• Save up to $400 on Apple's iPad Air, iPad Pro this July

    Save up to $400 on Apple's iPad Air, iPad Pro this July
    Amazon's July iPad deals are live, with savings of up to $400 off heading into the holiday weekend.
    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
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  • Steve Jobs' Bicentennial check captures the birth of Apple and the PC revolution

    Steve Jobs' Bicentennial check captures the birth of Apple and the PC revolution
    A newly surfaced Steve Jobs-signed check is up for auction, linking the nation's milestone anniversary with the earliest days of the personal computer revolution.
    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
  • iPhone Fold expected to take 29% of 2026 foldable phone screen orders

    iPhone Fold expected to take 29% of 2026 foldable phone screen orders
    Apple's iPhone Fold is expected to be the driving force of a 2026 rebound for foldable smartphone orders, falling onlyjust behind Samsung's hardware.
    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
  • Apple weighs buying RAM from two blacklisted Chinese suppliers to curb rising costs

    Apple weighs buying RAM from two blacklisted Chinese suppliers to curb rising costs
    A global memory shortage is pushing Apple to consider alternate RAM suppliers. In all likelihood, this will draw scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers.
    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
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  • Apple in Russia's crosshairs again, facing $52M fine for not installing state-required apps

    Apple in Russia's crosshairs again, facing $52M fine for not installing state-required apps
    Russia is putting pressure on Apple with a proposed $52M fine for discriminating against state-backed apps and not having them installed on every iPhone.
    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
  • If it exists, Elon Musk's SpaceX AI prototype hardware is thinner than iPhone

    If it exists, Elon Musk's SpaceX AI prototype hardware is thinner than iPhone
    While the device has a questionable future, and Elon Musk has denied the report, SpaceX is said to be taking on Apple by shifting into AI hardware, reportedly showing investors a prototype before the company's IPO.
    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
  • Apple readying four iPad Pro models & entry M7 MacBook Pro for early 2027 release

    Apple readying four iPad Pro models & entry M7 MacBook Pro for early 2027 release
    It's not exactly the most unexpected rumor, but a new report claims that Apple is working on an iPad Pro refresh, and a new entry-level MacBook Pro with M7 for spring 2027.
    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
  • Elon Musk's SpaceX AI prototype is thinner than an iPhone

    Elon Musk's SpaceX AI prototype is thinner than an iPhone
    While the device has a questionable future, Elon Musk's SpaceX is taking on Apple by shifting into AI hardware, reportedly showing investors a prototype before the company's IPO.
    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
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  • Google's Gemini Spark for macOS will work on your local Mac files

    Google's Gemini Spark for macOS will work on your local Mac files
    Google has brought Gemini Spark to macOS, with the app giving the AI assistant access to your Mac's desktop and locally stored files.
    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
  • New Final Cut Camera tries to be more useful for Mac users

    New Final Cut Camera tries to be more useful for Mac users
    Apple has updated its free Final Cut Camera app, which remains made for Final Cut Pro on the iPad, but its improvements include easier transferring of footage to the Mac.
    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
  • Researchers scapegoat iPhone for declining US birthrates

    Researchers scapegoat iPhone for declining US birthrates
    The US has seen a 22% decline in the annual birth rate since 2007. A study confuses correlation with causation, and blames the iPhone without real data to support the claim.
    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.
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  • New Jamf Beacon gives businesses active Mac threat hunting

    New Jamf Beacon gives businesses active Mac threat hunting
    Organizations can now add managed threat hunting to their Mac security with Jamf Beacon, a service designed to uncover attacks that traditional cross-platform security tools may miss.Beacon by Jamf Threat Labs
    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
  • Apple hasn't fixed a Hide My Email privacy bug in over a year

    Apple hasn't fixed a Hide My Email privacy bug in over a year
    A vulnerability was discovered in Apple's "Hide My Email" that allows an attacker to work out your real email address. It's not been fixed for over a year.
    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
  • Tim Cook's government liaison position comes into focus before stepping down as Apple CEO

    Tim Cook's government liaison position comes into focus before stepping down as Apple CEO
    Apple CEO Tim Cook will soon be Executive Chairman and handle government interactions, but that isn't stopping him from taking a phone call today with a European Commission head over Apple AI in the EU.
    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
  • iPhone 18 Pro leaks: Qualcomm or Apple C2 model, A20 details, camera upgrades

    iPhone 18 Pro leaks: Qualcomm or Apple C2 model, A20 details, camera upgrades
    After a closer look at some new data, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro modem situation may not be cut-and-dried. Here's what the latest leaks say is in store for cellular connectivity, the A20 chip, and possible camera improvements.
    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
  • Best Buy nabs retailer-exclusive Orange Beats Solo Buds

