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- 05:50 pmIs suggested ad pricing from Apple reliable?
I am looking into Apple Ads (not committed to anything) and saw when making a campaign they suggest a per tap price. Mine was $1.65. I was thinking of going lower than that as I am a solo developer and want to get more bang for the little amount I would be investing currently. My […]05:41 pmApple confirms iOS 26.5 Messages app adds RCS end-to-end encryption
iOS 26.5’s RC is available now, along with official release notes, and with them Apple has confirmed that the update will bring a key RCS upgrade to the Messages app. more…05:38 pmOpenAI releases a separate ChatGPT iOS app for schools and work organizations
OpenAI now has a new iOS app on the App Store, although it’s not quite Codex related. Instead, it’s a separate version of ChatGPT for iPhone and iPad created specifically for school and work organizations. more…05:30 pmiOS 26.5 expected this month with a handful of new features
Apple's iOS 26.5 is expected to arrive this May after more than a month of beta testing. As anticipated, the update is relatively minor… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:22 pmYUL (Montréal) on 2026-05-06
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Apple has released the first iOS 26.5 RC build, highlighting three enhancements coming to your iPhone. iOS 26.5 will likely be released to everyone next week. more…05:20 pm9to5Mac Daily: May 4, 2026 – Mac mini changes, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by 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…05:19 pmApple Seeds watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5 and visionOS 26.5 Release Candidates
Apple today provided developers with the release candidate versions of upcoming watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple released the fourth betas for each platform. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required. watchOS 26.5 adds a new Pride watch face to go along with the 2026 Pride Apple Watch band. There's no word on what other features are in the software as of yet. watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS often get few features in each new beta, with updates primarily focusing on bug fixes and performance improvements. Nothing new was found in the betas. watchOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and tvOS 26.5 are likely to see a public release next week.Related Roundups: Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, watchOS 26Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy), Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater, Apple Vision Pro, Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:19 pmRelease candidates of iOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5 are out now
The release candidates for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 are out, as testing for the generation nears its end.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe RC builds for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 surface after the fourth developer betas, which Apple brought out on April 27. The third came out on April 20, while the second appeared on April 13.The first round was distributed on March 30, but Apple re-released the developer beta for iOS 26.5 on March 24, complete with a new build number. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:18 pmApple announces new watch band and wallpaper to celebrate Pride month
Macworld As it does every year, Apple has announced a new Apple Watch collection to celebrate Pride month that includes a new Apple Watch face and a special-edition Apple Watch band to buy. There’s also a matchinfg Pride Luminance wallpaper for iPhones and iPads. The 2026 Pride Collection this year includes a Sport Loop band ($49) with bright rainbow stripes along the length, along with a matching Pride Luminance watch face designed in “two geometric patterns: radial, featuring rays of color that align with the hour marks, and vertical, reflecting the colorful linear stripes of the weaving pattern.” iPhone and iPad users can also download a matching Pride Luminance wallpaper for their devices. The new watch face and wallpapers will be available for everyone in iOS/iPadOS/watchOS 26.5, which will be available in May. The Sport Loop band is available for purchase now online or in the Apple Store app, and will be in retail locations later this week.05:14 pmApple rolls out macOS 26.5 RC, here’s what’s coming
Developers and public beta testerscan now download the first Release Candidate of macOS 26.5, ahead of the official rollout in the coming days. Here’s what to expect from macOS 26.5. more…05:14 pmApple debuts RC for iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more
Apple has shipped the RC (release candidate) versions of iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and more. Here’s what that means. more…05:14 pmmacOS Tahoe 26.5 Release Candidate Now Available
Apple today provided the release candidate version of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.5 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple seeded the fourth beta. Developers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.5 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required. No new features were found in the first four macOS Tahoe 26.5 betas, and it's likely the update primarily focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements.Related Roundup: macOS TahoeRelated Forum: macOS TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:12 pmApple Seeds iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 Release Candidates to Developers
Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released the fourth betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 do not include new Siri capabilities, suggesting any Siri updates are being held until iOS 27. The Maps app has a Suggested Places feature for recommending locations to visit nearby based on trends and recent searches, plus Apple is laying the groundwork for ads in the Apple Maps app. Apple is continuing to test end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages between iPhone and Android users. Apple included the feature in the iOS 26.4 beta, but removed it before the update launched to the public. There is a new Pride wallpaper to go along with the Pride Apple Watch band for this year. In the European Union, Apple is testing proximity pairing, notification forwarding, and Live Activities for third-party wearables like earbuds and smartwatches. The functionality will allow third-party wearables to have many of the same features as the Apple Watch and AirPods. More detail on what's new in iOS 26.5 can be found in our iOS 26.5 beta features guide. iOS 26.5 is likely to see a launch next week. Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:09 pmApple releases iOS 26.5 RC
The first iOS 26.5 release candidate is now available for iPhone. After several beta versions, this is likely the version of iOS 26.5 that will reach customers in a few days. more…04:47 pmHow to hide your secret iPhone photos
Keep your secret or illicit pics out of your main Photos library with our guide on how to hide photos on iPhone. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:46 pmNotepad++ Creator Calls Out 'Fake' Mac App Over Trademark Violation
Notepad++ creator Don Ho said the macOS version of the popular Windows code editor is fake and using the Notepad++ trademark without permission. The unofficial Notepad++ app for macOS In a blog post, Ho said the macOS app is "not authorized, not endorsed, and not affiliated with" the official version of Notepad++ in any way, adding that it is "misleading, inappropriate, and frankly disrespectful to both the project and its users." In coordination with Ho, the developer of the macOS port Andrey Letov said he will rebrand the Mac app and its corresponding website in the coming days:In coordination with Don Ho, the creator of the original Notepad++, I'll be evolving the branding of the macOS version so it stands on its own while respecting its lineage. These updates, such as a new logo, a refined name, and likely a new domain will ship with version 1.0.6 in the coming days. Continuity for existing users is a priority, and I'll make the transition as seamless as I can. Thank you for your patience.Notepad++ has been one of the most popular text and code editors on Windows for more than 20 years, and many users have long hoped for a Mac version. It appears the unofficial port will live on for now, but with a new name and branding. Emphasis on unofficial. "To be crystal clear: Notepad++ has never released a macOS version," said Ho.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:18 pmAgentic UI Design for iOS Screens
I'm trying to use Google Stitch to generate some UI Screens that follow HIG by adding a link to the HIG. But the results are not there yet. Has anyone tried designing iOS UI screens using agents and got good results? How did you go about it? submitted by /u/Ok_Refrigerator_1908 [link] [comments]04:01 pmApple Intelligence, starting with new Siri, can drive incremental revenue in 2027 – Gene Munster | Mac Daily NewsApple Intelligence, starting with new Siri, can drive incremental revenue in 2027 – Gene Munster
Apple delivered a solid March quarter and guided June revenue 7% above expectations. The stock reaction, up 4%, was muted… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:00 pmIt sounds like Apple has run out of ideas for watchOS 27
Macworld In just about a month, Apple will unveil the newest version of its operating systems at WWDC, and we’ll get a look at the new features and functionality Apple has cooked up over the past 12 months. But while iOS and macOS are sure to be packed with new stuff, watchOS 27 might not be all that different. It’s no secret that Apple’s smartwatch has hit something of an innovation roadblock. Ever since the Apple Watch Ultra arrived in 2022, Apple’s annual updates have been more iterative than innovative, with watchOS only bringing minor upgrades and underwhelming new features. According to a new report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, this year looks to be more of the same. In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman reports that one of watchOS 27’s signature features will be a take on the Apple Watch Ultra’s Modular watch face that’s “simplified” for smaller screens. Gurman describes the face: It has the same large clock as the Ultra face but removes the option for a big complication in the center, the row of three smaller complications above the time, and information placed around the bezel. The result is a large clock that fills the top two-thirds of the display, with a row of three smaller complications beneath it. Adding new faces to watchOS updates isn’t a new development—last year’s watchOS 26 update brought Flow, Exactograph, and WayPoint—but Gurman makes it sound like this will get a bit more attention. Apple was so proud of the Modular Ultra face that it got its own section in the Apple Watch Ultra 2 press release. Apple introduced the Modular Ultra watch face in 2023 with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 to take advantage of the watch’s larger display, “using the outermost edge to present real-time data, including seconds, altitude, or depth,” and offering “the most complications of any Apple digital watch face to customize for sports, outdoor adventures, and ocean and water activities.” Gurman reports that the new face is ”aimed at bringing a version of the Modular Ultra experience to standard Series watches, offering something less dense and more approachable while still giving customers useful information at a glance.” But for many Apple Watch users, it’ll just be a recycled face and another year of waiting for something new worth using.03:47 pmApple's M5 15-inch MacBook Air drops to record low $1,129 with coupon
The $170 discount delivers the lowest price ever on Apple's 2026 M5 15-inch MacBook Air.Grab the lowest price ever on Apple's M5 15-inch MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleYou can take advantage of the $150 instant discount stacked with a bonus $20 in-cart coupon at B&H Photo today, with the Apple Authorized Reseller stating there is limited supply available at the reduced $1,129 price.Buy 15" MacBook Air M5 for $1,129 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:40 pmiOS 26.5 Coming Soon With These New Features
iOS 26.5 is expected to be released this May, following more than a month of beta testing. The update is relatively minor so far, which is not too surprising given that Apple is starting to shift its focus towards iOS 27. iOS 26.5 lays the groundwork for end-to-end encryption for RCS in the Messages app and ads in the Apple Maps app, and it will include a new Pride wallpaper and a few other changes. Below, we outline all of the notable additions in iOS 26.5. End-to-End Encryption for RCS End-to-end encryption for RCS is a security feature that ensures that messages sent between supported iOS 26.5 and Android devices are encrypted and cannot be intercepted and read by a third party while they are being delivered. Apple already tested end-to-end encryption for RCS in the iOS 26.4 beta, but the feature did not make it into the final release of iOS 26.4 in March. The option returned in the iOS 26.5 beta, but it remains to be seen if it makes it into the final release. Ads and "Suggested Places" in Apple Maps In March, Apple announced that localized ads are coming to the Apple Maps app on the iPhone and iPad in the U.S. and Canada starting "this summer," and there is evidence of Apple preparing for that within iOS 26.5's code. Apple says businesses in the U.S. and Canada will be able to place local ads in search results and at the top of a new "Suggested Places" section. "Ads on Maps will appear when users search in Maps, and can appear at the top of a user's search results based on relevance, as well as at the top of a new Suggested Places experience in Maps, which will display recommendations based on what's trending nearby, the user's recent searches, and more," says Apple. Similar to the ads that are already shown in App Store search results on the iPhone and iPad, ads in Apple Maps will have an "Ad" label, and Apple promises strong privacy protections. For example, Apple says a user's location and the ads they see and interact with in Apple Maps are not associated with a user's Apple Account. New Pride Wallpaper Alongside the new Pride Edition Sport Loop and Pride Luminance watch face for the Apple Watch, iOS 26.5 will include a matching iPhone wallpaper. Apple said the wallpaper features a "joyful, vibrant design to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities worldwide during Pride Month and beyond." The wallpaper has a dynamic design with customizable colors. More In the iOS 26.5 beta, Apple is also working to extend iPhone features like notifications, Live Activities, and AirPods-like pairing to third-party smartwatches and headphones in the EU, as required under the Digital Markets Act. Beyond that, iOS 26.5 has only a few other minor changes.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:34 pmmacOS Text Replacement Export/Import Works Great Until It Doesn’t
Apple lets you export and import text replacements by dragging them to and from the Text Replacements dialog. It’s great for backups and sharing, but if you try to import thousands of entries, such as from the TidBITS AutoCorrect Dictionary, things may fall apart unpredictably.03:32 pmToday in Apple history: Apple embraces over-the-air iOS updates
On May 4, 2011, reports circulated that Apple was negotiating with carriers to bring over-the-air updates to iOS, beginning with iOS 5. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:30 pmDeals: Entry M5 MacBook Air all-time low, AirPods Max 2, M3 iPad Air $300 off, Magic Mouse Amazon low, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: Entry M5 MacBook Air all-time low, AirPods Max 2, M3 iPad Air $300 off, Magic Mouse Amazon low, more
Joining all of the Star Wars May the 4th deals we have live today (scope out our deal hub), your 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to roll starting with the most affordable new M5 MacBook Air dropping to the $949 low ($150 off) alongside other models at up to $219 off. Apple’s least expensive new M4 iPad Air has now hit a new Amazon low while the 256GB 13-inch M3 model drops to its best clearance price at $300 off. We have Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 down at a new Amazon all-time low, the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 Mother’s Day deal, and the latest Magic Mouse back to the best Amazon price ever. Head below for a closer look. more…03:20 pmMacBook Ultra could bring ‘Neo’ energy, but for the high-end
Apple is rumored to launch its first ever ‘MacBook Ultra’ later this year, and it could bring MacBook Neo energy but for high-end users. more…03:10 pmTesting common myths that might extend your MacBook battery life
Even though most of a Mac's battery life is predestined by manufacturing variables out of your control, there are ways to prolong your Mac's battery life. In some cases, they may not be worth the hassle.Here's how to maximize your battery healthWith a smaller battery, most people talk about the best ways to extend both the battery life and overall battery health on iPhone. But your portable Mac is perhaps just as important.Slowly, Apple has been building out its battery health features with new ones being added as recently as macOS 26.4. Here's which ones to pay attention to and how they work. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:10 pmBuilt a free tool that made my ASA campaigns profitable
https://preview.redd.it/dd4rea2gy4zg1.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dbcb379f514ac6f72a60cc2909144221bb90fc1f Closer than ever to 10k/m from one of my apps. But revenue and profits are two different things. ASA takes a decent cut from that revenue – and tracking every dollar across multiple apps became a real pain. I was spending a significant amount on Apple Search Ads across many of my apps, and […]03:08 pmApple releases 2026 ‘Pride Collection’ Apple Watch band, watch face, and iPhone wallpaper | Mac Daily NewsApple releases 2026 ‘Pride Collection’ Apple Watch band, watch face, and iPhone wallpaper
Today, Apple introduced its 2026 "Pride Collection," a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop, watch face, and iPhone and iPad wallpaper… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:05 pmNew M4 iPad Air drops to its lowest price ever
You can get a deal on the 2026 M4 iPad Air with savings on both 13-inch and 11-inch versions in a range of specs and colors. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:05 pmGrab AirPods 4 for $99 and give your mom a gift she’ll use every day
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Mac utility sale: MacMagic is an easy way to unlock hidden Mac features without memorizing Terminal commands. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:19 pmWorkers Analytics increased query failures
May 4, 14:19 UTCIdentified - Cloudflare has identified an issue impacting a subset of Workers Analytics queries returning a 403 error. This does not impact writing Analytics Engine events.We are working to mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.02:17 pmNew iPhone redesign is coming next year, inspired by Liquid Glass: report
Apple has a unique iPhone redesign coming next year for the product’s 20th anniversary, and it reportedly was created to blend seamlessly with iOS 26’s Liquid Glass design. more…02:11 pmOpen-sourced a tvOS video engine – Dolby Vision tagging, HDR10+ pass-through, Atmos via HLS+AVPlayer, all in a small Swift package | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingOpen-sourced a tvOS video engine – Dolby Vision tagging, HDR10+ pass-through, Atmos via HLS+AVPlayer, all in a small Swift package
Hi r/iOSProgramming, Sharing a project I've been building because it touches a few corners of Apple's media stack that don't get a lot of public-source examples. Maybe useful as a reference, or worth a poke if you spot architectural mistakes. Engine (LGPL-3.0): https://github.com/superuser404notfound/AetherEngine Client built on it (Sodalite, GPL-3.0 with Apple Store Exception): https://github.com/superuser404notfound/Sodalite TestFlight […]02:00 pmApple tests new modular Apple Watch face for watchOS 27
Apple is testing a new modular watch face for this year’s watchOS 27. Each year, as part of its watchOS updates, Apple introduces… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:52 pmM4 iPad Air Hits New Low Prices on Amazon, Available From $519.99
Amazon today has expanded its sale on the M4 iPad Air with new all-time low prices on a handful of models. This includes both 11-inch and 13-inch models of the brand new 2026 M4 iPad Air. 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. Specifically, the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M4 iPad Air has dropped to $519.99, down from $599.00, beating the previous low price by about $40. You'll also find new low prices on the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch model and 256GB Wi-Fi 13-inch model, both of which we're only tracking on Amazon. $79 OFF11-inch M4 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $519.99 $89 OFF11-inch M4 iPad Air (256GB Wi-Fi) for $609.99 $109 OFF13-inch M4 iPad Air (256GB Wi-Fi) for $789.99 The new iPad Air features the M4 chip, C1X modem, and N1 networking chip, which brings support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. In terms of design, the 2026 models are identical to the 2025 iPad Air tablets, with an edge-to-edge display, slim bezels, and aluminum chassis. 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 forums01:39 pmApple unveils new Pride Collection Sport Loop, watch face and wallpapers
The new Apple 2026 Pride Collection is out, including an Apple Watch Sport Loop band, a watch face and iPhone and iPad wallpapers. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:39 pmApple's 2026 Pride Collection includes 11-color weaved Sport Band
The 2026 Apple Pride Collection has arrived, with a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop accompanied by a matching watch face and Pride Luminance wallpapers.Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop for 2026 - Image Credit: AppleEach year, Apple releases Pride Editions of Apple Watch bands, as part of its work to champion LGBTQ+ equality. On May 4, the 2026 batch became available.The new Pride Edition Sport Loop is woven from nylon yarns in 11 colors. The weaving blends the colors into each other, which Apple describes as reflecting the "unique identities that shape LGBTQ+ communities worldwide." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:24 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple introduces a new Pride Collection01:13 pmiOS 26.5’s new Pride wallpaper revealed, plus Apple Watch face
