10-28-25 -

MacPaw's new Moonlock app challenges the myth of virus-proof Macs
MacPaw, the maker of CleanMyMac and Setapp, has launched Moonlock, a cybersecurity app for macOS built to make protection simple for everyday users.MacPaw has a new security app for MacThe Ukrainian developer announced Moonlock on October 28. The ...

10-28-25 -

Spatial connects Apple Vision Pro & iPhone for shared 3D design
Spatial has launched two new apps that connect Apple Vision Pro and iPhone in a shared 3D workspace for professional designers.Apple Vision Pro gets a new design appOn October 28, the company introduced Analogue 26 for Apple Vision Pro. They also ...

10-28-25 -

iPhone wireless firms Skyworks Solutions and Qorvo merge to protect against f...
Skyworks Solutions and Qorvo, makers of Wi-Fi and ultra wideband processors for the iPhone, are merging as both attempt to guard against over-reliance on Apple.Skyworks motherboard — image credit: Skyworks SolutionsBack in May 2024, Skyworks rep...

10-28-25 -

Solid state buttons may finally arrive on iPhone 20, after years of rumors
The iPhone 20 could finally get the long-rumored solid state buttons, in a move that could help make the anniversary iPhone more durable.Buttons on the side of an iPhone 17The anniversary release of the iPhone 20 is expected to include major desig...

10-28-25 -

Adobe introduces new AI features for faster video, photo, and design workflows
Adobe is expanding its suite of generative AI features across Firefly, Creative Cloud, and enterprise tools, with new updates aimed at faster workflows and integrated content creation.Image Credit: AdobeAdobe is sharing details about its latest AI...

10-27-25 -

How to add third-party cards to Apple Wallet app in iOS 26
You probably know the Apple Wallet app can store credit and debit cards, but it can also hold unsupported rewards and membership cards. Here's how to get it done in iOS 26.Add rewards cards to your Apple WalletLike most of us, you've probably coll...

10-27-25 -

XP-Pen Artist 12 3rd review: A value-based Wacom-beater
The XP Pen Artist 12 3rd is a great pen display for Mac owners, that offers a lot to artists as an alternative to the more expensive Wacom One 14.XP Pen Artist 12 3rdThe world of drawing tablets and pen displays has expanded exponentially over the...

10-27-25 -

'Alarming errors' lead to App Store class action decertification
After more than 13 years of back and forth, an antitrust case that was awarded class action status in 2024 has now lost that status after numerous errors were found in determining affected users.Antitrust lawsuit class action status reversedJudge ...

10-27-25 -

Vince Gilligan's 'Pluribus' brings Apple TV back to prestige storytelling
The new Vince Gilligan drama "Pluribus" arrives November 7 on Apple TV, and an early preview proves that the company still values creative ambition even as the rest of the industry cuts back.Apple TV show "Pluribus"Gilligan, th...

10-27-25 -

Pila Energy's Cole Ashman, smart toilet cam, Whisker Litter Robot 5 on HomeKi...
On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, Cole Ashman from Pila Energy joins to talk about the week's news before talking in-depth about the convergence of the smart home and power.HomeKit Insider PodcastCo-hosting the podcast this we...

10-27-25 -

2026 iPhone rumors: iPhone 18 Pro keeps 2025 design, iPhone 17e gets Dynamic ...
A prolific leaker's latest round of iPhone 17e and iPhone 18 Pro claims adds some new and vague details about the iPhone 17e and iPhone 18, and reiterates some familiar and logical guessesThe 2025 iPhone 16eOnly a couple of hours after their initi...

10-27-25 -

Apple Wallet's expansion into US passport support nears launch
Apple's head of Apple Pay has given a keynote speech at a financial technology conference, revealing Apple Wallet figures, and that US passport is coming soon.It's coming. Left: a digital passport on iPhone. Middle and right: regular printed passp...

10-27-25 -

M4 MacBook Air falls to $799, save $200 with month-end deals
The lowest M4 MacBook Air price is in effect now, as Amazon slashes the latest M4 model to $799 during its month-end sale.Get Apple's M4 MacBook Air from just $799 this week - Image credit: AppleMonth-end deals on MacBooks are in full swing, and A...

10-27-25 -

Tantalizing clue hints at Pixelmator Pro and more coming to iPad soon
Newly-discovered App Store IDs suggest that Apple may bring popular Mac apps including Pixelmator Pro and Motion 5 to iPadOS.Pixelmator Pro on a MacWhen Apple acquired the Pixelmator company in November 2024, the fear was that it would asset-strip...

10-27-25 -

Upgrade your Apple Home with the compact retrofit Nuki Smart Lock
The GDPR-compliant Nuki Smart Lock has arrived in the United States, and it'll upgrade the security of your Apple Smart home with 8 ways to unlock your door in under a second.The Nuki Smart Lock is easy to install and works with Apple HomeSmart lo...

10-27-25 -

iPhone Air production cut orders may not be true
Apple may not be changing its production figures for the iPhone Air after all, as one supply chain report claims Apple hasn't reduced production levels for 2025.iPhone AirFollowing the release of the iPhone 17 generation and the iPhone Air, report...

10-27-25 -

JP Morgan hikes Apple stock target to $290 on iPhone 17 demand
Investment firm JP Morgan has previously reported that the iPhone 17 demand was high, but now it is raising its target price because of it, saying that Apple is looking more positive than it has in a year.Apple's new iPhone 17Back in June 2025, JP...

10-27-25 -

Anniversary iPhone 20 could get a massively improved camera sensor
Apple's iPhone 20, rumored to debut for the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, is said to get even better image quality, thanks to a change in the tech used in camera sensors.Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone could have a superior camera sensorThe 20th...

10-27-25 -

iPhone 18 Pro variable aperture camera rumor surfaces once again
A leaker has jumped on a pair of rumors discussing a change in release schedule and a variable-aperture camera system for the iPhone 18 lineup.iPhone 17 Pro has a new wider camera bar, which could feasibly contain a variable aperture mechanism. Af...

10-27-25 -

iPads, Xcode, and Steam: Game development is hard, but gratifying
Beyond a frustrating ChatGPT vibe coding incident, I've been showing my game "Character Limit" to others via my iPad, it's about to be available on Steam, and the App Store is next.A build of 'Character Limit' running on an iPhone 15 Pro...

10-27-25 -

Android developers can now make apps using Apple's Swift
Apple's Swift programming language can now be used to develop for Android, and share code with iOS apps.Swift can now be used to make Android appsSwift was launched by Apple in 2014 — although it had secretly been in development since 2010. It's...

10-27-25 -

Out of touch -- how the MacBook Pro Touch Bar came and went
It was such a bold change to a keyboard that Apple championed the Touch Bar — for a while. Then it quickly started to fade away before vanishing completely. Here's what happened, and why.The Touch Bar on a MacBook ProStop us if you know this one...

10-26-25 -

Flare Audio Sonic Lens review: A five-millimeter experiment in over-engineering
They promise clearer, richer sound from your AirPods Pro — but what you actually get is a tiny piece of plastic and a whole lot of anxiety.Sonic Lens by Flare AudioAirPods Pro sound really good. Unsurprisingly, though, Apple generally knows how ...

10-26-25 -

Ads likely coming to Apple Maps in 2026
There are many reasons to prefer Apple Maps to vastly more successful Google Maps, but reportedly the lure of advertising revenue has finally made Apple decide to remove one of them.Apple MapsFor at least three years, Apple has been said to be fir...

10-26-25 -

iPad Pro rumored to get iPhone 17 Pro vapor chamber cooling in early 2027
To help differentiate the lineup from the iPhone Air, the M6 iPad Pro is expected to get the same cooling technology that's in the iPhone 17 Pro in the spring of 2027.iPad ProApple added vapor chamber cooling to the A19 Pro, giving the iPhone 17 P...

10-25-25 -

Foxconn plans to expand AirPods production in India
More AirPods will be produced in India in the future, as Apple supply chain partner Foxconn plans to increase the size of its personal audio manufacturing capacity in the country.An example of a Foxconn facilityApple's manufacturing efforts in Ind...

10-25-25 -

Base iPhone 18 memory expected to hit 12GB in 2026
The standard model of iPhone 18 could have 50% more memory than the iPhone 17, a report claims, but in a change that may be driven by manufacturing limitations.The iPhone 18 range could end up looking like the iPhone 17 collection. Image credit: A...

10-25-25 -

Cherry MX 10.1 review: Low profile mechanical keyboard, with good Mac support
The Cherry XTRFY MX 10.1 may be a large mechanical keyboard and a bit expensive, but it is absolutely one of the best to come out from the manufacturer with good — but not perfect — Mac support.Cherry XTRFY MX 10.1 ReviewCherry carries the rep...

10-24-25 -

New MacBook Pro is slightly more repairable than before
The M5 chip may get the spotlight, but a detailed MacBook Pro teardown shows Apple's refinements go deeper, from simpler battery access to cleaner internal cable design.Tools used to tear down the M5 MacBook Pro - image credit iFixitOn Friday, iFi...

10-24-25 -

Jon Prosser's co-defendant could settle leak lawsuit with Apple
Apple has confirmed Jon Prosser's claims that they are in discussions, but says he still hasn't filed a court response. But his co-defendant has been cooperating, and could settle.Jon Prosser in a still from one of his Front Page Tech videos — i...

10-24-25 -

Amazon slashes new M5 iPad Pro by up to $100 in weekend sale
Apple's new M5 iPad Pro is up to $100 off this weekend, delivering the first material discounts on the newly released tablets.Save $100 on Apple's brand-new M5 iPad Pro - Image credit: AppleApple's new M5 iPad Pro is up to $100 off this weekend, d...

10-24-25 -

What is Liquidmetal, and why has Apple been interested in it for a decade?
The iPhone Fold is likely to be Apple's first large-scale use of Liquidmetal. Here's what you need to know about the mysterious material and Apple's probable plans for it.A render of the iPhone Fold, and its hinge - Image Credit: AppleInsiderThe i...

10-24-25 -

M5 Apple Vision Pro & iPad Pro, plus external SSDs on a budget, on the AppleI...
There's still more to find out about the M5 updates to the Apple Vision Pro and iPad Pro, plus so many rumors about the future of the iPhone — and also just why we are able to update the storage on certain Macs.Will the iPhone Air head for the t...

10-24-25 -

Inside iMovie for Mac -- far more powerful than it's given credit for
There is still a perception that iMovie for Mac is for amateurs, but if it is, that's only in the sense that it is deliberately easy to use and its power features do not get in the way.Apple's iMovie is free on Mac — and very underratedTo be fai...

10-23-25 -

How iCloud backups helped expose a mob and NBA poker cheating scandal
Digital evidence stored in iCloud played a key role in exposing a multistate poker-rigging scheme tied to organized crime and NBA players. Here's how, and what evidence was uncovered.iCloud data helps crack NBA and mob poker schemeFederal investig...

10-23-25 -

Apple warns Europe could force it to turn off key privacy feature
Apple may be forced to disable its app tracking transparency feature in Germany and other European countries amid regulatory scrutiny and industry lobbying.Apple may have to turn off its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature in Germany and other...

10-23-25 -

Apple amongst US tech giants backing Trump's White House ballroom reno
Apple is among the major tech companies donating to fund President Trump's 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom that demolition has already started for, a project the President says will be privately financed.Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Do...

