Apple assembly partner victim of a supply chain cyberattack

A Chinese assembler working for Apple was the target of cyberattacks in December, with the event potentially causing product line details to be leaked to attackers.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 1

Amber's ever-unchanging desk setup: low tech, but not no tech

Amber's work setup hasn't changed much over the years — there's still an iMac, a MacBook Air, and an iPad Air, and that's just the way she likes it.

Amber Neely 5 months ago 2

How to buy a refurbished iPhone without getting burned

Buying refurbished tech is one of the easiest ways to save cash, cut waste, and still score a great iPhone, but, if you're not careful, you can lose your money. Here's what to look out for, and how to keep yourself safe.

Amber Neely 5 months ago 2

Year-end price war: Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Pro drops to $1,649

Amazon and B&H are engaged in a year-end MacBook Pro price war, with the 1TB M5 14-inch model falling to $1,649.

Christine McKee 5 months ago 0

Crime blotter: Man sought who used stolen credit card at Apple Store

An iPhone and a Rolex are stolen in Austin, there's a protest at a Portland Apple Store, and Cellebrite use surfaces in the Epstein files.

Stephen Silver 5 months ago 0

How we work: Malcolm Owen's double-keyboard desk setup

Malcolm's workspace hasn't changed that much by initial appearances, but he has gradually changed how he works to include game development. And this time, there are two keyboards.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 0

UK $2 billion App Store ruling appealed — again

Despite losing a previous appeal, Apple has now applied to the UK's Court of Appeal over "guesswork" that means it is being fined $2 billion for App Store practices.

William Gallagher 5 months ago 33

Amazon drops Apple's iPad 11 down to $299 during year-end sale

Amazon's year-end iPad sale sees prices dip to as low as $299, with discounts of up to $200 off.

Christine McKee 5 months ago 0

More original AirPods test colors revealed

A new leak has added to the list of colors Apple is known to have tried out before releasing its all-white AirPods charging cases back in 2016.

William Gallagher 5 months ago 8

Amazon slashes $250 off M4 MacBook Air models, prices from $749

Amazon's year-end MacBook Air sale slashes $250 off a variety of M4 models, including configs with 24GB RAM.

Christine McKee 5 months ago 0

Wes Hilliard's best tech in 2025: Apple Vision Pro, Invites, & e-bikes

It's been another busy year in tech, and while there were some interesting innovations, a few devices stand out for Wesley Hilliard. Here are his picks for his top tech in 2025.

Wesley Hilliard 5 months ago 4

New LG GM9 5K mini LED display adopts AI scaling, anti-blooming tech

Global brand LG is launching a new line of high resolution monitors ahead of CES 2026, including two gaming monitors, and one model particularly suited to Mac users.

Andrew O'Hara 5 months ago 6

Sponsored Content

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Aiarty Video Enhancer can remove noise, reduce blur, and enhance your old videos to become watchable in beautiful 4K on your modern devices.

Sponsored Content 5 months ago 0

Sergey Brin thought he had his Steve Jobs moment with the failed Google Glass

Looking back on Google Glass, Google co-founder Sergey Brin thought he was "the next Steve Jobs," a mindset that pushed the device out the door before it was ready for consumers.

Amber Neely 5 months ago 18

Ride1Up Portola e-bike review: A foldable e-bike geared towards the everyman

The Ride1Up Portola takes some getting used to even if you're coming from another e-bike, and is an excellent blend of features, performance, and price.

Amber Neely 5 months ago 4

Podcast

First half of 2025 in review on the AppleInsider Podcast

William Gallagher 5 months ago 0

Deal alert: AirPods Pro 3 are back on sale for $199 ($50 off)

Amazon's $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal is back, saving shoppers $50 on Apple's newest earbuds.

Christine McKee 5 months ago 0

The best advanced iPad board game ports for the strategy gamer in your life

Board games go far beyond Monopoly. More advanced digital board games can turn any get-together — or quiet night in — into an easy, portable way to play with friends and family across iPhone, iPad, and Macs.

Amber Neely 5 months ago 2

Inside Parental Controls — How it works in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26

Apple's iOS 26 makes it easier than ever for parents to set up Child Accounts, with stronger safeguards and more control over what kids can see and do. Here's how to use it.

