California rolls out support for IDs in Wallet app

Apple’s home state has begun allowing its residents to add a state ID or driver’s license to the Apple Wallet app. The rollout in The Golden State comes as part of its mobile driver’s license (mDL) pilot program, launched in 2023, and is limited to 1.5 million participants. “Californians now have the option of adding … Read more

New OS public betas offer a glimpse of Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence is being tested. Following the release of its milestone operating systems, Apple has started offering the first public betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 to download, complete with Apple Intelligence support. Days after releasing its milestone operating systems, and after a few developer betas already, Apple is now bringing … Read more

Supplier pulled from MacBook Air supply chain over QA issues

A MacBook Air hinge uses bearings. Apple has reportedly cut orders from a supply chain member, due to a high rate in defects of bearings meant for use in the MacBook Air. Apple has a notoriously high standard when it comes to components from suppliers. In the case of one supplier involved in the MacBook … Read more

Display shipments for MacBook Air, iPad to start in October

The MacBook Air may need to wait a little longer for a refresh While Apple is anticipated to refresh the iPad mini, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro in October, the MacBook Air and entry-level iPad will take a bit longer. Display panels for the M4 MacBook Air and the 10.9-inch iPad are reportedly shipping out … Read more

Lowest Prices Ever From $449

Grab coupon savings on 5 BenQ monitors. Five aggressive BenQ monitor deals are live now, with prices starting at just $449.99 (the lowest on record). Exclusive BenQ monitor coupon Each of the deals below can be activated with promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama. With the monitors already on sale via instant rebates, … Read more

Hands on with Apple’s 25W MagSafe charger for iPhone 16

Apple upgraded its MagSafe charger this year Alongside it new iPhone 16 lineup, Apple also released a new, faster MagSafe charger. Ours arrived ahead of the launch so here’s how it differs from the original models. MagSafe is Apple’s proprietary charging technology that magnetically connects to the rear of your compatible iPhone, encompassing the iPhone … Read more

iPhone SE and iPhone 17 to get Apple’s 5G modem

Future iPhones will use Apple’s own 5G modem Yet another report says Apple’s own 5G modem will launch in 2025, cutting Qualcomm out of its iPhone SE and even iPhone 17 profits. It’s been previously reported that the Apple-built 5G modem would come in 2025. Whenever it comes, the modem will replace the Qualcomm ones … Read more

Danny Boyle uses iPhone 15 Pro Max to film ’28 Years Later’

Cameras of the iPhone 15 Pro Max The upcoming Danny Boyle horror sequel “28 Years Later” was shot on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, marking another movie that took advantage of Apple’s product lines. Principal filming of “28 Years Later,” a continuation of the “28 Days Later” franchise, took place over the summer. But while … Read more

Folding iPhone may be touch sensitive all over

The iPhone 16 range features an all-new Camera Control button, the idea for which is part of this newly-granted patent Apple has been granted a patent for touch sensitive control areas including solid-state buttons on any surface of the current iPhone design, and a folding one. The touch screen wasn’t invented with the iPhone, but … Read more

AirPods 4 vs AirPods 3

AirPods 4 [left], AirPods 3 [right] Apple’s fourth-generation AirPods include optional ANC, borrowing from the AirPods Pro line. Here’s how its specifications line up against the AirPods 3. As part of its iPhone 16 launch at the “Glowtime” event, Apple introduced an update to its AirPods line. An ideal accessory for the iPhone, the AirPods … Read more