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The bestselling thriller "The Teacher" is headed to Apple TV, with a team known for horror taking on Frieda McFadden's tale of trust and betrayal. The new Apple TV logo Apple Original Films has scooped up another book-to-movie adaptation, this time for Frieda McFadden's psychological thriller "The Teacher." The novel was released in February 2024 and quickly rocketed to bestseller status. The sto…

A federal appeals court has reopened the door for Apple to collect commissions on outside payments again, but the company won't see any money until Epic signs off on it. Epic Games viral '1984' ad campaign against Apple In April , Judge Gonzalez Rogers found Apple in violation of a 2021 injunction that required the company to remove anti-steering barriers for third-party payments. As a result, th…

Malicious actors are using increasingly sophisticated methods to get users' account data from many companies, including Apple, with a new report detailing the use of fake law enforcement emails for doxxing. Hackers are sending fake information requests while posing as law enforcement. While scams have existed long before the dawn of email, the internet opened up a whole new avenue for attacks via…

Apple released new firmware for the second and third generation AirPods Pro , continuing its routine maintenance cycle for audio accessories. AirPods Pro The AirPods Pro 3 build moves to 8B30 from 8B25. AirPods Pro 2 shifts to 8B28 from 8B21. Apple didn't outline any changes, but these updates typically focus on performance fixes and connection reliability. Firmware often arrives ahead of major O…

Foldable phones are reportedly headed for a breakout year in 2026, and analysts believe the rumored iPhone Fold is the reason. iPhone Fold could spur the niche foldable market After years of uneven progress, the foldable market is allegedly preparing for a real surge. Counterpoint Research expects foldable display panel shipments to jump 46% in 2026 as Apple begins ordering parts for its first fo…

Code references in iOS 26 back up claims of improved precision tracking for Apple's second-generation AirTags , particularly for situations the current model struggles with. Next-generation Apple AirTags will look the same, but feature improved range and location tracking. Following references to home accessories , an updated Studio Display, and upcoming iPads, now yet more snippets have been fou…

Amazon's $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal delivers the lowest price to date on Apple's latest earbuds, with delivery by Christmas. Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $199 at Amazon, beating Black Friday pricing by $20 and providing holiday shoppers with a great deal on a popular gift idea. Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199 Today's best AirPods deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The long-rumored tablet device we've dubbed Home Hub is imminent, and code found in an internal build of iOS 26 suggests it and another home device are being readied for release. Apple Home Hub to arrive in 2026 with Apple Intelligence The Home Hub codename first appeared in September 2024, and information around the device began trickling out more regularly since. There's also been rumors of App…

Aqara's extended holiday sales event will let Apple Home users revamp their security with up to 48% off smart locks and cameras, including the popular Smart Lock U100 and the affordable Doorbell Camera Hub G410. Aqara holiday deals can make gift giving easier. Image source: Aqara Get started in your new smart home or enhance your advanced setup with Home Key-enabled smart locks or HomeKit Secure …

German carmaker Porsche has announced that it will bring Apple Car Key support to two new EVs in 2026. Apple fans will be able to unlock both vehicles using just their iPhone or Apple Watch. Porsche is bringing Digital Key support to two new vehicles. While Porsche was always listed as one of the carmakers set to offer Digital Key support, we now know when and which vehicles. A Porsche press rele…

A new Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS) attack vector weaponizes Google searches and a user's trust in AI chatbots, researchers have found. Once infected, the AMOS can collect data, passwords, and more from the infected Mac with alarming ease. Atomic Stealer infects macOS, sometimes via novel vectors While AMOS attacks have been around since 2023 , they normally involve people accidentally downloading …

The expected second-generation Apple Studio Display is once more predicted to feature an updated 120Hz ProMotion display, with new code leaks backing up previous claims. Apple Studio Display Back in February 2025 , screen analyst Ross Young claimed that Apple would release its first-ever update to the Studio Display in late 2025. Young was specific that there would be a backlighting improvement, …

U.S. attorneys general are warning big tech that AI chatbots, from Apple to OpenAI, may already be breaking the law. US attorneys warn Apple and tech firms over AI risks Like it or not, artificial intelligence seems to be on the rise. Whether Google's Gemini, OpenAI's ChatGPT, X's Grok, or even Apple's own Apple Intelligence , it's hard to find a corner of the internet that hasn't been fundamenta…

A new pick-your-package setup is on the way as YouTube TV readies genre-specific plans for early 2026. YouTube TV adds new sports, news, and entertainment plans in 2026 YouTube TV isn't cheap. A monthly subscription costs an eye-watering $82.99, a far cry from its $34.99 when it launched in 2017. And yes, YouTube TV has doubled the number of available channels and added new features. It still doe…

On Wednesday, three of Apple's services experienced limited outages, with only some users affected. Apple Music and Apple TV experience outages Starting at 2:53 PM ET, Apple noted that it was seeing outages for both Apple Music and Apple TV . According to Apple's System Status page , the services are not down for everyone, and they may not be completely down. It later listed that Game Center was …