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- Tuesday April 28
- 22 minutes agoApple TV scores six Gotham Television Award nominations, here’s the list
Just days after picking up several nominations for the 2026 Peabody Awards and the News & Documentary Emmy Awards, Apple celebrated today another six nominations across three of its original series for the 2026 Gotham Television Awards. Here are the details. more…34 minutes agoApple Vision Pro Used In World-First Cataract Surgery
Apple's Vision Pro has been used in what's described as the world's first cataract surgery performed with the headset. MacRumors reports: [New York opthalmologist] Dr. Eric Rosenberg of SightMD completed the initial procedure in October 2025 and has since performed hundreds of additional cases using ScopeXR, a surgical platform he co-developed for Apple's mixed reality device. ScopeXR streams live feeds from 3D digital surgical microscopes directly into the Vision Pro, which lets the surgeon view the operative field in stereoscopic 3D while overlaying preoperative diagnostic data. The platform also supports real-time remote collaboration, allowing surgeons to virtually join procedures and see exactly what the operating surgeon sees. "We are now able to bring the world's best surgeon into any operating room, at any hour, from anywhere on the planet," said Dr. Rosenberg in a company press release. "From residents performing their first cases to surgeons facing unexpected complications, this technology democratizes access to expertise and that will save vision." Read more of this story at Slashdot.43 minutes agoWrite a book in minutes with this AI-powered publishing tool
Aivolut Books lets you turn an idea into a cohesive, Amazon-ready book in minutes. Get a lifetime subscription to the AI book generator. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)52 minutes agoClaude Gains Integrations With Adobe, Blender, SketchUp and Other Creative Apps
Anthropic today updated Claude with new connectors aimed at creative professionals, adding integrations for Ableton, Adobe, Affinity, Autodesk Fusion, Blender, Resolume Arena and Wire, SketchUp, and Splice. Connectors are tools that Claude can use to access other platforms and help with completing tasks. Anthropic says that Claude can open up new ways for creatives to work and take on larger-scale projects. Ableton - Allows users to ask questions about the official product documentation for Live and Push. Adobe - More than 50 tools across Creative Cloud apps like Photoshop, Premiere, and Express are available. Affinity - The Affinity connector lets users automate repetitive production tasks and generate custom features. Autodesk Fusion - Fusion subscribers can create and modify 3D models through conversations with Claude. Blender - The Blender connector adds a natural-language interface for the Python API. Users can analyze and debug Blender scenes, build custom scripts to batch-apply changes to objects, and add new tools to the Blender interface. Blender's documentation is also available. Resolume Arena and Wire - Visual artists can control Arena, Avenue, and Wire in real time with natural language. SketchUp - Users can describe an idea to Claude as a starting point for a 3D model and then open it in SketchUp for further revision. Splice - Music producers can search Splice's catalog of royalty-free samples. Anthropic suggests that Claude can be helpful for multiple creative tasks, offering tutoring for complex tools, writing scripts and plugins for software, translating formats and restructuring data, and completing repetitive production work.Tag: AnthropicThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums1 hour agoUBS boosts Apple price target to $287 ahead of earnings
Apple investors have reason to feel encouraged today. As the tech giant prepares to report its Q3 2026 earnings on April 30, UBS has raised… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.1 hour agoApple Vision Pro used for hundreds of cataract surgeries in the last year
The Apple Vision Pro continues to prove its potential in the medical field, with the headset now seeing use for cataract surgeries in New York.The Apple Vision Pro has proven to be a useful tool for cataract surgery.Priced at $3500, the Apple Vision Pro was never going to be a hit consumer product. Still, Apple's spatial computing device has found limited success in the healthcare industry, a market the company had in mind from the get-go.Surgeons have praised the Apple Vision Pro for its high-resolution images and ergonomics. The headset has been used in all sorts of medical and surgical procedures, including colonoscopies, a shoulder arthroscopy, and it's now even proven to be useful for cataract surgeries. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums1 hour agoCalifornia bid to curb Big Tech self-preferencing fails after Apple-backed lobbying blitz | 9 to 5 MacCalifornia bid to curb Big Tech self-preferencing fails after Apple-backed lobbying blitz
A California bill aimed at stopping trillion-dollar tech companies from favoring their own products has failed after an intense opposition campaign. Here are the details. more…08:12 pmYouTube Tests AI-Powered 'Ask YouTube' Conversational Search Feature
YouTube is testing a new search feature that it says is meant to feel more like a conversation than a search interface. Users are able to ask complex questions in natural language, receive results that include video and text, and then ask follow-up questions. The new search option is part of YouTube Labs, an opt-in program that lets YouTube Premium subscribers gain early access to experimental features and prototypes. YouTube Labs is available to U.S. users, and subscribers sign up on the YouTube Labs website. According to YouTube, subscribers who opt in to try the new search can enter a prompt in the search bar, like "plan a 3-day road trip between San Francisco and Santa Barbara," and then select the Ask YouTube option to get the results. Search results include AI summary text, short videos, and long videos, with relevant segments in videos highlighted. The Ask YouTube search interface suggests some search prompts, such as "unique ideas for a backyard water feature," "plan a living room redesign using thrifted items," and "how to make a traditional French omelet." Other YouTube Labs features in testing right now include Beyond the Beat AI details when listening to radio and mixes in the YouTube Music app, and VibeCheck, an AI coaching feature that provides tips on Shorts videos before they're published. The updated search feature will be in testing until June 8.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:11 pmiOS 26.4 gave CarPlay two new features, with another big one coming
iOS 26.4 recently gave CarPlay two new features, while also laying the groundwork for another big upgrade coming soon. more…08:06 pm‘Widow’s Bay’ is Apple TV’s weirdest, boldest series yet – Collider
“Widow’s Bay” is a quaint island town 40 miles off the coast of New England. But something lurks beneath the surface. Mayor Tom Loftis… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:00 pmApple Introduces a Cheaper Option For App Store Subscriptions
Apple is adding a new App Store subscription option that lets developers offer lower monthly prices in exchange for a 12-month commitment. "This model will allow developers to offer discounted rates to customers in exchange for more predictable long-term revenue," reports TechCrunch. "This also caters to how many developers have already been marketing their annual subscriptions in their apps." From the report: Often, app developers will display the lower monthly price to highlight the discount the customer would receive if they purchase the annual subscription instead of the monthly option. If the user is on the fence about a longer-term commitment, the notion that they're getting a better deal can help to push them toward the annual option. Now, Apple is essentially formalizing what these developers were already doing, which allows it to also craft a set of policies around how these subscription offers are to be displayed so as not to mislead customers about the true cost of the deals. However, the option will not be available to developers in the United States or Singapore at launch. While Apple didn't offer an explanation for this, it's still in App Store litigation in the U.S. around the specifics of the court's ruling in its case with Epic Games around how Apple can charge for subscriptions. Apple likely doesn't want to complicate the matter further until that matter is finalized. Singapore, meanwhile, also has a sophisticated payments market with strong consumer rules, which is why it may have been left out of the initial release. Read more of this story at Slashdot.07:55 pmReport: 3 new AI-powered photo editing features are coming to iPhones
Macworld A new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman gives us an idea of what to expect from iOS 27’s photo-editing features. Apple is said to be planning a major overhaul of the photo-editing experience, leaning heavily on AI for three big new features: Extend, Enhance, and Reframe. These three tools will be collected together with the existing Clean Up tool in a new “Apple Intelligence Tools” section of the Photos app. According to the report, here’s what to expect from the new features: Extend: Users will be able to “zoom out” on an existing photo, adding in details beyond the original frame. This sort of generative fill/expand feature is fairly commonplace. Enhance: You’ll be able to improve color, lighting, and overall image quality using AI. Reframe: When taking spatial photos, this new feature will allow you to shift perspective to produce a still image from a different angle. Gurman notes that internal testing of the features hasn’t gone smoothly. In particular, the Extend and Reframe tools produce inconsistent results, so they could be delayed. Getting reliably good results is already the biggest problem with Apple’s only current AI-powered tool, Clean Up, so introducing more AI tools that don’t work well much of the time is not going to improve Apple’s reputation. In his report, Gurman reminds us that the OS 27 updates are focused on two main areas: Apple Intelligence features, including the long-overdue new Siri, and a concerted effort to clean up the codebase to improve performance and battery life while reducing bugs. Apple is expected to preview the new OS at the WWDC keynote on June 8.07:50 pmUBS raises Apple price target ahead of earnings, keeps neutral rating
With just two days to go until Apple’s Q3 2026 report, UBS just raised its price target on the company’s stock, based once again on strong iPhone demand. Here are the details. more…07:33 pmApple bets on AI to reinvent iPhone photo editing in iOS 27
iOS 27 could use AI to make your photographs look better after you take them. It might be a highlight of the iPhone operating system upgrade. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:18 pmUsers are unable to access Admin Center.
Status: MonitoringA fix has been applied to the Admin Center, and we're now monitoring for any adverse effects. We'll continue to keep the incident open until we can confirm normal operations for the Admin Center.07:12 pmiOS 27 could make your AirPods a lot more powerful, here’s why
iOS 27’s unveiling is a little over one month away, and Siri’s major overhaul is set to make not only the iPhone feel far more powerful, but AirPods too. more…07:09 pm[Self-Promote] – I built a new Apple Collectors Tool
Hey everyone! New developer here. I just released a new app to track your most prized Apple collection. Welcome to, Silicon Vault. With over 600+ plus products and counting you can: Mark the item as owned, in storage, once owned, or on your wishlist. You can also mark the color, other notes, and mark if […]07:08 pmApple is gearing up to overhaul the Photos app with AI tools in iOS 27
Apple will be adding a slate of new Apple Intelligence features to the Photos app in the next major operating system update, including extend, enhance, and reframing options.The existing Clean Up tool comes to the Photos appApparently, Apple is developing a new suite of tools powered by Apple Intelligence. The tools, which will be made available on iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, are slated for release this fall, according to Bloomberg.Currently, Apple only offers a single AI-powered feature: Clean Up. The feature has debuted to somewhat mixed reviews, with some users complaining that it often creates artifacts or fills areas with inaccurate detail. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:01 pm[Self-Promote] I built an AI ASO agent for iOS games because I was completely lost after shipping my first game | Reddit on iOS Programming[Self-Promote] I built an AI ASO agent for iOS games because I was completely lost after shipping my first game
I shipped my first indie mobile game to the App Store a while ago and it completely disappeared in search results. I spent weeks manually testing keywords, checking competitor metadata, reading reviews, and still had no clear idea what to actually change.Every ASO tool I tried was either ridiculously expensive (built for marketing teams with […]07:00 pmApple prepares major AI-powered photo editing overhaul for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 | Mac Daily NewsApple prepares major AI-powered photo editing overhaul for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27
Apple is developing a new suite of AI features powered by its Apple Intelligence platform, set to debut in the upcoming iOS 27, iPadOS 27… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:57 pm9to5Mac Daily: April 28, 2026 – Apple ‘Ultra’ rumors, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Make your life easier with Bitwarden, featuring a secure, open source password manager with end-to-end encryption and seamless autofill across all your devices. more…06:50 pmTim Cook attends White House as King Charles III visits the U.S.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has paid a visit to the White House as President Donald Trump greets the UK monarch, King Charles III.Tim Cook during a previous White House visit to meet President Donald TrumpKing Charles III and Queen Camilla of the UK are conducting their first state visit to the United States. As part of the welcome, the pair arrived at the White House with a formal reception, including crowds and a speech from President Trump, as well as an address to Congress and a state dinner.For such a big occasion, you would expect the attendance of many leaders from across the United States. Obviously, that also includes Tim Cook, who is still CEO of Apple until September. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:37 pmiOS 27 to Add New Apple Intelligence Photo Editing Tools
Apple will add new Apple Intelligence photo editing tools to the Photos app in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, reports Bloomberg. On-device Apple Intelligence will be able to make subtle changes to image quality, positioning, and focus, with the new capabilities joining Clean Up, the sole AI editing feature that Apple has released to date. The Photos app in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 will have an Apple Intelligence Tools section when editing an image. Options will include Extend, Enhance, and Reframe. Extend - Extend generates additional image content beyond the original frame of the photo, filling in scenery when changing the crop of an image. This tool will support expanding the edges of an image with zoom gestures. Enhance - Uses AI to automatically tweak color, lighting, and other image parameters, similar to how the auto editing feature works now. Reframe - When used with spatial photos, Reframe will let users change the perspective of an image after it's captured. Apple apparently hasn't gotten the tools working perfectly, so Extend and Reframe could be delayed or scaled back. Clean Up, Apple's existing AI tool, still has issues even a year and a half after launching. It is able to remove unwanted objects from an image, but it is not as good at filling in missing information as other AI tools from smartphone makers like Samsung and Google. More on the features coming in iOS 27, including Siri updates, can be found in our iOS 27 roundup. iOS 27 will be previewed at the WWDC 2026 keynote that's set to take place on June 8, 2026.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tag: Apple IntelligenceThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:34 pmDuplicated values in X-Forwarded-For header
Apr 28, 18:34 UTCUpdate - We are continuing to investigate this issue.Apr 28, 18:31 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating duplicated values in the X-Forwarded-For header. Origins depending on this header may exhibit unexpected behavior.06:34 pmiOS 27 will add three new features to Apple’s Photos app, per report
iOS 27 will include multiple new AI-powered photo editing features, according to a new report. These features will let you quickly improve, expand, and reframe your images. more…06:24 pmHow to remove an object from a photo with Apple Intelligence
You can easily remove any object from a photo using Apple Intelligence's Clean Up tool. Make your almost-perfect shots perfect. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:15 pmCNET reviews Apple’s MacBook Neo: ‘An absolute banger of a budget laptop’
Apple's all-new MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop ever, starts at just $599 (and $499 for education customers), bringing the full Mac… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:00 pmApple Weather App Experiencing Outage
If you've noticed the Apple Weather app isn't loading weather data right now, you're not alone. The app appears to be experiencing an outage. According to Apple's System Status page, the Weather app may be slow or unavailable for some users. The problem started at 11:36 a.m. Eastern Time and is ongoing. Reports on social media suggest that the Weather app is slow to load for some, and is not loading data for others. We'll update this article when the issue has been resolved.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:42 pmTim Cook Meets With Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Ahead of CEO Transition
Apple CEO Tim Cook met with United States Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on Monday. The U.S. Department of Commerce shared details on the meeting on social media, and said that Lutnick wished Cook well, commending his "remarkable leadership and lasting contributions to American technology." Last week, Apple announced that Cook would be stepping down from his role as CEO on September 1, 2026, with current hardware engineering chief John Ternus set to take over. Cook's visit with Lutnick was his first high-level Trump administration meeting since last week's transition news. Cook does not plan to leave Apple, and will instead transition to executive chairman, where he will "assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world." In a letter to employees, Cook said that he is healthy and that he plans to be at Apple "for a long time" in his new role. "Apple will be my top priority," he said. "It's who I am at my core, and I can't imagine it any other way." Cook told employees that he believes he can help strengthen Apple's global relationships. Cook has navigated two Trump presidencies so far, maintaining a positive relationship with the Trump administration and earning tariff exemptions for Apple. Cook personally donated $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund in 2025, and he presented Trump with a custom gift featuring a glass plaque with a 24-karat gold base after promising Apple would invest a total of $600 billion in the U.S. over a four-year period. Trump last week said that he has "always been a big fan" of Cook, and that the two had a "long and very nice relationship." Trump said he was pleased with Cook's outreach efforts. "I was very impressed with myself to have the head of Apple calling to 'kiss my ass,'" said Trump. According to Trump, he solved a "fairly large problem" for Cook during his first term, and he said he would help Cook where possible when Cook is not "too aggressive" in what he asks for. Ahead of announcing his transition to a new role, Cook said in an early April interview that the Trump administration was "very accessible," and willing to "engage." Cook explained that he felt engagement and communication were important values, giving some insight into how he is approaching his new position. But engagement for me, not just in the U.S. but around the world, is so important because it is very complex, working through local laws, local customs, local culture, local regulations. Every country is its own story. Everybody looks at things differently. The only way you get a feel for that is to sit before someone and communicate and engage. If you went in my conference room, you would see the Teddy Roosevelt quote 'It is not the critic who counts.' I've never believed that just yelling from the sideline about plus or minus was a good strategy. Your voice just goes into the wind. So you'll see me everywhere, and you'll wonder 'oh, he's meeting with somebody that has a different view than him.' I think that's good. I think it's good. I think a problem in the world right now is that it's so polarized and different views aren't shared or discussed. They just become hardened. And I don't think that's good. With Cook taking on communication with policymakers around the world, incoming CEO John Ternus will be able to spend more time focusing on Apple's growth, and he won't be exposed to the same criticism that Cook has faced for his relationship with Trump and other world leaders. Cook is still in Washington and he attended today's State Arrival Ceremony for King Charles III and Queen Camilla, who began their four-day state visit on Monday. Cook may also attend the State Dinner this evening.Tag: Tim CookThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:17 pmEmerging Service Issue – Connectivity Issues – Chennai (IN-MAA)
Apr 28, 17:17 UTCIdentified - Our team is investigating an emerging service issue affecting the network and connectivity in our Chennai (IN-MAA) data center. Customers may see intermittent delays and timeouts during peak traffic hours in the region.If you are seeing impact that may be related, please open a Support Ticket.05:10 pm20th anniversary iPhone could say goodbye to bezels
Explore the exciting features of the 20th anniversary iPhone, including a possible all-screen design without bezels. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:10 pmPhilips Hue lights enhanced with immersive SpatialAware feature, now available
In January, we learned about an upcoming Philips Hue mode called SpatialAware. As of today, the “more natural and immersive” smart lighting feature has arrived. Philips Hue video doorbell owners also have two new features ready for action. more…05:07 pmM4 vs. M5 MacBook Air Buyer's Guide
Apple last month announced a new MacBook Air, introducing the M5 chip, faster wireless connectivity, double the base storage, and a more capable charger, while simultaneously discontinuing the M4 model. So how does the new machine compare? The M5 MacBook Air starts at $1,099 for the 13-inch model and $1,299 for the 15-inch, a $100 increase over the equivalent M4 models. In exchange, base storage doubles from 256GB to 512GB, and Apple says the new SSD delivers twice the read and write speeds of the previous generation. Education pricing is also available directly from Apple and typically shaves at least $100 off the price. The main upgrade between the two models is the chip. Compared to the M4, the M5 delivers: Up to 15% faster multithreaded CPU performance Up to 30% faster overall graphics performance Up to 45% faster ray tracing performance 27.5% higher unified memory bandwidth In addition to these general performance claims, Apple published a set of specific real-world workload results showing measurable gains in AI-driven applications: 4×+ peak GPU compute performance for AI 3.6× faster time to first token (LLM) 1.8× faster Topaz Video Enhance AI processing 1.7× faster Blender ray-traced rendering 2.9× faster AI speech enhancement in Premiere Pro Beyond raw performance, the M5 introduces several meaningful architectural changes. The GPU includes a dedicated Neural Accelerator in every core, a hardware addition absent from the M4, and Apple is exposing this via new Metal 4 developer APIs with Tensor capabilities. The ray tracing engine advances to its third generation, and dynamic caching moves to its second generation. Memory bandwidth rises from 120 GB/s to 153 GB/s, enabled by the move from TSMC's second-generation 3nm process (N3E) to its third-generation 3nm process (N3P). The M5 MacBook Air also gains Apple's N1 wireless chip, bringing Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 in place of the M4 model's Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. MacBook Air (2025) MacBook Air (2026) Apple M4 chip Apple M5 chip Based on A18 chip from 2024's iPhone 16 Based on A19 Pro chip from 2025's iPhone 17 Pro 4 performance + 6 efficiency cores 4 super cores + 6 efficiency cores Made with TSMC's second-generation 3nm node (N3E) Made with TSMC's third-generation 3nm node (N3P) No integrated Neural Accelerators Integrated Neural Accelerator in every GPU core Metal 3 developer APIs Metal 4 developer APIs with Tensor APIs to program GPU Neural Accelerators Second-generation ray tracing engine Third-generation ray tracing engine First-generation dynamic caching Second-generation dynamic caching Shader cores Enhanced shader cores 120 GB/s memory bandwidth 153 GB/s memory bandwidth Apple N1 chip Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 6 (Apple N1 chip) Support for up to two external displays when the lid is open Support for up to two external displays simultaneously over a single Thunderbolt port; one display up to 8K at 60Hz or 5K at 120Hz 30W USB-C Power Adapter 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max 256GB base storage, up to 2TB 512GB base storage, up to 4TB Introduced in March 2025 Introduced in March 2026 Started at $999 (13-inch), $1,199 (15-inch) Starts at $1,099 (13-inch), $1,299 (15-inch) For users whose workloads include on-device AI inference, complex 3D rendering, or other GPU-bound and memory-intensive tasks, the jump from M4 to M5 is significant. The combination of per-core Neural Accelerators, higher memory bandwidth, and the new GPU architecture produces multi-fold speed-ups in specific AI operations. In environments where time-to-result directly affects workflow such as local LLMs, diffusion models, video enhancement, or ray-traced production, the M5 represents a meaningful step-change. For typical day-to-day usage including browsing, office work, media playback, and basic editing, the difference is highly unlikely to be perceptible in any way. The M4 was already a high-performance chip that routinely exceeded the demands of normal Mac workloads, and for the overwhelming majority of M4 MacBook Air owners, there is clearly no general-purpose reason to upgrade. For new buyers choosing between the two models, the M5 is the more straightforward long-term choice. The doubled base storage alone changes the value calculus, and when you consider that Apple previously charged $200 to upgrade the M4 Air from 256GB to 512GB, the M5 effectively costs $100 less than a comparably configured M4 model would have at launch. If future-proofing is a priority and you intend to keep the machine for many years, the M5 model will be better equipped to handle increasingly prevalent on-device AI workloads as they mature. Related Roundup: MacBook AirBuyer's Guide: MacBook Air (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook AirThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:00 pmAll of Apple’s iPhone 18 models expected to include 12GB of memory
Apple is poised to make a significant leap in memory configuration for its entire 2027 iPhone 18 lineup. According to recurring supply-chain… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:57 pmApple Weather down? iPhone app experiencing issues right now
Apple Weather is experiencing intermittent outages and issues loading for many users, per social media reports and Downdetector.com. Here’s the latest. more…04:21 pmPerplexity just gave its Comet AI browser an upgrade for iPad users with these features | 9 to 5 MacPerplexity just gave its Comet AI browser an upgrade for iPad users with these features
Perplexity has been early to the AI-browsing space with its Comet web browser. Today’s Comet update includes some welcome features for iPad users. more…04:11 pmService delays and timeouts across Zapier.com
Status: InvestigatingWe’re seeing delays and timeouts affecting parts of Zapier. Our team is investigating and working to restore normal performance. What you might notice Slower responses or failed actions in places that depend on signing in or loading account information. Some Zaps and background tasks may also run more slowly or time out. Experiences that use AI or chat-style features may also be affected. What we know Our systems are under a heavier load than usual. We’ve narrowed the problem to unusually high demand on account-related requests and are working to confirm what’s driving it and how to safely reduce the load. What we’re doing We’re focused on stabilizing performance and will share more as we have concrete progress. Next update We expect to post another update within about 30 minutes. We’re sorry for the trouble this causes and thank you for your patience. Questions? Contact our Support team: https://zapier.com/app/get-helpAffected components Support (Degraded performance) Website (Degraded performance) Login (Degraded performance)04:05 pmTidBITS Readers Show Decades-Long Loyalty
A poll of 668 readers confirms what we’ve always suspected: TidBITS readers stick around. Fully 64% have been reading for over 30 years, 87% for more than 20 years, and 94% for at least a decade.04:02 pmiOS 26.4 gave your iPhone an alarm feature that’s long been missing
iOS 26.4 is packed with a bunch of new features for Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and more, plus new ways to customize your iPhone. Apple also added a new alarm feature in iOS 26.4 that’s built specifically for Apple Watch owners. more…04:00 pmPedometer++ 8 brings friendly design refresh and Expedition Mode to Apple Watch
Pedometer++ has logged a lot of miles since first unlocking step tracking on the iPhone 5s in 2013. Nearly 13 years of updates later, version 8.0 arrives with a redesigned Apple Watch experience that includes an all-new Expedition Mode. Pedometer++ also touts a “highly-usable workout picker” for Apple Watch users frustrated by watchOS 26’s Workout app. more…03:58 pmAmazon slashes $200 off M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro with month-end deal
Pick up Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max for $3,699 thanks to a triple-digit price cut at Amazon.Save $200 on Apple's M5 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch.Amazon's month-end 2026 MacBook Pro sale is in effect, with triple-digit savings on multiple models. This M5 Max 16-inch configuration is enticing at $200 off, bringing the price down to $3,699.Buy 16" MacBook Pro M5 Max for $3,699 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:51 pmiOS 26.5: New features, release date, more
Following last month’s release of iOS 26.4, Apple is now beta testing iOS 26.5. Here are all the details on new features and changes on the way for iPhone users with iOS 26.5, which will be released next month. more…03:44 pmShould you buy a refurbished Mac? Pros, cons, savings, and what to avoid
Macworld We love Macs, but they aren’t cheap. Even with the arrival of lower-cost options like the MacBook Neo, buying a new Mac that meets your requirements can be expensive. Luckily there are cost-effective options, if you don’t mind buying a used Mac. Not all used Macs are equal though. If budget is tight you might be tempted by a bargain on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or similar platforms. The price might look attractive, but buying a used Mac can introduce risks around security, longevity, and hardware reliability. Luckily there is a safe way to get a used Mac for less. You can buy a Mac that has been refurbished. In this article we’ll discuss what a refurbished Mac is, how to know whether it’s safe to buy a refurbished Mac, what protections you have if you buy a refurbished Mac, how much money you can save, and how old is too old when choosing a refurbished Mac. Buy refurbished if you…Don’t buy refurbished if you…Have a limited budget Are a power user needing cutting-edge performanceAre a student or casual userWant the latest specsAre upgrading from a very old MacNeed maximum reliabilityAre a first-time Mac buyer looking to try macOS at the lowest costNeeds a custom configurationWant to be eco-consciousPlan to keep the Mac for many years What is a refurbished Mac (and how is it different from used)? Unlike used or second-hand items, which are often sold as-is without testing, refurbished products are pre-owned items that have been professionally inspected, tested, and, if necessary, repaired and restored to full working condition. In the case of Macs, the refurbisher ensures the Mac or MacBook functions as intended – sometimes replacing parts or carrying out repairs – before it is resold. Because of this process, you can expect refurbished Macs to work properly, and they should come with a returns policy in case any issues arise. What do you actually gain by buying a refurbished Mac? Buying a refurbished Mac is a practical way to acquire a high-quality computer at a significantly lower price point than a brand-new model. The key advantages to buying a refurbished Mac, over a secondhand, used Mac, are: Rigorous Testing: Official refurbished units undergo a stringent process that includes full functional testing, thorough cleaning, and inspection to meet the same standards as new products. Warranty and Support: Many refurbishers, including Apple, will sell refurbished Macs with a one-year limited warranty, up to 90 days of technical support, and (in the case of Apple) eligibility for AppleCare. Like-New Condition: Devices are visually indistinguishable from new models and come repackaged in a brand-new box with all original accessories and cables. Reliability: Unlike buying a standard secondhand