Apple’s “Surprise and shine” event kicks off today, September 9, at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. BST, 10:30 p.m. IST) from Apple Park. It is the first September keynote led by new CEO John Ternus, and it is expected to bring the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple’s first […]

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Apple appears to be preparing a new virtual shopping assistant for the Apple Store app, with updated privacy terms revealing how the feature will collect data, personalize responses, and support purchase decisions. MacRumors spotted a new “Virtual Shopping Assistant” section on the Apple Store App & Privacy page, which explains that Apple will collect account […]

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Apple has released iOS 27 public beta 2 for compatible iPhones, one week after the first public beta arrived. The update includes several interface improvements, new controls, and fixes based on feedback from early testers. Since this is pre-release software, some apps and features may not work properly. Back up your iPhone before installing the […]

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Apple has failed to overturn a $634 million patent verdict in its legal battle with medical technology company Masimo, after a California federal judge rejected the company’s request for judgment in its favour and denied its demand for a new trial. The dispute began in 2020, when Masimo accused Apple of using its trade secrets […]

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Apple has increased AppleCare+ prices for new Mac and iPad customers, with monthly plans rising by 50 cents and annual plans increasing by $5. The updated pricing applies only to new sign-ups, while existing customers will continue paying their current rates for now. Bloomberg reported the change, which follows several recent price increases across Apple’s […]

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