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  • newGet Apple Watch Solo Loop for $19.99 and Braided Solo Loop for $29.99 in Woot's Sale (Up to 70% Off)
    Last week, Woot brought back a massive sale on the Braided Solo Loop and Solo Loop bands for Apple Watch, and the sale has now been extended through January 31. All bands are in brand new condition and come with a one year Apple limited warranty.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Woot. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.You can get the Solo Loop for just $19.99 ($29 off) and the Braided Solo Loop for $…
    - 4 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 8:31pm -
  • newiPhone 14 Pro vs. Rumored iPhone 17 Air: Upgrade or Downgrade?
    After hanging on to my iPhone 14 Pro for a few years, I will likely upgrade to an iPhone 17 model this year. Typically, I only consider the Pro models, but the rumored iPhone 17 Air sounds intriguing. After reflecting on rumors, I have realized that upgrading to this device might not have as many compromises as I first thought.Of course, the iPhone 17 Air is not yet official. Apple should announce the device in September, and rumors could change between now and then. Below, I have compared…
    - 4 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 8:10pm -
  • newTop Stories: iPhone 17 and iPhone SE 4 Rumors, iOS 18.3 Incoming, and More
    Rumors about upcoming Apple hardware updates continue to circulate, with the iPhone 17 lineup, iPhone SE 4, and new Powerbeats Pro all in the news over the past week.On the software side, the public release of iOS 18.3 and related updates is right around the corner while we got a potential first glimpse at what could be some design tweaks for iOS 19 later this year, so read on below for all the details! Here's How Thin the iPhone 17 Air Might BeApple is rumored to be releasing an ult…
    - 5 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 7:30pm -
  • newThe MacRumors Show: Samsung's 2025 Challenge to Apple
    The MacRumors Show is back for 2025! On this week's episode, we look at how Samsung's latest announcements challenge Apple.Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videosSamsung this week announced the Galaxy S25, the Galaxy S25+, and the top-of-the-line Galaxy S25 Ultra. The new devices will directly compete with Apple's iPhone 16 and upcoming iPhone 17 lineup.Similar to the ‌iPhone 16‌, AI is a major focus for the S25 lineup, with Samsung touting a new "Personal D…
    - 24 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 12:27am -
  • Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirTag 4-Pack on Sale for $69.99, Plus Pre-Order Discounts on Samsung Galaxy S25 Phones
    This week's deals-related headliner is focused on Samsung's new lineup of Galaxy S25 smartphones, with as much as $1,250 in savings when you pre-order these devices before their February launch. Otherwise, you can also still find great all-time low prices on Apple's AirTag 4-Pack, M3 MacBook Air, and M4 iMac.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Sa…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 11:54pm -
  • iOS 18.3 Might Have a Last-Minute Change, Here's Why
    A private account on social media platform X today leaked the final build number for Apple's upcoming iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 updates: 22D61. That is a very slight change compared to the 22D60 build number for the iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 Release Candidates, which are essentially the final beta versions of each update.The account has a good track record of sharing iOS-related information, but it has had some occasional misses. We continue to respect the account owner's request to not link…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 11:26pm -
  • iOS 18 Installed on 76% of iPhones Introduced in the Last Four Years
    iOS 18 adoption is on pace with iOS 17 adoption last year, according to ‌iOS 18‌ adoption statistics provided by Apple. ‌iOS 18‌ is installed on 76 percent of iPhones introduced in the last four years, while 63 percent of iPads from the last four years are running iPadOS 18.68 percent of all iPhones have ‌iOS 18‌ installed, and 53 percent of all iPads have ‌iPadOS 18‌ installed.For all iPhones, 19 percent are still running iOS 17 and 13 percent are running an earlier ve…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 11:14pm -
  • Apple Brings in New Exec to 'Fix' Siri and Apple Intelligence
    Apple is making an internal staffing change that it hopes will improve Siri and its artificial intelligence offerings, reports Bloomberg. Kim Vorrath, a 37-year Apple veteran, will join the AI team to work under AI chief John Giannandrea.Vorrath is a program management VP, and has a reputation for meticulously managing software projects at Apple and ensuring employees meet deadlines. She has been described as Apple's "bug wrangler" and as a "powerful force" in the company. For the last few…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 10:59pm -
  • Kuo: iPhone 17 Models Won't Have Smaller Dynamic Island
    The upcoming iPhone 17 models that Apple plans to release this year will not feature a smaller Dynamic Island, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said today.On social media, he said that he is expecting the size of the ‌Dynamic Island‌ to remain "largely unchanged" across the ‌iPhone 17‌ lineup. His statement is contrary to prior rumors that we've heard about planned changes for the ‌iPhone 17‌ models.Analyst Jeff Pu said several times last year that Apple would adopt a "metalens"…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 10:39pm -
  • iOS 18.4 Beta Coming Soon With These New Features for Your iPhone
    iOS 18.3 is expected to be widely released next week, and that means the first iOS 18.4 beta for iPhones should be just around the corner.Apple has previously implied that iOS 18.4 will be released in April, as that is when it promised to make Apple Intelligence available in even more languages.Below, we outline what to expect from iOS 18.4 so far.Apple Intelligence for SiriSiri is expected to get several enhancements powered by Apple Intelligence on iOS 18.4. These upgrades wi…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 9:46pm -
  • Apple CEO Tim Cook Visits Lumon Industries in 'Severance' Promo Video
    The hit Apple TV+ workplace thriller "Severance" returned for a second season last week, and Apple continues to heavily market the show.In a short video shared today by "Severance" executive producer Ben Stiller, Apple CEO Tim Cook visits Lumon Industries. He enters the office's elevator and undergoes the severance procedure, which divides his memories between his work and personal life. Cook arrives to the severed floor as his "innie," wearing a "Tim C." name tag.A stoic but smiling T…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 8:30pm -
  • Unreleased Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones Appear in FCC Filing
    Sony could be close to launching the successor model to its popular WH-1000XM5 over-ear noise-canceling headphones, if a new FCC filing is anything to go by.The company's WH-1000XM5 cans, which we compared to Apple's AirPods Max back in May 2022, are considered by many to offer some of the best noise-canceling in the business, providing great sound, excellent comfort and long battery life.Now it appears that Sony wants to go one better, with news that the company has filed for certific…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 6:21pm -
  • Apple Announces New In-App Purchase API
    Apple yesterday announced a new API to expand in-app purchase capabilities on the App Store, providing developers with new ways to support large content catalogs, creator-driven experiences, and customizable subscription models.The new "Advanced Commerce API" addresses three broad use cases:Apps offering extensive libraries of one-time purchase content, such as audiobooks or educational courses, that require frequent updates.Apps that provide access to creator-led content, enabli…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 6:07pm -
  • Apple's Macintosh Turns 41 Today
    Apple announced the Macintosh 41 years ago today, introducing the first widely successful personal computer with a graphical user interface.The Macintosh revolutionized personal computing by popularizing the use of a mouse to control an on-screen pointer. At the time, this point-and-click navigation method was unfamiliar to most, as personal computers primarily relied on text-based command-line interfaces operated with a keyboard. An excerpt from Apple's press release in 1984:Users t…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 5:45pm -
  • Threads Now Lets You Schedule Posts Up to 75 Days in Advance
    Threads, Meta's social network that's meant to rival X, has announced it is rolling out the ability for all users to schedule posts.Threads can now be created and scheduled to go up at a later date and time. Multiple posts can be scheduled per day, up to 75 days in advance, but it's not possible to schedule replies.To use the feature, create a post, select the three-dot menu in the top-left corner, and select "Schedule." Once a time and date for posting has been selected, you can view,…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 5:12pm -
  • Siri Gives Eagles 33 False Super Bowl Wins in Basic Knowledge Test
    In what may not come as much of a surprise, a new test of Siri's knowledge of Super Bowl history has revealed significant accuracy issues with Apple's virtual assistant, suggesting Apple still has some way to go in overcoming challenges with Siri's ability to provide reliable information.In a methodical experiment, One Foot Tsunami's Paul Kafasis asked Siri who won each Super Bowl from I through LX and documented its responses. The results were strikingly poor, with Siri correctly identify…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 4:49pm -
  • 5 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 18.3
    Apple is set to release iOS 18.3 next week, bringing further refinements to Apple Intelligence features, a couple of neat new capabilities to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 devices, and bug fixes.While not quite as packed with new features as Apple's preceding iOS 18 point releases, iOS 18.3 still introduces capabilities that aim to make your iPhone smarter and more intuitive. Below, we've listed five new things your ‌iPhone‌ will be able to do when the update rolls out later this month.…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 3:25pm -
  • Apple Watch Bands Are Safe to Wear, Says Apple, After Lawsuit Filed
    Following a class action lawsuit that alleges some Apple Watch bands contain toxic "forever chemicals," also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), Apple has ensured that Apple Watch bands are "safe for users to wear."Apple's full statement today:Apple Watch bands are safe for users to wear. In addition to our own testing, we also work with independent laboratories to conduct rigorous testing and analysis of the materials used in our products, including Apple Watch bands.Appl…
    - 2 days ago 24 Jan 25, 10:13am -
  • Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 212 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
    Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser.‌Safari Technology Preview‌ 212 includes fixes and updates for Authentication, Canvas, CSS, Forms, JavaScript, Loading, Networking, PDF, Rendering, SVG, Text, Web API and Web Inspector.The current ‌Safari Te…
    - 2 days ago 24 Jan 25, 7:03am -
  • Epic Games Store Lures EU Developers With Promise to Pay Apple Fees
