399
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-month-end-ipad-deals-drop-11-inch-model-to-399/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-month-end-ipad-deals-drop-11-inch-model-to-399/ Early image of the new season - image credit: Apple TV
"Ted Lasso" returns to Apple TV on August 5, 2026 with a new story that sees the titular character now coaching a second-division women's football team. According to The Hollywood Reporter, though, there could be more.Apple has not commissioned a fifth season yet, but star J]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/jason-sudeikis-wants-two-more-seasons-of-the-ted-lasso-revival/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/jason-sudeikis-wants-two-more-seasons-of-the-ted-lasso-revival/ MacBook Neo
Apple's fall releases tend to include a number of Mac and MacBook launches alongside the usual iPhones. For 2026, Apple is preparing a very AI-forward refresh of its catalog, starting this fall.According to Bloomberg on Wednesday, Apple's refreshes are all to capitalize on the dem]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/entire-macbook-pro-macbook-air-amp-macbook-neo-line-rumored-for-refresh-in-next-six-months/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/entire-macbook-pro-macbook-air-amp-macbook-neo-line-rumored-for-refresh-in-next-six-months/ The current iMac.
Recent rumors have predicted that the iPad Air will get the higher-quality OLED display in 2027. They've also predicted that the iMac will get an OLED screen too, but not until 2029 or 2030.Now Bloomberg is substantially repeating these reports, but in some cases giving a little more detail. With the Mac mini and the Mac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/upgraded-mac-mini-mac-studio-and-oled-imac-are-all-in-the-pipeline/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/upgraded-mac-mini-mac-studio-and-oled-imac-are-all-in-the-pipeline/ The affected KARR Security System is an aftermarket alarm that dealerships install to protect vehicles on their lots. Dealers often leave the hardware connected after a vehicle is sold, even when the buyer declines to pay for the alarm service.T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-youve-got-this-dealer-installed-car-alarm-patch-it-today-with-your-iphone/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-youve-got-this-dealer-installed-car-alarm-patch-it-today-with-your-iphone/ This appears to be the section that has closed: it's the store's exhibition space, shown here in 2017 when Apple added a virtual and augmented reality feature.
Back in 2017, long before the Apple Vision Pro was announced, Apple added an augmented reality feature to its visitor center's Exhibition Space. It was a model of Apple Park, and at the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-park-visitor-center-exhibition-space-closed-temporarily/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-park-visitor-center-exhibition-space-closed-temporarily/ This appears to be the section that has closed: it's the store's exhibition space, shown here in 2017 when Apple added a virtual and augmented reality feature.
Back in 2017, long before the Apple Vision Pro was announced, Apple added an augmented reality feature to its visitor center's Exhibition Space. It was a model of Apple Park, and at the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-park-visitor-center-shuts-its-exhibition-space-for-improvements/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-park-visitor-center-shuts-its-exhibition-space-for-improvements/ Meta is rolling out the change as part of a wider WhatsApp update that also expands CarPlay support, adds basic PDF tools and makes it easier to share music. Direct registration addresses one of the largest limitations of the iPad app since its 2025 launch.WhatsApp for iPad previously relied on the company's linked-device system, which re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/at-last-whatsapp-for-ipad-can-be-set-up-without-another-device/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/at-last-whatsapp-for-ipad-can-be-set-up-without-another-device/ Workers at a Foxconn facility - Image source: Foxconn
Each summer, the Apple supply chain prepares for the annual iPhone mass production ramp-up by hiring more employees. For chief assembly partner Foxconn, that process has gotten underway in China.According to China Securities Journal via MyDrivers on July 22, the iPhone]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/it-has-begun-foxconn-amassing-army-of-workers-for-iphone-18-pro-assembly/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/it-has-begun-foxconn-amassing-army-of-workers-for-iphone-18-pro-assembly/ Apple's Wallet app may be one of only a few apps an iPhone user can continue to use if they miss an Apple Upgrade payment.
Apple is now expected to shortly launch a financing option, replacing the previous iPhone Upgrade Program. It will let buyers spread the cost of most Apple devices, thereby easing the sales hit Apple expects]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dont-miss-a-payment-with-apple-upgrade-or-your-iphone-will-be-locked/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dont-miss-a-payment-with-apple-upgrade-or-your-iphone-will-be-locked/ A failed startup is one of those iPhone problems that immediately feels worse than it may actually be. The device can sit on the Apple logo, restart in a loop or refuse to finish booting after an update.Before iOS 27, most users]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-use-ios-27-recovery-mode-before-erasing-or-restoring-your-iphone/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-use-ios-27-recovery-mode-before-erasing-or-restoring-your-iphone/ Apple Watch blood oxygen detection is safe from the patent lawsuit
Apple Watch users have been able to take advantage of the blood oxygen sensor in Apple Watch since a software update in January 2024 successfully bypassed a sales ban. Masimo's attempts to reinstate a ban faile]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-634m-payment-to-masimo-now-set-in-stone-after-judge-tosses-appeal/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-634m-payment-to-masimo-now-set-in-stone-after-judge-tosses-appeal/ Apple InvitesApple has already made one update to the Apple Invites app this summer with some handy new features. Its second is smaller, but still quite celebratory in nature.The release of version 1.10 on the App Store explains there are two changes made to the app. The first is that the host and guests are able to reply to each other using emoji, rather than words.
Continue]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-invites-update-brings-emoji-replies-and-confetti-to-the-party/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-invites-update-brings-emoji-replies-and-confetti-to-the-party/ Developer Jeff Johnson disclosed the Mac Mail privacy flaw on July 19. His testing showed that a specially crafted message could make Mail display a misleading sender identity while a reply went out from the email address tied to his Apple Account.The behavior didn't require Johnson to use Hide My Email or maintain an iCloud.com]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/a-fake-hide-my-email-header-can-expose-the-address-behind-your-apple-account/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/a-fake-hide-my-email-header-can-expose-the-address-behind-your-apple-account/ The company told 404 Media that it deployed a patch on July 3, 2026, and fully resolved the vulnerability. AppleInsider successfully reproduced the behavior on July 17.Our test found that a sender who possessed a specific Hide My Email alias could reveal the real address behind it]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hide-my-email-flaw-still-worked-two-weeks-after-apples-claimed-fix/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hide-my-email-flaw-still-worked-two-weeks-after-apples-claimed-fix/ The iPhone Upgrade Program is going away
The report of the new Apple Upgrade program arriving on July 28 seems like a good deal for consumers wanting more than an iPhone. However, it also means the end of a similar installment program.Tuesday's Bloomberg report on the launch of Apple Upgrade adds that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-iphone-upgrade-program-was-great-while-it-lasted/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-iphone-upgrade-program-was-great-while-it-lasted/ Detail from the patent showing an iMac-style device sitting on a wide dock that also features multiple wireless charging sections - image credit: Apple
It's not as if it's a giant market, but there are people who need to travel with their iMac and for them, existing firms will sell enormous and well-padded cases. Apple als]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/future-imac-could-come-with-a-removable-dock-or-handle-to-make-it-easier-to-carry/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/future-imac-could-come-with-a-removable-dock-or-handle-to-make-it-easier-to-carry/ Klarna on Apple Pay - Image credit: Klarna
Apple already provides consumers with ways to upgrade their devices while paying a monthly subscription. But it seems Apple is gearing up to introduce a new alternative to the iPhone Upgrade Program that covers more hardware.Expected to launch on July 28, Apple Upgrade will be a leasing program backed by credit group Klarna]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-upgrades-will-let-users-lease-iphones-and-macs-with-klarna/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-upgrades-will-let-users-lease-iphones-and-macs-with-klarna/ Workers at a TSMC facility
Apple is already trying to mitigate the memory market's pricing spikes to reduce its costs, but it's not the only component price problem on its hands. It faces having to pay TSMC even more for the all-important processors too.According to Nikkei on Tuesday, TSMC will be increasing the base price of its chips fr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/expect-2027-iphones-to-cost-more-as-tsmc-increases-chip-prices/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/expect-2027-iphones-to-cost-more-as-tsmc-increases-chip-prices/ The display on the current iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.86 inches.
One recent rumor claimed that Apple had begun production evaluation for a 2027 iPhone with a display that is curved on all four sides. Then another claimed that the iPhone 20 range would feature a significant redesign.For the first time, though, a leaker is]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-20-pro-max-may-get-apples-largest-ever-iphone-screen-at-7-inches/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-20-pro-max-may-get-apples-largest-ever-iphone-screen-at-7-inches/ Downgrading from macOS Golden Gate isn't as simple as leaving Apple's beta program. Turning off beta updates prevents later beta builds from installing, but it leaves the current operating system in place.Returning to macOS Tahoe requires erasing the Mac's startup volume, rein]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-roll-back-macos-golden-gate-on-apple-silicon/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-roll-back-macos-golden-gate-on-apple-silicon/ Samsung Galaxy Card is a new fintech offering from Samsung and Barclays
If there has ever been a tried and true strategy from Samsung, its compete with what Apple offers by beating them on the spec sheet. The Samsung Galaxy Card does exactly that with some good cash back rates right out of the gate.The company announced th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/seven-years-after-apple-card-samsung-leaps-into-fintech-with-its-own-credit-card/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/seven-years-after-apple-card-samsung-leaps-into-fintech-with-its-own-credit-card/ The property at 580 North Mary Avenue, Sunnyvale - Image Credit: Google Maps
Companies with a massive workforce are always on the lookout for more office space. In the case of Apple, it will be adding one more location to its roster in Sunnyvale.According to sources of the Mercury News, Apple has agreed to lease a building located at 580 N]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-adds-another-office-to-its-sunnyvale-collection/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-adds-another-office-to-its-sunnyvale-collection/ A render of what the iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsider
The occasional reference leaks in Apple's beta operating systems often hint to future features that are on the way. For inbound devices like the iPhone Fold, they can sometimes point to big changes in the design.According to an examination of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ios-27-beta-multiple-battery-reference-may-be-red-herring-not-iphone-fold-hints/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ios-27-beta-multiple-battery-reference-may-be-red-herring-not-iphone-fold-hints/ An earlier iOS 27 beta screen
The fourth round is here, and participants in Apple's developer program can download the new builds to their devices right now.The third developer builds arrived on July 6, while the second occurred on June 22 for most of the operating systems. The watchOS 27 counterparts landed later, on June 23 and June 25.
Continue Reading]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/fourth-ios-27-macos-27-developer-betas-arrive/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/fourth-ios-27-macos-27-developer-betas-arrive/ Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple
Apple is currently operating multiple beta-testing tracks at the moment. While the focus is on the 27-generation, it's current 26-gen OSes are still getting updates to version 26.6.The RC developer betas landed after the fifth, which came out on July 13. The fourth arrived on July 6, t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ios-266-release-candidate-build-surfaces-for-testing/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ios-266-release-candidate-build-surfaces-for-testing/ Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple
Apple is currently operating multiple beta-testing tracks at the moment. While the focus is on the 27-generation, it's current 26-gen OSes are still getting updates to version 26.6.The sixth developer betas landed after the fifth, which came out on July 13. The fourth arrived on Jul]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sixth-ios-266-macos-266-developer-betas-surface-for-testing/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sixth-ios-266-macos-266-developer-betas-surface-for-testing/ Ruth Madeley (center) as Judy Heumann in Sian Heder's "Being Heumann" - image credit: Apple TV
In 2022, Sian Heder directed and co-wrote "CODA," which earned Apple TV the first-ever Best Picture Oscar for a streaming service. Apple immediately announced that it was backing Heder to direct a dramatization of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/coda-director-returns-to-apple-tv-with-movie-about-disability-activist-judy-heumann/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/coda-director-returns-to-apple-tv-with-movie-about-disability-activist-judy-heumann/ Smart Home Insider Podcast
Guest co-host this week is Alan Coleman, chief product officer of Plume. Plume works with ISPs to help improve in-home Wi-Fi performance.Specifically, they work with many OEM router manufacturers, provide a white-label app experience, and offer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/fixing-isp-provided-routers-public-betas-amp-more-on-smart-home-insider/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/fixing-isp-provided-routers-public-betas-amp-more-on-smart-home-insider/ Get 4 AirTags for just $89 at Amazon - Image credit: Apple
Amazon's AirTag sale cuts $10 off the 4-pack, bringing the price down to $89, which matches the record low seen during Prime Day 2026.Buy AirTag 4-pack for $89
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-89-airtag-2-deal-delivers-record-low-price-on-4-pack/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-89-airtag-2-deal-delivers-record-low-price-on-4-pack/ The firm said the campaign has reached at least 100 targets in 33 countries since May 2026, with more than half of the identified activity in Europe. Group-IB also found targets in North America, the Middle East and Africa.ClickLock builds on ClickFix, a familiar scam that uses fake CAPTCHA or Cloudflare verifica]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/clicklock-malware-makes-macs-unusable-until-victims-surrender-their-passwords/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/clicklock-malware-makes-macs-unusable-until-victims-surrender-their-passwords/ Save $100 on AirPods Max 2 with Amazon deal - Image credit: Apple
You can pick up AirPods Max 2 at a $100 discount at Amazon today, with all five color options eligible for the markdown at press time.Buy AirPods Max 2 for $449
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-max-2-plunge-to-449-after-amazon-slashes-price-by-100/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-max-2-plunge-to-449-after-amazon-slashes-price-by-100/ How the hidden Siri AI Writing Tools appear when you selected text.
Although some users, including ones at AppleInsider, are finding that Writing Tools have vanished in macOS Golden Gate, typically they remain available whenever selected text is right-clicked. But Reddit users have found that there is a hidden alternative that automatically pops up a short list of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/siri-ai-is-hiding-a-more-concise-set-of-writing-tools-for-mac/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/siri-ai-is-hiding-a-more-concise-set-of-writing-tools-for-mac/ The full game is in Steam, awaiting launch.It is safe to say that developing a word game like this wasn't meant to take a year. The first installment of this series was posted on July 28, 2025.The math is easy to figure out how long it's been since I started.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/game-development-diary-crunch-and-preparing-to-launch/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/game-development-diary-crunch-and-preparing-to-launch/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-stop-google-maps-from-displaying-your-home-to-strangers/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-stop-google-maps-from-displaying-your-home-to-strangers/ On-device AI processing will be a big thing in the coming years if Apple bets right.Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-shrinking-models-and-an-on-device-ai-future/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-shrinking-models-and-an-on-device-ai-future/ Jony Ive & OpenAI's Sam Altman | Image Credit: OpenAI
On July 10, Apple launched what looks to become a major lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing ex-Apple employees of stealing intellectual property. However, despite former Apple design chief's links to OpenAI, he isn't in the crosshairs of Apple's lawyers.In]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-probably-wont-add-jony-ive-to-openai-trade-secret-theft-suit/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-probably-wont-add-jony-ive-to-openai-trade-secret-theft-suit/ Genius Bar employees may gain a new AI assistant
Artificial intelligence has become a buzzword throughout the tech industry from both the consumer and employee perspective. Employees of any kind at many companies have had to contend with mandatory AI tool use forced on them by the employer.So far, reports]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/genius-bar-ai-tools-spark-concerns-over-employee-monitoring-amp-evaluation/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/genius-bar-ai-tools-spark-concerns-over-employee-monitoring-amp-evaluation/ The much-missed Mac Pro
The once beloved Mac Pro went out with a whimper in March 2026 as Apple discontinued it. But according to Bloomberg, there had originally been big plans for its future.What eventually caused the end of the Mac Pro was how powerful the much more cost-effectiv]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/mac-pro-could-have-been-vastly-more-powerful-than-the-mac-studio/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/mac-pro-could-have-been-vastly-more-powerful-than-the-mac-studio/ The latest sale at B&H includes numerous CTO MacBook Pro models that are up to $400 off. Some of the configurations have additional RAM, extra storage, a nano-texture display, or all three.You can jump straight to the sale, but we've also rounded up top picks below. And if you don't see your desired model, it's also worth checking out]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bamph-launches-steep-macbook-pro-discounts-at-up-to-400-off/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bamph-launches-steep-macbook-pro-discounts-at-up-to-400-off/ iCloud+ now costs more money in some countries.Over the course of a few days, Apple has been increasing the prices of its various online services. Not to be left behind, iCloud+ has now upped its prices to join the rest of the roster.The change, revealed by Apple's iCloud+ pricing support page, doesn't outright say what countries are affected by the pricing. However, comparis]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-bumps-up-the-cost-of-icloud-in-8-countries/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-bumps-up-the-cost-of-icloud-in-8-countries/ Apple shares closed at $333.74, leaving the company with a market capitalization of approximately $4.88 CAP trillion. Nvidia ended down about 3.5% on the day, with a value of about $4.86 trillion.The distinction is largely sym]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/aapl-capitalization-squeaks-past-nvda-apple-becomes-worlds-most-valuable-company/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/aapl-capitalization-squeaks-past-nvda-apple-becomes-worlds-most-valuable-company/ The Apple One bundle arrived in 2020 and has become a common option for Apple device owners who subscribe to several of the company's services. It offers three tiers aimed at individuals, families, and people who want nearly everything included.However, favorite]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/is-apple-one-worth-it-in-summer-2026-after-the-latest-price-increases/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/is-apple-one-worth-it-in-summer-2026-after-the-latest-price-increases/ The Apple Music Individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, up from $10.99. The Family plan rose from $16.99 to $19.99 per month and continues to support as many as six people through Family Sharing.Verified college students will pay $6.99 per month, up from $5.99. The Student plan includes the full Apple Music se]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-music-gets-first-us-price-hike-in-four-years/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-music-gets-first-us-price-hike-in-four-years/ Apple hasn't taken the antitrust case lying down. Image source: Apple
While discussions are reportedly underway, it's unclear whether an agreement will be reached. However, the Trump administration has been working to settle lawsuits brought by the previous administration for some time. It's clear there is a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-long-running-doj-antitrust-case-may-not-make-it-to-trial/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-long-running-doj-antitrust-case-may-not-make-it-to-trial/ Consumer Intelligence Research Partners estimates that 87% of U.S. iPhone buyers in the March 2026 quarter came from another iPhone. The share reached its highest level in the three years covered by the report, up from 84% in 2025 and 85% in 2024.Another 12% switched fro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/google-is-making-no-progress-on-switching-iphone-users-to-android/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/google-is-making-no-progress-on-switching-iphone-users-to-android/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ios-27-public-beta-its-fine-i-guess/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ios-27-public-beta-its-fine-i-guess/ AI nudity apps are a problem for the App Store
A Wired report notes that both Apple and Google have been told to prevent the sale of AI apps that can be used to create deepfake images. They must also "sever" business relationships with all of the developers responsi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-ordered-to-remove-8-nudify-ai-apps-from-the-iphones-app-store/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-ordered-to-remove-8-nudify-ai-apps-from-the-iphones-app-store/ Save $200 on Apple's latest M4 iPad Air with 512GB of storage.
The $200 discount at Amazon brings the Wi-Fi 13-inch iPad Air with 512GB of storage in Blue down to $1,049.Save $200 on 13" iPad Air M4
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-slashes-200-off-512gb-m4-ipad-air-13-inch-with-weekend-deal/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-slashes-200-off-512gb-m4-ipad-air-13-inch-with-weekend-deal/ Hide My Email is supposed to do just that, but it doesn't always
The Hide My Email feature allows iPhone, Mac, and iPad owners to sign up for websites and services using an anonymous email address. All emails sent to that address are then invisibly forwarded to the user's real]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/its-easy-to-find-a-real-email-address-behind-hide-my-email-but-it-doesnt-really-matter/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/its-easy-to-find-a-real-email-address-behind-hide-my-email-but-it-doesnt-really-matter/ Apple is set to be in a lawsuit with OpenAI for some time
Apple restarted its AI efforts with new Apple Foundation Models built with Google's Gemini Frontier models at the foundation. While Google's involvement seemed obvious in the long run, the move away from OpenAI's Chat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-sues-openai-public-betas-amp-super-apps-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-sues-openai-public-betas-amp-super-apps-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/ Journal focuses on people's thoughts and experiences instead of their bodies, unlike the data-driven health tracking with Apple Watch. The app encourages users to reflect on their emotions and pay closer attenti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-make-apple-journal-part-of-a-mindful-daily-routine/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-make-apple-journal-part-of-a-mindful-daily-routine/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-change-the-most-annoying-ios-27-settings-on-your-iphone/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-change-the-most-annoying-ios-27-settings-on-your-iphone/ Sam Altman of OpenAI
Apple filed a lawsuit in early July, 2026, arguing that OpenAI received trade secrets from its former employees. Former executives Tang Tan and Chang Liu were also named in the lawsuit.Now, The Financial Times reports that Apple has sent letters to approximately 40 f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openai-and-apple-legal-battle-escalates-poached-employees-warned-about-data-deletion/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openai-and-apple-legal-battle-escalates-poached-employees-warned-about-data-deletion/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/its-time-to-put-your-old-phone-to-rest-and-put-a-new-one-in-your-pocket-for-less-or-even-free/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/its-time-to-put-your-old-phone-to-rest-and-put-a-new-one-in-your-pocket-for-less-or-even-free/ Save $400 on Apple's 2TB M5 Max MacBook Pro at Amazon - Image credit: Apple
The M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro is on sale for $3,999 at Amazon in your choice of Space Black or Silver. This high-end configuration has Apple's M5 Max chip with an 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU, along with 36GB of unified memory and a spacious 2TB SSD.Save $4]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-400-on-apples-m5-max-macbook-pro-16-inch-with-spacious-2tb-ssd/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-400-on-apples-m5-max-macbook-pro-16-inch-with-spacious-2tb-ssd/ The company will begin a public alpha of Build in New Zealand on July 28, 2026. The mobile-first AI tool turns text prompts into playable games inside the Roblox app and will include publishing among its selected early features.Build adds a creation tab to the mobile app. A user can describ]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ai-generated-roblox-games-are-about-to-get-much-easier-to-make-on-iphone/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ai-generated-roblox-games-are-about-to-get-much-easier-to-make-on-iphone/ Anthony Alvarez filed the lawsuit against Apple on July 15 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint accuses the company of false advertising, fraud, breach of contract, and other violations tied to its marketing]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hide-my-email-class-action-lawsuit-seeks-payout-without-evidence-of-any-attacks/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hide-my-email-class-action-lawsuit-seeks-payout-without-evidence-of-any-attacks/ The whole iPad range is scheduled for updates.