Amber Neely 5 months ago 4

Get a 10% bonus on top of competitive payouts for your used iPhone

If you received an iPhone as a gift for the holidays, trading in your used iPhone can free up cash for charging accessories, cases, and more.

Christine McKee 5 months ago 0

Amber's best tech in 2025: Apple TV, mesh Wi-Fi, and an eBike

Amber's favorite tech of 2025 isn't flashy or futuristic — it's the gear that quietly works so well that you could almost forget it exists.

Amber Neely 5 months ago 3

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from AppleInsider

While we'll still be here looking for news and bringing you the best deals, we at AppleInsider would like to wish you a peaceful and happy holiday season. Thank you for being with us throughout 2025.

William Gallagher 5 months ago 10

The best classic iPad board games to play with your family & friends

Apple's App Store hosts official iPad-optimized versions of classic board games that preserve traditional rules while adding modern multiplayer support.

Andrew Orr 5 months ago 1

Twelve South PlugBug with Find My review: The ultimate travel charger

The Twelve South PlugBug with Find My is easily my favorite travel charger and boasts the title of the first charger to integrate with Apple's native device-tracking technology.

Andrew O'Hara 5 months ago 3

Tim Cook doubles Nike stake to $6M, Wall Street takes notice

Apple CEO Tim Cook is doubling down on his Nike stock ownership, with his purchase of close to $3 million in shares seen as an endorsement of the sports brand's turnaround strategy.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 7

Leaker battle: iPhone Air 2 will ship in 2026, and not wait until 2027

As is typically the case about a year out, the 2026 iPhone lineup is in flux, as one leaker contradicts reports that the second-generation iPhone Air won't arrive until 2027.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 0

Year-end Apple Watch Series 11 deals deliver prices as low as $299

Year-end price drops continue this week at Amazon, with the Apple Watch Series 11 now available for $299 after a $100 discount.

Christine McKee 5 months ago 0

Samsung moves closer to producing iPhone 18 camera sensors in Texas

Samsung has taken the next step before it makes iPhone image sensors in the U.S., with new hiring and equipment installation underway at its Taylor, Texas, factory.

Amber Neely 5 months ago 4

Steep US tariffs on Chinese chip imports won't hit Apple until 2027

The United States will hold off on raising its new tariff on Chinese semiconductor imports until June 2027, delaying the financial hit on Apple's component sourcing efforts for Mac, iPhone, and other products.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 14

How to upgrade the SSD in your M4 Mac mini

The M4 Mac mini came with a surprise — a slotted and upgradeable SSD. Here's how to install one, get it running, what to expect for speed, and what's happened in the last eight months since upgrading.

Mike Wuerthele 5 months ago 52

Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 review: Vanilla, for better and worse

Beyerdynamic is a huge name in the world of headphones. But the Aventho 300 a rare entry into the wireless market, and they have a lot to do to compete with premium headphones like AirPods Max.

Oliver Haslam 5 months ago 0

End-of-year blowout deals: Save up to $550 on Apple's MacBook Pro

End-of-year MacBook Pro deals are live, with prices starting at $1,299 and discounts of up to $550 off.

Christine McKee 5 months ago 0

Texas judge says Apple doesn't have to check App Store ages

Apple has been granted a temporary reprieve from needing to adhere to a Texas law forcing it to verify the ages of App Store users in the state.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 3

Apple's AI team is bigger than reported & strategy reinforced with latest restructure

The slow restructure of the Apple Intelligence team across 2025 reflects changes in internal strategy around AI rather than an individual failure. Here's how it all comes together for the 2026 relaunch.

Wes Hilliard and Mike Wuerthele 5 months ago 24

Apple agrees to third-party App Store alternatives in Brazil

Apple is going to allow iPhone users in Brazil to pay for apps and services outside of the App Store itself, all to settle an investigation into supposed anti-competitive practices in the country.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 1

Apple Vision Pro (M5) review three-months later: A flawed wonder

The M5 refresh makes the new Apple Vision Pro faster and improves some features, but it doesn't change the fact that the headset still doesn't have a long-term place in most people's homes.

Oliver Haslam 5 months ago 26

Malware bypassed macOS Gatekeeper by abusing Apple's notarization proccess

A new variant of the MacSync Stealer uses a code-signed Swift application to get around Apple's macOS Gatekeeper protections.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 2

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