Amazon's top holiday deals: AirPods 4 ANC $99, $450 off iPad Pro, Apple Watch $199, Mac from $499, more

As Cyber Week comes to a close, now is the time to grab some of the year's best deals on Apple products before the savings end.

Christine McKee 6 months ago 1

Rumor suggests Intel could finally manufacture iPhone chips

Apple may rely on Intel to manufacture some future baseline iPhone chips as both companies adjust to new market pressures.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 8

Apple CEO succession discussion enters new realm of rampant speculation

A new report about the potential successors to Apple CEO Tim Cook throws Tony Fadell's name into the ring, in case you needed reminding how incredibly wild the news cycle is getting on the subject.

Wesley Hilliard 6 months ago 15

Dozens of staffers quit Apple, leaving behind only 164,000

Inevitably, reports of key Apple executives leaving have prompted more Apple-is-doomed headlines that even absurdly claim the iPhone is at risk.

William Gallagher 6 months ago 25

Rumor suggests obvious: iPhone Fold to be eSIM only

A popular rumor monger shared that the iPhone Fold will most likely be eSIM only, which seems obvious, given it will be based on the eSIM-only iPhone Air.

Wesley Hilliard 6 months ago 9

Netflix beats Apple to buy Warner Bros

Despite reports that Apple TV was in talks to buy Warner Bros whole library, the venerable film studio has been bought by Netflix.

William Gallagher 6 months ago 38

Podcast

Alan Dye & John Giannandrea are leaving Apple on this week's AppleInsider Podcast

Wesley Hilliard 6 months ago 0

tvOS 26.2 receives second release candidate build only a day after the first

Apple has issued a second release candidate update for tvOS 26.2, following the first release candidate deployed on Wednesday.

Marko Zivkovic 6 months ago 4

Final day: M5 MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM drops to record-low $1,499 ($300 off)

Apple's new M5 MacBook Pro with 24GB of RAM is back for $1,499, a discount of $300 off MSRP. Plus, save $250 on two 32GB RAM models for a limited time only.

Christine McKee 6 months ago 0

Russia shutters FaceTime as it tightens control over apps & communication

Russia has cut off FaceTime over unproven terrorism support claims, and the move reflects a trend shared by governments worldwide that push for access to encrypted communication.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 0

There's still time to grab AirPods 4 ANC for $99, the lowest price ever

Amazon's $99 AirPods 4 ANC deal is still in stock at the lowest price on record for holiday gift-giving.

Christine McKee 6 months ago 0

'The Rest is History' crowned Apple Podcasts show of the year

"The Rest is History" has been named Apple Podcasts 2025 Show of the Year, a testament to the hosts' ability to make complex history feel accessible, engaging, and genuinely fun.

Amber Neely 6 months ago 2

Espionage thriller 'Tehran' sneaks back onto Apple TV in January

Apple TV's International Emmy award-winning spy series "Tehran" is heading back to the small screen in early 2026, and it won't be for the last time.

Amber Neely 6 months ago 3

Apple cuts Night mode Portraits on iPhone 17 Pro as users look for answers

Apple removed Night mode Portraits from the iPhone 17 Pro, and while a vocal minority of users are frustrated, others never noticed the feature was gone.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 2

Tiimo, Dredge, Cyberpunk 2077 win big at the 2025 App Store Awards

Apple has recognized 17 developers in its annual App Store Awards, celebrating apps for their technical ingenuity and cultural impact, with the winners including productivity app Focus Friend and Lovecraftian fishing game Dredge.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 0

Dye's departure doesn't mean Liquid Glass is going anywhere

Apple's VP of Human Interface Design is leaving Apple for Meta, but Liquid Glass is here to stay. Expect Stephen Lemay to perfect the controversial design choice.

Wes Hilliard and Mike Wuerthele 6 months ago 21

How to keep yourself accountable by sharing your Fitness activity on iPhone

Staying on top of your fitness goals is easier when you share your progress with friends, family, or a coach — here's how you can do it from iPhone.

Amber Neely 6 months ago 0

California Governor sees Apple CEO's dealings with Trump as part of his job

Gavin Newsom says Apple's dealings with President Trump are crony capitalism that results from what the administration requires of companies, and he doesn't begrudge Cook's position.

