The Apple Watch Series 11 will probably arrive this fall alongside the iPhone 17. Here's what the next generation of Apple's smartwatch could bring to the table.


The Apple Watch is much like the iPhone and other products in Apple's ecosystem, in that it is often the subject of rumors and speculation. With Apple's famous regularity when it comes to releases, the rumor mill expects that the Apple Watch Series 11 will be arriving in the future.

Here's what analysts and leakers believe is on the way for Apple's next-gen wearable device.


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CEO Tim Cook's working relationship with President Donald Trump has once again helped Apple escape issues in the U.S.-China tariff battle. Here's how.


On April 11, following after a week of increases to the import tariff for Chinese goods entering the United States, President Trump made an announcement. While many products would be affected by a high import tariff of 145% at the time, Trump decided he was giving a reprieve on a variety of tech products and components.

While the reprieve itself is not permanent, with a semiconductor tariff expected to arrive in the future, the exemptions were immediately helpful to Apple. Indeed, a few days later, Trump confirmed that he was in talks with Tim Cook, and that he "helped" him with the tariff exemption.


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Google is an illegal monopolist in online advertising, a federal court has determined, in a ruling that could lead to a breakup of its ad business.


On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled that Google unlawfully monopolized advertising markets. The ruling determined that Google had control over a number of advertising markets, to the level of a monopoly, which it used to its advantage.

In the ruling, Judge Brinkema determined that Google's monopoly affected the market for publisher ad servers and for ad exchanges. In effect, Google was able to influence the way advertisers bought ads, as well as how much publishers sold that ad space for.


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More evidence of an Apple Vision Pro headset follow-up has seemingly surfaced, thanks to images of a battery connector matching previous color rumors.


On April 16, a leaker claimed that an upcoming headset in the Apple Vision range will be lighter than the existing Apple Vision Pro, through the strategic use of titanium. As part of the leaker's claim, they added that the model would also be using graphite dark blue components, and could be named the Air instead of the Pro.

Within hours of that X post, leaker Kosutami has published pictures of a component that seemingly proves their point. The images, also shared on X, show what appears to be the connecting cable that goes between the external battery housing and the headset.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Synology is pushing for consumers to buy its own brand of hard drives for its newest NAS appliances, with only certified drives getting the full suite of software support.


The cost of a network-attached storage (NAS) device could be split into two components, with the NAS itself as one part, while the drives that fill it make up the second. At higher capacities, the drives can be the more costly element to acquire, and often leads to users shopping around for deals on hard disks.

It appears that Synology is keen to earn more from users by getting them to purchase its own line of hard drives to go with the NAS.


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Apple has released security updates to its operating systems, including iOS 18.4.1, iPadOS 18.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, macOS 15.4.1, and visionOS 2.4.1.


The small updates, released on April 16, are fairly common for software vendors to release, including Apple. The smaller change of version number reflects the content of the update, which is less about introducing bigger feature changes and more about bug squashing, performance improvements, and security fixes.

The notes for the updates state that they all provide bug fixes and security updates, with Apple recommending the installation by all users.


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The battle between President Donald Trump and China over import tariffs has impacted Apple, and will hit consumer wallets soon. Here's everything you need to know about it, current through April 16, 2025.


President Donald Trump's first presidency was known for many things, but one of the biggest events in it was the U.S.-China trade war. The financial event saw the U.S. apply high tariffs against Chinese imports, impacting the cost of produce entering the country.

The incident caused issues for many businesses, but Apple managed to steer clear of the effects. This was chiefly down to the positive relationship CEO Tim Cook had with Donald Trump at the time.


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After the U.S. government initially cut its funding of the CVE database, used to track security vulnerabilities in operating systems and software, CISA has said it will continue to be funded for another 11 months at least.


Early on Wednesday, it was reported that the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database had its funding cut. Within hours, its funding has been restored for just under one more year.

The CVE is an important part of modern cyber security. It's a central database of vulnerabilities found in operating systems and applications, which can be abused by hackers and malware to attack targets in various ways.


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The screen and camera details of the iPhone Fold have surfaced yet again, with a list of identical specifications making an earlier leaker's claim seem slightly more likely to be true.


