Apple's creative spark is gone since the release of AirPods, with mundane product updates, buggy software, and disappointing launches like the Vision Pro. The lack of a visionary leader has left it adrift, even as it remains profitable.
The iDrum symbolizes a revival of Apple's 'i' prefix devices, integrating modern minimalist design with functionality tailored for electronic music production.
AppleCare One covers up to three devices for $19.99 per month, with the option to add more devices for $5.99 each. Devices must be in good condition and less than four years old.
New reports suggest Apple is planning an exclusive new colour designed to complement the new Liquid Glass design language of iOS 26. This colour will initially appear as white, but will exhibit different effects under varying light conditions. A holographic or iridescent iPhone would signify a departure from Apple's traditional single hues, as the company has typically focused on silver or grey shades, with brighter colours only appearing more recently.
Foxconn's Telangana facility is facing a shortage of dysprosium, a rare earth metal crucial for high-performance magnets used in AirPods. China’s export restrictions have put Apple's production in jeopardy.
During last year's Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple announced two major software upgrades for the AirPods Pro 2. Siri Interactions and Voice Isolation make the AirPods Pro 2 more intuitive to use and further enhance their integration with other Apple devices.
Apple's rules and technical restrictions are blocking other browser vendors from successfully offering their own engines to users in the EU. At the recent Digital Markets Act (DMA) workshop, Apple claimed it didn't know why no browser vendor has ported their engine to iOS over the past 15 months.