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- 09:18 pmMeta Says Fuck That Metaverse Shit
Joz might want to use the word now, just to make jokes.09:16 pmHidden Setting Controls What Happens When You Tap a Call in the Phone App
In iOS 26’s Phone app, Unified view lets you tap a call to show contact info instead of initiating a callback. A hidden setting lets you switch that tap-a-call behavior back to a callback—but it appears only when in Unified view and isn’t available to those using Classic view.09:14 pmApple to developers
submitted by /u/CharlesWiltgen [link] [comments]08:53 pmHELP: How to Add Many iOS 26 Icon Themes with Icon Composer in SwiftUI?
I’ve been studying with iOS 26’s new icon customization features. I’ve noticed that many popular apps are already import multiple icons, and it seems iOS 26 allows custom icons as much as Apple’s Icon Composer. I tried adding a lot of icons in my app, but it kept crashing… crash after crash. To avoid this, […]08:35 pmEvercore increases its Apple price target to $325 as it raises AI expectations
Investment firm Evercore has upgraded its price target for Apple to $325 yet again, with expectations that Siri's overhaul will be a major driver in the spring of 2026.An improved Siri could pay off for Apple, eventually - Image Credit: AppleEvercore has already made multiple target price increases since the start of September, with the latest occurring at a very late stage of the year. The investment firm has now upped its target from $300 to $325.The price upgrade story started on September 9, with a rise from $250 to $260 based on the strength of the iPhone 17 range. A second update in the same month hit $290, as the firm shifted its focus more on the main models rather than the iPhone Air. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:50 pmMore All-Black Vision Pro Prototype Parts Surface Online
A new image shared by prototype collector and leaker Kosutami appears to show parts designed for an unreleased all-black Apple Vision headset. The image shows what seems to be a Vision Pro's left power strap and audio pod with the attached power cable. It seems to be identical to Apple's existing hardware, but uses a dark finish not seen on any production Vision Pro hardware. Kosutami previously claimed that Apple has been testing a thinner and lighter mixed-reality headset referred to internally as "Vision Air," featuring a Midnight-colored exterior and reduced weight achieved by switching several structural components and the battery enclosure to titanium. According to the leaker, this model would retain an aluminum exterior but adopt a deep bluish-black finish rather than the Vision Pro's current silver and white. Earlier this year, Kosutami also shared images of a new Lightning-style connector in Midnight said to be intended for a next-generation Vision headset. The existing Vision Pro uses a 12-pin connector, while the unreleased cable featured only eight pins, which seemed to indicate that Apple may have been redesigning the external battery system for future headsets. Apple had been widely expected to release a lower-cost headset called the "Vision Air," as well as a redesigned second-generation Vision Pro. However, Bloomberg reported in October that Apple paused development of all Vision headsets in order to accelerate work on AI-powered smart glasses.Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProTag: KosutamiBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:39 pmLast call: Save up to 84% on OWC docks, portable storage, Apple accessories
OWC's Cyber Week sale offers prices as low as $2.99 on Apple accessories, Thunderbolt docks for your Mac, portable SSDs, and more. But don't delay, as the sale ends Dec. 8.Save on OWC docks, portable storage, memory cards & more - Image credit: OWCFrom docks as low as $24.99 to Apple accessories from $2.99, OWC's Cyber Week sale offers discounts of up to 84% off. The popular Thunderbolt 5 dock is currently $50 off, while the 14-port Thunderbolt 3 option is marked down to $149.99. Please note: Many of the deals below reflect in-cart bonus savings.Save up to 84% at OWC Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:23 pmApple May Have to Enable Always-On GPS in India
India is reviewing a proposal that would require Apple to keep GPS location services permanently active on every iPhone sold in the country, according to Reuters. Under the proposal, smartphone makers including Apple would be required to activate satellite-assisted GPS on their devices at all times with no option for users to disable the feature. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) argues that location data from cell tower triangulation is not sufficiently precise for investigative use and that authorities should have access to meter-level coordinates provided by GPS. GPS is typically activated only when specific apps request location access or when an emergency call is placed. The COAI has also asked the government to require smartphone makers to disable pop-up notifications that inform users when a carrier is attempting to access location information. Apple has formally opposed the proposal. In a letter sent in July by the India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA), which represents Apple and Google, the companies warned the government that forcing GPS to remain active at all times would constitute a regulatory overreach. The news comes shortly after India reversed a separate directive that would have required all smartphone makers, including Apple, to preinstall a government app and prevent users from disabling its functions. The order was rescinded after widespread criticism.Tag: IndiaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:01 pmBest Full Stack Swift framework for websites?
Anyone have examples of a websites or web app build with Swift? For backend I'll be using Vapor and Leaf or is there another option besides Leaf currently if goal is to keep everything in Swift? submitted by /u/DoubleGravyHQ [link] [comments]06:51 pm5th Quarter, are y’all seeing a noticeable bump?
5th quarter just means the holiday season. It seems like there is another quarter stuck in the end of the year and sometimes it's down sometimes it's up. For me this year, it's up! I'm really excited and frankly I'm very close to doing this indie full time. Just keep digging! I won't divulge the […]06:41 pmApple Chip Chief Johny Srouji Could Be Next to Go as Exodus Continues
Apple's senior vice president of hardware technologies Johny Srouji could be the next leading executive to leave the company amid an alarming exodus of leading employees, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Srouji apparently recently told CEO Tim Cook that he is "seriously considering leaving" in the nature future. He intends to join another company if he departs. Srouji leads Apple's chip design and pioneered the transition to Apple silicon. Earlier this week, it emerged that Meta had hired multiple significant Apple employees, including longtime Apple designer Alan Dye, while conducting its own recruiting blitz for AI and smartglasses development. Meanwhile, Apple announced the retirement of Senior Vice President and General Counsel Kate Adams, Lisa Jackson, Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, and AI chief John Giannandrea. Earlier this year, Apple lost Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams, who is retiring, and Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri. There have also been rumors about Apple CEO Tim Cook retiring, with rumors suggesting he is preparing to leave his role as soon as next year. Gurman says that the losses are partly due to veteran executives nearing retirement age, but there is still a "disconcerting brain drain" taking place in the company. Nevertheless, Gurman says the accumulative weight of the departures all add up to "one of the most tumultuous stretches of Cooks tenure." Some of the losses are said to be a "cause for deep concern," and Cook is now looking to prevent further loss of leading talent with stronger compensation packages. Gurman notes that "Apple hasn't launched a successful new product category in a decade," leaving it increasingly vulnerable to having its talent poached by more agile rivals who are said to be better equipped to develop the next generation of devices and AI technologies. Cook himself is thought to be likely