Of course, perhaps investors are right to wait and see how the much-anticipated Siri update will fare, given how the initial launch of Apple Intelligence turned out and the aftermath that followed once many consumers felt that the Cupertino-based giant underdelivered after perhaps overpromising a bit too much. Going into the new year, the tides could turn, and Apple might overdeliver in 2026 after underpromising for most of 2025.
Spigen just launched a plastic shell that turns your Mac mini into a time machine. The Classic C1 wraps Apple's minimalist aluminum cube in translucent plastic inspired by the iMac G3, complete with Bondi Blue and Tangerine colorways that defined Apple's most playful era. For $32.99, your desk gets an instant injection of late '90s nostalgia without sacrificing any of the Mac mini's modern functionality.
Buying a used iPhone loses its appeal if an iCloud Activation Lock screen appears. Users often find this after turning on the phone, leaving them unable to use it. The Find My iPhone security feature Activation Lock. It prevents unauthorized use of a lost or stolen phone without the owner's Apple ID and password. This article explains why this lock emerges and how to bypass iCloud Activation lock securely.
Tech companies may have already grown numb to Trump's unpredictable moves. Back in February, Trump warned Americans to expect "a little pain" after he issued executive orders imposing 10-25 percent tariffs on imports from America's biggest trading partners, including Canada, China, and Mexico. Immediately, industry associations sounded the alarm, warning that the costs of consumer tech could increase significantly. By April, Trump had ordered tariffs on all US trade partners to correct claimed trade deficits, using odd math that critics suspected came from a chatbot. (Those tariffs bizarrely targeted uninhabited islands that exported nothing and were populated by penguins.)
Did your Christmas morning start off with a Mac under the tree? No matter if you unwrapped a new MacBook, iMac, or Mac mini, that hardware is just the beginning of a gift that will keep on giving. In 2025, there are more apps and games for Apple computers than ever. Here are six we recommend taking a look at.
Also: I changed 10+ settings on my iPhone to significantly extend its battery life (iOS 26 and older) And while Apple would love for you to solve the problem by upgrading your iCloud+ plan, that's not your only option. There are plenty of built-in iOS 26 tools that can help reclaim storage, and most of them are completely free to use.
Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad, tap your name at the top and select Family. Tap Add Member, then Create Child Account, and follow the onscreen prompts. You'll need to provide your child's name and birth date, along with parental consent using your own Apple ID password. Once created, the account is automatically added to your Family Sharing group.
If a recent leak is accurate, Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone will feature unusually wide dimensions with a wide inner display. Interestingly, Samsung is also said to be working on a similar "wide" foldable to take on Apple. According to a new report, Samsung is working on a foldable with a 7.6-inch OLED inner screen that'll have a 4:3 aspect ratio. The foldable is said to be unveiled next year with a passport-style design.
The M5 processor doesn't just make the M4 better but it also changes the way a laptop handles heavy workloads. Each GPU core now has a Neural Accelerator that speeds up AI tasks by a lot which means you can handle machine learning workloads and Apple Intelligence features at speeds that would have needed a desktop workstation just a few years ago.
I've learned the hard way that bringing a boring gift to a White Elephant exchange is basically social sabotage. Over the years, my strategy has evolved into one simple rule: if it's travel-related, useful, and from Amazon, it's almost guaranteed to get stolen. From cozy comforts to clever travel accessories, these are the kinds of gifts people didn't know they needed - until someone else opens them.
If any single company deserves recognition for bringing style back, it's Motorola. The Razr Ultra foldable in MountainTrail is easily the best-looking phone I used this year, but maybe I'm just partial to the Moto X vibes the wooden back evokes. The bronze-colored side rails, the satisfying sound as the flip phone snaps shut - it's all so nice. But it's not just foldables - Motorola has been way ahead
If it wasn't for a Volkswagen bus and a calculator, Apple might never have existed. At the time, late cofounder Steve Jobs was in his early 20s and strapped for cash, but hooked on the idea that everyone should be able to own a home computer. The only problem? Like many founders, he didn't have enough money to bring his vision to life.
Apple on Wednesday released an updated developer license agreement that gives the company permission to recoup unpaid funds, such as commissions or any other fees, by deducting them from in-app purchases it processes on developers' behalf, among other methods. The change will impact developers in regions where local law allows them to link to external payment systems. In these cases, developers must report those payments back to Apple to pay the required commissions or fees.
The Dow is down about 45 points, as the Nasdaq tacks on another 26 points. After yesterday's Micron-induced tech rally, Oracle ( NYSE: ORCL) is giving markets a boost. All on news TikTok agreed to sell its U.S. operations to a new joint venture that includes the oversold tech giant and private equity investors at Silver Lake. Shares of Oracle are up about $8.50 in premarket on the news.
Indeed, given the company's market capitalization of more than $4 trillion, the directional moves Apple makes over any time frame will likely impact most investors, whether they hold this stock directly or not. That's because most investors now have some sort of exposure to index funds or exchange traded funds (ETFs), many of which are market cap weighted. Thus, Apple's performance is a key indicator of the performance of the broader market.
Apple announced it will allow alternative app stores in Japan and will permit developers to process payments for digital goods and services outside of its own in-app purchase system in iOS. The iPhone maker is not making these changes because it wants to be more open; it's being forced - in this case, to comply with the country's Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), which is now going into effect.
Apple has announced the changes it's making to the iOS App Store in Japan in order to comply with recent legislation in the country. It will allow third-party app stores and payment processing options, though is introducing new commission fees for those transactions. Developers in Japan will now be able to distribute apps on alternative app stores, much like in the EU, with AltStore PAL already expecting to launch in the country before the year's end. As in Europe, Apple will collect a 5 percent commission for in-app purchases made in third-party stores.
Apple just announced it will be integrating more ads into the App Store because our poor eyeballs must be assaulted at all times. The company plans on littering search results with advertisements beginning next year. Currently, the App Store only has one ad spot. That's at the very top of search results. If you search for something like Instagram it's likely that top spot will be filled with an ad for a rival social media platform. The new ads will appear further down the actual search results.
An intriguing new rumor today confirms that there will be an iPhone Air 2 (even though it may only arrive in spring 2027), and it will add a second camera. This was first rumored last month, and it's nice to get a 'confirmation' of sorts (as much as any rumor can count as that). While today's report doesn't mention what the second camera will be, the rumor from November did - an ultrawide.
About 10 Apple employees spent some of their valuable hours over recent months on a project that might seem unusual for the tech giant: customizing an open source AI tool for ImageTek, a small manufacturer in Springfield, Vermont whose lines of business include printing millions of labels for food packaging. The Apple engineers developed a computer vision system to automatically identify color errors, and on one run it picked up bacon labels with a far-too-pinkish beige before they got shipped, according to Marji Smith, ImageTek's president.
It is specifically made for water activitiessailing, snorkeling, and the likeso it's obviously the best option for anyone on the water. But I also think it's the front-runner for the Watch Ultra 2's best generalist band for those who like to stay active. Since it's made of rubber like a typical sport band, you don't have to worry about keeping it clean or keeping it safe.
Apple released the Mac mini M4 in late 2024 and we were impressed with how something so small could be so powerful. We gave it a 90 in our review, thanks to features like its speed and standard 16GB of RAM. The currently $479 base model also comes with 256GB of SSD. We were also happy to see it had front-facing USB-C and headphone ports.
SUNNYVALE - Apple is poised to deepen its presence in Silicon Valley with two deals in Sunnyvale that extend a remarkable string of transactions involving property purchases and building rentals. The tech titan, which is expanding in the South Bay, has struck a deal to sublease a full office building at 625 North Mary Ave. in Sunnyvale, according to several sources with knowledge of the rental deal.
