iPhone Fold skips hinge problem, turns to material science to solve the crease

Apple is approaching foldables as a materials problem by focusing on how the iPhone Fold display handles stress with adhesive layers rather than how other companies deal with the hinge.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 4

Podcast

Aqara W200 review, HomeMapper app, & heat pump talk with Mary-Ann Rau on Smart Home Insider

Andrew O'Hara 1 month ago 0

Joyously arty App Store animations join Finder Guy in Apple's new social media push

Apple Japan has launched a series of TV and social media videos with famous local artists and animators taking the App Store logo on creative journeys.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 2

Seeing red: Another leaker jumps on the crimson iPhone 18 Pro bandwagon

The next iPhone 18 Pro models will sport a deep red color, a frequent leaker claims. However, their source is apparently upcoming Android device launches.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 2

Apple Maps did not erase Lebanon towns during Israeli attacks, insists Apple

Apple Maps is facing another controversy as social media points to alleged removal of sites in Lebanon, but Apple says it never listed them.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 8

Sunday Reboot: MacBook Neo upgrades, masses of Mac minis, and iPhone re-entry

In this week's "Sunday Reboot," a storage upgrade for the MacBook Neo, an excuse to buy many Mac minis, and the iPhones come back to Earth with a late congratulatory message.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 1

Eight years later, Apple quietly shuts the door on AI chief John Giannandrea

Since his retirement was announced in 2025, Apple Intelligence head John Giannandrea has been reduced to the role of an advisor, but is now expected to exit Apple Park shortly.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 9

Apple's future smart glasses plan is just part of a larger computer vision play

Apple Glass will be a direct competitor to Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, but it will be only a part of a larger three-pronged AI wearable strategy for the company. Here's what's coming.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 11

Today only: Grab AirPods Max USB-C for $399.95 ($150 off)

B&H's AirPods Max flash Deal Zone slashes $150 off the original retail price of the over-ear headphones with USB-C.

Christine McKee 1 month ago 0

RAM pinch: More Mac Studio & some Mac mini configs not available from Apple online

Some configurations of Mac mini and Mac Studio aren't available in Apple's online store. It's an indicator that a desktop Mac refresh is on the way.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 2

QiDi Max 4 review: The FDM multicolor printer that you want

The QIDI Max 4 is a 3D printer capable of multi-color printing, equipped with heating and cooling elements and a massive build volume. It's a serious 3D printer for those who need it.

AppleInsider Staff 1 month ago 1

Game development diary: TestFlight, trial by fire, and a trophy

The in-development word game "Character Limit" faced testers in the last two months, but as TestFlight got underway, an unexpected game convention opportunity went especially well.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 3

Century City will be hosting an immersive fan experience for Apple TV shows

Apple is taking Apple TV off the screen and into the real world with a public fan event designed to showcase its growing slate of original series.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 4

Folding iPhone unveiling & shipment date rumors are all over the place

It's been a wild week for folding iPhone rumors, with battles about what it will be called, release timing, when orders will ship, and more. On Friday, one prolific leaker jumped in and claims the device will ship in October at the latest.

Oliver Haslam 1 month ago 8

Grab Apple's M5 MacBook Air for $949 this weekend, record low price

Thanks to a $150 discount, shoppers can grab Apple's 2026 M5 MacBook Air 13-inch for a record low $949.

Christine McKee 1 month ago 1

Podcast

iPhone Fold, MacBook Neo, and iPhones in Space, on the AppleInsider Podcast

William Gallagher 1 month ago 0

Apple Pay scams are rife, here's how to protect yourself and your money

Apple Pay is a quick and safe way to make purchases in person and online, but a new type of scam may use your faith in the system to steal thousands of dollars from you.

Oliver Haslam 1 month ago 6

14-inch MacBook Pro M5 vs Asus Zenbook A16: $2,000 shootout

The Asus Zenbook A16 is a thin and light Windows notebook aiming to take the portability crown from Apple. Here's how it compares against a similarly-priced MacBook Pro.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 28

'Pluribus,' 'Mr Scorsese,' and more Apple TV shows nominated for Peabody Awards

Apple TV has earned five nominations for the 86th Peabody Awards, honoring the streamer across entertainment, children's, and factual programming.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 0

How to keep an older iPad safe, reliable & useful over time

Older iPad tablets often remain in daily use years after purchase, making long-term maintenance increasingly important as hardware ages. Here's how to restore their usefulness and keep them running safely.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 7

Pixelmator Pro & Logic get big upgrades, rest of iWork gets minor ones

Apple rolled out updates across its creative and productivity apps. Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro gain new features while the rest of the iWork lineup got bug fixes and stability improvements.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 10

Apple has released macOS 26.4.1 with unspecified bug fixes

On April 9, Apple released macOS 26.4.1 to the public, alongside vague release notes that just discuss that the update contains bug fixes.

Oliver Haslam 1 month ago 4

2026 M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM plunges to best $2,899

Pick up Apple's brand-new M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 48GB RAM for $2,899, the lowest price on record, thanks to a $200 cash discount.

Christine McKee 1 month ago 0

Three Apple Stores closing in June, one was unionized

Three Apple Store locations in struggling malls are set to close permanently as summer kicks off, with one of them the controversial unionized store in Towson, Maryland.

Amber Neely 1 month ago 5

From A12Z to A18 Pro: How Apple Silicon Macs have gone back to the basics

With the MacBook Neo, Apple's A-series chips came back to the Mac, completing a lengthy journey from experiment to fully finished product.

Marko Zivkovic 1 month ago 10

Apple isn't done with Dynamic Island but shrinking it on iPhone 18 won't be easy

Apple is working to reduce the size of the Dynamic Island on iPhone 18, but the limits of Face ID hardware continue to dictate how far it can go.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 0

Nintendo Wii can run Mac OS X like it's 2001 all over again

Over 101 million Nintendo Wii consoles have been sold since 2006, but only one of them runs Apple's Mac OS X Cheetah. Here's how it works.

Oliver Haslam 1 month ago 4

On-device Apple Intelligence vulnerable to prompt injection techniques

Apple Intelligence's on-device AI can be manipulated by attackers using prompt injection techniques, according to new research that shows a high success rate and potential access to sensitive user data.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 7

Unless you reboot every once in a while, your Mac will get kicked offline every 49 days

A new bug has been discovered that breaks all Mac networking every 49 days, 17 hours, two minutes, and 47 seconds. It's simple to get around the bug, though.

Oliver Haslam 1 month ago 20

Viral iPhone Fold unboxing video is a very well made fake

A new video purporting to show the unboxing of an iPhone Fold months before it's even expected to be announced, is an excellent piece of work. It's also entirely false.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 3

MacBook Neo storage can be upgraded to 1TB with the right soldering skills

Apple's 256GB SSD in the MacBook Neo can be swapped out for 1TB one with skill and with an iPhone component. You probably don't want to do it.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 0

Anker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station review: Fast, portable, & smart

The Anker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station is a fantastic portable charger that is MagSafe-compatible, delivering up to 25W of power to your iPhone, while simultaneously charging your AirPods and Apple Watch.

Andrew O'Hara 1 month ago 5

Apple demanding info from Samsung's South Korea HQ for DOJ antitrust trial

Samsung America has refused to submit evidence owned by its South Korean parent company, so Apple has turned to the Hague Conventions to force the matter.

Wesley Hilliard 1 month ago 1

MacBook Neo & iPhone 17e parts now offered via Apple's repair program

Apple's latest products can now be fixed via the Self Service Repair Program, with parts for the iPhone 17e, MacBook Neo, Apple Studio Display XDR, and more.

Marko Zivkovic 1 month ago 0

Stolen Device Protection for enterprise & Apple Passwords sync fix are in iOS 26.4.1

Apple's iOS 26.4.1 includes bug fixes for Apple Passwords and enables Stolen Device Protection for enterprise users by default.

Marko Zivkovic 1 month ago 2

iPhone Fold doesn't need to exist, but Apple will release it anyway

Rumor mongers can't decide if the iPhone Fold is going to be delayed again or not, but regardless of release date it remains a compromised solution to a problem that nobody really has.

Wesley Hilliard 1 month ago 24

iOS 26.4.1 & iPadOS 26.4.1 bug fix updates have arrived

An incremental update has been made available for iPhone and iPad, bringing them to iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1. Release notes only share that the updates contain bug fixes.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 1

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