By Wesley Hilliard Samsung America has refused to submit evidence owned by its South Korean parent company, so Apple has turned to the Hague Conventions to force the matter.Apple requests Samsung provide evidence even if it’s in South KoreaIn March 2024, Apple was sued by the United States Department of Justice for allegedly stifling competition through proprietary hardware and software. After months of appeals and requests for dismissal, the case finally moved forward.The discovery process hasn’t been an easy one, with both Apple and Samsung fighting lawyers every step of the way. The latest filing from Apple, shared by 9to5Mac, shows Apple is having to take legal measures to force evidence from Samsung. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Marko Zivkovic Apple’s latest products can now be fixed via the Self Service Repair Program, with parts for the iPhone 17e, MacBook Neo, Apple Studio Display XDR, and more.MacBook Neo parts are now available from the Apple Self Service Repair Store.On Wednesday, Apple updated its Self Service Repair Store with replacement parts for the various products the company announced in March 2026.This includes the iPhone 17e, MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air, M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, M4 iPad Air, updated Apple Studio Display, and the Apple Studio Display XDR. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Marko Zivkovic Apple’s iOS 26.4.1 update resolves a CloudKit framework issue that prevented iCloud passwords and other data from syncing.iOS 26.4.1 includes a fix related to iCloud data syncing.Following the public release of iOS 26.4 on March 24, Apple issued a new bug fix update on Wednesday. iOS 26.4, which bears the build number 23E254, delivers an important fix for apps that rely on the CloudKit framework.To be more specific, devices running the preceding iOS 26.4 update were unable to receive iCloud notifications regarding changes, causing problems for iCloud data syncing. In certain apps, changes made on one iPad or iPhone would not be visible on another. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Wesley Hilliard Rumor mongers can’t decide if the iPhone Fold is going to be delayed again or not, but regardless of release date it remains a compromised solution to a problem that nobody really has.Apple’s iPhone Fold is a troubled product without a purposeAll evidence points to an iPhone Fold debuting in 2026, at least if Apple has its way. Time will tell of is right or wrong about potential delays.There was a time when I was incredibly excited about a foldable iPhone and its potential. When foldables were first entering the market, they seemed like the natural next progression of technology. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Malcolm Owen An incremental update has been made available for iPhone and iPad, bringing them to iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1. Release notes only share that the updates contain bug fixes.Apple’s new update can be applied to all current-gen iPhones. While updates tend to be important feature-changing events, sometimes Apple releases some smaller patches for its operating systems. That is just the case with the version 26.4.1 release that happened today.Incremental updates, like one changing from iOS 26.4 to iOS 26.4.1 don’t usually include any major feature updates. They instead deal with smaller changes that cannot wait for the next main update release, such as fixes and compatibility changes. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Andrew Orr Astropad is expanding beyond drawing tools with Workbench, a remote desktop app designed to control a Mac from anywhere, with a focus on managing AI-driven workloads.Astropad Workbench on Apple devicesAstropad has introduced Workbench, a remote desktop system designed exclusively for Apple devices, including Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Workbench offers comprehensive remote control, enabling users to engage with apps, navigate macOS, and manage system processes in real time.The new remote access app supports native input methods like Apple Pencil, touch gestures, and keyboard input, all optimized for low latency and high-quality visuals. To use Workbench, users need macOS 15 or newer, and iOS 26. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Christine McKee The lowest price on record is in effect on Apple’s 2026 15-inch MacBook Air at Amazon, with the loaded M5 spec featuring an upgrade to 24GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD now on sale for $1,549.Grab the lowest price ever on Apple’s brand-new M5 MacBook Air 15-inch – Image credit: AppleDeals on both the 2026 13-inch and 15-inch models are going on now during Amazon’s April MacBook Air sale, with retail configurations now $150 off.A top pick from the sale is the M5/24GB RAM/1TB spec that offers extra storage space and additional memory over the standard model. Discounted to $1,549 after a $150 discount, the deal is available in all four colorways. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Amber Neely Bypass your iPhone’s front camera entirely by using Insta360’s Snap Selfie Screen, allowing you to shoot better selfies with the good cameras, and record in 4K.Image Credit: Insta360Insta360 has released its own take on the popular rear-camera selfie screen. Dubbed ‘Snap,’ it allows you to use your iPhone’s higher quality rear cameras the same way you’d use the front cam.If you haven’t seen them before, a rear selfie screen is essentially a plug-and-play touchscreen monitor that shows you what your rear cameras see. This makes it significantly easier to line up the perfect shot, whether for video or a still image. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Andrew Orr “Dark Matter” is no longer a contained sci-fi thriller, as Apple pushes the series into a larger, more complex multiverse story for its second season.Jennifer Connelly and Joel Edgerton. Image credit: AppleApple unveiled the next chapter on April 7, offering a sneak peek and new story details that expand on the multiverse concept from season one. Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly reprise their roles as Jason and Daniela Dessen.In season one on Apple TV, we followed Jason Dessen, a physicist who found himself in alternate versions of his life. Each decision he made created a different reality, making his journey both fascinating and chaotic. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Malcolm Owen Despite advances in user repair and the improvements in the MacBook Neo, Apple just can’t get away from being rated poorly for repairability.Repairing a MacBook – Image Credit: AppleRepairability is a long-time problem for Apple, after being repeatedly shamed for having hard-to-repair products. In recent years, it has tried to make its products easier to fix, which should eventually improve its image.That initiative was put to good use with the MacBook Neo, with the traditional teardown resulting in the notebook being called the most repairable MacBook since 2012. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
