The Apple Upgrade program offers low monthly payments for new hardware. However, lease terms make the program less appealing for some buyers.

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Google turned Gemini into a smarter macOS assistant with AI dictation that removes filler words, plus a new screen-aware reasoning feature.

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HBO Max Shorts is a new video feed being tested on iPhone in the U.S. The hook? The videos being shown are vertical.

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Apple promises there’s no Apple Upgrade restricted mode, meaning missed lease payments won’t nerf your iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch.

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Powered by Siri AI, Apple's rumored smart home hub could finally arrive soon alongside a refreshed Apple TV and HomePod mini.

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Apple releases security updates for macOS Sonoma and macOS Sequoia that fix dozens of security vulnerabilities.

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Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus promises that the Apple TV streaming service will keep growing under his leadership.

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Three iPhone owners say a fake Sparrow Wallet app on the App Store led to $1.8 million in Bitcoin being stolen, and they’re suing Apple.

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Apple makes it easier to keep up with the latest hardware with the launch of Apple Upgrade, a new subscription-style leasing program.

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U.S. YouTube Premium subscribers will soon get even more value from their membership through an expanded NBCUniversal partnership.

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Apple reclaims the title of the world's most valuable company, overtaking Nvidia after a strong rally in its stock.

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iOS 26.6 brings no major new features, but quietly strengthens Apple Maps security and adds an alert for users who reach the blocked contacts limit.

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A truly helpful addition, iOS 27 Call Context automatically pulls confirmation codes and other relevant info into the Phone app during calls.

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A usbliter8 lawsuit accuses a researcher of stealing valuable trade secrets, and a judge ordered the iPhone exploit taken offline.

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Micron is pushing the White House to block Apple’s Chinese memory chip plan, warning it could devastate the U.S. chip industry.

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AppleCare One is expanding internationally, bringing Apple's multi-device protection plan with Theft and Loss coverage to more countries.

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Privacy concerns about smart glasses force Apple to make hard decisions as it crafts a product that could someday replace the iPhone.

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Explore the latest rumors about the touchscreen MacBook with so many new features it's a potential game changer for Apple.

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Apple is pushing suppliers for a 20% price cut on iPhone 18 Pro Max OLED panels, even as materials and memory chip costs climb.

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An Apple art director shares early sketches and a physical prototype of Lil’ Finder Guy, the MacBook Neo mascot that became an internet star.

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