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- 11:53 pmLincPlus LincStation E1 review: Compact, entry-level, and fast enough
The LincPlus LincStation E1 is a compact NAS that promises speed, capacity, and some smart features. Prosumers and above should skip this one, but for everyday users, it's a pretty decent package.LincPlus LincStation E1A typical network-attached storage (NAS) device is, as the name implies, a bunch of drives in a purpose-made computer, optimized to serve files. There's a big range that falls under that umbrella though, with many models able to provide services that rival a rack-mounted server.When it comes to making a NAS for a typical computer user rather than those with greater needs, things tighten up a bit. We've been fond of LincStation's approach to that market. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:38 pm'Pluribus' & 'Come See Me In The Good Light' win Peabody awards for Apple TV
Of the five nominations for the 86th Peabody Awards, Apple TV scored two wins. "Pluribus" won in the entertainment category, while "Come See Me In the Good Light" won in the documentary category.'Pluribus' brings home a Peabody award for Apple TVApple continues to rake in the awards with its original programming. At last count, Apple TV has 3,431 award nominations and 797 wins.The results from the Peabody Awards are in, and Apple TV can add two more wins to its list. Five of its shows were nominated. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:14 pmProposed mandatory clean energy guidelines could mean less participation, Apple argues | AppleInsiderProposed mandatory clean energy guidelines could mean less participation, Apple argues
Apple has come out against a new proposal that would impact how companies report emissions and clean energy use. The guidance could have the opposite of the intended effect.Apple leads the way in green energy implementation, but it fears mandatory participation could hurt implementationJust over a week after releasing its 2025 environmental report, Apple has signed a joint statement criticizing a proposed change to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP). The GHGP, established in 1998, is effectively the global standard for managing, recording, and reporting greenhouse gas emissions.Apple, along with its supply chain partners Luxshare, BYD, and BOE, as well as companies the likes of General Motors, eBay, and others, opposes revisions to the GHGP's Scope 2 guidance. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:00 pmApple Stops Weirdly Storing Data That Let Cops Spy On Signal Chats
Apple has fixed a bug that could cause parts of Signal notifications to remain stored on iPhones even after messages disappeared and the app was deleted. "Affected users concerned about push notifications can update their devices to stop what Apple characterized as 'notifications marked for deletion' that 'could be unexpectedly retained on the device,'" reports Ars Technica. "According to Apple, the push notifications should never have been stored, but a 'logging issue' failed to redact data." From the report: Vulnerable users hoping to evade law enforcement surveillance often use encrypted apps like Signal to communicate sensitive information. That's why users felt blindsided when 404 Media reported that Apple was unexpectedly storing push notifications displaying parts of encrypted messages for up to a month. This occurred even after the message was set to disappear and the app itself was deleted from the device. 404 Media flagged the issue after speaking to multiple people who attended a hearing where the FBI testified that it "was able to forensically extract copies of incoming Signal messages from a defendant's iPhone, even after the app was deleted, because copies of the content were saved in the device's push notification database." The shocking revelation came in a case that 404 Media noted was "the first time authorities charged people for alleged 'Antifa' activities after President Trump designated the umbrella term a terrorist organization." "We're grateful to Apple for the quick action here, and for understanding and acting on the stakes of this kind of issue," Signal's post said. "It takes an ecosystem to preserve the fundamental human right to private communication." In their post, Signal confirmed that after users update their devices, "no action is needed for this fix to protect Signal users on iOS. Once you install the patch, all inadvertently-preserved notifications will be deleted and no forthcoming notifications will be preserved for deleted applications." Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:38 pmApple TV scores two wins at the 2026 Peabody Awards
Apple TV picked up two wins at the Peabody Awards this year, out of five total nominations. Here are the details. more…10:16 pm9to5Mac Daily: April 23, 2026 – John Ternus’s journey to Apple CEO
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card. more…09:55 pmApple among companies objecting to proposed clean energy reporting changes
A group of 66 companies and industry organizations, which includes Apple, has issued a joint statement opposing proposed changes to how companies account for clean energy use. Here are the details. more…09:29 pmDiscover ending support for two Apple Pay features in June 2026
The Connected Accounts and rewards features in Apple Wallet aren't widely used, but Discover is dropping support for both in June.Apple Wallet has many small features that are underutilizedWith iOS 17.1, the Apple Wallet app gained a new Connected Accounts feature, letting users of select UK and US banks view the balance of connected credit cards. While the capability is supported by major UK banks, in the United States, the feature was primarily available to Discover cardholders.That will soon change, however, as Discover has announced it will discontinue support for Connected Accounts and the Pay with Rewards feature on June 4. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:18 pmElizabeth Banks to star in Apple TV comedy about fresh starts and retirement community sex dates | Mac Daily NewsElizabeth Banks to star in Apple TV comedy about fresh starts and retirement community sex dates
Apple TV on Thursday announced it will expand its Emmy Award-winning comedy slate with a new half-hour series led by Elizabeth Banks… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:37 pmM6 MacBook Pro: Six new features coming later this year
Apple has a new M6 MacBook Pro rumored to launch later this year with a total design overhaul. Here are six new features expected with the M6 MacBook Pro. more…08:15 pmDiscover ending Pay with Rewards and Connected Account support in Apple Pay
Discover is contacting cardholders about changes to how its cards work with Apple Pay, with two features set to go away starting June 4. Here are the details. more…08:10 pmHow Apple Savings compares vs other high-yield savings accounts
Apple Savings is now available for Apple Card users. Here's how it compares to other high-yield savings accounts in April.Apple Savings requires Apple CardThe finance sector isn't new to Apple, with Apple Wallet, Apple Pay, Apple Card, Apple Pay Later, and now Apple Savings. Customers have multiple avenues to entrust vital financial processes to Apple.Apple Savings is a high-yield savings account provided by Goldman Sachs. It requires users to have an Apple Card and be over 18 years old. Otherwise, there are no minimum balances or fees associated with the account. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:05 pmApple supplier STMicroelectronics’ shares surge after strong quarter
Apple supplier STMicroelectronics shares surged after the European chipmaker reported strong first-quarter sales and forecast… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:55 pmApple Invites for iPhone adds 7 new features, including an iMessage app
Apple Invites has its second new version in as many months, adding seven new features. One key highlight is an iMessage app for sharing invitations without leaving the Messages app. more…07:45 pmApple bug fix stops storing data that let FBI spy on Signal chats
Apple has fixed a security bug that allowed law enforcement to access content from deleted Signal messages.Users who rely on encrypted… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:03 pmApple TV has two of its biggest hit shows returning this summer
Apple TV has three top-tier shows all airing right now, but the streamer is assembling a strong summer lineup too, anchored by the return of two of its all-time biggest hit series. more…06:32 pmApple Music VP: Most people can’t really hear the difference with lossless, but they can with Spatial Audio | Mac Daily NewsApple Music VP: Most people can’t really hear the difference with lossless, but they can with Spatial Audio
In a candid discussion on audio quality, Apple Music’s Oliver Schusser acknowledged that for the average listener, lossless audio often… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:20 pmOpenAI upgrades ChatGPT and Codex with GPT-5.5: ‘a new class of intelligence for real work’ | 9 to 5 MacOpenAI upgrades ChatGPT and Codex with GPT-5.5: ‘a new class of intelligence for real work’
OpenAI is capping off a busy week of announcements with the release of GPT-5.5, its latest model upgrade for ChatGPT and Codex. The company calls its new model “a new class of intelligence for real work.” more…06:18 pmJohn Ternus is officially Apple’s next CEO, iPhone 18 colors, iOS 27 rumors
Benjamin and Chance react to the biggest news of the week, and probably this year, with Tim Cook officially announcing his plans to hand over the CEO job to John Ternus. The calm and orchestrated transition falls directly into Cook’s playbook. Also, we have new leaks about iOS 27 and iPhone 18 Pro colors to discuss. And in Happy Hour Plus, Netflix drops support for the system video player on tvOS, much to the frustration of everyone who actually cares about the Apple TV box. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Copilot Money: Get two months free with code 9TO5Mac at copilot.money/9to5mac. Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Framer: The only free design tool that brings your ideas to the web. Visit framer.com/happyhour for 30% off a Framer Pro annual plan. more…06:01 pmThe iPhone is ‘not getting disrupted’ at all by AI, says Perplexity CEO
AI is shaking up plenty of industries around the world, but despite concern from some analysts, the iPhone appears stronger than ever despite Apple’s AI struggles. And that’s not a coincidence, according to Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas. more…