While other tech companies have been laying off employees year after year, OpenAI is doing the opposite. According to a report from the Financial Times, the AI giant is looking to expand its workforce to 8,000 employees by the end of 2026, nearly doubling staff from its current headcount of 4,500. T…
Amazon's weekend deal drops the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air down to a record low of $949 ahead of next week's Big Spring Sale. Amazon's $949 15-inch MacBook Air deal matches the lowest price ever. The blowout $949 deal at Amazon reflects a $250 discount off the original MSRP on the M4 15-inch MacBook Air…
A lawsuit has revealed Apple was close to acquiring Lux Optics, the developer of the Halide camera app for iOS, but the partnership between the cofounders later broke down over the alleged misuse of funds. Halide for iOS Apple's acquisitions are big news, but discussions are typically held with utmo…
Apple's plans to enhance the iPhone 18 Pro's Camera app led it to consider acquiring Halide, but the talks ultimately collapsed and were followed by a fierce legal dispute between the startup's co-founders, according to The Information reports. In the summer of 2025, Apple reportedly held discussion…
The Apple TV is now almost two decades old amid rumors of the announcement of a new model. Today marks 19 years Apple launched the original Apple TV. Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the Apple TV at Macworld Expo in January 2007 alongside the original iPhone, but it didn't launch until March. App S…
Just when you thought Apple was done with product announcements for a little while, this week saw one last drop with the AirPods Max 2 making their appearance. This week also saw fresh rumors about iOS 27 coming later this year while an iOS 26.4 release looks to be right around the corner, and Apple…
Apple saw a 23% year-over-year increase in iPhone sales in China during the first nine weeks of 2026, significantly outperforming a broader market decline driven by weak demand and rising component costs, according to Counterpoint Research. China smartphone sales apparently fell by 4% year-over-year…
iOS 26.4 isn't the major update with new Siri features that we hoped for, but there are some useful quality of life improvements, and a little bit of fun with an AI playlist generator and new emoji characters. Playlist Playground - Apple Music has a Playlist Playground option that lets you generate…
The blueprint for Apple’s annual iPhone releases has stayed fairly consistent for years, but changes have already started, and rumors say even more iPhone overhauls are coming. more…
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The special-edition Nike Powerbeats Pro 2 are now available to order on Apple.com in the U.S., Canada, Australia, the U.K., and a handful of other countries. These headphones are the same as the regular Powerbeats Pro 2, except they have a two-tone design consisting of black and Nike's signature Vol…
A French officer recently leaked the location of an aircraft carrier because of a run on the sports app Strava. This is not the first time this has happened, as the app tracks location data. It was used to access the location of US military bases back in 2018 and members of the Secret Service accide…
Macworld We’ve been reporting on the supposedly imminent launch of a foldable iPhone for years. There have been strong and reliable rumors of a foldable iPhone being just two years away, dating as far back as 2018, at least. Back then, reliable reports from the likes of CNBC said Apple was going to…
Nintendo is reportedly preparing a new version of the Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery, according to Nikkei. This is to comply with a 2023 EU "right-to-repair" policy on portable electronics that mandates easy battery replacement. The regulation also covers the Joy-Con 2 controllers, so they…
The highlights of this week in Apple deals include the return of an all-time low price on AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and ongoing launch discounts on all of Apple's new products. You'll also find a few early accessory deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale below. Note: MacRumors is an affilia…
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's surprise announcement of the AirPods Max 2 this week. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The AirPods Max 2 introduce a range of improvements primarily driven by the addition of Apple's H2 chip, which repl…
Tim Cook says Apple just had a record-breaking week for brand-new Mac users. While he won't give details, it's surely the low-cost MacBook Neo that's leading the way. Apple's latest MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and especially MacBook Neo are breaking recordds Apple CEO Tim Cook is currently travelling t…
The state of Mac gaming does Apple's incredible chips and stunning displays a disservice. As it has always been, there's little to suggest Apple knows how, or even wants, to fix it. The M5 Max MacBook Pro should be the ultimate gaming laptop, but it isn't The new M5 Max MacBook Pro might be Apple's…
Both the MacBook Air and entry-level MacBook Pro now feature the M5 chip, so how do the latest models compare? While the 13-inch MacBook Air starts at $1,099 and the 15-inch model at $1,299, moving to the 14-inch MacBook Pro requires spending at least $300 more. For some buyers, the extra cost i…
While the MacBook Neo is not "fast-charge capable," according to Apple's tech specs, the laptop can still charge faster with certain Apple chargers. Apple includes its 20W USB-C Power Adapter with the MacBook Neo (except in the UK and the EU, where the laptop does not ship with a charger at all), bu…
OpenAI has a Mac "superapp" in development that unifies its ChatGPT app, Codex coding platform, and Atlas browser, reports The Wall Street Journal ($). The idea behind the all-in-one app is to simplify the user experience, following the launch of several standalone products, some of which haven't re…
OpenAI is working on a project to consolidate ChatGPT, coding tools, and a browser into one app. Apple's iOS platform restrictions will prevent it from becoming a true all-in-one platform on the iPhone. OpenAI wants its desktop app to have more functions OpenAI wants to merge ChatGPT, Codex, and a b…
Apple and the Sydney Opera House in Australia recently announced a collaboration, and it turns out this will tie into Apple's 50th-anniversary celebrations. On his Instagram page earlier this week, Australian composer Bailey Pickles said Apple asked him to compose and perform music for its upcoming…
Apple unexpectedly launched yet another device, the very long-awaited AirPods Max, plus the MacBook Neo gets more real-world testing, and Family Sharing gets a great update, all on the AppleInsider Podcast. Nobody saw it coming but the new AirPods Max is here — image credit: Apple Just when you thou…
Amazon is reportedly planning to re-enter the smartphone market more than 10 years after its last attempt. According to a Reuters report, the mysterious phone is internally codenamed "Transformer" and is being developed by the company’s devices and services unit. There isn’t a whole lot to go on rig…
Years after Blackberry phones died and the firms technology patents were sold off, Apple is in court trying to block details of its old deals from reaching iPhone rival Xiaomi. Blackberry phones are long gone, but the technology behind them is still the subject of patent disputes Blackberry phones s…
Apple collected nearly $900 million in App Store fees from generative AI apps in 2025, according to data from analysis firm AppMagic, covered by The Wall Street Journal ($). The overwhelming majority of Apple's AI app commission revenue came courtesy of ChatGPT downloads leading to subsequent subscr…
Apple's CEO Tim Cook today said the Mac just had its "best launch week ever for first-time Mac customers," which suggests that the new MacBook Neo has been a hit with customers buying their first laptops or switching from Windows. Apple released the MacBook Neo last Wednesday, March 11. In the U.S.,…
Don't call it compromised. The MacBook Neo is an amazing new entry point in Apple's lineup that easily eclipses the base iPad and will be a revolution in the education market. MacBook Neo review: A18 Pro is more than enough compute Apple is no stranger to attempting new and interesting budget produc…
GhostClaw, a macOS infostealer, is spreading through GitHub repositories and developer tools, and it works because routine install habits make running malware feel completely normal. GhostClaw is spreading across GitHub Jamf researchers tracked the campaign's shift from npm packages to GitHub reposi…
1976 wasn't just the year Apple got its start — it was a moment when experimentation, risk-taking, and small ideas briefly had room to make waves in US business. As Apple turns 50, we look back at other notable companies founded that year, that stood the test of time. Five notable U.S. companies fou…
Apple may just be one of the few firms actually profiting from AI, as its in-app purchase commission revenues through the App Store are expected to exceed $1 billion in 2026. Rivals to Apple Intelligence are paying Apple up $1bn in App Store fees It's still a fallacy that Apple is behind on AI, but…
Macworld WWDC is Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, an annual event where the company sets its software agenda for the coming year. It is considered the most important date on Apple’s calendar for developers and enthusiasts alike. WWDC will start with a keynote in which Apple will unveil major…
AI company Perplexity today introduced Perplexity Health, a suite of connectors that allow Perplexity to access your health data. Perplexity suggests that the feature is useful for aggregating health data from across different portals, apps, and devices. It is able to track metrics and trends over t…
Luxury brand Hermès has a new series of MagSafe-compatible chargers for the iPhone and Apple Watch, with prices that are higher than the cost of an iPhone 17 Pro Max. The $1,250 Paddock Solo Charger is a magnetic charger that works with a single device, while the $1,750 Paddock Duo can charge an App…
Apple's current blood oxygen sensing implementation in the U.S. does not infringe on patents owned by Masimo and Apple will not face a revived import ban, a U.S. International Trade Commission judge said this week (via Reuters). After Apple was found to have violated Masimo's patents related to bloo…
An analyst at Barclays believes that if the iPhone Fold launches in 2026, it will be in December, months after the iPhone 18 Pro. He's the only one saying this. iPhone Fold could launch in December Many rumors point to the iPhone Fold launching in late 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, though no par…
Google is testing a version of its Gemini app for macOS, Bloomberg reports. The app would bring the AI assistant to uncharted territory, and in more direct competition with OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude, both of which offer standalone Mac apps. Gemini remains accessible through the web, an…
As everyone waits for the new Apple Foundation Models trained by Gemini, Google is pushing ahead on bringing a native Gemini app to the Mac. It'll be similar to those offered by Anthropic and OpenAI. Macs could finally get a Gemini app Apple and Google have always been uneasy partners. Google Maps p…
Google is developing a native Gemini app for the Mac, reports Bloomberg. Right now, Mac users who want to use Google's Gemini AI have to use a web browser, but that will change with a dedicated Mac app. Google competitors like Anthropic and OpenAI have dedicated Mac apps for their chatbots, potentia…
Apple is widely expected to unveil its first iPhone with a foldable display this year. However, the rumored iPhone Fold could actually launch months after the iPhone 18 Pro. more…
In a research note for investment bank Barclays earlier this month, Apple analyst Tim Long said his supply chain sources mentioned the possibility of the iPhone 18 base model being announced in March next year, rather than in September this year. This split launch has been widely rumored by multiple…
All iPhone users running iOS 13 or iOS 14 need to update now. Apple has confirmed routine browsing can trigger attacks on outdated iOS versions. Apple advises iPhone users about iOS 15 update Apple revealed on March 19 that malicious web content can exploit older iOS versions and expose personal dat…
AI firm Perplexity has launched its new health feature with Apple Health integration included. Save yourself trouble and aggravation later, and skip it. Apple Health can now be connected to Perplexity Health, but don't do it. The Perplexity Health feature was announced via a blog post that detailed…
Apple today urged iPhone users who are running iOS 13 or iOS 14 to upgrade to iOS 15 to protect themselves from being hacked through malicious web content. In a support document, Apple highlights recent reports about hacking tools that are effective against older versions of iOS. Hackers are using i…
Luxury accessory maker Hermes has announced a new iPhone and Apple Watch charger with its own case for an eye-watering price of $5,150. Hermes' new charging station can wirelessly power two things at once If that figure sounds like a lot to pay for a charger, consider this. You could buy eight $599…
A US appeals court has found in favor of Masimo in its fight against Apple over pulse oximetry patents, but in the court that matters, a ruling makes it clear that there won't be another ban on the Apple Watch. The dispute concerns the blood pulse oximeter in the Apple Watch In the now six year-long…
Amazon's latest earbuds sale delivers a $50 price cut on AirPods Pro 3, while AirPods 4 drop to just $99. Grab the best price of 2026 on Apple AirPods Pro 3. Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $199.99 at Amazon today, reflecting the lowest price seen in March 2026. Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199.99 Con…
So far Apple has celebrated its 50th year with one-off events in the US, China, and South Korea, but France is having four — all as Today at Apple special events. All of France's anniversary celebrations are at its Apple Champs-Elysees store in Paris — image credit: Apple Following South Korea's lea…
Months after it launched the first M5 chip, Apple has released its top-of-the-line 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max. Visually, it looks the same, but Apple Silicon performance continues to shine. M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro review: Apple's top-tier portable Mac The MacBook Air has always been one…
Continuing his promotion of Apple's 50th anniversary, Tim Cook has now talked about how the iPhone will be important to people for the next 50 years — but should take a back seat to art and culture. Tim Cook (right) with YouTuber Nikias Molina — image credit: Nikias Molina Cook has most recently bee…
Viwoods wants you to embrace artificial intelligence with its AiPaper e-reader — but I think it's actually banking on the wrong features. Viwoods AiPaper The e-book reader market is growing, with plenty of companies offering their own takes on the genre. Some, like most of Boox's lineup, offer an op…
AI training with sketchy data repository "The Pile" returns to the courts in a lawsuit by Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC accusing just about all of big tech of piracy. The problem is, Apple denies using it to train Apple Intelligence. Apple accused of using 'The Pile' for AI training yet again Artif…
A recent change in how the US Postal Service handles shipping partners appears to have forced Amazon to make alternative plans. The company reportedly plans to cut the number of packages it ships through USPS by at least two-thirds later this year. It says the decision came after USPS ended negotiat…
Apple is finally fixing one of Family Sharing's most awkward limitations in iOS 26.4, letting multiple adults on one family pay for their own purchases without breaking shared access. Apple updates payments for Family Sharing For years, Family Sharing forced everyone into a single payment method whe…
Apple is gearing up to release iOS 26.4 soon, and with it, a fix for a persistent, pesky bug that has plagued iOS 26. Apple quashes keyboard bug that lead to decreased accuracy in iOS 26 Many iPhone users have been complaining that the iOS keyboard has gotten worse in iOS 26. For many users, typing…
After hitting the Mac earlier, Perplexity's Comet browser is now on iPhone and focuses on using AI to summarize and extract information instead of relying on tabs, surfing, and search results. Perplexity search interface The release follows a short prelaunch period with App Store listings and a Marc…
Amazon is clearing out remaining Apple Watch Ultra 2 inventory, with a new record-low price in effect thanks to a $300 discount. Save $300 on remaining Apple Watch Ultra 2 styles at Amazon - Image credit: Apple The $499 deal at Amazon delivers the lowest price ever on the last-gen 49mm wearable with…
Apple's first RC builds for 26.4 have surfaced, with the new builds of iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4 out as the release to the public gets closer. Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple The rele…
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are just six months away, and rumors indicate they’ll get at least one camera upgrade that’s exclusive to the Pro line. more…