Here’s How Much It Costs Apple to Make the $3,500 Vision Pro

It’s no secret that Apple Vision Pro is pricey, starting at $3,500 for 256GB of storage. New data from research firm Omdia puts that number into context, estimating that Apple’s cost to build Vision Pro – or its “bill of materials” comes in at just over $1,500.

HomePod with 'iPad-Like Display' Rumored to Launch in 2025 at Earliest

Apple is still working on a new HomePod speaker with an "iPad-like display" built into it, but the device is unlikely to launch until 2025 at the earliest should the plans move forward, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

iOS 18 Rumored to Have Design Changes, macOS Revamp Coming Later

iOS 18 will likely include some design changes, but a macOS revamp might be a year or two away, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

iOS 17.4: Apple’s ‘New Instrument Cluster Experience’ for CarPlay Shown Off

Apple’s upcoming iOS 17.4 software update features major App Store changes in the EU, new emoji for everyone, and, most recently, a slight update to CarPlay. After arriving in iOS 17.4 beta 4 this week, we’ve now seen exactly what this change looks like in compatible cars.

Apple Search Ads Expands to Brazil and Eight More Countries

Apple Search Ads is launching soon in more countries, expanding into the Latin America region.

Apple Believes Spotify Wants a Free Ride, and the EU May Just Give It to Them

Despite evidence that Apple has worked with Spotify and other competitors, Apple appears to expect that the European Commission will rule against the company based on the music competition probe.

Some iPhone 15 Users Complain of Ongoing Bluetooth Issues

Some iPhone 15 users have been experiencing ongoing Bluetooth connection issues that have persisted since the new devices launched.

Apple's First Foldable Device Won't Be an iPhone, Say Supply Chain Sources

Apple is now deciding on the design of its first foldable device as work on the project ramps up, DigiTimes reports.

AirPods Pro Were Almost Named AirPods Extreme

In the months leading up to Apple announcing the AirPods Pro in October 2019, the company considered changing the name of the wireless headphones to AirPods Extreme, according to internal information obtained by MacRumors.

Top 7 Best-Selling Smartphones Last Year Were All iPhones

Apple's iPhone models dominated the top 10 best-selling smartphones in 2023, with only Samsung's mid-range devices making the list.

Apple Teases MLS Playoffs Lmmersive Video for Vision Pro Coming Soon, Shot in 8K 3D

As this year’s MLS season kicks off today, Apple is promoting its MLS Season Pass subscription service in full-force. Hidden in today’s launch, however, is a tidbit for Vision Pro users for the “first-ever sports film captured in Apple Immersive Video.”

Apple Announces 'Groundbreaking' New Security Protocol for iMessage

Apple today announced a new post-quantum cryptographic protocol for iMessage called PQ3.

Apple Reverses Course and Says Popular Meditation App Must Pay 30% App Store Fee on ‘Tips’ Sent to Teachers

Apple has reversed course and is now demanding a 30% cut of donations sent to teachers in the popular Insight Timer meditation app. The change apparently comes after Apple allowed the app to use its own Stripe-based in-app purchase system for over a year.

Apple Maps Teams Return to UK to Improve Navigation and Walking Details

For nine months, Apple Maps cars and team members with LiDAR backpacks will be touring the UK to update its general mapping, its navigation directions, and the Look Around street view.

Apple's New Sports App for iPhone Focused on Simplicity, Says Eddy Cue

Apple today released a new sports app for the iPhone that shows scores, stats, standings, upcoming games, betting odds, and more for a variety of leagues, such as the MLB, MLS, NBA, NHL, Premier League, and the NFL when its next season begins. For ongoing games, the app also displays real-time play-by-play information.

Apple Changing the Leadership of its Audio Team ahead of Major Updates to AirPods

The team responsible for audio at Apple will soon undergo leadership changes due to the departure of longtime acoustics vice president Gary Geaves.

'Apple Ring' Allegedly in Development to Rival Samsung Galaxy Ring

Apple is speeding up development of a smart ring that can be worn on the finger to track users' health biometrics, claims a new report coming out of Korea.

Apple Increases iPhone 15's Advertised Battery Lifespan

Apple today announced that it retested the batteries in all iPhone 15 models and determined that they are able to meet a higher bar.

Everything New in iOS 17.4 Beta 4

A few user-facing updates have appeared in iOS 17.4, including new CarPlay options and an altered Battery Health section.

Apple's Upcoming OLED iPad Pro Models Rumored to Be Much Thinner

Apple is planning to update the iPad Air and iPad Pro lineups as soon as March, and the new ‌iPad Pro‌ models will be significantly thinner according to dimensions shared by 9to5Mac. Citing sources with knowledge of Apple's plans, the site claims that the larger version will be more than 1mm thinner.

Apple Music Testing Feature that Easily Imports Playlists From Spotify and Other Services

Apple Music appears to be beta testing integration with a service called SongShift, for transferring music from other services into Apple Music. The feature is currently being A/B tested in the latest beta version of Apple Music on Android, according to user reports on Reddit.

Gurman: Apple Vision Pro 2 at Least 18 Months Away

The second-generation version of Apple's Vision Pro headset is at least 18 months away from launch, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports.

Apple Now Selling Refurbished M3 Pro and M3 Max MacBook Pro Models

Apple today began offering refurbished versions of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M3 Pro and M3 Max chip options.

AirPods 4 and AirPods Max With USB-C Still Expected Later This Year

Apple still plans to release multiple new AirPods models later this year, according to the latest information shared by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.