Amazon continues to unveil aggressive Apple deals , with today's iMac discount on the current M4 model delivering a new record low price. Get an M4 iMac at a record low price - Image credit: Apple Today's $242 weekend discount applies to the blue 24-inch iMac with an M4 chip with an 8-core GPU, 16GB of memory, and 256GB of SSD storage. Normally retailing for $1,299, the $1,058 deal provides bargain hunters with the lowest online price available across popular Apple resellers, as evidenced in ..

The supply chain leaks about Apple's foldable iPhone have been increasing in frequency, and it may be only about a year away. Here's what the rumor mill believes is in the works. Apple's foldable iPhone could debut in 2026. While 2025 could see the release of an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air or iPhone 17 Slim, the year after may prove to be even more interesting. Multiple sources and reports over the years have said that Apple was working on products with foldable displays , the first of which is ..

With ample screen real estate in the thin-and-light chassis, Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air is great for traveling made even better by a steeper price drop on Amazon this weekend. Grab lower prices on Apple's M4 MacBook Air. Amazon has some of the top MacBook Air deals available this May, but the steeper $165 price drop on the 15-inch M4/24GB/512GB spec in Starlight is especially enticing. With the extra memory (24GB vs 16GB found in the standard model), you can enjoy enhanced performance when ..

Epic has resubmitted "Fortnite" to Apple for review, aiming to bring the game back to the U.S. App Store nearly four years after the developer violated its agreement, and Apple pulled the title. Fortnite could return to U.S. App Store soon In August 2020, Epic willingly violated Apple's App Store rules by allowing players the option to purchase Fortnite's in-game currency directly, rather than through Apple's payment system. This violation not only resulted in the game's removal from the App ..

Sao Paulo media claims that reports of iPhone manufacturer Foxconn expanding in Brazil is correct, even though Apple has said it will not increase production, and isn't trying to beat US tariffs. Foxconn's existing facility in Brazil image credit: Foxconn For years, Apple has been working to reduce its over-reliance on China as a single or major source of iPhones, and those moves have seen its suppliers establish facilities in several other countries. According to Apple, however, its ..

Apple's Weather app has existed for a long time, and has evolved a great deal in the last few years here's everything you need to know to master the Weather app. Inside Apple's Weather app Apple's Weather app shipped with the original iPhone in 2007. And, since 2007, it's appeared on every iteration of the iPhone and the iPod Touch. For the first seven years, Apple sourced its weather data from Yahoo! Weather. This was clunky, and awkward, as Yahoo! Weather used data from The Weather Channel ..

Apple has been quietly buying AI firms whose work suggests the company is looking to bring Apple Intelligence to chatbots, individual users' calendars, and perhaps to its own manufacturing. Screenshot from Mayday, the scheduling calendar app that Apple bought while it was still in beta image credit: Mayday Labs News of Apple acquiring a company usually only breaks if Apple decides to announce it as it did with Primephonic , the basis for Apple Music Classical or if the size of the deal ..

After a nearly six-year absence, Razer has finally brought back Razer Synapse mouse and gaming peripheral configuration utility for Mac kind of, at least. Image Credit: Razer For those not in the know, Razer Synapse is configuration software designed to help you get the most out of your Razer-branded devices. For gamers, that means changing key binds, customizing RGB lighting, tweaking mouse sensitivity, and creating custom profiles for different games. The last time Synapse supported macOS ..

Apple is rumored to be on the precipice of releasing a new software platform to control your entire home. Here's what's been rumored about homeOS . Apple may introduce homeOS as a new software platform Spawned from a common core, Apple has been creating branches of its operating systems for its hardware for years. There's watchOS for the Apple Watch , iOS for the iPhone , iPadOS runs on iPad , and so on. Rumors about homeOS have been circulating for years at this point. There have been ..

It's time to look back at the legendary iMac on its 27th birthday, but also time to look ahead to rumors of a future shakeup over iPhone launches and the present day shakeup in the App Store , on the AppleInsider podcast. Steve Jobs with the original iMac (left) and one of its famous successors (right) Without the iMac in 1998, there wouldn't be an Apple today and there probably wouldn't have been an Apple even in 1999. So much depended on that little machine, and so many of us have relished ..

Ex-Apple design head Jony Ive has spoken at the Stripe Sessions 2025 conference about his career going from the UK to Silicon Valley, and from Apple to his own firm, LoveFrom. Jony Ive at the Stripe Sessions 2025 conference image credit: Stripe Jony Ive has been making more public appearances lately, certainly compared to his more private time when he was in Apple and tended to speak just on launch videos. Usually, too, he speaks about his friend Steve Jobs and the way the two of them worked ..

Notifications for iPhone calls and FaceTime can appear on your iPad, and can be quite intrusive. Here's how to turn them off so they don't appear in iPadOS. Turn off notifications for FaceTime on iPadOS. Cross-device alerts are a convenient feature on iOS devices. They allow you to get alerts about incoming messages and calls for one device on another that you own. But if you're using your iPad for, say, reading a book, you might not want to be interrupted by incoming messages from your iPhone. ..

The Next is an easy-to-use, protective, and efficient enclosure that will bring out the best in your external SSD. Hyperdrive Next USB4 SSD Enclosure review Through NVMe SSDs, external storage is more portable and cost-effective than ever. Being able to have backups and important files with you and share them securely across devices is essential if you don't want to rely on the cloud. Hyper's Next SSD enclosure uses USB4 for fast read/write speeds and has a convenient, toolless installation. ..

Apple and Amazon were accused of price fixing via a class action lawsuit filed in 2022, and after the plaintiff seemingly disappeared, the judge ordered legal fees to be returned to the companies. Amazon and Apple price fixing class action lawsuit ran into some problems After Apple and Amazon made an agreement in 2018 that would bring more Apple products to the online store, the number of resellers took a nosedive. A class action lawsuit sprung up hoping to reimburse consumers for allegedly ..

Apple Card users are now eligible for a six-month free trial of Uber One, as part of a new promotion launched on Thursday. Apple Card holders are now eligible for a six-month free Uber One trial. The Uber One trial is available alongside the standard 3% Daily Cash back available with Uber and Uber Eats purchases made via Apple Card. To take part in the promotion, users will need to sign up for an Uber One subscription via Apple Card and complete the purchase through Apple Pay , using the ..

He does those Apple keynotes, he starred in a "Severance" promo, and oh, yeah, he controls Apple TV+. But none of that was enough for Seth Rogen, who reportedly turned down Apple when they wanted Tim Cook to get a cameo on "The Studio." Tim Cook launched Apple TV+ in 2019 and still can't get an acting role in its shows image credit: Apple It's unlikely that Cook filmed an audition tape for "The Studio," but then you never know because it's also been reported that Apple doesn't interfere with ..

Apple has released a new video for the Apple Vision Pro Spatial Video feature, in an ad spot to celebrate Mother's Day. "A Gift for Mom" - Image Credit: Apple/YouTube Introduced to the official Apple YouTube channel on Thursday, the video "A Gift for Mom" follows the reception of a video gift between a couple. The video, edited by a man called Sam and played to partner Khulan, covers the first year of the life of their newborn son. For the video, both Sam and Khulan filmed their son in Spatial ..

While Apple's M5 chip is expected to debut on Mac and iPad, in late 2025, the company's M6 and M7 chips are in the works, in conjunction with a new AI server farm processor. An M5-powered MacBook Pro could debut in 2025, while M6 and M7 chips will likely follow in the coming years. The current M4 chip was introduced back in May 2024 , making its debut with the iPad Pro . In October of the same year, it made its way to the iMac , Mac mini , and MacBook Pro , while the MacBook Air received the ..

Apple is reportedly custom-tailoring specialized chips, with the needs of the Apple Glass in mind. Optimistic renders of what Apple Glass could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsider Apple's internal silicon design team is behind the creation of chips used in the Apple Silicon line. After handling processing on iPhone , iPad , and Mac , the team are now working towards chips for other major product categories. People familiar with the plans told Bloomberg on Thursday that there are chips being ..

Apple has been rumored to be working on smart glasses for a long time, and a new report has narrowed down the debut of the platform to be as soon as the end of 2026. Apple may be turning to Ray-Ban style for Apple Glasses - image credit AppleInsider The " Apple Glass " project has rumors dating back to 2015, and patent work before then. Obviously, what popped out initially was the Apple Vision Pro . What's been nebulous until fairly recently is a release timeline for glasses built by Apple. A ..

You can get excellent drop protection for iPhone 16 that looks great and doesn't add bulk with the Torras Ostand OAir case, which includes the signature MagSafe-compatible magnetic ring stand. Torras Ostand OAir case for iPhone 16 Pro Max brings vibrant yet rugged protection Torras has set out once again to prove that edge-to-edge device protection doesn't have to mean a giant, ugly rubber iPhone case. The Ostand OAir for iPhone 16 comes in vibrant colors and has a rugged design that'll pop ..

Mother's Day deals are available at Amazon, with AirPods, Apple Watches, and iPads up to 32% off leading up to the big day. Save on Apple gear for Mother's Day. Pick up a gift for Mom or treat yourself to updated Apple gear at heavily discounted prices on Amazon today. Continue Reading on AppleInsider Discuss on our Forums

From preserving tradition to improving disaster response, four 2025 Swift Student Challenge Distinguished Winners used Apple's tools to build app playgrounds that educate, empower, and connect people worldwide. Image Credit: Apple In March, Apple has wrapped its Student Swift Student Challenge. Now, Apple is highlighting four young developers who ranked among Apple's Distinguished Winners. Taiki Hamamoto was inspired by Hanafuda, a centuries- old Japanese card game. He'd grown up playing the ..

Mac gamers can soon reclaim the empire in "Total War: Rome II", which relaunches May 29 as a native Apple Silicon title with a free upgrade for existing owners. "Total War: Rome II" The game originally launched for Windows on September 3, 2013, followed by a macOS version a year later from Feral Interactive. "Total War: Rome II" combined turn-based grand strategy with large-scale real-time battles and focused on the rise of the Roman Empire. At launch, it faced criticism for AI bugs and ..

Google Maps is making more use of Gemini, with the AI service now identifying locations in iPhone screenshots. Location info can be pulled from screenshots by Google Maps on iOS - Image Credit: Google Like other navigation tools, Google Maps lets users create lists of locations, making it helpful for long trips and vacations. However, with a new update, the app will make it easier to add locations automatically, rather than doing so manually. Initially announced in March, Google Maps for iOS ..

In an appeal of a $570 million fine for violation of antitrust law, Apple says it had no idea how to comply, because the EU repeatedly ignored calls for feedback. An EU flag with the App Store logo Despite the White House saying it won't tolerate the EU fining Apple, and the EU saying it won't be bullied, Apple has been fined $570 million for alleged non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Now Apple is appealing against the fine, and according to Politico , the company is pushing ..

The iPhone Fold is rumored use a new thinner display panel in its construction, that supplier Samsung hasn't used in its own devices. A render of what the iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsider The display of the iPhone Fold is its most important component, and requires more care than usual for manufacturing a smartphone. However, it seems that this display could be very different from the usual ones seen in foldable devices. According to Naver leaker "Yeux1122" on Thursday , ..

Following Apple mentioning that it was looking to add AI search to the iPhone and perhaps replace Google, shares in the search engine giant dropped over 7% and Google didn't like it. Google on iPhone Apple's comments were made by its senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue , in his testimony during the latest stage of the Department of Justice versus Google case. That case could see Google being forced to stop paying Apple for being the iPhone's default search engine, and Cue suggested ..

Even though Apple has already allowed apps to start linking out to external purchase options, the company has asked the U.S. District Court in Northern California to stay enforcement during the appeal. Apple is asking for a stay during injunction violation appeal Apple has found itself in hot water after a judge ruled that the company was willfully violating an injunction over anti- steering rules . Apple followed the judge's demands and filed an appeal , but now it is asking for one more thing. ..

