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- 10:25 pmTim Cook to remain involved in Apple’s government relations around the world
Apple confirmed today that although Tim Cook will be leaving the role of Apple CEO come September, he’ll still be involved in a key area of the company. Here are the details. more…10:05 pmApple CEO Tim Cook Is Stepping Down
Apple announced that Tim Cook will step down as CEO in September after 15 years in the role, handing the job to hardware chief John Ternus. Longtime Slashdot reader sinij shares the news from MarketWatch: Cook leaves an impressive legacy after growing the company to a $4 trillion market capitalization from just $300 billion 15 years ago. Over Cook's 15-year tenure as CEO, Apple's stock has risen 1,932%, beating the S&P 500's 504% increase, according to Dow Jones Market Data. That places Apple's stock as the 38th best-performing member of the index over that period of time. Cook had big shoes to fill, replacing Apple's iconic founder, Steve Jobs, as CEO. Cook's successor, John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, will need to guide Apple's through uncharted waters as the company navigates its artificial-intelligence transition and supply-chain constraints. Cook will remain at Apple as executive chairman. "It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company. I love Apple with all of my being, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with a team of such ingenious, innovative, creative, and deeply caring people who have been unwavering in their dedication to enriching the lives of our customers and creating the best products and services in the world," said Cook. "John Ternus has the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator, and the heart to lead with integrity and with honor. He is a visionary whose contributions to Apple over 25 years are already too numerous to count, and he is without question the right person to lead Apple into the future. I could not be more confident in his abilities and his character, and I look forward to working closely with him on this transition and in my new role as executive chairman." As for Ternus' replacement, the role of Chief Hardware Officer will be awarded to Apple executive Johny Srouji. "Srouji, who most recently served as senior vice president of Hardware Technologies, will assume an expanded role leading Hardware Engineering, which John Ternus most recently oversaw, as well as the hardware technologies organization," said Apple in a press release. Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:00 pm‘WhatsApp Plus’ subscription launching soon with new features
WhatsApp is planning to launch a new ‘WhatsApp Plus’ paid subscription soon, and it just went live in the app’s Android beta ahead of an iOS rollout. Here are the details. more…09:50 pmJohn Ternus to Lead Apple as Tim Cook Becomes Executive Chairman
Apple’s leadership transition puts hardware chief John Ternus in the CEO role while Tim Cook moves to executive chairman, where he’ll continue navigating the company’s complex political landscape.09:43 pmHow Tim Cook started at Apple in 1998, and how 15 years of being the CEO ends
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from his position after 15 years, leaving a 28-year legacy at the company. Here's how Cook started at Apple, and how it's winding down.Tim Cook [left] with Steve Jobs [right]The departure of Cook to the board brings to an end a long tenure at Apple, one which saw him assist with growing the company into one of the world's tech giants. He arrived at Apple in the wake of Steve Jobs' return, and was instrumental in the turnaround of the company, to the economic behemoth it has become since.Here's how Cook got started with Apple, and significant mile-markers along the way. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:41 pmApple CEO transition: Tim Cook and John Ternus share internal memos
Following Apple’s announcement that Tim Cook will step down later this year and be succeeded by hardware chief John Ternus, Bloomberg reports that both executives have shared internal memos about the transition. Read them below. more…09:21 pmArthur Levinson to become Apple's Lead Independent Director
Arthur Levinson, who has spent more than fifteen years on Apple's board as the non-executive chairman, is set to take on a new role at the company.Arthur Levinson will become Apple's Lead Independent Director.As part of Apple's transition plan, John Ternus is taking over as CEO, and Tim Cook is set to become the company's executive chairman. Meanwhile, the current non-executive chairman, Arthur Levinson, will assume a new position within Apple.In a press release on the Apple website, the company revealed that Arthur Levinson will become its lead independent director, starting September 1, 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:20 pmagents.zapier.com is down
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John Ternus was the center of speculation as being the best and most likely choice for the next Apple CEO, and those predictions came true. Who is he, and how did he get here?John TernusApple, like many other massive companies with giant workforces and a decades-long history, has to plan for the future direction of the company. Part of that preparation involves determining who will take control as CEO after the current leader departs, and what to do to prepare for that inevitability.For Apple and its aging leadership, Apple had to find its replacement for Tim Cook. Even though Cook wasn't thought to be retiring in 2026, the sheer size and number of moving parts at Apple meant it had to prepare in advance, so there's enough of a runway for the heir to the position to get ready, as well as the company itself. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:14 pmTim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman; John Ternus to become Apple CEO
Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:12 pmTim Cook thanks users & Apple employees after 15 years of being CEO
Following Monday's CEO transition announcement, Tim Cook has published a letter to the world, spanning humble beginnings to being the head of perhaps the most powerful company in the world.Tim Cook thanking WWDC attendeesTim Cook and John Ternus are two Apple employees of just a handful left that have worked for decades. And now that Tim Cook is stepping back a bit to be Apple Executive Chairman instead of Chief Operating Officer, he has taken some time to reminisce a bit, and thank both employees and Apple customers.Below is the letter in its entirety. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:07 pm36 Years and 1800 Issues of TidBITS
TidBITS is celebrating 36 years and 1800 issues of continuous publication. Rather than rehash past anniversary themes, Adam Engst uses this milestone to focus on the importance of community and invites readers to share how TidBITS has affected their lives.09:06 pmTim Cook steps down as Apple CEO, John Ternus steps in
Apple CEO Tim Cook transitions to executive chairman as John Ternus takes the helm of the company that makes the iPhone, Mac and more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:05 pmTim Cook shares open letter of gratitude as he announces Apple CEO transition
Apple today posted a touching open letter from Tim Cook on its website, in which he calls his time as CEO of Apple an “honor and a privilege”. He also describes incoming CEO, John Ternus, as a “brilliant engineer and thinker”. As announced today, Tim Cook will move to the executive chairman role in September. Ternus is being promoted from his prior role as SVP Hardware Engineering. more…09:05 pmJohn Ternus will replace Tim Cook as Apple CEO
Cook will be executive chairman, but will no longer run the company day to day.09:05 pmApple stock can hit $300 despite memory headwinds – Morgan Stanley
Apple has multiple catalysts for strong revenue growth, so investors shouldn’t be spooked by any margin pressure from rising memory… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:57 pmApple leadership shakeup places Johny Srouji as new hardware chief
Senior vice president of Hardware Technologies, Johny Srouji, is stepping up to Chief Hardware Officer as he takes over future CEO John Ternus' role.Johny Srouji is now Chief Hardware OfficerApple has finally dropped the expected news that Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO and will be replaced by John Ternus. The transition will take place over the summer.Alongside that groundbreaking news, Apple also revealed a promotion for hardware chief Johny Srouji. He will absorb Ternus' previous position of SVP Hardware Engineering and combine it with SVP Hardware Technologies to become Chief Hardware Officer. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:55 pmApple's Tim Cook Shares Community Letter After Announcing Plans to Step Down as CEO
Current Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to leave his role on September 1, 2026, and as he prepares to step down as CEO, he has written a letter addressed to the Apple community. Cook said that he starts his day reading notes from Apple users all over the world, which fills him with an indescribable gratitude. According to Cook, Ternus is the perfect person to take over as Apple's CEO. To the Apple community: For the past 15 years I've started just about every morning the same way. I open my email and I read notes I received the day before from Apple's users all over the world. You share little pieces of your lives with me and tell me things you want me to know about how Apple has touched you. About the moment your mom was saved by her Apple Watch. About the perfect selfie you captured at the summit of a mountain that seemed impossible to climb. You thank me for the ways Mac has changed what you can do at work and sometimes give me a hard time because something you care about isn't working like it should. In every one of those emails I feel the beating heart of our shared humanity. I feel a sense of deepening obligation to work harder and push further. But most of all, I feel a gratitude that I cannot put into words, that I somehow got to be the person on the other end of those emails, the leader of a company that ignites imaginations and enriches lives in such profound ways it defies description. What an honor and a privilege it has been. Today we announced that I'm taking the next step in my journey at Apple. Over the coming months I will be transitioning into a new role, leaving the CEO job behind in September and becoming Apple's executive chairman. A new person will be stepping into what I know in my heart is the best job in the world. That leader is John Ternus, a brilliant engineer and thinker who has spent the past 25 years building the Apple products our users love so much, obsessed with every detail, focused on every possible way we can make something better, bolder, more beautiful, and more meaningful. He is the perfect person for the job. John cares so much about who we are at Apple, what we do at Apple, who we reach at Apple, and he has the heart and character to lead with extraordinary integrity. I am so proud to call him Apple's next CEO. This company will reach such incredible heights under his leadership, and you will feel his impact in every bit of delight and discovery that grows out of the products and services to come. I can't wait for you to get to know him like I do. This is not goodbye. But at this moment of transition, I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you. Not on behalf of the company, this time, though there is a wellspring of gratitude for you that overflows inside our walls. But simply on behalf of me. Tim. A person who grew up in a rural place in a different time and, for these magical moments, got to be the CEO of the greatest company in the world. Thank you for the confidence and kindness you've shown me. Thank you for saying hi to me on the street and in our stores. Thank you for cheering alongside me when we unveiled a new product or service. Thank you, most of all, for believing in me to lead the company that has always put you at the center of our work. Every day we get up and think about what we can do to make your life a little bit better. And every day, you've made mine the best I could have asked for. Cook will remain on as Apple CEO until September 1, 2026, which is when John Ternus will take over. After Ternus assumes the role of CEO, Cook will continue to advise Apple in his role as board chairman.Tags: John Ternus, Tim CookThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:54 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman John Ternus to become Apple CEO08:53 pmTim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO in shock announcement
Macworld In a shocking announcement on Monday afternoon, Apple reported that Tim Cook will step down as CEO on September 1, 2026, and John Ternus, current senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will take over. Cook will remain at Apple in an advisory role as executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors. It has been rumored that Tim Cook was considering retirement, but the sudden announcement is surprising. Apple says the decision “follows a thoughtful, long-term succession planning process,” and Cook will work closely with Ternus on a “smooth transition.” In a statement, Cook said: I love Apple with all of my being, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with a team of such ingenious, innovative, creative, and deeply caring people who have been unwavering in their dedication to enriching the lives of our customers and creating the best products and services in the world. John Ternus has the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator, and the heart to lead with integrity and with honor. He is a visionary whose contributions to Apple over 25 years are already too numerous to count, and he is without question the right person to lead Apple into the future. I could not be more confident in his abilities and his character, and I look forward to working closely with him on this transition and in my new role as executive chairman. In a tandem announcement, Apple also announced that Johny Srouji will take over Ternus’s role as Apple’s Chief Hardware Officer. This is a developing story and will be updated with more information.08:51 pmJohn Ternus in as Apple CEO, Cook becoming Apple Executive Chairman
In a surprise announcement on Monday, Apple announced its transition plan,with John Ternus stepping into Tim Cook's CEO position, effective September 1, 2026.John Ternus"Cook will continue in his role as CEO through the summer as he works closely with Ternus on a smooth transition," Apple said in a statement. "As executive chairman, Cook will assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:46 pmJohny Srouji Taking Over as Apple's Chief Hardware Officer as John Ternus Transitions to CEO | MacRumorsJohny Srouji Taking Over as Apple's Chief Hardware Officer as John Ternus Transitions to CEO
Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies Johny Srouji is set to take on an expanded role as Apple's Chief Hardware Officer as John Ternus transitions to his role as Apple's next CEO. Srouji is going to lead Hardware Engineering, reporting to Ternus. Current Apple CEO Tim Cook said that Srouji has been pivotal in Apple's transition to Apple silicon. Johny is one of the most talented people I have ever had the privilege to work with. He has played a singular role in driving Apple's silicon strategy, and his influence has been felt deeply not just inside the company, but across the industry. He has always led his organization with remarkable deftness and judgment, and time and again, his team has delivered breakthrough innovations that have transformed our products. We are incredibly fortunate to have him as Apple's chief hardware officer. Srouji is well-known as Apple's chip lead, and he has overseen the development of Apple silicon chips for the Mac. Apple's hardware engineering team is responsible for all of Apple's hardware products, and Srouji will lead everything from product design to system engineering to reliability and durability testing.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:45 pmJohny Srouji set to take broader role as Apple’s chief hardware officer
Alongside today’s announcement that Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down, Apple has also elevated Johny Srouji. Effective immediately, Srouji is becoming Apple’s chief hardware officer, taking on a broader role overseeing Hardware Engineering. more…08:34 pmTim Cook stepping down in September, John Ternus confirmed as next Apple CEO
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down, and John Ternus is taking over. The CEO transition has quietly been underway for some time now. Starting today, the transition is happening publicly and will be complete this fall. more…08:33 pmApple CEO Tim Cook Stepping Down, John Ternus Taking Over
