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Substantial code references found in the latest iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate betas reveal that Siri AI is already set up to let users replace it with alternatives. In future, Siri AI's interface could be used to work with Claude, or the whole thing could seemingly be replaced by ChatGPT, if a user wants - image credit: pdfu. The same developer who found watchOS code for the then-unannounced Readi…

Apple usually does a careful job of separating its products so that they each have distinct use cases, but Craig Federighi has now acknowledged that the iPhone Duo does overlap with the iPad mini. Apple's Craig Federighi - image credit: Marques Brownlee. Apple's iPhone Duo, and especially its price tag, immediately raised the issue that users could get the same benefits by buying a regular iPhone…

Apple has launched the iPhone 18 Pro , and Google's Pixel 11 Pro was waiting for it. Here's how the specs of the two flagships compare. iPhone 18 Pro [left] vs Google Pixel 11 Pro [right] The timing is hard to ignore. Google launched the Pixel 11 Pro about a month ahead of Apple's fall event, positioning its compact flagship to spoil the iPhone 18 Pro party. The iPhone 18 Pro is the smaller of Ap…

Amazon's best MacBook Air deals deliver prices as low as $1,199 for M5 models, with discounts of up to $150 off. Save up to $150 on M5 MacBook Air models today - Image credit: Apple A 30-day low price is in effect on Apple's M5 13-inch MacBook Air in your choice of Silver or Midnight, bringing the cost down to $1,199. This standard configuration has a 10-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16GB of memory, and …

In this week's Sunday Reboot, the Apple Event rolled on as expected, but while it was his first big show as CEO, John Ternus had a muted introduction. Apple CEO John Ternus at Apple Park for the September iPhoen 18 Pro event - Image Credit: Apple 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 nex…

Deals on Microsoft Windows and Office for Mac licenses are heavily discounted this weekend, with prices dipping to as low as $9.97. Save up to 94 percent on Windows 11 and Office Home 2024 - Image credit: Microsoft StackSocial is hosting deals on Microsoft Windows and Office licenses, with Windows 11 discounted to $9.97 and Office Home 2024 for Mac marked down to $112.97 , the latter down from $1…

Apple's changes to the Keychain in macOS Tahoe made it more secure. However, by binding it to device-specific Secure Enclave keys, users now can't manually copy the login Keychain and use it on another Mac. Password versioning in Apple Passwords Attacks on Mac users are getting more sophisticated over time, with AI also opening the door to even more malware and the discovery of new intrusion tech…

Apple's slow-walk of store refurbishment to the new "standard" is getting a boost, with Genius Bar, pickup table, and Avenue updates on the way to more stores, faster. Tysons Corner Apple Store in 2023. Note the massive video wall. Apple retail sales efforts focus on Apple Stores as more than just a place to buy hardware, but also a local and physical representation of the brand. As the company's…

A new report obviously predicts that Apple wants to replace the iPhone Duo 's existing Touch ID with Face ID as soon as possible, and suggests that Apple Intelligence might help. Face ID invisibly scans the user's face to confirm their identity before unlocking - image credit: Apple. Touch ID is easily the most apparent compromise in the iPhone Duo, and Apple has had to go back it because of that…

Apple reportedly held back on releasing new Apple TV hardware until its Apple Intelligence upgrades were ready, so expect the upgraded set-top box at any time. Apple TV could get an upgrade soon The slow rollout of Apple Intelligence in 2024 followed by a delay and rethink has caused several pieces of hardware to get shelved. The long-rumored Home Hub tablet, the next-generation Apple TV, and the…

Whether it's because of the economy, better supply than normal, the looming iPhone Duo, or Apple's unusual opening of pre-orders on a Saturday, very few iPhone 18 Pro models are showing any shipping delays as of an hour after preorder start. Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro Max (left) and iPhone 18 Pro. Following their launch on September 9, 2026, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models are now a…

Wireless carriers are competing for your business with incentives offering up to $1,200 in bill credits when you preorder the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max. Get preorder deals on the new iPhone 18 Pro - Image credit: Apple Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are available for preorder now, and wireless carriers are already offering up to $1,200 off via incentives across the 2026 iPho…

Apple's latest flagship iPhones are up for grabs, with launch-day delivery dates set to slip quickly as orders pile up. You can now preorder an iPhone 18 Pro or an iPhone 18 Pro Max The Apple Store is back online, with preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max now officially open. This time around, Apple has a queue system, versus refresh-hammering, and will open the order page when i…

Apple's online store has gone dark as the company prepares to open preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. Apple Store down ahead of iPhone 18 Pro preorders As anticipated, Apple has taken its online Apple Store offline to prepare for the launch ahead of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This year, the iPhone 18 will not launch alongside its higher-end counterparts. Apple routinely takes its o…

Roblox is pushing its games into standalone apps and web browsers even as 182 federal child sexual exploitation cases remain pending. Roblox The company announced September 11 that creators will be able to release standalone games for mobile devices, PCs, and consoles. Players will also be able to open Roblox games in Chrome by the end of 2026 without installing the main app. Standalone releases …