Neowin News Feed for: Apple

Lethal fake phone chargers are still being sold on Amazon and eBay, UK watchdog warns

Paul Hill — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:16:01 +0000

Seven years after exposing the danger, a consumer group finds major online marketplaces are still failing to block counterfeit, hazardous tech. Read more...

EU Commission explains why Siri AI isn't launching in the EU, and Apple is to blame

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:52:01 +0000

A European Commission spokesperson explained the reasons behind Siri AI's unavailability in the region in a statement to Neowin. Read more...

Does your iPad support the latest iPadOS version? Here's the iPadOS 27 compatibility list

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:42:02 +0000

The freshly-baked iPadOS 27 is already available in developer beta. Check if your iPad is one of the 20+ supported models. Read more...

Does your iPhone support the latest iOS version? Here's the iOS 27 compatibility list

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:28:01 +0000

iOS 27 is available as a developer beta and supports 30+ iPhone models. Check out the official list to know if your iPhone is compatible. Read more...

Does your Mac support the latest macOS? Here is the macOS 27 Golden Gate compatibility list

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:08:01 +0000

Apple introduced macOS 27 Golden Gate with an upgraded Siri and other new features. Here are the supported Mac models to run the latest update. Read more...

UK nudity blockers are a looming privacy disaster, we must be able to see the source code

Paul Hill — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:08:01 +0000

The UK government is now mandating nudity-blocking software for smartphones sold in the country. I look at why this is a privacy nightmare and the safeguards that must be in place. Read more...

Apple is expanding Private Cloud Compute beyond its own data centers

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:52:02 +0000

Apple is making an unprecedented move with its highly guarded AI infrastructure, stepping outside its own walled garden for the very first time with the next generation Apple Foundation Models. Read more...

Apple would rather delay Siri AI than open iOS to rival assistants in the EU

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:16:01 +0000

Apple claims the DMA forces it to grant third-party AI assistants unrestricted access to user data and system-level app controls. So, it is delaying availability of Siri AI to users in the EU. Read more...

Apple launches new website for parents and a revamped Screen Time experience

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:30:01 +0000

WWDC 2026 has started, and while AI features have taken all the limelight, Apple has announced several useful features for parents. Read more...

Is your Apple Watch supported? Check the watchOS 27 compatibility list

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:20:01 +0000

Apple's watchOS 27 update is now available in developer beta. This year, the company has slashed the number of supported models in half. Read more...

Apple unveils Siri AI, a "reimagined" version of SIri

David Uzondu — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:03:04 +0000

After two years of delays and setbacks, Apple has finally released the generative AI version of Siri, with integrated writing tools and other features. Read more...

macOS ‘Golden Gate' unveiled with standalone Siri app, performance improvements and more

Hamid Ganji — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:20:02 +0000

Apple has just relased the latest version of macOS, dubbed macOS Golden Gate. This version is upgraded with a dedicated Siri app. Read more...

Apple finally brings the slider for Liquid Glass and many other changes

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:49:07 +0000

The WWDC 2026 developer event has started, and Apple announced a wave of new changes to the Liquid Glass design language. Read more...

Apple announces iOS 27 with no changes to the list of supported iPhones

Taras Buria — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:28:02 +0000

At WWDC 2026, Apple announced iOS 27 with better performance, tweaked Liquid Glass, and other changes. The best part? You do not need a new iPhone to run it. Read more...

Here is how to watch Apple's WWDC 2026 conference where iOS 27 is expected

Taras Buria — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:24:01 +0000

Apple is kicking off this week with its annual developer conference, where we expect it to announce iOS 27 and more. Here is how you can watch it live. Read more...

Apple reluctantly forces strict new age checks on Texas users starting today

Paul Hill — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:02:02 +0000

Texas is cracking down on underage app downloads, forcing Apple to deploy mandatory verification. Find out how this shift impacts developers and users next. Read more...

WWDC 2026: Here is everything Apple is expected to announce

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:54:01 +0000

WWDC26 will kick off next week, and Apple is expected to announce the latest updates to its operating systems. This year's event will also put AI at the center of attention more than ever. Read more...

Apple MacBook Neo is a blessing for Windows users, here's why

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:16:01 +0000

The arrival of the MacBook Neo was not only a hit among Apple fans but also brought several benefits to Windows users. Here's how. Read more...

Microsoft faces heat after quietly blocking promised Office features on Apple systems

Sayan Sen — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:50:01 +0000

Microsoft is facing growing backlash for silently restricting Office capabilities that had been earlier promised to users on Apple devices. Read more...

Apple Rewind: New accessibility features, Apple Design Awards, and improved RCS

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:04:01 +0000

This month on Apple Rewind: Fortified RCS for iPhone, new accessibility features on the way, and some iPhone rumors. Read more...

Apple's AI smart glasses and Vision headset plans reportedly delayed, again

Fiza Ali — Sun, 31 May 2026 18:16:01 +0000

Apple's smart glasses and next Vision headset have new timelines, with changes reported across both projects. Read more...

Apple Music could be getting a low cost subscription tier

Usama Jawad — Sat, 30 May 2026 20:04:01 +0000

Apple Music beta code hints at a lower-cost plan with playback restrictions, suggesting Apple may finally target Spotify's budget audience. Read more...

iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture lens reportedly costs 50% more, price hike expected

Hamid Ganji — Fri, 29 May 2026 15:56:01 +0000

Using variable aperture lenses in the iPhone 18 Pro models could be at least 50% more expensive for Apple compared to the current camera setup. Analyst explains why. Read more...

Here's your first look at the iPhone 18 colors, including the all-new Dark Cherry

Hamid Ganji — Fri, 29 May 2026 11:38:02 +0000

New images of iPhone 18 Pro dummy units show the devices in at least four different colors. Apple may also bring back the all-black finish to the iPhone Pro lineup this year. Read more...

Report: Apple wants to run its AI locally on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and even Apple Watch

Ivan Jenic — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:12:01 +0000

While everyone is building AI data centers, Apple wants to run AI locally on your iPhone, Mac, or even Apple Watch. But how capable can a local model be, even coming from Apple? Read more...

Ferrari's first EV Luce, designed by former Apple designers, revealed with a futuristic look

Hamid Ganji — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:34:01 +0000

Ferrari has unveiled its first-ever EV, called the Luce. The vehicle was designed by former Apple designers Jony Ive and Marc Newson. Read more...

13-inch and 15-inch models of the Apple MacBook Air 2026 have never been cheaper

Sayan Sen — Sat, 23 May 2026 21:16:02 +0000

The latest 2026 MacBook Air laptop powered by the M5 is a steal deal for as low as just $900, its lowest-ever prices. The discount is on both the 13-inch and 15-inch models. Read more...

Microsoft finally fixes one of the most annoying things about PowerShell on macOS

Usama Jawad — Fri, 22 May 2026 04:44:01 +0000

Mac users have been complaining about PowerShell headaches for years, and Microsoft is only now stepping in with a long-awaited fix. Read more...

Apple shares big numbers about fraud on the App Store

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 20 May 2026 21:32:01 +0000

The latest App Store data says Apple prevented over $2.2 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions. Here are other key safety stats. Read more...

These are the 36 finalists for Apple Design Awards 2026

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 18 May 2026 19:34:01 +0000

With WWDC 2026 around the corner, Apple has revealed the 36 apps and games it has handpicked for this year's Apple Design Awards. Read more...

Apple is reportedly struggling with iPhone Fold hinges

Hamid Ganji — Mon, 18 May 2026 19:04:01 +0000

A new report suggests that tests conducted on the iPhone Fold's hinge fail to meet Apple's quality standards, which could impact the device's launch timeline. Read more...

Apple reveals the official lineup for WWDC 2026 developer conference

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 18 May 2026 18:48:01 +0000

Apple has released the official lineup for the WWDC 2026 annual developer conference, scheduled for early next month. Read more...

[Price Drop] PDF Expert for Mac v3 now half off

Neowin Deals — Sat, 16 May 2026 17:00:01 +0000

Revolutionize the way you work and collaborate with documents. Fix distortions, remove shadows and improve contrast on difficult-to-read documents. Read more...

Windows 11, Microsoft Edge, and Exchange hacked at Pwn2Own

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:38:01 +0000

Microsoft products and AI apps fell to multiple 0-days at Pwn2Own 2026 as researchers claimed huge cash prizes. Read more...

Apple's ChatGPT integration failed to fulfill promises, OpenAI is now suing

Hamid Ganji — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:28:01 +0000

After two years of partnership with Apple, OpenAI is now reportedly suing the iPhone maker over the failed integration of ChatGPT into Siri. Read more...

Bluey plans a massive crossover on Apple Arcade, four new games coming soon

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 12 May 2026 17:16:02 +0000

Apple announced that Bluey and her family are coming to Apple Arcade in a special crossover. The gaming service is also getting several new games. Read more...

Apple finally brings end-to-end encryption to RCS on iPhone

Paul Hill — Tue, 12 May 2026 07:26:01 +0000

A massive privacy upgrade is rolling out for cross-platform chats. Find out how Apple's latest beta is changing the way you message Android users. Read more...

Elon Musk and Apple CEO Tim Cook to join Donald Trump on trip to China

Hamid Ganji — Tue, 12 May 2026 05:52:01 +0000

The White House announced that a group of US tech CEOs and other executives will accompany Donald Trump on his upcoming visit to China. Read more...

Touch ID isn't coming to Apple Watch yet, leaker claims

Hamid Ganji — Mon, 11 May 2026 13:50:01 +0000

A Chinese leaker has suggested that Apple currently has no plans to bring Touch ID or any other form of biometric authentication to this year's Apple Watch models. Read more...

Linus Torvalds declares massive AI-fueled code surges as the new normal for Linux

Paul Hill — Mon, 11 May 2026 05:28:02 +0000

Is AI productivity permanently changing the kernel? Linus Torvalds notes a massive jump in patch sizes that could redefine how the OS is built. Read more...