Apple is contesting a ruling that would force it to pay Optis $502 million for LTE patent infringement, but the UK Supreme Court has yet to reach a verdict. Apple seeks to avoid paying Optis $502 million over alleged patent infringement. The legal battle between Apple and Optis goes back to February 2019 , and there's still no end in sight all these years later. Apple was accused of infringing upon Optis' LTE patents, which ultimately led to lawsuits in both the United Kingdom and the United ..

A new Supreme Court ruling will require police to have probable cause before using sweeping geofence warrants that rely on people's personal location data to find criminals. The Supreme Court rules against the use of geofence warrants Police subpoena Apple , Google, and other tech companies for precious user location data using so-called "geofence warrants," which can serve as a dragnet to catch a single criminal while implicating many others. The Supreme Court says this method is no longer an ..

Apple's iOS 26.5.2 update adds a variety of fixes to keep your data safe while browsing the web. Here's what you need to know and why you should update. iOS 26.5.2 includes more than 25 security fixes. On Monday, just under a month after releasing iOS 26.5.1, Apple made iOS 26.5.2 available for download. The update contains more than 25 different security enhancements, and over 15 of them are related to WebKit. Notably, Apple patched two WebKit vulnerabilities that used maliciously crafted web ..

Apple's largest memory suppliers are being sued in California, with consumers and small businesses alleging Samsung Electronics, SK hynix and Micron coordinated DRAM production cuts that drove up memory prices. Apple has a unified memory architecture for its chips Apple isn't accused of wrongdoing in the lawsuit. Samsung, SK hynix and Micron supply memory used across Apple's hardware lineup, putting the dispute much closer to customers than it might first appear. The company has already raised ..

It's time to update your Mac, iPhone , and iPad, as Apple has released a new trio of security patches for its operating systems. Apple has rolled out a security update for iPhone Apple pushed out three new updates on Monday in an effort to patch an apparent security flaw. As of publication, Apple has not specified what issue the patch is meant to fix. Because Apple has not announced what is in the update, it is also possible that it contains bug fixes as well. Continue Reading on AppleInsider ..

Apple is now on the third round of its 26-gen operating system updates, including developer builds of its iOS 26.6 and others alongside some 26.5.2 releases. Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple Apple is in the phase of the year where it has two developer beta tracks running at the same time. While the main attention is on the 27-generation , it is also still building for its current-gen operating systems. The third developer betas landed ..

After giving it an Apple Design award for innovation, Apple has now bought Rabbit 3 Ties, Inc, which made a visual Swift development tool called Play. Play let developers quickly prototype apps - image credit: Rabbit 3 Times, Inc Following Apple's acquisition of the open-source Swift Package Index, it's now been revealed that it entered a deal with the Play company. Rather than an outright acquisition, the deal reportedly sees Apple acquiring assets and having the option to hire certain staff. ..

WhatsApp is adding usernames that let people start conversations without sharing their phone numbers, expanding its privacy tools ahead of a wider rollout later in 2026. WhatsApp adds usernames Users will be able to share a WhatsApp username instead of their phone number. A username could make it easier to connect with a new classmate, neighbor, or someone they meet at an event. Usernames also let people join community or parent group chats without sharing a phone number with everyone in the ..

Compared to today's iPhone 17 Pro Max and what we know of the forthcoming iPhone 18 range, the very first iPhone that went on sale 19 years ago today was startlingly slow and incredibly limited yet it changed the world. Apple launched the iPhone in 2007 - image credit: Apple 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 ..

This week on Smart Home Insider, Ann Olivo from the Thread Group joins to talk about the future of the wireless standard and how it's improving smart home networks. Smart Home Insider Podcast Joining as this week's guest host is Ann Olivo. Olivo serves as the Corporate Campaigns Manager for Silicon Labs, as well as the VP of Marketing for the Thread Group. The topic comes just a week after Unify, a public-facing conference put on by the Connectivity Standards Alliance. Thread, as many other ..

