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Meta plans AI pendant, new smart glasses in hardware push
Meta plans to test an AI pendant in 2027 and launch new smart glasses in June, targeting 10 million wearable sales in the second half of 2026.
Canada lawful-access bill draws Apple and Google backlash
Apple and Google say Canada's Bill C-22 could widen police access to subscriber and service data, even as Ottawa says the measure stops short of mandating backdoors.
Huawei chip claim tests US sanctions, Apple and Nvidia
Huawei chip claims point to a design workaround, not clear node parity, as Apple and Nvidia face a harder China market.
Apple gen AI site signals bigger WWDC 2026 AI push
Apple gen AI site activity points to a heavier WWDC 2026 focus on Apple Intelligence, including tools and features likely to matter for Australian users.
Apple App Store fraud: $US2.2bn blocked in 2025
Apple said it blocked $US2.2 billion in potentially fraudulent App Store transactions in 2025, highlighting fake accounts, scam payments and review manipulation.
Best iPad for students in Australia 2026: Air vs A16 vs Pro
For most Australian students, the iPad Air remains the safest 2026 buy, while the A16 fits tight budgets and the Pro suits specialist courses.
Google’s search appeal puts Apple’s Safari deal back in play
Google search monopoly appeal puts Apple’s Safari default deal back in focus, reviving the fight over browser defaults, data access and platform power.
Apple, Google app store class actions delayed in Australia
An Australian court has delayed any bid to widen class actions against Apple and Google over app-store commissions while possible appeals in the Epic Games litigation are resolved.
App Store age ratings: Apple drops 15+ in Australia
App Store age ratings in Australia will change on 18 June as Apple removes the 15+ label and shifts some apps to 16+ under updated rules.
Apple's Siri revamp reportedly adds auto-delete chat controls
Report says Apple's rebuilt Siri app may let users delete chats after 30 days or one year, or keep them forever, ahead of an expected WWDC debut.
Apple, Google and Microsoft push passkeys, but recovery still matters
Passkeys are becoming the default sign-in option across major platforms, but the real question in 2026 is whether recovery and cross-device portability are finally good enough for mainstream users.
Researchers say Mythos sped Apple M5 Mac exploit development
Calif says Anthropic's Mythos Preview helped build a working exploit against Apple's M5 memory protections in five days, sharpening the Mac fleet security debate.
Apple agrees to $US250m settlement over iPhone AI advertising claims
Apple has agreed to pay $US250 million to settle a US class action over misleading Apple Intelligence advertising. Australian buyers of iPhone 16 and 15 Pro models can claim $25-$95 per device.
Apple outsources Siri to Google's Gemini in $US1b-a-year AI deal
Apple has confirmed a multi-year partnership with Google to rebuild Siri on Gemini AI models, targeting a launch later this year despite testing delays that have already pushed the rollout from March to at least mid-2026.
Apple agrees $US250m settlement over Siri AI features that didn't ship on time
Apple has agreed to pay up to $US250 million to settle a US class action over Apple Intelligence and the upgraded Siri it has yet to fully ship. The settlement covers iPhone 16 and 15 Pro buyers in the US only.
AirPods Pro 3 review: hearing aid mode and live translation tested in Australia
Pip Sanderson tests Apple's AirPods Pro 3 around Melbourne for a month: TGA-cleared Hearing Aid mode, live translation in 10 languages, and a $30 lift on the Pro 2. The short answer is yes, with caveats.
iPhone 17 Pro Max review: is Apple's biggest phone worth $A2,199 in Australia?
Apple's 6.9-inch flagship returns to a heat-forged aluminium unibody, runs the new A19 Pro chip and pushes battery life past a day and a half. At $A2,199 for 256GB at JB Hi-Fi and Apple Australia, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is the best big phone Apple has made.
