The latest color options for the AirPods Max. Image credit: Apple Apple updated its AirPods Max with USB-C and new color options in September 2024, but is reportedly not planning any further changes to the headphones. In the recent updates to the product, Apple failed to upgrade the chip inside the AirPods Max to the…
Siri will continue to improve in increments across 2025 and into 2026. Apple is in the process of overhauling Siri to catch up to AI engines like ChatGPT, but the revamp will emerge in stages across 2025 and into 2026. The company has already introduced some minor changes to Siri, including the option to type…
Apple is making it more affordable to repair the MacBook Pro. Apple will dramatically reduce the cost of speaker repair in the Apple Silicon 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro, ending the longstanding need to buy a whole replacement top case. The replacement of damaged speakers in these MacBook Pro models remains complex, but…
Merchants can use iPhones to accept contactless payments. Image credit: Apple Apple has now brought its Tap to Pay easy-payment technology to New Zealand. Merchants can now use an iPhone or Apple Watch to accept payments from contactless debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, or other digital wallets. The technology requires a partner-enabled iOS app…
Black Friday software deals - Image credit: Adobe, Microsoft, Parallels, ExpressVPN With Black Friday just around the corner, many software deals are emerging, offering substantial savings on some of the top software products. Here's a roundup of the best deals AppleInsider has found. This Black Friday roundup highlights some fantastic deals on must-have software. These…
Apple is adding more and better ports to its latest MacBooks but for true flexibility and the very best extra functionality you should consider a docking station to expand your laptop into a full top-end desktop solution. We have tested and recommended the best Thunderbolt docks for Mac and best USB-C hubs for Mac, but…
Brad Pitt, George Clooney in the film "Wolfs." Image credit: Columbia Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection A planned sequel to the Apple TV+ original movie "Wolfs" has reportedly been cancelled, marking another unexpected turn for both this film series, and for how it appears Apple is changing its movie ambitions. "I don't know what I'm…
ESR has plenty for your tech holiday shopping needs - Image credit: ESR Finding gifts for your tech-loving friends or family won't be a hassle thanks to ESR's selection of CryoBoost chargers, MagSafe cases and wallets, and other Apple-related accessories. Let's face it, buying gifts for techie people can be a pain. They're picky about…
You might think that connecting anonymously to a public Wi-Fi network doesn’t reveal much about you. You might be using a VPN (virtual private network) to protect everything you do. Even if you aren’t, the vast majority of websites and email servers (and pretty much all those run by companies) use client-to-server encryption. But what…