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple's chief executive officer, and hardware engineering chief John Ternus is set to take over, Apple announced today. Cook will continue on as Apple CEO through the summer, with Ternus set to join Apple's Board of Directors and take over as CEO on September 1, 2026. Cook is going to transition to chairman of the board at Apple, and he will "assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world." In a statement, Cook said that his time as Apple's CEO has been the "greatest privilege" of his life. It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company. I love Apple with all of my being, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with a team of such ingenious, innovative, creative, and deeply caring people who have been unwavering in their dedication to enriching the lives of our customers and creating the best products and services in the world. John Ternus has the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator, and the heart to lead with integrity and with honor. He is a visionary whose contributions to Apple over 25 years are already too numerous to count, and he is without question the right person to lead Apple into the future. I could not be more confident in his abilities and his character, and I look forward to working closely with him on this transition and in my new role as executive chairman. Ternus said that he is optimistic about what Apple can achieve in the years to come. I am profoundly grateful for this opportunity to carry Apple's mission forward. Having spent almost my entire career at Apple, I have been lucky to have worked under Steve Jobs and to have had Tim Cook as my mentor. It has been a privilege to help shape the products and experiences that have changed so much of how we interact with the world and with one another. I am filled with optimism about what we can achieve in the years to come, and I am so happy to know that the most talented people on earth are here at Apple, determined to be part of something bigger than any one of us. I am humbled to step into this role, and I promise to lead with the values and vision that have come to define this special place for half a century. Apple says that the transition was approved by the Board of Directors and is the result of a "thoughtful, long-term succession planning process." The current board chair, Arthur Levinson, will become the lead independent director on the board.Tag: Tim CookThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:28 pmNASA Astronaut Shares Incredible 'Earthset' Video Captured With iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple's iPhone became qualified for extended use in space back in February, and during the Artemis II mission to the Moon in April, NASA astronauts shared several photos taken with the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman recently followed up with a shot on iPhone video of an "Earthset," or the moment that the Earth disappears behind the Moon. The video was captured from the docking hatch window on the Orion capsule, and it is the first Earthset shot on a mobile device. Only one chance in this lifetime…Like watching sunset at the beach from the most foreign seat in the cosmos, I couldn’t resist a cell phone video of Earthset. You can hear the shutter on the Nikon as @Astro_Christina is hammering away on 3-shot brackets and capturing those… pic.twitter.com/8aWnaFJ69c— Reid Wiseman (@astro_reid) April 19, 2026 It takes a second for the iPhone to focus as Wiseman switches to 8x zoom mode on his iPhone 17 Pro Max, but the rest of the 53-second video features a clear look at the craters on the Moon as the Earth slips out of sight. Wiseman said that at 8x zoom, the view was "quite comparable to the view of the human eye."Related Roundup: iPhone 17 ProTag: Shot on iPhoneBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17 Pro (Neutral)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:23 pmHKG (Hong Kong) on 2026-04-21
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 21, 17:30 - 23:00 UTCApr 20, 19:56 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in HKG (Hong Kong) datacenter on 2026-04-21 between 17:30 and 23:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.08:09 pmLatest iOS Public Beta created issues with the Dynamic Island updating state | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingLatest iOS Public Beta created issues with the Dynamic Island updating state
Curious if anyone else has noticed this behavior, if you have implemented Live Activity/Dynamic Island in your apps. I have a timer app, Flowton, that launches live activity when user starts a timer. However pausing/unpausing timer, normally would update the live activity to respective state. But on latest public beta 3, it will continue in […]08:08 pmSecond Apple Music outage in a week stops some customers from streaming
An Apple Music problem has left subscribers unable to stream their favorite songs, and Apple has yet to resolve the issue.Apple Music is currently down.According to Apple's System Status page, Apple Music was hit by an outage at 2:38 PM Eastern Time, meaning the service has been down for just over an hour at the time of writing. The webpage says that Apple Music users "may be experiencing intermittent issues with this service."That kind of outage means that some users in unspecified regions may not be able to access the service. Either streaming won't work, songs won't download, or some portions of the app may not be accessible. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:05 pmiOS 26’s Wallet app has long-awaited order tracking fix, here’s how to use it
Among iOS 26’s many new features for Apple Wallet, one of my favorites has been the long-awaited fix for order tracking. Here’s how to use it. more…08:00 pmApple TV Series 'The Savant' Set for July Premiere After Delay
Apple is finally planning to release The Savant, an Apple TV series that it delayed following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The Savant is set to air in July 2026, according to Variety. The Apple TV show was supposed to come out on Friday, September 26, 2025, but Apple decided not to release it due to the topic and the political climate. When the series was pulled, star Jessica Chastain said that she was "not aligned" with Apple's decision. I want to say how much I value my partnership with Apple. They've been incredible collaborators and I deeply respect their team. That said, I wanted to reach out and let you know that we're not aligned on the decision to pause the release of The Savant. In the last five years since we've been making the show, we've seen an unfortunate amount of violence in the United States: the kidnapping attempt on Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer; the January 6th attack on the Capitol; the assassination attempts on President Trump; the political assassinations of Democratic representatives in Minnesota; the attack on Speaker Pelosi's husband; the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk; the recent shooting at an ABC affiliate station in California; and over 300 school shootings across this country. These incidents, though far from encompassing the full range of violence witnessed in the United States, illustrate a broader mindset that crosses the political spectrum and must be confronted. I've never shied away from difficult subjects, and while I wish this show wasn't so relevant, unfortunately it is. The Savant is about the heroes who work every day to stop violence before it happens, and honoring their courage feels more urgent than ever. While I respect Apple's decision to pause the release for now, I remain hopeful the show will reach audiences soon. Until then, I'm wishing safety and strength for everyone, and I'll let you know if and when The Savant is released. Chastain told Variety this weekend that she originally wasn't sure if the show would come out at all, but now she has received confirmation that it will be released. "We're going to see it," she said. The Savant is a political thriller featuring Chastain as a woman who works undercover on the dark web to infiltrate online hate groups to prevent large-scale public attacks. The July timing for The Savant has not yet been confirmed by Apple.Related Roundup: Apple TVTag: Apple TV ServiceBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:46 pmApple Music suffering second outage in two weeks
Following last week’s outage, Apple Music is down for some users again, according to Apple’s System Status page. Here are the details. more…07:30 pmNew Apple TV 4K, M5 Mac Studio, and smart home devices imminent?
Apple fans are buzzing with speculation about a possible surprise April/may 2026 event — or at least a quiet wave of product launches… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:18 pmApple Music Is Down for Some Users
If Apple Music isn't working for you, you're not alone. According to Apple's System Status page, there's currently an Apple Music outage. Apple says that users may be experiencing intermittent issues with the service. The outage started at 2:38 p.m. Eastern Time, and it is ongoing. We'll update this article when the outage has been resolved.Tag: Apple MusicThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:54 pmiPadOS 26.5 has convenient upgrade when using Magic Keyboard, more
iOS and iPadOS 26.5 are still in beta testing, but one of their under-the-radar improvements involves using a Mac accessory—Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, or Magic Mouse—with your iPhone or iPad. Here are the details. more…06:53 pmPaul McCartney Gives Inside Look at Apple Park 50th Anniversary Performance
To celebrate Apple’s 50th anniversary earlier this month, Paul McCartney held a special performance for Apple employees at the company’s Apple Park campus. McCartney recently shared a behind-the-scenes tour video of his visit to Apple Park, providing an inside look at the campus and a special meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook. Cook said that Apple could not think of anyone better to celebrate its 50th anniversary with. It’s an incredibly special day for us, our 50th anniversary, and we could not be happier to have Paul here to share it with. We love the Beatles. We love the band itself. We love Paul. I can’t think of anyone better to celebrate the moment with. The video is just about three minutes long, and it includes snippets of McCartney’s private performance.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:44 pmSpring 2027 iPhone 18 & iPhone 18e may be more alike than different
The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17e have performance and physical differences, but the 2027 parallel releases of the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e may be exactly the same speed.The iPhone 18e and iPhone 18 might have the exact same processing hardware, with the same GPU core count.In February 2025, Apple scrapped its low-cost iPhone SE line in favor of new models bearing the "e" designation, those being the iPhone 16e, and later, the iPhone 17e.Relative to the standard iPhone 17, the iPhone 17e offers a smaller 6.1-inch display with a lower refresh rate, no Dynamic Island, no Camera Control, and only one rear camera. Still, both phones offer the A19 chip, though the iPhone 17e has one fewer GPU core. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:42 pmMagSafe Monday: The Scosche MagicMount Flask is the ultimate gym companion
When Apple introduced MagSafe, the immediate focus then and now has always been on wireless charging. Over the years, I have realized that some of the best aspects of the MagSafe ecosystem are not actually the charging aspect, but also the mounting capabilities. The ability to just snap your iPhone onto a magnetic surface and trust it to hold has opened up a whole new category of accessories. A perfect example of this is the Scosche MagicMount Flask. It takes an everyday item you already carry to the gym or the park and turns it into a highly functional iPhone mount. more…06:40 pmCodex for Mac gains Chronicle for enhancing context using recent screen content
Last week, OpenAI released an all-new version of Codex for Mac that includes the best example of AI-driven computer use yet. Today, Codex for Mac is taking its recently gained memory feature further with a feature OpenAI calls Chronicle. more…06:37 pmSave your iPhone by unlocking with an old passcode
If you forgot your iPhone passcode, you can reset it with your old passcode for up to three days later. This could save your skin. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:18 pmI wish we had server resources as part of our Apple developer program
I want to run some operations on the server but I have to get and pay other services for that. I wish Apple provided some server we can use. Afterall, they gave us Cloudkit. What do you guys use for nodejs server operations. I need something simple to setup submitted by /u/Ok_Refrigerator_1908 [link] […]06:14 pmCreation of new chatbots and forms results in an error
Status: IdentifiedOur team has identified an issue affecting Chatbot and Forms creation. Existing Forms can be edited normally. For Chatbots, users might see an error when updating the slug as well. The Engineering team is working on a fix, and we'll be updating this status page shortly once resolved. Affected components Forms (Degraded performance) Chatbots (Degraded performance)06:02 pmApple releases third betas of iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5 | Mac Daily NewsApple releases third betas of iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5
Apple today seeded developers with the third betas of iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:53 pmSTL (St. Louis) on 2026-04-21
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 21, 16:00 - 22:00 UTCApr 20, 17:40 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in STL (St. Louis) datacenter on 2026-04-21 between 16:00 and 22:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.05:53 pmRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – MTT
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 27, 14:00 - 17:00 PDTApr 20, 10:47 PDTScheduled - The MTT network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 27 April 2026 at 14:00 PDT until 27 April 2026 at 17:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to MTT Russia handsets when sending via long codes and short codes.05:46 pmAqara U400 review: HomeKit’s futuristic smart lock has arrived
I bought my first house earlier this year, so being the nerd that I am, I’ve prioritized turning my house into a smart home. First on the list was a smart lock. I knew I wanted something with the best possible HomeKit integration, and the Aqara UWB Smart Lock U400 seemed to fit that bill on paper. So far, I’ve been highly impressed thanks to Ultra Wideband support. more…05:31 pmCamera registration and processing
I’m trying to make a ios camera app that takes like a 15 sec 30fps video then it translates the images to properly register them. Finally, I want to basically cut and paste a CV pipeline from opencv python and extract some details like longest path and contours. I was wrapping my head around the […]05:26 pmSmart glasses race heats up as Apple prepares for late 2026 entry
The concept of smart glasses is heating up again across the tech industry, and Apple's long-rumored plans are starting to come into sharper focus as competition builds.Render of Apple's smart glassesThe company is preparing to launch its first smart glasses by late 2026 as it moves into a growing field of AI wearables. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports in an interview that Apple is targeting a holiday-season debut to meet rising competition.The product is expected to rely on cameras, audio, and Siri instead of a built-in display. Apple's approach positions the glasses as an extension of the iPhone rather than a replacement for it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:25 pmThird round of iOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5 developer betas are out now
The third developer betas for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 are now available for testing.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe third developer betas for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 come after the second, which appeared on April 13. The first round arrived on March 30, however, Apple re-released the developer beta for iOS 26.5 on March 24, with a new build number.iOS 26.5 build 3 is 23F5059e, replacing 23F5054h Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:24 pmApple might skimp on iPhone 18 features to cut costs
To cut costs, Apple might skimp on iPhone 18 features, making it more similar to the budget iPhone 18e, according to a leaker. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:23 pmThanks for the valuable feedback
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Another round of betas has just arrived. Apple has released developer beta 3 for iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and more. more…05:11 pmmacOS 26.5 beta 3 now available, here’s what to expect
Even though Apple skipped macOS 26.5 public beta 2 after releasing the developer beta last week, Apple is now rolling out macOS 26.5 developer beta 3. Here’s what’s new so far. more…05:11 pmThird macOS Tahoe 26.5 Beta Now Available for Developers
Apple today provided the third beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.5 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after the second 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 two 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 forums05:04 pmApple Seeds Third iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the third betas 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 second 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. 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.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:03 pmApple releases iOS 26.5 beta 3 for iPhone
Apple has released the second iOS 26.5 beta for developers. The previous beta introduced a new splash screen that signaled the upcoming arrival of ads in Apple Maps. more…05:03 pmApple Releases Third watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5 and visionOS 26.5 Betas
Apple today provided developers with the third betas 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 second 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. There's no word on what's 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 first two betas. 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 forums05:01 pmApple defeats Masimo bid for new Apple Watch import ban at US ITC tribunal
U.S. trade tribunal ruled in favor of Apple on Friday, rejecting medtech company Masimo’s bid to reinstate an import ban on the Apple Watch… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:43 pm9to5Mac Daily: April 20, 2026 – iOS 27 rumors, iPhone colors
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 CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card. more…04:38 pmApple Sports adds two CarPlay widgets and new F1 features
Apple has updated its Sports app for iPhone, adding the first support for CarPlay and new F1 features. See the first two CarPlay widgets for Apple Sports below. more…04:34 pmiOS 26.4.2 could launch soon as next iPhone update
Apple recently released iOS 26.4.1 for iPhone users, but now it appears that another software update could be imminent: iOS 26.4.2 is coming soon. more…04:31 pmApple Sports App Receives Two New Features Across iPhone and CarPlay
Apple today updated its Sports app with weather conditions for F1 Grand Prix races and smaller widget options for both the iPhone's Home Screen and CarPlay. The widget lets you view scores for your favorite leagues and teams at a glance. CarPlay gained support for widgets on iOS 26. To view them, swipe right on CarPlay's interface until you reach the Dashboard screen, shown below. In addition, Apple encourages people to get ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by following their favorite teams and exploring the groups of countries in the Apple Sports app before the tournament kicks off on Thursday, June 11. Here are Apple's release notes for version 3.10 of the app:• Get ready for World Cup 2026 — follow your favorite teams and explore the groups on Apple Sports before the tournament kicks off in June. • Now F1 fans can see weather conditions for each Grand Prix. Check track temperature, wind speed, and more. • Smaller widgets are now available for Apple Sports, so you can keep up with your favorite teams and leagues in more places, including CarPlay.Launched in 2024, the Apple Sports app is available on the iPhone in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and many countries in Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The app shows scores, stats, standings, and more for a variety of leagues and events, including the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, F1, Premier League, PGA TOUR, and more.Related Roundup: CarPlayTag: Apple SportsRelated Forum: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto TechnologyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:12 pmLeaker: Apple Downgrading iPhone 18 to Cut Costs
Apple is downgrading the planned specifications of the standard iPhone 18 to cut costs, a leaker claims. In a new post on Weibo, the user known as "Fixed Focus Digital" said that the iPhone 18 features "certain manufacturing downgrades" that bring it more into line with the low-cost iPhone 18e model. The decision is said to be "a cost-cutting measure." Apple has apparently chosen to implement new cost-control strategies for the device, including specific downgrades to manufacturing processes, chips, memory, and more. The move will "effectively bring it in line with the '18e' model." With the iPhone 17e and iPhone 17, the biggest differences are the Dynamic Island, display size, ProMotion, brightness, the front facing camera, the Ultra Wide camera, and battery life. It is not clear which key differentiators will remain between the two devices in their next iterations. iPhone 17e vs. iPhone 17 Buyer's Guide: 35+ Differences Compared The leaker apparently "confirmed" and verified the information using multiple sources. They noted that the information originates from the same source who correctly confirmed that the iPhone 17e would continue to feature a "notch," contrary to false reports that the device would have a Dynamic Island. The standard iPhone 18 is expected to launch months after the iPhone 18 Pro models as part of an all-new split launch strategy. Apple's usual fall iPhone announcement is expected to include the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the so-called foldable "iPhone Ultra." The iPhone 18e, iPhone 18, and iPhone Air 2 will likely follow in the spring of 2027. Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tag: Fixed Focus DigitalRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:09 pmiPhone 18 coming later than usual with new cost-cutting measures, per leaker
Apple’s flagship iPhone lineup could look fairly different than usual this fall, and new posts from Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital provide insight into the later launch timing and new cost-cutting measures for the base iPhone 18. more…04:04 pmApple faces final hearing in India antitrust case as regulator advances proceedings | Mac Daily NewsApple faces final hearing in India antitrust case as regulator advances proceedings
India's Competition Commission of India (CCI) has scheduled a final hearing for May 21, 2026, in its ongoing antitrust investigation into… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:55 pmiOS 27 may not support iPhone 11, 2nd-gen iPhone SE
Macworld We’re about eight weeks away from Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference on June 8, when Apple will preview the next generation of operating systems. iOS 27 is expected to feature major Siri and AI enhancements, but one question user have is what iPhone will be able to run iOS 27. A leaker who goes by Instant (Momentary) Digital on Weibo, which has a decent track record for leaking credible information, has posted the alleged compatibility list for iOS 27. Typical of Apple’s iOS support, the iPhone list goes back seven years. Instant Digital/Weibo Notably missing from the list are the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max, and the 2nd-generation iPhone SE. The iPhone 11 models were released in 2019, while the SE was released in 2020. Apple often drops devices from new OS releases after about seven years. If you happen to have one of those iPhones, you’ll still be able to use it. You just need to stay on iOS 26, which will still receive regular security updates for at least another year. The iPhone 11 and 11 Pro have 4GB of RAM, while the second-gen SE has 3GB, so they aren’t able to run Apple Intelligence or the upcoming new Siri. Apple will reveal iOS 27, macOS 27, and the other version 27 operating systems at WWDC26. Learn more about iOS 27 and WWDC26.03:51 pmiOS 26.4.2 Update for iPhones is Coming Soon
Apple's software engineers are testing iOS 26.4.2, according to the MacRumors visitor logs, which have been a reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions. iOS 26.4.2 should be a minor update that fixes bugs and/or security vulnerabilities, and it will likely be released either this week or next week. iOS 26.4.2 will come after iOS 26.4.1 and before iOS 26.5. iOS 26.4.1 was released earlier this month. The update fixes a few bugs, including one that affected iCloud data syncing in select apps. iOS 26.5 is in beta. The update lays the groundwork for Apple Maps ads and end-to-end encryption for RCS messages in the Messages app, but it is a minor update overall as Apple starts to shift its attention towards iOS 27.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:48 pmVidBITS: Matt Sephton’s Wall of Tiny Apps
When Matt Sephton told me he was releasing 18 apps on the same day, I knew I had to talk to him. Our two-hour VidBITS conversation covers everything from his tiny utilities—most of which would fit on a 1.44 MB floppy disk—to classic Mac preservation to AI coding experiments.03:47 pmToday in Apple history: Gizmodo tears down a lost iPhone 4 prototype
On April 20, 2010, tech news site "Gizmodo" dissected a prototype iPhone 4, then published the teardown of the soon-to-be-released device. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:42 pmApple Vision Pro used to help make next Star Wars movie: The Mandalorian & Grogu
Apple and Star Wars share a history of collaboration, and that continues with the newest film premiering in May. The Mandalorian & Grogu director Jon Favreau recently described how he used Apple Vision Pro to help bring Grogu to the biggest of big screens. more…03:40 pmRegulations question, are false notifications allowed? I don’t understand how Insta can get away with sending false and unrequested notifications considering it’s an ad supported app. Isn’t this breaking rules? Are they too big to have to follow them?? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingRegulations question, are false notifications allowed? I don’t understand how Insta can get away with sending false and unrequested notifications considering it’s an ad supported app. Isn’t this breaking rules? Are they too big to have to follow them??
My apologies if this is the wrong sub for this. If it is and you know, please let me know where I should be posting. I just received my regular “You have a message” but I actually have nothing notification from insta. On top of those I regularly receive notifications for things I have filtered […]03:36 pmDeals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro $200 off, AirPods 4/Pro 3, M3 iPad Air and AirTag clearance from $14, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro $200 off, AirPods 4/Pro 3, M3 iPad Air and AirTag clearance from $14, more
Joining the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 deal, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple’s least expensive 2026 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro hitting its best price ever at $200 off alongside the 24GB/1TB M5 MacBook Pro at its best price of the year ($240 off launch) and 1TB 15-inch M5 MacBook Air models at $150 off. All of those deals join clearance pricing on this 1TB M3 iPad Air cell model at $200 off and 4-pack of AirTags at one of the best prices to date ($14 each). Head below for a closer look. more…03:36 pmBest Apple deals: $99 AirPods 4, $56 AirTag 4-Pack, $2,499 M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro | AppleInsiderBest Apple deals: $99 AirPods 4, $56 AirTag 4-Pack, $2,499 M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro
Fresh deals are in effect this Monday, with a 4-pack of first-gen AirTags on sale for $56.99, while AirPods 4 are back down to $99. The new M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro is also $200 off.Grab a steeper price drop on Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro today.We're following fresh price drops on new and blowout Apple gear this Monday, with standout deals on AirTags, AirPods, and 2026 MacBook Pros. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:25 pmChatGPT and Codex are both currently experiencing outages
OpenAI has confirmed that ChatGPT and Codex are both experiencing issues, with many users unable to load the services. Here are the latest details. more…03:12 pmTariff refunds have started, but Apple won't see cash back for months
The feds are gearing up to pay out refunds to businesses affected by the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs, but Apple won't see one dime of the $3.2 billion it has already paid likely until July 2026.Trump launching his tariffs in April 2205On Monday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it has begun developing a refund program to pay back some of the import duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The program is known as Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE).CAPE is voluntary, and Importers of Record (IORs) and Customs brokers will need to apply via the ACE portal to get the refunds. The process seems quite involved. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:12 pmFolding iPhone may include feature many assumed was off the table
Potential folding iPhone buyers can breathe a sigh of relief. The iPhone Ultra won't lack an important charging feature. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:06 pmAn expected iPhone model will probably drop off the iOS 27 compatibility list
A plausible leak claims to have the complete list of iPhones that will support the forthcoming iOS 27, and which ones will forever remain on iOS 26.Apple's iPhone 11 will not run iOS 27, claims leakerApple does work to make its newest releases of iOS work on as many generations of its iPhones as possible, but there is always a limit. With iOS 26, for instance, the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR were dropped.Now while Apple has yet to provide a compatibility list, and won't until WWDC 2026, a leaker claims to have all of the details. According to leaker Instant Digital on the Weibo Chinese social media site, iOS 27 will be supported on these iPhones: Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:01 pmMemory shortages may delay next Mac Studio and touch-screen MacBook Pro
Apple’s plans for new Mac hardware in 2026 are hitting minor supply chain headwinds that could cause at least slight delays to both… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:01 pmEpic 'Earthset' video was shot on iPhone, and is a must-watch
NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman has shared a spectacular "Earthset" video from the Artemis II mission, shot on iPhone. You really need to watch it.Earthset, shot on iPhone - Image Credit: Reid WisemanThe Artemis II mission has been a big marketing boon for Apple, due to the astronauts being supplied the iPhone 17 Pro Max for the round-Moon flight. While there have been stunning images shared from the mission, with some short on the iPhones, one just-released video has taken space imaging to another level.Posted to X on Monday, Commander Reid Wiseman shared a vertical video shot through a window. The 53-second clip shows the horizon of the Moon as the astronauts flew by, with the Earth peeking around the side. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:57 pmApple TV audio issues, testing Aqara P100 & more on Smart Home Insider
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, an Amazon Fire TV hardware update, testing the Aqara P100 multi-sensor, setting up Apple TV audio properly, and more exciting home automation news.Smart Home Insider PodcastAmazon kicked off the news with several updates to its Fire TV lineup. Most notable was the $35 Fire Stick HD that is now 30% faster and can be powered directly from a TV's USB port.It is running Amazon's new operating system Vega that will be on all Fire devices going forward. Plus, it has Alexa+ built-in to help with your TV watching as well as control your smart home devices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:53 pmiOS 27 Rumored to Drop Support for These 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. Apple will unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote on Monday, June 8, and the first developer beta should be released later that day. A public beta typically follows in July, ahead of a final release to all users in September. iOS 27 been likened to Mac OS X Snow Leopard, in the sense that Apple is reportedly focused on bug fixes and stability improvements. A handful of new features are still expected, including a dedicated Siri app, a system-wide slider for finely adjusting the opacity of Liquid Glass, improved keyboard autocorrection, and more. 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 27Tags: Instant Digital, WeiboThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:40 pmApple Apparently Sees Camera Control as Key Foldable iPhone Feature
Apple's first foldable iPhone will be eSIM only and feature a Camera Control despite its ultra-thin design, according to a known leaker. In a series of new posts, the leaker known as "Instant Digital" said that Apple has made deliberate engineering compromises to ensure that the first foldable iPhone features a Camera Control button, despite it being at least 1.1mm thinner than the iPhone Air when unfolded. According to the leaker, Apple's rationale is largely ergonomic: With competing foldable phones, Apple believes that making adjustments and taking photos can be "cumbersome" owing to their large size. The Camera Control is said to be the company's preferred solution, enabling users to maintain a steady grip on the device while making any required adjustments, or do so one-handed if they wish. This ensures that even when the screen is fully unfolded, users can still perform these operations effortlessly using just one hand. Although the reception for this button on standard flat-screen iPhones has been somewhat polarized, Apple believes that within the unique context of a foldable device's ergonomics, its practical value will be significantly enhanced. Consequently, the Apple team made a firm decision to prioritize this feature—even at the cost of sacrificing precious internal component stacking space—to ensure the "Camera Control" button is included on their very first generation of foldable iPhones. In addition, Apple's U.S. imaging team apparently recently took a trip to Shenzhen, China, to test the cameras of foldable smartphones from rival brands such as Huawei, with particular attention to telephoto zoom capabilities. The first foldable iPhone is not expected to offer a telephoto camera, with only wide and ultra wide cameras on the rear like the iPhone 17. Most high-end rival foldable smartphones, such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, feature three rear cameras, including a telephoto. Instant Digital added that they have seen no signs in the supply chain of tooling or stocking for SIM card tray modules for the foldable iPhone, concluding the device will be eSIM-only across all regions, just like the iPhone Air. The leaker also puts first-year production at a conservative 10 million units, with pricing expected to fall between 15,000 and 20,000 RMB (roughly $2,060–$2,750). The leaker added that the mainland China variants of the iPhone 18 Pro models are set to adopt a "Single SIM + eSIM" configuration, dropping the dual-physical-SIM setup currently used in the region. The Hong Kong version is said to follow the same approach while retaining a physical SIM card slot. The foldable iPhone is widely expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in fall 2026. It is expected to feature a 7.8-inch inner display, a 5.5-inch outer display, Touch ID, the A20 chip, the C2 modem, and more.Related Roundups: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone FoldTags: Camera Control, China, eSIM, Foldable iPhone, Instant DigitalThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:31 pmApple's 2026 MacBook Pro Hits New Record Low Prices on Amazon at $200 Off
Amazon is offering a few all-time low prices on Apple's M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro, with up to $200 off select models. These deals join Amazon's discounts on the M5 MacBook Air from last week, which are seeing $150 in savings on some 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 $2,048.00, 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 brand new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro. $151 OFF14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $2,048.00 $150 OFF14-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/2TB) for $3,449.00 This time around, some of the best deals are on the larger 16-inch MacBook Pro. You can get $200 off every model right now on Amazon, with the 24GB RAM/1TB M5 Pro model hitting a new all-time low price of $2,499.00, down from $2,699.00. $200 OFF16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $2,499.00 $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 forums02:22 pmMac sales on the rise, prior to RAM & SSD pricing hammering PC market
Apple's Mac shipments outpaced the PC market in the first quarter of 2026, but the growth reflects a mix of product timing and industry-wide pressure rather than a clean demand rebound.A stack of MacBooksIn the first quarter of 2026, global PC shipments hit 63.3 million units, marking a 3.2% increase compared to 2025. The rise was driven by consumers and businesses rushing to buy PCs before anticipated memory price hikes.Additionally, the large number of existing Windows 10 systems prompted many to upgrade, affecting both the consumer and commercial sectors. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:20 pmAstronaut’s astounding iPhone 17 Pro Max video shows ‘Earthset’ from space
NASA’s Reid Wiseman, commander of the recent Artemis II mission around the Moon, has posted a phenomenal video captured on iPhone 17 Pro Max that shows ‘Earthset’—the Earth setting behind the Moon. more…02:19 pmApple Watch sleep score became more useful for me with these settings
Apple Watch includes a built-in sleep tracking feature. Just wear your Apple Watch to bed, and it works automatically. No need to install apps or enter a special mode. watchOS 26 takes sleep tracking further with Apple’s sleep score feature. Sleep score is a great way to visualize the quality of your sleep from night to night. There’s one setting in particular that has made sleep score especially useful for me. more…02:14 pmGoTo Meeting and GoTo Admin – timeout when initializing meetings and on GoTo Admin
Apr 20, 14:14 UTCInvestigating - We are actively investigating reports that some GoTo Meeting and GoTo Admin customers may be experiencing timeouts when performing operations in GoTo Admin and GoTo Meeting components.Our engineers are working to identify the issue and will provide another update shortly.02:13 pmiPhone 18 Pro Launching in September With These 10 New Features
While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are not launching until September, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices. It was initially reported that the iPhone 18 Pro models would have fully under-screen Face ID, with only a front camera visible in the top-left corner of the screen. However, the latest rumors indicate that only one Face ID component will be moved under the screen on the devices, which will result in merely a smaller Dynamic Island. Below, we have recapped 10 features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro models, as of April 20:Dark Cherry: The special color for the iPhone 18 Pro models will reportedly be Dark Cherry, alongside Light Blue, Dark Gray, and Silver. The existing Cosmic Orange and Deep Blue colors are expected to be discontinued. Smaller Dynamic Island: It has been rumored that Face ID's flood illuminator will be moved under the screen on the iPhone 18 Pro models, paving the way for a smaller Dynamic Island on the devices. LTPO+ Displays: The next Pro models are expected to have the same overall design as the iPhone 17 Pro models, including 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes and a "plateau" housing three rear cameras. However, the displays will reportedly use so-called LTPO+ display technology, which should contribute to longer battery life. Variable Aperture: The main 48-megapixel Fusion camera on both iPhone 18 Pro models is rumored to have a variable aperture, which would allow users to control the amount of light that passes through the camera's lens and reaches the sensor. This would provide greater control over depth of field. However, given that iPhones have smaller image sensors due to smartphone size constraints, it is unclear exactly how meaningful this improvement would be. A20 Pro Chip: Apple's next-generation A20 Pro chip is expected to use TSMC's first-generation 2nm process, whereas the A19 Pro chip is 3nm. With a 2nm architecture and a new packaging design, the A20 Pro chip should deliver solid year-over-year performance and power efficiency gains. C2 Modem: Apple's custom C1 cellular modem for 5G and LTE debuted in the iPhone 16e last year, and that was followed by a C1X chip in the iPhone Air. Apple says the C1X modem is up to twice as fast as the C1 modem, and the most power-efficient modem in an iPhone ever. The improvements should continue with Apple's third-generation C2 modem in the iPhone 18 Pro models. 5G via Satellite: With the C2 modem, the iPhone 18 Pro models will reportedly support 5G via satellite for web browsing without Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity. N2 Chip: Most of the iPhone 17 models and the iPhone Air are equipped with an Apple-designed N1 chip that enables Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. Apple says the N1 chip also improves the overall performance and reliability of features like Personal Hotspot and AirDrop. iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to have Apple's next-generation N2 chip, but it is not yet known what improvements would come with this upgrade. Simplified Camera Control: Apple is expected to simplify the Camera Control button on the iPhone 18 Pro models, by removing touch sensitivity and haptic feedback. The redesigned button will only have pressure sensitivity. Redesigned Rear Ceramic Shield: The rear Ceramic Shield area for MagSafe is rumored to feature a more frosted and seamless appearance on the iPhone 18 Pro models compared to the current two-tone design.Apple is expected to release the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a foldable iPhone in September, followed by a standard iPhone 18 model, a lower-end iPhone 18e, and a second-generation iPhone Air early next year.Related Roundup: iPhone 18 ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:04 pmThe latest Huawei folding phone kind of previews the iPhone Ultra
Coincidence or not, the latest Android folding smartphones mirror the form factor we’re expecting from the iPhone Ultra (now believed to be Apple’s branding for what was previously referred to as the iPhone Fold). The Oppo Find N6 last month gave us a look at something very similar to the creaseless display we’re expecting Apple to offer, and today an extensive unboxing and hands-on of the Huawei Pura X Max 5G provides a video look at a device with much the same format we’re expecting from the iPhone Ultra … more…02:00 pmApple TV to finally release Jessica Chastain’s ‘The Savant’ this July, but its selective framing of ‘hate’ and extremism remains deeply problematic | Mac Daily NewsApple TV to finally release Jessica Chastain’s ‘The Savant’ this July, but its selective framing of ‘hate’ and extremism remains deeply problematic
After nearly a year of delay, "The Savant" is set to premiere on Apple TV this July. Jessica Chastain, who stars as the lead character and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:53 pmMSP (Minneapolis) on 2026-04-23
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iOS 27 will be unveiled on June 8 at WWDC, and a new leak indicates the software update could drop support for four iPhone models. Here are the details. more…01:36 pmiOS 27 will finally fix a frustrating iPhone home screen problem
Apple will reportedly add undo and redo button to the iPhone's home screen, making it easier to rearrange apps and widgets without starting over. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:33 pmWe might have to wait a little longer for the first touchscreen MacBook
Macworld Up until now, the industry-wide RAM shortage has left Apple largely unaffected, thanks to its market clout and ironclad contracts with suppliers. But according to a new report, that period of immunity is about to end, with Mac fans facing bad news concerning two upcoming launches. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman predicts that new Mac Studio models and the widely anticipated touchscreen MacBook Pro both face launch delays as a result of “supply chain snags.” He describes these delays as minor (each product “could debut a little later than the company initially planned,” he says), but customers may not see it that way. The M5 Mac Studio, for example, was widely expected by Gurman and others to arrive in the first half of this year, likely at or close to WWDC in June. But that’s now unlikely to happen. A more realistic timeframe, Gurman believes, is October, after the big iPhone launch in September. That’s a delay of four months and a major disruption for Apple’s plans, which include the launch of the flagship M5 Ultra chip. The M5 Mac Studio, and with it the M5 Ultra chip, will likely be delayed until the fall.Thomas Bergbold The touchscreen MacBook Pro, meanwhile, could be pushed back from this year to early 2027. Multiple sources have pointed to a release in late 2026 or early 2027, but thanks to the shortages, Gurman says, we should “be prepared for these to potentially come on the later end of the timeline.” This is despite the products being set for readiness from a software point of view by the fall of 2026. It’s entirely the RAM shortfall that’s to blame. This will be disappointing news for Apple fans eager to spend their cash on premium Mac products, but there are reasons for optimism in the longer term. The RAM shortage has been largely the result of AI, with data centers buying up swathes of the supply, leaving little for consumer use. This has meant tight supplies of products and, in many cases, rising prices. But this won’t last forever. AI is in a bubble phase at the moment, characterised by hype and rapid growth. At some point, either the bubble will burst or the market will mature into something more stable, and in either case, data centers will stop expanding at their current unsustainable rate. Indeed, there have been occasional signs of RAM prices dropping or flattening out, and while it’s unclear whether this signals the end of the madness quite yet, sanity will return eventually. And just as Apple’s power and size meant it survived the longest before being affected at the start of the shortage, it’s likely to be the first to get access to components at a manageable price when things begin to return to normal. This is hardly fair to the other manufacturers, but it’s good news for Apple fans.01:24 pmApple TV reaping the benefits of stale content on bigger streamers
Apple TV is gaining ground in the U.S. streaming market. Here's how much Apple TV viewership has grown over the last few years, and how the gap is narrowing among the top platforms.Apple TV 4KStreaming spent the last decade rewarding scale, with Netflix and Prime Video building libraries so large that finding something to watch became a chore. Scale still defines the top tier, but oversized catalogs now slow people down instead of pulling them in.New Q1 2026 data from JustWatch, based on more than 35 million U.S. streaming interactions between January 1 and March 31, shows the gap beginning to tighten. Netflix leads at 19% and Prime Video follows at 17%, while Disney+ holds 16% and Apple TV has climbed to 12%. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:15 pmTop new Tozo earbuds bring near-AirPods quality for much less [Review] ★★★★☆
Our hands-on Tozo NC20 Pro earbuds review finds AirPods quality on the cheap, plus great sound, a case touchscreen and epic battery life. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:12 pmOn-device face swap at 30fps on iPhone 12 mini (512×512) — 5 things that moved the needle | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingOn-device face swap at 30fps on iPhone 12 mini (512×512) — 5 things that moved the needle
Posting here because this sub has been a goldmine for me on CoreML + Metal stuff, and I wanted to give back with a writeup. I've been building an on-device face-swap SDK — no server, no upload, everything runs locally. Target was 30fps sustained on an iPhone 12 mini at 512×512, because if it runs […]01:11 pmGet the First Gen AirTag 4-Pack for Lowest-Ever Price of $56.99
Woot today has Apple's first generation AirTag 4-Pack for $56.99, down from $99.00, which is a match of the all-time low price on this model. The AirTag 4-Pack is in new condition and comes with a 90-day Woot limited warranty. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Woot. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Woot provides an estimated delivery date between April 29 and May 1 for the AirTag 4-Pack, and the sale is set to last for four more days. Deals on the first generation AirTag models have been rare since the launch of the AirTag 2, so this is a great time to snag an older model if you've been waiting for a sale. $42 OFFAirTag 4-Pack (1st Gen) for $56.99 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 forums01:05 pmApple’s WWDC 2026 teaser hints at a major Siri redesign in iOS 27
The official WWDC 2026 teaser artwork quietly reveals key elements of the long-awaited revamped Siri interface coming in iOS 27… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:00 pmKodebits Day 9: Collection If [FREE]
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