Amazon's month-end $350 discount brings the 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 chip down to $1,649.99. But supply may be limited after Apple raised prices last week. Save $350 on a 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro at Amazon - Image credit: Apple With price increases announced by Apple last week on its MacBook and iPad lines, it's worth considering grabbing this $1,649.99 special at Amazon before the $350 discount ends. Buy 14" MacBook Pro M5 for $1,649.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider Discuss on our ..

Apple could adopt a wider color standard for future OLED displays, a move that could improve color accuracy and push beyond the capabilities of current premium OLED panels. 13-inch iPad Pro with OLED display A TrendForce report published on June 29 says Apple plans to gradually adopt OLED panels that cover 95% of the BT.2020 color gamut in future MacBook Pro , iPad Pro , and iMac models. Reaching that wider color standard will require a new generation of OLED emissive materials. The research ..

A motherboard leak demonstrates that a new production technique has been used to make the A20 Pro in the iPhone 18 Pro . Expect impressive performance, and a cooler running iPhone. Dies on wafers. Image credit: TSMC Apple is just months away from introducing its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the rumors about it continue to flow. The latest leak is about its internals, and how it could help improve performance. A supposed image of the motherboard used in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max ..

Apple appeared to be finally cooperating with India's antitrust regulator, but now says it can show that the country's three-year investigation consisted of simply copying and pasting claims from rivals. Tim Cook in a previous visit to India image credit: Apple In 2021 , the Competition Commission of India (CCI) began investigating Apple after receiving a complaint against its App Store fees. In 2024 , it accused Apple of antitrust practices, and the company has been consistently arguing ..

In this week's "Sunday Reboot," Malcolm ponders why Apple TV doesn't do game shows, and if it ever will properly work competition-based shows into its streaming service. Planet of the Apps, Apple's first attempt to make a proper game show. Image Credit: Apple Anyone paying a subscription expects to get their money's worth from their monthly outlay, especially when it comes to streaming services. I occasionally look at the collection that I pay for each month, and if I haven't watched it enough ..

A project has cloned the Apple II Plus, but instead of using emulation, it goes the harder route by rebuilding Apple's classic computer in hardware. A homebrew Apple II Clone - Image Credit: Simon Boak/Unimplementedtrap.com If someone wants to get the experience of using Apple's vintage products, they often turn to a software emulator. However, as one project proves, it's possible to get the same effect by focusing on the hardware side. Posted on Sunday by Simon Boak, the SB Mini II is referred ..

Apple is still expected to update the Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra in 2026 and an M7 Ultra version in 2028, but don't expect major changes to the form. Mac Studio The Apple Silicon chip series consists of four tiers, with the standard base model, Pro, and Max variants appearing in every generation. The fourth, the Ultra chip, hasn't seen a release since the M3 Ultra, with the M4 Ultra skipped entirely. The Mac Studio is the model of Mac to get if you want the massive number of cores that the ..

Signals from AirPods solved two crimes: a woman was arrested for refusing to leave an Apple Store, and a Bangladeshi presenter's iPhone was stolen, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter. Apple Orland Square Mall - Image Credit: Apple The latest from an occasional AppleInsider feature, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider Discuss on our Forums

If you have ever wanted to buy Plex's lifetime pass to keep streaming your movie collection to your iPhone , get it now before the price rockets up to a ludicrous $749.99 on July 1. Plex logo Price rises are a regular occurrence for most online services, and that even includes self-hosted streaming platforms. However, for a particular segment of Plex users, one extremely expensive jump in price is on the horizon. Back in May , Plex warned that it will be raising the price of its Lifetime Plex ..

Apple has petitioned the Trump administration to allow it to buy Mac RAM chips from a blacklisted Chinese supplier, to ease the price pressure caused by the global memory crisis. A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: Samsung The tech industry is continuing to struggle with keeping the cost of manufacturing low due to the ongoing demand for memory chips . While Apple is also affected and now passing down the costs to consumers, it's still trying to find ways around the problem. According ..

