Today August 31, 2026
7 stories![Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones Drop to Lowest Price Ever of $198 [Deal]](/images/news/101950/101950/101950-320.jpg)
Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones Drop to Lowest Price Ever of $198 Deal
Sony's WH-1000XM5 noise canceling headphones are back down to $198, the lowest price we have recorded and half their $399.99 list price.
![Apple Releases macOS 27 Beta 8 and Third Release Candidates for Tahoe, Sequoia [Download]](/images/news/101949/101949/101949-320.jpg)
Apple Releases macOS 27 Beta 8 and Third Release Candidates for Tahoe, Sequoia Download
Apple has seeded macOS 27 beta 8 to developers, alongside a rare third round of Release Candidates for macOS Tahoe 26.7 and macOS Sequoia 15.8.
![Apple Seeds Eighth Betas of watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27 to Developers [Download]](/images/news/101948/101948/101948-320.jpg)
Apple Seeds Eighth Betas of watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27 to Developers Download
Apple has seeded the eighth developer betas of watchOS 27, visionOS 27, tvOS 27, and HomePod Software 27. Download the latest test builds for your devices now.
![Apple Releases iOS 27 Beta 8 and iPadOS 27 Beta 8 to Developers [Download]](/images/news/101946/101946/101946-320.jpg)
Apple Releases iOS 27 Beta 8 and iPadOS 27 Beta 8 to Developers Download
Apple has seeded the eighth developer betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. Download the latest test builds ahead of the highly anticipated fall software release.
![Phil Schiller Hands Off App Store and Events as Ternus Takes Over [Report]](/images/news/101943/101943/101943-320.jpg)
Phil Schiller Hands Off App Store and Events as Ternus Takes Over Report
Phil Schiller has handed over the App Store and Apple's product events to Eddy Cue and Nola Weinstein, a change employees read as a step toward his retirement.
Tim Cook Thanks Apple Employees in Farewell Memo as CEO
Tim Cook sent Apple employees a farewell memo on his last day as CEO, thanking them and saying he takes 'enormous comfort' in handing the helm to John Ternus.
Apple Named First-Ever Brand Inductee to Creative Hall of Fame
The One Club for Creativity has named Apple the first brand inductee of its new Brand Hall of Fame, with the honor to be presented at a September 16 gala in New York.
Yesterday August 30, 2026
3 stories![John Ternus Expected to Reshape Apple's Executive Team [Gurman]](/images/news/101937/101937/101937-320.jpg)
John Ternus Expected to Reshape Apple's Executive Team Gurman
Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus is expected to oversee significant leadership changes as several longtime Apple executives approach retirement, according to a new report.
![Apple Testing Continuous Heart Rate Monitoring for Apple Watch [Report]](/images/news/101935/101935/101935-320.jpg)
Apple Testing Continuous Heart Rate Monitoring for Apple Watch Report
Apple is developing continuous heart rate monitoring for Apple Watch alongside revamped Health and Fitness software with more wellness-focused metrics similar to Whoop and Oura.
Apple Tested Custom Apple Pencil for Foldable iPhone
Apple internally prototyped and tested a custom Apple Pencil for its upcoming foldable iPhone, featuring a shorter design and magnetic attachment for charging and storage.
Saturday August 29, 2026
3 stories![iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders May Move to Saturday, September 12 [Report]](/images/news/101932/101932/101932-320.jpg)
iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders May Move to Saturday, September 12 Report
Apple is expected to open iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders at midnight PT on Saturday, September 12, skipping the usual Friday because it falls on September 11.
Early Labor Day Tech Deals: Up to 58% Off TVs, Headphones, and More
Early Labor Day discounts are live ahead of the September 7 holiday, with up to 58% off TVs, headphones, networking gear and smart home devices.
OpenAI Asks Court to Dismiss Apple Trade Secrets Lawsuit With Prejudice
OpenAI, io Products, and former Apple employees argue Apple still hasn't identified specific trade secrets or plausibly alleged that any defendant misappropriated them.
Friday August 28, 2026
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Apple Raises Apple TV Price to $14.99 Per Month, Apple One Individual to $21.95
Apple has raised Apple TV to $14.99 per month and $119 per year in the U.S., while Apple One Individual now costs $21.95 per month.
![M6 Mac mini Pre-Orders Get First Discount at $879.99 [Deal]](/images/news/101923/101923/101923-320.jpg)
M6 Mac mini Pre-Orders Get First Discount at $879.99 Deal
Apple's new M6 Mac mini has picked up its first discount, with the 256GB model at $879.99. The 512GB is $1,069.99 and the M5 Pro is $1,669.99.
