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Apple TV and HomePod owners can now update their devices to tvOS 26.6. Apple rolls out tvOS 26.6 On [day], Apple released an update for its Apple TV and HomePod devices. The update, tvOS 26.6, is not much to write home about. Apple hasn't included any notes about new features, making the release a stability and performance update. These updates, while not the most exciting, are critical for keeping your devices running optimally. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The newly announced Apple Upgrade program brings car-like lease-to-buy options to iPhones , Macs, and more. There's no question, it's great for Apple, but whether it's good for you or not is much harder to decide. It's so easy to double-click that button. Give that company some credit. When you think of Apple design, you certainly think of hardware and maybe software, but this firm has just shown that it can also design its way out of a hole. In just a few weeks' time, Apple is certain to launch

On this week's Smart Home Insider podcast, we talk about a unique product from Nanoleaf, what's going on with smart home cameras, and the Sonos app update that is better, but still not quite where it needs to be. Smart Home Insider Podcast Almost a year after being first announced, the EU and UK version of the Aqara H2 smart plug is finally available to order. While a bit on the expensive side, it's one of the most full-featured smart plugs available. This plug is dual protocol, working with bot

Apple's iOS 26.6 update stops attackers from using iPhone Mirroring, Siri, and more to gain user data. Here's what you need to know. iOS 26.6 stops attackers from using iPhone Mirroring to access user data. On Monday, just under a month following the arrival of the security-focused iOS 26.5.2, Apple made iOS 26.6 available to the general public. The latter includes over 75 security enhancements, 14 of which address kernel-related vulnerabilities. 10 of the now-patched kernel issues allowed apps

Apple has released macOS 26.6 to the public, but don't expect much in the way of big changes to features this time around. A selection of MacBooks that can run macOS 26.6 Apple has concluded its beta testing program for updates to its current-gen operating systems. After five developer betas and a r elease candidate , it has now shipped macOS Tahoe 26.6. At the same time, Apple has also brought out updates for earlier macOS versions. There are updates available for macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and macOS

Apple released new updates for macOS Sequoia and macOS Sonoma, extending security and maintenance support to Macs that haven't moved to macOS Tahoe. MacBook Air The updates are available through Software Update on supported Macs . Apple hasn't identified any major new consumer features, which points to releases focused on security, stability, performance, and compatibility. Users can install the updates by opening System Settings, selecting General, and choosing Software Update. A Mac will only

The end-of-cycle updates are often devoid of anything user-facing, but that doesn't mean you should delay updating to visionOS 26.6 . Security patches and preparation for Siri AI are worth the update. visionOS 26.6 now available for Apple Vision Pro Not every operating system update is going to have some flashy headlining feature. As we await the OS 27 releases in the fall, the OS 26 cycle is still getting needed updates. Apple has released visionOS 26.6 today alongside the other operating syste

Apple will report its third-quarter financial results on July 30. Here's what happened in the quarter, and what analysts believe will be the highlights of Tim Cook's last earnings report as CEO. Apple will report a very high income. Analysts will guess how much that figure will be ahead of the results. Apple's Q3 2026 financial results will be issued by Apple in a press release on July 30. As is tradition, it will be followed by the analyst and investor conference call at 5 p.m. EDT. The call wi

Apple's new financing plan, Apple Upgrade, has launched, with consumers able to make a monthly lease payment for a higher-end iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch. Apple Upgrade is here as the iPhone Upgrade Program replacement Previously leaked on July 21 , Apple has now officially launched Apple Upgrade, its new leasing program. Replacing existing initiatives like the iPhone Upgrade Program, Apple Upgrade expands what U.S. consumers can lease to more than just iPhones. Under Apple Upgrade, consum

The Apple Upgrade program is here, giving consumers ways to lease even more products. Here's how much you'll pay to lease your hardware, and what happens when the lease term has ended. Apple Upgrade lets you lease an iPhone 17, as well as other hardware. On July 28, Apple launched the Apple Upgrade program to replace the iPhone Upgrade Program. One that also enables consumers to buy more than just iPhones. Under the new program, consumers can elect to lease a Mac , an iPad , or an Apple Watch ,

Apple is going to make a bigger play for the smart home using Siri AI, with updates to the HomePod mini , a new Apple TV, and the rumored Home Hub arriving between October and early 2027. An early artist's impression of a HomePod with a screen Apple has long been rumored to be working on a swathe of new smart home hardware, with Siri AI at the heart of the company's renewed home push. As Siri AI becomes a bigger figure in its main operating systems, including iOS 27 , Apple is ready to capitaliz

While Preview can do a lot to a PDF, sometimes you need more. UPDF can help with more advanced PDF capabilities, as a cheaper alternative to Adobe Acrobat. UPDF 2.5 is a cost-effective alternative to Adobe Acrobat - Image credit: UPDF Preview is a frequently used tool for Mac users, providing a quick and lightweight way to look at documents. It's also got editing capabilities, so you can mark up or add signatures to forms without much effort. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

The touch-enabled MacBook Pro will get its OLED screens only from Samsung Display, as Apple seemingly freezes out other suppliers for the inbound model. The current M5 MacBook Pro, without an OLED display. The OLED MacBook Pro is currently expected to arrive either in late 2026 or early 2027. While the release timing is up for debate, it is claimed that there is only going to be one supplier of the key component itself. According to sources of TheElec on Monday, Apple's working on OLED and touch

Hundreds of private, personal, and sometimes slightly disturbing prompts and chats made with Claude.AI surfaced online through nothing more than a search. Maybe it was a novelist figuring out a plot, otherwise if you're in Kansas and you have an attorney, perhaps you should be the one asking questions. This isn't like the way Claude Cowork recently escaped its sandbox and went through users' files, and it also isn't still a problem. At time of writing, all signs of this privacy breach have been

It's not as if John Ternus was likely to shut down Apple TV, but he has now affirmed that it will continue to develop when he becomes Apple CEO. John Ternus at the "Ted Lasso" launch - image credit: Reuters If you subscribe to the argument that Apple should be making hardware devices instead of TV shows, you could have expected engineer John Ternus to agree. Or at least that his focus as CEO would be on devices instead of movies. Speaking at the launch of the new fourth season of "Ted Lasso," Te

A newly-granted Apple patent proposes using iPhone AR to identify an oncoming vehicle, to be certain that it's the ride you booked. Detail from the patent showing how an iPhone screen could help you find the right car - image credit: Apple. Maybe it's more common for people to deliberately push their way into a waiting car they know isn't theirs, but it can also happen by accident. That's perhaps especially true when you are at a crowded event and everybody in sight has also booked a ride. To so

It's time to update your Apple Watch , but don't get too excited; watchOS 26.6 doesn't appear to have any significant new features. watchOS 26.6 now available Apple has just released watchos 26.6, a relatively minor update. This time, watchOS 26.6 is build number 23U67. Because there's nothing mentioned within the software notes, it's a safe bet that any updates are focused on stability improvements and bug fixes. This isn't surprising, as Apple Watch receives relatively few updates between majo

A staggering $150 discount is in effect on multiple Apple Watch Series 11 styles with GPS + Cellular functionality, bringing the price down to a record-low $349.97. Save $150 on cellular Apple Watch Series 11 styles - Image credit: Apple The $349.97 sale price is available at Walmart, where the 42mm GPS + Cellular Apple Watch Series 11 with an Aluminum Case and Sport Band is $150 off. There are four color options to choose from, making this one of the best Apple Watch Series 11 deals we've seen.

iPadOS 26.6 is now available for iPad, beginning under-the-hood preparation for Siri AI while delivering security patches, bug fixes, and reliability improvements. iPadOS 26.6 is out The update is light on visible features because Apple has shifted most of its development attention to iPadOS 27 . However, iPadOS 26.6 appears to handle some of the background work required before the next operating system and its new Siri capabilities arrive. Apple also tested iPadOS 26.6 alongside iOS 26.6 throug

Apple's first full "Ted Lasso" season 4 trailer brings Jason Sudeikis back to Richmond with a new team and a clear reason to reopen the show's story. Early image of the new season - image credit: Apple TV The trailer reveals little about how Ted leaves Kansas or what brings him back to AFC Richmond. Instead, Apple focuses on the returning cast, familiar locations, and the optimistic tone that helped turn Ted Lasso into one of Apple TV 's defining shows. Sudeikis returns alongside Hannah Waddingh

