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According to Mark Gurman, Apple's upcoming OLED MacBook Pro could be significantly lighter. On Reddit, however, the potential upgrade is raising concerns about battery life, cooling and ports.

Apple plans to make Full Disk Access on macOS harder to grant. The permission lets apps and AI agents such as Meta's Muse read files, mail, messages and Safari history. Apple has not said when the change arrives. You can already check in System Settings which apps have it.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max’s sustained thermal performance is impressive, a fresh new video from content creator MrMacRight on YouTube shows. Multiple demanding games were tested.

A cellular issue affecting the iPhone 18 Pro Max on AT&T's US network can result in a complete loss of connectivity. Apple recommends two updates as a preventive measure. However, if the issue has already occurred, the company says the only solution is to replace the device.

An extended gaming test suggests iPhone 18 Pro Max users are getting more than Apple officially promised, with the phone holding a clear performance advantage over the iPhone 17 Pro Max under sustained load.

Apple has found a way to stop the iPhone Duo's crease from getting worse over time, and it comes down to a swappable layer. While the display crease is still there, Apple has resorted to some clever engineering to make it less visible.

Apple is reportedly developing a cylindrical home camera, code-named J450, that uses AI and facial recognition to identify people and pets and reports activity as text rather than recording video. The camera is designed to pair with Apple's J490 smart home hub, expected as early as October 2026, with the camera itself reportedly due in 2027.

Reports of popping and crackling sounds coming from the speakers of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are mounting. Particularly mysterious: The noises apparently occur even when scrolling or changing the display brightness. While users have a theory, the exact cause remains unclear.

According to a new report, Apple will launch its new smart home devices soon. These will include the long-rumored HomePad hub in two variants, as well as the HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K.

Caviar has launched a Black Edition collection of custom iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Duo models, priced from $10,560 to $13,990 and limited to 19 units of each model. Two versions, the Supersonic iPhone 18 Pro and the Ultimate iPhone Duo, have their rear cameras removed and front cameras disabled, which Caviar says suits secure corporate and government environments.

Apple could be heading towards a major overhaul that involves restructuring some departments, getting rid of extra layers between departments, and aiming for quicker product launches. New CEO John Ternus wants the company to be more competitive.

Additional gaming tests with the new M6 processor highlight its capabilities, including features such as Metal FX upscaling and frame generation.

A San Diego federal jury ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion after finding that its Taptic Engine infringed two patents held by Taction Technology, though the infringement was deemed not willful. Apple disputes both the infringement finding and damages award, arguing its haptic system is fundamentally different and confirming plans to appeal.

Apple released iOS 26.7.1 on Monday to fix a CoreGraphics flaw it says may have been exploited in targeted attacks. iPhones already on iOS 27 are not affected and get iOS 27.0.1 instead, which fixes the Face ID crash on the iPhone 18 Pro. Here is which update your iPhone, iPad or Mac needs.

With iOS 27, Apple rebuilt Screen Time for families, adding Ask to Browse, Time Allowances and a pause for school hours. Installing the update does not turn any of it on, and several protections stay off by default once a child turns 13. Here is what parents on iPhone and Android need to set up themselves.

A developer has built a Windows PC game emulator for iOS that seems to run AAA titles like Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA V, Fallout 4, and more at 720p 30 fps or better. The emulator is a port of Wine along with ARM64 and DirectX-to-Metal translation layers. The requires JIT to function well, so a manual sideload is needed and is preferably used with DRM-free titles.

Independent testing points to Apple cutting corners on display quality in the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, with the flagship's Samsung-made OLED panel showing a notable regression amid pressure on panel pricing.

Apple has released watchOS 27.0.1 to fix random reboot issues affecting the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. The rapid, model-specific update points to a software or firmware fault, though Apple has not disclosed the underlying cause.

The latest Apple Mac mini retains its familiar chassis but delivers outstanding single-core and multi-core performance, thanks to the new M6 chip built using the 2 nm process, that significantly outpaces the immediate competition from AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm.

Leaked code reveals that the upcoming iPad 12 will feature notable hardware upgrades designed specifically to support Apple Intelligence. The entry-level tablet is expected to include the A19 chip and 8GB of RAM to meet the strict memory requirements for advanced Siri capabilities.

Following the launch of the new iPhone 18 Pro models, new Apple Watches, and new AirPods, Apple has a few more new devices left to unveil this year. Three of these could arrive next month.

YouTuber Andrew Tsai has tested several demanding Windows games on a 16 GB M6 Mac mini using CrossOver. Resident Evil Requiem, 007 First Light, Control Resonant and Path of Exile 2 all run, although memory limitation, upscaling and shader compilation remain part of the experience.

HTX Studio has built a desk-sized version of Apple’s cancelled AirPower idea. A camera spots where a phone is placed, then a motorized charging coil moves underneath it. The desk also adds a transparent display, a Mac mini, standing-desk controls and a Focus Mode.

The M4 Mac mini gave owners a cheaper way to upgrade their internal storage after purchase. Apple has now removed that option from the new M6 and M5 Pro models, leaving buyers with expensive factory upgrades or external drives. The new Mac Studio, however, still holds on to its removable storage modules.

TechDroider has tested the battery life of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max against the OnePlus 15. While the results are as expected, the iPhone 18 Pro Max does better than its 5,391 mAh battery capacity suggests.

Beats has released its latest flagship headphones—the Beats 360 over-ear Dolby Atmos headphones. They offer the company's best active noise cancellation along with Personalized Spatial Audio. Swappable UltraPlush and Performance Knit ear cushions provide a customized look.

Apple is reportedly exploring a screenless fitness tracker aimed at competing with minimalist health wearables such as Whoop and Fitbit Air. The project is reportedly backed by Apple executives Tim Cook and Eddy Cue, with engineers from the Vision hardware team involved in development.

Apple's M5 Ultra has finally made its appearance on the Blender benchmark database. If the numbers are anything to go by, it appears that the monstrous 80-core GPU is all set to bring the heat to Nvidia's top-of-the-line desktop GPU.

Apple’s 20th-anniversary iPhone 20 Pro and iPhone 20 Pro Max could bring the first notable Pro display size increase in years. It is also slated to arrive with a cleaner front design and a smaller display cutout.

The iPhone 18 Pro has landed in second place iin Dxomark’s camera testing, trailing Huawei’s Pura 80 Ultra despite class-leading low-light photography and strong video stabilization. Weaker telephoto performance, long-range zoom and occasional color inconsistencies keep it from the top spot.

Thanks to a bunch of leaked Geekebnch listings, we now have a fair idea regarding just how powerful the latest Apple M6 SoC's 12-core iGPU might be. If the numbers are anything to go by, there appears to be an impressive YoY improvement.

A rather sarcastic durability tester at the top of his game meets a rather dull iPhone upgrade that is receiving significantly less publicity this year than Apple's first foldable. Alongside entirely new testing methods involving fossilized dinosaur feces, the YouTuber also provides a microscopic look at the new variable aperture camera and the hidden Face ID sensor.

Why is Apple's first foldable so wide? Company executives have now explained the thinking behind the iPhone Duo's unusual proportions.

Apple shipped a feature with iOS 27 that spots the moment someone is pressuring you into a payment. It covers the gap two-factor authentication cannot close. The feature arrives switched off, changes take up to 24 hours, and it only works in apps Apple has not named.

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are powered by the A20 Pro SoC, and Apple has made some internal changes to keep this 2nm chip cool. A teardown video shows how it all actually comes together, along with other tweaks.

Apple’s M5 Ultra has surfaced in Geekbench 7’s Metal benchmark. The new flagship SoC is around 41% ahead of its last-gen counterpart in GPU performance.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales in South Korea rose roughly 10 percent week on week after Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, according to Korean industry sources. A 1.01 million won price gap, Samsung's lighter and thinner hardware, and the iPhone Duo's mid-October launch date all appear to have pushed undecided buyers toward the device they could buy immediately.

Thanks to bigger batteries and the more power-efficient Apple A20 Pro SoC, Apple promises some excellent battery life gains for the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max. However, Dave2D shows that the battery life improvements aren't as impressive as some might've imagined.

A new Geekbench 7 benchmark result for the Apple M6 SoC has surfaced. While both the single-core and multi-core scores of the Apple M6 appear mighty impressive, keen-eyed observers have noted that the multi-core Geekbench 7 score of the Apple M6 matches that of the Apple M3 Max.

Caviar has unveiled its limited-edition Contrast collection for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, featuring five premium designs made with titanium, carbon fiber and gold accents. Each variant is limited to 50 units only and comes with a steep price tag.

Apple's new M5 Ultra has made an imposing Geekbench 7 debut, with the 36-core chip posting a result that puts it firmly in workstation-class territory and surprisingly close to some of AMD's much larger Threadripper Pro and EPYC processors.

Apple's next Mac mini chip posts solid generational gains over the M5, but an early benchmark suggests the A20 Pro may be the fastest chipset Apple has shipped, single-core wise.

Apple shipped iOS 27 on Monday, and the rebuilt Siri AI does not come with it in the European Union. Apple's own availability notes rule out iOS, iPadOS and watchOS in the EU. A Mac or a Vision Pro still works, as long as the device is set to English. Everyone else signs up for a waitlist. Daily usage limits apply from day one.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple has spent more than a year developing gaming controllers for iPhone and may release them under the Beats name, with Beats executives leading engineering and conception.

Early pre-orders for Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max indicate softer demand than in previous years, potentially reflecting economic pressures and anticipation for the upcoming foldable iPhone Duo. However, possibly improved inventory levels and the limited scope of initial sales data make it too early to assess the lineup's overall performance.

The iPhone Duo is undoubtedly Apple's most important product launch in recent memory. While non-enthusiasts may think Apple may be done for the year, the company is actually expected to bring major updates to its MacBook and iPad lineups later this year.

The iPhone Air was just $100 cheaper than the iPhone 17 Pro at launch last year, but that price tag fails to reflect on Apple's new trade-in program for the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro phones.

It took Apple's late entry into the foldable market to get long-time foldable users to think twice about their devices' software. This is one criticism currently being voiced repeatedly in light of various experiments with the iPhone Duo's animations and features. The other is directed at Samsung, which, as a pioneer in the field may have placed too little emphasis on the software aspect of foldables.

Apple's newly revealed A20 Pro chipset on the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro phones is a proper heavyweight. The chipset has now surfaced on Geekbench 7 aboard what appears to be an iPhone 18 Pro Max, with single-core performance eclipsing that of the M5 Max on the current-gen MacBook Pro.