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Lowest price ever: Save 27% on this Asus ProArt 32-inch display for your Mac

The lowest price on record for the Asus ProArt 32-inch display is in effect at Amazon, with the USB-C monitor falling to $438.24.

Christine McKee | 2 days ago

Consumer Reports' Dan Wroclawski joins HomeKit Insider to talk about testing smart home devices

On the latest episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, Dan Wroclawski from Consumer Reports joins to break down the week's news, as well as talk about AI smart fridges, how smart devices are tested, and more.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 days ago

Google's default search payments to Apple at risk in antitrust lawsuit

While Google is probably going to come out of its antitrust legal fight intact, it's very likely that its $20 billion Safari default search deal with Apple will undergo some big changes.

Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

Future Magic Mouse could detect gestures in the air like Apple Vision Pro

Apple has been researching a new Magic Mouse for the Mac that would detect gestures — not on its surface, but on the table near it.

William Gallagher | 2 days ago

Backbone Pro review: meticulous craftsmanship, exorbitant price

Announced on May 6, the Backbone Pro represents everything the company has learned about making wrap-around controllers for iPhone, except maybe how much to charge customers.

Wesley Hilliard | 2 days ago

Apple gains retail momentum with US wireless carriers despite slow market

Amid slowing phone sales, Apple gained ground at the country's largest carriers by offering both premium and affordable iPhones.

Andrew Orr | 2 days ago

Mother's Day mega deals: Apple gear on sale from $15

AirPods, Apple Watch, Macs, iPads, and accessories are all on sale, with Mother's Day deals knocking up to 43% off popular gift ideas.

Christine McKee | 3 days ago

Docker Desktop for macOS vulnerability allows malicious images to be installed

Docker Desktop for macOS, the management tool for the app container system, has an authorization vulnerability that can be used for malicious purposes.

Chip Loder | 3 days ago

India AirPods manufacturer plans second plant

AirPods supplier Jabil is reportedly looking to expand production of casings with a new, second factory in India's Tamil Nadu region.

William Gallagher | 3 days ago

Inside the App Store: getting the most from Apple's app marketplaces

Apple's App Store has been around for 17 years, and there's a rich history and a wealth of apps to discover. Here's what you need to know, and how to get started with it.

Amber Neely | 3 days ago

How Steve Jobs saved Apple with the iMac 27 years ago

On May 6, 1998, Steve Jobs announced the iMac, and we wouldn't now have the iPhone, the Apple Store, or even Apple itself, if it hadn't been such a success.

William Gallagher | 3 days ago

How to lock screen rotation on iPad & avoid constant flipping

Tired of your iPad screen flipping every time you move? Locking its orientation takes just a few seconds and can make reading, gaming, or watching videos a lot more comfortable.

Andrew Orr | 3 days ago

Apple TV+ isn't micromanagement hell — for some creatives

While Apple TV+ has a reputation for micromanagement, it seems that it's not as bad as it once was. At least, so long as you're not damaging Apple's brand image.

Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

Lawsuit hopes to return 15 months of commissions to developers after App Store ruling

A developer is seeking a class action lawsuit for funds developers could have earned for the last fifteen months with links outside the App Store instead of mandatory in-app subscription purchases.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 days ago

EA Sports FC Mobile to stream live MLS matches & offer Apple TV trial

EA Sports FC Mobile players can stream MLS matches in-game and get a free month of Apple TV MLS Season Pass.

Andrew Orr | 3 days ago

Apple files appeal against court ruling that mandated App Store changes

While complying with the courts and their mandated changes to the App Store as fallout from the Epic vs. Apple suit, Apple has now also filed its appeal against the ruling.

William Gallagher | 3 days ago

Inside Apple's Ireland testing labs - How your iPhone survives sandstorms, saunas & salt water

Before your iPhone ever reaches your hands, Apple puts it through desert storms, deep freezes, and drop tests inside a secretive Irish lab. Here's a look inside.

Andrew Orr | 3 days ago

Apple admits the Q2 surge in imports won't be enough to stop price hikes

Apple may have been able to mitigate against Trump's tariffs before their full extent was announced, but the company's latest SEC filing reveals that this was only a short-term tactic, and price hikes may be inevitable.

William Gallagher | 3 days ago

Apple may be gearing up for first corporate bond sale since 2023

Apple is allegedly preparing to sell corporate bonds, in a sale that could raise billions in cash and finance a $100 billion share buyback plan.

Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

Killer deal: Apple's M4 Mac mini plunges to $490

Apple's latest Mac mini with an M4 chip is $110 off today, resulting in the lowest price we've seen to date.

Christine McKee | 3 days ago

Apple's 2025 Pride Collection features a unique Apple Watch Sport Band

Apple's 2025 Pride Collection is now available, with a new Apple Watch Sport Band and wallpapers celebrating the strength and beauty of LGBTQ+ communities.

Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

China launch for Apple Intelligence seemingly delayed to iOS 18.6

Despite Apple stating that Apple Intelligence would be coming to China in April 2025, a new report predicts it won't come until June at the earliest.

William Gallagher | 3 days ago

iPhone 18 Pro leak claims under-display Face ID is on the way

The iPhone 18 Pro models will have an under-display Face ID system, a leaker claims, reviving a long-time rumor for the 2026 model.

Rumor Score

🤔 Possible

Malcolm Owen | 3 days ago

Warren Buffett never made anything but money — and friends with Apple

Apple's Tim Cook has praised investor Warren Buffett, who has announced he's stepping down from the firm he's led for six decades.

William Gallagher | 4 days ago

Slim iPhone will gain a larger screen in 2027, alongside iPhone fold 2

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that the iPhone 19 Slim will feature a larger screen than its first versions, and will be released at the same time as a second generation iPhone Fold.

Rumor Score

🤔 Possible

William Gallagher | 4 days ago

iPhone owners emailed to apply for Siri privacy lawsuit's $95M settlement

Potential members of a class-action lawsuit are being told to apply for their share of a now-approved $95 million settlement, if they owned a device with Siri that could've recorded a private conversation.

Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

Amazon knocks $100 off iPad mini 7, plus iPad deals from $299

Amazon's iPad sale includes a return of the $399 iPad mini 7 and $299 iPad 11, delivering discounts of up to 20% off.

Christine McKee | 4 days ago

It's tough, but you can hack a M4 Mac mini to get power over USB-C

A YouTube video has demonstrated that, while tricky to pull off, it is possible to power an M4 Mac mini using a USB-C cable.

Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

Crime blotter: New York theft ring ringleader convicted

UK lawmakers target people who play music publicly on trains from iPhone speakers, a notorious prank call from an "open iPad," and a stalking case involving an AirTag in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.

Stephen Silver | 5 days ago

Spotify app adds support for direct purchases & payments after court mandate

Apple has now approved an update to the Spotify app on the App Store that includes direct links for purchasing and price information, after it was required to do so by a court ruling on April 30.

Charles Martin | 5 days ago

Apple may revive battery case accessory for iPhone 17 Air

Apple will be bringing back a battery-case accessory for its planned iPhone 17 Air to help give the super-slim model all-day battery life.

Rumor Score

🤔 Possible

Charles Martin | 5 days ago

Apple is rumored to radically change up the iPhone 18 release schedule

Apple reportedly plans to shake up its iPhone release schedule starting with the iPhone 18, with only the flagship Pro models rumored to arrive in 2026.

Rumor Score

🤔 Possible

William Gallagher | 5 days ago

Apple turns to Anthropic to speed up coding & fix buggy tools

Apple is bringing in Anthropic's Claude AI to help its engineers code faster, marking a quiet but telling shift in its approach to artificial intelligence.

Andrew Orr | 6 days ago

iPhone 17 rumors: More speed & ProMotion screen, but no big redesign

While it'll probably look very familiar, the iPhone 17 is set to bring some performance increases and new features. Here's everything the rumor mill thinks is coming in the fall of 2025.

Marko Zivkovic | 6 days ago

Price war: Get Apple's M4 15-inch MacBook Air for $1,049

Apple's 2025 15-inch MacBook Air equipped with the M4 chip has dropped to $1,049 as retailers compete for your business in a May price war.

Christine McKee | 6 days ago

Apple's $900 million tariff bill in Q3 is a sign of Tim Cook's supply chain mastery

Both by getting an exemption, and by toiling for seven years to diversify its iPhone manufacturing efforts outside of China, the $900 million estimate of tariff impacts in the third quarter is paltry compared to what it could have been, and is for other companies.

William Gallagher | 6 days ago