How to save on annual Apple App Store subscriptions, with a catch

Apple's contract-style subscription payments for annual subscriptions have arrived on the App Store. Here's the details of how they work, and what to look out for.

Andrew Orr 3 weeks ago 0

If your Mac is saying the ChatGPT app is malware, here's how to fix it

There have been some incidents involving a Mac telling a user that the ChatGPT app is malware and moving it to the trash. Overall, ChatGPT isn't malware, and there's a very easy fix.

William Gallagher 3 weeks ago 8

Brighter dual-layer OLED display panels for iPhone are still years away

The iPhone 18 Pro will not be getting a dual-layer OLED display like the one in the iPad Pro, with overheating the main obstacle to introduction.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 0

Beloved children's character 'Bluey' takes over five Apple Arcade titles for a limited time

June is shaping up to be sparse for new Apple Arcade offerings, like just about every other month in the year. That is, unless you're a preschooler who loves "Bluey" or "Talking Tom."

Amber Neely 3 weeks ago 0

How to check whether your iPhone qualifies for Apple Intelligence settlement money

As of May 12, the claims process for Apple's proposed Siri settlement over delayed Apple Intelligence features has not opened yet. Here's what you need to know about the process, what to watch out for, and how to check eligibility.

Andrew Orr 3 weeks ago 1

Intel Inside and out: Apple's four decade long relationship

Apple relationship with Intel goes far beyond ads mocking the chipmaker, and a high-profile CPU shift in 2006. Here are all the ups and downs in Apple and Intel's relationship going back over 40 years.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 5

Wacom MovinkPad 11 review: Good for artists, but mind your workflow

Wacom is back with a new pen display pad, with the MovinkPad 11 aimed at artists who like to sketch and create on the go. That's assuming that you can fit it into your workflow.

Brian Patterson 3 weeks ago 0

Apple studies explore LLMs spatial understanding, sign language annotation

Apple's interest in AI models and their applications in spatial computing shows no signs of slowing down, even as some claim the Apple Vision Pro is dead.

Marko Zivkovic 3 weeks ago 1

Save up to $180 on Apple's M5 MacBook Air with bonus coupons

Bonus coupons are driving M5 MacBook Air prices lower this week, with both 13-inch and 15-inch models marked down, including configs with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.

Christine McKee 3 weeks ago 0

Apple headed to South Korea to fight off US antitrust case, DOJ upset about it

Neither Samsung or the US Department of Justice could stop the request in US courts to try to get data crucial to Apple's US antitrust defense from the top of Samsung's corporate structure in South Korea.

Wesley Hilliard 3 weeks ago 0

Steve Jobs is getting a marked-up $1 coin, courtesy US Mint

The 2026 American Innovation $1 Coin project will honor former Apple CEO Steve Jobs with a one-dollar coin bearing his image that costs, at best, $1.55 each.

Amber Neely 3 weeks ago 11

Tim Cook is among 16 US execs going to China with Trump

The White House has announced the cavalcade of CEOs President Trump is taking to China, and besides Tim Cook, it includes just about everyone you'd expect.

Amber Neely 3 weeks ago 21

Large-scale testing of encrypted RCS texting starts in iOS 26.5

After months of buildup, end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging has finally made it to iOS, allowing Android and iPhone users to enjoy enhanced security between platforms when texting.

Amber Neely 3 weeks ago 3

Update your older iPhone, iPad, or Mac now, to get new fixes for WebKit, Wi-Fi & kernel flaws

On Monday, Apple released critical security updates for iPads, Macs, and iPhones running older operating systems to fix serious flaws tied to WebKit, kernel access, Wi-Fi, and sandbox escapes.

Andrew Orr 3 weeks ago 1

It's time to update your Apple Watch to watchOS 26.5

While it certainly won't win any accolades for exciting new features, watchOS 26.5 will help keep your Apple Watch operating smoothly.

Amber Neely 3 weeks ago 3

visionOS 26.5 bug fix update is here for Apple Vision Pro users

Apple's focus in the current release cycle is on backend work that doesn't affect Apple Vision Pro, but visionOS 26.5 has been released with bug fixes.

Wesley Hilliard 3 weeks ago 0

Apple ships tvOS 26.5, primarily focused on behind-the-scenes fixes

You can now update your Apple TV and HomePod to tvOS 26.5, though you won't see any exciting new features.

Amber Neely 3 weeks ago 3

No signs of upgraded Apple Intelligence as iOS 26.5 arrives for all users

It appears that iOS 26.5 is laying the groundwork for a lot of backend changes like ads in Apple Maps and Apple Intelligence in China, but there are no indications of AI upgrades.

Wesley Hilliard 3 weeks ago 18

Users get an iPadOS 26.5 update focused on services & subscriptions

Apple has released iPadOS 26.5 for supported iPads, adding Maps ads, new App Store subscription options, and system-level updates as part of a rollout that prioritizes services and developer infrastructure.

Andrew Orr 3 weeks ago 2

macOS 26.5 arrives with no visible changes other than Maps ads & subscriptions

Apple's macOS 26.5 has been released, delivering a quiet update focused on stability, subscription changes, and system-level improvements rather than new user-facing features.

Andrew Orr 3 weeks ago 3

Sky Sports blocks Apple, wins F1 streaming victory in UK & Italy

Sky Sports locked down Formula 1's biggest European broadcast markets, blocking Apple's clearest path to expand Formula 1 streaming beyond the U.S. market.

Andrew Orr 3 weeks ago 5

Apple TV hit 'The Studio' becomes the most-awarded series of the year

Apple TV continues to smash records, this time with "The Studio" becoming the first comedy, ever, to sweep all major awards in a single season.

Amber Neely 3 weeks ago 3

New Apple ad pitches college students on buying a Mac

Most US schools aren't out for the summer yet, and Apple is already looking at back to school computer purchase time with a new ad showing college students achieving success with MacBooks, rest, and possibly a shower.

William Gallagher 3 weeks ago 4

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Major W200 update, new smart gear, & third-party Siri speakers on Smart Home Insider

Andrew O'Hara 3 weeks ago 0

Apple Watch won't be getting on-device Touch ID anytime soon

The Apple Watch won't be getting any extra biometric security measures anytime soon, because it's an engineering nightmare.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 3

Apple Creator Studio may get better color correction features from a tiny acquisition

A German firm run by just one developer has been bought by Apple, giving it software to do with color grading and management which may find its way into Final Cut Pro or Pixelmator Pro.

William Gallagher 3 weeks ago 1

iOS 26 review one year later: Liquid Glass complaints hide the real problem

Most of the conversation around iOS 26 got lost behind social media's need for it to be as controversial a change as iOS 7. The bigger story is the lack of a revitalized Apple Intelligence.

Wesley Hilliard 3 weeks ago 3

Sunday Reboot: Chip issues, oranges, and Tony Awards

In this week's "Sunday Reboot," a good chip issue for Apple to have, regulatory comparisons with oranges, and "Schmigadoon!" gets 12 Tony Award nominations.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 0

Liquid Glass won't get killed in macOS 27, expect a tune-up instead

When Apple unveils its next macOS at WWDC 2026, a new report says that it will have a slightly redesigned Liquid Glass interface, though really just the same design iterations the company has always done.

William Gallagher 3 weeks ago 24

Not dead yet: Apple Vision still has a future

As we've repeated before, and a new report reiterates, the supposed death of Apple Vision Pro and its product team was an exaggeration. There are no signs of "giving up" on the product line.

Wesley Hilliard 3 weeks ago 25

Safari 27 will use AI to automatically group your browser tabs

Likely debuting at WWDC, Safari users will soon find it will be easier to create groups of tabs, with a test version of the browser for the 27 operating systems using AI to group them for you.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 4

Trump Mobile's T1 is still vaporware a year and $59M later

Trump Mobile has repeatedly let down over half a million people waiting for its T1 smartphone, with the fabled device still not going on sale almost a year after its launch. It may never do so.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 21

Steeper discounts: MacBook Pros plunge to as low as $1,499, save up to $500

Lower prices are in effect on Apple's 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops, with fresh deals from just $1,499.

Christine McKee 3 weeks ago 0

Denon Home series speakers review: Siri smarts with superior sound

Denon's new line of Siri-enabled Apple Home smart speakers may be what users are looking for in the absence of updated HomePod and HomePod mini. Let's take a listen.

Andrew O'Hara 4 weeks ago 3

Federal prosecutors bust suspects in million-dollar Apple delivery truck heist

Federal prosecutors say three men pulled off a violent hijacking of an Apple delivery truck outside a New York shopping center and escaped with more than a million dollars worth of iPhones, MacBooks, and other products.

Andrew Orr 4 weeks ago 3

Weekend deal: Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM falls to $1,699

Apple retailers are competing for your business with a $200 discount this weekend on the 1TB M5 14-inch laptop with an upgrade to 24GB of memory.

Christine McKee 4 weeks ago 0

Updated iOS 26.5 & iPadOS 26.5 RC 2 builds tighten final release

Apple has seeded a second round of release candidate builds of iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, bringing the updates a step closer to public release with a smaller round of fixes and feature additions.

Andrew Orr 4 weeks ago 1

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