The most recent rumors of the first update to the iPad mini since October 2024 have claimed that it will be released with an OLED screen before the end of 2026. Now according to Bloomberg, this update is the first of several iPad model refreshes.Specifically, the report claims that Apple]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ipad-amp-ipad-air-refreshes-are-coming-but-not-until-2027/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ipad-amp-ipad-air-refreshes-are-coming-but-not-until-2027/ TSMC plant in Arizona - image credit: Christopher Payne
In May 2026, TSMC announced an additional $20 billion investment in its Arizona plants. Now according to the Financial Times, the company has revealed plans to build four more plants, costing a total of $100 billion.Howard Lutnick, US commerce secretary, said that the extra investment]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/four-more-chip-plants-promised-as-tsmc-teases-a-further-100-billion-us-expansion/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/four-more-chip-plants-promised-as-tsmc-teases-a-further-100-billion-us-expansion/ iPad mini 7 running Assassin's Creed
The unit, said to be codenamed J510, is very late in the development process. While Thursday's report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman doesn't explicitly say that it is in mass production, it will have to be by now to make Apple's rumored timetable for release.A release for the new unit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ipad-mini-with-oled-release-imminent-pricing-unclear/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ipad-mini-with-oled-release-imminent-pricing-unclear/ The iPhone 17 Pro uses a vapor chamber for cooling purposes - Image Credit: iFixit
The report doesn't go into detail, but it's claimed that Apple has "significantly increased" the total vapor chamber cooling plates on order. It's thought that the first phone to benefit from the new]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/mass-production-of-folding-iphone-vapor-cooling-system-has-begun/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/mass-production-of-folding-iphone-vapor-cooling-system-has-begun/ TSMC plant in Arizona - image credit: Christopher Payne
In May 2026, TSMC announced an additional $20 billion investment in its Arizona plants. Now according to the Financial Times, the company has revealed plans to build four more plants, costing a total of $100 billion.Howard Lutnick, US commerce secretary, said that the extra investment]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/four-more-chip-plants-promised-as-tsmc-plans-a-further-100-billion-to-the-us/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/four-more-chip-plants-promised-as-tsmc-plans-a-further-100-billion-to-the-us/ Apple's lates Back to School offer is now live - image credit: Apple
Even when it isn't raising prices, it is a rule with Apple that it will never actually have sales on its products, except for certain regular promotions in China. So for this latest deal, it is again falling back on offering Apple gift cards alongside select]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-back-to-school-offers-have-started-but-you-can-do-much-better/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-back-to-school-offers-have-started-but-you-can-do-much-better/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/eager-to-install-the-ios-27-public-beta-heres-how-to-go-into-it-with-open-eyes/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/eager-to-install-the-ios-27-public-beta-heres-how-to-go-into-it-with-open-eyes/ Ads will appear in search results on Apple Maps from April 14, 2026 — image credit: Apple
On Tuesday, Apple updated its advertising guidelines. This was particularly noteworthy as it outlines the policies that advertisers will be expected to follow when advertising on Apple Maps.Perhaps not surprisingly, Apple']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-maps-ads-exclude-home-services-political-ads-and-more/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-maps-ads-exclude-home-services-political-ads-and-more/ AppleCare+ logo
Just like any other subscription, warranty and repair services often go up in price over time. On July 15, Apple did just that to AppleCare+.The price for the monthly AppleCare+ packages increased by 50 cents per month, or $5 per year for the annual plan, reports Bloomberg.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-bumps-monthly-applecare-for-ipad-mac-by-50-cents/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-bumps-monthly-applecare-for-ipad-mac-by-50-cents/ The new 36-month option appears at checkout when someone buys a Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad from Apple, alongside paying in full or using Apple Card Monthly Installments. It's available for the iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air and iPad Pro, subject to carrier approval.Apple's own interest-free financing still run]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-new-36-month-cellular-ipad-financing-plan-is-good-but-you-can-save-money-elsewhere/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-new-36-month-cellular-ipad-financing-plan-is-good-but-you-can-save-money-elsewhere/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hands-on-with-the-ios-27-public-beta-just-ok/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hands-on-with-the-ios-27-public-beta-just-ok/ Tang Tam - Image Credit: mit.gelstagram/Instagram
On July 10, Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that two former Apple employees stole its intellectual property. The trade secrets would allegedly be used by OpenAI's hardware teams to produce new products, including a planned AI de]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/who-is-tang-tan-the-ex-apple-vp-at-the-core-of-openais-trade-secret-theft-lawsuits/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/who-is-tang-tan-the-ex-apple-vp-at-the-core-of-openais-trade-secret-theft-lawsuits/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-iphone-20-what-we-know-about-the-radical-redesign-coming-in-2027/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-iphone-20-what-we-know-about-the-radical-redesign-coming-in-2027/ Siri could get even more powerful thanks to AI-related acquisitions.We already know that Apple is looking at deals such as one with PrismML to improve its on-device processing and Siri's capabilities. Apple also wants to further its server-based AI processing too.According to an article published on Wednesday by Th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/big-ai-acquisitions-are-not-off-the-table-under-new-ceo-john-ternus/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/big-ai-acquisitions-are-not-off-the-table-under-new-ceo-john-ternus/ Save $150 on 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air models - Image credit: Apple
The $150 markdown can be found on two 13-inch MacBook Air models, each with 1TB of storage. With the discount, the M5/16GB/1TB option is now $1,449, while the 24GB option is marked down to $1,649.Save $150 on 1TB MacBook Air M5
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-150-on-apples-1tb-m5-macbook-air-at-amazon/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-150-on-apples-1tb-m5-macbook-air-at-amazon/ OpenAI CEO Sam Altman - image credit: Emerson Collective
Apple is suing OpenAI over alleged theft of intellectual property, and initially the firm's response was an empty claim of being unaware of the issue. However, as first spotted by NBC, OpenAI's lawyers are now conce]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openai-blames-email-mixup-for-why-it-didnt-respond-to-apple-trade-theft-claims/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openai-blames-email-mixup-for-why-it-didnt-respond-to-apple-trade-theft-claims/ Apple Intelligence previously, and briefly, launched in China by mistake but now appears set to be officially released soon.
In mid-June 2026, Apple's Chinese partner Alibaba unveiled its latest AI model and, most significantly, revealed that it was now compatible with Apple Intelligence. Now according to Reuters, China's cyberspace]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-intelligence-finally-on-the-road-to-release-in-china/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-intelligence-finally-on-the-road-to-release-in-china/ LaserPecker LX2
A laser cutter was once an industrial machine that needed a dedicated workshop. That has changed.Desktop models now bring real cutting power to a home office or studio. The LaserPecker LX2 is one of the more ambitious of these.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/laserpecker-lx2-review-leveling-up-your-laser-game-for-a-price/Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/laserpecker-lx2-review-leveling-up-your-laser-game-for-a-price/ OpenAI's rumored hardware product sounds an awful lot like a HomePod
Just moments after OpenAI shared an empty statement on Apple's trade secret lawsuit, new information was shared about the company's upcoming hardware. While it offered no public comment, internally it wants everyone to believe it is a compl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openais-first-hardware-device-will-be-a-homepod-but-dont-tell-them-that/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openais-first-hardware-device-will-be-a-homepod-but-dont-tell-them-that/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/we-know-how-you-can-grab-a-free-or-very-cheap-iphone-16-series-phone/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/we-know-how-you-can-grab-a-free-or-very-cheap-iphone-16-series-phone/ OpenAI was once core to Apple's AI strategy
Apple has alleged that OpenAI systematically recruited Apple employees that could help funnel secret information from within the company. Two individuals were specifically named , Tang Yew Tan, and Chang Liu.On Tuesday, Bloomberg shared OpenAI's latest statement on the matter. It']]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openai-shrugs-denies-responsibility-for-trade-secret-theft-with-vague-statements/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openai-shrugs-denies-responsibility-for-trade-secret-theft-with-vague-statements/ iCloud
A lawsuit from August 2024 that accused Apple of "privacy-washing" and failing to properly deal with the issue of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on iCloud has been dismissed.In a ruling reported by Reuters on July 14, U.S. District Judge Noel Wise in San Jose, California, agreed with Apple's argument that it was sh]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/icloud-328b-csam-lawsuit-dismissed-apple-protected-under-section-230-laws/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/icloud-328b-csam-lawsuit-dismissed-apple-protected-under-section-230-laws/ EU exempts Apple Watch from battery rule
The European Union has been floating this idea for some time now. The rule, which falls under Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1670, would require manufacturers to allow users to easily remove and replace batteries within devices.However, it didn't take long for the Commission t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-meta-glasses-airpods-get-reprieve-from-eu-replaceable-battery-law/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-meta-glasses-airpods-get-reprieve-from-eu-replaceable-battery-law/ Siri at work on an iPhone
One of the major problems with AI processing is the need to manage massive models that most normal computers and smartphones cannot easily handle alone. On July 9, the start-up PrismML surfaced with a solution to shrink down the models to a more manageable size.A few days later,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/prismml-confirms-it-is-in-talks-with-apple-about-ai-model-shrinking-tech/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/prismml-confirms-it-is-in-talks-with-apple-about-ai-model-shrinking-tech/ Satechi expanded the MacBook Neo's limited connectivity on July 14 with three color-matched accessories, including two USB-C hubs and a wireless mouse available in Citrus, Blush, Indigo and Silver.The company's new MacBook Neo Collection includes the $44.99 OntheGo 5-in-1 Multiport Adapter, th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/port-limited-macbook-neo-gets-color-matching-hub-amp-mouse/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/port-limited-macbook-neo-gets-color-matching-hub-amp-mouse/ iPhone sales in China are doing better than the rest of the market, says IDC.The global RAM crisis is a problem for the entire tech industry and is also affecting consumer spending. However, while Apple fights the same problem as everyone else, it is one of the few winners in China's smartphone market.In a July 14 report from IDC into the smartphone market in C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-grows-china-market-share-as-price-hikes-harm-android-rivals/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-grows-china-market-share-as-price-hikes-harm-android-rivals/ Apple's M5 MacBook Pro is $150 off in price war - Image credit: Apple
B&H and Amazon are competing for your business this Tuesday, with a $150 discount on the 10-core M5 14-inch MacBook Pro with 16GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage, bringing the price down to $1,849. Both Space Black and Silver are available for that pr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-1tb-m5-macbook-pro-falls-to-1849-in-todays-price-war/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-1tb-m5-macbook-pro-falls-to-1849-in-todays-price-war/ Welcome screen for iOS 27
This update is big, and there's a lot to be excited for. To list just a few of the features, there are new deep parental controls, an easier-to-use Shortcuts app, Apple Intelligence features for Apple Home, enhanced Flyover in Maps, and much more.I've been using iOS 27 for more than a month, and while the update is full of new features and changes, there]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/these-are-the-things-you-should-do-first-after-updating-to-ios-27/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/these-are-the-things-you-should-do-first-after-updating-to-ios-27/ The game launches August 6 and includes current NFL teams, realistic simulation gameplay and a season-based Franchise mode. Players can also jump into individual games through Quick Play.Franchise mode puts players in charge as general managers, where they can build a roster, manage season-changing storylines and try to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/madden-football-returns-to-mac-for-the-first-time-in-19-years/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/madden-football-returns-to-mac-for-the-first-time-in-19-years/ iPad mini, sans OLED
The iPad Pro is the only iPad model to have an OLED display, but rumors have hinted that it will change eventually. If one serial leaker is to be believed, that could happen within months for one variant.According to a Naver post by Yeux1122, the iPad mini with an AMOLED display is expected to launch in the second half of 2026.
Rumor Score: 🤔 Po]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/oled-ipad-mini-may-still-launch-before-the-end-of-2026/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/oled-ipad-mini-may-still-launch-before-the-end-of-2026/ Fixed Focus Digital said on Weibo that Apple's preferred plan for the rumored iPhone 20 had "returned to glass." The account also said the renovated site was waiting for equipment to begin processing parts with a method similar to the first-generation Air.The Air reference is unclear, but the supplier detail]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/glass-production-plans-give-the-iphone-20-redesign-new-credibility/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/glass-production-plans-give-the-iphone-20-redesign-new-credibility/ Matter is supposed to be unifying, but manufacturers are resistant to letting users leave their apps
The smart home started life as a disjointed mess and new standards hoped to unify the different platforms. Today, everything feels a little too spread out even with better cross-platform compatibility.Don't get me wrong,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/owning-an-apple-home-the-broken-promise-of-matter/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/owning-an-apple-home-the-broken-promise-of-matter/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/health-fitness-and-savings-these-apple-watch-series-11-deals-cover-it-all/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/health-fitness-and-savings-these-apple-watch-series-11-deals-cover-it-all/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/download-the-ios-27-public-beta-in-4-quick-steps/Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/download-the-ios-27-public-beta-in-4-quick-steps/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-first-ios-27-public-beta-is-out-and-here-are-some-of-the-features-it-brings-to-your-iphone/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-first-ios-27-public-beta-is-out-and-here-are-some-of-the-features-it-brings-to-your-iphone/ iPadOS 27 beta 3 got a version 2 update
While it isn't clear exactly what Apple might have changed in its second version of macOS 27 beta 3 and iPadOS 27 beta 3, they are now available. Every other OS 27 beta retained its beta 3 build numbers for the public beta.The build number for macOS 27 beta 3 version 2 is 26A5378n, up from 26A5368g. The iPad]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ipados-27-amp-macos-27-beta-3-get-a-version-2-update-as-public-betas-drop/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ipados-27-amp-macos-27-beta-3-get-a-version-2-update-as-public-betas-drop/ iOS 27's public beta is here
Since the introduction of the 27-generation operating systems at WWDC in early June, Apple has been testing developer beta builds. A few rounds later, and it has started to do the same with the public beta.The first public builds are:
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/first-ios-27-macos-27-public-betas-are-out-but-you-should-still-be-careful/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/first-ios-27-macos-27-public-betas-are-out-but-you-should-still-be-careful/ Siri AI can tap into third-party apps thanks to app intents
WWDC 2026 may be over, but that doesn't mean Apple has finished interacting with developers and other businesses outside of Cupertino. In-store and online developer sessions have been going on regularly since the June event, but the next one has a m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/product-managers-amp-engineering-leads-are-the-target-for-apples-next-wwdc26-session/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/product-managers-amp-engineering-leads-are-the-target-for-apples-next-wwdc26-session/ Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple
Apple is trying out the 27-generation before the fall launches, but it's still working on updates for its current-gen operating system roster.The fifth developer betas landed after the fourth, which arrived on July 6. The third landed on June 29, the second were]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/fifth-developer-betas-of-ios-266-macos-266-are-out-now/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/fifth-developer-betas-of-ios-266-macos-266-are-out-now/ Smart Home Insider Podcast
Since the last episode, developers received the third developer beta of Apple's 27-branded updates. Within the release notes of macOS 27, it was revealed Apple had seemingly decided on pricing for some of its AI-powered features.To use Apple Intelligence with Apple Home, users will need to have at least the 2TB iCl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/channel-master-floodlight-pro-review-amp-listener-question-roundup-on-the-smart-home-insider-podcast/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/channel-master-floodlight-pro-review-amp-listener-question-roundup-on-the-smart-home-insider-podcast/ Meta Ray-Bans in use - Image Credit: Meta
Facebook owner Meta has previously been trying to use European Union regulations to get it access to iPhone user data that it cannot possibly have a legitimate use for. But now it's been revealed that the company has also pressed for potentially more reasonable help on pairing its devices."We would like to be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/facebook-demands-airpods-like-pairing-for-its-glasses-and-headsets/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/facebook-demands-airpods-like-pairing-for-its-glasses-and-headsets/ 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.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-corporate-espionage-suit-against-openai-isnt-the-first/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-corporate-espionage-suit-against-openai-isnt-the-first/ Global smartphone shipments fell 11% from the second quarter of 2025. Apple's share of global shipments climbed separately to a second-quarter record of 20%.Samsung remained the market leader with a 24% share after posting the strongest year-over-year growth among the five largest smartphone makers. Xiaomi followed Apple with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-growth-defies-the-smartphone-markets-worst-second-quarter-in-13-years/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-growth-defies-the-smartphone-markets-worst-second-quarter-in-13-years/ Jamf Threat Labs first spotted a suspicious sample on VirusTotal in early May and began seeing matching detections on customer Macs in early July. Further analysis traced the malware to a signed and Apple-notarized first-stage application called Werkbit, giving re]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/crashstealer-malware-poses-as-an-apple-tool-to-steal-passwords-amp-mac-data/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/crashstealer-malware-poses-as-an-apple-tool-to-steal-passwords-amp-mac-data/ The Dynamic App Grid in watchOS 27
Apple's main operating system updates, including iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate, are getting the bulk of the attention this cycle. That makes sense, as they're the ones most people will directly interact with every day.That's also true in a year where Apple focused mostly on sorting out its artifi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/time-for-change-50-apple-watch-updates-coming-in-watchos-27/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/time-for-change-50-apple-watch-updates-coming-in-watchos-27/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/summer-is-the-worst-season-for-your-phone-battery-heres-how-to-get-through-it/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/summer-is-the-worst-season-for-your-phone-battery-heres-how-to-get-through-it/ SigLens lets developers set up continuous monitoring of apps to see how they are working over time - image credit: SigScalr
Instead of needing multiple programs ranging from Xcode to Activity Monitor, an application monitoring app like SigLens is one tool that tracks and logs what happens inside several apps, or across many routines within the same o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/siglens-acquired-by-apple-for-debugging-massive-apps-and-services/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/siglens-acquired-by-apple-for-debugging-massive-apps-and-services/ Grab AirPods Pro 3 for just $199 at Amazon.
Amazon has dropped AirPods Pro 3 back down to $199.99 this week, marking the best post-Prime Day price on Apple's flagship earbuds. While it's not as low as the record discount we saw leading up to Prime Day, the $50 savings beats Black Friday 2025 pricing by $20 and is the strongest deal to return since Pri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-revives-199-airpods-pro-3-deal-after-prime-day/Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-revives-199-airpods-pro-3-deal-after-prime-day/ America 250
Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-no-cell-service-for-250-years/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-no-cell-service-for-250-years/ Save $100 on Apple Watch Series 11 styles.
Weekend Apple Watch shoppers have plenty of reasons to take a look at Amazon, where Apple Watch Series 11 models are $100 off across multiple configurations. The standout offer drops the 42mm GPS model to $299, within $20 of the lowest price on record]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-series-11-drops-to-299-with-amazon-deal-save-100/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-series-11-drops-to-299-with-amazon-deal-save-100/ With no M6 Pro or M6 Max on the horizon, don't expect much from the Mac Studio.Apple's chip lines have gradually become more AI-centric, and that will be the same in the future too. However, rather than sticking to an established release format, Apple's intend]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m6-era-will-last-just-six-months-as-apple-pushes-for-ai-focused-m7/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m6-era-will-last-just-six-months-as-apple-pushes-for-ai-focused-m7/ 16-inch MacBook Pro will be the first to get M7 Pro processors
Before AI used to be called Apple's biggest failure, that title went to the Apple Car which was cancelled after ten years of development and ten billion dollars of investment. AppleInsider argued at the time that Apple Car research wo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/power-of-apples-m7-amp-m8-chips-was-born-from-apple-car-research/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/power-of-apples-m7-amp-m8-chips-was-born-from-apple-car-research/ EU regulations will force Apple to rethink Apple Pencil design
The European Union mandated in 2023 that consumer electronics must have easily replaced batteries by 2027. One of Apple's notoriously impossible-to-repair products is the Apple Pencil, which could see some design changes to meet this mandate.According to the "Power On" news]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/eu-regulations-could-force-an-apple-pencil-upgrade-in-early-2027/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/eu-regulations-could-force-an-apple-pencil-upgrade-in-early-2027/ MacBook Neo will be a popular item this Back to School sales period.Each summer, Apple joins the rest of retailers by holding Back To School offers. Preparing for the academic year ahead, students and teachers can get some extra money off from their purc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/assess-apples-imminent-back-to-school-sales-before-you-pull-the-trigger-on-a-bad-deal/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/assess-apples-imminent-back-to-school-sales-before-you-pull-the-trigger-on-a-bad-deal/ The Lenox Square Apple Store (Apple)The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series examining the world of Apple-related crime.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/crime-blotter-stolen-ipad-leads-to-arrest-of-accused-bank-robber/Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/crime-blotter-stolen-ipad-leads-to-arrest-of-accused-bank-robber/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-iphone-17-is-the-hottest-model-of-2026-and-we-just-found-a-way-to-get-one-for-free/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-iphone-17-is-the-hottest-model-of-2026-and-we-just-found-a-way-to-get-one-for-free/ Intel could soon be making Apple's chips. Image credit: Intel
In August 2025, facing the prospect of semiconductor tariffs at 100%, Apple managed to secure an exemption from the massive import fees.It appeared at the time to have been avoided thanks to a major investment in U.S. manufacturing efforts. But it m]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-100-tariff-exemption-may-have-been-helped-by-intel-supply-deal/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-100-tariff-exemption-may-have-been-helped-by-intel-supply-deal/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/going-on-vacation-your-phone-can-capture-amazing-movies-heres-how/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/going-on-vacation-your-phone-can-capture-amazing-movies-heres-how/ Tang Yew Tan did design work for Apple for years on iPhone and the above pictured Apple Watch Ultra Series 3
In the suit, filed on Friday, Apple goes into some detail about what two named defendant]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-sues-openai-amp-previous-vp-of-product-design-over-mass-ip-theft/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-sues-openai-amp-previous-vp-of-product-design-over-mass-ip-theft/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dont-buy-an-airtag-if-you-only-need-it-for-a-trip-just-borrow-one/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dont-buy-an-airtag-if-you-only-need-it-for-a-trip-just-borrow-one/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/using-your-iphone-at-night-heres-how-you-can-make-the-screen-extra-dim/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/using-your-iphone-at-night-heres-how-you-can-make-the-screen-extra-dim/ Save $700 on the LG UltraFine 6K Display with Thunderbolt 5 - Image credit: LG
The LG 32-inch UltraFine evo 6K Monitor pairs easily with modern Macs thanks to its Thunderbolt 5 port. And at $1,299.99 after a $700 discount, this monitor comes in at least $240 cheaper than the 5K 27-inch Apple Studi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-700-on-lgs-32-inch-ultrafine-evo-6k-thunderbolt-5-monitor/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-700-on-lgs-32-inch-ultrafine-evo-6k-thunderbolt-5-monitor/ Instagram and Facebook's design may break the EU's rules
In a press release shared today, July 10, the European Commission put Meta on notice. A few core aspects of Meta's smartphone apps are at the core of the Commission's investigation.Meta now has the right to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/facebook-amp-instagrams-addictive-design-could-cost-meta-125-billion/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/facebook-amp-instagrams-addictive-design-could-cost-meta-125-billion/ iPhone 17 Pro Max slight damage after a year with no case
Apple is placing an iPhone 17 Pro Max in a time capsule, and presumably when it is opened in 250 years, there will have been a lighter and cheaper Apple Vision Pro. However, rumors suggest Apple might me more focused on AI and glasses instead.Tho]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-fold-airpods-with-cameras-amp-time-capsules-all-in-question-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-fold-airpods-with-cameras-amp-time-capsules-all-in-question-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/ The physical Apple Card that hasn't changed since 2019
Apple Card and all of Apple's financial services that go along with it, do seem a very long way from how the company started out. But it isn't at all far from how in the 1980s, the company looked into financing in order to sell its expensive new Macintosh.It's hard now to be]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/from-rumors-to-titanium-bad-debts-and-a-new-backer-apple-card-is-seven-years-old/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/from-rumors-to-titanium-bad-debts-and-a-new-backer-apple-card-is-seven-years-old/ iPhone batteries aren't changing any time soon. Image credit: Apple
You've probably seen AI TikTok slop and random Reddit posts that claim the EU will force Apple to bring user-replaceable batteries to the iPhone in 2027. But in what should be a surprise to nobody, they're all wrong.But like so much viral]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/no-eu-iphones-wont-have-a-removable-battery-door-in-2027/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/no-eu-iphones-wont-have-a-removable-battery-door-in-2027/ The two sides of the iPhone Fold are each expected to house a battery.
A leak in February 2026 claimed that the iPhone Fold would have the largest-capacity battery of any iPhone ever, but stopped short of any specifics. Around the same time, a separate rumor said that capacity would be 5,000 mAh, and the battery]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-fold-battery-now-rumored-to-have-less-capacity-than-expected/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-fold-battery-now-rumored-to-have-less-capacity-than-expected/ Govee 21-inch Smart Ceiling Light Ultra review:I've tested several Govee lighting solutions previously, and none were a disappointment. My biggest issue then, which continues to today, is Govee's insistence on using its app for most functions.The Govee 21-inch Smart Ceiling Light Ultra is a large circular lig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/govee-21-inch-smart-ceiling-light-ultra-review-blurry-motifs-amp-excellent-lighting/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/govee-21-inch-smart-ceiling-light-ultra-review-blurry-motifs-amp-excellent-lighting/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/age-rating-questionnaire-now-includes-social-media-questions/Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/age-rating-questionnaire-now-includes-social-media-questions/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/shhh-its-a-secret-this-is-the-best-way-to-have-a-private-conversation-on-your-iphone/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/shhh-its-a-secret-this-is-the-best-way-to-have-a-private-conversation-on-your-iphone/ ChatGPT Work is designed for longer assignments instead of one-off prompts. It can gather information from connected apps and workflows, create spreadsheets, presentations, documents and web apps, then continue working for hours by breaking larger projects into smaller steps.The new experience runs on GPT-5.6 and includes]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ai-agents-move-deeper-into-business-workflows-with-chatgpt-work-amp-gpt-56/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ai-agents-move-deeper-into-business-workflows-with-chatgpt-work-amp-gpt-56/ "Widow's Bay" will have a presence at Comic Con this year.
Comic Con, which gets underway on July 23 and runs through July 26, will be held in San Diego and will no doubt be as popular as ever. And Apple TV will back up its recent collection of 89 Emmy nominations with a strong showing.Not only will Apple be present, but it]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-going-big-at-comic-con-with-a-2-hour-panel-and-show-preview/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-going-big-at-comic-con-with-a-2-hour-panel-and-show-preview/ Tim Cook in a previous visit to India — image credit: Apple
India on July 9 removed import duties of 5% to 7.5% on several components used to manufacture smartphones and other electronics. Covered parts include wireless charging modules and lithium-ion cells.Reuters reported that the exemptions remain in effect throug]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/import-duty-cuts-make-india-even-more-attractive-for-iphone-manufacturing/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/import-duty-cuts-make-india-even-more-attractive-for-iphone-manufacturing/ The current iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple left all iPhone models untouched in its recent and unprecedented price rise, but it was already likely that the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro range would be affected. Now according to estimates from Counterpoint Research, the bill of materials (BOM) that Apple will]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/price-rises-certain-as-iphone-18-pro-max-component-costs-soar/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/price-rises-certain-as-iphone-18-pro-max-component-costs-soar/ Save $140 on an Apple Watch Ultra 3 while supplies last - Image credit: Apple
Amazon's $659.97 deal is available on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with a Bright Blue Trail Loop Band in M/L. The 49mm GPS + Cellular model with a Natural Titanium Case is $140 off while supplies last.Buy Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $659.97
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-659-apple-watch-ultra-3-deal-is-about-to-sell-out-grab-the-discount-now/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-659-apple-watch-ultra-3-deal-is-about-to-sell-out-grab-the-discount-now/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/before-ios-27-dont-forget-to-check-out-these-ios-264-features/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/before-ios-27-dont-forget-to-check-out-these-ios-264-features/ Apple wants to bring bigger AI models to the iPhone
The company has already been able to compress the 54GB Qwen 3.6 model to just 4GB. And, importantly, the technology that it uses doesn't impact the model's performance.Apple is already keen to find ways to shrink LLMs that would normally run on servers. The company prefers]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-ai-startup-could-shrink-server-sized-models-for-use-on-iphones/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-ai-startup-could-shrink-server-sized-models-for-use-on-iphones/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/your-old-phone-has-earned-its-retirement-heres-how-you-could-upgrade-for-less-or-even-free/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/your-old-phone-has-earned-its-retirement-heres-how-you-could-upgrade-for-less-or-even-free/ The camera plateau on the current iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Initial rumors claimed that the iPhone 18 Pro Max would see only slight improvement in battery life over the iPhone 17 Pro Max. But then more recently, there was a new claim that the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery would last almost 10% longer.Now leaker Ice Universe has bac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pro-maxs-longer-battery-life-comes-at-a-cost-in-weight-and-size/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pro-maxs-longer-battery-life-comes-at-a-cost-in-weight-and-size/ Apolosign 32-inch Smart Portable TV
The idea of a freestanding, movable television sounds odd at first. Just the same, LG popularized this category with the StanbyME. That wheeled touchscreen doubles as a second display, photo frame, and smart home hub.Apolosign is one of several brands now chasing that idea for less]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apolosign-32-inch-smart-portable-tv-review-very-cool-but-not-great-for-apple-users/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apolosign-32-inch-smart-portable-tv-review-very-cool-but-not-great-for-apple-users/ Check your drives to make sure they're not formatted as Encrypted Mac OS Extended before macOS 28 arrives next year.As time rolls on, technologies used to power operating systems like macOS are deprecated in favor of newer versions. While most users will embrace the newer ways of working, users of older installations can sometime]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/encrypted-hfs-drive-support-dies-in-macos-28/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/encrypted-hfs-drive-support-dies-in-macos-28/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-find-copy-and-share-wi-fi-passwords-on-your-iphone-and-ipad/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-find-copy-and-share-wi-fi-passwords-on-your-iphone-and-ipad/ Apple hasn't announced the rollout, but the change first surfaced after Apple TV researcher Sigmund Judge identified dozens of eligible series that were automatically upgraded to 4K at no extra cost. The initial rollout includes nearly 50 series spanning dramas, documentaries, reality shows, and children's prog]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tv-show-purchases-on-apple-tv-are-finally-getting-free-4k-upgrades/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tv-show-purchases-on-apple-tv-are-finally-getting-free-4k-upgrades/ The game will remain playable until 11 p.m. Pacific on September 29, when Nintendo will permanently end online service. Nintendo announced the shutdown Tuesday and directed players to updated support policies covering ruby purchases and Gold Pass subscriptions that took effect July 7.Nintendo thanked pla]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/final-lap-for-mario-kart-tour-badly-closes-another-nintendo-mobile-gaming-chapter/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/final-lap-for-mario-kart-tour-badly-closes-another-nintendo-mobile-gaming-chapter/ Nominations for the 78th Emmy Awards have been announced - image credit: Television Academy
In 2025, Apple TV won a record-breaking 22 Emmy Awards, with "Severance" and "The Studio" leading the way. For 2026, neither of those shows were eligible, but a host of]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/widows-bay-amp-pluribus-lead-apples-record-breaking-charge-for-2026-emmy-awards/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/widows-bay-amp-pluribus-lead-apples-record-breaking-charge-for-2026-emmy-awards/ A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: Samsung
In late June, Apple reportedly asked the Trump administration to allow it to buy RAM chips from a supplier in China that the U.S. had blacklisted. As Cupertino waits on Washington, it is allegedly testing out the memory from the blackballed company.According to two so]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-testing-banned-vendor-ram-is-a-band-aid-not-a-cure/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-testing-banned-vendor-ram-is-a-band-aid-not-a-cure/ Worldwide PC shipments fell 4.9% year over year to 68.2 million units in the second quarter, ending nine straight quarters of growth. A persistent memory shortage prompted manufacturers to build inventory ahead of tighter supplies.Rising component costs also pushed PC makers to raise price]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-the-only-bright-spot-in-a-declining-pc-market-savaged-by-ram-price-hikes/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-the-only-bright-spot-in-a-declining-pc-market-savaged-by-ram-price-hikes/ Apple still uses Qualcomm modems for products like the iPhone 17 Pro.
On June 30, AppleInsider revealed that the iPhone 18 Pro might ship in two region-specific modem configurations: a Qualcomm modem in the United States, and the Apple C2 elsewhere in the world. The information serves as the perfect illustration of Apple's continued]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/all-the-qualcomm-parts-used-in-the-iphone-ipad-apple-watch-and-more/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/all-the-qualcomm-parts-used-in-the-iphone-ipad-apple-watch-and-more/ Save $110 on 512GB MacBook Neo at Amazon.
With Apple raising prices across its Mac and iPad lines, the MacBook Neo is now $110 off at Amazon, bringing the 512GB spec down to $689.99 in the Indigo finish.Buy MacBook Neo 512GB for $689.99
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-knocks-110-off-apples-macbook-neo-today/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-knocks-110-off-apples-macbook-neo-today/ Save $550 on an M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM - Image credit: Apple
Amazon is slashing $550 off an upgraded 16-inch MacBook Pro with a bump up to 48GB of RAM. Released in March 2026, the M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro features higher unified memory bandwidth compared to the last-gen model and is equipped with Apple's N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7 an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-m5-pro-16-inch-macbook-pro-with-48gb-ram-plunges-to-3049/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-m5-pro-16-inch-macbook-pro-with-48gb-ram-plunges-to-3049/ Apple's current Apple Vision Pro.
This new report appears to be specifically about the Apple Vision Air, the previously-rumoured Apple Vision Pro successor, that would save money by having lower resolution screens. According to The Elec, Samsung was developing a G-VR display, using a glass-substrate micro-OLED.That project is]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/lower-cost-apple-vision-pro-may-be-dropped-as-apple-focuses-on-ai/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/lower-cost-apple-vision-pro-may-be-dropped-as-apple-focuses-on-ai/ Recent market rumors suggested complex assembly and low manufacturing yields could delay Apple's first foldable iPhone. Multiple unnamed companies in Apple's supply chain disputed those claims after speaking with Cailian News Agency.Suppliers cited by the report said they have entered peak production, r]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-fold-delay-rumor-flip-flop-continues-new-leak-says-everything-is-on-time/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-fold-delay-rumor-flip-flop-continues-new-leak-says-everything-is-on-time/ A render of the iPhone Fold - Image Credit: AppleInsider
The fall iPhone launches is a dependable event that runs like clockwork. While this is a good thing for Apple's manufacturing and other teams, it's also highly predictable.Something that other companies take advantage of by launching their own p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/samsung-amp-google-want-to-upstage-iphone-fold-debut-with-earlier-events/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/samsung-amp-google-want-to-upstage-iphone-fold-debut-with-earlier-events/ John Ternus (left) with Tim Cook - image credit: Apple
Tim Cook and Eddy Cue are both regulars at the annual event, held in Sun Valley, Idaho, by investment firm Allen & Company. This year they arrived as usual over the weekend, but as spotted by Forbes, they were joined on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, by John Ternus.It's not clear whe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/john-ternus-takes-his-place-at-the-sun-valley-billionaire-camp/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/john-ternus-takes-his-place-at-the-sun-valley-billionaire-camp/ iPhone connectivity icons
On Monday, chip maker Broadcom declared that it had agreed to extend its working relationship with Apple, with it developing and supplying custom chips up to 2031. Two days later, Apple confirmed the deal was made, and gave some details on the specifics.In a July 8 newsroom post, Apple calls it a "n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/30-billion-broadcom-chip-deal-is-apple-biggest-amp-fund-investment/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/30-billion-broadcom-chip-deal-is-apple-biggest-amp-fund-investment/ Apple is challenging the DMA in ever higher courts in the EU - image credit: EU
Back in 2023, Apple acknowledged that it qualified under the then-new definition of being what the EU called a gatekeeper service.But key to that is the size of the operation, and since 2024, Apple has been claiming it runs]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/europe-throws-out-apples-attempt-to-free-app-store-amp-imessage-from-regulations/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/europe-throws-out-apples-attempt-to-free-app-store-amp-imessage-from-regulations/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/want-to-lock-or-hide-specific-apps-on-your-iphone-heres-how/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/want-to-lock-or-hide-specific-apps-on-your-iphone-heres-how/ Boox Go 6 Gen II
Boox has refreshed its pint-sized pocket e-reader with a minor spec bump and a new design. Let's see if the Boox Go 6 Gen II is worth picking up or not.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/boox-go-6-gen-ii-review-delightful-just-not-that-impressive/Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/boox-go-6-gen-ii-review-delightful-just-not-that-impressive/ AirPods Pro
Apple periodically updates the firmware of its accessories and peripherals to account for new features being added to its operating systems. With iOS 27, macOS 27, and others undergoing testing, that same process also happens for firmware updates.Tuesday's new firmware, build 9A5314b, is for the AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-firmware-beta-lets-developers-use-new-ios-27-features/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-firmware-beta-lets-developers-use-new-ios-27-features/ Grab deals on MacBook Air models at Amazon and B&H - Image credit: Apple
You can pick up the M5 MacBook Air 15-inch at the discounted price of $1,349 when you opt for the sleek Midnight finish at Amazon and B&H.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-15-inch-macbook-air-m5-dips-to-1349-in-todays-price-war/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-15-inch-macbook-air-m5-dips-to-1349-in-todays-price-war/ Download design kits for Figma and Sketch.
Explore the biggest updates from WWDC26 in new activities around the world and online.
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Browse the latest updates to the 27 platform releases, documentation, sample code, and release notes.
Read now]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hello-developer-july-2026/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hello-developer-july-2026/ iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max were 8.75mm thick. The iPhone 18 versions could be a lot thicker.The September introduction of the iPhone 18 Pro should introduce a smartphone with a very familiar design. However, a close examination may reveal a considerable difference in thickness for 2026.According to a July 7 post from Fixed Focus Digital on Weibo, Apple's iPhon]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pros-camera-bump-could-be-a-little-bit-thicker/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pros-camera-bump-could-be-a-little-bit-thicker/ The annual 618 shopping festival, centered on June 18, is one of China's biggest retail events and a key sales period for smartphone makers. Counterpoint Research said higher memory costs left manufacturers with less room to offer deep discounts during the shopping event.Apple outperformed most major smar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/higher-memory-prices-squeeze-chinas-smartphone-market-despite-apples-discounts/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/higher-memory-prices-squeeze-chinas-smartphone-market-despite-apples-discounts/ An AirPods Max earcup. Condensation not included.The AirPods Max have been the subject of complaints about condensation buildup, even if that hasn't really translated into significant repairs. That hasn't stopped one lawsuit from taking Apple on, though a judge has seemingly taken the bite out of the legal challenge.Stemming from a 2025 lawsuit,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/no-sweat-most-claims-stricken-in-airpods-max-condensation-lawsuit/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/no-sweat-most-claims-stricken-in-airpods-max-condensation-lawsuit/ Save up to 70 percent on Proton VPN plans during World Cup Sale - Image credit: Proton
No one should be without a VPN in 2026, and Proton's is one of the best VPN options out there. Whether you're keeping your traffic safe from prying eyes or trying to catch the latest anime on Ne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/everyone-should-have-a-trustworthy-vpn-amp-at-299-per-month-proton-is-a-great-choice/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/everyone-should-have-a-trustworthy-vpn-amp-at-299-per-month-proton-is-a-great-choice/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/want-an-apple-watch-series-10-heres-your-chance-to-grab-one-and-save-a-cool-300/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/want-an-apple-watch-series-10-heres-your-chance-to-grab-one-and-save-a-cool-300/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-youve-been-waiting-to-buy-the-apple-watch-series-11-these-deals-are-for-you/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-youve-been-waiting-to-buy-the-apple-watch-series-11-these-deals-are-for-you/ Sales will continue fine for premium products like the Mac Studio, JP Morgan reckons.Late in June, Apple finally gave in and raised the price of many products, in the face of the global memory crisis. In the view of JP Morgan, it's not that big an issue for the company.In a note to investors seen by AppleInsider on Tuesday, JP Morgan has incr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bullish-jp-morgan-bumps-aapl-price-target-to-345/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bullish-jp-morgan-bumps-aapl-price-target-to-345/ The current-gen iPhone Air
The iPhone Air was a device of compromise, with its thin frame made possible by some size-cutting specification choices. For the second-gen model, Apple is apparently seeking to right one of the perceived wrongs.According to Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station on July 7, citing the supply chain, the iPhone Air 2 will]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-air-2-battery-expected-to-hit-30-hours-of-use-from-a-single-charge/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-air-2-battery-expected-to-hit-30-hours-of-use-from-a-single-charge/ TerraMaster F4-425 Pro review
NAS devices have evolved well beyond simple network drives. They now run media servers, security camera systems, and containerized apps, all from one box on the home or office network.TerraMaster pitches the F4-425 Pro squarely at that all-in-one role. It p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/terramaster-f4-425-pro-review-excellent-set-and-forget-networking-hardware/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/terramaster-f4-425-pro-review-excellent-set-and-forget-networking-hardware/ Apple Home AI updates are behind an iCloud+ subscription tier
Apple didn't break out exactly what customers might have to pay in order to access its most advanced AI features. While there aren't any separate AI subscriptions or token purchase programs, users will need to spend more cash for the most access.In the mac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-home-ai-features-locked-behind-2tb-icloud-plan/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-home-ai-features-locked-behind-2tb-icloud-plan/ Apple warns users before sending prompts to Google Cloud
Apple Intelligence is powered by Apple Foundation Models found on your iPhone and in Apple's Private Cloud Compute servers. Those are distinct features and models from the integrations that utilize third-party AI tools like Google Cloud and ChatGPT.After updating to the latest Ap]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-is-warning-when-your-ai-prompts-go-to-googles-servers-just-like-with-chatgpt/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-is-warning-when-your-ai-prompts-go-to-googles-servers-just-like-with-chatgpt/ watchOS 27 beta 3 introduces a dedicated Siri app.
At WWDC 2026, Apple's virtual assistant received a long-overdue upgrade. Siri AI, available on iOS 27 beta, supports contextual awareness and understands natural language, effectively making it an Apple-designed chatbot.Initially, Siri AI was made available to developers with an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Vision Pro. With Monday's watchOS 27 develo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/watchos-27-beta-3-brings-siri-ai-to-the-apple-watch/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/watchos-27-beta-3-brings-siri-ai-to-the-apple-watch/ Save up to $500 on blowout 14-inch MacBook Pro laptops - Image credit: Apple
Kicking off the sale is Apple's last-gen M4 Pro 14-inch laptop that's marked down to $1,799. This configuration in Apple's silver finish has a 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, along with 24GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage.Buy M4 Pro Mac]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bamph-is-blowing-out-m4-pro-macbook-pro-inventory-at-1799/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bamph-is-blowing-out-m4-pro-macbook-pro-inventory-at-1799/ iOS 27 beta 3 delivers new customization options for Siri AI.
On Monday, two weeks after the arrival of iOS 27 beta 2, Apple made the third developer beta available for download. While iOS 27 beta 1 delivered the long-overdue Siri AI, the second beta included enhancements for the Apple Home and Apple Wallet apps.Notably, for most, the entire Siri AI model needs to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-in-ios-27-beta-3-siri-ai-voice-customization-options/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-in-ios-27-beta-3-siri-ai-voice-customization-options/ An earlier iOS 27 beta screen
The developer beta program for the 27-gen operating systems is continuing with its third round of builds. All to make sure that the versions that ship in the fall are in top working order for the general public.The third developer builds arrive after the second, which arrived on June 22 for most o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-rolls-out-the-third-ios-27-macos-27-developer-betas/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-rolls-out-the-third-ios-27-macos-27-developer-betas/ Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple
While the main attention is on the 27-generation, Apple is still making changes to its current-gen operating systems.The fourth developer betas landed after the third, which landed on June 29. The second was distributed on June 15, and the first round came out]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/fourth-developer-betas-of-ios-266-macos-266-land-for-testing/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/fourth-developer-betas-of-ios-266-macos-266-land-for-testing/ America250 has sealed the nation's official time capsule with an iPhone 17 Pro Max inside. The capsule preserves a snapshot of the United States that won't be reopened until 2276.The collection will be buried on July 4 at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia as part of the country's 25]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-17-pro-max-will-represent-americas-present-in-250-years/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-17-pro-max-will-represent-americas-present-in-250-years/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-ios-26-features-apple-didnt-put-in-the-keynote-but-should-have/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-ios-26-features-apple-didnt-put-in-the-keynote-but-should-have/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/best-cheap-phone-of-2026-these-good-phones-are-still-at-reasonable-prices/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/best-cheap-phone-of-2026-these-good-phones-are-still-at-reasonable-prices/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/9-reasons-your-phone-keeps-dropping-calls-and-how-to-fix-every-one/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/9-reasons-your-phone-keeps-dropping-calls-and-how-to-fix-every-one/ Save $100 on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at Amazon - Image credit: Apple
Amazon has cut the price of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 to $699.99, delivering a solid $100 discount on Apple's premium smartwatch. While we've seen the wearable dip to as low as $649 this year, today's offer remains one of the best widely available deals on the current-generation model.Buy Apple Watch Ultra 3 for]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-ultra-3-drops-to-699-with-100-amazon-discount/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-ultra-3-drops-to-699-with-100-amazon-discount/ The current iPhone 17 Pro Max
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Rumor Score: 🤯 LikelyContinue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pro-max-may-get-significantly-longer-battery-life-after-all/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pro-max-may-get-significantly-longer-battery-life-after-all/ Broadcom offices - Image Credit: Broadcom
Apple has used Broadcom as a supplier for its iPhone and other hardware for quite some time. However, as threats like the global memory crisis demonstrate, supply chains often aren't as stable as they could be.On July 6, Broadcom confirmed to Reuters that it had agreed to an extension of its partnership with Apple. The deal mea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-amp-broadcom-renew-partnership-through-2031/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-amp-broadcom-renew-partnership-through-2031/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-free-up-iphone-storage-without-touching-your-photos-or-apps/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-free-up-iphone-storage-without-touching-your-photos-or-apps/ Dierdre O'Brien and Tim Cook open Apple BKC, the first Apple Store in India (Source: Apple)
Starting in June 2022, India introduced extra banking laws regarding any online recurring payments, such as subscriptions, and Apple ceased accepting any debit or credit cards in the country. The company said at the time only that it was because o]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/four-years-later-apple-bends-to-indias-demands-over-card-payments/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/four-years-later-apple-bends-to-indias-demands-over-card-payments/ Elon Musk denies there's an xAI AI device being prototyped - Image Credit: Tesla
Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.
Continue Reading on AppleInsid]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-stats-iphones-and-ai-devices-are-still-a-threat/Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-stats-iphones-and-ai-devices-are-still-a-threat/ What the iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsider
Apple is widely expected to launch the iPhone Fold this fall, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro. However, the schedule of when it goes on sale could be completely different.According to a Sunday X post by TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the supply chain indicates there may not be enough inventory for the iPhone Fo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/folding-iphone-may-launch-in-september-good-luck-getting-it-before-2027/Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/folding-iphone-may-launch-in-september-good-luck-getting-it-before-2027/ Plex logo
On July 1, Plex significantly increased the cost of its Lifetime Plex Plan from $249.99 to a staggering $749.99. While consumers will have missed the boat to get the old pricing, they can still spend $249.99 on something that's not quite as everlasting.Subscribers can sign up for a new five-year]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/plexs-24999-five-year-pass-arrives-after-74999-lifetime-pass-price-hike/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/plexs-24999-five-year-pass-arrives-after-74999-lifetime-pass-price-hike/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/need-a-new-iphone-or-android-phone-read-my-tips-before-you-shop/Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/need-a-new-iphone-or-android-phone-read-my-tips-before-you-shop/ iPhone Air is a great phone, but the second-generation could be even better
Despite what some vocal online detractors say, iPhone Air has its fans. I'm certainly counted among them.Early reports said Apple's thinnest phone was a "failure" and that the second-generation]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/three-changes-apple-could-do-to-make-iphone-air-2-a-hit/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/three-changes-apple-could-do-to-make-iphone-air-2-a-hit/ Jon Prosser in a still from one of his Front Page Tech videos — image credit: Prosser
Apple's now year-long case against Prosser had initially seen the YouTuber repeatedly ignoring court deadlines. He began responding in April 2026, and his lawyers have now formally filed his rebu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/leaker-jon-prosser-denies-apples-charges-rolls-co-defendant-under-the-bus/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/leaker-jon-prosser-denies-apples-charges-rolls-co-defendant-under-the-bus/ The current AirPods Pro in their charging case.
AirPods with cameras may have long been expected, but the most recent leak claimed that Apple has "suspended" the whole project. Whether it has or not, the device got far enough that there are references to it in the latest iOS 27 developer beta./System/Library/AssetsV2/com_apple_MobileAsset_U]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-with-cameras-show-up-in-ios-27-beta-code/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-with-cameras-show-up-in-ios-27-beta-code/ Mockup of how the cameras may look on the expected iPhone Fold - image credit: AppleInsider
Among the more than 630GB of data taken from a Tata iPhone plant in India this week, were documents concerning plans for the iPhone 18 Pro. They included ho]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pro-leaks-airdrop-security-concerns-and-increased-iphone-fold-orders-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pro-leaks-airdrop-security-concerns-and-increased-iphone-fold-orders-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/ Hopefully this is just a beta issue, but this Siri AI error comes up a lot.
Even when testing the betas of Siri AI on the same or similar devices, everyone at AppleInsider is having different experiences. For instance, I found that in the first developer beta on both the Mac and the iPhone, Siri AI could]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/siri-ai-is-finally-good-and-apple-is-going-to-win-the-ai-wars/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/siri-ai-is-finally-good-and-apple-is-going-to-win-the-ai-wars/ Hopefully this is just a beta issue, but this Siri AI error comes up a lot.
Even when testing the betas of Siri AI on the same or similar devices, everyone at AppleInsider is having different experiences. For instance, I found that in the first developer beta on both the Mac and the iPhone, Siri AI could]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/siri-ai-is-finally-good-and-apple-is-going-to-with-the-ai-wars/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/siri-ai-is-finally-good-and-apple-is-going-to-with-the-ai-wars/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/can-i-take-iphone-photos-underwater-what-ip68-ipx8-waterproof-ratings-really-mean/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/can-i-take-iphone-photos-underwater-what-ip68-ipx8-waterproof-ratings-really-mean/ Apple Watch with the basic band - image credit: Apple
Apple Watch already tracks a huge number of different health metrics, but Apple has regularly been rumored to add even more sensors via a watch band. According to leaker Kosutami, the company is finally going to do it, although with one significant catch.[Censo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-series-12-may-get-new-health-sensor-in-its-band/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-series-12-may-get-new-health-sensor-in-its-band/ Apple's current AirPods Pro
Back in February 2026, leaker Kosutami claimed that AirPods with cameras were coming, and that they would stay the same price as current models. Now the same leaker is back saying that Apple has suspended the whole idea.That's literally all this routinely brief leaker says. Reposting a previous claim about the device from June 2026 that said just "ca]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-with-cameras-wont-be-coming-any-time-soon-after-all/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-with-cameras-wont-be-coming-any-time-soon-after-all/ Jon Prosser in a still from one of his Front Page Tech videos — image credit: Prosser
Apple's now year-long case against Prosser had initially seen the YouTuber repeatedly ignoring court deadlines. He began responding in April 2026, and his lawyers have now formally filed his rebu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/leaker-jon-prosser-denies-apples-charges-and-blames-everything-on-his-co-defendant/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/leaker-jon-prosser-denies-apples-charges-and-blames-everything-on-his-co-defendant/ Save on OWC Thunderbolt 5 docks, cables, enclosures - Image credit: OWC
The sale includes a variety of accessories for your Mac or iPad, with OWC's 11-Port Thunderbolt 5 Dock especially enticing at $229.99 after a $69 discount.You can also pick up a Thunderbolt 5 cable for $19.99 and a ThunderBay 4 Enclosure for $309.99. The four-bay Thunderbolt (40Gb/s) external]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/grab-owc-thunderbolt-docks-cables-enclosures-from-just-1999-with-exclusive-deals/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/grab-owc-thunderbolt-docks-cables-enclosures-from-just-1999-with-exclusive-deals/ Apple seeks dismissal of YouTube AI training lawsuit
In April 2026, a collection of YouTube channels sued Apple,claiming the company had scraped videos from YouTube to train internal AI models.The class-action lawsuit was headed up by Ted Entertainment, owners of the h3h3Productions channels]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-says-public-youtube-videos-can-be-used-in-ai-lawsuit-defense/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-says-public-youtube-videos-can-be-used-in-ai-lawsuit-defense/ Anker Solix E10 review: The E10 Power Module connected to the Power Dock.
In rural Ohio, my partner and I have struggled with power outages since we bought our house. The first weekend we moved in, we were hit with a power outage, and as we walked outside, we heard all of our neighbors turning on loud, gas-powered generators.We knew this w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/anker-solix-e10-review-whole-home-battery-backups-finally-come-within-reach/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/anker-solix-e10-review-whole-home-battery-backups-finally-come-within-reach/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dont-buy-a-new-phone-until-you-read-this/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dont-buy-a-new-phone-until-you-read-this/ The Q3 results will be Cook's last as CEO
Every three months, Apple issues a quarterly report revealing how well it's performed during the period. The third quarter results arrive at the end of July.In a notification to investors and analysts, Apple states that it w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/what-to-expect-from-apples-q3-2026-results-on-july-30/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/what-to-expect-from-apples-q3-2026-results-on-july-30/ Save up to $650 on Apple products for 4th of July.
Holiday deals are in effect in the U.S. and Apple products are now up to $650 off. Highlights can be found below, with even more discounts in our Apple Price Guides.Shop Apple 4th of July deals
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/best-4th-of-july-apple-deals-89-airtags-ipads-up-to-400-off-macs-up-to-650-off/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/best-4th-of-july-apple-deals-89-airtags-ipads-up-to-400-off-macs-up-to-650-off/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-iphone-15-series-is-getting-hard-to-find-but-we-found-retailers-and-carriers-with-discounts/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/the-iphone-15-series-is-getting-hard-to-find-but-we-found-retailers-and-carriers-with-discounts/ The 1TB and 2TB iPhone 18 Pro may not have the same type of storage as lower-capacity models.This latest report suggests that Apple will use the faster TLC storage for the iPhones that people are most likely to buy. But those choosing the larger 1TB and 2TB capacities may be left wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pro-rumor-recycles-claims-of-slower-ssd-on-high-capacity-models/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pro-rumor-recycles-claims-of-slower-ssd-on-high-capacity-models/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-iphone-17-is-the-top-model-of-2026-heres-how-to-get-one-for-free/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-iphone-17-is-the-top-model-of-2026-heres-how-to-get-one-for-free/ Researchers at Jamf Threat Labs have documented a new macOS malware campaign built around an infostealer called PamStealer. PamStealer disguises itself as the Maccy clipboard manager and uses AppleScript alongside a Rust payload to infect Macs.Jamf found that PamStealer verifies login passwords through]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-mac-infostealer-confirms-stolen-passwords-before-stealing-data/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-mac-infostealer-confirms-stolen-passwords-before-stealing-data/ The iPhone Photography Awards winners are in
The 2026 IPPA winners were announced after entries from more than 140 countries were submitted. Four overall winners were announced, ranging from Grand Prix to Bronze.Category winners, runners-up, and honorable mentions were also shared, giving us a wider look at the quality of images that were submitted this]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/gorgeous-shots-winning-2026-iphone-photography-awards-show-old-models-still-cut-it/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/gorgeous-shots-winning-2026-iphone-photography-awards-show-old-models-still-cut-it/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/summer-heat-is-hard-on-your-phone-these-steps-can-help-protect-it/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/summer-heat-is-hard-on-your-phone-these-steps-can-help-protect-it/ Mockup of a possible iPhone Fold design - image credit: AppleInsider
Nothing varies quite like the rumors that the iPhone Fold is or is not going to be launched in September, but the number Apple will make comes close. In April 2026, for example, Nikkei Asia and most other analysts believed that Apple was ordering 7 million to 8 million for the y]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/confident-apple-increases-its-iphone-fold-orders-to-10-million/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/confident-apple-increases-its-iphone-fold-orders-to-10-million/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/love-wordle-here-are-10-other-puzzle-games-to-try-now/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/love-wordle-here-are-10-other-puzzle-games-to-try-now/ Image credit: RR Auction
RR Auction is currently running a Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction, full of signatures from American presidents, political figures, authors, kings, queens, scientists, engineers, innovators, and everyone in between. Among the famous names is Steve Jobs, Apple's co-founder and former CEO.It's hardly the fir]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/steve-jobs-bicentennial-check-captures-the-birth-of-apple-and-the-pc-revolution/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/steve-jobs-bicentennial-check-captures-the-birth-of-apple-and-the-pc-revolution/ Apple's iPhone Fold is expected to account for 29% of all foldable smartphone display orders in 2026.
Apple is expected to unveil its first folding iPhone in late 2026. Though the move will mark the company's entry into new smartphone territory, the iPhone Fold could also have a significant impact on overall orders for foldable phone screens.Accord]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-fold-expected-to-take-29-of-2026-foldable-phone-screen-orders/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-fold-expected-to-take-29-of-2026-foldable-phone-screen-orders/ Memory is in short supply globally — Image credit: SK Hynix
The companies in question are ChangXin Memory Technologies Inc. and Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. The companies are on a Department of Defense list of Chinese companies believed to support Beijing's military.According to Bloomberg, talks are still ongoing and nothing is final yet. However]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-weighs-buying-ram-from-two-blacklisted-chinese-suppliers-to-curb-rising-costs/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-weighs-buying-ram-from-two-blacklisted-chinese-suppliers-to-curb-rising-costs/ Russia has threatened Apple with a nearly $52M fine.
On June 25, the Kremlin demanded answers as to why Russian applications made by VK were removed from the App Store. Apple was accused of removing VK apps and services without "warning or explanation," and Russia threatened to withdraw its cooperation with Apple entirely over the issue.Now, th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-in-russias-crosshairs-again-facing-52m-fine-for-not-installing-state-required-apps/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-in-russias-crosshairs-again-facing-52m-fine-for-not-installing-state-required-apps/ Elon Musk -Image Credit: Tesla
SpaceX's artificial intelligence arm, xAI, has been working on a considerably more grounded product it wants to sell to consumers, as it competes against Apple Intelligence and other AI platforms. One that doesn't involve being blasted off the planet.Acc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-it-exists-elon-musks-spacex-ai-prototype-hardware-is-thinner-than-iphone/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-it-exists-elon-musks-spacex-ai-prototype-hardware-is-thinner-than-iphone/ iPad Pro can replace the MacBook Pro for some users
If the rumor is accurate, that moves the iPad Pro from a previous fall launch cycle to the spring. This will help level out Apple's earnings cycle, and move some new releases out of the holiday quarter, and into the spring and back-to-school purchasing season.Any new iPad Pr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-readying-four-ipad-pro-models-amp-entry-m7-macbook-pro-for-early-2027-release/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-readying-four-ipad-pro-models-amp-entry-m7-macbook-pro-for-early-2027-release/ Elon Musk -Image Credit: Tesla
SpaceX's artificial intelligence arm, xAI, has been working on a considerably more grounded product it wants to sell to consumers, as it competes against Apple Intelligence and other AI platforms. One that doesn't involve being blasted off the planet.According to the Wall Street Journal, E]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/elon-musks-spacex-ai-prototype-is-thinner-than-an-iphone/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/elon-musks-spacex-ai-prototype-is-thinner-than-an-iphone/ Google Gemini Spark - Image Credit: Google
The AI industry has moved in recent times from simply answering queries to managing your local files on your behalf. On Wednesday, Google moved to do the same for Mac users with Gemini Spark.The Google Gemini app for macOS now has an option for Gemini Spark, the search giant confirmed via a corporate blog post. The change]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/googles-gemini-spark-for-macos-will-work-on-your-local-mac-files/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/googles-gemini-spark-for-macos-will-work-on-your-local-mac-files/ Save up to $400 across Apple's iPad line at Amazon.
Amazon's iPad sale delivers prices as low as $559 for Apple's current M4 iPad Air. Higher-end iPad Pro models with 1TB or 2TB of storage are also eligible for steep markdowns, with savings of up to $400 off.Save up to $400 on iPads
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-up-to-400-on-apples-ipad-air-ipad-pro-this-july/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-up-to-400-on-apples-ipad-air-ipad-pro-this-july/ The new Final Cut Camera for iPhone is now on the App Store
Alongside its latest update to Final Cut Pro for the Mac and the iPad, Apple has released a new version of its free companion app, Final Cut Camera for iPhone. This is the app that lets filmmakers shoot simultaneously on multiple iPhones, and have the footage be monito]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-final-cut-camera-tries-to-be-more-useful-for-mac-users/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-final-cut-camera-tries-to-be-more-useful-for-mac-users/ It's a wonder Apple bothered to add menstrual cycle tracking to the iPhone.
Jony Ive once expressed regret for the unforeseen consequences of the iPhone, but he meant for the environment and for people's attention. Not for the birth rate.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/researchers-scapegoat-iphone-for-declining-us-birthrates/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/researchers-scapegoat-iphone-for-declining-us-birthrates/ Macs have become increasingly common across enterprise environments. Security researchers have also documented a growing number of malware families, social engineering campaigns, and persistence techniques built specifically for macOS.Many macOS attacks rely on techniques that differ from]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-jamf-beacon-gives-businesses-active-mac-threat-hunting/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-jamf-beacon-gives-businesses-active-mac-threat-hunting/ Hide My Email on an iPhone
Hide My Email has been a great help for Apple users who need to communicate with services and companies, but don't want to provide their real email address. Spam, as ever, continues to be a problem requiring solutions like this.However, while it is capable of thwarting your typical spammer or marketing-happy small b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-hasnt-fixed-a-hide-my-email-privacy-bug-in-over-a-year/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-hasnt-fixed-a-hide-my-email-privacy-bug-in-over-a-year/ Apple CEO Tim Cook is ready to take on his role as government liaison
WWDC 2026 was focused on system optimization, child safety, and the new Apple Foundation Models. Apple Users in the EU were cut off completely from that last third of the keynote, as those features can't launch in the region as]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tim-cooks-government-liaison-position-comes-into-focus-before-stepping-down-as-apple-ceo/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tim-cooks-government-liaison-position-comes-into-focus-before-stepping-down-as-apple-ceo/ New details about the iPhone 18 Pro have emerged, thanks to data leaked from Tata.
On June 25, AppleInsider exclusively revealed that iPhone 18 Pro schematics and documents were among the more than 630GB of files taken from Tata in a cyberattack.An initial analysis of the leake]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pro-leaks-qualcomm-or-apple-c2-model-a20-details-camera-upgrades/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pro-leaks-qualcomm-or-apple-c2-model-a20-details-camera-upgrades/ Beats Solo Buds, but in Orange
Owners of Beats earbuds will be familiar with the blindingly bright orange colorway for some of its models. While you could get the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 and Beats Powerbeats Fit in the colorway, you could only get the Beats Solo Buds in a few more muted colorways.Fans of the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/best-buy-nabs-retailer-exclusive-orange-beats-solo-buds/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/best-buy-nabs-retailer-exclusive-orange-beats-solo-buds/ The new "Use Rewards" option appears during Apple Pay checkout when an eligible American Express Membership Rewards card is selected. Card members can choose how many points to apply toward all or part of an eligible purchase before completing the transaction.Eligible cardholde]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amex-cardholders-can-now-use-membership-rewards-during-apple-pay-checkout/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amex-cardholders-can-now-use-membership-rewards-during-apple-pay-checkout/ Apple brings AI-powered masking tools to Final Cut Pro
On Tuesday, Apple updated its Creator Studio lineup of apps, which it first introduced in late January. Impressively, nearly all of the apps included within the bundle have received some form of update.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-you-wanted-more-ai-in-apples-creator-studio-tuesdays-update-gives-it-to-you/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-you-wanted-more-ai-in-apples-creator-studio-tuesdays-update-gives-it-to-you/ Discounted AirPods prices are as low as $99 - Image credit: Apple
If you're looking for the lowest price on AirPods, Amazon is offering shoppers a $30 discount on AirPods 4.Buy AirPods 4 for $99
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-99-airpods-4-deal-is-still-in-stock-with-month-end-savings/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-99-airpods-4-deal-is-still-in-stock-with-month-end-savings/ A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games.Apple and Epic Games have been impatiently waiting for the Supreme Court to determine whether it will listen to arguments between the two companies. On Tuesday, the answer finally came.Reuters reports the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear Apple's argument that]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/us-supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-apples-epic-games-appeal/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/us-supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-apples-epic-games-appeal/ Apple Watch Series 12 may look different, if you believe one leaker.Like many other Apple products, the Apple Watch generally gets minor annual spec-bump updates, with an unchanged exterior. It's been a few years since the last revision, pro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/stop-us-if-youve-heard-this-before-apple-watch-redesign-will-have-new-band-attachment-points/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/stop-us-if-youve-heard-this-before-apple-watch-redesign-will-have-new-band-attachment-points/ The findings, published on June 30, also identify security flaws in Google and Samsung Quick Share. The CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security conducted the research.Researchers Arash Ale Ebrahim and Nils Ole Tippenhauer analyzed th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-airdrop-security-flaws-are-significant-but-arent-a-giant-threat/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-airdrop-security-flaws-are-significant-but-arent-a-giant-threat/ Apple seeks to avoid paying Optis $502 million over alleged patent infringement.
The legal battle between Apple and Optis goes back to February 2019, and there's still no end in sight all these years later. Apple was accused of infringing upon Optis' LTE patents, which ultimately led to lawsuits in both the United Kingdom and the United Stat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-502m-optis-patent-infringement-payment-headed-to-uk-supreme-court/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-502m-optis-patent-infringement-payment-headed-to-uk-supreme-court/ It's fine to be nostalgic for red blobs.
If you joined Apple Music when it first launched and have stayed with it since, you have easily paid out more than a thousand dollars. The price has gone up over the years, too, plus there are more expensive tiers with a family plan, cheaper ones with the student offering, and Apple]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-musics-billions-of-streams-billions-of-dollars-in-fines-and-one-failure/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-musics-billions-of-streams-billions-of-dollars-in-fines-and-one-failure/ Save $450 on an upgraded 2TB 14-inch MacBook Pro today - Image credit: Apple
Amazon's post-Prime Day MacBook Pro deals are selling out quickly as shoppers scramble to grab aggressive discounts on the heels of Apple's price increases.We're following this $450 discount on Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro. This M5 Pro model has 24GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, a bump up]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-450-on-apples-m5-pro-14-inch-macbook-pro-with-2tb-ssd/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-450-on-apples-m5-pro-14-inch-macbook-pro-with-2tb-ssd/ Apple's latest iOS update comprises security updates.
Following a trio of security updates to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, Apple has announced that it now intends to cut the time between discovery of an exploit and the update to address it. Normally some more minor security updates would have been held until]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-is-delivering-security-updates-faster-to-beat-ai-hackers/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-is-delivering-security-updates-faster-to-beat-ai-hackers/ Bolo, on classic hardware - Image Credit MacMuseum.au
Ages and ages ago, when I was still in the Navy and transferring from one duty station to another, my brother was visiting. It was freezing and snowing, and we were basically stuck in the hotel room, with a U-Haul outside with everything I owned in it.In a hotel in Saratoga Spri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hey-old-school-mac-gamers-bolo-is-back/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hey-old-school-mac-gamers-bolo-is-back/ The iPhone 18 Pro in the videos was silver in color, similar to this iPhone 17 Pro.The hack of one of Tata's iPhone assembly plants in India led to over 630 gigabytes of data being stolen, including some from Apple. With that data being shared online, Apple is now working to take it all down.On Monday, videos were being circulated on X depicting an iPhone 18 Pro u]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-legal-team-is-striking-social-media-sharing-stolen-iphone-18-pro-data/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-legal-team-is-striking-social-media-sharing-stolen-iphone-18-pro-data/ UK Parliament - image credit: Parliament
In February 2026, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) got agreements from Apple and Google over changes to their app stores. It was an easy win for the UK, since it just meant the two firms agreeing to issues over transparency that they already did in the EU.According to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/uk-ponders-copying-more-eu-app-store-rules/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/uk-ponders-copying-more-eu-app-store-rules/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/track-heat-waves-and-other-inclement-weather-with-these-weather-apps/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/track-heat-waves-and-other-inclement-weather-with-these-weather-apps/ Tailscale helps you connect to your Mac remotely, even in tough networking conditions.One of the main benefits of having a gigabit-class Internet connection is being able to connect to your home devices from outside the home. If you needa file from a home fileserver, you have tons of bandwidth so you know you can get it remotely, quickly.However, while having the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-use-tailscale-to-remotely-connect-to-your-mac-from-anywhere/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-use-tailscale-to-remotely-connect-to-your-mac-from-anywhere/ Apple seeks to avoid paying Optis $502 million over alleged patent infringement.
The legal battle between Apple and Optis goes back to February 2019, and there's still no end in sight all these years later. Apple was accused of infringing upon Optis' LTE patents, which ultimately led to lawsuits in both the United Kingdom and the United Stat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-502m-payment-to-optis-over-patent-infringement-goes-to-uk-supreme-court/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-502m-payment-to-optis-over-patent-infringement-goes-to-uk-supreme-court/ The Supreme Court rules against the use of geofence warrants
Police subpoena Apple, Google, and other tech companies for precious user location data using so-called "geofence warrants," which can serve as a dragnet to catch a single criminal while implicating many others. The Supreme Court says this method is no longer an op]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/user-location-data-that-google-amp-apple-have-is-protected-by-fourth-amendment-says-scotus/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/user-location-data-that-google-amp-apple-have-is-protected-by-fourth-amendment-says-scotus/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-everything-we-know-about-apples-upcoming-handsets/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-everything-we-know-about-apples-upcoming-handsets/ iOS 26.5.2 includes more than 25 security fixes.
On Monday, just under a month after releasing iOS 26.5.1, Apple made iOS 26.5.2 available for download. The update contains more than 25 different security enhancements, and over 15 of them are related to WebKit.Notably, Apple patched two WebKit vulnerabilities that used maliciously crafted web co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dont-wait-to-update-ios-2652-includes-over-25-security-fixes-for-web-browsing/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dont-wait-to-update-ios-2652-includes-over-25-security-fixes-for-web-browsing/ Apple isn't accused of wrongdoing in the lawsuit. Samsung, SK hynix and Micron supply memory used across Apple's hardware lineup, putting the dispute much closer to customers than it might first appear.The company has already raised pri]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-suppliers-samsung-sk-hynix-amp-micron-hit-by-ram-price-fixing-suit/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-suppliers-samsung-sk-hynix-amp-micron-hit-by-ram-price-fixing-suit/ Apple has rolled out a security update for iPhone
Apple pushed out three new updates on Monday in an effort to patch an apparent security flaw. As of publication, Apple has not specified what issue the patch is meant to fix.Because Apple has not announced what is in the update, it is also possible that it contains bug fixes as well.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Di]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-2652-security-patch-arrives-for-ios-ipados-macos/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-2652-security-patch-arrives-for-ios-ipados-macos/ Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple
Apple is in the phase of the year where it has two developer beta tracks running at the same time. While the main attention is on the 27-generation, it is also still building for its current-gen operating systems.The third developer betas landed after]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/third-developer-betas-of-ios-266-macos-266-arrive-with-ios-2652-release/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/third-developer-betas-of-ios-266-macos-266-arrive-with-ios-2652-release/ Play let developers quickly prototype apps - image credit: Rabbit 3 Times, Inc
Following Apple's acquisition of the open-source Swift Package Index, it's now been revealed that it entered a deal with the Play company. Rather than an outright acquisition, the deal reportedly sees Apple acquiring assets and having the option to hire certain staff.So]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-design-award-winner-acquired-by-apple-for-new-swift-tools/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-design-award-winner-acquired-by-apple-for-new-swift-tools/ Users will be able to share a WhatsApp username instead of their phone number. A username could make it easier to connect with a new classmate, neighbor, or someone they meet at an event.Usernames also let people join community or parent group chats without sharing a phone number with everyone in the conve]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/whatsapps-new-username-system-keeps-phone-numbers-private-by-design/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/whatsapps-new-username-system-keeps-phone-numbers-private-by-design/ Smart Home Insider Podcast
Joining as this week's guest host is Ann Olivo. Olivo serves as the Corporate Campaigns Manager for Silicon Labs, as well as the VP of Marketing for the Thread Group.The topic comes just a week after Unify, a public-facing conference put on by the Connectivity Standards Alliance. Thread, as many other group]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-thread-is-fixing-smart-home-networks-on-smart-home-insider/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-thread-is-fixing-smart-home-networks-on-smart-home-insider/ Apple launched the iPhone in 2007 - image credit: Apple
It was on June 29, 2007, that the original iPhone went on sale in the US, and arguably that was the day that it truly began shaking up what users expected from a phone.We and the phone industry had already known all]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-iphone-went-on-sale-19-years-ago-today-and-changed-the-world/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-iphone-went-on-sale-19-years-ago-today-and-changed-the-world/ Save $350 on a 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro at Amazon - Image credit: Apple
With price increases announced by Apple last week on its MacBook and iPad lines, it's worth considering grabbing this $1,649.99 special at Amazon before the $350 discount ends.Buy 14" MacBook Pro M5 for $1,649.99
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-350-on-apples-14-inch-macbook-pro-m5-right-now-at-amazon/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-350-on-apples-14-inch-macbook-pro-m5-right-now-at-amazon/ A TrendForce report published on June 29 says Apple plans to gradually adopt OLED panels that cover 95% of the BT.2020 color gamut in future MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and iMac models. Reaching that wider color standard will require a new generation of OLED emissive materials.The research firm sa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/future-oled-macs-may-get-a-major-color-accuracy-upgrade/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/future-oled-macs-may-get-a-major-color-accuracy-upgrade/ Dies on wafers. Image credit: TSMC
Apple is just months away from introducing its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the rumors about it continue to flow. The latest leak is about its internals, and how it could help improve performance.A supposed image of the motherboard used in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max was]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/a20-pro-leak-shows-how-iphone-18-pro-will-run-faster-and-cooler/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/a20-pro-leak-shows-how-iphone-18-pro-will-run-faster-and-cooler/ Tim Cook in a previous visit to India — image credit: Apple
In 2021, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) began investigating Apple after receiving a complaint against its App Store fees. In 2024, it accused Apple of antitrust practices, and the company has been consistently arguing a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/indias-38-billion-antitrust-case-is-plagiarized-and-should-be-scrapped-says-apple/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/indias-38-billion-antitrust-case-is-plagiarized-and-should-be-scrapped-says-apple/ The current iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e
Backing up part of a previous report about the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e, this new claim by leaker Digital Chat Station says the two will have different screen technologies. Writing on Chinese social media site Weibo, the leaker lists:iPhone 18 with 6.3-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/no-promotion-for-iphone-18e-claims-leaker/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/no-promotion-for-iphone-18e-claims-leaker/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dont-pay-full-price-before-checking-these-airpods-4-deals-weve-found/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dont-pay-full-price-before-checking-these-airpods-4-deals-weve-found/ Save up to $650 on current MacBook Pros at Amazon - Image credit: Apple
Amazon's month-end MacBook Pro sale offers deals from $1,649.99, which after Apple raised prices on June 25, provides up to $650 in savings on M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max 14-inch and 16-inch models.Save up to $650 on MacBook Pros
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-up-to-650-on-apples-latest-macbook-pros-with-month-end-deals/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-up-to-650-on-apples-latest-macbook-pros-with-month-end-deals/ Planet of the Apps, Apple's first attempt to make a proper game show. Image Credit: Apple
Anyone paying a subscription expects to get their money's worth from their monthly outlay, especially when it comes to streaming services. I occasionally look at the collection that I pay for each month, and if I haven't watched it enough i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-apples-gameshow-phobia-wont-change-anytime-soon/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-apples-gameshow-phobia-wont-change-anytime-soon/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/these-fourth-of-july-deals-are-the-perfect-time-to-grab-a-new-iphone-for-free/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/these-fourth-of-july-deals-are-the-perfect-time-to-grab-a-new-iphone-for-free/ A homebrew Apple II Clone - Image Credit: Simon Boak/Unimplementedtrap.com
If someone wants to get the experience of using Apple's vintage products, they often turn to a software emulator. However, as one project proves, it's possible to get the same effect by focusing on the hardware side.Posted on Sunday by Simon Boak, the SB Mini II is referred t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/this-homebrew-apple-ii-skips-emulation-does-it-all-in-hardware/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/this-homebrew-apple-ii-skips-emulation-does-it-all-in-hardware/ Mac Studio
The Apple Silicon chip series consists of four tiers, with the standard base model, Pro, and Max variants appearing in every generation. The fourth, the Ultra chip, hasn't seen a release since the M3 Ultra, with the M4 Ultra skipped entirely.The Mac Studio is the model of Mac to get if you want the massive number of cores that the Ultr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m5-ultra-mac-studio-still-due-in-2026-m7-ultra-in-2028/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/m5-ultra-mac-studio-still-due-in-2026-m7-ultra-in-2028/ Apple Orland Square Mall - Image Credit: Apple
The latest from an occasional AppleInsider feature, looking at the world of Apple-related crime.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/crime-blotter-school-board-vice-president-accused-of-having-illicit-images-on-iphone/Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/crime-blotter-school-board-vice-president-accused-of-having-illicit-images-on-iphone/ Plex logo
Price rises are a regular occurrence for most online services, and that even includes self-hosted streaming platforms. However, for a particular segment of Plex users, one extremely expensive jump in price is on the horizon.Back in May, Plex warned that it will be raising the price of its Lifetime Plex Pass,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/psa-lifetime-plex-plan-goes-from-24999-to-a-painful-74999-on-july-1/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/psa-lifetime-plex-plan-goes-from-24999-to-a-painful-74999-on-july-1/ Save up to $650 on Apple products at Amazon - Image credit: Apple
Prime Day 2026 may be over, but aggressive deals still remain in effect across Apple hardware, especially considering Apple raised prices on Macs and iPads on Thursday. Save up to $650 on Apple devices during the weekend sale.Shop Apple deals on Amazon
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-prime-day-deals-are-still-live-save-up-to-650-on-mac-ipad-airpods/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-prime-day-deals-are-still-live-save-up-to-650-on-mac-ipad-airpods/ Several Apple Watch Prime Day deals have been extended - Image credit: Apple
Amazon's Prime Day Apple Watch sale delivered the year's lowest prices on several Series 11 and Ultra 3 models. And while Prime Day wrapped up on Friday, multiple offers have been extended into the weekend, including the Series 11 for $279 ($120 off) and the Ultra 3 for $649 ($]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-extends-279-apple-watch-series-11-649-ultra-3-prime-day-deals/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-extends-279-apple-watch-series-11-649-ultra-3-prime-day-deals/ A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: Samsung
The tech industry is continuing to struggle with keeping the cost of manufacturing low due to the ongoing demand for memory chips. While Apple is also affected and now passing down the costs to consumers, it's still trying to find ways around the problem.According to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-wants-to-buy-ram-from-chinese-supplier-blacklisted-in-the-us/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-wants-to-buy-ram-from-chinese-supplier-blacklisted-in-the-us/ Save $450 on 1TB MacBook Air 13-inch while supplies last - Image credit; Apple
After many M5 MacBook Air deals sold out during Prime Day, two of the top choices at Amazon have been extended into the weekend. Save $450 on the 13-inch MacBook Air M5 with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.On sale for $1,149.99, only select colors are available at press time due to the increased demand after Ap]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-1149-1tb-macbook-air-m5-deal-has-been-extended-save-450/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-1149-1tb-macbook-air-m5-deal-has-been-extended-save-450/ Ron Johnson was Apple's head of retail. Image Credit: Tech CrunchContinue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ron-johnson-breaks-his-silence-on-forging-apple-retail-with-steve-jobs/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ron-johnson-breaks-his-silence-on-forging-apple-retail-with-steve-jobs/ Save $850 on M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro in final hours of Prime Day - Image credit: Apple
Prime Day ends tonight, and there's a high likelihood this 16-inch MacBook Pro will go up in price. That's because Amazon is currently knocking $850 off Apple's revised MSRP for the high-end M5 Max model with an 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-850-on-m5-max-macbook-pro-16-inch-with-last-minute-prime-day-deal/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-850-on-m5-max-macbook-pro-16-inch-with-last-minute-prime-day-deal/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-everything-we-know-about-apples-biggest-updates/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-everything-we-know-about-apples-biggest-updates/ ChatGPT Logo
Longtime Apple executive Paul Meade, known for his work on the Apple Vision Pro, is reportedly leaving Cupertino for Mission Bay. There, he'll join OpenAI alongside fellow Apple alumni Jony Ive, Tang Tan, and Evans Hankey.According to Bloomberg, the vice president of hardware engineering for the Vision Products Group is set to depart for OpenAI at some point in the next w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openai-has-poached-another-apple-executive-for-its-hardware-division/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/openai-has-poached-another-apple-executive-for-its-hardware-division/ The Verge reported on June 26 that Assa Abloy laid off most of Level Home's employees and is folding the smart lock maker into its Kwikset brand. Assa Abloy disputed reports that Level was shutting down.The company said it will continue developing, selling, and supporting its smart locks whil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/level-lock-team-gutting-leaves-unanswered-questions/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:55:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/level-lock-team-gutting-leaves-unanswered-questions/ The MacBook Pro is expected to receive an OLED panel in 2027 or 2026.
While AppleInsider readers have wanted a Mac with an OLED screen for years, actual claims of an OLED-equipped MacBook Pro date back to at least 2019. As for when such an upgrade might arrive, it depends on who you ask.Leakers and analysts alike have h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/oled-touchscreen-and-more-what-to-expect-from-the-2027-macbook-pro/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/oled-touchscreen-and-more-what-to-expect-from-the-2027-macbook-pro/ A20 is expected to bring more RAM to entry-level iPhones
Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that the lower-end models, likely to be the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e, will have 1GB more RAM than the outgoing iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e.As for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Kuo expects those phones to sport 12GB]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-rumored-to-have-slightly-more-ram-might-improve-ai-performance/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-rumored-to-have-slightly-more-ram-might-improve-ai-performance/ Genden Phuntsok in "Tenzing."
"Tenzing" opens in select theaters on October 9 before making its debut on Apple TV on October 16. Apple announced the release dates alongside the film's first details, cast, and creative team.Genden Phuntsok stars as Tenzing Norgay, while Tom Hiddleston plays]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-first-cinematic-event-in-2026-is-everest-ascent-saga-tenzing/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-first-cinematic-event-in-2026-is-everest-ascent-saga-tenzing/ Apple's current MacBook Pro
Previous reports that Apple intends to skip the M6 processor presumed that it was for later models rather than the forthcoming MacBook Pro with a touch OLED display. Now it seems that this MacBook Pro won't get an M6, and instead will stay with the present M5 generation.According to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/touchscreen-macbook-pro-will-stick-with-m5-for-first-release/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/touchscreen-macbook-pro-will-stick-with-m5-for-first-release/ 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
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-increased-prices-now-is-the-time-to-grab-prime-day-deals-at-up-to-850-off/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-increased-prices-now-is-the-time-to-grab-prime-day-deals-at-up-to-850-off/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-will-provide-aid-to-victims-of-devastating-back-to-back-earthquakes-in-venezuela/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-will-provide-aid-to-victims-of-devastating-back-to-back-earthquakes-in-venezuela/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-play-steam-vr-games-on-an-apple-vision-pro-using-alvr/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-play-steam-vr-games-on-an-apple-vision-pro-using-alvr/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/prime-day-apple-watch-deals-from-199-end-today-shop-now-before-its-too-late/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/prime-day-apple-watch-deals-from-199-end-today-shop-now-before-its-too-late/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/price-hikes-new-betas-and-iphone-fold-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/price-hikes-new-betas-and-iphone-fold-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/15-hidden-ios-27-features-you-can-check-out-in-the-developer-beta/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/15-hidden-ios-27-features-you-can-check-out-in-the-developer-beta/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/these-iphone-accessibility-settings-can-make-everyday-tasks-easier/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/these-iphone-accessibility-settings-can-make-everyday-tasks-easier/ 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
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-increased-prices-now-is-the-time-to-grab-prime-day-deals-from-11/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-increased-prices-now-is-the-time-to-grab-prime-day-deals-from-11/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-1149-15-inch-macbook-air-deal-is-selling-out-save-up-to-450-across-line/Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-1149-15-inch-macbook-air-deal-is-selling-out-save-up-to-450-across-line/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/watchos-27-beta-2-now-available-for-apple-watch-ultra-3/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/watchos-27-beta-2-now-available-for-apple-watch-ultra-3/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-price-increases-extend-to-refurbished-macs-and-ipads/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-price-increases-extend-to-refurbished-macs-and-ipads/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-299-ipad-deal-is-in-stock-now-150-off-apples-new-449-price/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-299-ipad-deal-is-in-stock-now-150-off-apples-new-449-price/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-will-skip-m6-pro-max-chips-in-favor-of-m7-ai-alternatives/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-will-skip-m6-pro-max-chips-in-favor-of-m7-ai-alternatives/ 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
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-949-m5-macbook-air-deal-is-a-steal-after-apple-raises-prices/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-949-m5-macbook-air-deal-is-a-steal-after-apple-raises-prices/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/back-to-school-promotion-could-ease-the-sting-of-apples-higher-mac-amp-ipad-prices/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/back-to-school-promotion-could-ease-the-sting-of-apples-higher-mac-amp-ipad-prices/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/grab-amazons-1549-m5-macbook-pro-deal-a-450-discount-after-apples-price-hike/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/grab-amazons-1549-m5-macbook-pro-deal-a-450-discount-after-apples-price-hike/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-stock-getting-hit-after-price-hikes-analysts-mostly-nonplussed/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-stock-getting-hit-after-price-hikes-analysts-mostly-nonplussed/ 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.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/why-the-macbook-neo-got-a-price-hike-and-why-it-really-shouldnt-have/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/why-the-macbook-neo-got-a-price-hike-and-why-it-really-shouldnt-have/ 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
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-just-increased-prices-now-is-the-time-to-grab-prime-day-deals-from-11/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-just-increased-prices-now-is-the-time-to-grab-prime-day-deals-from-11/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-apple-watch-amp-airpods-escape-apples-latest-price-increases/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-apple-watch-amp-airpods-escape-apples-latest-price-increases/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-confirms-price-hikes-across-macs-ipads-and-more/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-confirms-price-hikes-across-macs-ipads-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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-store-was-down-to-implement-price-hikes/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-store-was-down-to-implement-price-hikes/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-store-is-down-for-one-of-two-reasons/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-store-is-down-for-one-of-two-reasons/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/kremlin-demands-answers-over-removal-of-apps-from-the-app-store/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/kremlin-demands-answers-over-removal-of-apps-from-the-app-store/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pro-board-schematics-a20-pro-data-c2-modem-files-stolen-from-tata/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pro-board-schematics-a20-pro-data-c2-modem-files-stolen-from-tata/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/leak-claims-iphone-ultra-2-is-already-greenlit-but-maybe-not-iphone-air-3/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/leak-claims-iphone-ultra-2-is-already-greenlit-but-maybe-not-iphone-air-3/ 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
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bamph-slashes-samsung-m8-32-inch-usb-c-monitor-to-299-today-only/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bamph-slashes-samsung-m8-32-inch-usb-c-monitor-to-299-today-only/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/heavys-h1h-headphones-review-better-for-rock-listeners-than-airpods-max-for-half-the-price/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/heavys-h1h-headphones-review-better-for-rock-listeners-than-airpods-max-for-half-the-price/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/googles-new-payment-policies-are-a-preview-of-what-could-come-to-apple-platforms/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/googles-new-payment-policies-are-a-preview-of-what-could-come-to-apple-platforms/ 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
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/best-prime-day-oled-tv-deals-from-lg-samsung-sony-start-at-just-797/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/best-prime-day-oled-tv-deals-from-lg-samsung-sony-start-at-just-797/ Get Paramount Plus for just $0.99 per month for 2 months - Image credit: Paramount
The summer is upon us, and while we should all be going outside and enjoying the sunshine, it's also a great opportunity to catch up on TV. Thanks to one deal from Paramount Plus, you can do that without spending much money at all.New and eligible former subscribers can sign up]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/flash-deal-get-paramount-plus-for-just-099mo-for-two-months/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/flash-deal-get-paramount-plus-for-just-099mo-for-two-months/ A render of the rumored Apple Ring
I hate the Apple Watch. I know, I know, heresy, but I do.And I don't even hate it for a singular reason. I hate it for a multitude of reasons, which is impressive, because I've bought three in my lifetime.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-ring-would-dominate-the-fitness-market-which-is-why-it-cant-exist/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-ring-would-dominate-the-fitness-market-which-is-why-it-cant-exist/ The new discounts cut $5 off the AirTag 2 single-pack and $10 off the four-pack. Both offers represent the lowest prices seen thus far for Apple's latest item tracker, giving shoppers an opportunity to save before Prime Day ends on June 26.The deals are available through Amazon and apply to Apple's recent]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airtag-2-hits-24-and-gives-shoppers-one-of-the-best-apple-prime-day-deals/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airtag-2-hits-24-and-gives-shoppers-one-of-the-best-apple-prime-day-deals/ A render of a potential iPhone Fold design - image credit: AppleInsider
Apple is widely expected to bring out its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Fold, in September. In a Wednesday report about the supply chain, Apple is forging ahead with mass production in the next month.According to interviews wi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/folding-iphone-hinge-issues-may-have-been-worked-out-rumored-to-ship-in-fall/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/folding-iphone-hinge-issues-may-have-been-worked-out-rumored-to-ship-in-fall/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-ultra-or-iphone-fold-heres-everything-the-leaks-say-about-apples-2026-foldable/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-ultra-or-iphone-fold-heres-everything-the-leaks-say-about-apples-2026-foldable/ Apple biographies are on sale at Amazon.
