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CarPlay could soon support more than just Siri , as Apple explores wider access for third-party voice tools. Apple may open CarPlay to third-party AI assistants It looks as though Apple is gearing up to allow third-party chatbots on CarPlay . This would allow users to query voice-enabled chatbots directly through the CarPlay interface. Until now, Apple has kept voice assistants off CarPlay, save …

With the release of the AirTag 2, Amazon is clearing out last-gen AirTags with discounts of up to 41% off. Get an AirTag for just $17 during today's sale - Image credit: Apple AirTag deals have dropped prices to as low as $17 heading into the weekend, as retailers clear out last-gen inventory to make way for the 2nd Generation AirTag. You can grab a single pack for $17 at Amazon, with the 4-pack …

The removal of an ICE-monitoring app almost a year ago has triggered new questions about whether the US Department of Justice crossed a constitutional line in its dealings with Apple and Google. How ICEBlock appeared in the App Store before being pulled On Friday, House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin vowed to investigate the Department of Justice over allegations that it pressure…

Aiming to encourage app development and celebrate the most creative participants, Apple's Swift Student Challenge is back and the winners will get to visit Apple Park . Apple's 2026 Swift Student Challenge is open for applications — image credit: Apple As it has done now every year since 2020 , Apple is running a Swift Student Challenge. Applications for the contest to find innovative new app dev…

A new iPhone 18 Pro Max leak claims that will see the smallest year-over-year battery capacity increase in years, although the final use figures depends more on the power efficiency of the A20 processor. The iPhone 18 Pro Max should see an improvement in battery life Recent rumors have claimed that the expected iPhone Fold will have the largest-capacity battery the iPhone has ever had. But dubiou…

Whether you're handing off an AirTag or trying to resolve pairing issues, knowing how to properly reset Apple's item tracker ensures you can set it up on a new iPhone easily. How to factory reset a second generation AirTag Every AirTag can be associated with only a single Apple Account. If you want to gift your AirTag to another person, you'll need to reset it. While this does take a little effor…

How the Apple Vision Pro has and has not moved forward in two years, plus what's going on with Gemini and Siri, and what comes after the iPhone Fold, on the AppleInsider Podcast. Apple Vision Pro seemed like the future, but for the present, it's past its launch halo. And instead eyes are turning to the iPhone Fold and its different forms It's a week of looking back, forward, but as it turns out, …

Users shouldn't be afraid of exploring music or letting their kids choose a song, but since Apple Music lacks manual algorithm controls, one wrong song can upend your recommendations for weeks. Apple Music is great except when you accidentally poison your algorithm Apple Music is debatably the best option for music streaming, especially for those committed to the Apple ecosystem. However, as grea…

After a few years of rumors about the feature, Apple added live translated captions to FaceTime in iOS 26, allowing one-on-one calls to display real-time subtitles spanning languages. Here's where to find live translation in FaceTime, and how it came to be. FaceTime Live translation in FaceTime is a big new feature, but many users don't even know it's there. That's because Apple doesn't make it c…

It's not just Spotify that has a year-end wrap-up feature — Apple Music does too, and it's year round! Here's how to get your Apple Music Replay playlist, today. Apple Music Replay 2026 Spotify has a unique feature called Spotify Wrapped that shows off your top artists, songs, and genres of the year. It is a trendy function that gets shared all over social media at the end of each year, but Apple…

The Dell UltraSharp 32 6K Monitor is in between the Apple Studio Display and the Apple Pro Display XDR price-wise, and is a superior choice to both in a multi-platform environment. Dell UltraSharp 32 6K The Apple Pro Display XDR is fantastic. And extremely expensive. As a 32-inch screen with a 6K resolution, it is high-spec, and a decidedly premium option for those with very deep pockets. Continu…

Steep discounts on Apple's MacBook Air have driven prices down to as low as $389.99 heading into the weekend. Grab a MacBook Air from just $389. Walmart seller VIPOutlet has blowout inventory of Apple's M1 MacBook Air 13-inch for $389 while supplies last. This seller has a 4-star rating with 23,495 total reviews at press time. While the system has 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage, the budget-fr…

The Apple Intelligence-powered Health+ service is reportedly being scaled back now that Eddy Cue is in charge, and will focus on getting features to users sooner with smaller releases. Apple Health to get multiple smaller feature updates soon Apple has never announced Health+ or plans for the initiative, but leaks surrounding the project suggested some kind of AI chat interface was going to be of…

Those who have not upgraded to watchOS 26 can now install watchOS 11, which fixes an issue that prevented calls to emergency services in Australia. watchOS 11.6.2 is now available for download. Following the debut of the iOS 26.3 release candidate and minor updates for older operating systems, a new watchOS update has been made available for select Apple Watch models. watchOS 11.6.2 resolves a ce…

Apple is set to mark its fiftieth anniversary in April 2026, and the iPhone maker's CEO promised employees that a celebration would take place. Apple CEO Tim Cook gets reflective as he approaches retirement. Image source: Apple On Thursday, during a meeting where he promised to lobby lawmakers on immigration policy, Tim Cook took the opportunity to reflect on the nearly five decades of Apple. The…