Upcoming OLED iPad Mini Allegedly Uses 60Hz 8.4-Inch Display Panel

Apple is allegedly using a 60Hz 8.4-inch display panel in the upcoming OLED iPad mini, which is expected to be released later this year. The information comes courtesy of a hit-and-miss tipster running the account "yeux1122" on the Korean Naver…

Factories Now Ready for iPhone 20's Glass Redesign, Leaker Claims

Facilities in Apple's supply chain have finished renovations ahead of "iPhone 20" production, according to a Weibo leaker who says Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone will move to an all-glass design. In a new post on Weibo, the leaker known as "Fi…

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iPhone 17 Pricing Helped Apple Buck China's Q2 Smartphone Decline

Apple grew iPhone shipments in China by 24.4 percent year over year in the second quarter of 2026, making it the fastest-growing smartphone brand in a market that shrank overall, according to preliminary figures released today by research firm IDC. …

WhatsApp Beta Reveals iCloud Backup Alternative for iPhone

WhatsApp is developing a first-party cloud storage option for chat backups on iPhone, providing users with an alternative to iCloud for the first time, according to app tinkerer WABetaInfo. Code found in the WhatsApp beta for iOS (version 26.28…

Apple Releases MacOS 26.6 Beta 5 To Public Testers

If you like testing new software before everyone else, there is good news. The fifth public beta for macOS Tahoe is now live. People who signed up for the testing program can download this fresh build right now. This release comes shortly after the …

Apple’s Trade Secret Lawsuit Is Disrupting OpenAI Hardware Plans

Apple recently sued OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft, and the move is already causing major roadblocks for the hardware plans of the ChatGPT maker. According to reports, Apple's ongoing lawsuit against the AI giant is actively hurting OpenAI's…

Lifehacker Deals Live Blog: The Best Tech Sales, All in One Place

Keep up with all of the best deals that Lifehacker publishes, including laptops, speakers, TVs, security cameras, and more.

Gobi X: Creating more energy for AI, not taking it from society

PARTNER CONTENT: How Envision is reversing the datacenter playbook by making computing chase abundant desert power, not the other way around

Google Chrome's Gemini AI Features Roll Out to UK Users

Google has announced the rollout of Chrome's latest AI features to Mac and PC users in the U.K., indicated by a new "Ask Gemini" button with a sparkle icon in the upper right side of the browser. Gemini in Chrome can work across multiple tabs, …

AI Demand Spikes Prices For iPads And Other Consumer Gadgets

If you are planning to buy a new tablet or gaming console soon, you might need to adjust your budget. A massive shift in the tech industry is pushing up the cost of everyday electronics. Data centers are buying up large amounts of memory chips to po…

Global Phone Market Shrinks But Apple And Samsung Grab More Share

Fewer people are buying new phones right now, but the two biggest names in the industry are actually selling more devices. Global smartphone shipments dropped by 4% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to last year, according to Omdia. A severe me…

CrashStealer Malware Targets Mac Users Through Fake App Prompts

Security researchers have uncovered a new threat targeting Mac computers. A malicious program called "CrashStealer" is currently circulating online, and it is designed to look like a legitimate system tool to trick users into handing over their pass…

Anthropic Says Claude’s Values Are Different Depending on Which Language You’re Using

Anthropic researchers say they “aren’t yet sure how much of this variation is desirable.”

watchOS 27 Public Beta Is Now Available: Here’s How to Install It

Apple has released the first watchOS 27 public beta, allowing Apple Watch users to test the next major software update before its final release this fall. The update introduces Siri AI, a dynamic app grid, smarter suggestions, new gestures, and seve…

tvOS 27 and HomePod 27 Public Betas Are Now Available: Here’s What’s New

Apple has released the first public betas of tvOS 27 and HomePod Software 27, allowing users to test the updates before their full release this fall. The beta software brings performance improvements, faster AirPlay connections, Apple Music upgrades…

Apple Says More Than 400 Former Employees Now Work at OpenAI

Apple says more than 400 former employees now work at OpenAI, a figure revealed in its trade secret lawsuit against the AI company. The iPhone maker claims OpenAI used confidential information from former Apple staff to accelerate its hardware plans…

The Long-Delayed New Siri Makes Its Public Debut

No, Siri AI won’t install itself automatically on your phone tonight. Here’s how to try it out on iPhone.

Flock Says ‘We Hope to Resume’ Work With LAPD After Getting Dropped

"While this latest development comes as a surprise, we remain committed to continuing our active and ongoing conversations with LAPD to find a path forward."

iOS 27 public beta: Should you install it on your iPhone?

The iOS 27 public beta is now available, and it’s full of major new features. Should you install it on your iPhone? Here’s everything you need to know.

The Best Movies to Stream This Month (July 2026)

Project Hail Mary, They Will Kill You, and The Long Walk are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.