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Apple bumps monthly AppleCare+ for iPad, Mac by 50 cents
Apple has marginally increased the cost of its individual AppleCare+ subscription, costing consumers an extra 50 cents per month to protect their Mac or iPad. AppleCare+ logo Just like any other subscription, warranty and repair services often go up in price over time. On July 15, Apple did just that to AppleCare+. The price for the monthly AppleCare+ packag
Who is Tang Tan, the ex-Apple VP at the core of OpenAI's trade secret theft lawsuits
Apple's former vice president of product design, Tang Tan, is at the center of two trade secret theft lawsuits against OpenAI. Here's who he is, how he got started, and why he is crucial to OpenAI's future. Tang Tam - Image Credit: mit.gelstagram/Instagram On July 10, Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI , alleging that two former Apple employees stole its i
Who is Tang Tan, the ex-Apple VP at the core of OpenAI's trade secret theft lawsuits
Apple's former vice president of product design, Tang Tan, is at the center of two trade secret theft lawsuits against OpenAI. Here's who he is, how he got started, and why he is crucial to OpenAI's future. Tang Tam - Image Credit: mit.gelstagram/Instagram On July 10, Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI , alleging that two former Apple employees stole its i
Big AI acquisitions are not off the table under new CEO John Ternus
Apple knows that it needs to get really serious about AI server chips. There are signs that the company is willing to spend big under John Ternus to buy its way out of its AI problem. Siri could get even more powerful thanks to AI-related acquisitions. We already know that Apple is looking at deals such as one with PrismML to improve its on-device processing
PrismML confirms it is in talks with Apple about AI model-shrinking tech
Five days after initial reports that there was an AI-model shrinking technology by PrismML suitable for iPhones , the company has confirmed it is talking to Apple over the use of its technology. Siri at work on an iPhone One of the major problems with AI processing is the need to manage massive models that most normal computers and smartphones cannot easily
iCloud $32.8B CSAM lawsuit dismissed, Apple protected under Section 230 laws
A judge has dismissed an attempted class action lawsuit against Apple, which accused the tech giant of failing to stop the storage of child sexual abuse material on iCloud . iCloud A lawsuit from August 2024 that accused Apple of "privacy-washing" and failing to properly deal with the issue of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on iCloud has been dismissed.
OLED iPad mini may still launch before the end of 2026
The OLED iPad mini rumors continue to flow, with a mass production claim pointing to a launch in late 2026 at the earliest. iPad mini, sans OLED The iPad Pro is the only iPad model to have an OLED display, but rumors have hinted that it will change eventually. If one serial leaker is to be believed, that could happen within months for one variant. According
iPhone grows China market share as price hikes harm Android rivals
The iPhone is one of the bright points of China's contracting smartphone market, seeing massive growth thanks to not raising its prices. iPhone sales in China are doing better than the rest of the market, says IDC. The global RAM crisis is a problem for the entire tech industry and is also affecting consumer spending. However, while Apple fights the same pro
First iOS 27, macOS 27 public betas are out, but you should still be careful
Apple has finally introduced its first public betas of iOS 27 , iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27. iOS 27's public beta is here Since the introduction of the 27-generation operating systems at WWDC in early June , Apple has been testing developer beta builds. A few rounds later, and it has started to do the same with the p
Fifth developer betas of iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 are out now
The 26-gen operating system updates continue to get tested, with the fifth developer betas of iOS 26.6 and others possibly the last of the cycle. Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: Apple Apple is trying out the 27-generation before the fall launches, but it's still working on updates for its current-gen opera
Apple's corporate espionage suit against OpenAI isn't the first
Since its founding, Sam Altman's OpenAI has been at the center of multiple controversies, with Apple's intellectual property theft suit being just the latest chapter. Here's the story so far about what's been alleged over the last decade. Sam Altman of OpenAI The artificial intelligence development wave has greatly affected the tech industry. As usual, this
Time for change: 50 Apple Watch updates coming in watchOS 27
Owners of the Apple Watch can expect more than just Siri AI in watchOS 27. Here are 50 improvements for the wearable's operating system coming this fall. The Dynamic App Grid in watchOS 27 Apple's main operating system updates, including iOS 27 , iPadOS 27 , and macOS 27 Golden Gate, are getting the bulk of the attention this cycle. That makes sense, as they
Sunday Reboot: No cell service for 250 years
In this week's Sunday Reboot, an iPhone 17 Pro Max goes underground for a very, very long time. America 250 Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
Assess Apple's imminent Back to School sales, before you pull the trigger on a bad deal
Apple is preparing to launch its annual Back to School promotions in the United States. Take a minute after they're revealed to assess before you buy, because they're very rarely blockbuster deals, and other vendors will likely have better ones. MacBook Neo will be a popular item this Back to School sales period. Each summer, Apple joins the rest of retailer
M6 era will last just six months as Apple pushes for AI-focused M7
It takes years to tape out a chip and bring it to market, with overall industry seismic shifts taking much less time. Nothing will demonstrate that better than the rumored six-month gap between the M6 processor debut and the AI-focused M7. With no M6 Pro or M6 Max on the horizon, don't expect much from the Mac Studio. Apple's chip lines have gradually become
How to fix System Data filling your iPhone's storage
Your iPhone may have low storage because it's been consumed by System Data, which can potentially consume all available capacity. Here's how to regain space when things get too bloated to function. Other System Data issues in iOS can quickly fill up all available iPhone storage. Storage capacity is a significant issue for mobile device users. The available s
iPhone Air 2 battery expected to hit 30 hours of use from a single charge
The iPhone Air 2 is rumored to last longer than the original thanks to a much larger battery, fixing one of the biggest flaws of the super-thin smartphone. The current-gen iPhone Air The iPhone Air was a device of compromise , with its thin frame made possible by some size-cutting specification choices. For the second-gen model, Apple is apparently seeking t
Bullish JP Morgan bumps AAPL price target to $345
JP Morgan increased the price target for Apple's stock to $345, insisting that the RAM-driven hardware cost increases won't impact long-term revenue gains. Sales will continue fine for premium products like the Mac Studio, JP Morgan reckons. Late in June, Apple finally gave in and raised the price of many products, in the face of the global memory crisis . I
iPhone 18 Pro's camera bump could be a little bit thicker
The iPhone 18 Pro will probably be a little bit thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro, thanks to a more generous camera plateau this time around. iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max were 8.75mm thick. The iPhone 18 versions could be a lot thicker. The September introduction of the iPhone 18 Pro should introduce a smartphone with a very familiar design. However, a close exami
AirPods firmware beta lets developers use new iOS 27 features
Apple has released a new firmware developer beta build for AirPods and AirPods Pro, preparing the personal audio devices for upcoming iOS 27 changes. AirPods Pro Apple periodically updates the firmware of its accessories and peripherals to account for new features being added to its operating systems. With iOS 27 , macOS 27 , and others undergoing testing, t