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- Want a free Apple Watch? Play ZDNET’s ‘Guessing Game’ to win one – only 1 day lefton August 31, 2026 at 4:02 pm
What do you think Apple will announce? It’s your last chance to enter the final round of ZDNET’s Big Guessing Game.
- Apple escaped Android’s ‘toxic hellstew’ – now Siri AI is creating a new oneon August 27, 2026 at 4:34 pm
Apple’s new toxic hellstew is a battle over regulation, litigation, and keeping your data safe.
- Is your really old iPhone still worth anything or just e-waste? How to tellon August 27, 2026 at 1:28 pm
I found my old iPhone 4 in a drawer and wondered: Does it work? Is it worth anything? What should I do with it? I went looking for answers.
- The best iPad Air cases of 2026: Expert testedon August 27, 2026 at 9:00 am
The right case can take your iPad Air to the next level. These are our favorite iPad Air cases from brands like Apple, Burga, and Logitech.
- Apple sets iPhone 18 event for September: A new foldable and CEO could steal the showon August 26, 2026 at 7:18 pm
Is a foldable iPhone finally in our future? We’ll be on the ground on Sept. 9 to find out.
- Apple’s M5 Ultra is its most powerful chip ever – with 4x faster AI performance than M3 Ultraon August 25, 2026 at 3:29 pm
The Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra will feature up to a whopping 512GB of unified memory, and drive up to eight external displays.
- The best small tablets of 2026: Expert tested and reviewedon August 21, 2026 at 11:00 am
Looking for a small tablet to take with you on your next trip, one that you can throw in your bag before the workday begins, or a kid-friendly option? Check out our tried and tested favorites.
- Apple’s smart home springs a leak – here’s everything we expect to see in Septemberon August 20, 2026 at 5:46 pm
We’re already waiting for the new gen-AI-powered Siri, but a home hub may be on the way as well.
- Is leasing an iPhone right for you? How Apple’s Upgrade Program works and who it’s foron August 20, 2026 at 1:01 am
Apple recently partnered with Klarna to revamp its Upgrade Program, which lets you lease some Apple devices for a low monthly fee.
- Apple’s iOS 26.6.1 patches 29 security flaws – here’s why you’ll want to install iton August 18, 2026 at 2:12 pm
Along with MacOS and iPadOS, the latest update to iOS fixes a host of security bugs that could otherwise leave your device vulnerable to compromise or crashes.
- Apple is warning users of new spyware attacks – what to do if you’re a targeton August 14, 2026 at 4:08 pm
New spyware attacks are aimed at journalists, activists, politicians, diplomats, and others. Here’s how Apple is notifying them and what they should do – after turning on Lockdown Mode.
- Apple rushes out emergency fix for screen sharing flaw on Macs – update ASAPon August 7, 2026 at 1:14 pm
The updates were unexpected. Apple must have considered this flaw serious enough to warrant an immediate fix.
- The M5 MacBook Air is down to the lowest price we’ve seen since Apple’s price hikeon August 6, 2026 at 4:25 pm
Apple increased prices in its official store, but Amazon has the lowest prices on the new 13-inch M5 MacBook Air right now.
- 3 overlooked CarPlay features you’ll wish you tried sooner – and whyon August 4, 2026 at 2:54 pm
You can get more from CarPlay – beyond Maps and Music – with these free features.
- Got an Intel Mac? 6 ways you can repurpose it after support endson August 4, 2026 at 2:16 pm
Tahoe is the last update for your Intel Mac, but you can still find creative uses for it when support ends.
- The best anti-AI smartphones in 2026: Expert tested and recommendedon August 4, 2026 at 11:00 am
Sick to death of unwanted AI features getting stuffed into your smartphone? We tested the best models from Apple, Samsung, and more that forego AI in favor of features you actually need.
- Best MagSafe wallets of 2026: Expert tested and reviewedon August 3, 2026 at 2:38 pm
You don’t have to compromise on style or function with these MagSafe wallet picks from brands like Moft, ESR, and more.
- How to qualify for Apple’s education discount – and get a $499 MacBook Neo for schoolon July 30, 2026 at 9:00 am
Apple’s budget MacBook Neo is already affordable, but if you’re an educator or student, you can get one for even less.
- ZDNET readers are skeptical of a foldable iPhone in 2026. Here’s what they think insteadon July 29, 2026 at 7:30 pm
We asked ZDNET readers to predict the iPhone 18 specs for a chance to win a new Apple Watch. Hot takes welcome.
- The best smartwatches of 2026: Expert tested and reviewedon July 29, 2026 at 6:20 pm
I’ve tested the best smartwatches, including the newest Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Here’s how to choose the right one.





