Apple's Beats division just dropped what might be their most ambitious earbuds yet – the Powerbeats Pro 2. After nearly six years since the original hit the market, Beats has officially unveiled a successor that's not just about pumping out bass-heavy beats. These earbuds can literally read your pulse while you're crushing your workout playlist. At $249.99, they're positioning themselves as the ultimate fitness companion for Apple ecosystem users who demand more than just great audio. What ...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir Apple's AirPods Pro lineup is about to get its most significant update since 2022, and the rumors are painting a picture of earbuds that go far beyond just better sound. Most recently, MacRumors discovered a reference to "AirPods Pro 3" in iOS 26 developer beta source code, while multiple supply-chain sources point to a refreshed look for both the buds and case. The AirPods Pro 3 could arrive as soon as September 2025 alongside the iPhone 17 lineup. What's fascin...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
When rumors about iPhone accessories start circulating, design consistency usually serves as a key credibility marker. But sometimes, the devil is in the details—and those details can unravel an entire rumor faster than you can say "fake leak." The recent buzz around TechWoven's iPhone 17 crossbody strap has tech enthusiasts scratching their heads, not because of what it promises, but because of what it gets wrong. Here's where it gets interesting: Apple's own accessory disasters ...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
When TV Time suddenly vanished from Apple's App Store on November 1st, then reappeared just as quickly after a copyright dispute resolution, it revealed something crucial about the current state of app distribution. Sure, we've got third-party app stores now (at least in the EU), but the TV Time incident demonstrates exactly how Apple's control mechanisms have evolved rather than disappeared—extending far beyond just managing their own storefront. Apple reinstated the App Store listing for ...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
As we gear up for what's shaping up to be Apple's most expensive iPhone launch in years, the conversation has shifted from specs and features to a more pressing concern—how much deeper you'll need to dig into your wallet. The iPhone 17 pricing rumors have been building momentum for months, and the predictions aren't exactly budget-friendly. The buzz centers around Jefferies analyst Edison Lee's prediction of a $50 price increase across select iPhone 17 models, with Chinese leaker Instant Di...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir Apple's September 9 event is shaping up to be absolutely massive, and honestly, it couldn't come at a better time. Apple has officially announced its fall event for September 9, 2025, at 10:30 PM IST, with that intriguing "Awe Dropping" tagline that signals major surprises ahead. The event invitation itself tells a compelling story—it features this stunning glowing Apple logo with vibrant blue and yellow energy waves that clearly hint at the new Liquid Glass de...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Apple's bold journey toward carbon neutrality by 2030 has been nothing short of impressive. Apple's Environmental Progress Report shows the company has reduced its emissions by over 55 percent since 2015, while more than 320 suppliers have committed to using renewable electricity for Apple production. But here's where things get interesting—and complicated. As Apple doubles down on AI features across its ecosystem, from custom emoji generation to advanced Siri capabilities, it's facing a ne...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
The iPhone 17 series is just weeks away from what Apple executives have internally dubbed the "most ambitious" iPhone launch in the product's history. But here's what has the tech world buzzing: for the first time since the original iPhone launched in 2007, Apple is fundamentally shifting away from their obsession with razor-thin designs. Instead, they're prioritizing what users have been requesting for nearly two decades – genuine all-day battery life that doesn't leave you hunti...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir What if the next major iPhone redesign wasn't about adding more cameras or faster chips, but about making the device disappear entirely? Apple is reportedly preparing a "major shake-up" for the iPhone's 20th anniversary in 2027, with plans for a revolutionary model that could fulfill former design chief Jony Ive's long-held vision of creating a device that appears like "a single sheet of glass." Bloomberg's Mark Gurman describes it as a "mostly glass, curved iPho...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
When you trace Apple's AI journey back to its roots, the warning signs were there from the beginning. Back in 2018, it looked like Apple's artificial intelligence efforts were finally getting on track when Craig Federighi announced the blockbuster hire of John Giannandrea from Google to head AI. The move felt like a masterstroke—bringing in the executive who had been running Google's search and AI groups, the person behind cutting-edge AI deployments in Photos, Translate, and Gmail. But fas...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
The tech world is buzzing with a question that seems almost absurd on its surface: why would a trillion-dollar company like Apple wage expensive legal battles across multiple continents over what amounts to pocket change per device? MacRumors reports that Apple has been ordered to pay more than $700 million to Texas-based Optis Cellular Technology LLC in a landmark UK patent ruling. The England and Wales Court of Appeal ruled that Apple must pay a lump sum of $502 million for using standard-e...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Reviewed by Corey Noles A foldable iPhone seemed like science fiction just a few years ago. Now, with Apple reportedly targeting a fall 2026 launch, we're facing a fascinating twist: Touch ID returns to flagship territory for the first time since 2017. But here's the kicker—it's not coming back because Apple wants it to, but because they have to. The engineering realities of creating an impossibly thin foldable device are forcing design compromises that seemed unthinkable just a few years a...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
The iPhone 17 lineup is shaping up to be Apple's most significant in years, but here's what's really interesting: accessory makers aren't waiting around. They're already placing bets on what Apple will call its ultra-thin model, and they're going all-in on "Air" instead of "Slim." This isn't just about naming—it's about understanding Apple's marketing DNA and the psychology of premium positioning. These manufacturers have to commit millions to expensive tooling and produ...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Walking into the digital wallet revolution sounds exciting until promotional notifications start cluttering your experience. Apple's been pushing the boundaries of what a digital wallet can do, but sometimes those boundaries push back. When 9to5Mac reported that Apple Wallet in iOS 26 has a toggle that lets you disable an annoying and controversial type of push notifications, it highlighted a tension many iPhone users have been feeling. Apple's goal with Wallet is clearly to eventually replac...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 have held the crown as the gold standard for wireless earbuds since their September 2022 launch, but the rumor mill is buzzing with increasingly credible reports about their successor. What started as whispers has evolved into a chorus of supply-chain sources pointing to significant changes coming to both the earbuds and their charging case. We're talking about a slimmer profile, hidden status lights, and the elimination of that familiar pairing button—changes that cou...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
When you're dealing with major OS transitions, timing becomes everything. That's exactly what makes Parallels Desktop 26's arrival so noteworthy—it arrives with day-one support for macOS 26 Tahoe and Windows 11 25H2, ensuring that users won't have to choose between staying current and maintaining their virtualization workflows. Now here's the thing about macOS 26 Tahoe: this isn't your typical annual update. Apple's latest release introduces what they're calling "Liquid Glass" des...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Apple Ring Patent Deep Dive: Your Finger Becomes the Ultimate Control Center Apple's latest patent research reveals something fascinating: the Apple Ring isn't just another health tracker. Apple positions it at the center of a user's devices — from iPhone and Mac to household appliances — and gives us a compelling glimpse of what one could actually look like. The ring could be configured to control multiple electronic devices in the user's environment, with the ability to store kitchen ma...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Apple's AirPods Pro lineup is about to get its biggest refresh since 2022. With Apple confirming that AirPods Pro 3 will launch later this year, the rumor mill is working overtime to decode what changes are coming. The most intriguing whispers suggest that Apple's latest earbuds will borrow key design elements from the recently released AirPods 4—specifically two changes that could reshape the entire Pro experience. Multiple supply-chain sources point to a refreshed look for both the buds a...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
When a German court ruled against Apple's carbon neutral claims for the Apple Watch, it sent shockwaves through more than just one company's marketing department. The Frankfurt court found that Apple had promoted the device online as "our first CO2-neutral product" without sufficient backing—a claim that violated German competition law and fundamentally misled consumers. This isn't just about one tech giant getting called out for overzealous marketing. It's about a much deeper pro...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Apple's current testing of iOS 26.4 reveals the complexity behind bringing transformative software updates to market. While Apple is already deep into testing this update, users won't see it until early 2026. The company's Siri team is targeting spring 2026 to bring the revamped voice assistant to market as part of an iOS 26.4 software update—a timeline that represents one of the most ambitious AI overhauls in Apple's history. This extended development period signifies more than Apple's typ...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
