The DEA used an AirTag to track suspected narcotics equipment
AirTags, better than traditional police trackers?
Kremlin officials told to get rid of their iPhones, or give them to "the kids"
The Kremlin doesn't trust iPhones
What just happened? The Kremlin has told staff involved in President Vladimir Putin's 2024 re-election campaign to get rid of their iPhones before the end of this month over fears that western intelligence agencies could be using them for surveillance purposes. Those who would rather not throw their expensive handset away have been advised to "give it to the kids."
Pick up an Apple Pencil alternative at a fraction of the first-party price
Fewer features, but far more affordable
Apple patent hints at foldable iPhone that automatically snaps shuts when dropped
Thereby protecting the screen, in theory
An Indian state changed its labor laws to support iPhone manufacturing
The Indian state of Karnataka is now closer to China's labor practices
Tim Cook said to be rushing the launch of Apple's mixed reality headset despite objections from his team
Apple's much-awaited mixed reality headset will be super expensive
Apple could launch redesigned HomePod with 7-inch screen in 2024
Apple's next HomePod could have an integrated display
Upcoming MacBook Air, including a new 15-inch model, said to feature 8-core M3 chip
You get an M3, you get an M3
Apple's iPhone SE 4 could use OLED screens from a Chinese supplier instead of Samsung or LG
iPhone SE 4 promises to be a major upgrade
Eight of the top 10 best-selling smartphones in 2022 were iPhones
Two entry-level Samsung Galaxy phones also made the list
Opinion: Semis Top Five
Editor's take: The industry has changed a lot in the eight years since we wrote our first analysis on the top five chip companies. We anticipated semis were no longer a growth industry and the only way for companies to keep growing was to win market share (hard) or buy other companies. This is especially true in semiconductors because most of these companies outsource their manufacturing to foundries like TSMC and GlobalFoundries.
Apple doesn't care about games, a former Apple Store editor said
The App Store is a confusing mess, and Apple only cares about collecting money
AMD's Apple-exclusive dual GPU defeats RTX 4080 in head-to-head benchmark
The one and only der8auer works his magic once again
Criminals are spying on iPhone users' passcodes and stealing their handsets
In brief: For all the advanced, complicated ways that thieves can access the troves of sensitive data on our phones, the simplest method remains the most effective: discover a victim's passcode before physically stealing the handset. A number of these crimes have taken place recently with iPhone users being the main targets, leading to a response from Apple.
Apple procures TSMC's entire supply of 3nm chips, insiders say
Competitors will need to look elsewhere
Biden refuses to stop potential Apple Watch import ban
Apple is accused of patent infringement, again
A first-generation iPhone just sold for a record $63,356 at auction
Over 100 times its original price
New Apple patent conceptualizes a foldable iPhone with touch sensors covering its entire chassis
Developers could put their app controls anywhere
Apple's Tetris movie has all the pieces of a Cold War spy story
The perfect video game
Voice actors lament Apple's misuse of their work for AI training
Cupertino used actors' recorded voices with no explicit permission
Apple looks set to unveil its mixed reality headset at WWDC this June
The long wait might be almost over
A new version of iOS and iPadOS fixes a zero-day bug exploited by hackers
The bug could be part of some infamous commercial spyware targeting iOS
How much Apple pays to make the iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 14 Pro Max costs Apple nearly 4% more to build than its predecessor
Apple's new patent hints at plans of adding a camera to the Apple Watch
Would a smaller camera mean more convenience or more privacy concerns?