Apple Releases iTunes for Windows 12.13.1 With Security Fixes

Apple today released an iTunes 12.13.1 update for Windows users, with the software introducing security improvements.

European Commission grills Apple and Google on app store risks and ad practices

The European Commission has sent a formal request to Apple and Google asking the tech giants how they identify "systemic risks" to consumers in their respective app stores.

iOS 17.2: How to Translate Speech with iPhone's Action Button

Overcome communication barriers with the new custom Translation option for the iPhone's Action button in iOS 17.2. Keep reading to learn how to use it.

Apple Releases Standalone USB-C Case for AirPods Pro 2 for $99

Apple today began selling a MagSafe USB-C AirPods Pro 2 Case on a standalone basis, allowing customers who own the Lightning charging case to upgrade to USB-C.

EU Set to Slam Apple with Antitrust Order over App Store Practices and Spotify Battle

The European Union is currently taking measures to curb the power of tech giants, and it's increasingly looking like it may block Apple's App Store rules that apply to music streaming services within its jurisdiction.

Apple Collecting Data to Improve Augmented Reality Location Accuracy in Maps

With the launch of iOS 17.2, Apple has outlined the Maps-related data that it is collecting in order to improve the augmented reality location function. In a new support document, Apple says that it is aiming to bolster the speed and accuracy of augmented reality features in the Maps app.

Apple Expands Self Service Repair in Europe, Now Covers iPhone 15 and M2 Macs

Apple today announced it has expanded its Self Service Repair program to cover the iPhone 15 lineup and Mac models powered by M2 chips.

Report: Apple Offers to Open Up Apple Pay NFC System on iPhone to Appease EU Regulators

Apple has offered to open up the iPhone NFC system that Apple Pay uses, in response to an ongoing EU antitrust investigation, according to a report this morning from Reuters.

Apple Highlights the 2023 Top App Store Apps and Games

Apple has announced its top apps for iPhone and iPad, as well as its top Apple Arcade games for 2023, with titles like Minecraft, Procreate, Roblox, and Temu taking top spots.

Three Possible Designs for iPhone 16 Revealed in Leak

Renders based on leaked prototypes show what the iPhone 16 could look like, with vertical cameras and altered button configurations being the primary changes.

Apple Seeds First Beta of macOS Sonoma 14.3 to Developers

Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming macOS Sonoma 14.3 update to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a day after the release of macOS Sonoma 14.2.

Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 to Developers

Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the updates available a day after the launch of iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2.

TSMC Demos Next-Gen Chip Technology to Apple Ahead of 2025 Debut

TSMC has already demonstrated prototype 2nm chips to Apple ahead of their expected introduction in 2025, the Financial Times reports.

Apple Removes Option to Buy TV Shows and Movies in iOS 17.2 iTunes Store App

With the launch of iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, Apple made a server side change that removes the option to purchase and access TV shows and movies from the iTunes Store app.

Apple Delays iOS 17's AirPlay in Hotel Room Feature Until 2024

Apple today updated the iOS 17 page on its website to indicate that its AirPlay feature for hotel room TVs has been delayed until next year.

Apple Pushes Collaborative Apple Music Playlists Launch to 2024

Collaborative Apple Music playlists, a feature that Apple has promised for iOS 17, won't be coming in 2023. With today's iOS 17.2 release, Apple updated its ‌iOS 17‌ features list [PDF] to note that the option to collaborate on playlists has been delayed.

Apple Podcasts App Arriving on Tesla Vehicles Next Week

The Apple Podcasts app is set to arrive on Tesla vehicles with the company's 2023 Holiday Update that rolls out next week.

Rumor: USB-C Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, and Trackpad Are Coming in Spring 2024

Despite rumors that they would arrive in October, Apple hasn't yet released its input peripherals with USB-C — but a leaker is predicting that they may be just around the corner.

Apple's Hardware Engineering Group Faces Restructuring as iPhone Product Design VP Departs

Apple vice president of iPhone and Apple Watch product design Tang Tan is departing the company in a move that will lead to changes in the hardware engineering group.

Apple Vision Pro Launch Expected as Soon as January

As Apple's retail operation prepares for the introduction of the Apple Vision Pro headset, the actual release of "early 2024" could be as soon as January.

Apple Confirms It Shut Down iMessage for Android App Beeper Mini

Apple today confirmed that it took steps to shut down the functionality of Beeper Mini, an app that enabled Android users to send and receive iMessages.

Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 184 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements

Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced in March 2016.

Apple Updates Legal Process Documents to Acknowledge Push Notification Data Requests

A senator's open letter making it public that iPhone push notifications can be used to track users has let Apple publish a warning about the topic.

Apple Seeds Second macOS 14.2 Sonoma Release Candidate Beta

Apple's second release candidate for macOS Sonoma 14.2 has been issued to test participants, just a few days after the last update.