Wesley Hilliard 6 months ago 18

Apple's human interface design chief Alan Dye poached by Meta

Meta's latest attempt at relevance after failing to make the Metaverse or superintelligence happen is hiring Alan Dye, the guy behind Liquid Glass.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 38

Release candidates of iOS 26.2, macOS 26.2 now available

Apple has reached the release candidate stage for the current developer beta cycle, with new builds of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 out now for testing.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 2

'MLB The Show Mobile' is Sony's biggest push into iPhone gaming

A new mobile version of "MLB The Show" marks Sony's most direct move yet to bring a console-first franchise to iPhone.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 0

Holiday MacBook Air deals slash prices by up to $600

Cyber Week deals on Apple's MacBook Air are going on now, with M4 price points as low as $749.99 and a blowout M1 deal available for $499.

Christine McKee 6 months ago 0

How to see all the books you read in 2025 with Apple Books

Apple has made a full snapshot of your 2025 reading habits with the Apple Books Year in Review. Here's how to see and share it.

Amber Neely 6 months ago 3

MLS puts Apple's iPhone 17 Pro to work as a broadcast camera

A new MLS Cup broadcast will use four iPhone 17 Pro units alongside professional cameras, making Apple's slogan a reality in live sports.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 1

India blinks: won't require Apple to preinstall a state app on iPhone

India's government has backtracked on its demand for Apple to preinstall a state-backed app onto the iPhone, after facing a predictable public backlash.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 2

Amazon's top $1,349 M5 MacBook Pro deal is still in stock for the holidays

Black Friday pricing is still in effect this week on Apple's M5 14-inch MacBook Pro, with the October 2025 release marked down to $1,349. Save $250 on upgraded models as well.

Christine McKee 6 months ago 0

iPhone 17e has same OLED screen as iPhone 16e, with slimmer bezels

The display of the iPhone 17e will be allegedly practically the same as the one used in the iPhone 16e, except the OLED panel in the upcoming model will apparently have thinner bezels.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 1

How to stream 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' for free in 2025

The Peanuts gang discover the true spirit of the season in the timeless classic "A Charlie Brown Christmas" — and for a limited time, you can stream it for free on Apple TV.

Amber Neely 6 months ago 0

Natural disasters across Asia prompt Apple CEO Tim Cook to promise donations

Apple CEO Tim Cook has promised the company will donate to relief efforts in Asia, after natural disasters hit Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.

Marko Zivkovic 6 months ago 3

Last chance: $2.99 Paramount Plus Black Friday streaming deal ends tonight

Catch the NFL on CBS, Landman, Mayor of Kingstown, and more with Paramount Plus, which is discounted to $2.99 per month for 2 months today only.

Christine McKee 6 months ago 0

Dutch judge clears the way for a major App Store damages fight

Apple lost an early attempt to stop a Dutch antitrust lawsuit, and Europe's top court says the case can now move forward.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 1

iPhone 17 sales fueling a record year, pushing market toward higher prices

A new smartphone forecast shows Apple powering nearly all growth in 2025, though a looming memory shortage threatens to erase the momentum soon after.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 7

Watch out for fake Amazon Prime Video billing emails hitting inboxes right now

A reasonably convincing set of faked Amazon Prime Video renewal notices is circulating widely and tricking users. Here's what to look for, and how to avoid getting taken by them.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 0

Cyber Monday Apple deals have been extended, grab prices from $10.99

If you missed out on Cyber Monday sales, several deals have been extended — including AirPods 4 ANC for $99, MacBooks as low as $499, Paramount Plus for $2.99 for 2 months, and more.

Christine McKee 6 months ago 1

App Tracking Transparency under the gun by German antitrust investigators

Germany's antitrust regulator is reviewing Apple's revised tracking rules after asking the company to address concerns about unequal treatment of third-party apps.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 0

'I'm Not Remarkable' shows Apple's accessibility features helping students conquer college

Apple celebrates students of all abilities in an energetic music video that highlights how its accessibility features support learning, creativity, and campus life

Amber Neely 6 months ago 2

Security researcher fumes at low macOS bug bounty awards

A security researcher has complained about reduced payments from discovered macOS flaws by Apple's bug bounty program, despite Apple raising the maximum for more high-profile rewards.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 0

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