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- 04:09 pmPressure builds on Apple and CEO Tim Cook amid extraordinary executive turnover
As Apple grapples with a wave of high-profile executive departures CEO Tim Cook faces mounting pressure to steer the company through… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:06 pmApple Arcade has four new iPhone games launching next month
Apple has announced its lineup of four new games hitting Apple Arcade in January, here’s what’s coming to the gaming service next month. more…04:05 pm9to5Mac Daily: December 9, 2025 – Fitness+ expansion, Apple and Google team up
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 Backblaze: Give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Till the end of the month, 9to5Mac listeners get 30% off with code 9to5Xmas. more…03:53 pmATL (Atlanta) on 2025-12-15
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THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 17, 07:00 UTC - Dec 18, 00:00 UTCDec 9, 15:37 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ATL (Atlanta) datacenter between 2025-12-17 07:00 and 2025-12-18 00:00 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.03:45 pmToday in Apple history: Apple storms New York’s Grand Central Terminal
On December 9, 2011, Apple opened its fifth Manhattan retail store, located in New York's ultra-busy Grand Central Terminal. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:42 pmGoogle Maps parking location now automatically saves on iOS, adds custom icons
Google Maps has recently rolled out a change where, at least on iOS, the app will automatically detect that you’ve parked your vehicle and save that location, and it will also now show it with a custom icon. more…03:31 pmApple TV has new star-packed series coming soon based on hit novel
Apple TV’s adaptation of the very popular novel, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, just got a release date. Here are the details and first images. more…03:25 pmiFixit app returns to the App Store with AI guidance and battery warnings
Repair outfit iFixit has released an iOS app providing access to its repair guides and AI-based assistance for fixing your hardware, though it also provides a help tool that already exists in Settings.iFixit's app icon - Image Credit: iFixitWhile known for its regular teardowns of Apple's hardware, iFixit is a major source of repair guides and manuals, as well as tools and components, for various hardware issues its users may have. On Tuesday, it brought out an app to help users more.Introduced on Tuesday, the iFixit app combines multiple parts of the iFixit empire, providing a one-stop shop for users to fix stuff for themselves. The app, a free download from the App Store for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro, gives access to those same repair guides available from the website. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:23 pmATL (Atlanta) on 2025-12-12
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 12, 07:00 - 12:00 UTCDec 9, 14:55 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ATL (Atlanta) datacenter on 2025-12-12 between 07:00 and 12:00 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.03:14 pmVisionary investor Cathie Wood foresees a 2026 productivity boom after a three-year ‘rolling recession’ | Mac Daily NewsVisionary investor Cathie Wood foresees a 2026 productivity boom after a three-year ‘rolling recession’
Cathie Wood remains unapologetically convinced that the best is yet to come. 2026 could mark the beginning of the golden age of America… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:07 pmI talked to Apple about why my Search Ads were burning money, here’s what I learned as a small indie dev | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI talked to Apple about why my Search Ads were burning money, here’s what I learned as a small indie dev
I’ve been burning through my Apple Search Ads budget for my little education app Capitalia to learn the capitals/flags of the world. Last week, I got an email from a very friendly Apple employee asking if we could hop on a quick call, honestly, I thought it was going to be a polite way of […]03:05 pmDegraded performance leading to slow or failed loading of folders and Zaps
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Dec 9, 14:49 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of and investigating high failure rates for Pages builds.02:30 pmSetapp AI gives you 260-plus Mac apps and AI tools for just $69 a year
Attention, Mac fans -- don't sleep on this deal. Get a full year of Setapp AI while it’s on sale for just $68.99 (MSRP $107.88). (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:23 pmApple’s iPhone 16 tops smartphone sales worldwide in Q3 2025
Apple’s iPhone 16 was the best-selling smartphone globally in Q3 2025, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Handset Model Sales… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:06 pmiFixit launches FixBot AI repair helper, with free and paid versions
iFixit has launched a new AI repair assistant known as FixBot. The company says Fixbot will make it faster and easier than ever before to figure out what’s wrong and how to fix it. There are both free and paid options, although the feature list suggests that the free option is very limited. The subscription tier is free for a limited time … more…02:02 pmiPhone 16e named ‘Bust of the Year’ in MKBHD smartphone awards
Macworld It’s December, and that means we can expect a slew of end-of-year awards features–which is usually good news for big companies like Apple. But not all awards, it turns out, are positive. The hugely popular tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee, also known as MKBHD, this week posted his Smartphone Awards 2025, and Apple topped four out of 10 categories. It’s just that one of those categories is not a category you want to be in. On the plus side, there was plenty of praise for 2025’s iPhone lineup. The iPhone Air picked up the award for Best Design, with Brownlee describing it as “one of the most beautiful and controversial products of the whole year.” The iPhone 17 was a spectacular success, winning Most Improved and the overall Phone of the Year award (“All the iPhone anyone really ever needs”), and even receiving honourable mentions in the Best Value and Best Small Phone categories. And while the iPhone 17 Pro didn’t win any awards, it was also singled out for praise in the Best Small Phone and Best Camera categories, in the latter of which it was referred to as the “undisputed king of video.” Unfortunately, the iPhone 16e received only negative attention, winning the “award” for Bust of the Year and a scathing diatribe about its litany of compromises and insultingly mid-market price tag. “So they made a smaller, less premium iPhone, basically by taking things out of the base phone,” Brownlee explained. “So we have a binned A18 chip in here. Fine. It’s also a smaller, 60Hz display with a notch. Fine. But then they kept going…” Ultimately, he concluded that the iPhone 16e was “just a crazy swing and a miss.” (We’re inclined to agree.) The awards, like all of Brownlee’s videos, are extremely well produced and presented, and well worth a watch. I’ll post a list of winners below, but the real value of the video is the explanations of why each phone was selected, and their significance within wider industry changes. I recommend you give it a watch. Best Big Phone Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Honorable mention: Oppo Find X9 Pro Best Small Phone Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Honorable mention: OnePlus 13S, iPhone 17 and 17 Pro, Xiaomi 17 Pro Best Camera Oppo Find X9 Pro Honorable mention: iPhone 17 Pro, Vivo X300 Pro Best Value CMF Phone 2 Pro Honorable mention: Moto G Play, Pixel 9a, iPhone 17 Best Battery OnePlus 15 Honorable mention: OnePlus 13, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, Doogee S200 Ultra Best Design iPhone Air Honorable mention: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, Galaxy S25 Edge, Fairphone 6 Best Foldable Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Honorable mention: Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Most Improved iPhone 17 Honorable mention: OnePlus 15, Samsung Galazy Z Fold 7 Bust of the Year iPhone 16e Dishonorable mention: Nothing Phone 3 Phone of the Year iPhone 17 Honorable mention: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max02:02 pmIf you've got a 20-year-old Mac mini, you can run a newly discovered MacOS 7.6
Archivists can now try the unreleased and newly rediscovered Mac OS 7.6 and Mac OS 8 for CHRP, if they have the right hardware.CDRs have been found with unreleased CHRP versions of Mac OS 7.6 and 8 - Image Credit: Macintosh GardenApple collectors often uncover hardware prototypes and other physical items from the history of the company. While there may not have been much new software-wise for holders of older Mac desktops, a few now have some new software they may be able to try out.Three CD-R discs were supplied to software repository site Macintosh Garden, containing release candidates for Mac OS 7.6 and Mac OS 8, as well as Outland 1.1B (Mac OS 8). As reported by The Register, the software was all created for CHRP. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:56 pmApple's M5 iPad Pro Returns to All-Time Low Black Friday Prices at Up to $180 Off
Amazon and Best Buy today opened up big discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup, offering as much as $180 off select tablets. Prices start at $899.00 for the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M5 iPad Pro at Amazon, down from $999.00. All deals in this sale match — or beat — the record low prices we tracked during Black Friday. 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. For the larger models, you can save up to $180 on the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro on Amazon this week. If you're shopping for the 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi model, Amazon has this tablet for $2,219.00, down from $2,399.00, as well as a few other 13-inch models between $100 and $170 off. $100 OFF11-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB Wi-Fi) for $899.00 $100 OFF13-inch M5 iPad Pro (512GB Wi-Fi) for $1,399.00 In regards to the Amazon discounts, many of the deals are beginning to see delayed delivery estimates, with some arriving after the Christmas holiday. If you're shopping for holiday presents, be sure to get your orders in soon. 11-Inch M5 iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi - $899.00 ($100 off) 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,099.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,474.73 ($125 off) 1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,576.00 ($123 off) 2TB Wi-Fi - $1,851.00 ($148 off) 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,999.00 ($100 off) 13-Inch M5 iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi - $1,197.00 ($102 off) 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,399.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,756.00 ($143 off) 1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,851.00 ($148 off) 2TB Wi-Fi - $2,129.00 ($170 off) 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $2,219.00 ($180 off) 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 this holiday season? 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 forums01:55 pmAirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro: Which should you buy this holiday season?
Apple’s AirPods lineup is stronger than it’s ever been, with compelling options at multiple different price points. If you’re exploring which AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro to buy this holiday season, whether for yourself or someone else, here’s what you need to know. more…01:37 pmReddit making global changes to protect kids after social media ban
Australia will tomorrow become the first democratic country in the world to ban children from using social media. However, it seems unlikely to be the last, as many other legislators around the world have expressed concern about the mental health harms that may be done to teenagers by social media. Reddit is seeking to get ahead of the game by implementing new teen safety features globally instead of only within Australia … more…01:25 pmTap to Pay on iPhone comes to Hong Kong
Apple's slow worldwide rollout of Tap to Pay on iPhone has now seen the feature launch in Hong Kong.Tap to Pay on iPhone — image credit: AppleInitially launched in the US back in May 2022, Tap to Pay on iPhone means vendors no longer have to buy separate card readers, such as Zettle. For smaller businesses in particular, it makes taking payments convenient because it solely requires them to have an iPhone.It's even more convenient for customers because they can have an iPhone or Android smartphone. They can also pay with a credit card using contactless payments. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:22 pmUnited Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Three
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 11, 16:00 - 22:00 PSTDec 9, 04:58 PSTScheduled - Our carrier partner Three United Kingdom is conducting a planned maintenance from 11 December 2025 at 16:00 PST until 11 December 2025 at 22:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for Three United Kingdom customers.Impacted Products: Lookup SIM Swap, Lookup Identity Match, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes01:00 pmGartner Recommends Avoiding AI Browsers — for Now
Gartner is urging organizations to block AI browsers, warning that agentic browsing tools can expose sensitive data, undermine security controls, and create enterprise-wide risks. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.01:00 pmiFixit Launches Free iOS Repair App With AI-Powered FixBot
iFixit today announced the launch of a new iFixit app that's available to download from Apple's App Store (and the Play Store on Android devices). It includes all of the iFixit repair guides in a format that's ideal for mobile devices, along with a workbench that keeps track of repairs, a battery lifespan predictor, and an AI repair buddy called FixBot. The iFixit repair app is able to monitor an iPhone's battery in real time, providing graphs of how a battery deteriorates over time. The graphs provide users with advanced notice of when a battery might need to be replaced. FixBot is able to provide AI assistance to solve issues with smartphones, laptops, tablets, and more. Users can describe a problem with text or voice, and FixBot will provide help with diagnosis and repair. FixBot can respond to questions verbally for hands-free use, and there's also an option to share images with the AI. iFixit says that FixBot is trained on millions of successful iFixit community repairs rather than generic information, which makes it a useful repair tool. FixBot is available in the iFixit app, and it can also be used on iFixit's website. The app includes all of iFixit's repair guides, but it is aware of what smartphone the user has and will default to showing repair information for that device for quick information on fixes. There are options for purchasing repair parts directly from iFixit, with the app able to check for device compatibility before a purchase is made. iFixit did have an app that was available up until 2015, but Apple pulled it from the App Store after iFixit tore down an Apple TV developer kit. Apple said that iFixit violated the Apple terms of service with the teardown, and banned the iFixit developer account. Ten years later, iFixit was allowed to return to the App Store. The iFixit app can be downloaded from the App Store for free, and more information on the app is available on iFixit's website. Access to FixBot is free for now, and later, there will be both a free version and a $4.99 per month Enthusiast plan with document uploads.Tag: iFixitThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:57 pmEven as a Liquid Glass fan, I’m looking forward to a new Apple design era
You almost have to feel sorry for Alan Dye at this point. It was pretty clear he expected news of his departure from Apple to be something of a bombshell, and Meta clearly thought their acquisition of Apple’s former VP of Human Interface Design would be perceived as a coup. Instead, the prevailing opinion among Apple commenters appears to be succinctly summarized as a collective sigh of relief … more…12:16 pmApple Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Hong Kong
Apple has announced the availability of Tap to Pay on iPhone in Hong Kong, allowing independent sellers, small merchants, and large retailers in the region to use iPhones as a payment terminal. Tap to Pay allows iPhones to accept payments via Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets. All transactions are encrypted, and Apple has no information about what is purchased or the person who made the purchase. No additional hardware or credit card machine is required to use Tap to Pay on iPhone. The feature uses NFC technology to securely authenticate the contactless payments, plus the feature also supports PIN entry, which includes accessibility options. From today, Adyen, Global Payments, KPay, and SoéPay are the first payment platforms in Hong Kong to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone. Apple says the rollout cuts across key sectors, including taxi, retail, food and beverage, and professional services. Tap to Pay on iPhone launched in February 2022 in the United States, and since then, Apple has expanded it to more than 50 countries and regions around the world. Tags: Hong Kong, Tap to Pay on iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:15 pmCarPlay is getting even better with these new iOS 26.2 features
Macworld Earlier this year, CarPlay – Apple’s infotainment system for cars – received a major update with the first release of iOS 26. Not only did it gain the new Liquid Glass interface, but it has also received features such as widgets on the Home Screen, video streaming over AirPlay when the car is parked, Live Activities, and more customizations. With iOS 26.2 rolling out this week to iPhone users, CarPlay is also getting some nice upgrades that make the whole experience even better. More specifically, there are two new features that CarPlay users have been requesting for a long time that are finally on the way. More widgets on the CarPlay Home Screen With iOS 26.2, Apple is further refining some of CarPlay’s new features, starting with Home Screen widgets. Similar to widgets on the iPhone, CarPlay widgets let users see brief information and even access quick interactions right from the Home Screen without having to open an app. This includes options such as a calendar widget to show your upcoming appointments, the weather forecast, or even Home controls. Users can currently place up to two widgets on the CarPlay Home Screen, but that will change with iOS 26.2. The update enables support for more widgets on the CarPlay Home Screen. However, there’s a catch. The ability to add three or more widgets is limited to vehicles with larger built-in screens. Unfortunately, Apple doesn’t specify which car models support more widgets in CarPlay, but if your car has a large built-in screen, you will likely be able to add more widgets to it. You’ll be able to unpin CarPlay coversations in iOS 26.2.Foundry A cleaner interface for the Messages app Also with iOS 26, CarPlay introduced a new interface for the Messages app that shows pinned chats at the top. For users who prefer a cleaner interface, there’s now an option to disable pinned conversations in CarPlay. In the Settings app, you will now find a “Pinned Conversations” toggle. Turn it off, and you’ll no longer see pinned chats in the Messages app, just the regular list of chats. For CarPlay users who didn’t like the new Messages app interface, the update will certainly come in handy. The new CarPlay features are automatically enabled after installing iOS 26.2 on your iPhone. Just go to Settings > General > Software Update and look for the latest version of the operating system.12:11 pmi made an app where you can build apps like you post photos
everyone is building vibecoding apps to make building easier for developers. not everyday people. they've solved half the problem. ai can generate code now. you describe what you want, it writes the code. that part works. but then what? you still need to: buy a domain name set up hosting submit to the app store […]11:57 amiPhone 17 steals the show in MKBHD’s 2025 smartphone awards
MKBHD’s Smartphone Awards 2025 delivered a surprise: the iPhone 17 beat the Pro Max to win Phone of the Year. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)11:53 amRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Bee Line
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 11, 13:00 - 16:00 PSTDec 9, 03:29 PSTScheduled - The Bee Line network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 11 December 2025 at 13:00 PST until 11 December 2025 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Bee Line Russia handsets.11:31 amInbound Call Failures to To A Subset Of Phone Numbers In Croatia
Dec 9, 03:31 PSTInvestigating - We are observing a subset of call failures to Twilio Croatia phone numbers. We are currently working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.11:30 amDid you hear about all those Apple execs who keep leaving? Good riddance
