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A new era of Apple is officially upon us.Apple Park is buzzing after Tim Cook and other executives took the wraps off the new iPhone 16 lineup, AirPods 4, AirPods Pro, and the latest Apple Watch Series 10.The event lasted over 90 minutes, and the theme was how AI will transform your iPhone. The Apple…

Analysts think the iPhone 16 launch will accelerate growth in China Tim Cook traveled to China in March. Li Xin/Xinhua via Getty Images China is Apple's third-biggest market after the US and Europe, but it needs a boost following dwindling sales in the country this year. According to data from research firm Counterpoint, sales dropped…

Enlarge / Apple's event will likely discuss Apple Intelligence, though that's not going to launch until later in the year with iOS 18.1Apple For years, Apple's September event has focused almost exclusively on new flagship iPhones and new Apple Watch models. Once in a while, other second-tier products make an appearance. And in recent cycles,…

Enlarge / The energy captured by Balatro's mobile announcement trailer is terrifyingly spot-on.LocalThunk LocalThunk, the pseudonymous lead developer of the surprise smash hit deckbuilding/roguelike/poker-math-simulation game Balatro, has long given the impression that he understands that his game, having sold 2 million copies, might be a little too good. To that end, LocalThunk has made the game…

Getty Images Phishers are using a novel technique to trick iOS and Android users into installing malicious apps that bypass safety guardrails built by both Apple and Google to prevent unauthorized apps. Both mobile operating systems employ mechanisms designed to help users steer clear of apps that steal their personal information, passwords, or other sensitive…

Enlarge / Artist's conception of Epic dodging harm from Apple's decisions (and perhaps its own). It's been four years since Fortnite, one of the world's most popular games, was pulled from the Apple App Store in a blaze of controversy and finger-pointing. Today, it's returning to the iPhone—but only in the European Union. Today marks…

Enlarge / iOS 17.6 installing on an iPhone 13 Pro.Samuel Axon Apple has some minor updates for all its operating systems, and the releases include iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, tvOS 17.6, watchOS 10.6, and macOS Sonoma 14.6. Apple's notes for these updates simply say they include bug fixes, security updates, or optimizations. However, there are…

Enlarge / Apple Intelligence was unveiled at WWDC 2024.Apple As was just rumored, the iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 developer betas are rolling out today, and they include the first opportunity to try out Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of generative AI features. Initially announced for iOS 18, Apple Intelligence is expected…

Apple Apple's next-generation operating systems are taking their next step toward release today: Apple is issuing the first public beta builds of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, tvOS 18, and HomePod Software 18 today. Sign up for Apple's public beta program with your Apple ID, and you'll be able to select the public…

Apple Apple's next-generation operating systems are taking their next step toward release today: Apple is issuing the first public beta builds of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, tvOS 18, and HomePod Software 18 today. Sign up for Apple's public beta program with your Apple ID, and you'll be able to select the public…