August 13, 2025

APPLE NEWS

Elon Musk Threatens Antitrust Lawsuit Over App Store; Apple Responds to Allegations

Elon Musk Threatens Antitrust Lawsuit Over App Store; Apple Responds to Allegations

Posted 5 hours ago
· Apple News
Elon Musk threatens to sue Apple over App Store bias, alleging it favors OpenAI. Apple responds, defending its platform as 'fair and free of bias.'
Apple Arcade Kicks Off Fall With NFL Retro Bowl '26, Jeopardy! Daily, and More

Apple Arcade Kicks Off Fall With NFL Retro Bowl '26, Jeopardy! Daily, and More

Posted 7 hours ago
· Apple News
Apple Arcade adds NFL Retro Bowl '26, Jeopardy! Daily, and My Talking Tom Friends+ in September, plus a big new update for Hello Kitty Island Adventure.
Eternal Breaks Japanese Dominance With Exclusive Apple Chip Materials Deal

Eternal Breaks Japanese Dominance With Exclusive Apple Chip Materials Deal

Posted 9 hours ago
· Apple News
Eternal Materials has secured its first advanced packaging order from TSMC, beating Japanese rivals to supply key materials for Apple's 2026 iPhone A20 and Mac M5 chips.
You Can Now Binge Full Seasons of Apple TV+ Hits on United Flights for Free

You Can Now Binge Full Seasons of Apple TV+ Hits on United Flights for Free

Posted 10 hours ago
· Apple News
United is now offering full seasons of popular Apple TV+ series like Severance and Ted Lasso for free on its inflight entertainment systems and mobile app.
Beats Unveils Limited-Edition Kiko Kostadinov Pill Speaker

Beats Unveils Limited-Edition Kiko Kostadinov Pill Speaker

Posted 11 hours ago
· Apple News
Beats unveils its limited-edition Kiko Kostadinov Pill speaker. Features a custom grill, exclusive color, and Find My support. Get the release date and details.
iPhone 17 Air to Feature A19 Pro Chip With One Less GPU Core [Rumor]

iPhone 17 Air to Feature A19 Pro Chip With One Less GPU Core [Rumor]

Posted 11 hours ago
· Apple News
A new report claims the iPhone 17 Air will feature a detuned A19 Pro chip with a 5-core GPU, alongside compromises to its display and battery life.
Apple Expands 'Reflection' Ringtones in iOS 26 Beta 6, Here's All 7 [Video]

Apple Expands 'Reflection' Ringtones in iOS 26 Beta 6, Here's All 7 [Video]

Posted 13 hours ago
· Apple News
Apple's latest iOS 26 beta expands the 'Reflection' ringtone collection to 7 total. Listen to the new default, 'Buoyant', 'Dreamer', and more.
Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26 Beta 6 to Developers [Download]

Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26 Beta 6 to Developers [Download]

Posted August 11, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26 beta 6 to developers for testing.
Apple Seeds visionOS 26 Beta 6 to Developers [Download]

Apple Seeds visionOS 26 Beta 6 to Developers [Download]

Posted August 11, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has seeded the sixth beta of visionOS 26 to developers for testing.
Apple Seeds tvOS 26 Beta 6 to Developers [Download]

Apple Seeds tvOS 26 Beta 6 to Developers [Download]

Posted August 11, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has seeded the sixth beta of tvOS 26 to developers for testing.
Apple Seeds watchOS 26 Beta 6 to Developers [Download]

Apple Seeds watchOS 26 Beta 6 to Developers [Download]

Posted August 11, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has seeded the sixth beta of watchOS 26 to developers for testing.
Apple Releases iOS 26 Beta 6 and iPadOS 26 Beta 6 [Download]

Apple Releases iOS 26 Beta 6 and iPadOS 26 Beta 6 [Download]

Posted August 11, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has released iOS 26 beta 6 and iPadOS 26 beta 6 to developers for testing.
Apple Shares First Look at 'Mr. Scorsese' Documentary [Video]

