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- Friday May 01
- 55 minutes agoWhatsApp working to bring Liquid Glass to the in-chat interface
As WhatsApp continues its glacially-paced rollout of the Liquid Glass look to the main Chats screen, Meta is also working to add the revamped look to the in-chat interface. Here are the details. more…09:51 pmMiami GP: Cue talks F1 movie sequel, streaming rights expansion, Ternus’s love for racing | 9 to 5 MacMiami GP: Cue talks F1 movie sequel, streaming rights expansion, Ternus’s love for racing
As the 2026 F1 season lands in Miami for the first of three U.S. races for the year, Apple SVP of Services and Health Eddy Cue spoke to the press about the company’s growing involvement in the sport, including John Ternus’s passion for racing. Here are the details. more…09:00 pmApple just gave a clue that a major AI acquisition may be coming
As Apple gears up to roll out its highly anticipated AI features later this year, a notable shift in its financial strategy is fueling… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:48 pmiPhone and Services Drive Apple to Record Q2 2026 Despite Supply Constraints
Apple reported record financial results for what it described as its “best March quarter ever,” with over $29 billion in profits and double-digit growth across every geographic segment as the Tim Cook era approaches its end.08:35 pmFollowing Apple shoutout, Perplexity elaborates on Mac-native ‘Personal Computer’ platform | 9 to 5 MacFollowing Apple shoutout, Perplexity elaborates on Mac-native ‘Personal Computer’ platform
Apple gave Perplexity a shoutout during its Q2 2026 earnings call yesterday, and now the company is offering more details on why it is building its Mac-first Personal Computer platform. Here are the details. more…08:30 pmTim Cook’s top Apple acquisitions mix hardware, software, and services
Tim Cook’s Apple may have passed on buying Tesla, but the company sure has an interesting list of smaller companies it bought during the outgoing CEO’s tenure. Let’s stroll down Mergers and Acquisitions memory lane and revisit some of the top company takeovers during Tim Cook’s time at the top. more…08:07 pmAirPods Max 2 one-month review: Spot the difference?
A month after Apple's AirPods Max 2 went on sale, there's a lot to like, but little of it is new, and there's not much reason to upgrade from the original model.AirPods Max 2 review: Almost identical to the OG modelThat's the uncomfortable truth that I came to after spending a few weeks with Apple's premium headphones. But it also shouldn't be a surprise for anyone who took even a cursory glance at the specs sheet.Any second-generation product takes what the first-gen model did well and then builds upon it. But with AirPods Max 2, Apple took the easy way out. And it's a real shame that it did. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:01 pmMac mini pricing shifts, $599 config disappears from Apple store
Apple has quietly pushed the Mac mini entry price higher, as the once-standard $599 base model is no longer available on its U.S. online store.M4 Mac miniAs of May 1, the $599 Mac mini configuration isn't available to order through Apple's primary online store. The 256GB model doesn't appear as a selectable option there.Higher-priced configurations now define the main lineup, with listed pricing starting at $799, though availability across configurations continues to fluctuate. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:45 pmiOS 26’s new Phone app won me over with two excellent features
iOS 26 overhauled one of the iPhone’s original and most iconic apps: the Phone app. While I’ve never enjoyed phone calls, two excellent new features make them a lot better in iOS 26—and have made me a big fan of the app. more…07:45 pmApple discontinues $599 base Mac mini – entry-level model now starts at $799 with 512GB storage amid surging demand | Mac Daily NewsApple discontinues $599 base Mac mini – entry-level model now starts at $799 with 512GB storage amid surging demand
Apple has officially discontinued its most affordable Mac mini configuration. The $599 base model with M4 chip, 16GB of unified memory… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:22 pmMac mini starting price rises to $799 as Apple stops offering 256GB option
Macworld If you’re looking for the cheapest desktop Mac, you’ll have to spend a little more than last week. On Apple.com, you can no longer buy the M4 Mac mini with 256GB of storage. No, it’s not simply out of stock, nor does it have extended delivery times (as has been the case for a while). It’s just gone. It’s not an option on the Apple store any longer. This is what the storage section of the configuration page looks like now: Apple Though Apple hasn’t increased the cost of the 512GB model (or other options and variations), this still effectively makes the Mac mini more expensive. You used to be able to get one for $599, and now you have to pay $799, even though you get double the storage. The MacBook Neo and iMac are now the only Macs that still have a 256GB option. In Apple’s earnings call yesterday, Tim Cook said he was looking at “a range of options” to deal with the massive increase in memory costs. This is one tactic—Apple charges an incredible price premium for RAM and storage upgrades, asking customers to pay several times more than the going rate for these components. By effectively forcing consumers to buy an “upgraded” model, it can absorb the memory chip price increase while maintaining a high profit margin. It’s not clear if that’s exactly what is happening here, or if Apple will use the same tactic on other products to raise the average selling price and profit margin of some products while not technically raising prices. Apple made this change to the Mac mini configurations without comment or announcement, so we can only guess as to the reason for the change.06:51 pmApple discontinues base Mac mini, now starts at $799 with 512GB storage
Last week, the base model $599 Mac mini with 256GB went completely out of stock at the Apple Store. After extended delays, Apple updated the shipping estimates to simply say “currently available.” Now, Apple has taken the next step: the base model $599 Mac mini is no longer listed on its website at all. It has effectively been discontinued. more…06:19 pmHere’s everything Apple has coming this May, and what not to expect
May is here, which means we’re only one month away from Apple’s big WWDC reveals. But the company still has plenty happening in May, here’s everything we know is coming this month. more…06:15 pmHomeKit Weekly: A look into the first Matter certified camera from Aqara
When Aqara first announced the Camera Hub G350, the headline that caught my eye was the claim that it is the first Matter-certified camera on the market. Matter, while not perfect, is a huge part of what I want out of the smart home industry: freedom from vendor lock-in. Let’s take a look at the new Aqara Camera Hub G350 and see how it works with Matter and HomeKit. more…06:00 pmApple confirms Mac mini and Mac Studio supply shortages will drag on for several months as demand surges beyond expectations | Mac Daily NewsApple confirms Mac mini and Mac Studio supply shortages will drag on for several months as demand surges beyond expectations
High-demand configurations of the Mac mini and Mac Studio are severely constrained, and relief isn’t coming anytime soon… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:00 pmiPhone-controlled Anthbot M9 robot lawn mower has replaced cutting grass for me
I haven’t mowed my lawn in over a month, but it’s manicured like a golf course. That’s because I switched from a push mower to a robot lawn mower that I manage from my iPhone. It’s the Anthbot M9, and it’s by far my favorite new piece of technology I’ve tried this year. more…05:31 pmiOS 26.5 release date: Here’s when new iPhone features are coming
iOS 26.5 is coming soon, complete with new iPhone features. Here’s when iOS 26.5 is expected to launch to all users. more…04:52 pmApple shares new AirPods findings from Hearing Study
The Apple Hearing Study, run in collaboration with the University of Michigan, is out with new findings this week that highlight the importance of the Apple’s hearing health features for AirPods. more…04:34 pmHere's what using a touchscreen Mac may be like
For years, Apple has been rumored to be bringing native touch functionality to the Mac. A new display gives us an early look at what that may be like, for better and worse.Aspekt Touch is like an early version of a touchscreen MacRecently, I got an early look at the Aspekt Touch, a new monitor from Alogic. This isn't the first touchscreen monitor from the brand, but the tilt functionality combined with macOS Tahoe gives early impressions about how a first-party solution could be implemented.Feel free to check out Mike's initial hands-on of the Aspekt Touch, but here's the high-level. It's a 32-inch 4K display that is also able to house a Mac mini in the bottom of the stand, and it can tilt nearly flat to be used more comfortably as a touchscreen. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:34 pm9to5Mac Daily: May 1, 2026 – Apple reports Q2 earnings
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