en-US Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:20:18 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/18/apple-watch-series-12-has-slightly-larger-bezels-stuck-out-digital-crown?utm_source=rss Apple Watch Series 12 are noticing some design changes, namely a larger bezel and a Digital Crown that sticks out a bit further.

Apple Watch Series 12 has slightly larger bezels

The Apple Watch Series 12 has a new Health Sensing system, which replaced the rear sensor stack with a larger surface area. That seemed to be the only significant external design change, at least, until customers got their hands on them.

According to various posts on Reddit, customers are noticing a few minute differences between Apple Watch Series 12 and the previous Apple Watch Series 11. When looking at the display head on with a non-black background, the bezels are noticeably larger on the new model.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:20:18 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/18/developers-finally-get-xcode-tools-to-prepare-apps-for-iphone-duo?utm_source=rss iPhone Duo app development, but that means developers have a single month to finish the race.

Xcode 27.1 beta adds iPhone Duo development tools

On Friday, Apple released the first Xcode 27.1 beta, giving developers the tools they need to prepare for iPhone Duo. They now have roughly one month to test their apps across the foldable iPhone's many possible layouts.

Xcode 27.1 includes Swift 6.4 and SDKs for iOS 27.1, iPadOS 27.1, and Apple's other operating systems. It also adds tools specifically intended to help developers see how their apps behave on iPhone Duo.


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iPhone repair

Upstate New York has emerged as the leading candidate, Reuters reported Friday, citing three people familiar with the discussions. No agreement has been reached, and the location, investment, capacity, and construction schedule remain undecided.

Solidigm said it regularly evaluates options to improve its long-term competitiveness but hasn't chosen a course of action. SK Hynix similarly confirmed that it is reviewing options without committing to the factory.

The proposed project would be separate from SK Hynix's discussions about producing memory chips at Intel's planned Ohio facility.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:19:27 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/18/apples-latest-iphone-18-pro-ad-is-a-micro-music-video?utm_source=rss iPhone 18 Pro's new camera front and center with a music video for K-Pop artist Rose.

iPhone 18 Pro stars in new 'Shot on iPhone' music video

On Friday, Apple shared a brand-new 35-second "Shot on iPhone" ad. This time it doubles as a bite-sized music video.

The video is for "new trick" by K-Pop artist Rose. Of the project, Apple says: "The new variable aperture lens on the 48MP main camera captured improved low-light footage and impressive depth of field to bring the music video to life.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:36:46 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/18/iphone-duo-is-steve-jobss-intersection-of-technology-and-liberal-arts-says-ternus?utm_source=rss iPhone Duo designers reveal how ordinary paper notebooks were a key inspiration for the new foldable iPhone Duo.

Apple says that paper notebooks were part of the inspiration for the iPhone Duo.

Even as Apple is celebrating the arrival of the iPhone 18 Pro in stores, even its own executives are looking ahead to when the iPhone Duo comes out. CEO John Ternus, hardware executive Molly Anderson and software executive Steve Lemay have been talking to GQ magazine about having started from scratch to build the foldable.

"Steve [Jobs] talked about the intersection of technology and liberal arts," says Ternus, "and I think iPhone Duo is a perfect example of that."


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:46:48 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/18/where-to-grab-the-best-deals-on-airpods-5-apple-watch-series-12-iphone-18-pro?utm_source=rss

Save on Apple's newest hardware - Image credit: Apple

Apple's newest products are hitting store shelves, and we've rounded up the best deals on the new hardware.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:21:43 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/18/first-iphone-18-pro-teardown-shows-larger-battery-and-vapor-chamber?utm_source=rss iPhone 18 Pro reveals no great surprises, but does show how Apple managed to cool the processor and slim down the Dynamic Island.

Talking apart the new iPhone 18 Pro - image credit: REWA Technology.

Back in September 2025, teardowns of the iPhone 17 Pro revealed Apple's then-new vapor chamber cooling system. Now the REWA Technology YouTube channel has taken apart the new iPhone 18 Pro and shown just which components have changed.

There are details Apple hasn't discussed, such as new materials and alterations to cables. More significant changes concern the A20 Pro processor and the vapor chamber.


