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A new report from Taiwan implies that the Apple M6 Pro and M6 Max might not be as dead as initially anticipated. The supply-chain report discusses a future high-end M6 series built on TSMC’s N2 process, contradicting earlier claims that Apple had abandoned the chips in favour of the M7 generation.

Apple will unveil the new iPhone models, including the iPhone Ultra, at its 'Surprise and shine' event that will be livestreamed on the website, YouTube, and Apple TV. The event will bring new Apple Watch models, as well as new AirPods.

Apple shipped an out-of-band update on 6 August that closes exactly one flaw. An attacker on the network can authenticate to Screen Sharing without valid credentials. Changing the password does not help, because the flaw hits before authentication. Around 40,000 Macs sit exposed, most of them on home connections.

iPhone users searching for destinations will start seeing something new on the Maps app as the ad-free experience is officially over. Apple is pitching these new sponsored business listings as a privacy-first approach to advertising.

Anyone looking to protect a MacBook Neo from theft now has a simple solution with the brand-new MacBook Neo Lock. The lock attaches to a corner of the MacBook Neo without damaging the laptop’s aluminum chassis and allows you to secure the laptop to a table leg, for example.

Apple has quietly redesigned its Magic Keyboards, replacing text labels on several keys with icons. The change affects all three new models, but the keyboards otherwise retain the same layouts, features and USB-C connectivity.

Apple's fall Mac refresh pairs a 2 nm M6 chip for the Mac mini with a radically scaled-up M5 Ultra chip for the Mac Studio, each aimed at a very different corner of the lineup. The generational gains on paper are steep, but the systems they power come with steep price tags.

Apple has finally released a new high-end desktop workstation globally. Replacing M3 Ultra and M4 Max variants, the Apple Mac Studio now includes the M5 Max and M5 Ultra, as well as up to 256 GB of RAM and 16 TB of storage. Apple has confirmed when 512 GB of RAM variants will be available, too.

The Apple M6 is official and will first be shipped as part of the brand-new Mac mini, which is also available with an Apple M5 Pro at a higher price. Apple claims the M6 delivers up to four times the performance, though these figures should be taken with a grain of salt.

Apple could unveil a new Mac Mini within days, with Bloomberg reporting that both M5 and M6-powered versions have been tested. An OLED iPad mini is also reportedly due to launch at around shortly after.

A leaked video and AI-cleaned image circulating on X allegedly show a physical board from Apple's rumored foldable iPhone, with a chip claimed to be the A20 Pro.

Caviar has expanded its foldable "iPhone Ultra" collection with four limited-edition designs. Since Apple has not yet announced the device, the models and reported specs remain concepts based on leaks and rumors rather than confirmed product previews.

We got reports that Apple has reduced the performance of the M5 Max via software updates after the release. We checked these claims and can confirm a performance reduction to a certain extent, but it depends on the power profile.

According to a leaker, the 20th anniversary iPhone will be developed with the same glass manufacturing process as Apple's ultra-thin iPhone Air.

The Apple Watch Ultra, the Apple Watch Series 8, and the Apple Watch SE 2 will no longer receive software updates, even though the latter model was still being sold directly in the Apple Store as recently as last year. Apple’s curtailed update policy has now led to a class-action lawsuit.

As the iPhone 18 Pro manufacturing costs have risen over 40%, Apple is preparing to raise iPhone prices in line with what Google and Samsung did for their flagship phones. The good news is that it might eat some of the bill of materials increase and pass the rest on to the buyer.

Apple is preparing to launch a new 24-inch iMac powered by the upcoming M6 processor before the end of 2026. The desktop refresh will feature new color options and efficiency improvements driven by the 2-nanometer M6 chip.

OpenAI has switched on Computer History in the European Economic Area, Switzerland and the UK. On a Mac it turns your app and website activity into a timeline and into memories. It stays off until you turn it on, and OpenAI's own documentation flags three things worth reading first.

Apple is expected to launch brand-new over-ear headphones with Beats branding very soon, as several leaks have already revealed the Beats 360 in advance. Apple is going with a brand-new design and offering surround sound, ANC, and IPX4 certification – a rarity among over-ear headphones.

The Apple Watch Series 12 will be released in just a few weeks. While the Apple Watch Series 11 was available in either aluminum or titanium, the next-generation smartwatch is expected to feature an even higher-quality, more scratch-resistant version.

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (Max) normally only offers 4x optical zoom. Users who need a longer reach can expand the flagship smartphone’s zoom capability to 32x with a new telephoto converter. The Sandmarc lens is also compatible with older iPhone models.

Apple’s smart home hub featuring a square touchscreen and Siri AI is set to hit the market in just a few months. The code in the latest beta version of macOS 26.7 already reveals some details about the "HomePad," which will apparently offer different watch faces similar to the Apple Watch.

The design of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro has changed so little that even iPhone 17 Pro cases can be used with the new model. At least, that’s what a major case manufacturer is suggesting, having already begun selling cases for Apple’s next-generation flagship.

Apple is said to be working on AirPods 4 Pro, AirPods with cameras, and the next generation of the base AirPods. The AirPods 5 will have two variants: one with ANC and one without.

Apple is reportedly falling back into old patterns, offering the most exciting camera upgrade exclusively on the larger and more expensive iPhone 18 Pro Max. Anyone who wants Apple’s best smartphone cameras to date will therefore inevitably have to put up with a large display and a thick body.

