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Chinese display manufacturer BOE really wants to be part of the iPad Air supply chain, and aims to take some of Apple's custom for the OLED panel away from Samsung Display. Apple's iPad Air with M4, without OLED The iPad Air is anticipated to gain an OLED panel as part of its spring 2027 refresh. While Samsung Display is widely expected to continue being the main OLED supplier for Apple, one comp…

For years, Apple forced notifications and alarms to share the same volumes. That is finally changing in iOS 27 . iOS 27 offers new volume controls Apple introduced new sound & haptics controls during WWDC26. Under the new settings, alarms, timers, notifications, and other sounds no longer have to follow the same volume slider. People who lowered notification volume could also lower alarm volume w…

The iVanky FusionDock Ultra adds a massive 26 ports, supports up to four displays if your Mac can, and is a formidable Thunderbolt 5 dock that improves on the original in utility as well as value for money. iVanky FusionDock Ultra In March 2024, AppleInsider reviewed the iVanky FusionDock Max 1 . While we enjoyed the massive amount of ports, but its nosebleed pricing at the time and very limited …

Apple has extended its unusually limited Back to School series of deals and they are not to be dismissed, but there are far greater discounts to be had from other resellers. Apple's lates Back to School offer is now live - image credit: Apple Even when it isn't raising prices , it is a rule with Apple that it will never actually have sales on its products, except for certain regular promotions in…

A new rumor suggests that "everyone" at Apple calls the upcoming foldable iPhone the "iPhone Ultra," though that doesn't mean Apple will actually go with that name. iPhone Fold could be called iPhone Ultra Apple keeps things like marketing names under a tight lock and key. It is rare, if ever, that the public learns about what something might be called before it is released. However, you have to …

Apple is reportedly in talks with the owners of golf's Open Championship to take over when NBC's license runs out in 2028, but other bids are in play. Apple TV could be getting a golf championship Sports rights have become a battleground as streamers seek to take over from legacy media. Apple has had small successes in getting rights for MLS , MLB , and F1 , but its ambitions go much further. Acc…

Apple is being forced to detail fees it wants to charge for outbound links in its continuing legal fight with Epic, and now it's only got 24 hours to file them. A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games. The ever-ongoing legal battle between Apple and Epic Games over what Apple should charge apps within the App Store has hit a snag for the iPhone maker. In the…

The executive who spearheaded Apple Pay , Jennifer Bailey, is retiring after 12 years as Vice President of Internet Services and Apple Pay. Jennifer Bailey is retiring after 23 years in Apple's employ Under Bailey's leadership, Apple launched Apple Wallet , Apple Pay, and Apple Card. She also supervises Tap to Pay on iPhone , Apple Gift Cards, and Apple Cash internationally. She joined the compan…

It's been over four decades since Steve Wozniak left Apple, and on August 11 2026, Woz's 76th birthday, we talk about how he gave Apple its soul. Steve Wozniak in 2026 - Image Credit: CBS Sunday Morning You're an AppleInsider reader so you know Apple and inescapably, you know the story. Steve Wozniak was the brilliant engineer, Steve Jobs was the brilliant businessman, and Ronald Wayne was, er, s…

New in iOS 27 is a birthday reminder that means if you are on a call with someone, your iPhone will tell you if it's their special day with fireworks! The gift is still on you, though. Whether you remember to call them, or they passive-aggressively call you, iOS 27 will make sure you know it's their birthday. There may not be a smaller addition to iOS 27 , but the Phone app's birthday reminder is…

Apple's supply chain is now holding more iPhone OLED panels with Apple also ordering more of them, all to offset the growing cost of buying the components. An iPhone 17 Pro OLED display While the general effect of the ongoing memory price surge has resulted in more expensive components for suppliers, it also has other effects on the supply chain. In the case of Apple's iPhone production lines, th…

With preseason football about to commence and back-to-school shopping in full swing, sales at LG and Amazon slash up to 45% off OLED TVs and monitors for your Mac. Save up to $5,000 on LG OLED TVs, 6K UltraFine monitor - Image credit: LG A variety of models are included in today's sales at Amazon and LG, with 2026 C6 and G6 OLED televisions up to $5,000 off and an UltraFine 6K display marked down…

Apple CEO Tim Cook said that there would be costs for some Apple Intelligence features, and iCloud+ tier limits on HomeKit Secure Video have popped up in the latest iOS 27 beta. HomeKit Secure Video On August 10, Apple released the fifth developer beta for its fall operating system updates. However, it seems the beta has hinted that there will be some changes to the way Apple prices iCloud+ for u…

AirPods deals are in full effect at Amazon this week, with AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max 2 on sale at up to $100 off. Save up to $100 on AirPods at Amazon today - Image credit: Apple August discounts at Amazon are driving AirPods prices down to as low as $99 , with AirPods Pro 3 a standout offer at $189.99 (a 30-day low price). Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $189.99 Continue Reading on AppleIn…

The latest iOS 27 developer beta includes code referring to multiple iPhone models, including six that are believed to be as-yet unannounced ones like the iPhone Fold . The forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro may feature a smaller Dynamic Island. Back in December 2025 , code in iOS 26 featured references to more than a dozen unreleased Apple products, ranging from iPhones to Macs and an AirTag . Now simila…