Apple's MacBook Pro is set to receive an overhaul, with a redesign, an an OLED touchscreen expected to be the key changes. Here's what the rumor mill has to say about the device. The MacBook Pro is expected to receive an OLED panel in 2027 or 2026. While AppleInsider readers have wanted a Mac with an OLED screen for years, actual claims of an OLED-equipped MacBook Pro date back to at least 2019. As for when such an upgrade might arrive, it depends on who you ask. Leakers and analysts alike have ..

Even though Steve Jobs could be demanding, Ron Johnson says he still managed to make Apple Stores "the most productive in the world." Ron Johnson was Apple's head of retail. Image Credit: Tech Crunch Continue Reading on AppleInsider Discuss on our Forums

Apple has lost yet another upper-level executive to OpenAI, this time Paul Meade from its Vision Products Group. ChatGPT Logo Longtime Apple executive Paul Meade, known for his work on the Apple Vision Pro, is reportedly leaving Cupertino for Mission Bay. There, he'll join OpenAI alongside fellow Apple alumni Jony Ive, Tang Tan, and Evans Hankey. According to Bloomberg, the vice president of hardware engineering for the Vision Products Group is set to depart for OpenAI at some point in the next ..

Assa Abloy, the parent company of Level, has laid off most of the company's staff. While the Apple Home Key locks will work in the short term, others are concerned about the platform's future. Level Lock Pro The Verge reported on June 26 that Assa Abloy laid off most of Level Home's employees and is folding the smart lock maker into its Kwikset brand. Assa Abloy disputed reports that Level was shutting down. The company said it will continue developing, selling, and supporting its smart locks ..

A new report claims that Apple will not upgrade the processors for its expected touch MacBook Pro , while models using with an M7 designed for heavy AI workloads will follow from late 2027. The current MacBook Pro Previous reports that Apple intends to skip the M6 processor presumed that it was for later models rather than the forthcoming MacBook Pro with a touch OLED display . Now it seems that this MacBook Pro won't get an M6, and instead will stay with the present M5 generation. According to ..

Apple's lower-end iPhone 18 models, expected to be announced in spring 2027, will feature 9GB of RAM for improved Apple Intelligence support, according to a new analyst report. A20 is expected to bring more RAM to entry-level iPhones Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that the lower-end models, likely to be the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e, will have 1GB more RAM than the outgoing iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e . As for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Kuo expects those phones to sport ..

Apple will give its upcoming Everest drama "Tenzing" its first theatrical release of the year before bringing the film to Apple TV , continuing its strategy of debuting select prestige films on the big screen. Genden Phuntsok in "Tenzing." "Tenzing" opens in select theaters on October 9 before making its debut on Apple TV on October 16. Apple announced the release dates alongside the film's first details, cast, and creative team. Genden Phuntsok stars as Tenzing Norgay, while Tom Hiddleston ..

Apple CEO Tim Cook has said the company will donate to relief efforts after a pair of earthquakes ravaged northern Venezuela. Image credit: AP Photo/Javier Campos On Wednesday evening, a pair of earthquakes, known as a doublet, struck Venezuela's northern coast. The first was a 7.2 magnitude quake, followed by a magnitude 7.5 quake less than one minute later, according to the Associated Press . The earthquakes have left thousands of people injured and have killed at least 589 people at the time ..

Tim Cook warned us it was coming, but still the price rises on most, although not all, Apple products are a blow. Here's what's changed, and when it might change back. All t

The Elgato 4K S is a powerful external peripheral that provides an easy way for Mac users to not just capture video, but also stream gameplay to Twitch, or to just about any place that will allow live video streaming. Elgato 4K S review: The capture device is really compact. In this day and age, the odds are very high that you, or someone you know, is livestreaming on one of the major streaming platforms. From video games to art and crafts, to music and talk shows, streaming is ingrained into ..

