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Apple's latest push for automation across its supply chain isn't just about efficiency—it's about survival in an increasingly complex global manufacturing landscape. Apple reportedly now requires suppliers to invest in efforts to automate their facilities, which is a precondition for securing orders. This shift represents more than operational efficiency—it signals a fundamental reimagining of how complex electronics are manufactured at scale across more than 50 countries and regions. With over...

Apple's recent push toward robotics in manufacturing isn't just a tech trend—it's a fundamental shift that could reshape how the world's most valuable company builds its products. Recent conversations between Apple CEO Tim Cook and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick have revealed that the company's vision for U.S. iPhone manufacturing relies heavily on advanced robotics, with Cook emphasizing that robotic arms are essential to make domestic production economically viable. Meanwhile, Apple...

The quest for the perfect investment tracker often feels like searching for a needle in a haystack. You've got apps that promise the world but deliver confusing interfaces, tools that get thrown off by every deposit you make, and platforms that seem designed by people who've never actually managed a real portfolio. That's what makes discovering Profit such a refreshing experience.

Apple's latest MLS Season Pass pricing move is a masterclass in strategic timing and ecosystem lock-in. In September 2024, Apple has quietly dropped the price again, reducing the standard subscription to $9.99 for the remaining few months and letting Apple TV+ subscribers sign up for free. This isn't just about clearing inventory—it's about demonstrating how Apple leverages its services ecosystem to create compelling value propositions that keep users firmly planted in its walled garden.

The iPhone 17 launch has created something I haven't witnessed in years: genuine crowds, real excitement, the kind of consumer frenzy that makes covering tech launches feel thrilling again. From the moment indicators showed consumers have a stronger-than-expected appetite for Apple's new iPhone 17, it was clear this was not going to be just another product rollout.

Apple just dropped iOS 26. If you've got your hands on one of the shiny new iPhone 17 models, you need this update, no way around it. iOS 26 is out now and ready to download, bringing what Apple calls the biggest update to the software since iOS 7 in 2013. Here's what to know to get your iPhone 17 up and running with the latest from Cupertino.

The Apple Watch landscape has shifted dramatically this year, and the SE 3 might just be stealing the spotlight from Apple's flagship Series 11. With reviews calling the SE 3 "the star of this year's lineup" and PCMag noting it delivers "two-day battery life, a top-of-the-line processor, an always-on display, and upgraded sensors," we are seeing something rare in Apple land, a budget Apple Watch that does not feel like a compromise. The SE 3 jumps from the S8 chip to the S10, enabling features...

Apple's Sports app finally made its way to CarPlay with iOS 18.4. Great, right? Not quite. While Apple introduced a dedicated sports mode that lets live scores sit next to navigation and music, the new iOS widget trick does not carry over to CarPlay. So your phone feels cohesive, your dashboard does not.

When Apple's ecosystem clicks, few things beat the way AirPods just melt into the background. Then reality hits: there are four models in 2025, and picking the right one is not as simple as it used to be. The AirPods Pro 3 refine an already impressive formula, pushing noise cancellation, audio quality, and features that rivals struggle to match. Meanwhile, the AirPods Pro 2 are our current favorite in the lineup and Editors' Choice winners thanks to crisp sound, highly effective transparency...

Apple's latest AirPods Pro 3 land as what PCMag calls Apple's most comprehensive update to its best set of earbuds, and one feature in particular has fitness folks buzzing: built-in heart rate monitoring. Bikerumor reports that a custom photoplethysmography, PPG, sensor uses infrared light pulsing at 256 times per second to read blood flow in your ear and capture your heart rate. The hook, as Engadget notes, is how that data drops straight into Apple's Fitness app and big-name workout platforms...

Apple's latest iPhone 17 lineup has revealed its repair fee structure, and honestly, it's a bit of a mixed bag. Apple recently disclosed its out-of-warranty repair fees for all of the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air models, ahead of their anticipated launch. What's particularly noteworthy is that Apple's battery replacement fees did not increase for the latest iPhone models in the U.S. Apple is charging a flat $119 to replace the battery inside an iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, or iPhone Air. That...

Apple's ecosystem just got a significant fitness upgrade, and it is not coming from where you might expect. Everyone has been waiting for the next Apple Watch breakthrough, yet the Powerbeats Pro 2 just received an iOS 26 update that feels genuinely transformative. Workout earbuds that can now do heart rate monitoring like the AirPods Pro 3, complete Apple Fitness integration, and enhanced tracking algorithms that work on both iOS and Android. Yes, earbuds.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Apple's latest product launch was nothing short of spectacular, introducing a lineup that's genuinely redefining what we can expect from mobile technology. The iPhone Air, iPhone 17 series, and AirPods Pro 3 are not just incremental upgrades, they feel like Apple's boldest ecosystem play in years. Prices stayed steady despite tariffs costing over $1 billion this quarter. That is a statement.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Firefox just dropped something that caught everyone off guard, a feature that lets you literally shake your iPhone to get an AI summary of whatever webpage you're reading. Yes, you read that right. Shake your phone, get a summary. Firefox for iOS 26 introduces this "Shake to Summarize" feature, and it's rolling out this week for English-language users in the U.S.

The iPhone 17 launch event has finally arrived. It lands at a pivotal moment, with Apple in an increasingly awkward spot. The tech world expected revolutionary AI that would change how we use our devices. Reality, so far, has not matched those bold promises. That gap, hype versus delivery, is the credibility test Apple has to pass on stage today.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro lineup is making headlines for the wrong reasons, at least if you're a titanium fan. Reports suggest Apple will drop titanium from the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max in favor of aluminum, a surprising reversal just two years after Apple debuted titanium with the iPhone 15 Pro. It might sound like a step backward. The engineering case says otherwise, and it could improve your day to day iPhone experience.

The tech world has entered that familiar pre-launch quiet period, you know, when the rumor mill slows to a whisper and everyone starts counting down the days. With the iPhone 17 event just around the corner, the calm feels different this time. A German carrier leak hints that Apple will host its annual fall event on September 9, following the company's traditional timing. Meanwhile, recent data shows nearly 70% of users plan to upgrade to iPhone 17, making this potentially Apple's most...

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

When Apple Arcade launched in 2019 with roughly 70 premium mobile games that had no ads, no in-app purchases, and no sex or violence, it felt like a bold statement about the future of mobile gaming. Apple was betting that players were tired of predatory monetization schemes and would pay for a premium experience. The service became part of Apple's ecosystem strategy that has become the gold standard for other tech companies, promising seamless gaming across iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TV....

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir