Comcast has just announced a streamlining of its Xfinity Internet plans, with four tiers that offer variable pricing based on lock-in timelines, and perhaps most importantly, unlimited data no matter your choice.

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J.P. Morgan has lowered its Apple stock price target, warning that iPhone demand may be slowing down after a wave of early purchases and weaker interest in the upcoming models.


The iPhone 16 product family
In a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, J.P. Morgan has lowered its price target for Apple from $240 to $230. The new price target reflects tempered expectations for revenue and earnings over the next 18 months.

The firm pointed to softer demand projections for the upcoming iPhone 17 lineup. Also noted is broader economic pressures that could weigh on consumer spending.


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Recently, Apple’s iPhone lineup has consisted of the same four models each year, but that’s about to change. This fall, a thinner iPhone 17 Air will shake things up, but next year an even bigger shift is coming, with Apple offering its highest-end, most premium fall lineup yet.

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The T1 "Trump" Phone won't launch in time to fight the iPhone 17 release, and more than a week after debut, claims of the device being made in America have been scrubbed from the website.


Photoshop of what the T1 Phone might look like. Image source: Trump Mobile
The so-called "Trump Phone" was announced by the Trump Organization on the 10th anniversary of Donald Trump announcing he was running for president. It is being marketed alongside Trump Mobile, a T-Mobile-powered MVNO, and was originally called a smartphone that is "made in America."

It was quickly proven that the T1 Phone was not only not made in America, it was likely a re-skin of the REVVL 7 Pro 5G, a $169 smartphone that's made in China and that has...

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of iTunes gaining support for podcasts, Apple has shared a new web page highlighting 20 podcasts that the company loves.

The podcasts are categorized by year: 2005-2010, 2011-2015, 2016-2020, and 2021-2025.

Featured podcasts include This American Life, Acquired, The Daily, and others.

Apple shared a letter to honor the occasion:At Apple Podcasts, we love podcasts.

Since the medium came to iTunes in 2005, our team has dedicated countless hours to helping people discover new shows. To celebrate 20 years, here are 20 favorites that best exemplify how far podcasting has come—and where it can go in the next two decades.

This list is a love letter to the podcasts that left a lasting impact on us and the ones we continue to recommend again and again. They are shows with hosts that feel like friends, and shows that make us...

watchOS 26 is the Apple Watch’s next major hardware update, and it includes several Apple Intelligence-powered features. Here are the hardware requirements to get Apple Intelligence on your Watch.

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Alongside the ongoing $100 price drop on the 512GB M4 Mac mini, today we spotted a rare deal on the 24GB M4 MacBook Air with the upgraded 1TB SSD at $200 off the list price. From there we move over to some official Apple Watch band deals – the Solo/Braided Loop bands start from just $15 today and we have a rare savings opportunity on the official all-black Apple Ocean Band at 20% off. Those offers join a host of charging and accessory offers, some discounts on M4 iPad Pro, and more.

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Apple Podcasts is marking 20 years of podcasting today, with the first podcasts in iTunes debuting back in 2005. As part of the celebration, it’s chosen 20 shows from over the decades that “helped define this medium we know and love.”

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No one can say that Apple has taken a light touch in promoting, "F1: The Movie," but the film is being distributed theatrically by Warner Bros. — and Apple reportedly wants more power.


Brad Pitt in "F1"
It's perhaps a sign of confidence in how "F1" is going to fare at the box office, and it's definitely a turn around from when Apple said to be cutting back on both big-budget movies and theatrical releases of them. According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple executives are now looking at moving into film distribution.

Apple does tend to prefer to own the whole stack in any field, and a lot of its iPhone success has been down to how it controls everything from the...

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If you are concerned about your privacy and security online using a VPN could give you some reassurance. Apple provides various measures in macOS that make Macs more secure, but if you want to ensure that the connection between your Mac and the internet is protected, rather than the computer itself, you need a VPN.

Our top choice for Mac users is NordVPN, read on to find out why.

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Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has said that the platform is being spammed by AI bots, and is now in “an arms race” to detect and block these fake posts.