The iPhone Fold is expected to have two screens, with a smaller outer display for general use and a folding internal one that's much larger. It now seems that the rumor mill has agreed on some of the essential specifications of those components.

In a Naver post, serial leaker "yeux1122" posted some details about the iPhone Fold's screens. The key internal one is listed as measuring 7.76 inches diagonally, with a resolution of 2,713 by 1,920 and a theoretical pixel density of 428 pixels per inch.


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The iPhone Fold will be an extremely expensive smartphone to purchase, with a leaker claiming it could be priced at more than $2,000 at launch.


The iPhone Fold is a long-rumored smartphone that Apple has reportedly been working on for years. While it is expected to be a premium offering whenever it ships, the price to consumers could be extremely high relative to the typical iPhone releases.



Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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A new emulator app in the App Store means you can now play MAME ROMs on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Here's how to get started.


April 2025 marks a year since Apple allowed game emulators onto the App Store. But, while many emulators rushed to the App Store, one major name has been missing for quite some time.

MAME, the free and open-source game emulator, wasn't allowed as an iPhone or iPad app for a long time. Tthe restrictions of the App Store prevented it from existing, even after Apple relaxed some of the rules.


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Beats Cables have launched, with the premium cables from the Apple subsidiary including braided sleeves and a choice of colors wider than Apple's standard options.


Apple and Beats often include cables with their products, with Apple also offering extra cables in its online store. Now, consumers can pick up a Beats version for a bit of variety.

Introduced on Tuesday, Beats Cables are a selection of reinforced charging cables. They use a tangle-free woven design for durability and minimal fraying, as well as giving it a more premium appearance than a typical plastic-coated cable.


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In its attempts to make the iPhone Fold a reality, Apple has reportedly decided to use Samsung Display to produce the foldable OLED screens for the project.


The screen is arguably the most important part of the iPhone Fold, as a component that practically defines how the device functions. It seems that Apple has narrowed down the source of the screen to Samsung Display for its first foldable release.

According to sources of Business Korea, Apple has finally made the decision to go with Samsung Display as its foldable screen supplier. While Apple does work with other suppliers for its products, including LG Display and BOE, it will only be using Samsung for its folding device screens for the moment.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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Apple is now on its second round of developer betas for iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS 15.5, tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and visionOS 2.5.


The first round of iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS 15.5, tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and visionOS 2.5 arrived on March 17, following the release of the updates from the preceding beta-testing cycle.

The second iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 developer betas share build number 22F5053f, replacing 22F5042g. The second macOS Sequoia 15.5 build uses number 24F5053f, up from 24F5042g.


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The U.S.-China tariff battle is heating up again, with China stopping exports of rare earth minerals and magnets. This will badly hit the manufacture of the iPhone and other Apple products outside of China.


The war of wills between President Donald Trump and the Chinese government over tariffs was seemingly put on pause after Trump granted a set of exceptions for select tech and semiconductor produce. However, China is continuing to bite back against the U.S., without raising tariffs further.

China has placed a series of rare earth minerals and magnets on an export control list since April 4, reports Reuters. The move stops the export of the materials out of the country and into others, where they would be used to produce parts and components for various products.


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Gaming accessory maker Razer has released its PC Remote Play app, enabling gamers to stream games from their PC to an iPhone or iPad either on a home network, or across the Internet on 5G.


PC gaming continues to be a major segment of the gaming industry, and it's become more portable with initiatives like Steam Deck growing in popularity. Razer, meanwhile, has introduced a way to play PC games on the go using an iPhone or iPad.

Available for iOS and Android devices, Razer PC Remote Play is an app for streaming gameplay from a PC to a smartphone or tablet. Games are rendered on the user's home PC, streamed over a network or cellular connection, and are viewable and playable on the mobile device.


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The iPhone Fold is rumored to get two high-resolution screens, with Apple also reportedly installing an under-screen camera for the bigger display.


The iPhone Fold has been long in development, with Apple keen to make the display as perfect as possible for the release. If a leaker is to be believed, the end result could be an iPhone with a very large screen.

According to Weibo leaker "Digital Chat Station," the iPhone Fold will have two displays. The main one is the internal screen, which is claimed to measure 7.76 inches diagonally.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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The 2022 hostage situation at an Apple Store in Amsterdam has been turned into a Netflix drama, with "iHostage" exploring the events of the five-hour standoff.


A trailer for the Netflix crime drama "iHostage" on YouTube teases the upcoming release of the film on the streaming service. While Netflix often releases films and shows based on real events, "iHostage" is unusual as it's set in an Apple Store.

The film is inspired by the real-life hostage situation that occurred in February 2022. A man walked into an Apple Store and took a hostage at gunpoint, resulting in a tense standoff between the man and police.


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Apple's reprieve from Trump's reciprocal tariffs against Chinese imports of iPhones and Macs is only temporary, as tariffs aimed at semiconductor imports will be arriving within a few months.


Late on Friday, Apple was granted a massive benefit from President Donald Trump, in the form of tariff exemptions applying against imports from China. However, it seems that those exemptions will only be temporary, as other tariffs are on the way.

According to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick speaking to ABC News, it is only a temporary reprieve. While iPhone, iPad, and Mac imports won't be subject to the 145% reciprocal tariff that applies to Chinese imports, Lutnick says a "semiconductor tariff" will be applied instead.


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The fabled Apple Glass continues to be in development, with augmented reality glasses still a top priority for CEO Tim Cook to produce.


Headset initiatives like the Apple Vision Pro are a gradual step towards smaller, lighter smart glasses that provide augmented reality experiences to the user. This future concept is rumored to be in development at Apple, under the name of Apple Glass.

While the Apple Vision Pro has had a relatively shaky start, CEO Tim Cook is still very much interested in producing Apple Glass. He's wanted the product to be created for over a decade.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Apple's iPadOS 19 at WWDC is rumored to be a more macOS-like update, with boosts to multitasking and productivity potentially making the tablet even more of a workhorse.


As a format, the iPad doesn't easily lend itself to productivity, outside of art and design. Even with the addition of a keyboard to the mix, it's not quite a full replacement for a MacBook Pro, but it could get closer with some tweaks at WWDC.

According to Mark Gurman in Sunday's Bloomberg newsletter, Apple's changes to iPadOS 19 will involve a shift to make the design of its operating system catalog more consistent.


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Apple's share price is continuing to ride the tariff rollercoaster, with it finishing strong on Friday after a week of turmoil.


This week has been a tough one for Apple investors, due to the continued alterations to how the United States applies tariffs against imports from other countries. The stock market doesn't do well with uncertainty, and the various changes dictated by President Trump certainly introduced some.

After Thursday's return to a slump, Apple ended that day on $190.42, with pre-market movements resulting in Apple opening at $186.10. While the stock did go down a little to $186.06 early on, it rapidly climbed and reached a high of $199.54 during the day, and ended the session at $198.15.


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Steve Jobs' personality led to some interesting events during his time at Pixar, including firing board of directors members for failing to disagree with him.


The managerial style of Steve Jobs can be described by some as abrasive, and strong-willed by others, during his time at Apple. It's also something that was apparent during his time at Pixar, with stories from Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios, which had Steve as a majority shareholder.

In an interview about Jobs for the Steve Jobs Archive released on Friday, Catmull and guests discussed the Apple co-founder's managerial style.


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The Apple Vision Pro is over a year old, but there are already rumors about an Apple Vision Pro 2 headset. Here's what's rumored to be coming, perhaps as soon as April 2026.


Following the release of the Apple Vision Pro in February 2024, the head-mounted device has struggled to really take off. At $3,500 for a first-generation device, it's also something that is perceived as high-priced.

It costs as much as a high-end Mac, but without necessarily providing as much utility.


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France is bringing identity cards to the iPhone this summer, with the country moving to embrace digital identity cards while U.S. adoption moves at a glacial pace.


Identity cards are a well-known tool in France, as an alternate to passports and driving licenses. Approximately 25 million people use them in the country as a form of government identity, without necessarily needing the other official documents in their lives.

Now, the French government is preparing to make the digital version of the identity cards available via the iPhone. Spotted by Consomac, France Identite confirmed via X that the ID card will be going digital, and will be available on mobile devices soon.


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