Meta, Spotify, and others unite to challenge the Apple-Google app store duopoly
The walled gardens will crumble if the new alliance has anything to say about it
Court orders Apple to open App Store to competition, Epic Games wins
"Apple knew exactly what it was doing and at every turn chose the most anticompetitive option"
A hot potato: A federal judge in California has delivered a decisive blow to Apple's longstanding control over its App Store, ordering the tech giant to immediately halt practices that have limited competition and maintained high commissions on app sales. This ruling concludes a five-year legal battle initiated by Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, which challenged Apple's dominance in the digital app marketplace.
Researchers find numerous Apple AirPlay vulnerabilities allowing "wormable" exploits over Wi-Fi
Apple already issued patches, so be sure to update your systems immediately
In brief: Security researchers have uncovered a wide-ranging set of vulnerabilities in Apple's AirPlay protocol that could allow attackers to hijack Apple and third-party devices remotely without user interaction. The exploit chain, dubbed "AirBorne," includes 23 individual bugs – 17 with official CVEs – and enables zero-click remote code execution on vulnerable systems.
Why Apple can't easily move iPhone production to the US: 2,700+ parts, 187 suppliers, 28 countries
Just 30 Apple suppliers operate entirely outside of China
Apple MacBook Air M4 hits record-low price of $849 on Amazon
Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air continues to be one of the best laptops for most users. This latest model sports the M4 chip alongside excellent build quality, long battery life, and now 16GB of memory as standard – addressing one of the biggest criticisms of previous base models.
Apple races to shift iPhone production for the US to India by 2026
Right now, about 80% of iPhones sold in the US are made in China
Apple and Meta hit with combined $797 million fine for violating EU's DMA antitrust rules
Fines follow Trump's warning of retaliation against nations targeting american companies
Apple's latest iPhone update fixes two zero-day security flaws exploited in targeted attacks
The vulnerabilities also affect iPads, Macs, Apple TVs, and Vision Pros
Big Tech avoided $278 billion in corporate tax over the past decade, says watchdog
Cutting corners: A new report has reignited the debate over how much tax the world's largest technology companies pay, revealing that the so-called "Silicon Six" – Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and Netflix – have paid nearly $278 billion less in corporate income tax over the past decade than would be expected if their profits were taxed at the average statutory rate for US companies.
Apple to analyze on-device data for AI training, vows to uphold user privacy
User data stays private with synthetic training methods
Apple is working on two new VR headsets, including a cheaper and lighter Vision Pro 2
A pair of AR glasses are also in the pipeline
Apple iPadOS 19 update could make iPads feel more like Macs
New multitasking tools and desktop features expected
Apple Maps web app is now available on all devices, including Android
It feels more like a subpar effort to appease regulators
Whisky, a popular Wine frontend for Mac gamers, is no more
Solo dev ends Whisky project, calling it parasitic to CrossOver
Apple's iOS 19 refresh hints at a glossy aesthetic inspired by Windows 7
Glassy UI may be back in style
Catch up on Severance and Shrinking with Apple TV+ currently discounted to $3 per month
Savings of 70% for the next three months
Trump's dream of a US-made iPhone clashes with Apple's manufacturing reality
A $2,300 iPhone?
In context: President Trump's 104% tariff on goods imported from China is now in effect. It will have an enormous impact on many US firms, especially Apple, which relies heavily on China to manufacture its iPhones. Trump believes the solution is to start making the handsets in the US, but that would be nearly impossible, especially in the short term. And even if it were, iPhones would likely become much more expensive.
Apple's China exposure makes it most vulnerable in US-China trade war
After $1.8 trillion big tech wipeout, Tuesday offers slight market breather
Apple fights UK government over iCloud backdoor as tribunal rejects secret hearing
Privacy battle intensifies as Apple resists weakening encryption for UK users
Consumers race to Apple stores as tariff fears spark iPhone rush
Apple sent cargo planes full of iPhones from India and China before tariffs took effect
Apple to launch iPad Pro M5 and MacBook Pro M5 this year, MacBook Air to follow in 2026
Don't expect any major design overhaul, though
Apple's new Health app to feature AI doctors, food tracking, and virtual coaching
An Apple a day keeps the doctor away
WhatsApp can now be set as the default messaging and calling app on iPhone
A game-changer for WhatsApp devotees
Save $200 on Apple's latest 14" MacBook Pro M4
Amazon is currently offering the Apple MacBook Pro M4 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU), 14.2" ProMotion 120Hz display, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD for $1,399 with free shipping. This is $200 below Apple's retail price and includes the same warranty. It's a solidly built and well-spec'ed laptop for a good price.
Apple WWDC kicks off June 9 with big software updates
Apple is expected to reveal iOS 19, macOS 16, and more - but don't count on new hardware