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Google has set new browser performance records for Chrome following a year of improvements, with the latest results made using an M5 MacBook Pro . Google Chrome icon As one of the main browsers in use today, Google Chrome has engineers working to improve its performance, so it can maintain its position in the market. That work can sometimes lead to massive improvements, even for Mac users. In a C…

It should be remembered for the launch of iCloud, but instead the WWDC on June 6, 2011, will always be known as the last appearance of Steve Jobs at an Apple event. It was 15 years ago, today. Steve Jobs was visibly more gaunt during his last few times presenting WWDC - image credit: Apple Even as early as WWDC 2006, there was concern over Steve Jobs's health. By WWDC 2011 on June 6 that year, th…

Apple will stream WWDC 2026 through the Apple TV app, its websites, and YouTube, giving viewers several ways to watch the company's biggest software event of the year. Besides reading here on AppleInsider, here's how to stay tuned in. WWDC 2026 WWDC is Apple's annual developer conference, where the company previews updates for the iPhone , iPad, Mac, Apple Watch , Apple TV, and Vision Pro. Develo…

Apple's first foldable iPhone may be just months away, but anyone hoping for a stealth black iPhone Fold may have to look elsewhere if the latest leak turns out to be accurate. The iPhone Ultra might not come in a familiar black hue With the clock ticking down to an expected September unveiling, we're seeing more and more iPhone Fold leaks by the day. The latest claims that even Apple doesn't yet…

Brydge Max 13 is an all-in-one keyboard, trackpad, and stand for iPad Pro that has the potential to outshine Apple's Magic Keyboard . Brydge Max 13 review: The new all-aluminum iPad keyboard With a price tag pushing $400 in the U.S., post-tax, it's no surprise that competitors have been relentlessly releasing lower-priced options to the Magic Keyboard. Most, though, swap out premium materials for…

Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, are basically a required utility in 2026 if you want to browse the internet without being tracked. Get Proton VPN at up to 70% off a two-year subscription. Proton VPN can keep your browsing habits private. Image source: Proton It seems like everyone on the internet is trying to track you. Whether it's data brokers trying to profit off your personal information o…

Apple is surely laser-focused now on next week's WWDC, but it did take a moment for a rare swipe at a rival, and it seems to have made some harsh choices about Apple Vision Pro . It doesn't look like there's going to be an Apple Vision Pro 2 for a long time. T'wasn't really the night before Christmas, but every day now feels like it because we're so close to WWDC and that all-important opening ke…

Apple is set to announce a raft of new platform updates at WWDC on June 8, but there's only one thing I want, and it's got nothing to do with the Apple Intelligence or Siri upgrades that have been rumored for months. HomeKit simply refuses to be consistent in our home Amid ongoing work to make Siri more personal and conversational, I'm left feeling less interested than ever before. Apple has had …

WWDC is just around the corner. Here's what to expect from Apple about the future of iOS 27, macOS 27, AI, and Siri. The WWDC 2026 logo - Image Credit: Apple Apple's annual Worldwide Developer Conference will be held from June 8 to June 12. As it's big developer event, it is also the main place to discover the big changes that will be arriving in its operating system updates due this fall. Just a…

The UK is reportedly planning to introduce new laws that require Apple and Google to protect children from any online nudity, or see their CEOs jailed. Detail from Apple's existing child protection white paper — image credit: Apple It's already because of the UK's Online Safety Act and and some laws on the state-level in the US that Apple has introduced age verification . According to The Times ,…

You probably know the Apple Wallet app can store credit and debit cards, but it can also hold unsupported rewards and membership cards. Here's how to get it done in iOS 26. Add rewards cards to your Apple Wallet Like most of us, you've probably collected dozens of membership and rewards cards over the years. And somehow, you always seem to misplace them right when you need them most. Instead of s…

If you've got a medium to large-sized yard that needs mowing regularly, the Mova LiDAX Ultra robot lawn mower can make mowing an afterthought. Mova LiDAX Ultra Lawn Mower review One of the most recurring tropes of futuristic homes in fiction is this idea of little robot guys that run around doing stuff for you. We've had robot vacuums , mops, and even litter boxes , but the outdoors felt like a d…

The two points Apple has brought to the Supreme Court could undo the entire remainder of the case, so of course Epic Games has filed to suggest Apple is totally wrong here. Epic Games hopes the Supreme Court will throw out Apple's requests. Image source: Epic The Apple versus Epic saga continues with yet another filing, this time from Epic. Even as the company prematurely celebrates its supposed …

The Poke app will give Siri even more competition, as it lets you send emails, set reminders, generate images, and more, right from the Apple Messages app. The Poke app lets you use AI to respond to messages, schedule dinners, and more, all via iMessage. WWDC 2026 is right around the corner, and it's been rumored that Apple is working on improving support for third-party AI utilities in iOS 27 . …

After multiple high-profile recalls, battery packs are starting to switch to new, safer solid-state technology. We've rounded up the best solid-state MagSafe battery packs for your iPhone to help you pick one. We tested a bunch of solid-state MagSafe-compatible batteries Currently, most batteries on the market are traditional lithium-ion battery cells. It's a tried-and-true technology, utilized f…