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We covered Amazon's $99 AirPods 4 deal yesterday, and today AirPods Max 2 are $100 off, bringing the over-ear headphones down to $449. Save $100 on AirPods Max 2 with Amazon's month-end sale. AirPods Max 2, which were released in 2026, are $100 off at Amazon today, with all five color options eligible for the triple-digit markdown at press time. Buy AirPods Max 2 for $449 Continue Reading on Appl…

Apple has told UK regulators that the plans to adopt more EU-like measures over the App Store are too restrictive, go beyond promoting competition, and amount to illegal regulation of service pricing. UK Parliament - image credit: Parliament The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering emulating the European Union, including forcing Apple and Google to open their App Stores to …

Google is bringing voice-first AI assistance to the Mac , letting Gemini turn spoken requests into finished text without pulling users out of the app they're already using. Macs could finally get a Gemini app Gemini's default intelligent dictation mode transcribes speech at the cursor and automatically removes verbal fillers such as "ums" and "ahs." Google said the feature produces polished text …

Since its founding, Sam Altman's OpenAI has been at the center of multiple controversies, with Apple's intellectual property theft suit being just the latest chapter. Here's the story so far about what's been alleged over the last decade. Sam Altman of OpenAI The artificial intelligence development wave has greatly affected the tech industry. As usual, this also includes accusations, threats, and…

New figures from China show that the overall smartphone market has declined, yet sales for foreign models like the iPhone have soared. Apple is seeing increased iPhone sales again in China Ahead of the next Apple earnings call on July 30, 2026, there is a report that iPhone sales have again gone up in the crucial Chinese market. According to Reuters , the China Academy of Information and Communic…

Unless you've gone looking in System Settings, you may not be aware that the Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 can be set to do other functions besides set up and take a picture. Here's how to change it. The Camera Control button is currently unique to the iPhone 16 and 17 lineups. By default, pressing the Camera Control button launches the Camera app on the iPhone 16 and iPhon…

Twelve South updated its luxe Valet MagSafe charger and catch-all with better performance and a new size, helping it fit into even more homes. Twelve South Valet 4.25-inch review: The tray is a wonderful catch-all for a few EDC items The Valet is a clever device, and something I'm surprised we don't see more of in the space. It combines a MagSafe charger with a leather-lined tray to hold your dai…

Apple is presenting John Ternus as the steady continuation of Tim Cook 's leadership, with the incoming CEO praising the company's momentum while declining to reveal how he intends to reshape it. John Ternus Cook and Ternus appeared together July 27 at the Los Angeles premiere of the Apple TV series Ted Lasso , giving Apple an unusually public setting to present its approaching leadership handoff…

Month-end Apple deals are in full effect at Amazon, with AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max 2 discounted by up to $100. Grab AirPods for as low as $99 at Amazon today - Image credit: Apple Those looking for the lowest AirPods price this week can take advantage of Amazon's $99 special on AirPods 4, reflecting a $30 price cut off MSRP. Buy AirPods 4 for $99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider |…

Apple has had countless patents granted over the smart ring technology it still won't tell anyone about, but a new one shows just how an Apple Ring might control all of your devices. Render of a possible Apple Ring - image credit: AppleInsider Yes, an Apple Ring would surely be a health monitor, and yes, it would likely dominate the fitness market, but it won't break up marriages . It's also sure…

Goldman Sachs has increased its AAPL price target to $370, with the firm expecting good third-quarter results, and a faithful audience keeping purchase volumes up even after hardware price increases. Analysts believe Apple will do well in the Q3 results. Ahead of Apple's quarterly financial results release and call with analysts on Thursday, Goldman Sachs has raised its bar for Apple to reach. In…

Amazon's $500 discount on Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 2TB of storage brings the laptop down to $2,499. Save $500 on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with 2TB SSD - Image credit: Apple The $500 price cut is available on both of Apple's color options, with the upgraded laptop discounted to $2,499. This configuration has Apple's M5 Pro chip with a 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU, as…

The Apple Upgrade program is here, giving consumers ways to lease even more products. Here's how much you'll pay to lease your hardware, and what happens when the lease term has ended. Apple Upgrade lets you lease an iPhone 17, as well as other hardware. On July 28, Apple launched the Apple Upgrade program to replace the iPhone Upgrade Program. One that also enables consumers to buy more than jus…

A newly-granted Apple patent proposes using iPhone AR to identify an oncoming vehicle, to be certain that it's the ride you booked. Detail from the patent showing how an iPhone screen could help you find the right car - image credit: Apple. Maybe it's more common for people to deliberately push their way into a waiting car they know isn't theirs, but it can also happen by accident. That's perhaps…

Apple's first full "Ted Lasso" season 4 trailer brings Jason Sudeikis back to Richmond with a new team and a clear reason to reopen the show's story. Early image of the new season - image credit: Apple TV The trailer reveals little about how Ted leaves Kansas or what brings him back to AFC Richmond. Instead, Apple focuses on the returning cast, familiar locations, and the optimistic tone that hel…