By Malcolm Owen The next generation of iPhone screen is rumored to be called the “Liquid Glass Display,” with an all-glass design that bends light to minimize the bezel.Apple’s next iPhone screen overhaul could use a lot more curved glass.The iPhone display has been the topic of rumors for a while, with most attention on the flexible version in the iPhone Fold. However, Apple is always looking to create screens that take advantage of new technologies, shaking up the aesthetics of its premier models.According to a Monday tweet by leaker Ice Universe, Apple’s next generation of screen will be called a “Liquid Glass Display.” The leaker insists it’s not a traditional quad curved display, nor will it be like the curved displays seen on Android devices. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Amber Neely Bambu Lab’s H2C 3D printer is a powerhouse built for professionals, easy enough for beginners to use, and comes with a price tag to match.Bambu Lab H2C 3D printerIt’s been a minute since I’ve done any 3D printing. A couple of years ago, I got to try out the Ender 3 Neo, which I thought was neat, but ultimately couldn’t justify keeping around.I thought maybe 3D printing wasn’t for me. As it turns out, I was very, very wrong. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Wesley Hilliard If that one big sum per year for an annual app subscription is too much to pay at once, the App Store will let you break that into monthly payments.Apple is making it easier to get annual subscription discountsSubscription revenue has become an integral part of Apple Services. Developers have a few ways to draw customers into long-term usage and bigger payouts, but they require big up-front financial commitments.Apple has revealed a new payment option that could help developers offer better discounts while still getting a long-term commitment from the user. It works by offering the user an annual discount that is paid for over 12 months. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Marko Zivkovic While Apple’s keynote video is typically the most memorable part of WWDC, Apple has shown off how and where developers can participate in a bunch of community events across the globe before and after the conference.More than 20 community-driven events will be held before and after WWDC 2026.Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is held in June each year, at Apple Park in California. The company uses its annual event to preview new versions of its major operating systems, with iOS 27 and more expected to debut on June 8.In-person WWDC attendees are selected through a lottery program, but even those who didn’t win will have access to conference-adjacent and community-hosted events. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Malcolm Owen Apple and Google have managed to defeat a California bill that would’ve forced them to stop favoring their own apps in digital storefronts like the App Store. All through the power of lobbying.Apple Park at nightThe tech giants are frequently the target of legislators and regulators, trying to prevent them from being too dominant. One recent attempt to curtail the influence of Apple and Google failed to become a problem because of a massive and successful lobbying operation.Senator Scott Wiener (D-CA) sponsored “Based Act,” a bill to prevent tech companies from favoring their own apps and services when providing users with apps in the App Store and the Google Play Store, reports Bloomberg. The intention was to allow other apps to become more visible, instead of the platform owner’s own services. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Andrew Orr A rare first-edition “Toy Story” book signed by Steve Jobs will go up for auction on April 30, 2026, in Los Angeles, tied directly to the Pixar IPO that made him a billionaire.Toy Story bookNate D. Sanders Auctions will auction a rare Steve Jobs artifact on April 30, in Los Angeles. Bidding will start at $20,000, targeting seasoned collectors of high-end Apple and film memorabilia.A first-edition copy of “Toy Story: The Art and Making of the Animated Film” signed by Steve Jobs and John Lasseter anchors the lot. Their signatures tie together Pixar’s financial backing and creative leadership at a pivotal moment in the company’s history.An original “Toy Story” promotional brochure housed in a red leather case is also included. Added material presents the offering as a complete display piece with stronger historical context. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Malcolm Owen Apple has brought out the fourth developer betas for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 as testing of the updates continues.Apple’s hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems – Image Credit: AppleThe fourth developer betas for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 arrive after the third, which came out on April 20. The second appeared on April 13.The first round was distributed on March 30, but Apple re-released the developer beta for iOS 26.5 on March 24, complete with a new build number. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Amber Neely Apple is claiming that the Towson Apple Store employee contract prevents guaranteed employment at other locations, and the union has filed an unlawful discrimination suit about the matter.IAM Union lobs Unfair Labor Practice charge at Apple after alleged discrimination against unionized Towson workers | Image Credit: IAM On Monday, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Union officially filed an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charge against Apple. The charge, which has been submitted to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), alleges that the company unlawfully discriminated against unionized workers at its Towson, Maryland retail location.Towson, Maryland was the first unionized Apple retail location in the United States. It was also one of three locations Apple would be closing permanently in June. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Andrew Orr Ultra branding it already uses looks like Apple’s next marketing angle as new categories like an iPhone Fold push past what Pro can cover.Render of the rumored iPhone Fold/UltraThe company is preparing to expand its Ultra branding beyond watches and Apple Silicon into a new top tier for its most expensive hardware, according to a report published April 27. The plan includes a foldable iPhone and a high-end MacBook positioned above the Pro lineup.Apple plans to launch products aligned with the upcoming iPhone and Mac cycles through 2027. The naming is obvious as it follows Apple’s established pattern, using “Ultra” for its most expensive devices. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Andrew O’Hara This week’s episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast is all about the smart kitchen, breaking down which devices do and don’t need to have connectivity and why there’s been a drought on Matter appliances.Smart Home Insider PodcastIn the news this week, we had a rare improvement on pricing. Ecovacs has announced that due to tariff reversals, they were able to drop prices on its vacuums by as much as $400.DJI has also received its first Matter certification from the CSA. It’s for a robotic vacuum with Matter version 1.4.2, which could be the existing Romo P, A, and S models that have already been released. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
