A new rumor suggests Apple wants to make Siri more conversational by making it use a large language model backend similar to ChatGPT and AI rivals, but it won't be ready until 2026.Siri could get an LLM backend in 2026When Apple was first rumored to be tackling artificial intelligence, one thing that was repeated often Apple would not release a chatbot. The idea that users would converse with Siri in the same way they did with ChatGPT was seemingly off the table for the launch.Since then, a lot has changed, and according to a report from Bloomberg, Apple has begun work on an LLM-based Siri that might debut in iOS 19 in early 2026. This report lines up with AppleInsider's earlier exclusive on Apple AI testing tools that point to Siri becoming more tied to Apple's AI features. Rumor Score: Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Bluetti is offering incredible discounts up to 57% off of essential portable power station models and exclusive coupons during its Black Friday sales event. Don't miss out.Bluetti Black FridayWhether you're looking to upgrade an older home battery backup system or want to check out a new model for the first time, Bluetti has you covered. These giant batteries and inverters can keep your devices powered through any storm, on the road, or at the campsite, letting users go off grid.Bluetti specializes in whole home power backup systems and a range of portable power stations. They are a very compelling solution and utilize the latest features and technologies you'd expect from a premium portable power station brand. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

Billie Eilish was announced today as Apple Musics Artist of the Year, recognizing the singer-songwriters extraordinary impact throughout 2024.

XProtect is Apple's Mac virus detection system which keeps your Mac safe. Here's how the protective macOS feature works.XProtect is macOS's malware scaning tool.Viruses and other malware are a constant threat to computers, which web surfers have to work around every time they go online.A computer virus is a small piece of code that gets silently installed onto your computer. One where it runs or embeds itself into other software and causes havoc. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

If you want the Apple Studio Display, you should consider getting it now, as it's currently available at a massive $300 discount.Save $300 on the Apple Studio DisplayThe Apple Studio Display offers consumers an Apple-designed screen for their Mac, without necessarily paying the high price of the Pro Display XDR. If you're quick, that price can be even less.Buy for $1,299.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Grab the lowest iPad 10th Generation price on record as Amazon and Best Buy compete for the best early Black Friday deals.Grab the best iPad 10th Gen price on recordNovember is a great time to pick up an Apple device at a discount and iPads are no exception with one week to go before Black Friday. Take advantage of the lowest price on record on Apple's iPad 10th Generation, with prices falling to $279 at Amazon and Best Buy. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

You'll all pay for this, just you wait and see, says a petulant Google as the US Department of Justice is rumored to make it sell off its Chrome browser.Google Chrome on an iPhoneChrome is the darling of the technology industry because technical people love its customizability. But that does come with the price of your battery life, plus what Google may or may not do with your data.Consequently, it's common when you have a problem with a website to be told to switch to Chrome. For example, our own content management system works slightly better under Chrome than it does with Safari. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Shazam has now officially surpassed over 100 billion song recognitions since it launched.

Apple has issued point releases for its operating systems, including iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, and visionOS 2.1.1.Currently-tested Apple Intelligence featuresThe updates for iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, and visionOS 2.1.1 have been made available on Tuesday.The version number change indicates the updates are not ones with major feature changes. Instead, the smaller version uptick signifies smaller changes, and often includes security fixes and compatibility changes. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple has partnered with two more merchants, ChargePoint and Booking.com, to offer 3% Daily Cash back on purchases made with Apple Card.Apple Card partners with ChargePoint and Booking.comReserving a flight, hotel, car, cruise, or experience through Booking.com will net you 3% Daily Cash back, though you'll want to book through the Booking.com Apple landing page. Be sure to make the purchase on an Apple device using Apple Pay to take advantage of this promotion.Electric vehicle owners can get Daily Cash back when using Apple Card via Apple Pay when charging their EV at a ChargePoint station. Additionally, this promotion can be used when purchasing at-home charging solutions through ChargePoint's online store. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Action adventure game "Control Ultimate Edition" will be landing on macOS early next year, with the release set for February 12, 2025.Control - Image credit: RemedyRemedy Entertainment's Control Ultimate Edition is one of the major games that has repeatedly been referenced as part of Apples push for gaming on Mac. In Remedy's Capital Markets Day presentation on Tuesday, it revealed when it will ship.The presentation to investors and analysts mentioned that Control Ultimate Edition will be released on Mac on February 12th, 2025. The news was also part of a summary on the developer's Bluesky account. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Update to Apple's latest iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS to patch known security vulnerabilities that may have been exploited on Intel-based Macs.iPad Air 2024The iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, and visionOS 2.1.1 updates fix two major security issues in the software that runs websites and apps. Hackers could use these flaws to take control of your device or steal information through malicious web content.Apple has also confirmed that these vulnerabilities "may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The brand-new M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch has hit a new record low price of $1,749, with units in stock with free expedited shipping. This pre-Black Friday Apple deal may sell out or end soon, with limited supply available at the reduced price.Grab the best price on Apple's M4 MacBook Pro.The $250 price cut on the standard M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch knocks the price down to a new all-time low of $1,749. Equipped with a 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB unified memory and 512GB of storage, the standard model in your choice of Space Black or Silver offers a good deal of performance for the sub-$1,750 price point.Get the $1,749 MBP deal Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple no longer offers free repairs for MacBook models with the infamous "butterfly" keyboard, as the repair program for these machines has officially ended.Apple no longer offers repairs for the butterfly keyboard.The program was available for a wide variety of MacBook models sold between 2015 and 2020, including different MacBook Air and MacBook Pro configurations. With the repair program's end, however, it's now no longer possible to get these machines repaired by Apple at no cost.This will ultimately cause frustration for some users, as they will now have to resort to third-party repair shops and have the machine repaired out of pocket. It's widely known that the butterfly keyboard has significant durability problems, with notable flaws surfacing less than a year after its introduction. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Today, Apple shared the most popular podcasts of 2024, with year-end charts localized for listeners in nearly 100 countries and regions.

Indonesia hasn't budged on Apple's $10 million investment offer to lift an iPhone 16 sales ban, so the company has reportedly increased its offer to $100 million.iPhone 16 has been banned from sale in IndonesiaIndonesia Ministry of Industry blocked Apple's ability to sell the iPhone 16 in the country after falling short of a $109.6 million commitment to invest. Apple reportedly offered an additional $10 million investment on November 5, but that appears to have not been enough to get the sales ban lifted.According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple has allegedly offered to invest almost $100 million into Indonesia over the next two years. The Ministry of Industry hasn't made a decision yet, but it is reportedly demanding Apple rethink its investment plans to focus on R&D. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple's messaging app Messages has adopted a new cross-platform messaging standard called RCS. Here's how to be sure you have it enabled on your iPhone, and what new features it gives you when messaging people on other platforms.RCS messaging brings more features to cross-platform messaging.The RCS protocol, which stands for Rich Communication Services, brings some of the abilities of Messages to users who aren't on iPhones. It has also been adopted by other messaging apps, such as WhatsApp.As of iOS 18, RCS is supported meaning some features you previously only saw when reading or sending messages to other iPhone users also now work when conversing with Android owners. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Owners of iPhones running on iOS 8 and earlier will soon lose the ability to use iCloud device backups, unless they update to iOS 9 or later.iCloud backup options in iOSAs a way to keep hold of your data, iCloud backups are extremely convenient to users, but it won't be usable by everyone. Apple has started to warn users of devices running on iOS 8 or earlier that it will stop working in one month's time.In a support document titled "How to keep your devices and data backed up in iOS 8 or earlier," first published on Monday and found by 9to5Mac, Apple advises that support will be curtailed for older iOS installations. From December 18, 2024, "device backups will require iOS 9 or later," the post states. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The iPhone 17 range could introduce a redesigned iPhone with a thickness of just around 6mm, making it the thinnest iPhone ever. Here's what we know so far.The iPhone 17 Slim could be Apple's thinnest iPhone yet.Well before the release of the iPhone 16 range in September 2024, rumors of an iPhone 17 Slim or iPhone 17 Air started popping up.Apple reportedly wants to replace its existing Plus line with a redesigned iPhone 17 Slim, with a 6.6-inch display, ProMotion, and a single rear camera. The most noteworthy characteristic of the upcoming iPhone, however, is its thickness. Rumor Score: Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple iPhone supplier Foxconn has reportedly told its various recruitment partners to cease putting conditions about marital status and other issues in job ads for the company.One of several Foxconn manufacturing facilities in India image credit: FoxconnFoxconn was first accused of discrimination in June 2024. The company's chair, Young Liu, then tried evading questions about the issue, but India's government demanded answers.Now according to Reuters, Foxconn has capitulated and has ordered its recruitment agencies to cease discrimination. Foxconn had previously admitted to discrimination around 2022, but denied it was still happening. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Owners of Apple's newest Mac models running M4 chips aren't able to run older versions of macOS in a virtual machine, thanks to a mystery booting issue.MacBooks running older versions of macOSRunning a virtual machine with older generations of macOS can have its uses, ranging from security and development to simply being able to run software that won't work with newer macOS versions. However, there seems to be a problem when it comes to using a virtual machine in this way on an M4 chip.Detailed by the Eclectic Light Co. and pointed out by Csaba Fitzl, issues have been found when trying to run macOS versions released before macOS 13.4 Ventura in a virtual machine on an M4 Mac. On an M1, M2, or M3-generation Mac, there is no issue, as it only happens on the M4. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple's environmental credentials have been praised, as it has scored the highest among retailers in the U.S. and Canada for removing hazardous chemicals and plastics.Apple logo in trees - Image credit: AppleThe 2024 Retailer Report Card from Toxic-Free Future has taken a look into the environmental practices of retailers in North America. Specifically, it looks into how companies are working to protect customers from toxic chemicals and reducing plastic.In the 2024 results, Apple tops the list with a score of 84%, making it the only company to score an "A" grade. Sephora is second with 69%, with Walmart, Sam's Club, and Target following with 65%. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

"The Weeknd: Open Hearts", an immersive music experience available exclusively on Apple Vision Pro has debuted, along with a premiere date for the Concert for One series.A concert from The Weeknd is coming to Apple Vision Pro. Image credit: AppleIn Open Hearts, viewers follow The Weeknd on a journey through a surreal cityscape. Fans can reserve an Apple Vision Pro demo at Apple Stores starting November 15. The experience is also available at no cost via the Apple TV app on the Vision Pro.Directed by Anton Tammi, Open Hearts draws heavy inspiration from the skyline of downtown Los Angeles, creating a surreal urban landscape for The Weeknd's journey. Tammi previously directed the music video for Hurry Up Tomorrow's lead single, "Dancing In the Flames," shot entirely on the iPhone 16 Pro Max and edited on a Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Holiday Apple deals are ramping up on Amazon, and this loaded M3 MacBook Air makes one excellent gift at the lowest price on record.Get the lowest price ever on a loaded MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleWhether you're picking up the M3 MacBook Air 13-inch for yourself or a loved one, this loaded spec is sure to please thanks to an upgrade to 24GB unified memory and 512GB of storage. At $1,299, which is $200 off retail, it also delivers the lowest price on record since Apple increased the base amount of RAM in the M3 Air to 16GB last month.Buy for $1,299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Sharing your Wi-Fi with family, friends, and guests just got easier in iOS 18 with a new QR code feature for hassle-free connections.Sharing Wi-Fi passwords in iOS 18With iOS 18, Apple introduced a streamlined way to share Wi-Fi access no more typing in long, complex passwords. Now, you can generate a secure QR code straight from the Passwords app, making it easy to connect friends or family to your network instantly.Here's how to set it up and start sharing with a few quick taps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple's AirTags will get its first-ever hardware update a new report claiming the tracked will gain finer location accuracy.Next-generation Apple AirTags will look the same, but feature improved range and location tracking.Backing up previous reports, Apple is said to be preparing an updated AirTag which is planned to be released in 2025.According to Bloomberg the updated model is codenamed B589. It's said to have reached the manufacturing test phase, ahead of what will probably be a mid-2025 release. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Users who haven't got around to buying Apple's short Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter after eight years are now out of luck, as the iPhone 7 accessory appears to be discontinued.Apple's Lightning EarPods and (top) the adapter for users of older EarPods.Apple's Phil Schiller may have described the iPhone 7's dropping of the headphone jack as being "courageous," but the company wasn't brave enough to completely kill off wired headphones. Instead, it simultaneously launched a short, stubby Lightning to 3.5mm adaptor, and included it in the box for the iPhone 7, iPhone 8, and iPhone X and XS models.Launched in September 2016, this adapter has now been available to buy for $9 until now, eight years later. Now it's showing as sold out in the US and most other online Apple Stores. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

India's Tata Electronics is reportedly buying a 60 percent stake in Taiwan-based Pegatron's only India iPhone facility, strengthening Tata's position as Apple's main supplier partner in the country.Tata has reportedly bought a controlling stake in a former Pegatron iPhone plant image credit: PegatronPegatron and the Tata Group have been negotiating since at least April 2024. This plant, which has some 10,000 employees and helps make five million iPhones annually, will give Tata its third iPhone factory in India, according to Reuters.Tata previously bought out a Wistron iPhone assembly facility in the southern state of Karnataka. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple is said to be considering making a television set, over a decade after it abandoned that idea in favor of creating the Apple TV set top box.An "Apple television" has been rumored for more than 15 years.It's one of the famous Steve Jobs stories, a claim relayed by biographer Walter Isaacson, which Jobs said he had figured out television. "I finally cracked it," he said in 2010, adding that his Apple TV set would be "completely easy to use."Now according to Bloomberg, Apple may yet be having another go at fulfilling that ambition. As yet it's no more than a vague rumor, but Apple is said to be once again evaluating the idea. Rumor Score: Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

A display analyst shared that Apple has shifted from traditional red KSF phosphor film to quantum dot film in the latest MacBook Pro models with M4.M4 MacBook Pro. Image source: AppleQuantum dot technology isn't new, in fact, Apple has been investigating its use in displays since at least 2014. By replacing the layer of phosphor film with nanocrystals made from semiconductor material called quantum dots, displays can display brighter and more vibrant colors.According to DSCC analyst Ross Young in a post on X, Apple didn't previously use quantum dot film because of its use of the toxic material cadmium. However, that has changed with the release of the MacBook Pro with M4. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

A VPN can be an extremely useful tool for gamers. Here's why you should consider gaming while using one.Nvidea's GeForce Now on a MacBook ProA Virtual Private Network (VPN) service offers many benefits for regular web-surfing purposes. Everything from protecting your browsing habits to accessing international marketplaces and services, while maintaining security.However, not many people will consider the use of a VPN when they're gaming online. Thinking it is a frivolous use of the internet, they may believe there's little point in even using a VPN in that way. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

There's a big new update to Final Cut Pro, a smaller one for Logic Pro, and an ever-increasing number of rumors about an Apple Home Hub, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.With excellent new hardware comes a long-awaited update to Final Cut ProApple could have made this part of its "week" of Mac announcements following all of the new Macs, now we have something special to run on them. True, if you don't use either Final Cut Pro or Logic Pro, you're not impressed.But especially with Final Cut Pro going to version 11 after an unimaginable 13 years on version 10, these are exciting updates. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

