In February 2022, a hostage situation unfolded at an Apple Store location in Amsterdam when a gunman demanded a $227 million ransom in cryptocurrency. The hostage and other Apple Store visitors escaped the situation safely, while the gunman died from injuries sustained when he was hit by a police vehicle.

Netflix announced its plans to create a thriller based on the situation, called iHostage, which debuted this week.

As part of the production of iHostage, Netflix recreated the Amsterdam Apple Store from scratch – and has

Nomad is bringing my favorite Icy Blue Glow 2.0 design to their Rocky Point Watch band! Here is what you need to know.

Nomad released their new design last year and customers, including myself, loved it. It was made of similar materials as the Sports band but with a more rugged look that also fit the size of the Apple Watch Ultra very nicely. Some things to note:

• FKM fluoroelastomer rubber
• Grade 5 titanium hardware
• 100% waterproof
• Ventilation groves for breathability
• Designed for Apple Watch Ultra & Ultra

Today’s best Apple deals are starting off with some new low pricing across the , this time in brand-new condition at with deals on the most affordable configuration. We also spotted back at Amazon all-time lows from alongside these Apple Watch band discovery box deal – (originally $147). All of that and more awaits down below.

If you’ve visited the on Apple’s website recently, you might have noticed some changes. That’s because the National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Better Business Bureau an official inquiry that prompted revisions—including removing “Available now” from the banner and more.

Today NAD detailing its findings regarding Apple’s AI advertising.

In short, the organization found that the Apple Intelligence site offered misleading promises that needed to be removed or modified.

NAD found that Apple’s unqualified “Available Now”

This fall, after a two year wait, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will arrive—and its rumored features aim to make leaving your iPhone behind a more common practice.

Out of the expected upgrades coming to Apple Watch Ultra 3, two big ones focus on iPhone replacement.

I don’t mean that the Ultra 3 wants to replace your iPhone entirely. But it will make it easier to get out in the world sans iPhone.

That’s because two new connectivity features are coming that replicate existing iPhone features:

One of the best Mac apps that we always recommend has made the jump to the iPhone and iPad. If you ever find yourself wanting to convert spoken audio into text, this AI-powered app is a must-have.

MacWhisper is now available on the , bringing the core transcription experience to iOS.

It took a bit longer than planned, but the first version of MacWhisper for iOS is now available!

Quickly transcribe audio messages from apps such as iMessage , WhatsApp and Voice Memos , or transcribe files directly from the

I know, I’m writing about the Apple Watch and a subtle shade of blue while illustrating the piece with a dumb watch with very unsubtle blue face, but bear with me here.

A report yesterday suggested that the iPhone 17 Pro is going to be available in the Sky Blue , the name Apple gave to the subtle blue tint of one of the M4 MacBook Air options …

While there’s clearly interest in some colorful MacBooks, with more than two-thirds of you on board, the Sky

1Password is an app I’ve been using since 2008, but it’s not longer just an app. It is building a platform for how work actually happens today. That includes personal devices, AI agents, and apps that never went through the IT team. With new updates to its Extended Access Management platform and a partnership with Drata, 1Password is moving beyond vaults to help companies stay secure without slowing anyone down.

Modern work is messy from an IT perspective. Employees use their own

The launch of the M4 MacBook Air back in March helped Apple enjoy faster growth than any other computer maker in the first quarter of the year, according to a new report.

However, there are concerns that this boost may be short-lived, due to the potential for tariffs to be imposed later in the year …

While the launch of the M4 MacBook Air may not have been an especially exciting update, reviewers agreed that this is the Mac most people should buy .

It was described as the perfect time