Fifth developer betas of iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 are out now
The 26-gen operating system updates continue to get tested, with the fifth developer betas of iOS 26.6 and others possibly the last of the cycle.
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Channel Master Floodlight Pro review & listener question roundup on the Smart Home Insider podcast
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we review an innovative light that runs via coaxial cable and answer a pile of listener que…
Facebook demands AirPods-like pairing for its glasses and headsets
Meta has spent nine months pressing Apple to open up to rivals the way it pairs devices like AirPods, and won't take Apple's excuses for an answer.
Apple's corporate espionage suit against OpenAI isn't the first
Since its founding, Sam Altman's OpenAI has been at the center of multiple controversies, with Apple's intellectual property theft suit being just th…
iPhone growth defies the smartphone market's worst second quarter in 13 years
Apple's iPhone shipments rose 3% in the second quarter of 2026 even as the global smartphone market fell 11% to its lowest second-quarter level since…
'CrashStealer' malware poses as an Apple tool to steal passwords & Mac data
CrashStealer, a newly documented Mac infostealer, used an Apple-notarized meeting app to reach victims before stealing passwords, browser data and cr…
Time for change: 50 Apple Watch updates coming in watchOS 27
Owners of the Apple Watch can expect more than just Siri AI in watchOS 27. Here are 50 improvements for the wearable's operating system coming this f…
SigLens acquired by Apple for debugging massive apps and services
Apple has bought SigScalr, the maker of SigLens, giving it a tool to monitor and debug the processes of large numbers of interrelated applications.
From rumors to titanium, bad debts and a new backer — Apple Card is seven years old
With its move to JP Morgan Chase, Apple Card is facing its first major change — but don't assume that the story of how it got to here is anything but…
Amazon revives $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal after Prime Day
Amazon's post-Prime Day Apple deals are still delivering, with AirPods Pro 3 dropping to their best price since the mega shopping event concluded.
Sunday Reboot: No cell service for 250 years
In this week's Sunday Reboot, an iPhone 17 Pro Max goes underground for a very, very long time.
Apple Watch Series 11 drops to $299 with Amazon deal, save $100
Amazon has brought the 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 back down to $299 for the weekend, offering $100 off its regular price. The sale also includes disc…