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08-17-26 -
Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED review: Excellent color-calibration, not perfec...
The Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED model U3226Q is a color-accurate OLED monitor with a full port hub. It makes a strong case as a Studio Display XDR alternative for Mac users, assuming you're fine with not having a Retina-class display.Dell UltraS...
08-17-26 -
Epic doesn't believe in compromise unless it is with Google
The vendetta Epic Games holds against Apple seemingly won't let it accept any settlement beyond complete surrender, but it wants to participate "in good faith."Epic settled with Google by paying for a promotional campaignApple shared its...
08-17-26 -
Amazon joins the list of companies destroying rare books to feed to the AI ma...
An AirTag hidden in a rare book followed its journey to a Las Vegas warehouse, where it was likely destroyed in an effort to supply fresh data to hungry LLMs.Amazon is destroying rare books to train AI | Image credit: jarmoluk at PixabayI don't kn...
08-17-26 -
Latest macOS Golden Gate beta adds unique dynamic wallpapers
Apple's macOS Golden Gate has reached its sixth developer beta, which includes new dynamic wallpapers and updated traffic light window control icons.macOS 27 beta 6 adds two new dynamic wallpapers.On Monday, a week after the fifth developer beta a...
08-17-26 -
Apple has shipped iOS 26.6.1, and you should install it soon
Apple has released an update for iOS 26.6.1 for all users, with the usual inclusion of security fixes, making it a must-install for your iPhone.iOS 26 is the current generation for iOS. While Apple is constantly beta-testing its 27-generation oper...
08-17-26 -
Apple's sixth developer betas arrive for iOS 27, macOS 27, and more
Weeks away from a probable launch, Apple has outed its sixth developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and macOS 27.An earlier iOS 27 beta screenThe Apple Developer Beta program has now reached the sixth round for i...
08-17-26 -
Save $100 to $150 on Apple's M4 iPad Air after Amazon issues steeper markdowns
Amazon's triple-digit discounts on the current M4 iPad Air range deliver the lowest prices of the season.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 knock...
08-17-26 -
AirPods Max 2 just dropped to $429, save $120
Amazon's $120 AirPods Max 2 discount is the steepest seen since Prime Day 2026.Save $120 on AirPods Max 2, lowest price of the season - Image credit: AppleYou can pick up AirPods Max 2 at a $120 discount at Amazon in your choice of Starlight or Pu...
08-17-26 -
Natural language robot cues, Apple Intelligence limits, & Mophie 4-in-1 revie...
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we get into some impressive home robotics, new Apple Intelligence limits, and more!Smart Home Insider PodcastKicking off the news for the week, the latest beta of iOS 27 confirmed limits on...
08-17-26 -
The best Apple-related books in AppleInsider's video studio
I'm doing a redesign of the AppleInsider video studio, so it's a perfect time to answer a question that I get a lot. Here's what's on my shelves, and the big omission that I still regret not buying when I could.Some of the random tech books in my ...
08-17-26 -
Michigan women sue Apple over AirTag anti-stalking protection failures
Apple has been dragged into another lawsuit about AirTag, after two women in Detroit allege they were tracked by their former partners using the accessory, but weren't alerted to being tracked.An AirTag attached to a bagA lawsuit, filed on August ...
08-17-26 -
How German regulators are cracking down on App Tracking Transparency
Having rejected Apple's initial compromise proposals for App Tracking Transparency in the App Store, Germany says it has made a final agreement that will make the system fair to all developers.App Tracking TransparencyGermany's federal cartel offi...
08-17-26 -
Cook teases revitalization of US manufacturing ghost towns
In one of his last interviews as Apple CEO Tim Cook points to the new Houston plant and accelerator as a triumph for US manufacturing and says that the company has plans to build factories in towns abandoned by previous major employers.Tim Cook sp...
08-17-26 -
Apple Watch Series 11 vs Google Pixel Watch 5: Flagship smartwatches, compared
Google's new smartwatch is gunning for the Apple Watch, and it's closely matched on price. Here's how the Apple Watch Series 11 compares against the Pixel Watch 5.Apple Watch Series 11 [left], Google Pixel Watch 5 [right]Google's fresh batch of Pi...
08-16-26 -
Jony Ive-designed Ferrari Luce sells for $40M at auction
The first Ferrari Luce off the production line has sold for big money, with the Jony Ive-connected vehicle fetching a staggering $40 million at auction.The Ferrari Luce offers good aerodynamics, but it looks nothing like a Ferrari. Image Credit: F...
08-16-26 -
Sunday Reboot: Failed delays, late homework, and Fortnite
In this week's Sunday Reboot, Apple employs weird delay tactics for its Epic lawsuit filing. Meanwhile, Epic still doesn't think Apple's proposals go far enough.A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games.Sunday ...
08-16-26 -
Deals: AirPods 4 with ANC plunge to $134, AirTag returns to $24.99
A 25% discount has hit AirPods 4 with ANC, delivering better-than-Prime Day pricing. Apple's AirTag 2 is also marked down to $24.99, a 30-day low price.Amazon has launched steeper price cuts on AirTag and AirPods - Image credit: AppleKicking off t...
08-16-26 -
Mozilla gradually rolls out an ad-blocker built into Firefox for iOS
Mozilla is rolling out an ad blocker built into Firefox for iOS. It's a move that can help users protect their privacy more, except in some lucrative situations.Firefox for iOS gains ad-blocking featureOnline advertising can be burdensome for web ...
08-15-26 -
U.S. Commerce Secretary warns Apple against buying Chinese memory
Apple's memory woes are continuing, as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has urged Apple not to buy Mac memory chips from Chinese suppliers, despite the continuing supply crisis.CMXT is rapidly becoming a major player in memory - image credit: CXM...
08-15-26 -
Seven years later, the Apple Card is a huge but controversial success
On August 20, 2019, Apple officially launched Apple Card with any US citizen able to apply. Since then it's been a hit, but it's faced controversy over everything from low reward rates to alleged sex discrimination — and Apple's partner wanting ...
08-14-26 -
Missing the bigger picture: Apple pulls down ad in Milan after children's rig...
Someone missed the point of an iPhone billboard, prompting Apple to pull the advertisement down after it was accused of normalizing "electronic babysitting."Image credit: La RepubblicaApple has removed one of its billboards in Milan, Ita...
08-14-26 -
How classic console games are coming to the Mac without emulation
Players can now play classic console games natively on Mac thanks to a growing scene of fan-made decompilations and recompilations. Here's how to get started.Image credit: NintendoIf you've been around the block a time or two, you're probably fami...
08-14-26 -
It's begun - US and Canadian firms can now buy ads on Apple Maps
Apple has begun selling ads on Apple Maps and is offering incentives to advertisers to get it going. Just don't bother if you're a plumber or politician.Ads will appear in search results on Apple Maps from April 14, 2026 — image credit: AppleIt'...
08-14-26 -
Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM gets $300 price cut
Amazon's MacBook Pro sale delivers price drops on every 2026 model, with this best-selling configuration $300 off heading into the weekend.Save $300 on a best-selling M5 Pro MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleThe $300 discount applies to Apple's lat...
08-14-26 -
AirPods Pro rumor roundup: Infrared cameras, gesture recognition, more
Apple's AirPods Pro may get a massive upgrade soon, with one version including infrared cameras and improved AI. Here's what the rumor mill has to say about what's coming and when.Apple's AirPods Pro 4 might introduce cameras.While products like t...
08-14-26 -
iPhone Ultra, OpenAI's Alexa Dot, & AI costs on the AppleInsider Podcast
The iPhone 18 Pro will be a powerhouse for photography while the iPhone Ultra will focus on the novelty of folding, your hosts discuss this and the AI competition in the latest AppleInsider Podcast.New iPhones are just weeks away.Apple's September...
08-14-26 -
Apple has trained its own AI for China rather than using Gemini
When Apple Intelligence launches in China, it will use a large language model made by Apple, instead of being based on either Google Gemini or the Chinese Qwen.Apple Intelligence is coming to ChinaThe Chinese version of Apple Intelligence will uti...
08-14-26 -
How to use Continuity to make your Apple devices work better together
Apple's OS 27 releases push Continuity beyond handoffs by carrying Siri conversations and live Mac content across supported devices. Here's where to find the new features and how to use them across your Apple devices.Continuity is the gluon that k...
08-14-26 -
Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'I hope that people say I was a good and decent man'
Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO on September 1, and he has shared that others will define his legacy, but he'd like to be viewed as a "good and decent man."Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down on September 1John Ternus will be Apple's ...
08-14-26 -
New wave of Apple threat notifications reach 110 countries to warn about targ...
Apple threat notifications are meant to help notify users when they may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks, and another notification has been sent to users across 110 countries.Apple threat notifications go out to users in 110 countri...
08-13-26 -
Apple's latest commission rates for external App Store purchases haven't sati...
Apple's latest proposal in the Epic trial suggests it should be able to charge between 5% and 15% on external purchases. However, Epic will appeal any value above 0%.Epic's demands for a free ride on Apple's App Store continue six years onThe ongo...
08-13-26 -
Supreme Court denies yet another stay in Apple vs Epic proceedings as deadlin...
Apple is expected to deliver its plan for how to charge App Store commissions under the single victory in the Epic lawsuit, and its last-ditch effort to avoid that has fallen through.Apple loses yet another appeal with the Supreme CourtThe Supreme...
08-13-26 -
iPhone X & 2018 MacBook Pro are now on Apple's 'obsolete products' list
Apple has declared the iPhone X and 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro officially obsolete based on when they stopped being on sale, and repairs for the devices will no longer be offered.Apple now classifies the iPhone X as an obsolete product.Apple's iPhon...
08-13-26 -
'Ted Lasso' season 4 scores Apple TV's biggest launch yet
"Ted Lasso" has once again packed the stands, with its season four debut drawing nearly 300 million U.S. viewing minutes across its first two days.'Ted Lasso' sets Apple TV viewing record again - image credit: Apple TVOn August 4, "...