The irony here is that the very reason Reddit is being targeted by bots is because the company sells access to user posts for AI training …

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As a diehard Apple fan and a technology journalist, I try to refresh my gear every year or so to keep up with the latest features. However, while my three-year-old M2 MacBook Air could certainly use an upgrade—and I’ve got my eye on a new MacBook Pro—it’s going to have to last for another year. Not only are the M5 MacBooks not expected to bring...

Anyone running a beta version of any software should of course expect issues, but if you own an Apple Watch Hermès, you’ll want to completely avoid the beta 2 versions of both watchOS 26 and iOS 26.

Apple has warned of an incompatibility issue between watchOS 26 beta 2 and the Hermès watch, believed to be due to a problem with the watch faces unique to that model …

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Three months after the season 2 finale, The Severance Podcast is returning this week with five new episodes and a cool idea. Here’s what to expect.

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Buying a MacBook used to mean two things: picking your model and draining your bank account. But in 2025, that equation is changing. Apple users want more control, less hassle, and more flexible cash flow.


MacBook upgrade program
With WWDC unveiling major updates to macOS, including features like Apple Intelligence, improved Continuity, and deeper ecosystem integrations, there's now even more incentive to upgrade, especially for users on older machines.

That's where Upgraded comes in: Now you can pay for your MacBook over 36 months and from 0% APR, with the option to upgrade every 2 years, hassle free.


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The HDMI Forum has officially released version 2.2 of the HDMI specification, bringing support for video resolutions up to 16K at 60Hz and boosting maximum bandwidth to 96Gbps. Alongside the spec, there’s a new cable designation called Ultra96. Here are the details.

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iPad users have been asking for software that matches the device’s powerful hardware for years, and with iPadOS 26 this year, Apple may be set to truly deliver that. Here’s why iPadOS 26 feels like the major shift we’ve all been asking for.

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The large Tantau office complex near Apple Park and the Apple Fitness Center has been acquired by Apple, though the building was already in use by the company.


An office complex near Apple Park has been purchased by Apple
Apple Park is a massive Cupertino campus with The Ring, a 2.8-million-square-foot circular building that can house 12,000 employees. However, even with that giant building, Apple still needs more space and occupies many buildings in the area around the main campus.

One of those buildings, referred to as Cupertino Gateway, is within shouting distance of the giant ring building, just off the same N Tantau Ave that leads to Apple's campus. According to...

Former long-time Apple employee Paula Bozinovich was among eight people who died on a Lake Tahoe boating trip over the weekend.


Paula Bozinovich [left] with son Josh Pickles [middle] and Terry Pickles [right]
On July 21st, a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe, causing the deaths of eight people. Among the group was Paula Bozinovich, formerly of Apple, who was celebrating her 71st birthday with the powerboat ride.

The boat passengers were caught up in a sudden storm while on the lake, reports The San Francisco Chronicle, resulting in eight-foot waves and gusts of up to 35mph. The 27-foot powerboat capsized, killing eight people with two survivors.


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In a research study, some doctors will wear Apple Vision Pro during colonoscopies to explore how spatial computing can support real-time cancer detection.


Apple Vision Pro tested in colonoscopy procedures
We've been hearing about potential case uses for the Apple Vision Pro in a medical setting for a while now — probably longer than it has existed as a purchasable product.

We've seen medical professionals suggest the Apple Vision Pro could be an invaluable tool for anesthesiologists, nursing managers, and general practitioners. Surgeons are already using it for...

A couple of weeks ago, WABetaInfo spotted signs that Meta was gearing up to bring AI-generated summaries for WhatsApp messages. Today, the feature is officially live for users in the U.S. Here’s how to use it.

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Big Tech's grip on the app economy is under fire again as lawmakers reintroduce the bipartisan "Open App Markets Act" aimed at breaking Apple and Google's app store dominance.


US Lawmakers reintroduce Open App Markets Act
On Tuesday, June 24, U.S. senators Marsha Blackburn, Richard Blumenthal, Mike Lee, Amy Klobuchar, and Dick Durbin introduced the Open App Markets Act. This bipartisan bill hopes to establish enforceable rules designed to "promote competition and strengthen consumer protections within the app market," according to Senator Blackburn's website.




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Beats earphones offer outstanding audio quality and are cheaper than a pair of Apple AirPods. Today, the Beats Flex Wireless Earphones is down to just $39.99 from its original price of $70 on Amazon. The Beats Flex has that Flex-form cable that fits around your neck and all-day comfort with the included four tip options. […]

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Apple’s next iPhone software update will allow iPhones to be restored without needing a PC or Mac. iOS 26 is slated to have Recovery Assistant, which is a new method to restore an iPhone to its original working state. The function was seen in the beta version of iOS 26 but it’s only now that […]

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It’s rare to see a blowout deal on an iPad Air, but today seems to be an exception. The M2 iPad Air 11-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular 512GB is down to just $699 from its original price of $1,050 on Amazon. The M2 iPad Air is built for portability and efficiency, boasting the M2 chip and […]

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As Apple rolls out its biggest movie yet, F1 The Movie, it is also really revving up promotion across its own ecosystem. The latest to join the campaign? Apple Fitness+. Here’s what’s new.

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Apple’s iPad and iPhone pages in the EU has an added energy label for regulation purposes. The battery and energy labels are required to be put on Apple’s website as well as in print. It basically grades an iPad or iPhone’s energy efficiency, with A being the highest and G being the lowest. The grading […]

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With repeated rumors that a revised AirTag 2 is coming soon, there are also many claims about what will be different — and key areas where AirTags could be improved. Here's what to expect, and when.


The expected AirTags 2 are believed to keep the same basic design as the current model
There's never a guarantee when Apple will release a particular product — other than the iPhone 17 range will be in September — but launches are such a large undertaking that there are always clues. Sometimes it will be new devices in regulatory filings, or this time in code snippets spotted in the developer betas of iOS 26.
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A few days ago, CIRP published a study showing what leads people to upgrade their iPhones and how Apple Intelligence isn’t exactly it. Now, CIRP is back with a follow-up question: What happens to those old iPhones once users finally make the leap to a new model?

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The folks at Nomad are out this week with a new Leather Mag Wallet for iPhone. The accessory utilizes MagSafe to attach to the back of your iPhone and features built-in support for Apple’s Find My network, thanks to an integrated tracking card.

It’s available to order now from Nomad’s website for $79.

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iOS 26 is shaping up to be huge for Apple Music users, with the Music app getting its most feature-packed update in years. Here’s everything new coming to Apple Music in iOS 26.

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Apple is doing even more to help you protect your battery life and overall health with iOS 26. Here's how.


The battery widget shows the battery life on all your connected devices
Batteries are not eternal. They are a physical and chemical process that deteriorate over time, and will inevitably need to be replaced if you keep your device long enough.

For years, Apple has prioritized battery health and longevity with features built into iOS. The upcoming iOS 26 takes things even further.


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The fall update adding the M5 chip to the iPad Pro is getting closer to reality, with OLED displays for the tablet reportedly entering mass production for a launch in October.


13-inch M4 iPad Pro with an OLED display
Apple's fall updates tend to include some form of iPad change. One of the rumored launches is the upgrade bringing M5 to the iPad Pro, and a report seems to indicate it is on the way.

According to report sources of ZDNet Korea via DigiTimes, mass production of the OLED display used by the iPad Pro has commenced.


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Apple is pulling out all the stops for the global release of F1 The Movie. In select Latin American countries, that includes a playful partnership with McDonald’s, where fans can grab a Formula 1-themed combo and take home exclusive miniature cars.

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Apple's CarPlay Ultra faces a long road to becoming a widely-used feature, as car makers are pushing back on supporting Apple's system in favor of their own solutions.


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The shift from CarPlay to CarPlay Ultra is a big one for car manufacturers to make. Instead of occupying just the main infotainment system's screen, CarPlay Ultra spreads out to other areas of the dashboard, as well as having more direct control over the vehicle's various features.

While Apple introduced CarPlay Ultra as a concept three years ago, and finally became a reality in Aston Martin cars in May, consumers have even more of a wait before using it in other vehicles. To blame are the car makers themselves, resisting because they prefer...

2025 iPad Pro production is reportedly already underway, as both Samsung and LG began making the displays earlier this month. The new models are expected to launch toward the end of the year, with October a likely bet.