Apple TV to Premiere 'Small Prophets' on October 7
Apple TV has landed 'Small Prophets,' a six-episode comedy from Mackenzie Crook about a man who creates magical spirits to find a missing love.
Thursday August 27, 2026
4 stories![Pikachu Meets Tim Cook and John Ternus at Apple Park [Video]](/images/news/101921/101921/101921-320.jpg)
Pikachu Meets Tim Cook and John Ternus at Apple Park Video
Tim Cook shared a video of Pikachu visiting Apple Park, where the Pokémon team met incoming CEO John Ternus and discussed gaming.
Apple Adjusts App Store Proceeds and Prices in Multiple Countries
Apple has adjusted developer proceeds in Morocco, the Republic of the Congo, and Tanzania for new taxes, with App Store price updates following on September 14.
Apple Arcade Adds Sneaky Sasquatch Crossover With Subway Surfers+, Birdwatching Update
Apple Arcade has launched a Sneaky Sasquatch crossover in Subway Surfers+, with a birdwatching update coming September 17 and 11 new Messages stickers.
Apple Launches Hanoi Education Hub to Train Supplier Employees
Apple's new Hanoi Education Hub will train supplier employees in smart manufacturing, robotics, automation, Swift, and leadership skills.
Wednesday August 26, 2026
6 stories
Leaker Hints Foldable iPhone Ultra Could Launch in Three Colors
Images shared by leaker Evan Blass hint that Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra could launch in red, black, and white, adding a surprise finish to earlier rumors of a more conservative lineup.
Leaked Images Show Alleged Apple M5 Server for Private Cloud Compute
Leaked images show an alleged Apple M5 server chassis with up to 32 compute boards using Apple silicon, believed to power Private Cloud Compute.
Apple Announces September 9 Event: iPhone 18 Pro, Foldable iPhone Ultra Expected
Apple has announced its September 9 event. Here's what to expect from the iPhone 18 Pro, foldable iPhone Ultra, Apple Watch Series 12, and more.
Apple Starts Rolling Out Ads in Apple Maps
Apple has begun rolling out ads in Apple Maps on iPhone and iPad across the U.S. and Canada, with sponsored listings appearing in search results and Suggested Places.
![Apple Reveals First Look at '12 12 12' Heist Drama Starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan [Video]](/images/news/101904/101904/101904-320.jpg)
Apple Reveals First Look at '12 12 12' Heist Drama Starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan Video
Apple has revealed a first look at 12 12 12, an eight-episode heist drama starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan that premieres November 13.
Anthropic Unifies Claude Memory Across Chat and Cowork
Anthropic has unified Claude memory across Chat and Cowork, letting context carry between both experiences with editable topic-based memories and sensitive topics disabled by default.
Tuesday August 25, 2026
11 stories
Mac mini vs Mac Studio: Which 2026 Desktop Should You Buy?
Compare the 2026 Mac mini and Mac Studio lineup, including M6, M5 Pro, M5 Max, and M5 Ultra specs, prices, performance, and which Mac to buy.
New M6 Mac mini Now Available to Pre-Order on Amazon
Apple's new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro is now available to pre-order on Amazon ahead of its September 22 release.
M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio: What's New vs. the Previous Generation?
Compare the new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra against M4 Max and M3 Ultra, including performance, memory, connectivity, price, and upgrade advice.
M6 Mac mini vs M4 Mac mini: What's New and Should You Upgrade?
Compare M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini models with the M4 generation, including performance, memory, connectivity, price, and whether you should upgrade.
Watch Apple's 'The New Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra' Video
Apple's new Mac Studio video highlights M5 Max and M5 Ultra, faster AI performance, and support for up to 512GB of unified memory.
Watch Apple's 'The New Mac mini with M6' Video
Apple has shared a 43-second introduction to the new Mac mini, highlighting its compact design, M6 chip, and performance gains.
![Apple Debuts First Trailer for 'Brothers' Starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson [Video]](/images/news/101886/101886/101886-320.jpg)
Apple Debuts First Trailer for 'Brothers' Starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Video
Apple TV's Brothers premieres September 23, starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as fictionalized versions of themselves.
Apple Launches Mac Studio With M5 Max and M5 Ultra, Starting at $2,499
Apple has introduced Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra, offering up to 512GB of unified memory, faster AI performance, and Thunderbolt 5.
Apple Launches Mac mini With M6 and M5 Pro, Starting at $899
Apple has introduced Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro, adding faster AI and graphics performance, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and 2.5Gb Ethernet.
Apple Unveils 2nm M6 Chip and Quad-Die M5 Ultra
Apple has introduced its 2nm M6 chip and quad-die M5 Ultra, bringing new CPU, GPU, Neural Engine, and unified memory capabilities to Mac.
Apple Could Launch New Mac mini Ahead of September iPhone Event
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch a new Mac mini ahead of its September iPhone event, with AirPods 5 and an OLED iPad mini to follow this fall.
Monday August 24, 2026
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Apple Reverses Hide My Email Domain Change After Pushback
Apple has reversed its planned Hide My Email domain change after community feedback.
![Apple Releases macOS 27 Beta 7 and Revised Release Candidates for Tahoe, Sequoia [Download]](/images/news/101872/101872/101872-320.jpg)
Apple Releases macOS 27 Beta 7 and Revised Release Candidates for Tahoe, Sequoia Download
Apple has seeded macOS 27 beta 7 to developers, alongside a second Release Candidate for macOS Tahoe 26.7 that likely scrubs recent unannounced hardware leaks.
![Apple Seeds Seventh Betas of watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27 to Developers [Download]](/images/news/101870/101870/101870-320.jpg)
Apple Seeds Seventh Betas of watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27 to Developers Download
Apple has released the seventh developer betas of watchOS 27, visionOS 27, tvOS 27, and HomePod Software 27 for testing ahead of a public launch this fall.
![Apple Releases iOS 27 Beta 7 and iPadOS 27 Beta 7 to Developers [Download]](/images/news/101867/101867/101867-320.jpg)
Apple Releases iOS 27 Beta 7 and iPadOS 27 Beta 7 to Developers Download
Apple has released the seventh developer betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, bringing additional bug fixes and performance improvements ahead of the public launch.
![Apple Reworking Retail Stores Ahead of Home Hub Launch [Report]](/images/news/101859/101859/101859-320.jpg)
Apple Reworking Retail Stores Ahead of Home Hub Launch Report
Apple is reportedly reworking its retail stores ahead of the expected launch of a new smart home hub with a display later this year.
Apple Tests Early Preview of AI Shopping Assistant in Apple Store App
Apple appears to be testing an Early Preview of an AI-powered shopping assistant in the Apple Store app, giving select iPhone users a new chat interface for shopping support.
![iPhone 20 Curved Glass to Reuse iPhone Air Manufacturing Process [Rumor]](/images/news/101861/101861/101861-320.jpg)
iPhone 20 Curved Glass to Reuse iPhone Air Manufacturing Process Rumor
A Weibo leaker claims Apple's 2027 iPhone 20 will reuse a modified iPhone Air manufacturing process to create its curved glass design.
![Apple AirTag 2 4-Pack Drops to New All-Time Low of $79 [Deal]](/images/news/101860/101860/101860-320.jpg)
Apple AirTag 2 4-Pack Drops to New All-Time Low of $79 Deal
Apple's AirTag 2 four-pack has fallen to $79, a new all-time low and $20 off Apple's $99 price. That is $19.75 per tracker, or $79.99 at Amazon.
Sunday August 23, 2026
3 stories![AirTag 2 (4-Pack) Hits All-Time Low of $85, Just $21.25 Each [Deal]](/images/news/101856/101856/101856-320.jpg)
AirTag 2 (4-Pack) Hits All-Time Low of $85, Just $21.25 Each Deal
Apple's AirTag 2 four-pack has dropped to $85, its lowest price ever and $14 off Apple's $99 price. That works out to $21.25 per tracker.
![iPhone 18 Prices Could Rise by $100 as Memory Shortage Persists [Report]](/images/news/101855/101855/101855-320.jpg)
iPhone 18 Prices Could Rise by $100 as Memory Shortage Persists Report
Apple could raise iPhone 18 prices by $100 or more as ongoing memory shortages continue to drive up component costs.
Foldable iPhone Testers Praise Hinge, Reveal Camera and Touch ID Tradeoffs
Early impressions of Apple's foldable iPhone reveal a durable hinge, Touch ID, iPad-style app layouts, and the lack of a telephoto camera.
Saturday August 22, 2026
3 stories![LG 27-Inch UltraGear OLED Monitor Hits All-Time Low of $467.97 [Deal]](/images/news/101851/101851/101851-320.jpg)
LG 27-Inch UltraGear OLED Monitor Hits All-Time Low of $467.97 Deal
LG's 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor has dropped to $467.97, its lowest price ever and $532.02 off its $999.99 list price. The 280Hz model is $382.75.
Amazon Raises Prices on Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, and eero Devices
Amazon raised prices on Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, and eero products by up to 60 percent overnight, citing memory and storage component cost increases.
![Apple Shares 'ECG: Connor's True Apple Watch Story' [Video]](/images/news/101848/101848/101848-320.jpg)
Apple Shares 'ECG: Connor's True Apple Watch Story' Video
Apple shares Connor's true Apple Watch story: an ECG reading detected atrial fibrillation and led to open-heart surgery.