2-year-old chip? 5-year-old design? Here’s why the Mac Pro still reigns supreme

The Mac Pro has garnered staunch criticism from the crowd that would usually buy one–in most cases, it’s warranted. The Mac Studio is alarmingly good for much cheaper. I, too, bought into the critique of the Mac Pro being a bad buy. But the Mac Pro does have value–a lot of it. As a fan…

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Spruce up your iPhone this weekend with these gorgeous new Apple wallpapers

Apple is opening a new store at the Worldcenter in downtown Miami, Florida later this month, but even if you don’t live in Florida, you can take part in the celebration. To mark the new store’s grand opening, Apple has made a new wallpaper to “Bring your device into full bloom.” The colorful artwork features an…

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In macOS Sequoia you can switch modes for different types of calculations

Calculator app has been around in macOS forever. Here's how to use its four modes in macOS Sequoia. Apple's Calculator app lives in the /Applications folder at the root of your Startup Disk. One of the simplest of all the macOS apps, it was also one of the first utilities shipped with Mac OS X…

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Rear iPhone 17 Pro cameras could all have the same 48MP resolution

Rear cameras on an iPhone The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will both benefit from 48-megapixel sensors for all cameras on the rear, according to one prolific leaker. Apple's iPhone camera system is frequently the topic of rumors, and the iPhone 17 Pro's cameras are no different. If believed, the latest circulating…

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LA fires affect Apple TV+ with production delay, event cancellations

Apple TV+ logo - Image Credit: Apple The Los Angeles wildfires are causing some major problems to the city, beyond property damage. With events canceled and filming delayed, it's causing new logistical issues for Apple TV+. The LA wildfires are decimating homes and buildings in the area, as strong winds help the fire spread quickly.…

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CES, Siri, and Apple’s peculiar overseas problems, on the AppleInsider Podcast

Credit: AppleCredit: Apple Summing up the whole Consumer Electronics Show in one word, explaining the sudden over-stressing about Siri privacy, and scratching our heads over just what Brazil and Indonesia want from Apple. It's the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) week and, perhaps disappointingly, perhaps predictably, there isn't a huge amount to say about it…

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Amazon launches weekend AirPods Pro 2 deal that delivers best 2025 price

Amazon has discounted AirPods Pro 2 by $70. A fresh price cut on AirPods Pro 2 is in effect at Amazon this Friday, delivering the lowest price seen in 2025. Steeper discounts on Apple products continue to launch at Amazon, with the retailer slashing the price of Apple AirPods Pro 2 this morning to $179.99.…

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Running out of space on your phone? Try this

Deleting old memories to make space for new ones? Apple’s probably trying to talk you into signing up for iCloud Drive, but its recurring subscription fees add up quickly — $10 per month for the rest of your days! Instead, check out this lifetime cloud storage plan.  While other Apple users are chained to fees,…

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