The Vtoman FlashSpeed 1000 Power Station is a portable battery that can keep off-grid campers happy for a weekend and works great as a UPS for your Mac Studio too. Vtoman FlashSpeed 1000 Power Station review We get asked to review three main categories of products. Two of them make sense for an Apple-related publication: Thunderbolt docks and SSDs. The third is giant batteries in portable power stations. Continue Reading on AppleInsider Discuss on our Forums

The upgraded M4 Mac mini configuration, which is down to the best price seen in May, is equipped with 24GB of RAM. Every M4 Mac mini is discounted today. With units in stock and ready to ship, the M4 Mac mini with a bump up to 24GB of unified memory is discounted to $894.83 at Amazon today. This retail spec also has 512GB of storage, double that of the standard 256GB found in the standard model. Get M4 24GB for $894.83 Continue Reading on AppleInsider Discuss on our Forums

During court testimony over Apple's search deal with Google, Apple executive Eddy Cue threw in a curveball, basically saying we shouldn't assume there will be an iPhone 30 someday. Apple SVP of Services Eddy Cue. Photo credit: Re/Code One strongly possible outcome of the Department of Justice's antitrust case against Google is that it may be forced to stop paying Apple to be the default search engine on iOS . That would mean Apple losing out on around $20 billion a year, so naturally the firm's ..

Apple is thinking about making changes to Safari to work with AI-based search engines, as it considers what it can do if courts end the $20 billion default search deal with Google. Safari, Apple's browser Google is facing the prospect of making changes to its business, as a court tries to work out the best remedies it can take to conclude an antitrust lawsuit . For Apple, one of these options is for the court to end its deal worth $20 billion per year to keep Google as the default search on ..

Relive the early 2000s and chat using a new Nintendo DS Pictochat-inspired iMessage app. Pictochat comes to iMessage At some point in the last month, a new iMessage app has popped up, promising to recreate the feeling of "sitting on the bus and messaging your friends via your favorite two-screened handheld." The app, aptly called Picochat for iMessage , does just that. I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I installed Picochat for iMessage. I mean, yes, I was a fervent user of Picochat in the ..

A series of updates heading to Netflix's iPhone and smart TV apps aims to simplify searching and content discovery, but the company also says it isn't yet planning to take advantage of App Store changes to add subscription links. Netflix's updates include presenting more information about shows, and quicker navigation image credit: Netflix Developers such as Spotify have immediately taken advantage of Apple being forced to allow them to promote alternative payment options, Netflix chiefs say ..

More iPhone owners upgraded their devices this spring, according to a new report that points to consumer behavior Tim Cook recently dismissed during Apple's earnings call. iPhone 16 family More iPhone owners than usual traded in their older devices in the spring of 2025. The shift appears to be driven by concerns over rising prices, despite Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook telling investors he hasn't seen signs of tariff-related buying behavior. According to Consumer Intelligence Research ..

The latest update to the Matter specification is here, which will eventually deliver enhancements to the setup process for smart home devices, including Apple Home users. Matter continues to make inroads in simplifying the smart home The Connectivity Standards Alliance, the member-led organization that develops the Matter spec, has continued its promise to release biannual updates. The latest is version 1.4.1, following the major fall 2024 1.4 release . Continue Reading on AppleInsider Discuss ..

Epic Games' fight to change Apple's App Store rules has been an expensive activity for the game maker, with CEO Tim Sweeney believing it could ultimately cost the company more than $1 billion. Tim Sweeney - Image Credit: Epic Games The big courtroom battle between Epic Games and Apple over the App Store commission, third-party app storefronts, and alternative mobile payments has taken years to progress. With accusations that Apple lied under oath and sanctions against Apple for violating an ..

A lack of significant new features in the Apple Watch Series 10 and no updates to the Apple Watch SE or Apple Watch Ultra, is claimed to be behind another year of declining sales. Apple Watch Ultra First reports about Apple Watch sales in 2024 had already showed a significant drop , but now new figures from Counterpoint Research say the decline is tied to a lack of updates. Counterpoint says that globally, Apple Watch sales declined 19% in 2024 year on year. That makes the second year that ..

Wellness starts at home, and with HomeKit your living room can do more to help you feel your best. Here's what you need to truly make the most of Apple's smart home technology. Wellness starts at home With Apple HomeKit , your living room doesn't just have to be a place to crash. It can become a space that actively restores you. Add smart lighting, clean air, soothing sounds, and aromatherapy to turn an ordinary room into a personalized wellness retreat. Here's a look at the best ..