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Apple is reportedly in talks with the owners of golf's Open Championship to take over when NBC's license runs out in 2028, but other bids are in play. Apple TV could be getting a golf championship Sports rights have become a battleground as streamers seek to take over from legacy media. Apple has had small successes in getting rights for MLS , MLB , and F1 , but its ambitions go much further. According to a report from The Guardian , Apple TV is in early discussions with the R&A about streaming

Apple doesn't even seem to be trying with App Store Review. Users should not be the ones who find problem apps, but over and over, that is what is happening. The App Store could soon feature Ai-generated summaries of application reviews. No question, Apple has the resources to protect us from bad apps, and, no question, it keeps telling regulators that it has. As regulators around the world press for third-party firms to run iPhone App Stores, Apple consistently protests that only it can do a go

Apple's latest proposal in the Epic trial suggests it should be able to charge between 5% and 15% on external purchases. However, Epic will appeal any value above 0%. Epic's demands for a free ride on Apple's App Store continue six years on The ongoing lawsuit between Apple and Epic has left Apple unable to charge commissions on external purchases since its injunction violation in April 2025. Thursday's proposal could let Apple begin charging something again soon, that is if the District Court f

Amazon's Beats discounts knock up to 54% off the earbuds and over-ear headphones, while Nomad launches an aggressive overstock sale dropping iPhone and Apple Watch accessories to as low as $19. Save up to $190 on Beats headphones at Amazon. If you're in the market for a new pair of headphones or want to breathe new life into your iPhone with a fresh case, there are deals in effect from just $19. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple has declared the iPhone X and 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro officially obsolete based on when they stopped being on sale, and repairs for the devices will no longer be offered. Apple now classifies the iPhone X as an obsolete product. Apple's iPhone X, which launched in 2017, was the first iPhone to feature Face ID rather than a Touch ID Home button. It also brought an OLED screen to the iPhone, but that was almost a decade ago. Apple classifies a device as "vintage" when it stopped distributin

Apple is expected to deliver its plan for how to charge App Store commissions under the single victory in the Epic lawsuit, and its last-ditch effort to avoid that has fallen through. Apple loses yet another appeal with the Supreme Court The Supreme Court and US District Court are dealing with the Apple vs Epic case simultaneously . The Supreme Court is set to weigh an appeal from Apple in October , while the District Court seeks to move forward with its injunctions. On Tuesday, Apple failed to

Apple's AirPods Pro may get a massive upgrade soon, with one version including infrared cameras and improved AI. Here's what the rumor mill has to say about what's coming and when. Apple's AirPods Pro 4 might introduce cameras. While products like the iPhone and iPad receive yearly upgrades in the form of new models, Apple's approach to audio accessories is somewhat different. The AirPods Pro, for instance, debuted in 2019, but the product didn't receive any meaningful changes until 2022 . 2025

Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO on September 1, and he has shared that others will define his legacy, but he'd like to be viewed as a "good and decent man." Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down on September 1 John Ternus will be Apple's CEO starting on September 1 and Tim Cook will become the Executive Chairman. Cook's legacy will be defined and litigated for decades to come, but he won't be entering the conversation himself. According to an interview on CNBC , Cook doesn't want to try to defi

When Apple Intelligence launches in China, it will use a large language model made by Apple, instead of being based on either Google Gemini or the Chinese Qwen. Apple Intelligence is coming to China The Chinese version of Apple Intelligence will utilize Qwen , but according to Reuters , the main LLM will be one trained by Apple. The training was done in partnership with Alibaba, but this is still a departure from Apple predominantly adopting another firm's models. In the US and most territories,

Amazon's MacBook Pro sale delivers price drops on every 2026 model, with this best-selling configuration $300 off heading into the weekend. Save $300 on a best-selling M5 Pro MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple The $300 discount applies to Apple's latest M5 Pro MacBook Pro 16-inch that sports an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU. Save $300 on 16" MacBook Pro 48GB RAM Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The iPhone 18 Pro will be a powerhouse for photography while the iPhone Ultra will focus on the novelty of folding, your hosts discuss this and the AI competition in the latest AppleInsider Podcast. New iPhones are just weeks away. Apple's September event will focus on premium iPhone models, but not everything is known about these products just yet. Apple's pitch for iPhone 18 Pro will likely be around its advanced camera system while the foldable will have the obvious going for it. What is stil

