New infostealer malware hides on Mac disguised as official Apple tools

Security researchers say a new macOS infostealer called SHub Reaper disguises itself as Apple security software to steal passwords, cryptocurrency wallets, and sensitive files.

Andrew Orr 3 weeks ago 4

AI is making smartphones verifiably worse by design

Smartphone manufacturers are overloading their devices with AI features in an effort to control how you interface with both the device and information at large. That's not good.

Amber Neely 3 weeks ago 22

India's Apple antitrust case gets minor reprieve as fears of $38 billion fine continue

Apple has been given two more months to comply with India's antitrust investigation, even as it is being ordered to "fully cooperate" with orders to submit financial statements.

William Gallagher 3 weeks ago 2

Sunday Reboot: Liquid Glass appreciation, Cook in China, and Cats

In this week's "Sunday Reboot," Liquid Glass gets an award, Tim Cook heads to China once again, and a wish for HomeKit to be more cat-friendly.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 0

AirPods Max 2 vs Heavys H1H: Heavy metal headphones compared

You've probably seen an ad for the rock-tuned Heavys H1H on the internet, and true to their word, they are in fact tuned for guitar-heavy rock. Here's how they compare to Apple's AirPods Max.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 0

Genmoji in iOS 27 will use what you type and what's in Photos for suggestions

Apple wants more people to use Genmoji, by creating suggestions based on phrases that you type into the iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 keyboard, and what you've got stored in Photos.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 3

Privacy & data security will remain central to Apple's 2026 AI push

Apple will relaunch Apple Intelligence and Siri platforms with new Apple Foundation Models. Despite Google's involvement, Apple will maintain its privacy stance.

Wesley Hilliard 3 weeks ago 7

Apple Watch Series 12 probably won't get a major update

A new report claims that Apple intends to make few changes to the current Apple Watch Series 11, beyond a new Watch face.

William Gallagher 3 weeks ago 6

Crime blotter: How the Long Island truck hijackers were caught

An arrest is made in the Morgan McSweeney stolen iPhone case, a guilty plea in the Beyonce stolen music case, and an AirTag helps recover a stolen Lamborghini, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.

Stephen Silver 3 weeks ago 0

Craig Federighi dragged into Musk's Apple-OpenAI lawsuit

Apple software chief Craig Federighi will be taking part in xAI's antitrust lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI over Grok's treatment in the App Store, but Tim Cook seemingly won't be.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 1

Apple, Epic agree on pre-court schedule for new fee proposals

Ahead of the return to District Court for the continued appeals process in the Apple-Epic legal fight, the two companies have made a schedule to discuss a change in App Store fees for outbound links.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 2

Apple shares closed over $300 for the first time as investors look past AI concerns

Apple shares closed at a new record high above $300 after investors rewarded the company's stronger-than-expected earnings, surging Services revenue, and massive $100 billion buyback despite continued criticism of its delayed AI rollout.

Andrew Orr 4 weeks ago 9

Gemini Intelligence announcement hopes to steal Apple's Siri thunder but falls short

Gemini Intelligence has been announced just a month before Apple Intelligence's big moment at WWDC, but I have doubts about whether either company can deliver on its AI promises.

Oliver Haslam 4 weeks ago 24

DOJ emissions cheating app investigation leads to record user data request

A record 100,000 EZ Lynk users could find their data being handed over to the United States government if Apple complies with a request for app download information.

Wesley Hilliard 4 weeks ago 4

Apple's treatment of AI coding apps could be shifting with Replit update

Replit has released its first iPhone app update in four months after resolving an App Store review dispute with Apple over how AI-generated apps can be previewed and developed on iOS.

Andrew Orr 4 weeks ago 1

New Apple Card promotion could net applicants free AirPods Pro 3

Apple is reportedly preparing a major Apple Card signup push that would effectively give new customers free AirPods Pro 3, a sharp shift in strategy as Chase prepares to take over the troubled program from Goldman Sachs.

Andrew Orr 4 weeks ago 3

AirPods Max development involved hundreds of variations over five years

An ex-Apple designer has revealed just how long ago that the company began working on AirPods Max and the reasoning behind not having an Apple logo on the product.

William Gallagher 4 weeks ago 5

iPadOS 26 review - iPad finally feels more like the computer it should be

iPadOS 26 is the first iPad update in years that makes the device feel meaningfully closer to a real primary computer, even if it still isn't consistent enough to fully replace a Mac.

Andrew Orr 4 weeks ago 10

Podcast

iOS 26.5 is here, iOS 27 is coming, and Android is trying to get ahead of Apple Intelligence, on the AppleInsider Podcast

William Gallagher 4 weeks ago 0

Apple's U.S. chip plan gains steam thanks to $20B TSMC investment

As Apple seeks to re-shore more chip production, TSMC invests an additional $20 billion in its Arizona plants even while Intel allegedly ramps up test production.

