Apple Drops Plans for iPhone Hardware Subscription Service

Apple is no longer planning to launch a hardware subscription service that would let customers "subscribe" to get a new iPhone each year, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

New Apple TV+ Movie Will Star John Krasinski, Natalie Portman, and Big Indiana Jones Energy

The 2025 lineup for Apple TV+ is starting to come into focus, and the latest revealed project is an Indiana Jones-inspired film starring John Krasinski and Natalie Portman.

What to Expect From the HomePod Mini 2 Rumored to Launch Next Year

More than four years have passed since Apple released the HomePod mini in November 2020, and the wait for a new model might finally soon be over.

Apple Watch Users in Brazil Can Now Enable Sleep Apnea Detection

With the launch of watchOS 11 in September, Apple announced that the latest Apple Watch models would get a new feature capable of detecting possible sleep apnea. The feature was launched in more than 150 countries, and now Brazil is joining that list

Apple Maps on the Web Gains 'Look Around' Support

The web version of Apple Maps that Apple first debuted in July has been upgraded with support for Look Around, the feature that is essentially equivalent to Google Street View.

iOS 18.2: End Accidental Camera Control Presses on iPhone 16

It's particularly useful if you often find your iPhone accidentally opening the Camera app while it's in your pocket or bag.

Foldable iPad Pro and OLED iPad Air Expected in 2027, OLED iPad Mini to Launch in 2026

Apple is working to expand OLED display technology to several additional iPads, including a future foldable iPad, according to analyst firm Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC).

These Are the iPhone’s Most Downloaded App Store Apps of the Year

Apple has revealed the most downloaded App Store apps and games of 2024. Its top charts are localized for many parts of the world, so you can see the most popular downloads in your own country. Here are the top apps and games of the year.

Apple Releases First Betas of iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3

Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2.

AirPods to Be Made in India for the First Time Next Year

Apple will begin making AirPods in India for the first time early next year, reports Bloomberg.

Report: Apple to Stop Selling iPhone 14 and iPhone SE in EU This Month

Apple plans to stop selling the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and third-generation iPhone SE in European Union countries later this month, to comply with a regulation.

Apple’s AR Smart Glasses Likely Aren’t Being Released Anytime Soon, Sadly

For the longest time, we’ve heard rumors about Apple developing some form of AR smart glasses. Nothing has come to light of that, though we do now have Apple Vision Pro, which has a number of similarities with potential AR glasses, albeit in a much bulkier form factor.

'iPhone 17 Air' With 'Major' Design Changes and 19-Inch MacBook Detailed in New Report

Apple is planning a series of "major design" and "format changes" for iPhones over the next few years, according to The Wall Street Journal's Aaron Tilley and Yang Jie.

iOS 18.2 Makes AirPods More Powerful than Ever, Here’s Why

AirPods Pro 2 recently received huge new features in Hearing Aid, Hearing Test, and Hearing Protection.

iOS 18.2 Mail Sorting Features Strangely Absent on iPad and Mac

Apple's new Mail sorting features in iOS 18.2 are notably absent from both iPadOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2, raising questions about the company's rollout strategy for the email management system.

A New HomePod Mini Is Coming Next Year, and It Definitely Needs Apple Intelligence

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported earlier today that Apple has been working on a new HomePod mini for next year. While the report is focused on mentioning Apple’s new wireless chip, my only request is that Apple brings Apple Intelligence support to its future HomePod models.

Apple Has Just a Few Weeks Left to Launch CarPlay 2 in 2024 as Planned

Apple's website continues to state that the first vehicle models with support for next-generation CarPlay will "arrive in 2024," but with less than three weeks remaining in the year, time is running short for the company to meet that objective.

iPhone 16 Pro Lineup Gets Layered Voice Memos Feature in iOS 18.2

Musicians can now easily create dual-layer tracks in Voice Memos and export the recording to Logic Pro later.

Apple Promotes the Newly Launched Genmoji in A Fun New iPhone 16 Ad

Apple on Wednesday released iOS 18.2 to the public, and the update brings many more Apple Intelligence features to iPhone and iPad, including Image Playground, Genmoji and ChatGPT integrated into Siri. Genmoji is undoubtedly one of the most fun features of the update, and Apple is already promoting it in a new iPhone 16 ad.

macOS Sequoia 15.2 Confirms New M4 MacBook Air Models Are Coming

Apple today made a mistake with its macOS Sequoia 15.2 update, releasing the software for two Macs that have yet to be launched.

Apple Maps Gets Upgraded Yelp Experience, with More Change Likely Coming

Apple Maps may have had a shaky start, but it has undoubtedly grown very compelling over the years. One area that’s still hit or miss, though, is integrations with third-party services like Yelp. But that Yelp integration is about to get better.

Tap to Pay on iPhone Now Available in the UAE

Apple has announced Tap to Pay on iPhone in the UAE, allowing independent sellers, small merchants, and large retailers in the country to use ‌iPhones‌ as a payment terminal.

Apple's Investment in the UK Exceeds £18 Billion

Apple today announced that it has invested more than £18 billion in the United Kingdom over the last five years, plus it has doubled the number of engineering teams in the country.

Apple Watch Could Get Blood Pressure Monitoring in 2025

Apple is ramping up work on a blood pressure monitoring feature for the Apple Watch and it could be ready as soon as 2025, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.