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You can still make an external macOS bootable drive, but Apple's tighter security procedures mean you have to prepare for it before your internal drive fails. Here's how to do it all, and what's been changed from before, in macOS Tahoe . Any of these drives can be made into a macOS bootable drive with macOS Tahoe. Here's how. The SSD storage that Macs now all use is dramatically less likely to fa…

After a lengthy hardware hiatus, Sonos is back with its portable Play speaker. Between the impressive audio quality and AirPlay streaming, it's a solid choice for any Apple user. Sonos Play review: Sonos is back with a new portable speaker Without getting too into the weeds, the last couple of years have been unusually tough for Sonos. The speaker maker took a lot of well-deserved flak for rollin…

Blackmagic's URSA Cine Immersive camera for Apple Vision Pro content can now be ordered, if you have $30,000. Here's what it can do, and who it's for. Blackmagic's URSA Cine immersive camera is here. Announced back in June 2024 , the high-end camera was presented as an end-to-end workflow for the Apple Immersive Video format used by the Apple Vision Pro. Apple Immersive Video delivers 8K 3D video…

A new report has jumped on the bandwagon of announcing iPhone Fold delays, though it also asserts that the device will still arrive before the end of the year. iPhone Fold could still be revealed on time, even if manufacturing is delayed The rumor mill has been churning at a rapid pace after news of a potential iPhone Fold delay appeared. However, different sources can't agree on exactly how long…

American Airlines has now become the latest company to take advantage of the revamped boarding pass system in the iOS 26 update. American Airlines now supports the revamped iOS 26 boarding pass system. At WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that upgraded boarding passes, with support for Live Activities and real-time flight information, would make their way to the Apple Wallet app with iOS 26. Improved sup…

Ads will soon make their way to Apple Maps , with the latest iOS 26.5 developer beta offering additional insight into how they'll work. iOS 26.5 beta 2 includes a new splash screen for Apple Maps ads. Following multiple rumors of advertisements coming to Apple Maps, the change was officially confirmed on March 24. With Monday's iOS 26.5 developer beta , Apple has now taken the first step towards …

Apple is now on its second round of developer betas for iOS 26.5 , iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5. Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple The second developer betas for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 replace the first, which arrived on March 30 . Howe…

On April 13, Apple stopped providing downloads for the previous versions of Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. Instead, download the Creator Studio versions of the apps that are still free. iWork icons of both generations Apple's introduction of the Creator Studio brought with it new versions of the iWork suite to match. The new apps , designed to work better with the Creator Studio subscription, were …

Amazon's April iPad 11 sale delivers prices from $299, with discounts of up to $259 off new and closeout models across the tablet line. Save $50 on Apple's iPad 11 A16 at Amazon. Amazon is kicking off this week with a return of a $50 discount on Apple's iPad 11 with the A16 chip in your choice of Blue, Pink, or Silver. Buy iPad 11 for $299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple's Mac mini is in extremely short supply, under pressure because of demand for good AI hardware, and RAM shortages. M5 Mac minis are expected, but what about a MacBook Neo approach to a new Mac mini for people who want to get work done? Mockup of a Mac Neo, featuring a Mac mini chassis in Citrus color and with fewer ports Beyond having the components, Apple has all of the elements to make a …

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…