Developers with an Apple Watch Ultra 3 can now install the second developer beta of watchOS 27 , which offers access to Siri AI and an improved Workout Buddy. watchOS 27 beta 2 is now available for the Apple Watch Ultra 3. On June 23, Apple deployed watchOS 27 beta 2, making it available to all compatible models, with the exception of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 . At the time, Apple's newest and most expensive smartwatch was left unable to run the software. On Thursday, however, Apple finally ..

Apple is rumored to skip M6 Pro and M6 Max Apple Silicon chips in favor of new, AI-first M7 chips, according to a new report. A MacBook Pro with M6 could debut this year. Apple is expected to launch its first M6 MacBook Pro laptops later in 2026, but while there would normally be M6 Pro and M6 Max variants, these chips are rumored to not see the light of day. That's according to a Bloomberg report , which claims the entry-level M6 chip will focus on improved memory bandwidth when compared to ..

Apple's rare mid-cycle hardware price increases pushed the stock lower on June 25, but Wall Street's early response stayed largely upbeat as analysts kept their ratings and targets unchanged. Wall Street reacts to Apple's price hikes Apple shares fell about 4.8% in morning trading Thursday after the company announced the price increases. The announcement followed Micron's blockbuster earnings report, which reinforced Wall Street's view that AI-driven demand will keep DRAM and NAND prices ..

Apple has increased the price of the MacBook Neo from $599 to $699, a move that is as disappointing as it was inevitable amid ongoing global RAM and storage price and availability tensions. Apple increased the price of the MacBook Neo to $699 Apple has also increased the price of a number of products, just avoiding increases on iPhone, Apple Watch, and Airpods. For now. It's the price of the poster child MacBook Neo that is perhaps most disappointing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider Discuss on ..

The Apple Store is back online after being taken down briefly, and its return has brought with it some significant price increases across some of Apple's most popular products, including the MacBook Neo . The Mac Studio is the worst impacted in terms of price hikes Apple CEO Tim Cook had previously warned that Apple would be increasing the price of some products as a result of a global RAM and storage shortage. The shortage has seen prices increase across the board. "We have never seen a ..

Apple left iPhone, Apple Watch , AirPods, and AirTag prices unchanged even as it raised prices across much of its hardware lineup, leaving some of its most popular products untouched. AirPods 4 Customers shopping for an iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, or AirTag won't pay more. Macs, iPads, HomePod mini , and Vision Pro all received price increases after Apple briefly took its online store offline and returned with updated pricing . HomePod mini now costs $129 instead of $99. The iPad Air starts ..

The Apple Store is currently down, with the company saying that it is "making changes" to its online shopping site and leaving people temporarily unable to buy iPho

Russian officials have demanded that Apple explain why a number of apps related to the internet and technology company VK were removed from the iPhone's App Store without any kind of "warning or explanation" as to the reason. The Kremlin wants answers after some apps were removed from the Russian App Store The Kremlin demanded an explanation after VK sounded the alarm. The company says that Apple's removal of the apps is restricting "access to popular services used by tens of millions of people ..

AppleInsider can exclusively confirm that logic board designs for the iPhone 18 Pro, along with A20 Pro data sheets, were among the files stolen from Tata's India facility. iPhone 18 Pro logic board schematics were taken from Tata in a 2026 cyberattack. On June 23 , it was reported that Tata, an Apple supply chain partner, had been the target of a cyberattack in India. Tata, along with Foxconn, produces iPhone components and assembles models like the iPhone 17 Pro. More than 630GB of ..

Months ahead of the iPhone Ultra's expected fall release, a new leak claims Apple has already greenlit its replacement while keeping its powder dry on a potential iPhone Air 3 . The iPhone Ultra is just the beginning. Apple's first foldable iPhone now looks increasingly likely to be called iPhone Ultra. But in a post to Weibo, leaker Digital Chat Station says Apple has already confirmed development of the second-gen model. However, with Apple thought to be working on an iPhone Air 2, the ..