By Malcolm Owen After a year of AI turmoil, Apple is reportedly considering internal and external candidates for the role that John Giannandrea presently holds.Apple Intelligence is a key feature of iPhoneIn March, following the considerably poor handling of the long-promised upgrade to Siri, Apple decided to shift AI lead John Giannandrea out of his position. Months later, and Apple is still trying to decide on a permanent replacement.At the time, Apple Vision Pro chief Mike Rockwell was put in to manage Siri’s development. But according to Bloomberg’s “Power On” newsletter, he was a candidate for being Giannandrea’s successor, but that has become a less likely prospect. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By William Gallagher On the tenth anniversary of Steve Jobs’s death, AppleInsider explores what the man himself thought about living and dying.Apple’s late CEO is still venerated and missed. On the anniversary of Steve Jobs’s death, AppleInsider explores what the man himself thought about living and dying.Steve Jobs, famously sitting with an original iMacApple co-founder Steve Jobs died at around 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday October 5, 2011. He was at his Palo Alto home. The Santa Clara County Public Health Department recorded the immediate cause of death as respiratory arrest but that “metastatic pancreas neuroendocrine tumor” was the underlying cause. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Stephen Silver A Canadian constable pleads guilty to stealing an iPhone and an iPad, AirTag stalking is now illegal in Florida, and an iPhone activation leads to arrests in this week’s Apple Crime Blotter.The Apple Store Quaker Bridge in New Jersey The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking a the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Christine McKee Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale event officially starts on October 7, but the company has already unveiled a steep price drop on Apple AirPods 4.Grab Amazon’s early fall Prime Day sale price on AirPods 4 – Image credit: AppleA 30% price drop has been issued on Apple AirPods 4 heading into Prime Big Deal Days, with the popular earbuds marked down to just $89.99.Buy AirPods from $89.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Malcolm Owen The Beats Powerbeats Fit give fitness enthusiasts another alternative to AirPods Pro that won’t fly out of their ears during an intensive workout.Beats Powerbeats Fit reviewBack in February 2025, Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre modernized the Beats Powerbeats Pro. The effort made the personal audio accessories better in terms of design, battery life, and functionality, thanks to the heart-rate sensors.For September in the same year, Beats introduced a similar modernization project in the form of the Beats Powerbeats Fit. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Malcolm Owen Apple has been given a brief reprieve from the Department of Justice’s antitrust suit, with the court confirming that discovery in the lawsuit has been temporarily paused due to the shutdown of the U.S. Government.Apple Park, Department of Justice sealThe U.S. government shut down on October 1, affecting many government services until an agreement can be reached on a new government services funding bill. While the focus of reporting is on the political accusations on why it couldn’t pass in the first place, it also has some unintended consequences affecting businesses.For Apple, it’s actually giving a little bit of unexpected breathing room in its dealings with the Department of Justice. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Malcolm Owen Hulu’s standalone app’s days are numbered. The long-time streaming service is getting completely absorbed, globally, into Disney+ — with a price hike.Disney+ and Hulu logosOn Thursday, Disney confirmed that Hulu was going to become a global brand, becoming part of the Disney Plus app experience. Starting on October 8, a rebranding exercise will start to roll out across regions serviced by Disney Plus, making Hulu appear in more international territories.In international regions, Hulu will be replacing Star, a general adult-oriented brand that offered a library beyond the typical Disney-created content. In effect, the Hulu insertion will be a rebrand in those countries, and remain part of the overall Disney+ subscription package. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Malcolm Owen Apple is preparing to bring out a new “Dual Knit Band” for the Apple Vision Pro, a new strap that could make the headset more comfortable to use.Apple Vision Pro with the Solo Knit BandOne of the frequent complaints about the Apple Vision Pro is that it can get uncomfortable to wear over long periods of usage. Apple may be coming up with a solution that could make it easier and more comfortable to wear its headset display.Backend code discovered by MacRumors references an accessory known as the “Dual Knit Band.” Apple doesn’t currently sell such a band for the Apple Vision Pro at the time of reporting. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Andrew O’Hara Apple’s Camera app is simple on the surface, but there is surprising depth hidden underneath. Here’s how to master the upgraded camera system on the new iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, from hidden controls to recommended settings.How to master the Camera app on the new iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro MaxBoth iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max have three rear-facing cameras. It marks the first time that the entire trio has 48MP sensors.There is an ultra-wide lens, the primary wide lens, and a newly upgraded telephoto lens. Rounding out the back is a LiDAR sensor, which aids in focusing, and a TrueTone flash. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By William Gallagher A new study may ultimately help stroke sufferers, plus people with ALS, spinal cord injury, and more, be able to use Apple Vision Pro to help them communicate without needing invasive surgery first.Apple Vision Pro may help people with brain or spinal injuriesPrevious pilot programs have seen the Apple Vision Pro controlled by a brain/computer interface surgically implanted in a patient. But now Santa Barbara-based research firm Cognixion hopes to leverage Apple’s existing accessibility features to give such control without invasive brain surgery.”Apple has set a global standard by making accessibility integral to every device, and Apple Vision Pro extends that commitment to spatial computing,” Andreas Forsland, CEO of Cognixion, said in a statement.”By exploring how Cognixion’s non-invasive BCI [brain/computer interface] technology and AI applications can work with Apple’s accessibility features, we hope to unlock new levels of independence and connection for people living with ALS, spinal cord injuries, stroke, and traumatic brain injuries.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
