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Apple Music is getting a price hike

Aug 19, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Apple Music has increased prices in the US, with individual plans rising to $11.99, family plans to $19.99, and student plans to $6.99 per month. Apple One Family and Premier also became more expensive, while the individual tier stays at $19.95. The company attributes the hikes to rising licensing costs, and increases are also hitting the UK, Europe, and other regions.

Lights, camera, Action Plates.

Aug 19, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Moment Pro Camera II, a favorite for RAW mobile photography, now offers Action Plates: customizable UI presets that let users rearrange controls exactly how they want. The update also embraces skeuomorphism, giving digital buttons a tactile, analog-inspired look. We break down what this means for mobile photographers and how it changes the shooting experience.

Apple and Google ordered to take down AI “nudify” apps.

Aug 19, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

San Francisco’s city attorney has sent cease-and-desist letters to Apple and Google demanding the removal of 13 AI-powered “nudify” apps from their app stores. The apps can generate nude images of people without consent, which California law prohibits. Google has already suspended five Android apps cited in the letter, while Apple has yet to publicly respond. This action highlights growing concerns about AI-generated deepfakes and the responsibility of tech platforms.

Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods appear in leaked video

Aug 19, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

A short video found in the latest macOS beta appears to show Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods in action. The clip demonstrates Visual Intelligence, where Siri identifies a book cover and offers to save it for later. The AirPods look like a thicker version of AirPods Pro 3, with longer stems and possible LED indicators. The leaked demo suggests a launch may come soon, possibly alongside the next iPhone in September.

No new Apple Watch faces in watchOS 27 (yet), but here’s one I’ve been loving

Aug 18, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

watchOS 27 has not introduced new watch faces yet, but Apple Watch Ultra owners can still find fresh value in Modular Ultra. By stripping back the Ultra-exclusive face to a few complications, the experience becomes cleaner and more focused. The face supports six compact complications, a medium complication, and bezel data when fully loaded. This article explains the minimalist setup and why its unusual notification dot is part of the charm.

Apple TV has 15+ new movies and it’s just the start of a big fall lineup

Aug 18, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Apple TV has expanded its movie catalog with a batch of classic films, from The Martian to Zodiac, available free for subscribers. The move nearly doubles the streamer's film library and sets the stage for a busy fall season. Six new original movies are scheduled between September and November, blending action fare with awards contenders. Here's a look at the new additions and what's on the horizon.

Apple proposes commissions of up to 15% for off-App Store purchases in the US [U]

Aug 18, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Apple has submitted its proposed fee structure for purchases made outside the App Store in the Epic Games case. The company suggests commissions of up to 15%, with lower rates for partner programs and small businesses. The proposal comes after the Supreme Court declined to pause lower-court proceedings. Epic has responded, arguing Apple's filing conflicts with the court's definition of necessary costs.

New Apple Watch models launch next month, here’s what’s coming

Aug 18, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Apple is expected to unveil Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12 at its September iPhone event. Both models will feature a new S11 chip for improved performance and on-device AI. Rumors point to upgraded sensors, possible ceramic case options, and new hypertension notifications. Here’s a look at everything we know so far.

Cursor Origin is on by default, and its data terms are missing

Aug 18, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Cursor Origin is now on by default for paid users, adding repositories and pull requests alongside GitHub without asking. The launch comes as GitHub suffers repeated outages, but the bigger issue may be missing data terms and a default-on rollout. With SpaceX now owning Cursor, enterprises face unresolved questions about where code lives and who can use it.

Copilot Autofix did not write the Snowflake flaw, GitHub say

Aug 18, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Wiz Research claimed an AI wrote and exploited a Snowflake flaw. GitHub disputes the authorship, saying a human wrote the code and Copilot Autofix never reviewed it. The incident still shows an autonomous agent discovering, exploiting, and adapting in real time. Snowflake patched the same day, but attribution remains contested.

Spirit Airlines data: Google chose its own anonymisation agent

Aug 18, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

Google has agreed to pay $10mn for Spirit Airlines' data archive in a bankruptcy sale, with a judge set to approve the deal. The agreement reveals that Google selects, pays for, and approves the anonymisation process, while requiring referential integrity across the dataset. The archive includes billions of records from flights, employee files, and IT systems. Concerns remain about customer data, which Spirit retains the right to sell separately.

Data centre securitisation: what the SEC staff letter actually says

Aug 18, 2026 Twila Rosenbaum

The SEC staff responded to Latham & Watkins on data centre securitisation, easing risk retention concerns. The guidance arrives as Nvidia and six finance giants announce $500bn in AI infrastructure financing. The letter sets out specific conditions and stops short of covering hardware. Experts weigh in on the practical impact for sponsors and investors.