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- 02:00 pmBeats debuts special Onyx Black Solo 4 headphones in collaboration with JENNIE, more
Beats has two pieces of news to share today. First, the company has unveiled the next step in its partnership with K-pop star JENNIE: a new special-edition pair of Beats Solo 4 in Onyx Black. The Apple subsidiary is also expanding its lineup of USB-C cables… more…01:58 pmApple's Samsung Korea demand prompts DOJ rebuke in antitrust lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice has complained about Apple's request for evidence from Samsung in its antitrust lawsuit, calling it a waste of time due to being too late in the process.Apple ParkIn early April, Apple turned to the Hague Convention to demand documents from Samsung Korea, to help deal with its antitrust lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice. The DOJ has now criticized the move because of its impeccably bad timing.The DOJ sued Apple for allegedly stifling competition through proprietary hardware and software in March 2024. After appeals and dismissal requests, the lawsuit moved forward into the discovery phase in June 2025. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:55 pmIs John Ternus the right choice for new Apple CEO? [Poll]
Speculation about Tim Cook’s retirement date intensified when he turned 65 in November of last year, and this was quickly followed by Apple testing the waters for John Ternus as his replacement this year. That test went very well indeed, with the company last month laying further groundwork for yesterday’s announcement … more…01:11 pmTim Cook’s reward for exemplary service? The worst job in the world
Macworld There’s a running joke in the TV show “The Wire” about awkward police officers being asked disingenuously about the posting they would least like to be given, just so their vengeful bosses can be sure to send them there. (Detective McNulty gets sick on boats, for example, so he’s assigned to the marine unit.) I’m starting to wonder if Apple operates a similar system. It was announced yesterday that Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down on September 1 after 28 years at the company, 15 of them in the top job. He’s achieved more in that time than almost anyone else in the tech industry, to the extent that some might even argue he’s been a better CEO than Steve Jobs. And Cook’s reward for this tireless service… is a full-time gig as presidential liaison. That’s right. Rather than retiring, as a 65-year-old who’s been working insane hours for decades has every right to do, Cook is moving into a new role: executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors. Chairman of the board is one of those vague jobs that can mean a great deal or very little, depending on the state of the company and the disposition of the chairman. Some attend a few meetings and sign a few documents; others work long and stressful days putting out metaphorical fires. But it’s not hard to guess Cook’s principal focus. He’ll be there to answer the phone when President Trump calls. As far as we can tell, and as far as he likes anyone, Trump seems to like Tim. And Cook has done a good job of giving the impression that the feeling is mutual, by dutifully appearing at numerous speeches and photo opportunities and even donating a million dollars of his personal fortune to the president’s inaugural committee. Against the odds, the two have built a strong working relationship, and it’s unlikely Apple would have won tariff exemptions and alleged special favors without playing nice in this way. Tim Cook presents President Donald Trump with an etched plaque to commemorate Apple’s $100 billion investment in U.S > manufacturing. Reuters/YouTube But none of this can have been easy. Cook is a member of the LGBTQ community, leading a famously liberal company that depends on skilled immigrant workers, so it’s hard to believe he enjoys publicly supporting a politician who campaigns against all of those things. Appearing in public with Trump can be polarizing because it gives the impression that one agrees with the frequently absurd things he says, and because he likes to demand presents and other displays of fealty. You have to sit there nodding even when he gets your name wrong. On Tuesday morning, in fact, Trump posted on his Truth Social account that Cook called him to “kiss my ass” when he needed a favor before praising him as an “amazing manager and leader” and an “incredible guy” because “he makes these calls to me.” So the relationship is complicated. If I were Cook, I’d be happy to hand over that stuff to the next man. The problem is that Apple can’t replace that dynamic so easily. President Trump was surely briefed this morning about incoming Apple CEO John Ternus. But Ternus doesn’t have that personal relationship with the president and hasn’t built up loyalty with gifts and appearances. (He also isn’t as famous as Cook, and Trump does seem to be influenced by celebrity. This may be why he got on so well with NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani.) Sadly for Cook, then, the very worst part of the job is the one part he has to keep doing for at least two more years. No longer will he direct product strategy. No longer will he appear on stage at keynotes. Instead, he gets to spend all his time on call for the next presidential meltdown, ready at a moment’s notice to stand behind the lectern and put on a serious face while a man rants about sharks and windmills. It’s almost enough to make me feel sorry for him, until I remember that he’s a billionaire and he certainly doesn’t need the money. Which raises another possibility. Maybe Cook has found that he actually likes political schmoozing. Maybe this is his dream posting. Now there’s a troubling thought.01:00 pmSoundcore Space 2 headphones: Supreme sound, comfort and features [Review] ★★★★★
Our hands-on Soundcore Space 2 headphones review finds incredible value in cans with great sound, supreme comfort and robust features. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:00 pmBest Apple Find My Bluetooth trackers 2026: AirTag alternatives that’ll fit anywhere
Macworld In the 15 years since it first appeared on the iPhone, Apple’s Find My technology has transformed from a simple GPS-based phone finder to a versatile ecosystem of devices not just from Apple but many specialized accessory makers in all exciting shapes, sizes, and forms. Apple’s Find My app offers a unified, secure way to locate all your Apple devices (iPhone, Watch, AirPods, and Mac) and items (AirTags plus third-party trackers such as these reviewed here) via an anonymous network of millions of Apple devices that ping encrypted Bluetooth to report their location back to iCloud, even when offline. These are detected by other nearby Apple devices, relaying the location data securely to you. Find My helps you to locate misplaced items in seconds, alerts you if you leave them behind, and works through your Apple device. Find My features See all your devices on a map Get the distance and direction with Precision Finding Share your lost item’s location Play a sound to find your device Notify When Left Behind Display a message for someone who finds it Find devices that are offline or powered off Best Find My AirTag alternatives Apple’s AirTags are cute, but at 8mm thick, they’re too bulbous to realistically fit in your wallet. The latest 2nd generation AirTag doesn’t change the original’s dimensions, leaving the market open to third-party trackers that are thinner, louder and more capable. The most common type of AirTag alternative that works directly with Apple’s Find My is a thin card design that can slip into your wallet or purse just like a bank card. These can be under 2mm in thickness. If you have an AirTag, stop reading and check out the best AirTag accessories, but if you need a new tracker, Apple’s Find My ecosystem has broken away from locating just Apple devices and AirTags to tracking just about anything, from keys to wallets, glasses cases, and passports, to bikes and pets (although Apple doesn’t recommend AirTags for pets). In January 2026, Apple released a new version of its AirTag; read our new AirTag 2 review. The 2nd Generation AirTag features a louder alert chime and improved range for super-local discovery. However, it retains the same small but curiously bulky shape that makes these third-party FindMy trackers more appealing. While all the non-Apple trackers listed below work perfectly with Apple’s Find My app, there is on area where the AirTag offers something unique: Precision Finding, which uses an Ultra Wideband chip that is exclusive to Apple and not publicly available to other tracker makers. This feature guides you to the tracker with more detailed directions when you are close by—within about 10–15 meters (33–50 feet). The non-AirTag trackers will guide you on a map just like an AirTag but reply on their alert sound when you get closer. Apple AirTag (2026) Read our review Price When Reviewed: Single AirTag: $29; Pack of 4 AirTags: $99 Best Prices Today: $29 at Amazon | $29 at Apple | $29 at Apple United States Here we roundup the best Find My Bluetooth trackers, sorted by category. Some of them also work with Google Find Hub as well as Apple Find My. Think of each as an AirTag in a different shape and form—usually more convenient than Apple’s bulbous tracker pebble. Best Find My wallet cards Best Find My luggage accessories Best Find My passport holders Best Find My keychains Best Find My glasses case Best Find My magnetic iPhone wallets Best Find My MacBook sleeve Best Find My bike tracker Best Find My wallet cards The thinnest Find My trackers you can buy, these cards will fit in your wallet or general card slots just like any bank or travel card. There are wallets that fit Apple’s AirTags but they add unnecessary bulk compared to these slim trackers. Even Apple’s new AirTag is still too bulky for slim wallets so these Find My wallet-card trackers are perfect alternatives. Ugreen FineTrack Slim Wallet Tracker – Slimmest tracker card Pros Super slim Rechargeable Price When Reviewed: $29.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $19.99 View Deal $29.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Connection Range: 10-20m Charging: Via proprietary charger (included) Battery capacity: 155mAh Speaker Volume: 80dB Thin: 1.7mm Weight: 20g Colors: Black This Find My tracker card is just 1.7mm thick—that’s less than 1mm thicker than a standard credit card. It is certified to IP68 waterproof protection, and should also resist any dust and fluff in your wallet. It connects as an Item in the Apple Find My app. Remarkably, its battery is rechargeable via a proprietary wireless charger that connects to any USB-C wall charger. Ugreen reckons the card will last up to a year on a single charge and offers over 10 years of battery life.12:54 pmApple’s future hinges on whether new CEO John Ternus can ignite AI growth, analysts say | Mac Daily NewsApple’s future hinges on whether new CEO John Ternus can ignite AI growth, analysts say
Apple's leadership transition headed by new CEO John Ternus marks the beginning of a new era for the company, as Wall Street analysts… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.12:46 pm3 million dating app photos used for AI training before FTC privacy enforcement
Around 3 million user photos from dating app OkCupid were used for AI training by a third-party company in direct contravention of the company’s own privacy policy … more…12:20 pmHigh-resolution 200MP camera now expected in 2028 iPhone
A future iPhone will almost certainly get a 200-megapixel telephoto camera, but you will have to wait for it. An indecisive leaker now insists it will come by 2028.Apple's Pro-tier iPhones will probably get a 200MP firstApple is always keen to improve the imaging capabilities of the iPhone, with it being a massive selling point. While it has settled on 48-megapixel sensors so far and has resisted the move to triple-digit resolutions, it will inevitably join its rivals in doing so.A Tuesday post by serial Weibo-based leaker Digital Chat Station says that there will be a wait, but not necessarily a massive one. According to the leaker's supply chain sources, Apple is currently evaluating a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto lens. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:16 pmTernus will be more decisive than Tim Cook, claims one insider
Unsurprisingly, the first reactions from inside Apple to John Ternus becoming CEO are positive, but one source insists he will be better at making decisions than Cook.Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus during an iPad launch - image credit: AppleFrom September 1, 2026, Apple will have its eighth CEO as John Ternus takes over from Tim Cook. As markets react to the news, Bloomberg claims to have the inside track on just how the news has been received by Apple staff.It refers to multiple colleagues of Ternus's, reporting that they have described him as willing to make decisions. In comparison, Cook was reportedly more prone to take a consensus before acting. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:02 pm200MP iPhone camera rumors align on 2028 release
Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station (DCS) was the first to suggest that Apple was working on a 200MP camera module for a future iPhone. This would be a huge increase in resolution over the 48MP sensors used in current models. There have been conflicting rumors since then about timings, but it now seems everyone is aligned on a 2028 release … more…12:00 pmExperts Warn AI Could Deepen Income Inequality
Experts say AI’s early returns are concentrated among major players, while broader economic benefits remain uneven. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.11:27 amThe 13-inch M4 iPad Air is $50 off
The device is compatible with accessories offered by Apple, such as the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil, and its Pro version allows for an immersive drawing experience and a better feel when performing recreational art, projects, and work commissions, taking notes, and writing essays faster with the Magic Keyboard. The device features the N1 chip […] The post appeared first on iLounge.11:26 amDemand For MacBook Neo High Even As Its Sold Out for the Month
The most recent MacBook entry, the MacBook Neo, has been a major success with demand still high even after a month has passed since its release. The device is priced at $599, PC manufacturers have raised prices on their products due to the shortage in RAM. Orders for the MacBook Neo that were placed in […] The post appeared first on iLounge.11:25 amStan Ng Retiring After Being With Apple for 31 Years
Apple Vice President of product marketing Stan Ng has retired after 31 years with Apple. He has been in charge of product marketing for the AirPods, Home, Health and Apple Watch. The announcement was made public by Stan himself on Thursday at LinkedIn, in the post an image of the sunrise at Apple Park was […] The post appeared first on iLounge.11:24 amApple Trying iPhone 18 Pro Colors
A source associated with the Apple supply chain discloses color options that Apple is thinking of using for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 18 Pro models and the foldable iPhone. The signature color for 2027 for the Pro models will be Dark Cherry, a color resembling deep-red that comes from wine. The color […] The post appeared first on iLounge.11:23 amTim Cook retirement ‘leak’ worked perfectly in predicting reactions
A supposed Tim Cook retirement leak late last year indicated that hardware head John Ternus was Apple’s planned successor and that the announcement would be made ahead of WWDC 2026 in June. I wrote at the time that this was very clearly a trial balloon by the company in order to test reaction to the plan, and we can now see that this indeed paved the way for yesterday’s announcement … more…11:22 am13-inch M5 MacBook Air 16GB 1TB is $150 Off
The device has been refreshed given the new M5 chip giving you next-generation speed and power allowing you to handle heavy tasks, multi-task and handle gaming and heavy graphics. It has a next-generation GPU with Neural Accelerators. The device has Apple Intelligence, the personal AI system that helps keep things organized and allows you to […] The post appeared first on iLounge.11:21 amRecord 30% Recycled Product on Products Achieved by Apple
An announcement today was made by Apple stating that a record 30% of materials on all products shipped last year were made from recycled items, other milestones for environmental progress were also uploaded to the Environmental Progress Report. This feat marks new peaks across many specific components. An Apple made printed circuit board is made […] The post appeared first on iLounge.11:20 amApple Sends Engineers at Siri Department to AI Coding Bootcamp
A large part of the engineers at Siri are sent to a bootcamp for a multi-week session to learn to code with the use of AI, the company has made the choice to teach their engineers to use AI efficiently for coding before WWDC, where Apple is widely anticipated to be finally revealing the long […] The post appeared first on iLounge.