Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 to Developers

Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released the second betas.

Apple’s Beats Pill SpeakerCould be About to Make a Comeback

Back in January 2022, Apple discontinued the years-old Beats Pill+ without announcing a replacement of any sort. It looks like that could be about to change, at least based on a teaser this week.

Apple Close to Securing $1B TV Rights to New FIFA Soccer Tournament

Apple's next addition to its sports coverage could involve more soccer, with Apple said to be close to signing a billion-dollar deal for a new tournament.

Apple Pay NFC Tech in iPhone Will Likely Get Opened up Soon in the EU

The European Commission is set to approve Apple's opening up of Apple's NFC platform to third-party mobile wallets as soon as May, which could help save the iPhone maker from a $40 billion fine.

iPad Air Stock Running Low Ahead of New Model Introduction

Retail stock of the current iPad Air is starting to dwindle ahead of the widely anticipated arrival of new models early next month.

Apple Vision Pro Customer Interest Dying Down at Some Retail Stores

Apple Vision Pro, Apple's $3,500 spatial computing device, appears to be following a pattern familiar to the AR/VR headset industry – initial enthusiasm giving way to a significant dip in sustained interest and usage.

Gurman: Apple Working on On-Device LLM for Generative AI Features

Apple is developing its own large language model (LLM) that runs on-device to prioritize speed and privacy, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports.

Apple Likely Planning to Skip M3 Mac Mini for M4 Refresh in Late 2024

Apple is likely to skip an M3 version of the Mac mini in favor of a bigger update with M4 chips toward the end of the year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 Begins Rolling Out Outside U.S.

Refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 units are now on sale in China – the first and only country in which the device is available refurbished directly from Apple.

iPhone's New AirPlay Feature for Hotel Room TVs Begins Rolling Out

In addition to services like Apple TV+ and Apple Music, AirPlay on hotel room TVs works with Apple Arcade for gaming and Apple Fitness+ for workouts.

AR Shopping Gets a Boost with Best Buy's Apple Vision Pro App

Best Buy has launched an augmented reality app designed exclusively for Apple's latest wearable, the Apple Vision Pro that offers real-time product previews.

12.9-Inch iPad Air Now Rumored to Feature Mini-LED Display

The rumored 12.9-inch iPad Air that is expected to be announced in May will be equipped with a mini-LED display like the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

iPhone 16 Pro: Four New Camera Features Coming This Year

The iPhone 16 Pro lineup will bring new features such as larger displays, a dedicated Capture button, and more. We’re also expecting multiple noticeable improvements to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max camera hardware. Here are four things to look forward to this year…

Apple 2030 Environmental Goals: 95% of Suppliers Now Using Clean Energy

The company says more than 320 suppliers – representing 95% of the company’s “direct” manufacturing spend – have made the transition to clean energy …

iOS 18 Rumor: Notes App to Offer New Voice Memos and Math Features

iOS 18 will add a few new features to the Notes app related to voice memos and mathematics, according to information obtained by AppleInsider.

All of the Specs of the iPhone SE 4 May Have Just Been Leaked

A leak that is chiefly rounding up previous rumors about the iPhone SE 4 has added that it will have AI-based camera features, and contrary to expectations, will resemble the iPhone 13 more than the iPhone 14.

iPhone 17 Plus Rumored to Feature Smaller Screen than iPhone 15 Plus

While the iPhone 16 series is still months away from launching, another rumor has already surfaced about the two-generations-away iPhone 17 lineup.

AltStore PAL Alternative App Marketplace Launches on iPhone in EU

One of the first alternative app marketplaces went live in the European Union today, with developer Riley Testut introducing AltStore PAL, a version of his AltStore that can be accessed in EU countries.

New iOS 17.5 Beta Lets EU iPhone Users Download Apps Directly from Websites

iPhone users located in the European Union are able to download apps directly from the websites of Apple app developers.

Apple Opens Fourth Developer Academy in Indonesia

Apple has announced a new Apple Developer Academy for Bali, which will have a nine-month program teaching coding, marketing and all the skills to create apps.

Both iPhone 16 Pro Models to Feature 256GB Base Storage, Claims Sketchy Rumor

Apple will allegedly offer both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max with a minimum 256GB of storage, doing away with the 128GB starting option on its smaller Pro model for the first time.

All iPhone 16 Models to Feature Action Button, But Usefulness Debated

Apple is poised to include the feature on all upcoming iPhone 16 models.

Apple Releases Second Betas for iOS 17.5, macOS 14.5, and More

Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 updates to developers for testing purposes.

iPhone 15 Slower Than Samsung Galaxy S24 for 5G Performance in Most Countries, Says Report

Ookla is out with its latest report on 5G smartphone performance with the latest data including the new Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup. As it turns out, Samsung’s new smartphones saw faster median 5G performance than the iPhone 15 lineup in the majority of countries tested.