By William Gallagher While a leaker saying Apple’s first foldable will be called the iPhone Ultra doesn’t sound all that confident, he or she is just the latest to make the claim.The forthcoming iPhone Fold may instead be called the iPhone UltraIn March 2026 a previously unheard of leaker named WayLabs was the first to say the iPhone Fold would ship as the iPhone Ultra. Given the reports of high end Apple Ultra products following the firm’s low end MacBook Neo, this leak could easily have been a guess.Now the much better known Digital Chat Station has chimed in with the same story, albeit only warily. “Rumor has it that Apple’s folding name is iPhone Ultra,” says the report on Chinese social media site Wiebo, in translation. Digital Chat Station is a regular leaker, if only sporadically accurate, but normally he or she is more declarative about claims. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Malcolm Owen The MacBook Neo is a massive success for Apple, with high demand prompting talks between Apple and the supply chain about making more units, and how to solve a possible A18 Pro stock problem.MacBook Neo uses the A18 Pro, but chip supplies may be limitedAfter a welcoming launch, the MacBook Neo has been recognized by Apple as a hit product. So much of a hit that CEO Tim Cook said that Mac had the best launch week ever for first-time Mac customers, with the MacBook Neo contributing to that success.However, while an underperforming product introduces some supply chain problems, a high-selling one brings its own issues to the table. Something that Apple is trying to deal with. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Wesley Hilliard Released on April 7, Velotric’s GoMad utility e-bike is great for Apple users, with Find My, Apple Health, and the ability to swap between torque and cadence sensing.Velotric GoMad review: a great utility e-bikeI’ve tested a lot of e-bikes over the years, and Velotric might be the company that’s closest to being perfect for Apple users. The Velotric Nomad 2 had some Apple-focused features that worked well, but it is a particularly large bike.This time, I got to try out the Velotric GoMad. It’s a new utility e-bike from the company with a big cargo load and compact body. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Andrew O’Hara Announced on April 7, the Aqara W200 smart thermostat is the first to take advantage of Apple’s Adaptive Temperature technology for Apple Home, and that’s a big deal for users.Aqara W200 thermostat review: There’s a new go-to smart thermostat for Apple usersAt least in the U.S., two or three big players largely have a stranglehold on the premium smart thermostat market. If you want a nice-looking smart thermostat, you’re likely opting for Ecobee, Nest, or Honeywell Home.Aqara is looking to shake that up with its W200, which first launched at CES 2026. It’s compact, well-designed, and is the only model that currently supports Adaptive Temperature for Apple Home. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By William Gallagher Demos of the Apple Vision Pro were reportedly routinely given by poorly-trained staff ordered to focus on sales targets, in a reverse of what Steve Jobs intended for Apple Stores.Demo Apple Vision Pro in an Apple StoreBack in the day, if you asked an Apple Store employee what they recommended, they would often suggest a different store if that was the best option. They were driven by what the customer needed and had no need to care how many AppleCare+ subscriptions they sold that day.Flash forward to today and Apple Stores are trying to unionize in order to protect their staff from the working conditions. And the Apple that claims to be for the rest of us, is backing illegal union-busting practices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By William Gallagher Images of iPhone Fold, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max dummies have been released by a generally reliable leaker, and show off design features and sizes of the fall 2026 lineup.Purported dummy units of the iPhone 18 Pro Max (left), iPhone 18 Pro (right), and iPhone Fold (Center) — image credit; Sonny DicksonJust as reports claim that the iPhone Fold may be delayed over manufacturing issues, a new leak from Sonny Dickson shows a dummy unit of it and the Pro models of the forthcoming iPhone 18 range. There is no detail beyond what can be seen in photos of the front and rear of the iPhones, but the images match previous CAD drawings in how they show no MagSafe connector circle.Exclusive First Dummies of what the final size of the iPhone Fold, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will look like. pic.twitter.com/X9P9uBK12p— Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) April 7, 2026 Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Wesley Hilliard Apple’s supply chain partners have been warned that mass production of iPhone Fold components could be pushed back if current setbacks aren’t overcome. “More time is needed.”iPhone Fold runs into snags in production testingThe iPhone Fold has been rumored since Samsung foldables first hit the market in 2019. Even though the expensive category never grew out of a select niche, vocal Apple fans have hoped for such a product from the company for years.It seemed that 2026 would finally be the year Apple unveiled an iPhone Fold, but that hope may be misplaced. According to a report from Nikkei Asia, Apple’s supply chain has been warned of a potential mass production and shipment delay. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Brian Patterson The Elgato Galleon 100 SD combines a keyboard with the Stream Deck, producing a two-in-one productivity-focused peripheral that Mac users should really consider.Elgato Galleon 100 SD Corsair subsidiary Elgato stands out as one of the leading manufacturers of peripherals and equipment tailored to the ever-growing market of streaming. From microphones to chairs to Stream Decks, Elgato is synonymous with top-tier equipment and streams across Twitch and YouTube.Its latest offering, the Galleon 100 SD, sees Elgato taking a leap of faith. One to fully integrate the functionality of its rock-solid Stream Decks into a sturdy mechanical keyboard for work and play, bringing an all-in-one experience to streamers and multitaskers everywhere. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Wesley Hilliard A range of seemingly random apps in the App Store have been updated by Apple itself, though nothing has been shared about why, nor have there been changes in the codebases themselves.VLC was updated by Apple to improve functionalityApple has been known to push updates to apps in its App Store, though they’re usually to ensure legacy apps still work. On Monday, some users have noted both new and old apps have received an update direct from Apple.According to a report from MacRumors based on a Reddit post, the updates don’t appear to change anything about the app itself. The changes could be related to something on Apple’s backend, or a specific API, but it is unclear. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Marko Zivkovic The Apple vs. Epic Games saga over App Store fees continues, as Apple hopes the Supreme Court will rule in its favor the second time around and possibly stop previous punishments from being enforced.Apple’s control of the App Store on iPhone continues to be challenged in courtThe Supreme Court will soon have to weigh in on Apple’s fees for app-related external purchases, after the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a request for a rehearing in March 2026.Apple has been fighting a December 2025 decision that sought to lower its 27% fee on purchases made outside the App Store. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
