iOS 27 beta 3 makes it easier to adjust your AirPods’ Adaptive Audio intensity

iOS 27 beta 3 adds a quicker way to adjust AirPods Adaptive Audio intensity, moving the control into the main AirPods settings page.

Pranob Mehrotra     July 7

Apple finally lets you make Siri sound like you want

iOS 27 beta 3 finally activates Siri's pace and expressivity sliders, letting you fine-tune how the assistant sounds across Siri, Maps, and Safari.

Rachit Agarwal     July 6

I found a free Mac diagnostic app that tells you what Apple’s tools don’t

Techtool Lite is a free Mac diagnostic app from Micromat that gives everyday users a broader health check than Disk Utility.

S. Kumar Manglam     July 6

Shared Albums in iOS 27 feels like a private social media universe of its own, and I love it

From emoji reactions to 30-day-expiring albums, iOS 27 transforms Shared Albums into a private, algorithm-free social media experience.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 6

Ahead of Apple, Caviar is showing off the foldable iPhone Ultra with a tinge of luxury

Caviar is not waiting for Apple’s first foldable iPhone, revealing a 19-unit luxury collection inspired by the rumored iPhone Ultra.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 6

America’s 250th anniversary time capsule includes an iPhone 17 Pro Max

America's 250th anniversary time capsule includes an iPhone 17 Pro Max, an AI-generated prediction, and dozens of historic artifacts to represent life in 2026.

Moinak Pal     July 5

Apple’s foldable iPhone may arrive this fall, but good luck getting your hands on one

Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple’s foldable iPhone could follow the iPhone X playbook, with a fall reveal followed by delayed sales and tight supply.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 5

The iPhone 18 Pro Max battery upgrade now looks all but confirmed

China’s 3C certification database appears to reveal the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max battery capacities ahead of Apple’s fall launch.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 5

3 Siri AI features that have genuinely improved my day-to-day life

From smarter Spotlight search to natural language reminders and a camera that actually understands what it sees, here are 3 Siri AI features making a real difference in daily iPhone use.

Rachit Agarwal     July 5

The AI phone era is coming, and the weird brands may not survive it

AI could make phones smarter, but it may also make the smartphone market less forgiving for smaller, stranger brands.

Paulo Vargas     July 5

I hope Apple keeps the MacBook Neo away from the AI hype and preserves its true identity

Here's why Apple should resist every temptation to turn the MacBook Neo’s successor into an AI-first machine and increase its asking price.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 5

This tiny MacBook accessory adds customizable shortcuts for meetings and productivity

Project Mirage has unveiled Dune, a three-button MacBook accessory that offers context-aware shortcuts, AI-powered automation, and quick controls for meetings and productivity apps.

Moinak Pal     July 5

I was in love with my iPhone Air, until summer arrived

My iPhone Air was perfect until summer arrived. Now it overheats, warns me constantly, and burns through battery twice as fast.

Rachit Agarwal     July 5

The regular iPhone 18 may miss out on two major Siri AI features

The iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e may fall short of Apple’s AFM Core Advanced hardware requirement, meaning two major Siri AI features might not be available on these devices.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 4

I let Radial menu take over my Mac, and I’m never going back

I spent a week testing Radial, a Mac app that puts your shortcuts, scripts, and automations right at your cursor, and it's already changed how I use my Mac.

Rachit Agarwal     July 4

After test-driving iOS 27, my iPhone still doesn’t feel like it has made a substantial leap

After testing iOS 27, one conclusion is hard to avoid: Apple isn't iterating anymore. It's maintained. And the iPhone is better off for it.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 4

Apple’s rumored camera AirPods Pro may have hit a major roadblock

A leaker says Apple's camera AirPods Pro project is suspended, weeks after Bloomberg reported they were nearly ready for mass production.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 3

This flower identification app turns every walk into Pokémon Go for plants

flormie turns flower identification into a gentler Pokémon Go style collection loop, giving iPhone users a reason to scan, save, and notice real flowers during everyday walks without the usual social-game chaos.

Paulo Vargas     July 3

Your iPhone will soon warn you before you fall for a scam

Apple is introducing a fraud detection framework called Trust Insights with iOS 28 that analyzes on-device behavior to flag likely scams during calls, texts, and emails.

Pranob Mehrotra     July 3

You’ll soon be able to use WhatsApp on your iPad without touching your iPhone

WhatsApp version 26.25.74 lets iPad users set up their accounts as primary devices, unlocking live location, broadcast lists, and permanent login without needing a phone.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 2

Your Living Room Smart TV Just Got a Privacy Boost with MacPaw’s ClearVPN

Smart TVs are no longer just for streaming shows, as they are now just as connected as your phone. MacPaw is extending it's ClearVPN to Apple TV and Android TV, bringing privacy protection to the screen you use most in your living room.

Krittika Owary     July 2

iPhone 18 Pro Max leak claims a battery capacity eclipsing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Apple’s next Pro Max model could beat Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra on battery size, especially in markets where it ships without a physical SIM tray.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 2

Apple reportedly wants to sell 10 million foldable iPhones, but the starting price could give you serious sticker shock

Apple has reportedly raised its iPhone Ultra production target to around 10 million units, up from the previously estimated 7 to 8 million units.

Pranob Mehrotra     July 1

iPad Pro refresh could land in 2027 with a cooling boost, but no design change

Apple is reportedly testing new iPad Pro models for spring 2027, with faster chips and a possible vapor chamber cooling system.

Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam     July 1

Apple’s M6 chip isn’t even here yet, but you’ll see M7 Macs early in 2027

Mark Gurman says Apple is aiming to launch its first M7-powered devices in early 2027, alongside a refreshed iPad Pro lineup and redesigned entry-level MacBook Pro.

Varun Mirchandani     July 1

The entry-level MacBook Pro could get a design refresh in 2027, and it’s about time

Apple's entry-level MacBook Pro will get a new design for the first time since 2021, reportedly arriving in H1 2027.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 1

The iPhone 18 Pro could launch in these three colors, and black still isn’t one of them

Weibo leaker Instant Digital claims the iPhone 18 Pro will launch in Dark Cherry, Light Blue, and Silver-Gray, with no black option in the lineup.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 1

Apple’s Hide My Email feature has an unfixed bug that leaves email addresses exposed

Apple's Hide My Email vulnerability allows anyone to link a generated anonymous email address back to a real Apple ID.

Shikhar Mehrotra     July 1

I hate sharing my Mac, but a face-unlocking app finally cured my privacy paranoia

A new free and open source Mac app called FaceGate lets you lock individual apps using Face Unlock,Touch ID, or a password, all processed locally on your device.

Rachit Agarwal     July 1

Finding photos is so much easier with Siri AI in iOS 27 that I no longer scroll

A firsthand look at iOS 27's Siri photo search feature on the developer beta, covering what the feature handles well and where it still falls short.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 30

Apple Creator Studio adds AI tools across Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro

Apple Creator Studio has received a major AI update, adding automatic captions, edit detection, Auto Mask, image generation, and tighter workflows between Apple’s creative apps.

S. Kumar Manglam     June 30

Apple and Google sat for discussions to unlock 50W wireless charging for smartphones

The next major leap in wireless charging may not come from a flashy smartphone launch, but from behind closed doors where some of the biggest names in the tech industry are working together, according to an ITHome report. Apple, Google, Xiaomi, and several other leading technology companies recently gathered in Beijing for the Wireless Power […]

Moinak Pal     June 30

The iPhone 18 Pro just leaked through a factory drop test, and Apple cannot be thrilled

Leaked iPhone 18 Pro drop-test photos and component files reportedly surfaced through a Tata Electronics breach, exposing sensitive Apple supplier details before launch.

Vikhyaat Vivek     June 30

iPhone 18 Pro images are already floating on the dark web with a whole bunch of other Apple secrets

Confidential iPhone 18 Pro photos and supplier documents have surfaced on the dark web following a cyberattack on Apple supplier Tata Electronics.

Varun Mirchandani     June 29

Apple has six new iPhones lined up for 2027 with some serious upgrade muscle

Apple’s rumored 2027 iPhone roadmap includes six models across two launch windows, with 120Hz displays, Pro upgrades, and a second foldable iPhone Ultra.

Vikhyaat Vivek     June 29

Tidal lays down the rules for AI music. I wish Spotify and everyone else would follow

Tidal's new AI music policy, effective July 15, prevents fully AI-generated tracks from earning royalties, adds AI labels, and lets listeners filter out all AI-generated content.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 29

After iPad Pro and MacBook Pro, the iMac could be the next in line for an OLED screen upgrade

TrendForce's latest AMOLED report confirms the iMac is on Apple's OLED roadmap, though no launch timeline has been specified yet.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 29

A free soundscape app just got the kind of controls paid calm apps love to hide

Oasis version 2.2 adds presets, new sounds, background mixed audio, and session memory, making the free soundscape app more practical for focus, sleep, meditation, and wind-down routines.

Paulo Vargas     June 29