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We're approaching the dawn of the iPhone 18 Pro, but a new report is addressing what to expect from the iPhone 20 . Here's what to expect, so far. The 20th anniversary iPhone will have more glass From the earliest days of Apple's iPhone there has been that graphic showing the sea change it brought to smartphones. Before it, nothing looked like the iPhone, and after it, everything looked like it. …

Summarizing existing rumors about Apple launching an AI home security camera, a new report says it will be announced in 2027 alongside a monitoring service. Apple is expected to release a home security system that includes a home hub (left) and cameras such as this HomeKit-compatible Amazon one (right). Apple has not had the best luck so far with security devices, having effectively abandoned Hom…

Ahead every iPhone release event, case manufacturers generate dummy units to see if their cases will fit properly. We've got our hands on these faked iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone models, so let's take a look. Fake dummy units of Apple's rumored upcoming iPhones The dummy unit "industry" is bigger than ever this year, as you'd expect when there are three flagship models coming out, not just tw…

Alogic has announced six new monitors, including new 5K and 6K additions to its Aspekt Touch line that work with the Mac mini docking stand, as well as a new 5K ultrawide model with touchscreen support. Some Alogic monitors are perfect for Mac mini owners The new monitors also include models aimed squarely at the professional and business markets, including a 34-inch ultrawide curved option. Avai…

Apple's CEO transition is complete, OpenAI may have been caught red-handed, and Apple Maps had a controversial update on the AppleInsider Podcast. John Ternus is now CEO and the AppleInsider podcast has to bring back Controversy Corner - original image credits: Apple. It's been a busy week for Apple fans and the iPhone 18 event hasn't even happened yet. Tim Cook is now Executive Chairman while Jo…

Apple has confirmed its September special event will be held on September 9. It won't just be the iPhone 18 Pro or folding iPhone launch, but also the first event with John Ternus as CEO. Here's what to expect. The Apple logo accompanying the 2026 event invite Regular as clockwork, Apple holds an event in early September to launch new iPhone models and other products. Apple has just confirmed tha…

While the Thunderbolt 5 Wokyis G7 dock certainly goes after the retro gaming nostalgia vote, it also happens to be a well-thought-out add-on for your Mac Studio or older Apple Silicon Mac mini. Wokyis G7 80Gbps I am not a stranger to Mac docks. I suspect between myself and the rest of the staff, we've done the most reviews of them out of anybody facing the internet over the last decade. And, I'm …

Mass production of the iPhone Ultra has been underway for at least some weeks, but quality control inspections are reportedly rejecting all but a few. The expected iPhone Ultra is still believed to be announced at the September 9 event, but supplies may be extremely constrained. Reports have varied for months over whether the iPhone Ultra is delayed because of manufacturing problems , or whether …

Take your first steps to becoming the next Mr Beast, or make your vacation recap more bearable to watch, by using iMovie. Here's how to get started using it on iPhone and iPad. iMovie is free in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Video is a type of media that most of the world enjoys every day. It's a fantastic tool for sharing ideas and experiences with others, and in a way that can be much easier to digest t…

Backing up your Mac is not just something you do when testing betas like macOS Tahoe ; it is an everyday essential if you want to avoid risking losing irreplaceable work. You may never glance at your Mac's drive, but you need to make a copy of it. Maybe you think you don't need backups because your work is like throughput in a larger workflow. You get sent a task, you work on it, then you send it…

Code discovered in audioOS 27, the HomePod operating system, shows references to a four-speaker setup, new calibrations, and a "Party Mode." A four HomePod surround system may be coming soon HomePod owners have been clamoring for a more robust sound system since the original model debuted in 2017. Stereo pairs are phenomenal, but lack the robust audio capabilities of full surround sound systems. …

Ikea has an impressive new lineup of Matter-over-Thread devices works with Apple Home , but after months of testing, we think that lingering connection issues with bulbs, controls, and sensors are the main problem. Ikea Matter-over-Thread lineup review: Part of Ikea's new smart home lineup with Matter-over-Thread Unlike Tradfri, Ikea's last smart home push, the fresh batch of smart home wares doe…

Nearly a decade after Face ID debuted in the iPhone X, BASF is bringing a lawsuit against Apple for violating face authentication technology patents it holds. Apple must face yet another patent infringement lawsuit Many versions of the iPad and nearly every iPhone since the iPhone X has used Face ID. For whatever reason, BASF chose today to pursue a patent infringement lawsuit. According to a rep…

Apple TV is betting on the Waffle House Index for a sci-fi disaster flick that takes the restaurant's reputation for staying open to its logical extreme. Apple lands disaster film 'Waffle House Index' "Waffle House Index" follows a Waffle House waitress as a series of mounting disasters unfold during her night shift. First, a man with a gun, then a flood, followed by killer crocodiles, nuclear ex…

Got an M4 Mac ? Nvidia's new free tool lets it offload local AI tasks to your PC, turning your home network into a shared supercomputer. M5 MacBook Pro The Personal AI Router (PAIR) isn't hardware. Instead, it's software that connects supported Apple Silicon Macs, Nvidia RTX PCs, and DGX Spark systems. PAIR works with Ollama and LM Studio, two tools for running AI models locally. It discovers par…