    Epic Games is planning to pay the Apple fees that EU developers incur when distributing their apps through the ‌Epic Games‌ Store, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney told The Verge today.‌Epic Games‌ added almost 20 third-party games to its app store on iOS devices in the European Union, where alternate app stores are allowed to operate. Epic also debuted its free games program, and the company says it will pay the Core Technology Fees for iOS developers in the EU who offer their apps for free o…
    - 2 days ago 24 Jan 25, 4:26am -

The Unofficial Apple Blog

  • newApple Unveils Advanced Commerce API for In-App Purchases
    Apple has introduced the Advanced Commerce API, a groundbreaking tool designed to give developers more control over in-app purchase (IAP) catalogs. Announced on Apple’s developer page, this new API is tailored for apps with extensive content catalogs and complex subscription models. Developers can now manage purchases without relying solely on App Store Connect, opting instead […]
    - 7 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 5:18pm -
  • newTim Cook Joins ‘Severance’ Promo for Lumon Industries
    Apple CEO Tim Cook has stepped into the world of “Severance” in a unique promotional video for the hit Apple TV+ series. Directed by Ben Stiller, the short clip shows Cook entering the iconic Lumon Industries elevator, transitioning from his “outie” self to his “innie” work persona. The cinematic promo highlights Cook’s unexpectedly impressive acting […]
    - 7 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 5:15pm -
  • AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 Receive New Beta Firmware Update
    Apple has launched a new beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, exclusively available to registered developers. The update increases the build number to 7E5067b, replacing previous versions. However, the update does not extend to AirPods Max or other non-H2 chip devices. What’s Included in the Update? While Apple has not released […]
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 3:58pm -
  • Fixing Silent iPhone Alarms in 2025
    iPhone users are once again facing a frustrating issue: alarms that either fail to go off or ring silently. Reports have surfaced across social media, with many users expressing concerns about missed alerts. This recurring problem has been a headache for years, with notable instances in 2019 and 2024. Yet, the root cause remains elusive. […]
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 3:50pm -
  • Oscars 2025: Apple TV+ Misses Out Amid Shifting Priorities
    Apple TV+ failed to secure any nominations for the 2025 Oscars. This marks a significant shift from its groundbreaking Best Picture win with CODA. This year, Blitz made the shortlist in categories like Original Score and Sound but did not progress further. Unlike Netflix, which campaigned extensively for 18 nominations, Apple took a more restrained […]
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 3:48pm -
  • Apple Maps Retains “Gulf of Mexico” Name Despite Controversy
    Apple Maps has come under scrutiny for retaining the name “Gulf of Mexico,” despite an executive order by President Trump advocating for the adoption of the name “Gulf of America.” The move has ignited debate, particularly among U.S. politicians, over the complexities of renaming geographic landmarks on global platforms. Challenges of Renaming Landmarks Maps are […]
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 4:55pm -
  • Marvel Snap Returns: A New Era Amid TikTok Ban Fallout
    Marvel Snap, the digital card game by ByteDance subsidiary Nuverse, has resumed operations in the United States. This comes after a turbulent period following a federal ban on ByteDance apps, including TikTok. While players can once again access the game, it remains absent from the iOS App Store. Impact of the TikTok Ban On January […]
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 4:52pm -
  • Indonesia’s iPhone 16 Ban Nears Resolution
    Indonesia’s four-month-long ban on iPhone 16 sales may soon come to an end, according to Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani. The minister expressed optimism, stating, “I strongly believe it will resolve very, very soon. Hopefully within one or two weeks, this issue can be resolved.” The ban was imposed in October 2024, shortly after the iPhone […]
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 4:50pm -
  • Apple Mail Brings Advanced Sorting to macOS 15.4
    Apple is set to enhance its email application on macOS with the release of version 15.4, introducing advanced sorting powered by Apple Intelligence. Previously available on iOS, this feature categorizes emails into groups like Primary, Updates, and Promotions, streamlining the inbox experience. The update, expected in April 2025, marks the first time this functionality will […]
    - 3 days ago 22 Jan 25, 2:51pm -
  • iPad Air 2025 Update to Feature M3 Chip, Not M4
    Apple is expected to launch an updated iPad Air this spring, and leaks suggest the device will feature an M3 chip, contrary to earlier rumors hinting at an M4 upgrade. Noted leaker Evan Blass, also known as “evleaks,” shared images showing listings for an “iPad Air 13 (M3).” This revelation counters speculation of a leap […]
    - 3 days ago 22 Jan 25, 2:49pm -

9to5 Mac Apple News

  • newApple introducing HomePod mini 2 later this year: Here’s what the rumors say
    Apple initially introduced the HomePod mini in 2020 alongside the iPhone 12 lineup, and since then, the product has remained mostly untouched. Apple added some new color options in 2021, including blue, orange, and yellow. The company also replaced Space Gray with Midnight this year, which looks the same – except its now 100% recycled mesh fabric.However, for the first time in half a decade, Apple will finally be updating the HomePod mini, with a couple of enhancements. more…
    - 2 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 10:16pm -
  • newApple may transition away from ‘iPhone SE’ branding: Here’s why that makes sense
    Earlier this month, some sources begun to claim that the next generation iPhone SE, which is expected to debut this spring, won’t actually be called ‘iPhone SE’ at all. We’re now starting to hear that it’ll be called ‘iPhone 16E’ instead. This may be a weird rumor, but I think it actually makes a lot of sense, given what we know so far about the 4. more…
    - 2 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 10:10pm -
  • newThree major Siri upgrades are coming very soon, here’s what they are
    Apple released the release candidate builds of iOS 18.3 earlier this week, meaning that we’re just days away from seeing that update ship to the public. That also means iOS 18.4 beta is just around the corner, which is widely expected to include some of the big Siri improvements with Apple Intelligence. Here’s what we’re expecting with Siri in iOS 18.4. more…
    - 3 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 9:26pm -
  • newiPadOS features you are not using, but should
    If you have read or watched any of my content over the last few years, you might have realized that my Pro is my main computer. Yes, I have a Mac Mini, but when it comes to getting actual work done, I always gravitate towards my iPad (I am currently writing this on my iPad). Something about the combination of gorgeous hardware and single app optimization nature of the software really makes the iPad a joy to use. With the release of iPadOS 18 we got an abundance of new features that has helped m…
    - 4 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 8:30pm -
  • newApple agrees to French content quotas, commits to ongoing Apple TV+ production in France
    Apple has officially agreed to content quota obligations as set out in a 2021 France decree, via Deadline, which means it must invest 20% of Apple TV+ revenues in France to create French and European content.This effectively commits Apple to create French originals for Apple TV+ on an ongoing basis. Recent French-language releases on the service include La Maison and Drops of God; the latter of which was a hit for TV+ and is returning for a second season. more…
    - 4 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 7:45pm -
  • newHere are Apple’s two main priorities for AI this year, per leaked memo
    Apple Intelligence launched just a few months ago, but a lot more additions are expected soon in iOS 18.4 and beyond. Now, a new memo leak has given us insight into Apple’s two main internal priorities for its AI efforts this year. more…
    - 21 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 3:23am -
  • newWhy iOS 18.3 sets up a big moment for Apple Intelligence
    iOS 18.3 is launching next week. It’s not particularly feature-packed, but the update will offer a significant moment for Apple Intelligence thanks to a bold Apple choice. more…
    - 21 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 3:08am -
  • newiPhone 17 Pro: Seven new features are coming later this year
    This year is set to be big for the iPhone, with a compelling new iPhone SE 4 in the spring and the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air in the fall. But what about Apple’s flagship Pro models? Here are seven new features coming to the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max this September. more…
    - 23 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 1:12am -
  • newHomeKit Weekly: arre Temperature Sensor review – Matter-ready climate monitoring with Thread support
    Temperature sensors are an important yet often overlooked part of a HomeKit setup. Even working as a passive tracking device, I want to add them to every room to understand more about what’s happening in the air. The is a great option for HomeKit fans with its compact size and detailed monitoring options. Let’s have a look. more…
    - 24 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 12:30am -
  • newApp debacle explains why Apple won’t do major iOS redesigns anymore
    Do you remember the days when new iOS versions might introduce major redesigns? iOS 7, I’m looking at you. Despite annual whispers predicting another big iOS revamp, I feel very confident in saying those days are over. And one recent app debacle shows why. more…
    - 24 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 12:26am -
  • Meta officially starts showing ads on Threads
    Meta has officially started testing ads on its Threads micro-blogging social network. The company says this is a “small test” for the time being with a handful of different brands across the United States and Japan. more…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 11:39pm -
  • Apple reveals iOS 18 usage data for the first time
    Apple has shared the first details on user adoption of iOS 18 so far. The company says that iOS 18 is currently installed on 68% of all iPhones and on 76% of iPhones introduced in the last four years. These numbers show that iOS 18 adoption is on the same trajectory as iOS 17 adoption last year. more…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 11:12pm -
  • Kuo: iPhone 17 won’t have a smaller Dynamic Island after all
    One rumored change for the iPhone 17 might not come to fruition after all. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today says that the size of the Dynamic Island across the iPhone 17 lineup to be “largely unchanged” compared to the iPhone 16 models. more…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 10:45pm -
  • Gurman: Apple taps new boss to help Siri and Apple Intelligence catch up with AI competition
    Apple Intelligence has arrived, but Siri and Apple’s AI suite of features are nowhere near the level of rivals OpenAI, Anthropic, and others — especially with the absence of an Apple chatbot. For that reason, the company has recruited an internal software veteran to help course correct the path for Apple’s AI efforts. Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has the report: more…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 10:38pm -
  • 5 things we love about the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro
    The is one of the most advanced smartphone gimbals on the market. We’ve had a chance to play with it for a few weeks, and these are five things we really love about the new gimbal. more…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 10:29pm -
  • Apple’s next immersive Vision Pro film involves bull riding and arrives soon
    Immersive Video on the Vision Pro is one of the product’s must-try experiences, and Apple’s first new release of the year—Man Vs. Beast—arrives next week to take you on a bull-riding adventure. more…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 10:27pm -
  • Deals: M4 MacBook Pro $1,399, Apple Watch Series 10 back to Black Friday prices, iPad Air $99 off, more

    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 10:15pm -
  • 9to5Mac Daily: January 24, 2025 – Next-gen CarPlay update, 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 Ulysses: The ultimate writing app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Learn more and get started today for free. more…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 9:42pm -
  • Apple’s iconic ‘1984’ Super Bowl ad aired 41 years ago this week; how it almost didn’t happen
    On this day 41 years ago, Apple’s first Macintosh went on sale, just two days after being introduced to the world during a commercial break in the third quarter of Super Bowl XVIII. Although “1984” became a cultural phenomenon and a watershed moment for product launches, Apple’s Board of Directors was against it from the start. Here’s how the legendary ad almost didn’t air… more…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 9:31pm -
  • Apple’s new Home products will have key upgrade that could make a big difference
    Apple is launching three new Home products this year: ‘HomePad,’ a new Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2. At least two of these devices will come with a key upgrade that could make a big difference for the smart home’s future. more…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 9:26pm -
  • Security Bite: How hackers are still using Google Ads to spread malware
    9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated App…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 9:17pm -
  • Tim Cook turns Tim C. after officially getting the Severance treatment in Apple TV+ promo
    Tim Cook has officially revealed his innie, Tim C., in the latest of many Severance promos for Apple TV+. more…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 7:54pm -
  • Apple Watch bands safe to wear, says company, after toxic chemicals report and lawsuit
    Apple Watch bands are safe to wear, says the company, after concerns were expressed about the presence of PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) in a number of smartwatch bands.PFAS has been linked to a number of health concerns, and is known as a “forever chemical” as it doesn’t break down in the body or the environment … more…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 7:37pm -
  • Scheduled Threads posts now available to all; highlight and markup for some
    Scheduled Threads posts are now available to all, after the company first began rolling it out to a small number of users last month. Additionally, users in a few countries can now highlight and annotate parts of other people’s posts when sharing them … more…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 6:44pm -
  • Samsung Galaxy S25 copied more than a dozen iPhone features, says Macworld
    The newly-launched Samsung Galaxy S25 copied more than a dozen iPhone features, argues Macworld, pointing to everything from the slab-sided design to Siri’s glowing border.The piece acknowledges that both companies copy from each other, but suggests that Samsung is a little less subtle in its approach … more…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 6:19pm -
  • Siri failed super-easy Super Bowl test, getting 38 out of 58 wrong
    Apple commentator John Gruber yesterday described Siri’s current performance as “an unfunny joke,” giving its inability to correctly name the winner of Super Bowl 13 an example, noting that this is a basic query that any US chatbot ought to be able to answer.It turns out that wasn’t an entirely random example: it was prompted by his friend Paul Kafasis, who decided to test Siri on Super Bowl 1 to 60 inclusive – and the results were not good … more…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 5:50pm -
  • 9to5Neural: ChatGPT Operator, Claude Citations, Trump AI EO
    Welcome to 9to5Neural. AI moves fast. We help you keep up. In our inaugural edition, we’re exploring the start of the next frontier for OpenAI, Anthropic’s thoughtful solution to a common AI critique, and presidential AI executive order ping-pong. Let’s start making sense of the latest in AI news. more…
    - 2 days ago 24 Jan 25, 7:30am -
  • Apple announces new App Store tool to give developers more In-App Purchase options
    Apple’s developer site has shared news of a new API coming for apps that will offer expanded options for managing In-App Purchases. It’s called the Advanced Commerce API, and here’s what we know so far. more…
    - 2 days ago 24 Jan 25, 3:32am -
  • Apple confirms CarPlay 2’s delay, but says work continues with ‘several’ automakers
    Three weeks into 2025, Apple has now updated its CarPlay website with one small, but noteworthy change: CarPlay 2 is no longer promised to arrive in 2024, thus confirming the delay.Apple, however, says its work on next generation CarPlay continues… more…
    - 2 days ago 24 Jan 25, 2:54am -
  • 9to5Mac Daily: January 23, 2025 – The latest HomePad rumors, 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 Ulysses: The ultimate writing app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Learn more and get started today for free. more…
    - 2 days ago 24 Jan 25, 2:52am -
  • Rumor Replay: iPhone 17 Air leaks, Apple’s spring products, and more
    This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: an iPhone 17 Air leak, Apple’s spring product details, iOS 19 redesigns, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. more…
    - 2 days ago 24 Jan 25, 2:16am -
  • Apple now selling $69 Kensington Security Mount for redesigned M4 Mac mini
    Need to lock down your new ? Apple has added a new desktop accessory to its online store just for that purpose. more…
    - 2 days ago 24 Jan 25, 2:03am -
  • iOS 18.3 notification summary changes, iPhone 17 design rumors, iOS 19 Camera app

    - 2 days ago 24 Jan 25, 1:10am -
  • Walmart doubles down on its ’convenient’ alternatives to Apple Pay
    Over the last year, we’ve seen multiple long-term holdouts finally cave to the pressure and adopt Apple Pay. At this point, the largest holdout in the United States is Walmart, and the company today indicated that it has absolutely zero plans to change its stance. more…
    - 2 days ago 24 Jan 25, 12:48am -
  • AirPods Pro 2 just got new beta firmware from Apple
    Apple has just released a new beta firmware update for AirPods Pro 2, bringing revisions for developers ahead of an expected public launch. more…
    - 2 days ago 24 Jan 25, 12:44am -
  • Trump blasts EU for targeting Apple and other US tech giants
    The EU is not exactly on the best of terms with several US tech giants, including Apple, and now the newly inaugurated President Trump is speaking up about it. more…
    - 2 days ago 24 Jan 25, 12:31am -
  • Apple reveals the two benefits of your iPhone’s new(ish) Thread radio
    Apple starting adding Thread radios to its devices in late 2023, but has said very little about it. iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max were the first to debut the new radio, but more iPhones, iPads, and Macs have followed suit. Now, a key Apple director has revealed why. more…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 11:56pm -
  • Deals: iPhone 15 Pro $476 off, M4 iPad Pro $300 off, 4-pack Apple Pencil Tips $7, chargers, more
    While we are still tracking big-time price drops on just about every M3 MacBook Air configuration, today’s deals are headlined by a massive discount on premium renewed iPhone 15 Pro units at up to $476 off the launch prices as well as select M4 iPad Pro models at up to $300 off. From there we move over to the accessory space with the return of all-time lows on the Find My Twelve South wall charger as well as the official 4-pack of Apple Pencil Tips at just $7, Philips Hue gear, and one of the…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 10:15pm -
  • Apple TV+ got zero Oscar nominations for its movies this year
    Apple TV+ has been on a roll with its TV shows lately, but movies remain a struggle for the streamer. Today’s newly unveiled Oscar nominations confirm that, as a grand total of zero nominations were received by Apple. more…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 9:44pm -
  • Luminar photo editor adds RAW support and iCloud sync to iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro
    Photo editing app Luminar Mobile is delivering two highly requested user features today. Full RAW image editing support and iCloud sync between devices arrives in Luminar Mobile 2.2. more…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 9:37pm -
  • Apple could be forced to promote state-backed apps on iPhone in India
    India remains Apple’s largest market opportunity after China. Growing the business in India, however, has always required a bit of compromise with the local government. In 2019, it was a small investment of $1 billion that helped unlock iPhone exports from India. More recently, India has pressured Apple to put its government-backed app store on the iPhone. more…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 9:18pm -
  • Apple Music pays artists more than 2x Spotify’s average rates, per report [U]
    Not every music streaming service pays artists equally, and a new report highlights the breadth of disparities from one streamer to the next—including Apple Music paying more than double Spotify’s average rates.Update 2:50 p.m. ET: Added statement from Spotify spokesperson to the end. more…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 8:42pm -
  • TikTok ban could be resolved without selling to a US company, says American board member
    The never-ending saga of the TikTok ban continues, with a ByteDance board member suggesting that a compromise would be possible.The remark was made by William E. Ford, an American businessman who is one of the directors of parent company ByteDance … more…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 8:28pm -
  • ChatGPT down for many in the US and UK; OpenAI working on a fix
    AI chatbot ChatGPT is down for many users in the US and the UK, with a variety of errors being reported – including gateway errors, login failures, and chats not loading … more…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 8:03pm -
  • Subaru security vulnerability allowed millions of cars to be tracked, unlocked, and started
    A Subaru security vulnerability allowed millions of cars to be remotely tracked, unlocked, and started. A full year’s worth of location history was available, and was accurate to within five meters … more…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 7:43pm -
  • 5G is getting better, but does anyone notice?
    Ookla, the firm behind Speedtest, just published its semi-annual U.S. connectivity report covering the second half of 2024. One takeaway is that 5G performance is improving. However, this raises one key question: can anyone notice? more…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 7:36pm -
  • Subreddits with millions of users ban X links after Musk’s inauguration salute
    More than two dozen subreddits have banned X links, including those with millions of users. Hundreds more of the Reddit groups are currently discussing following suit … more…
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  • eBay sellers asking $2k to $50k for iPhones with TikTok installed
    Used iPhones with TikTok installed on them are being listed for sale on eBay for thousands of dollars, as people try to cash in on the ban. One listing even asks $50,000 for an unlocked iPhone 12 Pro Max “with TikTok app.”Although Trump has issued an executive order claiming to shield companies from liability for breaking the law, Apple, Google and others continue to comply by keeping TikTok out of their US app stores … more…
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  • Judge says ‘reasonable possibility’ that Apple illegally paid women less than men
    A judge has ruled that there is a “reasonable possibility” that Apple illegally paid women less than men, meaning that a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of 12,000 current and former female employees will proceed.Apple admits that the pay disparities exist, but claim that these can be justified by the individual circumstances … more…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 5:48pm -
  • UK competition authority formally investigating iPhone App Store monopoly
    The UK government today announced that the Competition and Markets Authority has launched strategic market status investigations into mobile ecosystems, specifically the App Store models of iPhone and Android. The report says it will assess Apple’s market power, and potential exploitative conduct. This includes options for app distribution to customers, and the terms app developers must agree to to be listed in the App Store in the first place. more…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 4:19pm -
  • Apple Watch helped Whole Foods founder give up drinking: ‘It changed my life’
    Apple Watch users regularly credit the device with helping save their life during health scares and emergency situations. For the founder of Whole Foods, however, it was insight gained from the that helped him improve his life. more…
    - 3 days ago 23 Jan 25, 9:58am -
  • Here’s how to turn off each ‘intelligent’ AirPods Pro 2 feature
    I love my , but I can’t say the same about every “intelligent” feature Apple has added over the years. If you want to roll with your AirPods Pro as straightforward as possible, these are the features to disable. more…
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  • A new app called ‘People’ is coming to help you remember stuff about … people
    There’s a new app called “People” coming soon to the iPhone that looks promising. Like Cardhop and other Contacts app alternatives, People wants to modernize your address book with important context.This is the pitch from indie developer Andrew Theis: more…
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  • Want to play guitar? These two iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps are essential
    I’ve played guitar as a hobby since I was in junior high. While the instrument hasn’t changed, the tools I use to make it possible have — sort of. In addition to the built-in GarageBand app, these are the two must-have iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps I use for for fun. more…
    - 3 days ago 23 Jan 25, 6:02am -
  • Lawyer explains why Apple can’t bring TikTok back to the App Store yet
    TikTok’s deactivation for US users may have been short-lived, but the app is still missing from the iPhone’s App Store. Here’s why one lawyer says Apple can’t bring it back yet. more…
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  • Screen recording in iOS is set to improve thanks to three new upcoming features
    The screen recording utility in iOS is a great way to share quick screencasts of what’s on your iPhone’s display. I use it all the time for tutorials, or as a way to simply explain what I’m talking about in the most straightforward way possible. As I touched on in the last episode of iOS Decoded, in a future iOS update, the built-in screen recording utility will gain three new features that will increase its usefulness. more…
    - 3 days ago 23 Jan 25, 3:03am -
  • iOS 18.3 will temporarily remove a feature from your iPhone, but for good reason
    iOS 18.3 is only days away from a public launch, bringing new Camera Control features, AI changes, and bug fixes. It will also be the rare update that actually removes a current iPhone feature—but just temporarily. more…
    - 3 days ago 23 Jan 25, 2:53am -
  • Samsung confirms new ‘Galaxy S25 Edge’ to rival rumored iPhone 17 Air
    Samsung made a slew of announcements today at its Unpacked 2025 event today, headlined by the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. At the end of the event, however, Samsung also dropped a surprise teaser for its forthcoming ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge. Samsung’s teaser comes ahead of Apple’s rumored release of its ultra-thin smartphone, the iPhone 17 Air, later this year. more…
    - 3 days ago 23 Jan 25, 1:18am -
  • Samsung’s copy of iPhone Live Activities will support Google Maps and more [Gallery]
    With its One UI 7 update, Samsung is adding support for “Live Notifications” and the “Now Bar,” the company’s take on the “Live Activities” functionality Apple has been building out on iPhone for a while. With the Galaxy S25 now official, Samsung is confirming additional support for apps including Google Maps. more…
    - 3 days ago 23 Jan 25, 12:50am -
  • There’s one big M4 MacBook Air feature that could make you upgrade from M3
    Apple is expected to launch the M4 MacBook Air very soon, likely as its first new product of the year. When it arrives, there will be one new feature that could motivate users of the M2 and even M3 models to upgrade: more robust external display support. more…
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Cult of Mac

  • newMarvel Snap is coming back to app stores soon, says developer
    Image: Second Dinner Mobile card game Marvel Snap is coming back to app stores, starting with Google Play. That’s according to Developer Second Dinner, which announced yesterday it was starting the process of restoring the game to Google’s Android app store at 6PM PT / 3PM ET that day. The developer said in another post it expects the game to return to both Google’s and Apple’s app stores “as early as next week.” Marvel Snap was caught up in the TikTok outage…
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  • newApple makes a change to its AI team and plans Siri upgrades
    Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Apple is making an executive change to try and improve its AI efforts and Siri. Kim Vorrath, who recently helped get the Vision Pro software out the door and has been at Apple for 36 years, has been brought over to Apple’s artificial intelligence and machine learning division and will serve as a “top deputy” to AI boss John Giannandrea, Bloomberg reports.The company made a big splash about its AI / Apple Intelligence efforts at WWDC…
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  • Apple finally admits next-gen CarPlay isn’t coming in 2024
    Better late than never. | Image: Apple Now that we’ve almost hit the second month of 2025, Apple has finally updated its CarPlay webpage to say it won’t be arriving in 2024. As noted by MacRumors, the 2024 timeframe for the first vehicles to support CarPlay 2 has been removed from the website without adding a new launch date.Apple first announced the “next generation of CarPlay” back in 2022, but updates about its arrival have been sporadic. Porsche and Aston Mar…
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  • Here are the best AirPods deals you can get right now
    Apple’s latest AirPods Pro are on sale starting at $168.99, which isn’t far from their typical asking price. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge If you know where to look, you can often score discounts on Apple’s ever-expanding AirPods lineup. Both the new AirPods Max and AirPods 4 (with and without ANC) now consistently receive discounts, as do the latest AirPods Pro with USB-C. The same goes for the original AirPods Max, which are nearly indistinguishable from the…
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  • Epic will expand its mobile game store by helping cover developer iOS fees
    Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Epic Games has added nearly 20 third-party games onto its mobile app store worldwide on Android and in the European Union on iOS and launching its free games program on mobile beginning with Bloons TD 6 and Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee. It’s also promising to pay some iOS fees for developers that are part of the program to overcome what Epic calls a major hurdle to moving outside the App Store.“Our aim here isn’t just to la…
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  • Matter will be better in 2025 — say the people who make it
    Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge The CSA, Thread Group, and Wi-Fi Alliance say they’re working together to fix the problems that have plagued the smart home standard in its first two years. In this exclusive interview, I ask them how and when. Read the full story at The Verge.
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 9:30pm -
  • Silo’s season 2 finale was excellent, but the show is running out of time
    Image: Apple The second season of Silo — a postapocalyptic thriller on Apple TV Plus — has wrapped up, and the finale was the show at its very best. It was full of dramatic twists, painful sacrifices, brutal fights, beautiful shots of a decayed future, and in its final moments, a tease that shows how much larger and more expansive the story actually is. It left me excited about what’s coming next — but also wary that the show is running out of time to tell the ful…
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  • Apple Intelligence is enabled by default in iOS 18.3
    Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple Intelligence will be switched on by default, starting in iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS 15.3. In release candidate notes spotted by 9to5Mac, Apple says it will switch on AI-powered features automatically for new users or those upgrading to the latest versions of its operating systems. The AI update will only apply to devices that support Apple Intelligence, including the iPhone 15 Pro and later, iPads and Macs with the…
    - 4 days ago 22 Jan 25, 2:18am -
  • How to mirror your iPhone screen on macOS
    Image: Samar Haddad / The Verge Apple continues to make it easier to use your iPhone with your Mac using the Continuity feature. Introduced with macOS Ventura, Continuity lets you use your iPhone as a webcam for your Mac. It also offers a universal clipboard across devices, call and text syncing, AirPlay streaming — and now, the ability to mirror your iPhone’s display on the screen attached to your Mac.If you’ve got an iPhone running iOS 18 or later and a Mac with…
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  • The UK government is launching a digital ID mobile app
    Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images The UK government is going to launch an app that will allow citizens to digitize their driver’s licenses. Science Secretary Peter Kyle announced on Tuesday that the GOV.UK Wallet launching for Android and iOS devices later this year will let users securely store government-issued documents on their phone, allowing them to be accessed immediately instead of waiting for physical versions to arrive in the mail.The wallet will…
    - 4 days ago 21 Jan 25, 10:20pm -

Apple Insider

  • newApple's 2025 iPhone 17 Slim may be the first big redesign in years
    Apple's 2025 iPhone lineup could add a new dimension with the iPhone 17 Slim. Here's what the rumor mill believes is on the way.A render of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look likeThe iPhone 17 generation is expected this September, as usual for Apple's flagship device releases. However, the 2025 collection could make a big change to the lineup, with the replacement of one of the models.According to multiple rumors, the iPhone 17 Plus could be removed from the lineup, due to a lack of popularity…
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  • newBoss BE10ACP Receiver review: Add CarPlay to your vehicle at a low entry-price
    CarPlay has come a long way since its release, and four years after install, the Boss BE10ACP remains an affordable gateway to integrating Apple technologies into your car.The Boss BE10ACP CarPlay Receiver head unit and the display. If you need to replace your car stereo, there are options on the market that provide support for Apple's CarPlay system. The problem in many cases is that you could end up needing to use a single-DIN head unit, a compact size that doesn't necessarily offer space for…
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  • newAmazon slashes Apple's M4 Pro MacBook Pro to $1,749 with coupon
    Apple's latest M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch has fallen to $1,749 thanks to a bonus on-page coupon at Amazon.Get an M4 Pro MacBook Pro for $1,749 this weekend.Amazon's $250 price cut on the standard M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch delivers the lowest online price available, according to our 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro Price Guide.Buy for $1,749 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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  • newAirPods 4 - four-month review: The best Apple earbuds for most people
    When Apple released not one but two different versions of its new AirPods 4 in September of 2024 it changed the landscape of the company's lineup. And it might just have been a stroke of genius.The AirPods 4 come in a new, smaller case that you can take anywhere.While the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max still sit at the very top of Apple's audio accessory pyramid, they're known quantities and simply too expensive for a whole lot of people. The arrival of a new AirPods pairing is undoubtedly the be…
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  • newApple Watch bands are still safe to wear says Apple, despite class action claims
    Apple is facing a class-action lawsuit that claims the company deliberately conceals the use of potentially harmful chemicals in certain Apple Watch bands. However, Apple asserts that the bands are safe to wear.The Nike Sport Band is one of the PFAS-containing bands Apple offersOn Tuesday, a class action lawsuit filed by the Northern District of California, first spotted by The Register was levied against Apple. The lawsuit claimed that some Apple Watch bands the company manufactures contain a h…
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  • newiOS 18 adoption steady as users explore AI & customization
    Apple's iOS 18 is improving the user experience with AI-powered tools, deeper customization, and enhanced privacy, driving strong adoption across iPhones and iPads.iPhone 15The iOS 18 update brings AI-powered tools, deeper customization, and enhanced privacy. Currently, 76% of iPhones released in the last four years and 68% of all iPhones are running the latest OS.The latest OS, iOS 18, has matched its predecessor in overall adoption, with 76% of iPhones from the past four years and 68% of all i…
    - 23 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 1:21am -
  • newDynamic Island expected to stay the same on iPhone 17
    Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo continues to offer insights into the iPhone 17, this time saying that Dynamic Island isn't getting a redesign.Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 ProIt's 2025 which means we're beginning the nine-month march toward the iPhone 17. As a result, we're seeing an influx of rumors and leaks surrounding the next-gen iPhone.This one comes from Ming-Chi Kuo, who posted on X on Friday that he believes Dynamic Island size isn't changing much, if any, across the iPhone 17 lineup. Rumor Sc…
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  • Apple Intelligence & Siri team getting a boost from fixer Kim Vorrath
    Long-time Apple executive Kim Vorrath has been moved into the Apple Intelligence team following her successes on projects from Apple Vision Pro to the original iPhone.Apple Intelligence and SiriThe claim that Apple is behind on artificial intelligence may never go away, despite the company's long history of working in the field. But a new rejigging of staff on the Apple Intelligence project at least suggests that the company believes it has work to do.Specifically, according to Bloomberg, Kim Vo…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 11:52pm -
  • iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 - Entry-level options compared
    Samsung's latest smartphone launch, the Galaxy S25, is the South Korean tech company's latest attempt to win the mobile AI war. Here's how the entry-level model compares against Apple's iPhone 16.iPhone 16 [left], Samsung Galaxy S25 [right]On January 22, Samsung launched an update to its flagship smartphone line. The Samsung Galaxy S25, along with the Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra, are set to become the biggest smartphones on Android, and possibly in AI.During the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked even…
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  • Amazon's $279 iPad 10th Gen deal is back
    Amazon has issued a weekend iPad deal on the 10th Generation, with an on-page coupon bringing the price back down to $279.Save $70 with this iPad 10th Gen markdownTake advantage of a Friday price drop on Apple's iPad 10th Generation, with the standard 64GB Wi-Fi model dropping to $279 at Amazon. Most accounts will see a $299 price on Amazon's product page, with a bonus $19.01 on-page coupon available when you check the appropriate box.Get the $279 deal Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 9:17pm -
  • Tim Cook quits Apple for Lumon Industries in 'Severance' promo
    "Severance" director Ben Stiller has shared a video of Apple CEO Tim Cook's new morning routine, as he goes from being an outie to an innie, in the now famous Lumon elevator.Tim Cook in the "Severance" elevator — image credit: Apple"Severance" has played host to skits before, with Stephen Colbert including an extended sequence of him working at Lumon Industries. But for season 2 of the Apple TV+ hit, it was no longer enough to get a comedian in on the act, the show had to go right to the top.W…
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  • How to explore legacy VR and 3D content using Apple Vision Pro
    Apple Vision Pro may represent the latest in technological innovations from Apple, but it also acts as an excellent time machine for exploring VR and 3D content spanning back decades. Here are the apps to check out.Apple Vision Pro is an excellent tool for viewing legacy 3D and VR contentHumanity has been toying around with the idea of escaping to different realities through technology for decades. Science fiction has depicted everything from goggles to holodecks, and archaic forms of VR and 3D…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 8:46pm -
  • Mac mini upgrade, TikTok reversal, and the iPhone 17 Slim cameras, on the AppleInsider Podcast
    As technology and politics get ever more intertwined, it's time to discuss iPhone 17 rumors, TikTok changes, and the Mac mini as a fashion accessory.You can now update a Mac mini's storageIt's been a busy week for politics and while the AppleInsider podcast will be a musical before it's a political show, certain worldwide events in the last few days have had an impact on technology. The most high-profile has been what's happening with TikTok in the US and the rest of the world, but there's also…
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  • Much delayed next generation CarPlay is still coming, says Apple
    Apple has issued a rare statement concerning its CarPlay project, saying that despite delays, the company continues to work with several car makers to bring it to market.The new CarPlay would take over all car information and entertainment functions — image credit: AppleThis is another rare move from Apple, following its 2022 unusual sneak peek at what it calls the next generation of CarPlay. While various car manufacturers have expressed support for the new system, nothing actually drove out…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 5:17pm -
  • New App Store API gives developers more control over massive in-app purchase catalogs
    Apple has announced its new Advanced Commerce API, designed to provide app developers the ability to manage large catalogs of in-app purchases or subscriptions.Apple has introduced a new Advanced Commerce API for in-app purchases.The announcement was published on Apple's developer page, along with the eligibility requirements. The Advanced Commerce API aims to help app developers with exceptionally large content catalogs and creator experiences, as well as those who have subscriptions with optio…
    - 2 days ago 24 Jan 25, 5:55am -
  • Epic Games shifts EU app store strategy after missing target by 71 million users
    Epic Games is launching an additional 19 games for its third-party app store in the EU, once some bugs are worked out, and it has also promised to pay the Core Technology Fee for apps on its store.Epic Games hopes to bring new developers to its app store by paying Apple's feesAfter the European Union Digital Markets Act mandated that Apple allow third-party app stores, Epic Games jumped on the bandwagon. It launched the store with Fortnite and a slim selection of other titles in August 2024.Acco…
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  • Why Walmart still won't accept Apple Pay
    Despite widespread adoption, Walmart has doubled down and gone on record saying it will not accept NFC-based payments like Apple Pay — in the U.S., at least.Walmart would much rather you use Walmart PayWalmart has more than 4,500 stores in the United States, and exactly zero of them accept Apple Pay. Or Google Pay. Or even tap-to-pay with your credit or debit card.This is because the big box retailer has decided to eschew NFC-based payments altogether. And it looks like it's going to stay that…
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  • New beta firmware available for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4
    Apple has released a new developer beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, but it's not clear what the update contains.Apple has released a new developer beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AIrPods 4.Thursday's developer beta increases the build number to 7E5067b, up from the previous 7B21 and 7B20 updates. This beta software release is available for Air Pods 4 and AirPods Pro 2, both the USB-C and Lightning models. The software won't be released for AirPods Max or other non-H2 devices.Ap…
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  • What matters most for AAPL shares next week
    Apple's latest installment of quarterly earnings is on January 30 after market close, and there are five key points that Apple needs to make to satisfy investors.Apple CEO Tim CookMorgan Stanley has proven to be one of the more accurate and reasonable firms that cover Apple. In a new note released on Friday by the firm, analyst Erik Woodring notes that the earnings setup feels very similar to a year ago. Like a year ago, he is expecting a street beat, but a lower than expected second quarter rev…
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  • Amazon discounts TurboTax for Mac to as low as $36.99
    Amazon wants you to enjoy a stress-free tax season with deals on TurboTax for Mac, allowing you to get a head start on filing your tax return. Deluxe, Premier, and Business versions are all on sale.Save up to 47% on TurboTax for Mac.Amazon's TurboTax deals apply to both Windows and Mac versions, with discounts up to 44% off. Prices for the Deluxe version start at $36.99, while Premier is marked down to $64.99 and Home & Business has fallen to $75.99.Save on TurboTax Continue Reading on AppleInsi…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 10:36pm -
  • Oscars snub Apple TV+ movies, and Apple no longer cares
    The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards have been announced and Apple TV+ is not going to take home another Best Picture Oscar, or anything else — because it didn't try."Blitz" was the only Apple production to even make it as far as the Oscars shortlistNobody can ever take away from Apple that it was the first-ever streamer to win a Best Picture Oscar for "CODA." It's not going to repeat that in 2025, but unlike Netflix, Apple truly didn't try very hard this time.That's clear not from the lac…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 9:22pm -
  • If your iPhone alarms aren't going off, you're not alone
    It might not be "new year, new me" for the iPhone yet, as scattered reports across social media show that the iPhone is, yet again, failing to wake people up.The iPhone seems to be sleeping on the job once moreNothing starts the day off on the wrong foot like missing your alarm when you've got somewhere to be or something to do. Unfortunately for some iPhone owners, that seems to be the exact situation they've found themselves in.Stop us if you've heard this before. A quick check on X shows plen…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 9:16pm -
  • UK's competition regulator assessing if Apple has too much overall power in mobile
    The United Kingdom's competition regulator is investigating Apple and Google once again, with the CMA assessing the "strategic market status" of the two companies in mobile ecosystems.UK Houses of Parliament - Image Credit: David Zherdenovsky/PexelsThe Competition and Markets Authority is launching an investigation into the mobile business, once again taking on the dominance of Apple and Google in the smartphone market. As it flexes its new powers to investigate big tech companies like Apple, it…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 7:25pm -
  • Health-focused Apple Watch has bands made of harmful 'forever chemicals'
    A class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple over the use of fluoroelastomer in several Apple Watch bands, saying the company is hiding how it is using dangerous chemicals.The Apple Watch Sport Band is among those said to contain harmful chemicals — image credit: AppleAs long ago as 2015, when it filed a patent regarding Apple Watch bands, Apple has been aware of health concerns over the fluoroelastomer material it uses in some bands such as the basic Sport Band. At the time, it was cla…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 6:53pm -
  • Apple Watch Series 10 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 -- Which is best after three months?
    It's been a few months since Apple launched the black Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the all-new Apple Watch Series 10. Here's how they compare after three months of daily use.Let's compare the Apple Watch Series 10 to the Apple Watch Ultra 2We wore the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for an entire year. Once the new Apple Watch Series 10 was released, we made a chance to the new wearable instead.This has given us lots of insight into the two models and how they actually compare after prolonged use. We'll go beyon…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 6:20pm -
  • India tries telling Apple to pre-install government iPhone apps
    The Indian government wants its own state-backed apps to be pre-installed on every iPhone and Android phone, but Apple and Google are expected to refuse.India says Apple has abused its dominant market share of iOS appsIndia's government has a thing about pre-installed apps, having previously told Apple it should let its experts examine them before any updates are allowed. That was reportedly in a private discussion in 2023, and appears to have gone nowhere — which might be what happens with th…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 5:10pm -
  • How to share Safari tabs across different devices with iCloud Tabs
    Having Safari be able to open the same tabs on all your Apple devices is hugely convenient, yet Apple hides the feature away. Here's how to find and make use of it.What did we do before tabs? And now you can automatically share them across your devicesThis is specifically about what are called iCloud tabs — and they are not the same as Tab Groups. If you use Tab Groups in Safari on one Apple device, the feature is on with the same tabs on all your devices.In theory, iCloud tabs is always on to…
    - 3 days ago 23 Jan 25, 10:16am -
  • Samsung S25 deals deliver up to $1,050 off for iPhone users willing to switch
    New Samsung Galaxy S25 devices are up for preorder, as Samsung unveils discounts to compete with iPhone 16 incentives.Samsung S25 preorder deals are live - Image credit: SamsungAnnounced on Jan. 22, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series includes the S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra — all of which are eligible for preorder deals.Get the S25 deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 3 days ago 23 Jan 25, 8:07am -
  • Apple will still have to deal with a class-action lawsuit alleging pay disparity
    A proposed class-action lawsuit against Apple, which alleges that the company underpays its female staff, is going forward after all.A proposed class-action lawsuit against Apple is moving forward.Even though Apple claims it takes the issue of gender discrimination seriously, with the company even having an entire webpage dedicated to diversity, the iPhone maker has faced serious criticism. In June 2024, a class-action lawsuit against Apple alleged that the company systematically underpays its f…
    - 3 days ago 23 Jan 25, 4:47am -
  • iPad 11, iPhone SE 4, & iPad Air leak doesn't line up with previous rumors
    The purported specifications of the iPad 11, iPhone SE 4, and 2025 iPad Air models have appeared online, and contradictions include the iPad 11 not getting Apple Intelligence support.The availability of Apple Intelligence on iPad 11 is still in questionOn Wednesday, an anonymous social media account with a verifiable track record published detailed information on multiple unreleased Apple products. Earlier in the day, the leaker claimed that the fourth-generation iPhone SE, the iPad 11, and the…
    - 3 days ago 23 Jan 25, 3:01am -
  • Leaker's iOS 18.3 reveals suggest M4 iPad Air & iPhone SE 4 are close to launch
    A private social media account has claimed the soon-to-release operating system updates will be preinstalled on inbound hardware that could arrive soon, including the fourth-gen iPhone SE and iPad refreshes.The iPhone SE could gain the Dynamic IslandApple entered the release candidate stage of its operating system updates on Tuesday, meaning the final releases to the public could happen soon. If a social media account is to be believed, new hardware may not be all that far behind.A private X acc…
    - 3 days ago 23 Jan 25, 12:33am -
  • Save $350 on Apple's M4 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch in latest price war
    Apple resellers continue to issue steep price drops on Apple devices, with the high-end M4 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro eligible for a $350 discount.Save $350 on a premium M4 Max MacBook Pro.The 16-inch M4 Max model is marked down at Amazon, B&H, and Adorama (the latter with the use of coupon code APINSIDER) and comes equipped with a 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU. It also has 36GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage, all of which are upgrades from the standard M4 Pro spec. Continue Reading on AppleIns…
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  • iPhone 16 sales surge as Pro models lose their edge
    Apple's iPhone 16 lineup is shaking up buyer trends, with recent buyers favoring affordability and practicality over flashy upgrades.iPhone 16 Pro MaxIn the last month or so, more buyers have been opting for value-focused options instead of splurging on premium models. Data from the 2024 holiday quarter shows that while new Pro models perform well, base and older iPhones are gaining popularity.According to data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) for the December 2024 quarter, th…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jan 25, 11:09pm -
  • How a 'Severance' pop-up surprised rush hour New Yorkers
    In a first of its kind promotion for Apple TV+, the cast of "Severance" appeared in character, working in a pop-up glass office at Grand Central Terminal.L-R: Zach Cherry, Adam Scott, Britt Lower in the "Severance" popup in New York's Grand Central"Severance" has been a critical and popular hit since it started, and is already talked about so much that it probably doesn't need promotion. But that's what it got with an all-star stunt at New York's Grand Central on January 14, 2025.Apple has now r…
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  • Cyber criminals are opening an old bag of tricks to attack Mac users
    Leveraging an attack vector that's been in play off and on for the last two decades, hackers are targeting Mac users with malware camouflaged as the popular Homebrew tool, and spreading it through deceptive Google ads.Fake Homebrew Google ads target Mac usersMalicious actors are leveraging Google ads to distribute malware through a counterfeit Homebrew website. The campaign targets macOS and Linux users with an infostealer that compromises credentials, browser data, and cryptocurrency wallets.Ho…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jan 25, 9:08pm -
  • Apple Miami Worldcenter is a nature and accessibility paradise
    Apple Miami Worldcenter is opening on January 24, with the unique storefront designed for accessibility and the environment, complete with a plant-covered roof.The outside of Apple Miami Worldcenter - Image Credit: AppleApple Stores often offer designs that incorporate the retail outlet aesthetic into interesting buildings and structures, beyond the typical mall locations. With Apple Miami Worldcenter, Apple is taking a very outlandish approach.Photographs shared days ahead of its January 24 ope…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jan 25, 8:31pm -
  • New UK ID app yet again fumbles tech that Apple has already perfected
    In a repeat of how it fumbled its costly and entirely failed COVID app, the UK is ignoring Apple Wallet and will instead develop its own digital wallet for documents such as driving licences.UK ParliamentThe move to digital driving licences, passports, and so on seems so inevitable that Apple has been working on it for years. So it's no surprise that the UK is following the US's lead and implementing the same idea, yet it's not the surprise it should be that the country is going it alone.In the…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jan 25, 8:22pm -
  • M4 Mac mini review three months later: the perfect headless Mac
    Apple's Mac mini with M4 can fit into a lot of use cases, especially because of its new, smaller size, and three months later, it's proven to be one of the most versatile Macs yet.M4 Mac mini reviewRedesigns can be fun and eye-catching, but they don't always lead to fundamental changes in what's possible or desired from a platform. The Mac mini with M4 is an exception, as it is now small enough to slot into some unique use cases.It's not that the previous Mac mini was large by any stretch, and t…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jan 25, 6:08pm -
  • Indonesia's long iPhone 16 ban may end soon
    The now almost four month-long ban on sales of the iPhone 16 in Indonesia may be lifted "very, very soon," according to a government minister.iPhone 16 Pro modelsIndonesia banned sales of the iPhone 16 in October 2024, just weeks after it was launched. It was because of the country's laws about locally-sourced components, and also because Apple had fallen short on its investment commitments.According to Bloomberg, the long negotiation between Apple and the country may be about to be resolved. Th…
    - 3 days ago 22 Jan 25, 4:57pm -
  • How to use Clean Up in iOS 18 Photos to remove distractions
    Apple's new Clean Up tool is a great use of Apple Intelligence that can enhance your photos without excessive editing. Here's how it works.The new Clean Up tool comes to the Photos appClean Up is part of Apple Intelligence as, unlike with some repair tools, it uses generative AI. The AI analyzes the photo to do its best to fill in or remove the selected area.We have found it to be one of the most useful Apple Intelligence features in our testing so far. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss…
    - 4 days ago 22 Jan 25, 10:04am -
  • Marvel Snap is back online in the US after outage caused by the TikTok ban
    Marvel Snap is once again available to users in the United States, following the aftermath of the TikTok ban and the actions against ByteDance, but it still isn't on Apple's App Store.Marvel Snap is back online, but still not on the App Store in the US.Marvel Snap is a relatively popular digital card-collecting game. The game's publisher is Nuverse, a subsidiary of none other than ByteDance — the same company that owns the controversial social media platform TikTok, CapCut, and other applicati…
    - 4 days ago 22 Jan 25, 5:19am -
  • Apple Maps still calls it the Gulf of Mexico, and politicians are upset
    President Trump signed an executive order demanding that many landmarks change their names, including the Gulf of Mexico, but Apple Maps hasn't changed. Here's why it isn't quite that simple.The Gulf of Mexico remains in Apple MapsMaps are a funny thing. For a long time, we studied global geography using a map designed in 1569, but it inaccurately shows North America and Europe as much larger than they should be.Nearly five hundred years later, we've started adapting more recent models that accu…
    - 4 days ago 22 Jan 25, 4:45am -
  • Netflix is getting another price hike to kick off 2025
    In a likely attempt to satisfy current shareholders and deal with increased content production and licensing costs, Netflix is increasing pricing for most of its plans, worldwide.Netflix is increasing prices for subscriptions in 2025.Users can expect to pay even more for their Netflix subscriptions in 2025, as Netflix has raised prices across the board. Virtually every Netflix plan, from the low-cost ad-supported subscription option to the premium plan, will see a substantial increase in pricing…
    - 4 days ago 22 Jan 25, 4:30am -
  • Best Amazon deals on Apple: $23 AirTag, up to $250 off MacBooks, $300 off iPad Pro
    Amazon is ramping up its deals on Apple this week, with fresh price drops on AirPods, AirTags, MacBooks and more. We've rounded up the best offers to save you money in 2025.Save up to $300 on Apple devices at Amazon - Image credit: Apple, Amazon.A single AirTag is down to $22.99 at Amazon this Tuesday, along with a steep discount on an upgraded 14-inch MacBook Pro with 1TB of storage and the 14C CPU/20C GPU M4 Pro chip.We're following the deals (and dozens more) in our Apple Price Guide, with to…
    - 4 days ago 22 Jan 25, 4:23am -
  • iOS 18.3 RC introduces new Visual Intelligence features & notification summaries changes
    The iPhone 16 range will receive support for two Visual Intelligence features with the iOS 18.3 update, while Apple Intelligence's notification summaries are getting much needed changes.The iOS 18.3 release candidate includes support for two Visual Intelligence features on iPhone 16.On Tuesday, Apple deployed release candidate versions of iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3. Though the update is compatible with devices as old as the iPhone XR and iPhone XS, Tuesday's release candidate primarily affects the…
    - 4 days ago 22 Jan 25, 3:21am -
  • Apple seeds release candidates of iOS 18.3, macOS 15.3
    Marking a fairly short round of developer betas, Apple has issued the first release candidates of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, watchOS 11.3, and macOS 15.3, alongside other builds.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. On Tuesday, Apple issued what has become the first release candidates for the current developer beta generation. The first RC editions of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS 15.3, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, and watchOS 11.3 were all offered for testing.There were also R…
    - 4 days ago 21 Jan 25, 11:51pm -
  • 'Severance' may have made $200 million, but Apple doesn't have to care
    A sketchy report claims to have calculated the precise income Apple TV+ has made from key shows like "Severance," but the figure appear to be guesses that ignore how the company's business model is different to all other streamers."Severance" — image credit: Apple"Severance" is unquestionably a much-talked about hit for Apple TV+, but aside from a Blu-ray release, the only income it can provide Apple is from the number of subscribers it attracts to the streamer. Apple has yet to release any su…
    - 4 days ago 21 Jan 25, 11:18pm -
  • Apple won't return TikTok to the App Store until it's sold to a U.S. buyer
    Despite President Trump's temporary stay on the federal TikTok ban, it's extremely unlikely that the video-sharing app will return to the App Store anytime soon. Here's why.TikTok's status in the U.S. remains complicatedOn January 19, the U.S. government enacted a blanket ban against ByteDance apps, owners of popular apps such as TikTok, Marvel Snap, and CapCut. A day later, President Trump signed an executive order delaying the ban for 75 days.And yet, despite that, TikTok — or any app develo…
    - 4 days ago 21 Jan 25, 11:09pm -
  • Dodgy iPhone 17 Slim camera bar rumor just refuses to die
    A new image leak supposedly backs up a claim of a major camera bar redesign for the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Slim, but the rumor still seems too improbable to be true.New images claiming to show the iPhone 17 camera bar design - Image Credit: BilliBilli/Tech-ShowIn December, a series of rumors proposed that Apple would radically shake up the camera on the iPhone 17. While seemingly unlikely, those rumors have resurfaced a month later, thanks to a blurry photograph.Shared by serial leaker Majin Bu…
    - 4 days ago 21 Jan 25, 10:35pm -
  • How to use Reduce Interruptions on iOS 18 and what it does
    For iOS 18, Apple has introduced a new Focus Mode called Reduce Interruptions, which aims to use Apple Intelligence to prioritize notifications to cut them down, yet not have you miss anything important.The new Reduce Notifications Focus ModeA strength of Apple Intelligence is that rather than some separate ChatGPT-like app, its features are woven into all aspects of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. But that also makes it confusing when Apple promotes some feature but doesn't say where it fits."For ex…
