Ryan Christoffel

Later this month, iOS 18.1 will bring a host of AI features to users. If you have a compatible device, your notifications will be smarter than ever, the Photos app more powerful, and Siri will learn a few new tricks. Apple Intelligence also introduces new writing tools across iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and iPadOS 18.1. Here’s how AI is set to improve your writing across all your devices.

Apple has opened a huge new research lab in Shenzhen, China. The lab was first announced back in March, but the South China Morning Post reports that it became operational this week. Here’s what Apple has planned for the facility, and how it relates to struggling iPhone sales.

Today exactly one week after releasing iOS 18.0.1 to the public, Apple has stopped signing the prior iOS 18.0 software release. This means it’s no longer possible to downgrade to the older iPhone version.

Typically when Apple and law enforcement are in the news together, it’s because of a standoff over user privacy. But today, a new report outlines the company’s efforts to build bridges with law enforcement—efforts that may be changing.

Apple TV+ is home to a growing number of beloved and critically acclaimed shows. One such series, Bad Monkey, just wrapped its first season. And the most popular TV+ series ever, Ted Lasso, is ramping for a long-awaited fourth season. If you enjoyed those shows, you should absolutely give Shrinking a try. Here’s why.

Filmmaking for the Apple Vision Pro is taking a big step forward today. Submerged, a new short film that’s the first scripted project in Immersive Video, is available now in the Apple TV app. You can catch its trailer here. Alongside Submerged’s launch, Apple has also shared a new making of video.

Today Apple released its first scripted short film in Immersive Video: Submerged. In coordination with the launch, the company has also outlined its plans for future Vision Pro content releases. Here’s what to expect for new Immersive Video content coming soon.

iOS 18.1 will arrive for compatible iPhone models near the end of October, bringing a variety of powerful new AI features with it. Apple Intelligence is being pitched as ‘AI for the rest of us.’ Here are the upcoming features that serve as great examples of that, with potential to make the biggest impact for the most users.

One of Apple’s newest apps, Journal, arrived last year as an iPhone exclusive with lots of potential. iOS 18 builds on that foundation, bringing upgrades to Journal in a variety of key ways. There’s still no iPad or Mac app, but Journal on iPhone is better than ever. Here’s everything that’s new.

Apple TV+ is currently airing several of the best shows on TV, regardless of streamer. One of them, Slow Horses, just wrapped up its fourth season. But the spy thriller is already looking ahead to the future. The first season 5 trailer is now available, but only if you know where to look.

The first wave of Apple Intelligence features will arrive in just a few weeks as part of iOS 18.1. But some of the more highly anticipated AI capabilities—including three key Image Tools—are expected in December. Here’s what you should know about iOS 18.2’s Image Playground, Genmoji, and Image Wand features coming soon with Apple Intelligence.

Apple’s iPhone 16 lineup launched just a few weeks ago. Now is about the time we typically hear supply chain reports that indicate how sales seem to be going. In contrast to a questionable report last week, today Ming-Chi Kuo has reported some good news for iPhone 16 sales numbers.

The M4 iPad Pro debuted earlier this year with impressive feature upgrades—and higher prices than ever before. According to a new report, demand for the Pro models has dropped significantly, and those premium prices may be to blame.

A new survey of teens in the U.S. reveals that iPhone ownership remains extremely high. And while the number of teens upgrading to the iPhone 16 currently remains steady, Apple Intelligence looks set to push an acceleration of new purchases in the months ahead.

iOS 18.1 will arrive later this month, bringing with it a ton of new capabilities to iPhone users—particularly through Apple Intelligence. There are three AI-powered upgrades set for Apple Photos in iOS 18.1 that make the app better than ever. Here’s what’s coming.

Ready to grab a new iPad Pro? Prime Day has significant $150 discounts on both the 13-inch M4 iPad Pro and the smaller 11-inch model. But before buying, it’s important to consider which size is best for you. Apple‘s two models, on paper, don’t seem that different. In practice though, they absolutely are. Here’s the key difference.

When people talk about augmented reality, they almost always focus on visual methods of AR. But there’s an entirely different type of ‘augmented reality’ experience: one for your ears. And this is where AirPods have proven so fantastic with their ever-expanding features. Here are all the ways AirPods are the ultimate AR device for your ears.

Today Apple has updated its lists of vintage and obsolete products with new additions. The latest vintage products are select MacBook and iPad models, while key iPods and a beloved iPhone model are now considered ‘obsolete.’

Last month Apple introduced the latest iPhone 16 Pro and Apple Watch Series 10 models together, and they had one key upgrade in common: larger displays. I’ve been using the new, larger iPhone 16 Pro and 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 for nearly three weeks now. Here’s what my experience with the screen size changes has been.

Hurricane Milton currently looks like an extremely dangerous threat to the state of Florida. If you are in Milton’s path, or you know someone who is, there’s a key piece of hurricane prep I highly recommend: install iOS 18 so you can start using Messages via satellite.

Public beta users, a new beta is rolling out now. This latest public beta 3 update is available for macOS Sequoia 15.1, iPadOS 18.1, and more. Here’s what’s new in today’s releases.