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07-22-26 -
How to use iOS 27 Recovery Mode before erasing or restoring your iPhone
Apple's iOS 27 recovery screen offers iPhone and iPad users a better first step when a device won't start, especially without a computer nearby. Here's how to open it, which repair option to try first, and when computer-based recovery is still saf...
07-21-26 -
Apple's $634M payment to Masimo now set in stone after Judge tosses appeal
The Masimo trial ultimately failed to get a permanent ban on Apple Watch sales or use of the blood oxygen sensor, but the final verdict will have Apple pay $634M to Masimo's new owner Danaher after the appeal was rejected.Apple Watch blood oxygen ...
07-21-26 -
Apple Invites update brings emoji replies and confetti to the party
A second update to Apple Invites for iOS in as many months adds two small changes: emoji replies and a pile of confetti.Apple Invites Apple has already made one update to the Apple Invites app this summer with some handy new features. Its second i...
07-21-26 -
A fake Hide My Email header can expose the address behind your Apple Account
A forged Hide My Email header can make Mac Mail expose a user's Apple Account address, extending the privacy risk beyond people who use Apple's alias service.Apple MailDeveloper Jeff Johnson disclosed the Mac Mail privacy flaw on July 19. His test...
07-21-26 -
Hide My Email flaw still worked two weeks after Apple's claimed fix
Apple says it fixed a vulnerability that could expose real addresses behind Hide My Email on or around July 3, but we reproduced the flaw two weeks after the company's claimed repair date.Apple's Hide My Email serviceThe company told 404 Media tha...
07-21-26 -
Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program was great while it lasted
For over ten years, Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program helped users afford the newest models, bundling AppleCare to boot. It's on borrowed time now, with the Apple Upgrade pay-as-you-go plan imminent.The iPhone Upgrade Program is going awayThe report ...
07-21-26 -
Future iMac could come with a removable dock or handle to make it easier to c...
It's awkward to pick up an iMac, and it's worse when you are transporting millions of them, so Apple has been researching how to give it a handle, or make a flat-pack version.Detail from the patent showing an iMac-style device sitting on a wide do...
07-21-26 -
Apple Upgrades will let users lease iPhones and Macs with Klarna
Apple is preparing to launch a new iPhone upgrade program on July 28, with users leasing purchases from Klarna for 24 to 36 months.Klarna on Apple Pay - Image credit: KlarnaApple already provides consumers with ways to upgrade their devices while ...
07-21-26 -
Expect 2027 iPhones to cost more as TSMC increases chip prices
Apple will have to pay more for its iPhone and Mac chips from 2027 onwards, as long-term supply chain partner TSMC is upping its base prices by as much as 10%.Workers at a TSMC facilityApple is already trying to mitigate the memory market's pricin...
07-21-26 -
iPhone 20 Pro Max may get Apple's largest ever iPhone screen at 7 inches
A new rumor claims that Apple is considering using what it will call a 7-inch screen for one of the 20th anniversary iPhones, although that isn't as great an increase as it sounds.The display on the current iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.86 inches.One rec...
07-21-26 -
How to roll back macOS Golden Gate on Apple Silicon
Mac users who want to leave the macOS Golden Gate beta must erase their startup disk and reinstall Tahoe, making a verified backup the most important step before they begin. Here's how to downgrade safely.macOS Golden GateDowngrading from macOS Go...
07-21-26 -
Seven years after Apple Card, Samsung leaps into fintech with its own credit ...
The Samsung Galaxy Card is a direct mirror of the Apple Card, though it has some interesting cash-back offers that might be compelling for those deep in the Samsung ecosystem.Samsung Galaxy Card is a new fintech offering from Samsung and BarclaysI...
07-20-26 -
Apple adds another office to its Sunnyvale collection
Apple is expanding its presence in Sunnyvale once again by leasing a 125,800-square-foot building. If history repeats itself, Apple will buy it within a year.The property at 580 North Mary Avenue, Sunnyvale - Image Credit: Google MapsCompanies wit...
07-20-26 -
iOS 27 beta multiple battery reference may be red herring, not iPhone Fold hints
Code references in the iOS 27 developer betas mention an iPhone using multiple batteries. This could be related to the iPhone Fold, but it may have a more pedestrian explanation.A render of what the iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: Appl...
07-20-26 -
Fourth iOS 27, macOS 27 developer betas arrive
Apple is moving on with its developer beta program, with new fourth builds of iOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and iPadOS 27 now undergoing testing.An earlier iOS 27 beta screenThe fourth round is here, and participants in Apple...
07-20-26 -
iOS 26.6 release candidate build surfaces for testing
Apple has brought out the RC developer betas of iOS 26.6 and others for testing, in what could be the last for this round.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleApple is currently operating multip...
07-20-26 -
'CODA' director returns to Apple TV with movie about disability activist Judy...
Apple TV is to screen director Sian Heder's follow-up to the Oscar-winning "CODA," a biopic about the life of a woman who got the government to take action over the rights of disabled people.Ruth Madeley (center) as Judy Heumann in Sian ...
07-20-26 -
Fixing ISP-provided routers, public betas, & more on Smart Home Insider
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we talk about the the public beta of tvOS 27, and new product launches. Plus, Plume's Alan Coleman joins us and talks about how his company helps Wi-Fi behind the scenes.Smart Home Insider ...
07-20-26 -
Amazon's $89 AirTag 2 deal delivers record-low price on 4-pack
Apple's second-generation AirTag 4-pack has returned to its record-low price of $89 at Amazon.Get 4 AirTags for just $89 at Amazon - Image credit: AppleAmazon's AirTag sale cuts $10 off the 4-pack, bringing the price down to $89, which matches the...
07-20-26 -
ClickLock malware makes Macs unusable until victims surrender their passwords
Security firm Group-IB has uncovered ClickLock Stealer, a new Mac threat that hijacks normal system behavior to pressure victims into handing over passwords and access.ClickLock StealerThe firm said the campaign has reached at least 100 targets in...
07-20-26 -
AirPods Max 2 plunge to $449 after Amazon slashes price by $100
Amazon's $100 discount on the recently released AirPods Max 2 delivers the lowest price seen after Prime Day 2026.Save $100 on AirPods Max 2 with Amazon deal - Image credit: AppleYou can pick up AirPods Max 2 at a $100 discount at Amazon today, wi...
07-20-26 -
Siri AI is hiding a more concise set of Writing Tools for Mac
A hidden feature in the beta of macOS Golden Gate shows how Apple is testing ways to simplify and speed up Writing Tools in Siri AI.How the hidden Siri AI Writing Tools appear when you selected text.Although some users, including ones at AppleInsi...
07-20-26 -
Game development diary: Crunch and preparing to launch
The Steam launch of "Character Limit" looms thanks to a final push to get the game ready. However, while it's "done" enough for people to play, there's still the problem of actually releasing it.The full game is in Steam, await...
07-19-26 -
Sunday Reboot: Shrinking models and an on-device AI future
In this week's Sunday Reboot, Apple's AI model-shrinking talk could have massive benefits, with a chance of also being a billion-dollar deal if it plays its cards right.On-device AI processing will be a big thing in the coming years if Apple bets ...
07-19-26 -
Apple probably won't add Jony Ive to OpenAI trade secret theft suit
Four years ago, Jony Ive left Apple, and joined OpenAI, yet he isn't named in the intellectual property theft suit. The reasons for that are myriad, ranging from the personal to practical.Jony Ive & OpenAI's Sam Altman | Image Credit: OpenAIOn...
07-19-26 -
Genius Bar AI tools spark concerns over employee monitoring & evaluation
Apple is testing a new Genius Bar tool called Live Notes that transcribes and summarizes conversations with a customer, but employees are worried about how the tool might be used against them.Genius Bar employees may gain a new AI assistantArtific...
07-19-26 -
Mac Pro could have been vastly more powerful than the Mac Studio
Apple has dropped the Mac Pro entirely, but for a time it was planning to keep it at the top of the range, giving it twice the processing power of the company's Ultra chips — and maybe even one last Intel model.The much-missed Mac ProThe once be...
07-19-26 -
B&H launches steep MacBook Pro discounts at up to $400 off
B&H has launched new markdowns on numerous 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops this week, with savings of up to $400 off M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max models.The latest sale at B&H includes numerous CTO MacBook Pro models that are up to $400 ...
07-18-26 -
Apple bumps up the cost of iCloud+ in 8 countries
Apple has continued to put the prices up for its online services, with iCloud+ rising in cost in a number of territories.iCloud+ now costs more money in some countries. Over the course of a few days, Apple has been increasing the prices of its var...
07-17-26 -
AAPL capitalization squeaks past NVDA, Apple becomes world's most valuable co...
Apple stock ended trading on Friday as the world's most valuable publicly traded company, overtaking Nvidia for the first time since April 2025 after a sustained recovery for the iPhone maker met a sharp selloff in chip stocks.Apple once again cro...
07-17-26 -
Is Apple One worth it in summer 2026 after the latest price increases?
Following price increases for Apple Music and two Apple One tiers, Apple One still offers substantial savings for people who regularly use its included services, but the value depends on what they would otherwise buy separately.Apple OneThe Apple ...
07-17-26 -
Apple Music gets first U.S. price hike in four years
Apple Music is raising U.S. subscription prices for the first time since 2022, increasing every paid tier and hitting family subscribers with the largest jump.Apple Music raises pricesThe Apple Music Individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, up ...
07-17-26 -
Apple's long-running DOJ antitrust case may not make it to trial
Apple and the US Justice Department are reportedly in early discussions over the potential for an early settlement of a 2024 iPhone antitrust suit brought about by the Biden administration.Apple hasn't taken the antitrust case lying down. Image so...
07-17-26 -
Google is making no progress on switching iPhone users to Android
Existing iPhone owners continue to account for nearly nine in 10 surveyed U.S. purchases, showing how Apple's enormous customer base isn't dwindling under pressure from Google and other Android smartphone manufacturers.iPhone 17Consumer Intelligen...
07-17-26 -
Apple ordered to remove 8 'nudify' AI apps from the iPhone's App Store
Apple has been accused of "aiding and abetting" the use of "nudify" AI apps on the iPhone, with San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu demanding they be removed from the App Store in a new cease-and-desist letter sent to the co...
07-17-26 -
Amazon slashes $200 off 512GB M4 iPad Air 13-inch with weekend deal
Apple's latest iPad Air is $200 off when you opt for the M4 model with 512GB of storage during Amazon's weekend sale.Save $200 on Apple's latest M4 iPad Air with 512GB of storage.The $200 discount at Amazon brings the Wi-Fi 13-inch iPad Air with 5...
07-17-26 -
It's easy to find a real email address behind Hide My Email, but it doesn't r...
AppleInsider can confirm that it's pretty easy to get somebody's real email from Hide My Email, but it's also not much of a concern. If you're using the feature as intended as a spam filter, there's really no issue at all.Hide My Email is supposed...
07-17-26 -
Apple sues OpenAI, public betas, & super apps on the AppleInsider Podcast
The already tense relationship between Apple and OpenAI reaches a breaking point as trade secret accusations emerge, plus your hosts discuss EU regulations, the future of gaming, and public betas on the AppleInsider Podcast.Apple is set to be in a...
07-17-26 -
How to make Apple Journal part of a mindful daily routine
Apple's Journal app doesn't promise to improve mental health, but its approach to reflective writing closely aligns with what decades of psychological research actually supports. Here's why that matters, and how Apple's approach differs from most ...
07-17-26 -
OpenAI and Apple legal battle escalates, poached employees warned about data ...
Apple has reportedly sent legal letters to former staffers now working at OpenAI, warning them against deleting data that could be used in the brewing legal battle over OpenAI's alleged theft of company secrets.Sam Altman of OpenAIApple filed a la...
07-16-26 -
Save $400 on Apple's M5 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch with spacious 2TB SSD
Amazon's $400 discount on Apple's high-end 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Max chip and 2TB SSD is available now, with delivery as early as tomorrow for Prime members.Save $400 on Apple's 2TB M5 Max MacBook Pro at Amazon - Image credit: AppleThe M5...
07-16-26 -
AI-generated Roblox games are about to get much easier to make on iPhone
Roblox is putting AI game creation inside its mobile app, giving more people a faster way to turn a written idea into a playable experience without starting in Roblox Studio.Mobile-first AI creation on RobloxThe company will begin a public alpha o...
07-16-26 -
Hide My Email class action lawsuit seeks payout without evidence of any attacks
A proposed class action is trying to turn Apple's unresolved Hide My Email flaw into a nationwide payout without alleging that the vulnerability was used in an attack or that the plaintiff's email address was exposed.Apple's Hide My Email serviceA...
07-16-26 -
iPad & iPad Air refreshes are coming, but not until 2027
While a new iPad mini is expected before the end of 2026, a new report says you'll need to wait longer for updates to the entry-level iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro.The whole iPad range is scheduled for updates.The most recent rumors of the first up...
07-16-26 -
Four more chip plants promised as TSMC teases a further $100 billion US expan...
Apple's main processor supplier TSMC has announced another increase in US investment, saying its new plants will include ones making its most advanced chips.TSMC plant in Arizona - image credit: Christopher PayneIn May 2026, TSMC announced an addi...
07-16-26 -
Apple's Back to School offers have started, but you can do much better
Apple has launched an unusually limited Back to School series of deals and they are not to be dismissed, but there are far greater discounts to be had from other resellers.Apple's lates Back to School offer is now live - image credit: AppleEven wh...
07-15-26 -
Apple Maps ads exclude home services, political ads, and more
Apple has now announced who can advertise on Apple Maps, barring entire business categories while still giving itself the right to final say over any advertisements on the platform.Ads will appear in search results on Apple Maps from April 14, 202...
07-15-26 -
Apple bumps monthly AppleCare+ for iPad, Mac by 50 cents
Apple has marginally increased the cost of its individual AppleCare+ subscription, costing consumers an extra 50 cents per month to protect their Mac or iPad.AppleCare+ logoJust like any other subscription, warranty and repair services often go up...
07-15-26 -
Apple's new 36-month cellular iPad financing plan is good, but you can save m...
Before you take advantage of Apple's new 36-month financing on cellular iPads, you should check to see if there are better deals first, since there are no discounts through Apple's programs.iPad AirThe new 36-month option appears at checkout when ...
07-15-26 -
Who is Tang Tan, the ex-Apple VP at the core of OpenAI's trade secret theft l...
Apple's former vice president of product design, Tang Tan, is at the center of two trade secret theft lawsuits against OpenAI. Here's who he is, how he got started, and why he is crucial to OpenAI's future.Tang Tam - Image Credit: mit.gelstagram/I...

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