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Apple is adjusting its supply chain production of Apple Vision Pro, according to a new report from The Information. The report details that Apple “has enough inventory built up to meet demand for the foreseeable future.”

Apple’s suppliers have reportedly made “enough components for roughly 600,000 headsets,” which is in line with the initial estimates for 2024 shipments.

At a time when you can ask AI to modify an existing photo in almost any way you please, or even ask it to generate a completely artificial image, can we ever trust photos again?

Apple is working to address the issue in two ways, and many of us are hoping it will also join an emerging new standard for content authenticity …

Today, Cisco is extending its “Distance Zero” vision by integrating Apple Vision Pro in its latest Cisco Spatial Meetings. This new technology promises to revolutionize virtual collaboration by providing an experience as close as possible to in-person interaction, making remote meetings more immersive, engaging, and productive.

When the iPhone 16 line-up was launched without most of the headline AI features, there was much criticism about the Apple Intelligence delays. The WSJ’s Joanna Stern has now sat down with Apple software lead Craig Federighi to ask him to explain why the roll-out is so slow.

In addition to the timeline of Apple Intelligence features, Federighi also talks about what we can expect from a smarter Siri …

As we reported last month, all iPhone 16 models feature a new system that lets users restore the device’s firmware wirelessly from another iPhone or iPad. Now we’ve learned that Apple is also expanding this system to the recently announced iPad mini 7 with the A17 Pro chip.

Canadian Aviation Electronics (CAE), a company specializing in flight simulation and training technologies, announced on Tuesday that it has been working on a new app that will use Apple Vision Pro’s special computing to train pilots.

Apple last week announced the new iPad mini 7, which looks identical to its predecessor but this time is powered by the faster A17 Pro chip. As the new iPad arrives in stores tomorrow, Apple has just released the iPadOS 18.0.1 update for those who buy the iPad mini 7.

Apple is preparing to launch iOS 18.1 in a matter of days. But it’s never too early to start looking ahead to the next update. Here’s when to expect the first iOS 18.2 beta to release.

Update 10/23/24: iOS 18.2’s first beta has been released today on Wednesday, October 23 exclusively for developers. A public beta is expected at a later date.

It’s been a month since Apple released iOS 18 to the public, but the company is already working on future software updates. Interestingly, as Apple has been investing more in gaming, it seems that the company is now working on a new App Store-like app dedicated to games.

Two of Apple’s biggest bets for the future are Apple Intelligence and the Vision Pro. The former hasn’t launched yet, and the latter has received a mixed reception. But in a recent WSJ interview, CEO Tim Cook shared some surprising definitions for how he’s viewing ‘success’ for the two products.

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Update: Apple’s release notes confirm this new firmware simply includes “bug fixes and other improvements.”

Apple is rolling out a new firmware version for three of its AirPods models today: AirPods Pro 1, AirPods 2, AirPods Max (Lightning), and AirPods 3. There’s no word on what’s new in this update, but it likely focuses on bug fixes and other improvements.

Goldman Sachs’ Apple Card nightmare continues to get worse. A new report today reveals that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is set to fine Goldman Sachs after an investigation into its customer service practices for Apple Card.

The CFPB fine comes as Goldman Sachs continues to search for an exit from its Apple Card partnership after billions of dollars in losses.

Curious how much RAM Apple has put in its different iPads or how much memory your current iPad has? While the company doesn’t always share the information, memory details show up in teardowns and through other sources. Follow along for the full iPad RAM list to see how much memory comes with every iPad model.

Apple has released the one RC version that was missing from yesterday’s beta drop. watchOS 11.1 is now available for developers and public beta users, bringing the latest software to Apple Watch owners.

I’ve been wearing the Apple Watch Series 10 for just over one month. And in that time, several key features have stood out that make this, in many respects, the anti-Ultra model. Here’s what I mean.

It’s hard to talk about Apple design without mentioning Jony Ive. But years after Ive’s departure from Apple, most of his former team is now gone too. Has it really mattered?

The US Commerce Department is carrying out an investigation into whether Apple chipmaker TSMC breached US sanctions against China by supplying smartphone and AI chips to Huawei. The probe was in part driven by Huawei’s surprising ability to resume competing with iPhones.

Update: A new report today says that TSMC reported itself to the US government based on its own suspicions about an order.

Ahead of tomorrow’s launch day, the first reviews of the new iPad mini (A17 Pro) have been published. These reviews give us a closer look at the new device, including details on the display, performance, colors, and more.

Head below for our roundup of the first iPad mini (A17 Pro) reviews…