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- 07:58 amApple DEP enrollment fails: “No valid MDM installation found” and “Device registration with DEP failed” | Stack Overflow on iOS DevApple DEP enrollment fails: “No valid MDM installation found” and “Device registration with DEP failed”
I'm implementing an MDM server and I'm trying to enroll a supervised iOS device through Apple DEP (Automated Device Enrollment). The device is correctly listed in Apple Business Manager and assigned to my MDM server. Here’s what I’ve done so far: Generated the APNs push certificate using the Apple Push Certificates Portal Extracted the Topic from the certificate and placed it in the MDM enrollment profile The device successfully calls my /enroll endpoint After that, the device logs multiple errors and the enrollment never completes These are the logs shown on the device: errore 17:47:47.116441+0100 mdmd No valid MDM installation found. MDM will not listen to push messages. Error: (null) errore 17:47:47.425765+0100 mdmd MDMDEPPushTokenManager: Push token is not available. errore 17:47:49.690339+0100 mdmd MDMDEPPushTokenManager: Failed to upload push token with reponse: (null), error: Error Domain=DEPCloudConfigErrorDomain Code=33024 "La registrazione del dispositivo con DEP non è riuscita." UserInfo={NSUnderlyingError=0xb03041e90 {Error Domain=MCCloudConfigurationErrorDomain Code=34000 "The device failed to request configuration from the cloud." UserInfo={NSLocalizedDescription=The device failed to request configuration from the cloud., CloudConfigurationErrorType=CloudConfigurationFatalError}}, USEnglishDescription=Device registration with DEP failed., NSLocalizedRecoverySuggestion=The device failed to request configuration from the cloud., DEPErrorType=DEPFatalError, NSLocalizedDescription=La registrazione del dispositivo con DEP non è riuscita.} errore 17:49:49.008349+0100 mdmd MDMDEPPushTokenManager: Failed to upload push token with reponse: (null), error: Error Domain=DEPCloudConfigErrorDomain Code=33024 ... So far I can’t understand why the push token never becomes available and why the device says: No valid MDM installation found. MDM will not listen to push messages. Has anyone seen these exact error messages during DEP enrollment, or knows what usually causes this failure? Any help would be appreciated!05:21 amApple Developer Ownership
Hi, I recently transferred the ownership of my Apple developer account from individual to ownership, but my App Store Connect account doesn’t seem to have updated and in the App Store the “Developer” shows my name instead of my org. Has anybody been through this? How did you fix it? Thanks! submitted by […]05:10 amOutbound Call Quality issue from a Subset of Twilio Phone Numbers in Malaysia
Dec 4, 21:10 PSTInvestigating - We are observing an Outbound Call Quality issue from a subset of Twilio Phone Numbers in Malaysia. We are currently working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.04:00 amHow to buy a used Mac and not get ripped off
Buying a used Mac can be a great deal. But, if you don't check carefully, you might inherit someone else's issues or just get ripped off. Here's what to look for.There are a few things to know about buying a used MacThe secondhand market offers great deals, but it may have machines still linked to an Apple ID or managed by a company. Additionally, some might be hiding expensive hardware issues.Apple designs its computers to be durable, making them great for resale. Even a five-year-old MacBook Air can still feel fast, and older Intel models often support modern macOS versions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:46 amHookup Review – An App Where You Meet New People or Go On a Date
Dating apps have evolved from swiping left or right, and it’s now easier than ever to find like-minded people. HookUp.com is one of the newest apps that offer several options to go with the modern times. In this HookUp review, we’ll find out if it’s worth downloading and trying out. HookUp.com Dating App – First […] The post appeared first on iLounge.02:53 amUnited States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 9, 22:00 PST - Dec 10, 03:00 PSTDec 4, 18:31 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 09 December 2025 at 22:00 PST until 10 December 2025 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from United States handsets.02:53 amUnited States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 14, 22:00 PST - Dec 15, 01:00 PSTDec 4, 18:32 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 14 December 2025 at 22:00 PST until 15 December 2025 at 01:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from United States handsets.02:51 amSMS Delivery Delays to DiGi Network in Malaysia
Dec 4, 18:51 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to DiGi Network in Malaysia. 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.01:53 amAlan Dye Was in Tim Cook’s Blind Spot
How could someone who would even *consider* leaving Apple for Meta rise to a level of such prominence at Apple, including as one of the few public faces of the company?01:23 amRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 8, 13:00 - 16:00 PSTDec 4, 17:13 PSTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 08 December 2025 at 13:00 PST until 08 December 2025 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Russia handsets.01:22 amMexico SMS Carrier Maintenance – Telcel
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 4, 20:00 - 23:00 PSTDec 4, 17:12 PSTScheduled - The Telcel network in Mexico is conducting a planned maintenance from 04 December 2025 at 20:00 PST until 04 December 2025 at 23:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from Telcel Mexico handsets.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.12:12 amScreen Protectors Without AR Coating Cancel Out iPhone 17's Anti-Reflective Display
The Ceramic Shield 2 material that Apple uses for the iPhone 17 display includes an anti-reflective coating that's designed to cut down on glare. It's a coating that prior-generation iPhone models didn't have, and it can make a difference in bright lighting conditions. If you're someone who likes to use a screen protector with your iPhone, you might be nullifying the anti-reflective property of the iPhone 17 display, based on testing done by Astropad. Compared to the iPhone 17, Astropad found that the anti-reflective coating reduces reflections by approximately 50 percent when compared to the iPhone 16, but applying a screen protector without an anti-reflective coating of its own makes the anti-reflective Ceramic Shield 2 coating less effective. According to Astropad, this is because AR coatings are created for direct contact with air, and covering them with an extra layer of material cancels the effect. Astropad did screen protector testing because it sells Fresh Coat, a screen protector with an anti-reflective coating, and it is promoting Fresh Coat through its testing and report. Astropad says that Fresh Coat and other screen protectors with an anti-reflective coating can replace or even outperform the anti-reflective properties of the iPhone 17's display. Fresh Coat by Astropad enhances AR clarity on any iPhone, creating a surface nearly 4x less reflective than the display on an iPhone 16 and 2x less reflective than iPhone 17's Ceramic Shield 2. Astropad did controlled testing with a light meter, and full testing results can be found on the Astropad website.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:01 amSMS Delivery Delays to XPhone Network in Israel
Dec 4, 16:01 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to XPhone network in Israel. 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.Thursday December 0411:53 pmSpongeBob and PowerWash Simulator headline today’s six additions to Apple Arcade
As announced a few weeks ago, Apple Arcade added multiple new titles today, including SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2 and PowerWash Simulator. Here’s the full list. more…11:33 pmSlide this slim Find My tracker in your wallet for just $24
MagTag functions similarly to AirTag, but the wallet tracker's credit card-size design is a massive improvement for sliding into tight slots. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)11:24 pmRCS Messages Delivery Failures towards AT&T US network
Dec 4, 15:24 PSTResolved - An issue has been resolved and RCS messages towards AT&T US network is operating normally at this time.Dec 4, 15:21 PSTUpdate - Issue where RCS messages towards AT&T US network may be experiencing delivery failures are now operating normally. We will continue to monitor for system stability. We'll provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 4, 14:28 PSTUpdate - Issue where RCS messages towards AT&T US network may be experiencing delivery failures are now operating normally. We will continue to monitor for system stability. We'll provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 4, 11:40 PSTUpdate - Issue where RCS messages towards AT&T US network may be experiencing delivery failures are now operating normally. We will continue to monitor for system stability. We'll provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 4, 09:48 PSTMonitoring - Issue where RCS messages towards AT&T US network may be experiencing delivery failures are now operating normally. We will continue to monitor for system stability. We'll provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 4, 03:36 PSTUpdate - We continue to experience an intermittent issue where RCS messages towards AT&T US network may be experiencing delivery failures. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 3, 11:00 PSTUpdate - We continue to experience an intermittent issue where RCS messages towards AT&T US network may be experiencing delivery failures. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 16 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 3, 02:55 PSTUpdate - We continue to experience an intermittent issue where RCS messages towards AT&T US network may be experiencing delivery failures. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 8 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 2, 23:13 PSTUpdate - We continue to experience an intermittent issue where RCS messages towards AT&T US network may be experiencing delivery failures. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 2, 21:13 PSTUpdate - We continue to experience an issue where RCS messages towards AT&T US network may be experiencing delivery failures. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 2, 20:23 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing an issue where RCS messages towards AT&T US network may be experiencing delivery failures. 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.11:02 pmSMS Phishers Pivot to Points, Taxes, Fake Retailers
China-based phishing groups blamed for non-stop scam SMS messages about a supposed wayward package or unpaid toll fee are promoting a new offering, just in time for the holiday shopping season: Phishing kits for mass-creating fake but convincing e-commerce websites that convert customer payment card data into mobile wallets from Apple and Google. Experts say these same phishing groups also are now using SMS lures that promise unclaimed tax refunds and mobile rewards points.10:59 pmSam Altman and Jony Ive lose appeal over ‘io’ name
The legal fight between OpenAI and iyO took another turn, following a decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Here are the details. more…10:54 pmSMS Delivery Delays and Failures to China Unicom in China
Dec 4, 14:54 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays and failures when sending messages to China Unicom in China. 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.10:23 pmtvOS 26.2 receives second release candidate build only a day after the first
Apple has issued a second release candidate update for tvOS 26.2, following the first release candidate deployed on Wednesday.tvOS 26.2 has received a second release candidate build.On December 3, release candidates for most of Apple's major operating systems were made available to registered developers. Release candidates represent the final stage of beta testing, and it looks like tvOS 26.2 needed a few last-minute fixes from Apple.On Thursday, only a day after the initial batch of release candidates was sent out, tvOS 26.2 received a second RC build. Thursday's software update changes the build number to 23K53, from the previous 23K51. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:16 pmWoah! Two more high-profile execs set to leave Apple.
Right after UI chief Alan Dye quit Apple, two more executives are poised to leave the company. Next out the door are Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives, and Kate Adams, Apple’s general counsel. Kate Adams and Lisa Jackson retiring from Apple Jackson will retire in late January 2026, according […] (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)10:10 pmDoes Apple provide guidelines on prorated refunds?
I may be removing my app from the App Store shortly. With many users on annual subscriptions I’d be looking at offering them the option to a prorated refund. The paid apps agreement makes no mention of prorated refunds. The only thing I could find was this on the contact form for removing apps: If […]10:10 pmI really love the new Gemini! Here’s an infographic that explains how Swift concurrency works. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI really love the new Gemini! Here’s an infographic that explains how Swift concurrency works.
submitted by /u/Rare_Prior_ [link] [comments]10:05 pmMessi and Müller renew rivalry in MLS Cup final on Apple TV this Saturday
Inter Miami and the Vancouver Whitecaps face off in a showdown supercharged by the blockbuster renewed rivalry between Lionel Messi and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:03 pmApple General Counsel Kate Adams and Environment Chief Lisa Jackson Retiring in 2026
Two senior Apple executives are leaving the company, Apple announced today. Apple's Senior Vice President and General Counsel Kate Adams and Lisa Jackson, Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, are both retiring in 2026. Adams will be replaced with Jennifer Newstead, who will join Apple as a senior vice president on January 1, and will become Apple's general counsel on March 1, 2026. Newstead is currently Meta's chief legal officer, and she was previously the Legal Adviser to the United States Department of State. When Newstead takes over as general counsel, Adams will not immediately leave. She will instead oversee the Government Affairs organization after Jackson retires in late January 2026. Adams will remain at Apple until late 2026, at which point Newstead will take over. Newstead will ultimately oversee both Apple's Legal and Government Affairs organizations as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Government Affairs. In a statement, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that he is pleased to merge Legal and Government Affairs because of increasing overlap between the two teams. We couldn't be more pleased to have Jennifer join our team," said Cook. "She brings an extraordinary depth of experience and skill to the role, and will advance Apple's important work all over the world. We are also pleased that Jennifer will be overseeing both the Legal and Government Affairs organizations, given the increasing overlap between the work of both teams and her substantial background in international affairs. I know she will be an excellent leader going forward. Jackson's other responsibilities, which include Environment and Social Initiatives, will be taken over by Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan. Cook said that Jackson played an important role in helping Apple achieve its environmental goals. I am deeply appreciative of Lisa's contributions. She has been instrumental in helping us reduce our global greenhouse emissions by more than 60 percent compared to 2015 levels," said Cook. "She has also been a critical strategic partner in engaging governments around the world, advocating for the best interests of our users on a myriad of topics, as well as advancing our values, from education and accessibility to privacy and security. Adams has been with Apple since 2017, and before that, she worked for Honeywell. Jackson joined Apple in 2013 after serving as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and she has been the face of Apple's environmental messaging since then. Apple's announcement comes shortly after lead interface designer Alan Dye left the company, and after AI chief John Giannandrea's retirement announcement. Earlier this year, Apple lost Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams, who is retiring, and Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri. There have also been rumors about Apple CEO Tim Cook retiring, with rumors suggesting he is preparing to leave his role as soon as 2026.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:57 pmApple executive shuffle continues with Lisa Jackson and Kate Adams retiring
Both Lisa Jackson, VP for Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives, and Kate Adams, Apple's general counsel, will retire in 2026, with roles moving to Jennifer Newstead in the new SVP General Counsel and Government Affairs role.Lisa Jackson will no longer have to stand on the roof of Apple Park. Image source: AppleIt's been a busy week for Apple executive moves. First, it was revealed that John Giannandrea is retiring, then Alan Dye is moving to Meta and taking his core design team with him.Now, Apple has shared that general counsel Kate Adams and VP for Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives Lisa Jackson are both retiring in 2026. The transition will result in a new role called SVP of General Counsel and Government Affairs under Jennifer Newstead. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:48 pm9to5Mac Daily: December 4, 2025 – Apple’s design VP leaves for Meta
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 Narwal:Narwal is officially launching their Black Friday discounts, offering the record-low prices of its entire lineup up to 49% off. more…09:44 pmApple announces departure of two more top executives
Apple’s leadership shakeup continues. Apple has announced that two more executives are departing the company: Katherine Adams, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, and Lisa Jackson, vice president of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives. more…09:31 pmtvOS 26.2 gets new RC for Apple TV 4K ahead of launch
Yesterday Apple shipped RC (release candidate) versions of its upcoming 26.2 software updates. But now just one day later, Apple has debuted a revised RC build for tvOS 26.2. more…09:30 pmApple announces executive transitions
Apple today announced that Jennifer Newstead will become Apple’s general counsel on March 1, 2026, following a transition of duties from Kate Adams.09:26 pmApple TV’s ‘Born to be Wild’ gets an official trailer
Apple released today the first trailer for its upcoming series “Born to be Wild,” which premieres next Friday, December 19. Watch it below. more…09:26 pmMeta’s creative studio led by former Apple UI design chief Alan Dye to ‘treat intelligence as a new design material’ | Mac Daily NewsMeta’s creative studio led by former Apple UI design chief Alan Dye to ‘treat intelligence as a new design material’
This week, Meta landed a major talent coup by hiring away Apple’s top UI design executive, Alan Dye, in a move that highlights the social… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:23 pmApple Seeds Second tvOS 26.2 Release Candidate
Apple today provided developers and public beta testers with a second release candidate version of tvOS 26.2 and HomePod Software 26.2, which is based on tvOS. The second RC comes one day after the first RC and has a build number of 23K53, up from 23K51. tvOS 26.2 can be downloaded through the Software Update section of the Apple TV settings app. With tvOS 26.2, Apple is adding support for creating a profile without an Apple Account, and there is a dedicated Apple TV app kids mode that's available for children's profiles. Apple doesn't provide beta release notes, so it's not clear what's changed between the first RC and the second RC. Typically, release candidates are updated if there is a major bug discovered during the testing period. RCs represent the final version of the software that will be released to the public. We're expecting tvOS 26.2 and HomePod Software 26.2 to come out next week.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:17 pmBluetti Elite 30 V2 Review: A Lightweight Portable Power Station for Camping and Backup Power | MacRumorsBluetti Elite 30 V2 Review: A Lightweight Portable Power Station for Camping and Backup Power
Bluetti's Elite 30 V2 that came out earlier this year is a portable power station that's ideal for short trips, plus it works well as a temporary backup for powering small electronics in a power outage. The Elite 30 V2 is one of many power stations that Bluetti offers, and it is on the smaller, more compact side with a 288-watt-hour capacity. This is the first Bluetti power station that I've reviewed, but I have experience with larger power banks from Jackery, DJI, Anker, and other companies. The Elite 30 V2 has a LiFePO4 battery, which Bluetti says will last for over 3,000 charging cycles and 10 years. There's a five-year warranty, which is solid. Most power stations are utilitarian, with a black or gray plastic design, but the Elite 30 V2 comes in several fun colors. There's nothing wrong with a simple design for battery equipment, but colors make Bluetti's little power station stand out. The model I tested is green, but it also comes in blue, purple, pink, light gray, and dark gray. Appearance isn't going to matter to most, but if you're going to have a battery out for people to use at the beach, on a camping trip, at the park, or during some other activity, it might as well have some pizazz. The power station is just about 9.5 pounds, and it measures 9.8 inches long, 7 inches wide and 6.6 inches tall. There's a handle for carrying it, and an LCD display shows you input, output, charge level, and an estimate of how long the power will last based on what's plugged in. The Elite 30 V2 supports 600W charging, though it can handle up to 1500W temporarily as part of a Power Lifting mode. The Elite 30 V2 has more ports than you might even need on a power station this size, and it can charge up multiple devices at a time. There's a 140W USB-C port, a 100W USB-C port, two 15W USB-A ports, and two AC outlets. There are also AC and DC inputs for charging, a cigarette lighter port, a grounding terminal, and a pair of 12V/8A barrel ports. Both USB-C ports can be used at full power at the same time. There's a power button, a button to turn on DC power to the USB-C/USB-A ports, and an AC button to turn on power to the AC outlets. When you plug something in, you have to turn on power to the appropriate port before charging will begin. It's also a good idea to turn it off when you're done to ensure there's no power drain when you're not charging anything. The power stations that I've tested in the past haven't had separate buttons for DC power (just AC power), but that's the way Bluetti's power stations are designed. I've been using the Elite 30 V2 to charge my Apple devices for the last several weeks to get an idea of what it's useful for. Charging my iPhone 17 Pro Max from 0 to 80 percent drains the power station from 100 percent to 90 percent, and it's about the same for an iPhone 16 Pro Max and an iPhone 15 Pro Max. I can charge my iPhone's battery between 9 and 10 times, though I do limit my charging to 80 percent. The variation is because the power station's battery level can drop slightly with nothing plugged in unless it's turned off. Over a four-hour period, the battery dropped around 10 percent with DC power on. It charges my MacBook Air three and a half times. It was able to run my MacBook Pro, Studio Display, and two lights (my desk setup) for half of my work day (12:51 p.m. to right around 5:00 p.m.). It ranged from 60W to 110W depending on workload. Charging takes around an hour and 20 minutes to get to full, though it can get to an 85 percent charge in around 50 minutes. It can charge through a cigarette lighter port in a car, or with solar panels for off-grid connectivity. The Elite 30 V2 isn't the power station you want to get to run something that's power hungry like an electric heater, but it's good for smaller things like computers, lights, speakers, and consoles. You could run a mini refrigerator for a few hours, a hair dryer or flat iron long enough to do your hair, or a lower power electric kettle or coffee maker. It is able to run my entire computer setup, plus it can power my Wi-Fi for a full work day. Some people use power stations as backups for medical devices. The Elite 30 V2 may be able to run a CPAP machine for a night's sleep, but that will depend on the individual machine. I wouldn't recommend this one for other devices like an oxygen concentrator, which would draw too much power and require a much larger battery for an extended power outage. You can use the Elite 30 V2 as a backup in case of a power outage, plugging a device into it and then plugging the power station into an outlet. In that situation, the power station will kick on automatically in a power outage with no interruption in function (Bluetti says there's a super fast 10ms response time). It actually supports up to 980W of passthrough power. Since the Elite 30 V2 is a smaller power station, it runs and charges quietly. It is nearly silent when charging and when powering things like iPhones and Macs. The fan inside will kick on under higher loads, but it's still not unreasonably loud. I can hear it, but it's a noise I could sleep through. There is a Bluetti app, and you can connect to the power station via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to monitor it remotely. The app tells you what's drawing power and how much, how long the battery will last under the current load, and your energy usage statistics. You can also remotely turn the AC/DC power on or off, choose power modes, and enable the 1500W Power Lifting feature. You should also be able to upgrade the firmware, but it wasn't working properly for me in the app (the button to actually install firmware was blank). Bottom Line I'm a fan of the Elite 30 V2. It provides enough power to charge multiple phones, tablets, portable gaming systems, or computers, but it's not too heavy to carry around. For an active use power station that you're using for day or weekend trips where portability is an issue, this is one of the better power stations that you can get. I am petite and can struggle to haul around some of the bigger power 20lb+ stations that I've tested, but this one is the perfect size. I'm more likely to use a power station that is convenient for me to carry and take places. This would be ideal as a backup battery if you just wanted to power smaller devices like smartphones and your router in a power outage. For medical devices or appliances that draw a lot of power, a bigger battery would be better. Some power stations can cost over $1,000, but the Elite 30 V2 is much more affordable. The MSRP is $304, but it's often on sale. How to Buy The Bluetti Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station can be purchased from the Bluetti website for $209 at the current time.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:03 pmiOS 26 made Live Activities even better on iPhone, here’s what’s new
Live Activities have become one of my favorite iPhone features, and they recently got even better thanks to upgrades and expansions in iOS 26. Here’s everything new. more…08:58 pmSome users are unable to retrieve deleted Zap from Trash.
Status: InvestigatingWe are aware of an issue where deleted Zaps are not loading when attempting to access their Trash. This causes Zaps that were deleted to be unretrievable if they need to be recovered from Trash. All other Zap functionality is working as expected. Our Engineering team is working towards a fix but please reach out to our support team at http://zapier.com/app/contact-us if you're unable to retrieved deleted Zaps.08:53 pmApple now projecting iPad-designed Christmas trees onto Battersea Power Station
Last month, Apple announced a Christmas tree drawing competition for British iPad users, with winning designs to be exhibited “alongside trees drawn by established artists and notable figures”. Now, the selected trees will light up Battersea Power Station’s wash towers until December 24. more…08:34 pmApple’s podcast of the year makes stuffy history fascinating
Find out why "The Rest Is History" won the prestigious Apple Podcasts Show of the Year award for its blend of history and humor. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:19 pmRussia blocks FaceTime in ongoing crackdown of foreign tech platforms
Macworld Reuters reports that Russia has blocked usage of Apple’s FaceTime app at the network level, leaving users in the country who try to connect via Apple’s encrypted video platform with a “User unavailable” message. According to the report, Russian communications agency Roskomnadzor justified blocking it by saying, “According to law enforcement agencies, FaceTime is being used to organise and carry out terrorist attacks in the country, recruit perpetrators, and commit fraud and other crimes against Russian citizens.” The report notes that no evidence has been presented to support the allegations. Russia has been cracking down on foreign platforms that do not willingly track their users on behalf of the Russian government, of late. Communications on platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram have been restricted, and Roskomnadzor has also threatened to block WhatsApp entirely. The game Roblox was blocked on Wednesday for distributing “LGBT propaganda.” Coincidentally, the Russian government launched a competing messaging app earlier this year named Max, and plans to develop it into a “superapp” similar to WeChat in China. Max is required to be preinstalled on smartphones sold in Russia, including iPhones.08:05 pmRumor Replay: iPhone 17e design changes, Mac chips via Intel, more
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: iPhone 17e design changes, Intel producing M-class chips, and ChatGPT integrating with Apple Health. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. more…07:58 pmBest way to analyze thousands of photos on iOS??? (relatively quickly)
Question Does anyone know anything about approaches to quickly process thousands of photos on a user’s device? Essentially I do it this way: check if the photo is a duplicate (by seeing if the local identifier exists in the database) if not a dupe, upload photo to a storage bucket (to be deleted later) kick […]07:56 pmRivian to add Apple Wallet car keys support with upcoming R1T and R1S software update
Rivian’s Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid confirmed today that the .46 OTA update will bring Digital Key support to the second-generation R1S and R1T. Here’s what that means. more…07:40 pmM5 MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM drops to record-low $1,499 ($300 off)
Apple's new M5 MacBook Pro with 24GB of RAM is back for $1,499, a discount of $300 off MSRP. Plus, save $250 on two 32GB RAM models for a limited time only.Get the best price ever on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro 24GB - Image credit: AppleThe exclusive deals can be activated through the pricing links in this post or via our M5 MacBook Pro Price Guide. Kicking off the sale is the M5 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 24GB of RAM for $1,499.Buy M5 MacBook Pro 24GB for $1,499 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:35 pmApple software has been bad for years, but now there’s finally hope for the future
Macworld For a few years now, something has felt off with Apple’s software design. There’s been too much emphasis on showy effects and eye-catching animations, and not enough on creating intuitive experiences that actually work for the user. But now that Apple’s design chief Alan Dye is leaving the company for new pastures at Meta, I’m hoping for a radical improvement to iPhone and Mac software–one that’s long overdue. I’m not pinning all of Apple’s software woes on Dye. But as the company’s Vice President of Human Interface Design, he set the tone for Apple’s entire software ecosystem, and ultimately, the design decisions flow back to him. With him on the way out, a lot of users (myself included) will be hoping for a return to the design glory days of Apple’s past. Here’s what I think went wrong, and what I hope we could see change. Apple lost its way People like to complain that Apple’s design has been going downhill, so much so that “what would Steve Jobs do?” has become a meme of sorts. But for long-time Apple fans, it really does feel that something has been amiss at the company in terms of design. That doesn’t mean that everything is wrong. Apple still pumps out incredible designs that are instantly and shamelessly copied by its rivals, the true sign that you’re a class-leading act. The indication of a good design is one that instantly feels familiar, even if you’ve never used it before, and Apple is still capable of doing that. I vividly recall feeling that way about the iPhone X’s swipe-based gesture system, which Dye helped to implement. Dynamic Island doesn’t feel like the revelation it was touted to be.Apple Yet for every design hit, it feels like Apple has been putting out just as many misses. Think about the Dynamic Island. Sure, it looks amazing, and its animations are beautiful, but can you say that it genuinely elevates your iPhone experience? I’m not sure I can. While I like it, I can’t help feeling that that’s simply because it’s more functional than the dumb notch that came before it. The clear app icons in iOS 26 are another worrying indicator. Icons are meant to instantly tell you what they represent, even from a split-second look or a glance from the corner of your eye. When every icon looks identical and completely transparent, you lose that vital functionality, and the entire purpose of an icon is undermined. That is a move done purely because someone at Apple thought it looked cool, and the user experience suffers as a result. Implementing it was an excuse to make something visually stunning without there being a pressing need to do so. But by far the worst example of this “let’s do it because we can” approach, in my mind, is the new animation that plays when you use a Liquid Glass toggle in iOS 26. A toggle’s purpose is to enable or disable something else–in other words, it’s ephemeral, something you use quickly and then move on. That’s its design purpose. In iOS 26, the toggles are anything but ephemeral. Tap a toggle, and it jumps up as it moves, slowing down the animation and distracting your eye. It transforms the toggle from a fleeting tool that is entirely functional to an off-putting centerpiece. There is no purpose to that change other than to make it look pretty, and in doing so, Apple has created a sluggish, more annoying experience. That is not “design is how it works,” that’s “design is how it looks.” It may seem like a small thing, but sweating the small stuff is what design is all about. At the end of the day, getting that right was Dye’s responsibility. Getting it wrong is symbolic of his legacy. Only Apple could make a toggle switch more complicated than it should be.Foundry Jobs versus Dye That cuts to the heart of the matter. For years, Apple’s design team has been led by someone who, it seems, does not understand the central philosophy that underpinned Apple’s greatest design triumphs. How else can we explain the confusing design choices, frustrating changes, and new features that seem to be at least partly motivated by superficial reasoning? To be clear, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with making things that are pretty. Recall Steve Jobs’ quote on Mac OS X’s Aqua interface: “One of the design goals was when you saw it, you wanted to lick it.” But also recall another Steve Jobs quote about design: “People think it’s this veneer, that the designers are handed this box and told, ‘Make it look good!’ That’s not what we think design is. It’s not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” In the view that Jobs was criticizing, good design meant making something that was all looks and glamour but no heart and soul. That seems to be the way Apple’s design has been going under Dye. A real warning sign was the Liquid Glass introduction video that Dye presented at WWDC in June 2025. The segment was heavy on how Liquid Glass would supposedly make you feel; Dye talked about it sparking a sense of joy and delight on multiple occasions. But he was very light on why exactly the new design system was a functional improvement on what came before. The impression I got (I’m sure I’m not alone) was that this was being done because Apple was bored with how iOS looked and wanted a visual overhaul. The company seemed less driven by the need to improve the user experience and more by an internal desire to create a new look for the sake of it. For veteran Apple watchers, it was concerning. Liquid Glass lacks any practical value and strays from Apple’s design philosophy.Apple Liquid Glass has continued to be incredibly divisive months after its debut. Text is illegible when glass panels overlap each other or when writing is superimposed on top of an image. Animations feel excessive and overwrought. Controls are confusing and obscured. All this seems to stem from the focus being put squarely on how something looks and feels. “Design is how it works” is not just some empty adage. Liquid Glass is an example of what happens when Apple forgets what it means. Turning the ship around Some of this can feel a little inside baseball. But I think we should care about the ideas that go into the way our devices work because most of us use them every day. If we are given products that look visually stunning but are frustrating to use, we’re going to go elsewhere for something better. Alan Dye was an odd choice to head up Apple’s human interface team because he had no background in software design. His past work experience includes fashion house Kate Spade and ad agency Ogilvy, hardly the kind of resumé that indicates someone obsessed over user interface and experience. Apple has already given users the option to tone down Liquid Glass in iOS 18.1.Foundry His successor, Stephen Lemay, seems to be cut from a very different cloth. An old hand at Apple, he’s seen as someone who understands both Apple’s culture and good software design principles far more than Dye ever did. Many designers inside Apple are happy at Lemay’s appointment, “if not downright giddy,” according to longtime Apple pundit John Gruber. He’s “deeply respected talent-wise,” and strong praise has been given to his “attention to detail and craftsmanship,” the exact things that have been neglected under Dye. I hope that means we see a return to the ideas that made Apple software great in years gone by. A stronger emphasis on user experience, an obsession over small details, and a renewed passion for interfaces and controls. An appreciation of the foundational ideas that helped Apple’s products reach the pinnacle of software design. The change probably won’t happen quickly. Apple is a big beast that turns slowly, and it put too much effort into Liquid Glass to quickly abandon it. But with a designer at the helm who is rooted in solid principles–it seems that that’s the view of Lemay internally at Apple–there’s a chance Apple’s software can get back on track. If that results in a swift death for the accursed Liquid Glass toggle, I’m all for it.07:14 pmMaybe a design blow-up is just what Apple needed
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Russia has cut off FaceTime over unproven terrorism support claims, and the move reflects a trend shared by governments worldwide that push for access to encrypted communication.FaceTimeRussian authorities said FaceTime helped criminals plan attacks and commit fraud across the country. Of course, they didn't publish case data or examples that could support those claims.Users saw the announcement as another attempt to restrict tools the government can't easily monitor. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:28 pmRussia Blocks Apple's FaceTime Amid Crackdown on Encrypted Apps
Russia has blocked Apple's FaceTime video calling app in an ongoing effort to eliminate private communication methods, reports Reuters. Russia claims FaceTime is being used for criminal activity, and that blocking the app is a legitimate law enforcement measure. Social network Snapchat and multiplayer gaming platform Roblox were also banned this week. Multiple other apps and services have been blocked in Russia previously. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Discord, and LinkedIn are unavailable and can't be accessed without a VPN. Russia throttles YouTube heavily to make it almost unusable, and since 2022, TikTok has had a Russia-only feed that does not include content from other countries. Viber and Signal are banned in the country, and Russians are not able to make calls through WhatsApp or Telegram as of earlier this year. Messaging on those apps is also restricted. In a statement to Reuters, Russia's media regulator Roskomnadzor said the following: According to law enforcement agencies, FaceTime is being used to organise and carry out terrorist attacks in the country, recruit perpetrators, and commit fraud and other crimes against Russian citizens. FaceTime is now restricted nationwide, and has likely been blocked at the network level, so it may still be accessible through a VPN. Moscow residents are seeing a "User unavailable" message when attempting to use FaceTime, which is the error displayed when a FaceTime call is unable to connect. The app still opens and activates, so Apple hasn't removed it. Russia claims that the app is used for coordinating illegal activity, with no option for the Federal Security Service (FSB) to monitor calls. Apple has declined to allow the FSB to access FaceTime traffic, and the company has not budged on end-to-end encryption. FaceTime likely wasn't banned earlier because Russia initially focused on more widely used apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. When voice and video calling were banned in those apps, Russians transitioned to FaceTime as an alternative, making it a government target.Tags: FaceTime, RussiaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:14 pmDegraded analytics processing
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Alan Dye, head of the Apple UI design team, is leaving Apple to join Meta. He has been part of the company since 2006, when he joined the communication and marketing team as creative director. Dye took control of the UI design team in 2015 when Jony Ive, former Apple designer, moved to Chief Design […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:30 pmJohn Gruber Shares Scathing Commentary About Apple's Departing Software Design Chief
In a statement shared with Bloomberg on Wednesday, Apple confirmed that its software design chief Alan Dye will be leaving. Apple said Dye will be succeeded by Stephen Lemay, who has been a software designer at the company since 1999. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Dye will lead a new creative studio within the company's AR/VR division Reality Labs. On his blog Daring Fireball, longtime Apple commentator John Gruber has since reacted to the news with some scathing commentary about Dye. Specifically, Gruber said Dye does not care about design. "If you care about design, there's nowhere to go but down after leaving Apple," said Gruber, in a lengthy post citing conversations with Apple employees. "What people overlooked is the obvious: Alan Dye doesn't actually care about design." Gruber said that everyone he spoke to inside and outside of Apple was "happy" — if not downright "giddy" — to learn that Lemay is replacing Dye. "Lemay is well-liked personally and deeply respected talent-wise," he said. "He has always set an extraordinarily high bar for excellence and embodies Apple's culture of collaboration and creativity," Apple CEO Tim Cook said of Lemay, in his statement to Bloomberg that confirmed Dye is leaving the company. Dye was promoted to Vice President of Human Interface Design at Apple in 2015, at the same time as Jony Ive became Chief Design Officer at the company. Gruber said this was a "big mistake," as Dye had no background in user interface design. Lemay, on the other hand, is described as being a "career" interface designer with a particular "attention to detail and craftsmanship." The move from Dye to Lemay could be the best thing to happen to Apple's human interface design "in the entire stretch since Steve Jobs's passing and Scott Forstall's ouster," according to Gruber. At the very least, he expects the move to "stop the bleeding" at Apple, both in terms of quality of work and talent retention. Dye is expected to begin his role at Meta at the end of December. Gruber's full post on Daring Fireball: "Bad Dye Job"Tags: Alan Dye, John GruberThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:23 pmSMS Delivery Failures to Dito Network in Philippines
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"The Rest is History" has been named Apple Podcasts 2025 Show of the Year, a testament to the hosts' ability to make complex history feel accessible, engaging, and genuinely fun.Image Credit: AppleThe Rest is History is, as the name would imply, a history-centric podcast. But, somehow, it's more than that.Historians-turned-hosts Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook have made it their mission to cover stories listeners know from angles they may not have considered. Topics can be nearly anything, from the sinking of the Titanic to Watergate and anything in between. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:01 pmRussia blocks FaceTime in the country, citing use in ‘terrorist attacks’
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Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple Podcasts names The Rest Is History the 2025 Show of the Year04:24 pmApple Announces 2025 Podcast of the Year
Apple today announced that The Rest Is History has received the 2025 Apple Podcasts Award for Show of the Year for its high quality and cultural impact. Launched in 2020, The Rest Is History is a history podcast hosted by witty British historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook. It explores historical events, ranging from the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to the sinking of the Titanic. "The Rest Is History does a phenomenal job in taking a subject as vast as human history and captivating a global audience," said Oliver Schusser, vice president of Apple Podcasts, Apple Music, Apple Sports, and Beats. "Tom and Dominic have created something special that represents the very best of what's possible with podcasting — it's educational, it's hilarious, and it has fostered a true sense of community." "We don't moralize, we don't judge the past, and we approach it in a spirit of real enthusiasm," said Sandbrook. "We don't look down on people in the past. We just try to enjoy it, to relish the madness, the bonkers-ness of people." Tag: Apple PodcastsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:23 pmRussia blocks Apple’s FaceTime
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Macworld Apple on Thursday announced the winners of its annual App Store Awards. From the 45 finalists that the company announced in November, 17 developers were recognized for “their technical ingenuity and lasting cultural impact.” “Every year, we’re inspired by the ways developers turn their best ideas into innovative experiences that enrich people’s lives,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a press release. “This year’s winners represent the creativity and excellence that define the App Store, and they demonstrate the meaningful impact that world-class apps and games have on people everywhere.” The Apple Store Awards has three sections: Apps, Games, and Cultural Impact. The Cultural Impact winners are “recognized for their positive impact, providing users with helpful tools, promoting understanding, and shaping a more inclusive world.” Here is a list of the winners; the links go to the app’s App Store entry. CategoryWinneriPhone App of the YearTiimo from tiimoiPad App of the YearDetail from Detail Technologies B.V.Mac App of the YearEssayist from Essayist Software Inc.Apple Vision Pro App of the YearExplore POV from James HustlerApple Watch App of the YearStrava from Strava, Inc.Apple TV App of the YearHBO Max from WarnerMedia Global Digital Services, LLCiPhone Game of the YearPokémon TCG Pocket from The Pokemon CompanyiPad Game of the YearDREDGE from Black Salt GamesMac Game of the YearCyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition from CD PROJEKT S.A.Apple Vision Pro Game of the YearPorta Nubi from Michael TemperApple Arcade Game of the YearWHAT THE CLASH? from Triband ApSCultural Impact WinnerArt of Fauna from Klemens StrasserCultural Impact WinnerBe My Eyes from Be My EyesCultural Impact WinnerChants of Sennaar from PlaydigiousCultural Impact Winnerdespelote from Panic, Inc.Cultural Impact WinnerFocus Friend by Hank Green from B-Tech Consulting Group LLCCultural Impact WinnerStoryGraph from The StoryGraph04:06 pmIntermittent SNA API Failure for Indonesia Smartfren with Verify
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When Apple introduced true windowing multitasking and extended display support with iPadOS 26, pairing my iPad Pro with a portable monitor suddenly became a lot more interesting. I’ve used numerous portable displays over the years, primarily with my MacBook Air, and they’ve ranged from inexpensive plastic options to higher-end models that focus on the screen itself. Some were decent, but the Sotsu FlipAction lineup just hits different. It looks like someone took a 16-inch iPad and attached it to a modular, magnetic Studio Display stand. I’ve been using this monitor for well over a year now, and I wanted to share my in-depth thoughts on whether or not it is worth the price. Let’s break it down. more…04:00 pmApple Arcade Just Got the Most Downloaded Mobile Game Ever and More
Apple Arcade received five more games today, including endless runner Subway Surfers, the world's most downloaded mobile game. Since its launch in 2012, the game has received billions of downloads across all platforms. The premium Subway Surfers+ edition on Apple Arcade offers the same run as the classic game, but without in-app purchases and ads. As a result, there are new ways to revive your character, collect items, and progress. A spin-off game Subway Surfers Tag was already released on Apple Arcade in 2022. The other four games added to Apple Arcade today:SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2, a sequel to the popular side-scrolling game PowerWash Simulator, which involves pressure washing dirty vehicles, homes, and more Cult of the Lamb Arcade Edition, a mobile version of the award-winning roguelite dungeon crawler NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM+, a 3D fighting game based on the popular manga and anime seriesApple Arcade is a subscription service that provides access to hundreds of games across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. All of the games are free of ads and in-app purchases. In the U.S., Apple Arcade costs $6.99 per month, and it is also bundled with other Apple services in all Apple One plans. Apple Arcade can be accessed through the App Store and Apple Games apps.Tag: Apple ArcadeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:00 pmNew AirTag accessory extends battery life to 5+ years
One of my favorite recent accessory launches is Elevation Lab’s TimeCapsule for AirTag, which promises to extend AirTag battery life to 10 years. And today, the company has debuted its follow-up, which offers 5 years of AirTag battery in a much more compact form factor. more…04:00 pmAdvancing Microsoft 365: New capabilities and pricing update
