We could see haptic buttons on a future iPhone after all, as Apple’s previously abandoned Bongo project has surfaced in a recent patent application. Apple’s long-rumored haptic button design surfaced in a patent application. Image Credit: Apple / USPTO In 2022, Apple came up with the idea of adding haptic volume and power buttons to more expensive iPhone models. Relative… Continue Reading
Month: April 2025
When you report bugs on iOS, some content may be used for AI training
If you decide to report a bug on a beta version of iOS, you now apparently have to let Apple use the uploaded content for Apple Intelligence training with no way to opt out. If you want to report a bug on iOS, content you upload may be used for AI training. On Monday, Apple announced its plans for a… Continue Reading
Apple Watch Series 11: What’s expected to arrive this fall
The Apple Watch Series 11 will probably arrive this fall alongside the iPhone 17. Here’s what the next generation of Apple’s smartwatch could bring to the table. The Apple Watch Series 11 could look a lot like the Series 10 The Apple Watch is much like the iPhone and other products in Apple’s ecosystem, in that it is often the… Continue Reading
EU puts Apple fine on hold while US trade talks continue
The European Union has reportedly postponed fining Apple and Meta over alleged Digital Markets Act violations, specifically so the decision would not affect trade negotiations. The European Union has reportedly postponed fining Apple In January 2025, it was reported that the EU appeared to have put its planned rulings and fines against Apple on hold. It was partly because key… Continue Reading
Apple brings game card sharing to Apple Sports
The steady additions to the Apple Sports app are continuing, with a new option for users to share dynamic game cards. Apple Sports users can now share game cards with friends Following its launch in February 2024, Apple Sports was initially considered too basic, but it has been slowing adding features. Now a new addition is intended to get users… Continue Reading
Star Wars Celebration is in full swing, and Lucasfilm just dropped more details on its Beyond Victory experience for Meta Quest, and I couldn’t be more stoked
If you’re a Star Wars fan and haven’t been jealous of not being at Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Japan as of yet, prepare to be. The same applies if you have an Apple Vision Pro instead of a Meta Quest. Why? Well, Industrial Light & Magic and Lucasfilm are finally sharing more on their next Star Wars mixed and… Continue Reading
You don’t have to pay for Google Gemini to comment on what you’re looking at on your phone anymore
Google has made Gemini Live’s screen and camera sharing features free for all Android users. The release reverses the previous subscriber-only option. The feature lets Gemini respond to real-time visual input from your screen or camera. In a surprise twist and a reversal of its earlier paywalled plans, Google has announced that Gemini Live’s screen and camera sharing features are… Continue Reading
Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram block use of Apple Intelligence
All Meta apps for the iPhone have been updated to take out the option to use the Writing Tools in Apple Intelligence. Writing Tools are not available in Facebook on iOS, nor in any of Meta’s other apps. It’s unlikely that Meta will ever reveal the reasons behind its decision — even if it’s happy to spill other firms’ confidential… Continue Reading
A call from Tim Cook helped convince Trump to introduce tariff exemptions
CEO Tim Cook’s working relationship with President Donald Trump has once again helped Apple escape issues in the U.S.-China tariff battle. Here’s how. Tim Cook [left], President Donald Trump [right] On April 11, following after a week of increases to the import tariff for Chinese goods entering the United States, President Trump made an announcement. While many products would be… Continue Reading
Google has an illegal monopoly on online advertising, judge rules
Google is an illegal monopolist in online advertising, a federal court has determined, in a ruling that could lead to a breakup of its ad business. Google monopolised online ads, a court determined. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled that Google unlawfully monopolized advertising markets. The ruling determined that Google had control over a number of advertising markets,… Continue Reading
Grab Apple’s M4 Max Mac Studio for $1,859 with exclusive savings
Apple’s 2025 Mac Studio is discounted exclusively for AppleInsider readers, with the standard model with 36GB RAM falling to $1,859.07. Every spec is on sale at up to $967 off. Get exclusive deals on every 2025 Mac Studio. You can snag Apple’s new Mac Studio at a significant discount without having to leave the comfort of your home, as Apple… Continue Reading
Next Apple Vision headset could have a refined battery cable
More evidence of an Apple Vision Pro headset follow-up has seemingly surfaced, thanks to images of a battery connector matching previous color rumors. The connectors of a cable that could be used in a future Apple Vision headset – Image Credit: Kosutami/X On April 16, a leaker claimed that an upcoming headset in the Apple Vision range will be lighter… Continue Reading
Big tech upset at Meta’s poorly executed court document redactions
After Meta failed to properly redact court documents containing competitive assessments, Apple, Google, and Snap lawyers express frustration at the lack of care around the sensitive data. Meta is parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Meta’s antitrust case with the FTC continues, and it got off to a bad start Tuesday morning. Slides used in the hearing were made public,… Continue Reading
Moment SuperCage review: The ultimate iPhone filmmaking accessory
The Moment SuperCage is the pro filming rig the iPhone needs, with endless customization and premium build quality. Moment SuperCage review: A new tool for filmmakers USB-C on the iPhone hasn’t exactly changed everything, but regardless of which model you have, wired connectivity is faster. Between that and support for external SSDs, there’s a whole new category of photography and… Continue Reading
Synology partially drops support for third-party drives in 2025 NAS range
Synology is pushing for consumers to buy its own brand of hard drives for its newest NAS appliances, with only certified drives getting the full suite of software support. Older Synology NAS devices won’t be affected by the drive changes The cost of a network-attached storage (NAS) device could be split into two components, with the NAS itself as one… Continue Reading
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