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This year’s WWDC is going to be a big one for software changes, with iOS 19, macOS 16, and more expected to get major design overhauls. While a lot of focus is on the iPhone’s changes, there’s a very important reason why macOS 16 could prove just as significant: it may be the best evidence yet that touchscreen Macs are finally coming.

Volvo is expanding its support for Apple’s Car Key platform. The automaker is now rolling out a software update to the Volvo EX30 with support for Car Key. This allows drivers to store a key in the Apple Wallet app on their phone and use it to start, lock, and unlock their car.

Apple has been facing increased antitrust scrutiny in Germany since a new law came into effect, and the company has now lost its latest appeal.

The Bundeskartellamt (Federal Cartel Office) had argued that it should have the right to directly order Apple to make changes to the way that it runs the App Store, and a court has now granted it this right …

Tap to Pay on iPhone is the ultimate in convenience for small businesses looking to accept contactless payment from both mobile wallets and physical cards, and from today it’s available in nine more countries.

It allows retailers to accept contactless payment using only their iPhone, with no separate mobile terminal or card reader required …

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, I talk with John Britton from Workbrew about managing Homebrew at scale on macOS.

Apple this year introduced C1, its first in-house 5G modem, with the iPhone 16e. However, the company isn’t expected to bring its own modem to more expensive iPhones until at least next year. Analyst Jeff Pu of GF Securities has now corroborated this rumor by saying that Apple is working on a new version of its modem for the iPhone 18 Pro models.

Following a report on Apple’s upcoming foldable devices, analyst Jeff Pu of GF Securities has now shared another note with investors. This time, Pu doubled down on rumors about the iPhone 17, which is expected to feature a 24-megapixel front camera on all four new models.

The season two finale of Severance is almost here, and amidst the huge success that the show has become, Google has added a fun easter egg to make Severance fans smile.

Apple is making the biggest change to its iPhone lineup in years this fall with the iPhone 17 Air. The device will be an interesting combination of features and aesthetics. Here are the 17 most important iPhone 17 Air rumors…

iOS 19 will reportedly introduce a big redesign, alongside overhauled companion updates like macOS 16 and iPadOS 19. Per Mark Gurman, Apple executives have three goals in mind for the updates, and they sound lofty but spot-on.

Two years ago, Apple effectively censored a core iPhone communication feature. The change was reportedly initially made at the request of the Chinese government. However, Apple quickly implemented the change to all iPhones globally a few months later.

Apple essentially endorsed China’s censorship demands by voluntarily enforcing the limit on all iPhone users, including the United States and every other democratic nation. Despite being controversial at the time, Apple’s decision has not faceted sustained public scrutiny. Instead, user control and a decentralized communication method were lost under the guise of safety.

Camera Control had a rocky start when the iPhone 16 launched. Early reviews found the button overly complicated and finicky, sometimes feeling more like a gimmick than the tentpole feature Apple pitched it as. I didn’t have the best first impressions of Camera Control either, but that’s completely changed in the six months since I got my iPhone 16 Pro.

MagSafe is often connected only with wireless charging, but its potential goes far beyond charging your iPhone. For content creators and photographers, MagSafe offers a great way to mount and position their iPhone without the hassle of clamps or brackets. The only time I’ve cracked my iPhone screen is with a clamp. This week on MagSafe Monday, I am looking at a product that takes full advantage of MagSafe to give you a content creation tool or a way to use your iPhone as a Zoom camera for the Mac. Let’s look at the KraftGeek MagSafe Tripod.

The newest Apple beta releases have arrived. Developers can now install beta 4 of visionOS 2.4, watchOS 11.4, tvOS 18.4, and more.

Update 4:20 p.m. ET: Public betas are now also available for watchOS, tvOS, and HomePod updates.

Apple is one step closer to releasing iOS 18.4. The fourth developer beta version of the upcoming iPhone and iPad software update is now available for testing. iOS 18.4 brings a lot of new features to both devices.

Update 4:20 p.m. ET: Public betas are now also available for iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 betas.

Apple has just released macOS Sequoia 15.4 beta 4 for developers. This latest beta version arrives one week after the last beta, here’s what to expect.

Update 4:20 p.m. ET: Public beta 4 for macOS 15.4 is now available too, just hours after the developer beta released.

Apple is about to release a new short movie this week – not for Apple TV+, but to promote the company’s AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. Starring Chilean actor Pedro Pascal, the new ad is directed by renowned filmmaker Spike Jonze.

Apple TV+ is having a big moment thanks to the viral success of Severance season two. Wondering what’s coming next? Apple has already laid out much of its spring lineup for TV+, and there may be returning shows that will debut soon too. But here’s everything Apple TV+ has announced is coming in the spring months ahead.

Amazon recently introduced Alexa+, its big AI upgrade to the popular assistant. But there’s a hardware transformation in the works too, per a new report, and it sounds a lot like Amazon’s upcoming devices will follow the Apple playbook.