At the start of trading on Tuesday, Apple touched $5 trillion in valuation, extending a historic run built on record iPhone revenue, a rebound in China, and continued growth from Services. $AAPL reached a new high The milestone comes after Apple first closed above $4 trillion on October 13, 2025. Apple added another $1 trillion in market value in less than a year. The company was already worth about $4.88 trillion when its shares closed at $333.74 on July 17, 2026. The closing price allowed Appl

iOS 26.6 is now available for iPhone, adding stronger protections for Apple Maps, a warning for users who reach the blocked-contact limit, and the usual collection of security and reliability fixes. iOS 26.6 is out The update isn't packed with major features, as Apple has shifted most of its development attention to iOS 27 . However, testing uncovered a potentially significant security change intended to limit the damage malicious data could cause in Apple Maps. Apple also added a clearer warnin

Users got robbed of $1.8 million by a bitcoin wallet app hosted on the App Store impersonating a legit crypto exchange. The victims are suing Apple. Apple tries to keep the App Store safe, but malicious apps keep slipping through. Apple has a process for conducting reviews of apps before they become available to download from the App Store. While Apple is doing a lot of work to keep users safe, it isn't infallible, and sometimes the results can be expensive. In a lawsuit filed on July 24 in the

A flaw in Anthropic's Claude Cowork lets its AI agent break out of its virtual machine and reach sensitive files across a user's Mac, exposing a serious gap in the tool's sandbox protections. One Linux bug gave Claude Cowork access to a Mac's filesystem Accomplish AI researchers said on July 23 that a locally running Cowork session could exploit a Linux kernel flaw and gain root access inside its virtual machine. Once the session had root access, the agent could reach the Mac's filesystem throug

A Cincinnati man says that if the fall detection feature of Apple Watch hadn't called 911, he would have died from undiagnosed blood clotting. Mohammad Islam with the Apple Watch that saved his life - image credit: WKRC Back in 2023, it was the Apple Watch heart rate monitor that saved a Cincinnati woman's life by alerting her to a dangerous condition. Now the device's fall detection has done the same for Mohammad Islam in the city, according to local station WKRC . Continue Reading on AppleInsi

Previously exclusively in the US, AppleCare One is now launching in the UK, France, Germany, and Australia, with Apple's best insurance deal for users with multiple devices — as long as you're careful in selecting what's covered. AppleCare One launched in the US in 2025 - image credit: Apple A year after it launched in the US , AppleCare One is expanding outside of the US. It's only going to four more countries, and they're countries you'd expect it to launch in, but that's a start. "At Apple, w

It's been over four decades since Steve Wozniak left Apple, but as co-founder and creator of the firm's first computers, Woz still fully enjoys his place in history. Steve Wozniak in 2026 - Image Credit: CBS Sunday Morning You're an AppleInsider reader so you know Apple and inescapably, you know the story. Steve Wozniak was the brilliant engineer, Steve Jobs was the brilliant businessman, and Ronald Wayne was, er, something else. These are the three who founded Apple in 1976, but the story of bo

In this week's Sunday Reboot , Apple TV's dating docuseries could lead to new content areas, an unexpected Mattel movie, and the hope of even more "Ted Lasso." The cast of "Matchbox" - Image Credit: Apple Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

While the Steam launch of "Character Limit" isn't the end of Malcolm's game development journey, he still has to combat the oddities of promotions and scammers. That, and get the iOS release done. Character Limit is out on Steam. The future is now full of patches and work on the iOS release. The Character Limit launch on July 21 was a weird day for a number of reasons. For a start, that it actually happened at all. When I last left off , I was in a predicament of waiting for Steam's review proce

Apple Upgrade, the company's new installment program, will be going live on July 28, coinciding with the ending of sign-ups for the iPhone Upgrade Program. Klarna on Apple Pay - Image Credit: Klarna On July 21, a report surfaced claiming that the iPhone Upgrade Program was on borrowed time , and was due to be replaced. It seems that the replacement, Apple Upgrade, will be arriving very soon. Posted as part of Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg , Mark Gurman writes that Apple Upgrade wi

