• Sunday Reboot: Shrinking models and an on-device AI future

    Sunday Reboot: Shrinking models and an on-device AI future
    In this week's Sunday Reboot, Apple's AI model-shrinking talk could have massive benefits, with a chance of also being a billion-dollar deal if it plays its cards right.
    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.
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  • How to roll back macOS Golden Gate on Apple Silicon

    Mac users who want to leave the macOS Golden Gate beta must erase their startup disk and reinstall Tahoe, making a verified backup the most important step before they begin. Here's how to downgrade safely.macOS Golden Gate
    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
  • Seven years after Apple Card, Samsung leaps into fintech with its own credit card

    Seven years after Apple Card, Samsung leaps into fintech with its own credit card
    The Samsung Galaxy Card is a direct mirror of the Apple Card, though it has some interesting cash-back offers that might be compelling for those deep in the Samsung ecosystem.
    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
  • Apple adds another office to its Sunnyvale collection

    Apple adds another office to its Sunnyvale collection
    Apple is expanding its presence in Sunnyvale once again by leasing a 125,800-square-foot building. If history repeats itself, Apple will buy it within a year.
    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
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  • iOS 27 beta multiple battery reference may be red herring, not iPhone Fold hints

    iOS 27 beta multiple battery reference may be red herring, not iPhone Fold hints
    Code references in the iOS 27 developer betas mention an iPhone using multiple batteries. This could be related to the iPhone Fold, but it may have a more pedestrian explanation.
    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
  • Fourth iOS 27, macOS 27 developer betas arrive

    Fourth iOS 27, macOS 27 developer betas arrive
    Apple is moving on with its developer beta program, with new fourth builds of iOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, and iPadOS 27 now undergoing testing.
    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.
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  • iOS 26.6 release candidate build surfaces for testing

    iOS 26.6 release candidate build surfaces for testing
    Apple has brought out the RC developer betas of iOS 26.6 and others for testing, in what could be the last for this round.
    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
  • Sixth iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 developer betas surface for testing

    Sixth iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 developer betas surface for testing
    Apple has brought out the sixth developer betas of iOS 26.6 and others for testing, in what could be the last for this round.
    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
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  • 'CODA' director returns to Apple TV with movie about disability activist Judy Heumann

    'CODA' director returns to Apple TV with movie about disability activist Judy Heumann
    Apple TV is to screen director Sian Heder's follow-up to the Oscar-winning "CODA," a biopic about the life of a woman who got the government to take action over the rights of disabled people.
    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
  • Fixing ISP-provided routers, public betas, & more on Smart Home Insider

    Fixing ISP-provided routers, public betas, & more on Smart Home Insider
    On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we talk about the the public beta of tvOS 27, and new product launches. Plus, Plume's Alan Coleman joins us and talks about how his company helps Wi-Fi behind the scenes.
    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
  • Amazon's $89 AirTag 2 deal delivers record-low price on 4-pack

    Amazon's $89 AirTag 2 deal delivers record-low price on 4-pack
    Apple's second-generation AirTag 4-pack has returned to its record-low price of $89 at Amazon.
    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
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  • ClickLock malware makes Macs unusable until victims surrender their passwords

    ClickLock malware makes Macs unusable until victims surrender their passwords
    Security firm Group-IB has uncovered ClickLock Stealer, a new Mac threat that hijacks normal system behavior to pressure victims into handing over passwords and access.ClickLock Stealer
    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
  • AirPods Max 2 plunge to $449 after Amazon slashes price by $100

    AirPods Max 2 plunge to $449 after Amazon slashes price by $100
    Amazon's $100 discount on the recently released AirPods Max 2 delivers the lowest price seen after Prime Day 2026.
    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
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  • Siri AI is hiding a more concise set of Writing Tools for Mac

    Siri AI is hiding a more concise set of Writing Tools for Mac
    A hidden feature in the beta of macOS Golden Gate shows how Apple is testing ways to simplify and speed up Writing Tools in Siri AI.
    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
  • Game development diary: Crunch and preparing to launch

    Game development diary: Crunch and preparing to launch
    The Steam launch of "Character Limit" looms thanks to a final push to get the game ready. However, while it's "done" enough for people to play, there's still the problem of actually releasing it.
    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.
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  • How to Stop Google Maps From Displaying Your Home to Strangers

    How to Stop Google Maps From Displaying Your Home to Strangers
    A straightforward privacy request to Google can remove your home from Street View entirely. Here's the step-by-step process.
  • Apple probably won't add Jony Ive to OpenAI trade secret theft suit

    Apple probably won't add Jony Ive to OpenAI trade secret theft suit
    Four years ago, Jony Ive left Apple, and joined OpenAI, yet he isn't named in the intellectual property theft suit. The reasons for that are myriad, ranging from the personal to practical.
    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
  • Genius Bar AI tools spark concerns over employee monitoring & evaluation

    Genius Bar AI tools spark concerns over employee monitoring & evaluation
    Apple is testing a new Genius Bar tool called Live Notes that transcribes and summarizes conversations with a customer, but employees are worried about how the tool might be used against them.
    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
  • Mac Pro could have been vastly more powerful than the Mac Studio

    Mac Pro could have been vastly more powerful than the Mac Studio
    Apple has dropped the Mac Pro entirely, but for a time it was planning to keep it at the top of the range, giving it twice the processing power of the company's Ultra chips — and maybe even one last Intel model.
    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
  • B&H launches steep MacBook Pro discounts at up to $400 off

    B&H launches steep MacBook Pro discounts at up to $400 off
    B&H has launched new markdowns on numerous 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops this week, with savings of up to $400 off M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max models.
    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
  • Apple bumps up the cost of iCloud+ in 8 countries

    Apple bumps up the cost of iCloud+ in 8 countries
    Apple has continued to put the prices up for its online services, with iCloud+ rising in cost in a number of territories.
    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
  • AAPL capitalization squeaks past NVDA, Apple becomes world's most valuable company

    AAPL capitalization squeaks past NVDA, Apple becomes world's most valuable company
    Apple stock ended trading on Friday as the world's most valuable publicly traded company, overtaking Nvidia for the first time since April 2025 after a sustained recovery for the iPhone maker met a sharp selloff in chip stocks.Apple once again crowned Most Valuable Company
    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
  • Is Apple One worth it in summer 2026 after the latest price increases?

    Is Apple One worth it in summer 2026 after the latest price increases?
    Following price increases for Apple Music and two Apple One tiers, Apple One still offers substantial savings for people who regularly use its included services, but the value depends on what they would otherwise buy separately.Apple One
    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
  • Apple Music gets first U.S. price hike in four years

    Apple Music gets first U.S. price hike in four years
    Apple Music is raising U.S. subscription prices for the first time since 2022, increasing every paid tier and hitting family subscribers with the largest jump.Apple Music raises prices
    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
  • Apple's long-running DOJ antitrust case may not make it to trial

    Apple's long-running DOJ antitrust case may not make it to trial
    Apple and the US Justice Department are reportedly in early discussions over the potential for an early settlement of a 2024 iPhone antitrust suit brought about by the Biden administration.
    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
  • Google is making no progress on switching iPhone users to Android

    Google is making no progress on switching iPhone users to Android
    Existing iPhone owners continue to account for nearly nine in 10 surveyed U.S. purchases, showing how Apple's enormous customer base isn't dwindling under pressure from Google and other Android smartphone manufacturers.iPhone 17
    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
  • iOS 27 Public Beta: It's... Fine I Guess?

    iOS 27 Public Beta: It's... Fine I Guess?
    Even if you don't use AI, I found some useful features in the iOS 27 beta. They're smaller, quality-of-life changes, but you won't want to skip them.
  • Apple ordered to remove 8 'nudify' AI apps from the iPhone's App Store

    Apple ordered to remove 8 'nudify' AI apps from the iPhone's App Store
    Apple has been accused of "aiding and abetting" the use of "nudify" AI apps on the iPhone, with San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu demanding they be removed from the App Store in a new cease-and-desist letter sent to the company.
    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
  • Amazon slashes $200 off 512GB M4 iPad Air 13-inch with weekend deal

    Amazon slashes $200 off 512GB M4 iPad Air 13-inch with weekend deal
    Apple's latest iPad Air is $200 off when you opt for the M4 model with 512GB of storage during Amazon's weekend sale.
    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
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  • It's easy to find a real email address behind Hide My Email, but it doesn't really matter

    It's easy to find a real email address behind Hide My Email, but it doesn't really matter
    AppleInsider can confirm that it's pretty easy to get somebody's real email from Hide My Email, but it's also not much of a concern. If you're using the feature as intended as a spam filter, there's really no issue at all.
    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

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