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The updates to Apple Maps in iOS 27 will use the wisdom of crowds to recommend restaurants, while AI helps Flyover look even better. Here's what's changing soon. Apple Maps in iOS 27 Pretty much the unsung hero of modern-day iPhone usage, Apple Maps is an essential tool for navigation. But it's also very helpful when you're trying to find something to eat nearby, and for planning trips. Sometimes…

Apple has accidentally left a lot of data within the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, including a demo video showcasing AirPods with cameras. It is our best look yet. AirPods with cameras will closely resemble AirPods Pro The new AirPods with cameras have been rumored since January 2025. Not much is known about the product, but a lot of debate has been had over whether or not Apple's earbuds w…

Apple inadvertently left a lot of feature flags visible in its macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, which include references to products like AirPods with cameras, the OLED iPad mini, and more. References to future iPhone Air, HomePods, and more found in macOS code Developer betas are one of the easiest ways for Apple to accidentally share future product information. It has occurred before , like …

The Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED model U3226Q is a color-accurate OLED monitor with a full port hub. It makes a strong case as a Studio Display XDR alternative for Mac users, assuming you're fine with not having a Retina-class display. Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED review: This monitor has great colors and deep blacks A great monitor can anchor a whole desk setup. For Mac users who can afford it…

The vendetta Epic Games holds against Apple seemingly won't let it accept any settlement beyond complete surrender, but it wants to participate "in good faith." Epic settled with Google by paying for a promotional campaign Apple shared its latest proposed commission rates in an attempt to satisfy an ongoing lawsuit with Epic Games, but they were instantly dismissed by the company. In that filing,…

An AirTag hidden in a rare book followed its journey to a Las Vegas warehouse, where it was likely destroyed in an effort to supply fresh data to hungry LLMs. Amazon is destroying rare books to train AI | Image credit: jarmoluk at Pixabay I don't know if you've noticed, but everything is becoming increasingly AI-generated. Whether it's news, music, or social media, AI has seemingly stuck all of i…

Apple's macOS Golden Gate has reached its sixth developer beta, which includes new dynamic wallpapers and updated traffic light window control icons. macOS 27 beta 6 adds two new dynamic wallpapers. On Monday, a week after the fifth developer beta arrived, Apple made macOS 27 beta 6 available for download. Though the update is a relatively light release, it delivers key visual enhancements. With …

The A20 and A20 Pro chips in the iPhone 18 Pro will benefit hugely from TSMC's 2-nanometer process, but Apple will pay dearly for the performance and power consumption improvements. The A20 is on the way for the iPhone 18 generation, starting with the A20 Pro Apple is widely expected to use TSMC's 2-nanometer process to produce its next generation of chips. This includes the inbound A20 and A20 P…

Apple has released an update for iOS 26.6.1 for all users, with the usual inclusion of security fixes, making it a must-install for your iPhone . iOS 26 is the current generation for iOS. While Apple is constantly beta-testing its 27-generation operating systems, it's still shipping updates to its earlier releases. That includes the current-gen versions. On Monday, as part of its swathe of releas…

Weeks away from a probable launch, Apple has outed its sixth developer betas for iOS 27 , iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and macOS 27. An earlier iOS 27 beta screen The Apple Developer Beta program has now reached the sixth round for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27. The sixth appears after the fifth, which Apple brought out on August 10 …

Amazon's triple-digit discounts on the current M4 iPad Air range deliver the lowest prices of the season. Save up to $150 on Apple's iPad Air M4 at Amazon. Steeper markdowns are in effect across Apple's M4 iPad Air range this week, with Amazon knocking $100 to $150 off 11-inch and 13-inch models. Save up to $150 on M4 iPad Air Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

In a growing number of states, you can add your ID to Apple Wallet . Here's how to add them, how they work, where they are, what the limitations are, and what they can do. A digital driver's license in the Apple Wallet app We're moving closer and closer to a world where you can ditch your physical wallet. You can already add your credit cards, debit cards, loyalty cards, tickets and boarding pass…

Amazon's $120 AirPods Max 2 discount is the steepest seen since Prime Day 2026. Save $120 on AirPods Max 2, lowest price of the season - Image credit: Apple You can pick up AirPods Max 2 at a $120 discount at Amazon in your choice of Starlight or Purple. Buy AirPods Max 2 for $429 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we get into some impressive home robotics, new Apple Intelligence limits, and more! Smart Home Insider Podcast Kicking off the news for the week, the latest beta of iOS 27 confirmed limits on Apple Intelligence summaries for Apple Home cameras. Depending on your iCloud storage tier, you can have anywhere from 5 to 30 cameras summarized by …

I'm doing a redesign of the AppleInsider video studio, so it's a perfect time to answer a question that I get a lot. Here's what's on my shelves, and the big omission that I still regret not buying when I could. Some of the random tech books in my studio as of late I'm as tech-forward as they come, and you can rest assured I have an ample eBook library. Some of the tech-y books I like the most I …