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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.)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.)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…05:08 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 ForumsSaturday April 1809:47 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…07:30 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…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…