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- 24 minutes agoMay MacBook Pro deals deliver prices as low as $1,949 on M5 Pro & M5 Max models
Apple retailers have issued steeper discounts on the MacBook Pro for May, resulting in record-low prices on several M5 Pro and M5 Max 14-inch and 16-inch configurations.Grab steeper discounts on Apple's new MacBook Pro for May.Prices have dipped to as low as $1,949 for the 2026 MacBook Pro, with a variety of 14-inch and 16-inch configurations now up to $250 off. You can check out top deals below, with a full rundown of markdowns in our 14-inch MacBook Pro 2026 Price Guide and 16-inch MacBook Pro Price Guide.14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums1 hour agoWorkout Writer: Run & Ride – my new app uses plain text to create and schedule running and cycling workouts for Apple Watch & Garmin | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWorkout Writer: Run & Ride – my new app uses plain text to create and schedule running and cycling workouts for Apple Watch & Garmin
Hey everyone – disclosure: this is my own app. I launched Workout Writer on Friday. It’s an iPhone app for creating structured running and cycling workouts by typing them in plain English, then sending them straight to your Apple Watch or Garmin. It started off as just me playing with an idea I had whilst […]Saturday May 0209:34 pmDJI Osmo 360 review: A better action camera choice
The DJI Osmo 360 is an excellent example of how to do a 360-degree camera system right. Its massive optional selfie stick is overkill for most people.DJI Osmo 360 and accessoriesApple has, in recent years, made its iPhones more useful for videography. However, while it has features like Action Mode to make it useful for filming fast activities, it's still not exactly the best choice for some more hazardous situations.In cases where someone wants to ski down a mountain, the action camera is still king. In cases where you want more control over how a shot is framed instead of a fixed-on-body position that looks bad, you need a 360-degree camera. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:11 pmWife gave me this puzzle to solve. I turned it into an iOS game
My wife loves puzzles and sketched this word square game where you fill rows and columns with valid words. Unlike crossword or wordle, there are many possible solutions. Any valid word combination works. I turned it into an iOS game that can be played offline: – Daily play: 4×4 (easy) on weekdays. 5×5 (hard) on […]08:51 pmWife gave me this puzzle to solve. I turned it into an iOS game
My wife loves puzzles and sketched this word square game where you fill rows and columns with valid words. Unlike crossword or wordle, there are many possible solutions. Any valid word combination works. I turned it into an iOS game that can be played offline: – Daily play: 4×4 (easy) on weekdays. 5×5 (hard) on […]08:46 pmI got tired of things being so chaotic with pet care, so I built a solution. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI got tired of things being so chaotic with pet care, so I built a solution.
Managing pet health is way harder than people admit. Who fed them last? Did anyone give the meds? Was that today or yesterday? It always felt scattered across texts, notes, and memory, and that's when mistakes happen. So I built Fido’s Bark — a free iOS app that works as a real-time shared pet health […]08:41 pmCursor Pro+ vs Claude Max (CLI): Which one builds the most stable and error-free iOS app? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingCursor Pro+ vs Claude Max (CLI): Which one builds the most stable and error-free iOS app?
Hi everyone, I’m starting a native iOS project (SwiftUI, strict MVVM, manual DI, Firebase) and I’ll be relying heavily on AI generation. My top priority is architectural integrity and avoiding those "dead-end" errors that become a nightmare to debug (state management issues, broken dependency flows, or circular references). I’m deciding between two setups: Option A: […]08:21 pmI built an Apple Watch app to track my caffeine half life decay and improve my sleep. It’s gotten 3000+ downloads so far! | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI built an Apple Watch app to track my caffeine half life decay and improve my sleep. It’s gotten 3000+ downloads so far!
Hey r/iOSProgramming I built Caffeine Curfew because I’m a caffeine addicted software engineering student that needed to get a grip on their caffeine habits & stop staying up so late. In a little over 90 days I’ve gotten 3000+ downloads and about 750 dollars in revenue, and lots of feedback. Fortunately, mostly positive! The app […]08:09 pmAnyone else hit a wall with LazyVGrid past ~10K items? What did you switch to? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingAnyone else hit a wall with LazyVGrid past ~10K items? What did you switch to?
Building a photo gallery and LazyVGrid was great until I tried scrolling fast through a 50K- item library. Frame drops, memory spikes during fast flicks, and the prefetch behavior is opaque. What I tried before giving up on it: – .drawingGroup() — helped on static views, hurt on scrolling – Manual .id(…) stabilization — no […]08:02 pmMy app has been actively “in review” by Apple for over 7 hours now…
Hopefully that’s a good sign? This is my fifth or sixth attempt at submitting my app for review. I’m a solo dev and it’s my first app, so this is my first journey with the review process. All the previous times that I got rejected were due to minor issues with the paywall. They’d spend […]07:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘This Day’ turns photo cleanup into a simple daily habit
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Everyone probably has a massive photo library going back for years, maybe even over a decade. Over time, that consumes more and more storage – and this becomes a problem, especially if you’re paying for iCloud storage. On the other hand, decluttering isn’t easy. This Day turns photo decluttering into a habit, by designing an interface that allows you to address it one day at a time. more…07:15 pmAre there any swiftui open source ai chat repo´s like this?
Its similar to a v0´s chat mixed with grok´s style. v0´s article doesnt quite cut it as its not built in native swiftui submitted by /u/YmiaDKA [link] [comments]06:34 pmI didn’t want to subscribe to Strava for their flyover so I built my Running app. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI didn’t want to subscribe to Strava for their flyover so I built my Running app.
Intervals Work / Rest either seconds or KM reached. 1 time payment no subscription It features Flyover Generate to Share Image Calorie Tracking Health Conditions via Apple Health Voice coach while on a run! I'm still pushing updates to improve it. https://apps.apple.com/ph/app/runsplit-interval-coach/id6762451782 submitted by /u/pikameow2 [link] [comments]06:34 pmI made a roguelike rpg for Apple Watch: Bit Battler. Tap monsters, get loot, stab, die, repeat! | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI made a roguelike rpg for Apple Watch: Bit Battler. Tap monsters, get loot, stab, die, repeat!
It's an adorable pixel roguelike. Action is quick and silly. Failed runs result in small power-ups or carried-over upgrades for subsequent attempts. Can you make it to and defeat the cry-baby Ancient Dark Troll in Room 50? Uses the very excellent Minifantasy pixel art library. It's presently free on the app store. Enjoy! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bit-battler/id6760918511 […]06:31 pmLimited-time Apple Card promo offers $100 Bonus Daily Cash when you add a co-owner
Apple Card has been throwing around loads of limited-time sign up offers lately, but those only help new customers – not existing ones. This new offer, however, benefits existing Apple Card users. Through May 18th, Apple Card users can add a co-owner to their account and get $100 in Daily Cash after the new co-owner spends $100 in their first 30 days. more…06:24 pmxAI is bringing Grok Voice mode to Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay recently gained support for AI chatbots, and the third app to add support is coming soon: Grok. more…06:06 pmAtlas: World Passport – a travel journal, country quiz, and cultural guide in one app | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingAtlas: World Passport – a travel journal, country quiz, and cultural guide in one app
Hey r/iOSProgramming I just launched Atlas! What it is: a beautifully designed iOS companion for people who love travel. Stamp every country you've visited, keep photo/journal entries for each trip, dive into cultural detail for every nation (songs, books, films, landmarks, recipes), and test your geography in the daily quiz. Built with: SwiftUI, SwiftData, StoreKit […]04:45 pm13-inch M5 MacBook Air 512GB is $149 Off
The M5 MacBook Air has been refreshed, given the M5 chip bringing you strong AI capabilities and performance in a device that you can bring anywhere, the device features unified memory and a faster CPU. The laptop features Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system that helps keep things organized and get things done effortlessly, you […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:43 pmTwo New Ultra Products to be Released by Apple
Two products will be given the Ultra branding by Apple this year. The upcoming foldable iPhone will receive the iPhone Ultra branding and will be the most expensive device in the iPhone line. The device will not be part of the upcoming line of the iPhone 18 Pro, but will only be released alongside it. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:40 pmIAM Union Accuses Apple of Unfair Labor Practice
Apple employees in Towson are being represented by the IAM Union and stated that they will be filing a charge for Unfair Labor Practice against the company with the National Labor Relations Board. Apple is allegedly conducting unlawful discrimination against unionized employees in the store. Apple has declared plans to close down the Apple Store […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:38 pmLiquid Glass Display from 20th Anniversary iPhone to Make Bezels Non-Visible
The upcoming 20th anniversary iPhone is rumored to have a new curved screen type of technology that hides display bezels more effectively. A big redesign is planned for the 20th anniversary iPhone, rumored to have a display that curves around the 4 edges of the gadget. Apple is going to use a panel with an […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:37 pmLaunched an English learning app for Japanese users 1 month ago — looking for honest feedback | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingLaunched an English learning app for Japanese users 1 month ago — looking for honest feedback
I launched my app Yomikiku on April 1st. It’s an English learning app for Japanese learners, centered around reading practice with audio and retention. Link: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/yomikiku/id6759879432 — What it does – English stories for learners – Comprehension quizzes after reading – Vocabulary review using spaced repetition (SRS) – Voice narration recorded by me (ESL […]04:10 pmBirthday tracker app: And Many More
Hey r/iOSProgramming, I just launched And Many More, a small iPhone app for remembering birthdays. It’s intentionally focused: add birthdays manually, import from Contacts, or bring in a CSV/TSV/Excel file or Google Sheets CSV link. The app sorts birthdays by what’s coming next, supports tags/search, lets you customize reminder timing per person, and can add […]04:03 pm“I have an idea. I have a product.” Okay, so why do you have no users?
I'm a high school founder at Techstars Startup Weekend in Boston right now. My team is trying to build the AI tool that actually solves distribution for small businesses and B2C founders. But before we write a single line of code, we're trying to hit 100 real conversations first. If you hate being pitched to […]03:43 pmiOS 27 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone
Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8, and there are already many rumored features and changes for iPhones. The first developer beta of iOS 27 will likely be available immediately following the keynote, and a public beta typically follows in July. Following beta testing, the software update should be released to all users with a compatible iPhone in September. Below, we outline some of the new features that are rumored to be coming with iOS 27, as reported by sources such as Bloomberg and The Information. Siri App Apple reportedly plans to debut an all-new, dedicated Siri app with a so-called "Extensions" feature across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. With the Siri app, iPhone, iPad, and Mac users will reportedly be able to interact with Apple's assistant in both text and voice modes. The app will also provide users with access to their past conversations with Siri. Overall, the Siri app would function similarly to chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. It has been rumored that iOS 27 will include a new Siri interface in the Dynamic Island. When you trigger Siri, the Dynamic Island will reportedly show a "Search or Ask" prompt, and this will apparently be accompanied by a "glowing cursor" that looks similar to how the "26" is highlighted in the WWDC 2026 graphic. iOS 27 should also include Apple's delayed personalized Siri features from 2024. For example, Apple showed a user asking Siri about their mother's flight and lunch reservation based on info retrieved from the Mail and Messages apps. "We look forward to bringing a more personalized Siri to users coming this year," said Apple's CEO Tim Cook, on an earnings call this week. New Satellite Features iOS 27 will reportedly support 5G satellite internet connectivity, although this functionality might be limited to the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra models with Apple's next-generation C2 modem. Four additional satellite features have been rumored:Apple Maps via satellite Photos support for Messages via satellite Third-party apps in the App Store will be able to integrate Apple's satellite features The ability to connect an iPhone to a satellite without pointing the device toward the skyAmazon last month announced plans to acquire Globalstar, the satellite company that powers Apple's satellite features on the iPhone 14 and newer and the Apple Watch Ultra 3. In turn, Amazon announced that it has signed an agreement with Apple to provide satellite connectivity for current and future iPhone and Apple Watch features. Apple's current satellite features:Emergency SOS via satellite Find My via satellite Roadside Assistance via satellite Messages via satellite All of the features are currently free to use in supported areas without Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity. Availability varies by country. "Mac OS X Snow Leopard" Approach to Bug Fixes iOS 27 may be similar to Mac OS X Snow Leopard, in the sense that Apple is apparently focused on improving "quality and underlying performance." Apple is expected to focus on bug fixes, improved stability, and Liquid Glass design enhancements. More Rumored Features Apple has reportedly tested an updated iPhone keyboard with enhanced autocorrect. The features should debut on iOS 27 if Apple moves forward with it. Similar to Grammarly, the keyboard "expands autocorrect by offering alternative words." iOS 27 is not expected to include any major Liquid Glass design changes, but the update may add a system-wide Liquid Glass slider for precisely adjusting the opacity of the interface. A similar slider already exists for the Lock Screen's clock. The update may include four new Apple Intelligence features for the iPhone 15 Pro and newer, based on code on Apple's servers discovered by Nicolás Alvarez:Visual Intelligence will let you scan nutrition labels on food packaging, for tracking calories and macronutrients in the Health app. Visual Intelligence will let you scan phone numbers and addresses printed on paper or a business card and add them to the Contacts app. In the Wallet app, you will likely be able to scan physical event tickets, gym membership cards, and so forth and generate digital versions. In the Safari app, you will be able to automatically name Tab Groups for users based on the contents of the tabs within the group.A subsequent report provided more details about the new Visual Intelligence features. iOS 27 may also have three new Apple Intelligence photo editing tools in the Photos app. Apple reportedly plans to add "Undo" and "Redo" options to the iPhone's Home Screen customization menu on iOS 27.Compatible iPhone Models iOS 27 will be compatible with the iPhone 12 series and newer, according to Instant Digital, a known Apple leaker on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. If this rumor is accurate, iOS 27 will drop support for the following iPhone models:iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone SE (2nd generation)However, these devices will continue to receive iOS 26 security updates for at least a few years. iOS 27 will be compatible with the following iPhone models, according to the leaker:iPhone 17e iPhone 17 iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Max iPhone Air iPhone 16e iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 15 iPhone 15 Plus iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 14 iPhone 14 Plus iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 13 iPhone 13 mini iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 12 iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone SE (3rd generation)Any new Apple Intelligence features introduced in iOS 27 will require an iPhone 15 Pro or newer. Instant Digital has accurately leaked Apple information before, such as the yellow color for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, and the Apple Watch Ultra 2's Titanium Milanese Loop. However, the account does not have a perfect track record.Related Roundup: iOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:42 pmBuilt an All-in-One notes app
Hello all! I am the developer of InkNode, an all in one IOS note taking app with Apple Pencil. Unlike other note taking apps like notability, Goodnotes, Freenotes, etc. this one is completely usable even for the free tier. Here are some of the features: Without signing up and for free Unlimited notes creation All […]03:06 pmHow do you promote your iOS app when you have no audience to start with? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingHow do you promote your iOS app when you have no audience to start with?
Shipped my first solo app 12 days ago. Apple approved it on first submission, freemium, niche utility for a hobby I’m deep into. Built it scratching my own itch. Downloads so far: just people I already knew. Organic discovery is basically zero. Searching the app’s own name in the App Store doesn’t even return it […]02:32 pmKuxiu S4 25W Semi-Solid Wireless 10K Power Bank review: thinnest 10K magnetic power bank
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Slimmest-ever 10K power bank Semi-solid-state technology 25W wireless or 30W wired charging Kickstand Bright smart display Cons S3 has built-in cable Our Verdict The Kuxiu S4 is the slimmest 10K magnetic wireless power bank we have tested yet. If you want thinner, you’ll have to sacrifice half the battery capacity with a 5K battery pack. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$89.99 Best Prices Today: Kuxiu S4 Semi-Solid Safe 25W Wireless 10K Power Bank Retailer Price Kuxiu $84.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket When we reviewed the Kuxiu S3 25W 10K Solid-State Power Bank we called it the “fast 25W wireless battery pack that has it all”. We were impressed by its built-in USB-C cable, integrated kickstand, and super-clear digital battery display. Now, the same company has released the S4 Power Bank. It’s not the S3 plus some more. In fact it’s a bit less than the S3, but in one aspect that’s great news—because the Kuxiu S4 is the slimmest 10K magnetic wireless power bank we’ve ever tested. And it’s pretty special in other ways, too. Simon Jary Power bank specs Capacity: 38.5Wh (10000mAh) Input charger: USB-C (30W) Output charger: Wireless (25W) & USB-C (30W) On test charged iPhone to: 177% Weight: 7.55oz (214g) Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.7 x 0.53 inches (104 x 69 x 13.7mm) Colors: Cosmic Orange, Black Battery capacity: 10000mAh (10K) is the largest battery size that you can clamp to the back of your MagSafe iPhone without it being too cumbersome to pocket—and small pockets will better appreciate a 5000mAh (5K) power bank. Read reviews of all the best magnetic power banks we have tested, both 5K and 10K. Not all 10K or 5K power banks have exactly the same capacity. To get more precise you need to look at the capacity in watt hours (Wh). The S4’s 38.5Wh is a smidge under the S3’s 39.5Wh. The average 10K battery capacity in watt hours is 37.9Wh. Speed: For power output the S4 is rated at the top 25W, using the latest Qi2.2 wireless charging technology. Only the iPhone 16 series and later can take all 25W, with older iPhones pegged back at 15W (still much faster than still-available 7.5W battery packs). Note that the 17e is also limited to 15W, and the iPhone Air to 20W. The S4’s USB-C port is rated at 30W so will charge your iPhone faster if you need to power up as quickly as possible, but you’ll need to bring a USB-C cable—unlike with the S3 that comes with its own built-in. The very fastest wired iPhone charging we’ve seen from a magnetic power bank is 45W from The Baseus PicoGo AM52, but it’s unlikely the iPhone will accept much more than 35W anyway. When recharging the S4 power bank, the power input is 30W—at the top end of magnetic wireless power bank range. Simon Jary Like the S3, the S4 is built using semi-solid-state (SSS) battery technology that’s engineered for superior safety, longevity and thermal stability compared to standard lithium-ion battery packs. You can skip the next bit if you’re not interested in technical details… What are Semi-Solid State batteries? Semi-Solid is a transition technology between traditional liquid lithium-ion batteries and all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs). When all solid-state batteries are mainstream, they will likely replace semi, but semi is as good as we have today. Once proven in electric vehicles, we expect to see ASSB power banks in by 2028. Why so long? All-solid-state batteries will require new manufacturing facilities, while semi-solid-state batteries are compatible with existing lithium-ion production lines, requiring only minimal (10-20%) new equipment. As such, ASSBs will be expensive—maybe 3-4x—than traditional batteries and so are unlikely to be seen in mainstream laptops until manufacturing ramps up and costs go down.. SSS batteries replace a large portion of flammable liquid electrolyte with a gel or slurry, typically only 5–10% liquid remains. The reduction of flammable liquid significantly lowers the risks of thermal runaway, leakage, and fire. They are more resistant to extreme heat and physical damage. This is why we expect airlines to allow only solid-state batteries on flights in the future. This improved thermal stability also means the batteries should perform better in colder temperatures. Aside from greater safety, solid-state tech allows the battery to have a higher energy density, so they can be made smaller. They should also last longer with a greater number of possible charge cycles before capacity degradation. Simon Jary Thinnest design yet Kuxiu calls the aluminum-alloy S4 “the world’s thinnest 10,000mAh semi-solid-state cell”, and it’s not wrong. 