The Nintendo Switch 2 is a massive hit, but its relatively small screen size is still limiting. Here's how to use an iPad as an external display for better gaming. The welcome screen of the new Switch 2 on our iPad Pro Nintendo has reportedly sold more than five million units of its new portable gaming device. The new handheld sports a new 7.9-inch display, along with updated controllers, a better design, and a much faster processor. What's always been great about the Switch, is that unlike ..

Reminders in iOS 26 has a few new smart features with Apple Intelligence, and a restrained visual upgrade over iOS 18. Here's how the two versions compare. Reminders iOS 26 vs Reminders iOS 18 - A visual and smart upgrade The Reminders app isn't really an app that people think about that can do with some improvements. What Apple has at the moment is already a pretty good tool for making lists and following through with them. With the introduction of iOS 26 at WWDC , Apple made quite a few ..

North Korean hackers are using sophisticated Mac malware delivered through fake Zoom invites to break into Web3 and crypto firms, stealing sensitive data while evading standard security measures. North Korea targets crypto firms Security researchers have identified a sophisticated campaign by North Korean- aligned hackers using novel malware to target Web3 and cryptocurrency companies on macOS systems. The SentinelOne Labs report describes a multi- stage attack chain. This attack chain combines ..

Following a claim that the iPhone 17 range will see the regular Apple logo moved lower down the chassis, the same leaker says MagSafe charging will get a similar repositioning and for more than just aesthetic reasons. Representation of the position of MagSafe magnets in the current iPhone Apple is known for sweating the details, and the claim that it is moving its logo because of a redesigned camera system on the iPhone 17 Pro does at least have some precedent. Apple last changed its logo on ..

Changes to Messages in iOS 26 let you jazz up your group chats more than ever before. Here's how it compares to the iOS 18 version. Messages iOS 26 vs Messages iOS 18 - Changes have been made With each update to iOS , Apple introduces some alterations that makes Messages even more useful for iPhone users. As expected, this is the case for iOS 26 as well. During WWDC , Apple talked about various elements, including backgrounds, polls, and automatic translation. However, with the introduction of ..

After seven years of rolling rumors saying that it was for sure coming next year, the iPhone Fold is now in its production prototyping phrase, ahead of an expected launch in 2026. Render of a possible iPhone Fold - Source AppleInsider Unsurprisingly after so many years of designing and manufacturing iPhones, Apple has a very specific process of prototyping that it follows, as exclusively revealed by AppleInsider . Now according to DigiTimes , the iPhone fold prototype is in its first round of ..

Millions of Qantas customers are at risk after hackers exploited a third-party system to steal personal information. Here's what got stolen. Qantas Airlines suffers data breach Qantas Airways confirmed on July 2, 2025, that a cybercriminal accessed customer service records stored in an external system used by one of its contact centers. The company says it has contained the breach but is now working to reassure and inform affected customers. The airline acknowledged that about 6 million ..

Announced on Wednesday, the DJI Power 2000 is a solid power station option made by the folks best known for lightweight drones, but it's not really one that you would consider easily portable or inexpensive. DJI Power 2000 In 2025, the portable power station market is thriving. Consumers are spoiled for choice with the wide selection of options for their personal power needs. All ranging from large power stations and semi-permanent power backups designed for home use. On the other end are ..

July 2 is the last day to claim your part of a $95 million settlement, if you owned a device with Siri that could've recorded a private conversation. Siri was the target of a privacy lawsuit. Emails are being sent out to consumers about a "Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement," explaining that the recipient could be owed some money. Following after the agreement by Apple to settle a class-action lawsuit, the time has now come for payments to be made. The email, seen by AppleInsider , ..

Apple's expansion in India has hit an unexpected issue as hundreds of Chinese workers have been required to leave its iPhone manufacturer Foxconn's facilities in the country. One of several Foxconn manufacturing facilities in India image credit: Foxconn In May 2025 , it was revealed that Foxconn had made a $1.5 billion investment in India, and separately the Indian government had approved a new semiconductor factory. Yet according to Bloomberg , even as all of this was happening, Foxconn India ..

The release of iOS 18 brought a number of new features to Apple's Journal app, including the new ability to search and sort entries. Some of the many new features that came to the Journal app in iOS 18. Image credit: Apple Apple's Journal app was originally introduced in December 2023 alongside iOS 17 . In October 2024, it received its first major update, as part of the iOS 18 upgrade. There's new support for noting one's state of mind, if desired, along with the ability to print individual ..

Jennifer Aniston will star and produce a 10-episode Apple TV+ series based on the bestselling "I'm Glad My Mom Died," where she plays the narcissistic mother of "iCarly" actress Jennette McCurdy. 'I'm Glad My Mom Died' by Jennette McCurdy Apple TV+ is packed with star-studded dramas and comedies, and it continues to roll out new projects at a regular pace. The latest dramedy will likely fit in well with fans of Bad Sisters . I'm Glad My Mom Died will star Jennifer Aniston, who is also the ..

Apple has failed to convince a jury that it didn't infringe on 3G wireless patents with cellular chips in its iPhone , with it now having to pay TOT Power Control over $110 million. The iPhone's 3G capability has cost Apple in a patent lawsuit The jury decision, made on June 30 and made public by a Delaware federal court on Tuesday, didn't go Apple's way. In a long-running patent lawsuit against TOT Power Control, it has been decided that Apple's wireless chips violated the company's patents. ..

An injured climber stranded above 10,000 feet on Snowmass Mountain in Colorado was rescued after using Apple's satellite texting feature on his iPhone to call for help. Emergency SOS via Satellite is on iPhone 14 and later According to the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office, the 53-year-old man reached the summit on Sunday. During his descent, he injured his wrist and was unable to continue alone, according to KDVR . Without cell service or Wi-Fi in the remote area, he used Apple's satellite ..

Photos in iOS 26 has reworked the iOS 18 version for the better. Here's how the new version of Photos expected in the fall compares to the old one. Photos iOS 18 vs iOS 26 One of the most-used first-party apps on an iPhone , Photos is the home for all of the photographs and videos you take with the onboard cameras. With built-in editing tools and search capabilities, you can quickly find memories of yesteryear and make them look good too. It is an essential app, and therefore any changes made ..

New shipment estimates by supply chain analysts suggest that Apple may have gained computing marketshare in the first quarter of 2025, but the report ignores that shipments aren't sales, and Apple stuffed the channel with hardware ahead of tariff impacts. Mac shipments jumped in 2025 Apple entered 2025 with faster shipment growth than rivals, with Mac shipments jumping 28.7%. Rivals HP, Dell and Lenovo managed only single-digit growth, according to Canalys data released on July 1. Apple shipped ..

Amazon's $849 MacBook Air deal is back, with the M4-equipped laptop available at a $150 discount ahead of Prime Day . Grab early Prime Day MacBook Air deals. The $150 markdown at Amazon marks a return of the popular $849 price on the standard M4 MacBook Air 13-inch model, and every colorway is eligible for the savings. Buy M4 Air for $849 Continue Reading on AppleInsider Discuss on our Forums

Following its recall of one US-only Power Bank, Anker has now issued a worldwide recall and replace notice for five more similar batteries. Here's what's impacted and how to get a refund. The Anker Power Banks that are subject to the new recall image credit: Anker In June 2025 , Anker issued its recall of the PowerCore 10000 batteries because of a potential fire risk, although solely to devices sold in the US. As of July 1, 2025, though, the company is recalling five more Power Banks: Anker ..

Apple is researching how to make software for the Apple Vision Pro to help prevent motion sickness from perceived motion, as well as caused by the motion of a vehicle. We won't now see an Apple Car, but some of the technology invented for it may be coming to the Apple Vision Pro image credit: Apple Probably all Apple Vision Pro users say that wearing your headset during a flight is more embarrassing or at least prone to getting knocked in the overhead storage compartment. But some say that ..

Google just pulled its note-taking app Keep from Apple Watch , extending a long and storied history of Google killing off products. Google just pulled its note-taking app Keep Alphabet Inc.'s Google pulled its Keep note-taking app from Apple Watch with an update on June 30, 2025. The move leaves users without a Google-backed way to take notes on the wrist. Keep launched for watchOS in 2019 but never got much attention. It lacked watch face complications and other core features. Over time, it ..

Brazil has tried fining Apple over the App Store before and backed down, but its technology council is now urging it since other nations are. The App Store continues to be under first in Brazil In late 2022, early 2023 , Brazil's Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Economica (CADE) regulator opened an investigation following complaints from firms including MercadoLibre, a Latin American ecommerce platform. Now that regulator's technology advisors have concluded that Apple is guilty of the ..

Apple is suing a design engineer who allegedly copied Apple Vision Pro research and is using it in his new role at Snap, maker of Snapchat and smart glasses. The current Apple Vision Pro There's probably now a standard pro forma lawsuit that Apple gets out every year, as this latest example of alleged trade secret theft is far from the first. In 2022 , an employee leaked confidential information to the press, while in 2023 , three ex-Apple engineers were accused of stealing Apple Car . And in ..

The Stream Deck is great for running macros on your Mac , but there are ways to do it significantly cheaper. Sometimes, all it takes is a spare keyboard or a secondary numpad. Epomaker EK21 works with Via for macros In the pursuit of productivity, users can turn to macros as a way to get things done on their Mac. By hitting specific keys or key combinations on their keyboard, using configuration software supplied by the manufacturer, tasks can be sped up. These are different from keyboard ..

Apple is facing fresh legal heat from privacy company Proton, which wants to break open the iPhone's closed App Store . Proton lawsuit targets Apple Swiss privacy technology company Proton has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Apple in California, claiming Apple maintains an unlawful monopoly over app distribution and payment processing. It cites harm to developers and consumers. The proposed class action, filed in Oakland, alleges Apple forces developers to distribute apps only through ..

Apple's motion to dismiss the U.S. Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit has been rejected, which means a trial that could result in upending more of Apple's businesses will soon begin. The US DOJ antitrust suit is moving forward An antitrust investigation brought on by a case with Spotify in 2019 opened Apple up to a lot of scrutiny. In 2024, after years of vague threats, the Department of Justice finally filed a wide-sweeping and vague antitrust lawsuit against Apple. The lawsuit got off to ..

Cybercriminals and fraudsters are using fake texts, this time from UPS, to gain access to iPhone users' personal information. Here's how to stay safe and keep your data from falling into the wrong hands. Scammers are impersonating UPS and trying to steal iPhone users' information. Text messages claiming to be from the package delivery service UPS have been popping up as part of a new phishing scam. Much like the fake DMV texts our staffers receiver earlier in June 2025 , which scared people ..

A senior researcher's exit and a near-mutiny among Apple Intelligence engineers expose Apple's struggle to stay competitive in the AI arms race. Senior Siri researcher leaves Apple Apple is facing mounting internal fractures over its AI strategy, losing one of its top researchers while scrambling to keep key teams on board. It increasingly looks like a crisis of confidence in Cupertino. Tom Gunter, one of Apple's most senior large language model researchers, has left the company after eight ..

A rumor around Apple's AI initiatives suggests the company could turn to third parties instead of relying on its own Apple Intelligence for an upgraded Siri, but there's likely a different story. Apple could bring ChatGPT to Siri in a more integrated way Apple has been in some hot water optically since it announced Apple Intelligence upgrades that never shipped . More zealous customers and shareholders feel betrayed by the company, and lawsuits have even sprung up because of it. However, ..

Apple shouldn't have to change the App Store rules to meet a court order in the long-running lawsuit with Epic, a trade group insists, as it would violate Apple's First Amendment rights. A still from an Epic Games video instigating the lawsuit against Apple - Image Credit: Epic Games In April, the ever- persisting Epic vs Apple trial saw the court sanction Apple for deliberately violating a 2021 injunction to remove anti-steering barriers for third-party businesses. As part of the sanction, ..

Apple is now on its second round of betas for its current-gen testing track, with new builds of iOS 18.6, iPadOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, watchOS 11.6, tvOS 18.6, and visionOS 2.6 now available for testing. Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. The second iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6 developer betas have build number 22G5064d, replacing the first, 22G5054d. The second macOS Sequoia 15.6 build is 24G5065c, up from 24G5054d. The second tvOS 18.6 build is 22M5065b and replaces 22M5054b, the second watchOS ..