William Gallagher 4 weeks ago 11

Owning an Apple Home: implementing smart pet solutions

Apple Home may not address pets directly, but that shouldn't mean your smart home doesn't either. Litter boxes, feeders, sensors, and more can make your fluffy loved ones part of your tech life.

Wesley Hilliard 4 weeks ago 0

How to delete an Apple Account

If you really don't want to have an Apple Account associated with your identity, it is possible to delete it. Here's how to eliminate the Apple-centric account.

Malcolm Owen 4 weeks ago 2

Ikea Matter-over-Thread review: Amazing smart home tech, when they work

Ikea has an impressive new lineup of Matter-over-Thread devices works with Apple Home, but after months of testing, we think that lingering connection issues with bulbs, controls, and sensors are the main problem.

Andrew O'Hara 4 weeks ago 1

Apple Silicon production testing begins at Intel with 2027 mass shipment target

Intel and Apple chip-producing agreement has reportedly started with a test run of select older chipsets made on Intel's newest process, launching a testing roadmap extending well into 2029.

Wesley Hilliard 4 weeks ago 9

Amazon slashes $200 off 1TB M5 MacBook Pro, dropping price to $1,499

The $200 discount applies to the M5 model with 1TB of storage, matching the lowest price on record. Plus, grab an even larger markdown on an upgraded spec.

Christine McKee 4 weeks ago 0

OpenAI considering suing Apple because ChatGPT integrations weren't a money fountain

OpenAI is exploring possible legal action after users did what they wanted with Apple's ChatGPT integrations and didn't sign up for enough paid accounts, instead of doing what CEO Sam Altman expected.

Andrew Orr 4 weeks ago 14

Anthropic's Mythos AI outsmarted Apple's Mac security systems

Security researchers have admitted that Anthropic's Mythos AI model has been able to hack macOS, bypassing Apple's security systems in a way never previously achieved.

Oliver Haslam 4 weeks ago 2

Trump Mobile's low-end T1 Android phone ships soon, for iPhone 17e prices

Three renders later, and still not made in America despite original claims to the contrary, the low-end Android phone Trump Mobile took preorders for a year ago will reportedly ship soon.

William Gallagher and Mike Wuerthele 4 weeks ago 22

Hackers used faked Apple & Yahoo infrastructure to hide malware

Hackers spent months hiding malware behind fake Apple-themed internet infrastructure and similarly bogus Windows pop-ups to infiltrate organizations across the Asia-Pacific region without triggering obvious security alarms. Here's how they did it.

Andrew Orr 4 weeks ago 0

Unexpected US carrier joint venture fires up to expand iPhone cell coverage

Unlikely partners AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have announced a joint venture that will help ensure iPhone users can get a signal even in previous cellular dead spots.

Oliver Haslam 4 weeks ago 5

Thieves are unlocking and making more money from stolen and locked iPhones

The theft of smartphones is big business, and new research has shown how iPhone thieves are able to defeat security measures designed to make stolen devices impossible to use.

Oliver Haslam 4 weeks ago 3

MacBook Neo review, two months later: Almost a MacBook Pro beater

The MacBook Neo is not only the Apple laptop that the majority should buy, but it's also almost good enough to recommend to some MacBook Pro buyers as well.

Oliver Haslam 4 weeks ago 13

Liquid Glass is controversial, but it just won a prestigious design award

Among Apple's strong showing of six total wins at the 2026 Art Directors Club of New York awards, the highlight was a Gold Cube honor for the controversial Liquid Glass redesign.

William Gallagher 4 weeks ago 8

Forget iPhone 20, Apple's 2028 curved display will be even better

With Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone expected to boast a new, curvier display, it's now reported that the 2028 iPhone's display will be even more advanced.

Oliver Haslam 4 weeks ago 0

Evercore tells investors to stick with Apple, raising price target to $365

Analysts at investment firm Evercore believe that Apple Intelligence will be a long-term boon for the company, prompting it to raise its target by $35 to $365.

William Gallagher 4 weeks ago 0

Tim Cook is back in China, this time with Trump and Elon Musk

US executives from Apple, Tesla, Boeing and more, have accompanied Trump on a visit to Beijing to visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

William Gallagher 4 weeks ago 13

Inside Apple Maps - How to get the most out of your iPhone's navigation app

After an incredibly rough start, Apple Maps is one of the most frequently used apps on the iPhone. Here's all you need to know about using it in iOS 26, and how it all got started.

Malcolm Owen 4 weeks ago 3

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