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- 49 minutes agoThe road to the next insanely great Mac is paved with AI
Macworld The original Macintosh arrived 42 years ago. Draw a line from that event to this week, in which credible reports suggest that Apple is finally getting close to fulfilling many of the promises it made back in 2024 regarding adding intelligent agents to its devices. Sure, it took licensing Google Gemini to get it done, but we might be on the precipice of Apple Intelligence being what Apple said it might be almost two years ago. The more I think about it, the more I think that Apple Intelligence might actually be the latest attempt by Apple to fulfill the dream behind the original Mac. In an era where our devices are impossibly powerful and often frustratingly complicated, maybe what we need is A Computer for the Rest of Us again. The computer as an appliance As the non-technical guy in the pair of Steves who founded Apple, Steve Jobs was always focused on the end user. In the early days, computers were incredibly complicated. Initially, you had to buy the parts and solder them all together. Over time, they began to resemble consumer products, but they were still arcane systems driven by blinking command lines that required you to know exactly what to type to get the computer to do anything. Jobs’s vision, one he kept coming back to throughout his career, was that the computer should be more like an appliance. I have never had to read a manual to know how to use my refrigerator, oven, toaster, or washing machine. (If you have to read a manual to toast bread, they blew it.) Jobs knew that computers needed to be like that, too: Pleasant little self-contained boxes of functionality. Today’s iPhone (and iPad, and Mac) has lost the plot when it comes to the simplicity that Jobs always kept as an ideal. His first swing at the concept was the original Macintosh–and when he returned to Apple, he made this same swing again, with the iMac. Today, there are more of the Rest of Us than ever before. Not only are there more Mac users than ever–Apple’s installed base is at an all-time high–but there are vastly more users of Apple devices than ever, thanks to the iPhone. Looking at an iPhone home screen, you’d think that we’ve reached Peak Simplicity. There’s no pointer, no mouse, just a screen full of brightly colored icons you tap on to run software that is similarly driven by taps and swiped. And yet I can’t help thinking that today’s iPhone (and iPad, and Mac) has lost the plot when it comes to the simplicity that Jobs always kept as an ideal. In the race to exploit the absurd power of the devices in our hands and on our laps, Apple and its competitors have given these systems incredible powers–but at the cost of increased complexity. Apple’s computers have always focused on ease of use. Maybe AI is the next step towards that goal. Computer History Museum From power to complexity It’s funny. I became a Mac user in 1990, when every single struggle with the Mac was about it being too slow. In those days, using a computer was about finding the boundaries of functionality and then pushing them to their limits–and anxiously awaiting the next version of the device, which would let the envelope expand a teeny, tiny bit. Somewhere along the way, the equation changed. For years now, our devices have had all the power they really need. I can’t remember the last time I used an iPad and found it slow. The same goes for the Mac and the iPhone, really. Apple keeps adding processor-intensive features to take advantage of that excess power, and those features can be cool, but it’s filling the envelope, not pushing it. The problem Apple has today is managing complexity. Every year, the company tosses a half-dozen major new features into the mix, and a lot of them fly right by users who are focused on using their devices rather than learning new things. A few years ago, I sat down with my wife and showed her that she could set her iPhone’s lock screen to shuffle automatically between pictures of our kids–a great feature!–and it hit me how she would never in a million years discover that feature herself. The feature was great, but it was hidden away by complexity. We live in an era where just adding new features won’t cut it. A new feature that nobody uses is a failure, even if it’s a great feature in isolation. And that means that our devices need to become easier to use, better organized, and more discoverable. (This may be a hard task for an industry that’s spent the last two decades in a land rush to outdo the other guy in terms of shiny new features, while simultaneously de-emphasizing the tough job of building a good user experience and information architecture.) Our devices are so complex now that something as simple as changing the iPhone lock screen isn’t as simple as it should be.Foundry | Alex Walker-Todd AI for the rest of us? I’m neither an AI proponent nor opponent–I think it’s a potentially world-changing technology that is also being overhyped and has some serious issues that need to be addressed. That being said, it strikes me that one of the ways that Apple’s devices could become less complex is with the addition of AI-driven assistants that could help users do what they want to do with their devices. This is part of the dream of being a “computer for the rest of us.” Apple’s history is littered with attempts to bring the power of a general-purpose programmable computer to the masses, from BASIC to AppleScript to Automator to Shortcuts to Siri. If today’s devices are just so packed with features, so wildly complicated, that a regular user is never going to be able to take advantage of more than a fraction of features, perhaps the solution is to create a system where we talk to our devices and tell them what we want them to do for us. This does not absolve Apple of its duties regarding usability. The company really needs a culture shift, alongside its move to AI-driven assistants. Functionality can still increase, but usability needs to be the primary focus. Visual design, content structure, and simplicity of interface will help users navigate this era, with or without the help of Apple Intelligence. Or to put it another way: The last two decades have proven Apple’s prowess at building computers capable of doing pretty much anything we want them to. The next step is to make it easier for us to do what we want with them. Once again, we need a Computer For the Rest of Us.55 minutes agoiPhone 16 Tops List of World's Best-Selling Smartphones in 2025
Apple's iPhone 16 was the best-selling smartphone globally in 2025, according to Counterpoint Research's latest report. Apple and Samsung devices dominated the top 10 list for the fourth consecutive year, accounting for 19% of overall smartphone sales. Apple claimed seven of the top 10 spots, while Samsung captured the remaining three. Launched in September, the iPhone 17 series achieved 16% higher sales than its predecessor during its first full quarter, driven by strong demand in the U.S., China, and Western Europe. Counterpoint said the base iPhone 17 model was the standout performer, registering the highest growth among all devices and climbing the rankings compared to where the iPhone 16 debuted in 2024. Counterpoint attributed the growth to the iPhone 17's upgrades, such as a higher refresh rate (120Hz vs 60Hz), and larger base storage (256GB vs. 128GB). The more affordable iPhone 16e, launched in spring 2025, also contributed additional sales with its more accessible $599 entry point into Apple's ecosystem. In fifth position, Samsung's Galaxy A16 5G became the best-selling Android smartphone of 2025, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra secured a flagship spot for the second consecutive year in ninth. The S25 Ultra grew more than 3x year-over-year in Japan, according to the research firm. Looking ahead, Counterpoint expects premium flagship devices to increase their presence in 2026 as rising memory prices disproportionately impact entry-to-mid-segment devices. Apple still sells iPhone 16 models as part of its smartphone lineup. Priced starting at $699, the previous-generation device features an A18 chip that supports Apple Intelligence, a dual-lens camera system, a Camera Control button for quick camera access, and a customizable Action button.Related Roundup: iPhone 16Tag: CounterpointRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:46 amAirTag 2 teardown shows Apple taking tampering seriously
Apple’s second-generation AirTag looks unchanged on the outside, but a teardown reveals meaningful internal changes to avoid tampering. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)10:44 amGoogle Chrome Gets Gemini Side Panel and Agentic Browsing Features
AI-powered browsing features have become a battleground among browser makers in recent months. OpenAI launched its Atlas browser in October, while Microsoft Edge and Opera have also introduced AI assistants and automated browsing capabilities. And now Google is upping the ante. The company has announced a slew of new AI features fro Chrome, including a persistent sidebar for the Gemini chatbot and "auto browse" capabilities that can perform web tasks on your behalf. The update moves Gemini from its previous floating window into an always-available side panel on the right side of the browser, which inevitably shrinks the browsing window. Google, however, says the redesign allows you to multitask more easily, since you can keep your main tab open while using the AI assistant for separate tasks, such as comparing products across multiple tabs or summarizing reviews from different websites. Chrome is also gaining Nano Banana integration, Google's AI image generator. You can now transform images directly in the browser window using text prompts, without needing to download files or switch tabs. The headline feature though is "auto browse," which is currently rolling out to AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S. According to Google, the agentic tool can handle multi-step tasks like researching hotel and flight prices, filling out online forms, scheduling appointments, and managing subscriptions. Google says it can even identify items in a photo, search for similar products, add them to a shopping cart, and apply discount codes. The company says it even does all this while staying within a specified budget. Auto browse can use Chrome's built-in password manager (with user permission) for tasks requiring login credentials. The feature is designed to pause and ask you for confirmation for sensitive actions like purchases or social media posts, according to the company. Lastly, Google plans to add "Personal Intelligence" to Chrome in the coming months. The feature lets the browser remember context from past conversations you've had with it and provide more personalized assistance. Google hasn't specified a Chrome version that will include all of these features, but the company said the Gemini sidebar support and Nano Banana integration are rolling out now as a server-side service update. Tag: Google ChromeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:09 amUnable to debug to physical Apple Watch device
I've added a watch target to an existing app of mine, but I can't seem to push a debug build to it Xcode just says "OS Version lower than deployment target" It's done this for several versions of Xcode. I updated Xcode last night to Version 26.2 (17C52) my watchOS target is 26. I've downloaded […]08:49 amMacworld Podcast: AirTag 2, Apple Creator Studio, Ted Lasso, and more Apple news
Macworld This week is a big one for Apple, as the company has released a new AirTag, Apple Creator Studio, and more. Tune in to learn more! This is episode 968 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 968 on YouTube Listen to episode 968 on Apple Podcasts08:00 amWant a MacBook without the M-series price tag?
Macworld TL;DR: Get a near-mint refurbished 2020 MacBook Pro for $439.99 until they’re sold out—fewer than 50 units are left in stock (MSRP $1,999). Every Apple user shares the bond of “you get what you pay for,” but this refurbished MacBook deal is a rare exception. For once, you don’t have to pay over $1,000 to get one of Apple’s coveted laptops, but 77% less than the MSRP. That is, if you don’t mind the chance for some light scuffs on the body … honestly, who cares?! This 13.3-inch MacBook Pro (2020) comes in grade “A” condition, meaning near-mint, with minimal to no cosmetic imperfections. Under the hood? A 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a massive 1TB SSD—plenty of power and space for most users who need a reliable machine for work, study, or content creation. It also includes the Touch Bar, Magic Keyboard, and four Thunderbolt 3 ports, making it a solid productivity pick. Is it the latest M-series chip? No—but that’s not the point. This deal is about premium Apple hardware at a rare price point. For under $500, you’re getting a MacBook Pro that’s still highly capable, especially for professionals and students who want Apple reliability without the Apple tax. Get your refurbished MacBook Pro now for $439.99 before they’re sold out (MSRP $1,999). Apple Macbook Pro (2020) 13″ i5 2GHz Touchbar 16GB RAM 1TB SSD Space Gray (Refurbished)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:14 amiOS 26.1 and newer breaks alternate app icons in the simulator
Starting in iOS 26.1, attempting to set an alternate icon while running in the simulator fails and throws errors: Failed request to update the app’s icon: Error Domain=NSPOSIXErrorDomain Code=35 "Resource temporarily unavailable" UserInfo={_LSFile=LSIconAlertManager.m, _LSLine=113, _LSFunction=-[LSIconAlertManager iconChangeAlertTokenForIdentity:error:]} I started noticing this in my own apps so I downloaded Apple's own test project for alternate icons. The […]07:00 amBrandon Sanderson's Literary Fantasy Universe 'Cosmere' Picked Up by Apple TV
Apple TV+ has landed the screen rights to Cosmere, the sprawling literary universe created by Brandon Sanderson. "The first titles being eyed for adaptation are the Mistborn series, for features, and The Stormlight Archive series, for television," reports the Hollywood Reporter. From the report: The deal is rare one, coming after a competitive situation which saw Sanderson meet with most of the studio heads in town. It gives the author rarefied control over the screen translations, according to sources. Sanderson will be the architect of the universe; will write, produce and consult; and will have approvals. That's a level of involvement that not even J.K. Rowling or George R.R. Martin enjoys. Sanderson's literary success and fan following helped pave the way for such a deal. One of the most prolific and beloved fantasy authors working today, he has sold over 50 million copies of his books worldwide, collectively across his series. [...] While the Cosmere books are set in various worlds and eras, the underlying premise concerns a being named Adolnasium who is killed by a group of conspirators. The being's power is broken into 16 shards, which are then spread out throughout many worlds by the conspirators, spreading many kinds of magic across the universe. Read more of this story at Slashdot.05:06 amWhat tools do you use to collect user feedback?
Basically asking how you guys collect user feedback or feature requests. Currently I have a google form on my settings page and displayed when a user tries to uninstall the app. I do want something cleaner tho, where users could just end up Upvoting/Downvoting features. I know there is Upvoty, but I had a headache […]04:04 amHow to view translated lyrics in Apple Music
Apple's iOS 26 brought some new features to Apple Music. Here's how to view both Lyric Translations and Lyric Pronunciation.How to view Lyrics Pronunciation in Apple MusicIn iOS 26, Apple Music has gained a couple of pretty neat new features. While you've been able to view lyrics in Apple Music for a while now, the company has expanded the feature to offer Lyrics Pronunciation and Lyrics Translation.If you've always wanted to sing along with your favorite foreign songs, Apple Music has got your back. Lyrics Pronunciation will offer phonetic guides to make it easier to sing without needing to know a foreign language. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:03 am9to5Mac Daily: January 28, 2026 – Face ID 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 Stuff: Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. Use code 9TO5 at checkout for 50% off your first year. more…12:51 amPlan your 2026 travel with Nomad eSIM bundles for global iPhone connectivity [Save 26%] | 9 to 5 MacPlan your 2026 travel with Nomad eSIM bundles for global iPhone connectivity [Save 26%]
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Spent 3 years of my life making a game… pouring my heart, soul and time creating the perfect puzzle adventure – very feature rich, very gameplay deep, very polished. Created socials, posted daily gameplay vids leading up to release, told everyone about it. Finally released it… to dismal downloads: 275 in 3 months. I was […]Wednesday January 2811:43 pmApp Rejected for legal
Apple rejected my update with online FM stations. I used a publicly available streaming server and was rejected for guidance 5.2.3 – legal. There are many similar stations in the App Store and still sending an update. I reached out to a few stations, but reaching out to 200+ stations is a lot. Do you […]11:30 pmBrandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe coming to Apple TV
A new Apple TV deal could see Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe make its way to the subscription service in the form of a new show and movie.Brandon Sanderson's works are set to receive Apple TV adaptations.Apple's streaming service already has an impressive assortment of award-winning shows, including "Severance" and "Ted Lasso." It also has literary adaptions like "Foundation," and now, Apple TV is getting another popular book series with the Cosmere universe.Author of the "Mistborn" series and "The Stormlight Archive," fantasy writer Brandon Sanderson, is reportedly in talks with Apple about adapting his works for the iPhone maker's streaming platform. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:26 pmApple Signs Deal for Brandon Sanderson's 'Cosmere' Universe Movies and TV Shows
Apple has signed a deal with popular fantasy author Brandon Sanderson for film and TV rights to Sanderson's "Cosmere" universe, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Sanderson has a large body of work, but some of his most popular fantasy books could be adapted first. Mistborn could be turned into a movie series, while The Stormlight Archive is being considered for television. Mistborn is a book series that's split into two eras, with the first three books featuring a group of magic-using metal manipulators or "Allomancers" overthrowing a dystopian empire. The second set of books follows the exploits of Wax and Wayne, two lawmen with magical abilities in a more modern setting. There are two additional eras planned for the same Mistborn series, so Apple has access to content that could result in a dozen movies. The Stormlight Archive currently features five epic fantasy books, each of which could easily be used for multiple seasons of a TV show. The Stormlight Archive is a classic good vs. evil tale, featuring the Knights Radiant against Voidbringers who want to conquer the world. Sanderson has 10 total books planned for The Stormlight Archive, but the "Cosmere" universe also includes many other standalone novels, all of which are linked together. Sanderson is one of the most well-known current fantasy authors, and in addition to his own books, he finished Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time after Jordan passed away. A TV show based on the Stormlight Archive is already in the early stages of planning. Blue Marble, a film studio run by Pachinko producer Theresa Kang-Lowe, is set to produce. Kang-Lowe has an exclusive content production deal with Apple. Apple won the deal after Sanderson met with multiple potential partners. Apple agreed to give Sanderson unprecedented control over screen translations, so he will write, produce, and consult on any TV shows or movies that Apple makes about the Cosmere universe. Sanderson is known for having some of the most popular Kickstarter campaigns to date, raising close to $100 million by selling his books.Tag: Apple TV PlusThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:20 pmApple Tells Patreon To Move Creators To In-App Purchase For Subscriptions
Apple is forcing Patreon to move all remaining creators onto Apple's in-app purchase subscription system by November 2026 "or else Patreon would risk removal from the App Store," reports TechCrunch. "Apple made this decision because Patreon was managing the billing for some percentage of creators' subscriptions, and the tech giant saw that as skirting its App Store commission structure." The tech giant initially told Patreon that it must do so by November 2025, but the deadline was pushed back. From the report: "We strongly disagree with this decision," its blog post states. "Creators need consistency and clarity in order to build healthy, long-term businesses. Instead, creators using legacy billing will now have to endure the whiplash of another policy reversal -- the third such change from Apple in the past 18 months. Over the years, we have proposed multiple tools and features to Apple that we could've built to allow creators using legacy billing to transition on their own timelines, with more support added in. Unfortunately, Apple has continually declined them," it says. Creators can about the transition plan on Patreon's website. It has also built several tools to support these changes, including a benefit eligibility tool to see who has paid or is scheduled to pay, tier repricing tools, and gifting and discount tools to offer payment flexibility. An option for annual-only memberships will be introduced before November 2026 as well. The commission on in-app purchases and subscriptions is 30% on Apple's system, but "drops to 15% for a subscription that has been ongoing for more than a year," notes MacRumors. Patreon lets creators either raise prices only in its iOS app to cover Apple's fee or keep prices the same by absorbing the cost, while iPhone and iPad users can avoid the App Store commission entirely by paying through Patreon's website instead. Read more of this story at Slashdot.11:05 pmPro camera app Halide developer Sebastiaan de With returning to Apple for Design Team | AppleInsiderPro camera app Halide developer Sebastiaan de With returning to Apple for Design Team
Sebastiaan de With is the co-founder of Lux, maker of Halide, and formerly worked on the iCloud and Find My teams at Apple, but now he's set to return to Apple and is joining the Design Team.Halide is a pro camera app built for iPhoneApple is such a secretive company that its employees tend to go about their business as unknown entities. However, the company does hire figures from the Apple community from time to time, and when they're prominent, like Serenity Caldwell, their sudden disappearance into Apple Park is immediately noticed.On Wednesday evening, Sebastiaan de With, co-founder of Lux and maker of pro camera app Halide, shared that he is joining Apple. He previously worked for Apple on the iCloud/MobileMe team and also worked on Find My. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:49 pmIs it possible to get YouTube like recommendations when playing YouTube audio outside the official app? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingIs it possible to get YouTube like recommendations when playing YouTube audio outside the official app?
hello, i am mobile developer and I am building a small app for iOS, only for myself. I don’t want to pay for YouTube Premium. I listen to long YouTube podcasts and talks, so I extract only the audio and play it in background while the phone is locked. My question is about suggestions, can […]10:39 pmApple TV lands coveted rights to Brandon Sanderson’s ‘Cosmere’ fantasy books
Described as “unprecedented,” the deal spans film and series adaptations and could mark Apple’s first true fantasy franchise. Here are the details. more…10:37 pm'Halide' Co-Founder Sebastiaan de With Joins Apple's Design Team
Sebastiaan de With, co-founder of the popular iPhone camera app Halide, today announced that he has joined the Human Interface Design team at Apple. "So excited to work with the very best team in the world on my favorite products," he said. This marks a return to Apple for de With, who previously worked on things such as iCloud, MobileMe, and the Find My app. He has also completed design work for other companies, such as Sony, Mozilla, Oracle, HP, and EA, in the past. de With is a well-known figure in the online Apple and photography communities. Apple's design team is undergoing many changes. Last year, the company's former software design chief Alan Dye left for Meta, and Apple's hardware engineering chief and leading CEO candidate John Ternus was reportedly tapped to oversee the company's entire hardware and software design teams towards the end of last year. Over the past several years, some Apple designers have left to work with Jony Ive, the legendary former Apple design chief. Ive left Apple in 2019 to start his own design firm LoveFrom, and he has been working with OpenAI on a new AI device. In related news, Halide's parent company Lux today launched a public preview of Halide Mark III, the next-generation version of its flagship camera app.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:27 pmWould you use a self-hosted “Maestro-like” mobile test runner on real devices across Mac/Linux/Windows? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWould you use a self-hosted “Maestro-like” mobile test runner on real devices across Mac/Linux/Windows?
Hey, everyone! I’m trying to validate a product idea before I invest more time. Context: A lot of mobile teams want to run simple smoke flows (tap, type, waitFor, assertVisible, screenshots) on their own real devices in CI. In practice, iOS often forces you into Mac-only setups, and many teams end up using cloud device […]10:22 pmApple sued by Camo app maker over ‘Continuity Camera’
Reincubate sued Apple, accusing the company of stealing patented features from its Camo app and using them in iOS's Continuity Camera to… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:15 pmApple sets deadline for Patreon to migrate creators to in-app subscriptions
Macworld TechCrunch is reporting that Apple has given Patreon a new deadline to migrate all of its creators to use Apple’s in-app purchases for subscriptions. While most of Patreon’s creators already use their new billing schemes, about 4 percent of them have elected to stay on “legacy billing” and will have to change their accounts. This all started back in 2024 when Apple said that, in order for the Patreon app to stay on the App Store, it would have to have all Patreon creators bill through in-app purchases. Any attempt to push people to the web to subscribe would be in violation of its App Store rules. Patreon devised a new billing system, under protest, that allows its creators to either absorb the App Store fee themselves or to increase their subscription price to compensate for it. The deadline for changing over would have been November 2025. But that all got put on pause last year, when a ruling in the Apple vs. Epic legal battle called into question the ability of Apple to impose these rules. Patreon told its creators that the deadline was no longer in effect. Now, as reported by TechCrunch, Apple is telling Patreon that it does indeed have to move creators over to App Store billing for subscriptions in order to stay on the App Store, and the new deadline is November 1, 2026. Patreon disagrees with the decision, but will abide by it. Patreon creators who need more information can check the Patreon In-App purchases billing FAQ.10:10 pmJournalist says a high heart rate alert from his Apple Watch saved his life
Stephen Pollard writes about how a high heart rate alert from his Apple Watch helped diagnose a potentially serious drug interaction issue. Here’s what happened. more…10:09 pmAirTag 2 hands-on review: Apple’s clever item tracker finds even more utility with longer range and louder sound | 9 to 5 MacAirTag 2 hands-on review: Apple’s clever item tracker finds even more utility with longer range and louder sound
The new generation of Apple AirTag finally landed this week, almost five years after the convenient item tracker accessory first debuted in 2021. You’d be hard pressed to tell the AirTag 2 — technically the ‘AirTag (second-generation)’ — apart from the first version, by eye. But inside, it packs in some meaningful upgrades that make this tracker even better at finding your misplaced items … more…10:07 pmHalide cofounder Sebastiaan de With joins Apple’s design team
Halide and Lux co-founder and designer Sebastiaan de With announced today that he is joining Apple’s human interface design team. This marks a return to Apple for de With, who previously worked as a freelancer for the company on projects including Find My, MobileMe, and iCloud. more…10:05 pmPrice war: Save $300 on 16-inch MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM
A month-end MacBook Pro deal is in effect this week only, saving you $300 on an upgraded 16-inch MacBook Pro with 48GB of unified memory.Grab month-end deals across Apple's MacBook Pro range.The discounted $2,599 price is available at both B&H Photo and Amazon, as the retailers compete for your business with month-end deals.Buy 16" MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:00 pmPolitics and the English Language, January 2026 Edition
Tim Cook’s call for “deescalation” is meaningless without specifying which side he’s calling upon to change course, and there’s no weaker sauce than the weak sauce of “both sides”.09:53 pmSeven things to know about how Apple's Creator Studio subscriptions work
For the Mac versions of pro apps, things aren't actually changing much (yet).09:51 pmWarning: These Continuity Features Are Broken on Latest iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 Betas
Users of Apple's latest iPhone and iPad Pro models who have been beta testing iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 may want to hold off on updating to the third betas released earlier this week, as several Continuity-related features are currently broken on these devices. Apple has updated its developer release notes for the third betas of iOS and iPadOS 26.3 to outline the devices and features that are affected:The following Continuity features do not work on iPhone 17, Phone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air and iPad Pro (M5) with iOS / iPadOS 26.3 Beta 3: iPhone Mirroring AirPlay mirroring to Apple TV 4K Using Continuity Camera wirelessly with Mac or Apple TV 4K Sidecar from Mac to iPad Pro (M5)Apple has not provided any details on why these features are not working on the latest betas, but the issue will presumably be fixed in the next round of betas. We're expecting a public release of iOS 26.3 and related updates fairly soon, as the x.3 updates typically drop in late January each year. With just a few days left in the month, it appears the release schedule may slip into early February for this cycle, but we should be seeing release candidate versions seeded to developers and beta testers relatively soon ahead of the public releases.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:38 pmIntermittent throttling errors when pulling a trigger sample
Status: IdentifiedWe are currently experiencing intermittent issues with sample record retrieval in the Zapier editor. When users attempt to pull sample records during the trigger step of Zap setup or editing, they may encounter throttling errors that prevent the samples from loading. There is no impact to existing, already built Zaps.09:27 pmiOS 26’s new Messages feature got better when I changed this one setting
Apple’s Messages app got a bunch of new features in iOS 26, including a ‘Screen Unknown Senders’ option meant to eliminate spam texts. My initial experience with the feature wasn’t great, but tweaking one key setting has changed that. more…09:24 pmThis iOS 26.3 feature is a sign of what’s to come for iPhone
With iOS 26.3, Apple is rolling out a new feature that lets you limit the information that cellular networks can use to determine your location. The twist, however, is that the feature is only supported on devices powered by Apple’s in-house modem. I think what’s more interesting than this specific feature itself is what it represents for the future. more…09:13 pmApple Watch offline map routes debut for Strava and Komoot apps
If you’re an Apple Watch user who likes leaving your iPhone behind on outdoor adventures, recent updates from Strava and Komoot apps should make that easier than ever. more…09:12 pm'Ted Lasso' is Returning to Apple TV, Here's When
Apple today announced that its hit comedy-drama series "Ted Lasso" is returning for a fourth season in "summer 2026," but it did not share a specific date. "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. The fourth season is currently in production, according to Apple, and fan favorites such as Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, and Jeremy Swift are all set to return in the upcoming episodes. 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.Tag: Apple TV ShowsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:08 pmApple Watch useful for detecting AFib after treatment, study reveals
The Apple Watch has plenty of potential for health monitoring even after discovery of a condition, and a new study outlines its usefulness in monitoring patients after atrial fibrillation ablation.The Apple Watch could prove useful to patients who have undergone atrial fibrillation ablation.While a January 2026 study examined the role of the Apple Watch in identifying undiagnosed atrial fibrillation, a separate research paper suggests the smartwatch could help those who have received treatment for irregular heartbeats by reducing unplanned hospitalizations.The clinical trial, conducted by St Bartholomew's Hospital in London, focused on patients who had undergone atrial fibrillation catheter ablation. This is a minimally invasive procedure that restores normal heart rhythm by causing small scars in the tissue via freezing or heat. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:07 pmPatreon criticizes Apple’s renewed in-app purchase mandate, agrees to comply
Apple says Patreon now has until November 2026 to move all remaining creators to the App Store’s in-app purchase system, or risk removal from the App Store. Patreon disagrees, but says it will comply. Here are the details. more…09:00 pmEvercore remains bullish on Apple stock as channel checks point to upside ahead of earnings | Mac Daily NewsEvercore remains bullish on Apple stock as channel checks point to upside ahead of earnings
Apple continues to draw strong support from Wall Street analysts, with Evercore ISI reiterating its positive outlook on the stock just hours… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:40 pmWhy Apple’s AirTag 2 is way better than the original [Review] ★★★★☆
Read our hands-on AirTag 2 review to discover all the ways Apple improved the features of its clever little tracker tag. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:59 pmApple was fined a total of $851M last year for privacy and antitrust violations
Publicly available information reveals that Apple was fined a total of $851 million last year for privacy and antitrust violations, down from $2.1B in 2024. The data was collated by Proton, which reports that it would have taken the iPhone maker just three days, three hours and 28 minutes to pay off the total … more…07:59 pmApple was fined a total of $851M last year for privacy and antitrust violations
Publicly available information reveals that Apple was fined a total of $851 million last year for privacy and antitrust violations, down from $2.1B in 2024. The data was collated by Proton, which reports that it would have taken the iPhone maker just three days, three hours and 28 minutes to pay off the total … more…07:59 pmApple was fined a total of $851M last year for privacy and antitrust violations
Publicly available information reveals that Apple was fined a total of $851 million last year for privacy and antitrust violations, down from $2.1B in 2024. The data was collated by Proton, which reports that it would have taken the iPhone maker just three days, three hours and 28 minutes to pay off the total … more…07:53 pmReferring Users (and verification) to my app
I’m working on a referral system where users get rewarded for inviting friends, but I’m struggling with the architecture… specifically how to reliably verify referrals and issue rewards. Right now, I ask users to share contacts, upload hashed data to my server, and check for matches to confirm relationships. However, I’m not sure how to […]07:50 pmHow to use your iPhone’s Live Captions to see subtitles for absolutely anything
Live Captions on the iPhone generates subtitles of media playing on your iPhone — and real-world conversations picked up by its microphone. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:37 pmPaywall after free trial ends?
I'm confused. If the users free trial ends and the user canceled would you have the paywall stay the same saying it's a free trial even though they are no longer eligible or do you show a different paywall or modify the free trial one to look different if the trial ended? How do I […]07:37 pmApple CEO Tim Cook writes he’s ‘heartbroken by the events in Minneapolis’ in memo to employees | Mac Daily NewsApple CEO Tim Cook writes he’s ‘heartbroken by the events in Minneapolis’ in memo to employees
In a memo to Apple employees, company CEO Tim Cook has weighed in on the death of a man in Minneapolis who was disrupting federal agents… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:29 pmI built a daily app to draw what you see in clouds
Hi r/iOSProgramming I just launched Nyola, a solo project I've been working on for months. The concept is super simple and works in 3 steps: Daily Drop: Every 24h, everyone receives the exact same photo of a cloud. Pareidolia: You use the drawing tools to trace the shapes your brain projects onto the cloud (faces, […]07:23 pmNew study highlights Apple Watch’s role in AFib monitoring after treatment
A new trial suggests Apple Watch could make a meaningful difference in what happens after atrial fibrillation ablation, not by changing the procedure itself, but by changing what patients and doctors catch afterward. Researchers found that a simple routine of patient-led ECG check-ins surfaced more recurrences and was linked to fewer unplanned hospitalizations over the follow-up period. more…07:15 pmApple Will Soon Take Up to a 30% Cut From All Patreon Creators on iOS
Apple has set a new deadline of November 1, 2026 for all Patreon creators to switch from Patreon's legacy billing system to the App Store's in-app purchase system in the Patreon app on the iPhone and iPad, as reported by TechCrunch. Note: This image has been edited to include a pile of cash. Patreon is a platform where creators such as YouTubers can receive payments from fans, which can be a valuable revenue stream alongside ads and sponsorships. Apple initially told Patreon that its creators must move to the App Store's in-app purchase system by November 2025, or else Patreon would risk removal from the App Store, but the deadline was pushed back. Apple considers payments from supporters to creators on Patreon to be digital goods that it is entitled to receive a commission on. Apple receives a 30% commission on in-app purchases and subscriptions, but this drops to 15% for a subscription that has been ongoing for more than a year. Patreon said it is disappointed with how Apple has navigated this policy. According to TechCrunch, only 4% of Patreon creators are still using the platform's legacy billing system, with the rest having already switched over. Patreon has shared a FAQ with more details for creators.Tags: App Store, PatreonThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:06 pmApple Pay Promo Offers Discount on Valentine's Day Flowers
Apple's latest Apple Pay promotion is offering Apple users in the U.S. a discount on flowers ahead of Valentine's Day. Customers can get $20 off of a 1-800-Flowers purchase of $49.99 or more when using Apple Pay. The discount is available from now until February 12, and it is available when ordering flowers from the 1-800-Flowers website or app. To get the deal, use Apple Pay when checking out, and enter the promo code APPLEPAY. 1-800-Flowers is able to provide flower deliveries across the United States, with bouquet options varying by location.Tag: Apple Pay PromoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:50 pmRemember: Cancel Final Cut Pro iPad subscriptions when you set up Apple Creator Studio | AppleInsiderRemember: Cancel Final Cut Pro iPad subscriptions when you set up Apple Creator Studio
While Apple Creator Studio is a great deal for videographers, artists, and musicians, the subscription won't automatically end any existing subscriptions for Final Cut Pro or Logic Pro on iPad. Here's how to get that done.Final Cut Pro on an iPad ProOn January 28, Apple finally launched its Creator Studio bundle of apps for users to subscribe to. At $12.99 per month or $129 per year, subscribers can get access to a number of Apple's apps, both on Mac and iPad.This includes Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro on Mac and iPad, as well as access to Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on Mac. There are also extra premium features being included as part of the already-free Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and Freeform, such as content for use in compositions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:27 pmPixelmator Pro launches on iPad, here’s what the new app can do
Today Pixelmator Pro has launched on iPad for the first time, exclusive to Apple Creator Studio. Here’s what the long-awaited iPad version of Pixelmator Pro can do. more…06:07 pmApple Creator Studio Hands-On: What You Get for $12.99 Per Month
Apple today launched its latest subscription service, a software bundle called Creator Studio. Creator Studio provides access to Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage for one $12.99 per month fee, with a $129 per year purchase option also available. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. We checked out the Creator Studio bundle to see if it's worth what Apple is charging. Creator Studio includes Apple's pro image, audio, and video editing apps that were previously only available for one-time purchase. If you don't currently own Apple's apps and you have need for a range of creative tools, the bundle has the potential to be a good deal. Many of Apple's apps are hundreds of dollars if you purchase them on a standalone basis. Here are the individual costs: Final Cut Pro - $299.99 Logic Pro - $199.99 Pixelmator Pro - $49.99 Compressor - $49.99 Motion - $49.99 MainStage - $29.99 Together, the apps cost just about $680, so there is potentially money to be saved by paying $12.99 per month or $129 per year. Creator Studio provides full access to the apps, along with exclusive AI features that are not available in the standalone versions. Apple is even including Creator Studio-exclusive features in its free apps like Freeform, Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. You can use Freeform, Keynote, Pages, and Numbers for free and purchase Apple's apps without opting for Creator Studio, but a Creator Studio subscription is the only way to get the new AI features that Apple has developed. Unfortunately, there is no option to purchase access to just one or two apps at a lower subscription price. Creator Studio is all or nothing, so if you just want access to image editing capabilities with Pixelmator Pro and also the AI tools for Apple's iWork app, you have no option to pay less just for those. You have to pay the full $12.99 per month price even if you don't need some of the apps. Apple envisions Creative Studio as a tool for creatives who need to do all their content creation and management on their own, from filming videos to creating audio for those videos to making graphics. It is a highly useful option for people who can take advantage of most of the apps, but it isn't going to make as much sense for those who just need one or two. Creator Studio is best for people who have shied away from Apple's professional video and audio editing apps because of their high cost, or those who need tools for video creation, music making, and image editing. It would be nice if Apple could offer more specialized, affordable bundles in the future, much like Adobe does for its Creative Cloud apps. Apple is offering a one-month free trial for those who want to try out Creator Studio, or a three-month trial with the purchase of an eligible Mac or iPad. Up to six family members can share a single Creative Studio subscription. Do you plan to subscribe to Creative Studio? Let us know in the comments below.Tag: Apple Creator StudioThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:04 pmChrome rolling out Gemini 3-powered ‘auto browse’ with Google AI Pro
Google today announced “Chrome auto browse” as a “powerful agentic experience that handles multi-step chores on your behalf.” more…06:01 pmApple Sued by App Developer Over its Continuity Camera
An anonymous reader shares a report: Apple is being sued by Reincubate, which makes the Camo smartphone webcam app. It has filed a lawsuit against Apple in a U.S. federal court in New Jersey, accusing the company of anticompetitive conduct and patent infringement. The suit alleges that Apple copied Camo's technology, integrated similar features into iOS, and used control over its software ecosystem to disadvantage Reincubate's Camo product. Reincubate's Camo and Camo Studio apps allow iOS or Android phones to function as webcams for Mac and PCs. The company launched Camo in 2020. In 2022, Apple introduced Continuity Camera, a feature that enables iPhones to serve as webcams for Macs but works only within Apple's device ecosystem. According to the lawsuit, Apple copied patented features from Camo and built them into iOS to "redirect user demand to Apple's own platform-tied offering." Read more of this story at Slashdot.05:47 pmPixelmator Pro Launches on iPad With Apple Pencil Support and More
Apple today released Pixelmator Pro for the iPad, complete with a new touch-optimized workspace, full Apple Pencil support, the ability to work between iPad and Mac, and all of the powerful editing tools from the Mac version. Pixelmator Pro is a popular image editing app that was acquired by Apple last year. There is already a more basic Pixelmator app available for the iPad and iPhone, but Apple says that app is "no longer being updated." To receive new features going forward, iPad users will need to move to the full-fledged Pixelmator Pro app. Apple says Pixelmator Pro for iPad is compatible with iPad models equipped with the A16, A17 Pro, or M1 chip or later on iPadOS 26 or later. Here are some of the Pixelmator Pro for iPad features highlighted by Apple:A full-featured Layers sidebar allows creators to use images, shapes, text, and video Smart selection tools for isolating and editing specific parts of images Advanced bitmap and vector masks Super Resolution for intelligently upscaling photos Deband for removing compression artifacts Auto Crop with automatic composition suggestions Apple Pencil support for pressure-sensitive brushing, plus hover, squeeze, and double tapPixelmator Pro for both iPad and Mac is available through the new Apple Creator Studio subscription bundle, which in the U.S. costs $12.99 per month or $129 per year. A one-time $49.99 purchase option remains available for the Mac app. Some new "intelligent features" and "premium content" in Pixelmator Pro will only be available with an Apple Creator Studio subscription. For example, in both the iPad and Mac apps, Apple Creator Studio subscribers have access to a new Warp tool for twisting and shaping image layers. The one-time-purchase Mac app did not receive this feature.Tags: Apple Creator Studio, PixelmatorThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:37 pmPSA: Apple Creator Studio 3-month free trial offered even for older devices
Apple Creator Studio is officially here, and by all appearances a great value for many. Apple offers a 1-month trial for all users, but it turns out there are surprise offers for 3 free months being given too—even if you haven’t bought a new device. more…05:24 pmApple Updates Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro With These New Features
Apple today updated its Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro apps, and there are many new features in both the one-time purchase and Apple Creator Studio versions. Here is what is new in all versions of Final Cut Pro on the Mac, regardless of whether you have an active Apple Creator Studio subscription:Powerful Intelligence • Use Transcript Search to quickly find spoken words or phrases in your footage by searching for exact matches or using natural language descriptions* • Discover Visual Search, a fast and easy way to locate moments in your footage, including objects and actions, using natural language* • Let Beat Detection analyze any song to reveal its bars and beats, enabling you to easily align your video edits to the music’s rhythm Get Started Fast • Dive into editing with a special demo project featuring the talented singer-songwriter Allie Sherlock, and explore the exciting new features of Final Cut Pro firsthand • Accelerate your next edit with in-app guides on how to create a new library, import media, and add clips to a new timeline * Requires a Mac with Apple siliconHere is what is new in Final Cut Pro on the iPad, which is now only available with an Apple Creator Studio subscription for new customers:Powerful Intelligence • Use Transcript Search to quickly find spoken words or phrases in your footage by searching for exact matches or using natural language descriptions (Requires iPadOS 26) • Discover Visual Search, a fast and easy way to locate moments in your footage, including objects and actions, using natural language (Requires iPadOS 26) • Let Beat Detection analyze any song to reveal its bars and beats, enabling you to easily align your video edits to the music’s rhythm Get Started Fast • Effortlessly create visual highlights videos set to your music with Montage Maker, ready to share or use as a creative starting point for your edits (Requires iPadOS 26) • Dive into editing with a special demo project featuring the talented singer-songwriter Allie Sherlock, and explore the exciting new features of Final Cut Pro firsthand • Elevate your videos with dynamic titles, add a personal flair with customizable graphic elements, and set the perfect pace with countdowns and timers Workflow Enhancements • Streamline your workflow with multiple selection support in the inspector, allowing you to make batch adjustments and changes to several clips at once • Keep your projects moving with background exports and track their progress in Live Activities, perfect for multitasking across apps (Requires iPad models with M3 or later and iPadOS 26) • Extend your workspace by connecting an external monitor to view and play back your edits with easeHere is what is new in all versions of Logic Pro on the Mac, regardless of whether you have an active Apple Creator Studio subscription:AI Session Players • Transform your tracks with the all-new Synth Player, and create keyboard and bass performances with intuitive controls • Generate dynamic synth performances that play notes and manipulate instruments • Use Simple Pad to add lush harmonic layers to your song, or add movement and dynamics with Modulated Pad and Rhythmic Chords • Explore popular synth bass styles including 808 Bass, Pump Bass, and Sequenced Bass to dial in the low end • Use Chord ID to identify chords from any part of your song and Session Players will automatically follow along Sound Library • Explore a free, expanding collection of premium sound packs with the brand new Sound Library • Listen to audio previews of any sound packs and install your favorites • Free up storage space by easily deleting packs you are no longer usingHere is what is new in Logic Pro on the iPad, which is now only available with an Apple Creator Studio subscription for new customers:AI Session Players • Transform your tracks with the all-new Synth Player, and create keyboard and bass performances with intuitive controls • Generate dynamic synth performances that play notes and manipulate instruments • Use Simple Pad to add lush harmonic layers to your song, or add movement and dynamics with Modulated Pad and Rhythmic Chords • Explore popular synth bass styles including 808 Bass, Pump Bass, and Sequenced Bass to dial in the low end • Use Chord ID to identify chords from any part of your song and Session Players will automatically follow along Quick Swipe Comping • Assemble the perfect performance by selecting the best moments from several takes • Organize takes using Take Folders and quickly compare different comps • Use Apple Pencil for even more precision when editing and selecting your best takes Music Understanding • Quickly and intuitively search for loops in the Browser using natural language phrases, like “dreamy electric piano” • Pick a loop, and the Browser uses machine learning to help you quickly discover similar loops from the Sound LibraryIf you were already subscribed to Final Cut Pro and/or Logic Pro on the iPad for $4.99 per month, you can continue to pay that price for access to the Apple Creator Studio versions of the apps on the iPad. If you want all of the other Mac and iPad apps that are included in Apple Creator Studio, you must pay the full $12.99 per month. On the Mac, Final Cut Pro companion apps Motion and Compressor and Logic Pro companion app MainStage were both updated today with the same set of new features across both the one-time purchase and Apple Creator Studio versions of the apps. Two other Apple apps updated today are iMovie on the Mac, and Final Cut Camera on the iPhone. Those apps are not part of Apple Creator Studio.Tags: Apple Creator Studio, Final Cut Pro, Logic ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:20 pmFirst look: Ted Lasso returns to Apple TV this summer
The fourth season of a certain beloved Apple TV+ soccer comedy airs on Apple TV this summer. And the news comes with first-look photos. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:19 pmComplete macOS versions history 2001-2026: Dates, features & support
Macworld Apple has released multiple macOS versions over the years, each bringing new features, design changes, and hardware requirements. Whether you’re trying to identify the version on your Mac, decide if it’s time to upgrade, or understand which releases are still supported, this guide covers every macOS version from the original Mac OS X Cheetah to the latest macOS 26 Tahoe. Below, you’ll find a complete list of macOS versions in order, along with release dates, codenames, key details and support information. What is the latest macOS version? The latest version of macOS is called macOS Tahoe after the lake located in California. That version of macOS is also known as macOS 26 and it launched to the general public on September 15, 2025. Tahoe has been updated a few times since it launched in September 2025. The latest version (as of January 28, 2026) is macOS Tahoe 26.2, which was introduced in December 2025. macOS version history: Every macOS and Mac OS X version and the features it brought macOS is Apple’s operating system for the Mac, in the same way iOS runs on the iPhone and iPadOS runs on the iPad. It provides the user interface and acts as the link between a Mac’s hardware and its software. All Macs have run macOS – formerly known as Mac OS X – since its debut in 2001. Before that, Apple computers used Mac OS 9. macOS is based on Unix technology developed at NeXT, the company Steve Jobs founded before returning to Apple. Since its launch on March 24, 2001, macOS has evolved significantly, gaining tighter integration with iOS devices, cloud services, and productivity features such as Time Machine, Quick Look, Exposé, Spaces, and Desktop Stacks. Below is a complete overview of macOS versions, showing how Apple’s desktop operating system has developed over time, along with the official names and internal codenames used for each release. Foundry OS X 10 beta: Released in September 13, 2000, this preview version of OS X was codenamed Kodiak. It was based on technology from NeXT Computer, which was another company founded by Apple founder Steve Jobs and it introduced the Aqua user interface as well as protected memory and preemptive multitasking to stop crashes. This beta cost $29.95. OS X 10.0: Code named Cheetah, this was the first major release of Mac OS X, arriving on March 14, 2001. It was Apple’s first OS built on a Unix-based foundation. Unfortunately it was slow and rough around the edges. OS X 10.1: Just a few months ofter the first version of Mac OS X launched, Apple introduced the Puma update on September 15, 2001. This time is was stable and ready for everyday use, hardware support was better, and other issues with the fist version were addressed. OS X 10.2: Jaguar arrived on August 14, 2002, significantly improving performance and usability, introducing Quartz Extreme for smoother graphics, a faster Finder, and better networking. iChat was one of the new features. OS X 10.3: In October 2023 Apple introduced Panther which focused on speed, stability, and polish, delivering noticeably faster performance and a more responsive system. New features included: Exposé for managing windows, Fast User Switching, and FileVault disk encryption. Safari arrived as the default web browser. OS X 10.4: Tiger arrived in April 2005 with new features like Spotlight search and Dashboard widgets. OS X 10.5: In October 2007 Leopard arrived and added features like Time Machine for automated backups, Spaces for virtual desktops, and a redesigned Finder with Cover Flow. Time Machine also arrived as a simple way to back up a Mac. OS X 10.6: Released in 2009, Snow Leopard focused on performance, stability, and efficiency rather than flashy new features. OS X 10.7 Lion: Arriving in July 2011, Lion brought iPad-inspired features to the Mac, like Launchpad, full-screen apps, and multi-touch gestures. It also introduced system-wide Auto Save, Resume, and Versions so that users didn’t need to worry about manual saving. OS X 10.8: A year later, in 2012 Mountain Lion brought more iOS features to the Mac including Messages, Reminders, Notes, Notification Center, and iCloud integration. Gatekeeper security was also emphasised. The Notification Center made its debut in OS X Mavericks.Foundry OS X 10.9: In October 2013 Apple stopped naming Mac OS X versions after big cats and switched to Californian landmarks, starting with Mavericks. It introduced features like Finder Tabs, Tags, and memory compression, making Macs faster and more responsive. It was also the first time Apple offered the Max OS X update for free. OS X 10.10: Introduced in October 2014, Yosemite brought a major visual redesign with a cleaner, flatter interface, translucent elements, and a more modern look inspired by iOS (iOS 7 with its big redesign had been introduced in 2013). Continuity features from the iPhone and iPad included Handoff, iCloud Drive, and the ability to make and receive calls and texts from a Mac. OS X 10.11: El Capitan arrived in September 2015 and, like Snow Leopard in 2007, focused more on refinement and stability. It brought improvements like better window management (Split View), smoother graphics, and performance boosts. macOS 10.12: In September 2016 macOS Sierra was the first version to be referred to as macOS rather than Mac OS X, better aligning it with iOS, watchOS and tvOS. It brought Siri to the Mac and improved integration with iPhone and iPad with features like Universal Clipboard. macOS 10.13: This was another update where the focus was on performance rather than flashy new features. High Sierra in September 2017 brought updates to core apps like Photos and Safari but mostly focused on security and efficiency updates. macOS 10.14: In September 2018, Mojave introduced a system-wide Dark Mode and introduced Desktop Stacks for better file organization. Dark Mode debuted in Mojave.Foundry macOS 10.15: Arriving in October 2019, Catalina replaced iTunes with separate Music, TV, and Podcasts apps and introduced Sidecar so an iPad could be used as a second display for a Mac. It also ended support for 32-bit apps. macOS 11: Big Sur was the first version to drop the ten, from Mac OS X, and start again at 11. Launched in November 2020 it was a major redesign of Apple’s Mac operating system, with a cleaner, more modern interface, updated icons, a refined Control Center, and closer visual alignment with iOS. macOS 12: Arriving in October 2021, Monterey introduced Universal Control (one mouse/keyboard across Mac and iPad) and improved FaceTime. macOS 13: macOS Ventura arrived in October 2022 and introduced Stage Manager for better multitasking, improved Continuity features (including using an iPhone as a webcam, and brought major updates to Mail, Safari, and Spotlight. macOS 14: In September 2023 Sonoma made the desktop more immersive with animated wallpapers and desktop widgets you can interact with. There were game-focused improvements in Game Mode and video conferencing features like Presenter Overlay were added. macOS 15: A year later in September 2024, Sequoia brought iPhone Mirroring and added Apple Intelligence features. macOS 26: Tahoe arrived in September 2025 with a bold new Liquid Glass design with transparent, customizable interface elements and tighter integration with iPhone and iPad. As with iPhone and iPad, Apple unified version numbering, so the macOS jumped from macOS 15 to 26. Apple also expanded Apple Intelligence, improved Spotlight, improved the Phone related features, and added a new Games app. This is the final macOS version to support Intel-based Macs. List of macOS versions and latest versions Here’s an overview of every version of macOS and Mac OS X Apple has released. You’ll find a complete list of each version of OS X and macOS, along version code names, internal code names (if available) and the most recent version and when it was released. macOS Tahoe.Foundry Product versionCode nameDate of launchDate of launchLast update dateOS X 10 betaKodiakSeptember 13, 2000——OS X 10.0CheetahMarch 14, 200110.0.4June 22, 2001OS X 10.1PumaSeptember 15, 200110.1.5June 6, 2002OS X 10.2JaguarAugust 14, 200210.2.8October 3, 2003OS X 10.3Panther (Pinot)October 24, 200310.3.9April 15, 2005OS X 10.4Tiger (Merlot)April 29, 200510.4.11November 14, 2007OS X 10.5Leopard (Chablis)October 26, 200710.5.8August 13, 2009OS X 10.6Snow LeopardAugust 28, 200910.6.8July 25, 2011OS X 10.7Lion (Barolo)July 20, 201110.7.5October 4, 2012OS X 10.8Mountain Lion (Zinfandel)July 25, 201210.8.5August 13, 2015OS X 10.9Mavericks (Cabernet)October 22, 201310.9.5July 18, 2016OS X 10.10Yosemite (Syrah)October 16, 201410.10.5July 19, 2017OS X 10.11El Capitan (Gala)September 30, 201510.11.6July 9, 2018macOS 10.12Sierra (Fuji)September 20, 201610.12.6September 26, 2019macOS 10.13High Sierra (Lobo)September 25, 201710.13.6November 12, 2020macOS 10.14Mojave (Liberty)September 24, 201810.14.6July 21, 2021macOS 10.15Catalina (Jazz)October 7, 201910.15.7July 20, 2022macOS 11Big Sur (GoldenGate)November 12, 202011.7.10September 11, 2023macOS 12Monterey (Star)October 25, 202112.7.6July 29, 2024macOS 13Ventura (Rome)October 24, 202213.7.8August 20, 2025macOS 14Sonoma (Sunburst)September 26, 202314.8.3December 12, 2025macOS 15Sequoia (Glow)September 18, 202415.7.3December 12, 2025macOS 26Tahoe (Cheer)September 15, 202526.2December 12, 2025 FAQ 1. Which macOS versions are still supported? Apple supplies regular features and security updates to the most recent version of macOS. In addition, it is generally the case that Apple will issue security updates and bug fixes to the previous two versions of macOS. As of December 2025, macOS Tahoe, Sequoia and Sonoma were all receiving security updates. See: How long do Macs and MacBooks last? We also have a full list of which Macs run which versions of macOS here. 2. How does Apple choose Mac OS X and macOS names? As you can see from the list above, with the exception of the first OS X beta, all versions of the Mac operating system from 2001 to 2012 were named after big cats, from Cheetah to Panther to the final release, Mountain Lion. But while the public-facing builds were named after big cats, internally, they were named after wines (aside from OS X 10.6 which had no codename). Even after Apple switched public-facing code names to places in California back in 2013, it carried on naming them after wines internally until 2014. In 2015, Apple decided to change the theme of internal code names from wines to types of apples. In 2016, Apple took the plunge to unify the branding of its operating systems by rebranding Mac OS X to macOS, which sits nicely alongside iOS, tvOS, and watchOS and paved the way for macOS 11, the successor to Mac OS X, which arrived twenty years after the first beta of Mac OS X. In 2025, Apple decided to sync up the numbering system between all its operating systems. macOS 26 Tahoe will live most its lifetime as the most recent version in the year 2026 before being replaced with macOS 27 at the end of 2026. 3. How do I check my macOS version? You can tell which version of macOS you are running by clicking on the Apple logo in the top left and choosing About This Mac. It will clearly show which version of macOS you are running along with the most recent version that your Mac has installed. If you are looking for help installing macOS read: How to update macOS and Fixes for Macs that won’t update. We can also help with How to install macOS on an unsupported Mac. 4. Can I run the macOS beta? You can install a beta version of macOS and test new features that haven’t yet launched. If you want to install the latest beta of macOS read about joining Apple’s beta program. 5. How can I install the latest version of macOS? Some Macs will be set to update macOS automatically. If you want your Mac to update automatically follow these steps: Open System Settings. Click on General. Click on Software Update. Click on the “i” beside Automatic Updates and make sure that Check for updates, Download new updates when available, and Install macOS updates are selected. This way your Mac will automatically update to the latest version. If you would prefer not to have your Mac do this automatically you can deselect these options. Read all about how to update your Mac here. We also have a list of every version of iOS where you can see the latest versions and how long Apple supports iPhones for.05:04 pmAirTag 2 has a thinner motherboard, bigger speaker coil, and lots of glue
The second-generation AirTag has a few big changes to go with its improved features, with Apple slimming down the motherboard and changing some of the markings used in the new tracker accessory.AirTag 2 mid-teardown - Image Credit: Joseph TaylorApple updated the AirTag on January 26, with a new version improving some important features, such as an increased distance for finding it with Ultra Wideband to 200 feet. Two days later, one of the first teardowns has revealed what Apple has changed in the compact device for its second release.The teardown, posted to YouTube by Joseph Taylor late on Tuesday, reveals there are very few externally visible changes to the new AirTag. It uses exactly the same case design as before, both in shape and size, and it still uses a standard CR2032 coin cell as a battery. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:01 pmApple TV shares first look and premiere date for second season of ‘Criminal Record’ | Mac Daily NewsApple TV shares first look and premiere date for second season of ‘Criminal Record’
Today, Apple TV unveiled a first look at the anticipated season two return of “Criminal Record,” the critically hailed crime thriller… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:50 pmApple pulls four iPhone updates following network issues
Macworld It’s been a big week for iOS. On Monday, Apple rolled out iOS 26.2.1, the latest point update for the current version. Then it surprised everyone by also releasing new versions of iOS 18, iOS 16, iOS 15, and even (for the first time since 2023) iOS 12. These updates to older versions of iOS appear to have been designed primarily to allow iMessage and FaceTime to keep working on older iPhones beyond January 2027, when the certificate would otherwise have expired. But no good deed goes unpunished, and it now seems these unexpected updates may have caused more problems than they solved. In a support document published today (and first spotted by 9to5Mac), the Australian telecoms firm Telstra reports an issue “preventing some older Apple devices from connecting to our network, including calls to 000” and cites iOS 16.7.13 on the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X as the likely cause. That’s the new version of iOS 16 released yesterday, and the company advises owners of those devices not to update until the issue is resolved. (The number 000, incidentally, is the Australian equivalent of 911 in the U.S. and 999 in the U.K. Losing access to it is a serious matter.) Telstra later updated the page with the news that Apple had “paused” not just iOS 16.7.13, but also iOS 18.7.4, 15.8.6, and 12.5.8–in other words, all of the non-26 iPhone updates released this week–to “investigate” the cause. It isn’t clear if the issue has affected users of any other networks, nor indeed if it’s been reported outside Australia, but Apple isn’t taking any chances. As 9to5Mac observes, Apple’s release notes indicate that all four updates contain “no published CVE entries,” which is to say, they don’t patch any security issues. So pulling the updates while the company tries to solve the network issue shouldn’t be a problem… provided the investigation doesn’t last until next January.04:43 pmAirTag 2 teardown reveals the speaker is now harder to remove
AirTag 2 ships to users’ starting today, and YouTuber Joseph Taylor has already posted an unboxing video and teardown. Here’s what it revealed. more…04:40 pmDeals: AirPods Max $119 off, AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch SE 3 $173, Trail Loop 50% off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: AirPods Max $119 off, AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch SE 3 $173, Trail Loop 50% off, more
Your mid-week 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are ready to roll. Alongside the ongoing Amazon low on AirPods Pro 3 and the 35% price drop on AirPods 4 with ANC at $119, we also spotted the Midnight AirPods Max at $119 off via Amazon as well. Those deals also join a giant 50% price drop on the official Apple Blue/Bright Blue Trail Loop (it is now even lower) as well new lows on the Anchor Blue and Neon Ocean Bands that debuted in September. The black USB-C Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is seeing a rare price drop today and we also have Apple Watch SE 3 as low as $173. Hit the jump for a closer look. more…04:28 pmThe noise-cancelling AirPods 4 are down to $119
Macworld We absolutely adore the Apple AirPods 4, especially when they’re on sale. So the fact that they’re only $119 right now is music to our ears. While they’re not the cheapest we’ve ever seen, this is the lowest they’ve been since they dropped to $99 for Black Friday. The AirPods 4 are some of the best buds you can get. When we reviewed them, the earbuds received a 4.5-star rating as we found they deliver great overall audio quality, have excellent battery life, and come with a fantastic charging case. This particular model also has active noise cancellation as well, which means you’ll get a premium listening experience, as well as high-end features, including Conversation Boost, Personalized Spatial Audio, and Live Translation. The Apple AirPods 4 are sweat and water-resistant, making them a reliable choice for workouts and daily commutes alike. Apple’s H2 chip improved the earbuds’ overall performance while also reducing the background noise during calls. Battery life is strong, offering up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge and a total of 30 hours with the included charging case. So stop wasting time and go snag the AirPods 4 for $119 before the price goes back up at Amazon. Buy now at Amazon04:22 pmBritish crime thriller 'Criminal Record' warrants a return to Apple TV in April
The well-received, London-based Apple TV thriller "Criminal Record," is gearing up for its second season, set to start in April.'Criminal Record'Apple describes the series as "a powerful, character-driven drama set in the heart of contemporary London, exploring the impossibility of policing when the truth is up for grabs." The second season will see rival police officers forge an uneasy alliance after a young man is stabbed to death at a political rally.Like its predecessor, "Criminal Record" season two will be eight episodes long. The first episode will debut on Wednesday, April 22, with new episodes weekly through Wednesday, June 10. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:22 pmApple TV’s hit comedy series ‘Ted Lasso’ returns this summer
Apple TV on Wednesday announced that the fourth season of global hit series “Ted Lasso” will officially make its global debut in summer 2026… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:21 pmToday in Apple history: Apple moves into Bandley 1, its first custom HQ
On January 28, 1978, Apple occupied Bandley 1, its first custom-built office, at 10260 Bandley Drive in Cupertino, California. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:18 pmTeardown Reveals AirTag 2 Is Full of Hidden Changes
Apple has made a series of notable internal changes with the second-generation AirTag, according to a teardown video by Joseph Taylor. Externally, the second-generation AirTag itself is effectively indistinguishable from the original and continues to use a standard CR2032 coin cell. The only visual differences are slight changes to the text on the back, which is now all in capital letters and lists IP67 water and dust resistance, as well as NFC and Find My support. The main PCB inside the second-generation AirTag is visibly thinner than that of the original model. The battery connectors are positioned at a different angle and the new board includes additional test pads that are likely related to manufacturing or diagnostics. Taylor also noted new markings inside the battery compartment, including a QR-code-like graphic. The speaker assembly also sees changes. The speaker coil embedded in the plastic shell appears slightly larger than in the first-generation AirTag, while the speaker magnet is more firmly secured. In the original AirTag, the magnet could be removed relatively easily, which enabled relatively easy modifications. In the second-generation model, the magnet is more firmly secure and requires noticeably more effort to remove. Taylor speculated that the increased use of adhesive could be related to anti-tampering efforts. Despite the removal of the speaker coil and magnet, the device was still able to connect to his iPhone, indicating that Apple has not introduced a firmware-level lockout or alert triggered by physical modifications. After pairing the device to an iPhone, the sound the AirTag emits is a "slightly higher pitch" compared to the original. A user on X has noted that the chime has changed from the note "F" to the note "G." Apple has also updated the AirTag's packaging, using a redesigned box with a narrower overall shape and updated front artwork. The printed text on the new box appears slightly raised via UV printing, and it now features paper adhesive pull tabs. Inside the box, the cardboard insert containing the AirTags is now simpler, with a single paper latch holding a lid over the tray of AirTags, which now sit as a row of four. In the original packaging, the AirTags sat in a doubled over folio in rows of two.Tag: AirTagThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:15 pmIs Creator Studio Apple’s Trojan Horse Into Adobe’s Market?
Apple’s new Creator Studio bundles pro-grade tools into a low-cost subscription, changing how creators approach paid software. It won’t displace Adobe overnight, but it could expand the market by lowering the barrier to entry. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.03:43 pmApple Updates Keynote, Numbers, and Pages Apps With New Free and Paid Features
Apple today updated its Keynote, Numbers, and Pages apps with many new features across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, but some of the additions are limited to users that are subscribed to the new Apple Creator Studio bundle that launched today. Apple Creator Studio is a subscription bundle that provides access to the Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage apps on Mac and/or iPad, with U.S. pricing set at $12.99 per month or $129 per year. A subscription to Apple Creator Studio also unlocks "intelligent features" and "premium content" in apps like Pixelmator Pro, Numbers, Pages, Keynote, and later Freeform. On the iPhone and iPad, existing Keynote, Numbers, and Pages users will see updates to the apps in the App Store that contain both the free new features for everyone and paid new features for Apple Creator Studio subscribers. On the Mac, the existing Keynote, Numbers, and Pages apps were updated (to version 14.5), but only to inform users that those existing apps will no longer be receiving new features of any kind. To receive new features, including free ones, you must install the new, separate Apple Creator Studio editions (version 15.1) of the apps. Here is what is new in the Keynote app for all users:• Experience a new, more fluid way to work on your presentations with Liquid Glass • Access the full set of advanced options and controls right from the new menu bar in iPadOS 26 • Make text and other objects pop with extra brightness and vibrant color using HDR on supported displays • Add personality to your work with new editable shapesHere is what is new in the Keynote app for Apple Creator Studio subscribers:• Make your work stand out with an exclusive new collection of professionally-designed themes • Explore high-quality photos, graphics, and illustrations for your presentation in the all-new Content Hub • Find inspiration faster with collections of new Apple-curated content in the Content Hub • Create stunning images and graphics right in your document, apply quick edits, or adjust the style using AI • Increase the clarity and detail of existing images and graphics using Super Resolution • Use Auto Crop to generate suggestions for how to frame your image • Transform a text outline into a first draft of slides for a new or existing presentation (beta) • Automatically generate presenter notes based on context from your presentation (beta) • Quickly clean up your slide’s layout, spacing, alignment, and typography (beta) • Collaborate on larger files shared via iCloud–now up to 4GBHere is what is new in the Numbers app for all users:• Experience a new, more fluid way to work on your spreadsheets with Liquid Glass • Access the full set of advanced options and controls right from the new menu bar in iPadOS 26 • Add personality to your work with new editable shapesHere is what is new in the Numbers app for Apple Creator Studio subscribers:• Make your work stand out with an exclusive new collection of professionally-designed templates • Explore high-quality photos, graphics, and illustrations for your document in the all-new Content Hub • Find inspiration faster with collections of new Apple-curated content in the Content Hub • Create stunning images and graphics right in your document, apply quick edits, or adjust the style using AI • Increase the clarity and detail of existing images and graphics using Super Resolution • Use Auto Crop to generate suggestions for how to frame your image • Use Magic Fill to suggest data or generate formulas based on pattern recognition • Collaborate on larger files shared via iCloud–now up to 4GBHere is what is new in the Pages app for all users:• Experience a new, more fluid way to work on your documents with Liquid Glass • Access the full set of advanced options and controls right from the new menu bar in iPadOS 26 • Add personality to your work with new editable shapesHere is what is new in the Pages app for Apple Creator Studio subscribers:• Make your work stand out with an exclusive new collection of professionally-designed templates • Explore high-quality photos, graphics, and illustrations for your document in the all-new Content Hub • Find inspiration faster with collections of new Apple-curated content in the Content Hub • Create stunning images and graphics right in your document, apply quick edits, or adjust the style using AI • Increase the clarity and detail of existing images and graphics using Super Resolution • Use Auto Crop to generate suggestions for how to frame your image • Collaborate on larger files shared via iCloud–now up to 4GBTags: Apple Creator Studio, iWork, Keynote, Numbers, PagesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:35 pmApple TV has acclaimed London crime thriller coming back soon
Apple TV has been ramping up its slate of crime thrillers recently, and it just set the release date for season 2 of the acclaimed show Criminal Record. Here are the details. more…03:20 pmExpect strong iPhone 17 demand, AI talk in Apple's Q1 results call
Wall Street is still underestimating Apple's prospects for 2026, with Wedbush's Q1 forecast expecting discussion about iPhone 17 demand and the AI landscape to dominate Thursday's analyst call.Apple's early promotion of a contextual Siri upgrade - Image Credit: AppleOn Thursday, Apple will be releasing its first-quarter results and holding its usual conference call with analysts. One day before those expectedly huge results arrive, Wedbush has provided its own analysis on the financial side of Apple.For the results itself, the note to investors seen by AppleInsider put Apple as bringing in revenue of $136.68 billion for the quarter, up from $124 billion last year. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:15 pmHow to upload your own music to Apple Music
If there’s a live concert recording or indie song you want in your library, you can upload custom music to Apple Music really easily. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:09 pmTake Up to $130 Off M4 Mac Mini on Amazon, Starting at $499
Amazon is continuing to discount a few models of Apple's M4 Mac mini this week, starting at $499.00 for the model with 16GB RAM/256GB SSD, down from $599.00. Discounts reach up to $130 off in these sales, and there is also a discount on the M4 Pro model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. In terms of the 16GB/256GB SSD model, this is a solid second-best price. You can also get the M4 Mac mini with 16GB RAM/512GB SSD for $689.00, down from $799.00, and the model with 24GB RAM/512GB SSD for $889.99, down from $999.00. $100 OFFM4 Mac mini (256GB) for $499.00 $110 OFFM4 Mac mini (16GB/512GB) for $689.00 $109 OFFM4 Mac mini (24GB/512GB) for $889.99 $130 OFFM4 Pro Mac mini (24GB/512GB) for $1,269.00 Apple last updated the Mac mini in late 2024, introducing a redesigned computer that's smaller than the previous generation and featuring the M4 and M4 Pro chips. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of 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 forums03:01 pmApple Creator Studio now available for $12.99/month or $129/year
Apple Creator Studio, a collection of creative apps designed to put studio-grade power into the hands of everyone, is now available… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:57 pmApple showcases Final Cut Pro upgrades in Apple Creator Studio bundle
Apple showcases Final Cut Pro upgrades in the Apple Creator Studio bundle via the work of rising director and choreographer Kyle Haragami. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:56 pmDomain Models vs API Models in Swift
submitted by /u/unpluggedcord [link] [comments]02:51 pmWhy buy a Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold when you can get all this Apple gear instead?
Macworld While the world waits until September for Apple to unveil its first folding iPhone, Samsung is taking its own folding ambitions to new heights with the Galaxy Z TriFold, a multi-folding phone that opens to a 10-inch tablet. It’s definitely an impressive device. Less than 4mm thick when unfolded, it’s got a 6.5-inch cover display, a triple camera system with 3X optical zoom, a 5,600mAh battery, and super-fast 45W charging. It’s also got a commensurate price tag: $2,899. Apple may have a reputation for luxury prices, but Samsung’s premium devices aren’t exactly cheap. The Galaxy S25 Ultra costs as much as an iPhone 17 Pro Max, while the super-skinny S25 Edge rivals the iPhone Air. Even the cheap S25 FE is still about the same as an iPhone 16e. It sells a $1,499 tablet. You can quibble over the specs, of course, but Samsung’s premium devices are hardly bargains. So we expected its new TriFold phone to cost a lot. After all, its regular folding phone starts at $1,999. But $2,899 is a shockingly high price for what is essentially a fancy phone. How high? Consider you could buy these Apple products for the same price: M4 MacBook Air: $999 iPhone 17: $799 iPad: $349 Apple Pencil USB-C: $79 AirPods Pro 3: $249 Apple Watch Series 11: $399 Total: $2,874 And that’s at full MSRP. Shop at Amazon or Best Buy, and you can save enough to buy an Apple TV 4K and a 4-pack of AirTags, too. (Though you’ll still need to kick in a few hundred bucks to get an Apple Vision Pro.) When Apple’s folding iPhone arrives in September, it won’t be cheap. It might even be more expensive than the Galaxy Z Fold7. But Samsung fans probably shouldn’t throw any stones.02:43 pmPages, Keynote, Numbers get iOS 26 updates, here’s everything new
Pages, Keynote, and Numbers have just been updated for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe. The updates adopt a Liquid Glass design and add new features, including many that are exclusive to Apple Creator Studio. more…02:41 pmWhatsApp Launches Strict Account Settings for High-Risk Users
WhatsApp is rolling out a new optional security feature called Strict account settings, which is designed to protect users who may be targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks. Similar in spirit to Apple's Lockdown Mode for iPhone, the feature is aimed primarily at journalists, activists, and public-facing figures. Once enabled, the setting locks various account options to their most restrictive settings. For example, WhatsApp will automatically block attachments and media from senders who aren't in your contacts, reducing potential vectors for spyware or malicious files. Here's WhatsApp's support explanation about other settings that are impacted: Account security: Two-step verification is turned on. Security notifications are turned on and locked. End-to-end encrypted backups are encouraged for users with backups enabled. Messaging and media: Link previews are turned off. Blocking high volumes of unknown account messages is turned on. Profile and presence: Your Last seen and online, Profile photo, About details, and links on your profile are locked to contacts only or to your pre-established, more-selective list of people. Groups: Only known contacts or a pre-established, more-selective list of people can add you to groups.Strict account settings can be found in Settings ➝ Privacy ➝ Advanced. When it shows up for you could depend on your location, as WhatsApp says the rollout is happening gradually over the coming weeks. Bear in mind that you can't control Strict account settings from WhatsApp Web – it can only be accessed from your primary device. WhatsApp also noted that it has transitioned parts of its codebase to Rust, a programming language known for its memory safety features. The company says this change helps protect photos, videos, and messages from spyware. More technical details are available on Meta's engineering blog.Tag: WhatsAppThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:30 pmApple's 'Creator Studio' App Bundle Now Available for $12.99 Per Month
Apple today launched the new Creator Studio that was initially unveiled two weeks ago, providing content creators with access to six Apple apps for $12.99 per month or $129 per year. Creator Studio includes Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro on Mac and iPad, along with Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on the Mac. Final Cut Pro is Apple's video editing software, Logic Pro is for audio editing and creation, and Pixelmator Pro is an image editing app that Apple purchased in 2024. Apple is still rolling out the full bundle, but links for the individual Creator Studio versions of the apps are now live and you can subscribe to Creator Studio from within them. Final Cut Pro Logic Pro Pixelmator Pro Motion Compressor MainStage All of the apps with the exception of Pixelmator Pro for iPad were available prior to today, and they continue to be available for individual, standalone purchase. The Creator Studio bundle unlocks AI features that are not otherwise accessible in these apps, plus it adds new features to free apps like Keynote, Pages, and Numbers, with Freeform coming later. Creator Studio versions of those apps include: Keynote Pages Numbers Accessing the full functionality of Apple's video editing, photo editing, audio editing, and iWork apps will require a Creator Studio subscription going forward, though Apple will continue to offer updates for the standalone versions of the apps. Some of the tools exclusive to Creator Studio: Final Cut Pro - Transcript search that uses AI to search for the soundbite you're looking for, visual search for finding specific parts of a video, and beat detection improvements that make it easier to match a video to the rhythm of the music. There are also new dynamic titles, transitions, and graphic elements to improve visuals. Logic Pro - There's an option to add a Session Player to a song that plays synth keyboard and synth bass parts in a variety of styles. AI can be used to analyze any audio or MIDI region to extract harmonic and chord information. Logic Pro's iPad sound packs and producer packs are also now available on Mac. Users have access to royalty-free loops, samples, and instruments. Pixelmator Pro - The Creator Studio version of Pixelmator Pro features a Liquid Glass design, a new warp tool for reshaping layers, and warp-powered mockups for apparel and products. Pixelmator Pro for iPad is also entirely new. iWork - Includes a new content hub with Apple-curated royalty-free photos, premium templates, and themes. There are also options to generate and remix image creations right in documents, with a Super Resolution tool for upscaling images. In Keynote, you can generate slides and presenter notes using AI, while Magic Fill in Numbers runs a pattern analysis model across your data and suggests table contents for missing data. There is no way to subscribe to just a single Creator Studio app at a lower price, as Apple only offers an all-in-one subscription. Creator Studio can be downloaded from the iOS and Mac App Stores starting today. All new subscribers are eligible for a one-month free trial, and customers who purchase a new Mac or qualifying iPad model with an A16, A17 Pro, or M-series chip can get an extended three-month free trial. The Creator Studio membership can be shared with up to five family members on a linked Apple Account. Students and educators are able to subscribe to Creator Studio for $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year. Creator Studio's full functionality is available with iOS 26 and later, iPadOS 26 and later, and macOS 26 and later. Most of the apps require macOS 15.6 at a minimum and an M1 chip or newer for Mac use, though Pixelmator Pro requires a Mac with macOS 26. As for the iPad, Final Cut Pro requires an A16 chip or later, Logic Pro requires an A12 Bionic Chip or later, and Pixelmator Pro requires an A16 chip or later.Tag: Apple Creator StudioThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:19 pmApple Creator Studio launches today, and it’s an incredible value
Two weeks ago, Apple announced its brand new Apple Creator Studio bundle, offering its suite of creative apps for a single subscription. Apple Creator Studio is set to launch today, and the first reviews and impressions have hit the web. Head below for a full roundup. Apple has also published a new press release highlighting how creators are using the new Final Cut Pro features. more…02:15 pmSnag a 13-inch M4 iPad Pro for $399 off with a near-mint deal you can’t miss
This refurbished 13-inch M4 Apple iPad Pro costs just $899.99 while inventory lasts. It packs plenty of power and gorgeous hardware. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:11 pmNvidia Overtakes Apple as TSMC's Biggest Customer
Apple has lost its long-held position as TSMC's largest customer in 2026 amid surging demand for AI chips, CNBC reports. Nvidia is expected to overtake Apple as the single largest source of revenue for TSMC. Analyst estimates suggest Nvidia will generate approximately $33 billion in revenue for TSMC during 2026, representing roughly 22% of the foundry's total revenue, compared with an estimated $27 billion, or about 18%, attributable to Apple. Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang reportedly confirmed on a recent podcast that the transition has already occurred, saying that Nvidia is now TSMC's largest customer. Apple has been widely regarded as TSMC's anchor customer for more than a decade. Apple relies on the Taiwanese company to manufacture its custom-designed A-series processors used in the iPhone and iPad, as well as its M-series chips for the Mac and iPad. That relationship has historically given Apple early access to TSMC's most advanced manufacturing technologies and allowed TSMC to justify the enormous capital investments required to develop each new generation of semiconductor process nodes. The change reflects a rapid expansion in Nvidia's demand, driven by the global build-out of artificial intelligence infrastructure, where its graphics processing units are widely used as accelerators in data centers operated by major cloud service providers. One key factor behind Nvidia's rising share of TSMC revenue is the nature of the chips it needs. AI accelerators are significantly larger, more complex, and more expensive to manufacture than Apple's A- or M-series chips. They often require leading-edge process nodes, advanced packaging techniques, and higher wafer costs, all of which translate into higher revenue per chip for TSMC. While Apple ships far higher volumes of processors overall, it requires smaller system-on-a-chip designs optimized for power efficiency and consumer devices, resulting in lower manufacturing costs per unit. TSMC's growing reliance on AI customers could have direct implications for Apple. While it remains one of the foundry's most important customers, it is no longer the primary driver of TSMC's capacity expansion or capital expenditure decisions. Analysts say that Nvidia has effectively taken Apple's place as the scale customer that helps guide development and justify increased investment in each new leading-edge process node.Tags: CNBC, Nvidia, TSMCThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:05 pmStrong iPhone sales expected to power record Christmas quarter for Apple
Apple is set to report its strongest iPhone sales growth in four years on Thursday - and likely the company's best quarterly revenue to date… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:00 pmApple Creator Studio review: Incredible value for most creative pros
The new Apple Creator Studio bundles the company's flagship creative software in a monthly subscription package for the first time. It's a great value, assuming you haven't bought most of them individually.Apple Creator Studio bundles six professional apps in one subscriptionThe iPhone maker has been creating pro creative software for decades. It hasn't been without missteps, though.I've been testing Creator Studio for the past couple of weeks, and so far, it's been a positive experience. Most of the core apps are the same, and Apple has just built upon them with a series of new features and a semi-optional updated pricing model. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:59 pmWhich one looks the best?
There are 3 design: Circle, Square, or Octagonal (slight Octagon shaped) Among the three which design looks the best? submitted by /u/theshadow2727 [link] [comments]01:58 pmA brief note about one more AirTag 2 difference
It’s been a long time coming, but the AirTag 2 finally launched this week with improved Precision Finding, a longer Bluetooth range, and a louder speaker. It’s otherwise almost exactly the same as its predecessor, but one more difference has been found, and you may want to take note … more…01:56 pmSearch Your Apple Account Purchase History on iPhone
In an age of digital ubiquity, knowing how to easily keep track of your online transactions is crucial, especially as an Apple user who frequently downloads apps, music, movies, and more from various Apple services. Your Apple Account purchase history is a comprehensive log of all the content you've bought using your account, not just on your iPhone, but across all your Apple devices. Knowing how to access this information on your device can give you valuable insights into your digital spending habits, help you manage your subscriptions, or even assist in troubleshooting or disputing unauthorized purchases. So whether you're trying to keep a budget, ensure that your family's purchases are appropriate, or simply curious about when you bought that app or movie, here's how to view your Apple Account purchase history on an iPhone or iPad logged into your account. View Purchase History in Settings Open the Settings app and tap your Apple Account banner at the top. Tap Media & Purchases. Tap View Account in the popup and authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID. Scroll down and tap Purchase History. You are now viewing the purchase history for this Apple Account across all the devices tied to the account. If you are looking for a specific purchase, you can use the search field at the top to enter a name, price, or order ID. If you tap the blue text next to "Showing:" you can also filter the history by date range, price, and purchase type. View Purchase History in App Store In iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 or later, you can access the same purchase history a little bit faster via the App Store app on iPhone and iPad. Simply tap your account profile in the top-right corner, then tap Purchase History and authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID when prompted.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:48 pmMoral low ground: App Store is rife with AI 'nudify' apps
While Grok faced most of the heat in the AI porn backlash, Apple isn't doing itself any favors by allowing dozens of "nudify" apps to stay in the App Store.AI nudity apps are a problem for the App StoreAI-generated porn has become a hot topic. Elon Musk's X is still under fire for allowing its chatbot Grok to edit pictures of people to look like they are naked, and churn out child porn.Though X and Grok received the most attention, Apple is also perpetuating the issue affecting innocent women and children by not dealing with apps doing the same thing in the App Store. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:30 pmMac malware is sneaking into some sponsored Google ads
Certain sponsored ads on Google have been trying to lead users on to faked Apple support pages that try to get the user to use the Terminal and install malware on Macs.Malware illustration — image credit: AppleInsiderWhere most malware attacks require a user to download and launch an app, researchers at MacKeeper have demonstrated how a number of sponsored Google ads are providing another route for bad agents.Specifically, during the company's research, searching for the term "mac cleaner" led to some sponsored ads that appeared to be at legitimate addresses such as business.google.com. A user following those links, though, can be taken to a site that has been designed to mimic Apple's support pages. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:10 pmListen to the AirTag’s remixed new chime
Macworld The AirTag was announced earlier this week, and as I wrote at the time, it seemed like an opportunity had been missed to properly rethink the product. As announced, the speaker is louder, the effective tracking range has increased, but very little else seems to have changed. But skeptics are sure to change their tune, literally, when they test out the AirTag’s updated sonic capabilities. An early purchaser has posted a comparison of the new and old chime to Twitter/X and, unheralded by Apple, the alert sound has moved up the musical scale from an F to a G. (Being away from my piano, I verified this using Virtual Piano.) The rhythm and tempo of the chime remain the same: a little flourish, followed by three sets of seven notes. You can clearly hear the higher pitch in the recording, but the increased power of the speaker is not really discernible, although those with better ears may disagree. ← AirTag (1st generation) chime→ AirTag (2nd generation) new chimeThe chime has changed from the note "F" to the note "G".「ファ」から「ソ」の音に変わっています。#AirTag pic.twitter.com/yheHAC6YJU— Karagana🐦 (@Krgn1002) January 28, 2026 It’s not clear why those 21 notes have changed from an F to a G. There could be a scientific reason, since higher notes tend to be easier to discern (or harder to ignore) for various anatomical and evolutionary reasons. But going up by a single note surely wouldn’t make much of a difference in that regard, and it could just be a product manager’s whim, or the usual urge to create a detectable difference between otherwise identical generations of a product. It could just be a way of showing off that you’ve got the latest AirTag, in other words. The new AirTag is available now. Retailer Price $29 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket01:00 pmIdentity, Data Security Converging Into Trouble for Security Teams: Report
A new Netwrix report warns that converging identity and data security, combined with AI-driven automation, is expanding attack surfaces and reshaping cyber risk, insurance, and defense strategies. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:28 pmAs 37 US states respond to Grok CSAM problem, Apple really needs to act
At least 37 attorneys general for US states are responding to the ongoing problem of the Grok chatbot creating child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). It follows the app being banned in two countries and investigations being opened in both the UK and EU, but both Apple and Google have so far ignored requests for them to temporarily remove Grok and X from their respective app stores … more…12:22 pmApple Stops Signing Newly Released iOS Updates for Older iPhones
Apple has stopped signing several iOS updates released earlier this week, preventing users from installing them even if they still appear in Software Update. The affected versions include iOS 12, iOS 15, iOS 16, and iOS 18. On Monday, Apple released iOS 18.7.4, iOS 16.7.13, iOS 15.8.6, and iOS 12.5.8 for older iPhone models, along with iPadOS 15.8.6, iPadOS 16.7.3, and iPadOS 18.7.4 for iPad models. The updates were intended to keep core system services functioning on devices that no longer receive major iOS releases, as well as fix an issue preventing some devices from being able to make emergency calls. Affected iPhone models include the following: iPhone SE (1st generation) iPhone SE (2nd generation) iPhone 5s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus iPhone X iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max iPhone XR iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max The following iPad models are also affected: iPad mini 2 iPad mini 3 iPad Air iPad Air 2 iPad mini 4 iPad Pro (9.7-inch) iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (1st generation) iPad (5th generation) iPad (7th generation) iPad (8th generation) None of the updates address security vulnerabilities or introduce new features. According to Apple's release notes for the iOS 12 and iOS 15 updates, the main purpose is to replace an expiring security certificate. Without that replacement, services such as iMessage, FaceTime, and Apple ID sign-in would stop working after January 2027, when the original certificate expires. Apple has not explained why it stopped signing the updates. In the past, however, the company has prevented installations of newly released iOS versions after discovering bugs or other issues, typically re-enabling updates once revised builds become available. We'll update this article when we learn more.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:19 pmApple pulls select iOS updates due to connectivity issues
Apple this week released an array of iOS updates, including iOS 26.2.1, iOS 18.7.4, and more. Now, however, it appears that Apple has pulled some of these new updates due to problems with network connectivity in Australia. more…Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
- Wednesday January 28
- 06:57 pmUsed Apple Mac mini Haswell i5 Desktop (2014) for $60 + free shipping
That's the lowest price we've seen for it in any condition. (The previous all-time low was $90.)It's a comparison that holds true even if you opt to spend an extra $15 for a 1-year Allstate warranty. (An easy checkbo option on the product page.) Buy Now at eBay Features 4th-generation Intel Core i5-4260U 1.4GHz Haswell dual-core CPU 8GB RAM & 500GB hard drive Mac OS X Model: A1347Tuesday January 2703:00 pmUpdate: Apple AirPods Max now on sale for $120 off MSRP
Amazon has AirPods Max with USB-C on sale for $429.99 in most colors. Shipping is free. Their price is $120 off Apple's MSRP, and it's the lowest price available for these AirPods among the retailers we track. Keep an eye on our AirPods Price Tracker for the latest prices and deals, updated daily.01:45 pmSky Blue 13-inch M4 MacBook Air on sale for $879 at Amazon, $120 off Apple’s MSRP
Amazon has the Sky Blue 13" M4 MacBook Air with 16GB of memory and 256GB of storage on sale right now for $120 off Apple's MSRP ($879). Delivery is free: - 13" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB): $879, $120 off This is the lowest price currently available for a new MacBook Air. For the latest sales & prices, see our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.01:27 pmApple’s 24-inch iMacs are on sale for up to $200 off MSRP
Amazon has Apple's 24-inch M4 iMacs on sale this week for $107-$200 off MSRP, starting at $1192, each including free shipping: - 24-inch M4 iMac (8-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD): $1192, $107 off MSRP - 24-inch M4 iMac (10-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD): $1349, $150 off MSRP - 24-inch M4 iMac (10-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD): $1549, $150 off MSRP - 24-inch M4 iMac (8-Core CPU, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD): $1699, $200 off MSRP Amazon's prices are the lowest available for one of these new iMacs. Note that stock can vary. Price posted above is the lowest price available for each standard configuration, regardless of color. For the latest prices and deals, see our iMac Price Tracker, updated daily.01:27 pmApple’s 24-inch iMacs are on sale for up to $200 off MSRP
Amazon has Apple's 24-inch M4 iMacs on sale this week for $107-$200 off MSRP, starting at $1192, each including free shipping: - 24-inch M4 iMac (8-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD): $1192, $107 off MSRP - 24-inch M4 iMac (10-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD): $1349, $150 off MSRP - 24-inch M4 iMac (10-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD): $1549, $150 off MSRP - 24-inch M4 iMac (8-Core CPU, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD): $1699, $200 off MSRP Amazon's prices are the lowest available for one of these new iMacs. Note that stock can vary. Price posted above is the lowest price available for each standard configuration, regardless of color. For the latest prices and deals, see our iMac Price Tracker, updated daily.01:23 pmApple AirPods on sale for up to $100 off MSRP this week
Amazon has Apple AirPods on sale this week for up to $100 off MSRP, including free shipping: - AirPods 4: $114.95, $14 off - AirPods 4 with ANC: $119, $60 off - AirPods Pro 3: $199, $50 off - AirPods Max: $449.99, $100 off Keep an eye on our AirPods Price Tracker for the latest prices and deals, updated daily.01:23 pmApple AirPods on sale for up to $100 off MSRP this week
Amazon has Apple AirPods on sale this week for up to $100 off MSRP, including free shipping: - AirPods 4: $114.95, $14 off - AirPods 4 with ANC: $119, $60 off - AirPods Pro 3: $199, $50 off - AirPods Max: $449.99, $100 off Keep an eye on our AirPods Price Tracker for the latest prices and deals, updated daily.01:23 pmApple AirPods on sale for up to $100 off MSRP this week
Amazon has Apple AirPods on sale this week for up to $100 off MSRP, including free shipping: - AirPods 4: $114.95, $14 off - AirPods 4 with ANC: $119, $60 off - AirPods Pro 3: $199, $50 off - AirPods Max: $449.99, $100 off Keep an eye on our AirPods Price Tracker for the latest prices and deals, updated daily.Monday January 2605:27 pmiPad Pro M4 Tablets at Costco From $800 + free shipping
That's a savings of up to $349 when compared to Best Buy's prices. Buy Now at Costco01:07 pmOpen-box Apple iPad Air M3 11″ 128GB WiFi Tablet (2025) for $458 + free shipping
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Save between $50 and $100 on over 10 models in the Best Buy 48-Hour Flash Sale. We’ve pictured the Apple iPad Pro M5 13″ 512GB WiFi Tablet for $1,399 ($100 savings). My Best Buy members get free shipping. (It’s free to join. Shipping is free for everyone over $35.) Buy Now at Best BuySaturday January 2402:53 pmRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Purple – G19Q4LL/A – $1,859.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Purple – G19Q4LL/A – $1,859.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU - Purple – G19Q4LL/A $1,859.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 16GB unified memory 2TB SSD¹ Magic Keyboard with Touch ID⁵ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Two USB 3 ports (up to 10Gb/s) Product page on the Apple Store…02:01 pmRefurb 9th-Gen. Apple iPad 10.2″ 64GB WiFi Tablet (2021) for $165 + free shipping
That's half of what you'd pay for this item in factory sealed condition. A one-year Allstate warranty is provided with purchase. Buy Now at eBayFriday January 2310:27 pmGet a new 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro for $150-$175 off Apple’s MSRP this weekend
Amazon is offering $150-$175 discounts on new 14" M5 MacBook Pros this weekend, each including free shipping: - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (16GB/512GB/Black): $1449.99, MSRP $1599 - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (16GB/512GB/Silver): $1449, MSRP $1599 - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (16GB/1TB/Black): $1629, MSRP $1799 - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (16GB/1TB/Silver): $1649.99, MSRP $1799 - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB/Black): $1849, MSRP $1999 - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB/Silver): $1824, MSRP $1999 These are the lowest prices available for new M5 MacBook Pros right now. For the latest sales and prices, keep an eye on our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.09:58 pmUpdated iPad Price Trackers
We've updated our Apple award-winning iPad Price Trackers with the latest information from Apple on 11th-generation A16 iPads as well as M3-powered 11" & 13" iPad Airs and the new M5-powered iPad Pros. We track prices from 20+ Apple retailers, including Apple, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, B&H, and many more: - iPads - iPad minis - iPad Airs - iPad Pros You can also find the best price on an iPad accessory: - Apple Pencils - iPad Keyboards Our trackers are updated continuously with the very latest prices.03:02 pm27-inch 5K Studio Displays on sale for $100-$150 off MSRP
Amazon has Apple Studio Displays (Standard Glass) in stock and on sale starting at $1499, up to $150 off MSRP. Shipping is free: - Studio Display (Tilt Adjustable): $1499.99 $100 off MSRP - Studio Display (Tilt & Height Adjustable): $1849 $150 off MSRP Their prices are the lowest available for Studio Displays among the retailers we track. For the latest prices and sales, see our Studio Display Price Tracker, updated daily.11:29 amApple iPad Air 13″ M2 256GB WiFi + Cellular Tablet (2024) for $820 + free shipping
That's a low by at least $124, and you'd pay even more at Amazon, which charges $1,049. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Liquid Retina display Apple M2 chip touch ID 12MP front & back camerasWednesday January 2111:51 pmSky Blue 13-inch M4 MacBook Air now on sale for $879, $120 off Apple’s MSRP
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