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Apple is approaching foldables as a materials problem by focusing on how the iPhone Fold display handles stress with adhesive layers rather than how other companies deal with the hinge. Render of iPhone Fold Foldables have been available for years, yet the crease continues to be the main compromise that distinguishes them from traditional smartphones. Initially, designs concentrated on hinges, su…

On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, Mary-Ann Rau sits in talk through the week's news and discuss the first heat pump to integrate with Apple Home . Smart Home Insider Podcast Mary-Ann Rau is the CEO and co-founder of Merino Energy, a new start-up that just put its first product available for preorder. It's the Merino Heat Pump Mono and is the very first home heat pump to in…

Apple Japan has launched a series of TV and social media videos with famous local artists and animators taking the App Store logo on creative journeys. One example of the many new interpretations of the App Store logo being used in Japan - image credit: Apple There's got to be someone new in Apple's marketing team, because the company is suddenly playing around with its usually protected icons an…

The next iPhone 18 Pro models will sport a deep red color, a frequent leaker claims. However, their source is apparently upcoming Android device launches. Mockup of a deep red iPhone 18 Pro Max On April 11, prominent leaker Digital Chat Station posted to Weibo about the iPhone 18 Pro. The machine-translated post claims that the iPhone 18 Pro "has a high probability of being crimson." Somewhat add…

Apple Maps is facing another controversy as social media points to alleged removal of sites in Lebanon, but Apple says it never listed them. Lebanon in Apple Maps Apple Maps had a controversial start over getting locations wrong , and it's more recently been used to reveal troop movements in Russia. But now that Israel is invading southern Lebanon, Apple Maps is accused of removing village and to…

In this week's "Sunday Reboot," a storage upgrade for the MacBook Neo , an excuse to buy many Mac minis, and the iPhones come back to Earth with a late congratulatory message. Image credits: NASA/Overcast Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step…

Since his retirement was announced in 2025, Apple Intelligence head John Giannandrea has been reduced to the role of an advisor, but is now expected to exit Apple Park shortly. John Giannandrea - image credit: Apple If you spend your notice period at home, you're on gardening leave. If you spend it at work and you're waiting for when your contracted stock bonuses realize, it's called "rest and ve…

Apple Glass will be a direct competitor to Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, but it will be only a part of a larger three-pronged AI wearable strategy for the company. Here's what's coming. Optimistic renders of what Apple Glass could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsider Apple has long been working on its smart glasses , known as Apple Glass . What is anticipated to actually launch will be quite cl…

Apple CEO Tim Cook and SVP of Marketing Greg Joswiak have welcomed the crew of Artemis II back to Earth, after what is probably the most expensive Shot on iPhone event in history. Looking at Earth from Artemis II, shot on an iPhone. - Image Credit: NASA On Friday evening , the crew of Artemis II splashed down on the coast of San Diego. It brought to an end the ten-day mission, which saw four astr…

B&H's AirPods Max flash Deal Zone slashes $150 off the original retail price of the over-ear headphones with USB-C. Grab AirPods Max USB-C for just $399.95 today only - Image credit: Apple The flash deal, which discounts first-gen AirPods Max with USB-C to $399.95 , is valid today only at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo. Buy AirPods Max for $399.95 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss o…

Some configurations of Mac mini and Mac Studio aren't available in Apple's online store. It's an indicator that a desktop Mac refresh is on the way. Mac Studio So far, Apple's updates to bring its products up to the M5 chip generation has involved portable products, like the MacBook Pro . While the world waits for desktop Macs to get the same treatment, it seems that Apple is preparing for its ow…

The QIDI Max 4 is a 3D printer capable of multi-color printing, equipped with heating and cooling elements and a massive build volume. It's a serious 3D printer for those who need it. QIDI Max 4 3D Printer Review I consider myself a professional amateur 3D printing hobbyist. The Anet A8 was my starter printer about five years ago. Between then and now, I've picked up and messed with a Creality En…

The in-development word game "Character Limit" faced testers in the last two months, but as TestFlight got underway, an unexpected game convention opportunity went especially well. A tale of two tests: TestFlight and a gaming convention. Back in early February , Character Limit had reached a good stopping point to get some testing done with real players. A lot of the work had been done, so now it…

Apple is taking Apple TV off the screen and into the real world with a public fan event designed to showcase its growing slate of original series. Apple TV 4K The company will host a free "Think Apple TV" activation at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles across two weekends, running April 23 through April 26 and April 30 through May 3. Interactive experiences tied to shows include Pluribus , Sh…

It's been a wild week for folding iPhone rumors, with battles about what it will be called, release timing, when orders will ship, and more. On Friday, one prolific leaker jumped in and claims the device will ship in October at the latest. Apple's foldable iPhone is now closer to release than ever This comes following numerous back-and-forth reports that foldable iPhone buyers would have to wait …