According to strings accidentally left in a macOS Tahoe update, Apple's Home Hub will offer user profiles, with identity verification provided by ambient sensing and built-in cameras. Apple's Home Hub will seemingly support user accounts. With the macOS 26.7 release candidate build, Apple inadverten…
Tim Cook has been CEO for 15 years and is about to step down on September 1, so Apple threw a little party in his honor on August 23 with 200 people in attendance. Apple CEO Tim Cook gets one last little celebration before stepping down September 1 Apple likes to throw a party on occasion, and the l…
Apple's upcoming home hub will support multiple profiles and will include "ambient sensing" for identity verification, according to code we found in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 update. The accessory will show Personal Content for different users in the home, with options to select a profile via Control Cen…
Photographs showing the inside of an Apple Silicon AI server have surfaced online, giving a glimpse of how Apple designed its Private Cloud Compute hardware. Inside an Apple server - Image Credit: @hsuchingpo/X Apple's efforts to catch up in the field of AI have already led to the creation of Privat…
In future releases of macOS, Mac users will no longer be able to format or eject disk images using the very long-standing Terminal command, hdiutil. It won't affect many users directly, but it could well break disk repair utility apps. The new deprecation notice in Terminal for the command hdiutil.…
Apple says while Sign in with Apple addresses will still move to a new domain, Hide My Email will stay on iCloud.com after community pushback. Hide My Email will be sticking with the original iCloud domain Changing email domains can create chaos for website and email client administrators. After con…
Apple today said it is reversing its decision and will not change the email domain used for the iCloud+ Hide My Email feature. Emails sent using Hide My Email will continue to use the same icloud.com domain that Apple uses for standard iCloud emails. unify the email domains used by Sign in with Ap…
Tim Cook will step down as Apple's CEO on Tuesday, September 1, and ahead of that date, Apple hosted a farewell party for him. According to The Information, the party took place on August 23, just a day before Cook celebrated his 15th anniversary as Apple CEO. Approximately 200 people celebrated Coo…
Apple is wasting little time following the recent record-breaking "Ted Lasso" season premiere, with production on a fifth season to begin in early 2027. Image credit: Apple TV "Ted Lasso" recently had its fourth season premiere, which drew nearly 300 million U.S. viewing minutes across its first two…
As the eventual release of the 27-generation gets ever nearer, Apple has introduced its seventh developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and macOS 27. An earlier iOS 27 beta screen The Apple Developer Beta program has reached the seventh round for the upcoming iOS 27,…
Apple today provided developers with the seventh beta of macOS Golden Gate, with the update coming a week after Apple seeded the sixth beta. Developers can download macOS Golden Gate by going to System Settings > General > Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer…
Apple today seeded the seventh betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming one week after Apple released the sixth betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selectin…
Apple today seeded the seventh beta of watchOS 27 to developers, with the update coming a week after the launch of the sixth beta. The beta can be downloaded through the Watch app on the iPhone with a free developer account. The Apple Watch will need to be on the charger, connected to Wi-Fi, and hav…
Apple today provided developers with the seventh beta of an upcoming visionOS 27 update for testing purposes. The beta comes a week after Apple released the fifth beta. visionOS 27 can be installed by opening the Settings app, going to Software Updates, and opting into Beta Updates. Siri AI, the sma…
Apple today seeded the seventh beta of tvOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the sixth beta. The beta can be downloaded and installed through the Settings app on the Apple TV. A free developer account is required. tvOS 27 has few new features…
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we round up the latest rumors surrounding Apple's smart home display, as well as cover the news. Smart Home Insider Podcast Leading off the news portion of the episode were a pair of stories on Sonos. We saw a new product hit the FCC, as well…
A report from a questionable leaker out of China makes the logical claim that the Trump Administration wants to use Apple's request to buy CXMT memory as a bargaining chip with the Chinese President in September. We're not sure there's anything real behind the rumor. CMXT is rapidly becoming a major…
An iPhone price increase looks all but certain this fall, as Apple reportedly follows Google and Samsung in raising smartphone prices. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Apple’s first foldable iPhone could arrive soon. Here's what to expect, including a beautiful 7.8-inch display and ultra-thin design. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
The Apple Watch Series 12 is almost certain to be introduced at Apple's annual iPhone event next month, and the rumors point to another quieter upgrade year for the device. Apple has not altered the Apple Watch's design since the Series 10 arrived in 2024, and it is not expected to change this year…
Macworld It feels like forever since we started hearing rumors about Apple’s plans to make a more concerted effort in the smart home market. But now that the major component needed for such devices–Siri AI–is finally here, it appears that Apple has its new and updated smart home products on the rele…
Safari is one of the apps that Apple focused on in iOS 27, and it includes multiple new Apple Intelligence features. From automatically organizing tab groups to custom extensions, Safari is getting useful new capabilities. Automatic Tab Organization Safari uses Apple Intelligence to organize your…
Amazon is taking up to $150 off multiple models of the M5 MacBook Air, focused mainly on 13-inch models this time around. These are solid second-best prices on the M5 MacBook Air in the wake of Apple's summertime price hikes. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link…
Apple reportedly redesigns its store displays to make room for the rumored home hub, alongside a new HomePod mini and Apple TV. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Next year’s iPhone Pro models are expected to feature a new, all-glass design timed for the iPhone’s 20th anniversary. And a new leak today details Apple’s progress on the innovative models.
Netflix executives have considered making third-party streaming services available within its app, according to a report from The New York Times. The recent discussions reportedly centered around bringing Peacock and Fox One to Netflix, though it's unclear whether the streaming giant would sell subs…
It is now late August, meaning that Apple's annual iPhone event is just around the corner. Below, we take a look at when the event might be held this year. This September, Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and an all-new foldable iPhone that will reportedly be named t…
Apple's expected Virtual Shopping Assistant has begun to appear for some iPhone users, offering to answer questions about products or check on orders, although it won't do much about the rising prices. How the new Virtual Shopping Assistant looks in the Apple Store app - image credit: ShrimpApplePro…
The iPhone 20 will be a glass-heavy device reminiscent of the iPhone Air but with a more rounded appearance, a Weibo leaker has reiterated. The iPhone Air is thin, but expect more glass for the iPhone 20. While we are all waiting for the iPhone 18 to come out of Apple in the very near future, the ru…
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Apple's AirTag 2 is on sale for $79.99 this week on Amazon, down from $99.00. This deal is on the 4-Pack of the AirTag 2, and it's a new record low price for the accessory, beating the previous low by about $9. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a pur…
In the Apple Store app on the iPhone, select users have received access to an "early preview" of a new AI-powered virtual shopping assistant. Once it is available, you can open the chatbot by tapping on the speech bubble with two sparkles in the bottom-right corner of the app. Then, you can ask ques…
Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone will be made using the same glass manufacturing process developed for the iPhone Air, according to the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital." In a new post on Weibo, the leaker said that iPhone Air manufacturing equipment has been modified to produce more rounded gl…
Amazon has slashed 19% off the 4-pack of second-generation AirTags, bringing the price down to a record-low $79.99. Grab the lowest price ever on 4 second-gen AirTags today. If you're planning on traveling for the Labor Day weekend or want the added peace of mind of Precision Finding during everyday…
15 years ago today, Tim Cook was appointed Apple CEO following Steve Jobs' resignation on August 24, 2011. On September 1, Cook will step down and incoming CEO John Ternus will take over, ahead of Apple announcing new iPhone 18 Pro models and its first foldable iPhone. Tags: Steve Jobs, Tim Cook Thi…
So many rumored products were recently confirmed because of Apple itself leaking the details, but it turns out that all of this news was because of a single mistake in macOS that they've been making for years. Details have been leaked of future AirPods Pro with cameras When Apple issued the release…
An old iPhone or iPad may have years of useful life left, but the wrong second act can turn aging software into a security risk. Here's how to tell when it deserves a new job, a new owner, or a trip to the recycler. Apple devices can be repurposed Most retired devices still have a working display, u…
Apple is preparing to raise iPhone prices following similar moves from Samsung and Google, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple raised prices on almost every major product category two months ago, with affected Macs and iPads rising about 23% on average. In the latest edition of his "Power On…
On August 24, 2011, just six weeks before his death, Apple cofounder Steve Jobs announced his resignation as CEO. On the eve of his own leaving,Tim Cook now seems to have been his obvious successor, but back then, he was an unexpected and even controversial choice. Steve Jobs' resignation followed a…
Even though the US has relaxed its restrictions of AI chip exports to China, illegal exports are apparently still taking place.
When Apple pushed out the release candidate for macOS Tahoe 26.7 last week, it contained references to a raft of unannounced products, from home devices to iPhones, iPads, AirPods, and Macs. It's not the first time we've seen this kind of thing, but the sheer amount of references – including a video…
Apple’s M6 iMac could launch before the end of the year with improved performance and new color options, but few other changes. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
In this week's Sunday Reboot, the AirPods Pro with cameras are probably the best alternative to smart glasses that Apple could've come up with. AirPods Pro with cameras that feed Siri AI are on the way. Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality di…
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is reorganizing parts of its brick-and-mortar stores this fall to make room for new home products. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says the teams responsible for store layouts are preparing changes to the "Avenues," or the perimeter walls…
Apple is readying new iMac models with an upgraded chip and new color options, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says the new version is likely to be an updated 24-inch model with an M6 chip, replacing the existing M4 model that arrived in Octobe…
An updated iMac is very close to becoming a reality, as a report claims an M6 version will ship before the end of 2026, but don't expect a major refresh. The current 24-inch iMac The M6 generation of devices is on the way, for an expectedly short product lifecycle before a move to the M7 generation.…
Visitors to Apple's retail outlets this fall can expect to see more smart home products on display, as Apple Stores prepare to push updates such as a new HomePod mini or even the fabled Home Hub. The current HomePod mini Rumors have consistently pointed towards Apple making changes to its smart home…
Apple has already raised prices on Macs and iPads to absorb the costs of increased RAM costs, but an iPhone price hike is still expected. The competition may have provided a hint as to how much. Prices haven't moved for the iPhone 17 lineup, but almost certainly will for iPhone 18 Prices went up acr…
The iPhone Ultra may actually live up to the hype, as people who have tried pre-release versions of the model indicate it will be worthy of its hyper-premium price. A render of what the iPhone Ultra could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsider Apple is widely expected to be launching its first folda…
iPhones stolen in San Francisco ended up in Los Angeles; an iPhone and MacBook were seized from a disgraced ex-Congressman, and police arrested a man for AirTag stalking, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter. The Apple Store in Hingham, Mass. The latest in an occasional AppleInsider feature, looki…
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This week on the "Cult of Mac" podcast: Code in macOS 26.7 spills the beans on tons of unreleased Apple products, and that's just the start. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Signs point to a faster chip, a ceramic case option and software touches. Here's what the Apple Watch Series 12 rumors say we can expect. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
A day after we broke the news of about 60 layoffs across the Apple Vision project, there are reportedly more in the Siri team too. Siri AI gets to live in this orb on Wes' desk Citing people familiar with the matter, the same as we did, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg has exposed more layoffs inside Appl…
There's more coming than just an OLED MacBook Pro in the fall. Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro is expected to get a big speed boost with the M6 chip. Here's what the rumor mill has to say. Apple's base model M6 MacBook Pro will introduce performance improvements, but not much else. While Apple plans to…
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Apple doesn't even seem to be trying with App Store Review. Users should not be the ones who find problem apps, but over and over, that is what is happening. And, it's happened again with a renovation app hiding Russian bank functionality. The App Store could soon feature Ai-generated summaries of a…
Code in macOS 26.7 reveals how Apple's AirPods with cameras may capture, process and protect your photos. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Across the world, rising costs and an uncertain economy mean that smartphone sales are falling, yet Apple's iPhone has still seen a 5% growth in the latest quarter. Demand continued to be steady for the iPhone 17 Pro Max The latest figures from Europe recently showed that as the smartphone market co…
Apple's Irish tax arrangements were scrutinized for more than a decade, and has now, finally, culminated in one of the largest corporate tax recoveries ever ordered by the European Union. Apple's facility in Cork, Ireland | Image credit: Apple Apple has been fighting a decade-long battle over how mu…
Starting August 24, Walmart is expanding its payment options with tap-to-pay, after years of not allowing payment services like Apple Pay and Google Pay. Walmart would much rather you use Walmart Pay Walmart quietly announced the news in a press release on Friday, going out of its way not to name th…
LG's 27-inch UltraGear OLED monitor has plunged to the lowest price ever on Amazon, now on sale for $467.97 while supplies last. Grab the LG UltraGear OLED display at the lowest price ever - Image credit: LG The 27-inch LG 27GX790A-B has a variety of ports, including HDMI 2.1 for Mac users and Displ…
A source has exclusively revealed to us that Apple has just laid off an entire team dedicated to VR development, which aligns with incoming CEO John Ternus reportedly putting the category "on ice." Apple Vision Pro development will slow as Apple focuses on smart glasses Apple Vision Pro was a necess…