    Best Buy nabs retailer-exclusive Orange Beats Solo Buds
    Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre has updated its Solo Buds with a new color, with consumers in the United States and Japan able to pick up a pair of bright orange earbuds from select retailers.
    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
  • Amex cardholders can now use Membership Rewards during Apple Pay checkout

    Amex cardholders can now use Membership Rewards during Apple Pay checkout
    American Express is bringing Membership Rewards points directly to Apple Pay checkout to give eligible cardholders a faster way to use their rewards for eligible online and in-app purchases. Here's how to use it.Apple Pay
    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
  • If you wanted more AI in Apple's Creator Studio, Tuesday's update gives it to you

    If you wanted more AI in Apple's Creator Studio, Tuesday's update gives it to you
    Apple's creative software subscription has received some major upgrades, including more AI-powered features in Final Cut Pro, whether or not you want it.
    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.
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  • Amazon's $99 AirPods 4 deal is still in stock with month-end savings

    Amazon's $99 AirPods 4 deal is still in stock with month-end savings
    With Prime Day in the rearview mirror, Apple deals have been expiring and selling out, but Amazon's $99 AirPods 4 special is still in stock and ready to ship.
    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
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  • US Supreme Court agrees to hear Apple's Epic Games appeal

    US Supreme Court agrees to hear Apple's Epic Games appeal
    Apple is getting its wish in the ongoing lawsuit against Epic Games, as the Supreme Court agrees to hear its argument against being found in contempt of court.
    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
  • Stop us if you've heard this before: Apple Watch redesign will have new band attachment points

    Stop us if you've heard this before: Apple Watch redesign will have new band attachment points
    The rumor mill is at it again with this one — the Apple Watch Series 12 will finally get a major overhaul with a new band attachment method, making all your old ones obsolete. We've heard that off and on for four years, and always for the next release.
    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
  • New AirDrop security flaws are significant, but aren't a giant threat

    New AirDrop security flaws are significant, but aren't a giant threat
    Nearby attackers can crash Apple's AirDrop before users see a file transfer request, temporarily disabling AirPlay, Handoff, Universal Clipboard, and other Continuity features. They're no threat, assuming you're configured properly.AirDrop settings on iPhone
    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
  • Apple's $502M Optis patent infringement payment headed to UK Supreme Court

    Apple's $502M Optis patent infringement payment headed to UK Supreme Court
    Apple is contesting a ruling that would force it to pay Optis $502 million for LTE patent infringement, but the UK Supreme Court has yet to reach a verdict.
    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
  • Apple Music's billions of streams, billions of dollars in fines, and one failure

    Apple Music's billions of streams, billions of dollars in fines, and one failure
    On June 30, 2015, Apple launched Apple Music that has brought music pleasure to millions, a social media feature you probably don't remember and cost Apple billions in fines.
    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
  • Save $450 on Apple's M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro with 2TB SSD

    Save $450 on Apple's M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro with 2TB SSD
    Amazon's month-end price cut on Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 2TB of storage delivers a 15% discount off retail.
    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
  • Apple is delivering security updates faster to beat AI hackers

    Apple is delivering security updates faster to beat AI hackers
    AI is now helping hackers find and exploit security issues faster than ever before. Apple says it will no longer wait to include updates in the next scheduled releases of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
    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
  • Hey old school Mac gamers, Bolo is back!

    Hey old school Mac gamers, Bolo is back!
    Classic game "Bolo" died on Mac more than two decades ago. It's back for modern Macs for free on Steam now, and on the App Store for iPhone later. You need to try it.
    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
  • Apple's legal team is striking social media sharing stolen iPhone 18 Pro data

    Apple's legal team is striking social media sharing stolen iPhone 18 Pro data
    Apple is going after anyone leaking iPhone 18 Pro footage and imagery stolen from Tata, with DMCA claims deleting social media posts.
    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
  • UK ponders copying more EU App Store rules

    UK ponders copying more EU App Store rules
    The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is considering forcing Apple and Google to open their App Stores and allow rival payment systems, exactly like the European Union.
    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
  • Track Heat Waves and Other Inclement Weather With These Weather Apps

    Track Heat Waves and Other Inclement Weather With These Weather Apps
    Millions of Americans are about to experience extreme heat, and these apps can help you plan your day before you head out the door.

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