The Latest on Apple

Reviewed by: Jame Jimenez

Here's what's really happening on London's streets: criminals are becoming increasingly selective about their targets, and the data reveals a fascinating pattern. Phone theft has reached epidemic proportions in the UK capital, with over 80,000 smartphones stolen last year alone, representing a staggering increase that's caught both law enforcement and tech companies off guard. What makes this trend particularly intriguing is the thieves' clear preference for specific devices—approximately 80%...

The podcasting world just witnessed something that hasn't happened in years. Joe Rogan's "The Joe Rogan Experience" toppled The New York Times' "The Daily" to claim the number one spot on Apple's annual podcast rankings. Apple confirmed the shakeup, the first time in recent memory that a comedian's conversational show has overtaken the news industry's flagship audio program.

Apple's decision to incorporate 3D printing technology into the iPhone Air and Apple Watch Series 11 marks a significant pivot in how premium consumer electronics get manufactured. It signals a shift toward processes that deliver better performance while sharply reducing environmental impact, and it is happening at a scale that could reshape the entire industry.

Apple's recent success in China reads like a comeback. With the iPhone 17 series launch, the company captured 25% of all smartphone sales in China, its highest market share in the region since 2022. Not just another launch milestone. A lesson in taking a hit, fixing the miss, and giving a demanding market what it asked for.

With tvOS 26.2 beta hitting Apple TV devices, we're looking at what might be the most significant update for family streaming since Apple first entered the living room space. This isn't just another incremental upgrade. Apple has fundamentally rethought how families interact with their streaming content, introducing two features that tackle some of the platform's most glaring limitations.

China's smartphone market just witnessed something remarkable. Most manufacturers are wrestling with declining sales and fierce competition. Yet Apple's iPhone 17 broke through with what industry insiders are calling unprecedented demand. In a down market, a breakout hit? Yes. And it is happening against the odds.

Looking at the early reports and leaks surrounding Apple's iPhone 18 Pro, we're staring at what could be the most significant iPhone design overhaul since the introduction of Face ID back in 2017. We're still over a year away from seeing these devices hit the market, but the technical groundwork being laid suggests Apple is finally ready to tackle one of the biggest visual elements that's defined iPhone design for nearly a decade. About time, right?

Apple's been playing the premium game for years, but whispers from the supply chain suggest the company is finally ready to shake things up. The Cupertino giant appears to be developing its first truly affordable Mac laptop, a significant departure from its traditional high-margin strategy. This is not just another incremental update, it is a fundamental shift that could reshape how Apple competes in the broader laptop market. Big claim, sure. The signs are there.

Apple just crossed a line it had never cleared. For the first time in company history, quarterly revenue crossed the $100 billion threshold, hitting $102.5 billion in Q4 2025. The real headline is not backward looking. CEO Tim Cook is predicting the December quarter will be the biggest in company history.

Apple's been known for premium pricing across its product lineup, but the latest industry intelligence points to the company's most dramatic pricing shift in laptop history. Multiple outlets report Apple is developing its first genuinely affordable MacBook. This is not just another modest price reduction.

The wait is finally over. After a decade of Apple Watch users making do with basic WhatsApp notifications, Meta has delivered something many thought would never come: a full-featured WhatsApp app for Apple Watch. This is not just another notification mirror. It provides a rich Apple Watch experience but initially functions as a companion app that relies on a paired iPhone.

Looking at Apple's accessory evolution, it is hard not to notice the company's methodical march from simple shells to extensions of the iPhone itself. The iPhone 17 series looks set to break that playbook, and the twist is who nudged it there: Google's design philosophy.

Apple’s iOS 26.2 beta 3 just dropped a seismic change in how the iPhone works. Japan gets it first. For the first time, iPhone users can ditch Siri and set alternatives like Alexa or Google Gemini, though Apple’s developer documentation confirms the feature is initially limited to Japan. It arrives with iOS 26.2’s beta release, where new code lays the groundwork to reassign the side button so it can launch third party conversational apps instead of Siri.

Apple's latest iOS 26.2 beta is quietly setting the stage for the biggest shake up to iPhone voice control since Siri showed up. Buried in the code are hints that EU users could soon ditch Siri for Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. Not a routine tweak, more like a line in the sand that could change how voice works on Apple devices.

When Apple unveiled the M1 chip five years ago, it felt like witnessing a tectonic shift in the computing world. What started as a bold move to ditch Intel processors has transformed into something much bigger, a complete reimagining of what's possible in personal computing. Looking back now, it's clear that the M1 was just the opening act in what would become one of the most significant technological disruptions of the decade.

If you've been using AirDrop for any length of time, you've probably hit that familiar frustration: you want to share files with someone who's right next to you, but they're not in your contacts, and you don't want to open your device to random strangers for 10 minutes. Apple's latest iOS 26.2 beta 3 finally tackles the gap with something we've been waiting for, a smarter way to handle AirDrop sharing through temporary codes. Simple idea, big relief.

Looking at the current Apple deal landscape, the timing feels spot on. The M4 Mac mini has dropped to what might be its sweetest pricing yet at just $499, according to 9to5Mac. That is for a machine already turning heads with its first major redesign in over a decade. MacBook Air pricing keeps sliding too, especially on those higher-memory configurations that used to sting.

Looking at the tech world's rumor mill these days, you might think Apple was facing some kind of crisis. Not quite. Reports from the Financial Times suggest Apple's board is accelerating succession planning for Tim Cook not because anything's wrong, but because everything's going remarkably right. At 65, Cook has spent more than 14 years turning Apple from a $350 billion company into the world's first $4 trillion tech giant. With the company hitting unprecedented financial milestones, Apple's...

Apple's high-end desktop computer appears to be heading toward an uncertain future. The Mac Pro once stood as the crown jewel of professional computing. Recent reporting suggests the company has shifted its focus elsewhere. Apple's professional desktop strategy now centers around the Mac Studio, according to MacRumors, with internal sentiment viewing it as both the present and future of high-performance desktop computing. The current Mac Pro, which received its last major refresh with the M2...

Reviewed by: Ysa Garcia

The Apple M5 Ultra represents the next frontier in consumer computing power, arriving next year as potentially the most revolutionary chip Apple has ever created. Mark Gurman's reporting has already outlined the M5 family expansion, giving us our first glimpse into what could be Apple's most powerful consumer chip yet. The timing could not be more critical, as AI workloads become increasingly demanding and creative professionals push hardware to its limits, the M5 Ultra promises to deliver...

Apple's chip strategy has taken a fascinating turn. Call it a plot twist. Instead of following the predictable path from M4 to M4 Ultra, the company is reportedly jumping straight to an M5 Ultra processor that's expected to debut in 2026. It signals a willingness to trade short-term product neatness for long-term performance leadership.

Japan's regulatory landscape for mobile platforms is shifting fast, and Apple may find the terrain rougher than Europe. The Act on Promotion of Competition for Specified Smartphone Software taking full effect by December 2025 is one of the most comprehensive frameworks aimed at mobile ecosystems to date. The kicker, Japan is becoming the 29th country to require third-party iPhone app stores, a sign that pressure is spreading well beyond the European Union’s early push.

EU regulators kept Apple's latest innovation on ice, but the thaw starts now. After months of back-and-forth, Apple's Live Translation feature for AirPods is finally headed to European users, a reminder that product launches now zigzag through law as much as they do code.

Apple's latest developer release cycle says a lot about where the company is steering its software. While Bloomberg's Mark Gurman got it right when he predicted iOS 26.2 would arrive "as soon as Tuesday," the reality is more nuanced than the headline suggests. What we're seeing is a coordinated, staggered push, with iOS 26.1 launched to users on Monday, 2025-11-03 (America/Chicago) while macOS Tahoe 26.1 is currently rolling out with its own slate of changes.

Reviewed by: Ysa Garcia

Apple's M4 Mac mini has been turning heads in 2024, and the market response proves it's hitting the mark. This compact powerhouse packs Apple's latest silicon into that familiar five-by-five-inch form factor, but here is what is really catching attention, retailers are slashing prices by $100 or more across multiple configurations. Deals are everywhere. The pattern points to a strategic push to capture desktop market share while the silicon advantage still holds.

Reviewed by: Ysa Garcia

When Apple's CEO reached retirement age this past Saturday, the tech world collectively held its breath. Tim Cook celebrated his 65th birthday on November 1st, according to CNET, a milestone that reignited talk about Apple's future leadership. He has not announced plans to step down. Still, CNET reports that Apple is already weighing who might take the reins, and the company is building out succession plans to keep any handoff smooth, according to the same report.

MagSafe charging has changed how we power our iPhones, and the latest Anker Zolo Wireless Charger nudges that shift forward. It is Qi2 certified, it layers in safety, and it aims for the kind of efficiency iPhone owners keep asking for. Magnetic wireless charging keeps maturing, bringing us closer to a cable-free routine that does not surrender speed or reliability.

Apple just dropped the M5 MacBook Pro, and the tech world has good reason to be buzzing. The first M5 Mac, that sleek 14-inch MacBook Pro, made its debut last month, officially kicking off what looks to be Apple's most ambitious silicon rollout yet. But here's the thing: this is just the opening act.

Apple's latest spatial computing headset is more than a routine processor upgrade. It is a showcase of how small, steady steps can reshape the feel of a device. After extensive hands-on testing with Apple Vision Pro (M5), the under-the-hood refinements are obvious in daily use, especially when paired with Apple's biggest comfort upgrade yet. You feel it within minutes.

Let me be clear: if you own an iPhone and you have been waiting for Siri to actually get smart, Amazon just handed you a lifeline. Alexa+ has arrived on iOS, and it is not just another voice assistant trying to squeeze into Apple’s ecosystem. It is Amazon’s boldest play to show iPhone users what modern AI assistance feels like while Apple’s promises stay just out of reach.

The tech world has been buzzing about Apple's latest quarterly results, and for good reason. Record revenue of $102.5 billion and 8% year-over-year growth (Saxo reports). You'd expect a simple victory lap. Instead, while competitors pour money into AI data centers, Apple bought back about $20 billion in shares during the quarter (according to Saxo).

Here's the thing about Apple's latest financial results. They're not just impressive, they're downright historic. Apple just achieved something no company has done before, crossing the $100 billion revenue mark in a single quarter for the first time ever. How big is that? We're talking about $102.466 billion (reported as $102.5 billion) in total quarterly revenue, an 8% year-over-year increase driven by the newly launched iPhone 17 lineup and robust Services growth.