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  • newiPhone 17 Air USB-C Port May Have This Unusual Design Quirk
    Apple is preparing to launch a dramatically thinner iPhone this September, and if recent leaks are anything to go by, the so-called iPhone 17 Air could boast of the most radical design shifts in recent years.iPhone 17 Air dummy model alongside iPhone 16 Pro (credit: AppleTrack)At just 5.5mm thick (excluding a slightly raised camera bump), the 6.6-inch iPhone 17 Air is expected to become the slimmest iPhone in the lineup by some margin. For comparison, the current iPhone 16 Pro measures 8.2…
    - 3 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 4:29pm -
  • newChatGPT's Excessive Flattery Prompts OpenAI to Roll Back Update
    OpenAI has reversed a recent update to GPT-4o, the model powering ChatGPT, following widespread complaints about the chatbot's strange behavior.Deployed late last week, the update made ChatGPT excessively agreeable and unnaturally effusive in its praise, and the responses quickly became the subject of mockery on social media.CEO Sam Altman announced Tuesday that the company had completed the rollback for free users and was working to restore the previous version for paid subscribers. "…
    - 4 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 3:56pm -
  • newGoogle Announces End Date for Original Nest Thermostat Support
    Google has announced that first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats will lose support in October 2025, disabling their connected features (via ArsTechnica).After October 25, 2025, these devices will no longer receive software updates or connect to Google's cloud services. Users won't be able to control them via the Google Home app or voice assistants, though basic temperature control and on-device scheduling will continue to function.The affected models include the origina…
    - 4 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 3:38pm -
  • newApple Music Gets New Co-Heads in Latest Leadership Shuffle
    Apple is making another round of leadership changes across two key divisions ahead of its earnings report on Thursday, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.The company's Apple Music division will now be co-managed by longtime Apple executive Rachel Newman and former TikTok music veteran Ole Obermann. Both will report to Oliver Schusser, who has taken on additional responsibilities over the past year including Apple TV+ and sports initiatives.The restructuring appears designed to ease S…
    - 5 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 3:11pm -
  • newAirPlay Security Flaws Impact Third-Party Devices and Unpatched Apple Products
    Researchers at cybersecurity firm Oligo today outlined a series of AirPlay vulnerabilities that impact millions of Apple devices (via Wired) and accessories that connect to Apple devices. While Apple has addressed the flaws in security updates that have come out over the last several months, some third-party devices that support ‌AirPlay‌ remain vulnerable.Dubbed "Airborne," the ‌AirPlay‌ vulnerabilities allowed attackers to take control of devices that support ‌AirPlay‌ to spr…
    - 15 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 5:23am -
  • newMeta Launches New AI App
    Facebook parent company Meta today announced the launch of Meta AI, its first standalone AI app. Meta AI has already been integrated into Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Facebook, but now it is also available in a dedicated app.The Meta AI app is built with Llama 4, and Meta says the app is its first step toward building a more personal AI that's designed around voice conversations. After downloading the Meta AI app, Meta AI will ask you personal questions so that it can get to know yo…
    - 16 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 4:22am -
  • newBird Buddy Debuts New 'Wonder Blocks' and 'Petal' Products for Getting Up Close to Pollinators
    Bird Buddy, known for its line of camera-equipped bird feeders and accessories, today launched new nature tech products, Wonder Blocks and Petal. The devices are designed to let users attract and view all manner of insects, from butterflies to bees.Wonder Blocks is a modular system that create an ecosystem for pollinators, and there are several different components that are part of the setup. The system includes smart planters, a hummingbird feeder, a butterfly feeder, a butterfly shelter,…
    - 17 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 2:35am -
  • newApple Watch SE 3 Could Get New Display Sizes
    Apple is working on an updated version of the low-cost Apple Watch SE, and the displays for the new model have entered production, according to display analyst Ross Young.Young says that the new ‌Apple Watch SE‌ 3 will be available with 1.6-inch and 1.8-inch display sizes, which suggests little in the way of an upgrade over the current ‌Apple Watch SE‌ models. The ‌Apple Watch SE‌ 2 comes in 40mm and 44mm size options, and Apple could stick with those sizes for the next-generat…
    - 18 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 1:48am -
  • newFirefox Browser Gets Tab Groups
    Mozilla recently updated the Firefox browser to add support for tab groups, a feature that Firefox users have been wanting for years. According to Mozilla, tab groups have been the most requested idea on the Mozilla Connect community platform, and it was actually the first request that Mozilla received when launching Connect in 2022.With the Firefox tab group implementation, users are able to drag and drop tabs into organized groups and label them by name or color, with groups listed in th…
    - 20 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 11:31pm -
  • newApple Launches New 'Snapshot' Web Page: 'Your Favorites, At a Glance'
    Apple today launched a new page that highlights content from popular music artists, actors, and athletes across three of its biggest services.The new "Snapshot on Apple" page has a scrolling carousel of celebrities, including Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar, Ariana Grande, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, Brie Larson, Shohei Ohtani, Lionel Messi, Stephen Curry, Serena Williams, and many others. There are also pages for the bands Coldplay and BTS.Each page inc…
    - 22 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 10:08pm -
  • newApple's Pro Display XDR 2: Rumors, Features, and What to Expect
    Apple's Pro Display XDR has now been on the market for over five years, and while persistent rumors hint at a second-generation model, surprisingly little definitive information has emerged about Apple's plans for its premier external monitor. Here's everything we know so far.In December 2022, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple was developing an updated iteration of the Pro Display XDR, this time incorporating an Apple silicon chip, presumably to enable additional functionality. T…
    - 22 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 9:35pm -
  • Get AirPods Pro 2 for Lowest Price of the Year so Far at $169 on Amazon
    Amazon kicked off a ton of steep discounts on Apple products earlier this week, and they include the AirPods Pro 2 for $169.00, down from $249.00. Free delivery options provide an estimated delivery date of around May 4, while Prime members should get the headphones sooner in most cases.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Compared to past sales, this is a match…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 7:53pm -
  • iPhone 18 to Use High Performance Six-Channel Memory, Claims Leaker
    Apple's iPhone 18 lineup will introduce a major leap in memory performance, according to new information shared today by Weibo-based leaker Digital Chat Station. Apple is reportedly planning to equip the 2026 models with a high-capacity six-channel LPDDR5X memory configuration, significantly upping the memory bandwidth for future AI features and multitasking.Expanding the memory bandwidth should enable faster app switching, smoother multitasking, and significantly improved AI capabilities…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 7:30pm -
  • ChatGPT Gains New Shopping Features With Visual Search and More
    OpenAI has announced several updates to ChatGPT, including a suite of shopping-focused tools that turn the chatbot into a full-featured product discovery and comparison engine. The update brings visual search results, personalized recommendations, and improved product filtering to the existing ChatGPT interface. Users can browse and compare products from across the web by simply describing what they're looking for. Queries like "best 4K monitor under $500" now return cleaner, scrollabl…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 6:05pm -
  • Apple Supplier Forecasts Product Shortages in US Amid Tariff Chaos
    Apple supplier Pegatron has warned that U.S. stores could face "empty shelves" within two months due to ongoing uncertainty around tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.Pegatron chairman T.H. Tung told Reuters that the on-again, off-again nature of the levies has created confusion for U.S. retailers and disrupted supply chain decisions."Within two months, shelves in the United States might resemble those in third-world countries, where people visit department stores and markets o…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 5:43pm -
  • All iPhone 17 Models Again Rumored to Feature 12GB of RAM
    All upcoming iPhone 17 models will come equipped with 12GB of RAM to support Apple Intelligence, according to the Weibo-based leaker Digital Chat Station. The claim from the Chinese leaker, who has sources within Apple's supply chain, comes a few days after industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max will all be equipped with 12GB of RAM.Kuo also said even the base-model iPhone 17 could be equipped with 12GB of RAM, but it will depend…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 4:06pm -
  • It's Been 22 Years Since Apple Launched the iTunes Store
    On April 28, 2003, Apple introduced the iTunes Store, its iconic digital marketplace for downloading music. 22 years later, most of us don't purchase songs and albums individually anymore, and the iTunes Store doesn't exist as it once did, but played a major role in Apple history.Early YearsWhen it launched, the iTunes Store was only for the Mac, but it expanded to Windows PCs before the end of 2003. It was a one-stop shop for music that could be loaded onto an iPod, and Apple CEO Steve…
    - 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 4:23am -
  • iPhone 17's Scratch Resistant Anti-Reflective Display Coating Canceled
