By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we reveal the new Philips Hue gear, walk through several new Qi2 chargers, and break down all the changes coming to Apple TV in tvOS 18.HomeKit Insider PodcastSignify had several new smart lighting products to announce this week for its Philips Hue brand. The most exciting release as far as we are concerned was the Twilight lamp that has dual light sources to cover the wall and around it in soothing light.The Twilight lamp also supports several sleep-friendly modes and has ultra-low dimming for use in the late hours. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) While not as flashy as the iPhone 16 Pro, Apple’s fall debut of the iPhone 16 is important due to the addition of Apple Intelligence. Here are the top features that will make a difference for those in the market for an upgrade.Renders of what the iPhone 16 could look likeThe rumor mill never stops for the iPhone, but lately it has focused more on changes to the iPhone 16 Pro models. Even so, there will still be changes coming for the non-Pro models arriving at the same time.With fewer than three months until Apple launches its new models, these are the features you should watch out for in the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Second time’s the charm: A personal trainer again accidentally dropped a gym weight on his iPhone 15 Pro Max, discovering that physics are remorseless and iPhones aren’t invulnerable.The moment Kyle Counts’ smashed iPhone began to smoke and sparkThere are people who destroy devices to make idiotic YouTube videos, and there’s Apple that might destroy thousands of them in testing. But then there are also people like personal trainer Kyle Counts who wouldn’t dream of smashing a costly iPhone — but accidentally do precisely that. Many times.As reported by Newsflare, Counts was working a triceps exercise in a gym in Scapoose, Oregon when his iPhone fell out of his pocket. He didn’t notice it until the end of his exercise when he dropped the 90 pound dumbbell he was using, onto the floor and right onto the iPhone. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) The new Apple Intelligence is so powerful, analysts at Wedbush are claiming that Apple has put itself at the forefront of artificial intelligence with it, and it will launch an iPhone 16 upgrader super cycle.iPhone 16 Pro is expected to benefit from an upgrade super cycleWedbush has previously claimed that the introduction of AI features would so increase demand for the iPhone 16 family that it would outweigh concerns over China sales. Now in a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, Wedbush says it is bullish both on the iPhone and on Apple Intelligence.Specifically, it argues that investors are beginning to regard Apple as the gatekeeper of the consumer AI revolution. Instead of being behind the AI industry as often reported, Apple will lead the way to an extent that it’s Meta and Google that need to catch up. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) The European Union has announced a preliminary finding that Appleis in breach of the Digital Markets Act, including how it restricts rivals, and what it charges them.EU flags in BrusselsIn March 2024, EU officials opened an investigation into allegations that Apple was failing to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). By June, antitrust executive Margrethe Vestager was describing the EU’s findings against Apple as “very serious,” and it has now officially told the company its preliminary conclusions regarding how it limits rivals on its App Store.”Today is a very important day for the effective enforcement of the DMA,” said Vestager in a statement. “Our preliminary position is that Apple does not fully allow steering. Steering is key to ensure that app developers are less dependent on gatekeepers’ app stores and for consumers to be aware of better offers.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) A new report says that a more mass-market and lower-cost version of the Apple Vision Pro headset won’t be as much of a stand-alone device as the existing model is.Apple’s headset could get a second model as soon as late 2025Apple has been working on prototypes of a lower-cost AR/VR headset, following the debut of its original version. The future device is rumored to cut costs by narrowing the field of vision and other changes.The major savings will come from requiring it be tethered to an iPhone or Mac for its computing power. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) Add another name to the list — Apple has reportedly spoken to Meta about integrating the social media giant’s generative artificial intelligence tech.Adopting Meta may have implications for Apple AI privacyFor the last six months, there’s been debate about how Apple will implement artificial intelligence on the iPhone and Mac. How Apple Intelligence works was a bit of a surprise, with other rumors talking about direct integration and nothing Apple-made, and others talking about AI App Stores.The latest report claims that Apple has been in talks with Meta for generative AI. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The long-rumored “Apple Glass” may take much longer to arrive than previously thought, with it now not expected to arrive for several years.An example of what Apple Glass could look likeThe Apple Vision Pro has been a major first step for Apple’s mixed reality device ambitions. However, in the pursuit of lighter and more powerful hardware, rumors of augmented reality smart glasses have persisted.Though development is apparently still ongoing, it may not arrive anytime soon. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) A new report detailing the migration of Apple’s Mac line to M4 is out, and it doubles-down on previous rumors that it’s going to take a bit longer than a year for a Mac Studio or Mac Pro upgrade.Mac Studio and Mac Pro may stick with M2 chips until 2025.The Mac Studio and Mac Pro got their most recent refreshes at the 2023 WWDC. Fans of Apple’s Pro desktops may be in for a wait if they want a M4 version.In the weekly Power On newsletter from Bloomberg, there are a few more details. Specifically, the Pro-level Macs aren’t expected until the tail-end of the M4 migration process. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Amazon’s latest Apple Watch sale drops the price of the Series 9 to $299 and the rugged Ultra 2 with a titanium case to $714.Early Prime Day discounts are in effect on current Apple Watches, with the Series 9 getting a $100 markdown on select styles and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 dipping to $714. If you’re looking for the cheapest Apple Watch price period, the SE 2nd Generation is also available for $189 in select colors, which reflects a $50 discount off MSRP.Early Prime Day Apple Watch deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider
