Apple's iOS 27.2 beta 2 reveals new anti-snatching protections

Apple is testing an iPhone security feature designed to recognize snatch-and-grab theft and lock the device before the thief can exploit it. Find My helps you track your devices, but don't use it to chase thieves. There's a name for snatching someone's…

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GM isn't changing course on CarPlay for its electric vehicles

GM has cleared up confusion over its CarPlay plans, confirming that its EV lineup will remain off-limits to Apple's in-car interface. GM confirms CarPlay still isn't coming back to its EVs GM hasn't offered CarPlay in electric vehicles for three years , and…

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John Ternus: Apple Vision Pro has a bright future, but a long journey first

Newly minted Apple CEO John Ternus has praised the Apple Vision Pro , calling it an amazing device that is finding more users, but also that it's in its very earliest days. Apple CEO John Ternus - image credit: Canal+. John Ternus has been criticized for…

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Apple shares hit record high after iPhone Duo and Siri AI success

Apple shares closed at a new record high of $338.98 after investors responded both to how improved Siri AI is, and how much attention the firm has had for its iPhone Duo . Apple stocks closed at a new record high Back in May 2026 , Apple's shares twice hit…

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Second developer betas of iOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 are out now

Apple is now on the second round of its developer betas for iOS 27.2 , iPadOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and macOS 27.2. iOS 27 on an iPhone The second post-milestone release developer beta is here. After the first developer builds of iOS…

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Neural Engine timeouts & Face ID panics hit Apple's newest devices

Apple's newest hardware is off to a rocky start, with Neural Engine timeouts crashing Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 models as a smaller group of iPhone 18 Pro owners reports Face ID-related kernel panics. iPhone 18 Pro The new watches reached…

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This clever workaround lets iPhone 18 Pro Max skirt battery shipping max power limits

The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a battery with more capacity than permitted to ship. To get around that, Apple is using a combination of hardware, software, and user authentication to slip under the regulatory wire. iPhone 18 Pro Max Customers began receiving…

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M5 Ultra Mac Studio AI performance keeps up with Nvidia 5080

The new M5 Ultra Mac Studio is on a par with graphics cards like the Nvidia RTX 5080 in a PC, and the whole package is just as cost-effective for AI loads. Mac Studio The first reviews of Apple's new Macs are starting to surface, and so too are the…

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How to claim $25 from Apple's settlement over delayed Siri features

The website for claiming your settlement valued at up to $95 per eligible device in Apple's delayed Siri lawsuit is now live. You have until December 21 to make a claim. Delayed Siri features led to a lawsuit settlement Apple was sued in a class-action…

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Save $150 on Apple's M5 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD; now $1,649

Amazon's month-end MacBook Air deals are heating up, with a $150 discount on the high-end 24GB/1TB spec . Save on Apple's M5 MacBook Air with an upgrade to 24GB RAM - Image credit: Apple Amazon is knocking $150 off Apple's current 13-inch MacBook Air with a…

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Aqara FP400 sensor, new iOS 27 app updates, & more news on Smart Home Insider

On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we go hands on with the new Aqara FP400 spatial sensor, walk through new betas, and more of the latest Apple Home news. Smart Home Insider Podcast Following the launch of iOS 27 , Apple has released…

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Mac Studio review roundup: expensive, but M5 Ultra makes it worthwhile

The first reviews of the new M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio are out, and if they quibble about the pricing, there's no questioning that these are the most powerful Macs ever. The new Mac Studio retains the familiar design but features new processors. Apple…

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Unsurprisingly, iPhone 18 Pro Max SSD will slow down when hammered

The storage of the iPhone 18 Pro Max can be forced to run at very slow speeds under artificially extreme, sustained loads. You probably won't ever see this. iPhone 18 Pro in nature. The internal storage of a smartphone needs to be fast for most tasks…

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Sensitive camera blades and thermal chainmail surface in iPhone 18 Pro teardown

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are very repairable devices, but while the new variable aperture camera is interesting to look at, it does make for a tricky repair. iPhone 18 Pro has a variable aperture camera that is hard to repair After the introduction of…

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Mac mini review roundup: M6 and M5 Pro make this a marvel, but a costly one

The first reviews of the new M5 Pro and M6 Mac mini are starting to come out, and they concentrate on how the new processors make this smallest Mac one of the best buys, but at a price. M4 Mac mini. M5 is identical externally AppleInsider described even the…