13.7mm is the thinnest 10K power bank we’ve tested. The previous champ, the Anker MagGo 10K Slim, is a full millimeter thicker and offers only 15W power output. The average depth of a 10K power bank is 18.2mm. Some other 10K power banks are 16mm or 17mm deep, but the average is 20-22mm. The S4 is a third thinner than those chunky beasts. Let’s be honest, it’s not a sliver of a power bank—it still looks large compared to the thinnest 5K battery packs—but it is the slimmest 10K. Even the 5K power banks we’ve tested average out at 10.7mm depth, although the slimmest of all (the BMX SolidSafe Air 5K) is a mere 6.8mm deep. Kuxiu S4 vs Kuxiu S3: slim vs cable The S4 is noticeably slimmer than the S3 but lacks its long integrated USB-C cable. That means Kuxiu has been able to make the S4 over 35% slimmer—14mm vs 22cm. While we love a built-in cable on a magnetic power bank (wired charging is always faster and a cable makes recharging the power bank itself less hassle), we also desire them to be as slim as can be. That’s the major compromise between choosing between the S3 and S4, but there are more differences. Read our Kuxiu S3 review for more details. Both power banks feature a stand, and the S3’s stand is larger and more robust than the S4’s bottom-mounted pull-out but the S4’s performs well enough. Simon Jary Both have a digital display so you can see precisely how much power remains in the power bank—most make do with four tiny LEDs, each of which represents 25% battery charge, compared to the exact number a digital display readout gives you. The S3’s is clear to read but shows just the remaining battery charge. The TFT display on the S4—tucked behind the stand—is smarter and more colorful, showing battery health, operating temperature, battery level (remaining charge), wireless charging power and USB-C input/output power plus battery safety alerts where appropriate. You might not need to know all that info but it’s there, presented on three digital circles. Finally, the Kuxiu S4 is available in a stunning Cosmic Orange to match the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max as well as the same Black as the S3. Recharging performance At Macworld we produce a battery performance report for all the power banks that pass through our labs. There’s nothing fancy involving microscopes and spectrometers. We simply drain an iPhone’s battery to 0%, connect the power bank and see how many times it can recharge the phone. If it fills the phone up with juice to spare, we wait till the phone has run out again and repeat until the power bank is empty. The best score we have got from a 10000mAh (10K) power bank is 190% (the 15W EcoFlow RAPID 10K), with an average score of 166%. The Kuxiu S4 scored an above-average 172%—around the same ballpark as the S3. The Kuxiu S4 is available in a striking Cosmic Orange color to match the iPhone 17 Pro/Max, or a more standard Black.Kuxiu Price The Kuxiu S4 10K Magnetic Power Bank is priced at $84.99 or £64. The S3 is cheaper at $68.99/£54, even with its integrated cable. If you want the thinnest 10K magnetic power bank, you’ll need to dig a bit deeper, but your trouser-pocket lining may thank you for it over the long term. For more options we have tested and reviewed the best magnetic wireless power banks. Should you buy the Kuxiu S4 25W Wireless 10K Power Bank? First things first: the Kuxiu S4 is the slimmest 10K magnetic wireless power bank we have tested yet. If you want thinner, you’ll have to sacrifice half the battery capacity with a 5K battery pack. The S4 performed above average in our recharging tests. If you can sacrifice the slimness, consider its S3 sibling that boasts an integrated USB-C cable, but we salute the S4 for being the slim semi-solid-state champion… and we love the Cosmic Orange option.02:15 pmToday in Apple history: Apple’s first watch is a freebie for upgraders
On May 2, 1995, Apple launched its first Apple watch -- a giveaway gadget for anyone paying to upgrade to System 7.5 on the Mac. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:00 pmWhat’s the future for the Vision Pro? [Cult of Mac podcast No. 18]
This week on the Cult of Mac podcast: A slightly suspect rumor indicates Apple pulled the plug on the Vision Pro headset. Wait, what?!? (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:59 pmEddy Cue hopes for 'F1' movie sequel, increased streaming rights
Apple is keen for there to be a sequel to "F1: The Movie," SVP Eddy Cue said, as the company hopes to increase its involvement with the motorsport in the future.Apple has big plans for its F1 streaming service. Image source: AppleApple has multiple connections to Formula 1, with it being the official broadcaster of the sport in the United States. It's also behind the Brad Pitt vehicle "F1: The Movie," which is also Apple TV's most-watched movie.With those successes in hand, Apple is planning for there to be more to both sides of the story. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:47 pmApple's 2026 MacBook Pro Hits New Record Low Prices on Amazon
Amazon is offering a few all-time low prices on Apple's M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro, with up to $216 off select models. These deals join Amazon's discounts on the M5 MacBook Air from last week, which are seeing $150 in savings on multiple models. 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. Starting with the 14-inch models, you can get the 24GB/1TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro for $1,983.94, down from $2,199.00. This deal, along with all of the others we're tracking in this article, represent best-ever prices on the new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro. $216 OFF14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $1,983.94 $205 OFF14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/2TB) for $2,394.50 $150 OFF14-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/2TB) for $3,449.00 You can get up to $200 off the 16-inch MacBook Pro right now on Amazon, with the 24GB RAM/1TB M5 Pro model hitting a new all-time low price of $2,549.00, down from $2,699.00. Most of the MacBook Pro devices in this sale have an estimated delivery date of May 7 with free shipping. $150 OFF16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $2,549.00 $200 OFF16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (48GB/1TB) for $2,899.00 $200 OFF16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/2TB) for $3,699.00 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 forums01:15 pmGet a Visual Studio Pro lifetime license on sale for $35 (regularly $499.99)
Get a full coding environment for building, testing, debugging and collaborating on projects with this Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 deal. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:00 pmThese are my top 8 must-have Vision Pro accessories
If you shelled out well over $3,499 for a Vision Pro, hopefully you have some money left over to buy some must-have headset accessories. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:00 pmTop Stories: MacBook Ultra, Vision Pro, and iPhone Ultra Rumors
It was another jam-packed week of Apple news this week, with fresh rumors on the touchscreen "MacBook Ultra" and the foldable "iPhone Ultra," as well as Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone coming next year. This week also saw more word that Apple is shifting focus away from the Vision Pro, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more! Top Stories Apple to Launch 'MacBook Ultra' With These Six New Features While the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro were just updated with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips last month, bigger changes are reportedly around the corner. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the higher-end MacBook Pro models will be receiving a major redesign by early 2027, and he said that Apple might use "MacBook Ultra" branding for them. If so, the MacBook Ultra would likely be a higher-priced model at the top of the MacBook lineup, sitting above the MacBook Pro entirely. Up to six new features have been rumored so far, including an OLED display, touch capabilities, a Dynamic Island, M6 Pro and M6 Max chips manufactured with TSMC's advanced 2nm process, a thinner design, and built-in cellular connectivity. Apple Has Given Up on the Vision Pro After M5 Refresh Flop Apple has all but given up on the Vision Pro after the M5 model failed to revitalize interest in the device, MacRumors has learned. Apple updated the Vision Pro with a faster M5 chip and a more comfortable band in October 2025, but there were no other hardware changes, and consumers still weren't interested. Apple has apparently stopped work on the Vision Pro and the Vision Pro team has been redistributed to other teams within Apple. Some former Vision Pro team members are working on Siri, which is not a surprise as Vision Pro chief Mike Rockwell has been leading the Siri team since March 2025. Foldable 'iPhone Ultra' Could Be Missing These 5 Key Features Despite $2,000 Price Tag Apple's first foldable iPhone, dubbed the "iPhone Ultra," could be missing at least five key features present on the iPhone 18 Pro models despite its $2,000 price point. Image via Vadim Yuryev Recent images of dummy models shared by Sonny Dickson and Vadim Yuryev seem to reveal two previously undiscussed missing features of the iPhone Ultra: MagSafe and the Action Button. That's in addition to several other features like Face ID and a Telephoto camera lens that have already been rumored for some time to be lacking on the foldable iPhone. Apple Introduces App Store Monthly Subscriptions With 12-Month Commitment Apple this week announced the launch of a new subscription option for App Store developers: monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment. The new option allows developers to offer subscribers discounted pricing typically associated with an annual subscription but paid on a monthly basis to keep payments more affordable. This new payment option allows you to offer subscribers more affordable options. People can cancel their subscription at any time, which will prevent the subscription from renewing after they've completed their agreed-to payments to fulfill their commitment. Notably, the new subscription type will be worldwide except for the United States and Singapore, at least for now. 20th Anniversary iPhone to Feature Custom 'Micro-Curved' OLED Panel For its 20th-anniversary iPhone, Apple is tapping Samsung to produce a custom micro-curved OLED display that is brighter and thinner than existing panels, according to new supply chain information out of China. Apple is reportedly considering a radical redesign for the 20th-anniversary iPhone that could feature a completely bezel-less display that curves around all four edges of the device. To that end, Apple is said to be seeking from Samsung an equal-depth quad-curved panel design that uses "micro-curves" to keep the curve very shallow, as opposed to the aggressively curved "waterfall" edges of some existing Samsung panels. Apple Shares 'Ted Lasso' Season Four Streaming Date and Teaser Trailer Apple this week announced that its hit comedy-drama series "Ted Lasso" is returning for a fourth season with a first episode on Wednesday, August 5. One new episode will follow every Wednesday thereafter through October 7. "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. MacRumors Newsletter Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter!Tag: Top StoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:00 pmApple @ Work: Unpacking the top mobile threats facing your Apple fleet this year
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. If you spend enough time managing Apple devices in an enterprise environment, you start to spot patterns in how security incidents happen. It is rarely a cinematic Ocean’s 11-style hack. Instead, it is usually a user delaying an iOS update for three months or an employee connecting to an open Wi-Fi network at a hotel or coffee shop. Jamf recently released its Security 360: Annual Trends Report on Mobile Devices, and the data paints a very clear picture of the vulnerabilities that IT departments are currently facing. Even in the age of AI, what’s old is new again more…12:34 pmMac mini is the best platform for Perplexity's Personal Computer
Perplexity's Personal Computer arrived on Mac first because it was the best for locally deploying the agentic AI platform, the company has declared.An example of Perplexity Personal Computer at work, from a promotional videoDuring Apple's quarterly financial results. CEO Kevan Parekh referenced to the growing use of the Mac as a base of operations for AI platforms. Parekh namechecked Perplexity as one such company, taking advantage of Apple Silicon and its unified memory structure.Ahead of Apple's results release and analyst call, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas talked about the Mac during its Ask NYC enterprise and finance event. Specifically, how Personal Computer, its agentic AI platform that works with local files, was made for use on Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:51 amWhat is this icon called in SF Symbols?
https://preview.redd.it/cvjarpcaqpyg1.png?width=642&format=png&auto=webp&s=9a023a3f5451b01375a70aea1559baa7c44046a7 Appears in Music app, Podcasts, Books, TV, Games. Is it in SF Symbols at all? If not, how can I get this icon? submitted by /u/s0iderman [link] [comments]10:11 amiOS has more installs, but Android gets more subscriptions/reviews. Why? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingiOS has more installs, but Android gets more subscriptions/reviews. Why?
Same app on both platforms, minor UI differences only. Last 90 days: iOS installs 789, Android 551. But Android gets more ratings (39 vs 15), more organic feedback, and better monetization traction. Top countries differ too: iOS (USA/Germany/Hungary) vs Android (USA/India/Brazil). Ads + subscription setup is intended to be the same, but iOS subscription side […]09:29 amTired of spending hours on App Store preview videos, so I built an app that does it in minutes | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingTired of spending hours on App Store preview videos, so I built an app that does it in minutes
I'm sure App Preview videos boost conversion, so I prepare one for every new app I release. The problem is that making it eats hours every time. So I decided to build a tool to automate it. Of course, Final Cut, iMovie, and the rest are powerful editors, but they don't know anything about App […]09:13 amBuilt a fully offline therapy prep app on Apple Intelligence. No cloud, no accounts, nothing leaves the device. Here’s how it works. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingBuilt a fully offline therapy prep app on Apple Intelligence. No cloud, no accounts, nothing leaves the device. Here’s how it works.
I’m in therapy. I kept showing up and blanking, then remembering everything I wanted to say on the drive home. So I built Prelude. A voice agent talks to you before your session, surfaces what’s actually on your mind, then generates a structured brief you and your therapist can work through together. The privacy model […]08:41 am[App Saturday] I built DarkScout, a SwiftUI astrophotography planner
I released DarkScout, an iPhone app for astrophotography / stargazing planning. The app is free to download with optional PRO IAP at $2.99/month, and I’m sharing it here mostly from the iOS development side rather than as a pure app promo. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/darkscout-astro-planner/id6760223860 I also set up a small Promies campaign with 1-month PRO […]08:15 amMuch better AR tracking when I ditched ARKit
Started out using ARKit for the sky overlay since that’s the obvious choice, but it kept fighting me. ARKit is built around tracking the world, not the sky, so it was constantly trying to anchor to features that weren’t there and drifting whenever the camera saw mostly dark. Ended up ripping it out and going […]08:00 amYour packed schedule just met a faster way to learn new ideas — Headway is a one-time $48 | MacworldYour packed schedule just met a faster way to learn new ideas — Headway is a one-time $48
Macworld TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Headway’s 15-minute nonfiction summaries for $47.97 (MSRP $299.95) through May 10. That ever-growing reading list can be hard to keep up with when your day is already packed. Headway Premium, now $47.97 for a lifetime subscription, helps you stay on top of it by turning top nonfiction into quick, digestible summaries you can finish in minutes instead of hours. Think of Headway as your personal “big-idea shortcut.” You get unlimited access to 2,000+ nonfiction summaries, each distilled into an easy 15-minute read or listen. Plus, more are added all the time. Personal growth, business, productivity, psychology, health — if someone wrote a bestselling book about it, there’s a good chance it’s already in Headway. And this isn’t passive skimming. Headway makes learning feel like a game. You can complete self-growth plans, quiz yourself, collect streaks, browse curated collections, dive into bite-sized facts, save highlights, and even explore interactive role-play content to sharpen real-life skills. Offline access also means your growth streak doesn’t die on the plane or subway. For anyone trying to learn more this year—without sacrificing precious free time—Headway Premium is the smartest deal running. Get lifetime access to Headway Premium while it’s $47.97 (MSRP $299.95) until May 10. Headway Premium: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.08:00 amYou’re not dreaming — this MacBook Air refurb is less than $200
Macworld TL;DR: This 2017 13.3″ refurbished MacBook Air is down to just $199.97 (MSRP $999) through May 10 — a budget-friendly way to pick up a classic Apple laptop that still handles daily tasks with ease. MacBook pricing usually scares people off — this deal flips the script. For $199.97 through May 10, you can score a refurbished 13.3-inch 2017 Air model that delivers the classic Apple feel without the classic Apple cost. From its ultra-slim aluminum design to the fast 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor, this laptop can keep up with your busiest days. The 128GB SSD provides ample storage for your important files and favorite apps while ensuring lightning-fast boot times. Whether working remotely or streaming your favorite shows, the 12-hour battery life and Wi-Fi connectivity will keep you going. Plus, with Intel HD Graphics 6000, you’ll enjoy smooth visuals, whether tackling spreadsheets or binge-watching on Netflix. This MacBook Air is either grade-A or grade-B refurbished, which means it’s in great working condition with light or no cosmetic imperfections. It’s been tested, cleaned, and certified to meet high-performance standards. Don’t miss the chance to get a MacBook Air for less than a week’s worth of groceries. This refurbished MacBook Air is available for just $199.97 (MSRP $999) through May 10. Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13″ i5 1.8GHz 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Silver (Refurbished)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:41 amLinear Algebra Visualizer
Hi guys! I love developing apps for the Apple platforms but for quite a while Ive been trying to learn game/graphics engine development. However, I've always struggled with matrices in linear algebra, specifically, being able to visualise the linear transformations. To help myself with this I built an application inspired by 3blue1browns video on linear […]07:22 amI built Spinstack, a native Swift app that syncs with the Discogs API and runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Solo dev, one year in. Here’s what I learned. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI built Spinstack, a native Swift app that syncs with the Discogs API and runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Solo dev, one year in. Here’s what I learned.
Spinstack Spinstack is a vinyl record collection manager. It connects to the Discogs API, syncs a user's full collection and wishlist, and layers on features that Discogs doesn't offer: a listening log, analytics, NFC tagging, barcode scanning, social feed, Last.fm scrobbling, and a bunch more. It just hit version 1.3. I want to share the […]07:16 amUse By — a small iPhone app for scanning food expiry dates locally
Tech Stack Used • Frameworks & Languages: Swift, SwiftUI • Backend/Database: none — everything is stored locally on-device • SDKs & Tools: Xcode, Apple Vision / on-device OCR, Photos access, local persistence Development Challenge + How You Solved It The hardest part was making the scan flow feel fast enough to be useful without turning […]06:46 amUpdate on our open-source E2E encrypted chat stack: Voice/Video calling and a new Web Client for non-iOS users | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingUpdate on our open-source E2E encrypted chat stack: Voice/Video calling and a new Web Client for non-iOS users
Hey everyone, It’s been about 4 months since we released our privacy-focused iOS app and open-sourced the core networking packages behind it. The goal from day one was to build a communication stack that respects privacy by default, no central servers reading your data, just pure end-to-end encryption. We just hit a huge milestone with […]05:39 am[App Saturday] I built DarkScout, a SwiftUI astrophotography planner
I released DarkScout, an iPhone app for astrophotography / stargazing planning. The app is free to download with optional PRO IAP at $2.99/month, and I’m sharing it here mostly from the iOS development side rather than as a pure app promo. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/darkscout-astro-planner/id6760223860 I also set up a small Promies campaign with 1-month PRO […]05:34 amM4 Mac mini now costs more as Apple drops 256GB model
Apple discontinued the 256GB M4 Mac mini, raising the base configuration storage to 512GB with a $799 starting price. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:31 amGenerate App Screenshots in Minutes
Introducing ScreenCraft → https://www.screencraft.in A simple tool to generate App Store & Play Store screenshots in minutes, not hours. 👉 Drag & drop your screenshots 👉 Add text + backgrounds 👉 Or let AI generate captions & gradients for you 👉 Export everything in one go The goal was simple: Create production-ready app screenshots in […]04:48 amBuilt a tool to detect doc drift from source changes in CI and agentic coding hooks | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingBuilt a tool to detect doc drift from source changes in CI and agentic coding hooks
I've been thinking a lot about harness engineering lately — the idea that anything deterministic should be encoded in the program itself rather than left to an agent's memory or instructions. Static analysis is the most reliable layer for this. docsync is one piece of that: it ties source files to a doc file via […]03:02 amUpdate stuck in “Waiting for Review” for 15 days — anyone else?
Hey all, looking for advice from anyone who’s dealt with this. I submitted an app update 15 days ago and it’s still sitting in “Waiting for Review” — never moved to “In Review.” This is an update to an existing app that’s been on the store for a while; previous submissions usually got picked up […]02:33 amComms for two devices to test animations in app?
I've an app which lets you design particle animations, running on iOS and macOS. Current version uses SpriteKit and mirrors XCodes editor, plus some goodies, plus video export and generating Swift source. I'm about to add support for CAEmitterLayer and possibly Paul Hudson's Vortex library. My app obviously includes a view of the effect in […]02:17 amSelf-publishing my Mac app taught me Sparkle, notarization, DMGs, and patience. Amore is what I wish I’d had. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingSelf-publishing my Mac app taught me Sparkle, notarization, DMGs, and patience. Amore is what I wish I’d had.
I got tired of the same release ritual every time I shipped an update: notarize, staple, package a DMG, update the appcast, sign the EdDSA key, push to S3, hope nothing broke. Half a day, every time. So I built Amore. It's a Mac app + CLI that does the whole flow: Sparkle updates without […]Friday May 0111:47 pmI think I just vibe coded Lil Finder Guy onto my Mac
Look, it’s Friday. OpenAI updated Codex. It has Tamagotchi-style pets. You can make your own. Lil Finder Guy is hovering over my Dock. more…11:35 pmApple escalates fight with India antitrust watchdog over access to global financials
Apple has accused the Competition Commission of India (CCI) of overstepping its judicial authority in a new court filing tied to an ongoing antitrust case in the country. Here are the details. more…11:20 pmApple Review Crash
Hello, I've been in hell the last week trying to get my app approved for the App Store. It's my first app and I'm not really sure what's going on. My app is getting rejected due to "App Completeness". Here's the rejection message: App Review Guideline Issue This is an automated message. The review of […]11:08 pmWhere could I sell myself for free? (ios app development)
to gain some experience (and hopefully get into freelancing), I'm trying to develop some ios apps. But the problem is nowhere I promote is allowing me to get sales, or genuine inquiries. Where can I go to hopefully promote a free ios app development service? submitted by /u/BetApprehensive836 [link] [comments]11:06 pmiBusX and the Apple Watch connection issues.
Hey, I just got this iBus as a tool for getting the Apple Watch to sync much more consistently with Xcode. Has anybody ever used this before? I got the software but still having trouble getting the Mac Mini to recognize the Bus X. I just thought I would check. Thanks everybody submitted by […]10:47 pmElevated Error rate for R2 in Western North America
May 1, 22:47 UTCInvestigating - Customers with R2 Buckets in Western North America may experience elevated error rates.10:45 pmWhatsApp working to bring Liquid Glass to the in-chat interface
As WhatsApp continues its glacially-paced rollout of the Liquid Glass look to the main Chats screen, Meta is also working to add the revamped look to the in-chat interface. Here are the details. more…10:43 pmWhy You Might Want to Wait to Buy a MacBook Pro
Apple refreshed the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max models in March 2026, but depending on your needs and interests, you might want to skip this generation because there's something better in the works. The M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models have faster chips, but the same design that Apple has used since 2021. An updated design with new display technology and faster performance is coming in late 2026 or early 2027. OLED Touchscreen Display The next MacBook Pro that comes out will be the first with an OLED display, according to rumors. iPhones have used OLED for years, and Apple launched a larger-screened OLED device with the M4 iPad Pro in 2024. OLED has benefits over the mini-LED display in current MacBook Pro models. Pixels can be lit individually for deeper blacks, brighter colors, and no bloom from surrounding pixels. There can be power savings when compared to mini-LED displays, response times are quicker, and viewing angles are better. OLED brightness can be an issue compared to LEDs, but as OLED technology has improved, so has brightness. The combination of true black and vivid color is ideal for HDR content. Along with OLED, the next MacBook Pro is expected to have touchscreen capabilities. Apple said repeatedly that the Mac wouldn't get a touchscreen, but Apple's position has shifted. Multiple rumors suggest that touch capabilities are coming, making the Mac more like an iPad. Touch-based controls will be available alongside traditional mouse and keyboard input options. Design Update Some rumors suggest the OLED MacBook Pro will be thinner, and since Apple hasn't updated the MacBook Pro design since 2021 and this is a major technology shift, some kind of design refresh is likely. Sizes will stay the same, and Apple isn't removing the keyboard or trackpad. Instead of a notch, the OLED MacBook Pro is expected to have a Dynamic Island that takes up less screen space. The Dynamic Island will be interactive, and it will contextually expand based on the app or Mac feature in use. 2nm Chip The OLED MacBook Pro models will be the first to use Apple's 2-nanometer chip technology that's supposed to be coming in the M6-series chips. The change in node size is expected to bring faster speeds with reduced power consumption and higher transistor density. Performance per watt will improve, and the 2nm chips will use GAA nanosheet transistors instead of FinFET. TSMC says the new transistor technology will bring improved performance and lower power consumption. Cellular Connectivity There have been rumors that 5G could come to Macs, and if that's Apple's plan, it would make a lot of sense to offer it in the OLED MacBook Pro. Ultra Branding OLED touch displays will be limited to the highest-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models because of the cost, and Apple might even use new "Ultra" branding. It's possible the OLED M6 model will be sold alongside the existing M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max models rather than replacing them, and if that's the case, we're likely looking at a serious price increase. Apple could also refresh the entire line with M6 chip variants, reserving the OLED display for the most expensive models. If you don't care about OLED display technology or a touchscreen and want something lower-cost, you're probably not going to want to hold off on purchasing. First-Generation Tech Some of Apple's first-generation Macs can have more problems than expected, which was the case with the 2016 transition to the butterfly keyboard. If you don't want to get AppleCare+ and are concerned about first-generation problems, the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models are a safer bet. Launch Date The OLED MacBook Pro could come as soon as late 2026, but it's looking more like Apple will hold it until early 2027. Apple is facing chip shortages that will require it to hold the MacBook Pro for longer to build up stock.Related Roundup: MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:13 pmCloudflare One client connectivity issues in Turkey (IST) while using the Masque protocol | CloudFlareCloudflare One client connectivity issues in Turkey (IST) while using the Masque protocol
May 1, 22:06 UTCInvestigating - Clouldflare is currently investigating connectivity issues affecting Cloudflare One users in the Turkey (IST) region specifically when utilizing the MASQUE protocol. While this may result in intermittent connectivity or a degraded experience, users can restore stable service by temporarily switching their client profile settings to the Wireguard protocol as a workaround while our team works toward a full resolution.09:51 pmMiami GP: Cue talks F1 movie sequel, streaming rights expansion, Ternus’s love for racing | 9 to 5 MacMiami GP: Cue talks F1 movie sequel, streaming rights expansion, Ternus’s love for racing
As the 2026 F1 season lands in Miami for the first of three U.S. races for the year, Apple SVP of Services and Health Eddy Cue spoke to the press about the company’s growing involvement in the sport, including John Ternus’s passion for racing. Here are the details. more…09:39 pmApple Faces Dozens of Lawsuits Over AirTag Stalking After Class Action Denied
Apple is facing over 30 lawsuits from people who claim to have been stalked using Apple AirTags. The filings come after an AirTag lawsuit from 2022 (Hughes v. Apple) failed to get class certification. In each filing, Apple is accused of releasing the AirTag while being aware that it could be "purchased and used by abusive, dangerous individuals, to track, coerce, control, and otherwise endanger and abuse innocent victims." Further, the lawsuits say that Apple knew adequate safeguards were not in place when the AirTag launched in 2021, and Apple is aware that "AirTags remain a profound risk" to people like the plaintiffs. Apple reportedly received more than 40,000 stalking reports between April 2021 and April 2024, and Apple internal documents sourced from the original lawsuit show the company knew its safeguards would only "deter as opposed to prevent malicious use." The company also acknowledged that it "should have consulted domestic abuse organizations on the unwanted tracking policy before shipping." Multiple news reports of AirTags being used for stalking are referenced, including cases that ended in murder. The lawsuits claim that AirTags "revolutionized the scope, breadth, and ease of location-based stalking." While there are other tracking options on the market, the AirTag uses the Find My network that leverages any nearby device to relay the AirTag's location back to its owner. Apple has put multiple anti-stalking measures in place, including cross-platform notifications that let potential stalking victims know that an unknown AirTag is following them, but the plaintiffs don't feel that Apple's protections are adequate. The lawsuit cites the 4-to-8-hour delay before a notification is received, and notes that originally, AirTags didn't send a notification to potential stalking victims until 72 hours had passed. One of the ways an AirTag alerts users to its presence is by playing a sound, but the speaker can be removed. Sellers on sites like eBay even offer modified silent AirTags. Each lawsuit includes the personal story of the plaintiff involved and all of whom claim to have been stalked using an AirTag. Plaintiffs are seeking compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorney's fees, and an order preventing Apple from engaging in the unlawful business practices alleged in the filings. The judge overseeing the 2022 AirTag lawsuit denied class certification because of the difference in state laws and the individual nature of each stalking incident. The plaintiffs were advised to file individual lawsuits within 28 days of the class certification denial.Related Roundup: AirTagTag: Apple LawsuitsBuyer's Guide: AirTag (Buy Now)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:04 pmAutomated message when rejected during Apple Review this time
I’m new to app development, so I hope this doesn’t sound like a dumb question. But have you ever received an automated message flagging your app as crashing during Apple Review’s initial launch and then resubmitted the same exact build and later received an approval? The response was quick and auto generated… so I don’t […]09:00 pmApple just gave a clue that a major AI acquisition may be coming
As Apple gears up to roll out its highly anticipated AI features later this year, a notable shift in its financial strategy is fueling… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:48 pmiPhone and Services Drive Apple to Record Q2 2026 Despite Supply Constraints
Apple reported record financial results for what it described as its “best March quarter ever,” with over $29 billion in profits and double-digit growth across every geographic segment as the Tim Cook era approaches its end.08:35 pmFollowing Apple shoutout, Perplexity elaborates on Mac-native ‘Personal Computer’ platform | 9 to 5 MacFollowing Apple shoutout, Perplexity elaborates on Mac-native ‘Personal Computer’ platform
Apple gave Perplexity a shoutout during its Q2 2026 earnings call yesterday, and now the company is offering more details on why it is building its Mac-first Personal Computer platform. Here are the details. more…08:30 pmTim Cook’s top Apple acquisitions mix hardware, software, and services
Tim Cook’s Apple may have passed on buying Tesla, but the company sure has an interesting list of smaller companies it bought during the outgoing CEO’s tenure. Let’s stroll down Mergers and Acquisitions memory lane and revisit some of the top company takeovers during Tim Cook’s time at the top. more…08:21 pmApple to Unveil macOS 27 Next Month With These New Features
Apple will unveil its latest software platforms during its WWDC 2026 keynote on Monday, June 8, and one of them will be macOS 27 for the Mac. The first developer beta of macOS 27 will likely be available immediately following the keynote, and a public beta typically follows in July. Following beta testing, the software update should be released to all users in September. macOS 26 is known as macOS Tahoe, but the name of macOS 27 has yet to leak. Below, we recap what to expect from macOS 27. Siri Upgrades macOS 27 will reportedly include a dedicated Siri app with conversation history. This would make Siri more like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. macOS 27 should also include the personalized Siri features that Apple previewed all the way back at WWDC 2024. For example, Apple showed a user asking Siri about their mother's flight and lunch reservation based on info retrieved from the Mail and Messages apps. This functionality was previewed on an iPhone, but it will extend to the iPad and Mac. "We look forward to bringing a more personalized Siri to users coming this year," said Apple's CEO Tim Cook, on an earnings call this week. More Apple Intelligence Features Earlier this year, Apple and Google announced that Google Gemini will help power future Apple Intelligence features, and that will extend beyond the more personalized version of Siri. However, exactly which features arrive remains to be seen. Touch Interface Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple is preparing a touch-optimized version of macOS for the rumored MacBook Pro or "MacBook Ultra" with a touchscreen. For example, if a user touches a button or control on the screen, the report said a relevant set of commands will instantly appear in a menu surrounding their finger. And if a user taps on an item in the menu bar at the top of the screen, the report said the controls will enlarge so they are easier to select with a finger. Gurman expects the MacBook Pro with a touchscreen to be released by early 2027, so these touch optimizations will presumably arrive in macOS 27. However, the changes might be hidden until the touchscreen MacBook Pro or Ultra launches. Improved Stability macOS 27 will reportedly be similar to 2009's Mac OS X Snow Leopard, in the sense that Apple is apparently very focused on improving "quality and underlying performance." Apple is expected to implement many bug fixes and stability improvements, and there may also be some much-needed Liquid Glass design enhancements. No Intel Macs Last year, Apple announced that macOS Tahoe would be the final major macOS release for Intel-based Macs, meaning that macOS 27 will be compatible with Apple silicon Macs with the M1 chip and newer only. However, Apple will likely continue to release security fixes for some Intel-based Macs for at least a few more years. No AirPort Time Capsule Support Starting with macOS 27, Macs will not support the AirPort Time Capsule or any other storage drives that use the Apple Filing Protocol (AFP), according to a warning shown by Apple on macOS Tahoe. Time Capsule backups will require a storage drive that supports more current file-sharing protocols like SMBv2 and SMBv3.Related Roundup: macOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:07 pmAirPods Max 2 one-month review: Spot the difference?
A month after Apple's AirPods Max 2 went on sale, there's a lot to like, but little of it is new, and there's not much reason to upgrade from the original model.AirPods Max 2 review: Almost identical to the OG modelThat's the uncomfortable truth that I came to after spending a few weeks with Apple's premium headphones. But it also shouldn't be a surprise for anyone who took even a cursory glance at the specs sheet.Any second-generation product takes what the first-gen model did well and then builds upon it. But with AirPods Max 2, Apple took the easy way out. And it's a real shame that it did. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:01 pmMac mini pricing shifts, $599 config disappears from Apple store
Apple has quietly pushed the Mac mini entry price higher, as the once-standard $599 base model is no longer available on its U.S. online store.M4 Mac miniAs of May 1, the $599 Mac mini configuration isn't available to order through Apple's primary online store. The 256GB model doesn't appear as a selectable option there.Higher-priced configurations now define the main lineup, with listed pricing starting at $799, though availability across configurations continues to fluctuate. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:45 pmiOS 26’s new Phone app won me over with two excellent features
iOS 26 overhauled one of the iPhone’s original and most iconic apps: the Phone app. While I’ve never enjoyed phone calls, two excellent new features make them a lot better in iOS 26—and have made me a big fan of the app. more…07:45 pmApple discontinues $599 base Mac mini – entry-level model now starts at $799 with 512GB storage amid surging demand | Mac Daily NewsApple discontinues $599 base Mac mini – entry-level model now starts at $799 with 512GB storage amid surging demand
Apple has officially discontinued its most affordable Mac mini configuration. The $599 base model with M4 chip, 16GB of unified memory… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:22 pmMac mini starting price rises to $799 as Apple stops offering 256GB option
Macworld If you’re looking for the cheapest desktop Mac, you’ll have to spend a little more than last week. On Apple.com, you can no longer buy the M4 Mac mini with 256GB of storage. No, it’s not simply out of stock, nor does it have extended delivery times (as has been the case for a while). It’s just gone. It’s not an option on the Apple store any longer. This is what the storage section of the configuration page looks like now: Apple Though Apple hasn’t increased the cost of the 512GB model (or other options and variations), this still effectively makes the Mac mini more expensive. You used to be able to get one for $599, and now you have to pay $799, even though you get double the storage. The MacBook Neo and iMac are now the only Macs that still have a 256GB option. In Apple’s earnings call yesterday, Tim Cook said he was looking at “a range of options” to deal with the massive increase in memory costs. This is one tactic—Apple charges an incredible price premium for RAM and storage upgrades, asking customers to pay several times more than the going rate for these components. By effectively forcing consumers to buy an “upgraded” model, it can absorb the memory chip price increase while maintaining a high profit margin. It’s not clear if that’s exactly what is happening here, or if Apple will use the same tactic on other products to raise the average selling price and profit margin of some products while not technically raising prices. Apple made this change to the Mac mini configurations without comment or announcement, so we can only guess as to the reason for the change.06:51 pmApple discontinues base Mac mini, now starts at $799 with 512GB storage
Last week, the base model $599 Mac mini with 256GB went completely out of stock at the Apple Store. After extended delays, Apple updated the shipping estimates to simply say “currently available.” Now, Apple has taken the next step: the base model $599 Mac mini is no longer listed on its website at all. It has effectively been discontinued. more…06:29 pmApple Stops Offering Mac Mini With 256GB of Storage, Starting Price Rises to $799
Apple this week stopped offering a 256GB storage option for the Mac mini worldwide. As a result, the desktop computer now has a higher starting price. In the U.S., for example, the Mac mini now starts at $799 with the M4 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, whereas it previously started at $599 with the M4 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. Mac mini models with the M4 Pro chip already had a minimum of 512GB of storage, so there are no pricing changes for those configurations. The base Mac mini with 256GB of storage had already been unavailable to order since last week, but it has now been removed from Apple's configurator entirely. We have reached out to Apple for comment and will update this story if we hear back. On an earnings call this week, Apple CEO Tim Cook acknowledged that Mac mini and Mac Studio supply is constrained, and he said it may take "several months" for Apple to achieve supply-demand balance. He said both of these Macs are "amazing platforms for AI and agentic tools," resulting in higher-than-expected demand. In March, Apple stopped offering the Mac Studio with 512GB of RAM. These changes to Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations are occurring amid a global memory chip shortage, driven by companies building out AI server facilities. Cook said Apple is expecting "significantly higher memory costs" in the current quarter, and tight availability of RAM is likely forcing Apple to make tough business decisions. Thanks, Spencer!Related Roundup: Mac miniBuyer's Guide: Mac Mini (Caution)Related Forum: Mac miniThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:19 pmHere’s everything Apple has coming this May, and what not to expect
May is here, which means we’re only one month away from Apple’s big WWDC reveals. But the company still has plenty happening in May, here’s everything we know is coming this month. more…06:15 pmHomeKit Weekly: A look into the first Matter certified camera from Aqara
When Aqara first announced the Camera Hub G350, the headline that caught my eye was the claim that it is the first Matter-certified camera on the market. Matter, while not perfect, is a huge part of what I want out of the smart home industry: freedom from vendor lock-in. Let’s take a look at the new Aqara Camera Hub G350 and see how it works with Matter and HomeKit. more…06:00 pmApple confirms Mac mini and Mac Studio supply shortages will drag on for several months as demand surges beyond expectations | Mac Daily NewsApple confirms Mac mini and Mac Studio supply shortages will drag on for several months as demand surges beyond expectations
High-demand configurations of the Mac mini and Mac Studio are severely constrained, and relief isn’t coming anytime soon… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:00 pmiPhone-controlled Anthbot M9 robot lawn mower has replaced cutting grass for me
I haven’t mowed my lawn in over a month, but it’s manicured like a golf course. That’s because I switched from a push mower to a robot lawn mower that I manage from my iPhone. It’s the Anthbot M9, and it’s by far my favorite new piece of technology I’ve tried this year. more…05:52 pm(Copy Fail) Linux Kernel Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability [CVE-2026-31431]
May 1, 17:52 UTCUpdate - We are continuing to investigate this issue.May 1, 17:51 UTCInvestigating - Akamai is aware of the recently disclosed “Copy Fail” vulnerability (CVE-2026-31431). We are assessing the issue and are working to address it across our product portfolio and internal systems. While we have not observed any related malicious exploits targeting our infrastructure, Akamai continuously works to reduce risks and enhance our security posture. We are taking both immediate and longer-term steps to mitigate potential impacts and help ensure the continued confidence of our customers. Per our Shared Security Model[1], customers are responsible for making sure their service’s installed applications and code are securely configured and patched. Given the nature of this vulnerability, it should be assumed that all virtual machines running Linux are at-risk until patched. We will be publishing more details as patches are incorporated into the base images that we supply, but we strongly recommend customers deploy mitigations on all instances. Furthermore, the nature of the vulnerability suggests that container escapes are possible, so customers allowing untrusted workloads to execute in their containers may need to take additional steps to secure their containerized workloads.We will provide further information regarding our posture and recommended actions for Akamai Compute customers who may be affected. [1] https://www.akamai.com/legal/security05:31 pmiOS 26.5 release date: Here’s when new iPhone features are coming
iOS 26.5 is coming soon, complete with new iPhone features. Here’s when iOS 26.5 is expected to launch to all users. more…05:28 pmBest Apple Deals of the Week: Rare $130 Discounts on Apple Watch Series 11, Plus AirPods and MacBook Sales | MacRumorsBest Apple Deals of the Week: Rare $130 Discounts on Apple Watch Series 11, Plus AirPods and MacBook Sales
You'll find great deals on Apple's M5 MacBook Air, Apple Watch Series 11, and a few AirPods models this week. The highlight is the 46mm cellular Apple Watch Series 11 at the new all-time low price of $399.00, a $130 discount that can be found on Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. M5 MacBook Air What's the deal? Take $149 off M5 MacBook Air Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $149 OFF13-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) for $949.99 $149 OFF15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) for $1,149.99 Amazon has a few record low prices on the new M5 MacBook Air this week, with $149 off select models of the brand new notebook. You can get the 512GB 13-inch M5 MacBook Air for $949.99, down from $1,099.00, available in all colors. Apple Watch Series 11 What's the deal? Take up to $130 off Apple Watch Series 11 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $299.00 $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $329.00 $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm Cell) for $399.00 $130 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm Cell) for $399.00 Amazon this week has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with up to $130 off numerous models of the smartwatch. This sale includes nearly every aluminum model of the Series 11 on sale at a record low price, plus new steep markdowns on cellular models. AirPods What's the deal? Take $49 off AirPods Pro 3 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $49 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $199.99 $29 OFFAirPods 4 for $99.99 Amazon this week has the AirPods Pro 3 available for $199.99, down from $249.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the AirPods Pro 3, and it's accompanied by a solid deal on the AirPods 4. 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 forums05:09 pmMacRumors Giveaway: Win a Mac Mini to Run AI Agents With Astropad's 'Workbench' App
For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Astropad to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a Mac mini to use with Astropad's new Workbench app. For those unfamiliar with Astropad, it is the company behind Astropad Studio and Luna Display. Astropad Studio lets you use an iPad as a drawing tablet connected to a Mac and Luna Display turns an iPad into a secondary display for a Mac, so Workbench is a natural evolution of Astropad's existing products. The Mac mini has become the must-have platform for local agentic AI, and Astropad Workbench is the perfect companion app. Workbench is a remote desktop app for the Mac, and Astropad built it for use with AI. Workbench uses the LIQUID engine that Astropad designed for Luna Display and Astropad Studio. Using Workbench, you can control your AI agents remotely on an iPhone, making it ideal for people who have set up a Mac mini as a personal server for OpenClaw and other agentic AI platforms. Workbench can be used to check logs and verify agent work, restart failed tasks, or reconnect to long-running jobs. Workbench is more full-featured than options like Remote Control for Claude Code, because Anthropic's tool only provides terminal access, while Workbench offers access to your full desktop. Workbench lets you monitor your AI agents from anywhere with no need to be tied to a desk. Astropad has native apps for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, so you can interface with your Mac desktop from an iPhone or iPad no matter where you are. There are even tools for quickly switching between multiple Macs connected to a Workbench account. The app supports high-fidelity streaming with a unified virtual display for multiple monitors, low latency, voice dictation, and multiple control options, including gestures, keyboard input, mouse, and Apple Pencil. For large desktops, there's a mini-map that helps with navigation. Setup is simple thanks to a global relay network across 11 regions, with no network configuration required. End-to-end encryption protects your data, and no display recordings are captured and saved. Workbench requires macOS 15 or later, iPadOS 26 or later, and iOS 26 or later. It will work best on Apple silicon Macs, with limited support on Intel Macs. Workbench is free to use for 20 minutes each day, with an unlimited paid plan available for $10 per month or $50 per year. Astropad is giving away a 16GB Mac mini with a 512GB SSD. To enter to win, use the widget below and enter an email address. Email addresses will be used solely for contact purposes to reach the winner(s) and send the prize(s). You can earn additional entries by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, subscribing to our YouTube channel, following us on Twitter, following us on Instagram, following us on Threads, or visiting the MacRumors Facebook page. Due to the complexities of international laws regarding giveaways, only U.S. residents who are 18 years or older, UK residents who are 18 years or older, and Canadian residents who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory are eligible to enter. All federal, state, provincial, and/or local taxes, fees, and surcharges are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. To offer feedback or get more information on the giveaway restrictions, please refer to our Site Feedback section, as that is where discussion of the rules will be redirected. Astropad Workbench Giveaway The contest will run from today (May 1) at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time through 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on May 8. The winner will be chosen randomly on or shortly after May 8 and will be contacted by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond and provide a shipping address before a new winner is chosen.Related Roundup: Mac miniTags: Astropad, GiveawayBuyer's Guide: Mac Mini (Caution)Related Forum: Mac miniThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:52 pmApple shares new AirPods findings from Hearing Study
The Apple Hearing Study, run in collaboration with the University of Michigan, is out with new findings this week that highlight the importance of the Apple’s hearing health features for AirPods. more…04:34 pmHere's what using a touchscreen Mac may be like
For years, Apple has been rumored to be bringing native touch functionality to the Mac. A new display gives us an early look at what that may be like, for better and worse.Aspekt Touch is like an early version of a touchscreen MacRecently, I got an early look at the Aspekt Touch, a new monitor from Alogic. This isn't the first touchscreen monitor from the brand, but the tilt functionality combined with macOS Tahoe gives early impressions about how a first-party solution could be implemented.Feel free to check out Mike's initial hands-on of the Aspekt Touch, but here's the high-level. It's a 32-inch 4K display that is also able to house a Mac mini in the bottom of the stand, and it can tilt nearly flat to be used more comfortably as a touchscreen. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:34 pm9to5Mac Daily: May 1, 2026 – Apple reports Q2 earnings
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 Bitwarden: Make your life easier with Bitwarden, featuring a secure, open source password manager with end-to-end encryption and seamless autofill across all your devices. more…04:17 pmNext year’s iPhone Pro models could get all-new design, quad-curved display
Apple is rumored to have a special 20th anniversary iPhone coming next year, but according to a new report, this won’t be a standalone new model, but rather an all-new design for the iPhone Pro line. more…04:15 pmIncorrect rejection of 400 errors for AI Gateway
May 1, 16:15 UTCResolved - Between 05:00 and 15:04 UTC on May 1st, AI Gateway requests using the AI binding may have been incorrectly rejected with 400 errors due to a schema validation change. This is now resolved.04:14 pmPrice war: Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM plunges to $1,699
Apple retailers are embroiled in a MacBook Pro price war this weekend, offering a $200 discount on the 1TB M5 14-inch model with an upgrade to 24GB of memory.Save $200 on an upgraded M5 MacBook Pro 14-inch this weekend - Image credit: AppleYou can pick up the 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with 24GB of RAM for $1,699 at Amazon and B&H Photo. This reflects a $200 discount off MSRP.Buy M5/24GB/1TB MacBook Pro for $1,699 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:07 pmThe MacRumors Show: Your Tech Questions Answered
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we answer your listener questions about the future of Apple's product lineup, the software and services shaping the ecosystem, and our own personal histories with the company and its devices. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Some questions center on the iPhone Air and its future direction, including whether Apple might adopt silicon-carbon battery technology for a second-generation model, or prioritize adding a second camera lens instead. There is also interest in how iPhone Air might evolve with features like a vibrating surface speaker. The foldable iPhone generates a lot of discussion, with questions touching on whether listeners would choose it over an iPhone Air, whether it could replace both an iPhone and iPad mini, and whether its arrival signals the end of the dedicated compact tablet. Broader hardware questions include when the 11th-generation iPad will be updated, when Apple plans to complete the OLED with ProMotion rollout across its entire laptop lineup, whether the MacBook Neo risks cannibalizing iPad sales, and what the future holds for Apple Vision Pro given its underwhelming reception. On the software side, questions cover what visionOS might look like several years down the line, Photomator's future and whether Apple intends to develop it into a proper Lightroom alternative, and whether Apple is falling behind competitors like Alexa on basic smart home automation, pointing out that HomePod still relies on Shortcuts for many routines that Alexa handles natively. The general tech questions are the most varied, asking which Apple device would cause the biggest bottleneck if swapped for an entry-level version, whether we would attempt an Apple Watch-only week without an iPhone, and what device combinations we actually rely on day to day. There is also curiosity about Nothing as a brand and whether it is worth taking seriously, as well as concerns about the escalating cost of MacBook Pro models and where the ceiling might be. A number of questions are more personal, asking about our first Apple products, what originally drew us to the ecosystem, our favorite and oldest devices, and whether family members using non-Apple products causes any friction. The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel! You can also listen to The MacRumors Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or other podcast apps. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your player. If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up to hear our discussion about Apple's bombshell announcement that Tim Cook will step down as CEO on September 1, 2026, with hardware engineering chief John Ternus set to succeed him. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by interesting guests such as Kayci Lacob, Kevin Nether, John Gruber, Mark Gurman, Jon Prosser, Luke Miani, Matthew Cassinelli, Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Tyler Stalman, Sam Kohl, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie. The MacRumors Show is on X @MacRumorsShow, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast. You can also email us at podcast@macrumors.com or head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread. Remember to rate and review the podcast, and let us know what subjects and guests you would like to see in the future.Tag: The MacRumors ShowThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:06 pmApple Was Caught Off Guard by MacBook Neo's 'Off the Charts' Demand
Apple's most affordable MacBook ever appears to be a resounding hit with customers, based on comments shared by CEO Tim Cook this week. On an earnings call on Thursday, Cook said that customer response to the MacBook Neo has been "off the charts" since the laptop was unveiled in March. "We could not be happier with how things are going at the moment," he said. Apple was very optimistic about the MacBook Neo before announcing it, but the company still "undercalled" the level of enthusiasm that the laptop would generate, according to Cook. He said that MacBook Neo demand has exceeded Apple's expectations and helped to drive a record number of first-time Mac buyers last quarter. "We're very focused on customers new to the Mac and customers that have been holding on to their Mac a very long period of time," said Cook. As a result of high demand, Cook added that the MacBook Neo is currently "supply constrained." For orders placed today, Apple's online store in the U.S. currently shows a 2-3 week delivery estimate for all configurations of the laptop. Apple released the MacBook Neo on March 11, following a week of pre-orders. In the U.S., pricing starts at just $599 for the general public and an even lower $499 for college students and qualifying educational staff. Powered by a version of the iPhone 16 Pro's A18 Pro chip, the laptop is available in Citrus, Blush, Indigo, and Silver finishes.Related Roundup: MacBook NeoTag: Tim CookBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook NeoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:00 pm‘There is no one on this planet I trust more to lead Apple’ – key quotes from Tim Cook, John Ternus, and Kevan Parekh on Apple’s Q226 earnings call | Mac Daily News‘There is no one on this planet I trust more to lead Apple’ – key quotes from Tim Cook, John Ternus, and Kevan Parekh on Apple’s Q226 earnings call
Apple held its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings conference call on April 30th, delivering strong financial results alongside notable commentary on… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:58 pmApple engineer is wrong
Any comments? I have proved him wrong, I wonder if any of you dealt with this MapKit issue before? https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/824532?page=1#886500022 submitted by /u/Own-Huckleberry7258 [link] [comments]03:51 pmApple plans ‘aggressive pricing’ for iPhone 18 Pro models, per report
Rising memory costs have led to price increases on many Android smartphones, but in a new report, analyst Jeff Pu predicts that Apple will use “aggressive pricing” for this fall’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. more…03:35 pmDeals: Most affordable M5 Pro MacBook Pro $250 off, M5 Max $300 off, Apple Watch, Beats 240W cables $17, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: Most affordable M5 Pro MacBook Pro $250 off, M5 Max $300 off, Apple Watch, Beats 240W cables $17, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 price drop, but it’s really all about the MacBooks today. We have the most affordable M5 Pro MacBook Pro back to the all-time low at $250 off, Apple’s least expensive M5 Max MacBook Pro at $300 off and some of the best M5 MacBook Air deals to date at up to $219 off. Those offers join the lowest price ever on 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 Cell models in all four colors at $130 off and new all-time lows on the latest 240W Beats USB-C Braided Cables at $17. Head below for a closer look. more…Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
- Saturday May 02
- 10:58 amRefurb Apple 7th-Gen. iPad 10.2″ 32GB WiFi Tablet (2019) for $90 + free shipping
This refurbished 7th-generation Apple iPad is now just $90 at Walmart. That's another $9 drop since our January mention and the best deal we've ever seen for this 2019 release. You'd pay over $100 for a refurbished item today at Amazon. Warranty info isn't available on the product page. Buy Now at Walmart09:19 amRefurb Scratch & Dent Apple iPad Deals at Woot for From $80, iPad Air from $230 + free shipping w/ Prime | DealNews iPadsRefurb Scratch & Dent Apple iPad Deals at Woot for From $80, iPad Air from $230 + free shipping w/ Prime
This iPad sale at Woot has dropped the prices on a range of scratch-and-dent Apple iPads. It puts the price of standard iPads at $80, iPad Mini models at $210, and iPad Air tablets at $230. You can shop multiple generations of Apple tablets, from the budget-friendly iPad 6 to more recent releases like the 2022 iPad 10 and iPad Air 5. Amazon Prime members get free shipping on all orders, too. The sale ends on May 15, 2026. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon CompanyFriday May 0112:00 pmApple iPad Magic Keyboard Case for iPad Pro 13″ for $263 + free shipping
Amazon offers the Apple iPad Magic Keyboard Case for iPad Pro 13″ for $263. That’s the lowest price it’s been listed at since Black Friday and $16 less than what you’d pay elsewhere. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Amazon11:18 amRefurb Apple Mac Mini M2 Pro Desktop for $1,729 + free shipping
That's $170 less than a new model costs. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay Features Apple M2 Pro Chip with 10‑core CPU 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD macOSThursday April 3008:51 pmRefurb Apple MacBook Air Broadwell i5 11.6″ Laptop (2015) for $150 + free shipping | DealNews LaptopsRefurb Apple MacBook Air Broadwell i5 11.6″ Laptop (2015) for $150 + free shipping
That's 90% off its original list price and the lowest price we could find for this refurb. A 90-day warranty and free shipping apply. Buy Now at UntilGone01:51 pmApple MacBook Air M5 15.3″ Laptop (2026) w/ 24GB RAM for $1,299 + free shipping
That’s a total savings of $220 off. It’s even a bit lower than the best we could find on a 13.6″ model. Shipping is free. Buy Now at B&H Photo Video Features 15.3″ 2560×1664 display Apple M5 CPU 24GB RAM Mac OS01:49 pmCompare MacBook Neo prices instantly across retailers with our easy price tracker—see deals, stock status, and savings at a glance. | MacPrices.netCompare MacBook Neo prices instantly across retailers with our easy price tracker—see deals, stock status, and savings at a glance.
Our exclusive MacBook Neo Price Tracker makes it incredibly easy to see exactly where to find the best deal—without wasting time jumping between retailer sites. Instead of digging through multiple tabs, everything is right there in one simple, clean table. You can instantly compare prices across Apple’s major retailers and see which store is offering the lowest price at any given moment. Even better, the tracker shows current sale prices side-by-side with Apple’s MSRP, so you know exactly how much you’re saving. One of the most useful features is the at-a-glance stock status. A quick glance tells you which retailers actually have the MacBook Neo available for delivery within a reasonable timeframe, helping you avoid the frustration of clicking through to an out-of-stock product page. And because deals change fast, the page is designed for speed and simplicity—prices are visible immediately above the fold, making it easy to check for updates anytime you visit.10:40 amRefurb Unlocked 5th-Gen. Apple iPad Air 5 256GB WiFi+ Cellular 10.9″ Tablet for $340 + free shipping | DealNews iPadsRefurb Unlocked 5th-Gen. Apple iPad Air 5 256GB WiFi+ Cellular 10.9″ Tablet for $340 + free shipping
That's a huge savings of $409. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay08:22 amApple 13″ M5 MacBook Air (2026) for $1,350 + free shipping
Amazon offers the Apple 13.6″ M5 MacBook Air (2026) for $1,350. Just released this March, it’s $149 off and the lowest price we’ve seen for it thus far. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Amazon Features 13.6″ 2560×1664 display Apple M5 CPU 24GB RAM Mac OS Model: MDHE4LL/A08:19 amApple MacBook Air M5 13.6″ Laptop (2026) for $1,150 + free shipping
Amazon offers the Apple MacBook Air M5 13.6″ Laptop (2026) for $1150. Just released in March, it’s $149 off and the lowest price we’ve seen thus far. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Amazon Features 13.6″ Liquid Retina display 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD up to 18 hours battery life Model: MDHF4LL/A08:19 amApple MacBook Air M5 13.6″ Laptop (2026) for $1,150 + free shipping
Amazon offers the Apple MacBook Air M5 13.6″ Laptop (2026) for $1150. Just released in March, it’s $149 off and the lowest price we’ve seen thus far. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Amazon Features 13.6″ Liquid Retina display 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD up to 18 hours battery life Model: MDHF4LL/AWednesday April 2911:36 pmRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – Green – G1EN2LL/A – $1,609.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – Green – G1EN2LL/A – $1,609.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass - Green – G1EN2LL/A $1,609.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 16GB unified memory 512GB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…08:16 pmBest iPad Air Deals Right Now — Up to $100 Off M4 Models at Amazon
Amazon’s iPad Air discounts are strongest on the higher-storage models right now, with the 13-inch 1TB configuration showing the biggest savings at $100 off Apple’s MSRP. The 11-inch models are also seeing useful discounts, especially if you want a lighter tablet at a lower starting price. Check Amazon’s 11-inch iPad Air deals here. If you want the larger display, Amazon’s 13-inch iPad Air deals are where the biggest dollar savings show up, with several configurations priced well below Apple’s standard pricing. Shop Amazon’s 13-inch iPad Air deals here. For the latest sales and deals, see our iPad Air Price Tracker, updated daily.07:07 pmRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Orange – G1K84LL/A – $1,779.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Orange – G1K84LL/A – $1,779.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Orange – G1K84LL/A $1,779.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 32GB unified memory 512GB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…07:07 pmRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Yellow – FD2P4LL/A – $1,609.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Yellow – FD2P4LL/A – $1,609.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Yellow – FD2P4LL/A $1,609.00 $1,899.00 −15% Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 24GB unified memory 512GB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…06:36 pmRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Silver – G1E24LL/A – $1,439.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Silver – G1E24LL/A – $1,439.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Silver – G1E24LL/A $1,439.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 24GB unified memory 512GB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Product page on the Apple Store…06:06 pmRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Purple – G1EU1LL/A – $1,949.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Purple – G1EU1LL/A – $1,949.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Purple – G1EU1LL/A $1,949.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 16GB unified memory 2TB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…06:06 pmRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Pink – G1E62LL/A – $1,439.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Pink – G1E62LL/A – $1,439.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Pink – G1E62LL/A $1,439.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 16GB unified memory 1TB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Product page on the Apple Store…06:06 pmRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Silver – G1E23LL/A – $1,269.00 | Refurb TrackerRefurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU – Silver – G1E23LL/A – $1,269.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU - Silver – G1E23LL/A $1,269.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 24GB unified memory 256GB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Product page on the Apple Store…03:36 pmOpen Box Apple MacBook Air M4 13.6″ Laptop (2025) for $900 + free shipping
eBay has it for $92 less than you’d pay for the Open Box Apple MacBook Air M4 13.6″ Laptop (2025) at Best Buy. Buy Now at eBay Features 13.6″ 2560×1664 display Apple M4 CPU 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD macOS 14.0, Sonoma Model: MW133LL/A01:34 pm16″ M5 Pro MacBook Pro Deals Hit Amazon — Up to $200 Off Key Configs
Amazon is starting to roll out more meaningful discounts on Apple’s 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro lineup, with select configurations now seeing price cuts of up to $200. The 24GB/1TB model is currently $150 off, while the higher-end 48GB/1TB version is seeing a full $200 discount—bringing both models below their usual pricing for the first time. These are the kinds of early deals that signal broader price movement across the lineup, especially for higher-memory configurations. You can check current deals here: 24GB/1TB model and 48GB/1TB model. For the latest sales and deals, see our 16" MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.Tuesday April 2810:43 pm