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- 08:00 amVisual Studio Pro 2026 is only $43 with this coupon code
Macworld TL;DR: Use code MARCH15 to get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 for $42.49 through March 29 (MSRP $499.99). Macs are fantastic machines for development, but if you build software that has to run everywhere—Windows, Linux, cloud containers, enterprise environments—you’ve probably crossed paths with Visual Studio at some point. A new version just dropped with deeper AI integration, improved performance, and more powerful collaboration tools. What’s new in Visual Studio 2026? Visual Studio Professional 2026 is a 64-bit development environment, designed to handle massive codebases and complex projects without slowing you down. You can build everything from mobile apps to web platforms and containerized cloud services. Some highlights include: AI-assisted coding with IntelliCode: suggests code based on patterns in your project, helping you write faster and reduce repetitive boilerplate. Cross-platform development tools: build and debug .NET or C++ apps targeting Windows, Linux, and containers, making it useful for mixed-device teams. Live Share collaboration: jump into real-time coding sessions without teammates needing to clone repos or install dependencies. CodeLens insights: see commit history, tests, and authors directly in your editor so you understand your codebase faster. Get Visual Studio Pro 2026 for $42.49 with code MARCH15 (MSRP $499.99). Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026See Deal Want to see more deals? Visit our shop and use code MARCH15 to save an extra 15% sitewide through March 29. Exclusions apply. StackSocial prices subject to change.06:18 amApple retires a legendary iPhone
The iPhone 5 joins Apple’s obsolete products list. It was a landmark device that introduced the Lightning port and a new design. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:27 amYouTuber upgrades MacBook Neo to 1TB, posts ASMR video of the process
YouTube creator DirectorFeng is back with another ASMR-themed video in which they attempt to upgrade the storage on a new Apple device. Watch it below. more…Monday March 1611:26 pmApple’s new AI model recreates 3D objects with realistic lighting effects from a single image | 9 to 5 MacApple’s new AI model recreates 3D objects with realistic lighting effects from a single image
Apple researchers have created an AI model that reconstructs a 3D object from a single image, while keeping reflections, highlights, and other effects consistent across different viewing angles. Here are the details. more…11:03 pmApple has announced 8 new products this month
Apple unveiled and launched seven new products in the first half of March, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more. Two weeks after the first product news, Apple returned with one more surprise announcement. more…10:32 pmMimestream 1.9.15
Makes a few adjustments to the Private Bush beta notification feature. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 12.5 MB, macOS 12+)10:28 pmChronoSync 12.0.1
Maintenance update with improvements and bug fixes for the synchronization and backup tool. ($49.99 new, free update, 102.7 MB, macOS 10.14+)10:10 pmLittleBITS: Why You Got Multiple Copies Last Week
Adam Engst recounts what went wrong when some subscribers received up to 10 copies of TidBITS last week. Unfortunately, we don’t know why it happened and can only hope it doesn’t recur.09:20 pmApple’s $599 MacBook Neo just broke the laptop market
Apple has just unleashed its most disruptive laptop in over a decade with the MacBook Neo, a strikingly affordable $599 machine… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:07 pmWhatsApp is working on ‘guest chats’ for people without accounts
After months of testing on Android, Meta is bringing guest chats to beta testers on iOS and the web. Here’s how it will work. more…08:57 pmiOS 26’s new Phone app has a feature I don’t ever want to go without
Apple overhauled the Phone app in iOS 26 with a new design and added several powerful features, including a new call screening option that I don’t ever want to go without. more…08:51 pmAirPods Max 2 Gain H2 Chip and AirPods Pro Features
After more than five years, Apple has updated its premium over-ear headphones with the H2 chip, bringing features like Adaptive Audio and Live Translation to the AirPods Max while maintaining the $549 price point.08:51 pmProtect all your devices from hackers, trackers and other online creeps
Get a three-year subscription to Surfshark VPN for $67.20 (reg. $430). It covers unlimited devices on macOS, iOS, Windows, Android and more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:42 pmSeverance season 3 gets timing update, new characters teased
Today Deadline shared video from an interview with Severance star Adam Scott in which the actor provided updates on season 3 filming, teased new characters coming, and confirmed the incoming director. more…08:26 pmNew iPhone game controller brings Hall effect precision
Boasting made-for-iPhone certification, the new Serafim S3 Universal Mobile Game Controller boasts console-level control and precision. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:19 pmMimms Museum to celebrate Apple’s 50th anniversary with immersive exhibition
Formerly known as the Computer Museum of America, Roswell’s Mimms Museum of Technology and Art will officially open “iNSPIRE: 50 Years of Innovation from Apple” to the public on April 1st. Here are the details. more…08:03 pmApple Watch Ultra 2 dips below $500 in substantial deal
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has seen its price drop to under $500 for the first time since its 2023 debut, offering adventure enthusiasts and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:01 pmiPhone 5 reaches the end of the line as Apple declares it obsolete
Repairs are now off the table for the iPhone 5, closing out support for one of Apple's most important early designs.iPhone 5The company updated its vintage and obsolete products list on March 16, moving the iPhone 5 and 8GB iPhone 4 out of vintage status. The iPhone 5 holds more weight due to its role as the first iPhone with a Lightning port.Apple will no longer provide hardware service or supply parts for the iPhone 5 through its retail stores or authorized repair network. Effectively, it ends the device's usable lifespan within Apple's ecosystem for most users. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:53 pmApple adds two iPhone models to its ‘obsolete products’ list
Apple has moved the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 5 to its list of obsolete devices worldwide. Here’s what that means. more…07:39 pmiPhone Fold looks like two of my all-time favorite products in one
Apple has its first foldable iPhone launching this fall, and the latest rumors make it seem more clear than ever that iPhone Fold will combine two of my favorite products—iPhone mini and iPad mini—into a single device. more…