By Oliver Haslam Apple has made the first developer beta version of macOS Tahoe 26.2 available for downloadm, a day after beta versions of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and visionOS 26.2 were made available.A new beta cycle is already underwayThis release is the beginning of a new round of beta updates for developers to test their apps against. The macOS Tahoe 26.1 update was only made available to the public on November 3, leaving developers little time off.This first macOS 26.2 beta carries the build number 25C5031i and is available for download via the System Settings app. Developers should ensure that they are signed into the correct Apple ID and have beta updates enabled. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Andrew Orr Rising manufacturing costs for next-generation 2-nanometer chips intended for the iPhone 18 could test Apple’s long-running formula of advancing performance without hiking iPhone prices year-over-year.The A20 chip could be expensiveTSMC, the largest contract chipmaker globally, has told major clients about a price increase for sub-5-nanometer fabrication starting in 2026. Trade reports indicate a general price hike of 3-10%.The highest costs will be associated with the new 2-nanometer production, according to a post on social media site Naver by yeux1122. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Christine McKee Apple’s brand-new M5 MacBook Pro is on sale ahead of Black Friday, with every configuration eligible for triple-digit savings.Save up to $234 on the new M5 MacBook Pro with early Black Friday deals – Image credit: AppleTo activate the discounts, shop through this special pricing link at Apple Premier Partner Expercom and look for the discounted AppleInsider price above the Add to Cart button.Save on every M5 MacBook Pro Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By William Gallagher The newly rebranded Apple TV has a five-second visual sting, and every frame was shot in a studio with live lights and practical glass lettering.Getting the glass Apple TV logo ready for filming — image credit: AdAgeApple has been mocked for dropping the plus from its Apple TV+ name because it means having to specify if you mean the streamer, the set top box, or the app. But the rebrand comes with a new animated logo — except it isn’t animated.The Apple logo and the “tv” letters are instead large cutout pieces of glass that were mounted in a studio. When you see the logo moving, it isn’t. The camera is moving instead. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Andrew Orr Analysts estimate as-yet unlaunched Apple Robotics could generate about $130 billion a year by 2040, matching the scale of the App Store and greatly exceeding the combined revenue of Mac and iPad.Apple’s next big market is roboticsMorgan Stanley believes Apple’s next major business line could move beyond phones and headsets into robotics. The bank’s analysts predict that a new platform could represent as much as a quarter of Apple’s share price by 2040, generating revenue that rivals its core products.The report outlines Apple Robotics as the company’s next platform after Apple Intelligence, with the first product expected in 2027— a motorized tabletop hub designed to move and track users as it assists with daily tasks. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Amber Neely Ikea’s smart home reboot leans on Matter to simplify setup and expand compatibility across devices, and by doing so, it makes the entire lineup far more Apple Home compatible than it was before.Ikea announces new Matter-ready smart home range | image credit: IkeaOn Thursday, Ikea announced its new smart home range, launching with 21 products. The brand hopes to make smart home technology feel both affordable and approachable.The launch introduces new products alongside updates to existing ones. The most notable change, however, is that Ikea has gone all-in on Matter, replacing its former Zigbee products. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By William Gallagher Three previous winners of Apple’s Swift Student Challenge reveal what got them started in programming, and how they won, as the company prepares to launch the next contest.Previous Swift Student Challenge winners — image credit: AppleApple has once more highlighted the work of students who’ve won its annual competition to promote its Swift app development language. This time, the company talked with three winners to learn about how they got into developing apps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By William Gallagher Apple is now openly chiding the European Union for demanding better user privacy under the Digital Services Act — while mandating Apple remove privacy features under the Digital Markets Act.An EU flag with the App Store logoApple and the European Union have long gone from claiming cooperation over the Digital Markets Act (DMA), to arguing the case in the Luxembourg General Court. A key disagreement has always been that Apple claims the EU’s enforcement of the DMA radically harms users by demanding that rivals get unfettered access to private data.Now Apple has revealed that, separately, the EU has recently complained that it is not protecting users under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This is a different act which is concerned with online privacy rather than the DMA’s requirements over interoperability and giving rivals free access to Apple technology. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By William Gallagher Apple has announced more projects for New Zealand and Australia that aim to match users’ iPhone charging needs with clean energy.Apple’s new solar project under construction in Lancaster, Victoria, Australia — image credit: AppleFollowing on from its October 2025 announcements of energy initiatives in China and the European Union, Apple is now highlighting its similar efforts across Australia and New Zealand.”By 2030, we want our users to know that all the energy it takes to charge their iPhone or power their Mac is matched with clean electricity,” said Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, in a statement. “We’re proud to do our part to support Australia’s transition to a cleaner grid and drive positive impacts for communities and nature — all while moving closer to our ambitious goal to be carbon neutral across our entire footprint.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Amber Neely After four years with my beloved iPhone 13 mini, I reluctantly upgraded to the iPhone 17, and it’s exactly what I expected — for better and worse.I switched from the iPhone 13 mini to the iPhone 17For a lot of people — including most of my cohorts — September means a new iPhone. The new iPhone shows up, and last year’s model is carefully packed and returned whence it came.Not for me, though. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