Apple Shares First Look at 'Mr. Scorsese' Documentary [Video]

Posted August 11, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has shared a first look 'Mr. Scorsese,' the five-part documentary from director Rebecca Miller set to premiere globally on October 17.
Matter 1.4.2 Update Adds Wi-Fi Only Setup, Paving Way for Cheaper Devices

Matter 1.4.2 Update Adds Wi-Fi Only Setup, Paving Way for Cheaper Devices

Posted August 11, 2025
· Apple News
The Matter 1.4.2 update adds Wi-Fi only setup, potentially leading to more affordable smart home devices. The release also brings key security improvements.
Apple to Launch $599 MacBook With A18 Pro Chip [Report]

Apple to Launch $599 MacBook With A18 Pro Chip [Report]

Posted August 11, 2025
· Apple News
A new report claims Apple is developing a low-cost MacBook with an A18 Pro chip. The new notebook could be priced as low as $599, according to sources.
Major MacBook Pro Redesign With OLED, M6 Chip Not Coming Until Late 2026 / Early 2027 [Gurman]

Major MacBook Pro Redesign With OLED, M6 Chip Not Coming Until Late 2026 / Early 2027 [Gurman]

Posted August 11, 2025
· Apple News
A redesigned MacBook Pro with an OLED screen and M6 chip is slated for late 2026/early 2027, says Gurman. A spec-bumped M5 model will arrive first.
Everyone Missed the Biggest Disappointment of Apple's Siri Delay [Gurman]

Everyone Missed the Biggest Disappointment of Apple's Siri Delay [Gurman]

Posted August 10, 2025
· Apple News
The real casualty of the Siri delay is a game-changing feature to control your iPhone with your voice, which is also holding up future hardware, according to a new report.
Apple's M4 MacBook Air Hits Lowest Price Ever: Just $799 in All Colors [Deal]

Apple's M4 MacBook Air Hits Lowest Price Ever: Just $799 in All Colors [Deal]

Posted August 9, 2025
· Apple News
Apple's new M4 MacBook Air (13-inch, 16GB/256GB) is now just $799 in all four colors — a $200 discount and the lowest price ever. Track price history on iClarified.
DaVinci Resolve 20.1 Update Adds Professional Workflow for Creating Apple Immersive Video

DaVinci Resolve 20.1 Update Adds Professional Workflow for Creating Apple Immersive Video

Posted August 8, 2025
· Apple News
Blackmagic Design releases DaVinci Resolve 20.1, adding a full workflow to edit, grade, and deliver Apple Immersive Video content for the Apple Vision Pro.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5 With Built-In 'Thinking' and Major Upgrades [Video]

OpenAI Launches GPT-5 With Built-In 'Thinking' and Major Upgrades [Video]

Posted August 8, 2025
· Apple News
OpenAI unveils GPT-5, its smartest and fastest AI model yet. The update introduces a new "thinking" mode to ChatGPT for more expert-level and useful responses.
Apple Taps Samsung to Produce iPhone 18 Image Sensors in Texas [Report]

Apple Taps Samsung to Produce iPhone 18 Image Sensors in Texas [Report]

Posted August 8, 2025
· Apple News
Apple is reportedly partnering with Samsung to produce advanced image sensors for the iPhone 18 at its semiconductor facility in Texas, a move to avoid new U.S. tariffs.
Apple Hit by 'Talent War' as a Dozen AI Researchers Join Rivals [Report]

Apple Hit by 'Talent War' as a Dozen AI Researchers Join Rivals [Report]

Posted August 7, 2025
· Apple News
Apple's AI division faces a 'crisis of confidence' as key researchers depart for rivals like Meta and OpenAI amid Siri delays, a new report says.
Apple Launches American Manufacturing Program, Boosts U.S. Investment to $600 Billion

Apple Launches American Manufacturing Program, Boosts U.S. Investment to $600 Billion

