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- 03:21 pmApple TV subreddit to hold AMA with character ‘Carol Sturka’ from Pluribus
For the second time in a few months, Apple will host a Reddit AMA with someone in character from an Apple TV show. This time, it’s Carol Sturka, played by Rhea Seehorn on Pluribus. Here’s how to join in. more…03:16 pmPreview SwiftUI Views Directly on the Device
This is quite an old feature of Xcode but I have seen a lot of people don't know about it. You can preview your SwiftUI views directly on the device. When you change your SwiftUI code, the preview on your device refreshes to show updated rendering. * This feature is still flaky but 60% of […]03:12 pmApple partners on limited edition iPhone grip tailored for disabled users
Apple is back with another limited edition iPhone accessory, this time a far more reasonably priced ergonomic grip that doubles as a stand for disabled users made by designer Bailey Hikawa.The new accessibility iPhone grip and stand by Bailey Hikawa — image credit: AppleFollowing the collaboration with a Japanese fashion house to make the iPhone Pocket, Apple has now teamed up with Los Angeles artist Bailey Hikawa. She already makes esoteric stands, grips and cases for the iPhone, and now one of them is in the online Apple Store — but this time with more purpose, and less artistic intention.The Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand effectively requires a MagSafe compatible iPhone, and costs $70. It comes in two colors, either Chartreuse — a vibrant lime — or recycled crater, which is vaguely granite-like. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:12 pmApple partners on limited edition iPhone grip tailored for disabled users
Apple is back with another limited edition iPhone accessory, this time a far more reasonably priced ergonomic grip that doubles as a stand for disabled users made by designer Bailey Hikawa.The new accessibility iPhone grip and stand by Bailey Hikawa — image credit: AppleFollowing the collaboration with a Japanese fashion house to make the iPhone Pocket, Apple has now teamed up with Los Angeles artist Bailey Hikawa. She already makes esoteric stands, grips and cases for the iPhone, and now one of them is in the online Apple Store — but this time with more purpose, and less artistic intention.The Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand effectively requires a MagSafe compatible iPhone, and costs $70. It comes in two colors, either Chartreuse — a vibrant lime — or recycled crater, which is vaguely granite-like. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:01 pmApple Watch Users Claim Workout App Is Now Worse in Every Way
Apple Watch owners have been voicing their frustration online over changes to the Workout app that Apple introduced in watchOS 26, with many finding the redesigned interface makes starting exercises difficult and exasperating. When Apple launched watchOS 26 in September, the Workout app went from large, easily tapped workout tiles to a scrolling, corner-button interface. Instead of tapping a workout once to begin, users now select the workout type, and then tap a smaller play button that appears after a brief animation. Apple has also integrated music and podcast setup directly into the Workout app itself, so users can configure audio to automatically begin playing when they start exercising. However, many of the changes appear to have become a major source of frustration over the last couple of months, based on a Reddit thread on r/AppleWatch that's full of complaints. "Touch targets are way too small," one user wrote. "Often times I have to tap the play button several times to get the workout to start." Another user said the update has been "absolutely horrible," adding that "activating a swimming workout has become impossible once in the pool." Several swimmers echoed this view. One notes that the latest design makes it "impossible to reliably start or switch workouts once you're wet or mid-lap." The redesigned layout also moves common controls like goal settings, quick-start options, and frequently used workouts into different positions. Long-time users say this breaks years of muscle memory. "What I used to be able to do in my sleep without thinking now takes my full brain capacity and always annoys me just before my workout," one user noted. Some users also report reliability issues, like tapping the start button and seeing the press animation without the workout actually starting, or walking workouts failing to register completely. Mis-starts are another recurring issue. "I've accidentally started the wrong workout so many times," one user wrote. "The play button loads late, so I think I'm scrolling, but I actually tap it the moment it appears." Another said they've watched the button animate when tapped, "and then found out later that it didn't actually register." The old Workout interface in watchOS 18 "The scrolling is so bad now," wrote another user, while others said the interface simply feels laggy. One explained that "the delay between selecting and starting is so long that I constantly overshoot or open the wrong thing." Some users have turned to Siri voice commands to bypass the new interface altogether, while others rely on the Action button on Apple Watch Ultra models to start workouts directly. A few say they've been letting auto-detection handle walking and cycling sessions simply because it's less tedious than navigating the UI. What have your experiences been with the Workout app on Apple Watch since the watchOS 26 update? Do you get on with the redesigned interface, or is it a step backwards from watchOS 18? Let us know in the comments.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:01 pmBest AirPods Black Friday deals: Amazon slashes AirPods Pro 3 to $219, AirPods 4 with ANC $109, AirPods Max $120 off | AppleInsiderBest AirPods Black Friday deals: Amazon slashes AirPods Pro 3 to $219, AirPods 4 with ANC $109, AirPods Max $120 off
Amazon's AirPods Pro 3 price drop delivers the lowest price to date as Black Friday Deals Week kicks off. Plus, grab AirPods 4 with ANC for $109, a staggering $70 discount.AirPods Pro 3 dip to lowest price ever during Amazon Black Friday Deals Week.Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $219.99 at Amazon during Black Friday Deals Week, reflecting a $30 discount off MSRP.Save up to $120 on AirPods Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:01 pmBest AirPods Black Friday deals: Amazon slashes AirPods Pro 3 to $219, AirPods 4 with ANC $109, AirPods Max $120 off | AppleInsiderBest AirPods Black Friday deals: Amazon slashes AirPods Pro 3 to $219, AirPods 4 with ANC $109, AirPods Max $120 off
Amazon's AirPods Pro 3 price drop delivers the lowest price to date as Black Friday Deals Week kicks off. Plus, grab AirPods 4 with ANC for $109, a staggering $70 discount.AirPods Pro 3 dip to lowest price ever during Amazon Black Friday Deals Week.Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $219.99 at Amazon during Black Friday Deals Week, reflecting a $30 discount off MSRP.Save up to $120 on AirPods Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:58 pmBest of 2025-2026: Must-have products for Mac, iPhone & iPad tested by Macworld
Macworld Apple released some great new products in 2025, from the stunning Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro, to the incredible M5 chip, not to mention a new lineup of Apple Watches, the long-overdue AirPods Pro 3 update, and the iPhone 16e. However, Apple’s not the only one innovating. Over the past 12 months various products have passed through our doors that will complement your Apple kit, many of which are leading the way in new technologies that are destined to make our live better and help us work more productively. Below we have rounded up the new hardware and software that caught our eye in 2025. Macworld has pored through 2025’s varied ecosystem of Apple-related hardware accessories and software to pick our favorites of the year. Macworld 2025/2026 Hardware Awards Best Mac Docking Station: CalDigit TS5 Thunderbolt 5 Dock Price When Reviewed: $399.99 Best Prices Today: $399.95 at Amazon$399.95 at Apple$399.99 at CalDigit While the CalDigit TS5 Plus is undoubtedly the ultimate Mac docking station of 2025, it probably hosts more ports than you need and is priced accordingly. The less-armed but notably more affordable CalDigit TS5 model still boasts 15 high-end ports, including four Thunderbolt 5 and 2.5Gb Ethernet. It looks great in the now-iconic CalDigit case and is the premium Thunderbolt dock within most budgets. Connect with our reviews for more of the best Thunderbolt docks for Mac. Read our full CalDigit TS5 Thunderbolt 5 Dock review Best mouse for Mac: Logitech MX Master 4 Price When Reviewed: $119.99 Best Prices Today: $119.99 at Amazon$119.99 at B&H$119.99 at Logitech Apple’s Magic Mouse is a fine pointing device, but it is rather limited with just two buttons and a few tricky gestures. Logitech’s smoothly curved MX Master 4 mouse has eight buttons and boasts new haptic feedback technology, an Action Ring, and longer battery life. A SmartShift feature automatically switches the vertical scroll wheel from line-by-line scrolling to super-fast scrolling when it senses you want to scroll much faster. –Cliff Joseph Scroll through more reviews to find the best mouse for Mac. Read our full Logitech MX Master 4 review Best monitor for Mac: BenQ MA270U/P Price When Reviewed: $549.99 Best Prices Today: $399.99 at Amazon$549 at BenQ The one thing that’s immediately noticeable with our recommended 4K monitor, the BenQ MA270UP, is its impressive image quality that makes it an affordable alternative to Apple’s 5K Studio Display. Colors are full of life, and the detail is excellent. One standout aspect of the image quality is how sharp the text appears. This is great for production and design work, but it can even make it more enjoyable to read and write. You might be able to find a 27-inch 4K display that’s a little cheaper, but it won’t look this good. It’s available with either a matte (MA270U) or glossy screen (MA270UP). –Roman Loyola Read our big-screen reviews for more of the best monitors for Mac. Read our full BenQ MA270UP review Best keyboard for Mac: Keychron Q6 Max Price When Reviewed: $239.99 Best Prices Today: $191.99 at Amazon Prime$239.99 at Amazon$239.99 at Keychron This big, beautiful beast from Keychron is one of the most comfortable mechanical keyboards around. The Keychron Q6 Max is endlessly customizable (both in terms of hot-swapping keys and switches, and using Keychron’s web-based Launcher app), but it’s also incredibly comfortable to type on for long periods. It has a full number pad, and customizable macro keys above it, as well as a full function row and that oh-so-satisfying volume knob. –Lloyd Coombes Tap to about the best keyboards for Mac. Best MacBook Charger: Rolling Square Supertiny 65W Charger Price When Reviewed: $49.99 Best Prices Today: $39.99 at Amazon Prime$49.90 at Rolling Square$49.99 at Amazon We haven’t seen a charger this powerful yet this minuscule before. You really have to see it to believe it. The Rolling Square Supertiny can keep even a MacBook Pro fully charged and can fast-charge a MacBook Air, although not at the same time, as it has just one port. It’s so small you could lose it in your pocket! For higher power scan our reviews of the best MacBook chargers. Best magnetic power bank: EcoFlow RAPID Magnetic Power Bank 5K Price When Reviewed: $69.99 Best Prices Today: $69.99 at EcoFlow This slim 5K battery pack has everything an iPhone power bank should possess: speedy 15W wireless charging, a built-in 30W USB-C cable, a clear battery percentage display, and a pull-out kickstand. You can find magnetic power banks with more battery power and even faster wireless charging, but none in a slim form factor as appealing as the EcoFlow RAPID. For more portable battery pack options see our roundup of the best magnetic power banks for iPhone. Best wireless charger: Belkin UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 Price When Reviewed: $129.99 Best Prices Today: $129.99 at Amazon$129.99 at B&H$129.99 at Belkin Previously only possible with the latest version of Apple’s own MagSafe Charger, 25W fills a dead iPhone to 50 percent in just 30 minutes for iPhone 16 or 17 owners. The first Qi2 25W charger in the Macworld Labs was the Belkin UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Dock. Not only is this the fastest 3-in-1 charger out there, but it’s also a striking low-profile design with an adjustable charging pad angling off a chrome-finished metal frame. Ditch the cables and find more of the best wireless chargers for iPhone. Read our full Belkin UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Dock review Best iPhone charger: Ugreen Nexode 65W Charger with Retractable Cable Price When Reviewed: $49.99 Best Prices Today: $37.99 at Amazon Prime$49.99 at Amazon$49.99 at Ugreen Tiny wall chargers are great for portability, but you must remember to carry a cable around with you. The compact and super-convenient Ugreen Nexode 65W Charger has a retractable USB-C cable built in, so you shouldn’t ever be caught without one. The 65W model has two ports alongside the 65W USB-C cable output, while the 100W model has three. Yes, 65W is more than enough for an iPhone, but this charger doubles up as your MacBook charger, too. Indeed, you can charge both at the same time using it. Power on through the reviews of the best iPhone chargers. Read our full Ugreen Nexode 65W Charger with Retractable USB-C Cable review Best DisplayLink dock for Mac: Plugable 5-Display Dock Price When Reviewed: $279.95 Best Prices Today: $279.60 at Amazon$279.95 at B&H$279.95 at Walmart To run more than two external displays off a single-cable docking station requires third-party DisplayLink software. This wonder can handle the most displays of any DisplayLink dock: even the notoriously limited M1 MacBook can connect five 4K/60Hz monitors. Five! The Plugable TBT-UDT3 is ready for speedy 2.5GbE networks and has powerful 15W USB-C ports, making it more than just a multi-display dock. Multi-monitor our reviews of the best DisplayLink docks. Read our full Plugable 5 Display USB-C Dock (UD-7400PD) review Best iPad keyboard case: ESR 2025 Shift Keyboard Case (Detachable) Price When Reviewed: $99.99 Best Prices Today: $79.99 at Amazon Prime$89.99 at ESR$99.99 at Amazon You don’t have to buy Apple’s pricey Magic Keyboard when this pro-level detachable Bluetooth keyboard and case offers so much: 20 degrees–75 degrees landscape, 70 degrees portrait, and 20 degrees drawing modes; a 65 percent larger multi-touch clickable trackpad; dual Apple Pencil holders; and up to 195 days of battery life. The ESR Shift Keyboard Case stays paired even when removed from the case, so you can type from anywhere (within 33 feet). Find more of the best iPad Keyboards. Best MacBook power bank: INIU Cougar P62-E1 20K (65W) Power Bank Price When Reviewed: $50.99 Best Prices Today: $46.99 at Amazon$50.99 at INIU The INIU Cougar 20K (65W) Power Bank stands out a mile with its colorful looks, smooth finish, and dare-to-be-different compact shape. Not just fun to look at and easy to hold, it performed excellently in our tests and features a removable USB-C cable that creates a handy carrying loop. There are more powerful laptop power banks, but the combination of good looks and handy portability made it one of our favorites of the year. Less fun but higher capacity options can be perused in our reviews of the best MacBook power banks. Read our full INIU Cougar P62-E1 20000mAh (65W) Power Bank review Best portable monitor for Mac: UPerfect Delta Mega Price When Reviewed: $649.99 Best Prices Today: $589.99 at Amazon Prime$649.99 at UPerfect$739.99 at Amazon A vertically stacked dual-screen monitor can be more ergonomic than side-by-side options, reducing frequent rotation of the neck. The super-adjustable UPerfect Delta Mega offers two 23.8-inch HD screens that can be folded up and simply stored out of sight in minutes, making it perfect for home-working environments. You can even bend it right back to offer front and back mirrored screens to share meeting content with people facing you. Cast your eyes on more options in our roundup of the best portable monitors for Mac. Read our full Uperfect Delta Mega Dual Screen Monitor review Best Apple Watch charger: Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Folding Wireless Charging Station Price When Reviewed: $89.99 Best Prices Today: $55.99 at Amazon$89.99 at Anker$99.99 at Walmart The lovely Twelve South Butterfly has been our favorite Apple Watch travel charger for a long time, but now the more snail-shaped Anker MagGo Folding 3-in-1 goes one further—charging not just the Watch but iPhone and AirPods (or another iPhone) at the same time—all in a pocketable, lightweight form. Keep powered up with these best Apple Watch chargers. Read our full Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Folding Wireless Charging Station review Best Car Charger: Anker Prime 25W Wireless Car Charger Price When Reviewed: $89.99 Best Prices Today: $89.99 at Amazon$89.99 at Anker With a magnetic phone mount that includes a wireless charging pad, drivers can power up their iPhone and angle it for simultaneous navigation or notification functionality. Boasting the latest Qi2 25W wireless charging tech, the Anker Prime Car Charger is almost as fast at charging as with a cable—essential if you need as much juice in the phone as your short journey will allow you. Check out the best wireless car chargers for iPhone. Read our full Anker Prime 25W Wireless Car Charger (MagGo, AirCool, Pad) review Best USB-C adapter for Mac: Satechi Stand & Hub Mini M4 Price When Reviewed: $99.99 Best Prices Today: $94.99 at Walmart$99.99 at B&H$99.99 at Satechi We tend to think of USB hubs for port-deficient MacBooks, and you’d imagine that the Mac mini and Mac Studio have an army of ports in comparison to Apple’s laptops. However, the Satechi Stand & Hub for the M4 Mac mini fits neatly under the mini and adds three USB-A ports—two at 10Gbps and one at 480Mbps—at the front, plus an SD card reader. Even better, inside the Hub is an enclosure that enables you to add an NVMe SSD, which will be cheaper than paying Apple’s upgrade prices at purchase. —Peter Müller There is an astonishing range of USB-C hubs, which you can discover in our reviews of the best USB-C hubs and adapters for Mac. Read our full Satechi Stand & Hub Mac Mini M4 review Best MacBook bag: Troubadour Matrix Backpack Price When Reviewed: $279 Best Prices Today: $279 at Troubadour Apple builds its MacBooks to a high spec and premium design, so if you are carrying yours around in a backpack, maybe that should also be top-notch, too. The Troubadour Matrix offers chic styling and a generous selection of storage pockets, including one for your iPhone hidden in one of the straps, which means you can access it—or other valuable items such as your wallet, without having to remove the bag from your shoulders. See more in our reviews of the best backpacks and bags Read our full Troubadour Matrix Backpack review Best Headphones: Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Price When Reviewed: $799 Best Prices Today: $799 at Amazon$799 at B&H$799 at Bowers & Wilkins The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 are even more expensive than Apple’s AirPods Max, but the sound quality is the best we’ve heard from any wireless headphones we’ve tested. The design and build quality are luxurious and are backed up by impressive battery life, too. –Cliff Joseph Read more on the best over-ear headphones. Read our full Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 review Best iPhone 17 case: UAG Civilian iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max Case Price When Reviewed: $64.95 Best Prices Today: $49.95 at Amazon Prime$64.95 at Amazon$64.95 at UAG You’ve spent a bundle on your Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro, so do you risk its safety by keeping it bare or cover all that beauty in the name of protection? UAG has a range of orange cases that not only protect the new iPhone but might even make it look even better. The UAG Civilian Case is available in a bright orange, or for further defensive measures, you can choose the UAG Monarch Pro or Pathfinder cases. Discover more of the best cases for iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. Macworld 2025/2026 Software Awards Best Mac cleaning software: MacPaw CleanMyMac Price When Reviewed: $47.40/a year for 1 Mac, $119.95 for 1 Mac (one time purchase) Best Prices Today: $47.40 at MacPaw (first year, 1 device)$117.95 at MacPaw (one time purchase) Few Mac cleanup apps are as comprehensive as this updated champ. CleanMyMac simplifies things by displaying the results of its scans as a series of tiles that give you a quick summary of each scan. A new 2025 Purgeable Space option scans your entire hard drive for old files, cache files, or temporary files and downloads that you can delete to save space. A revamped Space Lens provides a visual guide to the use of storage on your Mac, displaying all the folders on your Mac as a series of ‘bubbles’ of different sizes, indicating the amount of storage space taken up by each folder. Tidy! –Cliff Joseph Stay streamlined with the best Mac cleaning tools for Mac Read our full CleanMyMac review Best Mac antivirus: Intego Mac Internet Security X9 Price When Reviewed: From $24.99 for first year, usually $49.99 a year (1 Mac) Using our link Best Prices Today: $24.99 at Intego Some rivals offer more features, but only Intego Mac Internet Security X9 offers such an easy-to-use set of security utilities that help keep your Mac safe and running smoothly. It’s simple to download, install, and configure. It then checks for the latest viral definitions, downloads them, and gets to work setting up real-time scanning features as well as intuitive network monitoring that allows you to see and work with both incoming and outgoing Internet connections on your Mac. –Chris Barylick Keep reading for more advice on the best antivirus software for Mac. Read our full Intego Mac Internet Security X9 review Best disk recovery software for Mac: iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac Price When Reviewed: $89.95 a month, $99.95 a year Best Prices Today: $89.95 at iBoysoft When you’re stressing over a data emergency, iBoysoft Data Recovery’s familiar interface and features will help you stay calm. Drive searches are speedy, the Disk Image and Unbootable Mac modules are novel and interesting, and the program does well to bring back most files with their original names as opposed to having to sift through thousands of generically named files in your data recovery folder. –Chris Barylick Find more of the best Mac disk-recovery tools. Read our full iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac review Best Mac Game: Cyberpunk 2077 Price When Reviewed: $82.90 Best Prices Today: $59.99 at Steam (Base edition)$82.90 at Mac App Store (Ultimate Edition) We called it “possibly the biggest ever gaming launch for the Mac,” and there was nothing better than Cyberpunk 2077 in 2025. The Mac version fixes all the technical problems from the PC game, and CD Projekt Red has done an impressive job adapting it for the latest Apple silicon Macs. The first-person viewpoint initially suggests that Cyberpunk is a relatively straightforward FPS shoot ‘em up, but it’s actually a deep and challenging role-playing game, and it’s nice to see an RPG that is bold enough to step into the future rather than just relying on the tired old fantasy clichés of dungeons and dragons. Better late than never. –Cliff Joseph The best Mac games you can buy. Read our full Cyberpunk 2077 (Mac) review Best VPN for Mac: NordVPN Price When Reviewed: Basic plan from $3.09 a month for two years. Usually $12.99. Best Prices Today: $3.09 at NordVPN (Monthly) Nord’s power features, like the online LAN option for gamers, are great, but it’s the ease of use that makes it such a clear recommendation. This fully featured, reliable, and fast VPN offers plenty of servers to connect to in a wide variety of countries, and with a minimum of fuss. NordVPN is our top choice right now because it stands out in so many areas, from speed and privacy to unblocking and ease of use. –Lloyd Coombes There’s a lot to learn about the best VPNs for Mac. Read our full NordVPN review Best Virtual Machine: Parallels Desktop 26 Price When Reviewed: Standard – $99.99 annual subscription or $219.99 perpetual license; Pro – $119.99 annual subscription; Business – $149.99 annual subscription Best Prices Today: $99.99 at Parallels (1 year)$219.99 at Parallels (Perpetual License) Parallels isn’t the only option available for running Windows on a Mac, but its constant cycle of regular updates has ensured that it keeps up with the latest developments on Apple’s silicon Macs to ensure that it remains one of the best options currently available for running Windows on a Mac. With Parallels Desktop, you can create a VM that runs Linux, or even a VM that runs a different version of macOS itself. –Cliff Joseph See our other recommendations for best Mac virtual machines. Read our full Parallels Desktop for Mac review02:54 pmHomePod Gets Rare Discount at Best Buy
Best Buy is discounting Apple's second generation HomePod to $269.99 this week, down from $299.00. This deal is available in both Midnight and White color options, and right now we're only tracking a discount at Best Buy. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Discounts on the HomePod have been extremely rare, with the last notable discount occurring in the summer of 2024, over a year ago. Today's deal isn't an all-time low price, but considering the infrequency of HomePod sales, it's a solid sale for anyone on the market for the smart speaker. $30 OFFHomePod for $269.99 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. 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 forums02:53 pmiOS 26.2 is coming: Here are my three favorite new features
iOS 26.2 is launching for all users next month, but I’ve been using the new update for a few weeks already in beta. Here are my three favorite new iOS 26.2 features so far. more…02:45 pmLondon’s iPhone-loving thieves ‘don’t want no Samsung’ for a reason
In a surprising twist in the smartphone wars, iPhone-craving thieves reject low-value Androids like Samung on the mean streets of London. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:40 pmWhy isn’t TikTok’s SKAdNetwork ID anywhere in the docs? How are we even supposed to integrate their SDK without it? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWhy isn’t TikTok’s SKAdNetwork ID anywhere in the docs? How are we even supposed to integrate their SDK without it?
I’m integrating the TikTok Events SDK for my iOS app. TikTok does not publish any SKAdNetwork ID in their documentation. Every other ad network does (Meta, Google, Snapchat, Unity, etc). But TikTok? Literally nothing. im not using an mmp (to expensive) submitted by /u/Ok_Photograph2604 [link] [comments]02:36 pmWatch out for this clever and dangerous new ‘Apple Support’ hoax
Macworld Most Apple customers have learned to be cautious about messages claiming to come from the company’s support services. It’s vital to check URLs and email addresses for small discrepancies, scan the messages themselves for spelling mistakes, formatting errors, and other giveaway signs of danger, and treat everything as suspect until you know for sure that it came from Apple itself. All of this remains true. But an alarming new scam shows that even authentic Apple messages and alerts can be hijacked to serve attackers’ malicious purposes. As reported this week by AppleInsider, a user named Eric Moret was recently taken in by an attack which attempted to steal his Apple account credentials, and almost succeeded. Unlike most such attempts, it seemed convincing because it began and was punctuated by real Apple messages. The ingenious part of the attack was the way real and fake messages were blended together with precise timing. The first sign that something was wrong was a series of two-factor notifications, all of them genuine, across multiple devices. This was followed by an automated call from Apple reading out another verification code. All of this set off alarm bells, of course, but in precisely the way the attackers wanted; it set up the next phase of the attempt. This is when the attackers entered the fray. Moret received a call from an Atlanta number, claiming to be from Apple Support and warning of an attempt to hijack his account. They spoke calmly, he says, didn’t act aggressively or try to rush him into any particular action, and simply told him to expect a second call with more details. This duly took place, but was accompanied by another clever piece of trickery: a genuine email from Apple indicating that a support case had been opened. Backed up by the real notifications and messages, the call was given the sheen of legitimacy. Moret followed the caller’s instructions to reset his Apple ID password, and once again, the attacker showed reassuring patience in not asking to be told the new password or any verification codes. Instead, the trap was sprung a few moments later when Moret received a text with a link that would supposedly “close the support ticket.” This showed the (real) case number and otherwise looked legitimate. And just at the moment when it asked for a confirmation code to be entered, one arrived from Apple. Understandably, Moret entered the code, instantly giving the attackers access to his account. He was only saved from disaster by a pop-up warning that his Apple ID had signed in on an unknown machine–a pop-up which the caller was prepared enough to anticipate, and which they claimed was nothing to worry about, though Morey’s natural suspicions finally kicked in. He ended the call, immediately changed his password again, and breathed a sigh of relief. There are two lessons here. One is that malicious actors constantly evolve and refine their methods, and users need to stay informed; the same old defensive practices we’ve relied on in the past won’t necessarily work in the future. But the second is that it isn’t enough to verify that one message or alert genuinely comes from Apple–we need to verify them all. If you get an unexpected support call, assume it’s fake until proven otherwise. If in doubt hang up and contact Apple via official means. This story ended happily, but it’s vital to stay wary and skeptical to ensure you don’t end up suffering the disaster Eric Moret narrowly avoided.02:30 pmYou don’t need coding skills to build websites with this all-in-one solution
This lifetime subscription to no-code website builder We.inc lets you build a site visually with drag-and-drop tools and 280+ templates. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:28 pmApple Announces 2025 Black Friday Event, Here's What You Can Get
Apple's annual four-day Black Friday through Cyber Monday shopping event is returning on Friday, November 28 through Monday, December 1 in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Thailand, and others. During the shopping event, customers can get an Apple gift card with the purchase of an eligible product at an Apple Store, in the Apple Store app, and on Apple.com. However, the gift card can only be used towards future purchases, and higher immediate discounts on Apple products are frequently available at Amazon and other resellers. In the United States, Apple is offering gift cards worth up to $250 with the purchase of an eligible iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod, AirPods, Beats headphones and speakers, Apple Pencil Pro, and select Magic Keyboards for iPads. As usual, many of Apple's newer products are excluded from the offer, including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, iPad Pro with M5 chip, MacBook Pro with M5 chip, and Vision Pro with M5 chip. Refurbished products are ineligible too, and the offer cannot be combined with educational pricing. We have listed the gift card values in the United States below. $25 Apple Gift Card: AirPods 4 AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation Apple TV 4K Beats Pill Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (A16 chip) Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Air Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Air Apple Pencil Pro $50 Apple Gift Card: iPhone 16e iPad (A16 chip) iPad mini Apple Watch SE 3 Apple Watch Series 11 AirPods Pro 3 Full-size HomePod Beats Studio Pro Beats Solo 4 Beats Studio Buds + Powerbeats Pro 2 $75 Apple Gift Card: iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus AirPods Max $100 Apple Gift Card: Mac mini 11-inch iPad Air 13-inch iPad Air $150 Apple Gift Card: iMac $175 Apple Gift Card: 13-inch MacBook Air (M4 chip) $200 Apple Gift Card: 15-inch MacBook Air (M4 chip) $250 Apple Gift Card: 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro chip) 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max chip) 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro chip) 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max chip) Black Friday is one of the few occasions per year when Apple directly offers deals on its products. As we mentioned, though, better deals are often available through resellers like Amazon, so make sure to check out our Black Friday deals tracker. Apple's all-in-one gift card can be used towards the purchase of products and accessories, subscription-based services like Apple Music and Apple TV, App Store apps, TV show and movie purchases and rentals, iCloud+ storage, and more. Apple's terms and conditions for the event outline more details.Related Roundup: Apple Black FridayTag: Apple StoreRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:18 pmAirPods Pro 3 Drop to New Low Price of $219.99 on Amazon
Apple's AirPods Pro 3 have hit a new all-time low price of $219.99 today on Amazon, down from $249.00. This is only the second time we've tracked a deal on the brand new earbuds, and today's deal beats Amazon's previous low price by about $20. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. The AirPods Pro 3 have 2x better Active Noise Cancellation than the prior-generation AirPods Pro 2, better audio quality, a revised fit that's meant to improve comfort and stability, Live Translation for in-person conversations, and heart rate sensing for workouts. $29 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $219.99 In other AirPods deals, the AirPods 4 with ANC is available for $109.99 on Amazon, down from $179.00, and the AirPods Max (USB-C) is available for $429.99, down from $549.00. Regarding the AirPods 4 with ANC deal, this is a new record low price on this model. $69 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $109.99 $119 OFFAirPods Max (USB-C) for $429.99 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. 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 forums02:06 pmApple Reportedly Canceled Orders of Chinese iPhone 17 Pro Displays
Apple has reportedly reassigned BOE's planned OLED panel allocation for the iPhone 17 Pro to Samsung after the Chinese supplier failed to resolve reliability issues ahead of mass production, according to a new report from ZDNet Korea. BOE was preparing to supply up to 10 million OLED panels for the iPhone 17 Pro in the Chinese market after receiving initial mass-production approval from Apple early in the third quarter of 2025. The supplier's progress apparently stalled due to unresolved technical problems affecting panel reliability, yield, and performance, making it unable to meet Apple's LTPO performance requirements. BOE had not previously supplied LTPO OLED panels to Apple, which support features like always-on and ProMotion for refresh rates up to 120Hz. It was purportedly hoping to supply at least 40 million OLED panels to Apple this year, but amid rapidly falling supply forecasts, that is now highly unlikely to occur. BOE is said to have resolved the issues by mid-November, by which time it was too late and Apple's supply plans had changed. Samsung Display will now seemingly take over BOE's planned volume for the iPhone 17 Pro. Samsung was previously expected to supply around 80 million OLED panels for the iPhone 17 lineup. This figure is now projected to rise to approximately 90 million units as a result of the reallocation. Apple remains dependent on Samsung Display and LG Display for high-specification OLED manufacturing as it scales LTPO technology across more of its devices.Related Roundup: iPhone 17 ProTags: BOE, SamsungBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17 Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:05 pmDo you use code completion?
For me it just seems pointless I can write what I intend to write 100% of the time and code complete does it 80% of the time. To me it just seems useless doesn't help you problem solve and saved you a couple minutes a day of typing while introducing risk. If you need something […]02:01 pmI used Google Gemini to design the next iPhone. Here are the hilarious results
Macworld AI is everywhere. Whether we’re talking about Apple Intelligence, Genmoji, Siri, Gemini, or ChatGPT, it’s hard to avoid the sudden infusion of bots on our iPhones, Macs, and just about every other device we use. And it’s not about to stop anytime soon. Apple Intelligence is set to have a huge year in 2026, with the new and improved Siri finally getting its moment in the spotlight. In fact, Apple is rumored to be partnering with Google as the foundation for the new Siri, with a custom large language model with a reported 1.2 trillion parameters. That’s a lot of Gemini. With that in mind, I recently turned to Google’s chatbot to see what it knows about the iPhone, specifically the upcoming foldable iPhone. While the results were impressive and fantastical, it’s a far cry from anything Apple will release next year. But it gives a good glimpse into what Gemini can do and how it thinks. Let’s dive in. The Gemini iPhone: Features and specifications Before I cover the prompts I used to design a foldable iPhone, it’s important to point out that the process is usually much more elaborate. Designers hold focus groups, make “mood boards” to capture colors, text, and formatting ideas, and then develop detailed design specs. It’s not an easy process and can often take weeks or even months. I remember visiting Frog Design — the design lab famous for working with Apple in the early days — and talking about the highly technical process they use to determine user intent. I mention all of that because Google Gemini seems blissfully unaware of what it actually takes to design a product. The bot was happy to take my basic design concepts and dive right into creating an AI-generated mock-up. That said, Gemini is helpful for quick images to help you see what the final product might look like. I started by listing a few basic specs and asked Gemini to include a holographic display that emits from a tiny projector. Here are the prompts I used:Design a foldable iPhoneMake it thinner than the iPhone AirUse two displays that fold — about eight inches diagonallyProject a holographic display onto a tableUsing a tiny projector lens Of course, you can elaborate even further and write an entire page of instructions. Next, I asked Gemini to take my feature list and flesh it out more. I was impressed with the level of detail and excited to see my first design mock-up. Here’s part of the specs: FeatureSpecificationRationaleHolographic ProjectorMicro-LED or DLP Projector with a tiny, integrated lens.The core innovation, allowing for shared, interactive, and spatial computing experiences.Projected DisplayProjects a holographic image onto a flat surface (e.g., a table).Allows users to interact with a 3D or 2D interface (e.g., a full-size virtual keyboard, shared game board, or large-scale document) beyond the physical screen size.Camera (Internal)Under-Display Camera (UDC), likely 24MP resolution.Eliminates the notch/hole-punch for a truly seamless main screen experience.Biometric SecurityTouch ID integrated into the power button.A reliable and space-efficient solution compared to implementing Face ID on a foldable screen. The Gemini iPhone: First design mock-ups Gemini had listed the design specs and even named the device the Helios, which has a nice ring to it, though I prefer iPhone Fold myself. I then asked Gemini to show me the initial design mock-up. The first design iteration was not quite right, though — which is par for the course with modern chatbots. The design was far too thick, the projection didn’t look remotely possible, and in many ways, the device didn’t even look like an iPhone at all. And it didn’t actually fold. Google Gemini made some educated guesses about the next iPhone at first.Google Gemini/Foundry Yet, I only had to type in a few more prompts to adjust the mock-up. For example, I asked Gemini to make the phone thinner than the current iPhone Air, and that worked wonders. I also had to tell Gemini to make the projector lens much smaller. Chatbots respond to specific commands. “Make the design thinner” doesn’t work as well as “make the design thinner than the iPhone Air” because there’s a reference point. The next design looked better: Google Gemini made a valiant second attempt at this design, showing a foldable phone.Google Gemini/Foundry I wasn’t quite ready to accept the mock-up, and this is where you can really benefit from the instant gratification aspects I mentioned. I asked Gemini to start over with a new design, taking all of my previous comments into consideration. Lo and behold, Gemini created a mock-up that was quite impressive. It “felt” much more like an Apple product as well. I finally could live with the basic design for the holographic display, even if it wasn’t perfect. The iPhone Fold design by Google Gemini, a third attempt.Google Gemini/Foundry The Gemini iPhone: Tweaking the design and the mock-ups Once you have a design you like, it’s possible to then make minor adjustments — as long as you are specific about the prompts. For example, I asked Gemini to make the design “just a hair thinner” and that worked because Gemini understood my intent. It was also easy to change the color. I used this prompt: “Don’t change anything about the design except the color of the phone. Make it all white not black or silver.” Amazingly, that worked instantly and I felt like the design was starting to take shape. I decided to have some fun with my design and asked Gemini to put the phone in a coffeeshop instead so I could envision what it would look like in a familiar setting. I asked Gemini to put people in the background as well. Here’s what that mock-up looked like: Google Gemini can change the color of a mock-up very quickly.Google Gemini/Foundry Gemini surprised me with my next request. I asked the bot to add Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, to the photo. I was shocked because I didn’t think a Google product would take a recognizable person (even though he is a public figure) and add him to an iPhone mock-up image. However, Gemini was happy to oblige even if the result looked a bit comical. The phone was way too big, and the person in the photo didn’t really look completely like Tim Cook (who wears glasses). Google Gemini mock-up of someone who kind of looks like Tim Cook holding an iPhone Fold.Google Gemini/Foundry What’s wrong with this process Designing the next iPhone took me about 30 minutes, including all of the back-and-forth with Gemini asking for design tweaks. Anything worth doing and worth doing well takes time, though. Think of building a business. You can’t come up with an idea and launch a company in five minutes. You have to study your demographic audience, understand their motivations and desires, tap into their felt needs. Creative work is the same. While I loved seeing instant results, I didn’t feel the final design relayed a working prototype of a legitimate product that could exist in the real world. Icons were too small, speaker holes were everywhere, the selfie camera is impractical, and the whole thing is just way too big. And none of the images showed a phone with an actual folding screen. Yet, it all seemed like an illusion. What was missing was the full design process — what are the user expectations, how does it compare to other devices, and who will actually use it? My main takeaway is that Gemini is a fine way to envision initial sketches, almost like the napkin phase of design, where you are roughing out an idea. When I asked Gemini to list all of the design specs and features first, eventually, things started to take shape a bit more. It’s hard to say how this will translate to a Gemini LLM on the iPhone, but it’s a look into why Apple has taken such a long time to deliver its next-gen Siri. AI doesn’t live in the real world — it is a figment of our imagination. And the Gemini-powered Siri will need to have a much firmer grasp of reality.02:00 pmReal Madrid working with Apple to create 2026 immersive documentary
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has confirmed that the club is collaborating with Apple on an immersive documentary set for release… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:59 pmOn Call Engineers are Investigating an issue
Nov 20, 05:59 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with inbound calls not reaching subset of Taiwan Twilio numbers. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.01:53 pmAmazon slashes iPad 11 to just $279 for Black Friday Deals Week
Apple's 2025 iPad 11 is discounted to $279.99 as Amazon's Black Friday Deals Week kicks off. Plus, save up to $293 on iPad Air and iPad Pro models.Amazon's iPad deals start at just $279.Amazon's Black Friday Deals Week runs November 20-28, and includes fresh price drops on numerous Apple products, including the iPad 11 for $279.99. This special price reflects a $70 discount off retail on the standard 128GB Wi-Fi configuration.Grab the $279 iPad 11 deal Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:53 pmUnited Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Vodafone
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 20, 14:15 - 19:00 PSTNov 20, 05:43 PSTScheduled - Our carrier partner Vodafone United Kingdom is conducting a planned maintenance from 20 November 2025 at 14:15 PST until 20 November 2025 at 19:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for Vodafone United Kingdom customers.Impacted Product: Lookup Identity MatchWe are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.01:45 pmiOS 26 – Facing lottie animation related issue and have no idea on it.
Hi, I was wondering if any of you have encountered a Lottie animation–related issue that occurs only on iOS 26? I’m seeing this problem in production, but I haven’t been able to reproduce it locally. If you have any insights, I would really appreciate it. Here is the reported issue: https://github.com/airbnb/lottie-ios/issues/2617 submitted by […]01:44 pmIcon problem after app update.
https://preview.redd.it/oc1as6md1f2g1.png?width=2598&format=png&auto=webp&s=89c05963ca90378065f36e7a0ede95d5b93fb225 made some UI improvements for my app, simulations were alright, but when tried to archive the project for distribution- getting this message. After deleting the icon it archives no problem, when putting back- again this error. Two weeks ago I updated the app and there were no problem with the icon. What can it […]01:39 pmBlack Friday sale slashes the better-than-AirPods Beats Studio Pro to an insane $150
Macworld We listen to music while working, commuting, traveling, cleaning, shopping, and so on, and we know you do too. So why not do it in style? The gorgeous Beats Studio Pro just got an insane 57 percent discount at Amazon this Black Friday. That means you can get a pair for $150, the best price we’ve ever seen and $50 under the previous all-time low. The Beats Studio Pro are some of the best headphones out there, delivering rich sound whether you’re listening to your favorite tracks or taking calls. If you connect them to your device via USB-C, you can even enjoy lossless audio for an even better listening experience. You can either go with the fully-adaptive Active Noise Cancelling, or pick the Transparency mode to actually listen in on the world around you. The Beats Studio Pro have an impressive battery life, with up to 40 hours of listening time on a single charge, while a quick 10-minute recharge provides an extra four hours of playback. When we reviewed these headphones, we gave them a 4.5-star rating and their coveted Editors’ Choice award, praising the Beats Studio Pro for how lightweight they are and how clean and balanced the audio is. So go treat yourself and grab a pair of Beats Studio Pro for $150, the very best price we’ve ever seen. Get the Beats Studio Pro for 57% offBuy now at Amazon01:35 pmApple TV's 'The Hunt' has disappeared days before its premiere
"The Hunt" was set to debut on December 3, 2025, but it's been removed from the Apple TV app and elsewhere with no explanation as to why."The Hunt," or "A l'ombre des forets," has disappeared from Apple TV listingsThis comes just weeks after Apple TV also postponed the premiere of "Savant" shortly before it was set to air. At the time, it was rumored that the decision was made following the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.Now, it appears that another Apple TV show has been canned at the final hurdle. Although this time, Apple TV has yet to comment on the move. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:24 pmMatter 1.5 adds security cameras and much more for the first time
The latest update to the Matter smart home standard has launched today: Matter 1.5. The headline news is that smart cameras get support for the very first time. This effectively brings HomeKit compatibility to a much wider range of cameras, and this is not the only new product category included in today’s launch … more…01:20 pmChatGPT Atlas Browser Gains Vertical Tabs, Passkeys, and More
OpenAI is rolling out the first major update to ChatGPT Atlas, its dedicated AI browser for Mac that includes ChatGPT integration. There are nine new features in all for the Chromium-based browser after the update. Visually, the most notable UI change is a new option for vertical tabs that change size dynamically in the adjustable sidebar, plus there's a new interface for managing downloads. Meanwhile, the app now features iCloud passkey support, so users can create and use passkeys for websites that are saved to iCloud. It's also now possible to import Chrome extensions and set the default search engine to Google. A setting has been added to select multiple tabs at once (Shift + click), as well as to use Control + Tab to cycle to the most recently used tab. Lastly, the responsiveness of the Ask ChatGPT sidebar has also been improved. Apple's Safari browser does not have AI integration as of yet, but Chrome does. With OpenAI, Google, and also Perplexity offering AI browsers, Apple may need to integrate Siri and other AI tools into Safari in the future to keep up with its main rivals. The Atlas update follows yesterday's rollout of GPT-5.1 Pro, which OpenAI says provides "clearer, more capable answers for complex work." In early testing users rated the model especially highly for writing help, data science, and business questions, highlighting improved clarity, relevance, and structure in its responses.Tag: ChatGPTThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:09 pmXcode 26.1.1: Double-Tap to Open File in New Tab Missing?
