By Andrew Orr Apple Music VP Oliver Schusser says that while AI-generated music now makes up a large share of submissions to Apple Music, it accounts for almost none of what people actually play.Oliver SchusserIn an interview published on April 22, Schusser highlighted an imbalance. He explained that more than a third of tracks delivered to the service are “100% AI,” but listening remains below 0.5%.Apple is taking proactive steps before AI-generated music distorts the platform’s integrity. “We have developed — and we’ve never talked about this — but we’ve developed technology in-house that would allow us to exactly see what music people are delivering us,” Schusser said, “what AI [model] it is and all that.”The company is asking labels and distributors to disclose AI use in songs, while also relying on internal systems to analyze incoming content and verify those disclosures. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Amber Neely Apple Card users are seeing returns shrink once more as Apple Savings lowers its APY following continued rate pressure from the Federal Reserve.Apple Savings sees yet another APY decreaseOn Thursday, Apple advised customers of a 0.15% annual percentage yield (APY) decrease on Apple Savings accounts. Before this drop, the Apple Savings APY was 3.65%, a rate set in May 2025.This decrease affects all Apple Savings customers. It comes after the Federal Reserve reduced its rates in December 2025. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Marko Zivkovic Apple goes to great lengths to ensure that its pre-release artwork doesn’t leak ahead of launch. Here’s why those efforts are usually successful.Apple goes to great lengths to protect its artwork.Box art and marketing materials for an unannounced iPhone or iPad rarely reach the general public, thanks to Apple’s strict security protocols.The company has a comprehensive set of requirements in place for its own employees, third-party personnel, and for the areas where design work is conducted. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By William Gallagher Speaking to employees, outgoing CEO Tim Cook talked about his time leading Apple, citing both the successes he is most proud of, and admitting to the one main failure.Screenshot of an unfortunately typical Apple Maps failure in its early daysAs announced, Tim Cook and incoming CEO John Ternus held an Apple Town Hall meeting for employees on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. It was specifically to answer questions about the handover to Ternus, but Cook also addressed his own time as CEO.According to Bloomberg, Cook described the 2012 launch of Apple Maps as his “first big mistake” after taking over from Steve Jobs. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Wesley Hilliard People being investigated by the FBI deleted Signal, but some messages were still retrievable from the iPhone’s notification database. The latest iOS update patches this vulnerability.iPhones may be secure, but they aren’t invulnerable to bugsUsers should reasonably expect that deleting an app from their iPhone will remove all associated data. However, a recent case involving the FBI showed that some notification data was being retained by mistake.The iOS 26.4.2, iPadOS 26.4.2, iOS 18.7.8, and iPadOS 18.7.8 updates released on Wednesday address the notification database issue directly. The notes simply say that “a logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Malcolm Owen Search giant Google has publicly confirmed that Apple’s updated Siri, complete with its long-promised personalized responses, will finally be coming out at some point in 2026.Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian talking about Apple at Google Cloud Next 26 – Image Credit: Google/YouTubeIn January, Apple confirmed that it had entered into a multi-year deal with Google to use the Gemini model to create Apple’s Foundation Models. Google now says that the fruits of Apple’s AI labor will be on display before the end of 2026.Speaking at the Google Cloud Next 26 opening keynote, Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian talked about Apple as a key customer of the company. Standing in front of the Apple Logo in the auditorium, he enthused about how Apple was using its technology. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Malcolm Owen Apple has released updates for iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2, as well as version 18.7.8 for older devices, providing bug fixes and security updates to all users.Apple’s new update can be applied to all current-gen iPhones. Incremental updates for Apple’s operating systems provide some much-needed bug fixes, security updates, and performance improvements between major updates. On Wednesday, Apple issued the second incremental update of version 26.4, bringing iOS and iPadOS up to 26.4.2.The previous incremental update, for iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.2, landed on April 8. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Andrew Orr Two newly discovered macOS threats are designed to harvest developer credentials and cloud access as attackers focus on long-term persistence and avoid fast, visible attacks.Some Mac computers have two security threats to worry aboutThe Mosyle security research team unveiled their discovery of “Phoenix Worm” and “ShadeStager” on April 22. These two are previously unknown malware that went undetected by antivirus engines at the time of their discovery.While the lack of detection sounds concerning, it’s important to remember that new malware often begins with limited or no antivirus coverage before signatures catch up. Together, Phoenix Worm and ShadeStager outline a full attack path that moves from initial system access to deep credential harvesting. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Christine McKee Amazon’s month-end MacBook Air deal knocks $150 off a popular configuration with a bump up to 24GB of memory and 1TB of storage.Grab a $150 discount on M5 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD – Image credit: AppleThe $1,349 price is available on the M5/24GB/1TB spec in your choice of Sky Blue, Silver, or Starlight at press time. At $150 off, it would make a great Mother’s Day gift or an upgrade if you’re running an M1 or M2 MacBook Air.Buy 13″ 24GB/1TB for $1,349 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By William Gallagher Pundits are saying John Ternus will be a Steve Jobs clone when he takes over Apple, while others are adamant that he’ll really be another Tim Cook. The truth is that of course he will be neither, and both, while being John Ternus.John Ternus became a regular presenter of Apple’s keynote videos – image credit: AppleEven John Ternus will have to wait to see what happens when he’s Apple CEO, but it might be years before that becomes clear and clickbait deadlines won’t wait that long. That’s not only on technology sites, as even The Hollywood Reporter has spun 900 words out of having no idea what Ternus will do with Apple TV.At least they say nobody knows. Others with unnamed sources and unjustified speculation have instead already revealed with total certainty exactly what the man is going to be like. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
