Apple Outlines 'Reasons to Upgrade' Your iPhone on New Website

Apple today added a "Why Upgrade" section to its website, which is aimed at encouraging customers with older iPhones to upgrade to a newer model.

Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 With Fix for USB Hub Bug

Apple today released macOS Sonoma 14.4.1, a minor update for the ‌macOS Sonoma‌ operating system that launched last September. ‌macOS Sonoma‌ 14.4.1 comes three weeks after ‌macOS Sonoma‌ 14.4.

Apple's First Store in Canada with Dedicated Pickup Station Now Open

Apple has a new home at Canada's second-largest indoor shopping mall. Following months of construction, the new Apple Square One retail store opened its doors today in Mississauga, Ontario, just west of Toronto.

Tim Cook Says China Will Get Apple Vision Pro Later in 2024

Apple CEO Tim Cook, currently in China for talks with suppliers, told state media there that the Apple Vision Pro will come to mainland China later this year.

iPhone 16 Pro: New A18 Pro Chip to Offer Powerful On-Device AI Performance

According to a new analyst note from Jeff Pu at Haitong International Tech Research, seen by 9to5Mac, Apple is planning changes to the A18 Pro chip specifically for on-device artificial intelligence. Pu also writes that Apple is ramping up A18 Pro chip production earlier than usual.

Sources: iOS 18 Lets Users Customize Layout of Home Screen App Icons

iOS 18 will give iPhone users greater control over Home Screen app icon arrangement, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Apple Drops Plans to Develop MicroLED Displays for Apple Watch

Apple has ended a project to develop microLED displays in-house, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in a reversal of his prior reporting on the development of the technology.

Apple's iPhone AI Talks with Google and OpenAI Still Ongoing

Apple is in ongoing discussions with Google and OpenAI to use their generative large-language models as the backbone of new iPhone AI features, but no formal announcement is expected until the summer, according to Bloomberg.

DOJ Lawsuit is An Attempt to Turn the iPhone into Android, Apple Alleges

The US Department of Justice filed its antitrust lawsuit against Apple today, with the supposed goal of “freeing smartphone markets from Apple’s anticompetitive and exclusionary conduct and restoring competition.”

No iPad Air or iPad Pro Announcement on March 26, Says Gurman

Rumors of Apple announcing new iPads on March 26, 2024, are wrong, according to Bloomberg writer Mark Gurman.

iPadOS 17.4.1 Fixes QR Code Scanning Bug

The iPadOS 17.4.1 update that Apple released this morning addresses a bug that could prevent certain iPads from being able to scan QR codes.

New iPad Pro May Have Matte & Glossy Screen Options

Leaker claims the new iPad Pro will be offered with a matte screen for the first time — and so may the forthcoming iPad Air.

Apple Vision Pro Expansion Will Hit Australia & Japan Probably in April or May

Apple has posted Apple Vision Pro-related job listings in Australia and Japan, which means a launch outside of the US could be just weeks away.

Epic Games to Charge 12% Fee for App Sales from Alternative iPhone Store

Epic Games in February said that it would launch an Epic Games Store on the iPhone in the European Union.

Apple Facing Imminent U.S. Antitrust Lawsuit

The United States Justice Department is preparing to sue Apple for violating antitrust law as soon as Thursday, reports Bloomberg. The lawsuit will be the culmination of an investigation that initially started in 2019 as an antitrust review of major technology companies. U.S. regulators have already sued Google, Meta, and Amazon.

NYTimes Echoes Report of AI Partnership Talks between Apple and Google

On Sunday night, Bloomberg reported that Apple is in talks with Google about licensing its Gemini technology to power some AI features coming to the iPhone. A new report from The New York Times today echoes those claims, citing “three people with knowledge of the discussions” between Apple and Google.

iPhone 17 Display Rumored to be Anti-reflective and More Scratch-resistant

Next year's iPhone 17 will feature an anti-reflective display that is more scratch-resistant than Apple's Ceramic Shield found on iPhone 15 models, according to a new rumor out of Asia.

New iPad Air Now Shipping from China Ahead of Announcement

The next-generation iPad Air is now reportedly shipping to the United States and other countries in preparation for launch.

Apple Rolling Out Updated Firmware for AirTags

Apple today began rolling out a firmware update for its AirTag item trackers. The firmware features a build number of 2A73 (2.0.73), up from the 2A61 firmware that came out last October.

Apple Previews New Shanghai Store Ahead of Thursday's Opening

Apple has shown off a first look at its new Apple Jing'an store, its eighth in Shanghai, as it prepares to open on March 21, 2024.

Apple in Talks with Google to Bring Gemini AI Features to iPhone

Apple is in discussions with Google to integrate its Gemini AI engine into the iPhone as part of iOS 18, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Apple Looking for a Solution to Prevent the Core Technology Fee from Bankrupting Free App Developers

During a workshop event in the European Union today, Apple shed new light on how the Core Technology Fee plays into its compliance with the Digital Markets Act. In particular, the company acknowledged concerns that the CTF could ultimately end up bankrupting small developers who have a free app go viral.

Next iPad Air Again Rumored to Feature Landscape Front Camera

The next-generation iPad Air will be equipped with a landscape front camera, according to the leaker known as "ShrimpApplePro."

iOS 17.4.1 for iPhone Coming Soon with Bug Fixes

Apple is preparing to imminently release iOS 17.4.1, which will come with the build number 21E235.