However, the high pricing of the OLED iPad Pro models is said to have deterred many potential buyers last year, and the same is expected to be true this year …

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It may be about to become much easier to send photos and video along to first responders in the event of an emergency. While it’s technically possible to send photos and videos to 911 operators, this has historically been a convoluted process. Per AT&T, updates to AT&T’s services will allow subscribers to send picture and […]

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Apple's iCloud services were experiencing an outage, and impacted users are experiencing issues with iCloud Mail, Photos, and the iWork suite of apps.


Some users are experiencing issues with iCloud services due to an ongoing outage.
On Tuesday, users of iCloud Mail reported issues with this and other Apple Services. A number of people were unable to access iCloud Mail, with some experiencing difficulties even after gaining access.

According to Apple's System Status page, the company's iCloud services, including iCloud Mail, iCloud Web Apps, iCloud Storage Upgrades, Photos, and iWork integration, were all impacted by an outage that began at...

After a couple of weeks of radio silence in the Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc. case, Apple’s lawyers are now back with a vengeance in the Ninth Circuit. And this time, they’re not just pushing back on the original outcome, but also asking the Ninth Circuit to assign the case to a different judge if it is sent back to the district court.

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Have you been working your way through Hades on mobile via Netflix? You’d better hurry up, before it’s too late. As first spotted by Engadget and confirmed by Netflix, 21 high-profile indie games are being removed from the service starting next month. See the full list below.

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Apple Wallet has begun advertising Apple Pay promotions via notifications, and while iPhone users are losing their mind, they can toggle the feature off starting in iOS 26.


Apple Wallet tells people how to save money with notification and in-app promotion feature
Advertising has become a blunt instrument in surveillance capitalism largely as a result of Google's success. This shouldn't mean we reject the premise of advertising as a whole, given that for now, it remains the fuel for the content engine on the Internet.

Ads can run from silly and useless to invasive and annoyingly persistent. Somewhere in the middle is a genuinely useful tool for consumers.


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When leaker Kosutami claimed that Apple was planning a May or June launch of the next-generation AirTag, that broadly tracked with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman’s earlier report from November that Apple was aiming for a “around the middle” of 2025 release.

But now that we’re fast approaching the end of June and there are still no new AirTag, we have an update on Apple’s new release target for the long-awaited next generation of its tracker.

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Apple last updated its Apple TV 4K set-top box in late 2022. So when is the next model coming? The wait won’t be long. Here’s when to expect the new Apple TV 4K to launch.

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iCloud is currently down for some Apple users, impacting key apps and services like Photos, Mail, iWork, and more. Here’s what we know so far about the outage.

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Apple Invites, the new app that debuted earlier this year for organizing events, has just been updated to add a lot more background options than before.

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In the smart home world, Philips Hue already has some of the more expensive options, and now those prices are going even higher thanks to US tariffs.

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iOS 26 introduces several new AirPods features that are currently being beta tested by developers, and Apple just released a new firmware build for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 users.

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iOS 26 is a major software release not only for iPhone, but also adjacent platforms like CarPlay and AirPods. And there’s one AirPods feature in particular that could very well be Apple’s preparation for AirPods Pro 3 gaining cameras.

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watchOS 26 is the next major software update for Apple Watch, bringing Apple Notes to your wrist, updates to the Workout app, and more. Another big watchOS 26 highlight: upgrades to Control Center. Here’s what’s coming.

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Selling your old iPhone can be time-consuming and result in lower-than-desired payments, but Gazelle removes all the friction and gets you an offer with no effort. Here's how.


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Apple's iPhone retains its value better than any other smartphone on the market, so selling it for a good amount should be easy. However, it isn't always straightforward trying to find a buyer that's willing to pay for the valued product or isn't trying to scam you.

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Apple’s big iPhone 17 unveiling is just a few months away, with a launch event likely in early September. Here are four new camera features expected to arrive with the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max.

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Apple TV+ has halted production for its upcoming untitled “brothers” comedy starring Matthew McConaughey (Interstellar, The Lost Bus) and Woody Harrelson (True Detective, Natural Born Killers). Here’s what happened.

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When Jony Ive and Sam Altman teased their upcoming AI hardware device, we noted how mysterious they were being about its form factor.

While some were suggesting that it was a wearable, I said I felt pretty sure it wasn’t, and that’s now been confirmed by a court filing. A 9to5Mac reader last month made a plausible suggestion, and the latest development seems to me to add weight to the...

Apple's iOS 26 introduces Recovery Assistant, a feature that allows users to restore malfunctioning iPhones without requiring a Mac or PC. The system automatically boots devices into Recovery mode when startup issues occur, displaying the message "This iPhone encountered an issue while starting."

Users can then initiate recovery through another Apple device like an iPad, which downloads and installs a newer iOS version onto the malfunctioning iPhone. Apple described Recovery Assistant as "a new way to recover your device if it doesn't start up normally" in release notes for the second iOS 26 beta.

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The AirPods 4 has been redesigned with the consumer in mind, and you have a chance to snag it at a lower price. Today, the AirPods 4 with ANC is down to just $148.99 from its original price of $180 on Amazon. Upgrade to the AirPods 4 and you can enjoy the way it’s been […]

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The Elec recently reported that Apple is planning to use more efficient OLED components for the 2027 iPhones. Apple is thinking of upgrading the display technology for more efficient battery consumption. The current OLED components are low-temperature polycrystalline oxide, but it seems that the Cupertino-based company will use LTPO3 OLED in the 2027 iPhone lineup. […]

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Compared to today's iPhone 16 Pro Max and what we know of the forthcoming iPhone 17 range, the very first iPhone that went on sale 18 years ago today was startlingly slow and incredibly limited — yet it changed the world.


Apple's iPhone has come a long way since the original version in 2007
It was on June 29, 2007, that the original iPhone went on sale in the US, and arguably that was the day that it truly began shaking up what users expected from a phone.

We and the phone industry had already known all about it for over five months. But it wasn't until you could buy it that the impact of this little device began to be felt — even inside Apple.


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Apple is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit from shareholders who allege the company misled investors about the readiness of its AI-powered Siri upgrades, contributing to a $900 billion drop in market value. Reuters reports: Shareholders led by Eric Tucker said that at its June 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple led them to believe AI would be a key driver of iPhone 16 devices, when it launched Apple Intelligence to make Siri more powerful and user-friendly. But they said the Cupertino, California-based company lacked a functional prototype of AI-based Siri features, and could not reasonably believe the features would ever be ready for iPhone 16s.

Shareholders said the truth began to emerge on March 7 when Apple delayed some Siri upgrades to 2026, and continued through this year's Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9 when Apple's assessment of its AI progress disappointed analysts. Apple shares have lost nearly one-fourth of their value since their December...

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Apple revealed its plans for the next version of macOS at the WWDC keynote on Monday June 9, 2025. The company also showed off new features for the next iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and more at the event. 

Like its counterparts on the other Apple devices, macOS is getting a brand new look for 2025-2026 along with a new name. Because Apple is aligning the names of all the operating systems this year, the new version of macOS be called macOS 26 rather than macOS 16. It will also take the name Tahoe, inspired by...

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For high school seniors in the U.S., graduation season is coming to a close. [Personal note: congrats to my niece! Way to go!] That means the start of college isn’t far off and it’s time to get ready for the next step in an academic career. That usually involves investing in a computer, and companies offer deals for new college students, including Apple.

The competition for your dollars is fierce, and Apple wants to help new college students persuade parents into buying a Mac. The company has just released The Parent Presentation, a set of slides with content that has all the reasons why you should buy a Mac: they’re durable and powerful enough to last “through college and beyond,” and they maintain their value.

The slides are customizable, so students can add their content, and Apple also includes suggestions as to what...

Almost exactly two years after abruptly pulling the plug on its Apple TV app, Vimeo is making a comeback on the platform with a brand-new experience built from the ground up. Here’s what’s new this time around.

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It may be summer at Apple Park, but it’s winter in Australia, where the next Apple Store is opening. And to celebrate, Apple is bringing a little warmth from the United States.

Next Friday, Apple will open its latest flagship store in Perth City’s Forrest Place, just a little up the road from its former Hay Street store. The store will occupy the old Commonwealth Bank Building and intersect the Murray Street Mall shopping strip and Forrest Chase open area, according to PerthNow. 

In recent weeks, Apple has added dark green graphics to the store’s windows as it readies for its grand...

The Liquid Glass look of the new macOS Tahoe is the first thing a user sees, but the appearance isn't only aesthetic, it comes with new features and improves existing ones.


The optional translucent look for the Mac is pleasing, but macOS Tahoe brings much more than gloss
In previous years, Apple has sometimes dialled back its macOS changes between the first developer beta and its eventual public release. But even the earliest look at a new macOS brings most of what it will be like to use as official operating system of the Mac.

So while details may change, and there are clear areas where improvement is needed, it's already possible to say that macOS Tahoe is a step forward for the Mac. It may not be the enormous leap that Apple claims, or as big an improvement as has come to...

Apple is testing new Purple and Green color options for the iPhone 17 base model, according to new information shared by a leaker known as Majin Bu.

In a blog post today, Majin Bu said that only one of the two new colors might make the final cut, with Purple apparently being the more likely choice.

The base model iPhone 16 is available in five colors: Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, and Black.

Majin Bu has a mixed track record with Apple rumors. Most recently, they accurately leaked that iPadOS 26 would add a Mac-like menu bar to the iPad, but they incorrectly claimed that iOS 26 would add Stage Manager to iPhone models...

Meta’s smart glasses experiment is moving into its next phase. After scoring a surprise hit with its Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, the company is now teaming up with Oakley for a more rugged, sport-focused lineup and good tech upgrades. Here’s when to get them.

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Are you a student who is struggling to convince your parents to buy you a Mac for college? Apple has come up with a humorous solution for you.

Apple today shared The Parent Presentation, which explains why a Mac is a useful tool in college. The customizable 81-slide presentation is available in PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides formats. After downloading the template on this page, you can fill in your name and some other key details, and make other edits to your liking.

The presentation mostly contains tongue-in-cheek comments, but it also outlines a few real benefits of Macs, such as the MacBook Air's portability.

In an accompanying YouTube video shared by Apple, comedian Martin Herlihy shows a group of high school students how to effectively use The Parent Presentation. The seven-minute video is split into chapters, in case you are too busy studying.

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Apple has pushed its iPad platform further than ever with iPadOS 26, and it goes well beyond a redesign. Here are five features that could make an iPad your next computer replacement.


iPadOS 26 is a big productivity boost with new windowing and files management
There has been a lot of debate around iPad's place in Apple's lineup, especially since the iPad Pro first appeared in 2015. After a lot of updates tried to bring iPad closer to the Mac experience without replacing it with macOS entirely, iPadOS 26 takes the biggest step yet.

Here are five features that take iPad from a possible computer replacement to a definite option for many users.


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Apple is pushing its "F1" movie hard, but we're discovering ever more about the company's first macOS Tahoe and iPadOS 26 betas, all on this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast.


There's more to macOS Tahoe than its Liquid Glass redesign
Apple has never pushed a film as hard as it has "F1: The Movie," and just as this episode was recorded, that promotion included a new Apple Vision Pro experience. One of your hosts immediately took it for a ride, while the other got to listen to the sound of racing cars in the distance.

But both hosts are now up close with Apple's beta releases, particularly with macOS Tahoe. You only...

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Apple users can be a pretty loyal bunch, often sticking to Apple-branded hardware and apps while giving third-party alternatives the cold shoulder. But sometimes it’s worth looking outside the walled garden. For example, Google Chrome is immensely popular, taking the lion’s share of the global browser market and dominating the competition. That’s not without good reason, and if you’ve faithfully stuck with Safari over the years, you might be curious about what Chrome has to offer.

The answer, it turns out, is quite a lot. From an extensive arsenal of extensions to rapid security updates, there are plenty of reasons why Safari users should consider switching to Google’s browser:

Chrome has better extension support

Extensions are the lifeblood of a web browser, helping to enhance its capabilities in ways far beyond the usual capabilities. If there’s some sort of extra functionality you want to add to your...

Expanding still further on its Indian manufacturing for Apple, Foxconn is reportedly looking to produce iPhone enclosures in the country.


One of several Foxconn manufacturing facilities in India — image credit: Foxconn
Foxconn has already opened a new factory in India in 2025, and it's a continuation of years of expansion — even if that hasn't always gone as well as planned. Now according to India's The Economic Times, Foxconn is expected to open a further new facility in Oragadam,...

Anker’s compact USB-C charger is compact but packs quite a bit of heft. Today, the Nano II 65W is down to just $29.99 from its original price of $56 on Amazon. Simply tick the on-page coupon box to see the discounted price at checkout. The Anker 735 Charger has the latest GaN II technology, which […]

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This year’s Apple Camp for Kids has officially started with Apple opening registration for the program. Apple Camp for Kids is a yearly summer camp event, and it’s open for those interested. It starts on June 21 and ends on July 31 at Apple Stores globally. Participants can learn creative programming aimed at children aged […]

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At its WWDC25 event earlier this month, Apple was keen to highlight the many useful new features and design tweaks in iOS 26, its upcoming iPhone software update. But iOS 26 contains plenty of less heralded changes too, including a few that Apple would probably prefer to keep secret.

Eagle-eyed beta testers, for example, have noticed a new iPhone ringtone hidden within the code. The discovery was made independently by a Twitter/X user going by the handle @8810cfw and Macworld’s Filipe Esposito, and later confirmed by the MacRumors analyst Aaron Perris.

It’s referred to within the code as “ReflectionAlt1-EncoreRemix.” As the name suggests, it’s a new version of Reflection, which launched as the...

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Keeping track of the files on your Mac can be difficult. All those downloads, large attachments in emails, and duplicate items can scatter themselves across your drive, taking up precious space with things you don’t want or use.

Locating and managing these files can be a laborious and time-consuming job, which no-one really wants to do. Thankfully, there’s a simple-to-use tool that not only makes it easy to see what’s stealing your storage capacity but can also remove the offending articles with just a few clicks. So, here’s why Space Lens in CleanMyMac could be the most useful addition to your Mac.

What is Space Lens?

Space Lens is a purpose-built visual disk explorer that can identify and show unnecessary files on your Mac, then help you optimise your storage space by safely deleting them. Rather than an intimidating list of files names though,...

Apple has announced that it will soon be opening a new retail store at Forrest Place, a pedestrianized area in the heart of Perth, Australia.

The tech giant already has a current retail store there. However, it’s replacing it with a new (and larger) one that will open on June 27 at 9 a.m. local time.

With the opening of the store, Apple should have (by my count) 541 stores spread across 25 counties and regions. There are 273 Apple retail stores in the United States as of February 27, 2023. The state with the most number of Apple locations in the US is California, with 54 retail stores, which is about 20% of all Apple retail stores in the US.

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Apple has announced that it will soon be opening a new retail store at Forrest Place, a pedestrianized area in the heart of Perth, Australia.

The tech giant already has a current retail store there. However, it’s replacing it with a new (and larger) one that will open on June 27 at 9 a.m. local time.

With the opening of the store, Apple should have (by my count) 541 stores spread across 25 counties and regions. There are 273 Apple retail stores in the United States as of February 27, 2023. The state with the most number of Apple locations in the US is California, with 54 retail stores, which is about 20% of all Apple retail stores in the US.

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Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn is building a new facility in India to manufacture iPhone enclosures, according to the Economic Times (a subscription is required to read the article).

The facility will be built at ESR Industrial Park in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu. Foxconn has bought approximately 500,000 square feet of space in ESR’s industrial zone, where construction on the new enclosure facility is already underway.

In March it was reported that Foxconn plans to produce 25-30 million iPhones in India this year, according to the Times of India. This would double last year’s output.

“Last year, the company assembled about 12 million iPhones in India,” the article says. “But with their Bengaluru...

Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn is building a new facility in India to manufacture iPhone enclosures.

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Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn is building a new facility in India to manufacture iPhone enclosures, according to the Economic Times (a subscription is required to read the article).

The facility will be built at ESR Industrial Park in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu. Foxconn has bought approximately 500,000 square feet of space in ESR’s industrial zone, where construction on the new enclosure facility is already underway.

In March it was reported that Foxconn plans to produce 25-30 million iPhones in India this year, according to the Times of India. This would double last year’s output.

“Last year, the company assembled about 12 million iPhones in India,” the article says. “But with their Bengaluru...

The process of expanding a Software as a Service (SaaS) business resembles an intense fight against steep resistance. 

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Here are some of the latest software announcements of the week: 

° RainViewer, a radar-focused app, is introducing PRO Radar in the US – giving users access to high-resolution radar layers like reflectivity, velocity, and hydrometeor classification. Previously reserved for meteorologists, this data now fits in your pocket.

°  Mindtrip, an AI powered platform that empowers everyone to travel differently, has launched the Mindtrip mobile app. According to its developers, the app “surfaces surfacing the exact hidden gems, must-see destinations, restaurants and activities nearby that meet each user’s unique travel vibe.”

° Feral Interactive has today released a major new update for Total War: MEDIEVAL II on iOS and Android. It’s available on the App...

Here are some of the latest software announcements of the week: 

° RainViewer, a radar-focused app, is introducing PRO Radar in the US – giving users access to high-resolution radar layers like reflectivity, velocity, and hydrometeor classification. Previously reserved for meteorologists, this data now fits in your pocket.

°  Mindtrip, an AI powered platform that empowers everyone to travel differently, has launched the Mindtrip mobile app. According to its developers, the app “surfaces surfacing the exact hidden gems, must-see destinations, restaurants and activities nearby that meet each user’s unique travel vibe.”

° Feral Interactive has today released a major new update for Total War: MEDIEVAL II on iOS and Android. It’s available on the App...

Here are some of the latest accessory and hardware announcements of the week:

° UGREEN has rolled out the Nexode 500W 6-Port GaN Desktop Fast Charger. The company says it’s “the world’s first 500W gallium nitride (GaN) charger engineered to simultaneously charge six devices with unprecedented power.” The Ugreen Nexode 500W desktop charger is available today and costs US$249.99 in the U.S. on Amazon.com, and Ugreen.com.

° Epson today announced it will showcase its latest display and print technology solutions at ISTELive 2025 in San Antonio, Texas from June 30 to July 2 in booth #1719. Featuring Epson’s extensive lineup of lamp-free laser displays, including its...

Here are some of the latest accessory and hardware announcements of the week:

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Here are some of the latest accessory and hardware announcements of the week:

° UGREEN has rolled out the Nexode 500W 6-Port GaN Desktop Fast Charger. The company says it’s “the world’s first 500W gallium nitride (GaN) charger engineered to simultaneously charge six devices with unprecedented power.” The Ugreen Nexode 500W desktop charger is available today and costs US$249.99 in the U.S. on Amazon.com, and Ugreen.com.

° Epson today announced it will showcase its latest display and print technology solutions at ISTELive 2025 in San Antonio, Texas from June 30 to July 2 in booth #1719. Featuring Epson’s extensive lineup of lamp-free laser displays, including its...

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites.

° From AppleInsider: FireWire’s final curtain call may be upon us. In the first developer beta of macOS 26 Tahoe, Apple has removed all FireWire support.

° From MacRumors: Apple lowered its iPhone trade-in values in the U.S. and select other countries today, following the end of a limited-time promotion that ran through June 18.

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Apple today announced that it will soon be opening a new retail store at Forrest Place, a pedestrianized area in the heart of Perth, Australia.

The store will be in a historic building originally built for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, at the corner of Forrest Place and Murray Street. Apple is taking over a space that was previously occupied by Australian swimwear retailer City Beach.

Apple already has a store in central Perth on nearby Hay Street. That location, opened in 2010, will be permanently closing on Wednesday, June 25, and the newer and larger Forrest Place store will be holding its grand opening on Friday, June 27 at 9 a.m. local time.

"Prepare to discover a flourishing hub of creativity, as we open the door to a new era of growth for Perth and for you," says Apple, on the store's page.

To celebrate the upcoming store opening, Apple has shared a special floral-themed wallpaper. It...

Apple is hiding a new ringtone within iOS 26.

The new ringtone is an alternative version of the existing Reflection ringtone, which has been the default ringtone since the iPhone X was released in 2017. It was discovered within the code for the first developer beta of iOS 26, but it remains hidden, so you will not find it in the list of ringtones available in the Settings app for now.

It is unclear if Apple will move forward with releasing the ringtone in a later iOS 26 beta version.

The new ringtone was shared on X yesterday by the account @8810cfw, in a post that was later reposted by the account ShrimpApplePro.

MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris also confirmed the ringtone's existence, and he speculated that it could debut on iPhone 17 models later this year.

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