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With WWDC 2026 just weeks away, the apps and games nominated for the 2026 Apple Design Awards have been revealed. Apple has announced the finalists for its 2026 Design Awards. Every year, Apple recognizes App Store applications that demonstrate genuine innovation and ingenuity. Through its annual Apple Design Awards, the company highlights its top picks across several app categories, celebrating …

A new leak claims Apple may bring titanium back to future Pro iPhones after moving the iPhone 17 Pro to aluminum, a reversal that could reintroduce many of the material's old tradeoffs. Render of an iPhone 18 Pro A May 17 Weibo post from leaker "Instant Digital" claimed Apple is researching improved titanium alloys for future iPhones rather than abandoning the material entirely. The post also cla…

The slow trickle of iOS 27 leaks continues with seemingly obvious upgrades that are being painted as part of a desperate move to catch up with competitors. Instead, they appear to be business as usual. iOS 27 will see some improvements to its various AI tools Apple announces new features for iOS each year during WWDC , and sometimes, early builds lead to leaks of features being tested. While thes…

Ahead of WWDC starting on June 8, Apple has sent out invites to the media for the event, as well as outlining its main schedule for the week. A logo used to promote WWDC 2026 - Image Credit: Apple Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference is the big event for developers working in the Apple ecosystem. The 2026 edition is sure to be exciting as usual, and the company is preparing to get people involv…

A new rumor claims that the iPhone Fold 's reported testing delays are because of significant issues with the hinge that could prevent Apple from launching it in 2026. The folding screen doesn't seem to be a problem anymore, but the hinge apparently is. Render of a possible iPhone Fold: AppleInsider It's previously been reported that the expected iPhone Fold has entered manufacturing testing, but…

Apple is offering its biggest Apple Card sign-up bonus yet with free AirPods Pro 3, though customers must keep using the card for months before they receive the full reward. Apple Card Apple launched its biggest Apple Card sign-up promotion yet with up to $250 in Bonus Daily Cash tied to an AirPods Pro 3 purchase. The deal spreads the reward across months of required card usage instead of offerin…

Amazon's May iPad sale delivers prices as low as $299, with discounts of up to $228 off Apple's tablet line. Get an iPad for just $299 at Amazon. Steep discounts on Apple's iPad line are in effect at Amazon this week, with a return of the popular $299 iPad 11 . At press time, all four color options are eligible for the $50 price drop. Buy iPad 11 for $299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discus…

Sources within the supply chain back up previous reports that the forthcoming Apple Watch Ultra 4 will be a significant update that includes doubling its number of sensors. The sensors on the back of the current Apple Watch Ultra 3 Following reports that the regular Apple Watch Series 12 will not be a major update, there are now reports that the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will be. According to Digitimes…

Despite WWDC being a software conference, there are sometimes Mac releases, and there are always predictions that there will be, but it's very unlikely this time. MacBook Pro with WWDC 2026 wallpaper Whether it's fuelled by wishful thinking or click bait, WWDC coverage invariably includes commentary on new Mac releases. And it invariably goes that before the event, it is rumored or certain or som…

On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, Daniel Moneta joins to talk about the latest updates to both Samsung SmartThings and Matter. Smart Home Insider Podcast A man of multiple hats, Daniel Moneta pulls double duty as the Chair of the Matter Marketing and Product Subgroup at the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) but also represents Samsung in product and marketing for Smart…

Security researchers say a new macOS infostealer called SHub Reaper disguises itself as Apple security software to steal passwords, cryptocurrency wallets, and sensitive files. HTML source code showing the construction of the malicious AppleScript. Image credit: SentinelOne The malware abuses AppleScript and legitimate macOS system processes to hide its activity and avoid some traditional malware…

Smartphone manufacturers are overloading their devices with AI features in an effort to control how you interface with both the device and information at large. That's not good. Is Apple Intelligence something the iPhone even needs? On Friday, Wes had asked me if I wanted to write a piece on what I thought AI was good for, versus what it is decidedly not good for. Yes, he knows exactly what he wa…

Apple has been given two more months to comply with India's antitrust investigation, even as it is being ordered to "fully cooperate" with orders to submit financial statements. Tim Cook in a previous visit to India — image credit: Apple In its antitrust investigation against Apple, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has been trying to get the company to submit audited statements for 2022 …

In this week's "Sunday Reboot," Liquid Glass gets an award, Tim Cook heads to China once again, and a wish for HomeKit to be more cat-friendly. Sunday Reboot: Liquid Glass, Cats, and Cook Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step. This week, Appl…

You've probably seen an ad for the rock-tuned Heavys H1H on the internet, and true to their word, they are in fact tuned for guitar-heavy rock. Here's how they compare to Apple's AirPods Max . AirPods Max 2 [left], Heavys H1H [right] As a major mainstream tech company, Apple has an incentive to design to accommodate as many people as possible. Its products may not necessarily have everything a pa…