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- 01:00 pmAdobe takes on NotebookLM with Acrobat Student Spaces
Designed specifically for students, this new free tool generates study guides, mind maps, podcasts, and other AI-powered visual and auditory learning content based on class notes and other uploaded materials. Here are the details. more…01:00 pmAqara releases new Thermostat Hub W200 with Apple Adaptive Temperature support
Aqara just released the new Aqara W200 Thermostat Hub, featuring Matter 1.4 support and native integration with Apple’s new Adaptive Temperature functionality. These additions make it a compelling alternative to Nest for anyone wanting deep, system-level control within Apple Home. more…12:59 pmApple Vision Pro launch hampered by years of retail store penny-pinching
Demos of the Apple Vision Pro were reportedly routinely given by poorly-trained staff ordered to focus on sales targets, in a reverse of what Steve Jobs intended for Apple Stores.Demo Apple Vision Pro in an Apple StoreBack in the day, if you asked an Apple Store employee what they recommended, they would often suggest a different store if that was the best option. They were driven by what the customer needed and had no need to care how many AppleCare+ subscriptions they sold that day.Flash forward to today and Apple Stores are trying to unionize in order to protect their staff from the working conditions. And the Apple that claims to be for the rest of us, is backing illegal union-busting practices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:57 pmNew Book Details Vision Pro's Troubled Launch in Apple Stores
A new book by New York Times labor reporter Noam Scheiber argues that Apple's decade-long erosion of its retail workforce directly contributed to the disappointing launch of the Apple Vision Pro in early 2024 (via WIRED). The book, Mutiny: The Rise and Revolt of the College-Educated Working Class, draws on interviews with Apple Store employees to document how staffing cuts, reduced training, and a shift toward aggressive sales metrics left Apple retail staff ill-equipped to demo the Vision Pro. Apple flew hundreds of retail employees to Cupertino in early 2024 for secretive Vision Pro training, requiring NDAs, phone confiscation, and strict silence between colleagues at different stages of the program, to preserve the "novelty" of the experience. Upon their return to their stores, they were tasked with leading four-hour workshops, but many salespeople received only minimal preparation, with some given as little as a 20-minute demo and limited time to rehearse a complex script before presenting to customers. The challenge was compounded by a workforce that included many recently converted employees with little prior experience of scripted product launches, leaving some ill-equipped to deliver the carefully choreographed demonstrations. The demo itself was technically demanding. Employees had to scan customers' faces, select from roughly 25 different light seals, and guide users through eye- and hand-based controls before working through a script that ran to more than a dozen screens. The training was so haphazard that many employees who received early demos were unknowingly seeing blurry content, the result of small fitting errors that nobody had caught. With stores staffed so leanly, managers struggled to pull employees off the floor for the preparation time Apple corporate had intended, and demo quality varied enormously. Some employees noticed a disconnect between Cupertino's expectations and floor-level reality. Scheiber traces the deterioration to the transition from Steve Jobs to Tim Cook. Jobs built Apple retail around a permanently employed, generously compensated workforce, on the theory that any worker who felt second-class would make customers feel the same way. Under Cook, that model was progressively unwound: contractor numbers grew, training shifted from multi-week instructor-led programs to brief self-guided modules, and leadership rotated toward cost control. After an unsuccessful attempt to slash staffing under John Browett, Cook installed Angela Ahrendts, whose sensibility was closer to the Jobs era, but her 2019 departure brought in Deirdre O'Brien, who pushed stores toward conventional retail metrics: device activations, accessory attachment rates, and AppleCare+ sign-ups. The "creative" role tracked a similar trajectory, shrinking from unlimited one-on-one customer tutorials to group sessions to what some employees described as barely disguised product marketing. Apple sold fewer than 500,000 Vision Pro units in 2024, compared to roughly 10 million Apple Watches in their first year on sale and more than 200 million iPhones annually. The book notes that Apple had originally projected first-year Apple Watch sales at around 40 million units before slashing that forecast by more than 70% and that it was store employees who helped rescue the launch, surfacing the health and fitness angle through daily floor-level conversations with managers. This time the dynamic ran in reverse. Whereas retail staff had once helped pull Apple out of a stumbling product launch, the book argues, this time they made one worse. The Vision Pro's own limitations played a significant role in the shortfall, such as a roughly 1.5-pound weight, a limited selection of apps, and a $3,500 base price rising to around $4,000 with common upgrades and accessories. Because few employees could afford the device even with their 25% staff discount, they had little opportunity to build familiarity with it outside of work. About a week after launch, managers in many stores quietly allowed salespeople to read the demo script from an iPad rather than deliver it from memory, which some staff said degraded the experience. A few months later, many stores abandoned the script altogether. Managers began asking staff to recruit customers for demos on the floor, and some informally lowered the minimum age requirement from 13. The Vision Pro's sales performance at store level told its own story. By late May 2024, employees at the Towson store were reporting weeks in which they sold no units at all, and occasionally recorded negative sales figures after processing returns. Mutiny: The Rise and Revolt of the College-Educated Working Class is out now from Farrar, Straus and Giroux. See the full excerpt in WIRED for more information.Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProTag: WiredBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:47 pmApple's Foldable iPhone May Be Hitting Late-Stage Manufacturing Snags
Apple's first foldable iPhone is being held up by pricing negotiations with manufacturing partners and an unresolved decision about hinge materials, rather than component or display problems, according to Chinese leaker Fixed Focus Digital. Apple is expected to release its first foldable iPhone later this year, in the form of a book-style device that unfolds to reveal a screen about the size of an iPad mini. Reports suggest it will feature a 7.8-inch main display when unfolded and a 5.5-inch cover display, but claims of when it will launch have yet to arrive at a consensus, with reports suggesting a release could come as early as September or as late as December. In a post today on social network Weibo, Fixed Focus Digital cited their own supply chain sources claiming Apple is still undecided on the hinge material, with the company still apparently weighing liquid metal against 3D-printed titanium alloy, which was most recently used in the iPhone Air. Rumors going back to March 2025 claimed that Apple had settled on the use of liquid metal for the hinge, which could improve durability and reduce screen creasing. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple has previously used liquid metal in smaller device components like SIM ejector pins, but the foldable iPhone will be the company's first major use of the material in a critical mechanical part. Fixed Focus Digital expects Apple to settle on its preferred material during the device's Production Validation Test (PVT) phase between July and early August, which would be the latest time for such a decision to be realistically made – assuming the device is scheduled to ship this year. The second, potentially more disruptive issue is allegedly price negotiations with Apple's assembly partner, which the leaker suggested could affect the production schedule. Apple's first foldable iPhone could end up costing nearly twice as much as the iPhone 17 Pro Max, with retail pricing likely to be somewhere between $2,000 and $2,500. According to Kuo, the foldable iPhone will include two rear cameras, a single front-facing camera, and Touch ID integrated into the power button. The device could measure just 4.5mm thick when unfolded, and between 9mm and 9.5mm when closed. Fixed Focus Digital previously broke the news ahead of launch about the iPhone 16e name for Apple's upcoming iPhone SE successor.Tags: Fixed Focus Digital, Foldable iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:39 pmMore threats to Apple’s chipmaker through attempted theft of TSMC technology
A new Reuters piece describes new threats to Apple’s chipmaker TSMC as a result of further reported actions by the Chinese government. Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly told officials that he slept “with one eye open” after attending a classified CIA briefing on Taiwan, and there is no sign that he will be sleeping better anytime soon … more…12:07 pmCloudflare Durable Objects Availability in Western North America
Apr 7, 12:07 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and is investigating issues related to Durable Objects in Western North America. Further detail will be provided as more information becomes available.12:00 pmSchools Turn to Drones to Counter Active Shooters
Drone-based security systems are being positioned as a faster way to detect and respond to active shooter threats, giving schools real-time visibility while raising questions about safety, privacy, and oversight. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:00 pmGlobal RAM shortage fuels ridiculous Mac wait times
Whether for high-end configurations or base models, potential buyers face long wait times for Macs. Here's what to expect (and why). (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)11:49 amAn inside look at the ‘fiasco’ of the Vision Pro launch in Apple stores
A new report provides an insider’s view of the Vision Pro launch at Apple stores, describing it as “a fiasco” in many of them. It also claims that while the Vision Pro launch was particularly problematic, it also pointed to broader issues with changes made to retail staffing over the years … more…11:26 amCzech Republic SMS Carrier Maintenance – T-Mobile
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 15, 14:30 - 19:00 PDTApr 7, 03:58 PDTScheduled - The T-Mobile network in the Czech Republic is conducting a planned maintenance from 15 April 2026 at 14:30 PDT until 15 April 2026 at 19:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to T-Mobile Czech Republic handsets.11:23 amFirst iPhone Fold dummy images show no MagSafe
Images of iPhone Fold, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max dummies have been released by a generally reliable leaker, and show off design features and sizes of the fall 2026 lineup.Purported dummy units of the iPhone 18 Pro Max (left), iPhone 18 Pro (right), and iPhone Fold (Center) — image credit; Sonny DicksonJust as reports claim that the iPhone Fold may be delayed over manufacturing issues, a new leak from Sonny Dickson shows a dummy unit of it and the Pro models of the forthcoming iPhone 18 range. There is no detail beyond what can be seen in photos of the front and rear of the iPhones, but the images match previous CAD drawings in how they show no MagSafe connector circle.Exclusive First Dummies of what the final size of the iPhone Fold, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will look like. pic.twitter.com/X9P9uBK12p— Sonny Dickson (@SonnyDickson) April 7, 2026 Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:23 amFoldable iPhone Design Revealed in Images of Dummy Models