to join the exodus and step down in the not-too-distant future. He turned 65 last month and now exhibits a noticeable, unexplained tremor in his hands. He is likely to transition to the role of chairman, rather than vacate the company entirely. The departure of Srouji is said to be "a more imminent risk" and Cook is purportedly working hard to retain him by offering a substantial pay package and the potential of more responsibility. Some executives have suggested elevating Srouji to the role of chief technology officer. This would move him to oversee a broad range of hardware engineering and silicon technologies, making him Apple's second-most powerful executive. Gurman says this change would likely require John Ternus to be promoted to CEO, but Srouji apparently would prefer to not work under a different CEO, even with an expanded remit. If he does leave, Srouji would likely be replaced by Zongjian Chen or Sribalan Santhanam. Beyond Srouji and the other reported departures, Apple is believed to be contending with a significant talent drain among its key engineers. Gurman explains that there has been a "a broader collapse within Apple's artificial intelligence organization" triggered by AI models chief Ruoming Pang departing earlier this year, along with colleagues such as Tom Gunter and Frank Chu. Apple lost Siri and search overseer Robby Walker, as well as his replacement, Ke Yang, to Meta. Apple's AI group is apparently suffering from low morale and there is growing worry over the increasing use of external AI technology such as Google Gemini. Around a dozen of Apple's leading AI researchers have also now departed. The company's AI robotics software team has seen widespread departures, including its leader Jian Zhang, who joined Meta. The user interface team has also lost members, such as Billy Sorrentino, culminating in Dye's exit. Apple's hardware design group "has been nearly wiped out," with many employees vacating to other companies or following former design chief Jony Ive to his studio, LoveFrom. Abidur Chowdhury, the designer behind the iPhone Air who narrated its unveiling in September, left for an AI startup. The company has lost a key director in charge of display technologies, Cheng Chen, to OpenAI. He also oversaw the optics of the Vision Pro headset. In addition, one of Apple’s top hardware engineering executives, Tang Tan, similarly left for OpenAI. Apple has even lost the dean of Apple University, Richard Locke. Apple University is the internal program intended to preserve the company's practices and culture following the death of Steve Jobs. The exodus has become a major concern for Apple's leadership, which has instructed human resources to ramp up recruitment and retention efforts. See Gurman's full report report for more information.Tags: Bloomberg, Johny Srouji, Mark Gurman, Tim CookThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:23 pmScheduled Maintenance for Linode Cloud Manager, API and BlockStorage
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 8, 06:00 - 09:00 UTCDec 7, 18:21 UTCScheduled - will be implemented during the 3 hour window beginning at 2025-12-08 06:00 UTC05:38 pmOWC's Holiday Sale Has Steep Discounts on Docks, Drives, and Mac Accessories
OWC's Cyber Week sale is set to end soon, and it's still offering big discounts on a variety of USB-C docks, external drives and enclosures, and Mac accessories. Some of these deals won't be applied until you add the items to your cart, at which time an automatic coupon will be applied to your order. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with OWC. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. There are a few notable deals in this sale, including $130 off the popular 14-Port Thunderbolt Dock for Mac, available for $149.99, which is the steepest discount we've seen since the summer on the accessory. If you purchase a qualifying new or used Mac at the same time as this dock, you can get an additional $20 off the accessory at checkout. SITEWIDE DEALSOWC Cyber DealsDocks and Hubs OWC USB-C Travel Dock - $24.99 when added to cart, down from $49.99 OWC USB-C Travel Dock E - $49.99, down from $59.99 Thunderbolt Mini Dock - $69.99 when added to cart, down from $129.99 14-Port Thunderbolt Dock - $149.99 when added to cart, down from $279.99 OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock - $179.99 when added to cart, down from $299.99 Memory Cards Atlas Pro 240GB - $89.99 when added to cart, down from $134.99 Atlas Pro 512GB - $149.99 when added to cart, down from $179.99 Atlas Pro 480GB - $149.99 when added to cart, down from $199.99 Atlas Ultra 1TB - $279.99 when added to cart, down from $299.99 Atlas Pro 960GB - $299.99 when added to cart, down from $399.99 External Drives and Enclosures 1TB 1M2 SSD - $199.99 when added to cart, down from $249.99 2TB 1M2 SSD - $329.99 when added to cart, down from $399.99 4TB 1M2 SSD - $559.99 when added to cart, down from $629.99 8TB 1M2 SSD - $949.99 when added to cart, down from $1,399.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:15 pmToday in Apple history: Apple’s massive glass staircase wows Manhattan
On December 7, 2007, Apple opened a magisterial store on West 14th Street in New York City featuring a stunning, three-story glass staircase. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:52 pmDUR (Durban) on 2025-12-11
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 11, 00:00 - 07:00 UTCDec 7, 15:30 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in DUR (Durban) datacenter on 2025-12-11 between 00:00 and 07:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.03:50 pmDiscount code: Transfer and sync all kinds of files among your Apple devices
AnyTrans is a one-stop content manager for iOS devices. The app makes it easy to transfer any kind of data -- music, photos, texts, etc. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:49 pmiPadOS 26.2 will fix my biggest gripe with Apple’s current iPad software
With iPadOS 26.2, Apple is bringing two major upgrades to the iPad: Split View has returned, and Slide Over has a new gesture. Now, you can just drag and drop apps from your dock, and they’ll snap into place – there’ll no longer be a need to manually resize your windows in the manner you need them. This was already how things worked in iPadOS 18 and prior, and now it’s finally back. more…01:42 pmTV Stats – Monitor your TV metrics
1 / n Started shipping apps again Meet TVStats – the best way to track your Apple TV’s system stats (CPU, Memory.. etc). Features a gorgeous Liquid Glass interface that feels right at home on the big screen. The app is totally free. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tv-stats/id6756169120 Feedbacks are welcome😄 submitted by /u/Harishwarrior [link] [comments]01:34 pmJustin Bieber threatens Apple with 'rear naked choke hold' over Messages UI
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has threatened to put Apple employees into a "rear naked choke hold" over a relatively minor iPhone UI issue.Justin Bieber hates the dictation button's placement in MessagesApple's design choices are frequently questioned by users, especially after introducing big changes like Liquid Glass. However, in the case of one well-known Canadian singer, the littlest UI problems can bring out the biggest reactions.Posting to X on Sunday, Justin Bieber gave his input on what he perceives is a Messages UI flaw. "If I hit this dictation button after sending a text and it beeps and stops my music one more time," he starts his post. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:13 pmSeven Reasons Folders Are Better — Especially for Legacy Projects
submitted by /u/ElyeProj [link] [comments]12:26 pmIOS 26 – Principal Native Blur on Toolbar. How to replicate?
https://preview.redd.it/ubzwotlvyr5g1.png?width=1206&format=png&auto=webp&s=2563deee44dc384eca2c8e90456081b105892ce0 submitted by /u/BigPapaPhil [link] [comments]09:54 amSpent $150 on Apple ads advanced still not charged?
How much promo credit do we actually get? I read it was $100 USD but so far no invoiced charge and spent $150 on advanced all in one campaign submitted by /u/Rare_Sundae_3826 [link] [comments]09:07 amSpark send me reminders from my calendar…but it should not have access to it! | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingSpark send me reminders from my calendar…but it should not have access to it!
