Latest ‘Star Wars’ movie cut unnecessary costs by using Apple Vision Pro

By Wesley Hilliard Director Jon Favreau says a specialized app let him better frame IMAX shots using a virtual theater environment in Apple Vision Pro. He cites it as one method to cut back on reshoots and reduce costs.Apple Vision Pro could become a useful tool in filmmakingFilmmaking has only become more and more expensive even as commercialized tools make the medium more accessible. It’s easier than ever to grab a smartphone and shoot some footage, but reaching Hollywood calibre isn’t so simple.In an interview conducted by The Town podcast during Cinemacon, Jon Favreau discussed ways that technology was helping reduce costs in filmmaking. One of the tools he mentioned was Apple Vision Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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‘Healthy’ Cook plans for a long stay at Apple as chairman

By Malcolm Owen While Tim Cook won’t be CEO at Apple after September, he still plans to remain as the executive chairman for quite some time.Outgoing CEO Tim CookOn Monday, Apple confirmed that CEO Tim Cook will be leaving the role on September 1 as part of a planned transition, with John Ternus set to take over the position. While Cook will be out of the hot seat, he intends to be a presence at Apple for a while longer.Speaking at an all-hands meeting with employees after the announcement, Bloomberg reports that the 65-year-old Cook said he was “healthy” and had plans to stay as executive chairman. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Network security requirements for developers to become more strict with OS 27 releases

By Marko Zivkovic Rigorous network security requirements are set to arrive with iOS 27, and they will be especially significant for developers and IT administrators.iOS 27 will ship with updated network security requirements.iOS 27 and its corresponding updates are still more than a month away, but we already have a good idea of what to expect. Apple itself, for instance, has confirmed that macOS 27 would eliminate support for Intel Mac.Now, the company has outlined yet another change in its upcoming software updates, one which will impact device management service developers and IT administrators more than the average user. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Satechi’s ChargeView 140W Desktop Charger shows how much power you’re using

By Malcolm Owen The Satechi ChargeView 140W Desktop Charger not only recharges your iPhone on your desk, but it also has a display to show real-time power output.Satechi ChargeView 140W Desktop ChargerThe latest charger from Satechi is the ChargeView 140W Desktop Charger. As the descriptive name says, it’s a charger that runs at up to 140W in total, and is designed to sit on your desk.As a Gallium Nitride charger, it’s compact, so it won’t take that much desk space up for your other devices. It also ships with a small stand, so you can have it standing tall on its side or in landscape mode and angled up. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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President Trump praises Tim Cook, but threatens any firm that claims back tariffs

By William Gallagher In interviews and more social media posts, US President Trump has credited himself for Tim Cook’s success, but says he’s honored Apple hasn’t asked for its tariff refund.Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Donald TrumpWhile the administration is now being forced to pay back tariffs it illegally imposed on US businesses, reportedly Apple has yet to apply for the refund. Apple has not commented on this, but President Trump was asked if it were true, and if the company didn’t want to offend him.”I think it’s brilliant if they don’t do that,” Trump told CNBC. “Actually, if they don’t do that, they got to know me very well. I’m very honored by what you just said. If they don’t do that, I’ll remember them.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Save up to $400 on Apple’s new 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max

By Christine McKee Apple Premier Partner Expercom has slashed prices by up to $400 on the new 2026 16-inch MacBook Pro with your choice of an M5 Pro or M5 Max chip.Save up to $400 on Apple’s new 16-inch MacBook Pro.Both retail and configure-to-order (CTO) models are heavily discounted with month-end deals at Expercom. Save up to $400 on both Standard Display and Nano-texture options with your choice of Apple’s M5 Pro or M5 Max chip.Save up to $400 on 16″ MacBook Pro Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Pay wins at the Webbys as a Messi campaign takes the spotlight

By Andrew Orr Apple’s results at the 2026 Webby Awards emphasize the company’s wide-ranging focus on both services and marketing, with wins for Apple Pay and a Messi sports campaign.Apple PayApple Pay has won both a general Webby Award and a People’s Voice Award in the ceremony’s Shopping & Retail, Consumer Apps category. The company’s video “Lionel Messi Intercepts the Super Bowl” also won the Social Video, Individual award.The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences. The program recognizes excellence across apps, video, podcasts, and digital media. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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‘Silo’ will reveal more secrets as its third season premieres in July

By Amber Neely Apple TV’s hit science fiction dystopian drama “Silo” is gearing up to return to the small screen this summer, with a storyline revealing how its society was forced underground.Image Credit: Apple TVThe third season will continue the saga of 10,000 people living in a silo, and for the first time tell it over two timelines. In the present, Juliette Nichols (star and executive producer Rebecca Fergusson) has survived her forced “cleaning” as the silo reels from the rebellion.As that story continues from the events in the previous two seasons, the other looks into the origins of the silo. Some time in the past, a journalist and congressman uncover a conspiracy that sets off a chain of catastrophic, irreversible consequences. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Beats brings out Onyx Black Solo 4 collab with Jennie alongside longer charging cables

By Malcolm Owen Apple subsidiary Beats has introduced a bunch of new extra-long cables, alongside a collaborative version of the Beats Solo 4 with Jennie from the K-pop group Blackpink.Jennie wearing the special edition Onyx Black version of Beats Solo 4. Image Credit: BeatsIn a pair of announcements on Tuesday, Beats has introduced two different product variations to its catalog. One being a collaboration with a music star, and the other being an extension of an accessory.The collaboration between Beats and Jennie, best known for her role in the K-pop sensation Blackpink, has resulted in the release of a new Onyx Black version of its popular headphones. The Beats Solo 4 – Jennie Special Edition was originally launched in September 2025 in Ruby Red, but now there’s an Onyx Black version to match. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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A long-planned Apple CEO transition meets an analyst-driven AI hype cycle

By Andrew Orr Apple’s orderly CEO handoff is already being interpreted by analysts as an AI turning point, despite little evidence the company is changing course.Apple CEO John TernusThe company announced that Tim Cook will move into an executive chairman role later in 2026, with senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus stepping in as CEO. The transition is set for September and follows what Apple describes as a long-running succession plan.Cook will remain involved at the board level and continue policy engagement, keeping him tied to Apple’s broader direction. Ternus, a long-tenured leader within Apple’s hardware organization, will assume day-to-day operations. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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