The eventual launch of Apple Glass is still expected in 2027, but based on how people distrust Meta's smart glasses, Apple may have a challenge ahead of it. Apple Glass will require Apple to convince the world it still cares about privacy. Smart glasses have been rumored to be in development at Apple for quite a while, and aren't expected to emerge from Cupertino anytime soon. But, when Apple actually does ship them, it will have to deal with the problem of privacy . In Sunday's "Power On" newsl

Apple TV paid a visit to San Diego Comic-Con, hosting a two-hour panel and revealing new trailers for "Dark Matter," "Neuromancer," and the loosely toy-based "Matchbox The Movie." Matchbox The Movie - Image Credit: Apple Just like any major media company that streams movies and TV shows, Apple held a lengthy two-hour panel at San Diego Comic-Con. The panels are usually an opportunity for fans to see stars talk about past and upcoming projects, as well as the reveal of new trailers for inbound re

Apple is reportedly testing its September 2026 Apple Watch lineup, but the new models are expected to be minor updates while more substantial changes are much further off. The sensors on the back of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 Most recent rumors have claimed that the forthcoming Apple Watch Series 12 will not feature any hardware improvements over its predecessor. Now backing up those reports, Bloomberg says that neither the Apple Watch Series 12 nor the expected Apple Watch Ultra 4 will get visible

A woman who stole from a Wendy's returned for her AirPods , a shooting followed an argument about an Apple Watch, and another FedEx robbery in Memphis, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter. AirPods 4 The latest in an occasional AppleInsider feature, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Both 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air laptops are on sale at B&H this week, with new markdowns slashing up to $200 off a variety of configurations and color options. Save up to $200 on Apple's latest MacBook Air at B&H - Image credit: Apple Each of the triple-digit MacBook Air discounts highlighted below also includes free 2-day shipping within the contiguous U.S. so you can begin using your new laptop right away. Save up to $200 on M5 MacBook Airs Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on ou

Amazon's weekend Apple sale is going strong, with price drops of up to $150 off Apple Watch, AirTag, and iPad devices. Apple Watch, AirTags, and iPads are all on sale this weekend. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple's plan to buy memory from a blacklisted supplier is receiving some pushback from Micron, which claims it will destabilize the U.S. tech industry. Micron memory chips - Image Credit: Micron In June, Apple petitioned the Trump administration to allow it to buy Mac RAM chips from a supplier blacklisted in the United States. Now, a U.S. memory producer has urged President Trump not to give in to Apple's request. According to the Wall Street Journal on Friday , Micron lobbied the White House on

President Donald Trump is escalating the fight over European Union antitrust penalties against Apple, Google, and other U.S. tech companies by opening a trade investigation that could lead to new tariffs. Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Donald Trump Trump announced the investigation in a social media post after the European Commission fined Google 890 million euros on July 23 for violating the Digital Markets Act. The fine included 460 million euros, or about $517 million, for favoring Google s

A working 1977 Apple-1 expected to garner at least $300,000 leads RR Auction's sprawling sale of rare hardware, prototypes, and Steve Jobs memorabilia from Apple's earliest years. The 'Neumark' Apple-1 - 'Byte Shop'-Style. Image credit: RR Auctions The Apple-1 comes from Apple's second batch of 50 machines, according to the auction house. Known as the "Neumark" computer , it sits inside a modified Smith-Corona typewriter case and was restored to working condition by Apple-1 specialist Corey Cohe

A federal judge has ordered a public iPhone exploit taken offline after Magnet Forensics argued it wasn't independent security research at all, but instead a stolen trade secret. iPhone X U.S. District Judge Victoria Marie Calvert partially approved Magnet's request for a preliminary injunction . She directed Paradigm Shift and former Magnet exploit engineer Mario Del Gaudio to delete the usbliter8 article, code, technical details, and related materials in their possession by 11:59 p.m. Eastern

