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The Epic Games "Fortnite" versus Apple's AppStore antitrust trial has completed its last week. Here's what you need to know about the saga, with closing arguments left to go. Between Epic CEO Tim Sweeney's ongoing complaints, the trial, Apple's lies, and the Supreme Court, the Epic vs. Apple App Store lawsuit continues to roll on years later. Here's all you need to know about the long-running cou…

Apple's memory woes are continuing, as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has urged Apple not to buy Mac memory chips from Chinese suppliers, despite the continuing supply crisis. CMXT is rapidly becoming a major player in memory - image credit: CXMT Apple has been testing memory chips from the controversial CXMT as a way to ease the current global chip shortage . However, the politically sensitiv…

On August 20, 2019, Apple officially launched Apple Card with any US citizen able to apply. Since then it's been a hit, but it's faced controversy over everything from low reward rates to alleged sex discrimination — and Apple's partner wanting to pull out. Apple Card In every sense bar one, Apple Card is typical of the products Apple has been most famous for making. First it was rumored for year…

Someone missed the point of an iPhone billboard, prompting Apple to pull the advertisement down after it was accused of normalizing "electronic babysitting." Image credit: La Repubblica Apple has removed one of its billboards in Milan, Italy, after public outcry. The ad in question depicted a toddler holding a food-smeared iPhone paired with the text "Tutto ok, e iPhone," which translates to "It'…

Players can now play classic console games natively on Mac thanks to a growing scene of fan-made decompilations and recompilations. Here's how to get started. Image credit: Nintendo If you've been around the block a time or two, you're probably familiar with emulation. It's the process in which a piece of software emulates an environment that another piece of software can run on. But there are pr…

Apple has begun selling ads on Apple Maps and is offering incentives to advertisers to get it going. Just don't bother if you're a plumber or politician. Ads will appear in search results on Apple Maps from April 14, 2026 — image credit: Apple It's been a very long time coming , but Apple is now allowing ads on Apple Maps, and as of August 14, 2026, has begun targeting advertisers with incentives…

Amazon's MacBook Pro sale delivers price drops on every 2026 model, with this best-selling configuration $300 off heading into the weekend. Save $300 on a best-selling M5 Pro MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple The $300 discount applies to Apple's latest M5 Pro MacBook Pro 16-inch that sports an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU. Save $300 on 16" MacBook Pro 48GB RAM Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Di…

Apple's AirPods Pro may get a massive upgrade soon, with one version including infrared cameras and improved AI. Here's what the rumor mill has to say about what's coming and when. Apple's AirPods Pro 4 might introduce cameras. While products like the iPhone and iPad receive yearly upgrades in the form of new models, Apple's approach to audio accessories is somewhat different. The AirPods Pro, fo…

The iPhone 18 Pro will be a powerhouse for photography while the iPhone Ultra will focus on the novelty of folding, your hosts discuss this and the AI competition in the latest AppleInsider Podcast. New iPhones are just weeks away. Apple's September event will focus on premium iPhone models, but not everything is known about these products just yet. Apple's pitch for iPhone 18 Pro will likely be …

When Apple Intelligence launches in China, it will use a large language model made by Apple, instead of being based on either Google Gemini or the Chinese Qwen. Apple Intelligence is coming to China The Chinese version of Apple Intelligence will utilize Qwen , but according to Reuters , the main LLM will be one trained by Apple. The training was done in partnership with Alibaba, but this is still…

Apple's OS 27 releases push Continuity beyond handoffs by carrying Siri conversations and live Mac content across supported devices. Here's where to find the new features and how to use them across your Apple devices. Continuity is the gluon that keeps the Apple quarks together Siri AI can synchronize conversation history across supported personal devices. Spatial Preview lets Mac apps send live …

Apple's Spatial Reframing tool in Photos for iOS 27 is an interesting use of Apple Intelligence , but don't push it too far. iOS 27 Photos gains Spatial Reframing WWDC 2025 included a neat feature for Spatial Photos that lets users convert flat images into 3D scenes . By moving the iPhone around, you could temporarily re-angle your shot and explore the scene. It was a neat trick, but it wasn't th…

Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO on September 1, and he has shared that others will define his legacy, but he'd like to be viewed as a "good and decent man." Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down on September 1 John Ternus will be Apple's CEO starting on September 1 and Tim Cook will become the Executive Chairman. Cook's legacy will be defined and litigated for decades to come, but he won't be en…

Apple threat notifications are meant to help notify users when they may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks, and another notification has been sent to users across 110 countries. Apple threat notifications go out to users in 110 countries A new support document details what a threat notification is and what steps a user might take upon receiving one. Apple says it has sent out warning…

If you're on the go a lot, the espresso Pro 15 4K portable display is an indispensable travel companion for iPad and Mac users. espresso Pro 15 review: A high-res, portable display We last reviewed the espresso 17 Pro in 2024, but it was a bit bulky for some users who need something more compact. There was no smaller version with anything above 1080P support though. That was until CES 2025 when t…