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Apple has snatched up Lilian Rincon, a nearly decade-long Google veteran, as it continues to retool its Apple Intelligence team. Apple Intelligence continues to undergo changes Before working at Apple, Rincon served as Vice President of Product Management at Google since 2024. However, before that she held various product management roles in the company since 2017. According to 9to5Mac , Rincon w…

Despite preorders selling out at other retailers, AirPods Max 2 are on sale now at Walmart, with a $20 weekend discount and a preorder price guarantee. AirPods Max 2 are on sale now with a preorder price guarantee - Image credit: Apple Pick up Apple's new over-ear headphones in Midnight for $529 at Walmart , a $20 discount off MSRP. With retailers like Amazon showing a "currently unavailable" mes…

A month-end streaming deal discounts Paramount Plus to $2.99 per month for two months, and the best part is you can choose any plan. Get Paramount Plus for just $2.99 per month for 2 months - Image credit: Paramount From sports to original dramas, Paramount Plus has thousands of programs to watch this spring. And with this month-end streaming deal that gives new and former subscribers access to a…

Apple says that nobody has ever been successfully hacked when their iPhone or other device was in Lockdown Mode, showing just how vital the security feature can be. Lockdown Mode on iPhone is for users facing grave threats to their digital security Lockdown Mode was launched in 2022 and has to be specifically enabled by the user. Once enabled, the feature hardens the device's security and has bec…

Apple has announced the dates for its annual WWDC and hinted that this is when the new Siri is coming, plus it's released AI features in Apple Music, and says ads are coming to Apple Maps, all on the AppleInsider Podcast. WWDC is coming As reluctantly predicted, it now looks as if the new and revised Siri will debut in full at WWDC — although we might get some improvements in iOS 26.5 . While any…

Apple's new Studio Display XDR is nearly everything I'm looking for in a display, but there are still compromises, particularly in a cross-platform environment. Studio Display XDR review: The Apple monitor for creative pros The Studio Display XDR is now Apple's high-end monitor, sitting above the standard Studio Display in Apple's refreshed 2026 lineup. It's a 27-inch, 5K, aluminum and glass beau…

It could be wishful thinking, but a tiny new leak appears to suggest that Apple will shrink the Dynamic Island on every iPhone 18 . The Dynamic Island is Apple's way of making a virtue out of the necessary Face ID and camera notch Since the very day the iPhone X was launched with its Face ID notch, there have been rumors that Apple will switch to an all-screen display with no visible cutouts. The…

John Sculley's ten years as Apple CEO saw huge financial growth and innovative ideas like the Newton — but also a financial crash and the ousting of Steve Jobs . John Sculley in 2015 — image credit: Web Summit If you can just stick around long enough, your reputation is likely to change. Today it's common to see ex-Apple CEO John Sculley praised, or at least described as having been unfairly trea…

Buying a used Mac can be a great deal. But, if you don't check carefully, you might inherit someone else's issues or just get ripped off. Here's what to look for. There are a few things to know about buying a used Mac The secondhand market offers great deals, but it may have machines still linked to an Apple ID or managed by a company. Additionally, some might be hiding expensive hardware issues.…

Crunchyroll has finally arrived on Apple TV as a dedicated channel, which means users can stream and download their favorite anime all within the Apple TV app. Crunchyroll is now an Apple TV channel When Apple first revealed Apple TV channels, it felt like the obvious endpoint for all streaming services. Netflix never joined up, and others like HBO exited channels, but one beloved service has fin…

The further Apple dives into medical technology, the more it will have to deal with regulators. Now, the App Store will label apps that meet select criteria for medical devices in the US, EU, and UK. App Store will show if an app is a designated medical device Developers that offer apps with medical uses or connect to medical devices have to be registered with the FDA in the US. Similar regulatio…

The Boox Palma 2 Pro turns the idea of a pocket e-reader into a smarter, more capable daily carry without losing the minimalist charm that made the original so good. Boox Palma 2 Pro In 2023, I reviewed the Boox Palma , a pint-sized, pocket-friendly e-ink device. I praised it for its portability and ability to offer distraction-free reading pretty much anywhere you go. Now, Boox has just released…

The Liquid Glass design that rolled out with iOS 26 isn't going anywhere, according to a recount of an Apple Developer workshop. Developers will be required to use Liquid Glass once Xcode 27 debuts. With the debut of iOS 26 at WWDC 2025, Apple made significant alterations to the look and feel of the iPhone operating system. The fairly straightforward flat design, used from iOS 7 to iOS 18 , was r…

Apple's Hide My Email service lets users generate anonymous, randomized email addresses to help avoid spam, but it isn't going to protect you from subpoenas — especially if you threaten the FBI directly. Apple encryption and services can only protect you from so much End-to-end encryption ensures that your data remains yours on-device and in transit. This applies to things like iMessage and Apple…

Keen to stop other companies from poaching its engineers, Apple has reportedly approved substantial bonuses for its iPhone hardware engineers. Apple has allegedly approved new bonuses for its iPhone hardware team. Talk of an AI brain drain at Apple continues even if it is difficult to determine exactly how individual departures affect the company. Over the years, Apple has lost various engineers …