December 19, 2025

APPLE NEWS

TikTok Signs Deal to Divest U.S. Operations to American Investors

TikTok Signs Deal to Divest U.S. Operations to American Investors

Posted 7 hours ago
· Apple News
TikTok has signed a deal to divest its U.S. operations to a new joint venture led by Oracle and Silver Lake, officially avoiding a nationwide ban.
Rivian Adds Native Apple Car Key Support for iPhone and Apple Watch

Rivian Adds Native Apple Car Key Support for iPhone and Apple Watch

Posted 16 hours ago
· Apple News
Rivian now supports Apple Car Key, letting you unlock and start Gen 2 vehicles with just your iPhone or Apple Watch using the Wallet app.
Apple Orders New Monsterverse Spinoff Starring Wyatt Russell

Apple Orders New Monsterverse Spinoff Starring Wyatt Russell

Posted 17 hours ago
· Apple News
Apple TV+ has ordered a new Monsterverse spinoff series starring Wyatt Russell. Plus, get the details on the return of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters for Season 2.
Fortnite Won't Return to iOS in Japan as Epic CEO Blasts Apple's New 'Junk Fees'

Fortnite Won't Return to iOS in Japan as Epic CEO Blasts Apple's New 'Junk Fees'

Posted 17 hours ago
· Apple News
Epic Games has cancelled Fortnite's return to iOS in Japan. CEO Tim Sweeney slammed Apple's new 'junk fees' and 'surveillance' APIs as illegal obstruction.
Apple Sets April 29 Premiere for 'Widow's Bay' Starring Matthew Rhys

Apple Sets April 29 Premiere for 'Widow's Bay' Starring Matthew Rhys

Posted 17 hours ago
· Apple News
Apple unveils a first look at Widow's Bay, a new horror-comedy series starring Matthew Rhys. The 10-episode show premieres April 29 on Apple TV.
AirPods Pro 3 Drop Back to $199 All-Time Low [Deal]

AirPods Pro 3 Drop Back to $199 All-Time Low [Deal]

Posted 18 hours ago
· Apple News
Apple's AirPods Pro 3 have dropped back down to their record low price of just $199! The new earbuds feature heart rate monitoring, improved ANC, and Live Translation.
Apple Begins Development of OLED iMac, Targets Brighter 24-Inch Display

Apple Begins Development of OLED iMac, Targets Brighter 24-Inch Display

Posted 21 hours ago
· Apple News
Apple has reportedly started developing a 24-inch OLED iMac, asking suppliers Samsung and LG for panels that offer higher brightness than the current model.
Foldable iPhone Shipments May Lag Into 2027 as AI Pressure Mounts on Apple [Kuo]

Foldable iPhone Shipments May Lag Into 2027 as AI Pressure Mounts on Apple [Kuo]

Posted December 18, 2025
· Apple News
Ming-Chi Kuo reports that mounting AI pressure is driving Apple's foldable iPhone strategy, but yield issues could cause shipments to lag into 2027.
Apple Opens Up iPhone to Alternative App Stores and Browser Engines in Japan

Apple Opens Up iPhone to Alternative App Stores and Browser Engines in Japan

Posted December 18, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has announced major iOS changes for Japan, including support for alternative app stores, non-WebKit browsers, and lower fees to comply with new regulations.
Apple Music App Launches for ChatGPT, Lets Users Search, Clip, and Save Songs

Apple Music App Launches for ChatGPT, Lets Users Search, Clip, and Save Songs

Posted December 17, 2025
· Apple News
The official Apple Music app for ChatGPT is now available, allowing users to search the catalog, generate playlists, and save songs directly from the chat.
Texas Sues Samsung, Sony, LG, Hisense, and TCL Over Alleged Smart TV Surveillance

Texas Sues Samsung, Sony, LG, Hisense, and TCL Over Alleged Smart TV Surveillance

Posted December 17, 2025
· Apple News
Texas AG Ken Paxton has sued Samsung, Sony, LG, Hisense, and TCL, alleging their Smart TVs act as 'surveillance systems' that capture screen data without consent.
Apple Releases First Public Betas of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3, and More [Download]

Apple Releases First Public Betas of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3, and More [Download]

Posted December 17, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has released the first public betas of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3, watchOS 26.3, and tvOS 26.3 for users to test.
US Threatens Retaliation Against EU Over 'Discriminatory' Treatment of American Tech Companies

US Threatens Retaliation Against EU Over 'Discriminatory' Treatment of American Tech Companies

Posted December 17, 2025
· Apple News
The U.S. Trade Representative has warned the EU to stop 'harassing' American tech firms or face new fees and restrictions on companies like Spotify and SAP.
Rivian CEO Calls Apple CarPlay a 'Life Raft' for Bad Software, Says Adopting It Is 'Extremely Risky'

Rivian CEO Calls Apple CarPlay a 'Life Raft' for Bad Software, Says Adopting It Is 'Extremely Risky'

Posted December 17, 2025
· Apple News
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe explains why the EV maker refuses to add Apple CarPlay, calling it a 'life raft' for bad software and a barrier to future AI features.
Apple in Preliminary Talks to Assemble iPhone Chips in India [Report]

Apple in Preliminary Talks to Assemble iPhone Chips in India [Report]

Posted December 17, 2025
· Apple News
Apple is reportedly in talks with Indian manufacturers to assemble and package iPhone chips, marking a significant step in diversifying its global supply chain.
OpenAI Accidentally Reveals Apple Music Integration Coming to ChatGPT

OpenAI Accidentally Reveals Apple Music Integration Coming to ChatGPT

Posted December 17, 2025
· Apple News
OpenAI accidentally listed Apple Music in a blog post, revealing plans to integrate the streaming service directly into ChatGPT for native playback control.
OpenAI Launches 'ChatGPT Images' With Precision Editing and 4x Faster Generation

OpenAI Launches 'ChatGPT Images' With Precision Editing and 4x Faster Generation

Posted December 16, 2025
· Apple News
OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Images with GPT Image 1.5, offering 4x faster generation, improved text rendering, and precise editing control.
Apple Releases Powerbeats Pro 2 Firmware Update 8A359

Apple Releases Powerbeats Pro 2 Firmware Update 8A359

Posted December 16, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has released firmware update 8A359 for Powerbeats Pro 2. This version replaces the previous 8A353 firmware released in September.
Apple Developing High-End iMac With M5 Max Chip [Leak]

Apple Developing High-End iMac With M5 Max Chip [Leak]

Posted December 16, 2025
· Apple News
Leaked software reveals Apple is developing a high-end iMac powered by the M5 Max chip. Code also points to future M6 MacBook Pros and a low-cost laptop.
Samsung Tests New Foldable Designs and Camera Tech Ahead of Apple's 2026 iPhone Lineup

Samsung Tests New Foldable Designs and Camera Tech Ahead of Apple's 2026 iPhone Lineup

Posted December 16, 2025
· Apple News
Samsung is reportedly testing new foldable designs and variable aperture cameras to compete with Apple's upcoming 2026 iPhone lineup.
Rising Memory Costs Could Cut 2026 Smartphone Shipments, Apple Better Positioned Than Rivals [Report]

Rising Memory Costs Could Cut 2026 Smartphone Shipments, Apple Better Positioned Than Rivals [Report]

Posted December 16, 2025
· Apple News
Rising memory costs are projected to cut 2026 smartphone shipments by 2.1%, but Apple remains better positioned than rivals to handle the supply crunch.
Leaked iOS Code Reveals 'Health+' Subscription, AI-Powered Siri, AirTag 2 Features

Leaked iOS Code Reveals 'Health+' Subscription, AI-Powered Siri, AirTag 2 Features

Posted December 16, 2025
· Apple News
Leaked code confirms Apple is developing a 'Health+' service, 'IntelligenceFlow' for Siri, and new AirTag 2 features. See the full list of discoveries here.
Apple Prototype Leak Reveals Roadmap for Foldable iPhone, Home Robot, M6 Macs, More

Apple Prototype Leak Reveals Roadmap for Foldable iPhone, Home Robot, M6 Macs, More

Posted December 15, 2025
· Apple News
A massive leak from an Apple prototype reveals the roadmap for a foldable iPhone, Home Robot, M6 Macs, and dozens of unreleased devices.
iOS 26.3 Beta Adds Native 'Transfer to Android' Feature to Settings

iOS 26.3 Beta Adds Native 'Transfer to Android' Feature to Settings

Posted December 15, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has added a native 'Transfer to Android' feature to Settings in iOS 26.3 beta. Here is a first look at the new migration tool.
Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta to Developers [Download]

Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta to Developers [Download]

Posted December 15, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has released the first developer beta of macOS Tahoe 26.3 for testing. Download the update now to try out the latest changes and bug fixes.
Apple Seeds First Betas of watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 to Developers [Download]

Apple Seeds First Betas of watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 to Developers [Download]

Posted December 15, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has seeded the first developer betas of watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 for testing. Download them now!
Apple Releases iOS 26.3 Beta and iPadOS 26.3 Beta to Developers [Download]

Apple Releases iOS 26.3 Beta and iPadOS 26.3 Beta to Developers [Download]

Posted December 15, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has seeded the first betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to developers for testing.
GM Launches Native Apple Music App With Spatial Audio as It Moves Away From CarPlay

GM Launches Native Apple Music App With Spatial Audio as It Moves Away From CarPlay

Posted December 15, 2025
· Apple News
GM adds native Apple Music with Spatial Audio to select 2025 vehicles, offering 8 years of free streaming data as it phases out CarPlay support.
Foldable iPhone to Use Side-Mounted Touch ID to Achieve Ultra-Thin Design [Rumor]

Foldable iPhone to Use Side-Mounted Touch ID to Achieve Ultra-Thin Design [Rumor]

Posted December 15, 2025
· Apple News
A new leak claims Apple's foldable iPhone will use side-mounted Touch ID to enable an ultra-thin design, featuring a 7.6" inner display and dual 48MP cameras.
iRobot Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Agrees to Acquisition by Picea

iRobot Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Agrees to Acquisition by Picea

Posted December 15, 2025
· Apple News
Roomba maker iRobot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to facilitate an acquisition by manufacturer Picea. Operations and support will continue uninterrupted.
UK Wants Apple to Implement System-Wide Nudity Blocking by Default

UK Wants Apple to Implement System-Wide Nudity Blocking by Default

Posted December 15, 2025
· Apple News
The UK government wants Apple and Google to block nudity by default on devices, requiring age verification to access explicit content.
Apple TV Renews Thriller 'Down Cemetery Road' for Season 2

Apple TV Renews Thriller 'Down Cemetery Road' for Season 2

Posted December 14, 2025
· Apple News
Apple TV has renewed the thriller 'Down Cemetery Road' for season two. Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson return to investigate a deadly new mystery.
tvOS 26.2 Release Notes

tvOS 26.2 Release Notes

Posted December 14, 2025
· Apple News
These are the full tvOS 26.2 release notes for Apple TV.
iPadOS 26.2 Release Notes

iPadOS 26.2 Release Notes

Posted December 13, 2025
· Apple News
These are the full iPadOS 26.2 release notes for iPad.
Apple Shares Teaser for Early 2026 TV Lineup: 'Hijack', 'Shrinking', 'Monarch', More [Video]

Apple Shares Teaser for Early 2026 TV Lineup: 'Hijack', 'Shrinking', 'Monarch', More [Video]

Posted December 13, 2025
· Apple News
Apple previews its early 2026 streaming lineup with a new video featuring Hijack Season 2, Shrinking Season 3, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and more.
Swiss Regulators Open Antitrust Probe Into Apple's NFC Access Rules

Swiss Regulators Open Antitrust Probe Into Apple's NFC Access Rules

Posted December 13, 2025
· Apple News
Swiss regulators are investigating whether Apple's NFC access rules unfairly limit competition with Apple Pay on iPhone and Apple Watch.
Beats Teams Up With IShowSpeed for Kung Fu-Inspired Powerbeats Pro 2 Ad [Video]

Beats Teams Up With IShowSpeed for Kung Fu-Inspired Powerbeats Pro 2 Ad [Video]

Posted December 13, 2025
· Apple News
Watch IShowSpeed train with a Kung Fu master in a new Beats film showcasing the stability of Powerbeats Pro 2. Plus, grab a deal on the earbuds now.
Leaked iOS 26 Code Reveals Features Planned for iOS 26.4, iOS 27, and iOS 28

Leaked iOS 26 Code Reveals Features Planned for iOS 26.4, iOS 27, and iOS 28

Posted December 12, 2025
· Apple News
Leaked iOS 26 code hints at upcoming features in iOS 26.4, iOS 27, and later updates, including Siri, Health, Photos, and Apple TV changes.
visionOS 26.2 Release Notes

visionOS 26.2 Release Notes

Posted December 12, 2025
· Apple News
These are the full visionOS 26.2 release notes for Vision Pro.
Apple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.7.3 and macOS Sonoma 14.8.3 With Security Fixes [Download]

Apple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.7.3 and macOS Sonoma 14.8.3 With Security Fixes [Download]

Posted December 12, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has released macOS Sequoia 15.7.3 and macOS Sonoma 14.8.3. The updates provide important security fixes and are recommended for all eligible users.
Apple Releases tvOS 26.2 With Guest Profiles That Don't Require an Apple ID [Download]

Apple Releases tvOS 26.2 With Guest Profiles That Don't Require an Apple ID [Download]

Posted December 12, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has released tvOS 26.2, allowing you to add profiles for friends and family without needing an Apple Account. Download the update now.
Apple Officially Releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 With 'Edge Light' for Video Calls [Download]

Apple Officially Releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 With 'Edge Light' for Video Calls [Download]

Posted December 12, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.2 with Edge Light for video calls, AirDrop verification codes, and Freeform tables. Download the update now.
macOS Tahoe 26.2 Release Notes

macOS Tahoe 26.2 Release Notes

Posted December 12, 2025
· Apple News
These are the full release notes for macOS Tahoe 26.2 for Mac.
Apple Officially Releases visionOS 26.2 With Travel Mode for Cars and Spatial Drawing Support [Download]

Apple Officially Releases visionOS 26.2 With Travel Mode for Cars and Spatial Drawing Support [Download]

Posted December 12, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has released visionOS 26.2 for Vision Pro, adding Travel Mode for cars and buses, support for spatial drawing, and Freeform tables. Download it now.
Apple Officially Releases watchOS 26.2 With Enhanced Safety Alerts and Sleep Improvements [Download]

Apple Officially Releases watchOS 26.2 With Enhanced Safety Alerts and Sleep Improvements [Download]

Posted December 12, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has released watchOS 26.2 with Enhanced Safety Alerts, Sleep app refinements, and a fix for the Music app. Download it now for Apple Watch.
iOS 26.2 Release Notes

iOS 26.2 Release Notes

Posted December 12, 2025
· Apple News
Get the complete, official release notes for iOS 26.2.
Apple Officially Releases iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 With Enhancements to Music, Podcasts, Games [Download]

Apple Officially Releases iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 With Enhancements to Music, Podcasts, Games [Download]

Posted December 12, 2025
· Apple News
Apple has released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 with new Liquid Glass customization, AirDrop verification codes, and updates to Music and Podcasts. Download it now.
Apple Shares Trailer for 'Hijack' Season 2 Starring Idris Elba [Video]

Apple Shares Trailer for 'Hijack' Season 2 Starring Idris Elba [Video]

Posted December 12, 2025
· Apple News
Apple TV has released the official trailer for Hijack season two starring Idris Elba. The high-stakes thriller returns globally on January 14, 2026.