Duolingo Used iPhone's Dynamic Island to Display Ads, Violating Apple Design Guidelines

Language learning app Duolingo has apparently been using the iPhone's Live Activity feature to display ads on the Lock Screen and the Dynamic Island, which violates Apple's design guidelines.

Low-Price 12.9-Inch MacBook With A18 Pro Chip Reportedly Launching Early This Year

Apple plans to introduce a 12.9-inch MacBook in spring 2026, according to TrendForce.

iOS 26’s Fitness App Has Three Upgrades Ready for New Year’s Goals

Apple’s Fitness app on iPhone started out as a companion to the Apple Watch’s Activity rings. But recently in iOS 26, Fitness expanded in several ways, including for users who don’t own an Apple Watch. Here are three recent changes that can help complement your new year’s goals.

Apple TV Unveils Trailer for Season Three of Its Emmy Award-nominated Comedy “Shrinking”

“Shrinking” is produced for Apple TV by Warner Bros.

Report: Apple's AI Strategy Could Finally Pay Off in 2026

Apple's restrained artificial intelligence strategy may pay off in 2026 amid the arrival of a revamped Siri and concerns around the AI market "bubble" bursting, The Information argues.

Apple Files Appeal in £1.5 Billion Case over App Store Fees in the UK

Apple is trying to overturn a ruling that found it overcharged millions of UK customers through App Store commissions.

iOS 26 Has Three New iPhone Features I’ve Been Really Loving

iOS 26 was a huge update for iPhone, not just because of Liquid Glass but also thanks to many new features across the OS.

Ford Reaffirms Its Ongoing Commitment to CarPlay

Ford has once again signaled its continued commitment to supporting CarPlay. Speaking at a conference this month, Ford CFO Sherry House confirmed that the company is “passionate” about giving drivers the option to use CarPlay alongside other in-car systems.

Next year, the Mac Could Finally Get Two Features I’ve Long Wished for

For over a decade now, the iPad Pro has been my computer of choice over the Mac. But there are two Mac upgrades rumored for 2026 that could go a long way toward changing that: cellular and touch support.

Here Are Six Exciting Apple Product Launches to Look Forward to in 2026

Apple’s had a remarkable 2025, with the introduction of Liquid Glass, the iPhone Air, radical new iPhone 17 Pros, and large leaps in Apple Silicon.

Tesla Could Be Planning to Support Apple Car Keys

Support for Apple Car Keys may now be more likely to come to Tesla vehicles, amid new evidence that the automaker is embracing native, system-level digital car keys.

Apple's iOS Roadmap: Looking Ahead From iOS 26.3 To iOS 27

Here's an iOS roadmap with leaked and expected features for iOS 26.3 through iOS 27.

Apple Tested AirPods in Bright Colors

Apple reportedly tested a version of the first-generation AirPods with bright, iPhone 5c-like colored charging cases.

Got a New Mac? Here Are Five Apps I Can’t Live Without

Whether you just got your first Mac or upgraded to a brand-new machine, it’s always helpful to get started on the right set of tools. Here are the very first apps I usually install as soon as I get a new Mac.

Apple Plans to Expand iPhone Driver's Licenses to These 7 U.S. States

In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, and then use it to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps.

You Can 3D Print a Mockup of the iPhone Fold, With an Asterisk

Photos and video footage of a simple printed mock-up of an iPhone Fold gave us a decent sense of how the device might look if the most recent rumour about the aspect ratios is accurate. While the exterior display shape would be a radical departure, more 9to5Mac readers liked it than disliked it.

iPhone 18 Pro Camera Sensors Look Set to be Made in the USA

At least some of the camera sensors for the iPhone 18 Pro look set to be made in the USA, at a Samsung plant in Austin, Texas.

Samsung Developing 'Wide Fold' with iPhone Fold-Like Design Ahead of Apple's 2026 Launch

Samsung is working on a new foldable smartphone that's wider and shorter than the models that it's released before, according to Korean news site ETNews.

iPhone Air 2 Could Still Launch Next Year

Apple's next-generation iPhone Air could still launch in the fall of 2026, according to the Weibo leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital."

iOS 26.3 Release Date: Here’s When the Next iPhone Update Will Arrive

Apple’s first iPhone update of the new year will be iOS 26.3, which just recently debuted in beta. Here’s the expected iOS 26.3 release date for all users.

iPhone 18 Pro Launching Next Year With These 12 New Features

While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are not expected to launch for another nine months, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices.

iOS 26 Lets You Customize Liquid Glass on Your iPhone, Here’s How

iOS 26 launched in the fall, but with 26.1 and 26.2 updates it added more tools for customizing the new Liquid Glass design.

Apple to Allow Alternative App Stores and More on iOS in Brazil by April

Due to regulatory action, Apple has agreed to allow alternative app stores, third-party payment systems for in-app purchases, and in-app links to external offers on iOS in Brazil, according to legal news website MLex and Brazilian blog Tecnoblog.

Tim Cook’s ‘Top Priority’ Product Could Finally Take Shape Next Year

Next year will bring a huge lineup of 20+ new Apple products. And the unveiling of Apple Glasses could be a key step toward Tim Cook’s “top priority” AR product finally launching.