A lawsuit over Apple's failure to deliver Apple Intelligence and Siri features is moving closer to a conclusion as a judge has provisionally approved the company's settlement offer. Apple has settled a class-action lawsuit over its delayed Siri features. The class action suit filed in 2025 alleged that people had bought new iPhones expressly because of Apple's promoting of Apple Intelligence features that it then did not deliver. Apple admitted in March 2025 that the new Siri features were delay

Meta has announced Facebook Verified, a free badge that will be visible on a user's profile and is designed to confirm whether that user is a real person or an AI without actually checking that a user is who they say they are. Facebook Verified will put a new badge on profile pages and elsewhere The new badge is separate from Meta's existing Meta Verified program and is available to eligible Facebook users who are 18 or older. Users must also be in good standing with Facebook's community standar

It takes a very specific series of steps and even then it cannot affect every Mac app, but researchers have found a way to bypass Apple's macOS security and run malware. There is a way to get malware onto your Mac, although it's not very likely. Background skull and crossbones image by stg_max_gts If they don't already come installed on the Mac, macOS apps are either downloaded from the Mac App Store , or from developers' websites. Whichever it is, macOS has security measures to prevent bad acto

The United States has chosen to apply new 10% tariffs to goods imported from a total of 60 countries, including the countries where nearly every iPhone and Mac are assembled. Apple's supply chain may be impacted by new tariffs. Image credit: Intel The new tariffs went into effect on Friday, July 24, 2026. They come into force as a 10% blanket import tax imposed by the Trump administration lapsed following a Supreme Court ruling that it was unlawful. The new action follows a months-long investiga

Santa Clara County firefighters responded to an outside fire at an Apple property in Cupertino on July 23, but public evidence available and fire department reports refute major damage claims. Apple Park headquarters A public PulsePoint listing from Santa Clara County Fire shows an outside fire reported at 5:38 p.m. Pacific time on July 23 at 18922 Forge Drive. The department closed the call at 6:24 p.m., about 45 minutes later, and the listing identifies Engine 71 as the only assigned unit. The

The Hide My Email failure is real but nowhere near as significant to users as it's being portrayed, Apple is hiking so many prices yet looking at ways to make that palatable, plus Foxconn has begun its annual recruitment drive as it begins producing millions of new iPhones , all on the AppleInsider Podcast. There was an issue with Hide My Email. It's been painted as a big security failing by Apple, and it definitely isn't good. But even if someone does manage to circumvent your use of Hide My Em

The Keychron Q6 HE 8K is a solid mechanical keyboard with magnetic switches. While it's not cheap, it's got more than enough to give a great typing experience on Mac . Keychron Q6 HE 8K When it comes to mechanical keyboards, Keychron stands out as one of the industry leaders. All thanks to its vast array of styles, colors, and features aimed at both Windows and macOS users. The Keychron Q6 HE 8K is a beefy new release, and I put it through an extended test drive in my ongoing series of reviews o

As the price of components like RAM and storage continues to skyrocket, Apple has reportedly asked display makers to reduce their prices in an attempt to keep iPhone production costs under control. Apple hopes to save money on new iPhone displays According to The Elec's report , Apple has suggested paying suppliers LG Display and Samsung Display around $70 per iPhone 18 Pro Max display. The report suggests that is angling to pay even less, with both companies aiming for per-panel price points of

A federal district judge will oversee Apple's lawsuit accusing OpenAI of using stolen intellectual property to advance its hardware efforts. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman - image credit: Emerson Collective In early July, Apple sued OpenAI after alleging that two ex-employees successfully stole intellectual property to enrich OpenAI's development efforts. Now, on Thursday, a judge has been assigned to the case. Initially, when the suit was first filed, it was randomly assigned to Magistrate Judge Virgini

ChatGPT leveraged faith to convince a man with a cardiac issue to stay home instead of seeking medical help. Now, facing years of recovery and profound financial damage, the man is suing OpenAI over the ordeal. ChatGPT isn't a medical professional. Credit: OpenAI In a lawsuit filed in San Francisco Superior Court, Florida pastor Scott Winters argues that ChatGPT used his faith against him. After asking the chatbot about his symptoms, he was told that they were likely "another minor piece of the