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- 08:00 amSwap doom-scrolling for a $90 memory training app you keep for life
Macworld TL;DR: memoryOS is a memory training app for iPhone and Android, and a lifetime Student Plan subscription is on sale for $89.97 (reg. $198). Ten minutes of scrolling on your iPhone usually leaves you with nothing you remember an hour later. If you’d rather spend that time on something that sticks, try a memoryOS Student Plan lifetime subscription, now $89.97 (reg. $198). memoryOS teaches memory techniques through 52 interactive micro-lessons, each short enough to finish while your coffee brews. Jonas von Essen, a two-time World Memory Champion and co-founder of the app, guides you through every lesson. His record includes memorizing the first 100,000 digits of pi. Lessons use mnemonics and spaced repetition, two time-tested methods for storing and recalling information. memoryOS also has virtual Mind Palaces, 3D spaces where you place information so you can walk back through them later and recall it. Your plan includes 140 of these spaces, plus 40 more you unlock as you progress. Across 11 memory skills, you’ll practice remembering names, exam material, speeches, and passwords. Practice attempts are unlimited, and no ads interrupt a session. Despite the name, anyone can sign up for the Student Plan. memoryOS works on iOS 15.2 or later and Android 8 or later, on as many devices as you like. On the App Store, it has 4.9 stars from more than 11,000 customers. You’ll need to be a new memoryOS user to redeem the deal. Put your phone time toward something you’ll remember. Through November 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT, get a memoryOS Student Plan lifetime subscription for $89.97 (reg. $198). memoryOS Student Plan: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.03:57 amWhen to watch “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” for free on Apple TV
Find something to be thankful for with the holiday classic "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving." Here's how and, crucially, when you can watch it for free on Apple TV.Watch "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" free on Apple TVIt's been more than 50 years since Charlie Brown and his friends first gathered around the Thanksgiving table. In that time, they've become a part of countless yearly traditions for families across America.That's why Apple TV is giving everyone two all-access days to tune in. Anyone can watch "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" for free on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:35 amSupreme Court won't hear Apple & Epic's case until January 2027
The Supreme Court has convened for its October session only to tell Apple that it and Epic would be making their arguments heard in 2027 while battles in the lower courts continue.Epic vs Apple won't see Supreme Court until 2027Apple can't seem to catch a break as the Supreme Court pushes the timeline back further for potentially rendering Epic's remaining case moot. The argument being made to the Supreme Court deals with the lower court's ability to declare something a violation in the "spirit" of the law.According to a note posted to the Supreme Court's website, first spotted by 9to5Mac, the Supreme Court will hear Apple and Epic's arguments on January 11, 2027. Unlike previous updates, this is a concrete date that at least indicates things are moving forward. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:00 amSCOTUS sets hearing date for Apple’s appeal in Epic Games case
The U.S. Supreme Court has officially scheduled oral arguments in Apple’s appeal in its long-running legal battle with Epic Games. Here are the details. more…02:19 amApple recently notified users in 99 countries of potential mercenary spyware attacks
Apple reportedly sent notifications to users in 99 countries warning of potential mercenary spyware attacks, as German authorities investigate reports that lawmakers and government officials may have been targeted. Here are the details. more…01:38 am20 numbers that show how massive Apple really is
With record revenues on the books once again, a look at the big and interesting numbers in Apple's Q4 2026 earnings call. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:28 amApple to require 18+ age ratings for dating apps and AI romantic companions
Apple today announced new age rating requirements coming to the App Store, covering apps with location-sharing features, as well as dating and relationship features. Here are the details. more…01:09 amApps with dating & location sharing features must be disclosed by January 2027
In order to comply with increasing global regulations, Apple is asking all app developers to declare if an app offers location sharing features, dating, or romantic interactions of any kind.Apps with location sharing features are subject to age gatingApple started enforcing self-reporting of age-rating details in 2025 to get ahead of more specific age gating regulations. The system is being tweaked over time, and new changes have been revealed.In a developer news post first spotted by MacRumors, Apple shared that starting November 16, App Store Connect will include new content descriptors regarding age ratings. Developers will need to declare if their app offers shared location or features of romantic interest. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:09 amApps with dating & location sharing features must be disclosed by January 2027
In order to comply with increasing global regulations, Apple is asking all app developers to declare if an app offers location sharing features, dating, or romantic interactions of any kind.Apps with location sharing features are subject to age gatingApple started enforcing self-reporting of age-rating details in 2025 to get ahead of more specific age gating regulations. The system is being tweaked over time, and new changes have been revealed.In a developer news post first spotted by MacRumors, Apple shared that starting November 16, App Store Connect will include new content descriptors regarding age ratings. Developers will need to declare if their app offers shared location or features of romantic interest. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:09 amApps with dating & location sharing features must be disclosed by January 2027
In order to comply with increasing global regulations, Apple is asking all app developers to declare if an app offers location sharing features, dating, or romantic interactions of any kind.Apps with location sharing features are subject to age gatingApple started enforcing self-reporting of age-rating details in 2025 to get ahead of more specific age gating regulations. The system is being tweaked over time, and new changes have been revealed.In a developer news post first spotted by MacRumors, Apple shared that starting November 16, App Store Connect will include new content descriptors regarding age ratings. Developers will need to declare if their app offers shared location or features of romantic interest. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:07 amApple stock drops nearly 3% after hours following Q4 2026 results
Apple shares fell as much as 4.43% in after-hours trading on Monday during the company’s fiscal Q4 2026 earnings call, before recovering some of those losses later in the evening. Here are the details. more…01:02 amTerraMaster D1 SSD Pro review: Faster than my Mac's internal storage
You can configure a new Mac with many terabytes of storage these days, but when it comes time to add more to an existing machine, an external drive is the best option, and modern SSDs mean that the days of slow, spinning disks are thankfully very much in the rearview mirror.D1 SSD Pro review: Making full use of Thunderbolt 5The humble SSD has long been the go-to option for anyone who needs their storage to be speedy. But a fast SSD is only as good as the connection it uses to hook up to your Mac.All Macs now come with high-speed wired connections, and the very best of them feature Thunderbolt 5. And it's that connector that the TerraMaster D1 SSD Pro leverages to provide blisteringly fast performance. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:55 amDon’t worry, touchscreen MacBook Pro doesn’t mean iPad will go away
Find out from Apple's CEO why the company won't merge Mac and iPad, or write a single OS to run on all its various computers. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)Monday November 0211:38 pmApple forecasts its biggest revenue quarter ever despite supply constraints
During today’s earnings call following its fiscal Q4 2026 report, Apple said it expects its December quarter “to be the best quarter for revenue in the history of the company.” Here are the details. more…11:32 pmNevermind, AAPL is down after earnings
It took until the conclusion of the live stream, but investors are back to their goofy patterns. Despite the massive quarter, and expectations of about $148 billion in the next, A big sell-off happened in the seconds after the conference call. AAPL is down $8.79 per share as of 5:30 ET. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:17 pmApple's earnings were all about unprecedented memory costs
A constant issue throughout Apple's latest earnings call was the cost of memory. John Ternus warned several times that the company has only a few ways to minimize the impact for consumers.A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: SamsungEven as Apple reported better than expected results in its Q4 earnings call, both Ternus and Chief Financial Officer Kevan Parekh cautioned analysts about the problems of high memory prices."Let me give you an overall view on memory," John Ternus said. "What we're seeing with memory pricing right now is unprecedented. And as we said earlier in the September quarter, we did see higher memory costs as compared to the June quarter, which were partly offset by the benefit of carry-in inventory and lower costs on certain non-memory components." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:17 pmMac & iPad will be constrained at least through the end of 2026
It's not just iPhone. Apple admits that Mac or iPad supplies are going to be tight for the holiday quarter. Maybe buy now if you see a deal?Orders for some MacBook Pro models are facing delays, thanks to the memory crisis. The fall and holiday sales period is the prime time for Apple, with consumers purchasing its latest releases. However, those in the market for the new iPad mini or a MacBook Pro may face a bit of a delay.During the Apple conference call for its Q4 financial results, Apple confirmed that there will be constraints across the board on Mac and iPad availability, running all the way through the Christmas period. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:10 pmAs you might expect, Apple is predicting a blockbuster holiday quarter
After reporting a Q4 that rivals previous Apple holiday quarters, Apple has hinted that even with product constraints holiday quarter earnings will be its best ever with as much as 10% growth year-over-year.iPhone Duo could help drive Apple to another record-breaking holiday quarterApple CFO Kevan Parekh shared some of Apple's forward-looking statements about what it might expect during Q1 2027. It has consistently been Apple's best quarter every year, and this one is expected to break records yet again.During Apple's Q4 earnings call, Parekh shared that Apple is expecting revenue to grow between 7% and 10% year-over-year. He suggested that this "reflects our best view of constrained supply." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:08 pmApple says memory costs and Siri AI will weigh on holiday quarter profit margins
Following today’s earnings report, Apple held its quarterly earnings call, during which the company discussed the impact of rising memory costs on its profit margins and warned of additional pressure from Siri AI expenses during the holiday quarter. Here are the details. more…10:55 pmOver 2.5 billion daily Siri requests put Apple's AI overhaul in perspective
Siri handles more than 2.5 billion requests a day, a figure Apple revisited during its November earnings discussion as it works to make the assistant more capable with AI.Siri AICEO John Ternus repeated the number as Apple reported its fiscal fourth-quarter results, although the milestone isn't new. Lilian Rincon, Apple's vice president of product marketing for artificial intelligence, first revealed it during the September 9 iPhone event.At WWDC 2024, Apple reported that Siri handled 1.5 billion voice requests daily. The newer figure is more than 1 billion higher, but the company hasn't said whether the two numbers measure the same kinds of interactions.Apple's 2024 figure counted voice requests, while its newer figure of 2.5 billion daily Siri requests doesn't specify exactly what's included. Without a consistent definition, it's difficult to tell how much Siri usage has actually grown. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums