• Siri AI is now open to all developers

    Starting today with the iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS 27.3, and visionOS 27.3 betas, a new Developer Preview enables any developer to integrate their app with Siri AI, giving businesses and developers new ways to reach and serve their customers.Siri AI, an entirely new version of Siri that is profoundly more capable, conversational, and personal, is designed to be deeply integrated into Apple’s operating systems and the apps people use every day, including the apps from our vast ecosystem of de
  • Unpatched exploit allows malicious iOS apps to steal data

    Crypto exchange Binance is warning iPhone users of a security vulnerability in iOS that could allow a malicious app to steal data from other apps on the device.
    The exploit can allow malicious apps to get data used by others
    Finance apps have a big interest in maintaining security, especially when it comes to their own apps. Sometimes that protectiveness results in a warning that affects the operating system itself.In a post to X on November 10, crypto app Binance warns of a vulnerability that a
  • iPhone Duo photography overview: Great cameras that suffer in extreme low light

    If you're holding off on an iPhone Duo solely because of camera concerns, you probably don't need to, but you will miss the advantages offered by pro iPhones.
    iPhone Duo has a capable camera system
    I've spent the past few weeks thinking hard about my place as a photographer and my iPhone's position in it. There is no doubt that Apple's iPhone has been a camera powerhouse for over a decade, but I'm increasingly aware of how few "pro" features I actually need.I never needed to confront this realit
  • Thai politicians question Apple over iPhone spyware alerts

    Following Apple's issuing of spyware alerts to politicians' iPhones in the country, officials in Thailand have met with the company as they aim to strengthen security.
    Malware illustration — image credit: AppleInsider
    These spyware alerts were sent on October 29, 2026, at around the same time the same warnings were sent to officials in Germany. Those warnings also followed a wave of spyware activity in August 2026, that saw Apple alerting people in 110 countries.Now according to Bloomberg, App
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  • Apple Support Community Forums are shutting down

    As of Tuesday, new forum posts cannot be made to Apple's Support Community Forums and the entire website will be closed on November 20. Apple did not provide a reason for the closure.The likely reason for closing the forums is due to the emergence of communities like Reddit and Discord on top of LLM use. Apple Support also uses artificial intelligence to parse queries.The good news is, AppleInsider will continue to offer detailed articles on how to solve any problem, plus you can use our forums
  • iCloud Mail, Calendar, Contacts, & Photos were experiencing outages

    Some users may have had trouble accessing iCloud features as an outage affected syncing and other services for Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Photos, and Game Center on Tuesday night.
    Outages affect Apple services
    Apple's services rely on servers operated around the world by third-party companies, which can encounter issues. Apple became of issues affecting iCloud services at 5:49 p.m. EST on Tuesday.Apple lists outages for Game Center, iCloud account and sign-in, Calendar, Contacts, Mail, iWork, and
  • iCloud Mail, Calendar, Contacts, & Photos are experiencing outages

    Some users may have trouble accessing iCloud features as an outage affects syncing and other services for Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Photos, and Game Center. Apple is working on restoration.
    Outages affect Apple services
    Apple's services rely on servers operated around the world by third-party companies, which can encounter issues. Apple became of issues affecting iCloud services at 5:49 p.m. EST on Tuesday.Apple lists outages for Game Center, iCloud account and sign-in, Calendar, Contacts, Mail,
  • PROLED MacBook Pro teardown shows how the glowing Apple logo works

    While the PROLED MacBook Pro is more repairable, the returning glowing Apple logo isn't something you'll want to mess with.
    Apple's PROLED MacBook Pro brings back the glowing Apple logo, with a new twist. Image Credit: iFixit.
    In October 2026, Apple finally brought a touchscreen to the Mac in the form of the PROLED MacBook Pro. The revamped models also come with reinforced hinges, Dynamic Island, and an even thinner chassis.However, the glowing Apple logo on the back is the most easily noticeabl
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  • New AirPods firmware has been released by Apple

    If you've got a set of AirPods with the H2 chip, it has an update to firmware version 9B47. That means the AirPods 4, AirPods 5, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max 2 are able to be updated.
    AirPods with an H2 chip have an update available
    There is no manual process for updating AirPods. Connecting them to power and leaving them near your iPhone can sometimes trigger an update.
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  • New Labrinth song from MacBook Pro livestream coming to Apple Music

    The song Labrinth created during Apple's livestreamed MacBook Pro recording session is coming to Apple Music, giving listeners their first chance to hear the finished result of the nearly four-hour experiment.Labrinth
    The track is also scheduled for release on other streaming services, although availability may vary slightly between platforms. Listeners shouldn't expect the song to appear everywhere at precisely the same time.The announcement follows Labrinth's November 4 recording session at Ap
  • Apple's 'Harbor' app will make running local AI across multiple Macs trivial

    An app presently called "Harbor" will help turn multiple Macs into a private AI inference server, keeping data local while also making the process of creating an AI server much easier.
    The Mac Studio is great for AI work
    The Mac has become a very useful tool for AI research, but it could be even more useful. Apple is working on an app that can make it easier to run large language models (LLMs) locally, so long as you have enough processing power and memory available.Formerly known as Fabric, Har
  • Swift Student Challenge expands contest to all Apple platforms

    Apple has announced that its pre-WWDC Swift Student Challenge will next open on February 8, 2027, and that it will no longer be limited to just iOS and iPadOS apps.
    Apple has announced its Swift Challenge 2027 dates - image credit: Apple.
    Every year, Apple's Swift Student Challenge promotes app development and then celebrates winners in the run-up to WWDC. The challenge is not open for long, however, and in 2027 it will run from February 8 to February 28.Apple has also announced that the 2027 co
  • There's new Fraggle Rock on Apple TV for Christmas

    The new "Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift" has been announced, in the run-up to the holiday season. The video, featuring Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober, and Red promises a new holiday tradition down at Fraggle Rock, only on Apple TV
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  • Announcing the Swift Student Challenge 2027

    Announcing the Swift Student Challenge 2027
    Apple is proud to support the next generation of developers, creators, and entrepreneurs with the Swift Student Challenge. The Challenge gives students from around the world the opportunity to showcase their creativity and app development skills.The Challenge is open February 8–28, 2027. And new this year, students can submit an app for any Apple platform. Learn more
  • Apple TV adds sign language interpretation for Deaf viewers

    Apple TV's new sign language feature gives Deaf viewers an alternative to captions, with interpretation tailored to each supported film.
    Apple TV adds ASL and BSL interpretation for select films
    The Apple TV app will add sign language interpretation on November 13, starting with "Being Heumann" and "F1". Both films will offer American Sign Language and British Sign Language options.Viewers can enable the feature in Apple TV app settings, then select the Sign Language button during playback. Supp
  • Nintendo won't let you log in with a linked Apple account soon

    Effective January 26, 2027, you will be unable to use a linked Google or Apple account to sign in to a Nintendo Account, and it won't be possible to create a new Nintendo Account using either. Instead, use a Passkey, or change your account information.Nintendo support
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  • If you're getting dizzy using PROLED MacBook Pro, you are not alone

    The new MacBook Pro uses pulse width modulation that is inducing eye strain, and headaches for some new buyers. Here's what pulse width modulation is, why it may cause problems for some users, and what you can do about it.
    The new MacBook Pro's display is inducing headaches in some users - Image Credit: Apple
    In short, the PROLED MacBook Pro is constantly strobing the user at a bad combination of frequency and amplitude. It's not as obvious as a flashing light at a rave or party, or light filter
  • Football Manager 27 Touch leads Apple Arcade's winter updates

    Apple Arcade subscribers get a new "Football Manager "game to play today, with four more titles on the way on December 3.
    Football Manager 27 Touch is on Apple Arcade
    Gamers who pay for Apple Arcade are getting a big name in sports added to the service on November 11. "Football Manager 27 Touch" is a continuation of the managerial soccer series, with the game made for iPhone and iPad gameplay.For the 27 iteration, there's a new Match Engine that gives more ways to change what happens during game
  • Adobe MAX brings new editing tools and more AI to Creative Cloud

    From relighting photos to separating overlapping dialogue, Adobe's latest tools give Photoshop, Premiere, and Lightroom users more ways to revise their work on Mac and iPhone.
    Adobe MAX 2026 | Image Credit: Adobe
    At Adobe MAX on Tuesday, Adobe unveiled a bevy of features arriving now and over the coming months. As with many recent Adobe rollouts, most are AI-powered or AI-assisted.Here's what it announced:
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  • Hello Developer: November 2026

    Hello Developer: November 2026
    In this supersized edition:Join us at Europe’s first Apple Developer Center.
    Say hello to Touch on Mac.
    Learn about the Swift Student Challenge 2027.
    Browse new App Review help articles.
    Explore new subscription features.
    Read now
  • Last call to grab this HomeView preorder deal before November 13 release

    Amazon's preorder discount on Apple's HomeView remains in effect today ahead of tomorrow's release.
    Grab a preorder discount on the Apple HomeView.
    Pick up the smart home hub for $289.99 in Space Gray, reflecting a $10 markdown off MSRP.Buy HomeView for $289.99
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  • Criminals are using government-grade spyware to infect iPhones

    Sophisticated iPhone spyware once reserved for government surveillance is now being used by cybercriminals against ordinary users, with a new security report finding that criminal attacks account for most of its detections.iPhone 18
    The findings come from mobile security firm iVerify's Advanced Mobile Threat Report 2026, published November 10. Researchers found 1.07 spyware infections per 1,000 consumer iOS scans, or roughly one in 900, while the rate dropped to 0.7 per 1,000 when enterprise dev
  • The OLED iPad Air is still expected to launch in early 2027

    The iPad Air refresh for early 2027 will include the OLED display technology update in both of its sizes, a report claims.
    iPad Air, without OLED
    The OLED upgrade for the iPad Air has been rumored for a while, and has previously been tipped to be launched sometime in early 2027. In a report on Tuesday, it seems that OLED will be included across both display sizes for the tablet model.According to sources of DigiTimes, Apple is still targeting a launch of the OLED iPad Air in the first half of 20
  • Apple Maps will likely integrate walking time after parking to travel estimates

    A feature to help drivers that incorporates incorporating walking time between a parking space and your destination as part of travel time estimates may pop up soon in Apple Maps.
    Route-planning with Apple Maps in CarPlay
    Apple Maps is useful when it comes to planning routes, and it could be a bit better for drivers in the future. It could help them by considering the travel time after they get out of the car.According to PDFU on X, Apple is internally testing a new TimeToPark flag in Apple Maps
  • Amazon slashes official Apple iPhone cases to as low as $11

    Official Apple iPhone cases are up to 78% off at Amazon today with early Black Friday deals.
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  • Three workers die at Tata's iPhone factory in India

    Apple and Tata are assisting local authorities over the deaths of three maintenance workers at the iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu.
    Tata's iPhone component production facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India. Image Credit: Tata
    The Tata iPhone factory is one that has previously been threatened with being shut down over environmental concerns. Now according to Reuters, three contract workers have died while inspecting an effluent treatment plant on the site.The deaths happened late on November 9, 2026. Th
  • Conspiratorial Canadian search engine class action lawsuit against Apple going forward

    A lawsuit alleges that a conspiratorial deal made between Apple and Google in 2005 locked competitive search engines out of the market, and a judge has inexplicably chosen to let it move to trial.
    Another lawsuit suggests Apple and Google are conspirators
    There are a lot of reasons to look at Apple and Google's relationship from a regulatory lens, but a new class action lawsuit in Canada takes a very peculiar angle. It isn't the first time Apple and Google's relationship has been brought into qu
  • Meta's Muse AI now has an Apple Watch app, which you shouldn't install

    Meta's AI agent has made its way to the Apple Watch, but all potential benefits are outweighed by the inherent risk associated with the tool, not to mention the privacy implications.
    Muse AI is available on the Apple Watch, but don't bother with it.
    Following its expansion to the iPad in October 2026, Meta's Muse has received an Apple Watch companion app. The change was disclosed via the App Store page for Muse, which details the changes in version 15.0 of the iOS app."Add Muse to your wrist wit
  • An action-packed Apple Pay ad has dropped & it is directed by Edgar Wright

    Edgar Wright is known for directing films like "Baby Driver" and "Shaun of the Dead" with his signature fast cuts and rhythmic action. His latest gig showcases the power of Apple Pay when a hero defeats his enemies thanks to the speed and security of his payment method.It's a playful ad that does a great job of showcasing the feature, though credit to the teller having those purchases rung up mid-combat sequence.
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  • Action-packed Apple Pay ad drops, directed by Edgar Wright

    Edgar Wright is known for directing films like "Baby Driver" and "Shaun of the Dead" with his signature fast cuts and rhythmic action. His latest gig showcases the power of Apple Pay when a hero defeats his enemies thanks to the speed and security of his payment method.It's a playful ad that does a great job of showcasing the feature, though credit to the teller having those purchases rung up mid-combat sequence.
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