Apple is expected to launch numerous new products over the next few months. In the code for macOS Tahoe 26.7, Apple now provides clues about more than 20 new products, including the foldable iPhone Ultra and the long-awaited smart home hub.

A short promo or instructional video was discovered in the latest beta version of macOS 26.7 confirming for the first time that Apple will indeed be launching AirPods with a built-in camera, primarily for one specific purpose.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (Max) and the iPhone Ultra are set to be officially unveiled in less than a month. The three smartphones are expected to be the first iPhones to feature a 2-nm ARM chip, which is expected to deliver significant upgrades in terms of performance and power consumption.

Apple has added the iPhone X and the 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro to its obsolete products list. The update moves both devices off Apple's vintage list and means Apple and its Authorized Service Providers will no longer repair them or supply parts, whether the device is in or out of warranty.

Apple has sent a new round of threat notifications warning iPhone users they may have been targeted by mercenary spyware. The alerts went out on August 13, 2026, reaching users in 110 countries. The notifications do not name a specific spyware maker, though Apple has pointed to NSO Group's Pegasus as an example in the past.

Apple has opened a free manufacturing training hub in Houston within the facility set to begin producing the Mac mini, marking Apple's first U.S. production run for a consumer product in recent years.

The Apple iPhone 17 has caught up with the older but more expensive iPhone 16 Pro as well as the current Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra in the DxOMark camera analysis, and ranks 20 places ahead of the iPhone 16 on the leaderboard. The upgrade to the 48 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, in particular, is paying off.

The Apple iPhone Ultra might hit the market later than expected, at least in Europe and China. According to the latest rumors, supply chain issues are forcing Apple to stagger the launch of its first foldable iPhone.

Google Pixel 11 is now official, and with this comes the usual scrutiny and discourse surrounding the hardware of the phone. It seems that Google Pixel 11 falls behind the base Apple iPhone 17 in one key display department, which might make some fans quite annoyed.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish between photos and AI-generated images. The Apple iPhone will soon include a feature that allows users to verify the authenticity of photos taken with an iPhone, as the latest beta version already offers a preview of this "Reference Image" feature.

Lenovo upgraded the ThinkPad X9-15 to the Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p, making this 15.3-inch business laptop much more powerful and versatile. While the older version was clearly aimed at the MacBook Air 15, this new one is more like a MacBook Pro 15 - a model that does not exist.

Although the Apple iPhone 18 is not expected to hit the market until months after the iPhone 18 Pro, the base model is said to receive an unexpected design upgrade. Both the iPhone 18 and the more affordable iPhone 18e are reportedly getting more RAM.

iVanky has unveiled the FusionDock Ultra, a Thunderbolt 5 dock designed for Apple Silicon Macs. The fan-cooled unit provides 140W of power to connected Macs while enabling up to four 6K external displays to be connected to supported systems.

Tipster Ice Universe has shared images and a hands-on video of what is claimed to be a screen protector for Apple's rumored iPhone Ultra. The images shared show square corners near the hinge and rounded corners on the opposite edge.

A U.S. court has rejected Apple's attempt to pause the App Store fee proceedings in its legal battle with Epic Games. Apple now has 24 hours to submit and justify its proposed commission for purchases made outside the App Store.

In a new report, well-known Apple analyst Mark Gurman refutes recent claims by Jefferies that the all-glass anniversary iPhone has been cancelled for launch in 2027. According to his sources, the iPhone 20 Pro redesign is still on track to launch next year, however there will be changes to the initial plans.

Jefferies downgraded Apple to "underperform," citing the reported cancellation of the all-glass iPhone and indications that the foldable model will be pricier than expected. Both developments threaten the company's plans for average selling price growth.

TrendForce's latest smartphone cost analysis points to a sharp jump in component costs for Apple's upcoming flagship, with one part of the bill of materials now eating up a much bigger share than before.

The Apple Watch has hardly changed since the first model was introduced in September 2014. Larger displays, thinner cases, and more power, as well as the more rugged Apple Watch Ultra – all upgrades that have improved the smartwatch but haven’t reinvented it. That could change in the future.

Just a few weeks before the launch of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Caviar is showcasing the key new features on a preview website – and is offering five strictly limited-edition versions of the flagship smartphones with exclusive designs.

The launch of the Apple iPhone Ultra is fast approaching. Photos of a camera cover are said to reveal the two colors in advance. While the first Apple iPhone with a foldable display isn’t expected to be particularly colorful, one of the two variants might at least feature a touch of color.

The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro (Max) were spared from Apple’s major price hike in June. However, that could change in just a few days, as rumors suggest that Apple is responding to the DRAM crisis by reducing production volumes and raising prices.

Your phone is gone. You still know the password, but the second factor lived on that exact device. We read the recovery procedures at Google, Apple and Microsoft, and the ones at 1Password, Bitwarden and Dashlane. All six come down to the same thing. Nothing can be set up after the fact, and at one provider the account is gone for good.

Apple has raised trade-in values for most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models, with some devices seeing increases of nearly 30%. The update also adds new Android models to the program amid an ongoing global memory shortage.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (Max) and the iPhone Ultra may suffer from limited availability at launch, as just a few weeks before the announcement of the flagship smartphones, Apple is reportedly sitting on over a billion U.S. dollars’ worth of ARM processors for which there is simply no RAM available.