Top Story What the new colors coming to iPhone 17 will look like Apple's core iPhone 17 is expected to arrive with a new color palette. Here's what the new model should look like, when it launches in September.
Meta has poached two more heavyweights from Apple's AI team After luring one of Apple's chief AI researchers with a blockbuster pay package, Meta has now hired two more key members of his former team. Amber Neely 4 hours ago 4
Judge blocks class suit claiming iOS 13 ignored data settings Apple won't face a class action lawsuit over iOS 13's alleged cellular data use without user permission soon — but the suit isn't completely done yet. Andrew Orr 12 hours ago 0
iPhone 17 Pro rumored to get Liquid Glass color treatment A questionable rumor claims Apple has developed a special iPhone 17 Pro color that will play on the iOS 26 Liquid Glass user interface elements. Malcolm Owen 14 hours ago 2
Apple could take over Sunday Night Baseball after ESPN drops out ESPN is stepping back from Sunday Major League Baseball broadcasts after 35 years, and Apple may be ready to step up. Andrew Orr 14 hours ago 0
Future Macs with Face ID could have gesture detection too If Apple ever does bring Face ID to the Mac, newly revealed research shows how the company could also use its LiDAR to recognize a user's hand gestures. William Gallagher 15 hours ago 6
Future Apple Watch may have Digital Crown with touch and light sensors Apple continues to work on maximizing the benefits and capabilities of the Apple Watch's Digital Crown, with more research surfacing regarding how the physical rotation could be supplemented or replaced by sensors that detect light or touch. William Gallagher 16 hours ago 1
Surfshark VPN drops to as low as $1.99 per month after 87% discount Surfshark's VPN deals this week deliver plans as low as $1.99 per month with bonus months included, matching the best prices we've seen on the popular virtual private network service. Christine McKee 16 hours ago 1
TSMC US chip production may soon only be three years behind Taiwan TSMC is working to build two plants in Arizona faster, a move that could bring more Apple chip production to Arizona quicker — but don't expect the newest chips. Malcolm Owen 17 hours ago 5
Bigfoot, Orca, and a Trombone, are among new emoji coming to iOS 26 To mark World Emoji Day, the consortium that decides on new emojis has unveiled a selection of which ones will be formally announced in September, and then come to devices starting at some point in iOS 26. William Gallagher 18 hours ago 2
Apple Partridge Creek closing, as downtown Detroit store nears its opening Apple is preparing to close its Apple Store in Partridge Creek, ahead of the opening of a new store in downtown Detroit. Malcolm Owen 19 hours ago 0
Price war: Save $250 on Apple's M4 MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD A MacBook Pro price war is heating up, with today's sale discounting the 14-inch model with an upgrade to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage by a substantial $250. Plus, save up to $450 on even more configurations. Christine McKee 1 day ago 0
ChatGPT adds audio transcription feature for desktop users OpenAI has rolled out a new record mode feature for ChatGPT on macOS, allowing paid users to record and transcribe audio directly in the desktop app. Amber Neely 1 day ago 0
Razer's new Thunderbolt 5 Dock promises faster speeds & a RGB desktop Razer has a new Thunderbolt 5 dock that promises faster speeds and simpler setups with gamer RGB lighting, and it will work with just about any Mac made for the last eight years. Andrew Orr 1 day ago 3
AirPods face slowing growth as Apple eyes ways to expand sales AirPods have become one of Apple's biggest accessory hits, but the company faces the tough challenge of driving repeat sales in a market that's showing signs of fatigue. Andrew Orr 1 day ago 15
Apple wants to avoid another three-year wait for more 'Severance' Apple TV+ hit drama 'Severance' is returning for a third season, but while no date has been announced, it's in development. William Gallagher 1 day ago 1
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Firefox will be the only browser still supporting macOS Big Sur soon You need a browser that gets security updates. If you're still using macOS macOS Big Sur, soon your only choices will be Firefox and Microsoft Edge. William Gallagher 1 day ago 0
Chinese-made iPhones won't be banned in US over supplier trade theft allegations US regulator ITC is recommending that BOE smartphone displays, such as those in some iPhones, should be banned, following a preliminary ruling in Samsung's case against its rival — but Apple is not expecting to be involved. William Gallagher 1 day ago 7
