Apple Preparing to Add Support for Digital Car Keys on Volvo, Polestar, and Audi Vehicles

Apple is preparing to begin supporting digital car keys in the Wallet app for certain Volvo, Polestar, and Audi vehicles, based on code changes discovered by MacRumors in Apple's Wallet app backend.

iOS 18.1 Includes Option to Set 'Primary' Email Address and Change iCloud Email

In iOS 18.1, there is a new option to set a "Primary" email address in the Settings app, which means it is easier to change the main email address associated with your Apple Account.

Apple Announced the HomePod Mini Four Years Ago Today

Apple announced the HomePod mini smart speaker four years ago today at its "Hi, Speed" special event.

Apple Smart Glasses, AirPods with Cameras Could Finally Arrive in 2027

Apple's fabled smart glasses may still be on the way, with a launch in 2027 on the cards alongside AirPods with added cameras.

M4 iMac: Five Upgrades to Expect Later This Month

Apple is expected to hold another keynote this fall, likely in October. The company will likely update some Mac and iPad models, including the iMac. Here’s everything you should expect with Apple’s next iMac refresh.

iOS 18: How to Change Lock Screen Controls on iPhone

iOS 18 offers more customization than ever and one of the new options is the ability to change Lock Screen controls on iPhone. There are over 50 options to replace the Flashlight and Camera buttons. But one trick gives you access to almost unlimited possibilities. Here’s how to change Lock Screen buttons and some related tips and tricks.

Apple Intelligence Privacy Features: Here’s What You Should Know

Apple Intelligence is launching later this month, bringing a first wave of AI features to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. But as with all AI technology, the matter of privacy is a key one to pay attention to. How does Apple Intelligence handle user privacy? Here’s what you should know.

Apple Cancels Self-Driving Vehicle Testing Permit in California After Abandoning Car Project

Just over six months after Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple abandoned its plans to release an electric vehicle, California's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) canceled Apple's autonomous vehicle testing permit, according to macReports.

Apple Opens Extensive Research Lab in Shenzhen, China

Apple's largest research lab outside the US opens in China.

Apple Stops Signing iOS 18.0, Preventing Downgrades From 18.0.1

Today exactly one week after releasing iOS 18.0.1 to the public, Apple has stopped signing the prior iOS 18.0 software release. This means it’s no longer possible to downgrade to the older iPhone version.

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max Rumored to Feature Easier Battery Removal

The batteries inside the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus use an innovative type of adhesive that can be loosened with low-voltage electrical current from a 9V battery, USB-C charger, or another power source.

Apple Is Donating to Help People Affected by Hurricane Milton

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced on Thursday that Apple will donate to help people affected by the disasters caused by Hurricane Milton, which has become a dangerous threat to the state of Florida.

Apple Has No Plans For a Smart Ring

Though smart rings with health capabilities have been growing in popularity, Apple has no plans to join the smart ring market, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. While Apple explored the idea, there is no active development of a ring going on at this time, and Apple has no plans to launch a ring.

iPad Mini 7 Coming Soon: Here’s Everything We Know

The current-generation iPad mini was introduced back in September 2021 and hasn’t been updated since. What’s next for the iPad mini? Rumors suggest an update could come in just a few weeks, bringing an improved display, faster performance, and more.

New Magic Keyboard for iPad Air Rumored for Next Year: What to Expect

Apple plans to release an updated Magic Keyboard for new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air models at some point "early next year," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Apple Says Final iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle Models Are Now Obsolete

Apple today added the final iPod nano and iPod shuffle models to its obsolete products list worldwide, marking the end of an era.

Waiting for A New Apple TV? Here's What the Latest Rumors Say

The current Apple TV was released two years ago this month, so you may be wondering when the next model will be released.

Apple Watch Users Report Vitals App Detecting Illness Before Symptoms Appear

Apple's new Vitals app for watchOS 11 appears to be impressing some users with its ability to detect potential illness days before symptoms manifest, according to recent reports on Reddit.

Here’s How to Schedule Messages to Send Later in iOS 18

Apple brings a range of new features to the Messages app with iOS 18. One of those is the handy capability to schedule messages to Send Later. Here’s how the feature works, where to find it, and more.

Latest iOS 18.1 Beta Adds Sleep Apnea Alerts and Breathing Disturbance Readings

With the sixth beta of iOS 18.1 and the fourth beta of watchOS 11.1, Apple has finally added support for sleep apnea on iPhones that have been running the iOS 18.1 beta since before the Apple Watch Series 10 launched.

M4 Mac Studio and Mac Pro Launching in Mid to Late 2025

Mac Studio and Mac Pro machines that are equipped with Apple's next-generation M4 chips will be some of the last Macs to be refreshed with the new chip technology, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said in this week's Power On newsletter.

iPhone 16 Pro is Apple's Most Repairable Model Yet

A teardown of the iPhone 16 Pro has given a closer look at its internals, resulting in the highest repairability score since the iPhone 7.

iPhone 16 Pro Max Beats All Comers in Battery Life Test

It's not surprising that the largest smartphones by the likes of Apple and Samsung have the longest battery lives, because they have the biggest batteries — but new testing shows that the iPhone 16 Pro Max beats them all.

These Five Apple Products Will Likely Be Discontinued Next Month

Apple is expected to hold their next keynote in October, with a focus on the iPad and Mac. However, the introduction of new products also means saying goodbye to older ones. These are some Apple products you probably won’t be able to buy from the Apple Store after that keynote.