Apple Will Relax Repair Policy to Allow Used Genuine Parts with Select iPhones

Here’s an early Earth Day victory for the planet we all inhabit. Apple is relaxing the rules for its repair policies to allow used genuine parts for the first time. The change will apply to select iPhones and go into effect this fall.

Macs to Get AI-Focused M4 Chips Starting in Late 2024

Apple will begin updating its Mac lineup with M4 chips in late 2024, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The M4 chip will be focused on improving performance for artificial intelligence capabilities.

iPhone 16 Plus Rumored to Come in These 7 Colors

Apple's iPhone 16 Plus may come in seven colors that either build upon the existing five colors in the standard iPhone 15 lineup or recast them in a new finish, based on a new rumor out of China.

Apple Touts Major 60% Leap in Safari and WebKit Performance

Apple’s WebKit team has published a new blog post this week detailing how they’ve made significant upgrades to Safari’s performance over the last several months. The improvements come following the debut of Speedometer 3.0 in March, described as a “major step forward in making the web faster for all.”

TSMC 2nm Processor Won't Arrive until iPhone 17 Pro

A new report says that almost two years in to its program for developing 2 nanometer processors, TSMC is on schedule for Apple to use the technology in its mid- and late- 2025 devices like the iPhone 17 Pro.

Apple Now Assembles 14% of iPhones in India

Apple now produces as much as 14% of its iPhones in India, indicating the company's accelerating efforts to diversify beyond China (via Bloomberg).

Apple Vision Pro Owners Complain of Headaches, Neck Issues and Black Eyes

Some Apple Vision Pro owners have been dealing with health issues related to the wearing of the headset, according to a report from MarketWatch.

Next Apple Watch Could Feature More Power Efficient OLED Display

Apple plans to use new low-energy OLED panel technology in the next Apple Watch to further reduce the power consumption of its always-on display, claims a new report out of Korea.

iPadOS 17.5 Beta Teases OLED Display Upgrade for 2024 iPad Pro Models

The upcoming iPad Pro models are rumored to feature cutting-edge OLED displays, a significant upgrade from the current LCD panels, and iPadOS 17.5 hints at their impending release.

Teens Love iPhone and Apple Watch, But Not Apple Music and Apple TV+

The iPhone continues to be overwhelmingly popular with teens, according to Piper Sandler's biannual teen survey. 85 percent of U.S. teens surveyed own an ‌iPhone‌, and 86 percent plan to purchase an ‌iPhone‌ as their next smartphone.

Macs Lead Global PC Growth as Shipments Return to Pre-pandemic Levels

Here’s how Mac shipments, market share, and growth stacked up against Dell, HP, Lenovo, and more.

Apple's Privacy Rules are Stifling Apple Vision Pro Apps, for Now

Apple does not allow third-party apps to use the cameras on Apple Vision Pro, and developers are complaining about it

X Makes Passkey Login Available Globally for iOS Users

The social network X (formerly Twitter) introduced support for passkeys earlier this year. However, the new option was only available to iOS users based in the US. As of today, X is making passkey login available globally.

Google Launches Android Find My Device Network

Google today introduced the Find My Device network for Android-based products, mirroring the functionality of Apple's ‌Find My‌ network that's designed to locate Apple devices.

Apple TV With Camera Again Rumored After tvOS 17 Added FaceTime

A future Apple TV box could have a built-in camera for FaceTime and other video calling apps, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Apple Teases More Immersive Video Dinosaurs for Apple Vision Pro Coming Soon

Apple will debut a second short film from its "Prehistoric Planet Immersive" series for Apple Vision Pro users on April 19th.

Gurman: New iPads Likely to Launch During Second Week of May

Apple will likely launch new iPad Pro and iPad Air models during the second week of May, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Jony Ive and OpenAI's Sam Altman Seeking Funding for Personal AI Device

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple design chief Jony Ive have officially teamed up to design an AI-powered personal device and are seeking funding, reports The Information.

Notice: Apple ID Balances in Singapore Cannot Be Spent Starting July 1

Apple already stopped selling gift cards in Singapore last year, and discontinuing Apple ID balances appears to be a related decision.

Google's Apple-Friendly Find My Devices Network Launching in April

Apple and Google have worked together to get an interoperability standard off the ground for tracking devices, and Google's Find My Devices network is ready to launch.

Apple Now Allows Classic Game Emulators on the App Store

A change to the App Store rules reverses a very old rule that prohibited emulators on the iPhone and iPad.

Apple's Work on Robots: What We Know So Far

With the Apple Car canceled, Apple is exploring new markets where it might be able to find new revenue streams, and personal robotics is apparently one area the company is investigating.

Apple Pencil 3 Could Have New Squeeze Gesture

Code found in iPadOS 17.5 revealed a new squeeze gesture that could be introduced with Apple Pencil 3.

AirPods Max Firmware 6.0 Now Available

Apple has released firmware update version 6.0 for the AirPods Max, focusing on general improvements and bug fixes.