- newChatGPT Classic app getting killed off, in favor of desktop app
Officially, the ChatGPT Classic app for Mac is turning off on January 30, 2027. Users are being told to get the latest features and their chat history in the new app. It's just as well because Classic hasn't seen a new model in a while.https://chatgpt.com/download/ Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 59 mins ago 3 Nov 26, 1:59am -
- newApple promotes Labrinth stream just ahead of OLED MacBook Pro release
Apple will be holding a special stream with musician Labrinth on November 4, in a "Live on Mac" performance.Special delivery for Labrinth - Image Credit: Apple/TikTokWhen you hear of Apple holding a stream with a musical artist, it's usually under the purview of Apple Music. However, one online event Apple is promoting seems to be all about the music creation process itself.In a TikTok post on November 2, a video shows a white box slid into frame, complete with the label "Do not touch until 11.0…
- 2 hours ago 3 Nov 26, 1:04am -
- newHands on: HomePod mini 2 has promise, but is underwhelming right now
The new $149 HomePod mini 2 is finally available six years after the last model shopped. While it shows some promise, there's just not enough here yet.HomePod mini 2 has a few upgrades over the originalYou'd be hard-pressed to differentiate the new HomePod mini 2 from the original. Put the Midnight or white models side-by-side and they're indistinguishable.Physically, the only thing that sets them apart is the logo on the bottom. It's no longer printed, but is now molded into the rubber footing.…
- 2 hours ago 3 Nov 26, 12:48am -
- newHow your old Apple TV 4K is new again with tvOS 27.2
Apple recently launched tvOS 27.2 which contains a swath of new features for existing Apple TV 4K users. Here's how your streaming box gets even better.The Apple TV 4K is getting even betterThe new fourth-generation Apple TV 4K carries a hefty price tag, which is why the new tvOS 27.2 update is so welcomed. Existing users get several new features without buying a new box.Many features are available now, though one big one is just around the corner. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on o…
- 4 hours ago 2 Nov 26, 10:49pm -
- newNovember's classic movies on Apple TV include 'Interstellar' and 'Anchorman'
Apple has added more films free for Apple TV subscribers to watch, in what now definitely seems like a regular monthly extra."Arrival" and "Clueless" are among the free films added for Apple TV subscribers for November.Apple barely promotes this, and the details vary between countries, but it does add movies to Apple TV that it didn't make. Initially it was during COVID when it would get the rights to films related to Apple TV shows or genres.Then in August 2026, Apple TV added a whole stack of…
- 4 hours ago 2 Nov 26, 10:43pm -
- newNine-inch HomeView Ultra again rumored for 2027 or 2028
A further source has doubled down on rumors of Apple planning a larger HomeView, this time which can automatically swivel on its base.It won't look like this, but a future HomeView is said to be larger than the current mode, and come on an articulated arm.Even back in 2024, it was being reported that what would become the HomeView would be followed by a larger model. It was consistently also rumored that this version would have a robot-like arm that moved its screen 360 degrees to follow the use…
- 5 hours ago 2 Nov 26, 9:56pm -
- newCross-platform Affinity users can finally update as the app comes to the iPad
A year after Canva revamped Affinity for the Mac, it has now released the free iPad version too. Not only is this good for iPad users, but it will free up some Mac ones to update as well.Designing an education conference program in Affinity for iPad - image credit: William GallagherCanva revamped the Affinity suite of publishing and illustration tools on the Mac back in 2025, but it wasn't backwards compatible. If you worked on both the Mac and the iPad, you couldn't update because the two platf…
- 6 hours ago 2 Nov 26, 8:38pm -
- newAmazon slashes 1TB M5 MacBook Air to $1,399, save $200
Popular M5 MacBook Air deals are back at Amazon, with November price drops knocking 1TB models to as low as $1,399.Save $200 on 1TB 13-inch MacBook Air models - Image credit: AppleAmazon's M5 MacBook Air deals deliver discounts of up to $199.01 off, including this 13-inch model with a 10-core GPU, 16GB of memory, and an upgraded 1TB SSD.Buy M5/16GB/1TB for $1,399.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 7 hours ago 2 Nov 26, 8:23pm -
- newHomePod mini 2 review & HomeView tidbits on the Smart Home Insider podcast
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, your host reviews the HomePod mini 2 and breaks down the massive new Amazon home lineup.Smart Home Insider PodcastAfter a six-year hiatus, HomePod mini 2 is here with a handful of new features. Unfortunately, upgraded audio isn't on that list.The new HomePod mini 2 can be used as a dedicated Mac speaker or in a four-speaker array for Apple TV 4K. It has a new, faster S10 processor and faster Wi-Fi 6E. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Di…
- 7 hours ago 2 Nov 26, 8:12pm -
- newHundreds of AI apps were part of a network hiding sexually abusive deepfake tools
Apple has removed 19 apps that concealed sexually abusive AI deepfake tools behind ordinary features after an investigation uncovered a network designed to evade App Store review.App StoreA November 2 investigation identified more than 400 connected apps and web domains that appeared to offer harmless AI services, including pet portraits, language lessons, and fitness coaching. Some could instead load tools for generating sexually explicit images and videos using photographs of real people.The f…
- 7 hours ago 2 Nov 26, 8:10pm -
- newThis new project will let you run SteamOS compatible games on your Mac
The new Steamac project crams SteamOS into a lightweight virtual machine on Apple Silicon. I installed it over the weekend, and while the Xcode build and install is not for the timid, all of the titles I tried that didn't have anticheat ran fine. It's a great way to have an all-in-one solution to play x86 games on Mac!https://github.com/fxgl/steamac Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 7 hours ago 2 Nov 26, 7:49pm -
- newIt's not clear if macOS Golden Gate really did anything for ultrawide monitors
Apple says that macOS Golden Gate greatly improves ultrawide monitor support, Reddit says it doesn't, and an AppleInsider staffer simply can't tell.Apple claims to have improved ultrawide monitor support in macOS Golden Gate. Background monitor image credit: Samsung.Considering the hours I spend in front of this 49-inch ultrawide monitor, you would think that I'd notice if Apple improved anything. And I thought I did.Right after installing the very first developer beta of macOS Golden Gate, and…
- 7 hours ago 2 Nov 26, 7:32pm -
- newHomeView OS is more locked-down for developers than we thought
We knew that HomeView OS is rough for developers right now, and leverages CarPlay APIs, but a new tour of how the smart home peripheral exposes just how restricted it is.Apple's HomeViewThe HomeView will officially ship to consumers on November 13, but more is being learned about the smart home device well in advance. Work to virtualize HomeView OS is giving developers more of a glimpse of how the operating system functions.Threads on Mastodon by Gui Rambo and Steve Troughton-Smith take a develo…
- 8 hours ago 2 Nov 26, 7:25pm -
- newGerman politicians targeted by iPhone spyware
Apple has alerted German ministers that their iPhones may have been targeted in a spyware attack. It's not clear who is doing the attacking.Offices of the Bundesamt fur Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik in Bonn - image credit: BSIFollowing a wave of spyware alerts from Apple to 110 countries in August 2026, the company has reportedly now warned members of Germany's Bundestag and other federal departments. The alert went directly to the iPhones of those believed to be affected, according to E…
- 8 hours ago 2 Nov 26, 6:48pm -
- newIf your Apple Watch is showing you the wrong time, there's a fix
If your Apple Watch showed the wrong time after daylight saving time, and isn't fixed this morning automatically, it's pretty simple to fix it. Switch to any other watch face, then back to your preferred, and restart your Apple Watch. That's it!https://support.apple.com/en-us/149603 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 9 hours ago 2 Nov 26, 5:29pm -
- newAmazon slashes Apple Watch Ultra 4 to all-time best $699.99 price
Amazon has slashed $99.01 off the new Apple Watch Ultra 4, matching the lowest price on record.Save $100 on the new Apple Watch Ultra 4 - Image credit: AppleSave $99.01 on select Apple Watch Ultra 4 styles at Amazon with early holiday savings. The $699.99 promotion matches the lowest price we've seen on the newly released wearable, and a variety of band styles are eligible for the discount.Buy Apple Watch Ultra 4 for $699.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 15 hours ago 2 Nov 26, 12:10pm -
- newSunday Reboot: Sam Altman needs to read the RAM room
In this week's Sunday Reboot, Sam Altman thinks it's wasteful for you to have more memory in your Mac. It's bad enough that you have any RAM that he can't access at all.OpenAI CEO Sam AltmanSunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get next week underway with a good first step. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 19 hours ago 2 Nov 26, 8:16am -
- HomeView can behave like a HomeKit security camera
While Apple hasn't launched a standalone security camera, the HomeView could act as one, working as a HomeKit Security Camera to protect your home.Apple HomeViewThe October smart home event saw Apple introduce the HomeView alongside a bunch of smart home accessories. That included the LG Video Doorbell and a number of LG security cameras and sensors.However, if serial leaker and code sleuth pdfu is correct in a Reddit post, Apple may still have a home security trick up its sleeve. While the Home…
- 1 day ago 2 Nov 26, 1:23am -
- What to expect from Apple's Q4 2026 results on November 2
Apple will be releasing its fourth-quarter financial results on November 2, the first under CEO John Ternus. Here's what happened during the quarter, what you can expect, and what analysts think will be reported.Apple CEO John TernusAfter every quarter, Apple has a regulatory duty to issue a quarterly report for its financial performance. Following the end of the fourth quarter, the results are arriving on November 2.As usual, the results will then be followed by the usual conference call at 5 p…
- 1 day ago 1 Nov 26, 9:29pm -
- Remaining iPad updates still expected to arrive in early 2027
While the iPad mini got its update in 2026, there are still changes on the way for the entry-level iPad, the iPad Air, and iPad Pro. You're just going to have to wait until early 2027 for them.The current entry-level iPadOctober saw the update giving the iPad mini an OLED display, as the last iPad update in 2026. However, Apple still has a number of other models waiting in the wings for their own makeovers.According to Mark Gurman in Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, the next batch o…
- 1 day ago 1 Nov 26, 9:02pm -
- Apple to eliminate non-touch MacBooks Pros other than core 14-inch model
When Apple launched the new touch-enabled MacBook Pros, the M5 Pro and M5 Max models stuck around. A new report says to not expect that to last.Touch comes to MacBook ProThe new 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro have PROLED displays with touch-enabled screens. They come at a premium starting at $2,899, but the entry 14-inch model with M6 gives some users a relief, though it comes without touch.According to the "Power On" newsletter from Bloomberg, Apple will eliminate the non-touch pre…
- 1 day ago 1 Nov 26, 8:58pm -
- Flying today? Get a cheap Apple TV while you're at it
Airport-centric authorized Apple dealer iStore has a blowout sale on Apple TV hardware chain-wide. If there are any left by the time you read this, in airports, they are selling the third-generation 128GB with Ethernet model for $129.99 plus tax. Your mileage may vary, and don't bother checking the store at Reagan National. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 1 day ago 1 Nov 26, 8:22pm -
- Crime blotter: Apple Store looters in France got bricked iPhones
Jared Kushner's iPhone was reportedly hacked; a major Apple product heist in India; and an investigation concluded after a councilmember found an AirTag on her car, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.The Apple Store in Lille, France The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 1 day ago 1 Nov 26, 6:01pm -
- PSA: Manually update your Synology NAS right now
Synology NAS owners should take the network storage devices offline and manually update them as soon as possible, especially for older units.Synology DS420+The discovery of vulnerabilities in PHP led to large sections of the Internet updating servers to patch the software flaws. This doesn't just affect commercial webservers, as it is also a problem for home NAS units, including those with services that are accessible over the Internet.The PHP fiasco should've been a warning for everyone to star…
- 2 days ago 31 Oct 26, 11:12pm -
- Apple's M5 MacBook Pro plunges to $1,349, lowest price on record
Amazon is clearing out M5 MacBook Pro inventory this weekend, with the 14-inch spec dropping to an all-time low $1,349.99 price.Grab Amazon's blowout $1,349 M5 MacBook Pro deal while supplies last - Image credit: AppleBargain hunters can save $649.01 this weekend on Apple's closeout M5 14-inch MacBook Pro with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. This spec, which is marked down to $1,349.99 in Space Black, has 16GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage.Buy M5 MacBook Pro for $1,349.99 Continue Reading…
- 2 days ago 31 Oct 26, 8:10pm -
- Two years later, Apple Intelligence makes its way to China
Chinese iPhone users will finally get to use Apple Intelligence in the near future, with it rolling out in the country in open beta from November 4.Apple Intelligence will finally ship in China - Image Credit: AppleApple Intelligence has been available in many territories after its 2024 introduction, but China wasn't on the list. After two years, the AI-based features are finally going to be available to use on user devices.Apple confirmed on October 31 that the first core features of Apple Inte…
- 2 days ago 31 Oct 26, 5:45pm -
- iPhone demand sees Apple topple Nvidia as most valuable company, again
Tech stocks have been a bloodbath this last week, but Apple's iPhone has supported the company enough with it once more taking the top spot as the most valuable firm in the world.Apple's valuation is down, but the largest in the worldThat top spot has been going back and forth between Apple and Nvidia for some time now, as iPhone and Services demand go up against AI chip consumption. This time, Apple's stock has been rising on the back of multiple hardware releases, plus the seamless transition…
- 3 days ago 31 Oct 26, 1:34am -
- Classic Mac title 'Armor Alley' also playable in Safari
It must be "classic Mac game in the browser" day. Before it was Three-Sixty Pacific's "Armor Alley" for Mac, it was Sir-Tech's "Rescue Raiders" for the Apple II. Regardless of what it was called, or which machine you played it on four decades or so ago, you can play it today in the browser. And, it's free and open source!https://armor-alley.net Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 3 days ago 31 Oct 26, 12:34am -
- I rely on this Apple Maps feature tons of people don't know exists
After being a Google Maps stalwart, I'm now an Apple Maps convert. This is all thanks to a feature that has been a huge help whether I'm traveling longer distances or just heading out for groceries.Apple Maps can do more than just show you your routeThe feature in question is the ability to quickly and easily share my current ETA with other people. It's a feature I've found many people aren't aware of, yet it's one that I've found to be indispensable.In short, the "Share ETA" feature allows me t…
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 26, 11:35pm -
- Ternus talks AI, Steve Jobs, and not looking to emulate business CEOs
CEO John Ternus has been doing the rounds promoting the new MacBook Pro, but has now also taken questions about his approach to Apple's business approach.John TernusEven as Ternus has been saying that now is the right time to produce a touch-screen MacBook Pro, he is still being asked about being CEO. Wired's Steven Levy says Ternus was stumped by a question about business leaders who inspire him."I haven't really thought about that," he said. "Of course I've read books, but there's so much to b…
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 26, 9:47pm -
- Audit your subscriptions this Halloween and stop wasting money
It's Halloween, so it's a great time to make sure you're not getting tricked out of your hard-earned cash and cancel those subscriptions you've forgotten about. Here's how to do it.Why and how you should audit your subscriptionsDigital hygiene, the practice of keeping a clean, safe digital footprint, is critical for anyone who uses the internet — which is pretty much everyone. Many things fall under the digital hygiene umbrella, from responsible email management to removing your data from data…
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 26, 9:05pm -
- Amazon knocks $150 off Apple's M6, M5 Pro Mac mini with 24GB RAM
Amazon has launched steeper 2026 Mac mini markdowns, with M6 and M5 Pro models with 24GB of RAM now $150 off for the weekend.Save $150 on 2026 Mac mini with 24GB RAM.Amazon this Friday has increased its Mac mini discounts on two upgraded configurations. The first, the M6 Mac mini, has a boost to 24GB of RAM from the standard 16GB, along with 512GB of storage. Now $1,149, this reflects a $150 discount off MSRP and is $30 below its previous sale price.Buy M6 Mac mini 24GB for $1,149 Continue Readi…
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 26, 9:05pm -
- How to turn a Siri Remote into a handy Mac controller
A Siri Remote can make controlling a Mac from across the room much easier, and with one utility you can use it as a small trackpad, although you'll need more than macOS's built-in support to get the full experience.Siri Remote with MacIf your Mac mini is connected to a TV, or you use your MacBook for presentations, reaching for a keyboard to control playback isn't always convenient. An Apple TV Siri Remote lets you manage basic controls from across the room without returning to your Mac.A Siri R…
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 26, 9:01pm -
- At launch, there were more iPhone Duo in stores than online
Apple chose to have perhaps four times more iPhone Duo stock at retail than for sale online on launch day, and even so, most went home empty-handed.Apple arranged its limited iPhone Duo stock so that most went to Apple Stores instead of to online pre-orders.Apple described demand for the iPhone Duo as being "extraordinary," and manufacturer Foxconn has talked about using its international facilities to produce more. Certainly the pre-order stock sold out instantaneously, although a new report su…
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 26, 8:31pm -
- Amazon's AirTag 2 deal drops the 4-pack to record-low $69.99
Grab four AirTags for just $69.99, an all-time low price, as Amazon unveils weekend Apple deals.Get 4 AirTags for $69.99 at Amazon.Amazon's AirTag sale cuts $29.01 off the 4-pack, dropping the 4-pack to a record-low $69.99.Buy AirTag 4-pack for $69.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 26, 8:09pm -
- Siri AI changed how I use my iPhone while driving
I used to only ever use CarPlay for playing podcasts and navigation, but since the arrival of Siri AI, I've found I'm using my iPhone for more things while driving, and it's changed the game in ways I didn't expect.CarPlay is a different beast with Siri AICarPlay itself has always been pretty great, but Siri has always been Siri. That means that I let it read my messages and maybe, if it felt like working, I used it to reply to one or two as well.But beyond the simplest of simple interactions, S…
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 26, 7:06pm -
- iPhone Duo, iPad mini, and MacBook Pro on the AppleInsider Podcast
Before we've even really got to try out the iPhone Duo, Apple has announced so many more new devices. From the iMac and the iPad mini, to the first-ever touch-screen MacBook Pro, there is so much to discuss on the AppleInsider Podcast.This iPhone Duo is showing the two images that Wes talks about during the show.Both of your hosts are still obsessed with the iPhone Duo, especially now that the two of them have managed to buy one. With just a week's very intensive use, though, they are finding di…
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 26, 6:15pm -
- Remember 'Glider?' You can play a pixel-perfect version in Safari now
Glider was a classic Mac game that I'm betting a lot of you remember with some fondness. It's not being run in emulation, instead it's one of those source ports we keep pointing out. There's a big break-down of how it happened, why, and some of the publication year foibles on Chris Pirillo's newly resurrected lockergnome.https://dbohdan.github.io/glider/ Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 26, 5:30pm -
- AI data handling firm Ascend.io acquired by Apple
Apple has acquired another AI firm, though this time Ascend.io is aimed at company data management rather than any consumer-facing product.The front page of Ascend.io's website before it was shut down - image credit: Ascension LabsApple has been continuously buying up AI firms, with the most recent ones being for specific features such as Huxe's automated podcast creation. This time, though, it has bought Ascend.io from Silicon Valley firm Ascension Labs in order to improve its own internal data…
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 26, 5:24pm -
- iPhone Duo review: Proof that foldables don't have to suck
The iPhone Duo is far from perfect as a first-generation product, but it is a strong enough entry that will single-handedly lift foldables from passing fad to serious category for anyone.iPhone Duo reviewApple has a habit of entering a market much later than its competitors then defining it. While it's too early to say if that's the case with iPhone Duo, it is clear that sometimes different can be enough to break the mold.Foldables first entered the market in 2019 as overpriced hunks of fragile…
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 26, 5:06pm -
- Enormous iPhone Duo demand can be easily met, hints confident Foxconn
Giving hope to people with long pre-order delays, manufacturer Foxconn appears to say that it can readily fulfill even the iPhone Duo's surge in demand.Future iPhone Duo models may add under-display Face ID to the front screen.It sold out the instant pre-orders opened, and then only a lucky few were able to buy the iPhone Duo in-store. But even as shipping times remain long, Bloomberg reports that Foxconn has been saying it can meet any firm's demand."We have over 240 sites in 24 countries all o…
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 26, 4:46pm -
- Apple cuts its take of app sales in Taiwan just a bit
Under antitrust pressure in yet another country, Apple has shaved a little off the top of its customary 30% commission in Taiwan's App Store. Starting October 31, the commission rate for standard Apple In-App Purchase and paid app transactions will be 26% on the Taiwan storefront.https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=w9mxlhek Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 3 days ago 30 Oct 26, 4:19pm -
