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It takes years to tape out a chip and bring it to market, with overall industry seismic shifts taking much less time. Nothing will demonstrate that better than the rumored six-month gap between the M6 processor debut and the AI-focused M7. With no M6 Pro or M6 Max on the horizon, don't expect much from the Mac Studio. Apple's chip lines have gradually become more AI-centric , and that will be the…

We've been telling you this for years — Apple Car research wasn't lit on fire, and the fruits of Apple's labor on it will be seen in artificial intelligence performance in the M7 and M8 processor. 16-inch MacBook Pro will be the first to get M7 Pro processors Before AI used to be called Apple's biggest failure , that title went to the Apple Car which was cancelled after ten years of development a…

The iPad Pro with M6 is expected in early 2027 and Apple may release upgraded Apple Pencil models with easier-to-replace batteries in time for new EU regulations. EU regulations will force Apple to rethink Apple Pencil design The European Union mandated in 2023 that consumer electronics must have easily replaced batteries by 2027. One of Apple's notoriously impossible-to-repair products is the Ap…

Apple is preparing to launch its annual Back to School promotions in the United States. Take a minute after they're revealed to assess before you buy, because they're very rarely blockbuster deals, and other vendors will likely have better ones. MacBook Neo will be a popular item this Back to School sales period. Each summer, Apple joins the rest of retailers by holding Back To School offers . Pr…

A woman is bitten after her iPad is stolen, dozens of iPads are stolen from an elementary school, and a man is arrested for selling fake AirPods to police, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter. The Lenox Square Apple Store (Apple) The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series examining the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple may have been pushed into a deal to contract Intel for chip production, with it claimed to have persuaded President Trump into giving it an exemption from 100% semiconductor tariffs. Intel could soon be making Apple's chips. Image credit: Intel In August 2025, facing the prospect of semiconductor tariffs at 100%, Apple managed to secure an exemption from the massive import fees . It appeare…

In what will be a blockbuster suit, Apple is suing OpenAI, alleging that two ex-employees, one of whom was Apple's previous Vice President of Product Design for iPhone and Apple Watch , maintained an ongoing and successful effort in stealing intellectual property to enrich OpenAI's development efforts. Tang Yew Tan did design work for Apple for years on iPhone and the above pictured Apple Watch U…

Breathe new life into your Mac setup with LG's 32-inch UltraFine display that offers easy Thunderbolt 5 connectivity and 6K resolution. At $700 off, it's $240 cheaper than the Apple Studio Display too. Save $700 on the LG UltraFine 6K Display with Thunderbolt 5 - Image credit: LG The LG 32-inch UltraFine evo 6K Monitor pairs easily with modern Macs thanks to its Thunderbolt 5 port. And at $1,299.…

Meta's Facebook and Instagram both use "addictive design" that could fall foul of the European Union's new Digital Services Act, and the European Commission has already preliminarily found Meta's iPhone apps are in breach of its rules. Instagram and Facebook's design may break the EU's rules In a press release shared today, July 10, the European Commission put Meta on notice. A few core aspects o…

Rumors continue to go back and forth on whether the iPhone Fold will launch on time, plus there is now a question on if AirPods will get cameras at all. This and more on the AppleInsider Podcast. iPhone 17 Pro Max slight damage after a year with no case Apple is placing an iPhone 17 Pro Max in a time capsule, and presumably when it is opened in 250 years, there will have been a lighter and cheape…

With its move to JP Morgan Chase, Apple Card is facing its first major change — but don't assume that the story of how it got to here is anything but a rocky road. The physical Apple Card that hasn't changed since 2019 Apple Card and all of Apple's financial services that go along with it, do seem a very long way from how the company started out. But it isn't at all far from how in the 1980s, the…

Despite what you might have seen on the internet, iPhones sold in the European Union will not have a removable back panel for easy battery replacement, and they probably never will. Here's why. iPhone batteries aren't changing any time soon. Image credit: Apple You've probably seen AI TikTok slop and random Reddit posts that claim the EU will force Apple to bring user-replaceable batteries to the…

A leaker claims to have the specifications for both of the batteries expected in the iPhone Fold , and the suggestion is that despite its thin chassis, it will have all-day battery life. The two sides of the iPhone Fold are each expected to house a battery. A leak in February 2026 claimed that the iPhone Fold would have the largest-capacity battery of any iPhone ever, but stopped short of any spe…

Apple has a way for videogamers to keep progress and friends synced, leveraging iCloud to do it. Here's how to get the most out of Apple Games and Game Center. How to use Apple Games & Game Center Apple's revamped gaming tools let players jump between iPhone , iPad, Mac , and Apple TV , without losing progress or juggling accounts. The combination of the Apple Games app and Game Center turns Appl…

Govee has been on a roll lately introducing new lights with interesting designs and abilities. The Smart Ceiling Ultra is a decent addition, even with limited Apple ecosystem functionality. Govee 21-inch Smart Ceiling Light Ultra review: I've tested several Govee lighting solutions previously, and none were a disappointment. My biggest issue then, which continues to today, is Govee's insistence o…