When it comes time to choose a new Mac keyboard, the Epomaker Magcore 87's unusual inductive switches should help it find a home on most people's shortlists.


As I said when I recently reviewed the Epomaker Split65, I'm a sucker for a keyboard. But when you try a lot of keyboards, it's easy to find them all merging into one mechanical mass.

Even so, the Magcore 87 is a first for me — something that happens all too rarely these days. In a world of mechanical keyboards, Epomaker chose to go with inductive switches this time around.


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Apple's macOS Tahoe has just received its second developer beta, and the software update introduces two noteworthy visual enhancements.


On Monday, two weeks following the debut of macOS Tahoe developer beta 1, Apple deployed the second developer beta update. The software increases the build number to 25A5295e, up from the previous 25A5279m.

While its predecessor, macOS Sequoia, largely focused on Apple Intelligence improvements, macOS Tahoe introduced a new "Liquid Glass" design language that's used across all Apple platforms. It also contains quite a few productivity features, including a new Clipboard History capability.


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Your iPhone may have low storage because it's been consumed by System Data, which can potentially consume all available capacity. Here's how to regain space when things get too bloated to function.


Storage capacity is a significant issue for mobile device users. The available space on an iPhone, iPad, and even a Mac a sensitive concern for everyone.

Users with expansive storage capacities have less trouble with it than most. Those saving money with more modest storage may be more hard-pressed.


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When Apple initially announced macOS Tahoe 26, it showed a redesigned Finder icon that moved the blue color to the right side, which went against nearly 30 years of history. Monday's beta fixes that.


Apple's attention to detail has widely been regarded as near-perfect, at least in terms of design. However, there are moments when the need to introduce something new for the sake of new wins out.

As Stephen Hackett, 512 Pixels writer, Apple history buff, and cofounder of Relay.fm podcasting network pointed out, the swapped color scheme in the macOS Tahoe 26 Finder icon was an abrupt departure from history. The darker color has always been on the left side of the Finder icon.


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A wallpaper in iOS 26 has seemingly teased the resolution of the iPhone 17 Air display, as well as indicating the new size is definitely on the way.


The iPhone 17 Air has been long-rumored to be the slimline iPhone model arriving this fall. While its thinness is a key part of its existence, rumors have also discussed how big its screen will be.

In Monday's second developer beta of iOS 26, a dive into the code by MacWorld has revealed a small detail that may relate to the iPhone 17 Air. Specifically, an updated wallpaper.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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The second developer beta of iOS 26 is finally here, and with it, an all-new ringtone, along with a few visual tweaks and enhancements. Here's what's new.


On Monday, two weeks after the debut of the first developer beta, Apple released iOS 26 developer beta 2. The update increases the build number to 23A5276f, up from the previous 23A5260u.

While its predecessor, the iOS 18 update, focused largely on Apple Intelligence features, iOS 26 introduced a new "Liquid Glass" design language used across all Apple platforms. The software features dynamic user interface elements that mimic the look of real-world glass, replacing the flat aesthetic used from iOS 7 through iOS 18.


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The Recovery Assistant in iOS 26 will help users if their iPhone won't boot properly, which could lead to users not needing a Mac or PC for future fixes.


Unlucky iPhone users can sometimes experience severe software issues that prevent an iPhone from properly booting up. The usual fix for this sort of problem usually requires a Mac or PC, but Apple is gradually making it less of a necessity.

Mentioned in release notes for the second developer beta of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, Recovery Assistant is described by Apple as a "new way to recover your device if it doesn't start up normally."


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Apple has doled out its second round of developer beta builds for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26 for testing.


The second round follows after the initial wave of betas, including iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, macOS 26 Tahoe, and visionOS 26, which Apple introduced on June 9, after the WWDC keynote.

The second iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 developer betas are build 23A5276f, replacing 23A5260n for iPadOS and 23A5260u for iOS following a quiet update, while the second macOS 26 build 25A5295e takes over from 25A5279m. The second watchOS 26 build is 23R5296f, up from 23R5280m, the second tvOS 26 build is 23J5295e, moving from the first build's 23J5279m, and the second visionOS 26 build is 23M5279f, replacing 23M5263m.


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A New Jersey shop owner is facing criminal charges after authorities seized hundreds of fake iPhones, AirPods Max and more, in a sweeping takedown.


Authorities in Essex County have charged a New Jersey electronics store owner with selling more than 100 counterfeit Apple products. Seized items often include imitation iPhones, AirPods, charging cables, or adapters that mimic Apple's retail packaging.

The arrest, according to NJ.com, was made under Essex County's Intellectual Property Enforcement Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Justice. Prosecutors said the 63-year-old man from Woodland Park was arrested on June 5.


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JetBlue has become the latest airline to support the Find My Share Item Location, which should help it find your missing luggage faster.


Passengers dread the prospect of waiting at a luggage carousel only to not see their bags turn up. Apple introduced a Find My feature in late 2024 to help in this scenario, and JetBlue has become the latest airline to support it.

