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OpenAI has announced a new initiative called the ChatGPT for small business program. Meanwhile, the company touts reaching 10M ChatGPT Work and Codex users.
Recently 404 Media reported on a vulnerability with the iCloud+ ‘Hide My Email’ feature that allowed anyone to access a user’s real email address. Now, Apple says the issue has officially been fixed.
Apple will reportedly launch a new “Apple Upgrade” leasing program next week. As part of that, the company is reportedly planning to wind down its existing iPhone Upgrade Program.
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Apple will launch a new “Apple Upgrade” leasing program later this month, according to a new report from Bloomberg. It marks “one of the biggest-ever changes to how the company sells devices,” the report says. Here’s how it will work.
Meta has quietly released a new iPhone app that uses AI to create personalized children’s stories, complete with illustrations, narration, and original music.
In macOS 27 Golden Gate, Apple has put extra effort into bug fixes and performance enhancements. And so far in the beta, my top quality-of-life improvement involves a Messages fix when logging in to my Mac.
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The Apple Watch is undoubtedly one of the most capable wearables on the market, but not everyone wants a device that needs to be recharged daily and constantly demands their attention. The majority of you have long agreed with me that Apple should also make a smart ring, and today’s launch of the Garmin Cirqa Smart Band adds to the evidence of growing demand for screen-free activity trackers …
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will have the same screen sizes as their predecessors, but rumors indicate their displays will be upgraded in two other ways. Here’s what’s coming.
A planned merger of two major streaming platforms, HBO Max and Paramount+, may not be happening after all. The plan was announced back in March after Netflix dropped out of the bidding war for Warner Bros Discovery. However, a federal judge has now imposed a restraining order preventing the transaction from completing – at least for now …
Apple has already increased the prices of most of its products very significantly after it said it could no longer absorb far high memory costs. iPhone price rises are also expected when this year’s models launch in September. The majority already took the pessimistic view that these rises will be permanent, despite the company’s claims that it was working hard to address them, and it’s now looking like things could get even worse as TSMC increases chipmaking prices …
Next year could see the introduction of the largest ever iPhone screen, according to a leaker with a decent track record. Supply chain sources indicate Apple is trialing a new display, which may be destined for a new iPhone whose name remains a mystery for now …
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Apple released iOS 27 beta 4 today, and it comes with a useful new “Automatic Downloads” feature in the Apple TV app. Here’s how it works.
After an intense real estate push across the South Bay in 2025, Apple is once again expanding its footprint in Sunnyvale. Here are the details.
Volvo is rolling out an over-the-air update to its cars’ infotainment systems that adds Apple Music to more than two million vehicles. Here are the details.
Every year, Apple has a new chip ready for its latest iPhones. But the A20 Pro chip for this fall’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra sounds like it could be extra special. Here are its two big rumored upgrades.
As vibecoding becomes more accessible, new App Store releases are surging, doubling in the first half of 2026, while downloads increased by just 2%. Here are the details.
iOS 27 brings new features to apps like Apple Wallet, Calendar, Notes, Maps, and more. Apple Music adds a variety of improvements too, including five new features outlined below.
iOS 26.6 is imminent for iPhone users. Here’s everything you need to know about the update, and why it’s more important than you may think.
WhatsApp is now rolling out its Liquid Glass redesign to the Mac app, bringing it closer to the iPhone and iPad versions. Here are the details.
Traveling with your Apple setup usually means bringing a bunch of cables and wall adaptors. The RORRY Flow power bank aims to fix that by putting everything you need into a single compact battery. It has a built-in wall plug, an integrated USB-C cable, and a magnetic charger for your Apple Watch. It is the exact kind of accessory I love for vacations because it handles everything from travel charging to overnight charging.
iOS 27 beta 4 arrived today, and per Macworld it includes code references to what’s likely a new iPhone Ultra feature: dual batteries.
Apple released iOS 27 beta 4 today, giving developers the next preview update since iOS 27 debuted at WWDC. Developers can download the new beta now. iOS 27 is a major iPhone update centered around Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, Liquid Glass refinements, and a long list of quality-of-life changes. Here’s what we’ve found so far in iOS 27 beta 4.
Apple has just debuted the RC version of iOS 26.6 and its companion updates, and the company’s official release notes confirm the inclusion of a feature meant to prepare your iPhone for iOS 27.
Apple is rolling out the first developer and public release candidates for macOS 26.6, ahead of the system’s official release. Here’s what’s new.
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Apple has just released developer beta 4 for iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and several more forthcoming software updates.
Apple is rolling out RC (release candidate) versions of its next wave of software updates, including iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, and more. Here’s what to expect.
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