Apple is reportedly working on the iPhone Air 2, a successor to the iPhone Air, which debuted in September 2025. The new device is expected to launch in early 2027 with improved battery life and an ultra-wide camera, addressing key complaints from iPhone Air buyers. The iPhone Air 2 will likely be released alongside the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e in the spring of 2027, following Apple's shift in iPhone release schedule. The device's specifications and timeline [...]

Apple has unveiled Xcode 27, a developer tool that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify the coding process. The new version of Xcode includes a Core AI framework that allows developers to use on-device AI models with ease, delivering strong performance through a modern Swift API. Xcode 27 also supports third-party AI models and enables developers to have conversations with AI agents, making it easier to create and edit code. This marks a significant shift in Apple's [...]

The Mayor of Baltimore has joined the chorus of critics urging Apple to reconsider closing its Towson store, which is set to shut down on June 20. The store, the first unionized Apple Store, is located in a failing mall and has limited options for its approximately 100 employees. The mayor and others are demanding that Apple either allow employees to transfer to nearby stores, open a new store in the area, or keep the Towson store [...]

Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook has warned that the company's products, including the iPhone, may become more expensive due to a global shortage of memory chips caused by AI's insatiable demand for hardware. Cook described the situation as "unsustainable" and stated that price increases are "unavoidable," despite efforts to absorb the fourfold increase in chip costs since last year. The company is expected to launch its next iPhone in September, potentially allowing it to announce increased prices.

A Mac can update an iPad using the same iPadOS software Apple delivers through Software Update, helping recover failed installs and fix update problems. Updating through Settings is the easiest way, but Finder offers a reliable recovery path when software failures occur. To use Finder, a Mac running macOS Catalina or later and a data transfer cable are required. It's also recommended to back up the iPad before installing a major software update. Finder can reinstall iPadOS [...]

Apple Music has released a massive playlist inspired by the Apple TV+ series "Widow's Bay." The "Patricia's Sunset Cocktails Playlist" features 811 songs with a total runtime of 60 hours and 32 minutes, making it nearly 10 times longer than the show's first season. The playlist spans decades of music, including pop, rock, dance, and new wave, and is available on the US version of Apple Music.

Apple has acquired a $162 million office building in Sunnyvale, California, at a 26.9 percent discount from its original sale price in 2022. The 194,624 square-foot building, located at 684 W. Maude Avenue, was previously subleased by Apple and is situated less than a mile from other Apple-owned office buildings in the area. This purchase marks the latest in a series of significant investments in Silicon Valley real estate by Apple, which has spent over $1 billion [...]