Macworld It’s been a big week in Apple executive movements. Let’s see if the Macalope can recap for you if you were unconscious for seven days (that sounds nice, can the Macalope get some of that?). After the unsurprising news that defacto former Apple executive John Giannandrea would infacto be leaving the company, we learned that Apple’s head of user interface design Alan Dye would also be leaving for greener pastures at Meta (the green is all cash). Breaking the news on Mastodon, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said: Apple’s top design executive Alan Dye is leaving the iPhone maker to become the Chief Design Officer at Meta in a blockbuster coup for the social networking giant and big loss for Apple. Mark Gurman This is such Dye-friendly framing that one might be excused for thinking it was written by Alan Dye’s mom. It wasn’t. Or probably wasn’t, anyway. Wouldn’t that be wild if Mark Gurman’s source this whole time has been Alan Dye’s mom? That would be an unexpected turn of events. In reality, few people in the Apple community–other than Dye’s mom–think much of his work, which includes Liquid Glass and a number of horrible icons for macOS Tahoe. People not really seeing this as a “big loss” for Apple include, but are not limited to, Louie Mantia, John Gruber, Jason Snell, Nick Heer, Macworld contributor Alex Blake, and this furry observer. Apple usually has good people waiting in the wings, and, in this instance at least, we have good reason to think the replacement will not only be good but a real upgrade. …everyone I’ve spoken to is happy — if not downright giddy — at the news that Lemay is replacing Dye. Lemay is well-liked personally and deeply respected talent-wise. Said one source, in a position to know the choices, “I don’t think there was a better choice than Lemay.” John Gruber Later in the week, Apple also announced several other executives changes, including the retirements of general counsel Kate Adams and VP of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives Lisa Jackson. Adams will be replaced by ex-Meta chief legal officer Jennifer Newstead, and Jackson by a line on the org chart that is more often used on football locker room whiteboards to represent an end-run. If you’d like to receive regular news and updates to your inbox, sign up for our newsletters, including The Macalope and Apple Breakfast, David Price’s weekly, bite-sized roundup of all the latest Apple news and rumors.Foundry While many people were leaving Apple, at least one was trying to get back in. This news, that a man would like power and command the likes of which he has never wielded before, is huge, if true. Who, exactly, is saying this, you may wonder. …Tony Fadell, a former Apple hardware executive who co-invented the iPod, has told associates recently… Aaron Tilley and Wayne Ma, The Information Someone told The Information that Tony Fadell said he would graciously accept the position of Apple CEO. Okay. Just, for a second here, entertain the following: would it not be absolutely wild if The Information’s source here is Tony Fadell’s mom? Wilder still, Fadell and Dye were at Apple at the same time, so it’s theoretically possible the source is again Dye’s mom, but let’s not get crazy here and go with the single mother theory. The two-moms hypothesis seems more reasonable. Sadly for Fadell, no matter who the sources are and how many times he writes “Mr. Apple CEO Tony Fadell” on the cover of his Trapper Keeper, he is not going to get the gig. Even The Information says he was “a polarizing figure” when he worked at Apple, and his time at Nest doesn’t seem to have burnished his reputation much as he rubbed his co-founder and employees equally the wrong way. Well, at least we can settle down now that all the Apple executive news is- “Apple Rocked by Executive Departures, With Chip Chief at Risk of Leaving Next” Oh, come on. How is breaking news able to interrupt the Macalope mid-sentence in his own column? It makes no sense! Yes, over the weekend, Mark Gurman brought a tin of cookies over to some Apple executive’s mom’s house, where she was heard to remark, “Ooh, yah, I hear that nice Johny Srouji fella is thinkin’ of leavin’, him what made the chips and all.” The Macalope’s not sure whose mom this is, but he’s thinking upper midwestern accent. She’s serving Gurman a casserole out of a baking dish and pouring him some RC Cola out of a 2-liter bottle. Unlike Dye’s departure, Srouji’s would truly be bad for Apple. Fortunately, this breaking news was re-broken on Monday morning when Gurman reported that Srouji sent out a memo to his staff saying he didn’t know what they may have heard from any of the various chatty parents of Apple executives, but he doesn’t “plan on leaving anytime soon”. Here’s hoping all the remaining Apple executives take time off in the coming weeks to be with their families and don’t have bandwidth to think about leaving.11:23 amSEA (Seattle) on 2025-12-09
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 9, 11:30 - 13:30 UTCDec 9, 10:56 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SEA (Seattle) datacenter on 2025-12-09 between 11:30 and 13:30 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.11:09 amSandboxining scope
With sandboxing being a thing in ios, how can a app know what other apps are running on the same device, isn’t that one of the points? Just generally curious as i just had my ISP’s app refuse to launch because it suspected that Frida is installed. It was a false positive but generally speaking, […]11:00 amApple @ Work Podcast: The impact of AI on Apple IT departments
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. In this episode of Apple @ Work, Apu Pavithran from Hexnode joins the show to talk about AI’s impact on Apple IT work and much more. more…08:56 amiPhone 16 again becomes the world’s best-selling phone
Despite reports of weak demand ahead of the iPhone 17’s launch, the iPhone 16 again emerged as the world’s best-selling smartphone in Q3 2025. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:00 amGift your Mac Office apps for life, now $59.97 (MSRP $219)
Macworld TL;DR: Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 is on sale for $59.97 for a limited time, or until codes sell out (MSRP $219)! If your Mac has outdated Office apps or deals with nagging Microsoft 365 subscription renewals, why not treat both of you to a Microsoft Office lifetime license this holiday season? It’s currently 73% less than retail, and you’ll never have to worry about subscription fees again (well, until you upgrade your device … just don’t tell your Mac that!). The apps included in this bundle: Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Teams (basic) OneNote (free version) That’s basically everything you need to handle work projects, personal tasks, or school assignments like a pro. It’s perfect for students, families, or small business owners who want a dependable, full-featured productivity suite without ongoing costs. Once you purchase, you’ll get instant delivery of your redemption code via email, along with instructions to activate it. The license connects to your Microsoft Account (not your device), and it works on one Mac for the lifetime of the product. It also comes with updates and free customer service. Just make sure you redeem the code within 7 days of purchase — and note that this version is not compatible with virtual machines like Parallels Pro. Download Microsoft Office for Mac at $59.97 (MSRP $219). No coupon is needed. Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime LicenseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:43 amApple Search Ads Basic campaign is running, but 0 impressions/spend
Hey, I set up a Basic campaign on Apple Search Ads for my iOS app a few days ago. It says the campaign is “running,” but I’m still getting: 0 impressions 0 installs 0 budget spent I’ve kept the default targeting and didn’t touch any advanced options since it’s a Basic campaign. My app is […]07:14 amRevenueCat Paywall free trial issue
Hi everyone, I have a 3-day free trial configured in the App Store Connect, and the Paywall Builder automatically detects and shows "free for 3 days" correctly when running the app. However, when I try to customize the template using variables, {{ product.price_per_period }} shows "1 week" instead of "3 days" (my trial period). The […]06:56 amApple Watch Ultra 2 plunges to $549 on Amazon, best price ever
Amazon is clearing out Apple Watch Ultra 2 inventory, with a new record-low price in effect thanks to a $250 markdown.Amazon's $549 Apple Watch Ultra 2 deal delivers the lowest price ever - Image credit: AppleThe $549 special at Amazon not only beats Black Friday pricing by $50, but it marks the lowest price ever on the 49mm wearable.Buy Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $549 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:23 amUnited States MMS Carrier Maintenance – Verizon
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 9, 19:00 PST - Dec 11, 03:00 PSTDec 8, 22:21 PSTScheduled - The Verizon network in the United States is conducting an emergency maintenance from 09 December 2025 at 19:00 PST until 11 December 2025 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering MMS to and from Verizon United States handsets.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.05:05 amElevated errors
Dec 8, 21:05 PSTInvestigating - We are currently investigating this issue.04:31 amGetting ready to launch an app, am I missing something?
I am a solo developer who is working on launching an app for a specific use-case in the U.S. only. The app is ready to be released, but I am waiting on some legal work before I actually release it. It needs to be released February 4th, 2026. It is my first app of this […]04:30 amSMS Delivery Report Delays to Globe Network in Philippines
Dec 8, 20:30 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing delays in receiving message delivery reports to the Globe Network in the Philippines. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.04:01 amFirst App launched. Hopefully helps some people
I have just launched my first App. A work from home and office attendance tracker. Allows people to enter their attendance target and tracks from there. Has a handy export to CSV and a few have already said will help with their accountant and claiming any work form stuff. Currently #2 paid Business App in […]03:23 amIAH (Houston) on 2025-12-11
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 11, 02:00 - 08:00 UTCDec 9, 03:16 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in IAH (Houston) datacenter on 2025-12-11 between 02:00 and 08:00 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.03:23 amUnited States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 8, 21:00 PST - Dec 9, 02:00 PSTDec 8, 19:19 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the United States is conducting an emergency maintenance from 08 December 2025 at 21:00 PST until 09 December 2025 at 02:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to United States handsets via subset of United States short codes.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.03:10 amSupport Helpdesk Issues
Dec 9, 03:10 UTCInvestigating - Our helpdesk provider is currently experiencing issues, and as such customers might be unable to view cases.Customers can still reach us via live chat (Business and Enterprise) through the Cloudflare Dashboard, via the emergency telephone line (Enterprise) and reply to support cases via email.02:44 amWhy does this happen to my live activity?
I'm making a live activity that updates using APNS. It'll randomly just freeze entirely with activity indicators on each side. I have no idea why. I can't find anything online about it. There's no activity indicators in my code. How do I fix it? submitted by /u/DavidGamingHDR [link] [comments]01:33 amQuick question about reproducing crashes (short survey)
Hey folks, I’m trying to understand how other mobile devs deal with crashes they can’t reproduce. Made a really short survey (60 sec) to collect some data: https://forms.gle/zcabt6EGuCPLHhHN9 Thanks if you’re willing to share your experience. submitted by /u/mightbefun [link] [comments]01:14 amBuilt medication & symptom timelines in Swift Charts. Viatza Major Update. Free for 48h | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingBuilt medication & symptom timelines in Swift Charts. Viatza Major Update. Free for 48h
Hey everyone, I’ve been working on Viatza, a privacy-first health notebook for iOS. I just shipped a major update, and I wanted to share some of the technical work behind it — especially around Swift Charts — since this community has been incredibly helpful to me over the years. 🧪 What I built This update […]Monday December 0811:53 pmGoogle's First AI Smart Glasses Coming in 2026
Google is developing two pairs of smart glasses with artificial intelligence that will launch in 2026, the company said today. The first set of glasses have AI integration and are designed for screen-free assistance with built-in speakers, microphones, and cameras for speaking to Google Gemini. Users will be able to take photos using the camera, and then ask Gemini questions about their surroundings for real-time help. The second set of glasses has the same AI capabilities along with an in-lens display that is able to display helpful information like turn-by-turn directions or live translation captions. Both sets of glasses will connect to a smartphone, with processing done on that device. The glasses will run Android XR, Google's platform for wearables. Google is partnering with Samsung to develop the glasses, plus it is working with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, two companies that design eyeglasses. Google says that its glasses options will be stylish, lightweight, and comfortable enough to wear all day. The Google smart glasses will compete with the Meta Ray-Bans and any upcoming products from Apple. Meta already has Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses with AI and Ray-Bans with an in-lens display. Rumors suggest that Apple is working to unveil its first set of AI smart glasses as soon as 2026.Tag: GoogleThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:47 pmApple Releases Safari Technology Preview 233 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements | MacRumorsApple Releases Safari Technology Preview 233 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed Safari Technology Preview to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser. Safari Technology Preview 233 includes fixes and updates for Animations, HTML, MathML, Rendering, Web API, and Web Inspector. The current Safari Technology Preview release is compatible with machines running macOS Sequoia and macOS Tahoe, the newest version of macOS. The Safari Technology Preview update is available through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences or System Settings to anyone who has downloaded the browser from Apple’s website. Complete release notes for the update are available on the Safari Technology Preview website. Apple’s aim with Safari Technology Preview is to gather feedback from developers and users on its browser development process. Safari Technology Preview can run side-by-side with the existing Safari browser and while it is designed for developers, it does not require a developer account to download and use.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:16 pmiPhone owners in Japan just got Messages via Satellite
Japan is the fourth country to get Apple's satellite messaging feature, behind US, Canada, and Mexico.Image credit: AppleMessages via Satellite allows iPhone users to send texts while not connected to Wi-Fi or cellular service. If that happens, iPhone will send a lock-screen alert that prompts the user to connect to a satellite to check for and send messages.The feature was first announced at WWDC 2024. It then rolled out as part of iOS 18 for users in the United States and Canada. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:09 pmHallelujah! Easier switching between iPhone and Android is on the way soon
Macworld According to 9to5Google, the latest developer test built (Canary) of Android includes a new feature that should make it easier to switch between iPhone and Android devices. The corresponding feature on iPhones should roll out in a coming iOS 26 update. We first wrote about this last year, when the EU was forcing Apple to make a number of concessions around how it locks customers into its products. One was the ability to completely remove Safari from iOS and let browsers use their own rendering engine (in the EU), but another, perhaps no longer EU-specific, was a feature to make it easier for iPhone and Android users to switch devices. Google has an Android Switch app for iOS and Apple has a Move to iOS app on Android, but a clearer, easier, and more reliable method is needed. Apple and Google have been working together on a solution, and soon you’ll be presented with an option to move from your Android device or iPhone during the device setup process. We don’t yet know what the feature looks like or how it works on either the iPhone or Android side. But the idea has always been to seamlessly move across the user’s core accounts, data like photos and videos, and bookmarks. It’s unclear if it will go further than that—switching from iPhone to Android or vice versa means moving passwords and passkeys, contents of a digital wallet, and more. The new method is said to provide support for transferring more data types between devices than the current transfer apps do.11:02 pmReport: iPhone 16 tops Q3 2025 sales as Apple claims 5 of the 10 best-selling spots
A new report from Counterpoint Research shows that Apple once again dominated global smartphone sales last quarter, with the iPhone 16 leading the pack. Here’s the breakdown. more…10:52 pmHow do I start iOS app development?
I am so much confused about the roadmap to iOS app development. I can't wait to publish my first iOS app. Flutter or Swift? Swift or Objective-C? Well, for SwiftUi or UiKit, I found that UiKit has a better industry acceptance. submitted by /u/thuliumInsideFrog [link] [comments]10:51 pmSMS Delivery Delays and Failures to Multiple Networks in Multiple Countries
Dec 8, 14:51 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Multiple Networks in Multiple Countries. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 8, 14:35 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Multiple Networks in Multiple Countries. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.10:37 pmRemembering David Lerner of Tekserve
David Lerner, remembered by many for his “May You have 1000 Backups and Never Need One” email signature, has died at 72. Read Sam Roberts’s obituary in the New York Times; we revisit his and Tekserve’s appearances in TidBITS.10:37 pmNetflix will continue licensing Warner Bros. hits to Apple TV
Netflix will start licensing Warner Bros. TV shows to competitors, including Apple TV, marking a pivot for the streaming giant into producing content for rival platforms.In early December, Netflix won the rights to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company behind HBO, HBO Max, and Discovery. The company was acquired for $83 billion.As a result, Netflix will take over Warner Bros. Discovery's content and operations. That puts Netflix in an interesting position in relation to its competition.Warner has produced some of Apple TV's most notable shows — including Apple TV's first breakout hit, "Ted Lasso." While Apple TV has the exclusive rights to stream these shows, it doesn't produce them; it merely holds the rights. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:37 pmiPhone 17 is the best phone of 2025, according to MKBHD
The winners for this year’s edition of MKBHD’s Smartphone Awards have just been revealed, and Apple scored four recognitions out of the 10 categories, one of which isn’t exactly a reason to be proud of. Here are the details. more…10:33 pmDeveloper of ICE tracking app ‘ICEBlock’ sues Trump administration after Apple’s App Store pulls it | Mac Daily NewsDeveloper of ICE tracking app ‘ICEBlock’ sues Trump administration after Apple’s App Store pulls it
On Monday, Joshua Aaron, creator of the widely used ICEBlock app — which allowed users to share real-time alerts about federal immigration… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:19 pmiPhone Users in Japan Can Now Send Messages via Satellite
iPhone users in Japan are now able to use Apple's Messages via satellite feature, Apple said today. Messages via satellite works on the iPhone 14 or later and the Apple Watch Ultra 3, allowing users who have no cellular or Wi-Fi connection to use satellite connectivity for messaging. When attempting to send a message with no cellular or Wi-Fi connection, iPhone users in Japan will see a message that prompts them to connect to the nearest satellite. After connecting, users can send and receive iMessages, SMS messages, emoji characters, and use the Messages Tapback feature. Messages sent via satellite offer the same end-to-end encryption as messages sent over Wi-Fi or cellular. Japanese users already had access to emergency SOS via satellite and the option to share location via satellite in the Find My app, so the new Messages via satellite option joins those two features. iOS 18 or later is required for Messages via satellite on iPhone, while the feature needs watchOS 26 or later on the Apple Watch Ultra 3. Satellite connectivity continues to be free for all iPhone and Apple Watch users with supported devices.Tag: JapanThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:09 pmICEBlock App Developer Sues Trump Officials, Claims Apple Was Pressured to Remove App
The developer behind the ICEBlock app that Apple removed from the App Store at the Trump administration's request is suing for suppression of free speech. The lawsuit names Pam Bondi, Kristi Noem, and other government officials, accusing them of First Amendment violations (via NPR). Key to the lawsuit is a statement from Bondi, who claimed Apple removed the app after the government asked Apple to do so. "We reached out to Apple today demanding they remove the ICEBlock app from their App Store -- and Apple did so," said Bondi. ICEBlock allows iPhone users to report the location of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents when the agents are spotted in public. The app was removed from the App Store in early October, though people who downloaded it before it was pulled are still able to use it. ICEBlock had over a million users when it was removed from the App Store. Joshua Aaron, the app's developer, argues that the creation, distribution, and promotion of ICEBlock is lawful and protected by the First Amendment. He claims that the government officials named in the lawsuit used the authority of their offices to pressure, threaten, and coerce Apple to remove the app. This lawsuit challenges these government officials' unconstitutional threats and demands against Apple, which pressured it to remove the ICEBlock app from the App Store. In particular, Attorney General Bondi's coercion of Apple has censored Aaron and ALL U Chart,Inc., which owns ICEBlock's intellectual property, by making ICEBlock--their speech--unavailable to the public. Apple is not named in the lawsuit, and is not being targeted by Aaron. When the app was removed from the App Store, Apple said that the app violated guideline 1.1.1, and made it clear that it was removed at the behest of the government. Information provided to Apple by law enforcement shows that your app violates Guideline 1.1.1 because its purpose is to provide location information about law enforcement officers that can be used to harm such officers individually or as a group. For this reason, your app will be removed from the App Store Aaron asks that the court allow ICEBlock to be reinstated, and that government officials be prevented from threatening or pressuring ICEBlock distributors.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:54 pmICEBlock lawsuit: Trump admin bragged about demanding App Store removal
ICEBlock creator sues to protect apps that are crowd-sourcing ICE sightings.09:53 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Airtel Network in Zambia
Dec 8, 13:53 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Airtel Network in Zambia for a Subset of Longcodes. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.09:47 pmA library to load RealityKit entities from STL, OBJ, and other formats supported by ModelIO | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingA library to load RealityKit entities from STL, OBJ, and other formats supported by ModelIO
This is a free GitHub repository and SwiftUI package that I started last week. I needed to be able to import STL and OBJ files into RealityKit, because they are somewhat common in the robotics industry I’m designing my upcoming app for (https://www.dc-engineer.com/armor for anyone who is interested). After some searching, I found that ModelIO […]09:38 pmiOS 26’s new AirPods setting can solve a common Bluetooth issue
iOS 26 has a bunch of new AirPods features, but one that lots of users might appreciate is flying under the radar. Thanks to a new setting added in iOS 26, you can finally stop AirPods’ audio from automatically getting hijacked by other Bluetooth speakers, including your in-car speakers. more…09:38 pmiOS 26’s new AirPods setting can solve a common Bluetooth issue
iOS 26 has a bunch of new AirPods features, but one that lots of users might appreciate is flying under the radar. Thanks to a new setting added in iOS 26, you can finally stop AirPods’ audio from automatically getting hijacked by other Bluetooth speakers, including your in-car speakers. more…09:25 pmMessaging Insights Degraded Behavior on Cyber Monday
Dec 8, 13:25 PSTResolved - Twilio Messaging Insights was degraded for 5 minutes between 11:18 and 11:24 Pacific Time on 12/1/2025. During this period of time customers may have experienced errors loading charts and tables in Messaging Insights. The issue has now been resolved.09:23 pmMultiple Destination SMS Carrier Maintenance – Three
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 8, 15:00 - 21:00 PSTDec 8, 12:57 PSTScheduled - The Three network in Denmark and Sweden is conducting a planned maintenance from 08 December 2025 at 15:00 PST until 08 December 2025 at 21:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from Three Denmark and Sweden handsets.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.09:08 pmWedbush boosts Apple price target to $350 on iPhone momentum, AI executive shakeup
Wedbush Securities has raised its price target for Apple shares to $350 from $320, maintaining an "Outperform" rating on the stock… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:59 pmNetflix plans to keep selling Warner shows to Apple TV, like Ted Lasso
Netflix’s massive $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery raises big questions for Apple TV, but at least one potential issue has seemingly been resolved. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos says Warner’s TV division will continue selling shows to rival streamers. more…08:53 pmApple highlights developer tools as Australia bans social media for under-16s
In preparation for a law that will prohibit Australians under 16 from having social media accounts, Apple is highlighting the App Store tools that developers can use to ensure their apps comply. Here are the details. more…08:23 pmUnited States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 9, 23:00 PST - Dec 10, 03:00 PSTDec 8, 12:21 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 09 December 2025 at 23:00 PST until 10 December 2025 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from United States handsets via subset of United States short codes.08:16 pmICEBlock developer sues Trump administration over threats and App Store removal
Last October’s ICEBlock was removed from the App Store following pressure from the US government. Now, the app’s developer, Joshua Aaron, is suing 14 representatives of the administration. Here are the details. more…08:11 pmMagSafe Monday: Satechi’s OntheGo 3-in-1 Qi2 charger is built for travel and StandBy mode | 9 to 5 MacMagSafe Monday: Satechi’s OntheGo 3-in-1 Qi2 charger is built for travel and StandBy mode
Travel chargers are often a series of compromises. They are either too big, too slow, or missing support for one of the devices you actually needed to charge. The Satechi OntheGo 3-in-1 Qi2 charger is the rare accessory that gets almost everything right (except for one thing). It delivers 15-watt Qi2 fast charging for the iPhone, supports fast charging on the Apple Watch, and has a dedicated spot for AirPods. It folds down into a really compact circle that fit into any bag and has enough flexibility to work on your nightstand in Standby mode, a hotel desk, or a tray table on a plane. Read on to learn more about the Satechi OntheGo 3-in-1. more…08:00 pmApple’s ‘F1,’ ‘Severance,’ ‘Pluribus,’ ‘Slow Horses,’ ‘The Studio’ score Golden Globe Awards nominations | Mac Daily NewsApple’s ‘F1,’ ‘Severance,’ ‘Pluribus,’ ‘Slow Horses,’ ‘The Studio’ score Golden Globe Awards nominations
Apple TV on Monday was recognized with 14 total nominations across six titles for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, with top category… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:53 pmUS SMS Carrier Maintenance – Small US Carriers
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 8, 19:00 - 23:00 PSTDec 8, 11:33 PSTScheduled - A subset of small networks in the US are conducting an emergency maintenance from 08 December 2025 at 19:00 PST until 08 December 2025 at 23:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from small US carriers handsets when sending via long codes and short codes.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.07:52 pmTidBITS Needs Your Support in 2026
We don’t peddle your personal information to advertisers or rely on deep-pocketed corporate backers, so would you contribute to keep TidBITS vibrant in the next year?07:43 pmApple and Google's iPhone-Android switching update starts to roll out
A new build of Android has been released that will make it easier for Android and iPhone switching to take place in the future.An iPhone and an Android deviceThe current process for switching between Android and iPhone, or vice versa, is usually a tricky one with many steps and things to think about. However, both Apple and Google are working to make it easier for users to switch between platforms.A post to Reddit, first spotted by 9to5Mac says that there is a new Android Canary build 2512 available for Google Pixel smartphones. While the text of the Reddit post doesn't specify features, the build does include switching capabilities. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:41 pmWinter Clarity Bundle: 60% off Raycast, Endel, Ground News, and Craft Docs [Sponsored]
The holiday season brings noise: endless shopping lists, Christmas deals, distractions, last-minute meetings, deadlines, you name it. The Winter Clarity Bundle includes four tools that help you focus on what really matters. They cut through the chaos like a laser, pointing directly at what matters most to you. So you can enter 2026 with nothing holding you back and a clean slate for what’s ahead. Launching today, the Winter Bundle brings together four best-in-class apps that form a complete toolkit for clarity and focus. more…07:38 pmAustralian age-check law pulls Apple deeper into platform governance
Apple leans into age checks as Australia's teen social media ban goes live, putting the App Store in the middle of a political fight over kids, tech, and compliance.The App Store ends up acting as an intermediary layerAustralia's new social media law takes effect on December 10 and it targets the apps, not the devices. The law requires major social platforms to prevent anyone under 16 from holding an account, and to deactivate existing under-age accounts.The eSafety Commissioner can issue fines in the tens of millions of dollars for violations. Regulators expect platforms to rely on age-assurance tools and behavioral signals instead of mandatory ID scans. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:36 pm7 Months as solo dev: My game results and stats
Im happy of these stats even if they could be better lol. No gonna lie, mobile gaming market seems dead / hard nowadays… submitted by /u/rmeldev [link] [comments]07:17 pmBlack Friday 2.0: Apple Watch Series 11 hits new all-time low, more (from $129)
From tracking your fitness to keeping you connected wherever you go, Apple Watch is a must-have this holiday season. To make it easier to know what to buy, we are tracking huge savings on the entire Apple Watch lineup. 40mm Apple Watch SE 3: from $200 (Reg. $249) 44mm Apple Watch SE 3: from $230 (Reg. $279) 42mm Apple Watch Series 11: from $299 (Reg. $399) 46mm Apple Watch Series 11: from $329 (Reg. $429) Apple Watch Ultra 2: from $549 (Reg. $799) …head below for more! Whether you’re a newcomer to the Apple Watch ecosystem or looking to upgrade your aging wearable, there’s a deal in here for you. more…07:11 pmMy app getting a lot of positive ratings in China, but no purchases there yet… | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingMy app getting a lot of positive ratings in China, but no purchases there yet…
Hi folks 👋 I have a couple of apps on the App Store across different platforms. Over the past couple of months, I’ve noticed a big increase in usage of one of my apps from China. It’s getting a lot of positive reviews from users there, but zero purchases — even though I’m getting purchases […]07:10 pmSwitching Between iPhone and Android Will Get Easier With New Apple and Google Collaboration | MacRumorsSwitching Between iPhone and Android Will Get Easier With New Apple and Google Collaboration
Apple and Google are teaming up to make it easier for users to switch between iPhone and Android smartphones, according to 9to5Google. There is a new Android Canary build available today that simplifies data transfer between two smartphones, and Apple is going to implement the functionality in an upcoming iOS 26 beta. Apple already has a Move to iOS app for transferring data from an Android device to an iPhone, while Google has an Android Switch app that can migrate data from an iPhone to an Android smartphone. The new method will apparently replace the existing apps, offering a transfer function when setting up a new iPhone or Android device. The collaboration will apparently add "more functionality" and support for transferring data types that are not available to transfer with the current tools. Both Apple and Google are facing regulatory pressure around the world, with multiple countries scrutinizing practices that might keep customers locked into a platform. Making it simpler for users to transition from one platform to another will be beneficial to both companies.Tags: Android, GoogleThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:02 pmApple scores top nominations for the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards
Apple TV has ben recognized with 26 total nominations across 10 programs for the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards. With a record 19… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:50 pmSharing the first 100 day of my app: Day 1
submitted by /u/caine0077 [link] [comments]06:41 pm$100 discount drops Apple Watch Series 11 below Black Friday’s best price
An early deal on Apple Watch Series 11 drops it to $389. And Apple Watch Series 10 discounts remain available. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:38 pmMacRumors Readers Can Get 30% Off Satechi's Best Qi2 Chargers, Bluetooth Trackers, and More | MacRumorsMacRumors Readers Can Get 30% Off Satechi's Best Qi2 Chargers, Bluetooth Trackers, and More
Satechi and MacRumors have partnered up this week to offer our readers an exclusive 30 percent discount on select products for a limited time. This sale is available only on Satechi's website, and it will run through December 15. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Satechi. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. To get the discount, add anything from the lists below to your cart and head to checkout. Once at checkout, you can enter the code MRHOLIDAY to get 30 percent off your order for this week only. This discount code takes 30 percent off each item in your cart, so you can purchase multiple accessories at once. Note: Use code MRHOLIDAY at checkout to see the discount. 30% OFFMacRumors Exclusive Sale at Satechi Products in this sale include Satechi's newest Qi2 charging stations and travel chargers, including the 3-in-1 Foldable Charging Station for $91.00, down from $129.99. You can also get both of Satechi's On The Go chargers on sale for 30 percent off with our exclusive code, priced at $56.00 for the 2-in-1 model and $70.00 for the 3-in-1 model. It's also worth noting that some products are under a "last chance" discount, leftover from Satechi's Cyber Week sale, and our exclusive code stacks with these markdowns. This means you can get ultra-steep discounts on Satechi's 2-in-1 Headphone Stand and Wireless Charger ($39.20, $40 off) and Thunderbolt 4 Dock ($147.00, $152 off). The code also covers 30 percent off Satechi's range of FindAll Bluetooth trackers, including the FindAll Keychain, FindAll Card, FindAll Luggage Tag, FindAll Glasses Case, and FindAll Passport Cover. We've listed every product that works with our exclusive MRHOLIDAY discount code below, so be sure to shop the sale before it ends on December 15. Wall Chargers 67W On The Go Slim Wall Charger - $42.00, down from $59.99 165W USB-C 4-Port GaN Charger - $84.00, down from $119.99 Wireless Chargers 2-in-1 Headphone Stand and Wireless Charger - $39.20, down from $55.99 2-in-1 Foldable Qi2 Charging Stand - $56.00, down from $79.99 On The Go 2-in-1 Charger - $56.00, down from $79.99 On The Go 3-in-1 Charger - $70.00, down from $99.99 3-in-1 Foldable Qi2 Charging Stand - $91.00, down from $129.99 Bluetooth Trackers FindAll Keychain - $21.00, down from $29.99 FindAll Card - $24.50, down from $34.99 FindAll Luggage Tag - $31.50, down from $44.99 FindAll Glasses Case - $35.00, down from $49.99 FindAll Passport Cover - $42.00, down from $59.99 Docks and Hubs Pro Hub Slim - $56.00, down from $79.99 7-in-1 Slim USB-C Multiport Adapter - $56.00, down from $79.99 Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro - $140.00, down from $199.99 Thunderbolt 4 Dock - $147.00, down from $209.99 Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock - $245.00, down from $349.99 Miscellaneous On The Go Bluetooth Keyboard - $56.00, down from 479.99 On The Go Bluetooth Mouse - $21.00, down from $29.99 Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable - $28.00, down from $39.99 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 this holiday season? 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 forums06:34 pmSecond release candidate of iOS 26.2 surfaces ahead of public release
Following the initial release candidates, Apple has supplied a second build of iOS 26.2, as it prepares for a formal release of its operating system updates ahead of the holidays.iOS 26.2 gets a second release candidateOn December 3, Apple started the endgame section of its beta-testing process, with the first release candidates for its 26.2 generation of operating systems. Less than a week later, it's brought out its second RC build of iOS 26.2.The second RC build, number 23C54, replaces the first RC build, 23C52. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:32 pmApple and Google team up to make iPhone and Android switching easier
Apple and Google are teaming up to make it easier to switch between Android and iPhone devices. The two companies say that they’ve developed new features that streamline the process of moving data between each platform as part of a joint collaboration. more…06:29 pmHow Apple is Helping Apps Comply With Australia's Social Media Ban for Kids
Australia's new social media law goes into effect on December 10, 2025, and ahead of that date, Apple is sharing information on developer tools that are designed to help social media apps adhere to the law. Children under the age of 16 will no longer be allowed to use Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, YouTube (except for YouTube Kids), Snapchat, X, Twitch, Threads, and Kick in Australia, and those apps have to take "reasonable steps" to remove underage users from their platforms starting Wednesday. Apps will also need to prevent new signups from users under the age of 16, and there is a one-year transition period before penalties will begin. To assist developers, Apple provides the Declared Age Range API, which gives developers access to the age range of users. Other tools available include an option for an age suitability URL that provides more information on the app and its age-related content, app description pages that indicate age restrictions, and tools for setting higher minimum age ranges. Platforms that don't deactivate accounts created by children will face serious fines. Australia may also add more apps to its banned list over time, depending on the apps that kids adopt after not being able to access their current favorites. Australia is the first country to implement a total social media ban for children. More information is available on Apple's developer website.Tags: App Store, AustraliaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:18 pmiOS 26.2 gets new RC for iPhone ahead of launch
iOS 26.2 is expected to launch some time this week, but it looks like today might be ruled out. Apple has just released a second RC of iOS 26.2 for developers and public beta testers. more…06:18 pmApple Seeds Second iOS 26.2 Release Candidate to Developers and Public Beta Testers
Apple today seeded the second release candidate version of iOS 26.2 to developers and public beta testers, with the software coming one week after Apple seeded the first RC. The release candidate represents the final version iOS 26.2 that will be provided to the public if no further bugs are found. Registered developers and public beta testers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 26.2 has a Liquid Glass slider on the Lock Screen to adjust the transparency of the clock, plus it brings AirPods Live Translation to the European Union. The Reminders app now supports alarms for when tasks are due, and there are updates to the Podcasts and Apple News apps. Menu animations have been revamped, and CarPlay supports disabling pinned messages in the Messages app. We have a full list of all the features available in iOS 26.2 in our guide. iOS 26.2 will likely see a launch later this week.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:03 pmBest PDF Editor for Mac (2025): Best tools for text edits, OCR & annotations
Macworld Many workplaces and educational institutions have completely switched from paper documents to digital ones. Consequently, Mac users are increasingly dealing with PDFs and other e-document file formats. Whether you need to edit, sign or create PDFs, we are here to help you find the best PDF editor for your Mac from the multitude of options. There are various PDF editing apps that cater to various budgets and workflows and among them are a few that stand out in terms of features, performance, and design. In this buying guide we have looks in depth at eight of the best PDF apps available for Mac. How we test PDF editors Macworld evaluates PDF editors by evaluating a range of common user tasks to assess the software’s functionality and ease of use. Our evaluation focuses on core editing and annotation capabilities. We examine how easy it is to edit text and sign forms, we check for tools that allow highlighting, underlining, and striking through text, and we assess creative tools like a freehand drawing pen. We also test the accuracy of OCR tools where available. We pick the best PDF editors based on the best editor for certain use case, not just the most powerful or expensive. This guide to the best PDF editors is based on full reviews of the software mentioned. We offer more detail on our testing methodology below. Best PDF editors for Mac We’ve tested every major PDF editor on macOS, from lightweight free tools to full professional suites, to identify the best options for students, office workers, and power users. If you’re looking for basic annotation and page organization, the free Preview app that is available as part of macOS may be sufficient. If you need more in the way of editing tools, then one of these apps could better support your needs. 1. Apple Preview: Best free PDF editor Pros Pre-installed and free Clear user interface Lots of handy tools Cons No iOS or iPadOS apps Doesn’t allow you to edit existing text Price When Reviewed: Free Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Free View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Why Apple Preview is a good choice: Apple Preview, the default document and image viewer on macOS, is a surprisingly capable and free application that handles most personal and business PDF needs. While it is not designed to replace a full-featured, professional PDF editor, Preview offers a robust set of tools for free. Preview’s built-in capabilities are more than sufficient for everyday tasks, making it an excellent starting point for anyone needing to work with PDFs on a Mac. Apple Preview is the default document and image viewer on macOS, offering a range of useful features beyond just viewing photos and PDFs. Click on any PDF (or any image format) to open it and it will launch in Preview. Alternatively, open Preview and it will open the Finder, allowing users to browse through folders to locate the file they want to view. The app features a toolbar at the top of the screen, which allows users to view file details, zoom in or out, share the file, fill in a form, or mark up the file. The Markup button reveals tools for selection, doodling, inserting shapes or sticky notes, signing, and typing text. These tools are easily customizable, allowing users to control the color and size of a shape or text box, as well as pick between multiple fonts when typing. There is also an autofill helper. Apple Preview is not designed to replace image or PDF editors, but it still offers some power-user features. The menu bar’s Tools button allows users to reveal more advanced image controls, such as granular resizing, color adjustments, and automatic background removal. The File menu includes a Export button that allows users to choose the output’s quality and file format, allowing them to convert images to various formats. When viewing a PDF file in Apple Preview, users can easily re-order or delete its pages using the sidebar, allowing them to limit the file to the important bits they need. If exporting the PDF using Preview, users can optionally add a password, quartz filter, or file restrictions. If you’d prefer not to pay for Adobe Acrobat or another solution, Apple Preview may be more suitable for you. Apple Preview offers free tools that Adobe has paywalled, including PDF page organization/deletion, password protection for PDF files, and document scanning. Just need to turn something into a PDF? Read: How to make a PDF on Mac Read our full Preview review 2. Readdle PDF Expert – Cost-effective PDF editor Pros Wide range of handy tools Intuitive user interface Flexible pricing Cons Lifetime license only for Mac Not for Android and Windows Price When Reviewed: Free 7-day trial; $6.67/month; $79.99 a year; $139.99 perpetual plan Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Seven day trial Free View Deal Readdle (monthly) $6.67 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Why Readdle PDF Expert is a good choice: PDF Expert is a popular choice for Mac users, known for its intuitive interface, smooth performance, and a wide range of tools, including AI features. It is available as a lifetime license, making it a cost-effective alternative to subscription models PDF Expert has a wide range of reliable tools and an intuitive user interface. It’s a great option if you are looking for more than Preview offers for free. Upon launching PDF Expert, users are greeted by a Tools tab with shortcuts to various features, such as organizing, optimizing, protecting, reviewing, or converting documents. The app runs smoothly and gives you everything you need to fully control a PDF file, including edit text and images, sign, fill checkboxes, add links, redact content in multiple ways, insert shapes, highlight text, doodle, and even measure the distance between two points or calculate specific areas. The PDF Expert toolbar features layout settings, an advanced search bar, and an AI Chat button. The AI Chat button allows users to interact with the integrated chatbot, summarize PDFs, list key points, generate hashtags, and more. The toolbar’s center includes commonly used PDF editing functionalities, such as annotation, editing, file conversion and exporting, signing, and optical character recognition (OCR). For most users, PDF Expert’s features are sufficient, as it allows users to manipulate a document’s content, add or remove elements, protect the file with a password, and shrink its size. While Adobe Acrobat offers more advanced tools, PDF Expert’s core functionalities are sufficient for most users. There are two payment options on macOS: a lifetime license, or an annual license that includes future updates and mobile support. Students can get 50% off and there is a free 7-day trial. It is available for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, but is not available on Android or Windows devices. Read our full Readdle PDF Expert review 3. Wondershare PDFelement – Best for features Pros Cross-platform solution Flexible pricing Simple user interface Cons Some unlabeled sidebar buttons are hard to identify Not always intuitive Price When Reviewed: Free 7 day trial, from $79.99 one year plan, $109.99 two year plan, or $103.99 lifetime license Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Seven day trial Free View Deal Wondershare (annually) $79.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Why Wondershare PDFelement is a good choice: Wondershare PDFelement is a capable PDF editor that offers a compelling alternative to other options on the market, particularly for users with specific needs and budgets thanks to its a rich feature set and flexible pricing. Wondershare’s PDFelement is a document manipulation tool that offers essential features on all platforms at a reasonable price. The app features a minimalistic user interface and offers single- and cross-platform licenses, with the main difference being app updates. If you plan to use the PDF editor on your Mac exclusively, you can opt for a one-year, two-year, or lifetime license. PDFelement also supports iOS, iPadOS, Windows, Android, and the web, offering an all-encompassing bundle that supports all of these platforms. The single-platform licenses include 20GB of cloud storage, while the highlighted bundles offer 100GB. Once you run out of the 20,000 AI tokens included with your purchase, you can buy more. PDFelement features a clean home page showcasing standard PDF editing tools, such as PDF conversion, optical character recognition (OCR), template selection, file compression, and more. It also has a sidebar that grants access to handy destinations like recent files, cloud documents, tagged PDFs, and agreements you’ve sent others to sign. PDFelement supports most commonly needed PDF editing functionalities, including text manipulation, image and URL insertion, adding, deleting, and editing the document’s pages. It’s not the most advanced selection out there, but it gets the job done in casual workflows. PDFelement is better suited for annotation and artificial intelligence needs, allowing users to insert text, shapes, comments, stamps, forms, checkboxes, text callouts, and more. It can also automatically bookmarks reflecting the document’s chapters. Beyond text manipulation, PDFelement can redact text, add a password to the file, convert the PDF to a Microsoft Office format, change the pages’ background, compress the size, and insert a watermark. While not the most feature-rich PDF editor, it caters to casual users seeking a lightweight solution. Despite its minimalism, getting used to PDFelement may take some time. The unlabeled buttons in the editor’s sidebar can be confusing and challenging to identify, and some features, like text editing, can sometimes be unpredictable. PDFelement is an excellent PDF editor for those with casual needs, but its tools aren’t as advanced as those offered by many rival apps. Read our full Wondershare PDFelement review 4. Foxit PDF Editor – Best for Professionals Pros Extensive set of PDF editing tools Native macOS, iOS, and iPadOS apps Cons Only annual subscription plans Mobile app access excluded from base plan Overwhelming user interface Price When Reviewed: PDF Editor: $129.99/yr or $10.99/mo; PDF Editor+: $159.99/yr or $13.99/mo Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Foxit PDF Reader Free View Deal Foxit (monthly) $10.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Why Foxit PDF Editor is a good choice: Foxit PDF Editor is a strong competitor to Acrobat, Foxit is packed with business-ready features and uses a familiar Microsoft Office-style interface. It offers different plans, with the Editor+ version including AI-assisted tools and eSign capabilities. Foxit offers a range of PDF-centric solutions for Mac users, including PDF Reader and PDF Editor. PDF Reader is available on macOS for free, allowing users to view, annotate, sign, and have AI analyze their documents. The paid-for PDF Editor unlocks the complete editing toolbox for an annual fee, with a base plan and a plus (+) plan that includes more features. There are options to pay monthly, but it is still an annual contract: there’s no option to cancel after a month. The free PDF Reader allows users to control the size, color, and style of inserted text or shapes, as well as customize features like changing the document’s background shade, reversing and rotating pages, signing forms, and more. It can read text aloud, measure distances, calculate areas, magnify selected spots, and have AI analyze your document. The paid-for PDF Editor supports all of PDF Reader’s features but adds editing functionalities, such as file conversion, optical character recognition (OCR), and full manipulation of a document’s text and images through addition, deletion, or tweaking. It caters to power users with advanced features like document sanitization, redaction styles, security layers, JavaScript, and accessibility checks. Foxit’s PDF Editor stands out for its ChatGPT integration, which can analyze and summarize documents and perform actions on your behalf. The base plan should suffice for most users, while the Plus plan offers exclusives like mobile app access, tracking other parties’ signatures, smart redaction, 130GB of cloud storage, and template support. While the app is generally swift, the user interface may seem too packed to some users, especially those who don’t need all the offered tools. Foxit PDF Editor is designed for serious users rather than casual users, and if the UI overwhelms you, it may be an overkill for you. Read our full Foxit PDF Editor review 5. Adobe Acrobat Studio – Best online option Pros Cross platform Advanced PDF manipulation tools Supports signature collection Cons Mac app is bloated Free version is limited compared to Preview Expensive subscriptions Price When Reviewed: $35 per month or $300 per year Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Adobe $35 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Why Adobe Acrobat Studio is a good choice: Adobe Acrobat offers a range of products from a free online editor to the paid Standard and Pro versions. The Pro version is the most feature-rich, including advanced tools like version comparison and web form creation, but it is also one of the more expensive options. In 2025 Adobe introduced Acrobat Studio, which combines the Acrobat Pro features with Adobe Express premium and adds AI tools. Adobe Acrobat Studio marks a major step in making PDFs more intelligent and interactive — combining traditional PDF editing tools with AI-powered document analysis and collaboration features. At its core is “PDF Spaces,” a hub where you can upload up to 100 files — not just PDFs, but Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web links or cloud-stored documents — and treat them collectively as a single “knowledge base.”Once uploaded, Acrobat Studio automatically generates “insight cards” summarising key themes, breaking down complex details into tables or bullet points, and providing a useful overview at a glance. You can also ask a built-in AI chatbot questions about the uploaded documents — for instance, have it summarise a contract, extract data from a spreadsheet, or outline pros/cons from a long report. The chatbot even supports custom “personalities” depending on your use case (e.g. analyst, instructor), helping you view the content from different perspectives. The AI assistant cites its sources, which helps mitigate one of the main drawbacks of generative AI: hallucination.Adobe also promises that uploaded documents are not used to train its models. This is an important privacy reassurance for sensitive files. The Studio package bundles this new AI workspace with other Adobe tools: the full PDF-editing suite, 100 GB cloud storage, 250 generative credits for media creation, and even Adobe Express Premium.There are some practical caveats though. Acrobat Studio is pricey at about $35/month (or $300/year under an early-access offer). We felt there was a lot of bloatware associated with the macOS installer, as a result the web version may be a better option for Mac users. Also, although PDF Spaces is great for analysis, you cannot directly edit documents in it; to make changes to a PDF you need to download it, edit it in the separate Acrobat editor, then re-upload, which is cumbersome. Acrobat Studio is a powerful, AI-driven platform for anyone handling complex or large document sets — whether you’re doing research, evaluating investments, handling contracts, or working on business proposals. It excels at summarising, organising, and extracting insights. But its high price and workflow friction (on Mac) may make it more appealing to professionals and heavy users than casual PDF editors. 6. ABBYY FineReader PDF for Mac – Best for digitising documents Pros Reasonably accurate and reliable OCR functionality Supports scanning and importing from iPhone Can convert PDF to wide range of formats Cons Similarly priced apps include superior PDF editing tools Price When Reviewed: $11.99 a month, $69 a year Best Prices Today: Retailer Price 30-day trial Free View Deal Mac App Store (monthly) $11.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Why Abbyy FineReader PDF is a good choice: Abbyy FineReader PDF is a specialized tool that excels in specific scenarios, particularly for users who need to digitize physical documents or convert existing files into editable formats. However, its suitability depends heavily on your specific needs, as it is not an all-in-one PDF solution. Other PDF editing apps offer optical character recognition (OCR) as an added perk, Abbyy FineReader PDF leads on its optical character recognition software and file converter, and, while it offers reliable OCR and file conversion functionalities, it falls short when it comes to PDF editing. FineReader PDF is a simple user interface with three main tabs: viewing PDF documents, quick and advanced file conversion tools, and importing documents. It has been optimized for macOS and offers a modern design. FineReader PDF supports viewing and highlighting PDF files, with preset highlight colors and comments. The quick conversion feature processes inputted files to detect content and then selects the output’s format. Supported file formats include PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, EPUB, FB2, TXT, HTML, RTF, ODT, and CSV. It doesn’t support Apple’s HEIC image format, so users may need to convert HEIC iPhone shots to JPG first. Each format offers its own customizations, such as ebook title, author, layout, and page size. FineReader PDF exports the document, making it more editable. However, it doesn’t support proper PDF editing, so it may not be the ideal PDF solution for manipulating files. It doesn’t offer a one-time purchase option and has relatively high recurring fees. There’s a yearly subscription plan on the Abbyy website, and a monthly subscription on the Mac App Store (which is a good option because you can cancel at any time). There’s a full-featured 7-day free trial. Read our full ABBYY FineReader Pro review 7. Tenorshare PDNob PDF Editor for Mac Pros Wide variety of editing and annotation tools Modern, intuitive user interface Free trial and multiple subscription packages Cons Monthly plan is costly, no lifetime option No iOS or iPadOS clients Account deletion by customer support only Price When Reviewed: $14.99 a month (currently FREE), $35.99 a year (currently $4.99) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Tenorshare $15.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Why Tenorshare’s PDNob PDF Editor is a good choice: Tenorshare’s PDNob PDF Editor for Mac offers a range of features for users with basic to intermediate PDF editing needs, though it comes with some notable drawbacks. Tenorshare’s PDNob PDF Editor has a sleek user interface with modern buttons that easily convey their actions. It packs in some neat features, such as an optical character recognition (OCR) engine for converting photographed documents to text, password protection, compression, conversion between popular file formats, merging, automatic indexing, and more. The service offers 20GB of cloud storage. PDNob PDF Editor also packs an AI assistant, but it failed miserably when I attempted to use it. It simply couldn’t comprehend what my (very) basic questions meant and continued asking for further clarification. The bad news is it is only available on macOS 10.15 or Windows 10, there’s no iPhone or iPad app, which is a disadvantage. Plus, while there is a free 14-day trial (with watermarks) unfortunately if you later want to delete your account and its associated data from Tenorshare servers you must contact support to help (which rings some alarm bells!) While it is excellent for those with basic to intermediate needs, there are too many downsides and there are better options elsewhere. Read our full Tenorshare PDNob PDF Editor for Mac review 8. Cisdem PDFMaster (aka EaseUS PDF editor) Pros Simple user interface Fluid performance One-time payment options Cons Confusing branding Not always reliable No version for iOS and iPadOS Price When Reviewed: $59.95 a year or $89.95 with lifetime uppgrades from EaseUS, or $49.99 a year of $99.99 lifetime plan from Cisdem Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Cisdem $49.99 View Deal EaseUS $59.95 View Deal App Store $69.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Why EaseUS PDF Editor is a good choice: EaseUS PDF Editor (aka Cisdem PDFMaster) is a capable and affordable option, providing all the essential tools without overwhelming features. It offers a free version with watermarks and is available for a one-time lifetime license fee. One of the options you may come across during your hunt for a PDF editor is that from EaseUS. While the company’s own PDF editor is exclusive to Windows, its website offers PDFMaster for macOS—which is actually developed by its partner Cisdem. EaseUS packages Cisdem PDFMaster as EaseUS PDF Editor for Mac, but it’s essentially the same app. Confused? We were. Just to baffle you further, you can buy the app from EaseUS or Cisdem, and at the Mac App Store, all at different prices and there are a few differences. We reviewed EaseUS’s version. The app features a minimalistic user interface with modern-looking buttons and labels. While PDFMaster’s feature set is somewhat limited compared to more professional apps, it generally gets the job done for those with casual PDF editing needs. You can edit the text in the document, including add or remove words, change the font, insert links and so on. You can also add shapes, highlighting, underlining, strikethroughs, and leave comments. Images, stamps, and digital signatures can also be added. Watermarking, document cropping, conversion to multiple file formats, size shrinking, optical character recognition (OCR), redaction, page reorganization, PDF comparisons, area calculations are also available. We did have a few issues during testing. For example, exporting a PDF after password-protecting it didn’t actually secure it. Once its 14-day trial expires, you will have to pay $89.95 once or $59.95 per year to continue using the software. The macOS version doesn’t provide a monthly subscription plan. There is no mobile version for iOS and iPadOS users. Read our full Cisdem PDFMaster for Mac (aka EaseUS PDF Editor) review How we test PDF editors Our testing criteria focus on how well an application serves different user needs, from casual annotation to professional document manipulation. When testing a PDF editor we evaluate its capabilities across these key areas: Creation and Conversion A top PDF editor should be able to create, convert, and export PDFs from various file types. It’s crucial that this process preserves the original formatting and uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to make scanned text searchable and editable. Content Editing The ability to directly edit content is fundamental. This includes modifying text, as well as inserting, resizing, and moving images within the document. We also look for features that allow for reorganizing, adding, or deleting pages. Annotation and Markup For review and collaboration, strong annotation tools are essential. We test for a variety of markup options, such as adding comments, highlighting text, inserting shapes, and placing stamps, to see how well the editor handles both text-heavy and graphic-intensive files. Security Features Protecting sensitive information is a major consideration. We evaluate security functions like password protection, setting user permissions, and the ability to redact content to control access and ensure privacy. Advanced Functionality We also look for advanced features that enhance productivity. This includes AI assistants for summarizing or manipulating documents, support for form-filling, e-signatures, and automatic indexing. Mobile and Cloud Support In today’s multi-device workflows, having access to documents on the go is important. We consider whether an editor offers a dedicated mobile app or provides seamless cloud access to your files. What to look for in a PDF editor for Mac When selecting a PDF editor, consider one that can create, convert, and export PDFs from various file types, while preserving the original formatting and making the text searchable and editable through OCR technology. The editor should also allow for content editing, including modifying text, inserting, resizing, and moving images, and reorganizing pages. Additionally, it should enable users to add comments and annotations to PDF files during review, with tools for marking up both text documents and graphic-heavy files. Security features, such as password protection, permissions setting, and content redaction, are also important for access control. Lastly, consider a PDF editor with mobile support, either through a dedicated mobile app or cloud access. FAQ 1. Do Macs have built in PDF? Macs have a built-in PDF editor called Apple Preview, which offers a comprehensive set of PDF markup tools, including form filling and password protection. This editor is superior to Adobe Acrobat’s free tier in terms of PDF editing capabilities. The PDF editing tools in macOS can be accessed through Quick Look or the Preview app, and they allow users to add text, highlight, underline, and strikethrough text, rotate pages, add and remove pages, add arrows and other shapes, and add comments to PDFs. Additionally, Apple Preview allows users to add their signature to a PDF. However, it’s worth noting that Apple Preview has limited native sharing options and is only available to Mac users. 2. How to make a PDF on a Mac To create a PDF on a Mac, you can use the built-in Preview app. Simply create a document on your Mac, then choose Print > PDF and edit in Preview. The Preview app also allows you to export PDFs with options for quality and file format, and add password, quartz filter, or file restrictions. Alternatively, you can use tools like Adobe Acrobat Pro or Standard, one one of the other options in the list above, but these require a subscription. 3. How to fill in a PDF on a Mac Filling in a PDF with Apple Preview is easy. The Mac app, included on every Mac, includes a form-filling feature that automatically detects fields and allows easy filling. In addition, AutoFill, a feature introduced in macOS 14.2, uses Contacts to select the necessary information and makes filling out PDFs faster and more secure. If you need more advance features then one of the options above will give you additional viewing, editing, converting, and PDF signing abilities. Read: How to edit a PDF on a Mac 4. Can I edit a PDF for free on a Mac? Yes, you can edit a PDF for free on a Mac using Apple’s built-in Preview app, which offers a full set of PDF markup tools, including encryption, password protection, and permissions for files. Other free PDF editors are available, but they often come with limitations. Free online editors are best for simple, quick jobs like adding text or merging documents, but they may have file size restrictions, page limits, or add a watermark to your edited file. However, some free desktop applications like PDFgear offers a robust set of features without cost. PDF Candy is another powerful free option, though it limits users to one task per hour. Adobe also offers a free Acrobat Reader for reading and filling in PDFs, but it lacks some features that Apple’s built-in Preview app offers. For more demanding and regular use, a paid desktop editor is usually the best choice. These programs offer the most comprehensive feature sets, including advanced text and image editing, OCR, and robust security tools Read: Best free PDF editors for Mac 5. What’s the difference between Preview and Acrobat? Adobe Acrobat and Apple Preview both offer basic annotation tools. While both have a form-filling feature, Preview automatically detects fields for easy filling, unlike Acrobat which requires manual alignment. Preview also offers free tools that Acrobat charges for, including PDF page organization/deletion, password protection, and document scanning . Furthermore, Preview is preloaded on Macs, providing faster performance and a sleeker design. However, Preview’s editing functionality is limited and it is not designed for advanced editing, unlike Acrobat which offers more functionality – it you pay for it. Read: Apple Preview vs Adobe Acrobat 6. Are online PDF editors any good? Web-based editors like pdfFiller and Adobe’s free online editor are convenient because they don’t require software installation and work across platforms. They are generally suitable for basic tasks like commenting, filling forms, and signing documents. Some other articles that might be helpful: How to make a PDF on an iPhone How to scan documents on iPhone How to edit a PDF on iPhone How to redact text in a PDF How to save a page from a PDF as a separate fileFirehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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