iPhone 18 Pro chip leak hints at performance upgrades in two key areas
AppleInsider Newsby Oliver Haslam <oliver@monkeymanmedia.com>·3 Sept 2026
A supply chain leak has provided new information on the A20 Pro chip that's set to power the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, detailing how improved gaming performance and more fluid everyday use are in the...
Anker makes Matter smarthome bid with MindBase hub and NAS
AppleInsider Newsby William Gallagher <wg@williamgallagher.com>·3 Sept 2026
Best known for batteries and chargers, Anker is launching a local AI hub for the home that supports Matter, controls cameras and video doorbells, and includes file sharing.
iPhone Air review one year later: More than the sum of its flaws
AppleInsider Newsby Oliver Haslam <oliver@monkeymanmedia.com>·3 Sept 2026
A year ago, people were hand-wringing over the iPhone Air's failings, but 12 months later, it's clear its detractors dropped the ball on an iconic iPhone.
Apple sued over App Tracking Transparency in $2.7 billion class action
AppleInsider Newsby William Gallagher <wg@williamgallagher.com>·3 Sept 2026
A former UK antitrust director has filed a $2.7 billion class action suit claiming that Apple launched its App Tracking Transparency privacy feature to disadvantage developers and benefit itself.
No Wallpaper Engine for Mac, but Vivid Walls offers a workaround
AppleInsider Newsby Andrew Orr <andreworr@appleinsider.com>·3 Sept 2026
Mac users can finally run their favorite Wallpaper Engine animated backgrounds natively without booting up Windows. Here's how to get it done, and what the limitations are today.
US government worried that AI companies can't innovate without legal theft
AppleInsider Newsby Wesley Hilliard <wes@appleinsider.com>·2 Sept 2026
If you're developing an LLM in the United States and need loads of data, the government has made a legal filing that claims copyright violations by AI companies are fine, as long as it means moving...
Apple's smart home display could be coming soon, sounds amazing
AppleInsider Newsby Andrew O'Hara <andrew@appleinsider.com>·2 Sept 2026
Apple's new smart home display, designed to power Apple Home, could be launching soon. Here's what the rumors say will be coming, and when.
Google dodges breakup in DOJ ad monopoly case
AppleInsider Newsby Amber Neely <amber@appleinsider.com>·2 Sept 2026
Google has yet again dodged a potentially business-splitting antitrust ruling, and gets to keep its ad-tech business intact after escaping the Department of Justice's push for a court-ordered...
153 million driver's license scans appeared on the dark web
AppleInsider Newsby Amber Neely <amber@appleinsider.com>·2 Sept 2026
More than 150 million driver's license scans were up for purchase on the dark web, highlighting the risk you take every time you hand over your physical ID.
This working Apple I expected to fetch $500K will go on tour, before the auction
AppleInsider Newsby William Gallagher <wg@williamgallagher.com>·2 Sept 2026
The very few Apple I computers in existence do seem to keep being auctioned, but now the "Hatfield" unit signed by Steve Wozniak, accompanied with a letter from Steve Jobs, will tour the US before...
Trust fall: TSMC's relationship with Apple is something Intel struggles to match
AppleInsider Newsby Malcolm Owen <malcolm@appleinsider.com>·2 Sept 2026
Intel's loss of Apple's chip custom during the Apple Silicon era was due to Apple trusting TSMC more. Years later, it's a lesson that Intel hasn't taken to heart.
Organized crime syndicates target Apple gift cards
AppleInsider Newsby William Gallagher <wg@williamgallagher.com>·2 Sept 2026
A scam draining Apple gift cards is spreading worldwide. While some perpetrators are being caught, you need to protect yourself.
M6 Mac mini vs M1 Mac mini: A five-year-gap comparison
AppleInsider Newsby Malcolm Owen <malcolm@appleinsider.com>·2 Sept 2026
Apple's new M6 Mac mini is shipping soon, and a giant leap over Apple's first Apple Silicon Mac mini. Here's how much has changed.
Developers can stop supporting Intel Macs, says Apple
AppleInsider Newsby William Gallagher <wg@williamgallagher.com>·2 Sept 2026
Apple has notified developers that they will no longer be required to make their apps compatible with Intel Macs, while also confirming that Intel-only apps will not run after macOS 27.
Leaker battle: will iPhone 18 Pro come in silver or not?
AppleInsider Newsby William Gallagher <wg@williamgallagher.com>·2 Sept 2026
Following a claim that Apple is dropping silver as an iPhone 18 Pro color, another leaker has shown a silver component. And suggests that it's another popular color that will be dropped instead.
Apple Maps updates 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' for US users
AppleInsider Newsby Malcolm Owen <malcolm@appleinsider.com>·1 Sept 2026
Following pressure from President Donald Trump and a change to the GNIS, Apple Maps has been updated, renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America.
Apple Maps bring up Lake Ontario if you search for 'Lake America'
AppleInsider Newsby Malcolm Owen <malcolm@appleinsider.com>·1 Sept 2026
Apple has started to make changes to the Lake Ontario listing in Apple Maps, with searches for "Lake America" coming up with the Great Lake.
New Beam Ultra & Ace Ultra arrive with AI-powered Sonos 27
AppleInsider Newsby Andrew Orr <andreworr@appleinsider.com>·1 Sept 2026
Sonos has introduced the Beam Ultra soundbar and Ace Ultra headphones alongside Sonos 27, a rebranding of its audio platform that adds AI assistants and ChatGPT music control.
John Ternus addresses staff as he takes over as Apple CEO
AppleInsider Newsby William Gallagher <wg@williamgallagher.com>·1 Sept 2026
New Apple CEO John Ternus has emailed all staff with a memo thanking them for making the company what it is today, and giving a first hint at his plans for the future.
It might be trivial to make custom-fit AirPods in the futureFuture AirPods could be made from fabric that's individually customized to fit any user
AppleInsider Newsby William Gallagher <wg@williamgallagher.com>·1 Sept 2026
Apple has been continuing to research AirPod design in the hunt for the best fit for most users, but now it may have a way to personalize the earbuds for every individual wearer.
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