Today we are announcing expanded availability of AI, security, and management capabilities coming to Microsoft 365 offerings in 2026. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.03:55 pmToday in Apple history: Secret project ports Mac OS to PCs
On December 4, 1992, Apple engineers demonstrated a "proof of concept" that's part of a secret project to run the Mac OS on Intel PCs. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:53 pmMultiple Destination Voice Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 10, 12:00 - 17:59 PSTDec 4, 07:48 PSTScheduled - Our Voice carrier partner in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines is conducting a planned maintenance from 10 December 2025 at 12:00 PST until 10 December 2025 at 17:59 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be Intermittent delays to Twilio Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines phone numbers.03:46 pmEspionage thriller 'Tehran' sneaks back onto Apple TV in January
Apple TV's International Emmy award-winning spy series "Tehran" is heading back to the small screen in early 2026, and it won't be for the last time.'Tehran' season three premieres January 9 | Image Credit: AppleOn Thursday, Apple TV announced a premiere date for "Tehran," an Israeli espionage thriller. The series will be returning on January 9, with new episodes every Friday through February 27.The company also disclosed that it renewed "Tehran" for a fourth season. The upcoming season is already in production. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:28 pmRock around the Christmas tree with the gorgeous Beats Pill for under $100
Macworld If you’re looking for gift ideas for this holiday season, then this discounted Beats Pill is a fantastic pick. Now just under $100, you’re saving $50 and getting a fantastic Bluetooth portable speaker. We’re not going to lie… the Beats Pill has an absolutely gorgeous design. This newest version of the iconic speaker comes with a custom-designed woofer that delivers deep and full bass. The speaker hits crisp highs and rich mid-range tones, resulting in the perfect combo to listen to your Spotify Wrapped or your Apple Music Replay playlist. The speaker is perfectly portable and even comes with a removable lanyard. The IP67 rating for dust and water resistance makes the Beats Pill such a good pick for hikes, beach days, or parties by the pool. With up to 24 hours of battery life, the speaker can last all day and even charge your phone or other devices via its USB-C port. It’s super easy to pair with both Apple and Android devices and can be integrated with Find My and Find My Device services. You can even use the Pill to take calls or activate your go-to voice assistant. But it’s already December 4, so go snag the beautiful Beats Pill for under $100 before this Amazon deal runs out. Buy now at Amazon03:26 pm4 top executives who ditched Apple to join Meta in 2025
Alan Dye is just one of four top executives who left Apple for Meta this year, all of them vacating crucial roles as part of a larger exodus. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:26 pm4 top executives who ditched Apple to join Meta in 2025
Alan Dye is just one of four top executives who left Apple for Meta this year, all of them vacating crucial roles as part of a larger exodus. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:25 pmApple's iPhone 17 Cases Make Great Stocking Stuffers at Up to 50% Off on Amazon
Amazon this week has big discounts across Apple's Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air lineup. Items on sale include Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. We're also tracking a few discounts on other accessories like the FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe and Beats cases. 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. Apple's official cases are reaching up to 50 percent off in this sale, with many priced at $25.00, down from their original $49.00 price tags. In terms of the Beats deals, you'll find steep markdowns on the Beats Woven Charging Cables during this event, as well as Beats Cases for the iPhone 17 lineup. UP TO 50% OFFiPhone 17 Cases at Amazon iPhone Air Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 iPhone 17 Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 Silicone Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 iPhone 17 Pro Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 Silicone Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 TechWoven Case - $44.00, down from $59.00 iPhone 17 Pro Max Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 Silicone Case - $37.99, down from $49.00 TechWoven Case - $49.99, down from $59.00 More Sales FineWoven Wallet - $39.99, down from $59.00 Beats USB-C to USB-C Woven Cable - $8.54, down from $18.99 Beats USB-A to USB-C Woven Cable - $9.88, down from $18.99 Beats iPhone 17 Case - $19.97, down from $45.00 Beats iPhone 17 Pro Case - $22.45, down from $45.00 Beats iPhone 17 Pro Max Case - $29.99, down from $45.00 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find 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 forums03:23 pmReplacing Xcode’s single log stream with 5+ lanes helped me debug faster. But adding MCP support for Cursor was the real game changer | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingReplacing Xcode’s single log stream with 5+ lanes helped me debug faster. But adding MCP support for Cursor was the real game changer
I originally struggled with logs because I kept running into a set of memory-related bugs inside an app I was working on. On older devices the memory usage would spike without any clear pattern, and the logs related to image caching, decoding, and eviction were basically impossible to follow in Xcode’s single combined stream. Everything […]03:16 pmFed up with Apple reviewers… I have gone through about 20 submissions now and still… | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingFed up with Apple reviewers… I have gone through about 20 submissions now and still…
I’m about at my limit with the Apple reviewer, this has been going on for 2 weeks now, my first reviewer was amazing and actually flagged good guidelines that were missing within the app, then I tore down my submission and put a new one up because I added some more things that I wanted […]03:15 pmMeta Poaches Apple Design Exec Alan Dye
Apple's longtime human-interface chief Alan Dye is leaving to lead a new creative studio at Meta's Reality Labs, where he'll shape AI-driven design for devices like smart glasses and VR headsets. Dye will be replaced by Steve Lemay, who has had "a key role in the design of every major Apple interface since 1999," according to a statement Apple CEO Tim Cook gave Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. TechCrunch reports: Shortly after the news broke of Dye's departure, Zuckerberg announced a new creative studio within Reality Labs that would be led by Dye. There, he'll be joined by Billy Sorrentino, another former Apple designer who led interface design across Reality Labs; Joshua To, who led interface design across Reality Labs; Meta's industrial design team, led by Pete Bristol; and its metaverse design and art teams led by Jason Rubin. Zuckerberg said the studio would "bring together design, fashion, and technology to define the next generation of our products and experiences." "Our idea is to treat intelligence as a new design material and imagine what becomes possible when it is abundant, capable, and human-centered," the Meta CEO wrote on Threads. "We plan to elevate design within Meta, and pull together a talented group with a combination of craft, creative vision, systems thinking, and deep experience building iconic products that bridge hardware and software." Read more of this story at Slashdot.03:10 pmAVG Antivirus Free for Mac Review: Strong protection, heavy upsells