I use Spark as iOS default mail app. I never gave it the access to my calendar (it never asked it). For some reason, it sends me the same reminders as from my iOS calendar. (Not only appointments that it might get from emails, also appointments I type in manually in iOS calendar and with […]08:00 amA lifetime license for Microsoft Office costs less than 2 years of Microsoft 365
Macworld TL;DR: A lifetime license for Microsoft Office now only costs $150. Microsoft 365 costs you more every year, and that’s not even considering the periodic price hikes. It already jumped to $99.99/year. If you want a way to get the same apps without paying for them forever, check out this lifetime license for Microsoft Office. It comes with recent versions of the same apps, but you only have to pay for it once. It also just went on sale for $149.97 (reg. $249.99). How it works Office 2024 Home & Business includes: Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook You install everything directly on your Mac or PC, so you can work offline and avoid problems tied to cloud-only tools. Performance is faster than previous versions, particularly in Excel, and Outlook includes updated security protections that help block unsafe add-ins and suspicious content. Microsoft also refreshed the entire design with a cleaner interface, better touch support, and more accessible templates. You can collaborate in real time on shared documents, leave comments, and use version history to check previous edits. AI tools throughout the suite help with writing, formatting, and data organization, so you can move faster without needing extra plugins or separate subscriptions. If you want the stability of Microsoft Office without paying for Microsoft 365 every month, this lifetime license gives you the essential apps for a much better price. Get Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for Mac or PC for just $149.97 today. Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC Lifetime LicenseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.06:58 amApple's new M5 MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM falls to $1,749
Exclusive savings are in effect on two upgraded 14-inch MacBook Pro configurations with Apple's latest M5 chip and a bump up to 32GB of memory.Grab an exclusive discount on two M5 MacBook Pro 32GB configs - Image credit: AppleSave $250 on two 14-inch MacBook Pro configurations with an upgrade to 32GB of memory when you shop through the pricing links in this post or in our M5 MacBook Pro Price Guide using a laptop or desktop computer (the offers cannot be activated in B&H's mobile app at this time).Exclusive M5 14-inch MacBook Pro deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:38 amIs 29% notification permission good?
I started tracking what percentage of users allow notifications in my app, and the result came out to be around 29%. Is anyone else tracking this stat? Are you guys getting a better or worse percentage than 29%? I show the permission request during the onboarding flow after explaining that I will only send them […]Saturday December 0609:37 pmShipped v1.1 of my iOS book tracker app
I’ve been building a privacy-first reading tracker called PageFlow, and v1.1 went live last week. The update focuses on core usability: on-device library search built with SwiftData and tuned predicates, per-shelf sorting with persisted preferences, and a lightweight star-rating system with custom haptics built into the existing model. The next round of features is already […]09:24 pmYou know you’ve irretrievably lost when you label your organic trash like this. 🤓 | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingYou know you’ve irretrievably lost when you label your organic trash like this. 🤓
submitted by /u/lolollap [link] [comments]09:24 pmYoutube Channel Recommendations
Would be really appreciated if you guys could share YT channels that actually provide valuable content regarding App Development, ASO, Swift, etc. I have been following Adam Lyttle but his latest videos felt kinda boring tbh. submitted by /u/ogitncr [link] [comments]09:01 pmFeedback system for your next/existing projects
Hello everyone! I'm currently working on Updevly, a feedback system built primarily for developers—and it’s coming soon! Our first major feature is a plug-and-play feedback module that anyone can easily integrate into their project to collect feedback, bug reports, and more directly from users. My goal is to help developers create the best possible channel […]08:37 pmSamsung's Cyber Week deals deliver up to $5,000 in savings, but the sale ends soon
Samsung's Cyber Week deals of up to $5,000 off are coming to an end, with The Frame TVs, OLED sets, Bespoke appliances, monitors, and more all on sale.Last chance to save up to $5,000 on Samsung products during Cyber Week - Image credit: SamsungNow through Dec. 7, save up to $5,000 on a variety of Samsung products, ranging from 2025 TV releases to Bespoke appliances. You can shop the entirety of the sale at Samsung direct, but we've also rounded up highlights from the holiday savings event below.Save up to $5,000 on Samsung Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘Vector’ is a Spotlight replacement for Mac that’s smart and snappy | 9 to 5 MacIndie App Spotlight: ‘Vector’ is a Spotlight replacement for Mac that’s smart and snappy
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Spotlight on the Mac has been far from perfect, especially in recent years. If you want a great, drop-in replacement that offers speedy app launches, file searches, a clipboard manager, and much, much more – you should check out Vector. more…07:30 pmShakeup in Apple’s C-suite! [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: The departure of Apple UI design chief Alan Dye gives us hope for the future o iPhone and Mac software. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:19 pmApple chip chief Johny Srouji rumored to consider his own exit
Another change could happen to Apple's leadership soon, with rumors that chip chief Johny Srouji is considering leaving the iPhone maker.Apple's Johny Srouji during a hardware presentation - Image Credit: AppleApple's managerial tier has seen many changes in a short space of time. If a new report is to be believed, then another change could be right around the corner.According to sources of Bloomberg, SVP of hardware technologies Johny Srouji informed CEO Tim Cook that he is considering leaving Apple in the near future. Srouji has also reportedly told colleagues that he wants to join another company if he does leave, though it is unknown what company that would be. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:05 pmI built a frugal text browser (Narrow32) because I don’t want to pay for internet | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI built a frugal text browser (Narrow32) because I don’t want to pay for internet
Hey, my phone plan (free plan) allows surfing the web for free but with very slow speeds between 32 kbps and 64 kbps. Safari would not load pages and just display website is not reachable due to a timeout. So, I came up with the idea to build a frugal text browser with some nice […]07:03 pmMy first subscription with this little app 🥲
submitted by /u/Icy_Clock9170 [link] [comments]06:46 pmAfter 16 years of native iOS development, I’m jumping ship to cross-platform SDKs. With AI, language/API preferences have become less important than reaching more users. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingAfter 16 years of native iOS development, I’m jumping ship to cross-platform SDKs. With AI, language/API preferences have become less important than reaching more users.
For years, I've mostly kept with native Swift development because I love the language, and I've been extremely effective after investing so much time in native iOS development, but I've always hated that feeling of knowing it's only going to work on a subset of devices, and I'm tired of investing so much effort in […]05:39 pmEnding Soon: Samsung's Cyber Week Event With Low Prices on The Frame TV, Gaming Monitors, and More | MacRumorsEnding Soon: Samsung's Cyber Week Event With Low Prices on The Frame TV, Gaming Monitors, and More
Samsung's Cyber Week event will come to a close later this weekend, and you can still find great deals on monitors, storage accessories, TVs, Galaxy smartphones, and home appliances for a few more days. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Highlights from this event include quite a few models of The Frame TV on sale, including a new all-time low price on The Frame Pro models. You can get the 65-inch The Frame TV for $999.99 ($1,000 off), as well as The Frame Pro for $1,999.00 ($1,200 off). SITEWIDE DISCOUNTSSamsung Cyber Week Sale Other deals include savings on monitors like the 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 for $389.99 ($310 off), the 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Gaming Monitor for $899.99 ($900 off), and more. We're also tracking big markdowns on home appliances including refrigerators and washer/dryers, and a few Galaxy device discounts. Samsung's new Galaxy XR headset also has a few notable offers during this event, including up to $1,140 in savings with the Explorer Pack. This features various content at no extra cost with the purchase of the Galaxy XR, like one year of YouTube Premium, one year of Google AI Pro, and more. For even more potential savings, eligible shoppers have the chance to get additional discounts through Samsung offer programs. These programs provide extra discounts for students, military, and employees of select businesses, and they provide up to 30 percent extra savings on Samsung's website, so be sure to check whether you're eligible for any of these programs. TVs 65-inch The Frame - $999.99, down from $1,999.99 (extra $100 off available through offer programs) 75-inch The Frame Pro - $1,999.99, down from $3,199.99 85-inch The Frame Pro - $3,299.99, down from $4,299.99 (extra $660 off available through offer programs) 65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,699.99, down from $2,699.99 65-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,399.99, down from $2,699.99 77-inch OLED S90F TV - $1,999.99, down from $3,499.99 75-inch Neo QLED QN90D TV - $1,499.99, down from $3,299.99 Monitors and Storage 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 - $389.99, down from $699.99 40-inch Odyssey G7 G75F Curved Monitor - $749.99, down from $1,199.99 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Monitor - $899.99, down from $1,799.99 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 Monitor - $1,499.99, down from $2,299.99 (extra $200 off available through offer programs) Appliances Bespoke Smart Dishwasher - $749.99, down from $1,299.00 Large Capacity Side-by-Side Fridge - $999.00, down from $1,666.00 4-Door French Door Fridge - $1,799.00, down from $2,999.00 Bespoke All-in-One Combo Washer/Dryer - $1,849.99, down from $3,299.00 Mega Capacity 3-Door French Door Fridge - $2,399.00, down from $3,499.00 Bespoke 4-Door Flex Fridge - $2,050.00, down from $4,099.00 Bespoke 4-Door Flex Fridge - $3,049.99, down from $4,999.00 Galaxy Products Galaxy XR - Save up to $1,140 with the Explorer Pack Galaxy S25 Ultra - Save up to $700 in instant trade-in credit Galaxy Z Fold7 - Save up to $1,000 Galaxy Ring - Get up to $150 trade-in credit Galaxy Watch Ultra - Save up to $250 Galaxy Watch 8 - Save up to $200 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:29 pmReport: Johny Srouji contemplating leaving Apple, considering career elsewhere
According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple’s hardware technologies SVP Johny Srouji is ‘seriously’ considering leaving the company. He’s most known for leading the charge on Apple Silicon. If he does end up leaving, he’ll reportedly take his talents to another company. more…05:12 pmThoughts on Interactive Onboarding for My Gardening App
At present I have onboarding which uses images but I am thinking of updating the onboarding to use interactive screens. Once the user purchases the subscription, all the data they entered and selected will be saved to their app. Do I need any more text in the screen? What do you think about the harvest […]05:12 pmAviation Risk Matrix
I made an app for pilots! It’s pretty niche but I’m very proud of the work I put in and everything I learned along the way. I learned to code in Python and this is app is how I taught myself modern swift. The basic functionality is tracking Personal Minimums for pilots, limits we set […]05:05 pmYou can still grab AirPods 4 with ANC for just $99
Discover incredible Black Friday AirPods deals that save you nearly 50% on Apple earbuds, making them much more affordable than ever. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:54 pmRare pre-Liquid Glass 'iOS 19' prototype provides tiny hint at iOS 27 plans
A newly discovered iPhone prototype offers a rare glimpse of the unreleased iOS 19, which was a precursor to iOS 26 sans Liquid Glass, and it may provide a hint of what's coming in iOS 27.'iOS 19' never saw the light of day — until now.At WWDC 2025, we witnessed the introduction of Apple's controversial Liquid Glass design language. iOS 26 brought glass-like elements, replacing the long-standing flat aesthetic. Apple also jumped from iOS 18 to iOS 26, leaving iOS 19 nowhere to be found — until now.Courtesy of collector Kyolet, AppleInsider was provided with exclusive imagery of an EVT-stage iPhone prototype, running an early InternalUI build of iOS 19.0. Unlike the final version of iOS 26, this unreleased variant of iOS 19 doesn't feature a working implementation of Liquid Glass, even with the "Sensitive UI" setting enabled. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:41 pmThis simple fix finally stopped macOS Tahoe from freezing and crashing my MacBook
Macworld Back in September, when macOS 26 Tahoe arrived for download on my MacBook, I installed it along with millions of other people. I didn’t give it a second thought—I have an M3 Max MacBook Pro with 36GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Running Tahoe shouldn’t be an issue. But it was. Almost immediately from the first day I installed it, I experienced intermittent freezes lasting a second or two that would interrupt whatever I was doing. I couldn’t tie it down to a single app, and it was difficult to predict. Some days it would happen numerous times each hour, but other days it wouldn’t happen much at all. I tried all the usual tricks—closing apps, restarting, shutting down—and of course I immediately updated to macOS 26.0.1, all to no avail. Since I don’t run betas on my main machine, I chalked it up to an initial release bug that would be smoothed out in 26.1. Alas, when I installed that update as soon as it arrived, the problem persisted. Back when I had an M1 MacBook Pro, I had issues with memory slowing down my machine, so I checked Activity Monitor throughout the day. Memory pressure was consistently in the green safe zone. There was one instance where my computer completely seized up due to an application memory allotment issue, but again, I couldn’t find a specific cause. I have plenty of storage, plenty of RAM, and haven’t had any issues with a specific app. Yet my machine continued to freeze randomly, some days dozens of times an hour. Shining a Spotlight on the problem So after macOS 26.1 didn’t clear up the issue, I decided to investigate further. Everything seemed okay in Activity Monitor, but I noticed an abnormality in the CPU tab. While the CPU LOAD chart didn’t appear to show any persistent issues, two processes—corespotlightd and kernel_task–were regularly using over 100 percent of the CPU. The corespotlightd process was using a ton of my available CPU percentage.Foundry I learned that each core counts as 100 percent, so technically, my MacBook could use 1,400 percent of the CPU. Still, it seemed high for a background task, so I kept an eye on it. Sure enough, corespotlightd was consistently using well over 100% of the CPU load and sometimes reaching near 200 percent. I assumed that was bad, so I went over to System Settings to check out the Spotlight tab. I don’t use Spotlight all that often, but when I did, it loaded quickly and didn’t show any obvious signs of slowing my system down. But this particular task’s name was obviously related to Spotlight, so I headed over to the Spotlight tab in the Settings app. Inside, there are a series of toggles for each of Apple’s apps, system content, and the Clipboard. But what stood out to me was the two at the top: “Show Related Content” and “Help Apple Improve Search.” In particular, the second one, which allows Apple to “store your Safari, Siri, Spotlight, Lookup, and #images search queries.” So I turned them off. And almost instantly, my CPU load dropped. I watched the corespotlightd process drop off my list of CPU percentage drainers, and the intermittent pauses stopped. I waited an hour or so, and it didn’t return, so I turned both toggles back on out of curiosity. It’s been about a week, and the issue hasn’t returned. I’m not sure if my issue was specific to my machine, but if it’s something you’re experiencing, try flipping those two toggles in the Spotlight settings. If that doesn’t work, try flipping the toggles for the individual apps, particularly Pages, since some readers have indicated they have issues with that particular app. It might just return your MacBook to normal.04:22 pmIndia's request for satellite-aided iPhone location data is a privacy nightmare
While India's government pulled its demand for a preinstalled iPhone app, it's now accused of previously considering a more privacy-eroding move for always-on satellite location tracking.A graphic Apple created for the launch of its online Apple Store in India in 2020 - Image credit: AppleAt the start of December, India's government backed down from an order for Apple and other smartphone manufacturers to preinstall a state-owned cybersecurity app. While it faced intense scrutiny and claims that it was a bad move for citizen privacy, it seems a far more intrusive plan has also been under consideration.According to sources of Reuters, India has thought about a telecom industry proposal to require smartphone producers to enable satellite location tracking. It is to be kept active, so as to better improve surveillance efforts. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:18 pmAnyone upgrading to Swift 6 and Strict Concurrency?