Apple has just announced its new Pride Collection for 2026, including a new wallpaper in iOS and iPadOS 26.5 and a new watch face in watchOS 26.5. There’s a new Apple Watch band available too. Here are the details. more…01:08 pmApple unveils Pride Edition Sport Loop for Apple Watch, order today
Apple continued the tradition today and unveiled a new Apple Watch band in celebration of Pride Month. The new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop is “woven from a rainbow of 11 colors of nylon yarns.” It’s available to order today for $49. Apple says it is “proud to financially support organizations that serve LGBTQ+ communities.” more…01:05 pmApple Announces 2026 Pride Band, Watch Face, and iPhone Wallpaper
Apple today introduced its 2026 Pride Collection, including a new Apple Watch band, watch face, and a matching wallpaper for the iPhone and iPad. Apple said its Pride Collection celebrates LGBTQ+ communities around the world during Pride Month in June and beyond. In addition, the company noted that it is proud to financially support organizations that serve LGBTQ+ communities. The new Pride Edition Sport Loop is available to order now on Apple.com and in the Apple Store app in 40mm, 42mm, and 46mm sizes, and it will be available at Apple Store locations starting later this week. In the U.S., the band costs $49. The band is woven from a rainbow of 11 colors of nylon yarns. "The intricate weaving blends one color into the next, creating depth and movement across the band," said Apple. "The resulting design is joyful and vibrant, showcasing a full spectrum of colors that reflect the unique identities that shape LGBTQ+ communities worldwide." There is also a new Pride Luminance watch face for the Apple Watch, and a matching Pride Luminance wallpaper for the iPhone and iPad. The watch face and wallpaper will be available on watchOS 26.5, iOS 26.5, and iPadOS 26.5, which are currently in beta and expected to be released to all users this month. Both the Pride Luminance watch face and wallpaper feature customizable colors.Related Roundup: Apple Watch 11Tag: PrideBuyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Neutral)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:00 pmKodebits Day 17: Closure Reference Capture [FREE]
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A sequel to Brad Pitt’s successful "F1" movie is likely, with Apple also hoping to expand its Formula One involvement globally after… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.12:58 pmwatchOS 27 to Offer New Watch Faces, Including 'Modular Ultra' Variant
For watchOS 27, Apple is testing new Apple Watch faces, and one of them is a simpler version of an existing Apple Watch Ultra watch face that could be coming to standard Series models. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is testing multiple new faces for watchOS 27, code-named "Orchid." One of them is said to be a "simplified take" on the Modular Ultra design. From the report:It has the same large clock as the Ultra face but removes the option for a big complication in the center, the row of three smaller complications above the time and information placed around the bezel. The result is a large clock that fills the top two-thirds of the display, with a row of three smaller complications beneath it.Gurman believes the new face is an attempt to bring the Ultra look to the standard Series watches in a way that dials down the density while still offering more at-a-glance information. In its current form, the Modular Ultra offers seven complications and six options for the size and layout of the time. With the training bezels providing Vitals and training load, it's arguably the most info-dense face there is. Separately, Gurman reported last week that watchOS 26.5 will include a new Pride Luminance watch face, with the update expected to drop this month. iOS 26.5 and watchOS 26.5 will have a new Pride Luminance wallpaper and watch face when it is released in the coming weeks. pic.twitter.com/lBeDcuQFEj— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) April 24, 2026 Related Roundups: Apple Watch 11, watchOS 26Tags: Bloomberg, Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Neutral)Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:50 pmCarPlay Ultra coming to these cars, according to Apple
Last year, Apple officially announced CarPlay Ultra, the next-generation version of CarPlay that it first teased way back at WWDC 2022. CarPlay Ultra began rolling out in May to Aston Martin owners in the United States and Canada. What about other automakers? Here’s what we know. more…12:50 pmCarPlay Ultra coming to these cars, according to Apple
Last year, Apple officially announced CarPlay Ultra, the next-generation version of CarPlay that it first teased way back at WWDC 2022. CarPlay Ultra began rolling out in May to Aston Martin owners in the United States and Canada. What about other automakers? Here’s what we know. more…12:00 pmWhy Humans Are Still More Cost-Effective Than AI Compute
The economics of AI don’t always match expectations. High compute, infrastructure, and reliability costs mean human labor remains the more cost-effective option across many real-world tasks. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.11:55 amMore than just RAM and SSD shortages are keeping Mac supplies low
A new report claims that while Apple Silicon chips based on TSMC's 3nm processors will remain in shorter supply than usual, there are reasons to expect the launch of 2nm processor in the next MacBook Pro will improve the situation.Processor wafers [TSMC]During Apple's latest earnings call, Tim Cook cautioned that the current shortage of memory would be an increasing problem, and the expectation is that iPhone and Mac prices will rise. But the demand from AI firms is such that firms like Apple may not be able to buy sufficient memory or even processors at any price, and a new report says that is going to continue.According to Digitimes, Macs supply will remain constrained until processor TSMC manufacturer is able to ramp up its 2-nanometer manufacturing. Apple is expected to use TSMC's 2nm processor in the forthcoming OLED MacBook Pro, which had been predicted for the end of 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:00 amThe iMac I’ve always wanted is finally within reach
Macworld Apparently, 2026 is going to be the year when Apple introduces the “Ultra” branding for the iPhone and MacBook. Which sounds interesting and leads to pedantic arguments over what constitutes an Ultra product. But it’s Apple, it can define “Ultra” however it sees fit. Which leads me to the gaping hole in the proposed Ultra lineup: a desktop Mac. (Settle down, iPad fans; CEO-in-the-wings John Ternus has been working on what sounds like an iPad Ultra, though it has an uncertain status.) It just seems like if Apple is going down this Ultra road, it has to have a Mac Ultra. After all, of all of Apple’s products, the desktop Mac is the one best suited to go all out and truly hold up the “Ultra” branding. The Mac Pro had its day The Mac Pro seemed like the most fitting computer to be rebranded as a Mac Ultra. The tower form factor allows Apple to go hog wild with its components, fitting it with an M-series Ultra chip, installing a ton of RAM, installing the fastest SSD, and using the latest specifications with Thunderbolt, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc. Apple could redesign the tower so it doesn’t have as many expansion slots. Apple doesn’t really want anything to do with the tower form factor anymore.Thiago Trevisan There’s a reason why Apple discontinued the Mac Pro, however. Apple just doesn’t sell enough towers to make it worthwhile, and even a redesigned, smaller tower probably wouldn’t sell in the numbers Apple would like. As much as I would love to see Apple create a “hot rod” Mac, it doesn’t fit in Apple’s product methodology. The Mac Pro–actually, the tower Mac, to be more specific–is no longer a supported Apple form factor. iMac Ultra: iMac Pro reborn Of all the desktop Macs, the iMac is the most likely candidate for an Ultra version. Would it be the fastest, most powerful Mac available? No, but Apple isn’t necessarily defining “Ultra” that way. “Ultra” applies to the product in a particular line that goes above and beyond a typical feature set in some way, like an iPhone that folds or a MacBook with an OLED touchscreen. An iMac Ultra could fill a demand for an all-in-one with a larger display. As someone who has reviewed the M1, M3, and M4 iMacs, I get a lot of reader feedback stating that the 24-inch display isn’t big enough, with some saying that if it’s not at least 30 inches, it’s not worth their time. After all, the iMac Pro was 27 inches, and that was 10 years ago, so an Ultra iMac would need to be bigger than that. An iMac Ultra could have a 32-inch display, which will surely satisfy those users. It could be a 6K display, too. Basically, Apple could take the panel from the old Pro Display XDR. (I know the execution isn’t as simple as that, but it’s the right size and the design would be perfect.) While we’re making wishes, how about this one: Use the same design of the Pro Display XDR for the iMac Ultra.Foundry As for the chip, Apple could go with a Pro or Max chip to set it apart from the standard model and preserve the Mac Studio’s status as the top-end Mac. But a Pro or Mac chip is a significant upgrade from the base chip in the current iMac. The larger display would be the key component of the iMac Ultra. Much of the other features could mirror those of the current iMac: Thunderbolt ports (upgraded to Thunderbolt 5 for the iMac Ultra), Ethernet through the power adapter, etc. And of course, Apple can make it in Space Black as an ode to the old iMac Pro and include the black Magic Mouse or black Magic Trackpad. Would it sell? Admittedly, an iMac Ultra would address a niche that’s even smaller than the current iMac’s. But it seems like it would be bigger than that of the Mac Pro, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the demand exceeded that of the upcoming iPhone Ultra. Price would be the key factor in its ability to sell. The iMac with four Thunderbolt ports is $1,499, the M4 Pro MacBook Pro starts at $2,199, and the Pro Display XDR was $4,999. That $4,999 XDR price, however, did not change from its original release in 2019, so it stands to reason that a panel like the one it used is much more affordable now. So perhaps the iMac Ultra would start in the $2,799 range. I think a lot of people would buy it at that price. I know I would.10:30 amThe iPhone Ultra doesn’t need to be successful to be a success
Macworld Was Vision Pro a success? That depends on your definition. It hasn’t sold many units–perhaps a few hundred thousand, compared to 50 million or so iPhones in the last three months alone–but it has raised public awareness of a new product category and established Apple as one of that category’s major players. In other words, the product laid the groundwork for a cheaper and more widely accessible follow-up… the only problem being that Apple appears to have cancelled it. Vision Pro, then, will probably go down in history as one of the least successful projects of the Tim Cook era. However, it shows that sales alone are not the be-all and end-all, particularly for first-generation products. And it offers a glimpse of a possible and perhaps even likely future for the iPhone Ultra: one in which it sells badly, and Apple doesn’t mind. Or doesn’t mind too much, anyway. The sales part of the equation certainly looks ominous. If early leaks are accurate, the iPhone Ultra is going to face many of the same hurdles as last year’s iPhone Air: namely hardware compromises (two rather than three rear camera lenses, no MagSafe), and perceived question marks over durability (the hinge, the crease), with the added complication of a massive price tag and a form factor that will be completely alien to Apple fans. It’s like the Air, only more so. And while the Air may not have been the total flop we feared at first, it still didn’t set the house on fire, sales-wise. There are some positives to the Ultra, of course. For one thing, the spec list should be a little better than that of the Air; two lenses is a major upgrade on the Air’s one, and there’s likely to be more battery capacity. MagSafe would be a painful omission for me, but I get the impression that other iPhone users don’t care quite as much. More importantly, the Fold’s unorthodox and compromise-necessitating design is in service of actual functionality rather than just being thin and light: having a foldable chassis means more screen space and more portability, the dream combo. Then again, truly transformative designs bring problems of their own. My expectation is that only wealthy early adopters will be willing to pay so much for such an unfamiliar device, and you have to remember that most of them just bought an iPhone Air. Logically, we should expect sales numbers to be low. That, in fact, has been the experience of all the companies that have released foldable products so far. It’s a tiny market, so tiny, in fact, that in August last year, folding smartphones accounted for just 1–2 percent of total sales globally, according to a TrendForce analyst. Those numbers are growing, but slowly, at least for now. The arrival of the Ultra, like the Vision Pro in the mixed-reality headsets market, is sure to give things a jolt. In Q1 2026, Apple earned $85 billion from its iPhone lineup, or about 80 million units. While a cautiously trend-beating 3 percent of that might seem like a lot, we’d be looking at somewhere between 2 million and 2.5 million individual sales of the iPhone Ultra, which would hardly be counted as a success by Apple’s commercial standards. Extrapolating from speed-testing data, the Air looks to have reached a share of more than twice that, and that would still leave it as the least popular of the late-2025 models. But would 2 million sales be a disaster? I would say not. For one thing, given the scale of the competition, the Ultra could sell far fewer units than any other late-2026 iPhone and still dominate its niche. Apple reportedly wants incoming CEO John Ternus to be the face of foldables, and the iPhone Ultra will almost certainly be the market’s most visible product. All of that attention will be a mixed blessing for other manufacturers, which may see their own numbers rise by association but will struggle to get customers excited about their offerings. The iPhone Ultra’s primary job is not to make money. Its job is to make a splash: to show everyone that Apple is here with the first foldable to do things right. If that means a generation of the Ultra being a highly desirable niche product that gives its few lucky owners immense cachet, that’s okay. Unlike the Vision Pro, the iPhone Ultra has obvious places to go next; the iPhone has a natural and familiar upgrade path. Future versions can add a third camera lens or MagSafe. The processor will get faster, the display better, and battery performance will become more optimised. It might even drop in price. Best of all, the foldable phone will be normalised by the existence of the iPhone Ultra in a way that Vision Pro never managed to achieve for the bulky mixed-reality headset (a far more difficult assignment, admittedly). Fears about the hinge and the crease will likely be allayed, and the first-gen launch will give Apple’s engineers a chance to test and iron out any issues with the physical design. People will see their friends walking around with Ultras, try them out, and want to try it. And all that fame and envy can then be leveraged into a bigger-selling iPhone Ultra 2 the following year. I don’t expect the Ultra to break many records this year, but relatively low sales won’t make it a failure. The original iPhone sold roughly four million units across its first two quarters, and that’s gone on to be reasonably successful. Sometimes you have to start small, and see where the future takes you. Foundry Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Trending: Top stories The first thing Apple’s new CEO needs to change about the Mac has nothing to do with the Mac itself. Please, John Ternus, bring back the Mac event! Felipe Esposito dumped Adobe for Apple and got everything he needs for less. The Macalope is surprised to discover that Apple is doomed because John Ternus isn’t Elon Musk. Tim Cook and John Ternus got all the attention two weeks ago, but Apple’s biggest win made the fewest headlines. While PC makers have raised prices and struggled to meet demand due to exploding memory costs, Apple was ready for the RAM crisis. FaceTime like a pro with these 7 hidden features. Podcast of the week Apple has announced that Tim Cook will no longer serve as Apple’s CEO and John Ternus will have the job starting on September 1. In the latest episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the announcement and what it could mean. You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site. The rumor mill In yet another Macworld exclusive, Felipe Esposito reveals Apple’s ‘Ultra’ roadmap. The iPhone Ultra, MacBook Ultra, and many more are on the way. Drop MagSafe from the iPhone? No, Apple’s smarter than that. Report: 3 new AI-powered photo editing features are coming to iPhones. Apple’s next innovation might be a ‘Liquid Glass’ iPhone. Video of the week @macworld.com Apple’s Ultra Era #apple #iphone ♬ original sound – Macworld – Macworld The iPhone Ultra is only the start: we’re entering Apple’s Ultra Era. All is revealed in our latest short video. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram for more. Software updates, bugs, and problems A new ‘Siri mode’ is reportedly coming to the iPhone Camera app in iOS 27. And with that, we’re done for this week’s Apple Breakfast. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters, including our new email from The Macalope–an irreverent, humorous take on the latest news and rumors from a half-man, half-mythical Mac beast. You can also follow us on Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, or X for discussion of breaking Apple news stories. See you next Monday, and stay Appley.09:08 amBuild rejected because or no Apple Weather trademark
Hi everyone, I am building a weather app but I am using APIs of other companies. I only use the weatherkit for the meteo alert messages. My build submission was rejected by apple stating: "If your apps, web apps, or websites display any weather data from Apple (other than weather alerts or value-added services or […]09:04 amTurnstile Challenge Issues
May 4, 09:04 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating a potential issue with the Turnstile challenge platform. Users may experience failed challenges solve attempts.Further details will be provided as more information becomes available.08:00 amMac users are ditching subscriptions for this $19.97 MS Office license
Macworld TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac for a one-time $19.97 (MSRP $229) through May 17 and skip subscription fees entirely. Your Mac already costs you enough — paying a monthly fee just to open a document or build a presentation starts to feel a little excessive. That’s why more users are opting for a lesser-known Office license that skips subscriptions entirely and keeps things simple. No subscriptions, no monthly fees — just full access to Microsoft’s most reliable productivity tools for life for only $19.97 until May 17 while codes last (MSRP $229). That’s an absolute steal, especially when you consider that Office 2024 doesn’t really add much unless you’re a productivity wizard who needs every cutting-edge update. Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac gives you all the classic apps: Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook OneNote For small business owners, freelancers, students, or anyone who just wants a solid, no-nonsense Office suite, this is the perfect buy. It’s the same high-powered software that businesses around the world trust, just without the newest bells and whistles. Grab a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac before we sell out of codes! It’s just $19.97 through May 17 (MSRP $229). Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for MacSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.02:18 amApple Developer Enrollment asking for “Employment Verification” as sole director of UK Ltd company what counts? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingApple Developer Enrollment asking for “Employment Verification” as sole director of UK Ltd company what counts?
Hey everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. I’m facing a really frustrating issue with my Apple Developer Program enrollment and could use some guidance. I’ve applied twice, and both times my application was rejected. Apple asked for three documents which I have already submitted: – Passport – Certificate of Incorporation – Employment Verification The […]Sunday May 0311:25 pmCrimes Against Decency Need as Much Cover-Up as Crimes Against the Law
There is no point getting any more outraged or disgusted at Meta for firing the Kenyan contractors who exposed the privacy fiasco of AI Glasses than you already were in the first place. They had to fire them.11:22 pmCDG (Paris) on 2026-05-06
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There's a ton of AI slop flooding the App Store right now, but I keep wondering if anyone's actually doing something cool with it. You know the apps I'm talking about. Rebranded ChatGPT wrappers with a $9.99/week subscription, generic photo enhancers, etc. It's everywhere and most of it is pretty uninspired. But I have to […]10:19 pmLocal clipboard manager with multi-paste and OCR search for macOS
I keep accidentally copying over a link or code snippet I needed just a few seconds ago. The native macOS clipboard is fine for quick tasks, but the moment I need to juggle multiple items or reference something from earlier in the day, it completely falls apart. I tried a few third-party managers but ended […]10:04 pmSF Swift meetup at Lyft on May 14!
submitted by /u/Austin_Aaron_Conlon [link] [comments]08:54 pmI deleted our Supabase project in the production environment. The next 48 hours turned out to be a very costly lesson in the importance of backups. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI deleted our Supabase project in the production environment. The next 48 hours turned out to be a very costly lesson in the importance of backups.