Announced on Monday, JetBlue made two updates that affect the luggage of its passengers. One was a new mobile app feature with real-time updates on the status of their checked bags, while another dealt with Apple's Share Item Location feature.


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Now through June 28, save up to $400 on 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models as retailers compete for your business before the month ends.


Save up to $400: As of June 23, B&H has slashed prices on MacBook Air models by up to $400.

B&H's MacBook Air sale runs now through June 28, delivering aggressive price points as low as $849 on M4 models and up to $400 off closeout M3 configurations.


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While Apple will make steady progress toward moving all Face ID and camera sensors invisibly beneath the iPhone screen, the latest rumors say that you'll have to wait for the iPhone 22 for an all-screen model.


Rumors of an uninterrupted all-screen display for iPhone have existed ever since Apple first introduced the iPhone X with a notch in 2017. It's variously been reported for 2023, and more recently display analyst Ross Young has pushed estimates back to 2026.

Now Young has issued a revised prediction for the all-display iPhone. As well as setting new dates, he says that Apple will work toward an uninterrupted screen in three distinct steps in 2026, 2028, and finally 2030.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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Some macOS 15.5 Mail users are dealing with authentication issues when using the app with Microsoft or Google accounts. It's not yet clear why.


Issues with Apple Software are an occasional problem for users, but sometimes the reason for their existence can't be explained easily. Now, it seems that one such problem is starting to crop up in Mail on macOS.

A Reddit post on the r/mac subreddit by u/Jollylook explains the issuein a few images, in that Mail for macOS has difficulty authenticating accounts and accessing servers. In the Redditor's case, they woke up to see that Mail can't verify the identity of a Microsoft Outlook server.


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On the latest HomeKit Insider Podcast, your host is joined by the founders of Nuki to talk about smart locks, as well as the rest of the week's news.

On the latest HomeKit Insider Podcast, your host is joined by another pair of special guests to talk about smart locks, as well as the rest of the week's news.


Sitting in on this episode are Jurgen and Martin Pansy, brothers who founded smart lock company Nuki. Based in the EU, Nuki is now finally launching in the U.S., and they join to talk about creating their tiny, retrofit smart lock.


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A new report claims that Apple is in last-minute negotiations with the European Union over App Store changes, in an attempt to avoid impending further fines.


The further fines in question relate to how Apple was initially fined $570 for alleged non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and given 60 days to correct this. That time limit expires on June 26, after which the EU would be able to impose increasingly large fines until Apple compiled.

However, on June 19, 2025, it was reported that the EU had said it might not immediately impose the fines on Apple. At that point, it was suggested that the European Commission would first conduct an analysis and then share the findings from that with Apple.


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If you really don't want to have an Apple Account associated with your identity, it is possible to delete it. Here's how to eliminate the Apple-centric account.


There are a few reasons to completely delete an Apple Account, formerly Apple ID, including some that are quite sensible and plausible. For example, a person may have multiple accounts set up by accident but only wants to use one and not the other.

On the other end of the scale, there are reasons such as no longer wanting to be associated with Apple or its products at all. On a more extreme level, it could be someone wishing to disassociate themselves from technology as a move to go "off-grid."


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A nine-minute video with Jony Ive and Sam Altman discussing their recently acquired AI startup has been withdrawn because of a challenge to their "io" name.


While the existence of Ive and Altman's AI startup was reported as long ago as April 2024, it wasn't until a year later that its name was known. Even then, inApril 2025, it was initially reported that it was called "io Projects."

By the time that the company was bought by Altman's OpenAi for $6.5 billion in May 2025, it had been officially announced under the name "io." Now as first spotted by TechCrunch, that name is proving to be a problem.


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A questionable new leak says that the iPhone 17 line will introduce a vapor chamber cooling technique. If true, it would be the debut of the technology in the iPhone lineup.


Currently, iPhones use passive cooling by leveraging the metal and glass of the iPhone body. However, during intense usage, this can result in warnings that the iPhone must cool down, preventing further use of the device for a short time.

The new report from Majin Bu — who has a mixed track record for accuracy — confirms that the vapor chamber cooling technique will debut in the iPhone 17, expected to debut this fall. While the report claims to be from an "internal source," it hedges its bet by saying that a design is "still evolving, with some challenges to address."


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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The next iPhone chip, the A19, could be as fast as Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset, but Apple isn't pursuing that in favor of preserving battery life.


The chip inside a smartphone is a major component, as it is core to the performance of the mobile device. However, while the industry drives for the use of faster chips, Apple is doing so with an eye to battery consumption.

According to serial leaker "Fixed Focus Digital" in a June 21 Weibo post, it is believed that Apple's A19 chip could be as fast as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. The Elite 2 is a yet-to-launch chipset that follows the Snapdragon 8 Elite, used in high-performance Android smartphones.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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A new initiative from Adobe aims to improve smartphone cameras and computational photography in general to give a more natural, SLR-like look to iPhone photography.


A new paper from Adobe Fellow Marc Levoy and Senior Scientist Florian Kainz discusses their latest project, which is embodied in a new Project Indigo app available for iPhones. In addition to what the inventors hope is a more "natural" look, the project aims for the highest image quality possible on a mobile device.

In the new research paper explaining the project, the pair detail their approach to achieving more authentic photo images. The app under-exposes more strongly than most camera apps, but also captures, aligns, and combines "more frames when producing each photo — up to 32 frames" in a single exposure.


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Perhaps in an acquihire to boost search, or to improve Siri, Apple executives have reportedly recently discussed buying or partnering with AI startup Perplexity.


The two executives linked to discussions are said to be the company's head of mergers Adrian Perica, and Eddy Cue. According to unnamed sources within Apple, internal discussions are in a very early stage, and there has not yet been an offer made.

Also a possibility is a team-up with Perplexity, rather than an outright buy. Any partnership would put Perplexity in Safari, and perhaps integrated into the long-delayed improved Siri project, that is now not expected to ship until 2026.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Apple shareholders are suing the company over AI rollout delays they claim cost them nearly a trillion dollars.


When it comes to artificial intelligence, it seems like Apple can't catch a break. Now, after facing repeated delays and misfires relating to the launch of Apple Intelligence, Apple's shareholders have finally had enough.

On Friday, Apple's shareholders launched a class action lawsuit against the tech giant. They claim that the Cupertino-based company has downplayed how long it would need to launch the new and improved AI-powered Siri.


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Apple makes it easy to move PDFs and eBooks from Messages into the Books app, so you can keep reading without missing a beat. Here's how to do it on iPad, iPhone, and Mac.


If you're an avid bookworm and you like reading on your iPhone, chances are you might be a fan of the Apple Books app. You can easily buy ebooks and sync them across multiple platforms, which is great if you're the type to start reading on one device and pick up on another later.

But what if you get an eBook or a PDF via Messages, it's easy to move that file to Books, though it does vary a little across platforms.


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Apple buyers in Europe will soon see repair scores, battery ratings, and energy labels on every new iPhone and iPad.


Starting June 20, 2025, the European Union will require smartphones and tablets to meet strict sustainability standards and display detailed energy labels at the point of sale. These labels will feature scores for battery life, durability, and repairability.

The move is part of the EU's Green Deal and is designed to reduce waste, extend product lifespans, and help consumers make more informed choices.


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Apple is making your AirPods and AirPods Pro even better in iOS 26, adding camera control, better CarPlay hand-off, and more. Here's a hands-on look at what's coming.


One of the best things about AirPods is that they aren't a static product. Apple has consistently bestowed new features upon them year after year with new firmware updates.

2025 is no different as Apple is bringing out many new features and enhancements for both AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro, in part thanks to iOS 26.


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Save $200 on Apple's latest MacBook Pro with a bump up to 1TB of storage during an early Prime Day price war between Amazon and B&H Photo.


The $1,599 price, which is available at Apple Authorized Resellers B&H and Amazon, reflects a $200 instant rebate off MSRP when ordered in the sleek Space Black finish.

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If you're tired of working out alone, Workout Buddy gives you real-time coaching from your Apple Watch running watchOS 26. Here's how it works.


Workout Buddy is a new feature in watchOS 26 that brings voice coaching to your Apple Watch. It gives you real-time feedback and encouragement during workouts, using your fitness history and live stats to keep you going.

If you've ever wanted a workout partner who talks to you while you run or lift weights, this is it.


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A well-known leaker with a questionable track record claims that Apple could release the iPhone 17 in two new colors.


On Friday, Leaker Majin Bu announced that Apple is currently testing iPhone 17 base model colorways. This time around, it seems as though Apple may be planning on going with a pastel green and purple.

From the images shared by Bu, the purple appears to be pretty similar to what we saw with the iPhone 11 lineup. The green, however, is more saturated than the light green iPhone 15 and skews more towards yellow than the mint green iPhone 12.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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The Liquid Glass look of the new macOS Tahoe is the first thing a user sees, but the appearance isn't only aesthetic, it comes with new features and improves existing ones.


In previous years, Apple has sometimes dialled back its macOS changes between the first developer beta and its eventual public release. But even the earliest look at a new macOS brings most of what it will be like to use as official operating system of the Mac.

So while details may change, and there are clear areas where improvement is needed, it's already possible to say that macOS Tahoe is a step forward for the Mac. It may not be the enormous leap that Apple claims, or as big an improvement as has come to iPadOS 26, but it's a definitely and marked improvement.


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Apple's latest back-to-school push did have students making the case to their own parents with a Keynote or PowerPoint presentation about why they need a Mac for college — but the video has now been removed.


It's graduation season, which means that Apple is kicking off its yearly back-to-school push. And, in a time when everything feels more expensive, it has come up with a new method for selling Macs — making the students do the work themselves.

The promotion was a seven-and-a-half-minute-long video that walked students through the process of customizing free, Apple-designed slideshow. The slideshow features "45 customizable, parent-persuading reasons why Mac is crucial for college."


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Apple has pushed its iPad platform further than ever with iPadOS 26, and it goes well beyond a redesign. Here are five features that could make an iPad your next computer replacement.


There has been a lot of debate around iPad's place in Apple's lineup, especially since the iPad Pro first appeared in 2015. After a lot of updates tried to bring iPad closer to the Mac experience without replacing it with macOS entirely, iPadOS 26 takes the biggest step yet.

Here are five features that take iPad from a possible computer replacement to a definite option for many users.


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Apple is pushing its "F1" movie hard, but we're discovering ever more about the company's first macOS Tahoe and iPadOS 26 betas, all on this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast.


Apple has never pushed a film as hard as it has "F1: The Movie," and just as this episode was recorded, that promotion included a new Apple Vision Pro experience. One of your hosts immediately took it for a ride, while the other got to listen to the sound of racing cars in the distance.

But both hosts are now up close with Apple's beta releases, particularly with macOS Tahoe. You only know what an OS is really like when you use it constantly — and it's also now that you find out so much more that Apple hasn't had time to promote.


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Expanding still further on its Indian manufacturing for Apple, Foxconn is reportedly looking to produce iPhone enclosures in the country.


Foxconn has already opened a new factory in India in 2025, and it's a continuation of years of expansion — even if that hasn't always gone as well as planned. Now according to India's The Economic Times, Foxconn is expected to open a further new facility in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu.

Neither Foxconn nor Apple have commented publicly, but citing unnamed sources said to be aware of the developments, the report says Foxconn wants to make iPhone enclosures, or chassis there. The report first describes Foxconn as looking at setting up a new unit in the ESR Industrial & Logistics Park at Oragadam in Tamil Nadu.


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Apple Intelligence can make calls to ChatGPT, so you can use Siri to get AI answers from OpenAI's service. Here's how.


We previously covered how to use the ChatGPT extension in Apple's Notes app. That article described how to install, set up, and enable Apple Intelligence and ChatGPT - and how to use them together in the Notes app.

If you've also enabled Siri and the ChatGPT extension in Apple Intelligence system settings you can now use Siri itself to prompt ChatGPT for answers. There's also an additional feature in which you can type prompts directly into Siri and have it use ChatGPT for responses.


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Apple Intelligence went into a perpetual update loop for many users on Thursday, causing the old Siri animation to appear and on-device tools to stop working.


Issues surrounding Apple Intelligence have been cropping up throughout the day Thursday, and it may be due to a botched backend push from Apple. Users began noticing the lack of on-device Apple Intelligence early Thursday, and issues have continued propagating across devices and regions.

There's nothing on Apple's system status page that would indicate there are any issues, though there isn't a section for Apple Intelligence. AppleInsider reached out to Apple about the issue and has been told they are looking into it.


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Seenda's colorful, quirky peripherals offer a fun and affordable alternative to typical monochrome accessories, including an iPad-compatible ergonomic mouse.


In 2025, the market for Bluetooth and wireless peripherals is fairly saturated. There's something for just about everyone. Whether you're looking for a basic input device for your iPhone and iPad or something for an advanced gaming setup, the options are endless.

The Seenda CBD 2 (CTU-301) wireless keyboard and mouse set won't wow you with an endless array of customization options or expensive materials, but it will with its bright colors and bold design choices.


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President Trump has signed yet another executive order delaying enforcement of the TikTok ban by 90 days, so companies like Apple, Google, and ByteDance don't have to worry about fines.


TikTok was targeted as a potential security threat during the first Trump administration, where a ban was threatened but never carried out. A law was passed by the Biden administration in 2024 that would result in a TikTok ban, and in spite of it going into effect on January 19, 2025, Trump immediately delayed enforcement of the ban after taking office on January 20.

Another delay was provided on April 4, which would mean enforcement of the law would begin on June 18, but yet another executive order was signed on Thursday. It seems President Trump is willing to delay enforcement of the law until "TikTok America" or some other solution is arrived at.


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Apple's "Shot on iPhone" ad campaign has proven to be quite popular since it began in 2014, and it has now received the Grand Prix for Creative Effectiveness at Cannes Lions .


The "Shot on iPhone" campaign was originally introduced as a way to promote the camera system on iPhone. It suggested "if it's good enough to be on a billboard, it's good enough for anything you might do with a camera."

According to a report from Ad Week, Apple was given the Grand Prix for Creative Effectiveness at Cannes Lions for the "Shot on iPhone" campaign. The award was given as a reflection of the simplicity of the campaign around pitching to users that an iPhone and some imagination can produce something great.


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The Files app on iPadOS 26 transfers data faster, and has other changes that all add up to a massive improvement over the version in iPadOS 18. It's actually usable now.

The Files app on has changes that all add up to a massive improvement over the version in iPadOS 18. It's actually usable now.


Apple's refresh of iPadOS 26 made a lot of changes to the interface across multiple apps. As part of the update, many apps got a facelift, with Files one of the most important apps in that group.


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FireWire's final curtain call may be upon us. In the first developer beta of macOS 26 Tahoe, Apple has removed all FireWire support.


While the removal comes in a beta release and technically could be reversed, that isn't likely. The FireWire section has been removed from the System Information app entirely.

Developers have noticed that FireWire devices no longer appear in Disk Utility or Finder. There's no sign that Apple plans to bring it back.


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Apple may miss the the European Union's looming App Store anti-steering compliance deadline enforced by the Digital Markets Act — but it won't face automatic fines if it does.


It looks like both Apple and Meta are off the hook for Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance — for now. Both tech giants won't be required to pay their multi-million dollar fines to the European Union, even if they should miss their compliance requirement.

In April, the European Commission fined Apple 500 million euros, an amount that worked out to roughly $570 million at the time. While it eventually gave Apple a grace period to bring its practices in line with the Digital Markets Act, it threatened to tack on extra fines if it did not comply by the June 26 deadline.


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An App Store user is suing Apple because she was duped by a fake cryptocurrency app, neglecting her own role in her choosing to send money to fairly obvious criminals.


No question, Apple's app review team has had failures before. It appears, too, that this new lawsuit is evidence of another one, even as it follows the company's boasting that it protected users from $9 billion in fraud in the last five years.

Both statements can be true at the same time. That hasn't dissuaded a complainant in a suit from blaming Apple because she chose to send money to a crypto scam.


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Apple's current Mac mini M4 is $130 off today, delivering better-than-Black Friday pricing now through June 21.


Update: Amazon has sold out of the popular deal, but B&H still has inventory available at $469.

The $469 M4 Mac mini deal can be found at Amazon and B&H Photo as the retailers engage in an early Prime Day price war.


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While getting an industry award, Apple Silicon chief Johny Srouji said that he wants generative AI to design chips, which has been blown out of proportion to mean that Apple hasn't ever used AI to do so. This is, of course, nonsense.


On Thursday, reports started to circulate about Apple and an intention to use generative AI to design the chips used in its products. Stemming from a speech at Imec in May, Apple Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies Johny Srouji made comments about the use of machine learning to design chips.

A video of the speech, initially reported by Reuters has Srouji explaining Apple's design of custom chips, going back to the A4 and up to modern-day chips like the M4 processor line.


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Apple's new Vision Pro short puts Brad Pitt behind the wheel — and viewers in the cockpit — for a roaring F1 thrill ride.


A new immersive short video debuted Thursday on Apple Vision Pro. Titled "F1: The Movie Hot Lap," it takes viewers on a high-speed test drive with Brad Pitt.

In Formula 1, a "hot lap", also known as a fast lap or flying lap, is a full lap taken around a circuit in either practice or qualifying rounds. It's often the second lap done after the car has been warmed up with a slow lap.


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Apple has added a lot of gloss to macOS Tahoe, but there are also five specific features that make a massive difference — once you know they're there, and once you know their limitations.


Don't knock the Liquid Glass visual changes that have come with macOS 26, because most of them do surface features that can be missed, and most just make it quicker and easier to use your Mac. But there are also five really key new features that make updating to macOS Tahoe essential — when it's out of beta testing.


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European users will not get macOS Tahoe's Live Activities, and they still won't get 2024's iPhone mirroring, because of Apple's uncertainty over the EU's Digital Markets Act.


Apple initially held back Apple Intelligence from the European users — prompting lambasting criticism from the EU — but did eventually launch it in April 2025. It has not launched iPhone mirroring, and has now confirmed that it will not come to the EU with iOS 26 or macOS 26.

According to Paris-based publication Numerama, multiple unnamed Apple officials said that the company will still not enable the feature because of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Rather than any technological concern, Apple says that it simply unclear about the DMA's regulatory requirements and what they may lead to.


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Apple is planning to have a punch-hole camera in the iPhone 18 Pro line, with a leaker saying the smaller aperture will still be able to handle Face ID.


The iPhone 18 Pro line is anticipated to revolutionize how the iPhone handles cameras in the display. The change will almost certainly minimize the currently distracting element of the iPhone display, but it will be an engineering challenge for the company and the supply chain.

In a Weibo post on Thursday, serial leaker "Digital Chat Station" discusses the displays of the iPhone 18 Pro series. They describe it as having "two new screens," followed by a list of specifications that seems quite familiar.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Want to delete Instagram for good? Here's the easiest way to shut off your account right from your iPhone.


Instagram is a major platform for sharing photos and videos, but there are plenty of reasons to leave. Whether you're tired of Meta's track record on privacy, frustrated with the ads, or just need a mental break, here's how to delete Instagram account.

Before you start, know that deletion is permanent after 30 days. Logging in during that time cancels the request. Once that window closes, your profile, photos, comments, and likes are gone for good.


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Cybersecurity professionals have discovered a series of exposed datasets which contain 16 billion credentials obtained by infostealers, but those that practice good password hygiene should be safe.


There's probably at least one person in your life, perhaps it's you, that periodically reminds their family of the importance of proper password hygiene. The eye rolls and annoyed dismissals are expected, but the latest data breach may be enough to inspire some motivation.

According to research conducted by a cybersecurity team at Cybernews, 30 datasets containing over 16 billion stolen credentials appeared briefly online. The researchers haven't been able to discover who owns the dataset, but it's a massive breach that makes most others pale in comparison.


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B&H's massive Apple sale in celebration of its Bild Expo event continues with the lowest M4 MacBook Air prices across numerous configurations.


The $829 price applies to the 2025 13-inch MacBook Air in Sky Blue. Equipped with Apple's M4 chip, the budget-friendly configuration also comes with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

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As part of its iconic "Shot on iPhone" campaign, Apple has released yet another short film, called "Big Man," featuring UK rapper Michael "Stormzy" Omari.


The short film, which debuted on Wednesday, sees Stormzy in the role of a world-weary musician who hasn't made any music in nearly eight years. Stormzy's character, Tenzman, runs into two bright and joyful kids, and the trio embarks on a life-changing journey, which ends with Tenzman making new music.

"Big Man" has a runtime of just under 20 minutes, and the short film was directed by Aneil Karia. The London-based writer and director is known for his work on Beat, Surge, and The Long Goodbye. Karia also makes an appearance in Apple's behind-the-scenes video for "Big Man," where the director outlines the advantages of using the iPhone 16 Pro for the project.


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The Apple One subscription provides access to Apple's premium online services for a single monthly fee. Almost five years after launch, is it still something that is worth paying for?


Launched in late 2020, Apple One became an essential collection of services if you're highly enmeshed in the Apple ecosystem. With the fifth anniversary a short few months away, it is a collection that still offers a compelling bundle, to the right customer.

However, as an all-in-one service covering multiple areas, it's not necessarily going to cover everyone's needs. In some cases, a person may find more worth in getting separate subscriptions instead of a package.


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Safari's update for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe brings many UI tweaks as well as changes to Web Apps and HDR photos, alongside many other smaller changes. Here's what they all look like, and how they work.


The focus of WWDC is on the operating systems, but the changes that are introduced by Apple often affect the apps that run on them. This includes Safari, which has been updated to beta 26 to match the numbering system of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26 Tahoe.

All three browsers get a few obvious changes, but there are many others under the surface that don't get detailed. According to the Webkit official blog, the beta of Safari 26 has a staggering 67 new features and 107 improvements.


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In the latest chapter of the ongoing saga, the iPhone Fold is now rumored to be entering mass production in 2026, with pre-production steps starting in late 2025.


The process to design and manufacture an iPhone is phenomenally long, and it appears to be the same for the iPhone Fold. According to one analyst, it could take close to a year for the manufacturing process to be finalized.

In a Wednesday X post by Ming-Chi Kuo of TF Securities, Foxconn will be kicking off a project to produce Apple's first foldable smartphone in late Q3 or early Q4 of 2025. This puts the start of the project at around the time the iPhone 17 will hit store shelves.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Apple component supplier Texas Instruments is making the largest investment in foundational U.S. chip production to date, expanding with a $60 billion build across Texas and Utah.


Texas Instruments is putting more than $60 billion into new chip factories across Texas and Utah, a move the company says will support over 60,000 jobs and help secure the supply of key components for everything from the iPhone to cars.

The investment covers seven fabrication plants that use 300mm wafers, a mature process ideal for TI's analog and embedded chips. For Apple, these are chips that are used for power management and in touchscreen controllers.


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Children and their parents or guardians are now invited to register for Apple Camp, which this year will focus on making movies on the iPad.


Aside from the COVID years of 2020 and 2021 when it had to run an online version, Apple has been hosting an annual Apple Camp for children for almost 25 years. Each year has a different focus, but runs as a series of 90-minute sessions over a few weeks in the summer.

This year's theme is Direct Your Own Friendship Film on iPad, and it's for children aged 6-10. That's down from the 8-12 age range of most previous Apple Camps, but the camp is also running for slightly longer than before, at about five weeks.


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B&H's flash MacBook Pro Deal Zone ends today, and that includes a steep $400 price drop on Apple's latest MacBook Pro with 48GB of memory and 1TB of storage.


The $400 Deal Zone discount brings the price of Apple's M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro down to $2,399, with the offer ending today at 8:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

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Following a series of problems with its YouTube app for iPhone, Google has now issued an updated version and recommends users reinstall it.


YouTube does still add new features to its iOS app, such as picture-in-picture, and it continues to promise a native app for Apple Vision Pro. But its main YouTube app for iPhone has being malfunctioning over the last few days.

In response to complaints, Google first issued an advisory suggesting that users should delete and reinstall the app. This was said to be a "temporary workaround" while the problems were being investigated.


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The reed pen in iPadOS 26 is not just a stylistic choice, but a tool for the Apple Pencil that opens it up to write Arabic scripts. And, it works great.


The use of the Apple Pencil on iPad is already extremely extensive. In Apple apps that allow users to write or draw in them, there are multiple ways to get the virtual ink onto digital paper.

Felt pens, fine liners, highlighters, erasers, crayons, and even rulers are all available under the Markup tool palette, giving users the opportunity to annotate items however they want.


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Even with Apple Intelligence tools and a fresh look for iOS, most iPhone upgrades happen when the old phone breaks down, not when Apple ships something new.


Apple's WWDC 2025 was packed with announcements. The company unveiled a renumbered iOS, and a new design language.

While it didn't say that much about it at WWDC, Apple's making a big push into artificial intelligence with Apple Intelligence.


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Sega is about to drop support for a series of nine Sega games for the iPhone, with classics including "Crazy Taxi" and "Sonic the Hedgehog 4," but for now they remain free to download and play.


Back in 2017, Sega began issuing free but ad-supported versions of some classic games for iOS under the banner of "Sega Forever." Forever now seems to be about to end, though, as a series of titles have been made completely free — and have a warning about support coming to an end.

Sega has not officially announced this beyond the in-game notices, and there is as yet no detail about when support will end. It's not even clear whether the titles will remain on the App Store, but the warning notice suggests they won't.


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Apple is giving Apple TV a fresh look in tvOS 26, complete with a sleek new Liquid Glass design and some smart new features. Here's what's new, what it looks like, and how it works.


The forthcoming update, which is available for various Apple TV models, is out now as a developer beta. We downloaded it on our Apple TV 4K to try out the new features for ourselves.



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Newly released to developers, Apple Intelligence's transcription tools are fast, accurate, and typically double the speed of OpenAI's longstanding equivalent.


This could be another example of Apple entering a market late but doing it best. Since OpenAI released its Whisper transcription technology in September 2022, it has become the standard model in dozens of apps — but now may not stay that way.

For during WWDC 2025, Apple announced that it was opening up its Apple Intelligence tools to third-party developers. While Apple barely gave any details, and certainly did not promote its transcription tools, developers are now discovering what facilities it brings.


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A change in the display technology used in the iPhone 19 may mean that the screen uses less power, prolonging battery life for users.


The display is one of the components that consumes a high amount of power when used. As changes made to the display can greatly affect battery usage, Apple is keen to keep the screen as power-efficient as possible.

The current iPhone 16 Pro models use a low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) OLED display, which is designed to conserve power. However, a tweak to the design will help cut its power draw down more.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Big Tech companies including Amazon, Meta, Google, and Microsoft — but not Apple — are lobbying to block US states for forming any AI regulation for the next decade.


The lobbying is being done by trade body Incompas, on behalf of its members, which include major technology firms as well as energy and law firms. Apple is not a member, but it has previously lobbied against similar AI regulation plans in Europe.

According to the Financial Times, none of the four Big Tech firms would comment on the lobbying. But Incompas CEO and former congressman Chip Pickering argues that preventing differing and conflicting AI regulation across the US is essential.


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Apple's ex-chief designer Jony Ive has joined the British Museum as it works to renovate its London buildings and better use digital technologies.


Since leaving Apple, Jony Ive and his LoveFrom firm have become a staple of design in Britain, from designing a royal emblem for King Charles, through a space project logo, and redesigning Comic Relief's famous red nose. Now Ive has been appointed to the board of Trustees of the British Museum.

"It is an extraordinary honour to join the Board of Trustees of the British Museum," Ive said in a statement to AppleInsider. "I have adored the museum since I first visited as a child over fifty years ago."


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Apple's iOS 18 enhances FaceTime & calls with advanced audio modes and cinematic video effects for clearer communication. Here's how — and when — to use them.


FaceTime and phone calls in iOS 18 include three new audio settings, starting with Standard, the standard microphone mode ideal for everyday use and balanced sound.

The second one is Wide Spectrum. It actually includes more of the background noise into the call. Wide Spectrum can make the audio sound more natural, making it the one to useif you're at a birthday party and want to include all the excitement in the background.


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Apple's decision to make macOS Tahoe the last version to support Intel Macs is going to cause enormous problems for OpenCore and Hackintosh users. The communities are taking the news quite well.


Apple's operating system announcements during WWDC 2025 included macOS 26 Tahoe among the inbound fall updates. However, while the version number change and the move to Liquid Glass for the user interface were the main talking points, its support changes were also very important.

Confirmed as part of the WWDC Platforms State of the Union address, macOS Tahoe will be the final release to include support for Intel Macs. Apple's future macOS releases will be just for Apple Silicon Mac models, which it not so subtly hinted developers should finally switch over to if they hadn't already.


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Apple has again managed to avoid paying a massive fee in its long-running Optis iPhone wireless patents lawsuit, with the U.S. Court of Appeals throwing out a $300 million verdict.


Apple has been embroiled in a lawsuit with Optis Wireless Technology since 2019 over a handful of 4G LTE patents since 2019, and it has seen defeat twice. However, thanks to another favorable appeals court decision, it has managed to dodge the fine for a second time.

In a decision from the U.S. Federal Court of Appeals on June 16, the 2022 ruling that resulted in a demand for Apple to pay $300 million in compensation to Optis is to effectively be bounced back to the court in Texas. Reuters reports a new trial is required, due to a procedural issue that affected the result.


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If you're looking for a sleek, high-performance storage solution designed for anyone on the go, Satechi's new Ultra-Slim USB4 NVMe SSD Enclosure might just fit the bill.


Satechi's new enclosure supports SSD sizes 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 with expandable storage from 1TB, up to 8TB. That makes it ideal for anyone who wants a lot of storage in a small footprint.

Thanks to USB4, the USB4 Slim NVMe SSD Enclosure can transfer files up to 40Gbps, which is roughly eight times faster than USB 3.0. This means you could move ten 4K movies in under 40 seconds or 4,000 high-res images in roughly 30 seconds.


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Apple's rumored smart home display has surfaced in a new leak, one sourced from code in the developer beta for iOS 18.6.


Apple is working on new hardware designed for use in a smart home, according to many rumors. While there are expectations for a Home Hub device to eventually arrive, a new leak brings hope for a release sooner rather than later.

Assets included as part of the first iOS 18.6 developer beta have been discovered, reports 9to5Mac on Tuesday. The filename "apple-logo-1088@2x~home.png" provides information that could be clues about the future device.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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Prime Day 2025 is coming soon, with a surprise being an extension of the sale. But if you're in the market for a new Apple device now, there are plenty of discounts in effect offering up to $400 off.


It's official — Amazon Prime Day 2025 will kick off on July 8. But a change has been added to the mix, with the mega shopping event running for four days instead of two.

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While other tech companies rush to dominate artificial intelligence with bold promises and uneven results, Apple is building something slower, quieter, and more durable.


Out of curiosity I tested Apple Intelligence using the new Shortcuts action in iOS 26. Apple mentioned this feature at WWDC 2025, but it didn't get much attention during the keynote.

The Shortcuts action gives users direct access to Apple's large language model. You can choose the smaller on-device version or the more capable cloud model running in Apple's private compute environment.


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The annual Apple Back to School deals are live, but while free AirPods or Magic Keyboards are nice to get with purchase, you really should consider shopping around for better offers.


Apple's Back to School promotion for people in higher education has launched in the United States. Building on top of the usual special pricing for education users, the promotion offers a little bit extra for education users gearing up for the academic year ahead.

However, while the 2024 Back to School offers were gift cards, Apple is instead offering a selection of accessories to go with a selection of its products. Something that may not necessarily be that great a deal for consumers.


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Adobe's Firefly platform now includes a mobile app, support for additional generative AI models, and enhanced collaborative ideation tools.


Firefly's new app for iOS and Android allows users to generate and edit images or videos using text prompts. Features include image-to-video generation, object removal, background extension, and direct editing with AI tools like Generative Fill and Generative Expand.

Users can switch between Adobe's own models and third-party models from providers such as OpenAI and Google.


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The Apple Original Film "F1 The Movie" used the iPhone in an unusual way, by using components typically used in the smartphone to create a custom camera.


The videography that goes into major films is often filled with custom tech, all to achieve the perfect shot the director wants. While the industry is very familiar with many different types of hardware, from modular cameras to action cams, one of the cameras used in "F1" relied a lot more on Apple's technology than normal.

Hinted at by CEO Tim Cook during a June 11 interview promoting the "F1" film for Apple TV+, the camera revealed by Wired is essentially an iPhone. Albeit one that has been heavily customized for the project.


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After initially dismissing a proposed class action lawsuit over Apple's allegedly forcing users to use iCloud, a judge has now accepted further evidence and ruled that the case must continue.


Originally filed in March 2024, the class action complaint accused Apple of violations the Sherman Act and the Clayton act. The allegation is that Apple has established "an illegal monopoly" because of its requiring Apple device users to use its iCloud backup.

A year later in March 2025, US District Judge Eumi Lee in San Jose, California, dismissed the case. However, she allowed that the plaintiffs could file an amended case, and according to Reuters, they have now done so.


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A Today at Apple session with the makers of Apple TV+ hit "Severance" was capped by a surprise visit from Tim Cook and Brad Pitt, as Apple's "F1" promotion tour continues to ramp up.


Despite spending a billion on films every year, Apple has been criticized for letting movies flop through a lack of marketing. There's no possibility of that criticism being repeated now, as the new Apple Original movie "F1" is practically being pushed as hard as a new iPhone.

The latest promotion was a special edition of the company's Today at Apple in-store workshops, this time at the New York Fifth Avenue Apple Store. Attendees turned up to hear from the cast and crew of "Severance."


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Apple Authorized Reseller B&H is having a Mac Deal Zone event in celebration of its Bild Expo conference, and shoppers can save up to $500 on the latest M4 Pro and M4 Max configurations.


The four deals highlighted below are valid for 48 hours only as B&H's Bild Expo event for creative professionals kicks off in New York City (it's free to attend).

Save up to $500 today


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