10-23-25 -

Apple's Houston AI server plant is shipping hardware to data centers early
Apple has begun delivering Houston-made AI servers to its data centers nationwide ahead of schedule, a step in scaling its in-ecosystem AI while reshoring some of its manufacturing.Inside Apple's R&D center in Austin, Texas | image credit: App...

10-23-25 -

OpenAI adds Sky team to give ChatGPT real control on your Mac
OpenAI's latest acquisition adds the team behind Sky, a Mac app that understands your screen, as it races Apple to make AI that actually helps you work.OpenAI acquires SkyThe deal was announced October 23, 2025, and brings Sky's entire team, led b...

10-23-25 -

Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro's color-changing is probably not the owner's fault
You've probably seen the recent reports of Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro handsets turning pink and the blame being pointed at owners and cleaning. It's not that simple.iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange at launchCosmic Orange iPhones are stunners, and p...

10-23-25 -

Apple's A20 chips could launch a new era of thinner, cooler iPhones
Apple's next iPhone processors may bring a major leap in power and efficiency, setting up the company's 2-nanometer era ahead of its rivals.A20 is expected to use a 2nm processApple is preparing two next-generation chips, the A20 and A20 Pro, for ...

10-23-25 -

Shades of Epic vs. Apple: UK App Store users win $2 billion lawsuit
A professor heading a class action has won a $2 billion award versus Apple's App Store in a landmark UK case that's a match for the Epic Games fight in terms of what it means for the future.The UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal has ruled against Ap...

10-23-25 -

Blowout deal: M3 MacBook Air 13-inch 24GB RAM plunges to $999 ($500 off)
B&H Photo is blowing out M3 MacBook Air inventory with a $500 discount on an upgraded configuration with 24GB of memory.Save $500 on Apple's M3 MacBook Air 24GB with this blowout deal - Image credit: AppleThe $999 special on the M3 13-inch Mac...

10-23-25 -

A Steve Jobs threat is the main reason Corning agreed to make iPhone screens
The new iPhone 17 comes with a Ceramic Shield 2 screen, built by Corning. But it only exists because a Steve Jobs masterclass convinced the company's CEO to take a giant risk way back in 2007.Corning has been making screens for iPhones since 2007 ...

10-23-25 -

Not even Apple may be able to resist Elon Musk's Starlink
After years of ignoring Elon Musk's Starlink service, there are signs that Apple may have to give in if its iPhone satellite ambitions are to succeed.Starlink satellites are now supported on iPhoneApple and Elon Musk do not have the best or most c...

10-23-25 -

How to use digital IDs in Apple Wallet & where they are supported
In a growing number of states, now including West Virginia, you can add your ID to Apple Wallet. Here's how to add them, how they work, what the limitations are, and what they can do.A digital driver's license in the Apple Wallet appWe're moving c...

10-23-25 -

Vimeo is upgrading support for Apple Vision Pro 3D video
Vimeo has announced improved support for 3D video, which may position the service as a superior alternative to YouTube for Apple Vision Pro users.Apple Vision Pro owners should get more 3D video to enjoy soonThe news means that Apple Vision Pro ow...

10-23-25 -

Ugreen NASync DH2300 review: Easily ditch Google Drive and iCloud storage
The Ugreen NASync DH2300 is an excellent starter network attached storage device that's very friendly to Apple owners, but prosumers are better served with the rest of the company's lineup.Ugreen NASync DH2300Cloud storage is extremely popular, an...

10-23-25 -

iPhone 17, tariffs, and more: What to expect from Apple's Q4 2025 financials
Apple will be releasing its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings for 2025 on October 30. Here's what to expect, what happened in the quarter, and what Wall Street is predicting.Apple CEO Tim Cook at Apple ParkThe results of Apple's fourth fiscal ...

10-23-25 -

Apple is considering buying HBO owner Warner Bros. to bolster its streaming c...
Apple has reportedly shown an interest in buying media giant Warner Bros., likely to add its content to Apple TV. But there's competition, with Amazon and Paramount also in the race.MaxThat's according to current Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav afte...