iPhone 18 clear cases could revert to old MagSafe design for some reason

Purported images of Apple's clear cases for the iPhone 18 range are causing unfathomable excitement for how different the MagSafe markings are.

William Gallagher 1 week ago 4

AirPods Pro 3 drop to $199 during Amazon's Memorial Day sale

Amazon's Memorial Day sale delivers a $50 price cut on AirPods Pro 3, with the entire AirPods line eligible for discounts.

Christine McKee 1 week ago 0

Employees at Apple's first unionized store to protest closing

The union representing staff at Apple Towson Town Center has announced a public rally for May 27, 2026, protesting against Apple's treatment of its workers.

William Gallagher 1 week ago 18

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Accessibility, AI rumors, and Google I/O, on the AppleInsider Podcast

William Gallagher 1 week ago 0

How to use NameDrop to exchange iPhone contacts in seconds

NameDrop lets iPhone users exchange contact information by bringing two devices together. Here's how to use the feature, customize what it shares, and fix the most common problems.

Andrew Orr 1 week ago 1

Tilta Khronos iPhone 17 Pro Max photography kit review: keeping the future-proofed promise

If you're an avid iPhone photographer or videographer, you know that the right gear can transform a shot. Tilta Khronos is the answer for long-term use, even across iPhone generations.

Wesley Hilliard 1 week ago 0

Apple's latest appeal to the Supreme Court challenges two issues in Epic case

The Supreme Court could now weigh in on the Apple versus Epic case where Apple was found in contempt of an injunction and forced to allow all developers to link externally without commission.

Wesley Hilliard 1 week ago 6

Apple's M5 15-inch MacBook Air drops to record low $1,099 at Amazon

Amazon's $200 discount delivers the lowest price ever on the 2026 15-inch MacBook Air with Apple's M5 chip.

Christine McKee 2 weeks ago 0

iPhone 17 Pro will shoot Apple's Major League Soccer coverage live

All of Apple TV's coverage of the LA Galaxy versus Houston Dynamo FC MLS game on May 23, 2026, will be shot live only on the iPhone 17 Pro.

William Gallagher 2 weeks ago 2

Rumor: 2027 iPhone production testing underway with quad-curved OLED display

A rumor suggests that the 2027 "iPhone 19 Pro" is already undergoing evaluation testing with a new, quad-curved display set to bring the biggest design change in a decade.

Oliver Haslam 2 weeks ago 7

OLED MacBook Pro screens on schedule after manufacturing difficulties

A new supply chain report says that Samsung Display is now able to mass produce the complex screens for the forthcoming OLED MacBook Pro, and should start shipping to Apple soon.

William Gallagher 2 weeks ago 3

How to manage your iPhone notifications on iOS 26

If you're feeling overwhelmed with the amount of notifications you're receiving, you're hardly alone — that's why we're here to show you how to manage notifications on your iPhone.

Amber Neely 2 weeks ago 1

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2 review: The Mac gaming headset to beat

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2 is an updated version of a popular headset, adding Mac support for the first time, and it has immediately become the model that all other headsets need to beat.

Oliver Haslam 2 weeks ago 0

Kansas City Public Schools are going all-in on Apple

More than 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks are getting the boot as Kansas City prepares to transition its public school students exclusively to Apple devices.

Amber Neely 2 weeks ago 6

AI music labels & spam prevention in Apple Music aim to keep things 'fair'

AI-generated music is flooding Apple Music, but it isn't being listened to by users. However, the service will ban songs that attempt to manipulate the algorithm via spam or impersonation.

Malcolm Owen 2 weeks ago 3

Apple server schematics stolen in May 2026 Foxconn cyberattack

AppleInsider can exclusively confirm that the Foxconn hack contained Apple server schematics. More damaging documents may come later.

Marko Zivkovic 2 weeks ago 2

Latest Apple Immersive rollout exemplifies Apple Vision Pro's entire problem

Apple isn't doing a good job shaking the accusations of abandoning the Apple Vision Pro platform when you observe how it handles sharing information about exclusive content like Immersive Video.

Wesley Hilliard 2 weeks ago 14

Apple TV went from industry skepticism to Cannes Lions recognition under Eddy Cue

Cannes Lions is honoring Apple Services chief Eddy Cue after Apple turned its once-questioned Apple TV push into a credible prestige entertainment business with growing influence in Hollywood.

Andrew Orr 2 weeks ago 14

Google I/O 2026 had nothing to say and said it badly ahead of Apple's WWDC

Google I/O is always like a little amateur dramatics show, but this year the company could have boasted about making Apple rely on its Gemini. It just totally failed to do so.

William Gallagher 2 weeks ago 16

App Store fraud prevention a big numbers game powered by AI & human review

Artificial intelligence has helped Apple's human-based App Store Review process prevent over $2.2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2025. It also rejected more harmful apps than ever before.

Malcolm Owen 2 weeks ago 1

How to use filtering in Messages on iOS 26

If your Messages inbox is catching a lot of stray, unwanted messages, we'll show you how to filter, report, and block spam messages on iOS 26.

Amber Neely 2 weeks ago 2

Insta360 Mic Pro review: exceptional sound quality for a wireless microphone

The Insta360 Mic Pro is not the smallest wireless mic you can get, but it might be the best for sound quality and certainly for build quality.

William Gallagher 2 weeks ago 0

Nintendo's 'Pictonico!' is a collection of minigames powered by Photos

Nintendo plans on getting real weird with it, bringing a new WarioWare-style collection of microgames to mobile platforms just as summer starts.

Amber Neely 2 weeks ago 1

Vibe Coding: Where it works and why doing it on an iPhone is a problem

Vibe coding is great for the App Store economy, but Apple is still wary about its use without safeguards in place. It's a fine balance that's going to be hard to maintain.

Malcolm Owen 2 weeks ago 3

Peanuts classics, returning series, and a new Snoopy film are all coming to Apple TV

Apple TV has shared the upcoming slate of Peanuts content, including a new special "There's No Place Like Home, Snoopy" and a feature-length film "Snoopy Unleashed" alongside more classic releases.

Andrew Orr 2 weeks ago 0

Easily follow the FIFA World Cup in over 170 countries thanks to Apple Sports expansion

The Apple Sports app is turning into a much larger international platform ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 by expanding to more than 90 additional countries and regions.

Andrew Orr 2 weeks ago 1

Second hardware team shakeup in a month seeks to speed up development

Apple's new Chief Hardware Officer Johny Srouji is looking to optimize his hardware teams with a second reorganization. The move is expected to quell some irritation as it speeds up development.

William Gallagher 2 weeks ago 5

Amazon slashes $250 off every 2026 16-inch MacBook Pro it sells

Amazon's May MacBook Pro sale delivers record-low prices on 2026 16-inch models with your choice of an M5 Pro or M5 Max chip.

Christine McKee 2 weeks ago 1

How Steve Jobs changed the face of retail with the Apple Store

On May 19, 2001, the very first Apple Stores were opened, changing not only how customers would buy Apple hardware and get service for purchases, but also alter brick-and-mortar retail forever.

William Gallagher 2 weeks ago 74

Plex lifetime pass price hike to $750 is ludicrous & too expensive for hosting video

The self-hosted movie and TV show streaming platform Plex has jacked up the cost of its lifetime pass 200% to $749.99. It's an insane move that will make users think twice about using the app.

Malcolm Owen 2 weeks ago 17

Hikawa Grip & Stand for iPhone launches globally at a new lower price

After selling out nearly instantly in 2025, the Hikawa Grip & Stand is a featured accessory in Apple's OS 27 accessibility pre-announcement and is available in three new colors.

Andrew Orr 2 weeks ago 5

Epic Games declares Victory Royale months ahead of Apple case conclusion

Nothing has been decided, and months of deliberations are still ahead, but Epic Games is taking a premature victory lap and rereleasing "Fortnite" globally (except Australia).

Wesley Hilliard 2 weeks ago 5

Vision Pro wheelchair control & more accessibility features detailed ahead of WWDC

Just before Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 21, Apple has revealed some of the new assistive features coming soon to iOS 27, macOS 27, and visionOS 27.

Malcolm Owen 2 weeks ago 2

Apple Vision Pro Personas may be improved with Apple's new acquisition

A low-profile firm that makes software to create virtual avatars has been acquired by Apple, perhaps to improve Personas in Apple Vision Pro.

William Gallagher 2 weeks ago 3

Apple's iPhone Fold hinge design may become industry standard

A new rumor claims that a version of Apple's method of making a seamless hinge for the iPhone Fold will be replicated by others, suggesting that it works the best.

William Gallagher 2 weeks ago 9

Epic Games vs Apple — The continuing six-year App Store saga

Between Epic CEO Tim Sweeney's ongoing complaints, the trial, Apple's lies, and the Supreme Court, the Epic vs. Apple App Store lawsuit continues to roll on years later. Here's all you need to know about the long-running courtroom drama, updated on May 18, 2026.

Malcolm Owen 2 weeks ago 118

How to use a spare keyboard or numpad as a macropad in macOS

The Stream Deck is great for running macros on your Mac, but there are ways to do it significantly cheaper. Sometimes, all it takes is a spare keyboard or a secondary numpad.

Malcolm Owen 2 weeks ago 1

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