These early Black Friday deals are providing shoppers with an opportunity to pick up an iPad for the entire family at up to $1,000 off.Weekend flash deals offer up to $1,000 off iPads.Amazon, Best Buy and B&H are all fighting for your business this holiday season with early Black Friday deals across Apple's entire iPad lineup. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

A GoFundMe account is accepting donations to help a Wichita, Kansas woman who fell for a common online scam that began with a text message to her iPhone.Scam callers, texts, messages, and website pop-ups are not always obvious.Shawna Perdue lost over $5,500 after falling for a ploy from scammers pretending to be "Apple Security." According to local news station KWCH, she first received a text message claiming that her Apple ID had been used to make a purchase, and if she did not make that purchase to call a certain number.This is a con that works by volume countless people will have received the same text. Even though only a small proportion will ring the number provided, it's enough that the scam is profitable. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple executives believe that by designing their own Apple Silicon chips and AI, the company now has a significant advantage over traditional chipmakers that have to cater to a wide range of markets and customers.Apple is outpacing the rate of overall industry progress with its M-series chips. Image credit: AppleApple's Vice President of Mac Product Marketing Tom Boger and Vice President of Platform Architecture Tim Millet talked about the new M4 line of chips used in recent Apple product updates in an interview with The Indian Express. The company believes doing its own chip design gives it "a tremendous strategic advantage, said Millet."We are not a merchant silicon company," he added in encapsulating Apple's advantage. "We do not build chips and sell them to other [companies]." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Everyone has photos taken on earlier digital cameras that left much to be desired for detail and accuracy, but you can easily restore and upscale any photo up to 16K with Aiarty Image Enhancer.Aiarty Image Enhancer - Image credit: DigiartyAI photo enhancer tools are becoming more mainstream, but you'll want the best tools available to handle your precious memories with care. Whether you've got poorly scanned copies of old photographs, aging digital camera stills, or older iPhone images that don't hold up to today's standards Aiarty Image Enhancer can help.Access Black Friday Sale Continue Reading on AppleInsider

Apple's new Mac mini is eligible for promo code savings, with every M4 and M4 Pro spec up to $250 off. Plus, grab closeout deals on M2 models, with prices starting at $449.Coupon savings are in effect on every M4 Mac mini.The early Black Friday deals on Apple's M4 Mac mini are thanks to promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama. In business since 1974, Adorama has issued exclusive discounts of up to $250 off every model, including M4 Pro and 10 Gigabit Ethernet configurations. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty news app has been removed from the App Store in Russia, in another case of the state mandating what apps are allowed.The App Store is a powerful digital ecosystem.The move comes less than a month after the Russian authorities had Apple remove Current Time, the independent media service and website run by the same Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) organization. According to RFE/RL, Apple notified the organization of the app's removal following a request by Russian media regulator Roskomnadzor.In that previous case, Roskomnadzor is reported to have told Apple that the app contained "undesirable" material. This time, the regulator is said to have used the same word to describe RFE/RL's overall activities within Russia. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple's iOS 18 update includes a Maps Library feature for all of your saved and pinned locations to live, making them easier to find later. Here's how to use it on your iPhone.iOS 18 adds a new Library feature to the iPhone's Apple Maps app.Adding new locations to the new iOS 18 Apple Maps library is easy and iPhone owners will be able to do so in a couple of different ways. We're going to run you through both so that you can make the most out of an Apple Maps feature that will make it easier and quicker than ever to get to where you want to go. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The Unicode Consortium has issued its latest collection of emoji you could be using on an iPhone in late 2025, including a distorted face, a "fight cloud," and an apple core.Inbound emoji - Image credit: EmojipediaThe Unicode Consortium's Emoji Standard & Research Working Group is behind the creation and management of emoji characters. These images are included in iOS, macOS, and other operating systems around the world.Every year, the group proposes a collection of new emoji or changes to the existing roster to the Unicode Technical Committee. According to Emojipedia, 164 emoji symbols were submitted for addition in November. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums