• Apple Music execs reveal months of work behind releasing Taylor Swift's new album

    Apple Music teams were working extensively with Taylor Swift to ready her new album and its promotion long before "The Tortured Poets Department" is due to be released. Taylor Swift (Source: Apple Music) Taylor Swift was Apple Music's artist of the year for 2023, so naturally it was going to put some effort into promoting her next release on the streamer. Bringing out a new album on Apple Music is never just about pressing a button, however. Ahead of the actual launch on April 19,...

  • Today in Hip Hop History: Public Enemy’s ‘Fear of a Black Planet’ Was Released 34 Years Ago

    April 10, 1990, was the release date of a cornerstone in hip-hop music: Public Enemy’s Fear of a Black Planet. Still known as one of the most empowering albums of its time, the album was written during a pivotal era both in America and in music: the Golden Age of Hip Hop. Preceding the time when samples […] The post Today in Hip Hop History: Public Enemy’s ‘Fear of a Black Planet’ Was Released 34 Years Ago first appeared on The Source.

  • Today in Apple history: Apple-1 starts a revolution

    On April 11, 1976, Apple released its first computer, the Apple-1. With only 200 made, these remain the rarest Apple computers ever. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

  • Today in Apple history: Apple teams with Volkswagen for iBeetle car

    On April 22, 2013, the iBeetle arrived. A collaboration between Cupertino and Volkswagen produced a car "stylistically linked" to Apple (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

  • Today in Apple history: Rumors fly that Canon might buy Apple

    On April 21, 1995, rumors swirled that Canon (yes, the Japanese camera company!) might take over Apple, which was struggling at the time. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

  • Best Apple deal: Get the black Apple Magic Mouse for 24% off at Amazon

    As of April 10, get the Apple Magic Mouse for $74.99 with an on-page coupon for $14 off its original price of $99.

  • Apple Vision Pro black eyes, dinosaurs, and Apple's mastery of logistics on the AppleInsider Podcast

    It's not true that Apple Vision Pro will routinely give you black eyes, but maybe it is true that Apple could be doing more immersive video. Plus we have no iPads yet, but we think we know where they are. Dinosaurs on Apple Vision Pro One of your hosts is wearing an Apple Vision Pro but neither of them have black eyes. Wes Hilliard explains how a user managed get some, and also exactly how when Apple is so careful about getting a comfortable fit for the Apple Vision Pro. Then there's...

  • The history -- and triumph -- of Arm and Apple Silicon

    Decades ago, Apple started down a path that has revolutionized both its own products and the entire technology industry. Here's where Apple Silicon began, and where it's going. Apple's M-series chips rejuvenated the Mac range From the very beginning of Apple Computer, the company has relied on core parts made by other firms. The Apple I had a MOS Technology 6502 chip at its heart, though co-founder Steve Wozniak designed most of the other original hardware, including the circuit boards. ...

  • Apple Arcade May 2024 releases

    Apple Arcade May 2024 releases were today detailed by Apple, and we've got them all for you below.

  • No, you won't get a black eye from Apple Vision Pro

    Discomfort can be expected when dealing with Apple Vision Pro, but it shouldn't be causing severe reactions like black eyes or headaches. That's right, you're wearing it wrong. Apple Vision Pro is heavy, but not heavy enough to hurt Apple Vision Pro is a relatively heavy piece of gear you wear on your face. It applies pressure and engages muscles you may have never realized existed before. There will be a period of adjustment for Apple Vision Pro for some users where things might feel...

  • Teens Love iPhone and Apple Watch, But Not Apple Music and Apple TV+

    The iPhone continues to be overwhelmingly popular with teens, according to Piper Sandler's biannual teen survey. 85 percent of U.S. teens surveyed own an ‌iPhone‌, and 86 percent plan to purchase an ‌iPhone‌ as their next smartphone. While the ‌iPhone‌ is still the most popular smartphone among teens, ownership is down from the October 2023 survey where 87 percent of teens owned an ‌iPhone‌ and 88 percent planned to purchase one.Both the 85% iPhone ownership and 86% intention to purchase an...

  • Apple Releases Second Public Beta of iOS 17.5

    Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 updates to public beta testers, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of its release. The second public iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 betas come two weeks after Apple released the first betas for public beta testers. Public beta testers can get the beta by opening up the Settings app, going to the Software Update section, tapping on the "Beta Updates" option, and toggling on the iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 Public Beta....