By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Another analyst has forecasted that Apple will be launching foldable devices in 2026, with the claim that Apple plans for two items to launch that year.iPad Mini could be replaced by a foldable iPadRumors have been circulating about Apple’s fabled flexible smartphone, the iPhone Fold, with the rumor mill believing in a 2026 launch for the hardware. Now, an analyst has doubled down on the release timing, but that something else will go on sale too.According to Haitong Securities analyst Jeff Pu, via BGR, Apple will be bringing out foldable devices in 2026. This matches other rumors about the iPhone Fold timeline, but with the added wrinkle that it won’t be alone. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple’s update to iOS 17.6 is turning Home Switching on, when it was previously off, for some users. Here’s how to turn that Home setting back off.The Home Switching option in the Home appSmart home owners may have discovered a problem with their HomeKit installation after making the update to iOS 17.6. For users with multiple Homes set up on their devices, they may find that a setting that was turned off has been turned back on.The Home app allows users to set up multiple Homes, and for the user to switch between them if necessary. This can be useful for a number of reasons, including Homes for multiple physical locations, as well as to separate devices within the app. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Experts recently discovered a macOS stealer malware disguised as the popular screen recording app Loom, spread through deceptive Google-sponsored URLs.Crazy Evil malwareMoonlock Lab found a sophisticated macOS stealer malware disguised as Loom, orchestrated by the notorious Crazy Evil group. It uses deceptive Google-sponsored URLs to trick users into downloading harmful software.The investigation began when Moonlock Lab identified a Google ad promoting the official Loom app. The ad seemed legitimate and enticed users to click on a trusted source. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) The M3 MacBook Air is a popular choice this August for back-to-school shoppers and this loaded model with 24GB unified memory and 1TB storage is in stock and $150 off.As students prepare to embark on a new school year, back-to-school deals on laptops are picking up and today’s markdown on a loaded M3 MacBook Air spec is worth considering. Save $150 on the M3 13-inch spec with an upgrade to the 10-core GPU, 24GB unified memory and a 1TB SSD with promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama.Buy for $1,749The coupon code, which is available exclusively to AppleInsider readers, also discounts AppleCare for the M3 MacBook Air 13-inch by $40, bringing the 3-year protection plan down to $159. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) Apple has released our first look at Apple Intelligence, and with it, a wholly refreshed Siri. Even though it’s early, let’s take a look at how Siri is getting even better – and what features are still coming.Apple Intelligence is now hereBased on the folks we’ve talked to about it, Apple’s long-running voice assistant Siri is the most anticipated upgrade that’s set to arrive with Apple Intelligence. It’s long past time for Apple to upgrade Siri to make it a viable alternative to other virtual assistants.Charitably, before the Apple Intelligence upgrade coming in some version of iOS 18, it’s pretty bad. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The iPhone 17 family of smartphones could gain a 24-megapixel front-facing camera, giving it twice the resolution of the current sensor.The front-facing camera is hidden in the Dynamic IslandMany of Apple’s upgrades and rumors revolve around the rear cameras, such as the alleged variable aperture system. However, in one analyst’s forecast, a change could be made to the one at the front.According to an investor note from Haitong Securities analyst Jeff Pu seen by BGR, the iPhone 17 models will all use a 24-megapixel camera with a six-element plastic lens. For reference, the TrueDepth camera array in the iPhone 15 use a 12-megapixel camera, with five lens elements made of plastic. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple’s third-quarter financial results were a significant improvement for 2024. Here’s how the figures visually break down in a quarter where Apple soundly beat Wall Street’s forecasts.Apple CEO Tim CookAhead of the quarterly results for the third quarter of 2024, Wall Street had predictions that Apple would do better than last year. However, the reality was that Apple soundly beat the forecasts in many areas.This is the breakdown of Apple’s figures for the period compared to previous quarters, providing a fuller picture of Apple’s financial journey. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) Just two weeks after release, the latest chapter of Apple’s “The Underdogs: OOO” has been pulled, under withering criticism from the Thailand government and viewers.Actor and comedian Mia Schauffler stars in a new “Underdogs” ad for AppleBack in 2019, “The Underdogs” was a seemingly one-off ad showing a group of office colleagues. Since then, it’s become a whole series of adventures in advertising.In the style of 2023’s episode, the new edition is a ten-minute comedy thriller called “The Underdogs: OOO (Out of Office).” Having left their corporate office jobs to start a company in 2022’s video, the team is now trying to secure an order for their packaging business. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) Well ahead of Thursday’s earnings, the “Oracle of Omaha’s” Berkshire Hathaway may have sold a very large quantity of Apple stock, marking the third consecutive quarter of big sales volumes.Warren Buffett [Berkshire Hathaway]Apple stock has had an interesting quarter. On April 1, the stock was about $170 per share. It hit a peak of $234.82 in the middle of July.And, Berkshire Hathaway may have take the opportunity to seize some profit, according to the head of investment firm that has had a stake in Warren Buffett’s fund for a long time. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple has reported better than expected earnings — you were worried there for a minute — while Apple Intelligence is finally out in beta. And maybe you should be worried about a new device, the Friend.Apple CEO Tim Cook at Apple ParkThere’s always a lot of attention and fuss when Apple announces its latest billions in earnings, but this time guest Mike Wuerthele breaks down exactly what matters and what truly does not. Even if Apple had not done as well as it did, Mike is going to tell you the startling figure of how long the company would keep going if it never sold another device ever. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
