A U.S. trade court ruled that President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs were illegal on Wednesday, but the administration has been granted a temporary stay until arguments are filed.


The Trump administration implemented wide-ranging and incredibly high tariffs throughout its initial weeks of being in power. After a lot of back and forth, exemptions, threats of new tariffs, and a lot of uncertainty, the madness seemed to be ending thanks to a U.S. trade court ruling.

That respite was short-lived, however, as CNBC reports that an appeals court has stayed the permanent injunction until June 9. That's the deadline for both parties to file arguments about the case, and the courts will then decide if a longer stay is in order during appeal.


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Apple's generative AI, Apple Intelligence, also generates some usage reports. Here's how to turn off the Apple Intelligence Report in macOS.


Apple's much-anticipated AI features dubbed Apple Intelligence have been released for most Apple platforms on recent hardware. Public reception has been, shall we say, less than enthusiastic - with some reports claiming up to 73% of Apple users have no interest in the technology.

Others, such as BBC have complained that Apple Intelligence isn't ready for prime time - with Apple devices reporting erroneous news headlines after creating summaries.


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The Keychron Q14 Max is an Alice-layout mechanical keyboard with a flipped numpad. It's unusual, but perfect for the right person.


It feels that 2025 has been a keyboard odyssey for this reviewer. Specifically, an odyssey through a wide range of keyboards offered by one of the most prolific manufacturers in the industry: Keychron.

Ranging from large to small, lightweight to heavyweight, wireless, wired, and everything in between. All with features to meet any workspace needs.


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Apple's latest research reveals how models made for speech recognition can determine your heart rate by processing phonocardiograms, which could be used in AirPods.


On Thursday, a week after the company revealed its Humanoid Policy study that deals with robotics, Apple published new research that explores health applications. Specifically, heart rate estimation.

In its latest study, titled "Foundation Model Hidden Representations for Heart Rate Estimation from Auscultation," the company's researchers explain how foundation models can be used to determine heart rates from audio recordings, even though they were created with a different purpose in mind.


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A lot of questionable assumptions are being used to craft what is probably a wrong guess that more than $4 billion a year in revenue will shift from Apple to game developers as a result of the antisteering rulings and laws around the world.


Apple was forced to allow developers to link to external payment platforms or shops for in-app purchases after a long battle with Epic. It means customers now have a choice between Apple's in-app payment platform and a third-party.

This will certainly lead to some lost commission. Some.


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Apple is allowing emulators on the App Store. Here's what's arrived, and what's on the way to play your favorite retro games on your iPhone, updated on May 29.


The early April changes to the App Store Review Guidelines reversed a rule that practically banned emulators from the App Store. After the rule was removed, it was expected that there would be a sudden rush of emulators being submitted to Apple for inclusion in the digital storefront.

Emulators for the iPhone have existed for a while, but outside of the App Store as a side-loadable app. With Apple's changes, some of the projects are making the transition, and potentially gaining more traction from a larger user base in the process.


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The iPhone 17 could end up with a larger display than the iPhone 16, with a new supply chain rumor reinforcing previous rumors of a 6.3 inches diagonal screen.


The iPhone range has different sizes of display, depending on the model. For the iPhone 16 generation, the smallest was 6.1 inches diagonally, but the size of the standard model could be a bit bigger in the iPhone 17 family.

According to a subscriber post on X from DSCC founder and Counterpoint Research VP Ross Young, the screen of the base iPhone 17 will be bigger than that of the iPhone 16. Specifically, the iPhone 17 will be shifting from 6.1 inches in the previous model to 6.3 inches.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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"Severance" isn't just surviving the wait for season three, it's becoming the breakout franchise Apple TV+ has been chasing the very beginning.


With "Severance" season 3 in development and the show's cultural footprint continuing to grow, Apple TV+ seems to have stumbled into something it's been chasing since launch: a franchise with legs.

What began as an idea born from one creator's experience with "corporate misery", throughout two seasons evolved into a rare watercooler show. And one that's not only critically acclaimed but also increasingly mainstream.


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If you're on the go a lot, the espresso Pro 15 4K portable display is an indispensable travel companion for iPad and Mac users.


We last reviewed the espresso 17 Pro in 2024, but it was a bit bulky for some users who need something more compact. There was no smaller version with anything above 1080P support though.

That was until CES 2025 when the company finally announced it had a new 15-inch 4K model on the horizon. After months of waiting, it's finally here.


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Amazon has gone one step further by discounting Apple's budget-friendly M4 Mac mini even more — now priced at a record low $488 shipped. Plus, save up to $200 on upgraded models.


We covered Amazon's M4 Mac mini deal earlier this week at $499, but the retailer has dropped the price by another $11, bringing the total savings to $111 off.

Buy M4 Mac mini for $488


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Perhaps to fight off the ire of legislators worldwide about App Store fees, Apple says that it has grown the global economy and collected commissions on under 10% of platform transactions in 2024.


More than 90% of the $406 billion in commerce linked to the App Store in the United States in 2024 didn't result in any commission for Apple. That's one of the headline findings in a new economic report ahead of WWDC 2025, which shows how the App Store has become a hub for far more than digital downloads.

The timing is deliberate. Apple is releasing the report it sponsored just before WWDC 2025, likely aiming to reframe public and regulatory perceptions of how much it earns from the App Store.


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Despite a US trade court ruling that Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs are illegal, Apple investors have unexpectedly failed to react to the news, likely assuming there is more chaos to come.


The new court ruling came as the stock market has faced unprecedented volatility following Trump's April 2, 2025, launch of "reciprocal" tariffs. Those April 2 tariffs were ultimately followed by a 25% tariff levied by Trump ostensibly to punish Tim Cook for not attending an event.

Apple stocks are currently fluctuating, although trending downwards after a very slight surge overnight. At time of writing, the shares were at $201.58, up barely a half-percent on the day.


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Apple is planning to add a third official Apple Store to its roster in India, cementing the country's status as important for the growth of its iPhone sales and manufacturing.


There are currently two Apple Stores in India, with Apple Saket in New Delhi and Apple BKC in Mumbai serving customers in the region. As always, Apple has intentions to expand its presence in India, with its third potentially opening in Bengaluru.

According to lease documents seen by Business Standard, Apple has leased an 8,000 square foot space in Bengaluru's Phoenix Mall of Asia. This is less than half the space of the 20,800 square foot BKC store, but will be about the same size as the Saket location.


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Users relying on Asus routers may still be exposed to a stealth backdoor campaign, even after updating firmware.


Asus routers have been compromised in a stealth backdoor campaign that persists even after firmware updates, according to cybersecurity firm GreyNoise. The firm disclosed its findings May 28 after coordinating with government and industry partners.

GreyNoise first discovered the campaign March 18, 2025, using its AI-powered network analysis tool, Sift. The system flagged anomalous HTTP POST requests targeting internet-facing Asus routers running factory firmware.


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The so-called reciprocal tariffs imposed on "Liberation Day" and the trafficking-related tariffs have all been ruled an illegal overreach by the President and have been blocked by a U.S. trade court.


There has been a lot of volatility with Apple, big tech, and United States businesses since the April 2 "Liberation Day" tariffs imposed by President Trump. While many of the obscenely high tariffs have been lowered since, a global baseline of a still-high 10% has been in place.

According to a report from Reuters, a U.S. trade court has ruled that President Trump overstepped his authority. While it doesn't pass judgement on whether the tariffs would work as intended, the court does say they are not allowed according to federal law.


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ProtonVPN boasts highly secure and private Internet connectivity, along with massive speeds and server choice. It also does so at an extremely reasonable price.


Proton is best known for its Proton Mail service. A highly secure email provider that uses end-to-end encryption to keep communications private between users.

Given the security and privacy-forward nature of the Swiss company, it would therefore be expected to extend the company into other areas. A natural fit is a VPN, which has been in operation since 2017.


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Unless you've gone looking in System Settings, you may not be aware that the Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 models can be set to do other functions besides set up and take a picture. Here's how to change it.


By default, pressing the Camera Control button launches the Camera app on the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Once open, pressing the button again will take a picture, or pressing and holding will shoot video.

A light press on the Camera Control button once the Camera app is open gives users a haptic click and the ability to adjust settings like zoom level or exposure. It operates sort of like the dials or on-screen controls in DSLR cameras.


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Apple's macOS 26 is set to debut on June 9 at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers' Conference, but owners of older MacBook Pros and iMacs won't be able to experience the next-gen operating system.


The successor to macOS Sequoia is expected to launch alongside iOS 26, formerly referred to as iOS 19. Both operating systems are said to feature user interface changes somewhat reminiscent of visionOS, and people familiar with the matter have told AppleInsider this will indeed be the case.

However, not every Mac user will be able to enjoy the visual changes and Apple Intelligence enhancements within macOS 26, codenamed "Cheer." Individuals familiar with Apple's internal operating system variants and pre-production builds of macOS 26 suggest Apple could drop support for multiple older, Intel-based Macs.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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Apple could make a big change to the way it numbers its operating systems, with a year-based system renaming iOS 19 as iOS 26, and macOS in the same way.


Apple's numbering system is fairly straightforward, with the version number going up each year like clockwork. However, that may not be the case this fall, as Apple allegedly plans to overhaul its naming system.

According to sources of Bloomberg on Wednesday, Apple will be switching to a year-based naming system for its operating systems. Instead of iOS 19, it will be iOS 26, referencing the approaching year of 2026 that will arrive months after the usual fall OS updates.


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Apple's satellite messaging and location-sharing tools are now live in Mexico, keeping iPhone users connected even off the grid.


On Wednesday, Apple rolled out its iPhone satellite features to users in Mexico. This includes Satellite Messages and Find via satellite.

These features allow users to stay in touch with friends and family when there is no Wi-Fi or cellular connection. To use satellite features, a user will need an iPhone 14 or later with iOS 18.4 or later installed.


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The fact that the AI cooking assistant is half-baked shouldn't stop you from using the iPhone connectivity with the otherwise excellent Brisk It Zelos-450 outdoor grill.


As this piece goes live, May 28, it is both national brisket day, and national hamburger day. It seems only fitting that we look at an app-connected grill on this day.

Admittedly, both days are likely marketing exercises, but still.


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After a critically acclaimed third season, and a writer's strike interrupting pre-production, "The Morning Show" returns to Apple TV+ to dive even deeper into the cutthroat world of broadcast news.


The 10-episode fourth season will premiere on September 15. New episodes will be released weekly until November 19.

This season starts with a time jump, according to Apple, with events taking place two years after the events of season three.


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A new video of a dummy of the forthcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max has surfaced, backing up previous rumors that the model will be significantly thicker than the current model.


The news that the iPhone 17 Pro Max would have a thicker chassis than the current iPhone 16 Pro Max was first reported in March 2025. It was also reported that this model would get an advanced vapor chamber cooling system, which might account for the increased size.

That cooling feature is expected to be in both of the new Pro models, but as yet there hasn't been news that the iPhone 17 Pro will also be thicker. The new video being circulated by leaker Majin Bu solely shows a dummy of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, but it does appear to confirm the extra thickness.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Amazon's record-breaking price drop knocks $225 off Apple's current 15-inch MacBook Air with a bump up to 24GB of memory.


A new, low price of $1,375.85 is in effect at Amazon on Apple's latest MacBook Air 15-inch, with the M4 model now $225 off.

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Apple has launched a major update to its audio production app Logic Pro for both iPad and Mac, including improvements and a new Flashback Capture feature for recovering and organizing jams.


On the two-year anniversary of bringing Logic Pro to the iPad for the first time, and the one-year anniversary of adding stem splitting, Apple has released its new version of the pro recording app. The new version includes an improvement to that stem splitting feature, letting musicians and producers make finer adjustments as they separate out instruments and vocals from previous recordings.

As well as the existing Vocals, Drums, and Other stems that Logic Pro could separate, the updated version adds two more. The Enhanced Stem Splitter can now separate out guitar and piano parts from a track.


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The iPhone 16 topped global sales in first quarter 2025, giving Apple a strong lead even as budget Android phones gained ground.


Apple's iPhone 16 was the best-selling smartphone in Q1 2025, regaining the top spot for the base model after a two-year hiatus. The company secured five of Counterpoint Research's top 10 rankings, maintaining its momentum despite market shifts.

At the same time, demand for ultra-cheap Android phones soared, especially in emerging markets. The $100-and-under segment now makes up nearly one in five smartphones sold worldwide.


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Don't get caught without an energy backup solution during hurricane season, as the Jackery HomePower 3000 solar generator can keep essential appliances powered for days.


Jackery has introduced a revamp to its Explorer series with the HomePower 3000, a 3,072Wh solar generator that can connect to two solar panels and AC input simultaneously. It's built to be smaller and more durable than the previous model and its competitors.

Save $1,000 at Jackery


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Apple Savings account holders will get less for their money, after another interest rate cut brings it down to 3.65%.


The Apple Card Savings Account provides a high-yield savings facility for users of the financial service. Following a series of rate cuts over time, the Apple Card Savings Account is now at its lowest level.

On Wednesday, Apple started to advise Apple Savings users of yet another drop of the annual percentage yield (APY). Now, users have to endure a yield of 3.65%.


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T-Mobile has a ridiculous feature in its heavily promoted T-Life iPhone app which sends the firm screen recordings without permission, and by default.


T-Mobile is recording its users screens when they use its T-Life app, and has turned on this feature without notice. Importantly, the company says it solely records activity within the T-Life app, so it isn't capturing other apps and seemingly isn't recording notifications.

But even if it is solely screen-recording T-Life activity, it is recording personal information. Amongst other details, it is capturing payments information, device tracking, and smart home integration.


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Announced on May 15, Sony's WH-1000XM6 are premium over-ear headphones with ANC, which improves upon its predecessor. Here's how they compare to Apple's AirPods Max.


The premium headphone market has a few companies at the top, and Sony is one of them. Its headphone heritage is extensive, with its XM4 offering good quality at a price $200 cheaper than the AirPods Max.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 were a revision that more directly competed with the AirPods Max, and was very well received in 2022. Now, Sony has continued the line with the WH-1000XM6, this time boasting highly improved active noise cancellation.


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Apple has expanded its Self Service Repair Program, allowing hardware tinkerers to fix hardware issues with their iPad at home for the first time.


Apple launched the Self Service Repair Program in April 2022 after first announcing it in November 2021. While the service was originally meant for iPhone repair, Apple is now opening it up so that users can fix iPads too.

The expansion, launched on May 28 and officially starting on May 29, provides access to Apple parts, troubleshooting sessions, and tools to end users. Under the program, users can order components for a number of iPad issues from the Self Service Repair Store, including displays, batteries, cameras, and external charging ports.


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Trump advisor Kevin Hassett has played down the "tiny little tariff" on firms such as Apple and strangely insists consumers won't pay more for iPhones.


In announcing a 25% tariff on all imported iPhones, Trump took the unusual step of admitting it would be Apple that pays, rather than his usual false claim that foreign countries will. Now in repeating this, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett has treated tariff complaints as a joke — and also insisted that Apple will not raise prices.

"I'm kind of like the person in an airplane that's getting walloped over the head by everybody," he said in an interview with CNBC, "where everybody says, 'Oh, like, we're never going to be able to do anything if we have this tariff, it's going to be a disaster if we have this tariff.'"


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Mac software used to be distributed on 3.5-inch floppy disks. Now, using the MacDisk utility, you can read them on modern Windows computers.


When the Macintosh was first released in 1984, it didn't include any mass storage, a hard drive, or SSDs. Instead, it shipped with a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive designed by Sony.

Before the Internet, most personal computer software was sold and distributed this way. First on 8-inch floppies, then on 5.25-inch disks with the Apple II and IBM PC, and finally on 3.5-inch disks.


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Evidence of a new iPhone to Android eSIM wireless transfer feature has appeared in a build of the Android 16 beta, suggesting Apple could reveal such a feature for iOS 19 during WWDC 2025.


The process of switching ecosystems from iPhone to Android has been streamlined over the years thanks to work from both Apple and Google. The latest feature may overcome one of the biggest headaches in the process.

Code discovered by Android Authority's Mishaal Rahman in the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 indicates that the Google SIM Manager app has language around helping users transfer their eSIM from iPhone to Android. Specifically, it mentions a new "Transfer to Android" section in the iOS Settings app under General, Transfer or Reset iPhone.


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Apple has long been the butt of the joke for gamers, but that won't stop the company from trying, yet again, to be more serious about the industry with a rumored dedicated gaming app.


Apple's WWDC 2025 is already going to be packed with potential ecosystem-wide UI redesigns and AI tools, but a new rumor suggests Apple could also begin a different significant push. There have been moves by the company in and around the gaming space for years, but a dedicated gaming app could help promote Apple Silicon'sgaming abilities.

According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple wants to sell gamers and developers on the idea that it is a leader in the market with an app. The Apple gaming app would debut during WWDC 2025 alongside iOS 19, macOS 16, and the rest.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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Apple's event planning app just got more useful with a new way to share links for registries, trip planners, and more.


On Tuesday, Apple released version 1.2 of its Apple Invites app — the first feature update since the app launched in February. The latest version introduces a new Link tile, part of a new Tile section, which allows hosts to share URLs with event guests directly within the invitation.



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Texas will now require age verification for use of the iOS App Store, thanks to the state's App Store Accountability Act, which was passed against Apple's wishes.


On Tuesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law an act that requires Apple and Google to verify the ages of App Store users. If a user is under the age of 18, their account must be linked to a parent or guardian, who would then have to approve each app download.

Apple's attempts to argue against the bill, which included a phone call from Apple CEO Tim Cook to Governor Abbott, have seemingly failed. As noted by Reuters, Texas' App Store Accountability will take effect on January 1, 2026. A similar bill in Utah has already passed and took effect on May 7, 2025.


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A new Qualcomm-funded study claims Android phones with Snapdragon modems outperform the iPhone 16e C1 modem, and the comparison favors Qualcomm by design.


A new report commissioned by Qualcomm finds that Android phones equipped with the company's latest modems outperform Apple's iPhone 16e in 5G speed tests. The results, however, come with important context about pricing, test conditions and how these numbers translate to daily use.

According to Cellular Insights, Qualcomm-powered Android phones using Snapdragon X75 and X80 modems delivered up to 35% faster download speeds than the iPhone 16e. Upload speeds were up to 91% faster.


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Apple's latest acquisition is RAC7, the two-person deveopment team behind Apple Arcade topping game "Sneaky Sasquatch."


RAC7 is a very small game studio that has worked on multiple well-known games, including Sneaky Sasquatch, Dark Echo, and Splitter Critters. Now, that studio belongs to Apple.

The two-person team has been bought by Apple for an undisclosed amount, reports Digital Trends. The acquisition brings the duo under the umbrella of Apple.


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A future rear camera for the iPhone could get a giant upgrade, with a prolific leaker claiming Apple is testing a 200-megapixel sensor.


Apple has periodically improved the physical hardware of its camera sensor, alongside computational photography changes. While Apple's current cameras include 48MP sensors, it is also looking to add even higher resolutions in the future.

According to "Digital Chat Station" on Weibo on Tuesday, Apple is testing a 200-megapixel camera sensor. The post doesn't go into detail, such as which camera it will be used in or when it will arrive, but that it will be a stratospheric resolution.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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