Macworld At a GlanceExpert's Rating Pros Excellent malware and virus detection Free software with a generous 60-day trial Good level of customization and scan types Cons Heavy upselling and locked features Scan progress visibility that could be better Occasional functional quirks, such as malware that wasn’t fully removed until the app had been quit and relaunched Our Verdict AVG Free Antivirus for Mac offers strong virus and malware protection, a good level of customization, and a commendable feature set without paying upfront. Despite a few rough edges, the software offers a solid set of features and makes for a good level of security beyond what macOS already provides. If you’re looking for basic, free and reliable antivirus protection, this is worth trying out, and perhaps paying for. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Retailer Price AVG Free View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Price When ReviewedFree download Best Prices Today: AVG AntiVirus for Mac Retailer Price AVG Free View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket You may not always love the software industry, complete with its ongoing internal battles between the developers, the quality assurance department, marketing, and senior management, but there are times when things fall together as they should and a free/demo program gets it right. Enter AVG Antivirus free for Mac, which, albeit something of a teaser for the fully-featured version of the program, comes out swinging, albeit with subscription ads and notifications. We have tested all the best Mac antivirus software options in our round-up of the Best antivirus software for Mac. We have also reviewed the full version of AVG Internet Security for Mac. Essentially operating as the core of the fully-featured AVG Antivirus for Mac, AVG Antivirus Free, which requires macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) to run, downloads and installs easily without requiring an account to be set up or a credit or debit card to be saved with AVG Technologies. Instead, the installation runs smoothly, the application asks for confirmation to set up full disk access and network extension, and you’re ready to go. A 60-day trial period is also available, provided you enter a credit or debit card number. AVG Antivirus Free’s home screen is honestly as simple as it gets, the unsubscribed version offering a Smart Scan that checks your computer for viruses and malware, as well as email and web protection. Hacker Attacks and Payments modules are also available, but remain inaccessible unless a subscription or free trial has been set up. Hit the Smart Scan button and the virus definitions will update over the internet, the application scanning your internal hard drive for questionable software as well as scanning for advanced issues, wherein it gauges that your Pictures and Documents folders are prime targets for ransomware, notes that your network isn’t monitored for threats, and states that you’re vulnerable to fake websites due to possible DNS hijacking that can send you to fraudulent websites. This is where the upsell begins, the application consistently displaying an “Upgrade Now” button on its home screen. Threats secured, but you might want to upgradeFoundry Still, there’s a level of customization that draws out a lot of value from this, even if it is a free version of the full software. Head into the settings, and it’s easy to set up customized scan features, such as searching through .dmg archives, .zip archives, and toolsets while also creating whitelists and exception lists. It’s easy enough to choose between the four scan types (Smart Scan, Deep Scan, Targeted Scan, and External Storage Scan), and a handy scheduler can be set up for the day, time, and frequency you’d like to scan, along with the scan type. There are four types of scanFoundry The application can also scan Time Machine backups, which I’ve never seen listed as a specific feature, and the speed is impressive, with even a Deep Scan moving at a decent clip, scanning my MacBook Pro’s solid-state drive in under 30 minutes. Where malware and antiviral protection are concerned, AVG has honed its virus definitions and feature set into a fine-tuned blade, with the application syncing nicely with macOS’ Gatekeeper and Xprotect elements to catch just about all the malware samples I could throw at it. Yes, some malware can still pass through, but you’d have to bypass multiple warning screens, and AVG Antivirus Free is adept at blocking viruses and malware to the point that next to no malware samples found their way into my system. Foundry AVG Antivirus Free’s Web and Email module isn’t perfect, but it does a credible job in blocking traffic to spam, phishing, and ransomware websites. Here, I dove into my Gmail spam folder and began clicking links that no one in their right mind would click, AVG blocking access to a good number of them while still offering the option to add them to a list of exceptions if need be and noting the malware types they were trying to install. Granted, the software still allowed visits to online casinos and contest sites, and that’s its own debate waiting to happen, but there’s a viable layer of protection in place here. While things are good with AVG Antivirus Free, there are still a few wrinkles to iron out. A well-designed progress bar, complete with a percentage counter, shows how a scan is progressing, but there’s no elapsed time counter or ETA as to when a scan might finish, which would come in handy. The Scheduler feature does a good job, but it’s not dominant in the user interface, and you have to hunt around to see the scan that’s currently underway. Finally, the application caught a few malware samples and warned against them, but seemed not to have removed them until I quit the AVG Antivirus Free application, launched it again, and cleaned the malware out yet again. Should you use AVG’s Free Antivirus for Mac? Despite these shortcomings, which could be ironed out with some QA testing and some bug fixes, there’s a good utility to be had here, even if it is free and there’s an unmistakable effort to upsell the user to the paid version. The antiviral/anti-malware engine component is excellent, almost nothing slipped by it, and it’s easy to set your preferences for the scan you want on both internal and external volumes. What’s present here is something focused that isn’t trying to be a jack of all trades/solution to everything, isn’t trying to recover gigabytes of data from your hard drive, isn’t trying to be your VPN, and isn’t trying to do dozens of other things. It may be a simpler approach than what you might expect these days, but it works, and it’s worth taking a look at, if only for the 60-day free trial. Foundry02:51 pmApple Announces 2025 App Store Award Winners, Including iPhone App of the Year
Apple today unveiled the winners of its 2025 App Store Awards, including task planning app Tiimo, which was named iPhone App of the Year. 17 winning apps and games were selected by Apple's team of App Store editors, for showing exceptional innovation, user experience, and design. The developers of each app and game will receive a physical App Store Award. "Every year, we're inspired by the ways developers turn their best ideas into innovative experiences that enrich people's lives," said Apple CEO Tim Cook. "This year's winners represent the creativity and excellence that define the App Store, and they demonstrate the meaningful impact that world-class apps and games have on people everywhere." A complete list of this year's winners: Apps Tiimo (iPhone App of the Year) Detail (iPad App of the Year) Essayist (Mac App of the Year) Explore POV (Apple Vision Pro App of the Year) Strava (Apple Watch App of the Year) HBO Max (Apple TV App of the Year) Games Pokémon TCG Pocket (iPhone Game of the Year) DREDGE (iPad Game of the Year) Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (Mac Game of the Year) Porta Nubi (Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year) WHAT THE CLASH? (Apple Arcade Game of the Year) Cultural Impact Art of Fauna Chants of Sennaar despelote Be My Eyes Focus Friend StoryGraph Tag: App StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:44 pmApple TV has long-delayed thriller series returning very soon
Tehran is one of Apple TV’s longest running thriller series, but you may have never heard of it because for years, the new season’s release has been delayed. Today though, Apple announced that Tehran season 3 is finally premiering next month, and there’s even a season 4 on the way. more…Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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