- Apple TV celebrates the second season of 'Stick' with Owen Wilson at Topgolf
Owen Wilson's golf comeback takes shape in "Stick" season two, which returns to Apple TV on November 4.'Stick' season two returns to Apple TV on November 4 | Image credit: Apple TVApple TV held an event for "Stick" season two at Topgolf in El Segundo on October 28. Star and executive producer Owen Wilson attended alongside cast members Peter Dager, Lilli Kay, Mariana Trevino, and Rex Linn.Attendees met the cast and played golf before Dan Rapaport moderated a clubhouse discussion. Wilson, Dager,…
- 4 days ago 30 Oct 26, 5:38am -
- DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17 billion, slashing user options
DoorDash has announced a deal to buy delivery market competitor Instacart, in a move that will leave users with one fewer iPhone app-based delivery option. DoorDash has confirmed plans to buy Instacart. DoorDash announced the move via a press release, noting that the $65-a-share buyout price represents a 26% premium on Instacart's closing price from October 22, 2026. The aggregate transaction consideration will be made up of at least 75% cash, with shareholders able to choose cash or DoorDash sh…
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 26, 10:21pm -
- 10 Apps to show off your new iPhone Duo's foldable features
The iPhone Duo has in customers' hands for a week, and developers have produced some truly impressive apps and games that make the most of Apple's first foldable display. Here are 10 that we like.The iPhone Duo opens the door to whole new app experiencesDevelopers have been hard at work updating existing apps and building new ones ever since Apple announced the iPhone Duo on September 9, 2026. And this being a brand-new device, they had plenty of work to do just to make old apps look their best…
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 26, 9:55pm -
- Apple's M5 MacBook Air plunges to $1,099, plus save $200 on upgraded models
Amazon's top $1,099.99 M5 MacBook Air deal is back, delivering a $199.01 discount on the 13-inch laptop that matches Prime Big Deal Days pricing.Save $200 on Apple's M5 MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleAmazon has quietly discounted Apple's current 13-inch MacBook Air to $1,099.99 when you opt for the Starlight or Silver finish. This $199.01 markdown matches Prime Big Deal Days pricing on the standard M5 configuration with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, and units are in stock at press time.Sav…
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 26, 8:57pm -
- When to expect your pre-ordered Apple devices to ship
Apple has launched a slew of new devices, and many of them start shipping on November 6. That date is going to be a good one to go check out an Apple Store, as depending on what you've pre-ordered, there may not be much reason to wait.The online Apple Store is replete with new devices, but the delivery times can vary considerably - image credit: AppleAs ever, the devil is in the details of what precise configuration you've ordered. But, for instance, adding a nanotexture display to a MacBook Pro…
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 26, 8:09pm -
- Up to 350,000 Macs exposed by a forgotten Popcorn Time updater
An abandoned Popcorn Time updater left up to 350,000 Macs vulnerable to remote takeover, giving potential attackers a way to execute malicious code with full system privileges.Popcorn TimeSecurity researchers at Eye Research detailed the discovery in an October 22, 2026, research report about Operation IXIM. The vulnerability affected Time4Popcorn, an abandoned fork of the popular BitTorrent streaming application that continued circulating under the Popcorn Time name after the original project s…
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 26, 7:18pm -
- This extension will let Safari fill your entire front screen on an iPhone Duo
As the developer says, Wider will lets page content extend into the space beside Safari's controls on the front screen, simple as that. If you don't want that black bar for browser controls, this will fix that for you. It's free on the App Store, for now.https://www.getwider.app Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 26, 6:14pm -
- Russia orders Apple to surrender users' messages on demand
Apple and Microsoft have been added to a Russian state surveillance registry, requiring them to hand over users' text, video and audio messages without a legal process, and by request.Moscow at night (Credit: Evgenit/Pixabay)Multiple firms and apps are already on this same list, including WhatsApp and Telegram, so it's not clear why it has taken until now for Apple to be added. It's a continuation of the country's moves to control users' messages, though, as it follows Russia's blocking of FaceT…
- 4 days ago 29 Oct 26, 5:04pm -