Leaker Sonny Dickson today shared images of the first iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and foldable iPhone dummy models. The images conform with rumors about the designs of the three devices. iPhone dummy units are intended to take the place of real devices for testing purposes, particularly for accessory manufacturers, who seek to mass produce items such as cases prior to the announcement of new devices, which necessitates a relatively high level of accuracy. While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max look largely the same as their predecessors, other than a smaller Dynamic Island visible on the dummies, the foldable iPhone features a completely new design. With a passport-style form factor, it is unlike any iPhone we've seen before. Previously, the best idea of what the first foldable iPhone could look like came from a 3D model based on a mockup created by MacRumors forums user iZac, who based his design on rumors that were circulating in May. While many aspects of that speculative design appear to be true, such as a horizontal dual-camera array and volume buttons on the top of the device, there are some key differences that we have not seen before. Firstly, the foldable iPhone does not appear to have a unibody design like the iPhone 18 Pro models, with no window for a glass insert to facilitate wireless charging. With no separation between the rear and the camera plateau, this suggests that the device's entire rear may be made of glass like the iPhone Air. Secondly, the camera plateau does not extend the full width of the device like the iPhone Air, stopping around three quarters of the way along the back of the device. The foldable iPhone is expected to feature a 7.8-inch inner display with an iPad-style 4:3 aspect ratio, a 5.5-inch outer display, an ultra-thin 4.5mm titanium frame, a class-leading display with a reduced crease, Touch ID, and a starting price of around $2,000. The iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and first foldable iPhone are expected to launch in the fall, but the latest rumors suggest that the foldable could be delayed. Related Roundup: iPhone FoldTags: Foldable iPhone, Sonny DicksonThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:15 amiPhone 17e review: An impressive balancing act
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Excellent performance Attractive design Decent battery life Cons Basic camera setup Lack of always-on display Our Verdict The iPhone 17e is an affordable phone with many good points (performance, looks, battery life, and, of course, the advantages of iOS) and several noteworthy compromises, such as the notch and cameras. But at least, in contrast to the iPhone 16e, they’re mostly the right compromises. This would make a solid choice for someone upgrading from an older handset, such as the iPhone 12 or 13, switching from Android, or buying their first smartphone. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$599 Best Prices Today: Apple iPhone 17e Retailer Price $599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Apple needed to get this one right. Starting at $599, Apple’s “e” phones are, by far, the cheapest iPhones it sells, and as such, represent many prospective customers’ best way to enter the Apple ecosystem. They’re also Apple’s chance to enter the budget phone market, albeit at the upper end. But despite the MacBook Neo, Apple hasn’t always done a good job of delivering iPhone value at lower price points. Last year’s iPhone 16e was, in my view at least, a bit of a disaster. It was $170 more expensive than the iPhone SE it nominally replaced, while offering a feature set hampered by a long list of limitations, from the slower processor and single rear camera lens to the lack of MagSafe and any color options other than black and white. But hopes were high that Apple had learned from that failure. The iPhone 17e is no cheaper than its predecessor and still has a very basic camera, but it gains MagSafe, a third color, and a faster processor. The MacBook Neo showed that Apple can do budget laptops, but will the 17e show it can do budget smartphones too? David Price / Foundry iPhone 17e design: Smart, if a little old-fashioned Apple’s policy with the iPhone SE line was to recycle the chassis design of older handsets, and that largely continues with the 16e and 17e. What you’re essentially getting here, at least externally, is an iPhone 14. It’s a slim, attractive phone that feels good in the hand, but compared to recent models there are some old-fashioned touches. So that means a notch at the top of the screen rather than the later and more useful Dynamic Island, and a 6.1-inch display with thick bezels rather than the 6.3-inch, thin-bezel iPhone 17. There’s also no Camera Control. On the plus side the 17e, like the 14, is only 7.8mm thick, compared to the iPhone 17’s 7.95mm, but I sincerely doubt you’ll notice that. I certainly didn’t. Unlike the Lightning-based iPhone 14, the 17e gets a USB-C port.David Price / Foundry There are some important differences from the 14, however. You get the Action button, which arrived with the iPhone 15 Pro in 2023 and sits on the left edge above the volume controls. It replaces the mute switch and can simply be used for the same task, but can be reprogrammed to do other functions instead. Nice to have the option, although personally I find the mute function indispensable and leave it as the default almost all the time. One of several quibbles with the iPhone 16e was that it came, for no obvious reason other than upsell cruelty, in just two colors: black and white. The 17e, pleasingly, gets a third Soft Pink option. Less pleasingly, it’s one of the least vivid attempts at that color in tech history: the emphasis is very much on the soft, not the pink. It would be generous to call it “cherry blossom” and more accurate to call it a “blushing off-white.” If you want your iPhone in pink, this is pink, but only barely, and in some light it looks downright white. If you really want a pink iPhone, you’re going to want to invest in a case with a much bolder hue. Is it pink? Or is it a calculated insult to the very concept of pink? You decide.Jason Cross / Foundry iPhone 17e display: Good but not great The 17e has an excellent-quality display, and at first glance I assumed it would be one of the product’s crowning glories. Theres plenty of visual real estate (the screen measures a diagonal 6.1 inches, far larger than the 4.7-inch iPhone SE), with the same super-sharp 460ppi pixel density as even the iPhone 17 Pro at virtually the same resolution, as well as a P3 color gamut. Games, movies, and TV shows, Instagram posts, YouTube videos… everything looks vibrant and sharp on the 17e’s screen. Multitouch gestures are quick and responsive. And while I didn’t risk any especially destructive tests, the 17e’s screen picked up precisely zero scratches during my time with it, while Apple’s testing offers reassurance that the 2nd-gen Ceramic Shield will ensure it collects very few in the future. Sure enough, for almost everyone who’s likely to be interested in an iPhone 17e, the screen will do you proud. Compared to the 3rd-gen SE, the 14, or the 16e, the quality will in every way be either the same or better than what you’re used to. It’s only if you’re coming to the 17e from something more expensive, such as the iPhone 17, that you’ll notice any issues. But why would anyone do that? David Price / Foundry Well, they might do it if they’re a phone reviewer. I came to the 17e from the iPhone 17, and was surprised by the number of small annoyances. Going back from the Dynamic Island to the notch kept confusing my muscle memory—when I wanted to jump back to the top of webpages, I often missed the correct place to tap at the top of the screen— and it’s appreciably more of a hindrance to the enjoyment of movies in particular. I wasn’t really aware of the lack of ProMotion (serious gamers are more likely to notice this), but I very much missed the 17’s always-on display, and found it oddly frustrating having to wait even a fraction of a second to wake up the screen. Visibility is also a little weaker when using the device outdoors. As I say, these annoyances should only be noticeable to reviewers and those who downgrade their phone for financial or accident-related reasons. But it’s worth knowing the ways in which your experience could improve if you were able to spare a little more cash. iPhone 17e camera: A manageable weak spot The iPhone 16e’s biggest weakness was its camera setup, which makes it disappointing to discover that virtually nothing has changed in that department. The 17e still has only a single (standard) camera lens on the rear compared to two on the 17 and three on the 17 Pro, and while Apple has done its best to work around this impediment, the experience isn’t quite the same. David Price / Foundry Of the two lost lenses, the more worrying is the ultrawide, which is on both 17 and 17 Pro. Without this, there’s no 0.5x anti-zoom, a wonderfully handy option for landscape shots. You also lose the macro mode for better rendition of close-ups. The biggest loss, however, is the 17e’s inability to do “proper” Portrait photos, by which I mean using a second lens; instead, the bokeh effect is created with software trickery, and it isn’t quite as good. In most of the Portrait photos I took, it was possible to find at least one point where the phone got confused about the edge of the subject’s clothing or hair and smudged the boundary between the two. These are generally very minor errors, however, and not obvious unless the viewer is specifically looking for them. The iPhone 17e (left) sometimes has trouble with stray hairs which the iPhone 17 (right) handles just fine. The lack of the iPhone 17 Pro’s telephoto is less of an issue, but it does mean a significantly weaker overall zoom. Optical zoom tops out at 2x rather than 8x, and even the 2x is created by cropping rather than switching to a different lens. In practice, the 2x zoom is fine, since 48MP is more than enough detail to sustain a little cropping, but long-distance photography isn’t really an option here or on the iPhone 17. So the weaknesses of the camera setup are still there. But it remains the case that for the majority of your photographic needs, the iPhone 17e will be fine. Portraits are more than passable, even if landscapes are more of a challenge; the 2x zoom is absolutely fine, although it’s a shame not to have anything more than that; and thanks to Smart HDR 5, the 17e did an excellent job of handling challenging lighting conditions. Even with a bright light source directly behind the subject, it was still able to capture a reasonable amount of detail and color fidelity, and one would hope that most of the time, the phone’s owner will compose shots rather more sensibly. You shouldn’t take photos like this. But if you do, the 17e will do a reasonable job with them.David Price / Foundry And when it comes to the easier shots that make up 90 percent of an iPhone camera’s duties, the 17e performed admirably, delivering vibrant, colorful images with plenty of detail. It may not have a great camera, but it does have a camera that’s more than good enough for most users most of the time. Performance: Binned but brilliant Performance-wise, the iPhone 17e has an impressive spec list for the price: a processor from the latest A19 generation, along with 8GB of RAM. In fact, it could be argued that the 17e is too powerful. In my 16e review, I complained that the inclusion of a latest-gen chip and 8GB of RAM (a feat achieved, presumably, in order to make the device compatible with Apple Intelligence) meant unpalatable compromises in other areas. It’s worth pointing out that the A19 chip in this phone isn’t quite as cutting edge as its generation alone might imply. Firstly it’s an A19, as on the iPhone 17, rather than an A19 Pro, as on the iPhone 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and Air. And secondly it’s not even quite the same as the A19 in the iPhone 17, because Apple selected binned versions of that processor to save money. This means the chips failed manufacturing tests in some minor way and consequently have one fewer operational GPU core. Binned chip or not, the iPhone 17e was snappy and responsive throughout testing, no matter which app I ran. Even in dedicated benchmarks, which are far more difficult than real-world use, it delivered excellent performance. In terms of pure processing speed, its scores were (as we’d expect) almost identical to the iPhone 17, well ahead of the iPhone 16e, and very close to the iPhone Air.11:08 amCloudflare Debian Mirror Issues
Apr 7, 11:08 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of and investigating an issue with https://cloudflaremirrors.com/debian returning errors when trying to pull from it. This issue does not affect any other Cloudflare services. We are working to mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.11:05 amiPhone Fold launch could be delayed into 2027 after reported engineering problems
Reported problems with the engineering test phase for the iPhone Fold could delay the launch of Apple’s most expensive phone by months. This could potentially mean that it doesn’t go on sale until next year. Multiple sources are cited, with suppliers warned that they may need to delay production of components for the new device … more…10:32 amSatechi OntheGo 3-in-1 Charger review: Elegant 3-in-1 charger for your pocket
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Charges iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods Fast-charge Watch 15W Qi2 for iPhone Compact and portable Color choices Cons Requires a USB-C wall charger Our Verdict The Satechi OnTheGo 3-in-1 Charger is a chic, highly portable clutter-killing all-in-one charger for Apple iPhone, Watch and AirPods that will suit your office or nightstand at home and also be your go-to carry-on charging companion when you are traveling. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$69.99 Best Prices Today: Satechi OntheGo 3-in-1 Charger Retailer Price Satechi $69.99 View Deal $69.99 View Deal $99.99 View Deal $99.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket There are a few super-portable multi-chargers for your Apple devices, and the latest from Satechi has good looks, powerful wireless charging specs and can slip into your pocket with ease. It can charge three Apple devices at the same time, yet its shapely, convenient design—like a giant macaron—is comparable to that of rival chargers that can charge only two at once. The Satechi OnTheGo 3-in-1 Charger folds up so it can slip in your pocket and hitch a ride in your backpack.Satechi Design As part of Satechi’s growing OntheGo range of Apple-friendly accessories, the circular 3-in-1 Charger is available in three colors: standard Black if you must and two cheerier hues of Sand (a creamy beige) and Desert Rose (thankfully a not very shocking pink). Folded, it is compact: measuring 3.3 x 2.6 x 1.3 inches (83 x 67 x 34mm). When unfolded into its long line of wireless charging pads it’s 9.5 x 2.7 x 0.4 inches (243 x 67 x 11mm). It weighs 5.1oz (145g). Simon Jary You can use just the top Apple Watch charging pad without unfolding a thing, or extend to expose all three charging pads. The pads are connected with a silicone strap, within which are unseen wires taking power from the USB-C port that is situated in the middle pad’s body. The 5W Watch charging module—enough to fast-charge any Apple Watch of series 7 or later—can be laid flat or raise to Nightstand Mode. At the other end is the Qi2 charging pad on which you magnetically clamp your iPhone for fast but flat 15W wireless charging. In the middle there’s another 5W charger for the AirPods case. You can also use this Qi pad to charge another iPhone (from iPhone 8) although non-magnetically and therefor much slower—but it’s fine if you have the time. It compares well to the Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Folding Wireless Charging Station and 2-in-1 Twelve South MagSafe ButterFly. The MagSafe ButterFly and its cheaper Qi2 cousin the ButterFly SE are smaller at 2.4 x 2.4 x 0.9 inches (61 x 61 x 23mm) but are limited to charging just two devices at the same time. The Anker 3-in-1 measures 2.4 x 2.4 x 1.4 inches (60 x 60 x 36mm) when closed. The SE is also a third lighter than the Satechi and Anker (105g vs 150g). Read our Twelve South ButterFly review and ButterFly SE review, plus Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charger review for more information on those products. Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charger (left) and Twelve South ButterFly SE (right)Foundry Satechi vs its rivals Satechi OnTheGo 3-in-1 Charger Simultaneous charging: 3 devices iPhone charging: 15W Watch fast-charging: Yes Closed dimensions: 3.3 x 2.6 x 1.3 inches (83 x 67 x 34mm) Weight: 5.1oz (145g) Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charger Simultaneous charging: 3 devices iPhone charging: 15W Watch fast-charging: Yes Closed dimensions: 2.4 x 2.4 x 1.4 inches (60 x 60 x 36mm) Weight: 6.9oz (196g) Twelve South ButterFly SE Simultaneous charging: 2 devices iPhone charging: 15W Watch fast-charging: Yes Closed dimensions: 2.4 x 2.4 x 0.9 inches (61 x 61 x 23mm) Weight: 4.2oz (119g) The ButterFly SE is the smallest and lightest but charges just two devices at the same time, and while it’s larger than the Anker the Satechi is a little lighter—it’s also better looking when folded. Despite being a little deeper, like the ButterFly and Anker MagGo the Satechi-OnTheGo 3-in-1 Charger will easily slip into a pocket, although you should remember that it requires a cable (nicely included in the same shade as the charger, which some chargers ignore) to connect to a separate USB-C wall charger (not included, and at least 36W recommended—read our reviews of the best USB-C charger for options if you don’t already own a spare wall charger). It comes with a 3.3ft (1m) USB-C charging cable. In comparison, the MagGo and ButterFly come with chargers (40W and 30W). The iPhone mostly lays flat, but it can be placed into a more useful landscape StandBy mode with some clever folding. Simon Jary Wireless performance Like the ButterFly SE and the Anker MagGo, the Satechi 3-in-1 uses Qi2 (pronounced “chee too”) tech that matches Apple’s MagSafe at 15W. It’s based on MagSafe so there’s no real difference except for price. (For more on this, see our explanation Is Qi2 is as good as MagSafe?) Again like the ButterFly and MagGo models, the MagGo is certified by Apple for Watch fast charging. For more options check out our reviews of the best MagSafe Chargers for iPhone and best Apple Watch chargers. Satechi Price The Satechi OnTheGo 3-in-1 Charger costs $69.99 / £99.99. The ButterFly SE costs $99.99 and the Anker MagGo $89.99. so the Satechi is cheaper in the U.S. but internationally its prices comes in quite high on Amazon. Note that unless you have a spare, you’ll need to but a USB-C wall charger to connect to the 3-in-1. The tiny Anker Nano 45W (Amazon / Amazon UK) would suit it well, or you can match the colors by buying Satechi’s own OntheGo 67W Slim Wall Charger (U.S. only). Should you buy the Satechi OnTheGo 3-in-1 Charger? The Satechi OnTheGo 3-in-1 Charger is a chic, highly portable clutter-killing all-in-one charger for Apple iPhone, Watch and AirPods that will suit your office or nightstand at home and also be your go-to carry-on charging companion when you are traveling.10:30 amApple has an AI problem that has nothing to do with Siri
Macworld It’s been about 15 minutes so, yes, it is time once again to check in on AI, the big baby of technology that can’t be left alone for five minutes without shoving a drawer full of socks in its mouth and blocking its airway, making it cry and flail its arms until someone comes to help it. Apple has become the target of not one but two AI-related lawsuits. Well, two new ones, anyway. It’s probably involved in others; the Macalope didn’t check. He’s not some kind of law-type person. There’s probably a name for those types of people, but if there is, the horny one is not familiar with it. Theifirst lawsuit involves a company called Ex-Human (really) that is suing Apple for removing its “sexually explicit chatbot” (according to the San Francisco Business Times) from the App Store. The MIT Technology Review did an investigation of Ex-Human and its Botify AI and found the following: One chatbot on Botify AI that resembled the actor Jenna Ortega as a teenage Wednesday Addams told us that age-of-consent laws are “meant to be broken.” Cool app, bro. Honestly, the modern technology landscape is so sad and exhausting sometimes. Ex-Human also makes an app called Photify AI: Photify AI’s service also blurs ethical bounds, as it can be used to generate images of real people wearing revealing outfits without their consent. San Francisco Business Times, April 1, 2026 This is, of course, reprehensible, but it’s hard to make an argument for this removal when Apple seems perfectly fine having Grok and X on the App Store, both of which create non-consensual sexual material. How do you say one is fine, but the other isn’t? Other than employing the famous billionaire owner’s exception policy, the Macalope means. Look, just become a billionaire before submitting your app! How hard it that?! While the company faces this “Too little AI!” lawsuit, it is also beset by a “Too much AI!” suit. The owners of three YouTube channels allege that Apple: …violated the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) by unlawfully accessing and scraping millions of copyrighted videos from YouTube to train its AI models. MacRumors, April 2, 2026 As a writer whose copyrighted work has probably been scraped by some AI somewhere without him seeing a dime, the Macalope is inclined to side with these YouTube channels. And two of them are channels about golf. Ugh. Gross. But let the Macalope get this straight: Apple is being sued for being not being callous enough about AI while also being sued for being insufficiently careful about AI?! It’s like you can’t win! Actually, you could win. Easily. Here’s how. 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 The Macalope doesn’t know if you’ve heard, but Apple does have some small amount of money lying around so it seems like it could easily shell out to pay to license these works to train its models. However, much like Mr. Burns watching a pig soaring across the sky, it would just rather not. Meanwhile, in the App Store case, Apple could just consistently apply its rules. If it wants to keep saying it’s the safest place on Earth, it should make sure it is across the board, whether the app is owned by an overly litigious billionaire or not. For companies like the horrible litigants in the case, it wouldn’t be a problem if Apple allowed other app stores in every country, instead of just the ones where governments have ordered it to. Then trash apps like that become a legislative problem, not Apple’s. The juxtaposition of these two cases highlights the Macalope’s big problems with AI. For some reason, companies are taking on AI as if it is an existential need for humanity that must be developed as fast as possible no matter the cost. It. Is. Not. AI has its uses, of course, but the real impetus behind the desperate push to put it everywhere immediately is simply to make a certain group of people even more fabulously wealthy than they already are. That’s it. That is why they believe the rules should not apply to them. But they do. The only question is, will anyone enforce them? Lawyers! That was the word. How silly.10:29 amiPhone Fold dimensions: Here’s how the foldable iPhone sizes up next to the iPhone 18 Pro | 9 to 5 MaciPhone Fold dimensions: Here’s how the foldable iPhone sizes up next to the iPhone 18 Pro
Reliable leaker Sonny Dickson today posted a photo of dummy units showing the final size of the iPhone Fold next to iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Pro Max. You can see the foldable iPhone has a passport-esque form factor, wider and shorter than the other pro iPhones when closed. When unfolded, the large display will measure about 7.8-inches diagonally. In terms of screen surface area, the Fold will be closer to an iPad mini than the Pro Max. more…10:00 amApple @ Work Podcast: Apple means Business
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, Tom Bridge joins the show to talk about all of Apple’s recent enterprise announcements, including enterprise email, ads in Apple Maps, and the new Apple Business program. more…09:49 amSpec-Driven Development with OpenSec
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Apr 7, 09:02 UTCInvestigating - Our team is investigating an emerging service issue affecting connectivity to our Linode infrastructure in the London 2(gb-ion) region likely caused due to a upstream AS. We will continue to share more details as we verify this.09:21 amCloudflare Dashboard and Cloudflare API service issues
Apr 7, 09:21 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating issues with Cloudflare Dashboard and related APIs. These issues do not affect the serving of cached files via the Cloudflare CDN or other security features at the Cloudflare Edge. Customers using the Dashboard / Cloudflare APIs are impacted as requests might fail and/or errors may be displayed.08:51 amRealityKit causing lag
I feel like i have tried everything to optimize this little mascot built in realitykit, even when scrolling starts to replace it with a still version, i feel like RealityKit causes scrolling to be super laggy, any suggestions on how to improve the performance? I actually wanted to make the mascot animated and move while […]08:00 amA popular VPN dropped the price for a 5-year subscription from $359.40 to $35
Macworld TL;DR: Through April 12, it’s only $35 to get a 5-year AdGuard VPN subscription. Internet privacy is easy to ignore until every app, website, and public Wi-Fi network starts collecting more than it should. AdGuard VPN is a practical way to lock down your connection without signing up for another monthly bill. This deal gives new users five years privacy for a one-time flat fee, and it’s on sale. Right now, you can get AdGuard for five years for $34.97 (reg. $359.40). Five years of privacy AdGuard VPN encrypts your traffic, hides your browsing activity, and routes your connection through more than 70 server locations worldwide. That matters when you want more privacy at home, on hotel Wi-Fi, or while using a phone on the go. Unlimited data also means you don’t have to ration streaming, downloading, or day-to-day browsing. Up to 10 devices can stay connected under one license, so one plan can cover your laptop, phone, tablet, and more. AdGuard also keeps the setup simple. The service works across Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Chrome, so you don’t have to force every device into the same ecosystem. Updates are included during the full five-year term, and the company states that it keeps a no-logs policy, so your traffic isn’t being stored for later. Right now, it’s only $34.97 to get an AdGuard VPN 5-Year Subscription. Offer ends April 12 at 11:59 p.m. PT. AdGuard VPN: 5-Yr SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:37 amiPhone Fold may face delays due to engineering challenges
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is running into engineering challenges that could delay its launch timeline by months. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:23 amAustralia Voice Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 16, 04:00 - 09:00 PDTApr 7, 00:03 PDTScheduled - Our Voice carrier partner in Australia is conducting a planned maintenance from 16 April 2026 at 04:00 PDT until 16 April 2026 at 09:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent call disconnects or call failures from and to Twilio Australia phone numbers.07:17 amIncreased Durable Object Errors in AMS
Apr 7, 07:17 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating an issue with Durable Objects which potentially impacts multiple customers in the AMS region. Durable Objects are experiencing an elevated level of overload errors in the aforementioned region. We are currently investigating this issue.07:01 amI made Git Glance – a free macOS menu bar app for GitHub / GitLab PRs / MRs | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI made Git Glance – a free macOS menu bar app for GitHub / GitLab PRs / MRs
Hey all – a little self-promotion – I made a simple utility app for developers over the long bank holiday weekend in the UK. It's a lightweight macOS menu-bar app that shows your open GitHub PRs or GitLab MRs, and (perhaps more importantly) any items waiting for your review. It's completely free – check it […]04:16 amiPhone Fold delays appear possible as early testing hits snags
Apple's supply chain partners have been warned that mass production of iPhone Fold components could be pushed back if current setbacks aren't overcome. "More time is needed."iPhone Fold runs into snags in production testingThe iPhone Fold has been rumored since Samsung foldables first hit the market in 2019. Even though the expensive category never grew out of a select niche, vocal Apple fans have hoped for such a product from the company for years.It seemed that 2026 would finally be the year Apple unveiled an iPhone Fold, but that hope may be misplaced. According to a report from Nikkei Asia, Apple's supply chain has been warned of a potential mass production and shipment delay. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:17 amMoonshot on iPhone: Astronaut Reid Wiseman snaps unbelievable photo of the lunar surface | 9 to 5 MacMoonshot on iPhone: Astronaut Reid Wiseman snaps unbelievable photo of the lunar surface
During the Artemis II spacecraft’s final approach for a historic lunar flyby, Commander Reid Wiseman showed off a fantastic photo of the lunar surface he took on his iPhone 17 Pro Max. Here are the details. more…02:10 amIntermittent agent execution failures
Status: MonitoringWe are currently monitoring an issue affecting agent executions. Between April 6, 2026, at 22:12 UTC and 22:47 UTC, one of our services that powers Agents became unavailable due to internal load test traffic, which prevented agents from executing properly during this approximately 35-minute window. During this time, agents that were triggered experienced failures and were unable to complete. We are monitoring the underlying issue, and the service is now operating normally. We are continuing to investigate the full scope of impact and will provide additional updates as we gather more information. We sincerely apologize for any disruption this may have caused.Affected components Agents (Degraded performance)01:54 amAMS (Amsterdam) on 2026-04-10
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 10, 00:00 - 06:00 UTCApr 7, 01:34 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in AMS (Amsterdam) datacenter on 2026-04-10 between 00:00 and 06:00 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.01:53 amAMS (Amsterdam) on 2026-04-09
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 9, 00:00 - 06:00 UTCApr 7, 01:32 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in AMS (Amsterdam) datacenter on 2026-04-09 between 00:00 and 06:00 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.01:43 amDelayed or failed custom action requests
Status: ResolvedThe incident affecting some custom action steps has been resolved. Between 22:12 and 22:47 UTC on April 6, 2026, some customers experienced failed or delayed workflow executions when using custom actions. Systems are stable and we’ve successfully replayed impacted Zap runs. Thanks for your patience.12:50 amEmerging Service Issue – Object Storage – us-east-1
Apr 7, 00:50 UTCInvestigating - Our team is investigating an emerging service issue affecting Object Storage in us-east-1. We will share additional updates as we have more information.12:32 am9to5Rewards Giveaway: MacBook Pro and BenQ 4K Nano Gloss Monitor
There’s still time to enter our giveaway of Apple’s latest MacBook Pro courtesy of our friends at BenQ to celebrate the company’s MA series of monitors for Mac. The winner will also receive the new BenQ 27″ 4K Nano Gloss Monitor for MacBook! Head below to enter the giveaway and learn more about the new monitors. more…12:23 amIST (Istanbul) on 2026-04-07
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 7, 23:00 UTC - Apr 8, 05:00 UTCApr 7, 00:22 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in IST (Istanbul) datacenter between 2026-04-07 23:00 and 2026-04-08 05:00 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.12:22 amDUB (Dublin) on 2026-04-07
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 7, 00:45 - 05:45 UTCApr 7, 00:20 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in DUB (Dublin) datacenter on 2026-04-07 between 00:45 and 05:45 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.Monday April 0611:59 pmElgato Galleon 100 SD review: Mac productivity & streamer's dream
The Elgato Galleon 100 SD combines a keyboard with the Stream Deck, producing a two-in-one productivity-focused peripheral that Mac users should really consider.Elgato Galleon 100 SD Corsair subsidiary Elgato stands out as one of the leading manufacturers of peripherals and equipment tailored to the ever-growing market of streaming. From microphones to chairs to Stream Decks, Elgato is synonymous with top-tier equipment and streams across Twitch and YouTube.Its latest offering, the Galleon 100 SD, sees Elgato taking a leap of faith. One to fully integrate the functionality of its rock-solid Stream Decks into a sturdy mechanical keyboard for work and play, bringing an all-in-one experience to streamers and multitaskers everywhere. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:56 pmSmart Routing for Spectrum currently has reduced performance
Apr 6, 23:56 UTCIdentified - Cloudflare has identified performance issues with Smart Routing. We have identified and applied related mitigations11:53 pm9to5Mac Daily: April 6, 2026 – Mac Studio delays, iPhones in space
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: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily. more…11:52 pmOSL (Oslo) on 2026-04-08
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 8, 00:00 - 06:00 UTCApr 6, 23:38 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in OSL (Oslo) datacenter on 2026-04-08 between 00:00 and 06:00 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.11:22 pmApps on the App Store are being updated by Apple, though there's no clear reason why
A range of seemingly random apps in the App Store have been updated by Apple itself, though nothing has been shared about why, nor have there been changes in the codebases themselves.VLC was updated by Apple to improve functionalityApple has been known to push updates to apps in its App Store, though they're usually to ensure legacy apps still work. On Monday, some users have noted both new and old apps have received an update direct from Apple.According to a report from MacRumors based on a Reddit post, the updates don't appear to change anything about the app itself. The changes could be related to something on Apple's backend, or a specific API, but it is unclear. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:14 pmApple Continues Promoting iOS 26 and macOS 26 Liquid Glass With Updated Design Gallery
Apple is continuing to highlight the Liquid Glass aesthetic that it introduced in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26. The company has shared an updated Liquid Glass Design Gallery that shows off Liquid Glass in third-party apps. The visual gallery features several iPhone and iPad apps, with screenshots that show the difference between app design in iOS 18 and iOS 26. In the latest edition of our new design gallery, find out how teams of all sizes are taking advantage of the new design and Liquid Glass to create natural, responsive experiences across Apple platforms. Apps included in the gallery have adopted Liquid Glass for elements like tab bars, navigation buttons, bottom toolbars, and more. Apple also highlights pop-out menu interfaces and the separate search buttons that some apps have implemented, both of which are Liquid Glass design elements that Apple has added to its own apps. AllTrails, Carrot Weather, Fantastical, Kroger, SketchPro, Trello, and Le Monde are among the apps featured. Apple previously shared a Liquid Glass gallery after the iOS 26 launch, and that gallery provides more Liquid Glass design examples. Since debuting Liquid Glass, Apple has made small changes like adding a slider bar to the Lock Screen clock for adjusting the Liquid Glass level, but no major updates have been introduced. Rumors suggest that iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 will continue to feature the Liquid Glass aesthetic with little change, but Apple could also add a system-wide slider bar for Liquid Glass opacity adjustments.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS TahoeRelated Forums: iOS 26, macOS TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:57 pmProposed class action accuses Apple of scraping millions of YouTube videos for AI training | 9 to 5 MacProposed class action accuses Apple of scraping millions of YouTube videos for AI training
Lawsuit says Apple used a dataset comprising millions of YouTube videos to train an AI model, as described in a study published in late 2024. Here are the details. more…10:37 pmSwitching to organization
I enrolled the program a week ago, but the bank account that would be used for the subscription payments is in another country. My cousin is the account holder, and he is the app owner, I'm just a developer. Is it possible to switch to organization account with his company info and his bank account […]10:21 pmSome iPhone Apps Receive Mysterious Update 'From Apple'
Apple appears to be quietly updating some apps, based on curious new update notes that have appeared on the App Store. Over the last week, some app updates have included notes that suggest the update is coming from Apple rather than an app developer. "This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included," reads the description. Some of the apps that have been updated include Candy Crush Soda Saga, Sentry Mobile, Catan Universe, Bluetti, Mortal Kombat, Duet Display, VLC, and many more. It's not clear what functionality Apple is improving with each app update, if any. One developer on Reddit said that Apple inserted the text into an app update that had the same version number and content as a prior update. The update text is appearing on apps that have not been updated in some time, as well as apps that received recent updates, so it's not clear what the apps have in common. When analyzing the code of one of the apps that received an Apple update, MacRumors could not find what had changed.Tag: App StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:20 pmEpic vs. Apple lawsuit over App Store fees is moving to the Supreme Court, again
The Apple vs. Epic Games saga over App Store fees continues, as Apple hopes the Supreme Court will rule in its favor the second time around and possibly stop previous punishments from being enforced.Apple's control of the App Store on iPhone continues to be challenged in courtThe Supreme Court will soon have to weigh in on Apple's fees for app-related external purchases, after the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied a request for a rehearing in March 2026.Apple has been fighting a December 2025 decision that sought to lower its 27% fee on purchases made outside the App Store. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:48 pmUnite Pro 1.2.1
Adds support for opening supported URL commands directly in Terminal. ($39.99 new, free update, 34.2 MB, macOS 15+)09:44 pmOmniOutliner Essentials and Pro 6.1
Adds over 20 Shortcuts to the Pro edition. ($24.99/99.99 new, free update, 39 MB, macOS 15+)09:43 pmMarsEdit 5.4.3
Brings a few improvements and bug fixes to the blogging app. ($59.95 new, free update, 23.7 MB, macOS 10.15.4+)09:41 pmMactracker 8.2
Adds a new trivia game to the popular encyclopedia of Apple products. (Free, 268.9 MB, macOS 11+)09:39 pmFantastical 4.1.11
Maintenance release with improvements and bug fixes for the calendar app. ($57 annual subscription, free update, 68.5 MB, macOS 12+)09:38 pmCloudflare API Availability
Apr 6, 21:38 UTCMonitoring - Cloudflare resolved issues with Cloudflare Dashboard and related APIs. These issues do not affect the serving of cached files via the Cloudflare CDN or other security features at the Cloudflare Edge. Customers using the Dashboard / Cloudflare APIs are impacted as requests might fail and/or errors may be displayedThis was observed between 2024-04-06 21:12 -21:16 UTC We are monitoring the issue right now.09:36 pmLiving with Digital Key 2 on the Hyundai IONIQ 5
Setting up Digital Key 2 for a second driver was harder than expected, but now we’re leaving the bulky key fob at home almost all the time. Here’s what we’ve found in a few weeks of living with smartphone-based car keys.09:28 pmiPhone Fold Enters Trial Production Phase Ahead of 2026 Launch
Apple partner Foxconn has started trial production on the iPhone Fold, according to Chinese leaker Instant Digital. Trial production comes before mass production, which Apple plans to start in July as long as no issues come up during the earlier testing stage. So far, Apple remains on track to launch the iPhone Fold in 2026, though the latest rumors suggest that it's not going to come out in September. Instead, it could launch sometime after the iPhone 18 Pro, debuting as late as December. Apple is likely to announce the iPhone 18 Pro models and the iPhone Fold at the same time at its September iPhone event, but the following launch sounds like it will be split. The iPhone Fold will be Apple's first foldable, and it's expected to feature a ~5.5-inch screen size when closed and a larger ~7.8-inch size when open. Apple plans to use a wider 4:3 aspect ratio, so it will be similar in shape to an iPad, with a wider, shorter size than many competing foldable smartphones on the market. Apple plans to make the iPhone Fold as thin as 4.5mm when it's open, and that thin design requires compromises. There won't be a triple-lens camera setup so no Telephoto lens, and Apple also can't use Face ID because the TrueDepth sensor doesn't fit. Rumors suggest the iPhone Fold will have an iPad-style Touch ID side button instead. Apple is supposedly focused on minimizing the crease, and has achieved a design with a nearly invisible fold down the middle when the device is open. For more on what to expect from Apple's first foldable iPhone, we have a dedicated iPhone Fold roundup.Related Roundup: iPhone FoldTag: Foldable iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:15 pmApple pulls Jack Dorsey’s messaging app from the Chinese App Store
Apple has removed Bitchat from the Chinese App Store, following a request from the country’s Cyberspace Administration. Here are the...09:09 pmiOS Simulator slow if “Debug executable” enabled
Hi, I'm on Macbook M1 running Tahoe 26.2 and XCode 26.4. I noticed that running my iOS app on the simulator, or running UI tests on the simulator is extremely slow. The build and launch steps complete in seconds based on the report navigator, but once the app launches on the simulator I see a […]09:03 pmApple stock could surge at least 20% as MacBook Neo emerges as major catalyst
Wall Street analysts are turning bullish on Apple, with multiple firms setting $320 price targets that imply more than 20% upside for… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:49 pmApple gears up for another Supreme Court round in Epic Games saga
As expected, Apple has filed a motion signaling that it plans to ask the Supreme Court to review its latest setback in the Epic Games case. Here are the details. more…08:32 pmApple Asks Court to Pause App Store Fee Fight While It Petitions Supreme Court in Epic Games Case | MacRumorsApple Asks Court to Pause App Store Fee Fight While It Petitions Supreme Court in Epic Games Case
Apple plans to ask the United States Supreme Court to weigh in on the App Store fee restrictions and contempt of court ruling levied against it in the ongoing Epic Games vs. Apple legal battle. In a filing on April 3 (via TechCrunch), Apple asked the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to hold off on a plan that would see the U.S. Northern District of California decide on a reasonable commission for Apple to charge developers for purchases made from a link in an app. Apple is concerned that the district court will decide on a fee, only to have the Supreme Court then reverse the ruling in its entirety. Apple says that it does not want to make multiple major changes to its App Store fee structure. Instead, Apple proposes that the current no-commission setup remain in place until Apple hears back from the Supreme Court. Developers can currently include links to non-App Store purchase options in their apps and Apple charges no fee from purchases made using those links. Apple wants to continue fee-free links and hold off on the long legal battle to determine a fee for the time being. Apple has not petitioned the Supreme Court to hear the case yet, and there is no guarantee that the Supreme Court will do so. Back in 2024, both Apple and Epic Games asked the Supreme Court to make a ruling in their ongoing dispute, but the Supreme Court denied the request. Apple is going to ask the Supreme Court to hear the contempt aspect of the case, and there's a non-zero chance the Supreme Court will agree. Back in April 2025, Apple was found to have violated a 2021 injunction requiring it to let developers direct customers to third-party purchase options on the web with in-app links. The injunction stemmed from the Epic Games legal battle, which Apple won almost entirely. Apple was not found to have a monopoly, but the judge overseeing the case, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, ordered Apple to relax its "anti-steering" link rules. Apple implemented new App Store rules, but only slightly lowered its fees. Apple charged a 12 to 27 percent commission instead of a 15 to 30 percent commission for purchases made via a web link, and the high fee combined with third-party payment fees meant almost no developers opted to add links. Epic Games accused Apple of charging "unjustified fees," and asked the court to decide whether Apple was complying with the injunction. The court found that Apple was in "willful violation," and Gonzalez Rogers banned Apple from collecting any fee on links at all. Apple immediately appealed the ruling, but dropped link fees in April 2025. Apple argued that the ruling was unconstitutional and that it should receive compensation for its technology. In December 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals handed down a mixed ruling, agreeing that Apple violated the injunction, but questioning the severity of the response. The appeals court suggested Apple should be able to charge a reasonable fee, and tasked the district court with deciding what the fee should be. Apple is hoping the Supreme Court will do what the appeals court did not, and vacate the district court's ruling entirely. Apple plans to challenge the contempt ruling and the scope of the injunction, which Apple argues should not extend to all developers nationwide, instead applying only to developers connected to Epic Games. Apple is questioning the civil contempt ruling and the court's ruling that Apple violated the "spirit" of the injunction rather than the direct text. Apple says that it should not be held in contempt because the injunction had no specific wording about commissions. It's possible the spirit vs. plain text dispute will catch the Supreme Court's attention. If the appeals court agrees to Apple's plan, the fee calculation hearing in the district court will be put on pause until the Supreme Court makes a decision. After an appeals court ruling, the Supreme Court is the last stop. If the Supreme Court decides not to hear the case, the appeals court ruling will stand and the district court will be able to proceed with deciding on a fee. Should the appeals court not grant Apple's request for a stay, the district court will start the fee calculation process while Apple simultaneously petitions the Supreme Court and waits to hear back.Tags: App Store, Epic Games, Epic Games vs. Apple, Apple LawsuitsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:19 pmNew sale knocks $100 off Apple Watch Ultra 3
A beefier design, long battery life and advanced features make Apple Watch Ultra 3 a great deal for all (not just endurance athletes). (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:12 pmFunctions not executing
Status: InvestigatingWe are investigating an issue affecting Zapier Functions. Started: Approximately 19:15 UTC on April 6, 2026 (2:15 PM Central). What we’re seeing: Triggers are being received as expected, but Functions are not running. In the product, you may notice that Functions do not appear to fire and there are no new entries in Functions run history for affected activity. We’re working to confirm scope and restore normal execution. We’ll post updates here as we learn more.Affected components Functions (Degraded performance)08:04 pmiOS 26.4 adds four iPhone features that I’ve been loving
iOS 26.4 recently launched, and it’s a big update for new iPhone features. Here are my four favorite new iOS 26.4 features. more…08:00 pmThe final design of Apple’s foldable iPhone may have just leaked
A new set of leaked images claiming to show Apple’s long-rumored folding iPhone surfaced online on Sunday, giving what a tipster says… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:59 pmApp Store sees 84% surge in new apps as AI coding tools take off
Thanks to the new possibilities afforded by AI coding tools, the App Store is seeing a resurgence in new app submissions, even as Apple continues to take issue with some of the ways these apps are built and behave. Here are the details. more…07:43 pmThis tiny new MagSafe e-reader attaches directly to your iPhone
If you like to read on the go, but prefer an E Ink display rather than using your iPhone, then a company called Xteink might have the solution you’ve been wanting: a slim, MagSafe-compatible e-reader called the X4. more…07:20 pmGetting 1* reviews on a very generous freemium tier of an app, complaining not everything is free. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingGetting 1* reviews on a very generous freemium tier of an app, complaining not everything is free.
Do people just have an expectation of mobile apps being free? Meanwhile for my other app, it's a hard paywall with a trial required to even use the app, and I get far more positive reviews (with a few 1* reviews still complaining the app requires payment). How do you engineer your onboardings/freemium offerings to […]06:58 pmMagSafe Monday: UGREEN 2-in-1 Qi2 foldable charging station review
The UGREEN 2-in-1 Qi2 Foldable Charging Station is a highly compact and use iPhone and AirPods charging solution that combines a slim design with strong functionality. The charging pad is built to charge both your iPhone and AirPods, featuring Qi2 technology for fast 15-watt charging on the iPhone side. It provides 5 watts of power to your AirPods, making it a nice add-on for people who do not need to charge an Apple Watch at their desk, but do want to keep everything else topped off. more…06:54 pmReturning to iOS 18 after using iOS 26 might surprise you
iOS 26 brought a major new Liquid Glass design that, in some cases, led to user reports of slower iPhone performance. But Daring Fireball’s John Gruber recently went back to iOS 18 after a long time on iOS 26, and had a surprisingly different experience. more…06:51 pmElevated site Errors
Apr 6, 11:49 PDTInvestigating - We're experiencing an elevated level of errors and are currently looking into the issue.06:45 pmApple TV debuts first-look teaser for its new thriller ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ | Mac Daily NewsApple TV debuts first-look teaser for its new thriller ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’
Apple TV on Monday dropped a first-look teaser for “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,” the highly anticipated darkly comedic thriller from creator… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:32 pmNetflix Launches Free Kids Gaming App to Compete With Apple Arcade
Netflix today launched a new Netflix Playground app designed for kids who are eight and under. Playground offers a selection of games with popular characters from shows like Sesame Street and Peppa Pig, with no ads and no in-app purchases. Playground is included in all Netflix memberships, and it is an expansion of the existing gaming options that Netflix offers. Netflix has had games available since 2021, but now there is a dedicated space for games aimed at children. Netflix Playground is a standalone app that users can sign into with a Netflix account, and it is available on the iPhone and iPad. With Netflix Playground, Netflix will compete with Apple Arcade, which is Apple's subscription gaming service. Like Playground, Apple Arcade games have no ads, fees, or in-app purchases, with one monthly fee unlocking all content. Apple has hundreds of titles, and it does not have an all-in-one subscription option with both streaming content and gaming access like Netflix does. Apple does have an Apple One bundle that combines Apple TV, iCloud+, Apple Music, and Apple Arcade for $19.95 per month, but the ad-supported Netflix plan that includes TV shows, movies, and games for adults and children is cheaper at $8.99 per month. Ad-free Netflix is about the same price as Apple One at $19.99 per month. Netflix's children's app launches as multiple countries have introduced stricter app restrictions for minors and age verification requirements for app users. The renewed focus on content that children are exposed to has likely pushed parents to look for simple, kid-friendly content like Netflix is making available. The new Netflix Playground app is available in the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, Philippines, and New Zealand today, and it is launching worldwide on April 28. [Direct Link]Tags: Apple Arcade, NetflixThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:03 pmA Swift package for “chat with your data” on iOS
In 2023 my team worked on a "chat with your data" feature for an iOS app. RAG server backend – vector embeddings, retrieval pipeline. It worked, but it was a lot of moving parts for what amounted to "let users ask questions about their own data." Tool calling got so good in the last year […]05:53 pmORD (Chicago) on 2026-04-08
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 8, 06:00 - 08:00 UTCApr 6, 17:28 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ORD (Chicago) datacenter on 2026-04-08 between 06:00 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.05:41 pmSimple Vs Everything UX
I have built artworkcodex.com for artists and am currently building a companion iOS app. What are people's opinions on replicating all the functionality of the SaaS Vs creating a simplified steamlined version? I use my own product and want all features available on iphone but I need to understand what a user would actually want. […]05:41 pmApple prepping iOS 26.4.1 update for iPhone
Apple released iOS 26.4 for iPhone last month with new emoji, updates to Apple Music, and more. Now, the company is prepping a bug fix update, and it looks like iOS 26.4.1 is coming soon. more…05:32 pmNetflix now includes an iPhone and iPad games app for kids, here’s what it includes
Netflix has released a new iPhone and iPad app called Netflix Playground. Similar to Apple Arcade, the new Netflix Playground app includes ad-free games with no in-app purchase content. more…05:30 pmWarren Buffet: I’m very happy to have Apple be Berkshire Hathaway’s largest holding | Mac Daily NewsWarren Buffet: I’m very happy to have Apple be Berkshire Hathaway’s largest holding
Warren Buffett gave an interview to CNBC and offered several interesting insights into Berkshire Hathaway's holdings, including Apple… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:30 pmiOS 26.4.1 Update for iPhones is Coming Soon
Apple's software engineers are testing iOS 26.4.1, according to the MacRumors visitor logs, which have been a reliable indicator of upcoming iOS versions. iOS 26.4.1 should be a minor update that fixes bugs and/or security vulnerabilities, and it will likely be released either this week or next week. Last month, Apple launched the Studio Display XDR, and it promised to release a Medical Imaging Calibrator that enables the monitor to display DICOM medical imaging. 9to5Mac today reported that the feature has received FDA clearance and is launching this week, so perhaps there will be a macOS 26.4.1 update and/or a Studio Display XDR firmware update too. The medical feature will allow radiologists to view diagnostic images in apps like Visage 7 directly on the Studio Display XDR, according to Apple. These updates will come out ahead of iOS 26.5 and macOS 26.5, which are currently in beta.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:28 pmApple Arcade in April: Dredge+ and three other games
Macworld Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t a little different from the likes of PlayStation Plus, EA Play, or Xbox Game Pass. If you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers. Updated April 6, 2026: There are four new games on the service this month: Dredge+, HYKE: Northern Light(s), My Very Hungry Caterpillar, Unpacking+. What is Apple Arcade? Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AppleTV that features several hundred games. The games are a mix of genres and styles, and include original games you’ll only find on the service and others that can be found on the regular App Store or even other platforms. Apple Arcade isn’t a streaming service like Xbox Live Cloud Gaming or GeForce NOW. Games must be downloaded onto your device in order to be played. What do I need to run it? Apple Arcade was made available as part of iOS 13, iPad OS 13, tvOS 13, and macOS Catalina or later. Some of the more visually-intensive games may only run well on newer hardware, though, and some Mac games require macOS 11 (Big Sur). How much does Apple Arcade cost? Apple Arcade costs $6.99/£6.99 per month, and you’ll also get a one-month free trial or you can get three months free if you purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac. To claim your free trial click here. You can get Apple Arcade for less than $6.99 a month if you subscribe for a year upfront. A year of Apple Arcade is $49.99/£49.99 (so $4.16 a month). If you’re currently on the $6.99 month-to-month plan and want to switch to the annual plan and save some money, you can do so on your iPhone or iPad. Open the App Store app, then tap your account icon in the upper right. Tap Subscriptions, then tap the entry for Apple Arcade. Here, you can switch to the annual plan. Apple Arcade is also included in the Apple One subscription bundles, which range from $20 a month to $38 a month and include access to Apple Music and Apple TV and iCloud storage. There is also a month free trial of Apple One. To claim the trial, or sign up for Apple One, click here. How do I sign up for Apple Arcade? There isn’t an Apple Arcade app—it’s built into the App Store. On your iPhone, iPad, or Mac open the App Store and look for the Apple Arcade tab at the bottom of the screen (or in the left column on macOS). A sign-up screen with a Try It Free button will appear. After the trial you’ll be charged either the monthly or annual fee, depending on your selection. When subscribing, you’ll need to enter your Apple ID password or use Touch ID or Face ID to sign in, and you’ll have to confirm your subscription purchase a few times. Once you’re done with the sign up, the Arcade section of the App Store shows what games are available to you. To access a game, tap on it in the App Store, then tap the Get button. When the game is done installing on your device, the Get button turns into a Play button, and you can tap it to launch the game. The game app icon will also appear on your device’s Home page. On the Apple TV, there actually is an Arcade app. Open that to see the sign-up offer. You’ll also find an Arcade tab within the App Store. Does my subscription include family sharing? Yes. One $6.99 per month subscription can be shared between up to six people (including you). How do I cancel Apple Arcade? First off, keep in mind that if you cancel Apple Arcade (either before your free trial is up or after subscribing), you won’t be able to keep playing the games unless you re-subscribe. If you’re okay with that, you can use the same process you use to cancel any other subscription service. Here’s the easiest way to do it on the iPhone and iPad: Open the App Store app and tap on your profile photo in the upper right. In the screen that pops up, press Subscriptions near the top of the page. You’ll then see a list of active subscriptions, and Apple Arcade should be listed there. Tap it. You’ll either see Cancel Free Trial or Cancel Subscription toward the middle of the page that appears. Tap whatever option is available, then Confirm Cancellation. And here’s how to cancel Apple Arcade on the Mac: Open the App Store app and then press the icon with your profile photo in the lower left. The Account window will appear, and you should then click View Information at the top of the window. Enter your password when/if prompted. When your Account Information appears, scroll down to the Manage section and click the Manage link to the right of Subscriptions. When the list of your active subscriptions appears, click Edit to the right of Apple Arcade. Toward the middle of the page that appears, you’ll see a button that says either Cancel Free Trial or Cancel Subscription. Click it, then click Confirm Cancellation and Confirm. Do Apple Arcade games have in-app purchases? No. In Apple’s words, “since every game includes access to the full experience, including all game features, content, and future updates, no additional purchases will be required.” Even games that have in-app purchases on the App Store won’t have any in Apple Arcade. Do Apple Arcade games have ads? Also no. On a related note, Apple says Apple Arcade has no ad tracking. Is Apple Arcade a game streaming service like GeForce NOW or Xbox Game Streaming? No. All Apple Arcade are downloaded. Are there demos for Apple Arcade games? No, and they’re not really necessary. Like App Store apps, games download quickly and can easily be removed if you don’t want to keep it anymore. Apple partly envisions Apple Arcade as a way of letting players try out games with more freedom than the App Store currently allows (which is basically none). In Apple’s words, “rather than pay upfront for each game, a subscription to Apple Arcade will give players the opportunity to try any game in the service without risk.” The service has a free trial, though, as we’ve seen with other Apple subscription services. Am I able to keep playing Apple Arcade games if I cancel my subscription? No. As with most subscription services, you only have access while you’re a subscriber. Can I use controllers with Apple Arcade games? Yes. In additional to traditional MFi (Made for iOS) controllers, you can pair some specific Bluetooth controllers for either PlayStation or Xbox with either your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. Since many Apple Arcade games are playable on Mac and Apple TV (where controller support is more common), many games will support them. Some games, especially those that are also available in the broader App Store and only for iPhone or iPad, have no controller support. Recently Apple relaxed the requirements for MFi controller certification, which may have grown out of the Apple Arcade negotiations. How often are new games released? Games are typically released on the first Friday of each month. There are some rare exceptions. What games have been released so far? There are over 200 games available for Apple Arcade, and the list grows all the time. 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A collection of YouTube channels are suing Apple under the provisions of the DMCA, with the company accused of scraping videos from YouTube and using them to train internal AI models.Apple is accused of scraping YouTube to train its video AI models. In a lawsuit filed on April 3 at the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, a trio of YouTube entities are suing Apple over allegations of copyright infringement. Apple is accused of violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), all to collect footage to train its AI models.The class-action lawsuit is headed up by Ted Entertainment, owners of the h3h3Productions channels and podcast. Two golf channels accompany Ted Entertainment, with MrShortGameGolf and Golfholics also involved in the legal action. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:15 pmApple showcases apps using Liquid Glass in new developer gallery
Apple has updated its developer website this week to spotlight third-party apps using Liquid Glass to “create natural, responsive experiences across Apple platforms.” more…05:11 pm'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed' signals a darker, looser Apple TV strategy
Apple TV is pushing beyond its formula with "Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed," a new thriller that leans on instability, dark humor, and a more immediate kind of storytelling to keep viewers coming back each week.Apple TV debuts a new seriesApple released a first-look teaser for Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, a 10-episode half-hour series from creator and showrunner David J. Rosen starring Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson. The series debuts globally on May 20 on Apple TV, with new episodes arriving every Wednesday through July 15.Paula, a newly divorced mother, believes she witnessed a crime and starts investigating while dealing with a custody battle and an identity crisis. Her search pulls her into blackmail and murder as the situation expands into a wider conspiracy that grows more dangerous the deeper she goes. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:03 pmCrazy waiting times for Mac Apps, outside AppStore distribution and Polar to the rescue | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingCrazy waiting times for Mac Apps, outside AppStore distribution and Polar to the rescue
I just shipped NanoClip, a minimalist clipboard manager + snippet expander for Mac. The development was fast — I have experience with Swift, SwiftUI. So after a few weeks of nights and weekends, the app was ready to ship. The distribution, though, has been the actual nightmare. Submitted to TestFlight for beta testing → 4 […]05:01 pm‘Google AI Edge Eloquent’ is an offline, subscription-less voice dictation app
Google today released a new app on iOS called “Google AI Edge Eloquent” that’s rather curious. It’s somewhere between an experiment and a user-facing tool. more…04:59 pmiPhone 17 Pro Max isn’t the only Apple product being used in space recently
It’s no surprise that the iPhone is behind the iconic shot of Earth from NASA’s Artemis II lunar flyby mission. It turns out the iPhone isn’t the only Apple product being used by astronauts in space. more…04:57 pmApple’s Studio Display XDR gets medical imaging clearance from the FDA
Macworld Apple has shared news that the Studio Display XDR‘s medical imaging calibrator has received clearance from the FDA. The company’s 501(k) application has been approved; a 501(k) is an application to show that a device seeking FDA approval is substantially equivalent to one that already has been approved (for those functions that the FDA regulates). Beginning this week, the Medical Imaging Calibrator for macOS will be available for Studio Display XDR customers. It is not clear if it will require a macOS update or a Studio Display software update, or if it is in the currently-released software in a disabled state and can be enabled with a server-side switch. The feature will only be available in the United States as it has not secured regulatory approval in other regions yet. Last week, Apple cut the entry-level Studio Display XDR price from $3,299 to $2,899 and offered refunds to anyone who had purchased one with a VES mount instead of a stand. The option with a tilt-and-height adjustable stand still starts at $3,299.04:46 pmApple's Impressive Barcelona Store Reopens Next Month
Apple's beautiful Passeig de Gràcia store in the heart of Barcelona, Spain has been temporarily closed for renovations since mid-February, but the location is finally set to reopen next month. The store will resume business on May 26, according to Apple's website. Apple Passeig de Gràcia Apple Passeig de Gràcia first opened in 2012, and it is one of the company's flagship retail locations. The store is on one of the most popular avenues in Barcelona, inside a historic former bank building with a stunning stone facade. Apple has another store in Barcelona at the Westfield La Maquinista shopping mall. Thanks, Filip Chudzinski!Tag: Apple StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:34 pmAirPods Max 2 vs Pro 3: Which should you actually buy?
I have avoided the AirPods Max since their original release in 2020. I could never justify the $550 price tag, especially when the AirPods Pro line was much cheaper, offered more features, and had a more convenient form factor. I knew there was a target customer for these high-end headphones, but at the time, it wasn’t me. Then Apple dropped the true successor to the Gen 1 AirPods Max and added a lot of the features and internal hardware that the AirPods Pro 3 received earlier in 2025. So I decided to pick up a pair, and while the AirPods Max 2 are objectively great headphones, what it truly did was show me just how incredible the AirPods Pro 3 are. Let me explain. more…04:32 pmHere’s proof that an Apple Watch knockoff is a terrible deal
Macworld In case you were looking to save some money on a smartwatch that looks just like an Apple Watch, here’s a reason to be very careful about what you spend your money on. Because while the outside might be similar, you’re definitely not getting the same experience. Lumafield’s First Article blog has an interesting article about the differences between knock-off products and their real counterparts. They used an industrial CT scanner to see inside each product and point out the differences in construction, components, and features. And one set of products that Lumafield looks at is an $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3 and a smartwatch from Oiciido, which ranges in price from $15 to $40. You don’t have to look hard to see the differences between the Apple Watch (left) and a cheap imitator.Lumafield And to no one’s surprise, you get what you pay for. The Ultra 3 is packed with components (indicative of a feature-rich device), while the Oiciido watch, “looks almost empty next to it.” The scans also show how the Ultra 3’s parts are sophistically integrated, while you can see loose wires in the Oiciido watch “that would not survive the mechanical and thermal demands of a legitimate wearable.” One of Lumafield’s most interesting scans is of the Ultra 3’s optical heart rate sensor and its photodiodes for heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring. The Oiciido watch has a “basic” LED heart rate sensor, and no hardware for multi-wavelength SpO2 measurement. Lumafield’s findings are a good reminder that knockoffs often make big promises and take huge shortcuts to deliver prices that are too good to be true. I do recommend checking out Oiciido’s Amazon store, because its AI-generated images are so bad that they’re funny.04:08 pmHurry and grab this super rare Apple Watch Ultra 3 deal
Macworld Apple Watch Ultra 3 View Deal Getting the absolute best smartwatch out there can be quite costly, but for what you get, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 isn’t a bad value—especially when it’s on sale. Like today: Amazon is selling the Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $700 right now, a savings of $100 and the best price we’ve ever seen. Apple’s latest flagship smartwatch is a big upgrade over previous models, featuring a larger and more vibrant display, as well as better battery life. With up to 42 hours of battery on a single charge, you won’t have to worry about always recharging this thing, especially if you plan on going off the beaten path. With a rugged titanium build, the sleek and sophisticated watch is perfect for outdoor adventures, featuring satellite SOS, 5G connectivity, and a whole list of health and fitness tools. When we reviewed it, we gave the Ultra 3 a glowing 4.5-star rating, loving just how versatile it is. The best thing about it is that it’s not just a smartwatch, it’s basically a small iPhone on your wrist, letting you text, make calls, and stream music without needing your phone. (Note: You’ll need a smartwatch plan from your wireless carrier, which should be around $10.) At $100 off, this is a fantastic opportunity to upgrade to the Apple Watch Ultra 3. Don’t miss out on this deal because it’s such a rare find!04:01 pmApple TV reveals new comedy series with dark twist, here’s the trailer
Apple TV just released the trailer for Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, a new dark comedy coming next month with thriller flair. more…04:00 pmApple’s first foldable iPhone enters trial production for expected 2026 launch
Apple’s long-awaited foldable iPhone has reportedly moved into early trial production at Foxconn, signaling that the company is making… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:53 pmApple Sued by Three YouTube Channels
Three established YouTube channels have sued Apple, alleging that the company violated the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) by unlawfully accessing and scraping millions of copyrighted videos from YouTube to train its AI models. In a class action lawsuit filed in California federal court last week, the owners of the YouTube channels h3h3Productions (plus H3 Podcast and H3 Podcast Highlights), MrShortGame Golf, and Golfholics alleged that Apple "deliberately circumvented" YouTube's protections against video scraping and "profited substantially" by doing so. Apple's research papers indicate that some of the YouTube videos uploaded by the plaintiffs were used to train its AI models, the complaint alleged. Apple's actions were "not only unlawful, but an unconscionable attack on the community of content creators whose content is used to fuel the multi-trillion-dollar generative AI industry without any compensation," the lawsuit adds. The plaintiffs are seeking an injunction and damages individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated in the U.S., per the complaint. In recent months, the same three YouTube channels have filed similar lawsuits against other tech giants, including Meta, Nvidia, ByteDance, and Snap. h3h3Productions is a well-known YouTube channel created by Ethan Klein and Hila Klein, and they later created the H3 Podcast. Their channels have millions of followers, while MrShortGame Golf and Golfholics have hundreds of thousands of followers.Tags: Apple Intelligence, Apple Lawsuits, YouTubeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:43 pmiOS 26.4 CloudKit Bug Disrupts iCloud Sync, Fix Coming
A CloudKit notifications bug in iOS 26.4 breaks real-time iCloud sync for some apps and users. Data isn't lost, but changes will either be delayed or won't appear until you switch apps. A fix is in the iOS 26.5 beta.03:36 pmDeals: M5 MacBook Air all-time lows $149 off, Apple Watch Ultra 3 $99 off, AirPods Max, charging gear, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M5 MacBook Air all-time lows $149 off, Apple Watch Ultra 3 $99 off, AirPods Max, charging gear, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to go and it is starting with a bang – the brand new M5 MacBook Air lineup just hit the best prices ever at up to $149 off via Amazon. This includes the entry 16GB variants right up through to the 24GB models and all of the details are waiting for you right here. Next up, we have rare Apple Watch Ultra 3 price drops today at nearly $100 off on various configurations (matching all-time low) as well as $119 off AirPods Max and the most affordable 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 models at nearly $100 off again too. All of that joins launch deals on the new 2026 The Frame TVs, Anker chargers, and more. Head below for a closer look. more…03:26 pmAmazon's $100 Apple Watch Ultra 3 discount delivers lowest price of 2026
With multiple band styles to choose from, the $100 discount on the current Apple Watch Ultra 3 is great for tracking your fitness during spring outdoor activities.Save $100 on Apple Watch Ultra 3 - Image credit: ApplePick up an Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $699.99 today at Amazon after a $100 discount (and reflecting the lowest price in 2026). Both the Black Titanium Case with Black Ocean Band and Natural Titanium Case with Anchor Blue Ocean Band styles are eligible for the triple-digit savings.Save $100 on Apple Watch Ultra 3 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:18 pmDigital experience Logpush delay
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