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More than 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks are getting the boot as Kansas City prepares to transition its public school students exclusively to Apple devices. Kansas City Public Schools have procured more than 4,500 MacBook Neos as part of its transition to an "All-Apple District" On Wednesday, Kansas City Public Schools elaborated on its decision to become an "All-Apple District." The district…

Music Labels will do better with music that doesn't use that much AI, Apple has warned, as it tries to keep the humanity in songs. Apple Music asks distributors to label AI works Like other areas of the creative world, artificial intelligence is becoming part of the music we listen to. However, Apple has issued a warning to the industry at large that it is working to combat the influx of AI audio…

Leaked documents may be tip of the iceberg in Foxconn hack, as only Apple server schematics have been shared so far. More damaging documents may come later. Apple's server designs may be at risk of exposure, because of a May 2026 cyberattack that targeted Foxconn. On May 12, AppleInsider reported that ransomware group Nitrogen hacked into Foxconn facilities in North America. Initially, based on t…

Apple isn't doing a good job shaking the accusations of abandoning the Apple Vision Pro platform when you observe how it handles sharing information about exclusive content like Immersive Video. Apple Vision Pro needs more attention from Apple I'm an Apple Vision Pro enthusiast that sees a lot of potential in the platform. It's still a main device in my workflow that I like to visit multiple time…

Cannes Lions is honoring Apple Services chief Eddy Cue after Apple turned its once-questioned Apple TV push into a credible prestige entertainment business with growing influence in Hollywood. Apple SVP of Services Eddy Cue. Photo credit: Re/Code Cue will receive Cannes Lions' Entertainment Person of the Year honor during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, which runs June 22 t…

Google I/O is always like a little amateur dramatics show, but this year the company could have boasted about making Apple rely on its Gemini. It just totally failed to do so. Sundar Pichai at Google I/O - image credit: Google Today the word "claptrap" is used to mean that someone is talking rubbish, but originally it was a theatrical term. It meant the bit in a show where the dancer or actor pau…

Artificial intelligence has helped Apple's human-based App Store Review process prevent over $2.2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2025. It also rejected more harmful apps than ever before. The App Store is seeing more submissions all the time. Malicious app submissions are also increasing in number. Policing the App Store for malware is a task for the App Store Review team, which is getting…

If your Messages inbox is catching a lot of stray, unwanted messages, we'll show you how to filter, report, and block spam messages on iOS 26 . Learn how to filter, report, and block messages on iPhone At WWDC 2025, Apple announced that it would be bringing enhanced message filtering capabilities to Messages. As promised, they rolled out as part of iOS 26, released in September 2025. The new feat…

The Insta360 Mic Pro is not the smallest wireless mic you can get, but it might be the best for sound quality and certainly for build quality. The smiley face on this microphone is actually an e-ink screen that you can change. Your first impression of the Insta360 Mic Pro may be wrong. The two microphones in the set I reviewed come with what look like bright yellow labels, one of which is a smile…

Nintendo plans on getting real weird with it, bringing a new WarioWare-style collection of microgames to mobile platforms just as summer starts. Image Credit: Nintendo If you're a fan of Nintendo's IP, chances are you're aware of their propensity for what the publisher calls "microgames." Mario Party is one famous example, as are games in the WarioWare series. Microgames are exactly what they sou…

Vibe coding is great for the App Store economy, but Apple is still wary about its use without safeguards in place. It's a fine balance that's going to be hard to maintain. Vibe coding is allowed for App Store apps, but Apple doesn't want it to make apps on an iPhone without oversight. The concept of vibe coding has risen in tandem with AI chatbots in recent years. Infiltrating many areas of the d…

Apple TV has shared the upcoming slate of Peanuts content, including a new special "There's No Place Like Home, Snoopy" and a feature-length film "Snoopy Unleashed" alongside more classic releases. Peanuts characters Apple TV announced on May 19 that "Camp Snoopy" will return for a second season on June 26, followed by a new special, "Snoopy Presents: There's No Place Like Home, Snoopy," on July …

The Apple Sports app is turning into a much larger international platform ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 by expanding to more than 90 additional countries and regions. Apple Sports is now available in over 170 countries Apple announced on May 19 that Apple Sports is now available in more than 170 countries and regions worldwide. The update adds World Cup-focused features including tournament bracke…

Apple's new Chief Hardware Officer Johny Srouji is looking to optimize his hardware teams with a second reorganization. The move is expected to quell some irritation as it speeds up development. Apple's newest C-suite member Johny Srouji Srouji's new role was announced alongside the news that Tim Cook is to be replaced by John Ternus , and practically immediately, he began reshuffling teams . It …

Amazon's May MacBook Pro sale delivers record-low prices on 2026 16-inch models with your choice of an M5 Pro or M5 Max chip. Grab record-low prices on Apple's 2026 16-inch MacBook Pro at Amazon. Save $250 on retail configurations from Apple's 2026 16-inch MacBook Pro line, with prices starting at a record low $2,449. Released in March 2026, the M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro features higher unified …