If it exists, Elon Musk's SpaceX AI prototype hardware is thinner than iPhone

While the device has a questionable future, and Elon Musk has denied the report, SpaceX is said to be taking on Apple by shifting into AI hardware, reportedly showing investors a prototype before the company's IPO.

Malcolm Owen 2 hours ago 3

Google's Gemini Spark for macOS will work on your local Mac files

Google has brought Gemini Spark to macOS, with the app giving the AI assistant access to your Mac's desktop and locally stored files.

Malcolm Owen 3 hours ago 1

Save up to $400 on Apple's iPad Air, iPad Pro this July

Amazon's July iPad deals are live, with savings of up to $400 off heading into the holiday weekend.

Christine McKee 5 hours ago 0

New Final Cut Camera tries to be more useful for Mac users

Apple has updated its free Final Cut Camera app, which remains made for Final Cut Pro on the iPad, but its improvements include easier transferring of footage to the Mac.

William Gallagher 5 hours ago 0

Researchers scapegoat iPhone for declining US birthrates

The US has seen a 22% decline in the annual birth rate since 2007. A study confuses correlation with causation, and blames the iPhone without real data to support the claim.

William Gallagher 6 hours ago 5

New Jamf Beacon gives businesses active Mac threat hunting

Organizations can now add managed threat hunting to their Mac security with Jamf Beacon, a service designed to uncover attacks that traditional cross-platform security tools may miss.

Andrew Orr 7 hours ago 0

Apple hasn't fixed a Hide My Email privacy bug in over a year

A vulnerability was discovered in Apple's "Hide My Email" that allows an attacker to work out your real email address. It's not been fixed for over a year.

Malcolm Owen 9 hours ago 3

Tim Cook's government liaison position comes into focus before stepping down as Apple CEO

Apple CEO Tim Cook will soon be Executive Chairman and handle government interactions, but that isn't stopping him from taking a phone call today with a European Commission head over Apple AI in the EU.

Wesley Hilliard 21 hours ago 6

iPhone 18 Pro leaks: Qualcomm or Apple C2 model, A20 details, camera upgrades

After a closer look at some new data, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro modem situation may not be cut-and-dried. Here's what the latest leaks say is in store for cellular connectivity, the A20 chip, and possible camera improvements.

Marko Zivkovic 1 day ago 3

Best Buy nabs retailer-exclusive Orange Beats Solo Buds

Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre has updated its Solo Buds with a new color, with consumers in the United States and Japan able to pick up a pair of bright orange earbuds from select retailers.

Malcolm Owen 1 day ago 1

Amex cardholders can now use Membership Rewards during Apple Pay checkout

American Express is bringing Membership Rewards points directly to Apple Pay checkout to give eligible cardholders a faster way to use their rewards for eligible online and in-app purchases. Here's how to use it.

Andrew Orr 1 day ago 4

If you wanted more AI in Apple's Creator Studio, Tuesday's update gives it to you

Apple's creative software subscription has received some major upgrades, including more AI-powered features in Final Cut Pro, whether or not you want it.

Amber Neely 1 day ago 6

Amazon's $99 AirPods 4 deal is still in stock with month-end savings

With Prime Day in the rearview mirror, Apple deals have been expiring and selling out, but Amazon's $99 AirPods 4 special is still in stock and ready to ship.

Christine McKee 1 day ago 0

US Supreme Court agrees to hear Apple's Epic Games appeal

Apple is getting its wish in the ongoing lawsuit against Epic Games, as the Supreme Court agrees to hear its argument against being found in contempt of court.

Malcolm Owen 1 day ago 3

Stop us if you've heard this before: Apple Watch redesign will have new band attachment points

The rumor mill is at it again with this one — the Apple Watch Series 12 will finally get a major overhaul with a new band attachment method, making all your old ones obsolete. We've heard that off and on for four years, and always for the next release.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 1 day ago 2

New AirDrop security flaws are significant, but aren't a giant threat

Nearby attackers can crash Apple's AirDrop before users see a file transfer request, temporarily disabling AirPlay, Handoff, Universal Clipboard, and other Continuity features. They're no threat, assuming you're configured properly.

Andrew Orr 1 day ago 0

Save $450 on Apple's M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro with 2TB SSD

Amazon's July price cut on Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 2TB of storage delivers a 15% discount off retail.

Christine McKee 1 day ago 0

Apple is delivering security updates faster to beat AI hackers

AI is now helping hackers find and exploit security issues faster than ever before. Apple says it will no longer wait to include updates in the next scheduled releases of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

William Gallagher 1 day ago 4

Hey old school Mac gamers, Bolo is back!

