Apple Seeds Third iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 Betas with Priority Notifications, Ambient Music and More

Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released the second betas.

Apple Pay Coming Soon to More UAE and Qatar Card Networks

Apple Pay has been available in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar for a while now, but Apple has been working with local banking institutions to expand support even further. Apple Pay will soon be available to customers of more card networks in the UAE and Qatar.

Apple Still Exploring Smart Glasses Similar to Meta's Ray-Bans

Apple is still discussing the possibility of making smart glasses similar to Meta's popular Ray-Ban glasses, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Apple Is ‘Actively Developing’ AirPods with Cameras

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is ‘actively developing’ a version of AirPods with integrated cameras. This tech is unlikely to make an appearance in AirPods Pro 3, which are expected to debut this year – but nonetheless, it’s in the pipeline. Apple wants your AirPods to better understand your environment, but why?

New Apple Store Opens in UK, Another Coming Soon in Ohio

Apple recently shared photos of its revamped store at Trafford Centre, a shopping mall located outside of Manchester in the United Kingdom.

Apple Introduced Its Most Controversial MacBook 10 Years Ago Today

Apple announced the infamous 12-inch Retina MacBook a decade ago today, an experimental new Mac that was as controversial as it was revolutionary.

Apple's Smart Home Hub Now 'Postponed' Due to Delayed Siri Features

Apple has pushed back the launch of its rumored smart home hub due to delayed Siri features, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

'iPhone 17 Air' Rumored to Feature 'High-Density' Battery

In a blog post today about Apple's foldable iPhone plans, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the rumored iPhone 17 Air will have a "high-density" battery.

iPhone ‘Fold’ Suddenly Makes a Lot More Sense After This New Reveal

We’re still over a year away from Apple’s first foldable iPhone launching. But per one analyst’s new report, prior rumors have apparently had a key detail of the foldable wrong. Thanks to the latest reveal, the new iPhone ‘Fold’ makes a lot more sense than before.

Unlike iPhone 16 Models, Apple's Newest Macs Lack Wi-Fi 7 Support

Apple introduced new MacBook Air and Mac Studio models this week, adding faster and more efficient M4 and M3 Ultra chips, along with some other updates like Thunderbolt 5 ports for the Mac Studio.

Kuo: Apple Developing Faster 'Refreshed' C1 Modem With mmWave Support for Mass Production Next Year

Apple is developing a "refreshed" version of its C1 modem for mass production next year that will improve power consumption and transmission speed, as well as bring support for mmWave, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Apple Explains Why the New Mac Studio Doesn't Have an M4 Ultra Chip

Apple told Ars Technica's Andrew Cunningham that not every generation of M-series chips for Macs will include an "Ultra" chip.

Apple Updates iPad Air with Faster M3 Processor

Apple has launched an update to the iPad Air, retaining the same design and updating the processor to the powerful M3.

Police in Australia Are using CarPlay in an Interesting Way

Drivers love Apple CarPlay because it enables safe interaction with iPhone apps through the car’s built-in screen. It turns out police in Australia are benefiting from CarPlay for a whole other safety purpose.

M2 vs. M3 vs. M4 MacBook Air Buyer's Guide: 25+ Differences Compared

Apple just announced a new MacBook Air, introducing its latest chip, an enhanced camera, and a striking new color option. Simultaneously, it discontinued the two previous generations. So how does the new model compare?

Apple Challenging Legality of UK’s Secret Demand to Globally Compromise iCloud Encryption

It appears Apple will have its day in court to challenge the UK’s not-so-secret-anymore order demanding a backdoor into iCloud.

Apple's 64GB Era Is Over

All of the iPhone and iPad models that are currently part of Apple's lineup now start with at least 128GB of storage, marking the end of the 64GB era.

Here Are 8 Things to Know about Apple's New iPad with the A16 Chip

While the headline feature of Apple's new lowest-cost iPad is an A16 chip, the device has some other new features and changes.

Apple Expected to Announce New MacBook Air 'Tomorrow'

Apple CEO Tim Cook yesterday teased that there was "something in the air" this week, and it turns out that could be "things" plural. Following today's announcement of a new iPad Air with an M3 chip, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman now says that Apple plans to announce the long-rumored MacBook Air with the M4 chip tomorrow.

iOS 18.4 Will Address A Frustrating CarPlay Limitation for EVs

Apple Maps EV routing is one of the most compelling CarPlay features, giving drivers a way to plan a route that automatically includes charging stops.

iOS 18.4 and Others Arrive for Second Beta Testing Round

Apple is now on its second round of developer betas for the current generation, including iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, tvOS 18.4, watchOS 11.4, and visionOS 2.4.

Apple Chipmaker TSMC Committing $100 Billion to US Expansion: Report

Last week, Apple announced plans for $500 billion of investment in the US economy over the next four years. Now, key partner TSMC looks set to make its own pledge. Per The Wall Street Journal, TSMC is committing $100 billion to US manufacturing expansion in the next four years, with a formal announcement coming this afternoon.

iOS 18.4 Adds Visual Intelligence to iPhone 15 Pro

With the second beta of iOS 18.4, Visual Intelligence is available for the iPhone 15 Pro and ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro Max, two devices that did not previously support the feature.

Apple Intelligence Upgrades for Siri Likely Pushed Back to iOS 18.5

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman last month reported that Apple was considering delaying at least some of its promised Apple Intelligence enhancements for Siri until iOS 18.5, and that plan appears increasingly likely based on his latest information.