Previously, in older versions of Xcode, double-tapping a file in the navigation tree would open it in a new tab. Now, with Xcode Version 26.1.1 (17B100), this behavior seems to be gone. I tried looking for an option in Xcode’s settings but couldn't find anything related to this. Do you have any idea if this […]01:08 pmCSA's Chris LaPre gets candid about camera support in Matter 1.5
The Connectivity Standards Alliance has made Matter 1.5 official, including the adoption of cameras. Chris LaPre from the CSA joins for a special episode of HomeKit Insider to discuss the milestone update.Matter 1.5 with cameras is officialChris LaPre previously served as the Chief Technology Officer for the CSA and now is the Alliance Technology Strategist. As a key member of the organization, he provides an inside look at the development of its latest update.The 1.5 release is the third update for Matter in 2025 and will could see rapid adoption in the smart home space. Devices have already been announced, including the Ulticam V2 from Xthings that will ship with Matter support. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:07 pmMajor Matter 1.5 update official, finally delivering camera support & more
After a run of minor updates, the Connectivity Standards Alliance has officially announced Matter 1.5, bringing long-awaited support for cameras and much more.The Matter 1.5 update has been long awaitedMatter, the unifying smart home standard, has only been around since 2022. Developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), a member-driver organization, it has seen at least two updates each year.Earlier in 2025, it released minor spec bumps, bringing primarily quality of life improvements. Now, Matter 1.5 is being rolled out with new device types and other improvements that will potentially come to supported platforms — including Apple Home. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:00 pmMatter 1.5 Launches With Camera Support
The Connectivity Standards Alliance that counts Apple as a member today released Matter 1.5, the latest version of the cross-platform smart home standard. Matter 1.5 includes support for cameras, closures, and soil sensors, along with updated energy management capabilities. Matter 1.5 will allow for Matter-enabled cameras without custom APIs or integrations. Matter cameras support live video and audio streaming through WebRTC, enabling two-way talk and local and remote access. Multi-stream specifications are supported, as are pan-tilt-zoom controls, motion detection, privacy zones, and flexible storage options. Clip playback and storage are handled by the device maker or platform, and on-camera audio and video analysis is not available. The specification will work with doorbell cameras, indoor and outdoor security cameras, flood light cameras, baby and nanny cameras, pan/tilt cameras, and more. Cameras can connect with Wi-Fi, PoE, or Ethernet. There is built-in backward compatibility for most modern cameras, but manufacturers will need to decide which devices will get support. There is an updated and unified approach to closures, a category that includes devices like window shades, drapes, awnings, gates, and garage doors. Different kinds of motion are supported, such as sliding, rotating, and opening, along with multiple configurations. The Alliance says that consumers can expect more consistent and flexible control of closures across apps and ecosystems, along with clear knowledge of whether a device like a garage door is open or closed. For plant care, Matter 1.5 adds support for soil sensors. Soil sensors are able to measure soil moisture and temperature, and can be combined with Matter-based water valves or irrigation systems for automating watering. Matter 1.5 includes new energy management features. Utilities, grid operators, and energy services can provide real-time and forecasted pricing, tariff, and carbon data with devices. Devices can use the information to estimate and report true energy costs and carbon impact. Better smart metering support provides more accurate cost and consumption tracking. Now that the Matter 1.5 standard has been released, manufacturers will be able to develop new kinds of Matter devices, and platforms will be able to integrate support for those devices. Tag: MatterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:58 pmApple generates $2.4 million per employee but is only third in tech ranking
Given Apple’s profitability, it won’t come as any surprise to learn that the company generates a huge amount of revenue per employee. The figure itself is a little more eye-opening, at $2,413,171 – but it’s still not enough to give Apple first place in the tech giant rankings … more…12:56 pmDoorDash confirms user data theft for an unknown number of customers
Popular iPhone app and delivery service DoorDash, has confirmed that hackers have stolen personal information, and is informing those affected now. DoorDash has confirmed a "recent cybersecurity incident." Image credit: Marques ThomasDoorDash confirmed the intrusion in a support document hidden in the "Manage Your Account" section of its website.The company says that no sensitive information was accessed. However, it also confirmed that data such as people's home addresses could have been accessed by an unauthorized entity — data that we'd call sensitive. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:53 pmiPhone assembly is shifting to India, but Chinese workers still face long hours for low pay | AppleInsideriPhone assembly is shifting to India, but Chinese workers still face long hours for low pay
A new report into iPhone manufacturer Foxconn's operations in China claims it is still using more temporary staff than the law allows — but also that the Chinese efforts are losing out to India.Crowds of workers at the end of their Foxconn shift in Zhengzhou — image credit: Gilles Sabrie for Le MondeApple launches its new iPhones every September — although that may be changing — and consequently manufacturers are at their busiest in the summer. Without fail, Foxconn has for years hired very many temporary staff, such as 50,000 more in August 2024 for the iPhone 16 range.Once the iPhones have launched and demand has been met, Foxconn lets those workers go. As Le Monde describes in a new report, it makes iPhone assembly seasonal work. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:44 pmAmazon Black Friday Deals Week starts now, Apple gear on sale from $9.98
From blowout prices on Apple Watches to savings of up to $500 off Macs, Amazon's Black Friday Deals Week is off to an aggressive start, and we've rounded up the deals worth buying.Amazon's Black Friday Deals Week slashes prices on Apple - Image credit Amazon, AppleSave up to 51%: Amazon's Black Friday Deals Week offers holiday discounts on Apple products, third-party electronics, and more. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:25 pmAirPods Pro 3 Black Friday deal now live at $220 all-time low
The official AirPods Pro 3 Black Friday deal is now live at Amazon. Amazon’s 2025 Black Friday week sale is now live and offering Apple’s brand new AirPods Pro 3 at $219.99 shipped. more…12:25 pmAirPods Pro 3 Black Friday deal now live at $220 all-time low
The official AirPods Pro 3 Black Friday deal is now live at Amazon. Amazon’s 2025 Black Friday week sale is now live and offering Apple’s brand new AirPods Pro 3 at $219.99 shipped alongside AirPods 4 with ANC at the $109.99 all-time low. more…12:16 pmM5 Vision Pro goes on sale in two more countries as gradual global rollout continues
Like its predecessor, the M5 Vision Pro is currently only available in a limited number of countries. Apple just added two more to the roster as it opened pre-orders in Korea and Taiwan. Potential customers in both countries can also book Apple Store appointments from today for a personalized trial of the spatial computer … more…11:55 amDoordash data breach exposes names, addresses, phone numbers, and more
A Doordash data breach has exposed the personal data of an unspecified number of customers, including name, phone number, email address, and physical address. The food delivery company says that it has implemented a number of security measures in response, including reporting the attack to law enforcement … more…11:53 amM5 Apple Vision Pro Launches in Korea and Taiwan on Nov 28
Apple has announced pre-orders are now open for the Vision Pro with M5 chip and Dual Knit Band in Korea and Taiwan, preceding a launch in both countries on Friday, November 28. Apple's updated Vision Pro moves to the M5 chip, bringing a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, and a 16-core Neural Engine, while retaining 16GB of RAM. Battery life has been increased to about three hours of video playback, up from 2.5 hours. The displays render 10% more pixels and now support a 120Hz refresh rate for sharper visuals and reduced motion blur. The M5 also adds hardware-accelerated ray tracing, mesh shading, and up to 50% faster AI performance. Design and connectivity remain unchanged, including the R1 chip, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and the tethered battery. The updated Dual Knit Band combines two straps in one piece: an upper strap over the head and a lower strap across the back. Tungsten inserts in the lower strap act as counterweights for balance and comfort, and both straps can be adjusted with the Fit Dial. In Korea, the Apple Vision Pro with M5 chip with Dual Knit Band starts at 4,990,000 won and is available with 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage capacity, while the Dual Knit Band can be purchased separately for 149,000 won. In Taiwan, the headset and band starts at NT$119,900, while the Dual Knit Band can be had separately for NT$3,490. Apple launched the M5 Vision Pro on October 15 in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the U.K., the United Arab Emirates, and the United States. Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProTags: Korea, TaiwanBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:47 amAnother Apple TV show has been pulled from the release schedule at the last minute
In September, Apple controversially cancelled the launch of new series The Savant, seemingly in the wake of the murder of political activist Charlie Kirk. The company said it looks forward to releasing the show at a later time, but two months on, there’s still no release date in sight. It’s listed as “coming at a later date” in the TV app. Meanwhile, Apple TV has perhaps just repeated the same fiasco for a second time. The service was set to premiere French-language series The Hunt on December 3, having released a trailer earlier this month. But now, all references to The Hunt have been scrubbed, including removal of the press release from the Apple TV PR newsroom and the YouTube trailer is now marked private. more…11:30 am6 reasons why your new Mac needs a second storage drive
Macworld Black Friday season is upon us, and that means it’s a great time to find a bargain or two on one of the best Macs around. Whether you’ve just pulled the trigger or simply have your eye on a new computer, though, there’s one thing you should really consider: pairing it up with a capacious external storage drive. Why? Well, there are plenty of reasons, from freeing up precious internal space to saving you wads of cash. And with SSD prices getting lower all the time, there’s no need to opt for a slower hard disk drive (HDD). Pick up an external drive and you can elevate your Mac experience, particularly if you don’t travel with your device a lot. Here are six reasons why you should consider getting an external storage drive for your Mac. Save money We all know that Apple’s Macs are pricey machines, but there are a few areas where this is starker than with their internal storage. Upgrade a drive in the M5 MacBook Pro from 512GB to 1TB, for example, and you’ll have to pay $200. For a 4TB drive, meanwhile, the upgrade cost is an enormous $1,200. That’s a pricey decision for anyone who wants a built-to-order Mac. Thankfully, external storage is nowhere near that expensive. A 1TB external SSD can be yours for under $100, while you can snag a 4TB drive for well under $300. There’s no need to pay Apple’s extortionate prices. Granted, there are some caveats. Apple’s SSDs are incredibly fast and are likely to be much zippier than any external drive you pick up (even if you get an SSD instead of an HDD). There’s also the hassle of having a loose storage device cabled up to your Mac. But for the massive savings you can make on an external drive, that’s often all worth it. Storing large files and apps Add a few oversized files and apps to your Mac, and its internal storage can quickly become overloaded. That’s especially true if you opted for one of the smaller storage options, but it can happen to anyone who has used a Mac for long enough and built up a sprawling library of files. That’s where an external drive can come in handy. Instead of constantly performing organizational gymnastics and deleting old files just to free up a few scraps of space, buy a spacious external storage drive and use that instead. As we saw earlier, it’s much cheaper to purchase an external SSD than to pay for one of Apple’s own internal upgrades, and it has the added benefit that you can take your drive anywhere and connect it to a different Mac and still have access to your files. You can even install apps on connected drives and use them that way. Just make sure the storage device is connected to your Mac whenever you want to run the app. Using an external storage device with your Mac provides the user with a lot of flexibility.Thomas Bergbold Time Machine backups Backing up your Mac is incredibly important if you don’t want to lose all your important documents should the worst happen and your Mac dies. But if you’re intimidated by the various options at your disposal and how you actually go about backing up your files, getting an external drive could be the ideal solution. All you need to do is connect it to your Mac and set it up as a Time Machine drive using our simple instructions, and you’re good to go. Keep it hooked up and your Mac will back up on its own schedule, without you needing to lift a finger. Considering how affordable spacious external disks can be, that’s a great way to ensure your files are safely protected should your Mac kick the bucket. And for an extra layer of protection, you might want to harness the powers of a cloud backup app to keep your files sequestered offsite. That’ll keep them safe if both your Mac and external drive are taken out of action. Easy replacements There was a time when you could open up a Mac and swap out its internal storage. Unfortunately, those days are long gone now, meaning that once you’ve made your choice and bought your Mac, you’re stuck with whatever internal storage capacity you opted for. That’s not the case when it comes to external disks, however. They’re far easier to chop and change–just connect a different drive up to your Mac and away you go (provided it’s formatted for macOS, that is). If your external drive dies, there’s no need to worry about a costly trip to the Apple Store for a laborious replacement, either, as you merely need to get a cheap replacement drive to step into the breach. That means that substituting an external storage disk isn’t as much of a problem as swapping out a dead or insufficient internal SSD. Versatility We’ve alluded to it a little in previous sections, but a key advantage of using a peripheral storage drive is its versatility. You can connect and disconnect it whenever you need, put whatever you want on it, hook it up to a different Mac, format it for Windows and other operating systems, and more. And when you’re done with your current Mac, you can keep your external drive and use it with whatever device you buy next. It can keep up with your evolving needs, giving it a degree of flexibility that you don’t get if you stick with the drives already inside your Mac. With those, you lose them as soon as you sell or recycle your Mac. Not so with a separate SSD. Safer beta testing Software betas are a good way to try out new macOS features before they’re released to the public, but they’re also a good way to render your Mac inoperable if something goes wrong. Betas tend to be full of bugs and glitches, and while many will be fairly harmless, there’s a chance you could encounter one that causes damage and requires you to factory reset your Mac, potentially erasing your files in the process. Many companies have the option to buy an empty case so you can use an SSD module you already have.Thomas Bergbold That’s why it’s a great idea to not only back up your Mac, but to install macOS betas to an external disk drive. If you must run beta software, doing so this way creates a degree of separation between your important documents and the beta. It means that if you run into a serious bug and need to reinstall macOS, you only need to do so on the connected drive, not on your Mac itself. That way, you shouldn’t need to erase your primary disk drive and lose any files stored on there, enabling you to continue testing out the beta without as much of the risk attached to it.10:56 amRN dev learning SwiftUI: do you guys get ALL THESE OUT OF THE BOX?!
Started to learn native iOS development starting with SwiftUI as a react native dev, since our company is planning to transition our app into native in 2026. And I’m blown away by the API and all the features you get out of the box. I mean you pretty much get the design system for free […]10:54 amApple Black Friday deal: up to $250 gift card with purchase of Mac, iPhone, iPad and more | 9 to 5 MacApple Black Friday deal: up to $250 gift card with purchase of Mac, iPhone, iPad and more
The Apple Store today announced its Black Friday shopping event, which runs November 28 through December 1. Shoppers can get up to a $250 gift card when buying eligible Mac, iPhone, iPad, Watch and more. Apple’s gift card promotions don’t generally represent the best value for money. For instance, you can buy AirPods 4 on Amazon right now discounted more than the $25 gift card value Apple is offering in this promotion. Similarly, the 15-inch MacBook Air is discounted by $250 right now on Amazon, exceeding the $200 gift card Apple is offering … As always, for the best deals around, check out 9to5Toys. more…10:36 amMacBook Air Black Friday deals: Prices slashed to $749 at Amazon
Official Amazon Black Friday MacBook Air deals are in full swing, with $250 price cuts on both 13-inch and 15-inch models.Amazon's Black Friday MacBook Air deals are live - Image credit: AppleAmazon's Black Friday Deals Week offers heavily discounted prices on MacBook Air and Apple Watch models. On the MacBook Air side, you can grab a $250 discount on both 13-inch and 15-inch retail models, with prices dipping to as low as $749.Amazon's best Black Friday MacBook Air deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:15 amApple releases firmware updates for Magic Keyboard 2, Magic Trackpad 2, and 140W USB-C power adapter | PowerPageApple releases firmware updates for Magic Keyboard 2, Magic Trackpad 2, and 140W USB-C power adapter
Sometimes the firmware updates come from out of nowhere and lead to some interesting new features. On Tuesday, following the release of iOS 26.2 beta 3, firmware updates were issued for several Apple peripherals. This includes the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and a number pad, as well as […] Source10:06 amI have weird issue with Revanuecat Paywall V2
Hi, It’s my first time I use Paywall v2 but for unknown reason the button icon won’t change when I tab of different product both have same icon and color for selected and unselected I don’t know how to fix it anyone face this issue before ? submitted by /u/X901 [link] [comments]10:00 amApple adds M3 iPad Air to Refurbished storefront
Sometimes it’s worth the wait for the Apple product of your dreams to hit the refurbished marketplace. Apple recently added the M3-based iPad Air tablets to its refurbished store in the United States and many European countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, and others. This marks the first time […] Source09:30 amAmazon Black Friday Apple Watch Ultra 2 deal: Now $599 (lowest price ever)
Amazon is blowing out Apple Watch Ultra 2 inventory at the lowest price on record during its official start to Black Friday — dubbed Black Friday Deals Week. Save $200 on a variety of band styles while supplies last.Amazon's Apple Watch Black Friday Deal has the Ultra 2 model down to $599.The $599 Black Friday special at Amazon is available now and reflects the lowest price to date on the rugged wearable.Buy Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $599 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:59 amAuthentication Framework
Does this contradict itself where it says the minimum is 12 characters but then it talks about how to set the password policy at 8 characters? I don't understand how you can have both as the 12 characters will supersede it? https://developer.apple.com/documentation/security/customizing-password-autofill-rules submitted by /u/Rapunzel1709 [link] [comments]08:31 amMacworld Podcast: What we are thankful for in 2025
Macworld Thanksgiving is next week in the U.S. So on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about what we’re thankful for. Plus, a look back at the Apple Cafe concept, and your emails. This is episode 960 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. Our production of the video edition of this episode is delayed. This article will be updated with the video when it becomes available. Listen to episode 960 on Apple Podcasts08:22 amSMS Delivery Delays and Failures to T-Mobile Polska in Poland
Nov 20, 00:22 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays and failures when sending messages to T-Mobile Polska network in Poland. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.08:00 amFinal day to get a MacBook Pro under $300
Macworld TL;DR: Save 79% on this refurbished Apple MacBook Pro until midnight tonight (November 20)! Great for everyday users or an unforgettable gift. This is your last chance to score a MacBook Pro for less than most Chromebooks. At just $299.97 (MSRP $1,499), this grade “A” refurbished MacBook Pro is a smart pick whether you need a reliable everyday laptop or want to surprise someone with a seriously impressive gift. Just act fast—this deal disappears at midnight. What to know before buying This MacBook has a 3.1GHz Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost up to 3.5GHz and 8GB of RAM. The 512GB SSD gives you plenty of fast storage for apps, documents, and media, so you might finally be able to cancel that cloud storage subscription. The 13.3-inch Retina display is sharp and bright, with 2560×1600 resolution and 500 nits of brightness. You also get the second-generation Touch Bar with Touch ID for secure logins and quick access to shortcuts, along with a backlit keyboard and a responsive Force Touch trackpad. This model has four Thunderbolt 3 ports, so you don’t have to juggle your mouse, second monitor, or other peripherals all day. Battery life reaches up to 10 hours, so it can easily get through a full day of work. While this MacBook is technically refurbished, you might not know from looking at it. The grade “A” rating means it will arrive in near-mint condition with virtually no cosmetic wear. A 30-day parts and labor warranty is also included. Don’t miss this refurbished MacBook Pro deal! Just $299.97 until November 20 at 11:59 p.m. PT. No coupon is needed. Apple Macbook Pro (2017) 13″ i5 3.1GHz Touchbar 8GB RAM 512GB SSD Space Grey (Refurbished)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:53 amPlanned Maintenance for Flex Insights Historical Reporting
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 23, 10:00 - 11:00 PSTNov 19, 23:42 PSTScheduled - The Flex Insights Historical Reporting dashboard visualization partner in the US will be conducting planned maintenance on Sunday, Nov 23rd, 2025, 10:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. The maintenance window is expected to last up to 1 hour. During this time, there will be no-downtime on the service and the platform will remain fully available for users during this time. In case of any issues faced, If you encounter an error, please retry your action or reach out to us.07:38 amHow to test IAP real payment from Prod without Sandbox??
As I mentioned in the title, is it possible to test real IAP/Subscription with real payment from Prod without Sandbox, prior releasing the new App version from the App Store? submitted by /u/Working-Bass4425 [link] [comments]06:52 amARKit Front Camera Image Tracking on iPad Is It Possible?
I’m building an AR experience with Unity + ARFoundation + ARKit for iPad, using image tracking for scanning printed cards. The project is almost finished, and I recently discovered that ARKit only supports image tracking with the rear camera, while the front camera supports only face tracking. However, apps such as: https://lexiblocks.com/ https://www.playosmo.com/en-US/ appear to […]06:40 amAccSec SNA Missing Redirects for Indonesia XL Axiata
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Apple is working on a 12th-generation iPad, and plans to update the most affordable tablet in the iPad lineup next spring. It's not going to be a major update, but if you're planning a purchase, you might want to wait for the newest model. Design There are no rumors of an updated design for the 12th-generation iPad, so it will likely have the same 11-inch edge-to-edge display with Touch ID Side Button and thick bezels. Apple last updated the iPad's design with the 10th-generation model, giving the device a more modern look to better match the designs of the iPad Pro and iPad Air models. The low-cost iPad is only available in a single screen size, and it is Apple's thickest tablet at 7mm. It features a Retina LED display with no ProMotion support, no P3 wide color, and no lamination (display technology that allows for improved visuals) compared to Apple's other tablets. Apple makes the low-cost iPad in several fun colors, and we could see some new shades in 2026. Current colors include blue, pink, silver, and yellow. No changes are expected for the rear camera, front camera, USB-C port, or compatibility with accessories like the Apple Pencil. A-Series Processor Rumors suggest the low-cost iPad will use Apple's A18 chip, which is the chip that Apple used for the iPhone 16e, iPhone 16, and iPhone 16 Plus. It is built on a 3-nanometer process and it will offer speed and efficiency improvements over the A16 chip that's in the current model. The A16 chip that Apple used in 2025 does not support Apple Intelligence, but the A18 does, so that will mark a major update for Apple's affordable tablet. The 2026 model should be able to support Apple Intelligence features that are unavailable with the 2025 model. The A18 also offers hardware-accelerated ray tracing and similar features for improved gameplay. The 11th-generation iPad has 6GB RAM, but Apple will need to bump that up to 8GB for Apple Intelligence. N1 Chip Apple debuted its own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, called the N1, in the iPhone 17 models. The N1 was added to the iPad Pro, and it's likely that Apple plans to add the chip to all future devices coming in 2026 and beyond. The N1 chip supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread networking technology for smart home devices. The 11th-generation iPad is limited to Wi-Fi 6, so if the 12th-generation version does indeed get Wi-Fi 7, it will be able to connect to faster 6GHz networks for the first time. Bluetooth 6 would also be an improvement over Bluetooth 5.3. Apple Modem Apple has designed C1 and C1X modem chips that it has used in iPhones and iPads in 2025, and the next-generation version of the iPad could also get an Apple-designed modem chip for cellular models. Apple's modem chips are more power efficient than Qualcomm chips while providing similar performance. Pricing The 11th-generation iPad is priced starting at $349 for 128GB of storage, and there are so far no indications that pricing is going to change for the 12th-generation model. Launch Date Apple plans to release the new low-cost iPad in spring 2026, which is a timeframe that spans from March 20 to June 20. The launch will likely come sometime in March or April, with Apple also set to update the iPad Air.Related Roundup: iPadBuyer's Guide: iPad (Neutral)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:55 amDell UltraSharp 32 6K Monitor review: Cross-platform productivity champion
The Dell UltraSharp 32 6K Monitor is in between the Apple Studio Display and the Apple Pro Display XDR price-wise, and is a superior choice to both in a multi-platform environment.Dell UltraSharp 32 6KThe Apple Pro Display XDR is fantastic. And extremely expensive.As a 32-inch screen with a 6K resolution, it is high-spec, and a decidedly premium option for those with very deep pockets. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:26 amHere Are All the States That Support Digital Driver's Licenses in the iPhone Wallet App
There are now 12 states that have added support for storing a driver's license or ID in the Apple Wallet app on iPhone and Apple Watch, with more to come. States With iPhone Digital ID Support Arizona California Colorado Georgia Hawaii Illinois Iowa Maryland Montana New Mexico North Dakota Ohio West Virginia Arizona, Maryland, and Colorado were some of the first states to add support back in 2022, while Montana, North Dakota, West Virginia, and Illinois just added support this year. Digital IDs are also able to be added to the Wallet app in Puerto Rico. States Planning to Add Support Several states have announced plans to support digital IDs in the Wallet app in the future. Connecticut Kentucky Mississippi Oklahoma Utah There's no word on when these states plan to add support, nor on other states that have not yet committed to introducing the functionality. Passport Digital IDs As of November 2025, Apple is allowing iPhone users to create a Digital ID in the Wallet app using a U.S. passport. iPhone and Apple Watch users who do not live in a state that supports digital IDs and driver's licenses can instead use their passport to create an iPhone ID. Digital IDs created using a passport work the same way as state IDs and driver's licenses added to the Wallet app. TSA Support TSA security checkpoints at most major airports in the United States accept digital IDs in lieu of a physical ID. Digital IDs in the Wallet app can only be used for domestic travel. Age Verification State IDs stored in the Wallet app can be used for age verification purposes at businesses and retailers that support the functionality. Apple is also adding support for using IDs for age verification in apps and on websites. Physical ID Requirements Most states say that iPhone users are still required to present a physical ID if requested, and a digital ID cannot be used in lieu of an actual ID. Digital IDs based on a passport cannot be used for international travel or border crossing purposes, so a physical passport is still required. How to Add an ID An eligible driver's license, ID, or passport can be added to the Wallet app on iPhone by tapping on the "+" sign in the upper right corner and then choosing the "Driver's License and ID Cards" option. Device Compatibility Using the digital ID feature in the Wallet app requires an iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16.5 or later or an Apple Watch Series 4 or later running watchOS 9.5 or later. Adding a passport requires an iPhone 11 or later running iOS 26.1 or later or an Apple Watch Series 6 running watchOS 26.1 or later.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:23 amHKG (Hong Kong) on 2025-12-01
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T-Mobile has announced that it will no longer offer free Apple TV subscriptions through its "Apple TV On Us" promotion, with the change coming into effect in 2026.T-Mobile's Apple TV promotion is coming to an end in 2026.Back in 2022, T-Mobile launched its "Apple TV+ On US" promotional offer, which saw users of high-tier plans in the United States receive free Apple TV subscriptions. As of January 1, 2026, however, this will no longer be available.In place of the soon-to-be-discontinued promotion, the cellular provider has revealed that Apple TV will be available with a $9.99 discount instead. This allows users of select plans to pay a $3 fee, which, with the $9.99 discount, equals the $12.99 monthly price of an Apple TV subscription. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:58 pmT-Mobile users will no longer get free Apple TV subscriptions
T-Mobile has announced that it will no longer offer free Apple TV subscriptions through its "Apple TV On Us" promotion, with the change coming into effect in 2026.T-Mobile's Apple TV promotion is coming to an end in 2026.Back in 2022, T-Mobile launched its "Apple TV+ On US" promotional offer, which saw users of high-tier plans in the United States receive free Apple TV subscriptions. As of January 1, 2026, however, this will no longer be available.In place of the soon-to-be-discontinued promotion, the cellular provider has revealed that Apple TV will be available with a $9.99 discount instead. This allows users of select plans to pay a $3 fee, which, with the $9.99 discount, equals the $12.99 monthly price of an Apple TV subscription. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:58 pmT-Mobile users will no longer get free Apple TV subscriptions
T-Mobile has announced that it will no longer offer free Apple TV subscriptions through its "Apple TV On Us" promotion, with the change coming into effect in 2026.T-Mobile's Apple TV promotion is coming to an end in 2026.Back in 2022, T-Mobile launched its "Apple TV+ On US" promotional offer, which saw users of high-tier plans in the United States receive free Apple TV subscriptions. As of January 1, 2026, however, this will no longer be available.In place of the soon-to-be-discontinued promotion, the cellular provider has revealed that Apple TV will be available with a $9.99 discount instead. This allows users of select plans to pay a $3 fee, which, with the $9.99 discount, equals the $12.99 monthly price of an Apple TV subscription. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:54 pmSwiftUI Navigation: Coordinator vs Router
I've noticed that when it comes to SwiftUI navigation, most people go with the Coordinator pattern. This is a pretty reliable pattern that originated with UIKit apps. You basically define an object that manages its own "navigation stack". The implemention usually looks something like this: class HomeCoordinator: Coordinator { private weak var parent: AppCoordinator? init(parent: […]11:53 pmTikTok Adds Toggle to Limit AI Content in For You Feed
TikTok today announced that it will let users limit the amount of AI-generated content that they see in their feeds. There will be a new AI content control toggle in the Manage Topics section of TikTok, with a slider for adjusting the AI content in the For You feed. TikTok's Manage Topics section allows users to adjust the content that they see across categories like Dance, Sports, Current Affairs, Fashion, Health, and more. AI will be added as a new option "in the coming weeks." People who like AI-generated content can opt to see more, while those who want to see less can "dial things down," according to TikTok. There won't be a toggle to turn AI-generated content off entirely. TikTok is also testing an AI-generated content labeling system called invisible watermarking. Invisible watermarking will prevent labels denoting content as AI-generated from being removed when the content is reuploaded or shared on another platform. The invisible watermark will be harder to remove from metadata. Invisible watermarks will be added to AI-generated content made with TikTok tools like AI Editor Pro, as well as content uploaded with C2PA Content Credentials.Tag: TikTokThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:23 pmApple N1 Wi-Fi Chip Improves On Older Broadcom Chips In Every Way
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: This year's newest iPhones included one momentous change that marked a new phase in the evolution of Apple Silicon: the Apple N1, Apple's first in-house chip made to handle local wireless connections. The N1 supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and the Thread smart home communication protocol, and it replaces the third-party wireless chips (mostly made by Broadcom) that Apple used in older iPhones. Apple claimed that the N1 would enable more reliable connectivity for local communication features like AirPlay and AirDrop but didn't say anything about how users could expect it to perform. But Ookla, the folks behind the SpeedTest app and website, have analyzed about five weeks' worth of users' testing data to get an idea of how the iPhone 17 lineup stacks up to the iPhone 16, as well as Android phones with Wi-Fi chips from Qualcomm, MediaTek, and others. While the N1 isn't at the top of the charts, Ookla says Apple's Wi-Fi chip "delivered higher download and upload speeds on Wi-Fi compared to the iPhone 16 across every studied percentile and virtually every region." The median download speed for the iPhone 17 series was 329.56Mbps, compared to 236.46Mbps for the iPhone 16; the upload speed also jumped from 73.68Mbps to 103.26Mbps. Ookla noted that the N1's best performance seemed to improve scores most of all in the bottom 10th percentile of performance tests, "implying Apple's custom silicon lifts the floor more than the ceiling." The iPhone 17 also didn't top Ookla's global performance charts -- Ookla found that the Pixel 10 Pro series slightly edges out the iPhone 17 in download speed, while a Xiaomi 15T Pro with MediaTek Wi-Fi silicon featured better upload speeds. Read more of this story at Slashdot.11:22 pmGoogle Maps Getting Gemini AI Tips, EV Charger Predictions, and Anonymous Reviews
Google today announced several new features that are coming to the Google Maps app, including Gemini-powered tips, trending places, and estimates on EV charger availability. When searching for places in the Google Maps app like restaurants or hotels, there's now a "Know Before You Go" section that's powered by Gemini. The section provides tips on what to expect, pulling information from user reviews and other online content. It can include tips on how to book a reservation, what the secret menu items are, where to park, and more. An updated Explore tab features trending and popular restaurants, activities, and popular sites near you. The suggestions can be accessed by swiping up, with curated lists from trusted sites easier to access. Electric vehicle owners already have access to real-time information on whether charging locations have an open spot, but Google Maps will now use AI to predict how many chargers will likely be available at your arrival time to a charging location. Google says the feature uses AI to analyze historical and real-time charger availability for predictions so you can avoid charging lines. Finally, Google is now adding support for sharing reviews without using your real name. Users can choose a nickname and profile picture to be associated with their reviews. Insider tips are available today for iOS users, while the updated Explore tab and the review name change option is rolling out this month. Charger predictions will initially be limited to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in, but the functionality could eventually expand.Tag: Google MapsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:17 pmSMS Delivery Report Delays and Failures to Ooredoo Network in Tunisia
Nov 19, 15:17 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery report delays and failures to Ooredoo Network in Tunisia. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 19, 14:58 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS DLR Delays to Ooredoo network in Tunisia. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.11:06 pmApple TV will offer Friday Night Baseball through 2028, contrary to rumors
Friday Night Baseball games will continue to be available for free to Apple TV through the 2028 season, despite earlier rumors claiming otherwise.Friday Night Baseball will continue to be available on Apple TV through 2028, Major League Baseball has confirmed.Earlier in November 2025, Apple confirmed that users subscribed to the Apple TV streaming service will gain free access to Major League Soccer Games starting in 2026. Subscribers in the United States can view Formula 1 race weekends at no extra cost as well.For a while, however, the future of Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV remained uncertain — until now. As outlined on the Major League Baseball website, Friday Night Baseball doubleheaders will remain available on Apple TV, where they've been offered since 2022 for free to all subscribers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:54 pmiFixit takes a closer look at the iPhone Air’s 3D-printed USB-C port
Following Apple’s detailing yesterday of its 3D printing process for the Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3, iFixIt is out today with an even deeper dive into the company’s 3D printing techniques. Here’s what they found. more…10:54 pmEurope Wants to Cut Down on Annoying GDPR Cookie Pop-Ups
The European Commission (EC) today announced a new digital package that relaxes some of the rules implemented with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that has protected European consumers since 2018. Part of the change to the GDPR includes a modernization of cookie rules that should result in fewer pop-up cookie agreements on websites. The EC says that users will be able to indicate their cookie consent with a single click, with those preferences saved through the central settings of preferences in browsers and operating systems. It sounds like browser makers will need to have a GDPR toggle that informs websites of a user's preference, eliminating the need for users to consent to cookies on a site-by-site basis. In addition to changing GDPR cookie requirements, the EC's proposal allows personal data to be used to train AI without express consent, simplifies cybersecurity reporting, improves access to data through simplified rules, and more, with full details available in the European Commission's press release. It also delays the implementation of parts of the Artificial Intelligence Act, giving companies a longer period to comply with the rules. Critics of the changes suggest that the EC is watering down the GDPR and rolling back consumer protections. European Digital Rights (EDRi) said that the EC's changes risk "dismantling the very foundation of human rights and tech policy in the EU."Tags: European Commission, European Union, GDPRThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:45 pmHands-on: Anker’s Prime 3-in-1 MagSafe charger delivers 25W Qi2 power for iPhone
If you’re in the market for an excellent 3-in-1 charging stand ahead of the holiday season, Anker’s new 3-in-1 Prime MagSafe charger could be an excellent pick. It offers 25W MagSafe charging with Qi2.2 support, as well as support for Apple Watch and AirPods – making it an excellent pick for Apple users. more…10:30 pmPrice drop: $25 lifetime subscription gives you access to ChatGPT, Mistral AI and more | Cult of MacPrice drop: $25 lifetime subscription gives you access to ChatGPT, Mistral AI and more
Get an AI tool that brings top AI models like ChatGPT, Mistral AI and more together in one interface. Enter 1minAI, the all-in-one AI tool. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)10:29 pmT-Mobile Won't Offer Free Apple TV Subscription Anymore
T-Mobile's Apple TV On Us promotion is ending, and T-Mobile has been informing customers that access to the Apple TV streaming service will no longer be free starting on January 1, 2026. Going forward, T-Mobile subscribers with a higher-tier plan like Experience More, Experience Beyond, Go5G Plus, Magenta Plus, and more can get discounted access to Apple TV, but will need to pay a $3 per month fee. T-Mobile has offered customers free Apple TV streaming access since 2021, but earlier this year, Apple increased the price of the Apple TV service from $9.99 per month to $12.99 per month. T-Mobile will now only provide a $9.99 per month discount, requiring customers to pay the difference. Carriers have been pulling back on freebies in recent months. Verizon recently ended free Apple Arcade access, and it has unbundled its plans from free perks. Verizon now offers discounts for streaming add-ons, but it does not provide them for free except for some legacy subscribers who have not updated to newer plans. Verizon also nixed its loyalty discounts. T-Mobile recently ended its Jump on Demand leasing program, and discontinued its partnership with Google offering unlimited Google Photos storage.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:12 pmSMS and MMS Delivery Delays to T-Mobile Network in the US
Nov 19, 14:12 PSTResolved - We are no longer experiencing SMS and MMS Delivery delays to T-Mobile Network in the US. This incident has been resolved.Nov 19, 12:28 PSTUpdate - We are observing recovery with SMS and MMS Delivery delays to T-Mobile Network in the US. We will continue monitoring the service to ensure a full recovery. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 19, 11:11 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS and MMS Delivery delays to T-Mobile Network in the US. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 19, 10:26 PSTMonitoring - We are observing recovery from the SMS and MMS Delivery delays to T-Mobile Network in the US. We will continue to monitor the next top of the hour traffic to ensure full service recovery. We expect to provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 19, 09:46 PSTUpdate - We are continuing to investigate this issue.Nov 19, 09:10 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS and MMS Delivery delays to T-Mobile Network in the US. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 19, 08:12 PSTInvestigating - T-Mobile has notified us that their planned maintenance window has been extended. As a result, message processing capacity is reduced, which may cause delays during peak periods—particularly at the top of the hour. While we expect the overall impact to be minimal, we are actively monitoring the situation and making adjustments as needed. We will provide another update in 1 hour or sooner if additional information becomes available.10:05 pmWhy Apple is beating the market even as the tech sector sells off
Apple’s stock is suddenly looking like a safe haven in a stormy tech market—precisely the opposite of what investors complained about for… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:04 pmApple TV keeps ‘Friday Night Baseball’ as MLB announces new media deals
MLB today announced new media rights agreements with ESPN, NBCUniversal, and Netflix, and confirmed that, contrary to previous reports, Apple will continue to stream “Friday Night Baseball”. Here are the details. more…10:03 pmGemini 3 Pro rolling out to Android as iPhone app gets redesign
Following the announcement yesterday, Gemini 3 Pro is now rolling out to the Gemini app on Android and iOS. more…09:34 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Africell Network in Angola
Nov 19, 13:34 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays to Africell network in Angola. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes availableNov 19, 13:33 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays to Africell network in Angola. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes availableNov 19, 13:24 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS delivery delays to Angola Africell. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.09:15 pmFriday Night Baseball Will Continue on Apple TV
Apple TV subscribers will continue to have access to two Friday Night Major League Baseball games for the 2026 to 2028 seasons, Major League Baseball said today. There were rumors that Apple would both abandon and expand MLB coverage, but that information turned out to be inaccurate. Apple's deal with MLB remains the same, despite new rights agreements that MLB has established with Netflix, ESPN, and NBCUniversal. Sunday Night Baseball, Sunday Leadoff, and the Wild Card Series will move from ESPN to NBC. Netflix will air the T-Mobile Home Run Derby and special games that will include the 2026 Field of Dreams Game and the World Baseball Classic in Japan. ESPN will have rights to a national midweek game package and will sell MLB.TV, MLB's out-of-market streaming service. Fox will air the All-Star Game and regular season games, along with the World Series, League Championship Series and Division Series. TBS will air LCS and Division Series telecasts, along with regular season games on Tuesday nights. Apple has offered Friday Night Baseball since 2022, providing a doubleheader with pregame and postgame analysis. Friday Night Baseball is free to Apple TV subscribers. Apple will have access to Friday night games through 2028 due to a 7-year deal that was established in 2022. The 2026 season will begin on March 25, 2026, with Apple's first games to air on Friday, March 27.Tag: MLBThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:13 pmiOS 26.2 restricts Wi-Fi sharing between iPhone and Apple Watch in the EU, here’s why
With iOS 26.2 and watchOS 26.2, Apple is removing a key Wi-Fi sharing feature from iPhone and Apple Watch in the European Union due to interoperability requirements under the Digital Markets Act. This news was first reported last month by French publication Numerama. The report explained that starting with iOS 26.2 and watchOS 26.2, iPhone won’t be able to sync Wi-Fi history to a newly-paired Apple Watch like it can now. Here are more details on how exactly this will work and why Apple is making the change. more…09:01 pmApple’s iPhone sales are growing at the fastest rate in four years
It's becoming more clear that demand for the new iPhone Air is soft. Recent third party estimates suggest the new form factor accounts… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:52 pmIndonesia SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 20, 10:00 - 11:00 PSTNov 19, 12:28 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in Indonesia is conducting a planned maintenance from 20 November 2025 at 10:00 PST until 20 November 2025 at 11:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to XL Axiata Indonesia handsets.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.08:51 pmApple has big 2026 momentum, and one key win can keep it going
Apple has faced tremendous challenges in 2025, but it’s closing the year on a high note. Here’s why the company’s momentum is strong heading into 2026, and the key role Siri can play in keeping good times rolling. more…08:39 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 19, 2025 – Apple Watch 3D printing, App Store changes
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: Never lose a file again. Use code “9to5daily” at checkout for 20% off or try for free. more…08:32 pmApple Pay Promo Offers $5 Off Fandango Movie Tickets Today
Fandango is offering an "Apple Pay Wednesday" promotion that discounts movie tickets by $5 when making a purchase with Apple Pay in the Fandango app or on the Fandango website. Customers will need to use the promo code APPLEPAYWED when checking out to get the deal. The discount can be used for tickets at any theater that supports Fandango, and at any date and time, so purchases do not have to be for same-day tickets. Apple Pay is required when checking out to get the $5 discount. Fandango says that there are a limited quantity of code redemptions allowed for the promotion, and it is first come first served while supplies last. The code is only valid on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. There is a one-time use only per email address limit with a maximum $5 discount. Apple has teamed up with Fandango for promotions multiple times in the past, most recently offering Apple Pay customers $10 off F1 movie ticket purchases.Tag: Apple Pay PromoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:24 pmApple CEO Tim Cook Attends White House Dinner With Saudi Crown Prince
Apple CEO Tim Cook attended a White House dinner that U.S. President Donald Trump arranged for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, reports The New York Times. The dinner marked Prince Mohammed's first visit to the United States since the October 2018 murder of author and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency determined that the prince ordered the killing at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Ahead of the dinner, U.S. President Donald Trump defended the prince and said "A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about," when responding to a question from a reporter that asked about Khashoggi. Cook previously met Prince Mohammed in April 2018 to discuss education and app development opportunities in Saudi Arabia. Apple has since invested $2 billion in Saudi Arabian companies, and Cook last visited the country in December 2024. Apple launched an online store in Saudi Arabia in July 2025, and it plans to open retail locations in the country in 2026. Other tech attendees included X CEO Elon Musk, Dell CEO Michael Dell, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and AMD CEO Linda Su.Tag: Tim CookThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:06 pmApple TV scores 23 Children’s & Family Emmy Awards nominations
Following its sweeping success at this year’s Emmys, Apple celebrated today more than 20 nominations for the 4th Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards. Here’s the full list. more…08:03 pmWhy some apps disappear, and why free speech rights can't stop it
Apple's choice to remove an app at the government's behest shows that the App Store is too private to be public, and too public to be private.Understanding free speech on the internet and in the App Store| Image generated by ChatGPTI describe myself as AppleInsider's resident "First Amendment rights psychopath." I've always been this way; you can chalk it up to getting put through the American school system in the early 2000s.However, as such, I've also had to become pretty well-versed in where that rule applies — because it's not always immediately obvious. Especially when you start dealing with "invisible" spaces, like the internet. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:01 pmApple CEO Tim Cook, Elon Musk attend President Donald Trump’s black-tie dinner for Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman | Mac Daily NewsApple CEO Tim Cook, Elon Musk attend President Donald Trump’s black-tie dinner for Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
High-profile guests at President Trump’s black-tie dinner honoring Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:00 pmOne feature makes this MagSafe battery pack stand out
It feels like every brand has its own MagSafe power bank: thin ones, high-capacity ones, and even ones with built-in stands. However, something was always missing for me. I use multiple MagSafe accessories daily, such as a finger loop, wallet, and even a USB-C MagSafe hub, and the moment you attach a traditional battery pack, all of that becomes unusable. Kuxiu’s B10 finally fixes this with a brilliantly simple idea: magnets on both sides, letting you charge your phone with Qi2 while still attaching any MagSafe accessory you want. It’s such a simple concept, but incredibly smart. Here’s what you need to know. more…07:52 pmSMS delivery delays to Xphone Network in Israel
Nov 19, 11:52 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing . Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.07:46 pmTrademark dispute over my app name
Hey guys, I wanted to get some feedback on a trademark dispute I’ve been dealing with regarding my app name. Here’s the situation: Background: I developed an app called BullSwipe and reserved the name before the “claimant” contacted me through Apple about how they own the name and I should transfer the name to them. […]07:38 pmM5 iPad Pro Black Friday Deals Hit Amazon and Best Buy With Up to $169 Off
Amazon and Best Buy today opened up big discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup, offering as much as $169 off select tablets. Prices now start at $925.00 for the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M5 iPad Pro at Amazon, down from $999.00. This specific tablet has been slowly dropping in price all month, and Amazon's sale today is now the best-ever price. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. For the larger models, you can save up to $169 on the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro on Amazon this week. If you're shopping for the 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi model, Amazon has this tablet for $2,230.00, down from $2,399.00, as well as a few other 13-inch models between $50 and $137 off. $74 OFF11-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB Wi-Fi) for $925.00 $100 OFF13-inch M5 iPad Pro (512GB Wi-Fi) for $1,399.00 In regards to the Best Buy discounts, you don't need to have a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership in order to see these deals. On Amazon, all sales have been applied automatically and don't need any coupon codes to see the final sale prices. 11-Inch M5 iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi - $925.00 ($74 off) 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,099.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,499.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] 1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,584.00 ($115 off) 2TB Wi-Fi - $1,861.00 ($138 off) 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,999.00 ($100 off) 13-Inch M5 iPad Pro 256GB Wi-Fi - $1,249.00 ($50 off) [matched at Best Buy] 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,399.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,768.00 ($131 off) 1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,861.00 ($138 off) 2TB Wi-Fi - $2,162.00 ($137 off) 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $2,230.00 ($169 off) You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. 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 Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:36 pmAn ingenious Apple Service hoax is convincing users their account is under attack
A scam trying to steal Apple Account data uses a genuine but inauthentic request for support, real Apple alerts, and precise timing to make a fraudulent attack look like official help. Here's what it looks like, and how to protect yourself.A new phishing attempt almost got an Apple userEric Moret recently received a burst of two factor notifications across his iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The activity looked like an actual intrusion because each alert came from Apple's real systems.An automated call from Apple soon followed and read another verification code aloud. The timing made the situation feel coordinated and serious. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:33 pmTesting shows Apple N1 Wi-Fi chip improves on older Broadcom chips in every way
Apple's in-house Wi-Fi chip doesn't set records, but it's a reliable performer.07:29 pmChatGPT’s Mac browser just got new features, like iCloud passkeys
ChatGPT Atlas launched last month as the latest AI-infused browser, and today Atlas added nine new features to its Mac app, including iCloud passkey support. more…Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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