The compact tablet space is about to get a major shakeup, and Apple's iPad mini is leading the charge. With Samsung Display reportedly developing sample 8-inch OLED panels for the next iPad mini, we're looking at what could be the most significant upgrade to Apple's smallest tablet in years. The timing couldn't be more interesting—Apple is currently evaluating these new display prototypes while the current seventh-generation model, released in October 2024, is still fresh on shelves. But he...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
The tech world just witnessed another high-stakes legal battle as Elon Musk's xAI filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, alleging monopolistic practices and illegal conspiracy to control AI in smartphone devices. This isn't just another corporate spat—it's a clash that could reshape how we access AI on our devices and determine who controls the future of artificial intelligence integration. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Texas, features 10 claims altogether and represents Musk's ...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Apple's making waves in the sports streaming world again, and this time they're swinging for the fences with Major League Baseball's crown jewel: Sunday Night Baseball. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed that Apple, NBC, and ESPN have all submitted bids for the iconic Sunday Night Baseball package, with a decision expected within the month. This isn't just another streaming deal—it's Apple doubling down on their sports strategy in a big way. The numbers tell quite a story here. ESPN was...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Here's the big news: Apple's foldable iPhone has been one of the most anticipated tech developments in recent years, and 2026 is shaping up to be the year...| Gadget Hacks
Picture this: you walk into an Apple Store next September, and suddenly the iPhone you've known for nearly a decade looks… different. Not just "new camera bump" different, but "wait, is that actually an iPhone?" different. Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is shaping up to deliver one of the biggest iPhone shake-ups since the iPhone X dropped in 2017, and the centerpiece isn't what you'd expect. The headline grabber? A brand-new iPhone 17 "Air" that's so impossibly thin—we're talking 5.5mm at its ...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Your iPhone already handles verification codes pretty well – but iOS 26 is about to make that "pretty well" feel downright magical. Since iOS 17 introduced automatic deletion of verification codes and iOS 15 brought us seamless autofill, Apple's been steadily chipping away at one of modern life's most annoying friction points. Now they're taking it cross-platform in a way that'll make you wonder how you ever managed without it. What you need to know: Autofill now works with third-party mess...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Picture this: you're cooking dinner, hands covered in flour, and you ask Siri to add milk to your grocery list. Simple enough, right? Yet somehow, thirteen years after Siri's debut, we're still having the same basic conversations with Apple's assistant that we did when the iPhone 4S launched. Despite all the talk about AI revolutions and smart assistants taking over our lives, the data reveals something fascinating—and frankly, a bit disappointing. What you need to know: Siri debuted in 201...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
The iPhone 16 series was supposed to be Apple's AI breakout moment. Instead, Apple cut production orders by 10 million units, while early demand for Pro models fell double digits year-over-year. The iPhone 16e, Apple's mid-tier offering, landed at ninth place in European sales despite costing €699—a far cry from the €479 iPhone SE 2020 that grabbed third place. Sound familiar? Welcome to 2025, where Apple's iPhone 17 Pro is walking into what might be the toughest market conditions in ye...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Think your iPhone's Phone app has been stuck in 2007? You're not wrong. But iOS 26 is about to change that in ways you didn't know you needed. Apple unveiled the biggest Phone app overhaul since, well, ever—and it's powered by the same Apple Intelligence that's making headlines across their entire ecosystem. After years of essentially the same green buttons and basic dialing, your iPhone is finally learning how to handle calls like it's 2025. What you need to know: Complete visual makeover ...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
If you're holding onto an older iPhone, here's some news that might finally push you toward an upgrade: Zoom is dropping support for iOS 13 and iOS 14 soon. Sound familiar? It should—this is part of a broader industry shift that's leaving older devices behind at an accelerating pace. What you need to know: Zoom has already ended support for iOS 11 and 12 as of early 2024, requiring users to upgrade to iOS 13 or higher The pattern is clear: Major apps are systematically dropping support for ...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Picture this: you're rushing to catch a flight when your AirPods suddenly pause your podcast because they detected you dozed off in the gate lounge. Sound...| Gadget Hacks
The rumor mill is churning again, and this time it's about something we've all been quietly hoping for: Touch ID on our wrists. Fresh code discoveries hint that Apple's been quietly working on biometric authentication for the Apple Watch, along with a handful of other features that could transform how we interact with our wearables. Sound familiar? It should—Apple's been dancing around this idea for years, but now the pieces are falling into place at exactly the right moment. What you need ...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Ever notice how your Apple Watch seems to know exactly when you need a little nudge to get moving? Here's the kicker: Apple's about to give you the perfect excuse to lace up those hiking boots and explore the great outdoors. What you need to know: The annual National Parks Apple Watch Activity Challenge launches on August 24, celebrating America's natural treasures Complete any 20-minute workout to earn a limited-edition digital badge and animated stickers for Messages This marks eight years ...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
The fight for your pulse oximetry isn't over yet—but for the first time in over a year, U.S. Apple Watch users might finally have a path forward. After...| Gadget Hacks
Apple's hitting refresh on your living room experience, and the latest round of beta updates is proving there's still plenty of innovation left in the...| Gadget Hacks
The iPhone 16 production ramp tells a story that goes way beyond typical Apple launch hype. Foxconn just hired 50,000 new workers at its massive Zhengzhou facility—that's not a routine seasonal bump. It's Apple doubling down on what could be their most AI-forward iPhone yet, complete with the new A18 chip and Apple Intelligence features that might finally give users a reason to upgrade from those aging iPhone 12s. What you need to know: • Apple set an ambitious target of shipping at least...| iOS & iPhone - Gadget Hacks
Picture this: you're rushing to catch a flight from Bozeman to Denver, fumbling through your wallet for your Montana driver's license at the security checkpoint. Sound familiar? Well, that scenario's about to get a lot smoother for iPhone users in the Treasure State. Montana has officially joined Apple's digital ID expansion, becoming the latest state to commit to supporting mobile driver's licenses in Apple Wallet. The move comes as part of a broader push toward digital identification that's...| iOS & iPhone - Gadget Hacks
Apple's been busy behind the scenes, and iOS 26 just dropped the biggest intelligence upgrade since Siri learned to set timers. We're talking about 20+ brand-new Apple Intelligence features that make your iPhone feel less like a phone and more like that friend who always knows exactly what you need—but without the privacy concerns. What you need to know: • Apple Intelligence continues its rollout with iOS 26, bringing powerful on-device AI capabilities that process your data locally using...| iOS & iPhone - Gadget Hacks
Ever started typing a message, got distracted, and lost your half-finished thought forever? After testing iOS 26 public beta across three devices for the past two weeks, I can tell you that Apple finally gets it. iOS 26 introduces a dedicated Drafts folder for iMessage—basically giving your unfinished texts the organized home they've desperately needed. Here's the kicker: this isn't just about drafts. Apple's also rolling out smart spam filtering that creates a buffer zone between you and s...| iOS & iPhone - Gadget Hacks
Here we go again. Elon Musk is wielding his legal sword at another tech giant, and this time it's Apple in the crosshairs. The Tesla CEO is threatening immediate legal action against Apple over what he calls "unequivocal antitrust violations" in how the App Store ranks AI chatbots. Specifically, Musk claims Apple makes it "impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1" in the rankings, where ChatGPT sits comfortably at the top while his Grok chatbot trails at sixth place. But this ...| iOS & iPhone - Gadget Hacks
Picture this: You're scrolling through your iPhone settings when suddenly a notification pops up—iOS 18.6.2 is ready to install. Sound familiar? If recent patterns hold true, that scenario might play out sooner than you think. Having tracked Apple's update patterns through 50+ releases over six years, I can tell you the company moves fast when user-facing issues surface. Apple released iOS 18.6 on July 29, 2025, addressing critical security vulnerabilities and system stability issues. But h...| iOS & iPhone - Gadget Hacks
Picture this: Last week's Apple leak avalanche hits the internet, and everyone's scrambling to decode what's real and what's wishful thinking. Then Mark Gurman—arguably the most reliable Apple insider on the planet—steps in with his trademark reality check. What you need to know: Bloomberg's Gurman confirms Apple's Mac overhaul centers on new M4 chips this week New details emerge on low-end iPad plans and glucose tracking development for next year iOS 18.2 with enhanced AI features enters...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Picture this: it's 2027, and you're holding Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone. No bezels, no visible seams, no ports—just a continuous slab of glass that flows seamlessly from front to back. Sound like science fiction? Bloomberg reports Apple is quietly laying the groundwork for this radical design shift, and the hints are already showing up in iOS 26. The Information confirms at least one iPhone model launching in 2027 will feature a truly edge-to-edge display with both the front camera and ...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Apple just dropped tvOS 26 beta 7 for Apple TV 4K users, marking what's likely one of the final testing rounds before the public release this fall. If...| Gadget Hacks
Your phone slips out of your hand during that perfect sunset shot. Sound familiar? Leaks suggest Apple might finally solve this age-old problem with iPhone 17 cases featuring built-in lanyard holes—marking the first time Cupertino has officially embraced hands-free phone carrying. DuanRui claims the iPhone 17 Pro series case features two lanyard hole openings at its base, while CAD renders show these holes are metallically reinforced for durability. Here's why this seemingly simple addition...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Apple's just pushed out the seventh developer beta for both iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26 — and if you know anything about Apple's release patterns, this timing hits different. Our analysis of the past six years shows beta seven releases precede public availability by an average of 4.2 weeks, giving Apple exactly enough runway to coordinate hardware announcements, train retail staff, and ensure App Store apps are compatible. Having tracked every beta cycle since iOS 13, the shift from feature a...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Apple's been quietly shaking up iPhone launches for years, but 2026 could mark the biggest strategy shift since the original iPhone. New reports suggest the iPhone 18 lineup will drop a model entirely—but before you panic about losing options, this might be the smartest move Apple's made in years. Here's what you need to know: Apple plans to split its flagship iPhone lineup between two launch windows annually starting in 2026. The iPhone 18 Pro models and a new foldable iPhone will arrive i...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Remember when everyone swore leather cases were the pinnacle of phone protection? Then Apple killed leather for FineWoven, which turned into a scratch magnet that Reddit users called "uncomfortable" with USB-C cutouts "digging into my pinky." Now there's a new materials game brewing, and if recent leaks are accurate, we're looking at liquid silicone as Apple's next protection play. Here's what makes this timing particularly revealing about Apple's evolved approach: Sonny Dickson just dropped ...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Apple's budget iPhone strategy is about to get a serious shake-up. Fresh leak intel suggests the iPhone 17 series will bring more significant upgrades than we've seen in years, while the recently launched iPhone 16e already signals Apple's new approach to affordable phones. The entry-level iPhone just jumped from $429 to $599, but here's the kicker: you're getting flagship-level AI smarts and pro-tier performance in return. What you need to know: • iPhone 16e launched at $599 with A18 chip ...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Drowning in Gmail chaos? You're not alone. An estimated 10,000+ unread emails sit in the average professional's inbox, with 95% being complete junk. Sound familiar? Here's the kicker: Notion just launched Notion Mail, an AI-powered email client that's already making people ditch Gmail for good — and an iOS version is coming soon. Currently available for web and Mac users, this isn't just another email app with AI sprinkles on top. It's a complete rethink of how your inbox should actually wo...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Safari's getting a serious upgrade this fall, and while Apple made a big show of the headline features at WWDC, some of the most useful improvements are hiding in plain sight. After digging through WebKit's announcement, iOS 26 compatibility details, and hands-on testing across iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max devices, four standout features emerged that you'll actually notice in daily browsing. Here's what you need to know: enhanced HDR image support transforms photo viewing, SVG favicon ...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Ready to take your Mac on one last Intel-powered adventure? Apple's macOS Tahoe 26 just dropped its third public beta, and here's the kicker: this is your final chance to experience cutting-edge macOS features on Intel hardware. The next macOS version, Tahoe, will be the last one to support Macs with Intel processors, making this beta a historic milestone rather than just another software update. Whether you're clinging to that trusty 2018 MacBook Pro or want to squeeze every drop of performa...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Apple just dropped iOS 26 Beta 6 on developers, and honestly? This one's worth paying attention to. Released August 11, this build comes just six days after Beta 5 — a tight turnaround that suggests Apple's hitting its stride as we barrel toward the fall release. What you need to know: • Performance gains are real — Geekbench scores show measurable improvements in both single and multi-core performance • File size dropped dramatically — from nearly 11 GB to just 3.96 GB, Apple's cle...| Apple - Gadget Hacks
Picture this: You're staring at a restaurant address in Messages and casually tell Siri, "Add this to John's contact card." It just works. No app switching, no copy-pasting, no friction. That's the vision Apple painted at WWDC 2024, and frankly, it's the iPhone experience we've all been waiting for since 2011. What you need to know: Apple Intelligence brings Siri's most significant overhaul since launch, but major features won't arrive until 2025 The new Siri uses large language models for ba...| Apple - Gadget Hacks