HomeKit, Apple’s smart home framework, is great most of the time, and awfully frustrating when things go wrong. This new iOS app wants to change that.
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Facebook and Instagram may be down for some users
Meta is apparently experiencing some capacity of server issues today.
Expand Expanding CloseAirDrop IRL: iPhone 16 Pro falls from plane and keeps filming [Video]
We all know the feeling we get after dropping our iPhone and immediately inspecting the glass for damage. Now imagine dropping your iPhone out of an airplane. That happened over the summer for conservationist Ashley Prange.
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Yesterday I highlighted macOS Tahoe’s aggressive behavior of putting nonconforming app icons inside an ugly gray box of shame. The change seems to affect the Mac user experience more than it impacts the app developer. It makes the actual icon 20% smaller and 80% harder to recognize.
A great thing about the Mac, though, is the ability to customize app icons. This can be a temporary solution. You just need to track down an app icon that works. Here’s how to swap out app icons on macOS Tahoe and avoid the gray box effect.
Expand Expanding CloseApple acing its latest tech stack takeover is great news for the iPhone 17 Air
It’s been nearly six months since Apple changed a crucial piece of technology inside the iPhone. This timeline is great news for the all-new iPhone 17 Air coming in just a few short weeks.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s when ChatGPT integration within Apple Intelligence will use GPT-5
Earlier today, OpenAI announced GPT-5, its latest model to power ChatGPT. The new frontier model is a significant leap forward in a lot of areas. But when will ChatGPT integration within Apple Intelligence adopt it? That’s actually happening rather soon…
Expand Expanding CloseLotus is the latest carmaker to upgrade CarPlay
British sports car maker Lotus is upgrading the CarPlay experience for iPhone users this week with a free software update.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s F1 film helped drive Formula One Group’s top-speed revenue growth
The F1 movie isn’t just a hit for Apple. The Formula One Group credits Apple in part for its recent revenue boost.
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xAI makes Grok Imagine video generator free for everyone
Elon Musk’s xAI firm has some counter-programming planned following OpenAI’s GPT-5 upgrade to ChatGPT.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 2 now available
Apple kicked off the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta just in the nick of time last month. The company met its self-imposed July deadline after shipping four developer betas instead of the usual three. With Apple’s redesign direction back on track, we’re now seeing the second iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta release become available.
Expand Expanding CloseOpenAI officially announces GPT-5, its next major upgrade to ChatGPT
OpenAI has officially announced GPT-5, its latest frontier model to power ChatGPT. The announcement follows the release of two open weight models, one of which can run on the Mac, and changes to encourage healthier ChatGPT use this week.
Expand Expanding CloseThis macOS 26 icon strategy punishes Mac users more than developers
When it comes to iOS 26, Liquid Glass and legibility have been the subject of much discussion around the iPhone software redesign. On the Mac, however, app icon decisions have stirred up a lot of feelings for macOS Tahoe users. One change in particular arguably makes the Mac harder to use.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 26 won’t actually cost political fundraisers half a billion dollars
Political fundraisers recently went into a panic over an upcoming feature improvement coming to the iPhone. Apple has since clarified how the feature works, making the pearl-clutching much ado about nothing.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to watch OpenAI’s ‘longer than usual’ GPT-5 reveal, as teased by a Death Star
“That’s no moon,” as Obi-Wan Kenobi once said. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stirred intrigue with a cryptic post last night showing the Death Star from Star Wars as a hint that something big is coming.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s first OLED MacBook Pro might borrow a popular iPhone feature
Samsung Display has reportedly secured Apple’s first OLED panel order for the MacBook Pro, marking a major milestone in the transition to OLED in Apple’s Mac lineup beginning in 2026.
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Sonos products are about to get more expensive
Sonos is synonymous with premium audio gear, and soon, some of that gear will carry an even more premium price tag.
Expand Expanding CloseTurn your Mac into a local ChatGPT with OpenAI’s new free model
This week, OpenAI released its long-awaited open weight model called gpt-oss. Part of the appeal of gpt-oss is that you can run it locally on your own hardware, including Macs with Apple silicon. Here’s how to get started and what to expect.
Expand Expanding CloseOpenAI teases GPT-5 release for ChatGPT
OpenAI is having a big week. Yesterday, the leading AI firm dropped not one, but two open-weight models, including one that can run well on Apple silicon Macs. Next? GPT-5 is coming to ChatGPT.
Expand Expanding CloseTim Cook expected at White House event, Apple ‘largely unaffected’ by India tariffs
Two quick updates to a couple of stories from this morning involving Apple, the Trump administration, and increased India tariffs. First, CNBC reports that the $100 billion U.S. investment increase (over four years) announcement is currently scheduled for 4:30 ET today.
Expand Expanding CloseInstagram adds two familiar social media features to its app
Meta is updating Instagram today with some familiar social network features from other services. For example, the photo- and video-sharing service is basically getting its own version of the classic retweet. Separately, Instagram continues to take inspiration from Snapchat with its own social map feature.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 17 cases may have a new feature
When Apple unveils the iPhone 17 lineup next month, it seems like we’ll also see a new version of Apple’s first-party protective cases as well. If the latest rumors are true, the iPhone 17 case lineup will take a design cue from the AirPods Pro 2 charging case.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how India tariffs could affect Apple and iPhone prices
Shifting final assembly of Apple products like iPhone from China to India has helped Apple avoid costly tariffs in the United States. But what happens when the US imposes similar tariffs in India to those seen in China?
Expand Expanding CloseDisney announces plans to phase out standalone Hulu app
The Hulu app isn’t long for this world, according to Disney. While the standalone app is being phased out, however, the brand that Disney now owns in full is set for international expansion.
Expand Expanding CloseESPN live sports streaming app gets launch date and bundle pricing
ESPN is launching its long-awaited standalone streaming service later this month. The sports-focused subscription video service officially has a launch date, bundle pricing, and other details confirmed.
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