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Apple's iOS 26.5.2 update adds a variety of fixes to keep your data safe while browsing the web. Here's what you need to know and why you should update. iOS 26.5.2 includes more than 25 security fixes. On Monday, just under a month after releasing iOS 26.5.1, Apple made iOS 26.5.2 available for download. The update contains more than 25 different security enhancements, and over 15 of them are related to WebKit. Notably, Apple patched two WebKit vulnerabilities that used maliciously crafted web content to disclose sensitive information. One of the vulnerabilities, a cross-origin issue, was resolved with improved tracking of security origins, while the other security issue was addressed with validation improvements. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple's largest memory suppliers are being sued in California, with consumers and small businesses alleging Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and Micron coordinated DRAM production cuts that drove up memory prices. Apple has a unified memory architecture for its chips Apple isn't accused of wrongdoing in the lawsuit. Samsung, SK hynix and Micron supply memory used across Apple's hardware lineup, putting the dispute much closer to customers than it might first appear. The company has already raised prices on several Mac, iPad and other products after saying higher RAM and storage costs had become too expensive to absorb. Court filings argue coordinated DRAM production cuts contributed to those higher costs, though the plaintiffs still have to prove that claim. Court filings argue the shift reduced supplies of mainstream DRAM, including DDR3 and DDR4, and drove prices higher across the market. The allegations haven't been proven, and Micron denied the claims and said it will defend itself, according to Investor's Business Daily. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
It's time to update your Mac, iPhone, and iPad, as Apple has released a new trio of security patches for its operating systems. Apple has rolled out a security update for iPhone Apple pushed out three new updates on Monday in an effort to patch an apparent security flaw. As of publication, Apple has not specified what issue the patch is meant to fix. Because Apple has not announced what is in the update, it is also possible that it contains bug fixes as well. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple is now on the third round of its 26-gen operating system updates, including developer builds of its iOS 26.6 and others alongside some 26.5.2 releases. Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple Apple is in the phase of the year where it has two developer beta tracks running at the same time. While the main attention is on the 27-generation, it is also still building for its current-gen operating systems. The third developer betas landed after the second, which were distributed on June 15. The first round came out on May 26. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
After giving it an Apple Design award for innovation, Apple has now bought Rabbit 3 Ties, Inc, which made a visual Swift development tool called Play. Play let developers quickly prototype apps - image credit: Rabbit 3 Times, Inc Following Apple's acquisition of the open-source Swift Package Index, it's now been revealed that it entered a deal with the Play company. Rather than an outright acquisition, the deal reportedly sees Apple acquiring assets and having the option to hire certain staff. So where Swift Package Index, for one example, is expected to continue in its present form, Apple appears to have bought Rabbit 3 Times to asset-strip it. It may also be an acquihire, where Apple bought the firm in order to get its staff for other projects. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
WhatsApp is adding usernames that let people start conversations without sharing their phone numbers, expanding its privacy tools ahead of a wider rollout later in 2026. WhatsApp adds usernames Users will be able to share a WhatsApp username instead of their phone number. A username could make it easier to connect with a new classmate, neighbor, or someone they meet at an event. Usernames also let people join community or parent group chats without sharing a phone number with everyone in the conversation. They don't have to match a person's identity on other platforms. WhatsApp opened username reservations on June 29. The company said it won't create a public username directory or suggest accounts to other users. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Compared to today's iPhone 17 Pro Max and what we know of the forthcoming iPhone 18 range, the very first iPhone that went on sale 19 years ago today was startlingly slow and incredibly limited — yet it changed the world. Apple launched the iPhone in 2007 - image credit: Apple It was on June 29, 2007, that the original iPhone went on sale in the US, and arguably that was the day that it truly began shaking up what users expected from a phone. We and the phone industry had already known all about it for over five months. But it wasn't until you could buy it that the impact of this little device began to be felt — even inside Apple. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
This week on Smart Home Insider, Ann Olivo from the Thread Group joins to talk about the future of the wireless standard and how it's improving smart home networks. Smart Home Insider Podcast Joining as this week's guest host is Ann Olivo. Olivo serves as the Corporate Campaigns Manager for Silicon Labs, as well as the VP of Marketing for the Thread Group. The topic comes just a week after Unify, a public-facing conference put on by the Connectivity Standards Alliance. Thread, as many other groups and companies, had new announcements to share. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Amazon's month-end $350 discount brings the 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 chip down to $1,649.99. But supply may be limited after Apple raised prices last week. Save $350 on a 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro at Amazon - Image credit: Apple With price increases announced by Apple last week on its MacBook and iPad lines, it's worth considering grabbing this $1,649.99 special at Amazon before the $350 discount ends. Buy 14" MacBook Pro M5 for $1,649.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple could adopt a wider color standard for future OLED displays, a move that could improve color accuracy and push beyond the capabilities of current premium OLED panels. 13-inch iPad Pro with OLED display A TrendForce report published on June 29 says Apple plans to gradually adopt OLED panels that cover 95% of the BT.2020 color gamut in future MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and iMac models. Reaching that wider color standard will require a new generation of OLED emissive materials. The research firm says those materials can deliver higher color purity while maintaining brightness, power efficiency, and panel lifespan. Apple hasn't publicly announced plans to adopt BT.2020, and TrendForce didn't identify the source of its report. If Apple's roadmap unfolds as TrendForce expects, it would be one of the biggest display quality improvements since Apple introduced the OLED iPad Pro in 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
A motherboard leak demonstrates that a new production technique has been used to make the A20 Pro in the iPhone 18 Pro. Expect impressive performance, and a cooler running iPhone. Dies on wafers. Image credit: TSMC Apple is just months away from introducing its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the rumors about it continue to flow. The latest leak is about its internals, and how it could help improve performance. A supposed image of the motherboard used in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max was shared by WhyLab and Ice Universe on Weibo over the weekend. The shot includes lots of components, but the main focus is on the chip controlling everything. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple appeared to be finally cooperating with India's antitrust regulator, but now says it can show that the country's three-year investigation consisted of simply copying and pasting claims from rivals. Tim Cook in a previous visit to India — image credit: Apple In 2021, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) began investigating Apple after receiving a complaint against its App Store fees. In 2024, it accused Apple of antitrust practices, and the company has been consistently arguing against that ruling ever since. Now ahead of a further closed-door hearing with senior CCI officials, Apple has submitted its own accusations. According to Reuters, Apple's submission includes the claim that the CCI's investigators "blindly replicated" a consumer spending graphic from an EU rule. Apple's submission reportedly also includes tables comparing the CCI's report to filings from opponents in the case, such as rival Indian payment firms. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
A new report by a relatively accurate leaker claims to have display specifications for multiple forthcoming iPhones, and they show the iPhone 18e will still not have ProMotion or Always On. The current iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e Backing up part of a previous report about the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e, this new claim by leaker Digital Chat Station says the two will have different screen technologies. Writing on Chinese social media site Weibo, the leaker lists: iPhone 18 with 6.3-inch 120Hz LTPO OLED iPhone 18e with 6.12-inch 60Hz LTPO OLED Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Amazon's month-end MacBook Pro deals deliver up to $650 in discounts on M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max 14-inch and 16-inch configurations. Save up to $650 on current MacBook Pros at Amazon - Image credit: Apple Amazon's month-end MacBook Pro sale offers deals from $1,649.99, which after Apple raised prices on June 25, provides up to $650 in savings on M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max 14-inch and 16-inch models. Save up to $650 on MacBook Pros Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
In this week's "Sunday Reboot," Malcolm ponders why Apple TV doesn't do game shows, and if it ever will properly work competition-based shows into its streaming service. Planet of the Apps, Apple's first attempt to make a proper game show. Image Credit: Apple Anyone paying a subscription expects to get their money's worth from their monthly outlay, especially when it comes to streaming services. I occasionally look at the collection that I pay for each month, and if I haven't watched it enough in the last few months, it gets cancelled for a while. This does help save a bit of money, but the one that I simply cannot do this to is Apple TV. That's primarily because it's in my Apple One subscription and I use everything else in the package a lot. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
A project has cloned the Apple II Plus, but instead of using emulation, it goes the harder route by rebuilding Apple's classic computer in hardware. A homebrew Apple II Clone - Image Credit: Simon Boak/Unimplementedtrap.com If someone wants to get the experience of using Apple's vintage products, they often turn to a software emulator. However, as one project proves, it's possible to get the same effect by focusing on the hardware side. Posted on Sunday by Simon Boak, the SB Mini II is referred to as a "Homebrew Apple II Clone." It is a rebuild of the Apple II Plus from a hardware standpoint, but using modern components. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple is still expected to update the Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra in 2026 and an M7 Ultra version in 2028, but don't expect major changes to the form. Mac Studio The Apple Silicon chip series consists of four tiers, with the standard base model, Pro, and Max variants appearing in every generation. The fourth, the Ultra chip, hasn't seen a release since the M3 Ultra, with the M4 Ultra skipped entirely. The Mac Studio is the model of Mac to get if you want the massive number of cores that the Ultra model provides. If Mark Gurman's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg on Sunday is accurate, you won't have to wait long for the next release. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Signals from AirPods solved two crimes: a woman was arrested for refusing to leave an Apple Store, and a Bangladeshi presenter's iPhone was stolen, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter. Apple Orland Square Mall - Image Credit: Apple The latest from an occasional AppleInsider feature, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
If you have ever wanted to buy Plex's lifetime pass to keep streaming your movie collection to your iPhone, get it now before the price rockets up to a ludicrous $749.99 on July 1. Plex logo Price rises are a regular occurrence for most online services, and that even includes self-hosted streaming platforms. However, for a particular segment of Plex users, one extremely expensive jump in price is on the horizon. Back in May, Plex warned that it will be raising the price of its Lifetime Plex Pass, which gives users all of the benefits of the normal annual or monthly Plex Pass, but without a subscription. That price rise is set to take place on July 1 at 12:01 a.m. UTC. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Prime Day 2026 may be over, but you can save up to $650 across Apple's Mac, iPad, AirPods, and AirTag lines. Save up to $650 on Apple products at Amazon - Image credit: Apple Prime Day 2026 may be over, but aggressive deals still remain in effect across Apple hardware, especially considering Apple raised prices on Macs and iPads on Thursday. Save up to $650 on Apple devices during the weekend sale. Shop Apple deals on Amazon Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Amazon's Prime Day Apple Watch deals have been extended into the weekend, with the Series 11 discounted by $120 and the Ultra 3 slashed by $150. Several Apple Watch Prime Day deals have been extended - Image credit: Apple Amazon's Prime Day Apple Watch sale delivered the year's lowest prices on several Series 11 and Ultra 3 models. And while Prime Day wrapped up on Friday, multiple offers have been extended into the weekend, including the Series 11 for $279 ($120 off) and the Ultra 3 for $649 ($150 off). Buy Apple Watch S11 from $279 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple has petitioned the Trump administration to allow it to buy Mac RAM chips from a blacklisted Chinese supplier, to ease the price pressure caused by the global memory crisis. A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: Samsung The tech industry is continuing to struggle with keeping the cost of manufacturing low due to the ongoing demand for memory chips. While Apple is also affected and now passing down the costs to consumers, it's still trying to find ways around the problem. According to six people speaking to the Financial Times, Apple has reached out to the Trump administration. It wants permission to buy memory chips from the Chinese memory supplier CXMT. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Two of Amazon's top Prime Day MacBook Air deals have been extended, resulting in discounts of up to $450 off. Save $450 on 1TB MacBook Air 13-inch while supplies last - Image credit; Apple After many M5 MacBook Air deals sold out during Prime Day, two of the top choices at Amazon have been extended into the weekend. Save $450 on the 13-inch MacBook Air M5 with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. On sale for $1,149.99, only select colors are available at press time due to the increased demand after Apple raised prices on Thursday. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple's MacBook Pro is set to receive an overhaul, with a redesign, an an OLED touchscreen expected to be the key changes. Here's what the rumor mill has to say about the device. The MacBook Pro is expected to receive an OLED panel in 2027 or 2026. While AppleInsider readers have wanted a Mac with an OLED screen for years, actual claims of an OLED-equipped MacBook Pro date back to at least 2019. As for when such an upgrade might arrive, it depends on who you ask. Leakers and analysts alike have had a lot to say about the future of the MacBook Pro, with claims of hardware changes, performance upgrades, and more. Some have even claimed Apple's touchscreen laptop will be called the MacBook Ultra. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Even though Steve Jobs could be demanding, Ron Johnson says he still managed to make Apple Stores "the most productive in the world." Ron Johnson was Apple's head of retail. Image Credit: Tech Crunch Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Amazon's staggering $850 discount on a loaded 16-inch MacBook Pro with Apple's M5 Max chip is available now, but with Prime Day ending tonight, you'll want to act fast. Save $850 on M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro in final hours of Prime Day - Image credit: Apple Prime Day ends tonight, and there's a high likelihood this 16-inch MacBook Pro will go up in price. That's because Amazon is currently knocking $850 off Apple's revised MSRP for the high-end M5 Max model with an 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU, and we're already seeing stockouts for other MacBook Pro SKUs. Buy 16" M5 Max MacBook Pro for $4,149.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple has lost yet another upper-level executive to OpenAI, this time Paul Meade from its Vision Products Group. ChatGPT Logo Longtime Apple executive Paul Meade, known for his work on the Apple Vision Pro, is reportedly leaving Cupertino for Mission Bay. There, he'll join OpenAI alongside fellow Apple alumni Jony Ive, Tang Tan, and Evans Hankey. According to Bloomberg, the vice president of hardware engineering for the Vision Products Group is set to depart for OpenAI at some point in the next week. He'll start working at OpenAI's hardware unit on OpenAI's upcoming line of AI-powered devices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Assa Abloy, the parent company of Level, has laid off most of the company's staff. While the Apple Home Key locks will work in the short term, others are concerned about the platform's future. Level Lock Pro The Verge reported on June 26 that Assa Abloy laid off most of Level Home's employees and is folding the smart lock maker into its Kwikset brand. Assa Abloy disputed reports that Level was shutting down. The company said it will continue developing, selling, and supporting its smart locks while keeping customer support in place. Existing owners shouldn't expect immediate problems. Basic locking and unlocking through Apple Home and Matter should continue because those features work locally instead of relying on Level's cloud. Features such as the mobile app, auto-unlock, and door status updates still depend on the company's online services. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
A new report claims that Apple will not upgrade the processors for its expected touch MacBook Pro, while models using with an M7 designed for heavy AI workloads will follow from late 2027. The current MacBook Pro Previous reports that Apple intends to skip the M6 processor presumed that it was for later models rather than the forthcoming MacBook Pro with a touch OLED display. Now it seems that this MacBook Pro won't get an M6, and instead will stay with the present M5 generation. According to Bloomberg, the first touch MacBook Pro model will use the M5 Pro and M5 Max processors. New 14-inch and 16-inch models, codenamed K114 and K116, have previously been expected at the end of 2026. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple's lower-end iPhone 18 models, expected to be announced in spring 2027, will feature 9GB of RAM for improved Apple Intelligence support, according to a new analyst report. A20 is expected to bring more RAM to entry-level iPhones Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that the lower-end models, likely to be the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e, will have 1GB more RAM than the outgoing iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e. As for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Kuo expects those phones to sport 12GB of RAM. This matches the current iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple will give its upcoming Everest drama "Tenzing" its first theatrical release of the year before bringing the film to Apple TV, continuing its strategy of debuting select prestige films on the big screen. Genden Phuntsok in "Tenzing." "Tenzing" opens in select theaters on October 9 before making its debut on Apple TV on October 16. Apple announced the release dates alongside the film's first details, cast, and creative team. Genden Phuntsok stars as Tenzing Norgay, while Tom Hiddleston plays New Zealand climber Edmund Hillary. Based on true events, the film tells the story of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest through Norgay's perspective. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple CEO Tim Cook has said the company will donate to relief efforts after a pair of earthquakes ravaged northern Venezuela. Image credit: AP Photo/Javier Campos On Wednesday evening, a pair of earthquakes, known as a doublet, struck Venezuela's northern coast. The first was a 7.2 magnitude quake, followed by a magnitude 7.5 quake less than one minute later, according to the Associated Press. The earthquakes have left thousands of people injured and have killed at least 589 people at the time of publication. As expected, Cook took to X to announce that the company would be donating to relief efforts on the ground. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
ALVR is one of the tools to stream VR games from a Windows PC to their Apple Vision Pro over Wi-Fi. Here's how to get the tool working, and what to expect. Author's Apple Vision Pro and an Xbox controller Virtual reality gaming has been around for years. While it has advanced over time to accommodate advances in tech, there are still some limiting factors that can get in the way of a great gameplay experience. One of those advances is on-device processing, with hardware like the Apple Vision Pro and Meta's Quest headsets able to display apps directly on the device. For some users, this is more than enough of a VR experience, but avid gamers may want more. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Amazon's Prime Day Apple Watch deals end today, with SE 3, Series 11, and Ultra 3 prices falling to as low as $199. Grab a wearable at up to $160 off before the sale ends. Apple Watch Prime Day deals from $199 end tonight - Image credit: Apple Today is the final day to save big on Apple Watch styles at Amazon, as Prime Day ends tonight. With prices falling to as low as $199 and savings of up to $160 off, you can pick up Apple's wearable at a substantial discount, perfect for embarking on a summer fitness journey. Grab Apple Watch deals from $199 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple's price increases have resulted in increased demand for Amazon's Prime Day deals, which remain unchanged. A top seller is this M5 15-inch MacBook Air for $1,149.99. Save $350 on Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M5 while supplies last - Image credit: Apple Amazon's discounted prices have remained in effect on the last day of Prime Day, despite Apple raising prices on Thursday. Save $350 on the standard 15-inch MacBook Air M5 with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage or $450 on the M5/16GB/1TB model before supply runs out. Buy M5 15" MacBook Air for $1,149.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Tim Cook warned us it was coming, but still the price rises on most, although not all, Apple products are a blow. Here's what's changed, and when it might change back. All this and more, on this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast. Apple hasn't raised prices on everything, but Macs including the iMac have been hit hard. Join Wesley Hilliard in his studio and William Gallagher at a secret location off a motorway somewhere near London and Apple's UK headquarters, as we break down the news of what has and has not had a price increase. The main device to escape the rise is the iPhone, but now there's the question of whether that will increase later. These rises also come as Apple is still expected to launch what was already believed to be the most costly iPhone ever. If the iPhone Fold really does come out in September, it's going to be fascinating to see how it fits into the lineup, and whether it even sells. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple's accessibility settings are often overlooked, but many of them double as practical workflow tools that can speed up everyday tasks across iPhone. iPhone accessibility features that can improve your workflow When it first launched in 2007, the iPhone became an immediate target for criticism. Its touch-based interface was seen as exclusive of users with no or low vision. However, when 2009 rolled around, Apple was ready to start adding in features that were geared towards low-and no-vision users. This included VoiceOver, Zoom, and color inversion. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Developers with an Apple Watch Ultra 3 can now install the second developer beta of watchOS 27, which offers access to Siri AI and an improved Workout Buddy. watchOS 27 beta 2 is now available for the Apple Watch Ultra 3. On June 23, Apple deployed watchOS 27 beta 2, making it available to all compatible models, with the exception of the Apple Watch Ultra 3. At the time, Apple's newest and most expensive smartwatch was left unable to run the software. On Thursday, however, Apple finally addressed the issue, as the Apple Watch Ultra 3 can now finally be upgraded to the second developer beta of watchOS 27. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple raised iPad prices today, but Amazon's $299 iPad deal is still available, reflecting a $150 discount off the new MSRP. Plus save on iPad mini, Air, and Pro models for a limited time. Grab an iPad for just $299 at Amazon ahead of likely price increases. Prime Day ends tomorrow, and Amazon's top iPad deals are likely to expire as well. That's because Apple raised prices across its tablet range today and Amazon has yet to catch up on the new MSRPs. That delay is your gain, as you can still score significant savings, with many models in stock. Pick up the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch iPad for as low as $299, with deals across mini, Pro, and Air models as well. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple is rumored to skip M6 Pro and M6 Max Apple Silicon chips in favor of new, AI-first M7 chips, according to a new report. A MacBook Pro with M6 could debut this year. Apple is expected to launch its first M6 MacBook Pro laptops later in 2026, but while there would normally be M6 Pro and M6 Max variants, these chips are rumored to not see the light of day. That's according to a Bloomberg report, which claims the entry-level M6 chip will focus on improved memory bandwidth when compared to the M5 it will replace. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple raised M5 MacBook Air prices, but Amazon has maintained its best Prime Day deal at $949. Beat Apple's price hikes now and save up to $450 before the sale ends. Save up to $450 on the M5 MacBook Air after Apple raised prices - Image credit: Apple Apple's pricing now starts at $1,299 for the 13-inch M5 model, so you'll want to race over to Amazon to snap up its $949 Prime Day special before prices change. Buy M5 MacBook Air for $949 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple's annual Back to School promotion is expected to return around July 1, giving eligible students a timely way to offset Apple's newly announced Mac and iPad price increases. MacBook Neo Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported Thursday that Apple's Back to School offering should arrive by next week. Apple hasn't announced the promotion, though the timing would align with its typical summer Back to School schedule in the United States and Canada. Apple raised prices on several Mac and iPad models on Thursday, June 25. If it follows its usual approach, eligible students could receive free accessories or other incentives that reduce the effective cost of buying a new device. The company has run a Back to School promotion in the United States and Canada for years, usually beginning in late June and continuing into the fall. The offers change from year to year, and recent promotions have included free accessories or Apple Gift Cards with eligible Mac and iPad purchases. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple raised M5 MacBook Pro prices today, but Amazon still has the 1TB 14-inch model on sale for $1,549. Chances are the deal will sell out quickly. Save $450 on this M5 MacBook Pro after Apple raised the MSRP. - Image credit: Apple If you've been eyeing an M5 MacBook Pro, now is the time to jump on Amazon's Prime Day deals as Apple's price increases haven't taken effect at Amazon yet. Pick up the 14-inch model with a 10-core M5 chip for $1,549. Considering Apple raised the price of this 1TB model with 16GB of unified memory to $1,999 earlier today, Amazon's deal offers a staggering $450 off the new MSRP. Buy M5 MacBook Pro for $1,549 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple's rare mid-cycle hardware price increases pushed the stock lower on June 25, but Wall Street's early response stayed largely upbeat as analysts kept their ratings and targets unchanged. Wall Street reacts to Apple's price hikes Apple shares fell about 4.8% in morning trading Thursday after the company announced the price increases. The announcement followed Micron's blockbuster earnings report, which reinforced Wall Street's view that AI-driven demand will keep DRAM and NAND prices elevated. The selloff made Apple one of the biggest losers among megacap technology stocks even as analysts largely maintained their bullish outlooks. The first analyst reactions published after Apple's June 25 announcement show a consistent view. Rather than cutting ratings or price targets, analysts argued the higher prices should help offset soaring memory costs that have become increasingly difficult for Apple to absorb. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple has increased the price of the MacBook Neo from $599 to $699, a move that is as disappointing as it was inevitable amid ongoing global RAM and storage price and availability tensions. Apple increased the price of the MacBook Neo to $699 Apple has also increased the price of a number of products, just avoiding increases on iPhone, Apple Watch, and Airpods. For now. It's the price of the poster child MacBook Neo that is perhaps most disappointing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
The Apple Store is back online after being taken down briefly, and its return has brought with it some significant price increases across some of Apple's most popular products, including the MacBook Neo. The Mac Studio is the worst impacted in terms of price hikes Apple CEO Tim Cook had previously warned that Apple would be increasing the price of some products as a result of a global RAM and storage shortage. The shortage has seen prices increase across the board. "We have never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly. We have shielded our customers from these increases so far, but we have now reached a point where we need to begin raising prices on a number of products, including today's increases for iPad and Mac," Apple said in a statement on Thursday. "We know this is not welcome news, and we are working tirelessly to find solutions." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Day 3 of Prime Day 2026 is underway, and now is the time to snap up some of the lowest prices of the year before Apple's Mac and iPad price increases hit Amazon. Grab Apple Prime Day deals now before price increases take effect - Image credit: Apple The third day of Prime Day sees a return of popular Apple deals, with AirPods Max 2 still available at $399, but only the Midnight color remains. Get Prime Day deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple left iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, and AirTag prices unchanged even as it raised prices across much of its hardware lineup, leaving some of its most popular products untouched. AirPods 4 Customers shopping for an iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, or AirTag won't pay more. Macs, iPads, HomePod mini, and Vision Pro all received price increases after Apple briefly took its online store offline and returned with updated pricing. HomePod mini now costs $129 instead of $99. The iPad Air starts at $749, up from $599. The iPad Pro now starts at $1,199 instead of $999. MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Studio, and Vision Pro also cost more. Related: Shop Prime Day Apple deals from $11 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
The Apple Store is currently down, with the company saying that it is "making changes" to its online shopping site and leaving people temporarily unable to buy iPhones and more. The Apple Store is down right now When this article was originally published, Apple had yet to confirm why the store is down, but given the timing, it's likely to be preparation for its annual Back to School sale. The sales launch every year around this time, offering students and educators a way to save money on their Apple purchases. However, Apple was hiking prices as it promised it would do. The company recently confirmed that price increases were on the way amid ongoing global parts shortages. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Russian officials have demanded that Apple explain why a number of apps related to the internet and technology company VK were removed from the iPhone's App Store without any kind of "warning or explanation" as to the reason. The Kremlin wants answers after some apps were removed from the Russian App Store The Kremlin demanded an explanation after VK sounded the alarm. The company says that Apple's removal of the apps is restricting "access to popular services used by tens of millions of people every day." The apps that Russians no longer have access to, VK says, include social networks, video platforms, and messaging apps. The company went on to warn that it considers Apple's actions to be "unjustified and unacceptable." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
