The Latest Breaking News from Apple

Anduril’s billionaire founder warns U.S. colleges are falling behind China—where students are learning AI. And it’s already ‘hollowed out’ companies

Palmer Luckey, a college dropout turned billionaire entrepreneur, says while America teaches kids to dream big, China is teaching them to actually build.

Fortune · Jul 8

iOS 27 beta 3 has a hidden feature letting you restore Shortcuts that are missing in action — here's how

Shortcuts disappearing on you? They may be hiding in your iCloud backups, and iOS 27 beta 3 makes restoring them a cinch.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 8

Broadcom shares jump over 2% after Apple announces $30 billion chip deal

Broadcom shares gained after Apple announced a multi-year chip supply agreement exceeding $30 billion. The deal expands US manufacturing, strengthens Broadcom’s custom silicon business through 2031 and supports Apple’s strategy to build a domestic semiconductor supply chain.

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Arrest and extradition of Scattered Spider hacker shines light on how Windows telemetry GDIDs can identify and track users — Microsoft device identifier is just one digital fingerprint in a software world rife with them

While the use of Windows' GDID to catch Scattered Spider hacking group member Peter Stokes is unusual, that device identifier is only one bit of telemetry that can be used to fingerprint a user across the wider Internet these days.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 8

Apple loses challenge over EU app store rules

Apple brought the action in an attempt to overturn the EU designating it a "gatekeeper", which requires it to open its App Store and iPhone operating system to greater competition from rival apps and services.

Euronews · Jul 8

Hate CarPlay's messy layout? 5 simple steps to fix it without stepping in your car

Apple by default shows all of your CarPlay compatible apps in your car, but here's how to clean up the mess by reorganizing them.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 8

Apple loses challenges against EU rules to curb Big Tech

Apple lost its challenge against landmark EU rules designating its app stores and iOS as gatekeepers. The EU Digital Markets Act mandates compliance for Big Tech firms with potential fines. A court ruling strengthened EU antitrust regulators' position for increased competition and consumer choice. Apple believes the DMA threatens user…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Apple hid a perfect 'dumb phone' feature inside your iPhone that's great for kids — here's how to turn it on

Discover Assistive Access on your iPhone: Apple's hidden iOS feature that turns your device the ultimate "dumb phone".

Tom’s Guide · Jul 8

I tested two solar smart locks that never need to be recharged — and there is one clear winner

I tested the Desloc V150 Plus vs. Lockin Veno Solar to see which solar-powered smart lock is the best.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 8

Apple's iOS 27 beta 3 update finally introduces a brilliantly clever and streamlined control interface for AirPods Adaptive mode, empowering users to instantly fine-tune ambient noise blending intensity with just a simple tap

AirPods ambient noise blending is much easier to control thanks to this new iOS 27 method.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 8