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- 39 minutes agoiOS 27's home screen update will make customization even easier
Apple will be making it easier for users to lay out apps and widgets on the iPhone home screen, thanks to a new addition to the UI in iOS 27.You can already do a lot with the iOS home screen. In more recent updates to iOS and its other operating systems, Apple has made it gradually easier to personalize the home screen. If a report about iOS 27 is accurate, that release could make things even easier.According to Mark Gurman in his "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Apple is testing a new home screen customization option. The tweak consists of new options in an existing menu, to allow users to revert mistakes. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:04 pmiOS 27 could make it much easier to switch up your home screen layout: report
WWDC26 is just under 2 months away, where Apple will unveil its next generation of iOS, macOS, watchOS, and so on. Rumors for iOS 27 have so far indicated that this year’s release will mostly be focused on stability, with limited new features beyond Apple finally delivering on its AI promises. Even though iOS 27 won’t have anything major, there still will be a few light customization features – and one of them will let you quickly undo and redo changes on your home screen. more…05:02 pmToday in Apple history: Newton boss departs as device struggles
On April 19, 1994, Gaston Bastiaens, the executive in charge of Apple's new Newton MessagePad line, parted ways with the company. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:49 pmCanonical Apple localized strings database
This is not mine, I was just excited to discover it and have never seen it mentioned here: https://applelocalization.com/ This is a community-built, queryable database of Apple's own localized strings from iOS/macOS frameworks, so you can search for terms your app probably uses and see exactly how Apple ships them in other languages. submitted […]04:39 pm6 weeks and counting for CarPlay entitlement response
I applied for a CarPlay navigation entitlement on March 1 and never heard back. I already have CarPlay entitlements for tasks and parking. Last week, I replied to the auto response, asking for status and never heard back. Is It seems that my request went into a black hole. Questions: 1/ Is this normal? 2/ […]03:45 pmGetting email only from Sign in with Apple
Why is it an issue to ask the user for a "name", when I am only requesting email from the the Sign in with Apple service? The rule is you should not request data you've already got from SIWA, so how is this not following the design? submitted by /u/ss_salvation [link] [comments]03:35 pmYour wait for M5 Ultra Mac Studio just got longer
Apple’s M5 Max/Ultra Mac Studio may take longer to arrive than expected, with delays reportedly impacting the next MacBook Pro refresh too. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:55 pmMac Studio, touchscreen MacBook Pro delayed by memory shortages
The M5 Mac Studio is now expected to be delayed from its summer launch, and the OLED MacBook Pro pushed to 2027, solely because of the industry-wide shortage of memory.The next Mac Studio may be delayedApple has so far weathered the global RAM and SSD shortages better than most, but still it has raised some prices and ceased selling certain Mac configurations. Now according to Bloomberg, the shortage is going to mean that key new Macs will be delayed.Specifically, the updated Mac Studio that Bloomberg recently claimed was due for summer 2026, is now more likely to come in October. Then while the OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro wasn't expected until near the end of 2026, the report claims that it will now most probably be launched in 2027. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:43 pmWWDC 2026's focus will be on iOS 27's Siri overhaul
Apple's WWDC event will have a major focus on the long-awaited Siri overhaul, as well as a more blown-out white-light appearance in iOS 27.The glowing 26 in the WWDC logo is a hint of what Siri will become in iOS 27Apple will be holding its Worldwide Developers Conference from June 8 through to June 12. It will be the main preview event for all of Apple's major operating system updates arriving in the fall, including iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27.However, while there will be changes across the board, Mark Gurman for Bloomberg has seized upon the WWDC 2026 logo as an indicator for Siri changes. The logo, he writes on Sunday, teases Siri's new look. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:42 pmApple has already teased Siri’s new design coming in iOS 27
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says that Apple’s WWDC26 artwork has already given us our first look at the new design for Siri coming as part of iOS 27. Apple’s voice assistant will finally be getting the revamp it deserves in iOS 27, with a bunch of new functionality and a new look. Gurman says the new Siri design includes visual elements that resemble the glow effect seen in the WWDC26 poster art. It is reportedly most striking when the iPhone is used in dark mode, which is why the WWDC art used a black background. more…02:25 pmApple’s major MacBook Pro overhaul is reportedly ‘slightly’ delayed due to supply chain shortages | 9 to 5 MacApple’s major MacBook Pro overhaul is reportedly ‘slightly’ delayed due to supply chain shortages
A lot of us are impatiently awaiting the next-generation of MacBook Pro, which is expected to feature a bevy of updates including a new OLED display with Dynamic Island cutout, a touch screen a la iPad and iPhone, and the more powerful M6 Pro and M6 Max chip. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is today reporting in his newsletter that Apple is facing some production issues due to the industry-wide memory shortages. Supply constraints mean that the MacBook Pro launch is slightly delayed, and possibly won’t arrive until early next year. more…02:14 pmNew Mac Studio may not arrive until October
In the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s Bloomberg newsletter, he reports that the new generation of Mac Studio may not arrive until October. The current Mac Studio is offered in M3 Ultra and M4 Max configurations, albeit with long shipping delays and several models now completely out of stock. A refresh is certainly due. However, supply chain constraints are apparently impacting Apple’s ability to deliver the (likely M5-powered) Mac Studio update. Gurman says that Apple had been aiming for a release around the middle of the year, but now that has been pushed back several months. more…02:10 pmMake your iPhone completely hacker-proof — with a huge downside
iPhone Lockdown Mode is one of the most aggressive consumer security features ever deployed. Do you need it? (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:00 pmKodebits Day 8: Result Mapping [FREE]
Transform a successful Result value using map.11:26 amCrime blotter: Second suspect sought in $2 million iPhone theft
iPads are stolen from a Best Buy, G-Love is caught up in the fake Ledger app scam, and AirTags solve two thefts, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.Man in handcuffs. Image Credit: PixabayThe latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:00 amThis $1,999 MacBook Pro is $430 today
Macworld TL;DR: Through April 19, get a near-mint condition MacBook Pro on sale for $430. RAM shortages are making it harder to find computers for a decent price, but there’s still a way to get an affordable MacBook. This refurbished MacBook Pro is in near-mint condition, but it’s still drastically marked down. Instead of paying $1,999, you can pick this MacBook Pro up for $429.97, but that ends soon. This 2020 MacBook Pro has a 2.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. That gives you enough power for office work, web browsing with a glut of tabs open, coding, photo editing, and lighter video work without constantly running into storage limits. The SSD also helps the laptop feel faster day-to-day, with quicker startups, app launches, and file transfers. The display is a 13.3-inch Retina screen with a 2560×1600 resolution, True Tone, and 500 nits of brightness. Text looks sharp, and the high resolution makes the screen better for reading, editing, and just general use. This model also has the Magic Keyboard, Touch Bar, and Touch ID, so you get fingerprint login and shortcut controls above the keyboard. This unit is listed as Grade “A” refurbished, which means near-mint condition with minimal to no scuffing, but the price is still a lot lower than it would be otherwise. A 30-day third-party warranty is also included. Until April 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT, you can get a MacBook Pro on sale for $429.97. Grabbing this deal? Score a Microsoft Office 2021 license for free when you apply a code at checkout through 4/19: GWP4MAC (for Mac) or GWP4WIND (for Windows). Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13″ i5 2GHz Touchbar 16GB RAM 1TB SSD Space Gray (Refurbished)See Deal Gift with $100+ purchase promo ends April 19, 2026. Exclusions apply. Only one promo code applicable per order. Prices subject to change. StackSocial prices subject to change.08:00 amThis iOS app helps you clear up space on your phone, and it’s only $30 right now
Macworld TL;DR: Cleaner Kit helps you find more space on your phone, and it’s only $30 for a lifetime subscription. Between old apps and accidental pictures of your pocket, phone storage fills up fast, and it’s a pain to manually clear it up. If you want to simplify the process, Cleaner Kit is a new iOS app that helps you free up space by sorting through photos, compressing videos, cleaning up contacts, organizing Gmail, and storing private files in a locked vault. It’s also on sale for $29.99 (reg. $104.97). Cleaner Kit scans your library for duplicates, similar photos, blurry shots, and other images you probably don’t need to keep. Instead of forcing you to sort through everything manually, it groups photos into batches so you can review them faster. Video cleanup works a little differently. The app can compress larger video files so they take up less space while still being watchable. Contact cleanup works the same way, finding duplicate contacts, empty entries, and unnamed records so your address book is easier to use. Cleaner Kit also has Gmail cleanup tools that group messages by sender. That makes it easier to clear out old promos, newsletters, and other bulk emails without opening every message separately. Clear some space on your phone. Get a Cleaner Kit Premium Lifetime Subscription while it’s only $29.99. Want free Microsoft Office for life? This purchase gets you close. Just reach $100+ in your cart, add Microsoft Office 2021, and apply GWP4MAC (for Mac) or GWP4WIND (for Windows) to claim it free through 4/19. Cleaner Kit for iOS Premium Plan: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal Gift with $100+ purchase promo ends April 19, 2026. Exclusions apply. Only one promo code applicable per order. Prices subject to change. StackSocial prices subject to change.06:37 amPostponed Apple TV series ‘The Savant’ will finally be released this summer
The Jessica Chastain thriller series, The Savant, was originally set to air on Apple TV last September. However, the company decided to cancel the release at the eleventh hour. Star Jessica Chastain said she was ‘not aligned’ with Apple on the decision. As months passed, many doubted if the series would ever make it to air. But finally, Chastain herself confirmed to Variety that “we’re going to see it”. Variety indicates that Apple is targeting a July release date, although that is not yet officially confirmed. more…05:20 amR2 customers may see an increase of HTTP 500s in KIX
Apr 19, 05:20 UTCResolved - This incident has been resolved.Apr 19, 05:07 UTCMonitoring - Cloudflare is investigating reports of HTTP 500 responses for R2 services in the KIX (Osaka) location. We are working to mitigate this, more updates to follow shortly.05:08 amB&H's $299 Samsung 32-inch M8 USB-C monitor deal ends today
B&H's flash Deal Zone offers a $400 discount on Samsung's M8 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor, which pairs well with Macs.Grab Samsung's 32-inch M8 USB-C Monitor for just $299.99 today only.You can pick up the Samsung M8 Smart Monitor for just $299.99 today only during B&H's Deal Zone savings event.Buy Samsung M8 for $299.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:56 amany open source calendar components
Hi, looking for any Swift / SwiftUI based open source calendar packages. Should have multi date selection within same month view & different UI for custom holidays. submitted by /u/usernameDisplay9876 [link] [comments]01:54 amBuilt a TypeScript MCP server that automates iOS crash symbolication, analysis, bug filing, and generates AI Fix Plans | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingBuilt a TypeScript MCP server that automates iOS crash symbolication, analysis, bug filing, and generates AI Fix Plans
If you’re an iOS dev manually symbolicating crash logs and generating fixes, I built a TypeScript MCP server that automates the whole thing. Your AI client (Claude, Cursor) runs the full pipeline: downloads crashes from a crash reporting service (similar to Firebase Crashlytics), exports from Xcode Organizer, symbolicates against your dSYM, groups duplicates, tracks fixes, […]12:42 amLooking for opinions on a weather app I’m developing
And before anyone asks, yes, I did use Claude Code to help me make it. For those of you who've had iphones for a while, might remember and app from the early days called "Weather Alert USA". It had a simple, straightforward interface, pulled data right from the National Weather Service and provided push alerts […]12:15 amI was logging every workout and still had no idea if I was actually getting stronger, so I built something that tells me | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI was logging every workout and still had no idea if I was actually getting stronger, so I built something that tells me
I've been lifting consistently for over a year. Logging everything. Every set, every rep. And I kept thinking: is any of this actually working, or am I just being consistent? Most apps tell you what you did. None of them tell you if you're improving. So I built LiftIQ. Every workout updates a strength score […]Saturday April 1811:58 pmWhy is Watch dev experience terrible?
I love my watch, but dev experience is making me want to pull my hair out. I have to toggle wifi, restart xcode, turn on airplane, and keep trying to send app to watch. For a multi billion company, this does not feel like a multi billion experience. Anyone has successfully figured out the combo […]09:47 pmMacBook Neo has a chip supply problem, here’s how Apple could fix it
Apple has a chip problem. MacBook Neo is selling far better than the company had expected, and now it seems like there aren’t enough binned A18 Pro chips to keep the production run going for another 6-12 months before a new version is released. Some have floated the idea of Apple axing the 256GB trim, and just using an unbinned A18 Pro chip in the 512GB trim. That’s certainly plausible. I do wonder though, how can Apple prevent this from happening with every forthcoming MacBook Neo? more…09:15 pmShutting Down SlackBITS After Impersonation-Based Malware Attack
A convincing impersonation of TidBITS contributor Glenn Fleishman on our public Slack group fooled an experienced IT professional into installing the OSX.Odyssey infostealer. Because Slack is designed for internal groups, its identity controls and logging aren’t sufficient for safe public use, so we’re shutting down SlackBITS and moving to Discourse Chat.08:14 pmHere are all of the new Apple products worth waiting for, and what to avoid buying now
Apple has already unveiled numerous products to date, including new versions of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, the iPad Air, the all-new MacBook Neo, and more. Despite having a busy season thus far, there’s still much more in the pipeline worth waiting for. more…07:33 pmLooking for design feedback on an iOS safety app I shipped, especially onboarding, hierarchy, and paywall timing… | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingLooking for design feedback on an iOS safety app I shipped, especially onboarding, hierarchy, and paywall timing…
I recently shipped an iPhone app called TapSafety and wanted feedback from other iOS developers, mostly from a design and product flow perspective rather than a pure implementation perspective. The app is built around a high urgency use case. The goal is to let a user alert trusted contacts or start an emergency flow as […]07:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘QuakeInfo’ is a fast and easy way to monitor ongoing earthquakes
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. If you live in a earthquake-prone climate, you might be interested in a tool to help monitor them. QuakeInfo is a long-standing app on the App Store, and it’s recently been updated with a Liquid Glass design and new features. more…07:17 pmLooking for design feedback on an iOS app I shipped, especially onboarding and paywall flow… | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingLooking for design feedback on an iOS app I shipped, especially onboarding and paywall flow…
I recently shipped an iPhone app called TapSafety and wanted feedback more on the design and product side than the implementation side. The core challenge was designing for a moment where someone may be stressed, rushed, or not thinking clearly. Because of that, I tried to keep the UI extremely simple and make the primary […]05:55 pmApple’s upcoming AirPods Pro 3 variant could debut a groundbreaking new feature
Earlier this year, Apple acquired a secretive startup: Q.ai, for over 2 billion dollars. It’s the companies second largest acquisition to date, and it leaves you wondering: what’s the end game here? While smart glasses seem like an obvious play, there’s another Apple product in the pipeline that also seems quite fitting for this new technology. more…05:52 pm‘A Reading Room on Wheels, a Lover’s Lane, and, After 11 PM, a Flophouse’
Photos from the New York Subway in the 1940s, by teenage Stanley Kubrick.05:51 pmSecurity Bite: ClickFix malware authors already bypassing Apple’s new Terminal paste warning | 9 to 5 MacSecurity Bite: ClickFix malware authors already bypassing Apple’s new Terminal paste warning
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 Apple Unified Platform currently trusted by over 45,000 organizations 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 with Apple. As you may know, a couple weeks ago on Security Bite I was raving about Apple’s new warning prompt in Terminal that appears when a user pastes potentially malicious commands. The security feature was bundled into the public release of macOS Tahoe 26.4 to further disrupt ClickFix attacks, which are now the leading delivery mechanism for malware on Mac. However, it now appears malware authors are already deploying workarounds. more…05:35 pmWould You Pay For This App? Why / Why Not?
I’m a solo developer in college with some decent SWE experience, so in my free time I’ve been trying to build and scale mobile apps like a small business. I released this alarm app about a month ago for iOS, but I can’t get past 3k downloads. I have paying customers, but Im trying to […]05:01 pmFrom CS university project to App Store: my first iOS coloring app
https://i.redd.it/nrepv5emczvg1.gif Just shipped my first iOS app: Intuitive Coloring [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intuitive-coloring/id6761774708](vscode-file://vscode-app/Applications/Visual%20Studio%20Code.app/Contents/Resources/app/out/vs/code/electron-browser/workbench/workbench.html) Built originally as my CS uni project, now live on the App Store. Would love technical feedback from iOS devs on fill speed, UX, and GIF export quality. (GIF above created fully in my app) Tech Stack Used Swift, SwiftUI + UIKit (UIKit for painting-heavy […]04:36 pmWARP connectivity
Apr 18, 16:36 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating issues with Cloudflare WARP and Cloudflare Zero Trust. Cloudflare WARP and Zero Trust users may experience connectivity issues or a degraded Internet experience.04:34 pmAI Didn’t Build My App, It Changed How I Work.
submitted by /u/Adrianchos [link] [comments]04:34 pmAirSpace: I made a macOS Space manager with no AI that required 1×1 invisible windows. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingAirSpace: I made a macOS Space manager with no AI that required 1×1 invisible windows.
Hi r/iOSProgramming, you might recognize me as the dev of Stargaze! This project was one of the most difficult ones in my life (work and personal), but I’ve finally completed my second-ever solo indie project, AirSpace! It’s an app that lets you track which Space you’re on in the menu bar, give them custom names […]04:32 pmnot getting any job offers, what to do?
i apply locally in huge city and remote jobs for entry/junior positions or that have a few years of experience required since ive self taught for 4 years (don’t have degree) im not ready to move somewhere for a job so i do limit myself by not applying to every on-site role across america ive […]04:09 pmIcons for workout exercises?
Anyone know where to get those svg files of exercises I often see in fitness apps? I seem to see the all the time. submitted by /u/FromBiotoDev [link] [comments]04:05 pmRepeatedly getting “The app identifier [Bundle ID] cannot be registered to your development team because it is not available” for the same app every week | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingRepeatedly getting “The app identifier [Bundle ID] cannot be registered to your development team because it is not available” for the same app every week
I'm working on a Gecko-based web browser for iOS 14+, and have been encountering this problem for about 3 weeks now. Initially, my bundle identifier was me.minh-ton.Reynard, and I had been using it since the project started in the beginning of February. However, about 3 weeks ago, I got errors from Xcode saying that all […]03:47 pmWhat’s your current LLM usage & which model do you actually use the most for Swift-SwiftUI? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWhat’s your current LLM usage & which model do you actually use the most for Swift-SwiftUI?
After watching Jensen Huang on the All-In Podcast (March 2026), I got curious. He straight-up said: if a $500k/year engineer isn’t burning at least $250k worth of tokens per year, he’d be “deeply alarmed.” (If they only spent $5k, he’d “go ape.”) So I checked my own usage from Jan 18 – Apr 18 2026 […]03:18 pmICE monitoring app takedowns violated the First Amendment
A court has stopped the U.S. government from forcing Apple to take down ICE reporting apps from the App Store, due to it being a violation of the First Amendment.Image credit: TheFire.orgIn February, a lawsuit from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) took aim at the U.S. government over the right to report the activities of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE).The preliminary finding, issued on April 17, lands in FIRE's favor, with the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice being prevented from coercing Apple and Facebook into removing apps and interfering with communications. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:55 pmAirPods Weekend Deals Include AirPods Pro 3 for $199.99 and AirPods 4 for $99
Amazon today has the AirPods Pro 3 available for $199.99, down from $249.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the AirPods Pro 3, and it's accompanied by a solid deal on the AirPods 4. 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. This model of the AirPods Pro launched in September 2025 and has 2x better Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation, better audio quality, a revised fit that's meant to improve comfort and stability, Live Translation for in-person conversations, and heart rate sensing for workouts. $49 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $199.99 You can also get the AirPods 4 for $99.00, down from $129.00. This is a second-best price on the AirPods 4, which is the base model without Active Noise Cancellation. Amazon provides an April 23 estimated delivery date for free shipping, with faster delivery options for Prime members. $30 OFFAirPods 4 for $99.00 Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:38 pmDoes anyone else feel like the party is over?
Save for game-apps and some more obscure apps, I’ve always felt iOS (as an iOS dev of 10 years), conceptually is ultimately arranging rectangles and putting data into them. This was always a total over-simplification, of course. You had to use code to do that, which was the complicated bit. But now AI can do […]02:15 pmApple’s smart glasses come into focus [Cult of Mac podcast No. 17]
This week on the Cult of Mac podcast: New details emerge about Apple’s smart glasses, including possible shapes, sizes and colors. Now for the important question: Will we — or anybody else — actually want to wear a pair? Also on the Cult of Mac podcast: Apple reportedly plans a last-ditch effort to get its […] (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:05 pmThese are my favorite ultra-slim MagSafe batteries you can get today [Video]
I love MagSafe batteries and by this point, I have probably tested hundreds of them. There are plenty of great options out there with different capacities, charging speeds, built-in cables, and diagnostic displays, and there seems to be a MagSafe battery variant for any situation. But the feature I like most is thinness. While it’s great to have 10,000 mAh in a battery, that adds too much extra bulk in most daily cases. So over the last few months, I have been on the hunt for slim MagSafe batteries that add the least amount of bulk to my iPhone. These are the three best ones I’ve tested so far. more…02:00 pmToday in Apple history: Apple pays $15 million to promote Mission: Impossible
On April 18, 1996, Apple unveiled a massive $15 million promotional tie-in for the "Mission: Impossible" movie starring Tom Cruise. What a disaster! (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:45 pmmacOS 27 Will Mark the End of an Era
During its Platforms State of the Union segment at WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that macOS 26 Tahoe is the final major macOS version for Intel-based Macs. The upcoming macOS 27 release will be compatible with Apple silicon Macs only, meaning that you will need a Mac with an M-series chip or a MacBook Neo with an A18 Pro chip in order to install the software update. macOS 27 should be available in beta starting in June, and the update will likely be widely released in September. macOS Tahoe is compatible with the following Macs:MacBook Neo (2026) MacBook Air with Apple silicon (2020 and later) MacBook Pro with Apple silicon (2020 and later) MacBook Pro (16‑inch, 2019) MacBook Pro (13‑inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) iMac (2020 and later) Mac mini (2020 and later) Mac Studio (2022 and later) Mac Pro (2019 and later)Intel-based Macs that can run macOS Tahoe but will not be compatible with macOS 27 include the 16-inch MacBook Pro (2019), the 27-inch iMac (2020), the 13-inch MacBook Pro (2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports), and the Mac Pro (2019). macOS 27's exact compatibility with Apple silicon Macs remains to be seen, but presumably the update will support all Macs with an M1 chip or newer.Related Roundup: macOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:36 pmHow to use the iPhone 16 Camera Control
The Camera Control is a new button on the iPhone that opens the camera, takes pictures and adjusts camera settings on the fly. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:35 pmHow to protect your privacy by opting out of data collection in popular AI apps [Sponsored] | 9 to 5 MacHow to protect your privacy by opting out of data collection in popular AI apps [Sponsored]
A recent study found that around a third of AI app users are having deeply personal conversations with the chatbots. Even if you’re not sharing your deepest fears with an AI app, your questions and conversations may still include a significant amount of personal data. A separate Stanford study found that six leading US AI companies all feed user inputs back into their models for future training, potentially putting your privacy at risk. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to manage this … more…01:29 pmApple @ Work: Free Apple device management is a baseline, not a finish line
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 with Apple. Apple recently announced that the device management portion of its new Apple Business platform is now completely free. If you manage a fleet of Apple devices, this immediately caught your attention. It’s the first free device management system I can remember since Meraki’s System Manager. Giving small businesses a free tool to manage their Macs and iPhones is a huge win for the ecosystem. However, if you are an IT administrator looking at your current device management renewal and wondering if you can just cancel it and move everything to Apple, you need to pump the brakes a bit. Let’s look at why. more…01:24 pmApple Has Released These 12 New Products This Year
Apple has released more than 12 new products and accessories this year. The company kicked things off with a second-generation AirTag in January, and it unveiled a wide range of devices in March, including the MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, two new Studio Display models, updated iPad Air models with the M4 chip, and much more. Here is everything that Apple has released in 2026 so far:Apple Unveils New AirTag With Longer Range, Louder Speaker, and More Apple Introduces New Black Unity Apple Watch Band Apple Announces iPhone 17e With A19 Chip, MagSafe, and More Apple Unveils iPad Air With M4 Chip, Increased RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and More Apple Announces MacBook Air With M5 Chip and 512GB Base Storage Apple Unveils MacBook Pro Featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips Apple Updates Studio Display With Thunderbolt 5 and More Apple Introduces All-New Studio Display XDR: 120Hz, Mini-LED, and More Apple Announces $599 'MacBook Neo' With A18 Pro Chip Apple Announces AirPods Max 2 With H2 Chip and More Apple's Special-Edition Nike Powerbeats Pro 2 Now Available Apple Releases iPhone Cases, Apple Watch Bands, and Crossbody Strap in New ColorsThe new AirTag is equipped with a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, enabling the Precision Finding feature to work up to 50% farther away from an item compared to the previous-generation model, according to Apple. The new AirTag also has an upgraded Bluetooth chip for improved overall range outside of Precision Finding mode. With an updated internal design, the new AirTag features a 50% louder speaker compared to the previous-generation model, according to Apple. Apple said the Black Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop for the Apple Watch features the colors of the Pan-African flag in honor of Black History Month. iPhone 17e features the same overall design as the iPhone 16e, but it gains Apple's A19 chip, MagSafe for magnetic wireless charging and magnetic accessories, Apple's second-generation C1X modem for faster 5G, and a doubled 256GB of base storage. In the U.S., the iPhone 17e starts at $599, just like the iPhone 16e did. The new iPad Air's key upgrades include Apple's M4 chip, an increased 12GB of RAM, Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, and the C1X modem in cellular models. The MacBook Air received a faster M5 chip, and a doubled 512GB of base storage, but the starting price increased from $999 to $1,099 as a result of a 256GB configuration being dropped. With the N1 chip, the MacBook Air now has Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, and it now comes with Apple's 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max. The higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models finally received M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, plus up to twice as fast SSD speeds and a doubled 1TB of base storage. Battery life has increased slightly across all of the models, and the N1 chip extends to the MacBook Pro line now for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support. The regular Studio Display gained Thunderbolt 5 support and improved speakers, and the camera now supports Desk View. There is also an all-new, higher-end Studio Display XDR that gained all of those benefits, plus bigger improvements such as a 120Hz refresh rate, mini-LED backlighting, increased brightness, and more. The colorful MacBook Neo starts at just $599 in the United States, and at an even lower $499 for college students. Available in Blush, Citrus, Indigo, and Silver, the MacBook Neo is powered by the A18 Pro chip from the iPhone, and it is equipped with a 13-inch display, up to 512GB of storage, and a non-configurable 8GB of RAM. AirPods Max 2 have a handful of upgrades over the previous AirPods Max, including Apple's H2 chip, increased active noise cancellation, improved sound quality, and features such as Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, and Live Translation. Plus, the Digital Crown has a new Camera Remote function. The special-edition Nike Powerbeats Pro 2 are the same as the regular Powerbeats Pro 2, except they have a two-tone design consisting of black and Nike's signature Volt neon green-yellow color. The earbuds have both Nike and Beats logos. What's Next? Beyond the usual annual updates to iPhones and Apple Watches, Apple's all-new smart home hub is finally expected to launch later this year, once the more personalized version of Siri arrives. We are also expecting a foldable iPhone, a MacBook Pro with an OLED display, and long-awaited updates to the Apple TV, HomePod, and HomePod mini this year. Related Reading: Apple to Launch These 15+ New Products Later This YearThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:00 pmMy Mac felt slow, but hardware wasn’t the problem. Here’s how I fixed it.
I thought my M4 Pro Mac mini was running slow because it needed more RAM. Turns out, it needed some spring cleaning and better usage habits. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:00 pmTop Stories: 'iPhone Ultra' Rumors, Mac Mini and Mac Studio Shortages, and More
It was another busy week of Apple news and rumors, with upcoming Apple product categories like the foldable iPhone and smart glasses featuring prominently in the news. This week also saw continued tightening of supplies of the Mac mini and Mac Studio, while Amazon announced it will be acquiring Apple's satellite partner that supports a variety of Apple services for users off the terrestrial grid, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more! Top Stories 'iPhone Ultra' Will Solve Two Key Problems Apple reportedly plans to unveil a foldable iPhone in September, with one leaker on Chinese social media claiming the device will be called the "iPhone Ultra." Now, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the device will have improved screen quality and overall durability compared to competing foldables. "Apple engineers believe they've solved problems with screen quality and overall durability, two long-running flaws with phones in this category," he said. Rumors on launch timing have been all over the place, with some claiming the foldable iPhone will be available in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models while others suggest there could be a delay in availability that might extend even into early 2027. The latest rumor suggests, however, that while production is behind schedule, Apple is still aiming for a fall 2026 launch. For more on the iPhone Ultra, check out last week's episode of The MacRumors Show. Apple Stops Accepting Orders for Some Mac Mini and Mac Studio Models Amid severe global RAM chip shortages and rumors of updated models, some Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations are now completely out of stock on Apple's online store in the U.S. Mac mini configurations with an upgraded 32GB or 64GB of RAM and Mac Studio configurations with an upgraded 128GB or 256GB of RAM are listed as "currently unavailable" on the storefront, meaning they can no longer be ordered at all. Other configurations that remain available continue to face lengthy shipping delays, with estimated delivery time frames ranging from one to three months. Last month, Apple entirely removed the Mac Studio's 512GB of RAM option, but supplies are clearly now tightening even further. Apple Testing Four Smart Glasses Styles Made of High-End Materials Apple is developing at least four different styles of smart glasses, and the company is betting that their superior design will set them apart from rival products, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says that Apple's latest designs are made from a high-end acetate material, which is "more durable and luxurious" than the standard plastic used by most existing brands. In Gurman's words, the designs in testing include: A large rectangular frame, reminiscent of Ray-Ban Wayfarers A slimmer rectangular design, similar to the glasses worn by Apple CEO Tim Cook Larger oval or circular frames A smaller, more refined oval or circular option Apple and Amazon Ink Satellite Deal Amid Amazon's Takeover of Globalstar Amazon has announced that it will acquire Globalstar, which currently serves as Apple's exclusive satellite connectivity partner, but it appears Apple satellite services will be preserved and will perhaps expand under the deal. Alongside the acquisition, Amazon and Apple have signed a separate agreement for Amazon's Leo satellite network to power existing iPhone and Apple Watch satellite features, including Emergency SOS, Messages via satellite, Find My, and Roadside Assistance via satellite. Amazon said it will continue supporting iPhone and Apple Watch models that use Globalstar's existing and upcoming low Earth orbit constellation. Amazon also said it will work with Apple on future satellite services running on the expanded Leo network. Check Who's Using Your iPhone Hotspot Data If you regularly share your iPhone's data connection with your laptop or iPad, or let family members piggyback on your device's data, you'll be glad to learn that Apple recently made it a lot easier to keep tabs on who's burning through your monthly allowance. In a welcome change with the release of iOS 26.4, Apple has moved Personal Hotspot data usage info out of its previous hiding spot and put it in a much more convenient location right in the Personal Hotspot menu. Apple Highlights Photos Shot on iPhone During NASA's Mission to Moon Astronauts aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft used the iPhone 17 Pro Max to take selfies of themselves with the Earth in the background during the Artemis II mission around the far side of the Moon earlier this month. Now that the crew members have safely returned to Earth, Apple's CEO Tim Cook and marketing chief Greg Joswiak have both turned to social media to congratulate them on their successful mission and highlight the iPhone's involvement. "You captured the wonders of space and our planet beautifully, taking iPhone photography to new heights, and we're grateful you shared it with the world," wrote Cook. "Your work continues to inspire us all to think different. Welcome home!" MacRumors Newsletter Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter!Tag: Top StoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:59 pmApple Says CarPlay Ultra is Coming to These Vehicle Brands
Last year, Apple launched CarPlay Ultra, the long-awaited next-generation version of its CarPlay software system for vehicles. Nearly a year later, CarPlay Ultra is still limited to Aston Martin's latest luxury vehicles, but that should change fairly soon. In May 2025, Apple said many other vehicle brands planned to offer CarPlay Ultra, including Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. CarPlay Ultra features deeper integration with a vehicle's instrument cluster and systems, built-in apps for radio and climate controls, rear-view camera feed support, and more. The connected iPhone provides app-related data, while the vehicle provides information like the current speed, fuel level, tire pressure, engine temperature, and more. The interface is tailored to each vehicle model and automaker's identity, and drivers can choose from various preset design options. Earlier this year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said he was told that CarPlay Ultra would come to at least one major new Hyundai or Kia vehicle model "in the second half of this year," so hopefully an expansion is just a few months away.Related Roundup: CarPlayTag: CarPlay UltraRelated Forum: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto TechnologyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:13 pmU.S. ITC won't allow Masimo to bring back the Apple Watch ban
The U.S. ITC has denied a request by Masimo to reinstate a ban on the Apple Watch, closing its case on alleged blood oxygen patent infringement.The rear sensor of the Apple WatchThe long-running lawsuit over the Apple Watch has continued, this time with a partial win for Apple. In the latest development, which saw Masimo accuse Apple of infringing on its blood oxygen patents, the medical tech firm was denied a review of a preliminary ruling.On March 19, the U.S. Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit backed the original ruling by the International Trade Commission. However, on March 18, the ITC made a ruling that Apple wouldn't have to do anything else to remedy the case. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:37 amI replaced 7 apps on my Mac with this one thing I built. Lifetime $24.99, no subscription. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI replaced 7 apps on my Mac with this one thing I built. Lifetime $24.99, no subscription.
Hey everyone, My Mac had turned into an app graveyarrd. HandBrake for video compression. Preview for PDFs. Some random website for MOV to MP4. ImageOptim for images. Online Audio Convertter. And I still ended up in the terminal for half the stuff I needed to do. So I built ClearCut. One native Mac app that […]11:28 amIs the concern about AI replacing iOS developers working in companies a real one? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingIs the concern about AI replacing iOS developers working in companies a real one?
Seems like every month there's a new AI tool that writes more of our code. I know the common take is "AI won't replace devs, devs using AI will replace those who don't." But honestly does that math hold up if one dev with AI can do the work of three? Curious what people working […]11:00 amTop Stories: iOS 27 rumors, Apple Glasses design, more
Welcome to 9to5Mac’s top stories of the week, where we recap the biggest news in the Apple world every Saturday. This week, we have iOS 26.4.1, more iOS 27 leaks, Apple Glasses rumors, and more Apple news. Plus, our usual slate of new podcast episodes, opinion pieces, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories. more…10:32 amvoyage – a free, iOS native geography app with travel tracking and daily quizzes | Reddit on iOS Programmingvoyage – a free, iOS native geography app with travel tracking and daily quizzes
I know there already are apps for this. I've used them. However, all of them have some premium features you have to pay for, and are often built around a 2D map. I wanted to create an open-source, modern (but playful), completely free app centered around 3D earth. No ads, no data collected, no BS. […]10:17 amGot rejected for “manipulation”. I was trying to emulate an apps onboarding where if you skip the first payment a second discount price appears. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingGot rejected for “manipulation”. I was trying to emulate an apps onboarding where if you skip the first payment a second discount price appears.
I just thought it was a clever way to offer a second discount. Is this guideline something new? or did the app Im emulating just get lucky and slip through? How do you offer a discount like second special offer if this is manipulation? submitted by /u/0__O0–O0_0 [link] [comments]10:00 amINIU Cougar P64 140W review: Affordable fast MacBook power bank
Macworld At a glance Pros 140W PD 3.1 charging Large 25K battery capacity Cool looks Good value Cons Lower max output than rivals Our Verdict The Cougar P64 is a compellingly affordable power bank for MacBook owners with its speedy recharging and compact, lightweight form. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$89.99 Best Prices Today: INIU Cougar P64 140W Power Bank Retailer Price $79.98 View Deal INIU $89.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Who is the INIU Cougar P64 for? This power bank is rated at 140W for 16-inch MacBook Pro fast charging but is a good-looking battery recharging solution for any MacBook owner, from the Neo up. If you’re away from a power socket long enough even a fully charged MacBook battery will eventually dry up, and that might be in the middle of a complex Excel spreadsheet, deep PowerPoint or just as the streamed movie is getting good. We’re used to carrying around a power bank for our phones—check out the best magnetic power banks for iPhone—but lugging one around that’s big enough to top up a thirsty laptop is not an everyday backpack companion. When you’re travelling having a high-capacity power bank nearby might just save that spreadsheet or presentation and get you to the end of the movie. Laptop power banks come in different capacities—the higher the milliamp hours or watt hours the more recharge power it brings—and at different speeds: the more watts, the faster the charge. We loved INIU’s Cougar P62-E1 laptop power bank for its lightweight compact form and fun color choices in a world of gray pillar designs. That model topped out at a 65W power output—just about enough watts to fast-charge a MacBook Air but falling a little short for a MacBook Pro. It can handle the Pro but a little slowly. Now it has a senior sibling, the Cougar P64 that is rated at PD 3.1, which means its Power Delivery is up to the 140W demanded by the 16-inch MacBook Pro for fast-charging. It will work at the max speed of all Apple’s other MacBooks, too. Simon Jary Full specs Battery capacity: 25000mAh (92.5Wh) Fastest Power Output: 140W Total Power Output: 145W Power Input: 80W USB ports: 1x USB-C (140W PD 3.1); 1x USB-C (45W); 1x USB-A (18W). Dimensions: 6.3 x 3.2 x 1 inches (159 x 81 x 25mm) Weight: 17.5oz (496g) Airline compatible: Yes Macworld Test Score: 119% It’s the slimmest and lightest of all the 140W laptop power banks we’ve tested, and maybe the best looking depending on whether you prefer the slab shape compared to its rivals’ pillar form. It ships with a 2-foot 240W USB-C to USB-C cable and a handy travel pouch. It’s available in either black or white, although the white model was hard to get at the time of writing. The EcoFlow RAPID Pro Power Bank has an integrated USB-C cable that is convenient, especially if you are susceptible to forgetting to pack a cable on your travels. Fastest charging With a 140W USB-C port, the INIU Cougar P64 matches the speed of some of our other top-rated MacBook power banks, including the Anker Prime Power Bank (26K, 300W), EcoFlow RAPID Pro Power Bank 27K (300W), Ugreen 48000mAh Portable Power Bank (300W), Cuktech 15 Ultra Power Bank 20000mAh (165W) and others. At top-speed it should take only 30 minutes to simultaneously charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro to 60% and an iPhone 15 Pro Max to 62%. It also supports Samsung Super Fast Charge 2.0. 25K capacity and performance Its large 25,000mAh (92.5Wh) battery capacity is airline-approved, although it’s always worth checking before taking it to the airport as some airlines have their own rules. In our recharging test, the INIU Cougar P64 got a Macworld score of 119%. That means that it recharged our test 14-inch MacBook Pro from 0% to 100% and then another 19% on the second recharge. That compares favorably with the Anker Prime’s 125% and EcoFlow’s 120% scores. Max output Where it falls off in comparison to its rival 140W power banks—and therefore where you must compromise fir the lower cost—is its lower maximum power output. Using its two USB-C ports it can push out a total of 145W (100W+45W), where the Anker Prime, Ugreen 48000mAh and EcoFlow RAPID Pro each has a maximum 300W output. If you are wanting to recharge a few MacBooks at the same time, the P64 will do it slower than the others as it has less power to simultaneously share around. That said, when using all three at the same time, one laptop could be charged at 100W with the other two ports sharing 45W, which should be enough to fast-charge an iPhone (via the second USB-C) and a third device via the USB-A port. Input The P64 is no slouch when it comes to being recharging itself, with an 80W input speed. But the Anker Prime and EcoFlow Power Banks can use both their two 140W ports at the same time for far-higher input speeds of 250W and 280W respectively. If time is on your side before you venture out, 80W should be fast enough for a gentle power bank recharge. INIU Display The P64 has a large smart display, showing the remaining power in the power bank, the output power of each port, plus the remaining battery in terms of hours. Price How does the INIU Cougar P64 match up on price with its 140W rival power banks? Priced at $89.99 / £89.99 it looks like a bargain compared to the $229/£179 Anker Prime and $189/£169 EcoFlow RAID Pro. Those products have higher total power output when using more than one port at a time and much faster power bank recharging, but for a fast-charging laptop power bank the P64 is hard to ignore at this price. The Cuktech 15 Ultra is cheaper still at around $75 but has a lower 20K battery capacity and a larger body. Should you buy the INIU Cougar P64 140W 25K Power Bank? The Cougar P64 is a compellingly affordable power bank for MacBook owners with its speedy recharging and compact, lightweight form.09:45 amAfter 2 Reddit threads asking devs how they make App Store screenshots, I’m building the tool I wish existed | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingAfter 2 Reddit threads asking devs how they make App Store screenshots, I’m building the tool I wish existed
Quick context, last 2 weeks I posted twice asking how founders handle their App Store listings. First post was just me trying to understand the workflow, second was me sharing what came back from the first. Both threads ended up being way more useful than I expected. Here's what the replies basically screamed at me: […]09:42 amHTTP Log Analytics Issue
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Macworld Is your Mac’s performance not as good as it once was? Wondering if there might be a problem with your software or if one of the components has failed? Or perhaps it’s your web connection that’s bothering you, but you aren’t sure if it’s just that your broadband connection is really poor, or if there’s something else going on with your Mac. We share plenty of advice on how to update your Mac, and speed up a slow Mac, but how do you tell if there is really a problem with your Mac rather than you just being impatient with it? One way to get an idea of how well your Mac is working is to run benchmarks and a set of performance tests on your MacBook or Mac desktop. Several benchmarking apps will help you find out how fast your Mac is, you can test your GPU and your CPU as well as your Wi-Fi internet speed and even ethernet speed. In this article we’ll run through the best Mac performance test apps, including some free options you can find online. If you are thinking of buying a new Mac, running benchmarks on your current machine and then comparing them to our benchmarks of the newer models we’ve reviewed will give you an idea of the kind of boost you can expect. (Check our Mac reviews section for the latest Mac benchmarks.) In this article, we’ll recommend the variety of (usually free) apps we use to evaluate a Mac’s performance (and more specifically, the performance of its components) in a range of scenarios. Carry on reading to find out how to benchmark the CPU, GPU, hard drive, and more, of your Mac desktop or laptop. How to run Mac speed tests Want to find out how fast your Mac is (and confirm your belief that it’s been slowing down)? You can run various tests to find out your processor speed, which would give you an insight into how powerful your Mac is. We also recommend checking the speed of your SSD–or hard drive, if you Mac is older. Before running any of the tests below, we recommend closing any apps on your Mac as they might affect how well the machine performs. Restarting to make sure that any RAM is freed up is also advisable. How to benchmark your Mac’s CPU To check your processor speed we recommend Geekbench from Primate Labs. Geekbench is free to use and you can get it on the Mac App Store here. You can also download it from Primate Labs website here. Geekbench 6 (updated from Geekbench 5 in February 2023) is the most popular tool for gauging how powerful the latest processors are, and because it works for Macs and PCs, as well as iOS and Android you can get a good idea of how your processor compares to another. It is our go-to benchmark tool when reviewing the latest Macs, iPhones and iPads here at Macworld. Geekbench’s CPU test runs through various tests to stress the CPU and then calculates an overall score–the higher the better. Tests include file compression, rendering web pages and PDFs, running developer scripts, and doing machine-learning tasks like object detection and background blur. Running these tests could be useful if you think something is wrong with your Mac; you can compare the score to similar Macs and processors. You can view recent Geekbench scores for various Mac processors here. Foundry How to benchmark your CPU with Geekbench The main draw of Geekbench is that it’s incredibly easy to use and requires little technical knowledge. Here’s how to use it: Download the app from the Mac App Store here or Primate Labs website here. We recommend that you restart your Mac before running the test. Close any other apps that are running on your Mac. Open Geekbench. You’ll see a Welcome to Geekbench message and a request to Upgrade or Enter License. You don’t need to do either of these things. Just click on Later. Click Run CPU benchmark. Foundry Geekbench will then measure the performance of your CPU when performing “everyday tasks designed to simulate real-world applications” and can take 10 minutes or more to complete, depending on the speed of your CPU. Once it’s done, the results will be displayed. You might initially be overwhelmed by all the information on offer, from the Processor ID to the Motherboard hardware, but the only two numbers you need to concentrate on are at the top: single-core score and multi-core score. The single-core score helps give a sense of how fast the Mac performs under certain situations when only a single processing core is handling everything. Many applications have their performance limited by a single main thread, so single-core CPU performance will determine how fast they run. Other applications are designed to be multi-threaded so that lots of processes can run at the same time. The multi-core results show you how well your Mac can perform when pushed to its absolute limits, as it’ll use multiple processing cores at once to handle the strain. Think of it as your Mac’s top-end performance. You can take these results and compare them to other benchmark tests on the Geekbench Browser, allowing you to see how your Mac compares to the latest generation of Macs, and even its competitors from other manufacturers. It should give you an idea of how well your computer is performing at the moment, and whether the upgrade you’re considering is worth it in terms of raw processing power. Foundry How to check your Mac’s disk speed One way we used to check how fast the storage inside our Mac was used to be to copy and paste a 4GB folder and then time how long it took to duplicate. That is no longer an effective measure because, since Apple introduced APFS (Apple File System) the folder is no longer duplicated, all you are really doing is creating an alias to the original file. Therefore the only way to really make a judgment about the speed of the storage inside your Mac is to use a tool such as the Blackmagic Disk Speed Test (free from the Mac App Store here), or the AJA System Test Lite (free from the Mac App Store here) to measure the read/write speeds of your hard drive or SSD. How to benchmark your SSD with Blackmagic Disk Speed Test The free Blackmagic Disk Speed Test was designed for video editors to help determine whether their hard drives can handle large files. If you’re not a video editor, don’t fret. the data is still very helpful to gauge performance. Download Blackmagic Disk Speed Test. We recommend that you restart your Mac before running the test. Open the app. For improved accuracy, and as with all other benchmark tests, it’s best to make sure that no other apps are running. Select your target drive if your Mac has more than one hard drive (this is done by clicking the gear cog) and click start to begin the benchmark. While there’s a bunch of data showcased in the Will it Work? and How Fast? charts, that’s mainly for video editors. The numbers you want to focus on are displayed in the big gauges at the top. The write speed is on the left and the read speed on the right, giving you an idea of how fast things will be written to the drive and how fast apps and files will load respectively. Blackmagic Disk Speed works by running a write test and the Write gauge will eventually stop with a result. Then, it will do the same with a Read test. Then, it starts the process over again with a test of a different file size and will continue to go back and forth between tests until you click the Stop button. You can record any results you see while the gauge is stopped. You’ll find that the results between test iterations are similar. How to check GPU performance on Mac Finally, let’s talk about graphical performance. For this, we usually opt for two main benchmark tools: Geekbench’s Compute tests and Maxon’s Cinebench. How to use Cinebench to benchmark your Mac’s GPU Cinebench 2024, which you can download here, is another free piece of software that, in addition to testing your Mac’s CPU (much like Geekbench without the ability to compare with other results online), will use an OpenGL and Metal test to benchmark your graphics card. Cinebench tests the CPU and/or GPU by creating a 3D engine with Maxon’s Redshift render engine. On M3 and later Macs, Cinebench supports the GPU-accelerated Metal RT hardware ray tracing. After the tests have run you’ll see the frames per second (fps) result and a score, with the higher the result the better. You’ll see some of the best results following the test, but Maxon doesn’t have an easy-to-search database for different models like Geekbench does. Maxon To perform the test, install the app (It’s called Cinebench 2026), open it, and click Start next to the GPU test in the top-left corner of the app. It’ll take you through the test, and your final result will be displayed next to the Start button. A test can take 10 minutes or longer. How to use Geekbench to benchmark your Mac’s GPU Geekbench doesn’t measure 3D graphics rendering performance like the Cinebench test above. Instead, it uses the GPU to handle computational tasks like edge detection on images, applying a gaussian blur to a 24-megapixel photo, or detecting faces in photos. That is how it measures GPU Compute tasks. For that reason we would suggest that if you want to measure 3D graphics performance you are better off using Cinebench (above). Geeknech Compute is a good general-purpose GPU benchmark. To measure the GPU using Geekbench download the app from the Mac App Store here or Primate Labs website here. We recommend that you restart your Mac before running the test. Close any other apps that are running on your Mac. Open Geekbench. You’ll see a Welcome to Geekbench message and a request to Upgrade or Enter License. You don’t need to do either of these things. Just click on Later. Click on Compute in the sidebar on the left. Choose between OpenCL or Metal in the GPU API section. On a Mac, Metal is the most important score; on iPhones and iPads, the only supported API is Metal. Click Run GPU Benchmark. Having benchmarked your Mac you will have a better idea of whether it is performing as well as should be expected, or if there might be something wrong. Our first suggestion would be to update your software, but if your Mac is just suffering from old age and you decide to look for a new Mac, take a look at our Mac buying guide and be sure to check out the best prices for a new Mac in our various Mac deals round ups: Best Mac mini deals this month Best MacBook Air deals this month Best Mac Studio deals available now Best MacBook Pro deals this month Best iMac deals this month04:30 amSMS Delivery Failures
Apr 18, 00:30 EDTInvestigating - We are currently detecting an issue with carriers in the US region for SMS delivery. We are currently working with providers to restore the service. In the meantime, please use other means of authentication such as Duo Push.02:27 amHow teams actually use AI translation for iOS localization: two thirds already run it inside a TMS, but one in five still hits quality bugs | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingHow teams actually use AI translation for iOS localization: two thirds already run it inside a TMS, but one in five still hits quality bugs
Hey folks. I recently ran into some numbers from a fresh B2B study by Crowdin. They surveyed 152 people, including localization managers, engineers, product ops, and security, to understand how AI translation is being adopted in large products where you cannot just dump your strings into a cloud model and forget about them. On projects […]12:10 amApple wins latest round in Masimo fight as ITC closes Apple Watch import ban case
Apple just scored an important win in its ongoing battle with Masimo over patents related to the Apple Watch’s blood oxygen feature. Here are the details. more…Friday April 1711:14 pm5+ Things to Know About the Next Mac Studio
Apple is working on an updated version of the Mac Studio that's expected at some point in 2026, and with supplies of existing machines running low, we thought we'd highlight what's next for Apple's most powerful desktop machine. Design We're not expecting Apple to redesign the Mac Studio, and there haven't been rumors of a design update. The Mac Studio will continue to have an Apple TV or Mac mini-like squircle design with rounded corners. The Mac Studio is a much more compact desktop than the now-discontinued Mac Pro, measuring in at 3.7 inches tall and 7.7 inches wide. The current Mac Studio supports Thunderbolt 5, and the next version will too. There haven't been rumors of any changes to the port configuration. M5 Max and M5 Ultra Chips We're expecting the Mac Studio to adopt M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips. Apple already debuted the M5 Max with the MacBook Pro models that came out in March, but the M5 Ultra is still a mystery. The M5 Max has up to an 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU, with up to 614GB/s memory bandwidth. Apple says the M5 Max offers up to 30 percent faster CPU performance for pro workloads than the M4 Max. The M5 Ultra will bring even better performance, and historically, Apple's Ultra chips have been two Max chips linked together. The M5 Ultra could have up to a 36-core CPU and up to an 80-core GPU. The current Mac Studio has a mix of M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips because Apple didn't design an M4 Ultra chip, but the M5 cycle is expected to unify the Mac Studio chip options to a single generation. Faster SSD The M5 MacBook Pro models were updated with a faster SSD, so the Mac Studio could get the same SSD improvements. Apple says the updated SSD in the M5 MacBook Pro models is up to 2x faster than the SSD in the M4 MacBook Pro models. RAM Because of global RAM shortages, Apple discontinued the 512GB Mac Studio earlier this year. The current machine maxes out at 256GB RAM, and that's a limitation we could see with the next Mac Studio too. The M5 Max MacBook Pro supports up to 128GB RAM, so that will be the ceiling for the M5 Max Mac Studio. The M5 Ultra model could support up to 256GB. RAM shortages are expected to continue throughout the year, because companies that manufacture memory are prioritizing orders from companies building AI servers that require huge amounts of RAM. There is little supply left for consumer products, which has caused prices to increase. Many PC and smartphone makers have raised their prices on existing machines, but Apple hasn't changed Mac Studio pricing. Mac Studio Shortages Apple stopped accepting orders for some Mac Studio configurations in early April, and they are out of stock. Mac Studio configurations with 128GB or 256GB of RAM can no longer be ordered, but that's not necessarily a sign that a new machine is launching imminently. Apple has been dealing with soaring DRAM and NAND flash prices, and the fact that only models with higher RAM are unavailable suggests it's a supply issue and not an indication of a refresh. Pricing There haven't been rumors of pricing increases for the Mac Studio, so it could continue to start at $1,999, but Apple has raised the prices of other Macs this year. Starting prices for the M5 MacBook Air and the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models increased, though Apple did soften the blow with higher starting storage. It's possible the Mac Studio price will go up, and the entry-level machine will start with a 1TB SSD instead of a 512GB SSD. No More Mac Pro Apple discontinued the Mac Pro in late March, so the Mac Studio is now Apple's only pro desktop option. There was a lot of overlap between the Mac Pro and the Mac Studio, with the Mac Pro only offering PCIe expansion slots as a differentiating feature. The Mac Studio, Mac mini, and iMac are Apple's desktop Mac options. Release Timing It's not clear when we might see a refreshed Mac Studio because of the shortages that Apple is facing. It's possible Apple is holding RAM supply for new models and that's why some current versions are out of stock, but it's also possible things are so dire that Apple will need to hold the Mac Studio launch. The next logical time for a new Mac Studio to be introduced is WWDC. Apple has introduced new Macs at WWDC in the past, but there isn't always new hardware. The WWDC keynote is being held on June 8, and if a new Mac Studio is coming around the first half of 2026, that's likely when it will be announced. If an updated Mac Studio doesn't come at WWDC, we're looking at a refresh later in the year. Macs aren't often updated in September, so October or November are stronger possibilities.Related Roundup: Mac StudioBuyer's Guide: Mac Studio (Caution)Related Forum: Mac StudioThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:43 pmBNP Paribas hikes Apple stock target, cites memory shortage opportunity
Today, BNP Paribas raised Apple’s stock price target to $300, up from $260 set in its last investor note. Here are the details. more…10:38 pmApp Store Connect Data Wrong for April 16th?
Anyone seeing different numbers between ASC and other services they use like Revenue Cat or Appfigures? I'm seeing data that appears to be wrong on ASC only, seemingly much lower way below baseline. Seems like I'm the only one though? submitted by /u/cryptoopotamus [link] [comments]10:38 pmLast chance: Win a MacBook Pro and BenQ 4K Nano Gloss Monitor [Giveaway]
Today is your last chance to enter our giveaway of Apple’s latest MacBook Pro courtesy of our friends at BenQ to celebrate the company’s MA series of monitors for Mac. The winner will also receive the new BenQ 27″ 4K Nano Gloss Monitor for MacBook! Head below to enter the giveaway and learn more about the new monitors. more…10:17 pmCloudflare Workers AI Issues
Apr 17, 22:17 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare has identified an issue whereby customers might experience errors from inference requests to @cf/baai/bge-m3 model using Workers AI.We are working to mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.10:07 pmIndia Won't Require Apple to Preinstall Government ID App on iPhones
India will not require smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung to preload devices with a state-owned biometric identification app, reports Reuters. The Unique Identification Authority of India asked the IT ministry to start talks with Apple and other tech companies about the possibility of mandatory preinstallation of the Aadhaar identity app, but the IT ministry told Reuters today that it reviewed the proposal and is "not in favor" of mandating the app's preinstallation. Aadhaar is a 12-digit identity number that residents of India can apply for, and it has been issued to more than 1.34 billion residents. The number is linked to an individual's image, fingerprints, and iris scans, and it serves as proof of residence. It is used for government benefits, banking, taxes, mobile connections, and more. The Identification Authority said that the IT ministry consulted with "stakeholders from the electronics industry" before deciding not to proceed with the proposal to preload Aadhaar. India's government has asked smartphone makers to preinstall state-owned apps on devices six times over the last two years, according to Reuters. Smartphone makers like Apple have thwarted all requests. Late last year, India's Department of Communications gave smartphone companies 90 days to start preinstalling the Sanchar Saathi government app on all new devices sold in the country. Sanchar Saathi is a government app that lets users block stolen devices, report fraudulent calls, and verify second-hand phones. Apple told government officials that it would not comply with the requirement because of privacy and security concerns, and the government dropped the issue. Apple told India the same thing about the Aadhaar app, informing the IT ministry that it had safety and security concerns about preloading apps.Tag: IndiaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:50 pmDNS resolution intermittently failing for .co domains
Apr 17, 21:50 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of DNS resolution intermittently failing for domains using .co ccTLD. We are trying to reach the ccTLD operator to resolve this issue.09:29 pmWeekend Apple Watch Series 11 deals deliver prices as low as $299
Save $100 on numerous Apple Watch Series 11 styles this weekend, including aluminum and titanium options.Grab an Apple Watch Series 11 from just $299 this weekend - Image credit: AppleAmazon's Apple Watch deals have ramped up for the second half of April, with the 42mm Series 11 returning to $299, the lowest price on record, for the weekend.Buy Apple Watch S11 for $299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:13 pmIndia drops plan to force Apple to preinstall state owned app on iPhones
Reuters reports that the Indian government has given up on its plan to mandate that Apple and other smartphone makers pre-install a state-owned “security” app. Here are the details. more…09:10 pmLightroom Classic 15.3
Updates the desktop-focused photo cataloging and editing app with feature and performance improvements. ($9.99/$19.99/$59.99 monthly Creative Cloud subscription, free update, macOS 14+)09:09 pmFinal Cut Pro 12.2, Compressor 5.2, and Motion 6.2
Maintenance updates for the professional video apps. ($299.99/$49.99/$49.99 new or $129.99 annually with Apple Creator Studio subscription, free update, various sizes, macOS 15.6+)09:06 pmSpamSieve 3.3
Brings several helpful changes to improve spam filtering accuracy. ($39.99 new, free update, 61.5 MB, macOS 10.13+)09:05 pmiPhone 18 Pro colors: Dark Cherry, no more Cosmic Orange
The iPhone 18 Pro’s expected color options for 2026 include a striking new signature shade called “Dark Cherry” — a deep, wine-like red… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:01 pmHomeKit Weekly: The Ulticam IQ brings PoE and Gemini AI to a Matter-certified smart camera | 9 to 5 MacHomeKit Weekly: The Ulticam IQ brings PoE and Gemini AI to a Matter-certified smart camera
Xthings recently released the Ulticam IQ V2, touting it as the first Matter-certified AI security camera. It boasts an impressive list of features that includes Power over Ethernet, 4K resolution, and some nice Google Gemini AI integrations. Let’s take a closer look at what the Ulticam IQ V2 brings to the table and whether it is worth betting on future software updates. more…08:58 pmIs Apple discontinuing the cosmic orange iPhone color this year?
Earlier today, we learned more details about the color lineup for this year’s iPhone 18 Pro. That report has naturally raised many questions about the fate of the popular cosmic orange iPhone 17 Pro color … more…08:27 pmIndia won't force Apple to preinstall its state-run app on iPhone after all
India's government has abandoned its proposal that would require smartphone manufacturers to preinstall the state-owned biometric identification app, Aadhaar, on phones.India drops proposal mandating Apple preinstall national ID appIn November, India's Ministry of Communications issued a directive ordering smartphone producers to preload Aadhaar on any phone sold within the country. The order would have affected Apple, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi.According to Reuters, India's IT ministry has since reviewed the proposal and "is not in favour of mandating the pre-installation of the Aadhaar App on smartphones." The ministry said the decision came after it held a "consultation with stakeholders from the electronics industry." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:19 pmIncrease in API errors and latency
Apr 17, 20:19 UTCIdentified - Cloudflare is aware of an increase of errors and latency across a number of APIs.We are working to analyse and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.08:01 pmAnthropic Debuts Claude Design for Creating Prototypes, Pitch Decks, and Mockups
Anthropic today launched Claude Design, a new AI product for creating designs, prototypes, slides, and more. Claude Design uses Opus 4.7, a new AI model that was introduced earlier this week. Opus 4.7 is Anthropic's most capable vision model, and it can see images in greater resolution. Anthropic says that it is "more tasteful and creative" when doing professional tasks. It is able to create higher-quality interfaces, slides, and docs, making it ideal for Claude Design. Claude Design was developed to allow founders, product managers, and marketers without a design background to create visuals for sharing an idea. Claude Design is able to mock up an initial design after being provided with a prompt, and from there, designers can make revisions through conversation, comments, direct edits, and custom sliders made by Claude. Anthropic says that teams have been using Claude Design for realistic prototypes, wireframes and mockups, design explorations, pitch decks, presentations, social media assets, and more. Working with Claude Design starts with brand assets, which Claude can get from the user's design files and codebase. Projects will use brand colors, typography, and other components, plus users can use a web capture tool to pull elements directly from their brand's website. Claude Design is not an image generator like Gemini's Nano Banana or ChatGPT, but it is similar to AI assistants that Adobe and Canva have rolled out. There are included collaboration tools so multiple members of an organization can access and edit a design, and content created by Claude can be exported anywhere with support for Canva, PDF, PPTX, and standalone HTML files. Designs that are ready to build can be handed off to Claude Code, and Anthropic plans to make it easier to build integrations with Claude Design in the coming weeks. Claude Design is available as a research preview for Claude Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise subscribers. It is rolling out to users gradually throughout the day.Tag: AnthropicThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:59 pmApple to showcase nearly 60 studies and demos at upcoming AI conference
Apple is one of the sponsors of this year’s International Conference on Learning Representations, running April 23 through 27 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where it will present dozens of studies. Here’s what to expect. more…07:45 pmIndia drops proposal to mandate national biometric ID app on iPhones and Android phones | Mac Daily NewsIndia drops proposal to mandate national biometric ID app on iPhones and Android phones
India's government has dropped a proposal that would have required Apple, Samsung, and other smartphone makers to pre-install the country… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:45 pmApple Maps is quickly improving, and iOS 26.5 brings useful new addition
Apple Maps got several great new features in iOS 26, but another useful improvement is coming soon in iOS 26.5. Here are the details. more…06:59 pmiPhones to Get These New Satellite Features
Amazon this week announced plans to acquire Globalstar, the satellite company that powers Apple's satellite features on the iPhone 14 and newer and the Apple Watch Ultra 3. In turn, Amazon announced that it has signed an agreement with Apple to provide satellite connectivity for current and future iPhone and Apple Watch features. The transaction, subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close in 2027. At that point, Apple's features will be powered by Amazon Leo satellites. Apple's current satellite features:Emergency SOS via satellite Find My via satellite Roadside Assistance via satellite Messages via satellite All of the features are currently free to use in supported areas without Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity. Availability varies by country. There were already five more iPhone satellite features or enhancements rumored to be in the works, even before Amazon announced this deal with Apple. At least some of the improvements may be part of iOS 27, which is expected to be available in beta starting in June and widely released in September this year. Those enhancements are as follows:5G via satellite (may be exclusive to iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max) Apple Maps via satellite Photos support for Messages via satellite Third-party apps in the App Store will be able to integrate Apple's satellite features The ability to connect an iPhone to a satellite without pointing the device toward the skyAmazon's announcement mentioned future features, too, so Apple's suite of satellite functions should expand even more over the coming years.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tag: iPhone Satellite FeaturesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:30 pmApple TV series ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ is ‘a wonderful show that’s as charming as it is rewarding to watch’ – Slate | Mac Daily NewsApple TV series ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ is ‘a wonderful show that’s as charming as it is rewarding to watch’ – Slate
"Margo’s Got Money Troubles" — a new Apple TV series, based on the novel by Rufi Thorpe, was made by people who know good TV… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:21 pmApple TV just revealed two new movies coming soon
Apple TV already had a packed movie lineup laid out for this year, but the streamer recently revealed two more titles that are coming—one of which premieres next month. Here are the details. more…06:01 pmIncreased errors in Seattle or Argo Smart Routing
Apr 17, 18:01 UTCInvestigating - Customers connecting in Seattle or who have Argo Smart Routing enabled that is routing them through Seattle may be seeing increased errors.05:58 pmIs localizing your listing for every language hurting impressions?
Many regions you can localize for are heavily multilingual online, and users there may be more likely to search in English rather than their local language. So does that mean it hurts to localize your app for every language, because it replaces the English fallback that most users in those regions may have been more […]05:45 pmSecure 10TB of cloud storage for life with one-time payment
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- 04:06 pm13″ M5 MacBook Air Deals Expand — Amazon & B&H Drop Prices Across the Lineup
The 13-inch M5 MacBook Air is starting to see real discounts, and this time it’s not just one configuration. Amazon and B&H are both offering $150 off multiple models, with prices dropping across the lineup. The 512GB model is now down to about $949, while higher-end configs are also seeing meaningful cuts. These are some of the best early deals we’ve seen on Apple’s latest ultra-portable. You can check current pricing at Amazon and B&H Photo. For the latest sales and deals, see our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.Friday April 1711:21 pmRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Green – G1E43LL/A – $1,269.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Green – G1E43LL/A – $1,269.00
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DailySteals offers the Refurbished Apple MacBook Air 13.3″ Laptop w/ 256GB SSD (2020) for $274.99 after promo code “APPM10”. That’s $155 below our refurb mention last August and the lowest price we’ve seen for this model in any condition. A 90-day warranty is included. Shipping is free. Deal ends April 30. Buy Now at dailysteals […]06:14 pmApple iPad Pro 11″ M5 256GB WiFi Tablet (2025) for $929 + free shipping
Amazon offers the Apple iPad Pro 11″ M5 256GB WiFi Tablet (2025) in Space Black for $929. That’s $20 less than Best Buy currently charges. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Amazon Features 11″ Ultra Retina XDR OLED3 display Apple M5 9-core CPU and 10-core GPU chip Up to 4K video recording Model: A335704:48 pm11th-Gen. Apple iPad A16 128GB 11″ Tablet (2025) for $299 + free shipping
Best Buy offers the 11th-Gen. Apple iPad A16 128GB 11″ Tablet (2025) for $299. That’s $50 off and at least a buck less than other sellers. Shipping is free. Deal ends April 19. Buy Now at Best Buy Features A16 chip 11″ 2360×1640 liquid retina display 128GB storage 12MP wide camera, 12MP Centre Stage camera […]Wednesday April 1506:32 pmVerizon iPhone 17 Deals: Full Breakdown on iPhone 17 Pro Max, 17 Pro, 17 Air, 17, and 17e | MacPrices.netVerizon iPhone 17 Deals: Full Breakdown on iPhone 17 Pro Max, 17 Pro, 17 Air, 17, and 17e
Verizon’s current iPhone 17 promotions cover the full lineup, from the flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max down to the entry-level iPhone 17e, and the offers are broad enough that shoppers really need to look beyond the headline pricing. Depending on the model, Verizon is currently promoting a mix of bill-credit discounts, trade-in savings, switcher incentives, free-phone offers, and bonus bundle offers tied to eligible Unlimited plans. On MacPrices’ iPhone tracker, Verizon’s currently advertised effective prices include the iPhone 17 Pro Max from $199, the iPhone 17 Pro from $99, the iPhone 17 Air from $0, the iPhone 17 from $0, and the iPhone 17e free with eligible service promotions. If you want to shop Verizon’s current offers directly, you can browse Verizon’s iPhone deals here. And for side-by-side comparisons with Apple and other carriers, along with the latest promo pricing updates, visit our iPhone Price Tracker, updated daily.06:29 pmRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Orange – G1K86LL/A – $2,289.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Orange – G1K86LL/A – $2,289.00
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Green – G1E41LL/A $1,269.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 16GB unified memory 512GB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Product page on the Apple Store…Tuesday April 1411:22 pmRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Yellow – G1K26LL/A – $2,289.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Yellow – G1K26LL/A – $2,289.00
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Apple deals stayed strong this week, with first-time discounts hitting the new M5 MacBook Air lineup, a clearance 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro dropping to $1399, the first real Studio Display sale, and fresh Apple Watch discounts across major retailers. Carrier buyers also have a standout option right now, with Metro by T-Mobile offering up to $300 off iPhone 17 models and a free iPhone 17e with a new line and number transfer. For the latest Apple sales and price changes, check MacPrices.net’s price trackers updated daily.03:26 pmRefurb Apple MacBook Pro M1 14″ Laptop w/ 512GB SSD (2021) for $703 + free shipping | DealNews LaptopsRefurb Apple MacBook Pro M1 14″ Laptop w/ 512GB SSD (2021) for $703 + free shipping
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