We at AppleInsider chiefly deal with the current state of Apple and associated news stories. But it's always good to look back at the company's history to get a more rounded view of its activities.What follows is a selection of biographies, dealing with the company's history through good times and bad,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/learn-about-apples-history-with-prime-day-book-deals-at-up-to-65-off/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/learn-about-apples-history-with-prime-day-book-deals-at-up-to-65-off/ Swift icon - image credit: Apple
It's now a startling 12 years since Apple launched its Swift programming language for apps, and key to it from 2015 has been that it is open source. The aim was to build a community of developers, and one group that helped this was behind the Swift Package Index.The Swift Package Index gave developers one trusted locat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/developer-resource-swift-package-index-to-stay-open-source-after-apple-acquisition/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/developer-resource-swift-package-index-to-stay-open-source-after-apple-acquisition/ Researchers disclosed the findings ahead of a planned Black Hat Arsenal presentation in August, where they'll demonstrate an open-source tool called XPC Hunter. XM Cyber reported successful attacks against CrowdStrike Falcon and Kandji on macOS.The firm's reported technique isn't a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-macos-security-flaw-could-let-hackers-disable-protection-tools-researchers-say/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-macos-security-flaw-could-let-hackers-disable-protection-tools-researchers-say/ Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm, Cellular) has dipped to the lowest price ever - Image credit: Apple
The $150 discount on day 2 of Prime Day reflects steeper savings compared to yesterday, with this Apple Watch Series 11 model dropping to the lowest price on record. This 46mm model offers the larger aluminum case size, along with GPS + Cellular functionality.Buy 46mm Cellular S11 for $379
Contin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-series-11-46mm-cellular-plunges-to-record-low-379-for-prime-day/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-series-11-46mm-cellular-plunges-to-record-low-379-for-prime-day/ Day 2 of Prime Day delivers up to 71% off Apple gear - Image credit: Apple, Amazon
The second day of Prime Day is well underway, with Apple's iPad mini getting a steeper markdown at $100 off. Plus, grab some of the year's lowest prices on dozens of products before Amazon's shopp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/best-apple-prime-day-2-deals-slash-prices-to-as-low-as-11/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/best-apple-prime-day-2-deals-slash-prices-to-as-low-as-11/ SignalTrace sensors can detect Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and RFID signals - image credit: Leonardo
Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) is already common worldwide, and Australian police even have a CarPlay app that identifies nearby cars. But]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/cops-will-soon-upgrade-to-license-plate-readers-that-can-track-your-iphone-and-airpods-in-public/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/cops-will-soon-upgrade-to-license-plate-readers-that-can-track-your-iphone-and-airpods-in-public/ Save $100 on every iPad mini 7 for Prime Day - Image credit: Apple
Pick up the $399.99 special at Amazon on day 2 of the annual Prime Day event. This new markdown reflects a $100 discount off retail on the 8.3-inch tablet.Buy iPad mini 7 for $399.99
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-ipad-mini-7-lands-prime-day-price-drop-to-399/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-ipad-mini-7-lands-prime-day-price-drop-to-399/ For 24 hours only, get a MacBook Air 15-inch for just $949 - Image credit: Apple
For 24 hours only, pick up Apple's last-gen M4 MacBook Air 15-inch for $949 at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo. Available in your choice of Midnight or Sky Blue, this laptop originally retailed for $1,199.Buy 15" MacBook Air M4 for $949
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/grab-apples-15-inch-macbook-air-m4-for-just-949-today-only/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/grab-apples-15-inch-macbook-air-m4-for-just-949-today-only/ The iPhone Fold might feature a Samsung OLED display.
Apple's first foldable iPhone is slated to debut in 2026. While it will mark Apple's entry into new smartphone territory, its displays will seemingly be produced by a tried-and-true Apple supply chain partner.On Tuesday, mere days after the claim of Samsung OLED panels on the iPhone Fo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-fold-amp-touchscreen-macbook-pro-again-rumored-to-have-samsung-displays/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-fold-amp-touchscreen-macbook-pro-again-rumored-to-have-samsung-displays/ Apple Invites now lets users co-host events.
Back in February 2025, the Apple Invites app made its way to the App Store. With it, iOS users can create party or event invitations, manage RSVPs, share links, and more.On Tuesday, Apple released version 1.9 of its event invitation app, which includes a new co-hosting capabil]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/co-hosting-amp-guest-list-visibility-finally-arrives-for-apple-invites/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/co-hosting-amp-guest-list-visibility-finally-arrives-for-apple-invites/ Updates to Liquid Glass
Expanded component and state support
Naming changes to better align with code
Improved resizing
The addition of Dark Mode for macOS
Download the design kits from the Apple Design Resources]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/design-kits-for-ios-ipados-and-macos-27-are-here/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/design-kits-for-ios-ipados-and-macos-27-are-here/ TerraMaster F2-425
Storage is an ever-present problem for computer users. While you can add an external drive to a Mac, it doesn't fix your capacity problems on your iPhone or iPad, or even other computers.Cloud storage is an option, but one that requires massive amounts of bandwidth. That's not great when i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bump-up-your-storage-with-prime-day-nas-deals-at-up-to-215-off/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/bump-up-your-storage-with-prime-day-nas-deals-at-up-to-215-off/ New icons on an Apple Watch in watchOS 27
On Monday, Apple released the second round of developer betas for iOS 27, macOS 27, and the rest of the lineup. That is, except for watchOS 27.That has changed, as Apple has rolled out the second developer beta of watchOS 27 on Tuesday. The reason behind the delay isn't known.
Continue Reading on App]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-rolls-out-watchos-27-beta-2-for-apple-watch/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-rolls-out-watchos-27-beta-2-for-apple-watch/ An unauthorized actor accessed LastPass's Salesforce environment using OAuth tokens stolen from third-party vendor Klue. The breach exposed sensitive customer details including names, phone numbers, and support records.The incident was limited to sy]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/lastpass-user-data-stolen-by-hackers-again/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/lastpass-user-data-stolen-by-hackers-again/ Save up to $250 on iPads for Prime Day 2026 - Image credit: Apple
Prime Day 2026 has seen price drops on dozens of Apple products, and iPads are no exception. With deals delivering prices as low as $299 and discounts of up to $250 off, there's a markdown for nearly every budget.Get Prime Day iPad deals from $299
Co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/best-prime-day-ipad-deals-slash-prices-to-as-low-as-299/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/best-prime-day-ipad-deals-slash-prices-to-as-low-as-299/ Add more ports to your MacBook Pro with a Thunderbolt dock
Apple's current Mac lineup includes desktop models with quite a few ports, as well as portable models with fewer connectivity options. There are usually enough ports to get things done, but some people want more options.Enter the Thunderbolt dock, which plugs into one of the ports in your Mac. In exchange, you gain]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/best-prime-day-thunderbolt-dock-deals-deliver-up-to-155-in-savings/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/best-prime-day-thunderbolt-dock-deals-deliver-up-to-155-in-savings/ Apple Reality Composer Pro 3
Developing new products can always be made easier and faster by incorporating items from external sources. While Apple is like other companies in that it sometimes uses code from elsewhere, usually it's quite good at hiding the sources.A recent beta code delve discovered that there were]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-reality-composer-pro-3-uses-code-from-a-dead-game-engine/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-reality-composer-pro-3-uses-code-from-a-dead-game-engine/ Apple's current HomePod mini
Apple did update tvOS at WWDC 2026, but chiefly to give it a reworked Podcasts app and AI-generated subtitles. Neither Apple TV nor HomePods got their time in the keynote spotlight, but that doesn't mean they won't shortly see significant updates.Apple TV and HomePod were left ou]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tvos-27-beta-code-backs-up-homepod-and-apple-tv-siri-ai-rumors/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tvos-27-beta-code-backs-up-homepod-and-apple-tv-siri-ai-rumors/ Whether you're looking for an affordable 4K upgrade, a color-accurate monitor for creative work, a massive ultrawide workspace, or a high-refresh OLED gaming panel, Amazon's latest Prime-exclusive offers cover nearly every category. We've rounded up eight standout monitor deals]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/prime-day-monitor-deals-slash-up-to-50-off-4k-ultrawide-amp-oled-displays/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/prime-day-monitor-deals-slash-up-to-50-off-4k-ultrawide-amp-oled-displays/ Prime Day AirPods Max 2 deals have slashed the price to $399 - Image credit: Apple
You can pick up AirPods Max 2 at a $150 discount at Amazon, which is the lowest price on record for the 2026 release. Walmart is matching Amazon at $399, but both retailers are running out of stock on select colors.Buy AirPods Max 2 for $399
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-max-2-are-marked-down-to-399-for-prime-day-but-theyre-selling-out-fast/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-max-2-are-marked-down-to-399-for-prime-day-but-theyre-selling-out-fast/ Developers in China are yet again arguing against App Store commission
Chinese developers filed a similar suit in 2017, then App Store fees were targeted in 2021. Following the developers' loss in one case against the company, a Chinese law firm sued again in 2025.Perhaps]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/chinese-developers-rally-against-app-store-fees-yet-again/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/chinese-developers-rally-against-app-store-fees-yet-again/ All UK iCloud users could get a payout of around $95 after October 2028, if Apple is proved to have overcharged for the service.
The UK's Which? consumer group first filed its complaint over iCloud charges back in November 2024. According to the group, Apple locked "millions of consumers into its iCloud service]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/uks-41-billion-icloud-suit-wont-be-heard-until-late-2028/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/uks-41-billion-icloud-suit-wont-be-heard-until-late-2028/ One of Tata's two iPhone plants in India. It's not been reported which plant suffered the cyberattack - image Credit: Tata
It's not clear from reporting so far whether the Tata plant in India is the same one in Hosur, Tamil Nadu that has recently come under fire for allegedly contaminating local water. What is known, according to Reuters, i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hackers-steal-apple-and-tesla-data-from-tatas-iphone-factory/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/hackers-steal-apple-and-tesla-data-from-tatas-iphone-factory/ Best Apple Prime Day deals deliver prices as low as $14 - Image credit: Apple
Day 1 of Amazon Prime Day is in full swing, with record-breaking discounts on a variety of Apple products, from the Apple Watch Ultra 3 down to $649 to AirPods Max 2 for $399.Shop Prime Day deals
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/prime-day-apple-deals-are-live-grab-sale-prices-from-14/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/prime-day-apple-deals-are-live-grab-sale-prices-from-14/ Save up to $200 with Prime Day Apple Watch Series 11 deals - Image credit: Apple
Amazon's Prime Day Apple Watch sale includes discounts across the entire wearable line, but we're pleased to see the Apple Watch Series 11 has received a steeper price drop compared to last week, bringing the wearable down to $279. Save $120 to $200 on numerous styles, including 46mm case options and GPS +]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-slashes-apple-watch-series-11-to-279-in-prime-day-sale/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-slashes-apple-watch-series-11-to-279-in-prime-day-sale/ Get Prime Day prices from just $799 on Apple's MacBook Air - Image credit: Apple
The discounts span a wide range of MacBook Air configurations. Amazon's Prime Day promotion has reduced prices on multiple M5 models, including the 13-inch MacBook Air with 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD for $949.Get Prime Day MacBook Air deals]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/prime-day-macbook-air-deals-slash-prices-to-as-low-as-799/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/prime-day-macbook-air-deals-slash-prices-to-as-low-as-799/ Grab the lowest Apple Watch Ultra 3 price on record - Image credit: Apple
Amazon's $649 Prime Day price is available on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with an Ocean Band. The 49mm GPS + Cellular model with your choice of a Black Titanium Case or Natural Titanium Case comes in one size, so you don't have to worry about finding the right size band if the watch will be a gift.Buy Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $649
Conti]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-ultra-3-falls-to-649-lowest-price-ever-for-prime-day/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-ultra-3-falls-to-649-lowest-price-ever-for-prime-day/ Pick up an Apple Watch Ultra for $499 this Prime Day - Image credit: Apple
Deals are plentiful on both current and closeout Apple Watch Ultra models, with the 2nd generation dipping to $499 and the 3rd generation on sale from $649.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-ultra-models-plunge-to-as-low-as-499-for-prime-day/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-ultra-models-plunge-to-as-low-as-499-for-prime-day/ You can do Chroma Key in OBS without a green screen, thanks to macOS.Whether it is streaming gameplay to Twitch or improving your Zoom calls, sometimes you want to replace the background with something else. It's unprofessional to have a background that includes piles of dirty clothes, random din]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-make-obs-chroma-key-smarter-by-using-background-replacement-in-macos/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-make-obs-chroma-key-smarter-by-using-background-replacement-in-macos/ Eddy Cue is Entertainment Person of the Year at Cannes Lions
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is underway from June 22 to June 26. It was previously reported that Apple SVP Eddy Cue would be presented as the 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year, and that has now occurred.Eddy]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/cannes-lions-2026-entertainment-person-of-the-year-is-apple-tv-chief/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/cannes-lions-2026-entertainment-person-of-the-year-is-apple-tv-chief/ Jon Prosser continues to make new videos in spite of Apple's lawsuit
A rumor video posted by Jon Prosser in early 2025 suggested that he had seen the upcoming transparent UI design. Later, a lawsuit from Apple accused Prosser of conspiring with Michael Ramacciotti to steal secret contents of a test device owned by Eth]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/leaker-prossers-default-ruling-set-aside-by-judge-as-apple-lawsuit-continues/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:39:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/leaker-prossers-default-ruling-set-aside-by-judge-as-apple-lawsuit-continues/ iOS 27 beta 2 is here with new options in the Apple Home and Apple Wallet apps.
On Monday, two weeks after iOS 27 debuted at WWDC 2026, Apple deployed the software's second developer beta. While iOS 27 beta 1 delivered the long-overdue Siri AI, Monday's update delivers changes beyond artificial intelligence.In the Apple Home app, for instance, it's now possible to update a conne]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-in-ios-27-beta-2-update-an-apple-tv-in-the-home-app-wallet-insights/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-in-ios-27-beta-2-update-an-apple-tv-in-the-home-app-wallet-insights/ Belkin Prime day Deals
If you've been waiting to pick up a multi-device charger, now may be the time to pull the trigger. Belkin is offering some great deals on two of its popular charging devices, the UltraCharge Pro and the PowerBoost Pro.Get Belkin Prime Day deals
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/belkin-joins-in-for-prime-day-deals-cutting-magsafe-charger-prices-by-up-to-42/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/belkin-joins-in-for-prime-day-deals-cutting-magsafe-charger-prices-by-up-to-42/ Amazon's best Mac mini deal is back in stock for Prime Day.
With increased demand for Apple's current Mac mini, multiple stockouts ensued when Amazon launched this $769.99 M4 Mac mini deal last week. But Amazon has replenished inventory of the M4/16GB/512GB model just in time for Prime Day.Buy M4 Mac mini for $769.99
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Fo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-769-mac-mini-m4-deal-is-back-in-stock-for-prime-day-2026/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-769-mac-mini-m4-deal-is-back-in-stock-for-prime-day-2026/ Extending images in Photos for iOS 27
The Photos app has been the beneficiary of a number of generative AI-based tools that use Apple Intelligence. All to try and make your photographs look great.It all started with Clean Up, which let you eliminate unwanted and unsightly elements from your images, and then intellig]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/photos-extend-tool-in-ios-27-does-a-good-job-at-expanding-your-images/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/photos-extend-tool-in-ios-27-does-a-good-job-at-expanding-your-images/ The second developer beta for iOS 27 is out.The march to the fall milestone operating system release is well underway, with Apple continuing to test out its work on them all. After the expected post-WWDC first beta round, Apple's now moved to its second.The first developer builds of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, v]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/second-developer-betas-of-ios-27-macos-27-are-out/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/second-developer-betas-of-ios-27-macos-27-are-out/ According to The Elec, Samsung achieved production yields above 80% before winning approval. The company has also started operating part of its Vietnam production lines to fulfill an initial order of about 3 million panels.The reported approval is one of the cleares]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/samsung-display-milestone-moves-the-iphone-fold-beyond-rumor-territory/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/samsung-display-milestone-moves-the-iphone-fold-beyond-rumor-territory/ Updates coming to AirPods in iOS 27
The new iOS 27 developer beta is out, and it's given us a sneak peek into what Apple's got in the works. These new updates include the oft-requested customizable EQ, expanded Find My options, and even a major improvement to how you manage your AirPods settings within iOS itself.Subscribe to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-get-customizable-eq-improved-precision-finding-and-more-in-ios-27/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-get-customizable-eq-improved-precision-finding-and-more-in-ios-27/ Smart Home Insider Podcast
Jon Harros is head of testing and certification for the Connectivity Standards Alliance, and he drops in on the podcast from Unify. Unify is the CSA's first public-facing conference on the smart home and there were many announcements from the week.We start the episode going through the news. The bi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/jon-harros-from-the-csa-talks-matter-16-on-smart-home-insider/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/jon-harros-from-the-csa-talks-matter-16-on-smart-home-insider/ Mockup of a possible design for the expected iPhone Fold - image credit: AppleInsider
The likelihood of Apple launching an iPhone Fold in September 2026 seems to change depending on the day. The latest rotating rumors have been either that it's delayed until 2027, or that it is exactly on sc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-supply-chain-source-is-sure-iphone-fold-will-launch-in-september-2026/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-supply-chain-source-is-sure-iphone-fold-will-launch-in-september-2026/ The omission was notable because Apple spent much of the keynote talking about Apple Intelligence and the next generation of Siri. New home hardware was absent from the presentation, even as reports continue to point to updated Apple TV and HomePod models.Apple hasn't explained why those products didn't appear, but the timing raises que]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-left-apple-tv-amp-homepod-out-of-wwdc-and-siri-ai-is-the-culprit/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-left-apple-tv-amp-homepod-out-of-wwdc-and-siri-ai-is-the-culprit/ Find My's changes in iOS 27
Like a lot of other apps in iOS 27, the updates to Find My are not really groundbreaking in nature. But they are still useful.The obvious changes this time are a refinement of the design. The Liquid Glass aesthetic wasn't around for iOS 26, but it's certainly here in iOS 27.
Continue Reading on AppleInside]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-hide-your-location-works-and-how-location-sharing-is-improved-in-ios-27-find-my/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-hide-your-location-works-and-how-location-sharing-is-improved-in-ios-27-find-my/ Early Prime Day sales slash up to 50% off Apple products - Image credit: Apple
From a record-breaking discount on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at $150 off to a $799 MacBook Air and new low price on AirTags 2, Amazon's early Prime Day Apple deals are plentiful.Shop early Prime Day Apple deals
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/best-early-prime-day-deals-199-apple-watch-799-macbook-air-beats-89-airtag-2-sale/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:21:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/best-early-prime-day-deals-199-apple-watch-799-macbook-air-beats-89-airtag-2-sale/ Intego One is a complete suite of tools for your Mac
There may be fewer viruses and spyware made for Macs, but that advantage is shrinking every day. Apple's protections are robust, but you don't want to go without some dedicated tools to help ensure your data stays yours as you use your Mac.That's w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/your-mac-isnt-immune-to-viruses-amp-surveillance-tools-intego-one-is-here-to-help/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/your-mac-isnt-immune-to-viruses-amp-surveillance-tools-intego-one-is-here-to-help/ Eddy Cue (third from left) with Steve Jobs (far right) and European Commission officers in 2008 - image credit: All About Steve Jobs
There have been many seemingly reliable reports that Apple wanted to buy Warner Bros. to bolster Apple TV's catalog. Yet according to Variety, Apple senior vice president of services and h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/steve-jobs-would-approve-of-apple-tv-says-cue/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/steve-jobs-would-approve-of-apple-tv-says-cue/ Apple Watch Ultra
It may seem as if the Apple Watch has no real competitors for its functionality, and especially all of its health features. But although it still dominates the market, it's no longer close to the 35.9% it had in Q1 2021.According to Counterpoint Research, the figure for Q1 2026 is 23%. That does come after all smartwatch sales faced]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-sales-rise-but-cant-get-back-to-previous-highs/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-sales-rise-but-cant-get-back-to-previous-highs/ Grab the lowest Apple Watch Ultra 3 price on record - Image credit: Apple
Amazon's $649 early Prime Day price is available on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with an Ocean Band. The 49mm GPS + Cellular model with your choice of a Black Titanium Case or Natural Titanium Case comes in one size, so you don't have to worry about finding the right size band if the watch will be a gift.Buy Apple Watch Ultra 3 f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-ultra-3-falls-to-649-lowest-price-ever-before-prime-day/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-ultra-3-falls-to-649-lowest-price-ever-before-prime-day/ Save $150 on Apple's new AirPods Max 2 headphones - Image credit: Apple
You can pick up AirPods Max 2 at a $150 discount at Amazon when you opt for the Starlight finish, which is the lowest price on record for the 2026 release. If you prefer another color option, Walmart is matching the $399 price across the line.Buy AirPods Max 2 for $399
Continue]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-max-2-plunge-to-record-low-399-ahead-of-amazon-prime-day/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-max-2-plunge-to-record-low-399-ahead-of-amazon-prime-day/ Save up to $200 with early Prime Day Apple Watch Series 11 deals - Image credit: Apple
Amazon's early Prime Day Apple Watch sale includes discounts across the entire wearable line, but we're pleased to see the Apple Watch Series 11 has received a steeper price drop today, bringing the wearable down to $279. Save $120 to $200 on numerous styles, including 46mm case options and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-slashes-apple-watch-series-11-to-279-in-early-prime-day-sale/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-slashes-apple-watch-series-11-to-279-in-early-prime-day-sale/ Amazon's best AirPods Pro 3 deal has returned.