Wallpaper Engine doesn't exist on Mac, but there are alternatives There is a spectacular tool to customize your desktop on Windows called Wallpaper Engine. It doesn't run on Mac, but there are three excellent alternatives that we've tried and like. Malcolm Owen 2 days ago 1
AirPods Pro 2 hearing support goes global with wider rollout Apple is continuing to expand access to its AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid features, with a growing number of countries now cleared to use the tools for hearing support. Amber Neely 2 days ago 6
'Severance' dominates 2025 Emmy Awards nominations list "Severance" has secured Apple TV+ a massive number of nominations for the 77th Emmy Awards, with the workplace thriller getting the most for the 2025 awards. Malcolm Owen 2 days ago 4
Developer angry that App Store is removing game that hasn't been updated in 7 years A game developer has accused Apple of undermining the cultural value of games by threatening to pull an app that hasn't seen a single update for seven years from the App Store. Malcolm Owen 2 days ago 19
Beats is throwing a weekend party with themed drinks and prizes To mark the release of new cables and new colors for the Beats Pill speaker, Apple is hosting a three-day event in Los Angeles with music, prize draws, and an exclusive drink. William Gallagher 2 days ago 0
Future Apple Watch or iPhone may gain a camera that's completely hidden when not in use If Apple research pans out, the display of a future Apple Watch, iPhone, or any other product with a screen, may be able to contain a camera and camera flash which are externally visible only when needed. William Gallagher 2 days ago 5
How the Games app works in iOS 26, and how it can get even better The Games app is a new addition coming to iOS 26 in the fall. Here's what it does, how it works, and who it's for. Andrew O'Hara 2 days ago 1
Swiss tax probe sparks legal battle over Apple Account data The U.S. government is asking a federal court to enforce an IRS summons to Apple for user data, that will be used in a Swiss tax investigation. The defendant isn't pleased. Andrew Orr 2 days ago 0
Amazon's best $89 AirPods 4 deal is back after Prime Day The lowest AirPods price of the year has been extended the week after Prime Day, with Amazon marking the top-selling earbuds down to $89. Christine McKee 2 days ago 1
New Transcend MagSafe SSD expands iPhone file storage options Creators who need to expand storage on their iPhone have another option in Transcend's ESD420, a pocket-sized SSD with a MagSafe-compatible attachment point. Andrew Orr 2 days ago 3
Apple Watch sensors are so good, it could provide the first pregnancy indicators Apple's latest research shows that using a combination of Apple Watch sensors and all Apple Health data, results in a remarkably accurate pregnancy detector. William Gallagher 2 days ago 3
Analyst who claimed iPhone 17 would use A18 backtracks The iPhone 17 is again rumored to ship with an A19 chip as an analyst not known for accuracy catches up with other leakers on the processing and memory rumors. Malcolm Owen 2 days ago 6
Apple Silicon machine learning code may become more easily portable to Nvidia hardware A project is trying to cut the cost of making machine learning applications for Nvidia hardware, by developing on an Apple Silicon Mac and exporting it to CUDA. Malcolm Owen 2 days ago 4
Apple backs US rare earth magnets supply chain with $500 million deal As part of its already-announced US manufacturing effort, Apple is committing $500 million to a rare earth recycling firm, to develop new materials that it will use in future devices including the iPhone. William Gallagher 2 days ago 4
EU backs down on Big Tech tax ahead of US trade deal The European Union has dropped its plan for a tax on Big Tech firms, likely as part of attempting to secure a more favorable trade deal with Trump. William Gallagher 2 days ago 6
Folding iPhone may use Samsung's crease-proof screen instead of custom Apple design Despite reportedly developing its own design for an iPhone Fold screen that does not crease, Apple is again said to be using one developed by Samsung Display. William Gallagher 2 days ago 14
Apple Hornsby closing as revamped Chatswood Chase location reopens Apple will permanently shutter one of its Australian locations later this year, choosing to instead direct customers to a newly revamped store. Amber Neely 3 days ago 0
'Resident Evil: Survival Unit' now available for pre-order ahead of late 2025 launch "Resident Evil: Survival Unit" is now available for pre-order on the App Store, months ahead of the game's anticipated late 2025 release date. Marko Zivkovic 3 days ago 3
Apple gains in emerging markets while China demand slows Apple posted a slight gain in global iPhone shipments in Q2, navigating falling demand in China with growth elsewhere. Andrew Orr 3 days ago 0