I just finished upgrading my own Swift 5 app, and wrote up the story of my journey: https://calcopilot.app/blog/posts/swift-6-and-strict-concurrency/ I hope this helps anyone else doing the same! submitted by /u/irvingpop [link] [comments]03:55 pmQuestion about “Custom Codes” collision w/ other devs
Okay, I'm having trouble processing this…. maybe someone can clarify. In App Store Connect, if I want to create a code to distribute, I can – either one-time use codes, or vanity codes in the "Custom Codes" section. This Custom Codes part lets me do something like "Hey everyone, you can redeem with code 'BlackFriday' […]03:18 pmJust launched my first iOS game, Artizen – a cozy, minimalist puzzle game with famous art | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingJust launched my first iOS game, Artizen – a cozy, minimalist puzzle game with famous art
This week, a friend and I launched a new iOS art puzzle game, Artizen. Our goal was to create a simple, relaxing, and educational puzzle game featuring some of our favorite works from great museums around the world. This project was a lot of fun: we’re both art lovers, so getting to work with content […]03:16 pmCreate a beautiful website for your app with perfect SEO for free with the Siteify app | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingCreate a beautiful website for your app with perfect SEO for free with the Siteify app
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His fellow designers are buzzing about Steve Lemay's appointment as head of user interface design at Apple and what it means for the future. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:59 pmLive App Store Sales
Hey all! I just released by app on the App Store on Thursday night – what I am seeing – and please let me know if I am wrong – App Units become available on Analytics and Trends ~ 24 hours late. In-App Purchases become available about 48 hours later? I had a friend purchase […]02:45 pmDrones to Diplomas: How Russia’s Largest Private University is Linked to a $25M Essay Mill | Krebs on SecurityDrones to Diplomas: How Russia’s Largest Private University is Linked to a $25M Essay Mill
A sprawling academic cheating network turbocharged by Google Ads that has generated nearly $25 million in revenue has curious connections to a Kremlin-connected oligarch whose Russian university builds drones for Russia's war against Ukraine.02:35 pmToday in Apple history: Lousy quarter proves Steve Jobs isn’t invincible
On December 6, 2000, Apple Computer's stock price fell dramatically after lousy quarterly results. However, the best was yet to come in 2001. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:25 pmNeed advice building a custom app to configure my Logitech MX Master 4 on macOS | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingNeed advice building a custom app to configure my Logitech MX Master 4 on macOS
Hi everyone, I recently bought the Logitech MX Master 4, thinking it would be easy to use across all my computers. I previously used a Logitech vertical mouse, but I wanted to switch for the gestures. Here’s the problem: I have multiple computers at home (a personal Mac, a Linux PC, and a Windows work […]02:17 pmThe US really doesn't want more ICEBlock apps in the App Store
Lawmakers in the United States are continuing to apply pressure on Apple to keep more ICEBlock-style apps from appearing in the App Store.How ICEBlock appeared in the App Store before being pulledIn October, after facing demands from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, Apple removed the ICEBlock app from the App Store. Two months later, and there are still calls for Apple to do more.The House Committee on Homeland Security sent letters to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, requesting detail about the ways the companies are preventing more ICEBlock-style apps from appearing in their respective app storefronts. There is a demand for more detail about what each firm is doing to crack down on the apps, used to monitor the movements of immigration officers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:00 pmThe real reason Meta poached Apple’s UI design chief
The real reason Meta hired Alan Dye away from Apple is his work on the pioneering Vision Pro headset and visionOS. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:00 pmTop Stories: iOS 26.2 Coming Soon, Apple Execs Depart, and More
You'd expect things to be starting to wind down for the holidays by now, but that doesn't seem to be the case yet in the world of Apple news, with Apple just about ready to release iOS 26.2 and other operating system updates to the public. There was also a flurry of news this week about Apple executive departures, some expected and some not so expected, while we also learned that Apple and Intel may be developing a new chipmaking partnership, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more! Top Stories Apple Seeds iOS 26.2 Release Candidate Ahead of Public Launch With the Thanksgiving holiday in the rear-view mirror and the calendar turned to December, Apple is putting the final touches on iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, macOS Tahoe 26.2, and related updates, with several new features and tweaks. Apple this week seeded release candidate versions of the updates to developers and public beta testers, suggesting an official release for everyone will come next week. The imminent iOS 26.2 update arrives as Apple has started to more aggressively push users still on iOS 18 to upgrade to iOS 26. Since iOS 26 launched in September, it has been displayed as an optional upgrade at the bottom of the Software Update interface in the Settings app, with iOS 18 updates displayed more prominently. Starting this week, that's changed. iOS 18 users who have not upgraded to iOS 26 now see iOS 26.1 (and soon iOS 26.2) as the recommended iOS update in the Settings app. iOS 18 updates are still an option, but are now displayed at the bottom of the app. Apple UI Design Chief Alan Dye Leaving for Meta In a move that came as a surprise to most observers, Apple design chief Alan Dye has decided to leave the company after 19 years and take a role as chief design officer at Meta. Dye oversaw the major Liquid Glass design update that debuted this year, which has not arrived without controversy, and some both inside and outside of Apple are not exactly sorry to see Dye go. Dye's departure follows closely on the heels of Apple announcing that AI chief John Giannandrea has stepped down from his position and will serve as an advisor until he retires early next year. Giannandrea has been under pressure as Apple has fallen behind in the race to develop and deploy AI capabilities, and some of his responsibilities had already been shifted to other executives. As if that wasn't enough, Apple also announced this week that general counsel Kate Adams and environment chief Lisa Jackson will both be retiring in 2026, with the company working to transition their responsibilities to other executives. Apple and Intel Rumored to Partner on Mac and iPhone Chips in a New Way While all Macs are now powered by Apple's custom-designed chips, a new rumor claims that Apple may rekindle its partnership with Intel, albeit in a new and limited way. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this week said Intel is expected to begin shipping Apple's lowest-end M-series chip as early as mid-2027. If this rumor proves accurate, Intel could supply Apple with M6 or M7 chips for future MacBook Air, iPad Air, and iPad Pro models at a minimum. However, while previous Intel chips for Macs were designed by Intel and based on x86 architecture, M-series chips are designed by Apple and use Arm architecture. Intel would only assist with manufacturing. The partnership may also extend to the iPhone with Intel producing future chips for non-pro iPhone models starting in 2028, which could perhaps mean the A22 chip for devices like the iPhone 20 and iPhone 20e. iPhone Fold: Launch, Pricing, and What to Expect From Apple's Foldable Apple is expected to launch a new foldable iPhone next year, based on multiple rumors and credible sources. The long-awaited device has been rumored for years now, but signs increasingly suggest that 2026 could indeed be the year that Apple releases its first foldable device. As rumors continue to surface, we've collated an updated set of key details that have been leaked about Apple's foldable iPhone so far. Apple will allegedly call the device the "iPhone Fold," which is the name the media has already adopted when sharing rumors about the product. Apple Music Replay 2025 Now Fully Available The full Replay 2025 experience is now available in the Apple Music app, allowing you to reflect on your listening habits over the past year. There are two main components of the Replay 2025 experience. First, there is a full year-end playlist containing the Apple Music songs that you listened to the most over the past year, and second, there is a Highlight Reel with images and a video that are designed to be shared on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. iPhone 17 Demand Is Breaking Apple's Sales Records Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is selling well enough that Apple is on track to ship more than 247.4 million total iPhones in 2025, according to a new report from IDC. Total 2025 shipments are forecast to grow 6.1 percent year over year due to iPhone 17 demand and increased sales in China, a major market for Apple. Overall worldwide smartphone shipments across Android and iOS are forecast to grow 1.5 percent, primarily because of the success of the iPhone. MacRumors Newsletter Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter!Tag: Top StoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:56 pmJust launched my first iOS app and the first week numbers
I wanted to share a quick milestone as a new iOS developer to encourage others who might be hesitating to ship. I released my very first app last week and the response exceeded my expectations, reaching 107 units sold and $468 in proceeds (screenshot attached). It’s been a massive learning curve, especially realizing that the […]01:27 pmPaid App -> Subscription app
I own a paid app that generate some money. And I love the fact that it's a paid app and I don't need to do annoying subscriptions. But now I'm coming to thinking of scaling the revenue and I need to choose one of two strategies. Make a separate free version of the app and […]01:05 pmI Made an App to (Kinda) End/Fight Food Waste
Hi everyone, I've been trying to cook everyday, but after a couple of months, I always run out of ideas and end up with a ton of ingredients I don't know what to do with. Sadly, it all eventually ends up in the trash because I can't eat it safely. That's why I developed Recipe […]11:59 amTook me 3 years but Cosmo finally hit the App Store
For anyone working on there app on the side of life, just know, you'll get there. I had been working on this thing on and off for the past few years and almost just threw it in the garbage. There would be many month-long stretches where I didn't open it at all, and when I […]11:00 amApple @ Work: Apple brings built-in recovery intelligence to macOS 26
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I’ve been working on an iOS app that lets users see the reputation of a person based on feedback associated with their phone number. The idea isn’t tied to calls — users can leave a rating anytime after interacting with someone (a contractor, specialist, client, etc.), and the app aggregates these into a simple reputation […]09:44 amTurn your macros into real meals – we launched GetYourMacros last week!
Hey everyone, My girlfriend and I are both pretty obsessed with the gym, and for years we had the same daily dilemma: we knew our macros (proteins / carbs / fats)… but had no idea what to actually cook. Most days we were either: Eating the same 3–4 meals on repeat Wasting time with spreadsheets […]09:26 amApp rejected as Button is not getting enabled on iPad even though on my side it always worked | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingApp rejected as Button is not getting enabled on iPad even though on my side it always worked
I just got my app rejected because the “Create Invoice” button doesn’t respond on iPad, even though everything works perfectly on iPhone and in the iPad simulator. I’m using SwiftUI and the button triggers a navigationlink that presents the invoice editor. On iPhone it’s fine, but on a real iPad device the state to enable […]08:00 amRight now, you can get a MacBook Pro and a Microsoft Office lifetime license for $440
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For anyone working on there app on the side of life, just know, you'll get there. I had been working on this thing on and off for the past few years and almost just threw it in the bin. There would be many month-long stretches where I didn't open it at all, and when I […]07:09 amAmazon is blowing out M4 iPad Pro inventory with discounts up to $600 off
The lowest M4 iPad Pro prices are available at Amazon this weekend, with closeout deals delivering up to $600 off.Save up to $600 with blowout M4 iPad Pro savings.These closeout M4 specials offer significant savings compared to buying the latest M5 release, with large storage capacities available, making it a great time to pick up a holiday gift for the content creator in your life. Here are the top picks from the sale:M4 11-inch iPad Pro deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:22 amMexico SMS Carrier Maintenance – AT&T
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This powerful scanning app offers loads of features at a low price. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a full-service scanner with iScanner. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:18 amzBuilt interactive timelines in Swift Charts — shared everything I learned | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingzBuilt interactive timelines in Swift Charts — shared everything I learned
Hey everyone, I’ve been working on interactive health timelines in my app (medicine + symptom tracking), and I ended up going much deeper into Swift Charts than I expected — custom gestures, shaded ranges, annotations, and a few SwiftUI surprises. I put everything I learned into a write-up, including: building stacked BarMarks and intensity lanes […]02:16 amCritics Choice Awards: Apple TV’s 26 nominations include Best Drama Series for Pluribus | 9 to 5 MacCritics Choice Awards: Apple TV’s 26 nominations include Best Drama Series for Pluribus
Apple has once again picked up multiple nominations for its shows and films, this time at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards. Here are the details. more…01:21 amApple payment goes back and forth
When Apple sends its monthly payment, I receive it, then for some reason I lose it, and then on the next day I receive it again this time for real. When I get a payment from Google doesn't do this thing. Does anybody have the same thing? Why it's happening? submitted by /u/astashov […]12:45 amHouse panel questions Apple on apps used to track immigration officers
Following the controversy that led to Apple removing apps like ICEBlock from the App Store a few months ago, US lawmakers want to know what steps the company is taking to prevent similar tools from returning. Here are the details. more…12:35 amSome of you may have seen my rants about Apple reviewers but finally my app has been approved!! | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingSome of you may have seen my rants about Apple reviewers but finally my app has been approved!!
I woke up this morning to an approval for my app after a lot of back and forth with the Apple reviewers! I have been working on this app for the past 3 months and am super excited to finally share it on here! I started out making apps in 2017 and only release a […]Friday December 0511:54 pmIndia considers new surveillance measure requiring iPhone A-GPS to stay active 24/7
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If you're looking for the perfect tech or tech-adjacent present for someone who loves Apple products or just uses them daily, I have a few suggestions that might be helpful to you this holiday season. These are some of our favorite products, many of which I use personally or have gifted to our friends and family members in the past. If you're still looking for a present for someone that's hard to shop for, check out the list. Maclock For Apple fans or fans of classic PCs, the Maclock is a tiny Macintosh 128K that works as an alarm clock. It is super detailed and has all of the design touches of the original, and there's even a tiny floppy disk that turns it on when you put it in. There are multiple display modes, and it can tell you the time, day of the week, and temperature, plus it is a functional alarm clock. There's also a classic Mac face you can set it to. I haven't gifted it yet, but I bought one of these a few weeks ago. It does ship from China, so order ASAP. I've seen a few different versions of this product, but this variant has no third-party logo on the front, and it's just $30. If you want to spend a bit more, RayCue has some retro-style Macs that are actually designed to be docks. I haven't used one, but it looks like a fun desktop accessory. Pico-Mac-Nano While I'm on the subject of mini Macs, I don't want to leave out the Pico-Mac-Nano from Nick Gillard. The Maclock is palm-sized, but the nano is even smaller at just under 2.5 inches, plus it has an actual Mac operating system. Gillard did sell these fully assembled at one point, but Apple asked him to stop. You can still get the parts to make one, and Gillard has instructions. There's a full kit for GBP62.00 (around $100 shipped to the U.S.), and it would be a great gift for someone who likes retro items and a project. Aura Frames Priced starting at $149, Aura digital frames make a good gift for anyone who has digital photos, which is most of us these days. You can load photos on the frame using the Aura iPhone app, and since images are stored in the cloud, there's no limit. Multiple people can upload images to a single frame, so it's a great way to share photos with friends and family members. If you know someone that's not technically savvy, like a grandparent, it's still the perfect gift because you can load photos for them remotely. The $149 10.1-inch Carver is Aura's most affordable option, but there are sizes up to 15 inches, like the $299 Walden. Aura also makes higher resolution options, including the $199 Mason, and all the frames come in multiple colors to match any decor. Everyone I've gifted an Aura frame to has loved it, and it's my go-to for people that are hard to shop for. This year, Aura launched a frame that uses e-ink for a softer, more art-like look. It changes images less often and it's expensive at $449, but it has a different vibe than your standard photo frame. LEGO Retro Radio Priced at $100, the Retro Radio from LEGO has a sweet, nostalgic design, complete with a tuner, knobs, and speaker grille. It's actually functional, because you can remove the back plate from the set and place an iPhone inside so that the radio plays music. There's a built-in smartphone stand that holds the iPhone in place, but if you don't want to use an iPhone, there's also a little sound brick that plays different sounds when you turn the knob. I have one of these, and it was a fun build. There are other LEGO sets that make for good gifts, even for people who aren't LEGO collectors. Anyone that likes a puzzle would probably like a LEGO set, and some have wide appeal. Here are a few I've gotten this year that would make for good gifts: LEGO Super Mario Game Boy ($60) - This isn't a working Game Boy, unfortunately, but it does come with swappable screens and LEGO game cartridges. It is possible to make a working version if you're so inclined. LEGO Botanicals Happy Plants ($19) - I'm a fan of the LEGO botanicals, and this set is small, inexpensive, and fun for the desktop. LEGO Botanicals Hibiscus ($70) - All of the LEGO botanicals make good gifts (I'm gifting a set of flowers and a bonsai this year), but the hibiscus is a newer set that has a unique flower shape and it comes with a pot so it matches sets like the orchid. Other great botanical options include the mini bonsais and the tiny plants set (a personal favorite). LEGO Kingfisher ($40) - This set was a lot of fun to put together, and it makes a great desk display because of its bright colors. It would be nice for a bird lover. LEGO Insects ($63) - This set has a butterfly, a Hercules beetle, and a praying mantis, and it's another excellent display piece. This one is delicate and can be a little frustrating, but it's one of my favorites in the ideas series. I do buy LEGO set gifts for people who aren't into LEGO and who haven't done one before, and it tends to go over well. Nanoleaf Display Boxes Earlier this year, I reviewed the Nanoleaf LED Expo Display Cases, and they're one of my favorite Nanoleaf products to date. They're far from cheap at $270, but they would make an excellent gift for someone that collects high-end sneakers, anime figures, or anything in that vein. The boxes can be set to 16 million colors or shades of white, and colors can change in time with music. I think Nanoleaf designed these for sneaker collectors, but anything can be put inside. Like a lot of Nanoleaf devices, these aren't going to go with every decor choice, but collectors and gamers will love them. AirPods You'll never go wrong with AirPods as a gift, and there are two really good options to choose from this year. The AirPods Pro were just refreshed with a third-generation version, and for $249, you get excellent Active Noise Cancellation and sound quality. The AirPods Pro 3 have a new design that's more ergonomic and foam-infused silicone tips that fit snugly in the ears to drown out sound. With hearing aid support, AirPods Pro 3 could be useful for a family member that has mild hearing loss but doesn't wear hearing aids. If you're purchasing for someone who doesn't like silicone ear tips, the AirPods 4 are an option. You can get them with or without Active Noise Cancellation. The ANC version doesn't cut out as much noise as the AirPods Pro 3, but it's enough to make a difference. The AirPods 4 with ANC are a steal at $99 from Amazon right now, so it's not even worth getting the non-ANC version. I prefer the AirPods Pro fit and ANC over the AirPods 4 because I have smaller ears and the AirPods 4 can be painful. The AirPods Pro can drown out the sound of the heater, leaf blowing outside, the TV in the next room, road noise, and other sounds that sometimes drive me nuts. The AirPods 4 are so inexpensive, though, that they're a great option on a budget. Philips Hue Lights I think I've tried every HomeKit smart bulb and light available at this point, and Philips Hue lights are the best you can get. I have no patience for lights that constantly disconnect or have connectivity issues, and the Hue bulbs don't. There is a $65 to $100 Bridge, but it's worth it. I mostly use Hue lights, and I've invested hundreds of dollars in my setup over time. Bulbs I have from almost 10 years ago are still functional. The $143 White and Color Starter Kit comes with two Hue bulbs that can go in any lamp that supports E26 bulbs, and it comes with the hub. It's one of the best bets if you're buying a gift for someone who is new to smart home products. The bulbs can be controlled with the Home app or the Hue app, and they can be set to 16 million colors. Hue has great light effects and scenes that really shine when you have multiple bulbs. For a cheaper option, there's the $99 Essentials Starter Kit that comes with a hub and four lower-power E26 multi-color bulbs. Hue Essentials bulbs don't dim quite as low and the color isn't as precise. Lightguide bulbs ($99) - These are perfect paired with a simple lamp base, because the bulb is meant to be the star. I have two of the ellipse bulbs, and they're enormous and look great. String lights ($132) - For holiday fans or those with patio setups crying out for lighting, the Hue Festavia String Lights would make a good gift. Signe floor lamp ($363) - The Signe floor lamp isn't the most practical light because it doesn't have a wide radius and is meant to face the wall, but it makes for great accent lighting. Hue Go ($99) - The Hue Go is a portable lamp that you can use plugged in or with the built-in battery, and it supports all of the same features as Hue bulbs. It's a nice accent light and good to have around for power outages. Hue Go Portable Table Lamp - This is a lot like the Hue Go, but it's a more traditional looking lamp. It's water resistant, so it can go outdoors, too. I haven't tried this one yet, but it's on the wishlist. Downlights ($66) - If you know someone that has those old can style downlights, a Hue upgrade would make a good gift. Downlights are super simple to swap out, and switching from the older models to Hue saves money and adds new lighting options. I switched all the downlights in my house to Hue and have no regrets. Outdoor Lights ($176+) - I swapped my porch lights and the lights in the back to Hue lights this year. It's more involved than downlight swaps, but provides fun lighting options for the holidays. I installed two of the Appear and three of the Econic, all of which have been working flawlessly. I use these with motion detectors. Hue also has some Festavia globe outdoor lights that look amazing, but I haven't tried them. Bambu Lab 3D Printer Bambu Lab makes a range of 3D printers that you can print to using just an app on your iPhone or your Mac. The A1 Mini is just $219, or $329 with the AMS Lite that lets you print with up to four filament colors. Bambu's printers are sort of the iPhone of 3D printers in that they're relatively easy to operate and have a lot of bells and whistles to streamline printing and cut down on issues. Models like the H2S and P2S come with an enclosure, and there are now several machines like the H2D that also have a laser cutting module. I've had a Bambu X1C for over two years now and do not hesitate to recommend Bambu printers for those interested in getting into 3D printing. It's easy to use, there are thousands of STLs out there for making everything you can think of, and you can even make your own using software like Tinkercad, Fusion 360, or even Nomad Sculpt on the iPad. I use my 3D printer weekly, if not daily, and Bambu printers get better all the time with new print options from Makerworld. I haven't personally used the A1 Mini, but it's a much more affordable way to try 3D printing, and it could make a great gift for an older child or a partner who likes to tinker. They're not entirely problem free, but I've been able to solve every issue I've run into, and there are endless settings to optimize. Portable Anker Chargers I reviewed portable power banks from several different brands this year, and I have two favorites that I keep coming back to from Anker. I love the $54 MagGo Nano Power Bank for wireless charging. It's the slimmest MagSafe power bank that I've tried, and it's so much better than thicker, bulkier models. I have a 17 Pro Max and it doesn't bother me to use it with the power bank attached because it doesn't add too much extra weight. It's only a 5,000 mAh battery so I don't get a full charge, but it's more than enough to get me through a day of heavy phone usage. My other favorite is the $60 Nano Power Bank with Retractable Cable. I didn't love this one right when I tried it because it's thick and rectangular, but it's turned out to be the power bank that I reach for most often. I like the lanyard, and the retractable USB-C cable is useful because I never need to hunt one down. I tend to prefer this power bank even over the magnetic model because the wired charging is much faster. Next time there's a sale, I plan to pick up another in teal. Ugreen Uno Chargers Ugreen's "Uno" line features chargers with fun little faces, and I think they're great. There's a $35 65W charger with four ports, which has legs and a digital panel with face emoji that change based on charging state. When a device is fast charging, for example, there's a face that looks like it has its mouth full, and when charging is finished, there's a little face with sunglasses. I've used this one on my desktop power strip for the last year. There are also two power banks that have the little emoji faces, one that's 5,000 mAh with Qi2 for $35, and one that's 10,000 mAh with USB-C for $50. They come with built-in stands that look like little headphones, which is a nice touch because you can use the stand for watching videos or FaceTiming. When I want to charge and need a stand, I use these. Nimble's Wall Chargers Nimble has $42 65W Wally Wall Chargers that come with a retractable 2-foot USB-C cable, and I love them. The prongs fold down and the cable retracts inside the enclosure, so they're ideal for travel. I have a cat that likes to nibble cables, and these keep the cable out of the way unless I'm charging. There's an extra USB-C port at the bottom so you can actually charge two devices at once. If you buy them from Apple, you can get fun colors that include deep purple or teal, though they're more expensive at $60. Nimble also has power banks in colors you don't often see, and I am a fan, but I don't love having to supply my own USB-C cable. Bird Buddy Available starting at $99, the Bird Buddy is the kind of gift that almost anyone will like, which makes it great for the person that has everything. It's a Wi-Fi connected smart bird feeder that sends you pictures of the birds that come to visit. You'll need to fill it with seed regularly and charge it up when necessary, but other than that, it operates on its own. To do away with charging, I recommend the solar version, which starts at $149. I've gifted the Bird Buddy and it's been a huge hit, with adults and kids too. Birdfy Bird Feeders Birdfy is a lot like Bird Buddy, but it has product options that Bird Buddy doesn't offer. You can get a standard Bird Feeder for the same $99 price as Bird Buddy, but if you're willing to spend a little more, there's a bigger version with multiple cameras. The $330 Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo has a triple-lens camera, including a dual-lens front camera and a second side camera to capture birds from every angle. It holds more seed than a standard version and comes with a solar panel. If you've gifted someone a Bird Buddy and they love it, this is the next upgrade option. Birdfy also sells the Bath Pro, which is a solar-powered smart birdbath with a camera. It's priced starting at $200 and lets you get photos of birds bathing and drinking. In some areas of the U.S., people in apartments and condos aren't able to put out bird feeders because of rats and pigeons. This is an excellent gift for someone that wants to attract birds but isn't able to have a feeder, but it's also great for avid birders. With bird feeders, you often need a specific kind of food to attract the birds you want, but a bird bath has more universal appeal. Govee Light Projectors Govee came out with some Matter-enabled projectors this year that can project stars or ocean scenes onto the walls and ceiling. I've been testing these for a month or so and have a review coming soon, but I think the lower-priced models would make a good gift. The $56 Star Light Projector has different night sky light effects paired with laser stars, while the $50 Ocean version has more of an under-the-sea vibe. There's a $180 Pro model with swappable galaxy scenes and laser stars, but it's really best for the real space projector enthusiast. Robot Vacuums I tested several Matter-enabled robot vacuums this year, and I am sold. These are excellent at vacuuming and mopping, and can be real time savers. I particularly liked the Deebot X11 Omnicyclone, the Deebot X9 Pro, and the Roborock Saros 10R. Some of these are over $1,100, but you get what you pay for. I've tested some lower-cost versions and have a review in the works, but the lower-end models I've used lack the navigation capabilities of the more expensive versions and add a lot more frustration to the cleaning process. Not all brands are the same, though, so it's worth some research on the best option. Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 For printing photos, Epson's printers are some of the best, though Canon has its fans too. I recently got the EcoTank Photo ET-8550, and I think it's a great option if you want to get your images off of your phone. It's normally $800, but Best Buy has it for $500 right now. EcoTank printers are more expensive than your standard printer because the ink is cheap. These use refillable liquid ink rather than printer cartridges, and that is the main reason why I chose this model. Epson has to make its on the printer upfront because the ink lasts so much longer and is so much more affordable. There are other EcoTank printers that aren't as expensive, but this one is optimized for images and prints at up to 13"x19". Plant Grow Lights An iPhone-connected light is a great gift for someone that's into plants, and you will never go wrong with a light for an indoor plant collector. I like Modern Sprout light options for the clean aesthetic. There's a $90 light bar, a $200 grow house ideal for the kitchen counter, and a $270 Growframe that goes on the wall. The app lets you set the brightness and the schedule for the lights, which is essential. Aerogarden is also a good option, with prices that start at $16. I have the $50 AeroGarden Tabletop Grow Light that I've been using for a few years, and it works well. The lights are programmable with the Aerogarden app. $349 iPad and Apple Pencil For someone who is creative or wants to get into drawing, 3D sculpting, modeling, or similar, an iPad with an Apple Pencil is the best possible gift. Apps like ProCreate and Nomad Sculpt are powerful, and the Apple Pencil gives you a level of control that's hard to get on a Mac or PC. The iPad does a lot and it's an ideal gift for anyone, but it could really spark the creativity of an artistic child, or provide a new medium for an adult that already likes to sketch and draw. I have an iPad Pro with an Apple Pencil Pro, but all of Apple's iPads can be used with an Apple Pencil, even the $349 model. The $499 iPad mini is the best for something to use on the go, and the $899 13-inch iPad Air is a good option if you want the biggest screen without paying iPad Pro prices. Gift Suggestions Have a great product suggestion we don't have in our list? Let us know in the comments below. 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