    Apple may have canceled the super scratch resistant anti-reflective display coating that it planned to use for the iPhone 17 Pro models, according to a source with reliable information that spoke to MacRumors.Last spring, Weibo leaker Instant Digital suggested Apple was working on a new anti-reflective display layer that was more scratch resistant than the Ceramic Shield. We haven't heard anything else about an upgraded display coating since then, and it's sounding like that's because it d…
    - 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 1:18am -
  • New Record Low Prices Arrive for M3 iPad Air on Amazon at $100 Off Nearly Every Model
    Amazon is kicking off the week with discounts across the entire M3 iPad Air lineup, offering $100 off these tablets. Prices start at $499.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M3 iPad Air, down from $599.00. Across the board, these are all new all-time low prices on the M3 iPad Air.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Every deal has been automatically applied and does…
    - 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 12:48am -
  • Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5, and watchOS 11.5
    Apple today provided developers with the fourth betas of upcoming visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5, and watchOS 11.5 updates for testing purposes. The software is available a week after Apple seeded the third betas.The betas are available to registered developers, and can be downloaded from the Settings app on each device.No notable new features have been found in any of the software updates so far, suggesting Apple is focusing on under-the-hood performance improvements and bug fixes.This artic…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 10:40pm -

The Unofficial Apple Blog

  • newApple Watch SE 3 May Launch with Larger 41mm and 45mm Sizes
    Apple may be preparing to launch the third-generation Apple Watch SE with larger screen sizes. According to reliable supply chain analyst Ross Young, the SE 3 could arrive in 41mm and 45mm variants. These are the same sizes used in Apple’s premium watch lines from Series 7 onward. The current SE comes in 40mm and […]
    - 4 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 4:06pm -
  • newApple Launches ‘Snapshot’ to Highlight Top Talent
    Apple has quietly launched a new website called “Snapshot.” The platform features artists, actors, and athletes linked to Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Sports. It aims to help users discover the faces behind their favorite content. Snapshot highlights 36 well-known personalities. These include Lady Gaga, BTS, Rashida Jones, and Bad Bunny. Users can click […]
    - 6 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 1:44pm -
  • newApple Builds New Fire Station to Safeguard Nevada Data Center
    In a move to enhance safety for one of its most important U.S. facilities, Apple has begun construction of a new fire station near its iCloud data center in Nevada. Fire Station 35, located in the Reno Technology Park, will provide emergency services not only to Apple’s massive data center but also to surrounding communities. […]
    - 6 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 1:28pm -
  • Apple Launches Fourth Developer Beta for iOS 18.5, macOS 15.5
    Apple has just launched the fourth round of developer betas for its upcoming software updates, including iOS 18.5, macOS 15.5, iPadOS 18.5, tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and visionOS 2.5. This rollout follows the third round, which was seeded to testers only a week prior, on April 21. Each new beta comes with updated build numbers, […]
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 3:24pm -
  • iPhone 17 Enters Key Production Phase Ahead of Fall Launch
    Apple has taken a major step toward launching the iPhone 17, with at least one model completing the crucial Engineering Validation Testing (EVT) phase. This progress signals that Apple has finalized its hardware design, setting the stage for full-scale production later this summer. The EVT phase focuses on ensuring the hardware works as expected and […]
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 3:05pm -
  • 3D-Printed Portable Mac Mini: A Creative, Costly Workaround
    Turning a desktop into a “portable” device may seem odd, but that’s exactly what YouTuber Scott Yu-Jan set out to do with Apple’s Mac mini. His latest project involves transforming the compact computer into a semi-portable setup by combining a Magic Keyboard, a touchscreen, and a custom 3D-printed case. This isn’t Yu-Jan’s first experiment. In […]
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 2:55pm -
  • Apple’s Eucalyptus Plan Falls Short on Climate Goals
    In 2020, Apple announced its “Apple 2030” plan, aiming to become fully carbon neutral across its business, supply chain, and product life cycle by the end of the decade. While the company already claims carbon neutrality at a corporate level, extending that achievement across all areas remains a major challenge. The Role of Eucalyptus Farms […]
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 3:56pm -
  • Apple Shifts Robotics Team Under Hardware Division Leadership
    Apple has made a major internal move by shifting its robotics team out from under its AI and Machine Learning division. The team will now report directly to John Ternus, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Hardware, as the company looks to prioritize future hardware initiatives. Leadership Changes Reflect New Focus This change follows growing concerns […]
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 3:46pm -
  • Tom Hanks Expands Greyhound With D-Day Sequel on Apple TV+
    Tom Hanks will reprise his role as Captain Krause in a new Greyhound sequel. This time, the story expands beyond the Atlantic to include battles at D-Day and across the Pacific. Apple Original Films is partnering again with Hanks’ Playtone production company and director Aaron Schneider. Filming is scheduled to begin in January 2026 in […]
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 3:29pm -
  • Apple Reveals How AI Summarizes App Store Reviews
    Apple has officially shared how it uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create summaries of App Store reviews. This feature, launched publicly in March 2025 with iOS 18.4, aims to help users quickly understand app feedback without reading hundreds of individual reviews. According to Apple’s Machine Learning blog, the goal is clear: make the decision-making process […]
    - 3 days ago 27 Apr 25, 5:11pm -

9to5 Mac Apple News

  • newI tested iPhone AI voice assistants: here’s the best one
    It’s been about a year since Apple announced Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2024. Since then, Siri has received a visual refresh with its new rainbow animation, text-to-Siri support, visual intelligence, and image generation. Features like Genmoji are also available in iOS 18. However, the most critical aspects of Siri, like being conversational and having contextual awareness, are still missing. Meanwhile, AI assistants like ChatGPT and Perplexity are leaps and bounds ahead of Siri in many ways.…
    - 39 mins ago 30 Apr 25, 7:17pm -
  • newRaycast launches iOS app, its first expansion beyond the Mac
    Raycast is a powerful Mac app that’s grown increasingly popular since its launch a few years ago. Now, for the first time, Raycast is available on iPhone too via the just-launched iOS app. Here are the details. more…
    - 58 mins ago 30 Apr 25, 6:58pm -
  • newThe iPhone 17 Air looks wonderful – but that’s not why Apple is making it
    Yesterday gave us our best look yet at the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, in the form of a highly realistic dummy model shown alongside the iPhone 16 Pro.Apple will doubtless employ a whole range of superlatives to describe the look of the device: thinnest, slimmest, sleekest … and it will of course be the <superlative>est phone they’ve ever made, and Tim will be sure we’re going to love it … more…
    - 2 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 5:51pm -
  • newWhatsApp borrowing Apple’s Private Cloud Compute approach to AI privacy
    Meta’s encrypted messaging app WhatsApp will use an approach pioneered by Apple to add AI capabilities without compromising privacy.The company has announced that it will use tech it calls Private Processing, which appears to exactly replicate Apple’s Private Cloud Compute … more…
    - 3 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 5:05pm -
  • newTim Cook ‘excited’ as construction begins on TSMC’s third US chip plant
    Apple CEO Tim Cook has said the company is “excited” to be the first customer of TSMC’s Arizona chip plants. He made the comment as the company started construction on its third US plant.TSMC says that the addition of the third plant makes the project the largest single foreign investment in US history … more…
    - 3 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 4:28pm -
  • newOpenAI hits rewind on a ChatGPT feature after users notice strange behavior
    Since last week, OpenAI has deployed and recalled an update to ChatGPT after virtually all users complained about a bizarre behavior. The company explains what happened in a blog post published tonight. more…
    - 11 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 8:57am -
  • newiPhone production in India expands with two assembly plants from Tata and Foxconn
    As the Trump administration pressures Apple into making the iPhone in America, Apple has felt pressured to move more iPhone production out of China and into India. Reuters reports that a new iPhone assembly plant has come online, and a second location is expected to go live in a matter of days. more…
    - 12 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 8:19am -
  • newApple continues leadership changes in two more divisions
    Bloomberg reports that Apple has restructured leadership across two more divisions, only this time Siri isn’t to blame. more…
    - 12 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 7:54am -
  • newCraft adds Readwise integration for working with book notes and highlights [50% off]
    Craft is constantly adding new features to its notes and documents experience on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision Pro, and web. The latest addition is integration with Readwise, a service that groups highlights from Kindle, Apple Books, and more. As part of the feature introduction, Craft is taking 50% off the lifetime price of Craft Plus plans for subscribers. more…
    - 13 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 6:28am -
  • newDashlane brings confidential computing to passkeys for better business security
    The move to passkeys is happening in this way: gradually, then suddenly. Apple has gone all in on passkeys, and while they’re a huge win for consumer security, they’ve been harder to manage in an enterprise environment. That’s starting to change. more…
    - 14 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 5:30am -
  • newNetflix has Apple-sized ambitions that guarantee 5 years of price increases
    Netflix has an ambitious financial goal that all but guarantees five years of price increases. Realistically, Netflix just being in business guarantees higher subscription prices over time, but this target comes with an aggressive deadline. more…
    - 15 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 5:26am -
  • newBitwarden launches Access Intelligence aimed at fixing credential risks and blocking AI phishing
    Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work wi…
    - 16 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 4:00am -
  • newiPhone 17 Air is stunningly thin compared to iPhone 16 Pro in latest leak
    We’re probably 132 days away from the iPhone 17 actually being announced, yet it’s starting to feel like the iPhone 17 has been out for that long.That’s probably because we’ve seen every design of iPhone 17 in various forms ranging from schematics to renderings for months. We’ve also seen cases, dummy units, dummy units in cases, and now dummy units that look so real that they could easily be mistaken for the real thing.The latest iPhone 17 preview comes from Sam Kohl’s Apple…
    - 18 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 2:20am -
  • newApple’s TV app is quickly improving, and just got more new updates
    For a variety of reasons, Apple’s TV app doesn’t offer the most user-friendly experience. Fortunately, that started changing recently in iOS 18.4, and now Apple has rolled out additional TV app updates that make navigation simpler, more streamlined, and better organized than before. more…
    - 18 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 2:12am -
  • newApple Watch SE 3 displays are in production with new sizes possible
    Out of all of Apple’s 15+ planned product launches for the rest of the year, one product that’s seemed more tentative than the rest is a new Apple Watch SE 3. But a supply chain spotting by display analyst Ross Young seems to confirm a new model is coming, possibly in two new sizes. more…
    - 19 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 1:07am -
  • newLowe’s expands Apple Vision Pro immersive viewing experience to more stores
    Since last summer, Lowe’s has leveraged Apple Vision Pro in select home improvement stores to give customers an immersive viewing experience. Over the weekend, Lowe’s expanded the Apple Vision Pro experience to five home improvement retail locations. more…
    - 19 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 12:33am -
  • newApple wants to make iPhones in US, says Trump official, but they’re waiting for ‘the robotic arms’
    Apple wants to build iPhones in America, according to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. They’re just “waiting for the robotic arms” to arrive. more…
    - 20 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 11:59pm -
  • newApple Wallet could add digital IDs in these three states next
    Apple Wallet launched support for digital state IDs, including driver’s licenses, all the way back in 2022. Currently only 10 locations support the feature, but we may have just learned what the next three states will be. more…
    - 21 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 10:31pm -
  • newTed Lasso season 4 has a fix ready for season 3’s biggest problem
    Ted Lasso season 4 is currently in active development, with scripts being written and shooting commencing this summer. While most of the creative team from past seasons is returning, Apple has made a key change that should help solve season 3’s biggest problem. more…
    - 22 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 9:56pm -
  • newApple launches ‘Snapshot,’ a new way to discover artists, actors, and athletes
    Apple has just launched a new page on its website called ‘Snapshot.’ It’s a discovery tool for following the work of artists, actors, and athletes across three of Apple’s media platforms: Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Podcasts. more…
    - 22 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 9:32pm -
  • newDeals: 15-inch M4 MacBook Air $150 off, Apple Watch Series 10 $110 off, Nomad ChargeKey from $18, more
    The all-time pricing on the 13-inch M3 MacBook Air lineup is now joined by the same $150 drops across just about every color of the 15-inch models. Now sitting alongside the ongoing deals on the AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2, we are also tracking up to $110 off select Apple Watch Series 10 models to deliver the best prices of all-time low as well as some notable iPad offers – all M3 iPad Air models are now at $100 off and you can score this wild Space Black 2TB 11-inch M4 iPad Pro deal at up to…
    - 23 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 9:17pm -
  • newMeta launches standalone AI chat app based on Llama 4 for iPhone and iPad
    Meta has released its first standalone AI app on the iPhone and iPad. Meta AI is built on Meta’s Llama 4 model and provides a dedicated interface for text and voice chat. There’s also a social feed for discovering new ways to use AI. more…
    - 23 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 9:00pm -
  • new9to5Mac Daily: April 29, 2025 – Apple vs Chrome, more
    Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card. more…
    - 23 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 8:47pm -
  • newThis app reimagines StandBy mode with more customization on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
    If you like turning your iPhone into a digital clock while charging but find the options too limiting, there’s an app that can help. Clocks is a new iOS app that works a lot like StandBy mode on the iPhone, but with even more customization and device support. more…
    - 23 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 8:34pm -
  • newParallels Desktop updated with OBS and USB device support, more
    A new version of Parallels Desktop is rolling out now, and it comes with some key enhancements for Mac users. There are improvements to USB device connectivity, support for OBS virtual cameras, and more. more…
    - 24 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 8:05pm -
  • iOS 18.5 release date: Your iPhone’s next update is coming soon
    iOS 18.5 is the next iPhone update being released. With about a month of beta testing completed, the new software update is nearly ready for public launch. Here’s when to expect it. more…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 7:29pm -
  • Millions of AirPlay devices can be hacked over Wi-Fi; CarPlay too
    Security vulnerabilities discovered in Apple’s AirPlay SDK mean that millions of devices could be hacked by attackers. The flaw has been dubbed AirBorne.Related vulnerabilities would also have allowed hackers to attack Apple devices too, but the iPhone maker says it has issued fixes for these in the past few months. CarPlay devices are also vulnerable, though the real-life risks there are very low … more…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 6:42pm -
  • Reddit users ‘psychologically manipulated’ by unauthorized AI experiment
    Trigger warning for brief references to sexual assault.It’s been discovered that millions of Reddit users were deceived and “psychologically manipulated” by an unauthorized AI experiment performed by researchers from the University of Zurich … more…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 6:12pm -
  • iPhone 17 production on track for expected September launch
    As we inch closer to the release of the iPhone 17 in September, Apple is ramping up its supply chain production. According to a new report from Digitimes today, Apple and its supply chain partners recently completed the Engineering Validation Test (EVT) process for the iPhone 17 lineup… more…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 5:52pm -
  • Apple will switch to a much better type of memory for the iPhone 18, says leaker
    A leaker with a decent track record says that Apple will be switching to a much better type of integrated memory for the iPhone 18 line-up, offering three benefits over the current RAM spec.It’s also looking increasingly likely that all iPhone 17 models will get 12GB of integrated memory to boost AI performance … more…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 5:30pm -
  • Key Apple supplier says ’empty shelves’ likely within two months as tariffs bite
    Key Apple supplier Pegatron has suggested that the US might soon see “empty shelves” in stores due to the impact of Trump’s tariffs.Pegatron is second only to Foxconn in its role in Apple’s supply chain, as a key assembler for MacBooks, iPads, and the Apple Watch … more…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 4:45pm -
  • Apple @ Work Podcast: Adaptiva expands to Mac and Linux
    Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work w…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 3:30pm -
  • Apple will soon launch its first foldable iPhone: Details, release date, and more
    Rumors about foldable iPhones have circulated for many years, but recent reports have suggested that Apple is finally getting closer to announcing its new product. Apple is reportedly working on two foldable products, a foldable iPhone with an ~8-inch inner display, and a giant 20-inch foldable iPad. The foldable iPhone is on track to debut first. more…
    - 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 6:11am -
  • Satechi launches OnTheGo 3-in-1 charger with compact design & Qi2 support
    I was lucky enough to get an early look and hands-on experience with Satechi’s new line at CES this year, and I was immediately impressed. Satechi managed to bridge the gap between tech enthusiasts like myself, who appreciate cutting-edge features like Qi2 and MagSafe charging, and everyday users, thanks to their thoughtful material choices and versatile color palette. Here’s everything you need to know! more…
    - 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 2:34am -
  • AirPods Pro 3’s best upgrade could be the gift that keeps giving
    AirPods Pro 3 are coming later this year, and out of all the rumored new features, the single best upgrade may prove itself a gift that keeps giving: Apple’s H3 chip. more…
    - 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 1:54am -
  • iPhone 17 Pro might not feature new anti-reflective display after all
    Last year, a rumor suggested that the iPhone 17 Pro might have a more durable and anti-reflective display technology. As it turns out, that might not be the case after all… more…
    - 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 1:50am -
  • Four years after AirTag, Google’s ‘Find My’ answer still falls short
    Apple is gearing up to launch AirTag 2 soon, but four years after the first AirTag debuted, a new test of competing options on Google’s ‘Find My Device’ network shows that Apple is still very much ahead in lost item tracking. more…
    - 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 12:41am -
  • M4 MacBook Air has two new reasons for MacBook Pro owners to switch
    On paper, the might look like a pretty standard iterative update. But diving into the details, it stands out as one of Apple’s easiest products to recommend, and two new changes specifically may offer the best reason yet for MacBook Pro users to switch to the Air. more…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 11:29pm -
  • Apple releases beta 4 for visionOS 2.5, watchOS 11.5, and tvOS 18.5
    Apple just shipped new betas across its array of software platforms. Beta 4 for watchOS 11.5, visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5, and more is now available. more…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 10:39pm -
  • macOS 15.5 beta 4 now available for download [U]
    Apple’s next Mac software update, macOS 15.5, is inching closer to wide distribution. Today Apple released macOS 15.5 beta 4 to developers, bringing the latest refinements and fixes.Update 4:47 p.m. ET: A new public beta is now available too, just hours after the developer release shipped. more…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 10:35pm -
  • Apple releases iOS 18.5 beta 4
    Apple has released iOS 18.5 beta 4 for developers. The pre-release iPhone and iPad software update has been light on features, although there are some small changes. more…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 10:33pm -
  • MagSafe Monday: ESR’s 5-card wallet might be the best MagSafe wallet yet
    I’ve tried many MagSafe wallets over the years, and I’ve yet to find the perfect one. I recently picked up ESR’s new five-card, and it’s become my daily carry thanks to its separate ID slots and ability to hold multiple cards. more…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 10:30pm -
  • 14 years ago, Apple released the white iPhone 4 (after a brief 308-day delay)
    The white iPhone 4 release day is always a fun Apple anniversary for me to think about. It comes a week before I bought my very first iPhone (the iPhone 4 in white, of course) and 308 days after the black iPhone 4 arrived in stores. more…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 10:04pm -
  • Deals: Most affordable M4 MacBook Air best price ever $150 off, iPad A16 $299, AirPods 4/2 Pro $80 off, M3 iPad Air all-time low, more
    Today’s Apple deals are now ready to go and there’s some seriously notable offers here. After what felt like a couple weeks of one-off deals and random price drops here and there, we are now tracking a series of new all-time lows across some of Apple’s latest releases starting off with all four colors of its most affordable new M4 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM at the $849 Amazon all-time low ($150 off). On the iPad side of things, we are also now tracking the best prices to date on brand ne…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 9:14pm -
  • 9to5Mac Daily: April 28, 2025 – Apple robotics changes, more
    Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card. more…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 9:10pm -
  • Did Apple really warn users to delete Chrome off their iPhones?
    Over the weekend, a buzzy story gained traction across several publications. It seemingly started with this New York Post article. The basic message: “Apple warns users to delete Chrome from their iPhones immediately.” If true, that would indeed be huge news. But the real details are more complicated and nuanced. more…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 8:59pm -
  • New Apple Vision ‘Air’ product could launch this year, per report
    Rumors around Apple’s next Vision Pro-style device have been all over the place in the past year. Recently though, Apple’s plans have started becoming more clear: a lighter, cheaper Apple Vision ‘Air’ product is coming. And now according to a new report, it could launch by the end of this year. more…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 7:35pm -
  • How I make my iPad Pro feel more like a Mac
    For the past seven years, I’ve used an as my main computer. In those years, I have seen the internal hardware match up to the power of MacBooks using the M4 chip, and I have witnessed iPadOS evolve from just a larger version of iOS to carving out its little niche use cases. Although for as much as I love my iPad, most would agree that iPadOS can sometimes feel like it holds that hardware back. But I have been able to change a few simple things that make my iPad look and feel like macOS withou…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 7:34pm -
  • Apple smart glasses only make sense if two things are true
    A Bloomberg report over the weekend suggested that we may see Apple smart glasses as an interim step along the way toward a full AR-based Apple Glasses product.Essentially, it would be a copy of the – and as someone who uses those, my view is that an Apple version only makes sense if two key conditions are met … more…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 6:35pm -
  • Beats debuts two new colors for its best-selling Beats Pill speaker
    Apple’s Beats brand brought the iconic Beats Pill back from the dead last summer. Now, the company is refreshing the lineup with two new colors for Beats Pill shoppers: Navy Blue and Blush Pink. Another interesting tidbit from today’s announcement from Beats is that the new Beats Pill is its best-selling speaker. The company says that Beats sold more Beats Pill (2024) units in the first nine months since launch compared to all past Beats Pill launches. more…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 6:30pm -
  • Slow Horses, Bad Sisters, and The Velveteen Rabbit win BAFTAs
    Slow Horses was one of three Apple TV+ shows to win multiple BAFTAs at a ceremony in London last night, hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. BAFTAs recognize the best in British television and film, and Apple has notched up a number of awards over the years … more…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 5:19pm -
  • The 2,700 reasons a made-in-USA iPhone would be a non-starter
    The idea of a made-in-USA iPhone is one of those fantasies that refuses to die, despite Apple pointing out many times why it would be utterly impossible.The Financial Times has now weighed in with a detailed report on why even the few American-made components aren’t really made in the country, and the 2,700 reasons why the idea is so wildly impractical … more…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 4:41pm -
  • Will Apple launch an iPhone 17e next year?
    Apple introduced the all-new iPhone 16e earlier this year, introducing a new tier to its iPhone lineup. While this device does fill the shoes of the former iPhone SE line, the fact that it embodies the same number as the rest of the iPhone lineup has left people to wonder: will Apple release a new ‘e’ iPhone every year? more…
    - 3 days ago 27 Apr 25, 7:10pm -
  • Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone redesign may be pretty expensive, here’s why
    Apple is planning a ‘major shake-up’ for the iPhone in 2027, in celebration of the iPhone’s 20th anniversary. While we don’t know too many details about the redesign, we do know one thing: the company wants to utilize a lot more glass.This special 20th anniversary iPhone model likely would’ve come with a price premium regardless. However, it may come with an even heftier one than usual. more…
    - 3 days ago 27 Apr 25, 6:49pm -
  • Apple smart glasses are getting closer to becoming a reality, per report
    According to the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Apple is continuing to develop its own pair of smart glasses. The product, now codenamed N50, is going to infuse some of the companies AI developments into a pair of glasses that hopefully won’t break the bank. more…
    - 3 days ago 27 Apr 25, 5:57pm -
  • Indie App Spotlight: ‘Pixel Paws’ is a joyful digital pets game for your Apple Watch
    Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.Ever wanted a cute pets game on your Apple Watch? Pixel Paws is the answer for you. It’s a fun and simple game where you can take care of digital pets on your Apple Watch, with no hidden in app purchases, ads, or tracking. more…
    - 4 days ago 27 Apr 25, 1:00am -
  • Hostinger Horizons lets you effortlessly turn ideas into web apps without coding [10% off]
    Vibe coding is quickly becoming a popular use of AI, allowing people without coding experience to bring ideas to life. However, knowing where to begin and how to deploy while providing support is still daunting. Hostinger Horizons is here to solve that. This fantastic AI-powered service removes all the guesswork from the vibe coding process. All you need is an idea and Hostinger Horizons to launch your very own web app in minutes. more…
    - 4 days ago 26 Apr 25, 9:30pm -
  • New York City subway riders will soon be able to utilize transit cards on iPhone
    Apple introduced support for dedicated transit cards in Apple Wallet around six years ago, and since then – it’s slowly expanded. In the US, you’re able to utilize transit cards in Apple Wallet with San Francisco’s Clipper card, Washington DC’s SmarTrip card, and Los Angeles’ TAP card. Canada’s PRESTO card supports Apple Wallet as well.In due time, New York City’s OMNY card will join in on the fun of Apple Wallet integration, per the MTA. more…
    - 4 days ago 26 Apr 25, 9:24pm -
  • Here’s how Apple plans to fix Siri in iOS 19
    It goes without saying, Apple’s approach to developing its AI-infused version of Siri has gone very wrong in many ways. Most of the features intended to ship alongside iOS 18 haven’t yet arrived, despite being 10 months past the initial unveiling of iOS 18. Apple has even officially confirmed the delayed launch, stating that the features would launch “in the coming year.”However, according to numerous reports – Apple has a strategy to bounce back with iOS 19. Here’s how. more…
    - 4 days ago 26 Apr 25, 8:03pm -
  • Apple @ Work: iOS 18.4 and macOS Sequoia 15.4 bring new IT controls and fixes for Apple in the enterprise
    Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work wi…
    - 4 days ago 26 Apr 25, 6:30pm -

Cult of Mac

  • newNintendo’s new Switch 1 update is getting things ready for Switch 2
    With just over a month to go before the Nintendo Switch 2 release date on June 5th, Nintendo has released a Switch 1 update that will help prepare things for the new console’s arrival. The V20.0.0 update for the original Switch adds a bunch of new features that go along with the Switch 2, like […]
    - 12 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 8:04am -
  • newA Canadian mining company wants Trump’s permission to mine the deep sea
    The Metals Company, which has been trying for years to exploit battery materials strewn across the ocean floor, announced today that it has applied for a permit from the Trump administration to start commercially mining in international waters. Together, the company and President Trump are circumventing a multilateral process to develop rules for deep sea […]
    - 14 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 5:59am -
  • newFrance accuses Russia of a decade’s worth of high-profile cyberattacks
    In an unprecedented display of diplomatic aggression, French authorities publicly accused Russia of sponsoring several high-profile cyber attacks on French entities for over a decade to gather intelligence and destabilize the country. The incidents include everything from a faked Islamic State takeover of a French television broadcast signal in 2015 to the leak of President […]
    - 15 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 4:45am -
  • newEA lays off staff and cancels a Titanfall game
    Electronic Arts is reportedly eliminating “between 300 and 400 positions” and scrapping a game set in the Titanfall universe, codenamed R7, that was in the works at Respawn Entertainment, according to Bloomberg. “As part of our continued focus on our long-term strategic priorities, we’ve made select changes within our organization that more effectively aligns teams […]
    - 15 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 4:28am -
  • newLyft’s AI ‘Earnings Assistant’ offers ideas about how drivers can make more money
    Lyft has launched “Earnings Assistant,” an AI chatbot tool for drivers seeking to “optimize their time on the road.” With it, drivers can create plans based on information about things like airport arrivals or local events, announced Jeremy Bird, EVP of driver experience at Lyft in an email to The Verge. The Earnings Assistant feature […]
    - 16 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 3:57am -
  • newNetflix is streaming a showcase of Hitchcock’s greatest films this June
    It’s always a good time to lock in for a marathon watch of Alfred Hitchcock films, and Netflix is getting ready to make a bunch of the legendary director’s features a lot easier to watch in one place. Today, Netflix announced that it plans to stream a number of Hitchcock’s films next month as part […]
    - 17 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 2:28am -
  • newThe EPA says it still cares about forever chemicals, but health advocates are wary
    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a new plan to address “forever chemicals” once widely used in non-stick and water-proof products that have since been linked to cancer, reproductive health issues, and liver damage. The vague details the EPA has shared so far, however, have health and environmental advocates wondering whether the EPA’s plan helps […]
    - 18 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 2:17am -
  • newOpenAI undoes its glaze-heavy ChatGPT update
    OpenAI is rolling back its latest GPT-4o update after CEO Sam Altman said the company would be making fixes to address the chatbot’s “sycophant-y and annoying” personality introduced with recent updates. The rollback, which started Monday night, is “now 100%” rolled back for free ChatGPT users and will be rolled back for paid users “hopefully […]
    - 18 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 1:59am -
  • newSnapchat scraps ‘simple’ redesign as it loses users in North America
    Snap is backing away from plans to simplify the design of Snapchat as it reports losing 1 million users in North America. As part of its Q1 2025 earnings report on Tuesday, Snap revealed that it’s instead going to start testing a “refined” layout that keeps the app’s five existing tabs. The company first started […]
    - 18 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 1:47am -
  • newApple launches a new celebrity hub that’s all about Apple
    Apple has quietly launched a new website called “‎Snapshot on Apple” that presents viewers with a carousel of celebrities and information on where you can find their work across the company’s services. The website, spotted by 9to5Mac reports, presents two slowly moving rows of celebrity images, with no way to manually scroll or search them. […]
    - 18 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 1:41am -

Apple Insider

  • newTSMC breaks ground on third plant in Arizona
    Following CHIPS act funding, Apple's iPhone processor manufacturer TSMC has continued its Arizona investment with the company breaking ground on a third chip fabrication facility.TSMC has broken ground on a third processor facility in ArizonaFive years after it first announced plans to build one processor plant in Arizona, TSMC has now begun work on its third, benefiting from funding it got from the CHIPS Act signed in 2022.President Trump now vocally opposes the CHIPS Act, despite setting up a…
    - 35 mins ago 30 Apr 25, 7:21pm -
  • newChina tariff war worries and more: What to expect from Apple's Q2 2025 earnings
    Even though the saga started after the fiscal quarter ended, Apple's Q2 financial results are going to be profoundly different thanks to the Trump tariffs. Here's what to expect from the results on May 1.Apple CEO Tim CookAs regular as clockwork, Apple will be reporting its Q2 2025 earnings on May 1, with the results released ahead of the standard analyst and investor conference call at 5p.m. Eastern.Apple's CEO Tim Cook will be on the call, along with newly-installed CFO Kevan Parekh, to discus…
    - 1 hour ago 30 Apr 25, 6:45pm -
  • newOn shuffle: Managerial movements for Apple Music, Global Affairs teams
    Apple's performing another executive reshuffle, with the managerial teams of the Apple Music and Global Affairs divisions being moved around as the company continues to optimize its operations.Apple MusicApple regularly reshuffles its leadership to improve its development of future services, and the operation of existing ones too. Following after a reshuffle of robotics away from AI teams, Apple has turned its attention to Music and Global Affairs.According to Bloomberg citing people familiar wi…
    - 2 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 5:29pm -
  • newTwo new iPhone factories years in the making open in India
    Tata has opened a new iPhone factory in India, while a new Foxconn operation is now just days away from being operational, but it's continuing Apple's years of moving away from China, rather than being a response to the "reciprocal" tariffs.Apple's iPhone 16e is among the models to be built by a new Foxconn plant in IndiaTata's new iPhone plant has been planned since 2024, when it bought Pegatron's facility in Hosur in Tamil Nadu. That sale happened after a fire closed the factory, but Tata alre…
    - 3 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 5:19pm -
  • newGameSir X5 Lite review: good iPhone controller, unbeatable price
    Released on Wednesday, The GameSir X5 Lite is a low-priced iPhone game controller that can stretch to fit an iPad mini while still costing less than $40.GameSir X5 Lite review: a low-priced USB-C grip controllerWraparound controllers have been a thing for ages, but they were held back by Apple's reliance on the Lightning port and the costly MFi program. Since Apple's switch to USB-C in iPhone and iPad, there has been a slow trickle of new controllers from many manufacturers.The latest entry is t…
    - 3 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 5:11pm -
  • newIcemag 2 Power Bank review: Flashy, fun, functional
    The Icemag 2 Power Bank is a bold and innovative battery perfect for mobile gamers.Icemag 2 Power Bank reviewA good magnetic charger can save your phone from certain death, but sometimes leaving it attached in your pocket results in a heat warning. The Icemag offers a solution by attaching a heatsink and fan to the bottom, complete with RGB lighting.Sharge was founded in 2020, specializing in consumer electronics like batteries, wires, and SSD enclosures. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discu…
    - 13 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 6:31am -
  • newiPhone 17 dummy video offers a new look at Apple's 2025 device lineup
    The iPhone 17 range is only a few months away, and now, yet another video showcases the planned design changes through dummy units.Dummy units indicate that the iPhone 17 range will introduce major design changes. Image Credit: AppleTrack on YouTubeOver the past several weeks, we've seen plenty of iPhone 17 dummy units, and they all suggest that Apple's 2025 iPhone range will be noticeably different from the current iPhone 16. The iPhone 17 Pro is expected to feature a new rear "camera bar" desi…
    - 16 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 3:49am -
  • newApple Watch SE 3 might be available in larger 41mm and 45mm sizes
    The third-generation Apple Watch SE might be just a hair larger than the current model, as a new leak details two possible display sizes for the device.The next-generation Apple Watch SE might feature larger displays.Introduced in 2020, the Apple Watch SE is the budget-friendly member of Apple's smartwatch lineup, primarily geared toward first-time buyers. With the SE, Apple delivers older technology in a relatively modern form factor, which allows for a lower price point.In 2022, the Apple Watc…
    - 17 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 2:36am -
  • newArms race: Apple's waiting for robotics for US iPhone assembly, says Commerce Secretary
    Apple will eventually make the iPhone in the United States, as soon as it has the "robotic arms" to do so, CEO Tim Cook allegedly told U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.A robot arm used to recycle iPhones, not manufacture them - Image Credit: AppleThe Trump Administration has long held the narrative that Apple will be bringing production of the iPhone to the United States. While the prospect of that happening is still far off, it apparently seems like there's one little obstacle in the way,…
    - 19 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 1:18am -
  • newMinisforum TB4-01 12-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock review: 2.5 gigabit ethernet and legacy ports, inexpensively
    In a new Thunderbolt 5 world, the Minisforum TB4-1 12-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock is a reasonably inexpensive way to add legacy ports plus 2.5 gigabit Ethernet to any Mac made since 2016.Minisforum TB4-1 12-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock review: The front port panel.It's seemingly not hard for a company to create a dock for a Mac or PC user to add to their setup. But, with the market getting saturated with very similar hardware and a few top-tier options, you have to offer something a bit different to catc…
    - 20 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 11:38pm -
  • newApple quietly launches 'Snapshot' artists, actors, and athletes discovery guide
    Apple has released a new website called Snapshot, which looks like it's a guide to find out more about the stars of Apple Music, Apple TV+, and sports, although it's initially rather limited.A selection of the 36 artists, athletes, and actors profiled on the new SnapshotApple has occasionally tried spotlighting particular celebrities, whether that's musicians through its failed Ping service, or the more successful Apple Music list of the Best 100 Albums. Now it has launched a more broad but a li…
    - 21 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 10:38pm -
  • newAmazon denies it had plans to be clear about consumer tariff costs
    Reports of Amazon planning to display the specific impact of President Trump's tariffs on everything it sells, angered the White House — but now the retailer claims there was never any such plan for the main site.Jeff Bezos — image credit: AmazonAs it's US companies and their customers who pay the cost of Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs, it's been clear that prices will rise, and there has already been panic-buying of iPhones. There hasn't been a clear indicator of precisely what the tariffs wi…
    - 23 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 9:21pm -
  • newParallels Desktop 20.3 update adds Touch ID and OBS support
    Parallels Desktop is now updated to version 20.3, featuring new enhancements such as OBS support, Touch ID authentication, and improved legacy emulation that makes the virtual machine experience even smoother.Parallels Desktop 20.3 now outThis recent update to Parallels Desktop, a popular virtual machine (VM) tool, has brought the software to version 20.3. This is just over three months after the previous update to version 20.2.It brings plenty of new and expanded features, perfect for those who…
    - 23 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 9:11pm -
  • newRumored iPhone 18 memory bandwidth boost will greatly enhance processing power
    The iPhone 18 could get a performance gain from memory, with Apple rumored to be using a new faster memory option in the 2026 releases.The iPhone 18 will probably look like the iPhone 17, but with more performance improvements. Memory is an important part of computing, especially for mobile devices like the iPhone and for AI applications. If a leaker is correct, Apple Intelligence could get a considerable boost in 2026.As part of a leak involving the memory of the iPhone 17, Weibo leaker "Digita…
    - 23 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 8:46pm -
  • newHackers could hijack AirPlay & CarPlay devices using set of 'Airborne' flaws
    Millions of AirPlay devices may be putting users at risk — and hackers don't even need a password to break in.AirPlay on iPhoneA newly discovered set of flaws, dubbed AirBorne, exposes Apple's AirPlay and CarPlay technology to attacks from hackers on the same Wi-Fi network. According to cybersecurity firm Oligo, the vulnerabilities could allow attackers to hijack third-party smart speakers, TVs, set-top boxes, and other AirPlay-enabled gadgets.AirPlay is Apple's wireless streaming technology t…
    - 23 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 8:32pm -
  • Better than Apple AirTag: the best Find My trackers
    Apple's Find My network goes far beyond a lost iPhone or AirTags. Here are the best third-party Find My devices on the market, so you don't lose anything ever again.These unique devices all work with the Apple Find My appThe AirTag is a helpful half dollar-sized tracker that easy to slip into your bag. The compact nature of the device also gives it few mounting options without additional accessories.Fortunately, Apple also allows third-parties to create their own products that integrate into Fin…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 6:22pm -
  • What you should know about Apple's switch from rsync to openrsync
    Forced by licensing issues, Apple replaced the rsync command-line tool in macOS with an alternative: openrsync. Here's what you should know about the change.rsync allows you to copy and back up files between drives and computers.The rsync command-line tool has been around for decades. It provides users with the ability to copy files and folders to and from remote computers over the Internet and local networks.Rsync works by comparing files during a request to copy, and only transmitting files th…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 6:13pm -
  • Apple supplier Pegatron says tariffs will mean third world-style shortages for US
    The chairman of Pegatron, a key iPhone manufacturer, says he won't react to Trump's tariffs in the short term, but US consumers will soon face empty shelves.A Pegatron facility — image credit: PegatronWhile Trump's nonsensical "reciprocal" tariffs hit Apple hard and the exemptions that it's got are temporary, some sources think Apple could ultimately benefit. According to Reuters, however, those sources do not include T.H. Tung, chair of iPhone manufacturer Pegatron."Within two months, shelves…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 6:00pm -
  • Entire iPhone 17 lineup rumored to get 12GB RAM
    A rumor claims that the entire iPhone 17 device lineup will get 12GB of RAM, likely to give Apple Intelligence a boost.Renders of the iPhone 17 - Image Credit: AppleInsiderThe iPhone 17 should have more memory than previous iPhone releases, according to the rumor mill. The latest claim to surface is one reiterating the use of 12GB of memory.The posting to Weibo by "Digital Chat Station" on Tuesday says that the iPhone 17 "series" will use 12GB of memory. The wording indicates that the memory upg…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 5:28pm -
  • Apple funds new fire station that covers its Nevada data center
    A new Apple-backed fire station has begun construction in Nevada, aimed at serving the area that includes an Apple iCloud data center near Reno.Groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station 35 — image credit: Washoe CountyPart of the Reno Technology Park, Apple's data center is around 20 miles from Reno itself, and 40 miles from Apple Shayden Summit, the nearest Apple Store. It was begun in 2012, and after considerable construction work, has been operating as an iCloud data center since 201…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 5:18pm -
  • Save up to $1,000 today only on these 14-inch MacBook Pros
    Blowout deals on M3 Pro MacBook Pros are in effect this Tuesday, with discounts of up to $1,000 off.Save up to $1,000 for 24 hours only.Two upgraded MacBook Pro configurations are heavily reduced today only at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 11:24am -
  • Plans for iPhone 17 anti-reflective & scratch proof display scrapped
    Plans for an anti-reflective, scratch-resistant display on the iPhone 17 have seemingly been abandoned, according to an anonymous source.Apple's plans for a more durable display on the iPhone 17 have reportedly been abandoned.Apple often promotes the durability and hardness of the iPhone screen. With the release of the iPhone 16e, for instance, Apple said that its Ceramic Shield front was "tougher than any smartphone glass," and the company's claims have often been backed up by independent testi…
    - 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 7:25am -
  • ExpressVPN review: Simple to use VPN, but powerful
    ExpressVPN is a fast and reliable VPN service with a clean interface, but while convenient and feature-rich, it's also a bit pricey.ExpressVPN review: The app has a simple interface on macOS and iOSOne of the major names in virtual private network (VPN) services, ExpressVPN offers a lot to consumers at face value. Offering servers in 105 countries around the world, fast speeds, and privacy and security, theoretically covers all of the bases that you would want from a VPN.It also offers a very si…
    - 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 5:59am -
  • Consumers get ahead of tariffs, Morgan Stanley hikes AAPL price target to $235
    Morgan Stanley hiked its Apple stock price target to $235 because instability created by the Trump administration's tariffs may be a boon to Apple's bottom line — at least in the short term.iPhone 16 Pro Max could have seen a sale bump in early 2025Even after the failed attempt at increased tariffs during the first Trump term, it was a well-known promise that they'd be attempted again in the second term. After a few weeks of on-again, off-again general tariffs, President Trump went all-in on "…
    - 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 2:17am -
  • Last call: Surfshark VPN deals from $1.99/mo end April 30
    Surfshark's birthday VPN deal is about to expire, with plans as low as $1.99 per month for 24 months through the end of April.Surfshark VPN has fallen to $1.99 per month - Image credit: SurfsharkTime is ticking to take advantage of the Surfshark VPN birthday deal, which delivers up to 87% off and up to three months free added to select plans. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 2 days ago 29 Apr 25, 1:22am -
  • Apple moves to a fourth round of iOS 18.5, macOS 15.5 developer betas
    The fourth round of developer betas has arrived, with Apple trialling another set of builds of iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS 15.5, tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and visionOS 2.5.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. The fourth round of testing for iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS 15.5, tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and visionOS 2.5 arrived after the third, which landed on April 21. The second appeared on April 14, while the first round for this generation was handed out on March 17.The fourth iOS 18.5 and i…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 10:41pm -
  • iPhone 17 takes a big step towards mass production
    The iPhone 17 is getting closer to mass production, as it takes an important step ahead of its eventual release this fall.iPhone prototypes go through many stages before mass production starts. The annual cycle for the main iPhone releases in September means that mass production of the iPhone has to occur during the summer. To get to that point of manufacturing, the year's iPhone has to pass through a number of stages to ensure production goes smoothly.According to a Monday report from DigiTimes…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 10:19pm -
  • A Mac mini can be made portable for about three times the cost of a MacBook Air
    You've got to be inspired by the incredibly cool concept to do this, but you can now spend a lot of money to wedge a Mac mini into a case with a keyboard and monitor.Well, it works. If you plug it in. Image credit: Scott Yu-JanBack in 2022, talented YouTuber Scott Yu-Jan took a then-current M1 Mac mini and nearly made it portable. He made a clever combination of a Mac mini with an iPad for the screen, but you still had to find a keyboard, and you still had to plug the whole thing in.Nonethless,…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 8:45pm -
  • Deals: iPad 11 drops to $299, AirPods fall to $99 at Amazon
    Amazon has issued fresh price drops on multiple Apple devices this week, including the 2025 iPad 11-inch and AirPods 4, with prices falling to a low as $99.99.Pick up the 2025 iPad 11-inch for just $299 at Amazon, reflecting a 14% discount off MSRP, which is the lowest price we've seen on the latest release powered by Apple's A16 chip.Get $299 iPad dealThe M3 iPad Air and current M4 iPad Pro lines are also discounted, with savings of up to $205 in our iPad Price Guide. Continue Reading on AppleI…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 8:44pm -
  • Rebooted Beats Pill ships in two new summer-ready colors
    Apple's Beats by Dre is bringing out two more colors of its Beats Pill portable speaker, with Blush Pink and Navy Blue colorways joining the roster.Beats Pill in Blush Pink and Navy Blue - Image Credit: Apple/BeatsBeats frequently offers new color variants of its products, building out the selection for consumers to choose from. On Monday, the Apple subsidiary is doing just that for its Beats Pill.In time for the Summer and people spending more time outside, the Beats Pill is being made availabl…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 6:31pm -
  • Orico MiniDock Vertical Mac Mini Dock Stand review: Good-enough port expansion
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  • Apple revenue could actually benefit from China tariff war
    Analysts at JP Morgan are looking more favorably at Q2 results, predicting that Apple may actually see increased revenue in Q3 thanks to short-term effects of the ongoing U.S.-China tariff battle.Apple Park - Image Credit: AppleApple will be reporting its Q2 2025 earnings on May 1, to a background of a tariff war between the U.S. and China. Despite the noise, JP Morgan is still looking towards good results for the concluded quarter.In the near-term view, a note to investors seen by AppleInsider…
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  • Apple TV+ hits 'Slow Horses' and 'Bad Sisters' honored by UK's Bafta
    Apple TV+ has won four Bafta awards in the UK body's technical categories, with "Slow Horses" thriller repeating its 2024 success.Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses" — image credit: AppleThe British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) presents the UK's highest awards, with its TV categories resembling the Emmys. As ever, Bafta has separated its 2025 television awards into different events, and as ever, Apple TV+ has won multiple awards.For the latest Baftas, presented in London on Sunday, Apr…
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  • Apple fights India antitrust claims by boasting how much developers have been paid
    Apple has highlighted that developers in India earned $5.31 billion from the App Store in 2024, but makes the real headline be just how little developers have had to pay Apple itself.Indian developers earned $5.31 billion in 2024 — image credit: AppleApple has occasionally promoted how much money developers make from the App Store — in 2018 it said they'd earned $100 billion since the store opened, and then in 2019 the total was $120 billion. It's now singled out a study that reports Indian…
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  • Best price ever: Apple's M4 MacBook Air plunges to $849
    A record-breaking discount on the 2025 MacBook Air M4 has been issued, driving the standard model down to an all-time best $849.M4 MacBook Air drops to lowest price ever.Amazon and Best Buy are engaged in a MacBook Air price war, with customers benefitting from a 15% price cut on the latest M4 13-inch model with 16GB of unified memory and 256GB of storage. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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  • Lighter Apple Vision Pro expected by early 2026
    The next lighter iteration of the Apple Vision Pro will be arriving either towards the end of 2025 or in early 2026, a leaker claims, as Apple continues to try and make its headset a bigger success.Apple Vision ProApple is believed to be working on multiple future revisions to the Apple Vision Pro, with the expectation of an updated model arriving before a full-blown sequel. The current rumor mill belief is for something lighter and more consumer friendly to be the next release in the range.In S…
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  • iPhone 17 Air -- All the rumors about Apple's thinnest iPhone yet
    Apple is rumored to be shaking up its 2025 iPhone lineup, with a new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. Here's what the rumor mill thinks is coming.Apple is expected to debut an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air or iPhone 17 Slim in 2025.The long-rumored iPhone 17 Air, or iPhone 17 Slim as it's sometimes called, is set to launch alongside the standard iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. It will, however, replace the Plus variant of the iPhone, which hasn't seen significant popularity with end consume…
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  • Mac mini prices plunge to as low as $360 this weekend
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  • Tom Hanks 'Greyhound' sequel sails into D-Day & the Pacific
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  • CalDigit Element 5 Hub review: A fast and reliable Thunderbolt 5 hub with only the essentials
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  • Five years of Apple Silicon, and ten years of Apple Watch on the AppleInsider Podcast
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  • Inside Apple Journal - the most personal diary you'll ever have
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  • Apple wants nearly every iPhone 18 sold in the US to come from India
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  • Apple explains how App Store reviews are summarized with AI
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  • Apple shifts robotics team away from Giannandrea's AI organization to prioritize hardware
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  • How Apple's use of eucalyptus in Apple 2030 is controversial
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  • Tactical, turn-based RPG 'Sunderfolk' uses iPhones, iPads as controllers
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  • How to enable parental controls on macOS Sequoia
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  • How to add an email account to Apple Mail on Mac or iOS
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MacWorld

  • newApple Watch SE likely to get two new sizes this year
    MacworldIt’s been a while since we got a new Apple Watch SE: after the first version of Apple’s budget smartwatch came out in 2020 and the second in 2022 with few changes, the company has kept quiet about further releases. But new reports suggest we’re finally going to see the 3rd-gen SE later in 2025, and that it will come in two new sizes.On Tuesday, Ross Young, a remarkably reliable leaker and analyst who covers the screen supply chain, tweeted that two Apple Watch SE display…
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  • newAnker Prime 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station review: Mac mini like looks and power
    MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingPros14 top-end ports, including three Thunderbolt 52.5Gb Ethernet140W Power DeliveryStylish looksConsSlow card readersOur Verdict This powerful and stylish dock is built for the new class of Thunderbolt 5 Macs is a recommended upgrade ready for the latest Macs or your next one.Price When ReviewedThis value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefinedBest Pricing TodayPrice When Reviewed$399.99…
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  • newBest password managers for Mac and iPhone
    MacworldRemembering all the passwords you use on a daily basis can be a struggle. Whether it’s logging into Amazon, checking your online banking or settling down to watch something on Netflix, seeing the log-in box appear can make your heart sink.Then there’s the fact that each site seems to require a different length or combination of certain characters, meaning you need different ones for nearly every site or service (which, sadly, is also a good idea). How are our limited human…
    - 3 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 5:07pm -
  • newThe AirPlay device connected to your iPhone or Mac may be a target for hackers
    MacworldApple’s AirPlay technology makes it easy to stream media from an Apple device to a device such as a speaker or a television. But the wireless connection that AirPlay uses has vulnerabilities that hackers can use to gain control of those devices.Cybersecurity firm Oligo posted a report today that covers vulnerabilities it discovered in the AirPlay protocol and the AirPlay Software Development Kit. The vulnerabilities, dubbed AirBorne, have been patched in the iPhone, iPad, Ma…
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  • newI’m an Apple fan in 2025. What does that even mean?
    MacworldI’m going to wax a little philosophical for this week’s column, which also happens to be my last.Stay Foolish debuted a decade ago, almost to the day, but I’ve been writing regularly for Macworld for nearly 20 years. When I first started out, we were all excited about what the latest in technology–Intel-powered Macs–would mean for Apple’s long-term prospects for survival. Two decades later, nobody ever even whispers that Apple is doomed anymore, because to suggest…
    - 4 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 4:00pm -
  • newHow to get Face ID to work with sunglasses
    MacworldNow the sun’s out you may be wearing your sunglasses and wondering why your iPhone won’t unlock. If you are fed up with having to remove your sunglasses every time you need to unlock your iPhone. Here’s what you can do to speed up the process.The reason why Face ID isn’t unlocking your iPhone is it can’t verify that you are looking at the phone. Face ID normally only unlocks the phone when you are looking at your phone–that way it offers you greater security as som…
    - 6 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 2:25pm -
  • newGet rid of MS 365 fees and own Office 2024 Home & Business for life
    MacworldThere are two reasons you should ditch your Microsoft 365 subscription. For starters, it’s a monthly subscription you have to keep up with. Second, Microsoft just announced a price increase for 365, meaning you’ll pay more every single month just for access to your favorite apps. Why not own Microsoft Office instead?Rather than pay recurring fees for 365, you only have to pay once for lifetime access to your favorite Office apps on your Mac (or PC). For a limited time, t…
    - 6 hours ago 30 Apr 25, 1:30pm -
  • newThe U.S. tariff drama could lead to slim pickings on Apple Store shelves
    MacworldIf you plan to buy a major technology device in the next couple of months, you might have difficulty finding it in stock. According to Reuters on Monday, the Trump administration’s tariff policy will lead to shortages of consumer electronics in the U.S.Pegatron Chairman T.H. Tung told Reuters that product shipments have been disrupted because of the erratic nature of the Trump tariff policy. While some tariffs with countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, and India have been pa…
    - 22 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 9:36pm -
  • newWow! Save $900 on the M3 Pro MacBook Pro before this blowout sale ends
    MacworldIf you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to get a new MacBook Pro, now’s the time to do it. Why? Well, because B&H Photo is clearing out the space black M3 Pro models for $900 off, which means you can get one for as little as $1,499. The catch is that this deal is only available today so you have to ask fast.Now available for $1,499, the M3 Pro MacBook Pro features a 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, as well as 18GB of memory and a 1TB SSD. If you want a laptop with mo…
    - 23 hours ago 29 Apr 25, 9:01pm -
  • HyperJuice Qi2 3-in 1 and 2-in 1 Magnetic Charging Stand reviews: cute, smart and powerful
    MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingPros2-in-1 or 3-in-1 chargingFast 15W for iPhoneFast 5W for Watch and AirPodsCompact and lightweightConsRequires USB-C wall chargerOur Verdict This 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 Hyperjuice multi-device chargers are compact and good-looking enough to look sharp in a modern home or work environment. Both are light enough to take with your on a trip, and the smaller will slip in your pocket.Price When ReviewedThis value will show the…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 7:21pm -
  • Apple reportedly scraps the iPhone 17 Pro’s anti-glare, anti-scratch display
    MacworldThis September’s iPhone launches just got a tiny bit less interesting, with reports that the previously rumored anti-reflective, anti-scratch screen is no longer likely to appear on the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max.Last spring, a Weibo account named Instant Digital claimed that Apple had bought equipment for making the outer glass of the iPhone out of a new “super-hard” anti-reflective material, suggesting that Ceramic Shield would be replaced by something better in the…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 6:02pm -
  • Alogic Clarity 5K Touch 27-inch monitor review: our favorite touchscreen just got 5K
    MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsImpressive 5K 60Hz touchscreenColor accuracyMinimalist designFantastic adjustable standConsFiddly Mac touchscreen software installHub doesn’t daisy-chain extra displaysOur Verdict Artists and video pros will appreciate the higher 5K resolution of this premium 27-inch touchscreen display with a fantastic height-adjustable, tilt and pivot stand, and impressive color specs. Price When ReviewedThis value will sho…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 5:41pm -
  • 11 essential iPhone features you’re probably not using
    MacworldThese days, iPhones can do a lot – and we mean a lot. From photography and video editing to gaming and artificial intelligence, it’s enough to make you forget they can also, you know, make phone calls and send text messages.With all these headline features, it’s not surprising that a bunch of clever capabilities slip through the cracks. Whether you’re an Apple veteran or an iOS newbie, we bet there are scores of interesting iPhone features that you never knew existed.…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 4:45pm -
  • MacBook Air vs Pro compared: There’s more of a difference than you think
    MacworldApple’s most popular Mac laptop is the MacBook Air, which offers a great combination of features for the typical user, but there is another MacBook to consider – the more powerful MacBook Pro. In this feature we aim to help those who want to buy an Apple laptop, but aren’t sure what the difference between the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro is.We’ll explain the advantages and disadvantages of buying a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, we’ll discuss what makes the MacBooK A…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 4:37pm -
  • WTF! You people are taking this AI thing a little too far
    MacworldEvery day, the Macalope is more and more convinced that we need less artificial intelligence and more human intelligence. (Zing! Walk that one off, human race.)Fresh off credulously telling us how close we are to artificial general intelligence, The New York Times’s Kevin Roose is back to ask, if you prick AI, does it not bleed?“If A.I. Systems Become Conscious, Should They Have Rights?”You will be surprised to read that, once again, after talking solely to a gro…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 4:00pm -
  • iOS 18 superguide: Features, latest update, release dates, and more
    MacworldiOS 18 arrived on iPhones in September 2024, bringing a raft of new features to iPhones. It was the latest in a line of yearly iPhone software updates that are like getting a new iPhone without paying a penny. Since the launch, Apple has continued issuing updates to the operating system. The latest update, iOS 18.4 arrived at the end of March 2025, and another update is on the way, with iOS 18.5 expect in early April. Among the new features in iOS 18 were a redesigned Phot…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 2:43pm -
  • Unlock your Mac’s hidden powers — no Terminal tricks required
    MacworldYour Mac is capable of so much more than the default settings let on. Beneath that polished exterior, there’s a treasure trove of powerful features waiting for you to access. Instead of digging through Terminal commands or endless menus, MacPilot makes it easy to unlock over 1,200 advanced macOS features, and you can grab lifetime access for $29.97 when you use code MAC10 at checkout.ThinkstockCustomize your Mac your wayMacPilot hands you deep s…
    - 1 day ago 29 Apr 25, 1:30pm -
  • iOS 18.5 beta 4 arrives, but we don’t see any major new features
    MacworldTwo days after the release of iOS 18.4, Apple has begun the iOS 18.5 beta testing cycle. The first developer release landed on April 2, and we expect a wide release in May (or possibly late April).The last few iOS versions had their x.5 releases in May, with only minor features and changes, and we expect the same this year, especially now that the anticipated new Siri has been delayed.Updated April 28: Apple has released the fourth beta of iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, but we…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 11:11pm -
  • macOS Beta: The Sequoia 15.5 beta 4 is now available. Here’s how to get it
    MacworldmacOS Sequoia arrived on Macs in September 2024, but the beta development continues and if you are a registered developer or registered as a public beta tester, you can continue to get the latest updates and try out new features still not available to the general public.In this article, we’ll explain what’s in the latest version of the Sequoia beta, what you need to do to get your hands on a copy, how to install it, and what you should bear in mind if you don’t want to e…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 11:10pm -
  • macOS 15 Sequoia superguide: Everything you need to know
    MacworldmacOS Sequoia has been available for compatible Macs since September 2024, but further updates to Sequoia are expected over the next few months, with the latest major update being macOS 15.4, which arrived on Monday, March 31.If you want to know what the new features are, whether you will be able to enjoy all of them, and if your Mac is even compatible with Sequoia, read on. We are also tracking any problems, the latest updates, and what’s new in the beta.The latest vers…
    - 2 days ago 28 Apr 25, 11:08pm -