or used Mac from a private seller, a certified refurbished machine is guaranteed to be in full working order, with any previous faults rectified by professional engineers. Every refurbished Mac sold by Apple has been tested and repaired if necessary.Apple Why buy a refurbished Mac from Apple Apple Apple’s Refurbished Store is a section of its website where you can buy refurbished Macs and MacBooks, along with other products like iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, HomePods, and Apple TV. Get a refurbished Apple Watch at Apple's refurbished store (U.K.) Get a refurbished Apple Watch at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.) Buying a refurbished Mac from Apple’s Certified Refurbished Store is a smart way to save money while still getting a device that’s virtually indistinguishable from a brand-new model. Here are some of the reasons why you should shop at Apple’s Certified Refurbished store: Stringent checks: Unlike buying second-hand from a private seller, Apple puts every device through a rigorous refurbishment process. This includes full functional testing, thorough cleaning, and detailed inspection to ensure it meets the same performance standards as new products. Apple states that every Certified Refurbished product undergoes comprehensive testing to meet the same functional standards as new devices, meaning it should feel “like new.” Recent and current models: The Macs available may be from a previous year or part of the current lineup. Fault free returns: They could be ex-demonstration units, or devices returned by customers within Apple’s standard 14-day return window. In some cases, a Mac may have been returned due to a fault—but any issues are fixed by Apple engineers before resale. According to Apple, each Mac: Will be thoroughly cleaned and inspected Includes Apple’s standard one-year limited warranty Includes up to 90 days of complimentary technical support Comes with all accessories, cables, and operating systems Is packaged in a brand-new white box Is dispatched with free shipping and returns Can be purchased via financing options And can be delivered next day The key point is that Macs from Apple’s Refurbished Store are not noticeably different from new ones – they’re tested, certified, and restored to a like-new condition. Other places to buy refurbished Macs Apple isn’t the only place that sells refurbished Macs – we recommend some alternative Mac refurbishers in this article: Best place to buy a refurbished MacBook or Mac. We’d advise that you are a little more cautious if it isn’t Apple selling the refurbished Mac, and we recommend that you don’t buy a very old Mac, even if it has been refurbished. These Apple Resellers and Refurbishment specialists who will also sell you a secondhand Mac that has been thoroughly checked over: In the U.S.: Apple Amazon Back Market MacBooks Back Market Macs Best Buy Gainsaver OWC Mac Of All Trades Refurb.me In the U.K.: Apple Amazon BackMarket Hoxton Macs Laptops Direct MacFinder Mac 4 Sale Music Magpie 8 reasons to buy a refurbished Mac Here are eight reasons why choosing a refurbished model could be a good option: Refurbished Macs are as good as new – Buying from Apple’s Refurbished Store isn’t the same as typical secondhand. Any faults are identified and fixed by Apple, so these Macs should be just as reliable as new ones bought from an Apple Authorized Reseller or Apple’s online store. They’re nearly new – Most have only been briefly used, often returned within 14 days or used as display models. They’re unlikely to have seen heavy or intensive use. They pass rigorous checks – Every refurbished Mac undergoes full functional testing, genuine Apple part replacement if needed, and a thorough clean—often with more checks than brand-new models. Save on current models – You can buy current-generation Macs for less than their brand-new price by shopping in Apple’s Refurbished Store. You can get more for your money – Refurbished options let you choose higher-spec or more powerful models (like Pro chips) for the same budget as entry-level new devices. Greater choice of models – Unlike standard retail stores, the Refurbished Store offers Macs from recent months or years, giving you more variety at lower prices. Warranty and support included – You get a one-year warranty, 90 days of tech support, and the option to extend coverage with AppleCare for extra peace of mind. Extra buying benefits – Free delivery and returns, financing options, trade in credit, fast shipping or store pickup, and the reassurance of buying directly from Apple without dealing with previous owners. 8 reasons not to buy a refurbished Mac As you can see there are plenty of good reasons to buy a refurbished Mac. Are there any disadvantages? While refurbished Macs offer significant savings, there are several drawbacks to consider, ranging from limited availability to potential hardware obsolescence. Here are some of the disadvantages to look out for: Older models – Buying refurbished often means you won’t get the very latest technology. While current-generation Macs do appear on Apple’s Refurbished Store, they usually show up a few months after launch. Limited availability – You may not find the exact model, specs, or color you want. Stock depends on returns and trade-ins, so availability is unpredictable and can change quickly. Inconsistent stock – What’s available one day might be gone the next. You may need to check back regularly, and even then, there’s no guarantee your preferred configuration will appear. Varying refurbishment standards – Apple has strict testing processes, but third-party sellers may not. Buying outside Apple can mean fewer checks or older machines that aren’t great value. Discounts aren’t always best – Refurbished prices from Apple aren’t always the lowest available. However, cheaper deals elsewhere can come with added risk. The Intel trap – Many refurbished Macs, especially from marketplaces like Amazon, use older Intel processors. These lack Apple Silicon performance and will lose software support sooner. New models may offer better value – When Apple updates a Mac, it often improves specs like storage or RAM. A refurbished older model might offer significantly less for a similar price. New Macs can also be discounted – Retailers sometimes offer deals on new or recently discontinued Macs, so it’s worth comparing refurbished prices with new offers before buying. Have a look at our frequently updated best Mac deals picks for MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac mini. Where do refurbished Macs come from? IDG Refurbished Macs are sourced from several different channels, ranging from customer returns to manufacturing surpluses. The origin of a specific unit often depends on whether you are purchasing directly from Apple or through a third-party reseller. Units sold through the Apple Certified Refurbished Store typically originate from the following sources: Customer Returns: Apple allows customers to return products within 14 days for a refund. These units are often in near-perfect condition but cannot be resold as “new” once the box has been opened. Defective Units: Some Macs are returned due to a specific technical fault. These units are sent to Apple engineers who rectify the issue before the device is cleared for resale. Ex-Demonstration Models: Units used in Apple teaching programs or as floor models in retail stores are also reconditioned for the refurbished market. Manufacturing Surplus: In some cases, what appears to be a refurbished deal is actually a surplus of new product. For instance, as noted in Save a whopping $1,300 on this M3 Max MacBook Pro blowout deal, some deeply discounted units sold by retailers like Woot “aren’t refurbished but rather are likely the result of a manufacturing surplus of product from Apple.” How much cheaper are refurbished Macs? The primary benefit of choosing a refurbished Mac is the cost savings, which typically range around 15% off the original retail price for recent models, though discounts can be much higher for older generations. Because Macs command high retail prices, this percentage often translates into significant discounts ranging from a few hundred to several hundred dollars or pounds. Typical Savings by Model The exact amount you save depends on the specific model, its configuration (such as RAM and storage), and its age. Deals on the Apple Refurbished Store have included: MacBook Pro: Savings of up to $590 in the U.S. and up to £750 in the U.K. MacBook Air: Savings of up to $170 in the U.S. iMac: Savings of up to $290 in the U.S. and up to £260 in the U.K. Mac Studio: Significant discounts are available, with some models seeing price cuts of up to $600. Specific high-end configurations can offer even deeper discounts. Factors Influencing Price Generation: While it is possible to find current-generation models on the refurbished store, they typically do not appear until at least six months after their initial launch. Retailer: Other third-party resellers such as Amazon, Back Market, or Best Buy may offer even lower prices for refurbished Macs than Apple. However, Apple’s own refurbished units include a full one-year warranty and genuine Apple part replacements. Processor Type: Older Intel-based Macs are often sold at very low prices (e.g., a 2018 MacBook Pro for $300/£300), but these are not recommended as they are nearing the end of their software support lifecycle. What are the risks of buying used vs refurbished Buying a used Mac from an individual seller on a site like eBay can seem like a bargain, but it often comes with technical and security risks. There’s an important distinction between used and refurbished. A refurbished Mac has been professionally inspected, tested, and repaired if needed – and is usually sold with a warranty and returns policy. By contrast, used or second-hand devices sold by individuals are typically offered “as-is,” with little to no protection if something goes wrong. Here’s why buying used can be risky: Uncertain History: A used Mac may have hidden faults, wear and tear, or performance issues that aren’t immediately obvious – and could be the reason it’s being sold. No guarantee or returns: Private sellers often don’t offer returns or warranties, so you may be stuck with a faulty device. Activation Lock issues: If the previous owner hasn’t removed the device from their Apple ID, you could be locked out and unable to use the Mac. In contrast, refurbished Macs offer far more peace of mind, thanks to professional checks, verified functionality, and buyer protections. 8 reasons not to buy a used, secondhand Mac If your Mac looks like this it has Intel inside.Foundry Here are eight reasons why it’s a bad idea to buy a secondhand Mac, and why you should consider refurbished or new instead: Older Macs can be insecure – Apple only supports the latest and two previous macOS versions. If a Mac can’t run a recent system like macOS Sonoma or later, it won’t receive security updates, leaving your data at risk. See How long does Apple support Macs to find out if the Mac is protected with security updates. Support is ending for older hardware – Even relatively recent Intel Macs are being phased out, with Apple expected to drop full support for them soon, limiting their lifespan. Repairs can be difficult and expensive – Apple classifies Macs as “Vintage” after seven years and “Obsolete” after ten. At that point, parts are hard to find or unavailable, making repairs costly or impossible. Limited software compatibility – Older Macs may not support the latest macOS features, and third-party apps may stop updating, increasing the risk of bugs and security vulnerabilities. Performance will lag behind – Even once-powerful Macs can struggle with modern tasks. Upgrading components is often limited or not worth the cost compared to buying a newer model. Reliability issues are more likely – Ageing hardware can lead to crashes, slowdowns, and unexpected shutdowns, making daily use frustrating. Intel models are outdated – Apple Silicon Macs (M1 and later) are significantly faster and more efficient. Intel Macs are becoming obsolete and will be harder to resell. Better alternatives exist – Instead of buying used, you can get affordable new or refurbished Macs with warranties, support, and better long-term value. Further reading If you want to know more about buying a refurbished Mac, read this: Where to buy a Refurbished Mac. We also have Best Place to buy a Mac and When is the best time to buy a Mac. For advice about which Mac to buy read out Best Mac Buying Guide And if you want a deal on a new Mac, read: Best MacBook Air deals Best MacBook Pro deals Best iMac deals Best Mac mini deals Thinking of a refurbished iPhone? Read Best places to buy a refurbished iPhone and where to get the best deals.03:38 pmEye doctor uses Vision Pro in cataract surgery for the first time
In another medical first for the Vision Pro headset, it recently played a crucial role in cataract surgery. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:37 pmAnthropic releases 9 Claude connectors for creative tools, including Blender and Adobe
Anthropic is targeting creative professionals with its latest Claude AI update. The company has released nine new Claude connectors that work with creative tools like Blender and more. more…03:28 pmDeals: M3 iPad Air up to $300 off, 24GB/1TB M5 MacBook Pro $250 off, M5 MacBook Air, AirPods, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M3 iPad Air up to $300 off, 24GB/1TB M5 MacBook Pro $250 off, M5 MacBook Air, AirPods, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Amazon delivering MacBook Neo as early as tomorrow from $590 and the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 deal, but we also have some serious clearance deals live on M3 iPad Air – 1TB M3 iPad Air $300 off and the 11-inch 512GB at $250 off. We also have Apple’s 24GB/1TB M5 MacBook Pro at best price of the year ($250 off) and the most affordable new M5 MacBook Air model back to one of the best prices ever (nearly $150 off). Head below for a closer look. more…03:20 pmUPDATE: **Title:** Investigating issues with slow loading of AppSheet **Description:** We are experiencing an issue with AppSheet beginning at Tuesday, 2026-04-28 00:30 PDT. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Tuesday, 2026-04-28 09:00 PDT with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. **Symptoms:** Affected customers would experience slow loading times and internal server errors for AppSheet apps. **Workaround:** None at this time. | Google AppsUPDATE: **Title:** Investigating issues with slow loading of AppSheet **Description:** We are experiencing an issue with AppSheet beginning at Tuesday, 2026-04-28 00:30 PDT. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Tuesday, 2026-04-28 09:00 PDT with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. **Symptoms:** Affected customers would experience slow loading times and internal server errors for AppSheet apps. **Workaround:** None at this time.
Incident began at 2026-04-28 07:30 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).Title: Investigating issues with slow loading of AppSheet Description: We are experiencing an issue with AppSheet beginning at Tuesday, 2026-04-28 00:30 PDT. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Tuesday, 2026-04-28 09:00 PDT with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Symptoms: Affected customers would experience slow loading times and internal server errors for AppSheet apps. Workaround: None at this time. Affected products: AppSheet03:18 pmTim Cook attending White House event one week after announcing Apple CEO transition
Apple CEO Tim Cook is making the rounds in Washington D.C. this week, just days after Apple announced its CEO transition plan. This fall, John Ternus will become Apple CEO with Cook remaining active as Executive Chairman of the Board. more…03:15 pmApple TV releases first trailer for ‘Ted Lasso’ season four, premiering August 5th
Apple TV on Tuesday revealed the premiere date for the highly anticipated fourth season of global hit series “Ted Lasso,” starring and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:05 pm'Ted Lasso' season 4 kicks off its return to Apple TV in August
Apple darling "Ted Lasso" is headed back to the small screen, with Apple TV officially setting a premiere date and sharing a new season 4 teaser.Image Credit: Apple TVIn season 4, Ted makes his way back to Richmond to coach a second-division women's football team. The task will challenge both Ted and his team, encouraging them to take chances they never thought they would.In preparation, Apple TV has shared a minute-long teaser, in addition to finally giving us a premiere date: August 5. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:53 pmToday in Apple history: iTunes Music Store opens its doors
On April 28, 2003, Apple opened the iTunes Music Store, revolutionizing the music industry and digital distribution of content. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:51 pmApple Vision Pro Used in World-First Cataract Surgery
Apple's Vision Pro has hit another medical-use milestone, with a New York ophthalmologist becoming the first surgeon to perform cataract surgery using the spatial computing headset. Dr. Eric Rosenberg of SightMD completed the initial procedure in October 2025 and has since performed hundreds of additional cases using ScopeXR, a surgical platform he co-developed for Apple's mixed reality device. ScopeXR streams live feeds from 3D digital surgical microscopes directly into the Vision Pro, which lets the surgeon view the operative field in stereoscopic 3D while overlaying preoperative diagnostic data. The platform also supports real-time remote collaboration, allowing surgeons to virtually join procedures and see exactly what the operating surgeon sees. "We are now able to bring the world's best surgeon into any operating room, at any hour, from anywhere on the planet," said Dr. Rosenberg in a company press release. "From residents performing their first cases to surgeons facing unexpected complications, this technology democratizes access to expertise and that will save vision."It's another example of Apple's move toward enterprise and professional use cases for Vision Pro, with widespread consumer adoption beleaguered by the headset's $3,499 starting price and bulky form factor. Apple has increasingly leaned into specialized applications in fields like medicine, aviation training, and industrial design - markets where the device's capabilities can justify its cost, in other words. The headset was never expected to be mass-market from day one, according to Apple. Even so, enthusiasm is said to have cooled far faster than anticipated. Based on the latest reports, there are now no Apple Vision headsets in active development, with the company's focus pivoting to lightweight smart glasses, where Meta has already seen success. Last October, Apple introduced an updated Vision Pro model featuring the M5 chip, the first hardware revision of the device.Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:43 pm‘AirPods Ultra’ launching later this year sounds more likely than ever
Apple has new AirPods launching later this year that we’ve been referring to as a high-end AirPods Pro model, but recent reporting now makes it seem more likely that they’ll be the first ‘AirPods Ultra.’ more…02:22 pmElevated Authentication Latency in DUO6
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A new report says Apple paid more than $1.2 million in one year to privately hire police to protect three of its San Francisco retail stores. The payment was said to have been made through a private security company. San Francisco allows private companies to pay police officers to protect their shops and offices, and the report says that many tech companies take advantage of this … more…02:14 pmWaiting for the right M5 MacBook Air deal? It just hit a record-low $950
Macworld M5 MacBook Air View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); ‘Tis the time to get the best affordable laptop out there! Stop wasting time and take advantage of the M5 MacBook Air for just $950 at Amazon, a savings of $150 off its MSRP, and the best price we’ve seen. And remember, the MacBook Air now starts at 512GB of storage, which would have previously cost $1,199, so it’s like you’re really saving $250. We love the M5 MacBook Air around here, and the 4.5-star rating we gave it when we reviewed the laptop is evidence enough. We even gave it our Editors’ Choice award, appreciating the fantastic performance, incredible SSD speeds, and the all-day battery life. The laptop features Apple’s advanced M5 chip that ensures swift multitasking across all sorts of apps, no matter how complicated. From productivity apps to creative tools and loads of AI features, the M5 can handle it all. Plus, the MacBook Air features a gorgeous 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display that will deliver gorgeous graphics and crisp text at all times. If you’ve been eying a MacBook Neo but aren’t sure if it’s powerful enough for your needs, this is a great step-up model. So take advantage of this incredible M5 MacBook Air deal and grab yourself a new laptop while it’s still live at Amazon.02:11 pmTed Lasso season 4 just got its Apple TV release date and first trailer
We believed, and now it’s finally happening: Ted Lasso returns for season 4 this summer, and Apple TV just announced the release date and debuted its first trailer. more…02:10 pmApple Announces 'Ted Lasso' Season Four Streaming Date
Apple today announced that its hit comedy-drama series "Ted Lasso" is returning for a fourth season starting Wednesday, August 5. One new episode will follow every Wednesday through October 7. "Ted Lasso" is one of the most popular shows ever released on the Apple TV streaming service. The eponymous character Ted Lasso, played by Jason Sudeikis, starts off as a small-time football coach from Kansas who is hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience coaching soccer. In the fourth season, Apple says Lasso returns to England to take on his biggest challenge yet: coaching a second division women's soccer team. "Throughout the course of the season, Ted and the team learn to leap before they look, taking chances they never thought they would," said Apple. Fan favorites such as Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, and Jeremy Swift are all set to return in the fourth season. The third season of "Ted Lasso" was released in 2023, so there has been a long wait for a fourth season. The series has won several major awards since it debuted in 2020, with its overall positive tone making it a popular comfort show.Tags: Apple TV Service, Apple TV ShowsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:06 pmApple to close first unionized U.S. Retail Store in Towson, citing crime and mall decline; union cries ‘union-busting’ | Mac Daily NewsApple to close first unionized U.S. Retail Store in Towson, citing crime and mall decline; union cries ‘union-busting’
Apple will permanently close its Towson Town Center store in June, marking the shutdown of the first Apple retail location in the U.S. to… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:04 pm[Question] Is there ANY way to *pause* (not duck) Spotify from the background using a CoreLocation trigger? Hit an Apple walled-garden dead end. | Reddit on iOS Programming[Question] Is there ANY way to *pause* (not duck) Spotify from the background using a CoreLocation trigger? Hit an Apple walled-garden dead end.
Hey everyone. Full disclosure: I'm relatively new to Swift and have been "vibe coding" my way through my first big project (learning a ton and doing a lot of trial and error as I go). I've hit a wall with iOS background audio rules, and I'm hoping some of the veterans here might know a […]02:00 pmHands-on: Satechi CubeDock packs Thunderbolt 5 and NVMe storage in a Mac mini-like design [Video] | 9 to 5 MacHands-on: Satechi CubeDock packs Thunderbolt 5 and NVMe storage in a Mac mini-like design [Video]
Thunderbolt 5 debuted in September 2023. It was introduced as the new Thunderbolt standard that would slowly begin to replace Thunderbolt 4. It entered the scene, and we saw a big jump forward in bandwidth, display support, and overall capability. But what I noticed is that it was relatively slow to roll out, and the products we saw that did implement Thunderbolt 5 only did that. They just switched from Thunderbolt 4 to Thunderbolt 5 and shipped the same product otherwise. So when I saw Satechi announce some actual changes and improvements to their Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock, I had to check it out. I have used it for over two weeks, and this is what you should know. more…01:57 pmAirPods Pro 3 Return to $199.99 Low Price on Amazon
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 a May 4 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 forums01:48 pmThe OpenAI smartphone will fail, but it’ll be good for iPhone users
The past few days have seen conflicting views from AI companies about the future of smartphones. Perplexity thinks AI will only benefit iPhones, while OpenAI reportedly thinks its own smartphone can render them obsolete. I would bet very heavily that the OpenAI smartphone will either never materialize or will be a commercial failure, but I still think the attempt is good news for iPhone users … more…01:48 pmThe OpenAI smartphone will fail, but it’ll be good for iPhone users
The past few days have seen conflicting views from AI companies about the future of smartphones. Perplexity thinks AI will only benefit iPhones, while OpenAI reportedly thinks its own smartphone can render them obsolete. I would bet very heavily that the OpenAI smartphone will either never materialize or will be a commercial failure, but I still think the attempt is good news for iPhone users … more…01:48 pmThe OpenAI smartphone will fail, but it’ll be good for iPhone users
The past few days have seen conflicting views from AI companies about the future of smartphones. Perplexity thinks AI will only benefit iPhones, while OpenAI reportedly thinks its own smartphone can render them obsolete. I would bet very heavily that the OpenAI smartphone will either never materialize or will be a commercial failure, but I still think the attempt is good news for iPhone users … more…01:30 pmThis nutrition and fitness app makes meal planning and workout tracking simple
The NutriAI nutrition and workout app generates daily meal plans tailored to your goals, with grocery lists so you know exactly what to buy. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:20 pmApple kills App Store bill with ‘tidal wave lobbying effort’
Macworld Apple has avoided an inconvenient constraint on the way it runs the App Store, thanks to what a political opponent has described as “a tidal wave lobbying effort.” The Cupertino company, along with other owners of very large software storefronts, can now carry on promoting its own apps and giving them preferential treatment, leaving smaller developers to struggle for exposure. Last month, Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) proposed the BASED Act, the name standing for Blocking Anticompetitive Self-preferencing by Entrenched Dominant platforms. The idea of this legislation was to prohibit owners of platforms with a market cap above $1 trillion and at least 100 million monthly users in the U.S. from pushing those users towards their own offerings, which is clearly aimed at Apple. “Anticompetitive behavior is everywhere on the internet,” argued Wiener. “From rigged search results, to manipulative nudges boosting the ‘house’ product, to anti-discount policies that raise prices, to the dreaded green bubble that ‘breaks’ the group chat. When the world’s largest digital platforms rig the game to favor their own products and services, we all lose. By prohibiting these anticompetitive practices, the BASED Act will protect competition online, empower consumers and startups, and promote innovations to improve all our lives.” This sounded promising for smaller app makers, many of whom formed an alliance to support the bill. But they were unable to defeat the far greater resources brought to bear by Apple and Google, which would also have been affected because of the size of its Play store, and the measure was “buried in little more than a month,” Bloomberg reported this week. The trade group Chamber of Progress, of which both Apple and Google are partners, reportedly identified defeating the BASED Act as its top priority for this year. Lobbyists against the bill also included the California Chamber of Commerce. “They absolutely flooded the Capitol with lobbyists to trash the bill and to spread misinformation,” complained Wiener. “It was a tidal wave lobbying effort, and we were at a real disadvantage.” Apple has never been shy about dabbling in politics and is fairly open about its lobbying activities. On the company’s site, it describes this process as working to “help policy makers at every level of government understand our products, our innovations, and our business.” You can scrutinise these activities using the dropdown state-selection tool. As well as the Chamber of Progress, Apple belongs to the App Association, which works “to promote a policy environment that rewards and inspires innovation”; the Digital Media Association, which “advocates for music streaming services by championing policies and public conversations that encourage innovation”; NetChoice, which is very keen on “light-touch regulation”; and more than 40 other groups and trade associations. At the start of this decade, a report found that Apple spent $1.56m on political lobbying in three months, and that number is likely to have risen significantly in recent years. Tim Cook, meanwhile, has given time and money to develop a fruitful relationship with President Trump, an occupation that will likely dominate his duties as chairman of the board from this fall. Any further attempts to curb the company’s power through political means will face an uphill struggle.01:15 pmHighly adaptable Edifier M90 speakers earn a spot in any Apple setup [Review] ★★★★☆
Our hands-on Edifier M90 speaker review finds the compact boxes can power great sound in a variety of settings. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:15 pmUAG is running the craziest sale we’ve ever seen: 60% off for 6 minutes each day
Macworld Urban Armor Gear (UAG) is known for its stylish yet ultra-protective tech accessories, such as iPhone, iPad, and MacBook cases and sleeves, Apple Watch bands, backpacks, power banks and chargers, stands, and tracker cards. But if you’re really fast, today you can get anything they sell for a whopping 60 percent off—but you need to act fast. UAG is hosting a “Mega Sale” with a twist: To get the discount, you need to shop this week during a specific 6-minute window each day. Today’s sale runs between 5:30 pm and 5:36 pm PST with the code SAVE60. You can get future codes on the UAG website or sign up to receive the codes by email and text. UAG makes a ton of accessories we love, such as the Monarch, Pathfinder, Civilian, and Pylo iPhone cases, heat-molded soft neoprene sleeves for the MacBook Air or Pro, the clear impact-resistant armor shell for MacBook Neo, Active and Scout Apple Watch bands, and SRGE Rugged magnetic power banks. And there’s much more on the UAG website, so go pick out what you want now because the sale doesn’t leave much time for browsing. Also check these accessories out in our Best Cases for iPhone 17, Best MacBook Bags, Best FindMy Tracker Cards and Best Magnetic Power Banks features. Get your daily Mega Sale codes here 60% off everything but be quick, it's time-limited each day GET CODE (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })();01:13 pm15 years ago, Apple ‘finally’ released the white iPhone 4 after a 300+ day delay
The white iPhone 4 release day is always a fun Apple anniversary for me to think about. It comes one week before I bought my first iPhone (the iPhone 4 in white, of course) and 308 days after the black iPhone 4 arrived in stores. more…01:00 pm5 best Apple products of the Tim Cook era
We give outgoing CEO Tim Cook credit where credit is due for the best Apple products released while he ran the show in Cupertino. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:00 pmAdobe Photoshop gets AI object rotation, as Lightroom adds new presets, better search, more | 9 to 5 MacAdobe Photoshop gets AI object rotation, as Lightroom adds new presets, better search, more
Adobe is rolling out updates to Photoshop and Lightroom today, with new AI-powered tools, workflow improvements, and performance upgrades across both apps. Here are the details. more…12:58 pmThis 20th Anniversary iPhone rumor is speculative but persuasive
Former Apple design chief Jony Ive famously prioritized sleek aesthetics over almost everything else, and there was widespread agreement that he sometimes took this a little too far. However, his long-term vision of the future of the iPhone as a single slab of glass has persisted beyond his tenure, and a new post does seem to present a persuasive view of what we might expect from a 20th Anniversary iPhone next year … more…12:57 pmApple’s gripping new space-race drama ‘Star City’ premieres at CANNESERIES
at the Cannes International Series Festival (CANNESERIES), Apple TV celebrated the global premiere of “Star City” with creators and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.12:46 pmI made a tool that monitors App Store reviews for any app – no App Store Connect login required – Your data stays private | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI made a tool that monitors App Store reviews for any app – no App Store Connect login required – Your data stays private
Every App Store review monitoring tool I looked at had two things I didn't want: they asked me to hand over App Store Connect credentials (and they definitely resell the data they pull), and they charged $100+/mo for a bloated dashboard full of stuff I'd never touch. If all I want is "tell me when […]12:14 pmAdobe Firefly AI Assistant is in open beta. It's not great.
Adobe's shift towards agentic creativity is terrible so far, and might end up being a win for someone, somewhere. It won't be artists.Adobe Firefly AI | Image credit: AdobeAllow me to pull back the curtain on the inner workings of AppleInsider, just a peek, so that you may understand how the sausage gets made.I show up, five days a week, to a digital office of sorts: the fabled "Work Slack." And, on many of those days, my compatriots have taken to showing me, specifically, "some AI bullshit." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:06 pm'Liquid Glass Display' may kill iPhone bezel with optical trickery
The next generation of iPhone screen is rumored to be called the "Liquid Glass Display," with an all-glass design that bends light to minimize the bezel.Apple's next iPhone screen overhaul could use a lot more curved glass.The iPhone display has been the topic of rumors for a while, with most attention on the flexible version in the iPhone Fold. However, Apple is always looking to create screens that take advantage of new technologies, shaking up the aesthetics of its premier models.According to a Monday tweet by leaker Ice Universe, Apple's next generation of screen will be called a "Liquid Glass Display." The leaker insists it's not a traditional quad curved display, nor will it be like the curved displays seen on Android devices. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:03 pmHere’s why the Apple Ultra rumors make sense to me
A report yesterday suggested that we may be seeing a succession of Apple Ultra products, including the upcoming folding iPhone and an M6-powered MacBook. So far, of course, we’ve only seen the branding used for an Apple Watch. It may potentially be pointing to a new tier of Apple products across almost the company’s entire range of devices, and to me that would make sense for both the company and its customers … more…12:00 pmOpenAI Eyes AI Agent Phone, Kuo Says
OpenAI may be exploring an AI agent smartphone, signaling a potential move beyond apps toward a more integrated, assistant-driven mobile experience. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:00 pmOpenAI Eyes AI Agent Phone, Kuo Says
OpenAI may be exploring an AI agent smartphone, signaling a potential move beyond apps toward a more integrated, assistant-driven mobile experience. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:00 pmOpenAI Eyes AI Agent Phone, Kuo Says
OpenAI may be exploring an AI agent smartphone, signaling a potential move beyond apps toward a more integrated, assistant-driven mobile experience. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.11:50 amBest laptop stands for Apple MacBook Pro and MacBook Air 2026
Macworld Apple’s MacBooks are great, but—as with all laptops—using one isn’t that great for your back or neck. Continual bowing of the head to see a screen can lead to a stiff neck and what doctors scarily call spinal stenosis, which can compress blood vessels and displace nerves—cutting off blood supply to the brain. That’s not a good thing. Your screen should be at a comfortable height that doesn’t make you bend your neck down to see it. Try to make sure your eyes are in line with the screen while sitting with a straight back. This also helps when making video calls, so the other people aren’t staring up your nostrils. Using a laptop stand also makes using a separate keyboard and mouse much easier. See our roundups of the best Mac keyboards and best Mac mouse. And, after use, you can hide away your keyboard under the raised stand on certain models. Some stands raise the laptop to eye level, and others—known as “vertical” or “closed” stands—just keep the MacBook closed for minimal desk disruption if you have connected external displays to increase your screen size—learn how to set up a second screen for a Mac. The eye-level, open laptop stands are more ergonomic, raising the MacBook screen so that you are not straining your neck muscles, shoulders and back. It should also reduce screen glare, which means less eye strain and fewer headaches. On such a stand, the MacBook’s webcam will also be at a more natural level with your head, meaning less video calls with people looking up your nose or down on your head. Buy a vertical/closed laptop stand to keep your desk tidy and free up space for other stuff—be that a charger for your iPhone, backup hard disk, or a cup of coffee. Both types of stand should also raise the laptop, raising it off the desk and keeping it cooler. If a laptop gets too hot, its performance is likely to suffer. A laptop stand also works nicely with a MacBook docking station, which can multiply the number of ports and slots available to you and allow for multiple larger displays. Some stands even have their own integrated USB-C hub, which is a very clever addition. We’ve rounded up the best laptop stands for MacBook that we can find, each with its own special features. Most mimic the clean metal lines of the MacBook range, while others think differently. Twelve South Curve Flex – Most stylish flexible MacBook stand Pros Stylish Multiple height and tilt settings Portable Cons Expensive Price When Reviewed: $79.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Check on Amazon Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Many laptop stands are rigid and offers little flexibility. The Cuve Flex, from premium accessory maker Twelve South, remedies this limitation with both height and tilt adjustability. It can elevate your MacBook screen and camera up to 22 inches (56cm) so it can be close to eye level and aligned with an external screen if you have one. This flexibility is better for your neck, back and eyes. You can angle the MacBook’s keyboard from 0 to 45 degrees. The Curve Flex is not just flexible; it’s portable, too. It weighs 28oz (795g), folds flat and comes with a padded neoprene travel sleeve. While it costs more than the original fixed-position Curve and even cheaper Curve SE (reviewed below), and indeed many of the MacBook stands tested here, the flexibility and portability justify the extra expense. The Curve Flex is available in matte black or white. Twelve South also has a companion stand for the external display you might connect to your MacBook. The Curve Riser will put your second screen at a similar height to the laptop, and includes a handy shelf for a docking station or other device.11:24 amApple makes expensive app subscriptions easier to pay
You can soon pay annual app subscriptions monthly with a 12-month commitment, making expensive apps more affordable. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)11:00 amPlease, John Ternus, bring back the Mac event
Macworld Here’s something that my editor pointed out to me the other day: The last time Apple held a Mac-specific event was in October 2023. At first, I was like, nah, that’s not right. But when I checked, it turns out that Apple hasn’t made any Mac announcements at a keynote since that Scary Fast event. At most, a recap of recent Mac releases was briefly mentioned, and that’s it. As a Mac guy, I accepted that the Mac became a lower priority for Apple, for a good reason: The iPhone is so prominent, it just has to be that way. And the Mac is into its fourth decade as a platform. It’s mature, it’s stable, it will always be here. It kind of takes care of itself. But, again, I’m a Mac guy, so I’d like to see Mac marketing events for the general public again. It doesn’t have to be every year, but we should not go nearly three years without one. And no, the Apple Experience event for the MacBook Neo doesn’t count. That was an invite-only event. There was no presentation to the general public, except for a press release and YouTube videos. And if there’s any Mac release in the last two years that called for a keynote, it’s the Neo. If you’re rolling your eyes, exasperated at what you think is a trivial request, I can see that. But you probably never watched Steve Jobs introduce the first Mac, or you never watched the introduction of the first iMac. These are iconic keynotes not just for the products they unveiled, but because they did more than introduce new computers to buy. Mac events, even the Scary Fast event from 2023, are a love letter to die-hard users. (Side note: Who was the last presenter at that event? New CEO John Ternus.) The Scary Fast October 2023 event was a Mac showcase–the last one Apple has done.Apple For a lot of us, the Mac has nostalgic value. The Mac says something about how we prefer to work, how we get things done. The Mac has a greater sense of community than any other Apple product, including the iPhone. A Mac event that celebrates that community and its users reminds everyone that the Mac is where it all started, and it’s the basis of everything that has come since. Just take a look at the reaction to the MacBook Neo. The amazement about the combination of price and quality has led to an infusion of excitement in the Mac community. But more importantly, it has led to those curious about the Mac to reach out, and what they are finding is a community that is happy to engage, willing to teach, and enthusiastic about sharing. Apple’s new CEO, who just so happens to be a Mac guy. I, like many others, am very optimistic about John Ternus’ ability to lead Apple. His decisions over the next few years, more so than any other time in recent history, are critical to Apple. We’re in a time in technology where companies need to move in certain directions to thrive, much less stay relevant. While Ternus has a lot of hard work ahead of him, reviving Mac presentation events is low-hanging fruit that would accomplish a lot. It would convey that the Mac is a top priority with Apple, and it would reinforce the bonds that make the Mac community. If the MacBook Neo tells us anything, that community is growing. Nurture that growth with Mac showcases.10:43 amRegarding 3.2(f) Compliance Warning!
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Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone will use a new type of curved screen technology that more effectively hides the display bezels from the user's line of sight for a purer viewing experience, claims a Chinese leaker. Apple is reportedly planning a radical redesign for the 20th-anniversary iPhone that could feature a display that curves around all four edges of the device. To achieve this, Apple will reportedly use an equal-depth quad-curved panel supplied by Samsung, and it sounds like it's going to be quite different from typical curved screens. According to leaker Ice Universe, "It is not a traditional quad curved display, nor is it anything like the curved screen solutions we have seen on Android phones over the years." This is said to be down to its extremely subtle curvature, but there are apparently other factors that could come into play. "What truly creates the visual impact may be a sophisticated combination of optical refraction, light guiding structures, and carefully engineered visual illusion," said Ice Universe, writing in a post on X. "The end result could be a display where the bezel nearly disappears from sight, while edge viewing remains natural and undisturbed."Apple will also reportedly adopt a Samsung-made OLED technology called COE (Color Filter on Encapsulation) to make the 20th-anniversary iPhone's display brighter and thinner than previous panels. Apple may refer to it as a "Liquid Glass Display," in a nod to its latest software interface redesign, claims the leaker. Apple may define its next generation display as "Liquid Glass Display."It is not a traditional quad curved display, nor is it anything like the curved screen solutions we have seen on Android phones over the years. The curvature itself could be extremely subtle. What truly... pic.twitter.com/onj81yNWQf— Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) April 27, 2026 To mark the 20th-anniversary of the iPhone in 2027, Apple ideally wants an uninterrupted display with no cutouts for the most visual impact, but concealing the Face ID system and selfie camera under the panel is going to be a challenge. Display analyst Ross Young has said that Apple won't have under-display Face ID ready to go for a 2027 iPhone, but other leakers think it's possible. If Apple can't get everything under the display, we may see under-display Face ID and then a small hole-punch cutout on the front for the front-facing camera.Tags: 20th-Anniversary iPhone, Ice UniverseThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:30 amApple is doomed because John Ternus isn’t Elon Musk
Macworld It is more than a week since Apple announced that Tim Cook would be transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman and John Ternus would be taking over as CEO, so if you think the Macalope has a “Ternus”-based pun to start this week’s column that hasn’t already been used, well, sorry, that well has been tapped bone dry. As a mythical beast who has had to endure years of Apple doomerism, it is interesting how decidedly calm everyone is about this impending transition. Sure, a few have said Ternus will have to hit the ground running on AI to overcome a perceived failure on Tim Cook’s part to dump billions into it, but for the most part, everyone has been remarkably chill, which has never been a word the Macalope would use to describe our esteemed corps of technology pundits. We are, therefore, left with only one logical conclusion: they have all been replaced by unfeeling, silicon-based lifeforms from the 8th dimension. Which… eh, okay. Even the concern over AI seems pretty unwarranted to the Macalope, though. Why? Here’s why: “OpenAI could be making a phone with AI agents replacing apps.” First of all, good luck with that. It should go about as well as other new phones that have been announced in recent years. Second, the reason OpenAI is taking this move is that it has to: AI is a service that needs to be delivered on a platform, and if you don’t own the platform, someone else is your gatekeeper. They will try pins, they will try glasses, they will try phones, they will try whatever hardware they can think of, but at the end of the day, they have to beat the iPhone. Which is why the Macalope says good luck. But there are a few reasons there has been no rending of garments over this changing of the guard. Probably the biggest one is that Tim Cook isn’t leaving the company. If Ternus needs to ask him a question like “How do I get Eddy Cue to dial it back a bit?”, he can just walk into his office. Apple also did an excellent job greasing the skids on this transition. Of course, Tim Cook has reached an age where it’s natural to wonder if he’d consider stepping down, but it’s not just because of that that we’ve been talking about this eventuality and John Ternus as his likely replacement for more than a year now. We can argue over who got it wrong and who got it right in terms of reporting this impending change, but the one who really got it right was Apple, which leaked just enough, got Ternus in front of the press just enough, and delivered the news at just the right time. If you’d like to receive regular news and updates to your inbox, sign up for our newsletters, including The Macalope and Apple Breakfast, David Price’s weekly, bite-sized roundup of all the latest Apple news and rumors.Foundry Finally, it cannot be stressed enough how important it is that Ternus is coming from inside Apple and from a product development discipline, no less. While the Macalope has been extremely critical of some of Cook’s decisions in the last, oh, 16 months or so (totally random timespan not at all linked to any national events), he is by and large a really tough act to follow. The fantastic growth Apple has experienced over the last 15 years, thanks to the ability to follow up on the single biggest consumer product in the history of capitalism–the iPhone–is no mean feat. (You have to caveat it with “in the history of capitalism” because fire was just slightly more popular on a percentage basis.) The one knock people have had on Cook over the years? “He’s not a product guy.” Ternus is. That knock was nonsense, of course, and it reached its fever peak when it was made into weapons-grade nonsense with one suggestion in particular. Please swallow any liquids in your mouth before you read the following suggestion, made back in 2017: “Why Apple Should Buy Tesla and Make Elon Musk CEO” Can? You? Even? Effing? Imagine? The Macalope has revisited this piece several times in the intervening years as Musk’s… [audible gulp]… unique personality… was put more and more on display and found to be severely lacking, and each time he reads the title, it makes certain parts of him clench ever tighter. Of course, no one was taking this seriously then, even the author. It was just another way to lob cheap shots at Tim Cook. Ternus is starting with a company still largely at the top of its game (government relations and macOS Tahoe notwithstanding) and a tremendous amount of goodwill. One could worry that there’s nowhere to go but down, but the Macalope is excited to see what results from this remarkable… Ternus events. Somebody probably already used that.10:00 amApple @ Work Podcast: Securing mobile apps in the age of vibe coding
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The 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro lineup is finally starting to see broader discounts, and this time it’s not just one or two configurations. Amazon is now offering deals across all eight configurations, from base 16GB/512GB models to higher-end memory and storage options. These early discounts, ranging up to $237 off MSRP, are typically the first sign that pricing is beginning to shift away from launch levels. If you’ve been waiting for a deal on a 14″ M5 Pro, this is the first moment where the entire lineup becomes worth a closer look. View deals here at Amazon. For the latest sales and deals, see our 14" MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.Friday April 2412:23 pmRefurb Apple MacBook Air 13.3″ M1 Laptop (2020) for $302 + free shipping
That's a savings of $597. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBayWednesday April 2210:34 pmApple Mac Trade-In Deals at Best Buy: Up to $775 off
Get up to $775 in trade-in value toward an M5 Series MacBook Air or MacBook Pro when you trade in a qualifying Mac laptop (M1, M2, or M3). Trade-in values may vary and are subject to change at any time. You'll receive your credit via a Best Buy Gift Card. Shop Now at Best Buy08:08 pmRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Purple – FWUH3LL/A – $1,099.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Purple – FWUH3LL/A – $1,099.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Purple – FWUH3LL/A $1,099.00 $1,299.00 −15% Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 16GB unified memory 256GB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Product page on the Apple Store…08:08 pmRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Purple – FWUH3LL/A – $1,099.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Purple – FWUH3LL/A – $1,099.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Purple – FWUH3LL/A $1,099.00 $1,299.00 −15% Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 16GB unified memory 256GB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Product page on the Apple Store…03:41 pmMacBook Neo Stock Is Moving Fast at Walmart — Here’s What’s Still Available
MacBook Neo stock at Walmart is already splitting between easy-to-order models and sold-out configurations. Several versions are still available online with free shipping, and some also show local pickup options depending on your area, while others are already out of stock. You can check a few of the live Walmart listings here. If you’re flexible on color or storage, you still have options — but some of the most popular versions are clearly moving fast. For the latest sales and deals, see our MacBook Neo Price Tracker, updated daily.12:32 pmApple Device Accessory: 10% off w/ Trade-in + free shipping
Trade in your old iPhone, iPad, Mac or watch and bag a 10% discount on a wide selection of accessories. View the full list of eligible trade-in and promotional items on page. Shipping is free Shop Now at AppleTuesday April 2102:13 pmTabletKeyer A16 11″ Magic Keyboard for iPad for $35.90 + free shipping
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At eBay, get the Refurb Apple iPad Pro 11″ 256GB WiFi Tablet (2018) for $255. You’d pay $25 more elsewhere. Shipping is free and it’s backed by a 1-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay10:27 amApple 13.6″ M5 MacBook Air (2026) for $1,349 + free shipping w/ Prime
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