May 2025

Apple has offered satellite connectivity on the iPhone since 2022 and expanded the service since then. But per a new report from The Information, Apple’s ambitions were once much bigger and have been stunted by fears related to carrier partnerships, the federal government, and even Elon Musk. more…

Macworld The iPhone 16 Pro is an incredible phone, but it’s pretty expensive, especially if you want one of the decked-out Pro models. And sales don’t come along very often, until now. Amazon is selling a Renewed Premium iPhone 16 Pro in black titanuum with 1TB of storage for $1,111 right now, about $400 less

Apple is currently under fire for its App Store practices, with the most prominent recent issue being rules around in-app payment methods. Today the company has outlined the many ways its rules have protected users from attempted fraud, and thus saved those users billions. more…

A leaker with a decent track record is suggesting that one or more iPhone 19 models will have an under-screen selfie camera. With the Face ID tech expected to move beneath the display next year, that would potentially enable Apple to have an all-screen front, with no notch, Dynamic Island, or camera punch-hole by 2027

Tap to Pay on iPhone, the most convenient and cost-effective way for small businesses to accept contactless payment from both mobile wallets and physical cards, has today landed in eight more countries. Apple says this latest rollout will enable millions more businesses to use the service, with multiple payment platforms supported in each new country

The Mac app Arc set out to re-invent the web browser as an “internet computer” app – something which felt more personal and usable than mainstream browsers. Less than two years later, the company has announced that it’s discontinuing Arc in favor of a new app – Dia – which it is also pitching as

If you’re having problems using Spotify today, you’re not alone. Spotify is down for many users around the world, leaving customers unable to stream their favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks. more…

Nothing Technology numbers ‘father of the iPod‘ Tony Fadell among its key investors, but Carl Pei – CEO of the British smartphone company – thinks today’s Apple has grown boring. Pei also believes the future of smartphones is a single app that knows you well, but thinks it will take 7-10 years to reach that

Macworld The AirPods have come a long way. When the first iteration launched in 2016, it featured a chunky build and mediocre specs. Since then, Apple has actively developed its wireless earbuds, introducing multiple tiers, more compact designs, longer battery life, and advanced integration with the wider Apple ecosystem. Today, customers can pick from models

Macworld Has anyone done a check-in with Tim Cook lately? You know, just drive by the Apple campus and see how things are going? Maybe bring him an edible basket of some kind? He’s been having a year. To be fair, he’s been having a year where the company is still doing great business and