The Mac Observer
News Deals Round-Ups How-To Apple TV iOS 26.5 MacBook Neo
Login

featured

iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Now Sync Captive Wi-Fi Sign-Ins Across Devices
News

iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 Now Sync Captive Wi-Fi Sign-Ins Across Devices

Rajat Saini · July 2, 2025

iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 now sync captive Wi-Fi logins across devices, making public network access faster and more seamless.

Apple Develops Sensor That Rivals Human Eye in Dynamic Range
News

Apple Develops Sensor That Rivals Human Eye in Dynamic Range

Rajat Saini · July 2, 2025

Apple’s new image sensor patent reveals plan for 20-stop dynamic range, aiming to rival pro cinema cameras and redefine photography standards.

Apple Begins Prototyping Foldable iPhone, Targets 2026 Launch
News

Apple Begins Prototyping Foldable iPhone, Targets 2026 Launch

Rajat Saini · July 2, 2025

Apple has begun prototyping its foldable iPhone, targeting a 2026 launch alongside the iPhone 18 lineup, according to DigiTimes sources.

Apple’s Top App Is Now ICEBlock After White House Criticism
News

Apple's Top App Is Now ICEBlock After White House Criticism

Rajat Saini · July 2, 2025

ICEBlock tops App Store after White House backlash. The app alerts users to nearby ICE activity, sparking debate over privacy and immigration policy.

China Recalls Engineers, Disrupting Apple’s India Expansion
News

China Recalls Engineers, Disrupting Apple’s India Expansion

Rajat Saini · July 2, 2025

Foxconn recalls Chinese engineers from India, disrupting Apple’s iPhone production expansion and raising concerns over efficiency ahead of the iPhone 17 launch.

Apple Ordered to Pay $110.7 Million Over 3G Patent Infringement
News

Apple Ordered to Pay $110.7 Million Over 3G Patent Infringement

Rajat Saini · July 1, 2025

Apple must pay $110.7 million to TOT Power Control after a U.S. jury found it infringed a 3G wireless technology patent.

 

 

 

 

 

Apple Adds Smart Stack Hints to Watch Faces in watchOS 26
News

Apple Adds Smart Stack Hints to Watch Faces in watchOS 26

Rajat Saini · July 1, 2025

watchOS 26 introduces Smart Stack hints, improving Apple Watch usability with timely widget suggestions directly on the watch face based on context.

Apple Sues Former Engineer for Allegedly Stealing Vision Pro Secrets Before Joining Snap
News

Apple Sues Former Engineer for Allegedly Stealing Vision Pro Secrets Before Joining Snap

Rajat Saini · July 1, 2025

Apple sues ex-engineer Di Liu, alleging theft of Vision Pro secrets before joining Snap, demanding damages and return of confidential data.

Brazil’s Antitrust Authority Moves to Penalize Apple Over iOS Payment Restrictions
News

Brazil’s Antitrust Authority Moves to Penalize Apple Over iOS Payment Restrictions

Rajat Saini · July 1, 2025

Brazil’s antitrust regulator recommends sanctions against Apple for restricting NFC access and forcing Apple Pay use, citing anticompetitive behavior in iOS ecosystem.

Apple Claims Epic Court Order Violates Its Free Speech Rights
News

Apple Claims Epic Court Order Violates Its Free Speech Rights

Rajat Saini · July 1, 2025

Apple argues a court order in its fight with Epic violates its free speech rights, backed by an amicus brief from tech trade groups.

Apple Supplier BOE Scales OLED Production to Challenge Samsung and LG
News

Apple Supplier BOE Scales OLED Production to Challenge Samsung and LG

Rajat Saini · June 30, 2025

BOE boosts OLED production to 100 million units annually, aiming to regain a stronger position in Apple’s iPhone display supply chain.

Apple Eyes Anthropic, OpenAI to Revamp Siri’s Failing AI
News

Apple Eyes Anthropic, OpenAI to Revamp Siri’s Failing AI

Rajat Saini · June 30, 2025

Apple considers partnering with Anthropic or OpenAI to overhaul Siri, aiming to catch up in the AI race after repeated internal setbacks.

Apple Must Answer DOJ’s Monopoly Allegations After Judge Rejects Dismissal Bid
News

Apple Must Answer DOJ’s Monopoly Allegations After Judge Rejects Dismissal Bid

Rajat Saini · June 30, 2025

Apple must face a U.S. antitrust lawsuit over alleged smartphone market dominance after a judge denied its motion to dismiss the case.

Proton Sues Apple in U.S. Over App Store Monopoly and Fees
News

Proton Sues Apple in U.S. Over App Store Monopoly and Fees

Rajat Saini · June 30, 2025

Proton sues Apple in U.S. court, alleging App Store monopoly, high fees, and antitrust violations, demanding open access and developer compensation.

Apple’s 30% Commission on App Store May Drop to 20% Globally
News

Apple’s 30% Commission on App Store May Drop to 20% Globally

Rajat Saini · June 30, 2025

Apple’s new EU App Store terms hint at a global commission cut from 30% to 20%, signaling a major shift in developer policy.

Apple’s Wearable Roadmap: Smart Glasses and XR Headsets to Dominate 2027–2028
News

Apple’s Wearable Roadmap: Smart Glasses and XR Headsets to Dominate 2027–2028

Rajat Saini · June 30, 2025

Apple plans seven head-worn devices by 2028, including Vision Pro updates and smart glasses, aiming to reshape consumer tech.

The Case for an ā€˜iRing’: Apple’s Next Big Wearable Could Be Its Smallest
News

The Case for an 'iRing': Apple's Next Big Wearable Could Be Its Smallest

Rajat Saini · June 30, 2025

Apple’s next wearable could be a smart ring, offering discreet fitness tracking, longer battery life, and seamless integration with its ecosystem.

Apple Plans to Introduce AirPods Live Translation in iOS 26 Update
News

Apple Plans to Introduce AirPods Live Translation in iOS 26 Update

Rajat Saini · June 29, 2025

Apple plans to launch live translation for AirPods in iOS 26, enabling real-time multilingual conversations and improved Wi-Fi syncing.

Apple Acquires Two-Building Campus in Sunnyvale for $350 Million
News

Apple Acquires Two-Building Campus in Sunnyvale for $350 Million

Rajat Saini · June 27, 2025

Apple has acquired a $350 million Sunnyvale campus, pushing its total weekly real estate spending in Santa Clara County past $500 million.

Apple Urged to Remove DeepSeek AI App from German App Store
News

Apple Urged to Remove DeepSeek AI App from German App Store

Rajat Saini · June 27, 2025

Germany urges Apple to remove Chinese AI app DeepSeek over data privacy concerns, citing failure to meet EU standards for data protection.

Apple Stock Slips as JPMorgan Trims Price Target Over Weak iPhone Demand
News

Apple Stock Slips as JPMorgan Trims Price Target Over Weak iPhone Demand

Rajat Saini · June 26, 2025

JPMorgan cuts Apple’s price target to \$230 over iPhone 17 concerns, citing weak demand and delayed AI progress, but maintains rating.

Epic CEO Calls Apple’s DMA Compliance ā€˜Malicious’ and ā€˜Unlawful’
News

Epic CEO Calls Apple’s DMA Compliance ā€˜Malicious’ and ā€˜Unlawful’

Rajat Saini · June 26, 2025

Epic CEO Tim Sweeney calls Apple’s new EU App Store rules unlawful, slamming fees that penalize developers using alternative payment methods.

Screen-Protector Leak Hints at Radical iPhone 17 Air Redesign
News

Screen-Protector Leak Hints at Radical iPhone 17 Air Redesign

Yadullah Abidi · June 26, 2025

New accessory images suggest Apple’s ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air will flip the camera hole to the opposite side.

Apple & Qualcomm Lose Bid to Shift Patent Case
News

Apple & Qualcomm Lose Bid to Shift Patent Case

Yadullah Abidi · June 26, 2025

A federal appeals panel says Apple and Qualcomm didn’t prove hardship, so their 2021 wireless-chip patent battle will proceed.

Load more articles

Get in touch

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Threads
  • Contact us
  • About TMO
  • Privacy Policy

Explore

  • News
  • How-To
  • Mac
  • iPhone
  • iPad
  • AirPods

More

  • Apple Vision Pro
  • Apple Watch
  • Apple TV
  • iOS
  • macOS
  • iCloud
© 1998–2026 The Mac Observer. All rights reserved.