AppleInsider can exclusively confirm that logic board designs for the iPhone 18 Pro, along with A20 Pro data sheets, were among the files stolen from Tata's India facility. iPhone 18 Pro logic board schematics were taken from Tata in a 2026 cyberattack. On June 23, it was reported that Tata, an Apple supply chain partner, had been the target of a cyberattack in India. Tata, along with Foxconn, produces iPhone components and assembles models like the iPhone 17 Pro. More than 630GB of confidential data was stolen from Tata, a large portion of which is related to Apple products. As initial reporting revealed virtually nothing about the scope of the attack, AppleInsider has now conducted a preliminary analysis of the files taken from Tata. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Months ahead of the iPhone Ultra's expected fall release, a new leak claims Apple has already greenlit its replacement while keeping its powder dry on a potential iPhone Air 3. The iPhone Ultra is just the beginning. Apple's first foldable iPhone now looks increasingly likely to be called iPhone Ultra. But in a post to Weibo, leaker Digital Chat Station says Apple has already confirmed development of the second-gen model. However, with Apple thought to be working on an iPhone Air 2, the likelihood of a third iteration is unclear. The leaker believes Apple will wait and see how well the second-gen version fares before committing to a third. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Today only, B&H Photo is selling Samsung's 32-inch M8 4K monitor for $299.99 via a $400 in-cart coupon. Get Samsung's M8 monitor for just $299.99 to pair with your Mac - Image credit: Samsung Beating Amazon's Prime Day price by $85, B&H Photo has dropped the Samsung M8 display to just $299.99 during its 24-hour Deal Zone event. Save $400 on Samsung M8 monitor Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
The Heavys H1H is a $274 over-ear headphone built specifically for rock and metal listeners, with an eight-driver design intended to recreate the feel of a live show. It is an unusual product in a crowded market, and it makes its case on a very specific promise. Heavys H1H Most headphones are designed to be broadly neutral, or to flatter whatever genre the buyer happens to favor. The Heavys H1H takes a different approach entirely. It is built around the idea that rock and metal have specific sonic characteristics that standard headphone tuning does not serve well. The multi-driver configuration is designed to address that directly, spreading frequency reproduction across eight drivers per side rather than relying on a single unit. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Google's secretive deal after losing it's case with Epic Games has led to new Google Play policies, a lower commission, a separate billing fee, and more changes coming to the US, UK, and EU on June 30. Google is offering external payment options and lower fees. Image source: Google Apple's App Store commissions have been contested globally for years, yet they remain the same in most places. In the US, it's still a flat 30% for most purchases and 15% for developers in the Small Business Program or subscriptions that renew after a year of being active. Google followed a similar model, but things are changing on June 30, and a new announcement lays out some of what to expect. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has praised the new plans, though it's not exactly clear why. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Save up to $700 on OLED TVs from popular brands, including LG, Samsung, and Sony, with these Prime Day deals. Save up to $700 with Prime Day OLED TV deals - Image credit: LG Whether you're looking to run an OLED TV as an external display for your Mac or want to swap out your existing living room TV to stream programming, there are numerous Prime Day OLED TV deals in effect this week. Shop Prime Day TV deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Sort out your summer viewing with this deal from Paramount Plus, netting you two months at just $0.99 per month. But only if you're quick. Get Paramount Plus for just $0.99 per month for 2 months - Image credit: Paramount The summer is upon us, and while we should all be going outside and enjoying the sunshine, it's also a great opportunity to catch up on TV. Thanks to one deal from Paramount Plus, you can do that without spending much money at all. New and eligible former subscribers can sign up for Paramount Plus for $0.99 per month for their first two months of service. That means being able to watch everything on the service from sports to original dramas. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
The Apple Watch is reigning king among fitness trackers, but there's a big enough gap in the market for Apple to release a ring-style tracker, even though it probably won't. A render of the rumored Apple Ring I hate the Apple Watch. I know, I know, heresy, but I do. And I don't even hate it for a singular reason. I hate it for a multitude of reasons, which is impressive, because I've bought three in my lifetime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple's second-generation AirTag has dropped to its lowest price ever on Amazon during Prime Day, with the single-pack falling to $24 and the four-pack reaching $89. Buy AirTags 2 at a low price The new discounts cut $5 off the AirTag 2 single-pack and $10 off the four-pack. Both offers represent the lowest prices seen thus far for Apple's latest item tracker, giving shoppers an opportunity to save before Prime Day ends on June 26. The deals are available through Amazon and apply to Apple's recently released AirTag 2. The updated tracker builds on the original AirTag design while adding hardware improvements aimed at helping users locate lost items from greater distances. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Yet another report insists that the iPhone Fold launch will happen in September, after a rumor-monger back-and-forth about hinge issues. The iPhone rumor silly season has officially kicked off. A render of a potential iPhone Fold design - image credit: AppleInsider Apple is widely expected to bring out its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Fold, in September. In a Wednesday report about the supply chain, Apple is forging ahead with mass production in the next month. According to interviews with supply chain officials by The Elec, Apple has finalized key specifications for the iPhone Fold. After confirming the display, case, and mechanical components are up to task, it has started to prepare for the mass production phase. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Learn more about the history of Apple and the legacy of Steve Jobs in these biographies, which are discounted by up to 65% during Amazon's Prime Day sales. Apple biographies are on sale at Amazon. We at AppleInsider chiefly deal with the current state of Apple and associated news stories. But it's always good to look back at the company's history to get a more rounded view of its activities. What follows is a selection of biographies, dealing with the company's history through good times and bad, as well as that of Steve Jobs. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
The Swift Package Index is no longer independent as Apple has taken control, but it will remain an open source search engine for third-party code. Swift icon - image credit: Apple It's now a startling 12 years since Apple launched its Swift programming language for apps, and key to it from 2015 has been that it is open source. The aim was to build a community of developers, and one group that helped this was behind the Swift Package Index. The Swift Package Index gave developers one trusted location to look for third-party code for use in their own apps. The idea has always been that developers can find code that works with Xcode's Swift Package Manager, be reassured that it works, and see immediately just how new or established it is. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Security firm XM Cyber found a macOS technique that can let standard user accounts disable some enterprise security tools without administrator credentials. The research focuses on trusted macOS communication channels Researchers disclosed the findings ahead of a planned Black Hat Arsenal presentation in August, where they'll demonstrate an open-source tool called XPC Hunter. XM Cyber reported successful attacks against CrowdStrike Falcon and Kandji on macOS. The firm's reported technique isn't a remote attack. Researchers said attackers must first gain access to a standard user account on the target Mac. Requiring access to an existing account limits the attack's reach, but it doesn't make the research insignificant. Attackers who gain access to a Mac often try to disable monitoring tools before moving deeper into a system or network. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Amazon's Prime Day Apple Watch Series 11 deal slashes the 46mm GPS + Cellular model to a record-low $379. Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm, Cellular) has dipped to the lowest price ever - Image credit: Apple The $150 discount on day 2 of Prime Day reflects steeper savings compared to yesterday, with this Apple Watch Series 11 model dropping to the lowest price on record. This 46mm model offers the larger aluminum case size, along with GPS + Cellular functionality. Buy 46mm Cellular S11 for $379 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Day 2 of Prime Day 2026 deepens Apple discounts, led by a new $100 markdown on every iPad mini 7 configuration, alongside record-low prices on AirPods Max 2 and the Apple Watch Series 11. Here are the deals worth buying. Day 2 of Prime Day delivers up to 71% off Apple gear - Image credit: Apple, Amazon The second day of Prime Day is well underway, with Apple's iPad mini getting a steeper markdown at $100 off. Plus, grab some of the year's lowest prices on dozens of products before Amazon's shopping event ends. Get Prime Day deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
A surveillance firm with deep ties to law enforcement has developed a technology to wirelessly identify and make a database of Bluetooth devices like iPhones. This will be used to spot suspects traveling together, and may track protestors heading to marches. SignalTrace sensors can detect Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and RFID signals - image credit: Leonardo Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) is already common worldwide, and Australian police even have a CarPlay app that identifies nearby cars. But now according to 404 Media, a firm is working to fit more sensors to existing camera systems as part of a scheme to give civil liberties groups apoplexy. Leonardo US Cyber and Security Solutions is marketing technology it calls SignalTrace, which it says is to "identify people of interest by the signals emitted from their electronic devices they travel with, such as fitness trackers, smartwatches, RFID tags, and local signals from their mobile phones." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Day 2 of Prime Day 2026 delivers a $100 discount on Apple's handy iPad mini 7, perfect for summer travel. Save $100 on every iPad mini 7 for Prime Day - Image credit: Apple Pick up the $399.99 special at Amazon on day 2 of the annual Prime Day event. This new markdown reflects a $100 discount off retail on the 8.3-inch tablet. Buy iPad mini 7 for $399.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Prime Day 2026 is officially here, and numerous Apple Watch, Mac, AirPods, and iPad models are at the lowest prices ever. Best Apple Prime Day deals deliver prices as low as $14 - Image credit: Apple Day 1 of Amazon Prime Day is in full swing, with record-breaking discounts on a variety of Apple products, from the Apple Watch Ultra 3 down to $649 to AirPods Max 2 for $399. Shop Prime Day deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
B&H's flash Deal Zone drops a blowout 15-inch MacBook Air configuration to a record-low $949, with free 2-day shipping. For 24 hours only, get a MacBook Air 15-inch for just $949 - Image credit: Apple For 24 hours only, pick up Apple's last-gen M4 MacBook Air 15-inch for $949 at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo. Available in your choice of Midnight or Sky Blue, this laptop originally retailed for $1,199. Buy 15" MacBook Air M4 for $949 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Displays for the iPhone Fold and touchscreen MacBook Pro will come from Samsung, while LG will make screens for the Apple Watch Series 12, says a repeat rumor. The iPhone Fold might feature a Samsung OLED display. Apple's first foldable iPhone is slated to debut in 2026. While it will mark Apple's entry into new smartphone territory, its displays will seemingly be produced by a tried-and-true Apple supply chain partner. On Tuesday, mere days after the claim of Samsung OLED panels on the iPhone Fold was repeated, yet another report said the same thing. As 9to5mac points out, ET News says OLED screens for the iPhone Fold, iPad mini, and touchscreen MacBook Pro will be provided exclusively by Samsung Display. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
The latest Apple Invites update brings some long-requested features, like co-hosting an event. There are also some other great quality-of-life changes to the party planning app. Apple Invites now lets users co-host events. Back in February 2025, the Apple Invites app made its way to the App Store. With it, iOS users can create party or event invitations, manage RSVPs, share links, and more. On Tuesday, Apple released version 1.9 of its event invitation app, which includes a new co-hosting capability. This lets two or more Apple Invites users plan and organize an event within the app. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
If you need more storage but don't want to add an external drive to your Mac, consider getting a Network Attached Storage device. Gain more capacity with these Prime Day storage deals today. TerraMaster F2-425 Storage is an ever-present problem for computer users. While you can add an external drive to a Mac, it doesn't fix your capacity problems on your iPhone or iPad, or even other computers. Cloud storage is an option, but one that requires massive amounts of bandwidth. That's not great when it comes to backing up your Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Arriving one day after the rest of the second wave of developer betas, watchOS 27 beta 2 is finally available for most of the compatible Apple Watch lineup. New icons on an Apple Watch in watchOS 27 On Monday, Apple released the second round of developer betas for iOS 27, macOS 27, and the rest of the lineup. That is, except for watchOS 27. That has changed, as Apple has rolled out the second developer beta of watchOS 27 on Tuesday. The reason behind the delay isn't known. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Password manager LastPass says a supply chain attack involving third-party vendor Klue exposed customer contact and support information, though customer vaults and stored credentials were not affected. Exposed customer data could fuel phishing attacks An unauthorized actor accessed LastPass's Salesforce environment using OAuth tokens stolen from third-party vendor Klue. The breach exposed sensitive customer details including names, phone numbers, and support records. The incident was limited to systems integrated with Klue and didn't affect LastPass products, infrastructure, or services. Klue disclosed on June 22 that someone gained access through a compromised legacy credential tied to an integration service. The intrusion led to the theft of OAuth tokens used to connect Klue with third-party platforms, including Salesforce. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Prime Day iPad deals are in full swing, with prices dipping to as low as $299. Plus, grab record-breaking discounts on 2026 M4 iPad Air models and blowout savings on iPad Pro tablets. Save up to $250 on iPads for Prime Day 2026 - Image credit: Apple Prime Day 2026 has seen price drops on dozens of Apple products, and iPads are no exception. With deals delivering prices as low as $299 and discounts of up to $250 off, there's a markdown for nearly every budget. Get Prime Day iPad deals from $299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Make your Mac even more useful by adding more ports, thanks to one of these fantastic Prime Day deals on Thunderbolt docks. Add more ports to your MacBook Pro with a Thunderbolt dock Apple's current Mac lineup includes desktop models with quite a few ports, as well as portable models with fewer connectivity options. There are usually enough ports to get things done, but some people want more options. Enter the Thunderbolt dock, which plugs into one of the ports in your Mac. In exchange, you gain access to many other ports and elements, like memory card readers, and even more power options. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
A code leak in a beta for Reality Composer Pro 3 reveals Apple has used elements of a mysteriously cancelled game engine project known as "The Machinery" to make its 3D content tool. Apple Reality Composer Pro 3 Developing new products can always be made easier and faster by incorporating items from external sources. While Apple is like other companies in that it sometimes uses code from elsewhere, usually it's quite good at hiding the sources. A recent beta code delve discovered that there were traces of a long-cancelled game development engine used to produce features in Apple's Reality Composer Pro 3. Elements of "The Machinery" have been uncovered in the RCP3 codebase. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Despite a snub at WWDC, it has long been expected that Apple will implement Apple Intelligence features in the HomePod and Apple TV. The beta of tvOS 27 suggests the addition is coming soon. Apple's current HomePod mini Apple did update tvOS at WWDC 2026, but chiefly to give it a reworked Podcasts app and AI-generated subtitles. Neither Apple TV nor HomePods got their time in the keynote spotlight, but that doesn't mean they won't shortly see significant updates. Apple TV and HomePod were left out of the WWDC keynote because more time was given to Siri AI. Now, though, it appears that Siri AI may be coming to both of them. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Prime Day monitor deals are delivering some of the steepest discounts we've seen this year, with savings reaching as high as 50% on displays aimed at gamers, creators, and productivity users alike. Prime Day monitor deals Whether you're looking for an affordable 4K upgrade, a color-accurate monitor for creative work, a massive ultrawide workspace, or a high-refresh OLED gaming panel, Amazon's latest Prime-exclusive offers cover nearly every category. We've rounded up eight standout monitor deals from LG, Samsung, ASUS, MSI, and INNOCN that can help refresh your workspace while keeping more money in your wallet. Get Prime Day monitor deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
AirPods Max 2 are down to the lowest price ever at $399, but inventory constraints are developing this Prime Day. Prime Day AirPods Max 2 deals have slashed the price to $399 - Image credit: Apple You can pick up AirPods Max 2 at a $150 discount at Amazon, which is the lowest price on record for the 2026 release. Walmart is matching Amazon at $399, but both retailers are running out of stock on select colors. Buy AirPods Max 2 for $399 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
A group of 48 developers based in China has filed an antitrust complaint with the country's State Administration for Market Regulation, continuing a series of legal cases against Apple's App Store that go back nearly a decade. Developers in China are yet again arguing against App Store commission Chinese developers filed a similar suit in 2017, then App Store fees were targeted in 2021. Following the developers' loss in one case against the company, a Chinese law firm sued again in 2025. Perhaps to just stop running up its legal bills, and surely to appease regulators, Apple even lowered its Chinese App Store commission back in March 2026. However, it also lowered commissions in Brazil in June 2026, and allowed for third-party app stores there too. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
It's not new news that the long-running UK class action suit against Apple's iCloud pricing could see users paid $95, but what is, is that it will be October 2028 before the case begins. All UK iCloud users could get a payout of around $95 after October 2028, if Apple is proved to have overcharged for the service. The UK's Which? consumer group first filed its complaint over iCloud charges back in November 2024. According to the group, Apple locked "millions of consumers into its iCloud service at rip-off prices." It's not clear why other media outlets including the BBC are now reporting that the group has now won a ruling from the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT). As revealed by Which? itself, the ruling allowing a trial to proceed was made in May 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
One of Tata's iPhone plants in India has been the victim of a cyberattack said to have taken over 630GB of confidential data concerning both Apple and Tesla. One of Tata's two iPhone plants in India. It's not been reported which plant suffered the cyberattack - image Credit: Tata It's not clear from reporting so far whether the Tata plant in India is the same one in Hosur, Tamil Nadu that has recently come under fire for allegedly contaminating local water. What is known, according to Reuters, is that the stolen data includes 33 files and folders relating to Hosur. "A few weeks ago, Tata Electronics identified a cybersecurity incident on some of our systems," said a Tata Electronics spokesperson. "Our response protocols were deployed immediately, and the incident has had no impact on our operations across businesses, which remain unaffected." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Amazon and B&H have launched Prime Day MacBook Air discounts, cutting prices on multiple M5 models by $150 and dropping select M3 and M4 configurations to as low as $799. Get Prime Day prices from just $799 on Apple's MacBook Air - Image credit: Apple The discounts span a wide range of MacBook Air configurations. Amazon's Prime Day promotion has reduced prices on multiple M5 models, including the 13-inch MacBook Air with 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD for $949. Get Prime Day MacBook Air deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Steep Prime Day discounts have driven Apple Watch Ultra models down to as low as $499 as the mega shopping event kicks off. Pick up an Apple Watch Ultra for $499 this Prime Day - Image credit: Apple Deals are plentiful on both current and closeout Apple Watch Ultra models, with the 2nd generation dipping to $499 and the 3rd generation on sale from $649. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
If you want to use chroma key effect in a streaming or video conference app, but you can't get a physical green screen background in place, you can fake it. All by using Background Replacement in macOS. You can do Chroma Key in OBS without a green screen, thanks to macOS. Whether it is streaming gameplay to Twitch or improving your Zoom calls, sometimes you want to replace the background with something else. It's unprofessional to have a background that includes piles of dirty clothes, random dinner plates, and other unsightly items. When it comes to using tools like Zoom or FaceTime, you can get around that by blurring the background, or even replace the background with a picture. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
The Apple TV streaming service is run by Apple SVP of Services and Health, Eddy Cue, and Cannes Lions has recognized him as the 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year thanks to his work on the platform. Eddy Cue is Entertainment Person of the Year at Cannes Lions The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is underway from June 22 to June 26. It was previously reported that Apple SVP Eddy Cue would be presented as the 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year, and that has now occurred. Eddy Cue accepted the award from Cannes Lions CEO Simon Cook and shared a statement on stage. Apple's press release highlighted some of what Cue had to say. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
A July 2025 lawsuit by Apple against leaker Jon Prosser resulted in a default ruling, but that default has been set aside as Prosser has finally agreed to participate in discovery. Jon Prosser continues to make new videos in spite of Apple's lawsuit A rumor video posted by Jon Prosser in early 2025 suggested that he had seen the upcoming transparent UI design. Later, a lawsuit from Apple accused Prosser of conspiring with Michael Ramacciotti to steal secret contents of a test device owned by Ethan Lipnik. Prosser didn't respond to Apple's July 2025 lawsuit, which led to a default judgement, but now that default has been set aside by the judge. This occurred at Apple's and Prosser's lawyers' request on June 10. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
The second developer beta of iOS 27 is here with added features for the Home and Apple Wallet apps. Here's what's new. iOS 27 beta 2 is here with new options in the Apple Home and Apple Wallet apps. On Monday, two weeks after iOS 27 debuted at WWDC 2026, Apple deployed the software's second developer beta. While iOS 27 beta 1 delivered the long-overdue Siri AI, Monday's update delivers changes beyond artificial intelligence. In the Apple Home app, for instance, it's now possible to update a connected Apple TV the same way you update a connected HomePod or HomePod mini. To do this, users will need to find their Apple TV in the Updates section of the Apple Home app and tap Update. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Belkin's latest Prime Day discounts knock up to 42% off a pair of versatile wireless chargers built for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods users. Belkin Prime day Deals If you've been waiting to pick up a multi-device charger, now may be the time to pull the trigger. Belkin is offering some great deals on two of its popular charging devices, the UltraCharge Pro and the PowerBoost Pro. Get Belkin Prime Day deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
After selling out last week, Amazon's best Mac mini deal marks a return of the discounted $769 price just in time for Prime Day. Amazon's best Mac mini deal is back in stock for Prime Day. With increased demand for Apple's current Mac mini, multiple stockouts ensued when Amazon launched this $769.99 M4 Mac mini deal last week. But Amazon has replenished inventory of the M4/16GB/512GB model just in time for Prime Day. Buy M4 Mac mini for $769.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple Intelligence is once again helping photographers add to their images in Photos for iOS 27. So long as you're fine with it guessing what you didn't include in the original shot. Extending images in Photos for iOS 27 The Photos app has been the beneficiary of a number of generative AI-based tools that use Apple Intelligence. All to try and make your photographs look great. It all started with Clean Up, which let you eliminate unwanted and unsightly elements from your images, and then intelligently fill in the missing pixels. This is also part of Spatial Reframe, which adds elements when you move the camera and show things that were not originally caught. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
The second round of developer betas for iOS 27, macOS 27, and the rest of Apple's upcoming operating systems has been issued. You may still want to hold off on installing them. The second developer beta for iOS 27 is out. The march to the fall milestone operating system release is well underway, with Apple continuing to test out its work on them all. After the expected post-WWDC first beta round, Apple's now moved to its second. The first developer builds of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27 were made available on June 8. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Samsung Display has reportedly won Apple's approval to begin making foldable display modules, suggesting the long-rumored iPhone Fold is moving closer to a late-2026 launch. When it ships, is an unanswered question. iPhone Fold render According to The Elec, Samsung achieved production yields above 80% before winning approval. The company has also started operating part of its Vietnam production lines to fulfill an initial order of about 3 million panels. The reported approval is one of the clearest signs yet that Apple's foldable iPhone program is ramping up toward release. Industry reports and analyst forecasts have increasingly pointed to late 2026 as the most likely launch window for Apple's first foldable smartphone. Apple requires suppliers to meet strict standards for quality, performance, and production stability before components enter its supply chain. Samsung Display's approval suggests Apple is satisfied with the company's ability to manufacture foldable displays at scale. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple is gearing up to add a few new major features to AirPods in iOS 27, including one feature that Apple fans have been requesting for years. Here's what you can expect. Updates coming to AirPods in iOS 27 The new iOS 27 developer beta is out, and it's given us a sneak peek into what Apple's got in the works. These new updates include the oft-requested customizable EQ, expanded Find My options, and even a major improvement to how you manage your AirPods settings within iOS itself. Subscribe to AppleInsider on YouTube Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, Jon Harros from the Matter governing body joins to talk through the latest release of the home automation standard. Smart Home Insider Podcast Jon Harros is head of testing and certification for the Connectivity Standards Alliance, and he drops in on the podcast from Unify. Unify is the CSA's first public-facing conference on the smart home and there were many announcements from the week. We start the episode going through the news. The big release was the Schlage Sense Pro UWB. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
The on/off back and forth about when the iPhone Fold will be released continues, but now a shaky report claims the first batches have been manufactured and will ship alongside the iPhone 18 Pro in September. Mockup of a possible design for the expected iPhone Fold - image credit: AppleInsider The likelihood of Apple launching an iPhone Fold in September 2026 seems to change depending on the day. The latest rotating rumors have been either that it's delayed until 2027, or that it is exactly on schedule. Now according to China Securities Journal, a supplier has revealed that Apple has begun shipping the iPhone Fold in small batches. If correct, that would be a significant step considering that the iPhone Fold is believed to have only entered manufacturing testing in April 2026. It's also variously been reported that this testing has uncovered serious problems with the hinge, and also the main circuit board. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple left Apple TV and HomePod out of WWDC 2026, a notable omission that may reveal more about the company's Siri AI plans than its hardware roadmap. Apple TV 4K The omission was notable because Apple spent much of the keynote talking about Apple Intelligence and the next generation of Siri. New home hardware was absent from the presentation, even as reports continue to point to updated Apple TV and HomePod models. Apple hasn't explained why those products didn't appear, but the timing raises questions about how closely the company's home hardware plans are tied to Siri AI. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has repeatedly reported that Apple is developing updated versions of Apple TV and HomePod. His reporting also links Apple's broader smart home roadmap to Apple Intelligence and Siri AI, including future products designed around those capabilities. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
The upgrades to Find My in iOS 27 are more than just graphical. Now there's more granular control over location sharing, and you can even pause sharing temporarily. Find My's changes in iOS 27 Like a lot of other apps in iOS 27, the updates to Find My are not really groundbreaking in nature. But they are still useful. The obvious changes this time are a refinement of the design. The Liquid Glass aesthetic wasn't around for iOS 26, but it's certainly here in iOS 27. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Record-low prices have hit numerous Apple Watches, iPads, Macs, AirTags, and more as Amazon launches early Prime Day deals. Early Prime Day sales slash up to 50% off Apple products - Image credit: Apple From a record-breaking discount on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at $150 off to a $799 MacBook Air and new low price on AirTags 2, Amazon's early Prime Day Apple deals are plentiful. Shop early Prime Day Apple deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums