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While we'll still be here looking for news and bringing you the best deals, we at AppleInsider would like to wish you a peaceful and happy holiday season. Thank you for being with us throughout 2025. Jony Ive helped design the decorations for this tree, displayed in London's Claridges store in 2018 Enjoy the break, too, because it looks as if 2026 is going to be huge. As well as the expected new …

Apple's App Store hosts official iPad-optimized versions of classic board games that preserve traditional rules while adding modern multiplayer support. Photo by Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels These apps are designed for the iPad's larger display rather than stretched iPhone layouts. Interfaces emphasize touch-first controls, readable boards, and shared-screen play that works naturally on a tablet. M…

The Twelve South PlugBug with Find My is easily my favorite travel charger and boasts the title of the first charger to integrate with Apple's native device-tracking technology. Twelve South PlugBug with Find My review: My go-to travel charger Personally, I feel as if we're in this golden age of Find My devices. We've moved out of the stage of just keychain and wallet trackers — of which are now …

Apple CEO Tim Cook is doubling down on his Nike stock ownership, with his purchase of close to $3 million in shares seen as an endorsement of the sports brand's turnaround strategy. Tim Cook's custom-made sneakers from May's iPad Pro launch - Image source: Apple via Hypebeast Tim Cook is well known for having a long-time relationship with Nike, and it's one that he recently deepened. Now, has alm…

As is typically the case about a year out, the 2026 iPhone lineup is in flux, as one leaker contradicts reports that the second-generation iPhone Air won't arrive until 2027. iPhone Air The iPhone Air is viewed by analysts as a model that hasn't lived up to its potential in terms of sales. However, while some say that the second release in the iPhone Air line won't be arriving in 2026, one leaker…

Year-end price drops continue this week at Amazon, with the Apple Watch Series 11 now available for $299 after a $100 discount. Save $100 on the Apple Watch Series 11. Amazon's $299 deal matches the record-low price on the 2025 release, making it a great time to pick up the wearable ahead of embarking on a fitness journey in January. Buy Apple Watch S11 for $299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider |…

Samsung has taken the next step before it makes iPhone image sensors in the U.S., with new hiring and equipment installation underway at its Taylor, Texas, factory. Image credit: Samsung Samsung is gearing up to install production equipment at its Taylor, Texas, factory. The manufacturer is gearing up to produce the CMOS image sensors (CIS) used in Apple's iPhone. According to The Elec , the comp…

The United States will hold off on raising its new tariff on Chinese semiconductor imports until June 2027, delaying the financial hit on Apple's component sourcing efforts for Mac , iPhone, and other products. Tim Cook and Donald Trump in a meeting at the White House in 2018 The US-China tariff battle led to fears of massive tariffs on Chinese imports into the United States and potentially sky-h…

The M4 Mac mini came with a surprise — a slotted and upgradeable SSD. Here's how to install one, get it running, what to expect for speed, and what's happened in the last eight months since upgrading. An upgrade SSD on top of the M4 Mac mini Mac mini upgradeability has varied over the years. The 2012 and before models were the gold standard, with both upgradeable RAM and storage. The 2014 model h…

Beyerdynamic is a huge name in the world of headphones. But the Aventho 300 a rare entry into the wireless market, and they have a lot to do to compete with premium headphones like AirPods Max . Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 review: The Nordic Grey makes for some stylish headphones At the crowded $400 price point, the Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 headphones are not short of competition. In fact, they're a…

End-of-year MacBook Pro deals are live, with prices starting at $1,299 and discounts of up to $550 off. Save up to $550 on MacBook Pro laptops with year-end deals. Amazon and B&H are driving prices far below retail, including a $1,349 entry point for the M5 14-inch and several deep cuts of up to $550 off on M4 Pro and M4 Max systems. These are the standout offers heading into the last week of 202…

Apple has been granted a temporary reprieve from needing to adhere to a Texas law forcing it to verify the ages of App Store users in the state. Texas created a law forcing Apple to age-check all App Store users in the state from January 1 On January 1st, 2026, Apple was expecting to have to start verifying the age of all App Store users in Texas, after a new state law comes into force. Just over…

The slow restructure of the Apple Intelligence team across 2025 reflects changes in internal strategy around AI rather than an individual failure. Here's how it all comes together for the 2026 relaunch. Apple Intelligence is about to relaunch with an LLM-backed Siri John Giannandrea's retirement didn't come as a surprise to many, as they view him as the central problem with Apple's AI strategy. H…

Apple is going to allow iPhone users in Brazil to pay for apps and services outside of the App Store itself, all to settle an investigation into supposed anti-competitive practices in the country. The App Store is still under threat in Brazil. Apple has had to deal with regulatory pressure to open up the iPhone to third-party app storefronts in a number of countries. Following an agreement with a…

The M5 refresh makes the new Apple Vision Pro faster and improves some features, but it doesn't change the fact that the headset still doesn't have a long-term place in most people's homes. Apple Vision Pro three-month review: This might be the most reflective headset ever sold The M5 Apple Vision Pro was released in October 2025 and is the first refresh of Apple's spatial computer. The new chip …