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iPhone 20 Pro screen resolution detailed in new leak

A new leak that chiefly repeats older ones about the iPhone 20 Pro range, includes new claims about what resolution the two models will get. The 20th anniversary iPhone may have more curved edges than recent models Back in July 2026 , leaker Digital Chat…

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Australia's Prime Minister says Tim Cook backs the country's social media curbs

Former Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly regards Australia's efforts to reduce the negative effects of social media as being "world-leading." Tim Cook (left) with Australian Prime Minister Albanese - image credit: Apple. Australia has been implementing policies…

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Sunday Reboot: A power station and store hopes

In this week's Sunday Reboot, a London Apple Store gives hope for the future of the company's mall locations. Battersea Power Station in London, UK. Apple's offices are in there. Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the…

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Foldable futures: iPhone Duo is Apple's bet for smartphone growth

The launch of the iPhone Duo is a play to reinvigorate iPhone sales by offering something new to consumers. It may make up close to half of the foldables market by 2027. iPhone Duo Apple's introduction of the iPhone Duo confirmed long-time rumors of the…

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Claimed Apple Fitness+ layoffs are no sign of problems with the service

A new report claims that Apple is cutting jobs at Apple Fitness+ , but without supporting evidence, concludes that this means enormous changes are coming. Apple Fitness+ Time To Walk and Time To Run reportedly see staffing layoffs As a devision, Apple…

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Apple Home Hub will be the intelligent center of your home

Apple's smart home device will be the AI center of the household, with it potentially becoming the poster child for Apple's new "intelligent personal hub" strategy. An early interpretation of a Home Hub During the Apple keynote, new CEO John Ternus laid out…

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Crime blotter: Best Buy lines and Porsche tracking

Police sought a man in an iPhone theft at a casino, and a man is accused of stealing iPads from a company that had just fired him,, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter. The latest in an occasional series on the world of Apple-related crime.iPhone 17…

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Amazon cuts Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 prices upon release

Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 models are on sale this weekend, with Amazon rotating discounts across case options and band colors. Save on the new Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 - Image credit: Apple The new Apple Watch Series 12 starts at…

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M6 Pro benchmark surfaces despite claims of a short chip generation

An alleged benchmark for the M6 Pro has surfaced on Geekbench, calling into question earlier rumors about a shorter Apple Silicon generation that skips the Pro and Max variants altogether. The MacBook Pro has yet to move to M6. Before the introduction of the…

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Teardown confirms US iPhone 18 Pro Max lacks Apple's C2 modem

A teardown of the iPhone 18 Pro Max has confirmed an oddity of the US-based model, in that it uses a Qualcomm modem instead of Apple's C2 chip. iPhone 18 Pro Max Apple's introduction of the iPhone 18 Pro line included a lot of hype about its use of the C2…

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Apple Watch Series 12 has slightly larger bezels, stuck out Digital Crown

Customers upgrading from Apple Watch Series 11 to Apple Watch Series 12 are noticing some design changes, namely a larger bezel and a Digital Crown that sticks out a bit further. Apple Watch Series 12 has slightly larger bezels The Apple Watch Series 12 has a…

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Developers finally get Xcode tools to prepare apps for iPhone Duo

Apple has opened the starting gate for iPhone Duo app development, but that means developers have a single month to finish the race. Xcode 27.1 beta adds iPhone Duo development tools On Friday, Apple released the first Xcode 27.1 beta, giving developers the…

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A US NAND factory could reshape storage supply, but not yet for Apple

SK Hynix-owned Solidigm is considering a U.S. factory for the storage chips used in phones, computers, and data centers, a move that would reduce its dependence on China as Washington pressures foreign chipmakers to manufacture in America. iPhone repair…

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Apple's latest iPhone 18 Pro ad is a micro music video

Apple is putting the iPhone 18 Pro's new camera front and center with a music video for K-Pop artist Rose. iPhone 18 Pro stars in new 'Shot on iPhone' music video On Friday, Apple shared a brand-new 35-second "Shot on iPhone " ad. This time it doubles as a…

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iPhone Duo is Steve Jobs's intersection of technology and liberal arts, says Ternus

John Ternus and iPhone Duo designers reveal how ordinary paper notebooks were a key inspiration for the new foldable iPhone Duo. Apple says that paper notebooks were part of the inspiration for the iPhone Duo. Even as Apple is celebrating the arrival of the…

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