08-13-26 -
Apple opens Houston center to train next generation of U.S. manufacturers
Apple is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint with a new Houston center designed to help bolster American manufacturing with education and resources.Apple opens Huston Advanced Manufacturing Center - Image Credit: AppleOn Thursday, Apple ope...
08-13-26 -
Deals: Amazon slashes up to $190 off Beats, Nomad iPhone cases as low as $19
Amazon's Beats discounts knock up to 54% off the earbuds and over-ear headphones, while Nomad launches an aggressive overstock sale dropping iPhone and Apple Watch accessories to as low as $19.Save up to $190 on Beats headphones at Amazon.If you'r...
08-13-26 -
Apple Glasses could chime when recording, but only for the wearer
In what addresses only a lesser problem of privacy when filming with Apple Glasses, a new patent details ways the wearer can be alerted that they are recording, or if bad actors try to interfere.It won't necessarily help others know you're recordi...
08-13-26 -
App Store review is broken in a time where it is needed the most
Apple doesn't even seem to be trying with App Store Review. Users should not be the ones who find problem apps, but over and over, that is what is happening.The App Store could soon feature Ai-generated summaries of application reviews.No question...
08-13-26 -
Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM drops to $1,649 in latest price war
Apple's loaded 13-inch M5 MacBook Air is down to $1,649 at Amazon and B&H, a $150 discount on the 24GB/1TB configuration in today's price war.Apple's loaded M5 MacBook Air is down to $1,649 during price war - Image credit: AppleBoth Amazon and...
08-13-26 -
Apple's first foldable iPhone won't arrive everywhere in September
Apple is preparing to release the "iPhone Ultra" in stages, with the U.S. market receiving the device before other markets.iPhone Ultra may face delayed international rollout - Image Credit: AppleInsiderApple could be on the verge of fin...
08-13-26 -
Fake GitHub download turns Safari & Chrome into a Keychain data stealer
Jamf Threat Labs has found Mac malware that steals sensitive data and secretly launches a controllable copy of the victim's Chrome or Safari installs, giving attackers a way into accounts that are already unlocked.AmnesiaStealerJamf's August 5 rep...
08-13-26 -
Eddy Cue hints at more 'Ted Lasso' seasons to come
While it's officially only back for one run, "Ted Lasso" creators have plans for more and Apple's Eddy Cue strongly suggests there will be a fifth season on Apple TV.Apple's Eddy Cue says he hopes there will be more Ted Lasso - images cr...
08-13-26 -
Watch classic movies for free with an Apple TV subscription
It doesn't do this often, but Apple TV has once again added a series of famous films to its library for subscribers to watch at no added cost.Apple TV has added classic movies to its library for free, although probably for a limited time - image c...
08-13-26 -
UK loses Basingstoke Apple Store after 15 years
Apple UK is expanding one Apple Store but losing another, as Apple Festival Place closes for good in November 2026, and a nearby one expands in December.Apple Festival Place in Basingstoke UK is to close - image credit: Apple.Apple has been steadi...
08-13-26 -
Siri AI could get a boost from news content with new publisher deal
Hallucinations are a problem with any AI, especially when it involves summarizing content, so instead, Apple could let Siri AI provide news directly from an outlet via paid partnerships.Siri AI could get news content direct from publishers via a p...
08-12-26 -
Everything Google announced: Pixel 11, Pixel Tag, Pixel Watch 11, more
Google's Pixel 11 lineup is finally here, along with the Pixel Watch 5 and a rival to Apple's AirTag. Here's what debuted at the 'Made by Google' event.Google's Pixel 11 is finally here. Image Credit: Google.While we're all eagerly awaiting the iP...
08-12-26 -
iPhone 17 vs Google Pixel 11: The standard models, compared
Google's new Pixel 11 is the search giant's standard model of its new smartphone range. Here's how its latest introduction compares to its Apple counterpart, the iPhone 17.iPhone 17 [left] vs Google Pixel 11 [right]The vast majority of attention f...
08-12-26 -
iPhone 17 Pro vs Google Pixel 11 Pro: Tech titan flagships compared
Google has just launched its new Pixel smartphone line, with the Pixel 11 Pro going toe-to-toe with Apple's iPhone 17 Pro. Here's how the spec sheets compare.iPhone 17 Pro [left], Google Pixel 11 Pro [right]Google launched the Pixel 11 Pro as the ...
08-12-26 -
Twitch will train Amazon's AI on your streams unless you opt out
Twitch now lets streamers block Amazon from using their broadcasts, clips, and other channel content to train generative AI. However, it's opt out, so here's how to do that.TwitchThe Amazon-owned streaming service announced the AI training opt-out...
08-12-26 -
Apple picks up Nate Gatten as new head of government affairs
Apple has signed up Nate Gatten to become its new head of government affairs, a move that could help the company work more with the Trump administration.Nate Gatten - Image Credit: American AirlinesApple is undergoing a number of changes in the sh...

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