Apple's $502M payment to Optis over patent infringement goes 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 6 hours 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 7 hours ago 1

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 10 hours ago 1

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 10 hours ago 2

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 11 hours 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 12 hours 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 13 hours 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 13 hours ago 2

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 14 hours 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 14 hours ago 35

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 14 hours 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 16 hours 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 17 hours ago 0

These iPhone accessibility settings can make everyday tasks easier

Apple's accessibility settings are often overlooked, but many of them double as practical workflow tools that can speed up everyday tasks across iPhone.

Amber Neely 18 hours ago 0

No ProMotion for iPhone 18e, claims leaker

A new report by a relatively accurate leaker claims to have display specifications for multiple forthcoming iPhones, and they show the iPhone 18e will still not have ProMotion or Always On.

William Gallagher 18 hours ago 0

Save up to $650 on Apple's latest MacBook Pros with month-end deals

Amazon's month-end MacBook Pro deals deliver up to $650 in discounts on M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max 14-inch and 16-inch configurations.

Christine McKee 1 day ago 0

Sunday Reboot: Apple's gameshow phobia won't change anytime soon

In this week's "Sunday Reboot," Malcolm ponders why Apple TV doesn't do game shows, and if it ever will properly work competition-based shows into its streaming service.

Malcolm Owen 1 day ago 3

This homebrew Apple II skips emulation, does it all in hardware

A project has cloned the Apple II Plus, but instead of using emulation, it goes the harder route by rebuilding Apple's classic computer in hardware.

Malcolm Owen 1 day ago 1

M5 Ultra Mac Studio still due in 2026, M7 Ultra in 2028

Apple is still expected to update the Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra in 2026 and an M7 Ultra version in 2028, but don't expect major changes to the form.

Malcolm Owen 1 day ago 5

Crime blotter: School board vice president accused of having illicit images on iPhone

Signals from AirPods solved two crimes: a woman was arrested for refusing to leave an Apple Store, and a Bangladeshi presenter's iPhone was stolen, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.

Stephen Silver 1 day ago 0

PSA: Lifetime Plex Plan goes from $249.99 to a painful $749.99 on July 1

If you have ever wanted to buy Plex's lifetime pass to keep streaming your movie collection to your iPhone, get it now before the price rockets up to a ludicrous $749.99 on July 1.

Malcolm Owen 2 days ago 11

Apple Prime Day deals are still live, save up to $650 on Mac, iPad, AirPods

Prime Day 2026 may be over, but you can save up to $650 across Apple's Mac, iPad, AirPods, and AirTag lines.

Christine McKee 2 days ago 1

Amazon extends $279 Apple Watch Series 11, $649 Ultra 3 Prime Day deals

Amazon's Prime Day Apple Watch deals have been extended into the weekend, with the Series 11 discounted by $120 and the Ultra 3 slashed by $150.

Christine McKee 2 days ago 0

Apple wants to buy RAM from Chinese supplier blacklisted in the US

Apple has petitioned the Trump administration to allow it to buy Mac RAM chips from a blacklisted Chinese supplier, to ease the price pressure caused by the global memory crisis.

Malcolm Owen 2 days ago 9

Amazon's $1,149 1TB MacBook Air M5 deal has been extended, save $450

Two of Amazon's top Prime Day MacBook Air deals have been extended, resulting in discounts of up to $450 off.

Christine McKee 2 days ago 1

Ron Johnson breaks his silence on forging Apple Retail with Steve Jobs

Even though Steve Jobs could be demanding, Ron Johnson says he still managed to make Apple Stores "the most productive in the world."

Marko Zivkovic 3 days ago 6

Save $850 on M5 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch with last-minute Prime Day deal

Amazon's staggering $850 discount on a loaded 16-inch MacBook Pro with Apple's M5 Max chip is available now, but with Prime Day ending tonight, you'll want to act fast.

Christine McKee 3 days ago 0

OpenAI has poached another Apple executive for its hardware division

Apple has lost yet another upper-level executive to OpenAI, this time Paul Meade from its Vision Products Group.

Amber Neely 3 days ago 3

Level Lock team gutting leaves unanswered questions

Assa Abloy, the parent company of Level, has laid off most of the company's staff. While the Apple Home Key locks will work in the short term, others are concerned about the platform's future.

Andrew Orr 3 days ago 3

OLED, touchscreen, and more: What to expect from the 2027 MacBook Pro

Apple's MacBook Pro is set to receive an overhaul, with a redesign, an an OLED touchscreen expected to be the key changes. Here's what the rumor mill has to say about the device.

Marko Zivkovic 3 days ago 2

iPhone 18 rumored to have slightly more RAM, might improve AI performance

Apple's lower-end iPhone 18 models, expected to be announced in spring 2027, will feature 9GB of RAM for improved Apple Intelligence support, according to a new analyst report.

Oliver Haslam 3 days ago 1

Apple's first cinematic event in 2026 is Everest ascent saga 'Tenzing'

Apple will give its upcoming Everest drama "Tenzing" its first theatrical release of the year before bringing the film to Apple TV, continuing its strategy of debuting select prestige films on the big screen.

Andrew Orr 3 days ago 1

Touchscreen MacBook Pro will stick with M5 for first release

A new report claims that Apple will not upgrade the processors for its expected touch MacBook Pro, while models using with an M7 designed for heavy AI workloads will follow from late 2027.

William Gallagher 3 days ago 4

Apple will provide aid to victims of devastating back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela

Apple CEO Tim Cook has said the company will donate to relief efforts after a pair of earthquakes ravaged northern Venezuela.

Amber Neely 3 days ago 0

How to play Steam VR games on an Apple Vision Pro using ALVR

ALVR is one of the tools to stream VR games from a Windows PC to their Apple Vision Pro over Wi-Fi. Here's how to get the tool working, and what to expect.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 3 days ago 2

Prime Day Apple Watch deals from $199 end today, shop now before it's too late

Amazon's Prime Day Apple Watch deals end today, with SE 3, Series 11, and Ultra 3 prices falling to as low as $199. Grab a wearable at up to $160 off before the sale ends.

Christine McKee 3 days ago 0

Podcast

Price hikes, new betas, and iPhone Fold, on the AppleInsider Podcast

William Gallagher 3 days ago 0

Load More