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Jon Prosser's failure to respond to Apple's initial lawsuit led to a default ruling against him, but Apple lawyers are willing to give him another shot if the judge approves. Jon Prosser continues to make videos about Apple leaks amid a lawsuit Apple filed a lawsuit against Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti alleging that they conspired to steal information about a pre-release version of iOS . A…

The iOS 26 update has the second-worst adoption rate of all iOS releases since 2015, falling behind both iOS 18 and iOS 8. iOS 18 (left) adoption rates were better than those of iOS 26 (right). Though all eyes might be on iOS 27 and its AI-infused Siri , which debuted at WWDC , the software has only entered beta testing. Most iPhones, or 79% of all devices to be more precise, are currently runnin…

Apple's efforts to expand parental controls are a good start, and legally required soon. Like all safety systems, it's only as strong as its weakest link. All the tools in the world can't keep kids safe online if they're only used sometimes and by some users. On Monday, Apple spent 30 minutes of the WWDC 2026 discussing its latest updates to Child Accounts. These updates are designed to make usin…

Apple has terminated support for AFP in macOS 27 , effectively killing off the Time Capsule. However, affected owners might be able to revive their hardware. AirPort devices that Apple used to produce. Now, Time Capsule isn't supported in macOS 27. A long-discontinued network storage device, Time Capsules gave Mac users a way to back up over a home network using Time Machine. While the hardware h…

Sidecar in macOS 27 finally allows you to use your finger to navigate macOS apps from your iPad's screen, without needing an Apple Pencil. Here's how it works, with one key limitation. Touch is better in Sidecar for macOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Sidecar is a feature of macOS that lets you extend your Mac's display onto an iPad's screen. For road warriors with a MacBook Pro , it was an invaluable way to …

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Apple's lawyers are trying to rip apart Epic Games saying that the Supreme Court should just forget all about this little case and let it continue claiming victory. "Fortnite" ad (source: Epic Games) The ongoing, never-ending tennis match between Apple and Epic Games continues with another legal filing. On June 4, 2026 , Epic Games demanded that Apple's appeal over this ceaseless case be thrown o…

Apple's Shortcuts generator has always been powerful, but iPadOS 27 finally makes it easier for everybody to use. Here's how Apple Intelligence turns plain-language prompts into workflows, and what to look out for. Apple lets you vibe-code shortcuts in iPadOS 27 Apple Intelligence makes Shortcuts far easier to approach in iPadOS 27. Users can describe a task in plain language, and the app generat…

Apple AirPods Pro 3 have plunged to $179 ahead of Father's Day, making it a great time to pick up a pair of earbuds for Dad while they're down to the lowest price on record. Walmart's $179 AirPods Pro 3 deal delivers lowest price ever. Walmart has slashed $70 off AirPods Pro 3 today, delivering the lowest price on record (and beating Amazon by $20 ). With Prime Day 2026 starting in just under two…

AirPods helped Apple retain the top position in the global wireless earbuds market during the first quarter of 2026, with it and Beats accounting for nearly a third of all shipments. AirPods Pro Research firm Smart Analytics Global estimated Apple captured 23% of the global true wireless stereo (TWS) market during the January-through-March period. Xiaomi ranked second with an 11% market share, wh…

What appears to be a bug in macOS 27 is preventing a number of users from selecting alternate partitions or drives to boot from. This is having a big impact on Asahi Linux users. You can run Linux on an Apple Silicon Mac. Just beware of macOS 27 right now. Most Mac users won't ever have to deal with issues such as switching the partition their hardware boots from. However, for a contingent of use…

The numbers are in! Given the same amount of time in use, with data spanning more than a decade, Intel Macs come in for service at twice the rate that Apple Silicon Macs have. There are fewer problems with refurbished Apple Silicon Macs versus Intel versions. When it comes to device longevity, Apple's products tend to last quite a long time, if cared for properly. While this has been a consistent…

The Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode aims to use Apple Intelligence to prioritize notifications to cut them down, yet not have you miss anything important. Here's how to use it. The Reduce Notifications Focus Mode A strength of Apple Intelligence is that rather than some separate ChatGPT-like app, its features are woven into all aspects of the iPhone , iPad , and Mac . But that also makes it confu…

If you've ever wanted a native way to control how your AirPods sound across every device and app, Apple has finally provided it in iOS 27. Here's where to find the setting and what it can do. AirPods have a built-in EQ in Settings Apple's 2026 WWDC keynote was packed with tiny features and improvements. One of the long-awaited crowd pleasers was bringing an equalizer to AirPods settings. Owners o…

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