Japanese blog Mac Otakara today shared some alleged details about the iPhone 17e and iPad 12, which are both expected to be released within the next few months. In February 2025, Apple discontinued the iPhone SE and released a new entry-level iPhone 16e. The device features a 6.1-inch OLED display, an A18 chip, Apple Intelligence, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, an Action button, a USB-C port, and more. The iPhone 17e would be the follow-up, spec-bumped model. According to the report, which cites "reliable sources," the iPhone 17e will have a similar overall design as the iPhone 16e. While some previous rumors indicated that the iPhone 17e would have a Dynamic Island, the report said this information is not true…

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Apple Silicon supplier and the world’s leading chipmaker, is expanding production of advanced AI semiconductors to Japan in a major step toward geographic diversification. The initiative aims to meet rapidly growing demand for cutting-edge chips while mitigating geopolitical risks associated with its primary manufacturing base in Taiwan. Joel South for 24/7 Wall St.: ‎ The expansion directly benefits TSMC’s largest customers. NVIDIA, which relies on TSMC for AI GPU production, posted quarterly earnings growth of 66.7% year-over-year and maintains a $4.24 trillion market cap. Despite recent volatility, with shares down 6.6% year-to-date, the stock has gained 46.85% over the past year. Apple, another major TSMC customer for iPhone and Mac chips, showed resilience with shares…

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Apple's iPad shipments climbed sharply in 2025, driven more by a market correction and vendor behavior than by product innovation.iPad shipments surged in 2025In 2025, global tablet shipments went up by 9.8% compared to the previous year, hitting around 162 million units. It was the best annual performance for the tablet market since the big jump in 2020 due to the pandemic.However, Omdia warned that the recovery wasn't consistent and was already showing some cracks. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Macworld We’ve been waiting for Apple to release the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro for weeks, sometime after the release of macOS 26.3. Well, now that the release candidates for 26.3 are available, we should see those new MacBooks next week. But there’s another bit of intrigue: based on the code inside, some light was shed on another chip we’ve all been wondering about. According to a report by MacRumors, the iOS 26.3 release candidate includes references to the M5 Max and the M5 Ultra chips. The code doesn’t explicitly say “M5 Max” or “M5 Ultra,” but rather references model and platform codes that align with those chip families (T6051 and T6052 model numbers, with associated H17C and…

B&H's Flash Deal Zone offers a $370 price drop on Samsung's M8 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor, which pairs well with Macs.Grab Samsung's M8 for $329 today only.You can pick up the Samsung M8 Smart Monitor for $329.99 at B&H Photo today only during the retailer's Deal Zone savings event.Buy Samsung M8 for $329.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums