Writer/producer Vince Gilligan has revealed the first show in his deal with Apple TV+ , a new science fiction drama starring Rhea Seehorn, best known for her role in Gilligan's "Better Call Saul." Vince Gilligan is launching his new Apple TV+ series. Image source: Apple Gilligan's deal with Apple TV+ was announced in 2022 , with the detail that it was to provide an original drama series. Apple reportedly gave Gilligan a straight-to-series order, skipping any pilot presentation, and also made it ..

The Amazon Renewed Premium option drives the price of the M2 Max Mac Studio down to Mac mini levels. Originally retailing for $1,999, the $899 price is appealing with back-to-school shopping underway. The M2 Max spec features a 12-core CPU and 30-core GPU, rivaling the M4 Pro Mac mini in terms of performance, with the M4 Mac mini at least $350 more with only 24GB of RAM. Buy Mac Studio for $899 The M2 Max Mac Studio, meanwhile, comes with 32GB of memory and 512GB of storage. If you need more ..

Apple just bought time in the Netherlands, but Europe may soon force bigger changes to its App Store pending further regulations. iOS App Store It seems Apple won't face a new penalty in the Netherlands just yet. The country's antitrust regulator is holding off on its next move while the European Commission continues talks with Apple about similar App Store policies. According to a report from Reuters , the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets said Friday that it's postponing a decision on ..

Apple has told developers that to stay on the App Store , they must provide detailed information about app age ratings, similar to its previous privacy nutrition labels. Detail from Apple's child protection white paper image credit: Apple In 2020, Apple launched privacy nutrition labels which required developers to specify exactly what types of private user information their apps collected. It was a slow rollout, some developers waited as long as they could, and others were revealed to ..

Apple's new AppleCare One subscription is compatible with the iPhone Upgrade Program, but making the switch takes a bit of manual work. AppleCare One subscription The clarification comes from Apple spokesperson Anna Mitchell, who confirmed to Six Colors that iPhone Upgrade Program users can unbundle their AppleCare+ coverage and move to AppleCare One. Customers must contact Apple Support to make the change, and they'll need a U.S.-based Apple ID in good standing. Continue Reading on ..

Apple's quarterly results for the third fiscal quarter of 2025 are arriving on July 31. With ever-changing tariff policies affecting supply chains, here's what to expect from a traditionally quiet quarter for the company. Apple CEO Tim Cook Apple's third-quarter results are usually the quietest and the lowest of the year. With holiday seasonality affecting sales, Q3 tends to be the low point with little to look forward to, save for speculation on the upcoming iPhone generation. The reference to ..

The Oppo Find N5 is the first foldable phone I've spent any real time with, and it's really taken hold. I'm now desperate for Apple to get into the foldable game, but if it does, the iPhone Fold will have its work cut out to beat this thing. Oppo Find N5 review: Once you go bendy, it's hard to go back. When you've been using phones for as long as I have, it's very rare that someone new comes along. The iPhone 16 is the best iPhone that Apple has ever made, but it's still an iPhone. If we're all ..

Apple Intelligence researchers have released a whole series of new academic papers concerned with furthering AI's ability to be personalized and understanding how errors occur. Apple's Director of Human-Centered Machine Intelligence and Responsibility, Jeffrey P. Bigham, at a 2024 Apple workshop image credit: Apple There is still this belief that Apple is behind the industry , but its researchers continue to publish papers that go far beyond Apple products and into the issues that affect all ..

The annual tax holiday prior to the start of the school year begins soon, and Apple has detailed exactly what products are eligible for tax exemption and other rules for nine states. Apple's tax free weekend detailed. Image source: Apple Tax holiday perks and limitations vary from state to state. So, each year Apple provides a list of eligible products and specific rules to help customers shop. The Apple tax holiday sale page in now available for the annual back-to-school sale. It lists ..

AppleCare has been revamped to be better, cheaper, and possibly more complicated, while Apple Intelligence is not doomed, and the iPhone Fold display could be in a legal battle. AppleCare has been revamped with new and potentially money-saving options It's not very likely that the iPhone Fold could be banned, and Apple has plenty of options to get around the problem if it were. But it was a surprise that Apple would drop its own folding screen design in favor of a Samsung Display one and ..

Investment analyst firm JP Morgan is predicting that Apple shares will improve in the short term, and predicts a target price rise by the end of 2026, through moderate iPhone 17 demand, but greater Services revenues. Apple's iPhone lineup In June 2025 , JP Morgan trimmed its Apple target price to $230, specifically because of weaknesses in iPhone and Services sales. Now in a note to investors seen by AppleInsider , it's saying that Apple's outlook is better than previously imagined. Ahead of ..

Beyond Liquid Glass, Apple is making giant updates to Control Center in a href="https://appleinsider.com/inside/ios-26" title="iOS 26" data-kpt="1"iOS 26 that make this always handy iPhone feature become a powerhouse once you learn how to use it to its fullest. Control Center in iOS 26 For example, you now automatically get several pages of controls plus you can add more, and Apple provides hundreds of its own iPhone controls for you to use. But Control Center can include options from ..

Blender is working on a native iPad version of its popular 3D creation suite, with the goal of delivering a complete multitouch experience tailored to artists who rely on tablets. A current mockup of the potential Blender for iPad app In an update posted to its developer blog, the Blender team outlined early plans to bring its eponymous app to the iPad Pro . But it didn't stop there, and also suggested that the app could make an appearance on other devices, like the Microsoft Surface, Huawei ..

"Dead Island 2" is now available for Mac users through the Mac App Store, expanding the zombie action RPG to a new platform. Dead Island 2 The game first launched on April 21, 2023, for PlayStation, Xbox, and Windows PC via the Epic Games Store. It later arrived on Steam on April 22, 2024. The new Mac version , released on July 24, 2025, is part of Apple's growing effort to bring AAA titles to macOS, including full support for Apple Silicon . Continue Reading on AppleInsider Discuss on our ..

Some users signing up for AppleCare One have found that eligible devices don't always appear as expected, or show a warning that a device check is required. Here's what you need to do. Plan limitations & missing devices. Image source: Apple AppleCare One launched July 24 as a monthly plan that covers multiple Apple products under one subscription. It starts at $19.99 per month for up to three devices, and lets you add more for $5.99 each. Before getting started with Apple One, the user must ..

Apple has released a revised version of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 developer beta 4 that matches the build sent out for public testing. iPadOS 26 dev beta 4 updated with new build Apple released the fourth developer betas of the OS 26 updates on July 22 , but some of the public betas released Thursday have a slightly newer build. So, Apple has also released updated developer beta 4 versions for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 to match. The new iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 build is 23A5297m, up from 23A5297i. It isn't ..

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The $299 iPad 11-inch deal is back, making it a great option for back-to- school shopping. Grab an iPad for just $299. Amazon's July Apple sale includes a return of the $299 iPad 11-inch , reflecting a $50 discount off retail on the standard 128GB Wi-Fi configuration. Buy for $299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider Discuss on our Forums

Apple has finally brought out the first public beta builds of iOS 26 , iPadOS 26, macOS 26 Tahoe, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26. Apple's upcoming releases will be version 26. While Apple introduces its upcoming operating system releases during WWDC, it only brings out initial test builds for use by developers. Those builds, often with bugs and things that need improvement, are often considered too unsafe for members of the public to try out. The public beta, on the other hand, is for versions of the ..

Apple is making it easy for users to move from AppleCare+ to the new AppleCare One plan, and some customers are getting a gift card in the process. AppleCare One AppleCare One launched on July 24 as a monthly subscription that covers multiple devices under one plan. It supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Wat

A major upgrade to the Qi wireless charging standard promises faster, more reliable charging across iPhone and a growing number of Android phones. Apple already uses Qi2 in iPhones The Wireless Power Consortium has launched Qi2 25W, a new version of its Qi2 standard that delivers nearly 70% more power than the original. Officially labeled version 2.2.1, the new spec jumps from 15 watts to 25 watts and is designed to work across brands. Fourteen devices have already passed certification for Qi2 ..

Epic Games has complained that the UK competition regulator has decided against forcing Apple to allow alternatives to the App Store to exist in the country, claiming that it may prevent 'Fortnite' for iOS from being re- released there. A still from a video at the start of the Apple-Epic lawsuit battle - Image Credit: Epic Games On July 23, the UK's Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) explained that the government wanted to designate Apple and Google as having a strategic market status, ..

While German luxury car maker BMW has previously avoided committing to Apple's CarKey Ultra , it has now announced that it will not be adopting it. CarPlay Ultra is supported by Aston Martin, but not BMW - Image credit Apple BMW was among the very first manufacturers to adopt Apple's CarKey system for unlocking cars from an iPhone , back in 2020 . It was also quick to adopt CarPlay, although initially selling it as a subscription extra before even more quickly listening to customers and ..

More than 20 years after opening its first Apple Store in Osaka, Japan, Apple has unveiled its second, Apple Umeda, which opens on July 26. Apple Umeda in Osaka image credit: Apple The new store is part of a specific plan by Apple to open or remodel around 50 stores by 2027, and the new Apple Umeda was officially announced in early July 2025 . Now the store has its own site , and Apple has revealed images of it, ahead of the opening at 10:00 A.M. local time on Saturday, July 26, 2025. "I am ..

Apple has long partnered with Sony to sell its PlayStation controllers, which can pair with Apple devices, and they're getting a big quality-of-life update later in 2025 multiple device pairing. DualSense controller getting multi- device pairing The PlayStation DualSense and DualSense Edge are premium controllers that match up great with Apple's premium hardware. Apple sells the white model in its online store and promotes it regularly when discussing gaming on its platforms. PlayStation ..

After a long wait, Apple News+ Audio has finally expanded out from the United States to the UK, Australia, and Canada. It only took five years. Apple News+ Audio is now available in the UK, Canada, and Australia Apple has a habit of introducing new features for its U.S. users to enjoy, before rolling it out to other territories. In the case of one Apple News+ feature, that has taken a very long time to happen. Subscribers of Apple News+ in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom can now ..

A woman took Apple to court for giving her 200 GB of iCloud storage instead of the 205 GB she expected and lost. iCloud lawsuit fails. Image source: Apple A Ninth Circuit panel has rejected an appeal claiming Apple misled iCloud users. The plaintiff expected 205 GB total but received only 200 GB, as the free 5 GB tier was not added to the paid 200 GB plan. The court said plaintiff Lisa Bodenburg didn't allege a valid breach of contract. She also didn't show that a reasonable consumer would be ..

Apple's device protection plans previously had to be applied within 60 days, but AppleCare One blows past this window with coverage on devices up to four years old after a diagnostic. AppleCare One can even cover your iPhone 13 Pro We've all been in the checkout with our new iPhone , iPad, Mac , or even AirPods with that toggle glaring at us from the corner add AppleCare for more cash. Then, after checkout, the Settings app reminds you of how many days are left in the 60-day window to get ..

OWC's back-to-school sale has expanded to include external SSDs for Mac, with the Express 1M2 line now up to $450 off. Save up to $450 on OWC Express 1M2 USB 4 external SSDs for your Mac - Image credit: OWC A great option for creatives and professionals thanks to fast speeds of up to 3,189 MB/s, OWC's Express 1M2 external storage solutions are now marked down to as low as $199.99 . Save up to $450 on OWC Express 1M2 Continue Reading on AppleInsider Discuss on our Forums

AppleCare One offers a good deal for protecting your Apple hardware in some cases. Here's how it compares to the standard AppleCare+ plans. AppleCare+ vs AppleCare One - AppleCare One is a new multi-device coverage plan On Wednesday, Apple launched AppleCare One in the United States. Starting from July 24, U.S. customers can sign up for the subscription, effectively bundling multiple AppleCare+ plans into one payment. The big draw is that you can protect up to three devices under one AppleCare ..

Apple is adding a retention facility to the App Store , meaning if a user cancels their subscription to an app, its developer can try to talk them out of leaving with an offer. A suggested new cancellation screen image credit: Apple Apple has been changing the App Store to meet EU demands, and still some developers want a completely free ride . But there is now a retention feature that is so necessary that it's surprising it hasn't always been part of the App Store. It's more necessary for ..

Apple and Halfbrick Studios are giving fans a chance to play Apple Arcade free for a month, tying it to a new "Bluey" crossover event in "Fruit Ninja Classic+." Bluey-themed update Apple Arcade is Apple's attempt at offering a range of ad-free games for a flat monthly fee, and one of its classics is helping promote the service. Customers can take advantage of the promotion and score an extra free month, even if they've subscribed before. Fruit Ninja has been refreshed with characters and themes ..

For the first time, users of the iPad and Apple Watch can get theft and loss insurance cover for their devices, as Apple revamps its AppleCare options. Apple Watch and iPad can now be covered by AppleCare+ Theft and Loss Alongside launching its new AppleCare One bundle, where a single payment can cover multiple devices, Apple has also expanded its existing AppleCare+. It's the policy's first major change since AppleCare+ became a subscription-only service in February 2025 . Most significantly, ..

A new iPhone case from engineer Ken Pillonel lets anyone add a USB-C port to an older Lightning iPhone, with no disassembly required. USB-C on any iPhone Pillonel is best known for creating the first USB-C iPhone in 2021 , a one-off project that went viral among tech fans and right-to-repair advocates. Now, after several years of work, he's turned the idea into something anyone can use. His new case slips over an iPhone and adds a working USB-C port that supports charging, data transfer, and ..

Emulating the European Union, the UK government confirms that it is planning to launch new regulations over Apple and Google. Apple continues to get hit with new regulations in the UK As previously reported , the UK government has been considering categorizing Apple and Google as having strategic market status, and then applying new regulations to them. According to a statement on the government's own Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) page, is seeking views on its plan. "Apple and ..

The fourth developer betas of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 have landed, with the update adding more Liquid Glass changes, Dynamic Wallpapers, and even CarPlay customizations. Here's what's new this time. Dynamic Wallpaper options in iOS 26 developer beta 4 Just over two weeks since the third developer beta, Apple has issued the fourth builds of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 . The new build is 23A5297i, replacing 23A5287g. With the eventual fall release still months away, it's highly probable that Apple will be ..

Apple is rolling out AppleCare One, a new monthly subscription plan that lets users cover multiple Apple devices under a single account for a flat rate. AppleCare One. Image source: Apple Starting July 24, Apple customers in the U.S. can subscribe to AppleCare One for $19.99 per month, which covers up to three devices. Each additional device can be added for $5.99 a month. Unlike separate AppleCare+ plans, the new service bundles support and protection into a single subscription. AppleCare One ..

In what is probably a repeat of previous rumors, a new leak claims to have the dimensions of both the iPhone Fold 's exterior and interior displays. Renders of an iPhone Fold - Image Credit: AppleInsider Apple's long-rumored iPhone Fold is expected to have an outer screen resembling a regular iPhone, and then a larger interior one that is revealed by opening up the device. Multiple leaks have claimed to have the sizes of these two screens, but recent ones are more likely to be accurate since ..

Output 275W to six devices via a 25k mAh power bank with a pop-up MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, and four USB ports with the excellent Chargeasap Flash Pro Ultra. Chargeasap Flash Pro Ultra review: plenty of power and ports Chargeasap has been around for a while, and this is the third iteration of the Flash power bank I've reviewed. The Flash Pro Ultra takes everything that the company has learned from the previous models to combine it into a single sleek device. The travel-friendly ..

Steve Jobs' daughter is gearing up to marry Olympic equestrian Harry Charles in a $6.7 million ceremony attended by high-profile guests in rural England. Eve & Harry Charles Image Credit: @evejobs on instagram Eve Jobs, 27, daughter of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs , is scheduled to marry Olympic gold medalist equestrian Harry Charles, 26, in Oxfordshire, England. The event is reportedly valued at approximately $6.7 million and is being organized by California-based event planner Stanlee ..