i run a small consumer iOS app. nothing huge, but it’s live, has real users, in-app purchases, App Store review, webhooks, auth, the whole “this is not a toy anymore” setup. a few days ago i had one of the dumbest 48 hours of my life. short version: my production Supabase project was gone. long […]08:27 pmSunday Reboot: Motorsport, money, and 'Ted Lasso'
In this week's "Sunday Reboot," Apple drives on with F1 in Miami, Q2 was a financial spectacular, and 'Ted Lasso' season 4 can't arrive fast enough.Formula 1, Apple's financials, and Apple TVSunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.This week, there were rumors the Apple Vision Pro hardware team was breaking up, Adobe's Firefly AI Assistant showed just why it was still in beta, the Towson Apple Store employee union complained about the store closure, and Apple has to face the Circuit Court and the Supreme Court at the same time over its ongoing saga with Epic Games. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:14 pmI was invited to a technical interview for a position that lists experience with TCA architecture as mandatory, but I don’t have it and didn’t include it on my resume either. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI was invited to a technical interview for a position that lists experience with TCA architecture as mandatory, but I don’t have it and didn’t include it on my resume either.
I was invited to an interview at a large company where the job description stated that knowledge of TCA (The Composable Architecture) and MVVM+C was required. The thing is, I’ve never had experience with TCA and didn’t include it on my resume, so the fact that they called me for a technical interview makes me […]08:10 pmGood dependency injection frameworks for Swift
I'm looking for a DI framework for Swift and I was wondering what you guys recommend. I want a solution that computes the dependency graph at compilation time and supports lazy loading. submitted by /u/gcampos [link] [comments]06:42 pm15-inch M5 MacBook Air is $149 Off
The M5 MacBook Air has been given the M5 chip for stronger AI capabilities, as well as fast and fluid performance, all built into a portable device that you can bring with you anywhere. The GPU features Neural Accelerators for powerful AI performance and has Apple Intelligence, the personal AI system that helps keep things […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:40 pmiPad 12 with Apple Intelligence Release To Be Pushed For Months
The iPad 12 with Apple Intelligence looks to be a few months away. During the earnings call, Kevan Parekh, Apple CFO, stated that the revenue for the iPad during March and June will look at hard comparisons because of the release of the iPad 11 powered by the A16 chip back in March last year. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:39 pmApple Dealing With Lawsuits Regarding Stalking With AirTag
Apple is dealing with over 30 lawsuits from individuals who accuse Apple of being stalked due to their AirTags. These filings come after a lawsuit back in 2022, because the AirTag was not able to get class certification. Each filing alleges that Apple released the AirTag while being aware that the devices could be brought […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:38 pmCompetition Abandoning Ultra-Thin Smartphone Plans Due to Poor Sales for iPhone Air
The iPhone Air 2 might be the only next-generation smartphone that is ultra-thin to be discontinued by a big brand, after the underwhelming sales of the original model. This has resulted in competition to scrap plans to create these kinds of products. Apple has barely passed unit activations of 700,000 for the iPhone Air, even […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:36 pmApple Ahead in Satellite Smartphone Market
Apple is at the top as the manufacturer of satellite-capable phones worldwide. It is projected that the devices will reach about 46% of all shipments for smartphones by 2030. Apple has started the trend for satellite smartphones with their partnership with Globalstar to provide satellite Emergency SOS for the iPhone 14. Qualcomm is ahead of […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:35 pmRefreshed AirPods to be Above the AirPods Pro Line
Apple is rumored to be releasing a new version of the AirPods Pro with cameras. The AirPods are reportedly going to be priced more than the AirPods Pro 3, which is currently sold at $249. It will likely have the branding ‘AirPods Ultra’. The AirPods Ultra is not going to have the usual video and […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:34 pmPorsche 963 to Have Special Livery To Commemorate 50th Apple Anniversary
A collaboration between Apple and Porsche was announced today, where two Porsche 963 will have a livery that is Apple-inspired for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in round 4. The event will happen on Sunday, May 3. The livery was made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Apple and the 75th anniversary of Porsche Motorsport. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:33 pmThe 11-inch M4 iPad Air is $43 Off
The iPad Air features an 11-inch Liquid Retina Display made with advanced technology such as True Tone, ultralow reflectivity, and P3 wide color, making everything look vibrant and stunning. The Apple N1 provides you with Wi-Fi 7, allowing for fast wireless connection to work from virtually anywhere and transfer documents, large files, videos, and photos […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:31 pmCamera App getting new Features with Revamped Siri in iOS 27
In the upcoming iOS 27, Apple is looking to integrate Siri and Apple Intelligence into more of its apps, like the Camera app. It is reported that the Camera app will have a mode dedicated to Siri available with video, portrait, panorama, and photo modes. Siri mode will integrate Visual Intelligence, allowing for more accessibility. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:30 pmiPad Ultra Plans Potentially Scrapped
Apple is rumored to have discarded its plans for an iPad Ultra after a couple of years of underwhelming sales for the iPad Pro. Struggles in sales of the iPad Pro are well documented, with shipments for the M4 iPad Pro being cut by a significant amount after a demand that was weaker than Apple […] The post appeared first on iLounge.06:29 pmSmart Glasses from Apple To Integrate Hand Gesture Recognition
Apple is in the works for a pair of AI smart glasses to compete against the Meta Ray-Bans. The camera is going to have 2 modules, including a high-resolution camera for video and photo capture, while the second camera will have a lower resolution but will be capable of reading hand gestures. Hand-gesture-based inputs will […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:49 pmButterKit vs AppLaunchpad: What do you recommend for App Store screenshots? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingButterKit vs AppLaunchpad: What do you recommend for App Store screenshots?
For folks who have used both, what are your honest thoughts? submitted by /u/zach-builds [link] [comments]04:45 pmSolo dev shipping subscription apps but have $0 for marketing. Publisher? growth partner? what would you do? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingSolo dev shipping subscription apps but have $0 for marketing. Publisher? growth partner? what would you do?
Hey everyone, I'm a solo iOS developer based in Istanbul. I build AI-powered subscription apps. I handle everything from dev to onboarding flows to paywall design, RevenueCat, AppsFlyer, the whole stack. I can realistically ship 2-3 polished apps per year. Here's my problem: I have zero budget for user acquisition. Like actually zero. I know […]04:30 pmToday in Apple history: Mac’s first 100 days prove a roaring success
On May 3, 1984, Apple marked the all-important first 100 days after the Mac launch. Early signs indicated the Macintosh would become a hit. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:10 pmTravel for less: This AI app sets you up with cheap flights, hotels and rental cars for life | Cult of MacTravel for less: This AI app sets you up with cheap flights, hotels and rental cars for life
Travel in style for less with this AI travel app. Get a lifetime subscription to OneAir Elite and save on airfare, hotels and rental cars. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:50 pmApple Watch Ultra's Modular face is being simplified for watchOS 27
The Apple Watch updates in watchOS 27 includes new watch faces, with Apple testing a new simpler version of the Modular Ultra for the standard model.Apple Watch Ultra 2 with Modular Ultra watch faceIn the run-up to WWDC in June, the rumor mill will surface leaks and speculation about Apple's software changes. One of the more frequent updates to expect is for the Apple Watch, in the form of new faces.According to Mark Gurman in Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Apple's update to watchOS 27 will include some watch face changes as usual. Apple is said to be testing multiple new faces for inclusion, but Gurman only discusses one stand-out version. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:10 pmWhy Apple cannot unlock your deceased relative’s iPhone
Learn why Apple absolutely cannot unlock an iPhone after its user dies, and how you can prevent access problems for your loved ones. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:10 pmAirPods Max 2 Drop to New Low Price of $509.99 on Amazon
Apple's new AirPods Max 2 launched last month, and Amazon is still one of the only retailers offering a discount on the headphones. You can get the Midnight, Purple, and Starlight color options for $509.99 on Amazon, down from $549.00. 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. This represents a new all-time low price on the brand new AirPods Max 2 headphones. Free delivery has the AirPods Max 2 arriving around May 4-5, which is a guaranteed delivery date in time for Mother's Day if you're shopping for that holiday. $39 OFFAirPods Max 2 for $509.99 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 forums02:06 pmFirst app approved but Subscriptions still “In Review” RevenueCat Error 23. Should I pull the app? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingFirst app approved but Subscriptions still “In Review” RevenueCat Error 23. Should I pull the app?
Hi everyone, I just released my first app on the App Store using RevenueCat for subscriptions. I’m facing a bit of a "newbie" situation and could use some advice. The setup: • First-time submission. • Everything tested fine in Sandbox/TestFlight. • I used "Automatic Release" for the app. The problem: The app was approved and […]02:02 pmCan AI coding agents steal your code, data or ideas?
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Practice collections with a short kotlin challenge.11:08 amCrime blotter: How the mastermind of U.K. iPhone thefts was caught
The iCloud account of an accused murderer contained sex abuse images, a deputy is arrested for AirTag stalking, and a man gets 17 months for iPad thefts, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.Apple Store Town Center This is the latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:01 amdoes anyone else hit a wall with SwiftUI after a while?
starting a new view always feels smooth but once state, navigation, and edge cases stack up it gets messy fast spent most of tonight untangling something that looked simple at first submitted by /u/North-Cheesecake-350 [link] [comments]08:00 amVoibe turns your Mac into a private, offline dictation machine for $50
Macworld TL;DR: Voibe lets you dictate text on your Mac faster than typing, for a one-time $49.99 fee. Typing is something we’ve seemingly always done. However, when you’re trying to keep up with your own thoughts, it can start to feel like a bottleneck. Voibe intends to change it all. Instead of typing everything out, you just hold a key, speak naturally, and your words appear on screen almost instantly. Right now, you can get lifetime access for $49.99 (regularly $199), which makes it an easy upgrade for anyone who writes a lot on a Mac. The standout feature is how it handles privacy. Unlike most dictation tools, Voibe runs entirely on your device. Your voice never gets sent to the cloud, which means faster results and no concerns about where your data is going. It also works across basically everything. Emails, documents, notes, messaging apps—if there’s a cursor, Voibe works. That makes it less of a “tool you open” and more something that improves your entire workflow. And because it’s optimized for Apple Silicon, it feels fast. No lag, no waiting, no breaking your train of thought. Whether you’re drafting emails, writing content, or just trying to get ideas out quickly, this is one of those upgrades that feels small—but saves time every single day. Get lifetime Voibe access for a one-time $49.99 (regularly $199). Voibe Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.08:00 amThis is the last day to get the full Office suite on Mac for $45
Macworld TL;DR: Pay $44.97 once (MSRP $219), own Microsoft Office on your Mac forever. If you’ve been piecing together free apps or juggling subscriptions just to get your work done, this is your sign to simplify things. Right now, you can grab Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 for just $44.97 (reg. $219)—and it’s a one-time purchase. No recurring fees, no surprise renewals, no “trial expired” notifications popping up mid-project. This version gives you the core apps most people actually rely on: Word for documents, Excel for spreadsheets, PowerPoint for presentations, and Outlook for email and scheduling. You also get Teams (basic) and OneNote for collaboration and organization, rounding out a setup that works just as well for home offices as it does for small business use. The experience is familiar, polished, and built for macOS, so everything runs smoothly without needing workarounds or compromises. Whether you’re managing projects, handling client work, or just staying organized, it’s the kind of toolkit that quietly keeps everything moving. And since the license is tied to your Microsoft account, you don’t have to worry about losing access—it’s yours to keep. Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 for just $44.97 (reg. $219) through May 3 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime LicenseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.04:36 amShipped my first SwiftUI app using Apple’s Screen Time API — AMA on the gotchas | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingShipped my first SwiftUI app using Apple’s Screen Time API — AMA on the gotchas
Just submitted v1.0 (build 2 after one rejection) of Altar, a screen-time interrupt app built fully native with FamilyControls / ManagedSettings / DeviceActivity. Things I wish someone had told me: – You cannot test Screen Time APIs in the simulator. Real device + real provisioning profile + real Apple Developer account or you're dead in […]03:32 amMay 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 Forums02:54 amApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple reports second quarter results02:39 amWorkout 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 […]Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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