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Fumbling for your Wallet in the TSA line is a modern ritual. Apple is trying to end it. The company’s Digital ID launch pushes smartphone-based identification from idea to airport reality, letting iPhone and Apple Watch users in the United States store digital passport credentials in Apple Wallet for use at TSA checkpoints at more than 250 airports, according to TechCrunch. The capability was first tied to the iOS 26 release, though TechCrunch reports the feature stayed in development after the...

You know that sinking feeling when you finish an amazing workout and realize your Apple Watch was sitting on the charger the whole time? Or when you're halfway through a run and notice you forgot to hit "start" on your workout app? Up until now, those scenarios meant accepting incomplete Activity rings and broken streak counts, no matter how hard you actually exercised. Brutal.

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Apple's latest Black Friday announcement has tech enthusiasts buzzing, and for good reason. Apple revealed its 2025 shopping event this week, offering complimentary gift cards valued up to $250 with qualifying purchases. The four-day promotion runs from November 28 through December 1, according to 9to5Mac. But here's where things get interesting—if you're an Apple Card holder, you can layer additional benefits that create a compelling value stack worth hundreds of dollars.

Apple's laptop lineup has always commanded premium prices, but that might be changing in a big way. If the rumors are accurate, we could be looking at the most significant shift in Apple's Mac strategy in years. Multiple industry reports suggest that Apple is developing an entirely new MacBook that will sit below the MacBook Air, potentially starting around $599. That's not a typo – we're talking about a Mac laptop that could cost less than an iPad Pro with a Magic Keyboard.

With the holidays approaching, choosing between Apple's AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro becomes more critical than ever. Apple now offers two distinct versions of the AirPods 4—a standard model at $129 and an enhanced version with Active Noise Cancellation at $179, according to 9to5Mac. Meanwhile, the latest AirPods Pro 3 represent Apple's most significant upgrade to its premium in-ear earbuds, featuring twice the noise cancellation performance of their predecessors and groundbreaking health...

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Apple is gearing up for what could be its most significant Mac launch in years, and it's not what you'd expect. While we're used to seeing the company push boundaries with premium features and sky-high price tags, 2026 might mark a dramatic shift toward affordability. Recent investor reports suggest Apple will debut three budget-friendly devices in Q1 2026, with a low-cost MacBook taking center stage alongside the iPhone 17e and an updated base iPad. This affordable MacBook will reportedly run...

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%...

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When Apple faced a €500 million fine earlier this year for clashing with European regulators over the Digital Markets Act, a lot of people assumed compliance would translate into cheaper apps. If developers could dodge Apple’s 30% commission by using alternative payment systems, those savings would land in users’ pockets, right?

The tech world loves thinner phones. Sometimes breaking the rule makes more sense. Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max looks ready to challenge what we expect from a flagship, and the engineering behind that shift shows a strategy in motion.

If you've been browsing Apple's support pages lately, you might have stumbled across something that made your heart skip a beat: certain regions show Apple Intelligence requiring an M2 Mac or later. Take a breath. Your trusty M1 MacBook is not being cut off. This looks like a documentation hiccup, not a platform shift, according to multiple Apple Support pages. Compatibility starts with M1, not M2, as confirmed by Apple's main support documentation. And that matters for your expectations around...

Apple is making some serious moves in Australia and New Zealand, and these aren't just your typical corporate announcements. The company has unveiled an ambitious expansion of environmental initiatives that could reshape how tech giants approach regional sustainability efforts, with projects spanning from solar farms to forest restoration across both countries.

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.

Google just pulled off something remarkable—and risky. Their newest Android devices can now seamlessly share files with iPhones through a direct connection to Apple's AirDrop protocol, according to tech-ish. This isn't a partnership or official collaboration; it's Google essentially reverse-engineering one of Apple's most beloved ecosystem features. The implementation uses Rust programming language for enhanced security and currently works exclusively on Pixel 10 devices, as reported by PC Mag....

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...

Apple has never been shy about pushing the iPhone forward. If the latest reports hold, the iPhone 18 Pro Max could set a new benchmark for sheer heft, according to Croma Unboxed. With the iPhone 17 Pro Max already tipping the scales at 233 grams, industry sources now indicate its successor could break the 240-gram barrier previously set by the iPhone 14 Pro Max. That is not just a spec sheet footnote. A jump like that usually signals real changes inside the frame.

Apple's website blunder about M1 Mac compatibility with Apple Intelligence was not just a copy-paste slip. It hit a nerve many Mac owners have felt for months. That sinking moment when you realize your pricey hardware cannot use the shiny new features everyone is hyping? That was the vibe. The mistake exposed deeper communication and compatibility problems that were already irritating users.

Apple has been the undisputed premium laptop champion for decades, but something genuinely unprecedented is emerging from the supply chain. Multiple industry insiders are pointing to what could be Apple's first truly budget MacBook launching in 2026. This is not just another modest price cut. Apple's first laptop that could genuinely compete with Chromebooks and entry-level Windows machines hints at a real shift in the company's laptop playbook.

If you've been wondering where Apple's iOS journey is headed, this week feels like a rare convergence moment. iOS 26.1 just landed, the iOS 26.2 developer beta is already in the wild, and early whispers about the iPhone 18 are making the rounds. It is like seeing Apple's playbook from three angles at once. The pattern is hard to miss, bend to real feedback, and keep the vision intact.

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Apple's latest renewable energy expansion across Australia and New Zealand is a big step toward the company's 2030 carbon neutrality goal. Millions of devices sip power every day across both countries. Apple is trying to meet that demand with new clean supply, not just accounting tricks. The plan mixes large solar builds, forest restoration, and partnerships to create a balanced ecosystem that addresses both energy production and carbon removal.

Apple's streaming ambitions in sports just got a reality check, but there's a silver lining that might surprise you. While the tech giant faces major upheaval in baseball broadcasting, the continuation of one key program reveals something important about the evolving streaming sports landscape.

Apple's manufacturing revolution is happening right now, and it's more significant than you might think. The company just unveiled something remarkable: fully 3D-printed titanium cases for the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11, marking the first time any tech giant has produced millions of device enclosures using additive manufacturing at scale. This isn't just a manufacturing tweak—it's a fundamental shift that saves over 400 metric tons of raw titanium annually, cuts material waste in half,...

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?

Tesla's relationship with Apple CarPlay has been one of the most talked-about omissions in the automotive tech world. While nearly every other automaker has embraced smartphone integration, Tesla has consistently resisted adding CarPlay support to its vehicles. The electric vehicle pioneer stuck with its proprietary infotainment system despite growing consumer demand for seamless iPhone integration. That may be changing, with Tesla now reportedly working on bringing Apple's CarPlay system to...

Black Friday has arrived early for Apple enthusiasts, and this year's deals are genuinely impressive. Current discounts span across Apple's entire product lineup, with savings that rival or exceed previous Black Friday events. The iPad Pro is seeing unprecedented $400 discounts, while MacBook Air models are starting as low as $749. What makes this deal season particularly noteworthy is the timing—retailers are offering these substantial savings weeks before traditional Black Friday shopping...

Apple's supply chain dynamics for the iPhone 17 have taken a dramatic turn, with China's BOE Technology Group facing significant challenges that are reshaping the display manufacturing landscape. The Chinese panel maker, which once seemed poised to expand its role in Apple's ecosystem, now finds itself marginalized in what represents one of the most significant supply chain shifts in recent iPhone history. This development highlights the complex interplay of quality control, legal challenges,...

Apple's Long Game: How a Privacy-First AI Strategy Is Reshaping Silicon Valley's Future

You know that moment when you realize something big is happening behind the scenes? Apple is about to make one of the boldest moves in its history, paying Google a staggering $1 billion annually to transform Siri with cutting-edge AI technology. This is not just another incremental update. Reports call it the largest AI licensing agreement in tech history, one that could finally give Siri the intelligence it has desperately needed.

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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.

When you think about regulatory battles between tech companies and governments, they usually unfold over months or years with careful diplomatic language and procedural formalities. What we are seeing between Apple and the European Union right now is different. It is a full-blown public confrontation with accusations flying in both directions, and it is revealing some fundamental tensions about how our digital world should actually work.

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 smart home ambitions have been quietly brewing. The latest iOS 26.2 developer beta hints at what's coming next. While most users focus on the visible features in this update, the real story sits in the code, where references to Apple's upcoming smart home command center are already taking shape.

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.

When you look at Apple's financial strategy in 2025, you can't help but notice something fascinating happening in Silicon Valley. While the tech world seems obsessed with building massive AI data centers, Apple has taken a dramatically different approach, one that is raising eyebrows and generating heated debates among investors and analysts alike.