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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…

Apple's latest proposal in the Epic trial suggests it should be able to charge between 5% and 15% on external purchases. However, Epic will appeal any value above 0%. Epic's demands for a free ride on Apple's App Store continue six years on The ongoing lawsuit between Apple and Epic has left Apple unable to charge commissions on external purchases since its injunction violation in April 2025. Thu…

Apple is expected to deliver its plan for how to charge App Store commissions under the single victory in the Epic lawsuit, and its last-ditch effort to avoid that has fallen through. Apple loses yet another appeal with the Supreme Court The Supreme Court and US District Court are dealing with the Apple vs Epic case simultaneously . The Supreme Court is set to weigh an appeal from Apple in Octobe…

Apple has declared the iPhone X and 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro officially obsolete based on when they stopped being on sale, and repairs for the devices will no longer be offered. Apple now classifies the iPhone X as an obsolete product. Apple's iPhone X, which launched in 2017, was the first iPhone to feature Face ID rather than a Touch ID Home button. It also brought an OLED screen to the iPhone,…