Apple's iPhone 17 was the best-selling smartphone globally in the first quarter of 2026, capturing 6 percent of worldwide unit sales, according to Counterpoint Research's latest Global Handset Model Sales Tracker. The iPhone 17 series dominated the top three spots, with the iPhone 17 Pro Max in seco…
A supply chain rumor claiming that Apple has made many more orders for the iPhone 17 to keep stock levels high through November 2026 is more indication of a 2027 non-pro iPhone 18 launch. iPhone 17 A May 4 Weibo post from Chinese leaker Fixed Focus Digital claims Apple is extending iPhone 17 product…
ChatGPT's default model has been updated to GPT-5.5 Instant, a model that brings accuracy improvements with fewer hallucinations, especially in areas like medicine, law, and finance, according to OpenAI. GPT-5.5 Instant is more capable at tasks like analyzing images, answering STEM questions, and ch…
While Apple's promised Siri overhaul is still nowhere to be found, shareholders who sued over the delay can now rest easy, thanks to a huge settlement. Apple has settled a class-action lawsuit over its delayed Siri features. At WWDC 2024, as part of its Apple Intelligence announcements, Apple previe…
This five-year deal is one of many circular agreements keeping the AI sector afloat.
Apple will pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it of false advertising and unfair competition after the personalized Siri features it promoted when launching the iPhone 16 were delayed. A smarter, Apple Intelligence version of Siri was shown off at WWDC 2024, and then promot…
Apple has pulled even more higher-end configurations of its Mac Studio and Mac mini, removing some of the most expensive memory options as the entire industry deals with the RAM crisis. Apple Mac Studio The ongoing memory supply problem has claimed another victim from Apple's roster. After the remov…
iPads and Macs are also expected to embrace external options for generative AI.
Apple has removed more desktop Macs from its online store as the global memory shortage continues. Mac mini models with 32GB and 64GB of RAM are no longer available for purchase, nor is the M3 Ultra Mac Studio with 256GB RAM. The M3 Ultra Mac Studio is now available only in a 96GB RAM configuration,…
Apple's AI strategy might be summed up as "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em." Here's how iPhone and Mac users will benefit. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Apple is rumored to be giving users the option to run various AI features in iOS 27 with third-party models as an alternative to Apple Intelligence. iPhone users will get more AI options in iOS 27 Apple has been trying to catch up to the rest of the AI market, but it may not have to worry about doin…
Apple today released new firmware for the AirPods Max 2. The firmware is version 8E258, up from the prior 8E251 firmware that was released just ahead of when the AirPods Max 2 launched. It's not clear what's included in the firmware update, but Apple provides limited details in its AirPods firmwar…
Maryland lawmakers have penned a delegation letter to Apple, asking the tech giant to ask if there were any other paths forward other than closing Apple Towson. Apple Towson employees. Credit: IAMAW Apple's battle with its Towson location continues, with Maryland lawmakers stepping in to "express se…
iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 will let users set third-party AI services as the default for Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools and Image Playground, reports Bloomberg. Apple has signed a deal with Google and plans to use a Gemini-based model for Apple Intelligence and Siri features i…
Following a few steep discounts on the iPhone Air last month, we're now tracking a new all-time low price on the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery on Amazon. You can get the accessory for $59.99, down from $99.00, beating the previous low price by about $20. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Ama…
In a letter sent to Apple's CEO Tim Cook and hardware engineering chief John Ternus this week, nine members of U.S. Congress from Maryland expressed "serious concern" regarding Apple's decision to close its unionized retail store in Towson, Maryland on June 20, without plans to open a replacement st…
The iPhone 18 Pro will reportedly carry over the same anodized aluminum finish introduced with the iPhone 17 Pro, despite concerns from some users about its durability. According to the Weibo leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital," surface chipping on the iPhone 17 Pro has become a common complaint…
HomePod owners may not necessarily have to even call out the word "Siri" in future, with Apple researching ways to use gaze detection for a device to know it's wanted. The patent's drawings show a HomePod with cameras, which might now become the expected Apple HomeHub If you have multiple Apple devi…
Instagram will remove end-to-end encryption for direct messages between users from May 8, 2026. When the date comes around, Meta will potentially be able to see the contents of all messages between users on the social media platform. Encrypting messages has been an optional feature in Instagram sinc…
Today only, grab a $250 discount on Apple's M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, matching the lowest price on record for the 2026 laptop. Grab the lowest price on record today only for the M5 Pro MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo is beating Amazon's price today with a flas…
watchOS 26.5 fixes two Apple Watch bugs, according to Apple's release notes for the update, which is expected to be released next week. Apple fixed bugs in the Messages and Workout apps: • Fixes an issue where Messages on Apple Watch may use SMS instead of iMessage when paired with a dual SIM iPhone…
iOS 26.5 includes three new features for iPhones, according to Apple's release notes for the update, which is expected to be released next week. As discovered during beta testing, iOS 26.5 enables end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging between iOS and Android devices. Apple says this security upgra…
This year, Mother's Day lands on Sunday, May 10, and we're tracking quite a few offers from some of the best Apple-related accessory companies, as well as steep discounts on Apple products at Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a…
Rumors have indicated for a while now that this fall’s iPhone lineup will have a major change, with no base iPhone 18 launching. And we just got even more evidence of an iPhone 18 release date delay via a new leak. more…
The gathering of hundreds of companies at an Apple Manufacturing Academy event has shown how far Apple's program has gone to increase the use of AI and automation in the supply chain. Workers at Block Imaging - Image Credit: Apple Launched in 2025, the Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit provided…
Apple this week held the inaugural Spring Forum for its Manufacturing Academy in East Lansing, Michigan, gathering hundreds of U.S. manufacturers at Michigan State University to demonstrate how businesses are applying AI techniques learned through the program. The event was the academy's largest to…
The standard iPhone 18 and the lower-cost iPhone 18e are said to share components, according to the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital," as further evidence that Apple is narrowing the gap between the two devices. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. In new posts on Weibo, F…
OpenAI is said to be fast-tracking development of its first "AI agent phone," with the company now aiming to mass produce the device as early as the first half of next year, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Late last month, Kuo revealed OpenAI's work on a smartphone, contradicting earlier…
The 20th-anniversary iPhone will get solid-state buttons with haptic feedback on the sides, if claims about the curved-glass model turn out to be correct. A 20th-anniversary iPhone is expected in 2027 - Image credit: AppleInsider Apple is expected to be bringing out the 20th-anniversary edition of t…
Leaker Instant Digital has a decent track record when it comes to iPhones, but their latest post may need to be treated with a certain amount of caution. They list seven new features we might expect from the 20th anniversary model, but it may be more of a wish list than a leak … more…
For the rumored 20th-anniversary iPhone, Apple continues to test a solid-state haptic button system that will replace traditional mechanical buttons and enhance the uninterrupted look of the device's display, claims Chinese leaker "Instant Digital." According to the Weibo-based leaker, the buttons h…
Apple has held "exploratory" talks with Intel and Samsung about manufacturing the main processors for its devices in the United States, reports Bloomberg ($). Apple is said to have had early-stage talks with Intel about using its chipmaking services, while Apple executives have reportedly visited a…
With TSMC’s capacity constraints, Apple is exploring the possibility of tapping into Samsung and Intel foundries for fabricating iPhone and Mac chips. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
There is no doubt that Apple needs to diversify its processor supply chain, but Samsung and Intel are weak alternatives next to TSMC. Apple may try anyway. Apple processors are made by TSMC, but that could change Rumors have come and gone about Apple buying Intel for its US foundries, but something…
Boox has refreshed another model in its lineup, the Boox Go 10.3, adding one new optional feature while, somewhat disappointingly, removing something users really liked. Boox Go 10.3 Gen II Boox is back at it again with the lineup refresh. This time, we're taking a look at the second-gen iteration o…
Apple today filed an emergency application with the Supreme Court, asking for a stay on App Store fee calculations while it waits to hear whether the Supreme Court will weigh in on the latest developments in its legal battle with Epic Games. Apple argues that without a stay, it will face irreparable…
During Q1 2026, the base iPhone 17 became the world's top-selling smartphone, outdoing not only the competition but also the premium iPhone models. The standard iPhone 17 was the world's top-selling smartphone during Q1 2026. Across the world, and especially in key markets like China and the United…
Apple doesn't want to fight a battle on two fronts in the ongoing Epic Games case, so it has turned to the Supreme Court for a pause on proceedings in the Circuit Courts. Apple's control of the App Store continues to be challenged in court The Apple vs Epic case could go down as one of the more conv…
Apple's vice president of products & regulatory law Kyle Andeer lashed out at the European Union's Digital Markets Act, repeating the refrains that unfair targeting and requirement that it must share tech with rivals will put users worldwide at risk. Apple slams EU DMA over privacy and innovation ri…
After years in beta, Homebridge 2.0 brings support for even more devices to Apple Home, as well as other Matter platforms. Here's what's new. Homebridge 2.0 brings Matter support to help bridge the future of smart home devices Homebridge launched in 2015 with the simple goal of bridging unsupported…
T-Mobile's Starlink satellite connectivity is now available for T-Mobile users who are traveling in Canada and New Zealand. T-Mobile users have previously had access to cellular connectivity through roaming agreements in Canada and New Zealand, and now T-Satellite connectivity is included. Canada sa…
A new report says iOS 27 will bring a long-requested upgrade to the iPhone's Apple Wallet app that'll remove an irritating limitation. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
The Apple Wallet will allow users to create passes in iOS 27, taking QR passes from physical passes to create digital versions. Apple Wallet The Apple Wallet can be used to handle credit and debit cards, store cards, digital keys, and digital passes from third-party apps. However, not everyone who p…
The release candidates for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 are out, as testing for the generation nears its end. Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple The RC builds for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, wat…
The $170 discount delivers the lowest price ever on Apple's 2026 M5 15-inch MacBook Air. Grab the lowest price ever on Apple's M5 15-inch MacBook Air - Image credit: Apple You can take advantage of the $150 instant discount stacked with a bonus $20 in-cart coupon at B&H Photo today, with the Apple A…
Even though most of a Mac's battery life is predestined by manufacturing variables out of your control, there are ways to prolong your Mac's battery life. In some cases, they may not be worth the hassle. Here's how to maximize your battery health With a smaller battery, most people talk about the be…
The 2026 Apple Pride Collection has arrived, with a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop accompanied by a matching watch face and Pride Luminance wallpapers. Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop for 2026 - Image Credit: Apple Each year, Apple releases Pride Editions of Apple Watch bands, as part…
A new report claims that while Apple Silicon chips based on TSMC's 3nm processors will remain in shorter supply than usual, there are reasons to expect the launch of 2nm processor in the next MacBook Pro will improve the situation. Supplies of the Mac mini are already constrained During Apple's late…
In this week's "Sunday Reboot," Apple drives on with F1 in Miami, Q2 was a financial spectacular, and 'Ted Lasso' season 4 can't arrive fast enough. Formula 1, Apple's financials, and Apple TV Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion f…
The Apple Watch updates in watchOS 27 includes new watch faces, with Apple testing a new simpler version of the Modular Ultra for the standard model. Apple Watch Ultra 2 with Modular Ultra watch face In the run-up to WWDC in June, the rumor mill will surface leaks and speculation about Apple's softw…
The iCloud account of an accused murderer contained sex abuse images, a deputy is arrested for AirTag stalking, and a man gets 17 months for iPad thefts, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter. Apple Store Town Center This is the latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of A…
Apple retailers have issued steeper discounts on the MacBook Pro for May, resulting in record-low prices on several M5 Pro and M5 Max 14-inch and 16-inch configurations. Grab steeper discounts on Apple's new MacBook Pro for May. Prices have dipped to as low as $1,949 for the 2026 MacBook Pro, with a…
The DJI Osmo 360 is an excellent example of how to do a 360-degree camera system right. Its massive optional selfie stick is overkill for most people. DJI Osmo 360 and accessories Apple has, in recent years, made its iPhones more useful for videography. However, while it has features like Action Mod…
Perplexity's Personal Computer arrived on Mac first because it was the best for locally deploying the agentic AI platform, the company has declared. An example of Perplexity Personal Computer at work, from a promotional video During Apple's quarterly financial results. CFO Kevan Parekh referenced to…
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This week on the Cult of Mac podcast: A slightly suspect rumor indicates Apple pulled the plug on the Vision Pro headset. Wait, what?!? (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Apple is keen for there to be a sequel to "F1: The Movie," SVP Eddy Cue said, as the company hopes to increase its involvement with the motorsport in the future. Apple has big plans for its F1 streaming service. Image source: Apple Apple has multiple connections to Formula 1, with it being the offic…
A month after Apple's AirPods Max 2 went on sale, there's a lot to like, but little of it is new, and there's not much reason to upgrade from the original model. AirPods Max 2 review: Almost identical to the OG model That's the uncomfortable truth that I came to after spending a few weeks with Apple…
Apple has quietly pushed the Mac mini entry price higher, as the once-standard $599 base model is no longer available on its U.S. online store. M4 Mac mini As of May 1, the $599 Mac mini configuration isn't available to order through Apple's primary online store. The 256GB model doesn't appear as a…
For years, Apple has been rumored to be bringing native touch functionality to the Mac. A new display gives us an early look at what that may be like, for better and worse. Aspekt Touch is like an early version of a touchscreen Mac Recently, I got an early look at the Aspekt Touch, a new monitor fro…
Apple retailers are embroiled in a MacBook Pro price war this weekend, offering a $200 discount on the 1TB M5 14-inch model with an upgrade to 24GB of memory. Save $200 on an upgraded M5 MacBook Pro 14-inch this weekend - Image credit: Apple You can pick up the 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with 24GB of R…