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A month after Apple's AirPods Max 2 went on sale, there's a lot to like, but little of it is new, and there's not much reason to upgrade from the original model. AirPods Max 2 review: Almost identical to the OG model That's the uncomfortable truth that I came to after spending a few weeks with Apple's premium headphones. But it also shouldn't be a surprise for anyone who took even a cursory glanc…

Apple has quietly pushed the Mac mini entry price higher, as the once-standard $599 base model is no longer available on its U.S. online store. M4 Mac mini As of May 1, the $599 Mac mini configuration isn't available to order through Apple's primary online store. The 256GB model doesn't appear as a selectable option there. Higher-priced configurations now define the main lineup, with listed prici…

For years, Apple has been rumored to be bringing native touch functionality to the Mac. A new display gives us an early look at what that may be like, for better and worse. Aspekt Touch is like an early version of a touchscreen Mac Recently, I got an early look at the Aspekt Touch, a new monitor from Alogic. This isn't the first touchscreen monitor from the brand, but the tilt functionality combi…

Apple retailers are embroiled in a MacBook Pro price war this weekend, offering a $200 discount on the 1TB M5 14-inch model with an upgrade to 24GB of memory. Save $200 on an upgraded M5 MacBook Pro 14-inch this weekend - Image credit: Apple You can pick up the 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with 24GB of RAM for $1,699 at Amazon and B&H Photo . This reflects a $200 discount off MSRP. Buy M5/24GB/1TB Mac…

Apple delivered a strong March quarter on April 30 driven by iPhone demand, a rebound in China, and resilient margins, but analysts say the results still don't answer what will drive the company's next phase of growth. Apple posts quarterly results The company's fiscal second-quarter results, reported April 30 , beat Wall Street expectations on revenue, profit, and guidance, with strong iPhone de…

Apple's earnings call revealed a few things that make it easy to see what products we can and can't expect between now and September. The "not coming" list is much longer than the "is probably coming" one. Apple's base iPad won't get an upgrade until later in 2026 The Mac is supply-constrained, the iPad isn't being updated, and iPhones don't release again until the fall. So, there's not much left…

Apple has set its sights on India's antitrust watchdog, questioning the legality of a request for its financial data as part of an ongoing battle over its App Store policies. Apple's App Store rules continue to get it into trouble India's competition body wants the information so it can calculate what penalty Apple should face. This comes after a 2024 investigation found that Apple had abused its…

An odd rumor led to premature calls of Apple Vision Pro's death, rumors of AI and Home Hubs abound, and Apple's App Store troubles continue on the AppleInsider Podcast. Apple Vision Pro isn't dead AppleInsider Managing Editor Mike Wuerthele joins host Wesley Hilliard as a guest this week to catch up on CEO transition news. It's clear that the silly coverage surrounding the upcoming transition is …

There's plenty to like, admire, and definitely dislike about Steve Jobs , but he did an incredible job saving Apple, and will forever be treated like a rock star. Steve Jobs with the original Macintosh in 1984 - image credit: Apple The greatest thing that Gil Amelio, Apple's fifth CEO , ever did was pave the way for Steve Jobs to become its sixth. It was great for Apple, it was great for users, b…

Apple CEO Tim Cook made it clear, that the company will reinvest any tariff refund it gets into new U.S. manufacturing initiatives, further funding domestic production. Construction is ongoing - Image Credit: Apple In almost an afterthought at the end of the earnings conference call, Cook made a big announcement. Beyond just going through the recently-announced motions and filing for that tariff …

Apple's ability to prevent memory prices from increasing the cost of iPhones and other products won't last forever. Tim Cook has warned that it's only going to get harder to do so. A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: Samsung The consumer tech industry is struggling to deal with the cost of memory , with supplies choked by the extreme demand of AI infrastructure build-outs. While Apple h…

There are no signs of Apple slowing down in Q3 2026, as it is likely to see even more year-over-year growth in spite of a tough comparison for iPad . iPhone 17 demand will help carry Apple through Q3 Apple just had a record-breaking March quarter that brought in $111.2 billion in revenue. It seems that momentum won't be slowing going into Q3. Apple Chief Financial Officer Kevan Parekh shared forw…

Apple had a record-breaking March quarter partially thanks to excellent performance in China, but there's more to the story than just basic demand. iPhone 17e helped drive demand in Q2 The US government went through a period of upheaval in 2025 thanks to the new administration's aggressive, random, and now illegal tariffs. While not much has improved in that regard, the relationship between the U…

Apple CEO Tim Cook is thrilled at how well the new Mac lineup is doing, but that isn't good news for anyone looking to score a Mac mini. Tim Cook suspects Mac mini supply constraints into fall 2026 Apple's had a great quarter as far as Mac is concerned. And not just with returning Apple fans, but new to Mac users, too. On Thursday, ahead of the April quarterly earnings call, Cook told CNBC : Cont…

Apple reported $111.2 billion in revenue for its fiscal second quarter on April 30, delivering growth, record March-quarter results, and a new $100 billion share buyback. Apple posts its latest earnings results "Today Apple is proud to report our best March quarter ever, with revenue of $111.2 billion and double-digit growth across every geographic segment," CEO Tim Cook said. "iPhone achieved a …