Amazon's best AirPods Pro 3 deal has returned as Prime Day approaches. Grab an $80 discount, which matches the lowest price on record for the earbuds. Considering inventory sold out when the deal was last available, it's worth snapping up the savings now to avoid a possible stockout when Prime Day starts on June 23.Buy AirPods P]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-169-airpods-pro-3-deal-is-back-for-prime-week/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-169-airpods-pro-3-deal-is-back-for-prime-week/ Jamal Musiala with some taped Beats - Image Credit: Instagram/Beats/Jamal Musiala
Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.This week, current Apple CEO Tim Cook warned of price increases, Brazil adopted EU-style App Store rul]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-the-right-marketing-the-wrong-changes/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-the-right-marketing-the-wrong-changes/ Apple Vision Pro [left] vs Snap Specs [right]
The launch of Snap Specs at Augmented World Expo on June 16 is a big shift forward for the social company. After the previous effort of Snap Spectacles, Snap Specs are a step closer to the augmented reality future by being smart glasses with a built-in display.This is something that bring]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-vision-pro-vs-snap-specs-two-visions-of-face-worn-computing-compared/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-vision-pro-vs-snap-specs-two-visions-of-face-worn-computing-compared/ John Ternus plans to concentrate on Apple's core strength of design
John Ternus is now best known for taking over as Apple CEO from Tim Cook, but as recently as January 2026, he took control of the firm's design team. Now according to Bloomberg, far from leaving that because of other CEO duties, he i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/incoming-ceo-john-ternus-may-be-looking-to-fix-something-that-isnt-broken/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:53:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/incoming-ceo-john-ternus-may-be-looking-to-fix-something-that-isnt-broken/ A HomePod mini update should finally arrive in 2026
It's no secret that Apple's new AI push will include several new products like the long-rumored Home Hub. However, the timing of some of those products' releases remains in question.According to the "Power On" newsletter f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-home-automation-updates-amp-new-product-releases-will-stretch-into-2028/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-home-automation-updates-amp-new-product-releases-will-stretch-into-2028/ Apple Briarwood - Image Credit: Apple
The Apple Briarwood store is one of the smallest outlets in Apple's retail empire. However, that will soon change for the better.In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes that the Briarwood Mall store is getting a major upgrade. It will be changing its spot to a larger space w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tiny-ann-arbor-apple-store-will-move-to-a-bigger-space-in-july/Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/tiny-ann-arbor-apple-store-will-move-to-a-bigger-space-in-july/ Grab early Prime Day Apple deals from just $14.99 - Image credit: Apple
There are several early Prime Day Apple deals worth checking out this weekend, as the sale festivities kick off. From AirPods 4 for $99 to triple-digit discounts on M5 MacBook Air models, Apple products are a popular pick for Prime Day.Shop Prime Day deals
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Disc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-up-to-300-with-these-early-prime-day-apple-deals/Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-up-to-300-with-these-early-prime-day-apple-deals/ The company unveiled the Aspekt Touch 27 and Folio portable displays at InfoComm 2026, expanding its lineup of touch-enabled hardware for Mac users. Both products let users interact directly with apps, documents, presentations, and creative projects through touch and stylus input.Alog]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-aspekt-touch-amp-folio-displays-bring-touch-first-computing-to-macs/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-aspekt-touch-amp-folio-displays-bring-touch-first-computing-to-macs/ CarPlay in iOS 27
At WWDC 2026, Apple officially unveiled its next version of iOS. The update, iOS 27, will be released in the fall of 2026 and is packed full of useful new features.CarPlay, Apple's in-car UI, is powered by iOS, so this new software will bring a bunch of enhancements to your car. This year, at least one major feature]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/what-siri-ai-apple-tv-amp-more-are-like-with-carplay-in-ios-27/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/what-siri-ai-apple-tv-amp-more-are-like-with-carplay-in-ios-27/ Grab AirPods 4 for $99 ahead of Father's Day.
Early Prime Day deals are running now at Amazon as the retailer gears up for its mega sale starting on June 23. If you're looking for a last-minute gift for Dad, AirPods 4 are marked down to $99 after a $30 discount.Buy AirPods 4 for $99
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-airpods-4-sale-slashes-price-to-99-with-delivery-by-fathers-day/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazons-airpods-4-sale-slashes-price-to-99-with-delivery-by-fathers-day/ A June 19 interview with TechRadar offered Apple's first public response to questions about the cutoff. Apple Watch and Health Product Marketing Manager Cait Dooley said Siri AI and other watchOS 27 features work best on newer hardware.Apple specifically poi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/siri-ai-leaves-older-apple-watches-behind-without-a-clear-reason/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/siri-ai-leaves-older-apple-watches-behind-without-a-clear-reason/ A render of a potential iPhone Fold design -image credit: AppleInsider
Of course you haven't been so foolish and reckless as to install the developer betas of iOS 27 and the rest. These do seem to be remarkably stable, but your two hosts have both had problems, and totally different ones.They're not calamitous problems, but th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/siri-ai-snap-spectacles-and-iphone-rumors-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/siri-ai-snap-spectacles-and-iphone-rumors-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/ iPadOS 27 review
The iPad operating system has been on a predictable tick-tock upgrade cycle where one year is significant and the other minimal. Apple focused on Siri AI for its OS 27 releases, but iPadOS 27 still has a few new and useful upgrades.As an iPad-first user, I'm most interested in how iPadOS might affect my workflows each year]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ipados-27-beta-review-your-ipad-now-with-siri-ai/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ipados-27-beta-review-your-ipad-now-with-siri-ai/ Tata's iPhone component production facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India. Image Credit: Tata
Early on June 15, 2026, India's Tamil Nadu Pollution Board (TNPCB) was reportedly threatening to force a shutdown of Tata's iPhone plant. It followed a series of inspections that reportedly found contaminated wastewater had reached local wells.Tata]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-factory-right-back-in-the-spotlight-as-india-opens-new-contamination-probe/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-factory-right-back-in-the-spotlight-as-india-opens-new-contamination-probe/ Steam's macOS Catalina warningValve Software's gaming storefront, Steam, is the biggest of its kind when it comes to PC and Mac gaming. It is essential for any game developer targeting those platforms to put a build on Steam, due to the sheer size of its audience.Howe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/mac-game-developers-need-to-enable-this-in-steam-to-avoid-a-32-bit-problem/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/mac-game-developers-need-to-enable-this-in-steam-to-avoid-a-32-bit-problem/ Apple Music has shared its top 20 artists of all time
Apple Music launched on June 30, 2015, and it celebrated 10 years of streaming with a top 500 songs list. A year on, the streamer has shared a new metric.The new chart is the top 20 artists of all time on Apple Music, shared by Chart Data on social media.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/top-20-most-streamed-artists-on-apple-music-revealed/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/top-20-most-streamed-artists-on-apple-music-revealed/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-you-want-a-new-iphone-for-free-here-are-the-deals-that-will-get-you-there/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-you-want-a-new-iphone-for-free-here-are-the-deals-that-will-get-you-there/ Security firm Paradigm Shift disclosed the unpatched exploit, called usbliter8, on June 18. It achieves code execution through a flaw in Apple's USB boot process.The vulnerability affects devices powered by Apple's A12 and A13 chips, including the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, and iPhone 11 lineup. Sev]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/a12-amp-a13-apple-devices-face-an-unpatchable-securerom-vulnerability/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/a12-amp-a13-apple-devices-face-an-unpatchable-securerom-vulnerability/ Grab a MacBook Pro coupon at B&H for a limited time - Image credit: Apple
The $170 total discount at B&H is in the form of a $150 instant markdown stacked with a $20 in-cart coupon.Buy 14" MacBook Pro M5 for $1,529
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-1tb-m5-macbook-pro-dips-to-1529-with-bamph-coupon/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-1tb-m5-macbook-pro-dips-to-1529-with-bamph-coupon/ The changes reflect an agreement with Brazil's competition regulator, the Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Economica, known as CADE, and will arrive as part of iOS 26.5. Developers can begin integrating the new capabilities imm]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/eu-style-app-store-rules-reach-brazil-with-new-app-stores-amp-payments/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/eu-style-app-store-rules-reach-brazil-with-new-app-stores-amp-payments/ Viewers in the United States will be able to watch all Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix sessions live through Apple TV at no cost. The free access runs from June 26 through June 28 and includes every on-track session, from practice and qualifying to Sunday's Grand Prix.The schedule begins with Practice 1 at 7:30 a]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/formula-1-austrian-grand-prix-will-be-free-on-apple-tv-in-the-us/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/formula-1-austrian-grand-prix-will-be-free-on-apple-tv-in-the-us/ Image credit: Apple TV
The series follows fictionalized versions of McConaughey and Harrelson, a pair of lifelong best friends. After Woody's daughter's wedding falls apart, he turns to Matthew for comfort, only to find out from Matthew's mother that the pair may actually be related.While Woody will do anything to uncover the truth, Matthew finds himself navigating a di]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/woody-harrelson-and-matthew-mcconaughey-team-up-in-apple-tvs-new-comedy-series-brothers/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/woody-harrelson-and-matthew-mcconaughey-team-up-in-apple-tvs-new-comedy-series-brothers/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/need-to-scan-important-documents-use-your-iphones-hidden-scanner/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/need-to-scan-important-documents-use-your-iphones-hidden-scanner/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/changes-to-ios-in-brazil/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/changes-to-ios-in-brazil/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/this-hidden-apple-setting-helped-me-take-back-control-of-my-iphone-camera/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/this-hidden-apple-setting-helped-me-take-back-control-of-my-iphone-camera/ Intel is confirmed to be producing chips for Apple - image credit: Intel
Following initial rumors that Apple was in discussion with Intel over manufacturing processors, it was revealed in May 2026 that test production had begun.Now in a late-night posting on Truth Social, Trump announced that "Apple has agre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/trump-confirms-that-apple-will-buy-chips-made-by-intel/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/trump-confirms-that-apple-will-buy-chips-made-by-intel/ Updating your iPad directly through Settings remains the easiest way to keep the device current. Apple can automatically download and install new software overnight while the iPad is charging and connected to Wi-Fi if Automatic Updates is enabled.The seamles]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-update-an-ipad-with-your-mac-when-software-update-fails/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-update-an-ipad-with-your-mac-when-software-update-fails/ Updating your iPad directly through Settings remains the easiest way to keep the device current. Apple can automatically download and install new software overnight while the iPad is charging and connected to Wi-Fi if Automatic Updates is enabled.The seamles]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-update-an-ipad-through-the-macs-finder-when-software-update-fails/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-update-an-ipad-through-the-macs-finder-when-software-update-fails/ Apple Towson is closing. Image source: Apple
On June 20, Apple's first unionized Apple Store will close alongside two other stores in other regions. They're all stores in failing malls, but the problem with Towson in particular is the lack of options employees are getting.An official statement from the may]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/pressure-mounts-for-apple-to-give-unionized-workers-better-options-as-towson-store-closes/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/pressure-mounts-for-apple-to-give-unionized-workers-better-options-as-towson-store-closes/ Xcode 27 can build entire apps for you with the help of AI. Image Credit: Apple
While WWDC 2026 saw all eyes on Siri AI, as Apple rolled out features that were supposed to arrive two years ago, the company also unveiled AI-focused developer tools. Game Porting Toolkit 4 includes support for agentic coding, and the same is true for Xcod]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-ai-agents-in-xcode-27-make-vibe-coding-easier/Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-ai-agents-in-xcode-27-make-vibe-coding-easier/ Chip shortages could affect iPhone pricing in the fall
One of the most predictable parts of Apple is its price structure. It's basically a feature of the product, so price changes are very rare and heavily considered.In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple CEO Tim Cook says that product prices will have to increase to account]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ai-driven-chip-shortages-to-cause-apple-product-price-increase-says-cook/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/ai-driven-chip-shortages-to-cause-apple-product-price-increase-says-cook/ iPhone Air 2 is expected to add an ultrawide rear camera
The iPhone Air debuted in September 2025 alongside the iPhone 17 lineup as a separate device. It seemed clear at the time that Apple wouldn't be upgrading it annually, at least not at first.The latest rumor places the second-generation iPhone Air]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-air-successor-with-two-cameras-rumored-for-spring-2027/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-air-successor-with-two-cameras-rumored-for-spring-2027/ iPhone Air 2 is expected to add an ultrawide rear camera
The iPhone Air debuted in September 2025 alongside the iPhone 17 lineup as a separate device. It seemed clear at the time that Apple wouldn't be upgrading it annually, at least not at first.The latest rumor places the second-generation iPhone Air]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-air-successor-rumored-for-spring-2027-with-two-cameras/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-air-successor-rumored-for-spring-2027-with-two-cameras/ GPTK4 can run new titles like 007 First Light very well oin a Mac
Ever since the introduction of the Game Porting Toolkit, gamers have leveraged it as a way to play Windows titles on a Mac. It makes sense, because that is something it is designed to do.Only, it's intended as a way for developers to see how a port of a Windows game to macOS would perf]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-game-porting-toolkit-4-is-a-big-improvement-for-modern-game-coders/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:28:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-game-porting-toolkit-4-is-a-big-improvement-for-modern-game-coders/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/these-weather-apps-help-you-track-tropical-storm-arthur-and-other-severe-summer-storms/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/these-weather-apps-help-you-track-tropical-storm-arthur-and-other-severe-summer-storms/ Logos for Chromium and WebKit
WebKit, Apple's well-used browser rendering engine, has not had to deal with alternatives for quite some time. Even after the EU's Digital Markets Act changed the game and forced Apple to allow others to be used on iOS, via BrowserEngineKit.However, a LinkedIn post from Microsoft Edge Web Platform Group Product Manager Kyle Pflug]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/blink-has-a-big-speed-advantage-against-webkit-in-browser-tests/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/blink-has-a-big-speed-advantage-against-webkit-in-browser-tests/ The Pokemon Company launched "Pokemon Champions" on the iPhone, iPad, and Android on June 17, expanding its competitive battle game beyond Nintendo Switch. The free-to-play title focuses entirely on Pokemon battles instead of exploration or story content.Players can compete in ranked, casual, and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-users-can-now-join-the-pokemon-champions-fray/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-users-can-now-join-the-pokemon-champions-fray/ A June 15 developer notice told developers to update account systems, email validation tools, and allowlists before the rollout begins. Email service providers were also asked to review filtering, suppression, and routing rules tied to Apple's current relay domains.The change affects two privacy featur]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sign-in-with-apple-domain-consolidation-could-trip-up-unprepared-services/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sign-in-with-apple-domain-consolidation-could-trip-up-unprepared-services/ AirPods Pro 3 are discounted to the lowest price ever ahead of Prime Day.
With delivery by Father's Day to many locations, Amazon's early Prime Day $80 discount on AirPods Pro 3 is worth checking out. This is the lowest price on record at Amazon for Apple's high-end earbuds and the steepest discount available across the current AirPods lineup.Buy AirP]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-pro-3-hit-lowest-price-ever-at-169-ahead-of-amazon-prime-day/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-pro-3-hit-lowest-price-ever-at-169-ahead-of-amazon-prime-day/ The search user data Apple stores from the App Store is oddly highly detailed.During WWDC in early June, Apple announced a raft of changes to the way the App Store functions to help developers. Evidently, one of those ways is to collect tons of data about how people actually interact with the App Store.In an X post on June 9, security researchers known as Mysk discovered how much Apple]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-app-store-search-data-stores-every-single-keystroke/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-app-store-search-data-stores-every-single-keystroke/ John Sculley in 2015 — image credit: Web Summit
If you can just stick around long enough, your reputation is likely to change. Today it's common to see ex-Apple CEO John Sculley praised, or at least described as having been unfairly treated by history.There are reasons to back th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/john-sculley-apples-most-maligned-ceo-was-ousted-33-years-ago/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/john-sculley-apples-most-maligned-ceo-was-ousted-33-years-ago/ Matter 1.6 makes onboarding and multi-ecosystem setups easier.
Starting the week of June 15th, the Connectivity Standard Alliance has been hosting its first ever Unify conference in Austin, Texas. It's there the CSA made the announcement around Matter 1.6.As a precursor, Matter is a fairly new smart home standard that is intended t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/home-automation-setup-will-be-even-easier-thanks-to-matter-16/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/home-automation-setup-will-be-even-easier-thanks-to-matter-16/ 684 W. Maude Avenue, Peery Park, Sunnyvale, California - Image credit: Google Street View
Massive companies like Apple have a vested interest in expanding its property portfolio, creating space for its various projects to be worked on. After spending over a billion dollars in Sunnyvale and Cupertino over the last year, it has added one more building to it]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-silicon-valley-real-estate-assets-gain-a-162m-office-building/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-silicon-valley-real-estate-assets-gain-a-162m-office-building/ It's best known for languages, but Duolingo includes a piano course that you can work through with or without a real keyboard,
My piano playing has been compared to Rachmaninoff's. Only last week, someone said, "he's not as good as Rachmaninoff."I can't say I'm surprised, but I want you to know that I am trying. So for instance, right now, I am 525 days into Duo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apps-can-help-you-learn-an-instrument-but-theyre-not-enough/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apps-can-help-you-learn-an-instrument-but-theyre-not-enough/ Tata's iPhone component production facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India. Image Credit: Tata
As a result of Apple's supply chain diversification plans, which aim to reduce reliance on China, a quarter of all iPhones sold worldwide are now made in India. Tata, which manufactures iPhone backplates, is a relevant factor in the process,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-part-factory-in-india-no-longer-in-danger-of-shutting-down/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:44:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-part-factory-in-india-no-longer-in-danger-of-shutting-down/ Snap Inc's new Specs
On Tuesday, Snapchat unveiled Specs, a $2,195 pair of augmented reality glasses. The glasses, notably, are fully standalone and do not need to be tethered to a computer or smartphone to work.They come in two sizes, too. A 47mm model that weighs 132 grams, and a 52mm model that weighs 136 grams. The lens inserts are removable an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/snap-built-standalone-ar-glasses-without-a-convincing-reason-to-wear-them/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/snap-built-standalone-ar-glasses-without-a-convincing-reason-to-wear-them/ AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 are receiving firmware version 8B41, while Beats Studio Buds are being updated to version 1B211. The release updates AirPods Pro models from version 8B40 and Beats Studio Buds from version 1B204.Apple hasn't disclosed what's included in the update. The company typically limits AirPods fir]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-pro-amp-beats-studio-buds-move-to-new-firmware-versions/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/airpods-pro-amp-beats-studio-buds-move-to-new-firmware-versions/ Apple is said to be planning a new iPhone plus AirPods with cameras for late 2027
It's long been presumed that Apple will release an iPhone 20 to mark the anniversary of the original iPhone, and that it may have a bezel-free display. Similarly, a second generation folding iPhone, and AirPods with camer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphones-20th-anniversary-could-be-marked-with-an-iphone-fold-2-plus-airpods-with-cameras/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphones-20th-anniversary-could-be-marked-with-an-iphone-fold-2-plus-airpods-with-cameras/ Adobe AI creator survey excludes traditional creatives
On Tuesday, Adobe released its 2026 Creators' Toolkit Report. According to Adobe, this report is:"[A] global study exploring how content creators are integrating creative generative AI and mobile tools in their workflows, and what they expect from the next generati]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/adobes-glowing-ai-survey-leaves-out-most-of-the-creative-industry/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/adobes-glowing-ai-survey-leaves-out-most-of-the-creative-industry/ Apple Music has published "Patricia's Sunset Cocktails Playlist", a collection inspired by the world of "Widow's Bay." While the playlist page doesn't prominently advertise its size, scrolling to the bottom reveals 811 songs with a total runtime of 60 hours and 32 minutes in the US version of Apple Music."Widow's Bay" follows a small coastal town whose]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/widows-bay-playlist-lasts-nearly-10-times-longer-than-the-show/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/widows-bay-playlist-lasts-nearly-10-times-longer-than-the-show/ Pick up Apple's upgraded M5 MacBook Air with an early Prime Day discount - Image credit: Apple
Amazon's early Prime Day MacBook Air deals deliver $170 in stacked savings thanks to a $150 cash discount stacked with a $20 in-cart coupon for qualifying accounts (business accounts may see a single $170 discount in lieu of the $20 in-cart sav]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-slashes-m5-macbook-air-with-24gb-ram-1tb-ssd-to-1329/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/amazon-slashes-m5-macbook-air-with-24gb-ram-1tb-ssd-to-1329/ The EU's DMA is now being used against iCloud
The Digital Markets Act has been a thorn in Apple's side, with it giving regulators more reasons to examine its business practices in Europe. In the latest salvo, Italy's Competition Authority is now going after the company.In a statement released on Tuesday, the Autorita Garante Della Concorrenza E Del Mercato said it]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/italy-targets-icloud-interoperability-for-dma-investigation/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/italy-targets-icloud-interoperability-for-dma-investigation/ iPhone 17 has 8GB of memory. iPhone 18 should have 12GB.While the fall release schedule will include the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 is anticipated to arrive months later, in the spring of 2027. When it launches, it should have a considerable upgrade to its memory.According to KB Securities in a DigiTimes report on Tuesday, Apple will be including 1]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-will-get-12gb-to-fully-benefit-from-siri-ai/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-will-get-12gb-to-fully-benefit-from-siri-ai/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/time-is-right-to-save-more-on-apple-watch-series-11-with-these-deals/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:38:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/time-is-right-to-save-more-on-apple-watch-series-11-with-these-deals/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/our-shopping-experts-found-8-apple-watch-ultra-3-deals-that-are-too-good-to-scroll-past/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/our-shopping-experts-found-8-apple-watch-ultra-3-deals-that-are-too-good-to-scroll-past/ iPhone Fold leakers continue to argue over whether it has been delayed
Just to be clear, the previous most recent rumor about the iPhone Fold was that Apple will announce it as expected in September 2026, but it will not actually ship until early 2027. But now leaker Fixed Focus Digital on Chinese social media site Weibo says no, n]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/strident-leaker-insists-iphone-fold-is-not-delayed-at-all/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/strident-leaker-insists-iphone-fold-is-not-delayed-at-all/ You can play Minecraft Bedrock on macOS, but it requires a workaround.Minecraft is one of the longest-running online games that is still actively being played by a lot of people. Originally playable since 2009 and officially released in 2011, it has stood the test of time.However, while it has been improved over the years, Mac gamers h]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-run-minecraft-bedrock-edition-on-a-mac/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-run-minecraft-bedrock-edition-on-a-mac/ Sign in with Apple addresses, previously issued on privaterelay.appleid.com, will be issued on private.icloud.com.iCloud+ Hide My Email addresses, previously issued on icloud.com, will be issued on p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-domain-for-signinwithapple-and-icloudhidemyemail/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/new-domain-for-signinwithapple-and-icloudhidemyemail/ Apple's WWDC 2026 status that looks like the new Siri AI window
WWDC is one of my favorite times of the year. I appreciate seeing the features coming to existing hardware and connecting with the developers building the apps.While most users and media alike had cautious expectations going in after two years of underwhelmi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/at-wwdc-2026-energy-and-optimism-were-high-as-apple-finally-delivers/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/at-wwdc-2026-energy-and-optimism-were-high-as-apple-finally-delivers/ Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple
The second developer builds arrive after the first, which landed on May 26.While usually we deal with only one set of betas, sometimes we have to manage two of them. Following the WWDC keynote, Apple ha]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/second-developer-betas-for-ios-266-macos-266-have-arrived/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/second-developer-betas-for-ios-266-macos-266-have-arrived/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/give-your-old-phone-new-life-as-a-security-camera-with-my-3-easy-steps/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/give-your-old-phone-new-life-as-a-security-camera-with-my-3-easy-steps/ Image Credit: Adobe
On Monday, Adobe announced that it had begun rolling out the next batch of updates to its popular design software. The updates, while minimal for each program, are substantial across the entire platform.As expected, many of these features are powered by AI. This strategy has put Adobe at odds with many of the creatives who use its software.
C]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/adobe-crams-more-ai-into-lightroom-premiere-photoshop-after-effects/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/adobe-crams-more-ai-into-lightroom-premiere-photoshop-after-effects/ Amazon's early Prime Day deal drops Apple Watch Ultra 3 to $699.99 - Image credit: Apple
Amazon's $699.99 special price is available on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with Black Titanium Case and Black Ocean Band, a sleek color combo that's perfect for Father's Day. The 49mm GPS + Cell]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-ultra-3-drops-to-69999-as-countdown-to-prime-day-begins/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-watch-ultra-3-drops-to-69999-as-countdown-to-prime-day-begins/ Trump threatens 100% wine tariff on France over tech tax
The tax in question is France's Digital Services Tax (DST), first announced in December 2019. It applies to any tech company with an annual global revenue of at least 750 million euros ($870 million) and at least 25 million euros ($29 million) within Fr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/trump-threatens-to-squeeze-france-where-it-hurts-over-tech-tax/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/trump-threatens-to-squeeze-france-where-it-hurts-over-tech-tax/ iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange, without the color-change issue.Following the launch of the iPhone 17 Pro, consumers started to complain about the coating of the Cosmic Orange model. If a leaker is to be believed, history is about to repeat itself. And, AppleInsider can]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pro-buyers-should-watch-out-for-a-repeat-problem/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-18-pro-buyers-should-watch-out-for-a-repeat-problem/ Tata's plant in Tamil Nadu, India - image credit:Storyboard18
The plant in question is in Hosur in the south of the region, which Tata built after also acquiring a separate Pegatron iPhone factory in 2024. Now according to Reuters, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has warned Tata that it may force a shutdown.T]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/india-threatens-to-shut-down-iphone-factory-for-polluting-farmland/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/india-threatens-to-shut-down-iphone-factory-for-polluting-farmland/ Smart Home Insider Podcast
With Apple annual developer conference officially in the rearview mirror, we walk through all the biggest announcements Apple made. We walk through the changes to Apple Home, HomePod, and Apple TV.There's a lot to love in these updates, including support for 2K and 4K camera feeds, Apple Intelligence video processing, and more intelligent notifications. We've been using]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/wwdc-2026-apple-home-apple-tv-amp-homepod-news-roundup-on-smart-home-insider/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/wwdc-2026-apple-home-apple-tv-amp-homepod-news-roundup-on-smart-home-insider/ Steam now lists the Character Limit demo. It's a massive step.In April, the development of Character Limit had reached a point where it could be tested by actual players. It did fantastically well at Dreamhack Birmingham, and I had also started doing testing on iPhone and iPad with Testflight.However, later that month, registration for something known as Steam Next Fest w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/game-development-diary-running-on-steam/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/game-development-diary-running-on-steam/ Lee Kang-in and Antonee Robinson, wearing unannounced Beats headphones - Image Credit: Instagram kanginleeoficial and antonee_jedi
After an initial mention in an FCC filing on May 23, an unannounced pair of Beats were then shown around the neck of soccer star Lamine Yamal. Now, more players attending the FIFA World Cup have b]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/beats-continues-world-cup-tease-of-its-mystery-headphones/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/beats-continues-world-cup-tease-of-its-mystery-headphones/ Render of a possible iPhone Fold - image credit: AppleInsider
There are at last positive signs from Apple that it is preparing an iPhone Fold, but there have also been multiple reports that it is delayed. Now according to Economic Daily News, the CEO of Apple lens supplier Largan Precision has hinted at delay]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/here-we-go-again-supply-chain-thinks-iphone-fold-will-ship-in-2027-not-2026/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/here-we-go-again-supply-chain-thinks-iphone-fold-will-ship-in-2027-not-2026/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/want-apples-thinnest-iphone-heres-how-to-get-it-for-free/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/want-apples-thinnest-iphone-heres-how-to-get-it-for-free/ B&H is blowing out M4 MacBook Air inventory at $899 - Image credit: Apple
The first exclusive deal is on Apple's closeout M4 MacBook Air 13-inch. This upgraded model, which is discounted to $899* in Sky Blue, has a 10-core GPU for enhanced performance. It also has 16GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage.Buy M4 13" MacBook Air for $899
Continue Reading on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/blowout-savings-drive-macbook-air-prices-down-to-as-low-as-899/Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/blowout-savings-drive-macbook-air-prices-down-to-as-low-as-899/ WWDC was all AI, almost all the time.
WWDC 2026 was on Monday, and it was expected to be a bit of a slow one this time around. As predicted by the rumor mill and countless reports in the weeks ahead, it certainly wasn't an event that shouted about many new features.Actually, that's not quite true. Apple did harp on about one big thing,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-the-wwdc-hangover-and-siri-ai-blindspots/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:08:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/sunday-reboot-the-wwdc-hangover-and-siri-ai-blindspots/ A render of a potential iPhone Fold design -image credit: AppleInsider
The release of the first developer betas of macOS 27 Golden Gate, iOS 27, and others was followed by the inevitable deep dive into the changes. All to find out what Apple is planning for the future.In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman lays]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-fold-touchscreen-macbook-evidence-mounts-in-ios-27-macos-27/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-fold-touchscreen-macbook-evidence-mounts-in-ios-27-macos-27/ For now, Siri AI is free, although iCloud+ subscribers get higher daily usage limits.
Apple has long been predicted to introduce a subscription version of Apple Intelligence, and a new report chiefly repeats speculation from 2024. However, the new claim comes after the launch of Siri AI in beta, and B]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/siri-ai-success-could-embolden-apple-to-charge-a-subscription/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/siri-ai-success-could-embolden-apple-to-charge-a-subscription/ Man in cuffs - Image Credit: Pixabay
The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime.
Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/crime-blotter-arrested-nfl-star-accused-of-biting-iphone/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/crime-blotter-arrested-nfl-star-accused-of-biting-iphone/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/your-iphone-11-will-run-ios-27-but-it-wont-run-siri-ai/Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/your-iphone-11-will-run-ios-27-but-it-wont-run-siri-ai/ The Apple Car no longer exists. Nor does its test track.The Apple Car project is a program believed to have been cancelled by Apple after about a decade of research and development. In what is the surest sign of it being dead, Apple has sold off a massive parcel of land used for self-drivi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/waymo-has-bought-the-apple-car-self-driving-test-site-for-220m/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/waymo-has-bought-the-apple-car-self-driving-test-site-for-220m/ Pick up Apple's Mac mini at a discount while supplies last.
With increased demand for a headless machine to run AI agents and a budget-friendly price tag, Apple's M4 Mac mini has been sold out for much of Q2 2026. But Amazon has the 16GB/512GB configuration back in stock, and it's on sale for $769.99 (a $30 discount off retail).Buy M4 Mac mini for $769.99
Continue R]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-m4-mac-mini-is-back-in-stock-amp-on-sale-for-769-but-supply-is-limited/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-m4-mac-mini-is-back-in-stock-amp-on-sale-for-769-but-supply-is-limited/ MacBook Neo [left] vs Dell XPS 13 [right]
Apple's MacBook Neo arrived as the company's most accessible laptop, pairing the A18 Pro chip with a $599 price. Dell has now answered directly with a new XPS 13.Dell is open about the target. Its announcement names the MacBook Neo and frames the XPS 13 as the more feature-rich option at a similar price.
Continue Rea]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/macbook-neo-vs-dell-xps-13-599-budget-battle-compared/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/macbook-neo-vs-dell-xps-13-599-budget-battle-compared/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-iphone-20-everything-we-know-about-the-radical-redesign-coming-in-2027/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-iphone-20-everything-we-know-about-the-radical-redesign-coming-in-2027/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-didnt-really-say-what-ios-27-will-bring-to-your-iphone-so-i-guess-i-will/Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-didnt-really-say-what-ios-27-will-bring-to-your-iphone-so-i-guess-i-will/ Get a little help in your smart home from some robots and tech solutions
I'm a firm believer in optimizing when possible. If a robot, machine, or gadget exists to speed up or even remove the need for certain tasks, I'm going to implement it.While we're still waiting on a robot that can fold your laundry and put it away, the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/owning-an-apple-home-robots-maintenance-and-chores/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/owning-an-apple-home-robots-maintenance-and-chores/ You can select a region on your Mac's screen and if it shows food, you can get nutrition details - image credit: Apple
I admit I have sometimes taken a photo of my Mac's screen and used Visual Intelligence on my iPhone to find out what I'm looking at. But as of macOS Golden Gate, I no longer need to do that because the Mac has Visual Intelligence built in.Ap]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-use-visual-intelligence-on-macos-golden-gate-and-when-its-worth-it/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-to-use-visual-intelligence-on-macos-golden-gate-and-when-its-worth-it/ A Disney audio engineer wears the Apple Vision Pro
Disney has shared a brand-new behind-the-scenes video as part of the Disney Unscripted series on YouTube. This time, the company shows off what it takes to revamp one of its existing attractions.The attraction in question is "Soarin', at EPCOT, which has been rebranded to "Soarin' Across]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-vision-pro-helped-disney-re-engineer-a-classic-epcot-ride/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-vision-pro-helped-disney-re-engineer-a-classic-epcot-ride/ The company disclosed the incident on May 13 and confirmed malware linked to the "Mini Shai-Hulud" attack infected two employee devices through the TanStack npm ecosystem. Investigators identified unauthorized access activity in a limited set of internal source code]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/your-chatgpt-mac-app-will-stop-working-tonight-if-you-havent-updated-it-recently/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/your-chatgpt-mac-app-will-stop-working-tonight-if-you-havent-updated-it-recently/ Running Intel apps on Macs will soon be a thing of the past
When Apple unveiled macOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 opening keynote, it put into motion its previously announced plan for the end of Intel Macs. Not only will the update not support any Intel Macs, but it also removes the Rosetta 2 translati]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-and-when-macos-will-finally-stop-support-for-intel-apps/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/how-and-when-macos-will-finally-stop-support-for-intel-apps/ The science behind keeping kids safe online | Image credit: Apple
During the WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple announced that it would release expanded parental controls for Child Accounts. These tools have been designed to help parents manage how a young person interfaces with a device.The controls range from content blocking to encouraging healthier browsing habits. These guide]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-and-the-american-academy-of-pediatrics-have-a-plan-to-teach-healthy-digital-habits-to-kids/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:24:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-and-the-american-academy-of-pediatrics-have-a-plan-to-teach-healthy-digital-habits-to-kids/ Craig Federighi starts to introduce macOS Golden Gate - image credit: Apple
As Apple's WWDC week draws to its close, we're still digesting everything that was announced in its opening keynote. Plus one of your hosts has installed all of the betas.Tune in to find out whether he manages to make an appear]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/wwdc-siri-ai-and-all-of-apples-platforms-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:47:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/wwdc-siri-ai-and-all-of-apples-platforms-on-the-appleinsider-podcast/ Every detail of, in this case, the look of macOS Golden Gate is now available for developers to emulate - image credit: Apple
Just as it did in 2025 with the launch of Liquid Glass on macOS Tahoe, Apple has now published a comprehensive set of design resources for its main platform updates. Developers can see and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/all-the-liquid-glass-design-fixes-are-in-apples-new-design-resources-documents/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/all-the-liquid-glass-design-fixes-are-in-apples-new-design-resources-documents/ Apple's macOS Golden Gate really only brings one new feature to the Mac, but it's the mostly superb Siri AI.
As it is, the new macOS Golden Gate is a significant and even dramatic update, but solely because of how useful Siri AI is. True, there is more to the update than Apple said, but all it mentioned was a Liquid Glass refinement, impr]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/macos-golden-gate-beta-review-its-nothing-without-siri-ai/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:25:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/macos-golden-gate-beta-review-its-nothing-without-siri-ai/ Save $300 on Apple's latest MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM this weekend - Image credit: Apple
Despite being released only three months ago, Apple's M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro is already marked down heavily during B&H's weekend sale. Save $300 on this M5 Pro model that has an 18-core CPU/20-core GPU chip, an upgrade from the standard 15-core CPU/16-co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-300-on-apples-m5-pro-macbook-pro-with-48gb-ram-this-weekend/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:43:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/save-300-on-apples-m5-pro-macbook-pro-with-48gb-ram-this-weekend/ CrossOver is going Apple Silicon only
Gaming on Mac has always been a bit of a wasteland, but that doesn't stop some folks from trying. The CrossOver app for Mac brings Windows games to the platform, and it gets better with each update.However, the latest update, CrossOver 27, will have to make some sacrifices to make development a little more stre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/crossover-a-windows-to-mac-gaming-tool-goes-apple-silicon-only/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:23:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/crossover-a-windows-to-mac-gaming-tool-goes-apple-silicon-only/ Craig Federighi (left) and Greg Joswiak (right) discuss Apple's approach to Siri AI. Image Credit: Mostly Human Podcast
Apple's latest attempt at modernizing its virtual assistant was the star of the show at WWDC 2026. Siri AI now supports natural language, contextual awareness, and advanced in-app actions, along with a chatbot-style experien]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-executive-we-dont-do-ai-for-ais-sake/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:49:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-executive-we-dont-do-ai-for-ais-sake/ Save up to $300 on electronics with early Prime Day Apple deals - Image credit: Apple
Prime Day officially starts on June 23, but retailers are slashing prices on popular Mac configurations, iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods, and more. Plus, the in-demand Mac mini is back at Amazon (and marked down). Here are the top deals this Thursday.
Continue Reading on AppleIn]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/early-prime-day-apple-deals-start-at-just-1499-save-up-to-300/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/early-prime-day-apple-deals-start-at-just-1499-save-up-to-300/ LaCie 12Big in its natural environment in 2017
We've had macOS 27 for all of four days at this point, and there may already be a show-stopping problem for folks that hang on to RAID enclosures. We've found several that just don't work under macOS 27.For example, I've got a Thunderbolt 3 LaCie 12Big enclosure that I've had for a while. It runs fine in Tah]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-you-rely-on-mac-raid-enclosure-software-its-time-to-check-with-your-supplier/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-you-rely-on-mac-raid-enclosure-software-its-time-to-check-with-your-supplier/ The new Siri AI on iPhone - image credit: Apple
Apple announced Siri AI as part of the WWDC 2026 opening keynote on June 8. It'll ship this fall as part of the iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, and visionOS 27 software updates.Siri AI is built on Apple Intelligence and will see the assistant gain new abilities, includin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-your-iphone-or-mac-has-apple-intelligence-youre-getting-siri-ai/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-your-iphone-or-mac-has-apple-intelligence-youre-getting-siri-ai/ Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, reintroduced the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) on June 10. It revives a bipartisan effort to limit how dominant technology companies favor their own products and services.The bill targets the largest online platform]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/us-legislation-outlawing-big-tech-from-favoriting-their-own-services-resurrected/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/us-legislation-outlawing-big-tech-from-favoriting-their-own-services-resurrected/ A MacBook Pro with a touchscreen OLED display is in the cards.Rumors of Apple's intention to bring touch to the Mac lineup have been rife for years. But they've coalesced in recent months, with a release window of late-2026 to early 2027 generally accepted to be most likely.Now, in a surprise to nobody,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/surprising-nobody-leaker-claims-a-touchscreen-macbook-is-100-confirmed/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/surprising-nobody-leaker-claims-a-touchscreen-macbook-is-100-confirmed/ Beta OS releases: Your code will continue to co]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/deprecation-of-the-imagecreator-class/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/deprecation-of-the-imagecreator-class/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/wwdc26-survey/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/wwdc26-survey/ LaCie 12Big in its natural environment in 2017
We've had macOS 27 for all of four days at this point, and there may already be a show-stopping problem for folks that hang on to RAID enclosures. We've found several that just don't work under macOS 27.For example, I've got a Thunderbolt 3 LaCie 12Big enclosure that I've had for a while. It runs fine in Tah]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-you-rely-on-raid-array-software-on-mac-its-time-to-check-with-your-supplier/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/if-you-rely-on-raid-array-software-on-mac-its-time-to-check-with-your-supplier/ Apple Vision Pro gets another great update with visionOS 27
I've been asked to provide my first impressions of visionOS 27, and honestly, I think it's a good release. The quality-of-life work continues in this release alongside some really interesting new features.There was some talk about Apple basically abandoning Apple Vision Pro. However,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-vision-pros-biggest-problem-isnt-addressed-in-visionos-27-but-progress-is-progress/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apple-vision-pros-biggest-problem-isnt-addressed-in-visionos-27-but-progress-is-progress/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/snag-an-iphone-16-or-16e-for-less-or-free-with-these-cnet-picked-deals/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/snag-an-iphone-16-or-16e-for-less-or-free-with-these-cnet-picked-deals/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-iphone-17-lineup-might-be-its-best-yet-heres-how-to-get-one-without-overpaying/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-iphone-17-lineup-might-be-its-best-yet-heres-how-to-get-one-without-overpaying/ Apple's Stolen Device Protection is getting the job done
The theft of iPhones has become a real problem for London in recent years. So much so that some thieves have been known to hand back a stolen phone if it turns out not to be an iPhone.Thieves typically use mopeds to ride up to a vic]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-stolen-device-protection-is-thwarting-prolific-london-thieves/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/iphone-stolen-device-protection-is-thwarting-prolific-london-thieves/ Apple has upgraded its RAW processing for photographers.
In principle, RAW photos are ones where there hasn't been any of the kind of processing that JPEG or PNG ones do. But in practice, Apple takes the RAW sensor data and does some processing to make it viewable.Now in one of WWDC's developer s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/photographers-get-a-dramatic-raw-update-with-ios-27/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/photographers-get-a-dramatic-raw-update-with-ios-27/https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dont-buy-an-iphone-17-or-galaxy-s26-until-you-see-our-favorite-phone-deals/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/dont-buy-an-iphone-17-or-galaxy-s26-until-you-see-our-favorite-phone-deals/ Jon Prosser continues to make videos about Apple leaks amid a lawsuit
Apple filed a lawsuit against Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti alleging that they conspired to steal information about a pre-release version of iOS. An Apple employee, Ethan Lipnik, was fired after the event where the alleged conspirators accessed his]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/prominent-leaker-may-see-default-ruling-reversed-in-apple-lawsuit/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/prominent-leaker-may-see-default-ruling-reversed-in-apple-lawsuit/ iOS 18 (left) adoption rates were better than those of iOS 26 (right).
Though all eyes might be on iOS 27 and its AI-infused Siri, which debuted at WWDC, the software has only entered beta testing.Most iPhones, or 79% of all devices to be more precise, are currently running iOS 26. This is according to Apple's App Store data for June 2026, which also revealed that 86% of all]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/fewer-iphone-users-are-updating-to-ios-26-than-they-did-with-ios-18/Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/fewer-iphone-users-are-updating-to-ios-26-than-they-did-with-ios-18/ All the tools in the world can't keep kids safe online if they're only used sometimes and by some users.
On Monday, Apple spent 30 minutes of the WWDC 2026 discussing its latest updates to Child Accounts. These updates are designed to make using iPhone, iPad, and Mac safer for users under 18.But how good are these features, really? Let's break]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-expanded-child-safety-features-arent-going-to-protect-kids-from-everything/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/apples-expanded-child-safety-features-arent-going-to-protect-kids-from-everything/ AirPort devices that Apple used to produce. Now, Time Capsule isn't supported in macOS 27.A long-discontinued network storage device, Time Capsules gave Mac users a way to back up over a home network using Time Machine. While the hardware hasn't been available for quite a few years, support continued up to macOS 26.However, as warned in macO]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/time-capsule-support-is-dead-in-macos-27-but-you-can-keep-the-hardware-alive/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/apple/time-capsule-support-is-dead-in-macos-27-but-you-can-keep-the-hardware-alive/