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A steeper $350 discount on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro with a 96W USB-C power adapter is in effect now, bringing the price down to just $1,669. Save $350 on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro laptop - Image credit: Apple A steeper discount has landed at B&H on Apple's M5 14-inch MacBook Pro with a 96W USB-C power adapter. Now marked down to $1,669, this deal reflects a $350 discount off MSRP for the laptop in Spa…

European sales of smartphones have reached a new three-year low, but Apple's iPhone has increased its share to now tie with Samsung. Apple's current iPhones. Globally, the most recent figures show that Apple has earned 49% of all smartphone revenue in the second quarter, despite the iPhone only accounting for 23% of shipments. New figures for solely the European region show an overall decline, bu…

Apple's main Camera app push for iOS 27 was about Siri AI, but it did include other changes. They're very small alterations, but they do exist. The Camera app in iOS 27 The WWDC keynote didn't dwell for long on the Camera app in iOS 27. There was discussion about Siri AI being included, and that was about it. There wasn't any other discussion about the Camera app's features or any other changes i…

There has been very little pushback against Apple's new business terms in the EU, primarily from Epic Games, and even the European Commission has welcomed the changes. The European Commission is finally happy with Apple's App Store business model The Digital Markets Act forced Apple to rethink its business model in the European Union, which was initially rejected due to the Core Technology Fee an…

Apple sued OpenAI for alleged trade secret theft, and after OpenAI's weak attempt to have the case dismissed, Apple has doubled down on its claims in a new filing. Apple and OpenAI are at odds in a lawsuit alleging trade secret theft The Apple lawsuit against OpenAI started with several odd public statements from the company denying the accusations. OpenAI filed for dismissal on August 5, simply …

The Schlage Sense Pro is the latest smart lock to support Apple Home Key via Ultra Wideband, and while it's an impressive solution, it's largely an Apple-only lock at launch. Schlage Sense Pro review: Exterior view of the UWB-powered deadbolt Ultra Wideband can automatically unlock your door as you approach, with greater reliability and performance than Bluetooth smart locks. So far, only one or …

In spite of a recent demo video leaking, the AirPods with cameras are rumored to not be ready for release until 2027. Also, concerns over them becoming "pervertpods" can be set aside. AirPods with cameras won't be able to take photos After Apple accidentally leaked its own video of AirPods with cameras, speculation has been running wild. A new rumor suggests that the timeline for release hasn't s…

Plans for a new Apple Store location have been discovered for a new shopping center just outside of Boise, Idaho in a location called Village at Meridian. An Apple Store is opening in Meridian. Image source: Meridian City Website Apple has retail locations around the world, but it has always been highly selective about when and where it will open up shop. Their rarity plays a part in the high tra…

The possibility of a return to a ceramic Apple Watch body is growing, after a serial leaker posted about its arrival in the Series 12 model. Apple Watch Series 5, in ceramic Apple is anticipated to bring out the Apple Watch Series 12 this fall, but it's not expected to be a major upgrade or redesign. That said, there are rumors of a revival of a specific material. Continue Reading on AppleInsider…

The Beats 360 have leaked yet again, with retailer listings detailing practically all of the important features of the over-ear headphones. A leaked image of the Beats 360 - Image Credit: Reddit When it comes to product launches from the Apple-owned Beats by Dre , it's usually one that has already been leaked multiple times. A lot of the leaks are carefully managed promotions , such as providing …

Meta AI has arrived as a beta Mac app, but the company's data collection practices make the privacy tradeoff worth considering before diving straight in. Meta AI comes to Mac in a new desktop app Another AI app is making its way to Mac. This time, it's Meta AI, the progeny of Facebook's parent company, Meta. Meta AI has existed for a while and was previously available as a standalone app for iOS …

It has been a long time in coming, but Apple is preparing at least two big changes to the Apple TV 4K . Here's what we know about the streaming set-top box update set to finally arrive in the fall of 2026. An Apple TV and Siri Remote Previous updates to the Apple TV haven't been that major over the years, as there's only so much you can improve with a streaming box. However, that doesn't seem to …

Search ads in Apple Maps will provide a great incentive system for local businesses to care about the platform, but it appears to be a bridge too far for users. It's a problem of Apple's own creation. Apple Maps is gaining new ways for businesses to care about the platform Advertising isn't inherently evil , but Apple's work to make users wary of surveillance capitalism has become a double-edged …

Long before rumors on Weibo, there was the "MacWeek" journal, an indispensable and utterly beloved read in the '80s and '90s for everyone wondering if the Mac or even Apple itself was going to survive the week. Where it all began: issue 1 of "MacWeek" is now on the Internet Archive. In the 1990s, US publisher Ziff Davis started up computer magazines in the UK and I was a features editor on one of…

Amazon is expanding the reach of its Prime Air drone delivery service to almost 500 cities and towns in 2026, air-dropping iPhone deliveries to millions of people in as quick as 30 minutes. An Amazon MK30 delivery drone - Image Credit: Amazon Amazon Prime Air is the retailer's attempt to make drone deliveries a reality. It's a program that's over a decade old , and has so far been servicing a few…