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09-10-26 -
Fix Mac not saving usable screenshot image files in Finder
In this quick troubleshooting guide, we explain what to do if you take a screenshot on your Mac, but the saved file is grayed out and won’t open as an image. When you take a screenshot, you expect the image to save to your desktop or the...
09-10-26 -
iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro: Pricing, colors, and order date
Apple’s Surprise and Shine event just concluded, where the new CEO (John Ternus) and team announced the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and the all-new, exciting iPhone Duo that folds in two halves. Alongside the new iPhones, Apple also annou...
09-10-26 -
Apple unveils breakthrough iPhone Duo
Apple today introduced iPhone Duo, the first foldable iPhone. Opened, it is the thinnest iPhone ever, with a 7.6-inch inner display that provides a large canvas for viewing content, gaming, and multitasking, and a special nano-texture finish that ...
09-10-26 -
Apple debuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple today announced iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, delivering the most advanced pro camera system in an iPhone, and huge leaps in battery life and performance. The new 48MP Fusion Main camera, now with variable aperture, brings creative co...
09-10-26 -
Apple unveils rugged, powerful Apple Watch Ultra 4
Apple today introduced Apple Watch Ultra 4 — the ultimate sports and adventure watch — now including new, advanced health and fitness features, and longer battery life. Engineered with the new Health Sensing System and S11 chip, Apple Watch Ul...
09-10-26 -
New Apple Watch Series 12 delivers all-new Health Sensing System
Apple today introduced Apple Watch Series 12, engineered with advanced health sensors and all-new Apple silicon to deliver the most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable, and advanced health and fitness features. With the new Health Sensing Sy...
09-10-26 -
Apple introduces AirPods 5 with best-in-class open-ear Active Noise Cancellation
Apple today announced AirPods 5, delivering the industry’s best Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) in an open-ear design and even better sound quality, at an outstanding value. AirPods 5 feature an all-new multiport acoustic architecture and next-g...
09-08-26 -
How to turn off automatic subtitles in iOS 27 and macOS 27
Find out how to stop your iPhone, iPad, or Mac from automatically showing subtitles when you’re watching a video in Photos, Safari, and other apps. iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate include an automatic subtitles feature that s...
09-07-26 -
How to stop Siri AI from keeping your conversations forever
In this step-by-step tutorial, we show you how to stop the new Siri app in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate from keeping all your chats and to automatically delete old ones. If you’re new to it, a dedicated Siri app is now ava...
09-04-26 -
How to send photos faster on slow connections from iPhone
Learn about a little-known Apple Messages app setting that can dramatically speed up photo sharing by sending a lower-size photo preview almost instantly, with the full-resolution version arriving soon after. We’ve all been there while t...
09-04-26 -
How to hide Add to Calendar, Reminders, and Notes button in Messages on Mac a...
In this step-by-step tutorial, we show you how to hide the little Add to Calendar, Add to Reminders, and Add to Notes buttons that appear as Siri suggestions in the Messages app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate...
09-03-26 -
How to stop getting unwanted password reset emails from X
In this quick tutorial, we tell you about a useful setting that will further strengthen the security of your X (formerly Twitter) account and prevent hackers from gaining access to it. Like most online services, X also lets you set up two-factor a...
09-03-26 -
Apple CEO Ternus has a direct incentive to beat the market: How Apple structu...
Apple’s board has structured incoming CEO John Ternus’ first full-year compensation so that the bulk of his wealth depends on whether the company’s stock outperforms other members of the S&P 500. Ternus will receive a $3 million base...
09-02-26 -
Apple Maps now displays Lake America after President Trumps executive order
Apple has updated Apple Maps so that U.S. users see Lake Ontario labeled as Lake America, matching a change recorded in the U.S. Geographic Names Information System after President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming the lake for feder...
09-01-26 -
Fix Safari extensions not syncing across your devices
Try these quick tips if the Safari extensions you installed aren’t syncing across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. By default, Safari extensions you install on your Mac also appear on the Extensions page on your iPhone and iPad, and vice vers...
09-01-26 -
Apple updates Leadership page as John Ternus becomes CEO
Apple has updated their Leadership page as John Ternus becomes the company’s eighth CEO. The full list of Apple CEOs in chronological order is: • Michael Scott (1977–1981) • Mike Markkula (1981–1983) • John Sculley (1983–1993) • Mi...
09-01-26 -
Perplexity brings hybrid compute to Mac, keeping sensitive AI work on device
Perplexity has launched Hybrid Compute for its Computer agent on Apple Silicon Macs, a system that splits a single task between frontier models in the cloud and compact models running locally so confidential files and personal data never have to l...
09-01-26 -
Apple CEO Ternus touts product pipeline, phenomenal September 9th iPhone laun...
Apple Chief Executive Officer John Ternus touted the company’s strong product pipeline and teased a “phenomenal” iPhone launch next week in his first remarks to employees as their new leader, according to Bloomberg News‘ Mark Gurman. Ternu...
08-31-26 -
Apple seeds eighth betas of macOS 27, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and watchOS 27
Apple on Monday released the eighth developer betas of macOS 27, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and watchOS 27, continuing the final stretch of testing before the software is expected to ship to the public in September. The new builds arrive one week...
08-31-26 -
Fix iPhone timer sounds not going off
Use these quick tips if you set a timer on your iPhone or iPad, but it doesn’t go off, and you miss the alert. The set timer on your iPhone or iPad won’t sound off because of incorrect settings or other software glitches. Usual...
08-29-26 -
How to build Safari extensions in macOS 27 and iOS 27
In this step-by-step tutorial, we show you how to use Apple Intelligence to build (vibe code) your own Safari extensions with simple text prompts on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Safari on Mac has supported extensions since version 5, which was released ...
08-28-26 -
Fix: No option to turn off Listening Modes on AirPods
Learn what to do if you want to turn off all listening modes (Transparency, Adaptive, and Noise Cancellation) for your AirPods on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, but you don’t see an option to do that. AirPods 4, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max ...
08-27-26 -
Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra event: Surprise and s...
Apple has officially announced its next product event, where it will unveil the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and its first foldable iPhone. The event will take place on September 9 at 10 am, PT. The tagline reads “Surprise and shine,” and the invitati...
08-27-26 -
How to change the camera angle of existing photos in iOS 27
Learn how to change the perspective of a photo and fine-tune the angle of a person or subject using the new Reframe editing tool in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate. The Apple Intelligence Reframe feature changes the perceived angle fro...
08-27-26 -
Apples powerful new AI-focused Mac mini is crucial for the stock
Apple on Tuesday unveiled updated Mac mini models powered by its new M6 and M5 Pro chips, starting at $899 and $1,699, delivering major gains in on-device AI performance. Apple also concurrently launched the new Mac Studio desktop computer with M5...
08-25-26 -
Apple updates Magic Keyboards
Apple on Tuesday refreshed several models of its Magic Keyboard lineup for Mac, introducing revised key labeling on U.S. English layouts to better match the design of its latest laptops. The updated keyboards replace edge text labels with glyphs (...
08-25-26 -
How to ask Siri what your iPhone camera sees in iOS 27
Get information about food, plants, animals, landmarks, etc., or take quick actions like adding an event from a flyer to your calendar using the new Siri integration in the iOS 27 Camera app. iOS 27 adds a new “Siri” tab to the Camera app that...
08-25-26 -
Apple introduces new Mac Studio with blazing-fast M5 Max and M5 Ultra-UPDATED
Apple today announced the new Mac Studio, featuring M5 Max and the all-new M5 Ultra, delivering a monumental leap in AI performance and even faster graphics for the most demanding pro workflows, all in its signature compact design that lives right...
08-25-26 -
Apple unveils new Mac mini, featuring M6 and M5 Pro, delivers a massive leap ...
Apple today announced the new Mac mini with the all-new M6 and powerful M5 Pro, delivering a dramatic boost in performance and even more versatility in its supersmall desktop design. With M6, Mac mini now delivers up to 4x faster AI performance, 2...
08-25-26 -
Apple paid 40% of global taxes to Ireland last year
In a striking illustration of how corporate tax structures and long-running legal battles can reshape national revenues, Apple paid Ireland $17.1 billion in income taxes during its fiscal year ending September 2025. That sum represented roughly 40...
08-25-26 -
Updated-Apple seeds seventh betas of macOS 27, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27,...
Apple on Monday seeded the seventh developer betas of its upcoming major operating system updates. The releases cover iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 (Golden Gate), watchOS 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and related software including HomePod updates. Thes...
08-24-26 -
How to use custom equalizer settings for your AirPods
Learn how to adjust your AirPods’ equalizer when listening to music and watching videos on iPhone, iPad, or Mac for a personalized, fine-tuned audio experience. Apple sells a lot of AirPods and engineers them to sound great for most user...
08-24-26 -
Walmart finally adds Apple Pay in major contactless payment capitulation
After years of resisting Apple’s mobile payment system, Walmart is finally rolling out Apple Pay and other contactless options. The world’s largest retailer announced Friday that it will begin accepting Tap to Pay — including Apple Pay — a...
08-22-26 -
Your iPhones USB-C port to do much more than charge
USB-C, now present on every current iPhone model, opens up far more possibilities than simply topping up the battery. According to Macworld’s Mahmoud Itani, many owners still treat the connector as little more than a charging outlet, missing out...
08-22-26 -
How to automatically group your Safari tabs by topics in OS 27
Find out how to automatically organize your open Safari tabs into relevant topics to cut the confusion and streamline your multi-tab browsing experience on iPhone, iPad, and Mac running iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or macOS 27 Golden Gate. Have you ever fel...
08-20-26 -
Why Apple is rallying in morning trading
Apple (AAPL) is rallying this morning (around +2.8% to the ~$318 as of mid-morning ET on August 19, 2026), mainly due to a major overhaul of its App Store terms for European developers that investors view as reducing regulatory risk. Apple announc...
08-20-26 -
How to block Write with Siri on iOS 27 keyboard
Learn how to get rid of the irritating ‘Write with Siri’ button and the Siri icon that shows above the iOS 27 keyboard on iPhone and iPad. Apple has partnered with Google and now uses a custom Gemini model to power Siri and its...
08-20-26 -
How to use ChatGPT inside the new Siri AI app in OS 27
Learn how to choose between Siri and ChatGPT for your questions in the new Siri app, depending on which AI assistant you prefer or which one you think can handle the specific task better. iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 add a new dedicated Siri ap...
08-18-26 -
Top new features added to iPhone Messages app in iOS 27
From faster message loading to Siri quickly finding the right photos you want to send, learn about all the ways iOS 27 improves your texting experience on iPhone or iPad. Messaging is a core part of iPhone, and each year Apple adds new features or...
08-17-26 -
Rothschild Co Redburn upgrades Apple to Buy, raises price target to $400
Rothschild & Co Redburn has upgraded Apple (AAPL) to Buy from Neutral and raised its price target to $400 from $260, citing stronger-than-expected iPhone growth driven by the company’s planned entry into the premium foldable smartphone m...
08-17-26 -
How to enable the hidden Siri UI in macOS 27
In this step-by-step tutorial, we show you how to use a simple Terminal command to enable a secret, lightweight Siri interface that appears when you select text and helps you rewrite it or take another relevant action. If you have updated your Mac...
08-15-26 -
How to switch back to old Siri instead of Siri AI in iOS 27
Learn how to get back the classic Siri without all its new AI capabilities on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac running iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate beta. For context, Apple’s latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS bring a maj...
08-14-26 -
Apples 5% post-earnings slide looks familiar; history points to a rebound
Apple shares fell roughly 5% after the company reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 results on July 30, even though the numbers themselves were solid. Revenue rose 16% year over year to $109.4 billion and earnings per share jumped 29% to $2.02. The ...
08-13-26 -
How to get a number row on your iPhone keyboard
Learn about four ways to add a number row to the top of your iPhone keyboard so you can type digits faster and more conveniently. Unlike the stock keyboard on most Android phones, the iOS English keyboard does not include a number row. To enter 1,...
08-12-26 -
How to set up favorite contacts on your iPhone
Learn how to set up favorite contacts on your iPhone, so they appear in a dedicated section, making it quicker to call, text, FaceTime, WhatsApp, or email close people. Marking an important contact as a favorite is one of the easiest ways to speed...
08-12-26 -
How to turn your iPhone into a dumb phone for kids
In this step-by-step tutorial, we show you how to turn your iPhone into a dumb feature phone with just a few basic features and a simpler interface, all without requiring third-party apps or profiles. One of the best ways to repurpose your old iPh...
08-10-26 -
How to use Live Translation with your AirPods and iPhone
In this step-by-step tutorial, we show you how to use real-time translation with your AirPods and iPhone to converse with someone in a foreign country. Imagine this: you’re going on vacation to France and want a reliable translation tool...
08-08-26 -
Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 to patch critical Screen Sharing security flaw
Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.6.1, a rapid security update that addresses a serious vulnerability in the built-in Screen Sharing feature. The update, which arrived on Thursday without any new features, is strongly recommended for all Mac users...
08-07-26 -
Tips to customize the new iOS 27 Siri app on iPhone or Mac
Go through these quick tips to personalize the new Siri app on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to get the best experience and make the most out of all its features. iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate (currently in beta) add a new Siri app, whi...
08-05-26 -
Apple Upgrade: Paying monthly for a MacBook Pro might actually save you hundr...
Apple’s new Upgrade leasing program lets you pay a low monthly fee for an iPhone, Mac, iPad, or Watch instead of the full price upfront. Max Tech creator Vadim Yuryev ran the numbers on a $2,999 MacBook Pro and claims that leasing, buying out th...

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