Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' iPhone Event: Follow along with our live blog.
Apple updated their .Mac service overnight. The site has been revised to reflect the changes. The updates increase user storage, add a new Groups feature and updates the Backup utility to 3.0 (previously rumored):
The .Mac account now has a 1GB of combined email and iDisk storage. The Family Pack now offers 2GB of storage.
.Mac Groups - "your place to get connected with friends and family online." - Group Photos - Announcements - Group Calendar - Share photos and files - Post messages
Backup 3.0 - Preset backup plans for iLife content and other Mac essentials - Automatic scheduling to CDs and DVDs - Incremental backups - Advanced file restoration - The ability to back up more than one Mac to your iDisk
Tuesday September 8, 2026 10:24 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple's biggest event of the year is almost here, and all eyes are on Cupertino. With the first foldable iPhone expected to headline Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event on Wednesday, September 9, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, the rumor mill has been running full throttle, fuelled by the biggest single design change in the life of the iPhone.
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Monday September 7, 2026 5:01 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple is set to unveil new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models on Wednesday, September 9, and the devices are expected to feature a design that's largely similar to the iPhone 17 Pro models, with a peppering of enhancements inside. Major changes are not expected until next year, when Apple is expected to introduce a radically redesigned 20th-anniversary iPhone.
If you're thinking of...
Wednesday September 9, 2026 9:10 am PDT by Jordan Golson
Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event kicks off today at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, where we're expecting to see the foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models, new AirPods 5 earphones, and perhaps some other announcements.
Apple is providing a live video stream on its website, on YouTube, and in the company's TV app across various platforms. We...
