By Amber Neely Relive the magic of the 1980s by stepping inside a classic Japanese arcade and playing “Tetris” on the Apple Vision Pro.’Tetris’ in a new Japanese arcade setting | Image credit: Resolution GamesTetris may not be the first video game, but it’s hard to think of any other franchise that is as iconic. In fact, Tetris ranks number two on the best-selling video game franchise list, seconded only to everyone’s favorite plumber, Mario.And now you can relive the magic of classic Tetris on the Apple Vision Pro, thanks to Retrocade. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Wesley Hilliard Apple will reveal more Apple Intelligence features than ever before during WWDC, but they will continue to stay out of the user’s way. Those that don’t want AI can just ignore it or turn it off.Siri’s AI revamp is only a part of Apple’s strategy with iOS 27We’re only a few weeks away from WWDC 2026, so the internal leaks have begun in earnest. While I’m sure Apple Intelligence and AI will play a major role at the event, I also expect Apple to respect its user base.Unless something dramatic has changed at Apple, and no, I’m not talking about a CEO transition, I doubt Apple’s stance on AI has shifted. Ever since its first big AI event at WWDC 2024, Apple has made it clear that it views AI as a tool that should be in the background and on device. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Mike Wuerthele The Iodyne Pro Data 24TB delivers enormous uninterrupted transfer speed, isn’t network attached, and it isn’t limited to one user. It’s also a $14,995 wallet-breaking money-saver for the right audience.Iodyne Pro Data 24TBIt’s not every day we get a second loaner for a review product years after the fact.The market has changed, workflows have changed, since we first reviewed the Iodyne Pro Data. Video workflows are getting bigger and bigger with 8K HDR 3D, and so forth. A single iPod like the Lord of the Rings dailies were shuttled around on are a thing of the past. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Marko Zivkovic A repeat rumor says Apple’s smart glasses will rely on gesture-based input, with the device featuring two built-in cameras, Siri, and not much else.Apple’s smart glasses will support gestures, per multiple sources.Claims of Apple working on smart glasses date back to 2015, with analysts predicting a 2026 or 2027 release even before the Apple Vision Pro made its debut at WWDC 2023. Since then, we’ve continued to see new rumors about smart glasses development efforts, hardware, and features.A MacRumors report has effectively reiterated previously rumored hardware claims, while also suggesting the device will support hand gestures. The claim about gestures aligns with what analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in June 2025. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Wesley Hilliard A new rumor suggests Apple Vision Pro hardware may be dead, but the dissolution of a team doesn’t necessarily mean that pipeline is dead. If anything, it’s business as usual.Apple Vision Pro isn’t deadWhenever Apple releases a new product category, there seems to be this industry drive to find its weak points and jab at it until it dies. Apple Vision Pro may not be a blockbuster, but it is the entry point to Spatial Computing, which Apple still believes to be its future.According to a report from MacRumors, Apple Vision Pro hardware as it stands in April 2026 may truly be dead. The story suggests that Apple has likely given up on the platform due to a lack of consumer interest after the M5 update. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Malcolm Owen The camera app in iOS 27 will gain some AI smarts, with a new Siri Camera Mode making Visual Intelligence more accessible to users.Visual Intelligence on an iPhone is set to be upgraded. Apple is widely expected to be bringing more AI functionality to the iPhone during WWDC 2026, including a much-delayed update to Siri. Now, it seems that the Siri revision will also extend to the camera app in iOS 27.According to sources of Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, there will be a new Siri mode joining the existing photo and video modes inside the camera app. The idea is that users can toggle the mode and take a photograph, which can then be used as part of a query to ChatGPT or Siri itself. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Andrew Orr Claims that Apple is looking at discontinuing MagSafe make for an attention-grabbing rumor, but fall apart when current iPhone hardware, Apple’s accessory strategy, and the Qi2 standard is considered.MagSafe battery packA post on Chinese social platform Weibo claims Apple is internally debating whether future iPhones should continue including MagSafe and presents it as a design compromise. The claim sounds plausible at first as Apple explores thinner designs and new form factors.But a closer look at how MagSafe fits into the iPhone shows the argument does not hold up. The claim centers on the idea that magnets force meaningful tradeoffs in hardware design, an argument that falls apart under closer inspection. Rumor Score: 💩 B#$&(*it Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Christine McKee Today is the final day to grab the lowest price on record for Apple’s 2026 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip.Save $250 on 2026 14-inch MacBook Pro today only – Image credit: AppleB&H Photo has slashed Apple’s new 14-inch MacBook Pro, with the standard M5 Pro model falling to $1,949 thanks to a $200 instant discount paired with a $50 in-cart coupon.Buy M5 Pro MacBook Pro for $1,949 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Andrew Orr Apple will stream the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 live on Apple TV with full race weekend coverage available across the United States.F1 Miami Grand PrixApple TV will carry every session, including practice, qualifying, and the race, with live and on-demand access through the Apple TV app. Coverage includes up to 30 simultaneous live feeds with onboard cameras, timing data, and a Driver Tracker that shows the full field in real time.A dedicated Podium feed follows the top three drivers throughout each session. Multiview lets viewers build custom layouts or select preset viewing options across supported devices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Malcolm Owen John Ternus faces a turbulent start to his tenure as Apple CEO, including massive RAM pricing spikes that will impact the fall iPhone launch. With continued pressure to manufacture in the U.S, supply chain changes could be on the way.John Ternus will be Apple’s next CEO in SeptemberThe arrival of John Ternus as Apple CEO in September will be a big event for Apple, but it will also include some tough early choices. Some that will affect how Apple’s massive supply chain operates in the future.At present, Apple is dealing with the industry-wide problem of memory pricing, with RAM skyrocketing in cost and affecting the price of electronics in general. So far, Apple has managed to insulate itself from the problem through strategic contracts with suppliers, but it won’t last forever. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