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MacWorld

  • newHere’s how to stop your MacBook sleeping when the lid is closed
    MacworldThere are a lot of different reasons why you might want to use your MacBook with the lid closed. You might want to plug into an external display and move your MacBook out of the way to free up space on your desk (although you could always use both screens). Alternatively, you might want to download a software update or play music from your Mac and have found that as soon as you close the lid the download or music will stop.If you want to stop your Mac from sleeping when you cl…
    - 10 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 2:24pm -
  • newYour $10 solution to actually understanding how to use ChatGPT
    MacworldHave you wanted to use ChatGPT to streamline your workday but don’t know how exactly to use it? No worries, it’s a little tricky fiddling with prompts to get the results you want. But if you want to learn tips and tricks to use ChatGPT like a pro and prepare for ChatGPT-5’s upcoming release, study with this introductory course.Rather than struggle with correctly wording prompts, you can learn how to communicate with this AI chatbot for more optimized help and responses.…
    - 11 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 1:30pm -
  • newTax season’s approaching…digitize receipts, forms, and other docs with this app
    Macworld2025 has arrived, which means that tax season (unfortunately) isn’t too far behind. Hate gathering all your documents and powering up your scanner just to digitize them? Ditch the clunky scanner that’s an eyesore in your office for iScanner.This smart document-scanning app is designed to make scanning any document from your iPhone—from tax forms and driver’s licenses to handwritten notes and receipts—seamless. It even comes with AI-powered tools to help you adjust y…
    - 11 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 1:30pm -
  • newiPhone 17: Everything we know so far about the 2025 iPhone
    MacworldIt doesn’t take long for iPhone rumors to circulate. It’s one of the most iconic and influential tech gadgets of all time, and everyone wants to know what’s coming next. That Apple is so secretive only heightens the appeal of iPhone rumors and leaks.So it should come as little surprise that iPhone 17 rumors, leaks, and info started to circulate months before the iPhone 16 was even formally announced. Here’s everything we know so far, but don’t take any of it as solid…
    - 23 hours ago 25 Jan 25, 12:36am -
  • Apple TV+ this week: ‘Prime Target’ is now streaming
    MacworldApple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies.This guide will list all the Apple TV+ content you can watch today, divided into episodic shows or series and movies. There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s $9.99-a-month service. If you want to know what’s on the way, check out our list…
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  • The smartest iPad to buy is $100 off right now
    MacworldIf you’re going to get a tablet, then the M2 iPad Air is the best you can buy, with the right mix of performance, price, and portability. And today’s that price is even better: Amazon is selling the 11-inch M2 iPad Air for $500, $99 off its MSRP, and just $2 off its all-time low.In our 4-star review of the 11-inch iPad Air, we praised its processor upgrade and performance, as well as the fact the upgrade to 128GB base storage, essentially cutting the price by $50. “The l…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 11:49pm -
  • Apple’s next-gen CarPlay project appears to have stalled
    MacworldFor over a year, Apple’s CarPlay site has teased the arrival of the next generation in 2024. Now that it’s 2025, Apple finally admits that’s not happening.When it was announced at WWDC in 2022, next-gen CarPlay was an exciting peek at the future of in-dash navigation systems. Instead of a rectangular screen, the next-gen CarPlay takes over the entire instrument panel, including car functions such as air conditioning and gauges. Apple says next-gen CarPlay “ensures a co…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 11:21pm -
  • It’s ‘safe’ to wear Apple Watch bands, Apple assures in response to lawsuit
    MacworldEarlier this week, a class action lawsuit was filed against Apple, accusing the company of knowingly using harmful chemicals in three Apple Watch bands. On Thursday, Apple made a public statement about the lawsuit, stating that the bands are “Safe for users to wear.”The lawsuit cites a University of Notre Dame study that found that 15 of 22 watch bands tested contain toxic polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The PFAS can be absorbed through the skin, eventually leading to h…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 10:25pm -
  • Microsoft PowerPoint review: What’s new in PowerPoint 2024?
    MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsIncluded as part of Office subscriptionPacked with templatesEasy to switch stylesConsPlenty of great alternatives nowOur Verdict PowerPoint is still a fantastic way to build a presentation, and while there are new rivals to its throne, it remains surprisingly flexible and easy to use thanks to a robust feature set. It’ll be interesting to see if AI leads to additional features, too.Price When ReviewedThis value will…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 10:19pm -
  • Best Games for Mac: A-list games you can play on your Mac
    MacworldUnfortunately in recent years, the number of great games for Mac has declined because many are no longer supported. Every new version of macOS tends to break a few games, but macOS Catalina in 2019 meant that lot of games that used 32-bit code were no longer Mac compatible. At the same time that Apple went 64-bit only it also introduced Metal for 3D graphics, which left a lot of games developers with a decision: make new Mac versions of their games or stop making them. Unfortu…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 7:59pm -
  • Best laptop power banks for Apple MacBook
    MacworldMany of us are quite used to carrying around a handy power bank to top up our iPhone batteries during a long day away from a power socket, but these pocketable battery packs are usually not powerful enough to keep an unplugged and energy-hungry MacBook going all day.We’ve rounded up the best portable laptop power banks with battery capacities high enough to recharge a fading Apple MacBook if you won’t be able to plug it into an electrical outlet for some time.Despite n…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 4:50pm -
  • Anker 25K Laptop Power Bank (165W) review: the handiest battery pack we’ve tested
    MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsTwo integrated charging cablesEqual performance on all USB-C portsRubberized baseSmart displayConsOur Verdict This compact power bank might be Anker’s best-ever power bank. And since the price is right, we give it an unreserved recommendation.Price When ReviewedThis value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefinedBest Pricing TodayPrice When Reviewed$99.99Best Prices Today: Ank…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 4:45pm -
  • ESR Qi2 Kickstand Power Bank 10K review: Affordable and powerful
    MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsFast charging timesLarge displayFolding kickstandConsNo wattage displayOur Verdict If you are looking for an inexpensive, powerful Qi2 power bank, the ESR power bank matches price and performance just right.Price When ReviewedThis value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefinedBest Pricing TodayPrice When Reviewed$59.99Best Prices Today: ESR Qi2 Kickstand Power Bank 10K…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 4:45pm -
  • Over a dozen ways Samsung ripped off Apple at the Galaxy S25 launch
    MacworldFans on both sides have long debated: Which came first—the Samsung or the Apple? Although only one of the tech giants has been taken to court for copying the other’s iconic design, the two parties have been inspiring each other for years. Notably, Apple tends to be more subtle with its reproduction. Samsung, on the other hand, well… just blatantly ripped off over a dozen Apple features and designs during its Galaxy S25 launch.Appropriated intelligenceIt’s no secret…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 4:00pm -
  • Elevation Lab TimeCapsule 10-Year Battery Case review: Everlasting AirTag life
    MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsEstimated 10-year lifespan versus 6 to 12 months for an AirTag-compatible lithium coin batteryWaterproof against steam cleaning and high-pressure jets (IP69)Low cost relative to standard rugged waterproof AirTag casesUses standard AA batteriesScrews use standard hex-head style (hex wrench included)ConsLarger form factor compared to AirTagOur Verdict The waterproof case design and use of standard AA batteries lets an A…
    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 2:30pm -
  • Own an M1 MacBook for less than a phone

    - 1 day ago 24 Jan 25, 1:30pm -
  • The best and biggest Apple Watch is $60 off right now
    MacworldWe love the Apple Watch Ultra 2, so we were rather happy to see it on sale for $739 at Amazon. That’s a $60 discount for one of the best-featured smartwatches around.At $739, this isn’t the best price we’ve seen for the Ultra 2, but then again, it’s only $20 away. Unless you want to wait a few months to get it at its all-time low of $719, now’s a good time to add it to your cart.In our review of the Apple Watch Ultra 2, we gave it a four-star rating, appreciating…
    - 2 days ago 24 Jan 25, 12:20am -
  • Best password managers for Mac and iPhone
    MacworldRemembering the numerous passwords we use on a daily basis can be a real pain. Whether it’s logging into Amazon to order a new book, 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).…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 11:05pm -
  • The pros and cons of a cellular Apple Watch
    MacworldBefore it gained the option for cellular functionality back in 2018, the Apple Watch used to be unfavorably compared with rival smartwatches that included LTE support. But is the capability really that useful? The latest Apple Watch models being able to process Siri queries and requests on-device, for example, means one less reason why you would need a cellular connection. When you consider that the cellular version of the Apple Watch Series 10 costs $100/£100 more than the s…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 10:50pm -
  • Apple’s wild new Miami store takes carbon neutral to new heights
    MacworldAnyone who follows Apple and its business decisions knows that the company is in a constant growth mindset. Apple has taken that mindset further with its new Miami Worldcenter store, which features a huge garden surrounding the store with “plants and flora inspired by the multicultural Latin American influence of Miami.” And to top off (literally) the store’s “biophilic design,” the roof also doubles as a garden.The Miami Worldcenter store is built using regionally s…
    - 2 days ago 23 Jan 25, 10:38pm -