Posted August 6, 2025
· Apple News
Apple boosts its U.S. investment to $600B, launching a program to make all iPhone and Apple Watch glass in America and build an end-to-end U.S. silicon supply chain.
Trump to Announce Apple Will Invest Another $100 Billion in US Manufacturing [Report]

Trump to Announce Apple Will Invest Another $100 Billion in US Manufacturing [Report]

Posted August 6, 2025
· Apple News
Apple is set to announce a new $100 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing with President Trump, as the company seeks to avoid punishing tariffs on iPhones.
Apple Stops Signing iOS 18.5, Downgrades and Restores No Longer Possible

Apple Stops Signing iOS 18.5, Downgrades and Restores No Longer Possible

Posted August 6, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has stopped signing iOS 18.5, preventing users from being able to downgrade or restore to that firmware version.
Apple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.7 RC to Developers [Download]

Apple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.7 RC to Developers [Download]

Posted August 6, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has released macOS Sequoia 15.7 release candidate to developers for testing.
What's New in iOS 26 Beta 5

What's New in iOS 26 Beta 5

Posted August 6, 2025
· Apple News
A look at what's new in the fifth beta of iOS 26 seeded to developers today.
Apple Releases iOS 26 Beta 5 and iPadOS 26 Beta 5 [Download]

Apple Releases iOS 26 Beta 5 and iPadOS 26 Beta 5 [Download]

Posted August 5, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has released iOS 26 beta 5 and iPadOS 26 beta 5 to developers for testing.
Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26 Beta 5 to Developers [Download]

Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26 Beta 5 to Developers [Download]

Posted August 5, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26 beta 5 to developers for testing.
Apple Seeds watchOS 26 Beta 5 to Developers [Download]

Apple Seeds watchOS 26 Beta 5 to Developers [Download]

Posted August 5, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has seeded the fifth beta of watchOS 26 to developers for testing.
Apple Seeds visionOS 26 Beta 5 to Developers [Download]

Apple Seeds visionOS 26 Beta 5 to Developers [Download]

Posted August 5, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has seeded the fifth beta of visionOS 26 to developers for testing.
Apple Seeds tvOS 26 Beta 5 to Developers [Download]

Apple Seeds tvOS 26 Beta 5 to Developers [Download]

Posted August 5, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has seeded the fifth beta of tvOS 26 to developers for testing.
Apple Shares Official Trailer for Third Season of 'Invasion' [Video]

Apple Shares Official Trailer for Third Season of 'Invasion' [Video]

Posted August 5, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has shared the official trailer for the third season of "Invasion," its expansive sci-fi drama series.
New Apple TV With Faster Chip and Wi-Fi 7 Still Launching This Year [Report]

New Apple TV With Faster Chip and Wi-Fi 7 Still Launching This Year [Report]

Posted August 5, 2025
· Apple News
A new Apple TV is reportedly launching in late 2025 with a faster processor and Wi-Fi 7.
Apple Supplier TSMC Fires Employees Over Alleged 2nm Chip Secrets Theft [Report]

Apple Supplier TSMC Fires Employees Over Alleged 2nm Chip Secrets Theft [Report]

Posted August 5, 2025
· Apple News
Apple's main chip supplier TSMC has fired several employees for allegedly trying to leak sensitive trade secrets about its next-generation 2nm chip technology.
iPhone 17 Launch Date Allegedly Set for September 9, On Sale September 19 [Report]

iPhone 17 Launch Date Allegedly Set for September 9, On Sale September 19 [Report]

Posted August 5, 2025
· Apple News
A new report pinpoints Apple's fall event, with the iPhone 17 allegedly set for a September 9 reveal and a September 19 release. Details inside.
Apple Pencil (USB-C) On Sale for $49.99 [Lowest Price Ever]

Apple Pencil (USB-C) On Sale for $49.99 [Lowest Price Ever]

