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While a new iPad mini is expected before the end of 2026, a new report says you'll need to wait longer for updates to the entry-level iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro. The whole iPad range is scheduled for updates. The most recent rumors of the first update to the iPad mini since October 2024 have claimed that it will be released with an OLED screen before the end of 2026. Now according to Bloomberg …

While the rumor that the next iPad mini would have an expensive OLED screen is not new, what is, is that in all likelihood it will ship very shortly after the iPhone 18 Pro release. iPad mini 7 running Assassin's Creed The unit, said to be codenamed J510, is very late in the development process. While Thursday's report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman doesn't explicitly say that it is in mass productio…

Apple has reportedly increased the number of vapor chamber coolers it has ordered from its suppliers, with the company likely to use them in its first foldable iPhone as well as the 20th-anniversary celebration model. The iPhone 17 Pro uses a vapor chamber for cooling purposes - Image Credit: iFixit The report doesn't go into detail, but it's claimed that Apple has "significantly increased" the t…

Apple's main processor supplier TSMC has announced another increase in US investment, saying its new plants will include ones making its most advanced chips. TSMC plant in Arizona - image credit: Christopher Payne In May 2026, TSMC announced an additional $20 billion investment in its Arizona plants. Now according to the Financial Times , the company has revealed plans to build four more plants, …

Apple has launched an unusually limited Back to School series of deals and they are not to be dismissed, but there are far greater discounts to be had from other resellers. Apple's lates Back to School offer is now live - image credit: Apple Even when it isn't raising prices , it is a rule with Apple that it will never actually have sales on its products, except for certain regular promotions in …

Staying on top of your fitness goals is easier when you share your progress with friends, family, or a coach — here's how you can do it from iPhone . How to share and view Fitness activity on iPhone Getting into the swing of a new fitness routine can be difficult. Holding yourself accountable is a great way to make sure you stay on track. One way to do this is to share your activity with your fam…

The Wokyis M5 gives your M4 Mac mini a cute retro Mac form factor, storage, a five-inch screen, and USB-A ports. What's not to like? Wokyis M5 Mac mini Dock review: Powered on, it's a retro marvel. AppleInsider has looked at a lot of docks over the years. They get dull after a while, since they're all based on designs from one or two Chinese manufacturers. We've never tried one as interesting as …

Apple has now announced who can advertise on Apple Maps , barring entire business categories while still giving itself the right to final say over any advertisements on the platform. Ads will appear in search results on Apple Maps from April 14, 2026 — image credit: Apple On Tuesday, Apple updated its advertising guidelines. This was particularly noteworthy as it outlines the policies that advert…

Apple has marginally increased the cost of its individual AppleCare+ subscription, costing consumers an extra 50 cents per month to protect their Mac or iPad. AppleCare+ logo Just like any other subscription, warranty and repair services often go up in price over time. On July 15, Apple did just that to AppleCare+. The price for the monthly AppleCare+ packages increased by 50 cents per month, or …

Before you take advantage of Apple's new 36-month financing on cellular iPads, you should check to see if there are better deals first, since there are no discounts through Apple's programs. iPad Air The new 36-month option appears at checkout when someone buys a Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad from Apple, alongside paying in full or using Apple Card Monthly Installments. It's available for the iPad, iPad …

Apple's former vice president of product design, Tang Tan, is at the center of two trade secret theft lawsuits against OpenAI. Here's who he is, how he got started, and why he is crucial to OpenAI's future. Tang Tam - Image Credit: mit.gelstagram/Instagram On July 10, Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI , alleging that two former Apple employees stole its intellectual property. The trade secrets…

Apple knows that it needs to get really serious about AI server chips. There are signs that the company is willing to spend big under John Ternus to buy its way out of its AI problem. Siri could get even more powerful thanks to AI-related acquisitions. We already know that Apple is looking at deals such as one with PrismML to improve its on-device processing and Siri's capabilities. Apple also wa…

Amazon is knocking $150 off 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air M5 models, available with 16GB or 24GB of RAM. Save $150 on 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air models - Image credit: Apple The $150 markdown can be found on two 13-inch MacBook Air models, each with 1TB of storage. With the discount, the M5/16GB/1TB option is now $1,449 , while the 24GB option is marked down to $1,649 . Save $150 on 1TB MacBook Air M5 Con…

It seemed as if the last straw for Apple was how OpenAI failed to respond to complaints about trade secret theft, but the ChatGPT maker says it did reply and the real problem is a lack of attention to detail by Apple's lawyers. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman - image credit: Emerson Collective Apple is suing OpenAI over alleged theft of intellectual property, and initially the firm's response was an empty …

A new official filing marks the conclusion of another regulatory hurdle that has been preventing Apple Intelligence from launching in Apple's crucial Chinese market. Apple Intelligence previously, and briefly, launched in China by mistake but now appears set to be officially released soon. In mid-June 2026 , Apple's Chinese partner Alibaba unveiled its latest AI model and, most significantly, rev…