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Counterpoint Research estimates the iPhone 18 Pro Max Bill of Materials could rise by nearly $300, driven by higher memory prices, Apple's 2nm A20 Pro chip, and new camera technology.

New supplier filings allegedly reveal the battery capacities of Apple's rumored foldable iPhone, showing a dual-cell design with a combined minimum capacity of 4,883mAh.

OpenAI has begun rolling out the GPT-5.6 model family, bringing Sol, Terra, and Luna to ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, Codex, and the API with improved coding, knowledge work, and cybersecurity capabilities.

Apple TV will stream August 'Friday Night Baseball' doubleheaders featuring the Orioles, Rangers, Rays, Mariners, Cardinals, Cubs, Yankees, Blue Jays, and Red.

Apple's Apple Watch Ultra 3 is on sale for $659.97 on Amazon, saving $139.03 off its regular $799 price. The deal is just $10 above the lowest price we've tracked.

India has eliminated import duties on key smartphone components, including lithium-ion cells and wireless charging parts, lowering costs for Apple and other manufacturers.

Meta has launched Muse Spark 1.1, a new multimodal AI model with improved coding, computer use, agentic reasoning, a one-million-token context window, and a new Model API for developers.

Apple TV earned a record 89 Emmy nominations across 15 programs, led by Widow's Bay, Pluribus, Shrinking, Slow Horses, and Margo's Got Money Troubles.

OpenAI has launched GPT-Live, a new voice model for ChatGPT featuring full-duplex conversations, live translation, visual cards, and GPT-5.5-powered reasoning in the background.

Apple has lost its challenge against key Digital Markets Act gatekeeper designations for iOS and the App Store, while the EU court dismissed separate iMessage-related claims.

Apple says a new Broadcom agreement worth over $30 billion will produce more than 15 billion U.S.-made chips and expand manufacturing in Colorado.

Apple CEO Tim Cook, incoming CEO John Ternus, and services chief Eddy Cue are attending the 2026 Allen & Co. Sun Valley Conference alongside top AI, media, and technology leaders.

Samsung Display is reportedly ending development of a lower-cost micro-OLED panel for a cheaper Apple XR device as Apple's hardware focus shifts toward AI-powered smart glasses.

Apple has released the third AirPods beta firmware for developers, build 9A5314b, for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2.

Apple TV has unveiled a first look at 'Nocturne,' a new crime drama starring Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz, and Stephen Graham that premieres October 30.

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro is expected to feature a noticeably thicker design to accommodate upgraded camera hardware, according to a supply chain leaker.

Apple TV has ordered Guilty Creatures, a new true-crime thriller starring and executive produced by Julia Garner. Craig Gillespie will direct the series based on Mikita Brottman's acclaimed book.

Apple climbed to second place with an 18% market share during China's 618 shopping festival, even as overall smartphone sales fell 13% amid rising memory costs.

A new supply chain leak claims Apple's iPhone Air 2 will feature a larger battery, dual rear cameras, a 120Hz display, and a 2nm A20 chip when it launches in 2027.

Discover what's new in iOS 27 beta 3, including Siri voice customization, AirPods Adaptive Audio improvements, Photos star ratings, new interface refinements, and more.

Apple has added the new "Golden Gate Sunset" and "Golden Gate Night" wallpapers in the third developer beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate. Download the official wallpapers in high resolution.

Apple has released the third betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing.

Apple has seeded the third betas of watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27 to developers for testing.

Apple has released macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 3 to developers. The update brings refinements to the Liquid Glass interface, new Siri AI features, and bug fixes.

Apple has released the fourth beta of macOS Tahoe 26.6 to developers for testing.

Apple has seeded the fourth betas of watchOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and tvOS 26.6 to developers for testing.

Apple has seeded the fourth developer betas of iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 to developers for testing.

Apple has released a new Ted Lasso 'Believe' promo wishing the United States men's national soccer team good luck during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Chinese regulatory filings suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature a massive 5,567 mAh battery, nearly 500 mAh larger than its predecessor.

Apple has extended its partnership with Broadcom through 2031 to secure a steady supply of custom wireless and radio-frequency chips for future devices.

Apple's first foldable iPhone could launch later than the iPhone 18 lineup, with limited production expected to cause severe supply shortages through the end of 2026.

The best 4th of July tech deals available now, up to 71% off, hand-picked across smart home, robot vacuums, DJI cameras and drones, 4K TVs, headphones, smart lighting, and gaming.

Hidden code in iOS 27 beta 2 offers an early look at how Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods could use visual AI to process stereo images and identify real-world objects.

Samsung is offering up to 50% off its monitor lineup today, including Odyssey gaming displays, QD-OLED panels, 4K ViewFinity monitors, and Smart Monitors. Here are the best Samsung monitor deals available right now.

A new rumor claims Apple refined the iPhone 18 Pro's rear glass coloring process to better match the aluminum frame while redesigning the phone's internal layout.

See how replacement iPhone batteries are manufactured, from BMS programming and spot welding to quality testing and final assembly.

Leaked documents from the Tata Electronics cyberattack reveal Apple's split modem strategy, A20 Pro packaging redesign, and an upgraded Sony camera sensor for the iPhone 18 Pro.

A newly shared image suggests the iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature Apple's biggest battery yet, with eSIM models reportedly gaining a 190 mAh advantage over physical SIM versions.

Apple is preparing five new iPhone models through early 2027, increasing foldable production to 10 million units while leveraging its supply chain strength during an industrywide memory shortage.

Apple is reportedly preparing an upgraded iPad Pro lineup and a redesigned entry-level MacBook Pro for early 2027, with its first M7 processor also expected to debut.

SpaceX reportedly showed investors a sleek, handset-like AI prototype powered by xAI and a proprietary operating system.

Anthropic is restoring access to its Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models after the US government lifted a recent export ban.

Apple has released a new video previewing its July Apple TV releases, including Silo Season 3, Trying Season 5, Lucky, and The Dink.

A flaw in Apple's Hide My Email feature can expose users' real email addresses, according to a new report. The vulnerability was responsibly disclosed to Apple more than a year ago but remains unpatched.

Google has launched Gemini Spark for macOS, giving AI Ultra subscribers an AI agent that can automate desktop tasks, work with local files, and connect to popular apps.

Apple CEO Tim Cook recently held constructive talks with EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen in an effort to resolve the DMA standoff delaying Siri AI in Europe.

Anthropic has released Claude Sonnet 5, a highly agentic AI model that narrows the performance gap with Opus 4.8 while offering lower pricing.

Apple Creator Studio adds AI tools and new integrations for Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Logic Pro, Motion, Compressor, iWork, and Freeform.