Apple's App Store "freedom" in Japan comes with strings attached, obviously
Apple allows third-party payments in Japan – for a fee
More ads are coming to App Store search results, but Apple promises they will be "relevant"
Apple is "expanding opportunities" for advertisers
Smartphone prices expected to rise in 2026 as shipments fall
The result of soaring memory and chip prices driven by AI demand
Apple may be reviving the iMac Pro with M5 Max chip
The first iMac Pro refresh since the 2017 Intel-based model
Apple and Amazon face £900 million UK lawsuit over alleged price-fixing
Squeezing out third-party sellers inflated Apple prices on Amazon
Apple leaks reveal iPhone Fold specs, a tabletop robot, new MacBooks, and more
Smart glasses, AR headsets, and a new HomePod are also in the pipeline
2025's most-downloaded iPhone app is, you guessed it, ChatGPT
GenAI and social media dominate Apple's end-of-year list
Apple may be prepping a Studio Display 2 upgrade with ProMotion, HDR, and A19 chip
If all goes as planned, the high-end monitor could arrive next year
Samsung is making 11 million OLED panels for Apple's first foldable iPhone
Apple is (finally) joining the foldable race
Google and Apple are working on easier phone switching – yes, really
Android just added a native iPhone transfer tool, and Apple says iOS 26 is getting one, too
Apple pulled the ICEBlock app, now its creator is suing the government
He says the complaint was inspired by the US founding fathers
Apple Watch Ultra 2 drops to $549 in new sale
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is no longer Apple's newest flagship, but it remains remarkably close to the Ultra 3. You still get the same rugged titanium build, solid battery life, a bright 3,000-nit display, and Apple's health-tracking features. For most users, the Ultra 2 delivers nearly the same experience for less.
Apple announces more senior execs are leaving, including its general counsel and DEI chief
Companies have been scaling back their DEI programs since Trump took office again
India orders mandatory security app on phones, Apple refuses to comply (Update)
A government app that can't be removed is at the center of India's latest tech clash
WebGPU now works across all major browsers, bringing desktop-class graphics to the web
Support stretches across multiple PC and mobile operating systems
The original 1976 contract that founded Apple is heading to auction
Apple's founding contract signed by Jobs, Wozniak, and Wayne will be auctioned at Christie's in 2026
Intel could return to Macs and iPads by 2027, but this time as Apple's contract chipmaker
Apple tests Intel's 18AP node as US fabs chase M-series work
The iPhone Fold may debut with a crease-free display, and a sky-high price
Insiders say Apple cracked the crease
Apple set to reclaim title as world's biggest smartphone maker thanks to iPhone 17 surge
Apple hasn't led global phone sales since 2011
Matter 1.5 adds a universal camera standard, now the big platforms have to show up
Now comes the hard part: adoption
Apple ditched Broadcom for its own Wi-Fi chip, N1 makes the iPhone faster
Apple's in-house Wi-Fi chip is good, but Android still outruns it
Mac Mini discounted to $479 as early Black Friday deals begin
The Mac Mini M4 is an easy recommendation at $479, even as a secondary system. The compact desktop offers strong performance with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD in the base model. The Mini can also drive up to three external displays, and it's an excellent entry point for new Mac users.
Apple puts Mac Pro "on the back burner" as it focuses on faster, cheaper Mac Studio
It may see an upgrade in 2027, but don't hold your breath
Apple could split iPhone releases into premium and budget events
More events = more iPhones
Apple fast-tracks CEO succession plans as Tim Cook could step down next year
The board has identified John Ternus as the likely successor