In the first major update since it was acquired by Apple, the Pixelmator Pro image editor for Mac has added features for pros with more RAW support, plus Image Playground from Apple Intelligence . The new Pixelmator Pro 3.7 remains a standalone app, but has Apple improvements throughout image credit: Pixelmator If you've been crossing your fingers since November 2024 that Apple wouldn't strip its newly-acquired Pixelmator Pro for parts , now is the first real clue of just how Apple intends to ..

Apple's potential low-cost MacBook using the A18 Pro iPhone chip may have surfaced earlier than thought, with code references to the model apparently surfacing back in July 2024. A new MacBook could use an A-series chip Early on Monday , commentary from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo advised that Apple was working on a MacBook that runs on an A-series processor instead of an M-series chip. Hours later, it seems that the model may have been teased quite a while ago. According to posts shared by Aaron ..

The EU's DMA is said to be in the interests of consumers, but as its been implemented, it's just denying them iOS 26 features Apple can't risk giving away to rivals. An EU flag with the App Store logo EU Mac users still haven't got iPhone mirroring, and they aren't going to get Live Activities on the Mac, either. Now Apple has directly told the EU regulators that there are more iOS 26 features that its users at least won't see remotely as soon as anyone, anywhere else. The only one named is ..

Early Prime Day sales are heating up, with today's MacBook Pro sale discounting the 14-inch model with an upgrade to 24GB RAM and 1TB of storage by a substantial $240. Get an early Prime Day discount on Apple's MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple Save $240 : Pick up Apple's M4 14-inch MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD for $1,759 at Amazon and B&H; Photo . Save $240 on Apple's current 14-inch MacBook Pro with a bump up to 24GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage during an early Prime Day price ..

Verizon denies that a database offered for sale on a public forum contains real customer records, describing it as old data not connected to the company or its users. Verizon denies data breach A report by cybersecurity researchers at SafetyDetectives found a forum post advertising a database labeled "Verizon USA" with over 61 million records. The listing claimed the data was 3.1 gigabytes in CSV or JSON format and included sample screenshots of personal information fields. Verizon told ..

On the latest HomeKit Insider Podcast, Ryan Okimoto joins to talk about the latest home automation news, and the relaunch of Brilliant. HomeKit Insider Podcast Ryan Okimoto or Oki is the Senior Director of Customer Engagement at Brilliant, and is our special guest this week on the show. He has a long history in tech hardware companies, spending time at Sonos and Eero before Brilliant. Brilliant had faced a future of uncertainty after it was unable to meet its financial obligations. Despite ..

After a rocky start in Apple's display supply chain, display supplier BOE has bulked out its OLED panel supply chain in the hope it can secure more iPhone screen orders. The iPhone 17 generation is on the way - Image Credit: AppleInsider The display supply chain for iPhones has been dominated by Samsung Display and LG Display, with BOE being a much smaller supplier in comparison. However, BOE really wants to be a big player, and has expanded its production capacity in the hope that Apple will ..

Marking ten years of Apple Music , the streaming service is hosting a week of special programming, ranging from the countdown of its top streaming chart, to documentaries about the streamer. Apple Music celebrates its tenth anniversary with special programming Since it launched on June 30, 2015 , Apple Music has continuously streamed radio shows as well as individual tracks, and it has created performances from live sessions to the Super Bowl . Now, alongside unveiling a new Los Angeles studio ..

Apple Music is turning 10, and to celebrate, it's giving you the "Replay All Time" playlist of your all-time most-played songs. Here's how to listen to it. Apple Music adds Replay All Time playlist Apple Music's new Replay All Time playlist shows you the songs you've played the most since you joined the service. It is, essentially, your annual Replay, but for your entire listening history. Continue Reading on AppleInsider Discuss on our Forums

Alongside celebratory shows on Apple Music live streaming, Apple is marking the first decade of its streaming service by opening a 15,000-square foot studio for musicians. Exterior of the new Apple Music studio in Los Angeles image credit: Apple Apple Music went live on June 30, 2015 , and since then has added Apple Music Classical, Spatial Audio and opened a studio in Paris . Now Apple has announced a new complex that provides two studios, a soundstage, and facilities for artists in Los ..