Classic game "Bolo" died on Mac more than two decades ago. It's back for modern Macs for free on Steam now, and on the App Store for iPhone later. You need to try it.

Mike Wuerthele 1 day ago 2

Apple's legal team is striking social media sharing stolen iPhone 18 Pro data

Apple is going after anyone leaking iPhone 18 Pro footage and imagery stolen from Tata, with DMCA claims deleting social media posts.

Malcolm Owen 1 day ago 0

UK ponders copying more EU App Store rules

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is considering forcing Apple and Google to open their App Stores and allow rival payment systems, exactly like the European Union.

William Gallagher 1 day ago 0

How to use Tailscale to remotely connect to your Mac from anywhere

If you need to securely connect to your Mac desktop at home while on the move, Tailscale may be the answer. Here's how to get started.

Malcolm Owen 1 day ago 2

Elgato Prompter XL review — simply the teleprompter for Apple users to buy

The Elgato Prompter XL teleprompter builds on the excellent original and brings a larger screen, plus refinements to everything else in hardware, but the software still needs a little work.

William Gallagher 1 day ago 0

Apple's $502M Optis patent infringement payment headed to UK Supreme Court

Apple is contesting a ruling that would force it to pay Optis $502 million for LTE patent infringement, but the UK Supreme Court has yet to reach a verdict.

Marko Zivkovic 1 day ago 0

User location data that Google & Apple have is protected by Fourth Amendment, says SCOTUS

A new Supreme Court ruling will require police to have probable cause before using sweeping geofence warrants that rely on people's personal location data to find criminals.

Wes Hilliard and Mike Wuerthele 1 day ago 2

Don't wait to update: iOS 26.5.2 includes over 25 security fixes for web browsing

Apple's iOS 26.5.2 update adds a variety of fixes to keep your data safe while browsing the web. Here's what you need to know and why you should update.

Marko Zivkovic 2 days ago 2

Apple suppliers Samsung, SK hynix & Micron hit by RAM price fixing suit

Apple's largest memory suppliers are being sued in California, with consumers and small businesses alleging Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and Micron coordinated DRAM production cuts that drove up memory prices.

Andrew Orr 2 days ago 10

New 26.5.2 security patch arrives for iOS, iPadOS, macOS

It's time to update your Mac, iPhone, and iPad, as Apple has released a new trio of security patches for its operating systems.

Amber Neely 2 days ago 1

Third developer betas of iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 arrive with iOS 26.5.2 release

Apple is now on the third round of its 26-gen operating system updates, including developer builds of its iOS 26.6 and others alongside some 26.5.2 releases.

Malcolm Owen 2 days ago 0

Apple Design award winner acquired by Apple for new Swift tools

After giving it an Apple Design award for innovation, Apple has now bought Rabbit 3 Ties, Inc, which made a visual Swift development tool called Play.

William Gallagher 2 days ago 0

WhatsApp's new username system keeps phone numbers private by design

WhatsApp is adding usernames that let people start conversations without sharing their phone numbers, expanding its privacy tools ahead of a wider rollout later in 2026.

Andrew Orr 2 days ago 2

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Andrew O'Hara 2 days ago 0

Save $350 on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 right now at Amazon

Amazon's month-end $350 discount brings the 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 chip down to $1,649.99. But supply may be limited after Apple raised prices last week.

Christine McKee 2 days ago 0

Apple's iPhone went on sale 19 years ago today, and changed the world

Compared to today's iPhone 17 Pro Max and what we know of the forthcoming iPhone 18 range, the very first iPhone that went on sale 19 years ago today was startlingly slow and incredibly limited — yet it changed the world.

William Gallagher 2 days ago 36

Future OLED Macs may get a major color accuracy upgrade

Apple could adopt a wider color standard for future OLED displays, a move that could improve color accuracy and push beyond the capabilities of current premium OLED panels.

Andrew Orr 2 days ago 2

A20 Pro leak shows how iPhone 18 Pro will run faster and cooler

A motherboard leak demonstrates that a new production technique has been used to make the A20 Pro in the iPhone 18 Pro. Expect impressive performance, and a cooler running iPhone.

Malcolm Owen 2 days ago 1

India's $38 billion antitrust case is plagiarized and should be scrapped, says Apple

Apple appeared to be finally cooperating with India's antitrust regulator, but now says it can show that the country's three-year investigation consisted of simply copying and pasting claims from rivals.

William Gallagher 2 days ago 0

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