Posted August 5, 2025
· Apple News
The Apple Pencil (USB-C) is on sale today for just $49.99. Grab it while you can!
AirPods Pro 2 On Sale for $169 — Save $80! [Deal]

AirPods Pro 2 On Sale for $169 — Save $80! [Deal]

Posted August 4, 2025
· Apple News
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C charging port are back on sale for just $169 today, a savings of $80!
Google Mocks Apple's Delayed iPhone Features in New Pixel 10 Ad [Video]

Google Mocks Apple's Delayed iPhone Features in New Pixel 10 Ad [Video]

Posted August 4, 2025
· Apple News
Google's new #MadeByGoogle ad for the Pixel 10 mocks Apple for its delayed AI and Siri features, telling users they could just 'change your phone.'
Apple Shares Official Trailer for 'Highest 2 Lowest' Starring Denzel Washington [Video]

Apple Shares Official Trailer for 'Highest 2 Lowest' Starring Denzel Washington [Video]

Posted August 4, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has shared the official trailer for Highest 2 Lowest, starring Denzel Washington.
Apple Eyes Tandem OLED for Future iPhones to Boost Battery Life [Report]

Apple Eyes Tandem OLED for Future iPhones to Boost Battery Life [Report]

Posted August 4, 2025
· Apple News
A new report claims Apple is looking into tandem OLED for future iPhones. The power-saving display tech could improve battery life but may not arrive until 2028.
Unbelievably Thin iPhone 17 Air Battery Allegedly Leaked [Images]

Unbelievably Thin iPhone 17 Air Battery Allegedly Leaked [Images]

Posted August 4, 2025
· Apple News
New leaked photos show the unbelievably thin 2.49mm battery for Apple's iPhone 17 Air, fueling battery life concerns over its 'scary thin' design. See the images.
iPhone 17 Forecast: Higher Production, Higher Prices, New Specs Revealed

iPhone 17 Forecast: Higher Production, Higher Prices, New Specs Revealed

Posted August 4, 2025
· Apple News
Apple is expected to ramp up iPhone 17 production to 90 million units and raise prices amid tariff concerns, with new specs revealed in a fresh investor note.
Apple's 'Hotel Cupertino' Strategy in Play as COO Jeff Williams Retires [Gurman]

Apple's 'Hotel Cupertino' Strategy in Play as COO Jeff Williams Retires [Gurman]

Posted August 3, 2025
· Apple News
Apple is shaking up its leadership team as longtime Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams prepares to retire at the end of the year.
Apple Forms Secret 'Answers' Team to Develop ChatGPT-Like Search Engine [Report]

Apple Forms Secret 'Answers' Team to Develop ChatGPT-Like Search Engine [Report]

Posted August 3, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has formed a new 'Answers' team to build a ChatGPT-like search engine, aiming to fix Siri and improve search on its devices, according to a recent report.
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) On Sale for $99.01 Off [Deal]

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) On Sale for $99.01 Off [Deal]

Posted August 2, 2025
· Apple News
Apple's AirPods Max headphones with USB-C are on sale for $99.01 off today.
Tim Cook Rallies Staff on AI, Revamped Siri Will Be 'Bigger Upgrade Than Envisioned'

Tim Cook Rallies Staff on AI, Revamped Siri Will Be 'Bigger Upgrade Than Envisioned'

Posted August 1, 2025
· Apple News
At a rare all-hands meeting, Tim Cook rallied staff on AI, while Craig Federighi explained the Siri delay and teased an 'amazing' product pipeline.
Apple's Q3 Earnings Call: Cook on 3 Billionth iPhone, AI Strategy, and Tariff Impact

Apple's Q3 Earnings Call: Cook on 3 Billionth iPhone, AI Strategy, and Tariff Impact

Posted August 1, 2025
· Apple News
Apple CEO Tim Cook reveals the 3 billionth iPhone was shipped on the company's Q3 2025 earnings call, detailing plans for AI, tariffs, and a delayed Siri update.