Apple threat notifications are meant to help notify users when they may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks, and another notification has been sent to users across 110 countries. Apple threat notifications go out to users in 110 countries A new support document details what a threat notification is and what steps a user might take upon receiving one. Apple says it has sent out warnings to users across 150 countries to date. According to a report from TechCrunch , Apple sent out threa

In what addresses only a lesser problem of privacy when filming with Apple Glasses , a new patent details ways the wearer can be alerted that they are recording, or if bad actors try to interfere. It won't necessarily help others know you're recording, but Apple's smart glasses patent application has proposals for securing the device. Meta Ray-Bans are either going to give all smart glasses a bad name , or introduce a massive societal change where we shrug at privacy. Apple clearly does not want

Apple's loaded 13-inch M5 MacBook Air is down to $1,649 at Amazon and B&H, a $150 discount on the 24GB/1TB configuration in today's price war. Apple's loaded M5 MacBook Air is down to $1,649 during price war - Image credit: Apple Both Amazon and B&H are knocking $150 off Apple's latest 13-inch MacBook Air with the 10-core M5 chip. The laptop, which is discounted to $1,649 in Sky Blue, boasts an upgrade to 24GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage, making it a versatile configuration that can hol

"Ted Lasso" has once again packed the stands, with its season four debut drawing nearly 300 million U.S. viewing minutes across its first two days. 'Ted Lasso' sets Apple TV viewing record again - image credit: Apple TV On August 4, "Ted Lasso" made its much-anticipated return to Apple TV for its fourth season. Previously, the series was widely regarded as one of Apple's first breakout hits and smashed previous viewership records. And it looks like Ted's brought home yet another victory. Continu

Apple's OS 27 releases push Continuity beyond handoffs by carrying Siri conversations and live Mac content across supported devices. Here's where to find the new features and how to use them across your Apple devices. Continuity is the gluon that keeps the Apple quarks together Siri AI can synchronize conversation history across supported personal devices. Spatial Preview lets Mac apps send live documents and 3D content to Apple Vision Pro. Both features preserve more of what the user was doing

Apple is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint with a new Houston center designed to help bolster American manufacturing with education and resources. Apple opens Huston Advanced Manufacturing Center - Image Credit: Apple On Thursday, Apple opened its 20,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in Houston, Texas. The center is offering free training for small and medium-sized businesses. The AMC is housed in the same facility that produces Apple's AI servers. The site is also set

Apple is preparing to release the "iPhone Ultra" in stages, with the U.S. market receiving the device before other markets. iPhone Ultra may face delayed international rollout - Image Credit: AppleInsider Apple could be on the verge of finally unveiling its long-rumored foldable iPhone at its September event. The device, which Apple is allegedly calling the iPhone Ultra internally, has been rumored for years. While the company is expected to reveal the product during the event, there's a good ch

Jamf Threat Labs has found Mac malware that steals sensitive data and secretly launches a controllable copy of the victim's Chrome or Safari installs, giving attackers a way into accounts that are already unlocked. AmnesiaStealer Jamf's August 13 report describes a three-stage AmnesiaStealer infection observed in the wild . The attack begins on a counterfeit GitHub page that tells visitors to paste a command into Terminal. AmnesiaStealer then displays a fraudulent installer prompt and uses the c

While it's officially only back for one run, "Ted Lasso" creators have plans for more and Apple's Eddy Cue strongly suggests there will be a fifth season on Apple TV. Apple's Eddy Cue says he hopes there will be more Ted Lasso - images credit: Apple. Apple TV's first true hit, the comedy "Ted Lasso," was intended to finish forever after its third season. But it's been revived for a fourth , which is getting mixed but generally good reviews and Apple is hinting that the show will continue. "Ted L

It doesn't do this often, but Apple TV has once again added a series of famous films to its library for subscribers to watch at no added cost. Apple TV has added classic movies to its library for free, although probably for a limited time - image credit: Apple. Apple made various series completely free to watch during COVID , and it has occasionally added one-off films like "Silver Linings Playbook." Those were all for a limited time, as was 2024's mammoth addition of 51 movies, and now Apple TV

Apple UK is expanding one Apple Store but losing another, as Apple Festival Place closes for good in November 2026, and a nearby one expands in December. Apple Festival Place in Basingstoke UK is to close - image credit: Apple. Apple has been steadily working through a global five-year Apple Store plan that sees it opening new sites, moving existing ones or expanding others , and also closing some too. In a statement to AppleInsider , the company has now announced the expansion of Apple the Orac

Hallucinations are a problem with any AI, especially when it involves summarizing content, so instead, Apple could let Siri AI provide news directly from an outlet via paid partnerships. Siri AI could get news content direct from publishers via a partnership The iOS 27 beta is underway , and with it, users can test the new Siri AI. One of the first things users might notice with Siri AI is its tendency to share blocks of text pulled from sources rather than summarizing it. According to a report

An Apple supplier has lent additional credibility to ongoing rumors suggesting Apple will release the iPhone 18 base model separately in early 2027. Image credit: Pegatron It seems increasingly likely that Apple will not release the core iPhone 18 at its expected September 2026 iPhone launch. Instead, the company may launch it in early 2027. This isn't the first time we've heard this story. The rumor first surfaced nearly a year ago in August 2025. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on o

Google's Pixel 11 lineup is finally here, along with the Pixel Watch 5 and a rival to Apple's AirTag . Here's what debuted at the 'Made by Google' event. Google's Pixel 11 is finally here. Image Credit: Google. While we're all eagerly awaiting the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro, Google has already revealed everything the Pixel 11 range has to offer. Unveiled at the annual "Made by Google" event on Wednesday, Google's Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold introduce new Gemini capabilities, c

Apple is being forced to detail fees it wants to charge for outbound links in its continuing legal fight with Epic, and now it's only got 24 hours to file them. A Fortnite parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial - Image Credit: Epic Games. The ever-ongoing legal battle between Apple and Epic Games over what Apple should charge apps within the App Store has hit a snag for the iPhone maker. In the current phase, the two are fighting in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Californ

Google's new Pixel 11 is the search giant's standard model of its new smartphone range. Here's how its latest introduction compares to its Apple counterpart, the iPhone 17 . iPhone 17 [left] vs Google Pixel 11 [right] The vast majority of attention for Google and Apple's smartphone launches is around the premium models. However, not everyone is in the market for the high-end version, and would rather save a few bucks on something without every bell and whistle in existence. For Google's Pixel 11

Google has just launched its new Pixel smartphone line, with the Pixel 11 Pro going toe-to-toe with Apple's iPhone 17 Pro . Here's how the spec sheets compare. iPhone 17 Pro [left], Google Pixel 11 Pro [right] Google launched the Pixel 11 Pro as the compact half of its top-tier lineup, sitting below the larger Pixel 11 Pro XL. It lines up naturally against Apple's iPhone 17 Pro, the non-Max Pro model, and becomes the default option if you want a serious smartphone without the massive size. That

Twitch now lets streamers block Amazon from using their broadcasts, clips, and other channel content to train generative AI. However, it's opt out, so here's how to do that. Twitch The Amazon-owned streaming service announced the AI training opt-out on August 12. Users can find it under Security and Privacy in Twitch account settings, where it's labeled "Training for Generative AI." Turning off the setting prevents Amazon from using a channel's streams, videos on demand, clips, highlights, chat,

Apple has signed Nate Gatten to become its new head of government affairs, a move that could help the company work more with the Trump administration. Nate Gatten - Image Credit: American Airlines Apple is undergoing several changes in the short term, in preparation for the CEO transition from Tim Cook to John Ternus on September 1. One day before the switch, Apple will be installing a new vice president. According to a memo from SVP and General Counsel Jennifer Newstead seen by Bloomberg , Nate

A leaker with a decent track record has shown what is claimed to be a screen protector for the forthcoming iPhone Ultra , and it shows the device's unusual corners. A purported screen protector for the iPhone Ultra - image credit: Ice Universe. In June 2026 , leaker Ice Universe showed off what was purported to be a prototype of the iPhone Ultra. Now the same leaker is back with an image of a screen protector accessory, which appears to back up claims of the device's shape. That's significant be

Apple aims to make it possible to prove that a photo was taken on your iPhone and, presumably, not subsequently altered. The rear cameras of a Pro-tier iPhone The latest developer beta of iOS 27 has an unusual number of new features for this late in the process, but code references say there's more to come. Apple has a forthcoming feature called Apple Reference Image, and it's aimed at authenticating photos. Under the right circumstances, it would be possible to demonstrate that a specific image

Apple TV has released the first trailer for "Last Seen," its upcoming thriller starring Patrick Brammall, ahead of the series premiere on September 9. Image credit: Apple TV In "Last Seen," police detective Ian Ridley's daughter vanished 11 years ago without a trace. Then, a distress call from a teenage girl convinces Ridley she may be Maggie and renews his search for his daughter. The series is based on CWA John Creasey Dagger Award-winning author Ryan David Jahn's book, "The Dispatcher." The f

The iPhone 20 Pro display will be the same aspect ratio as previous models, while still being slightly bigger. Combined with the glass cover, it should result in a bezel-less effect in the final version. The screen of the iPhone Air, from which the iPhone 20 may borrow design elements Apple's anniversary smartphone, the often-rumored iPhone 20 Pro is believed to have both a glass-heavy design and much larger displays than usual. While the model is still far from becoming a reality, that hasn't s

Inventory constraints continue to plague the M4 Mac mini line, but Amazon has two models with delivery dates in the near future, and one of them is on sale, too. Amazon has M4 Mac mini models available right now. Apple's M4 Mac mini has been hard to source, with a nearly month-long delay on the M4 spec with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. But Amazon has units available to purchase now , with delivery estimates of Aug. 18-20 at press time. Buy M4 Mac mini 512GB for $999 Continue Reading on Appl

Preorders for the popular fishing management sim "Dave the Diver" are now open, with the game slated for a mid-September release across Apple platforms. Dave the Diver is coming to Apple devices on September 17 Dave the Diver blends deep-sea exploration with restaurant management. By day, you dive for fish, farm, and explore. By night, you serve sushi and juggle the chaos of running a booming seaside business. The game has been retooled for a mobile-first experience. Beverage pouring is now oper

Chinese display manufacturer BOE really wants to be part of the iPad Air supply chain, and aims to take some of Apple's custom for the OLED panel away from Samsung Display. Apple's iPad Air with M4, without OLED The iPad Air is anticipated to gain an OLED panel as part of its spring 2027 refresh. While Samsung Display is widely expected to continue being the main OLED supplier for Apple, one company wants in on the action. According to TheElec on Tuesday , BOE is pushing to become a secondary di

Apple has extended its unusually limited Back to School series of deals and they are not to be dismissed, but there are far greater discounts to be had from other resellers. Apple's lates Back to School offer is now live - image credit: Apple Even when it isn't raising prices , it is a rule with Apple that it will never actually have sales on its products, except for certain regular promotions in China. So for this latest deal, it is again falling back on offering Apple gift cards alongside sele

A new rumor suggests that "everyone" at Apple calls the upcoming foldable iPhone the "iPhone Ultra," though that doesn't mean Apple will actually go with that name. iPhone Fold could be called iPhone Ultra Apple keeps things like marketing names under a tight lock and key. It is rare, if ever, that the public learns about what something might be called before it is released. However, you have to call the device something , and it seems a colloquial name has caught on internally at Apple. A socia

The executive who spearheaded Apple Pay , Jennifer Bailey, is retiring after 12 years as Vice President of Internet Services and Apple Pay. Jennifer Bailey is retiring after 23 years in Apple's employ Under Bailey's leadership, Apple launched Apple Wallet , Apple Pay, and Apple Card. She also supervises Tap to Pay on iPhone , Apple Gift Cards, and Apple Cash internationally. She joined the company in 2003 as Vice President of Worldwide Online Stores in 2003, and was promoted in 2014. Continue Re

It's been over four decades since Steve Wozniak left Apple, and on August 11 2026, Woz's 76th birthday, we talk about how he gave Apple its soul. 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 both Woz and Jobs goes

New in iOS 27 is a birthday reminder that means if you are on a call with someone, your iPhone will tell you if it's their special day with fireworks! The gift is still on you, though. Whether you remember to call them, or they passive-aggressively call you, iOS 27 will make sure you know it's their birthday. There may not be a smaller addition to iOS 27 , but the Phone app's birthday reminder is a really nice touch. In the current betas , if you call someone, the Phone app checks the contact ca

Apple's supply chain is now holding more iPhone OLED panels with Apple also ordering more of them, all to offset the growing cost of buying the components. An iPhone 17 Pro OLED display While the general effect of the ongoing memory price surge has resulted in more expensive components for suppliers, it also has other effects on the supply chain. In the case of Apple's iPhone production lines, there have been changes in the way they work. According to sources cited by ETNews , Apple increased th

With preseason football about to commence and back-to-school shopping in full swing, sales at LG and Amazon slash up to 45% off OLED TVs and monitors for your Mac. Save up to $5,000 on LG OLED TVs, 6K UltraFine monitor - Image credit: LG A variety of models are included in today's sales at Amazon and LG, with 2026 C6 and G6 OLED televisions up to $5,000 off and an UltraFine 6K display marked down to the lowest price of the year . You can grab deals at both LG and Amazon as both retailers compete