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iPhone 18 Pro in an ESR case. Image source: ESR

It's time to order your next iPhone, Apple Watch, and set of AirPods, but don't forget to get some accessories that'll keep them safe. ESR has the accessories you'll need — an iPhone Duo case that'll arrive ahead of your pre-order, plus a new Apple Watch band and AirPods magnetic case.

Get ESR accessories for new iPhones


Continue Reading on AppleInsider]]> ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:11:13 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/18/apple-is-hiding-tiny-hello-signs-for-iphone-18-pro-users-to-find?utm_source=rss iPhone 18 Pro's cameras.

Image credit: @Apple___Sora via X

The signs feature Apple's iconic cursive "hello" script. And they're small for a reason: Apple has tucked them into spots that make them natural targets for the iPhone 18 Pro's telephoto camera.

Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max both offer up to 8x optical-quality zoom through the 48MP Fusion Telephoto camera. These cute little signs are as much a demo as they are a decoration.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:22:41 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/18/evercore-raises-aapl-price-target-to-380-on-new-iphone-demand?utm_source=rss iPhone 18 Pro range and new Apple Watch Series 12 is higher than predicted, prompting a target rise of $15.

Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro range is now in stores.

Back in May 2026, Evercore raised its price by $35 to $365, arguing that investors were ignoring Apple's long term prospects. Now it's raised the price again, but this time because of what appear to be short term issues.

Specifically, the company reports that its survey of consumers suggests that the new iPhone range will prompt more upgrades than expected. The improvement is slight, but clear, and also focused on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:41:09 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/18/child-safety-protesters-target-apple-fifth-avenue-at-iphone-18-pro-release?utm_source=rss John Ternus has opened the doors at Apple Fifth Avenue for the first US sales of the iPhone 18 Pro, but the event has also been targeted by protesters.

Protesters parked a series of vans along Fifth Avenue ahead of the iPhone 18 Pro store opening.

Apple Fifth Avenue was briefly closed as its famous glass cube was decorated in the new iPhone colors, and it has now been officially opened by CEO John Ternus, head of retail Deirdre O'Brien, and vice president of worldwide marketing, Greg Joswiak.

Before the opening, however, protesters from the child safety group Heat Initiative parked vans with illuminated protest signs on the side. "Apple is powered by child sexual abuse," they allege. "John Ternus - what will you do?"


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:26:05 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/18/iphone-18-pro-apple-watch-iphone-duo-and-ios-27-on-the-appleinsider-podcast?utm_source=rss iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max helps paint a broader understanding of where these devices stand in Apple's lineup. Your hosts discuss this and more on the AppleInsider Podcast.

They're here.

Apple has finally released the OS 27 updates to the public, and with them, Siri AI. Developers are updating their apps for the new systems, so there is a lot to dig through now that it is all available.

Meanwhile, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max got some early impressions prior to them shipping on Friday. The variable aperture is an interesting and useful tool, but likely won't make much difference in most shooting situations.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:10:12 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/18/apple-fifth-avenue-cube-changes-colors-for-iphone-18-pro-release?utm_source=rss iPhone 18 Pro.

Apple Fifth Avenue prepares for the iPhone 18 Pro launch - image credit: Apple.

The first pre-orders of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are arriving and they are also now in Apple Stores around the world. There have been crowds outside stores in Kuala Lumpur, one of the earliest Apple Stores to open, but now there's something special in New York City.

Apple Fifth Avenue is normally open 24 hours a day, every day, but it has been briefly closed ahead of the iPhone 18 Pro launch. It reopens at 8 A.M. Eastern, and as revealed by Apple CEO John Ternus himself, it's already looking a little different.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:34:22 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/inside/siri/tips/siri-app-vs-hey-siri-how-to-get-more-from-siri-ai?utm_source=rss Siri app makes the assistant far more useful for longer conversations, and knowing when to open it instead of saying "Hey Siri" helps you get faster, better results.

Siri has its own app now

Users can open the app to revisit an earlier response, continue a conversation from another supported device or pin an exchange they expect to need again. Voice activation still makes more sense for timers, reminders, music, directions and smart home controls that don't require a lasting conversation.

Siri AI has been available for developer testing since June 8, on iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate and visionOS 27. Apple plans to begin watchOS 27 developer testing in a future beta and release an English-language beta to users later in 2026.

The best interface depends less on what Siri can do than on how long the user needs the interaction to last. Open the app when the conversation is part of the work, and use the quickest available system control when Siri is helping with one immediate task.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:09:06 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/18/the-first-iphone-18-pro-preorders-are-reaching-customers?utm_source=rss iPhone 18 Pro preorders are reaching customers as Apple's latest flagship rolls out worldwide.

Queues at Apple The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur as the iPhone 18 Pro goes on sale - image credit: Apple.

Apple opened iPhone 18 Pro preorders on September 12, ahead of its September 18 release. Customers in the earliest time zones are now among the first to receive their new devices.

Deliveries typically begin in Australia and New Zealand, followed by Asia, Europe, and North America. Apple Stores generally open at 8:00 AM local time to cater to launch-day enthusiasts.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:08:16 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/inside/ios-19/tips/inside-apple-podcasts-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-apples-player?utm_source=rss

Apple Podcasts

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard of podcasts by now. You might even be among the millions of people listening to them.

Apple has anticipated this, which is why it includes its Apple Podcasts app on almost all its devices.


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OpenAI won't get to see what convinced Elon Musk to let Apple leave lawsuit

When Elon Musk's SpaceXAI sought to dismiss Apple from the ongoing lawsuit brought against it and OpenAI, it wasn't clear exactly what had transpired. In OpenAI's efforts to find out, it has been revealed that there was some kind of settlement reached between the companies.

OpenAI asked that the settlement terms be revealed, but after Judge Pittman reviewed the settlement, he denied the request. The decision was first shared by 9to5Mac, which said that if the settlement terms were relevant to the ongoing case with OpenAI, they could be shared, but they apparently are not.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:18:58 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/17/twelve-south-valet-review-a-bespoke-catchall-magsafe-charger-that-could-be-faster?utm_source=rss MagSafe-compatible perch and is impressively customizable.

Twelve South Valet review: A sleek leather catchall with MagSafe charging

Like it or not, chargers are a necessary evil in our lives. Realistically, they will likely remain so for the foreseeable future.

When examining the available models on the market, which are numerous, several factors must be considered, including design and performance. Twelve South has mostly focused on the former with its new wireless charger.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:55:07 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/17/apples-friday-night-baseball-broadcast-will-be-partially-captured-by-iphone-18-pro?utm_source=rss iPhone 18 Pro models will be spread around Dodger Stadium to capture the "Friday Night Baseball" game, providing unique vantage points.

Apple will once again use iPhones during an MLB game

Apple first used iPhone cameras to capture a Major League Baseball Game in September 2025. The new iPhone 18 Pro models with variable aperture have launched just in time to be used in Friday's MLB game.

The "Friday Night Baseball" game between the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers will have 14 iPhone 18 Pro models stationed around the stadium. Apple has shared with AppleInsider that the iPhone's small size allows it to be in places no broadcast camera could fit.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:52:58 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/17/softraid-9-adds-raid-6-for-macos-27-owners-only?utm_source=rss

OWC's SoftRAID 9

SoftRAID 9 is available now for Mac and Windows. Existing Premium subscribers receive the upgrade at no additional cost, and current SoftRAID volumes won't need to be reformatted.

The release expands SoftRAID's fault-tolerance options while adding access to encrypted APFS RAID volumes on Windows. RAID 6 and RAID 6+ are the biggest additions, with both designed to survive two simultaneous drive failures.

The features come with tighter requirements than SoftRAID's previous RAID modes. Creating and managing RAID 6 or RAID 6+ requires macOS 27 and a SoftRAID Premium subscription.


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Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12 review roundup

Reviews of Apple's newest wearables have begun rolling in ahead of Friday, September 18's release date. Here's what reviewers across the web thought of September's two new Apple Watch models.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:59:40 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/17/ignore-stock-advisor-chatter-about-iphone-18-pro-demand?utm_source=rss iPhone Duo bull in the china shop.

iPhone 18 Pro sales have already started, and analysts are worried for no reason

For years now, Apple's September iPhone release includes a Pro and a non-Pro. There have been some exceptions previously, like the iPhone X. There has also been the iPhone Air, and this year, the iPhone Duo.

The iPhone X disrupted the talking head cycle on investor television. The finely-coiffed folks got on broadcast TV and lamented that the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus weren't doing as well as the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus did, and it was a problem for Apple.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:39:19 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/15/apples-1tb-m5-macbook-air-falls-to-1449-save-150?utm_source=rss

Save $150 on 1TB M5 MacBook Air models - Image credit: Apple

All four color options of the M5/16GB/1TB configuration are discounted to $1,449 at Amazon today, with the upgraded 24GB RAM spec marked down to $1,649 in Midnight and Sky Blue.

Save $150 on 1TB 13" MacBook Air


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All of these cool features and I'll just need to pony up four months of my mortgage

You may remember me as the author of nearly 3,000 words about how the iPhone 16e seemed like a stupid product. You also may remember that a large portion of that rant was, more or less, me yelling about how Apple should have never discontinued a small iPhone SE or the iPhone mini.

After I wrote my iPhone 16e piece, the one thing that surprised me was the number of people who also missed the iPhone mini. There were a lot of you.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:42:08 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/17/give-developers-time-to-update-apps-for-iphone-duo?utm_source=rss iPhone Duo. It's going to take some developers longer, not everything will work well at first, and some won't do it at all.

This is what you paid $2,000 for? Give it time: developers can have a lot to do to make their apps take proper advantage of the iPhone Duo - image elements credit: Apple.

Even though everyone believed a foldable iPhone was coming, Apple did manage to keep the iPhone Duo secret better than usual. Which means that as well as surprising buyers, it can have startled most developers.

Not all, of course, as Apple reached out to ones such as Netflix in order to have third-party apps to show at the launch. Then, too, when Apple insists that updating apps to work on the new device is straightforward, it means if developers have already been following its guidelines.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:17:39 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/17/ai-can-now-reach-addigys-device-management-layer-with-approval-required?utm_source=rss

M5 MacBook Pro

Addigy Intelligence Suite launches September 17 with AI Script Assist, natural-language reporting, controls for unapproved AI applications, and support for Model Context Protocol. Administrators must approve proposed management actions before they run.

The approval requirement keeps the system from acting autonomously. Administrators remain responsible for reviewing AI-generated scripts or proposed actions before changes reach managed devices.

AI Script Assist can generate scripts, review existing code, and recommend management actions. Administrators can describe a task in plain language instead of writing every command manually.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:19:21 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/17/apple-music-testing-out-countdown-clocks-for-upcoming-albums?utm_source=rss Apple Music wants to make the wait for a new album more exciting with a built-in countdown showing exactly when it will drop.

Image credit: pdfu via X

Apple Music is preparing to add release countdowns for upcoming albums, giving listeners an at-a-glance timer showing how long remains before new music becomes available. The countdown appears directly on an album's page beneath the search bar.

The upcoming feature was shared by pdfu on X, who found it hidden in Wednesday's beta.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:38:45 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/09/spigen-built-protection-to-match-apples-premium-iphone-18-pro-iphone-duo?utm_source=rss

Spigen is ready for iPhone Duo with its new case lineup

Apple just introduced its most expensive iPhone yet, and it folds. Don't worry, while it might be Apple's first foldable, Spigen has been building cases for foldable phones for over 7 years.

The range of cases Spigen has to offer for the 2026 iPhone series ensures there's a style and level of protection for everyone.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider]]> ]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:19:08 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/17/a20-pro-succeeds-because-it-was-built-just-for-what-apple-needs?utm_source=rss iPhone 18 Pro's 2nm A20 Pro processor, but also how it was intentionally designed alongside so many other elements to provide greater speed and efficiency.

Sri Santhanam talks about the design of the A20 Pro processor - image credit: The Circuit podcast

The A20 Pro processor in the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo is the most capable chip ever in any iPhone. Each generation is of course better than the last, but this is the first to be made to a 2-nanometer design, and the result is a 20% faster CPU and 40% faster GPU.

Apple chiefs, though, say that the 2nm processor is only part of what has been done to make the new iPhones perform better, stay cooler, and be better suited for AI work. Speaking on "The Circuit" podcast, Apple Silicon and product marketing chiefs Tom Boger, Kaiann Drance, and Sri Santhanam also detailed the side-mounted DRAM, the MCM-style packaging, and the increased neural engine count as key to the new processor.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:08:13 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/inside/mac-studio/vs/m5-ultra-mac-studio-vs-m3-ultra-mac-studio-apples-ai-desktop-compared?utm_source=rss Mac Studio, has been given a big AI bump with the M5 Ultra. Here's how it compares against the M3 Ultra model it replaces, including the all-important performance benchmarks.

The Mac Studio now has M5 Ultra, an upgrade from the M3 Ultra.

The new Mac Studio arrived on Tuesday, with the all-new M5 Ultra now the top-of-the-range chip for tough productivity workloads. Apple is positioning it squarely as a desktop for doing a lot of AI-related processing, including running models locally.

The design stays faithful to the outgoing model, so the story lives inside the chip. This time, the headline is artificial intelligence rather than raw core counts.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:56:50 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/17/iphone-17-review-one-year-later-still-plenty-to-appreciate?utm_source=rss iPhone 17, I've found plenty to appreciate about it, but that still doesn't make me love it.

iPhone 17 review, one year later

The iPhone 17 was Apple's 2025 baseline release. For whatever reason, the general public really took to it. Apple's own Tim Cook pointed out repeatedly that the phone was one of Apple's best sellers of all time.

As fate would have it, it was also the iPhone I was, more or less, forced into buying. My beloved iPhone 13 mini was on death's doorstep, and because I live in 2026 and not 2006, I can't really be sans iPhone.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:37:14 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/inside/macos-27/tips/how-to-use-visual-intelligence-on-macos-golden-gate-and-when-its-worth-it?utm_source=rss macOS Golden Gate, and it is a boon when it works. Here's how to get started.

You can select a region on your Mac's screen and if it shows food, you can get nutrition details - image credit: Apple

I admit I have sometimes taken a photo of my Mac's screen and used Visual Intelligence on my iPhone to find out what I'm looking at. But as of macOS Golden Gate, I no longer need to do that because the Mac has Visual Intelligence built in.

Apple's Sebastien Marineau-Mes, vice president of Intelligent System Experience Engineering, announced this during the WWDC 2026 keynote. But frustratingly, all he then said was that you could use it with "a dedicated keyboard shortcut."


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:26:51 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/17/new-government-liaison-tim-cook-to-dine-with-ai-government-leaders?utm_source=rss Tim Cook has already been called upon to attend a state dinner with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24.

Former Apple CEO Tim Cook continues his role as government liaison

Tim Cook stepped down from his CEO position on September 1 and took over as Executive Chairman and Apple government liaison. The new role is meant to keep CEO John Ternus at a distance from political matters.

Barely two weeks into his new position, Cook will be attending a state dinner at the White House. According to a report from Bloomberg, US President Donald Trump is holding a state diner for Chinese President Xi Jinping and has invited CEOs and representatives from various AI companies.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:10:40 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/20/gamesir-g8-plus-review-an-iterative-upgrade-fit-for-ipad-mini-fans?utm_source=rss iPhone grip controllers, and while its successor doesn't have any significant bells or whistles, it gains Apple certification and iPad mini support.

GameSir G8 Plus review

Not every product needs to blow us away with some revolutionary new feature or concept. Game controllers have found a fairly mature place, design-wise, so there's no need to rock the boat.

The GameSir G8 Plus is an MFi-certified controller with a USB-C connector, rumble support, programmable buttons, and customization options. It closely resembles the GameSir G8 Galileo that it replaces, but it has some notable improvements.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:22:26 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/16/dram-pricing-will-mean-more-iphone-price-hikes-in-2027-no-relief-through-2028?utm_source=rss

AI-driven RAM shortages continue

Former Apple CEO Tim Cook called the AI-driven RAM shortages a "100-year flood" that would inevitably lead to product price increases. Those price increases came for nearly every existing product but the iPhone, but then a $100 increase spread across the existing iPhone lineup in September.

A social media post from user @SemiconductorsX shared supply chain data that suggests things will only get worse from here. Apple already pays $1.50 per Gb of DRAM, and it was quoted for 2027 memory from Samsung at $2.00 per Gb.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:52:50 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/16/ios-27-notification-center-issue-persists-from-beta-to-public-release?utm_source=rss iOS 27 includes a bug that can make your iPhone temporarily unresponsive, but it only if you go out of your way to trigger it.

iOS 27 features a Notification Center bug.

While the iOS 27 update refined Apple's Liquid Glass aesthetic, the software also brought with it an apparent user interface bug. Quickly toggling and switching between the Control Center and Notification Center can seemingly make devices unresponsive.

In essence, the bug needs to be triggered deliberately by quickly opening the Notification Center, then immediately activating the Control Center. Unless you're testing animations or how well iOS 27 runs on your iPhone, there's no point in repeatedly switching between the two UI elements like this.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:35:47 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/16/new-in-ios-272-beta-redesigned-health-app-siri-ai-localization-more?utm_source=rss iOS 27.2. Here's what's new.

iOS 27.2 beta 1 introduces a redesigned Health app, improves Siri AI localization, and more.

On Wednesday, following the full public release of iOS 27, Apple made iOS 27.2 beta 1 available to all compatible devices except the iPhone Duo. Apple's first foldable phone is expected to ship with iOS 27.1, while the remainder of the iPhone lineup will receive iOS 27.2

The first developer beta of iOS 27.2 includes a redesigned Health app, which Apple previewed at its "Surprise and Shine" event on September 9. Initially available only in U.S. English, the new Health app offers Apple Intelligence insights, along with a new Longevity Tab and a Readiness score.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:01:27 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/16/first-developer-betas-of-ios-272-macos-272-are-out-for-testing?utm_source=rss iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and macOS 27, Apple has started the beta process again, but unexpectedly for the 27.2 versions.

iOS 27 on an iPhone

After reaching the end of the develper beta process for its milestone operating systems, Apple has now moved on to the point releases. The first developer builds of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, watchOS 27.2, visionOS 27.,2 and tvOS 27.2 are now available for testing.

Normally, you would expect that the first updates will be for the 27.1 versions, as a point-1 release usually follows the milestone ones. However, since the iOS 27.1 build is made with iPhone Duo elements in mind, that version is being skipped for the non-foldable iPhone models.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:42:59 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/16/apple-supplier-sk-hynix-in-talks-with-intel-about-us-made-ram?utm_source=rss

Memory sticks - Image Credit: SK Hynix

The global memory crisis is causing companies to pay high prices for the chips, while producers make plans to expand production. The situation may result in the unusual move by SK Hynix to bring RAM manufacturing to an entirely new continent.

According to sources of Reuters on September 16, SK Hynix is in talks with processor maker Intel over plans to make memory in the United States.


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Get T-Mobile's iPhone 18 Pro on Us deal - Image credit: Apple

It's time to order the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max, and whichever model you choose, T-Mobile makes it an easy upgrade. When switching to T-Mobile, not only do you get the latest iPhone, but you also get the perks of Magenta Status, special iPhone features, and access to America's best network**.

Switch to T-Mobile and activate a line with a trade-in, in any condition, and take advantage of their iPhone 18 Pro on Us deal. There's also a promotion that will provide up to $1,200 off an iPhone 18 Pro Max with a trade-in and line activation.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider]]> ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:32:50 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/inside/mac-mini/vs/m6-mac-mini-vs-m1-mac-mini-five-year-gap-hardware-compared?utm_source=rss Mac mini is shipping soon, and a giant leap over Apple's first Apple Silicon Mac mini. Here's how much has changed, both in design and in actual benchmarks.

M6 Mac mini [left], M1 Mac mini [right]

After the introduction of the M5 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, it was inevitable for Apple to bring the upgrade over to the desktop versions. That means the Mac mini has been given the spec-bump treatment once again.

However, it's not just bringing the Mac mini to the M5 level. Apple instead took the opportunity to bring it to the M6 level.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:27:32 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/16/three-photographers-put-the-iphone-18-pro-camera-to-work?utm_source=rss iPhone 18 Pro into the hands of three acclaimed photographers to see what its redesigned camera system is capable of.

iPhone 18 Pro stars in new Shot on iPhone exhibit

Announced at September's "Surprise and Shine" event, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro brings several changes to the iPhone camera system. These include a variable aperture and improved low-light photography.

As with previous iPhone generations, Apple has handed the device to professional photographers to demonstrate what its cameras can produce.


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Prime Big Deal Days starts Oct. 6, save on Apple now - Image credit: Amazon

October Prime Day is less than a month away, but deals on Apple hardware are already available, including preorder savings on AirPods 5, the Apple Watch Series 12, M6 Mac mini, and more. Plus snap up MacBook markdowns of up to $600 off.

Shop early fall Prime Day deals


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:44 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/inside/mac-mini/vs/m6-mac-mini-vs-m4-mac-mini-compact-powerhouses-compared?utm_source=rss Mac mini adding the M6, in an unusually timed update. Here's how the new model specs and actual benchmarks compare against the M4 version it replaces.

M6 Mac mini vs M4 Mac mini

In a rare move, Apple has updated the Mac mini just before its main iPhone event, rather than during its usual fall Mac window. The big change is the shift from the M4 generation it has been on for almost two years.

That shift isn't to the M5, but to M6.


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Apple's elderly G5 xServe rack-mounted server - Image credit Jeff Geerling

While Apple already makes its own servers in Houston, it is reportedly looking at making a rack-mounted server product for wider distribution.

The rumored product line is said to include two main configurations. One would feature two M8 Ultra chips, while the other would use four of the still-unreleased processors.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:42:07 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/16/iphone-18-pro-review-roundup-great-cameras-no-surprises-isnt-iphone-duo?utm_source=rss iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are out and without exception, they say it's unfairly overshadowed by the iPhone Duo.

The new iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Pro.

Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro models appeared to get off to a slow start, at least compared to how shipping was rapidly delayed for the iPhone 17 Pro. But now that reviewers are getting to test it in the real world, there is only one criticism.

"Is it expensive?" asks Marques Brownlee in his YouTube review. "Hell, yeah."


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:20:30 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/16/what-iphone-duo-doesnt-have-and-what-compensates-for-those-losses?utm_source=rss iPhone Duo manages to balance some compromises with unique features that make it a much better option than the iPhone Air. Here's what you don't get in the folding iPhone, and what offsets those losses.

iPhone Duo managed to pull off an ultra-thin foldable design without too many compromises

The iPhone Air created a fork in Apple's lineup that gave users a premium choice that wasn't "pro." However, some users complained that it may have cut too many corners to achieve its thin and light design.

For the past year, the conversation around iPhone Air has been primarily about what it lacked. While I believe the iPhone Air is a perfectly fine iPhone, I think the iPhone Duo did a much better job addressing user needs.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:55:18 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/16/apple-reference-image-is-a-mammoth-effort-to-combat-ai-edited-photos?utm_source=rss iPhone photo you're looking at hasn't been edited with AI.

How Apple Reference Image appears to users - Image Credit: Apple

Apple Reference Image was introduced alongside the iPhone 18 Pro as a form of digital negative for an iPhone photo. It is billed as a way to prove that the image appears the same as it was when it was first taken, and that it isn't an AI-generated or edited shot.

On September 15, Apple Security Research published a post explaining how Apple Reference Image keeps the process as secure as possible. Creating proof of an image being unedited is one thing, but maintaining that level of authenticity against bad actors is another problem entirely.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:30:57 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-18/vs/iphone-18-pro-max-vs-iphone-15-pro-max-three-year-upgrade-compared?utm_source=rss iPhone 15 Pro Max owners are likely to consider upgrading to the newest version. Here's how the iPhone 18 Pro Max fares against its 2023 counterpart.

iPhone 18 Pro Max [left] vs iPhone 15 Pro Max [right]

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is Apple's latest premium model of smartphone, if you ignore the iPhone Duo. As the top of the line in many respects, it's what consumers wanting the ultimate iPhone will get, especially if they value photography and videography.

However, it's also three years after the introduction of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. That was a notable release for making major changes to the camera setup.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums]]> ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:15:48 +0000 https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/16/musk-doesnt-get-to-just-walk-away-from-his-apple-lawsuit?utm_source=rss App Store dispute with Apple dismissed, but crucially not the simultaneous one with OpenAI. Now the judge is demanding to be told what's going on.

Elon Musk is not going to be able to dismiss his lawsuit against Apple as easily as he may have hoped.

Musk's suit was a nonsense one claiming that Apple basically rigs App Store charts and features to favor its partner OpenAI's ChatGPT, and exclude X's Grok. It was entirely and demonstrably baseless, but Musk persisted, until he didn't.

On September 14, 2026, Musk filed to have the case against Apple dismissed. As AppleInsider noted, there were many unanswered questions and it was far from clear why Musk had done this.


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