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- 02:30 pmYour secret weapon for 4K Mac screen recordings
Take the hassle out of 4K screen recordings with AWZ Screen Recorder for Mac. It handles multiple export formats and plays nice with socials. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:24 pmMore iPhone users can add their driver’s license to Apple Wallet starting today
Update November 19: This feature is now live. Illinois residents can now head to the Wallet app to add their licenses. Original story below. Apple Wallet support for digital driver’s licenses and state IDs continues to expand. Now, Illinois has officially announced that starting tomorrow, iPhone users will be able to add their driver’s license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app for digital access. With the addition of Illinois, support for this feature is available in 13 states, along with Puerto Rico. more…02:23 pmApp Store Award finalists announced
Every year, the App Store Awards celebrate exceptional apps and games that improve people’s lives while showcasing the highest levels of technical innovation, user experience, design, and positive cultural impact. This year, the App Store Editorial team is proud to recognize 49 outstanding finalists. Winners will be announced in the coming weeks.Learn about the finalists02:23 pmRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Personnal Communicational, Win Mobile and Volna mobile
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 24, 11:00 - 12:00 PSTNov 19, 06:04 PSTScheduled - The Personnal Communicational, Win Mobile and Volna mobile networks in Russia are conducting a planned maintenance from 24 November 2025 at 11:00 PST until 24 November 2025 at 12:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Personnal Communicational, Win Mobile and Volna mobile Russia handsets.02:23 pmRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Sotovaja Svjaz MOTIV
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 19, 17:20 - 18:00 PSTNov 19, 05:59 PSTScheduled - The Sotovaja Svjaz MOTIV network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 19 November 2025 at 17:20 PST until 19 November 2025 at 18:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Sotovaja Svjaz MOTIV Russia handsets.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.02:21 pmA cluster of Mac Studios is just one reason we no longer need a Mac Pro
Back in the Intel days, the Mac Pro was the computer many of us lusted over even if we had no possible justification for actually buying one. It was by far the most powerful Mac and the easiest to upgrade – not to mention one of the most beautiful machines the company ever made. The 2023 Mac Pro was even more gorgeous than its predecessor, but with the radical new architecture of Apple Silicon, the writing was already on the wall … more…02:17 pmBest iPad for kids 2025: The iPad you should buy for your child
Macworld Our kids love their iPads. The simplicity of tapping on the screen when they want things to happen means they can learn to use them in seconds, but there’s plenty that Apple’s tablets can do. Whether it’s educational games, entertainment apps, using them to create art with an Apple Pencil, or just something to stop them getting bored on car journeys, iPads can be a godsend. Choosing the right one can feel a bit daunting. After all, don’t they all do the same things? What’s the difference between the normal iPad and the iPad Air? Is an iPad mini too small or just perfect? Well, we’re here to simplify things so you can be sure you’re buying the right one. In this article, we reveal our top choices of iPads for kids, and share advice on whether you should buy an iPad for a child, if you need cellular, and how much storage you should get. Read on for more information. We also have a roundup of the best iPhones for kids if you want to immerse them fully in the Apple world as they grow up. Best iPad for kids and toddlers At the time of writing, Apple offers four categories of iPad, the iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air and iPad Pro. We wouldn’t recommend the iPad Pro for children, as you’d just be paying quite sizeable amounts for performance and compatibility features that they just won’t need. The standard iPad and iPad mini range offer plenty of scope and power for younger users, and the iPad Air will satisfy the more demanding teen. Our advice is to stick with those and ignore the Pros. When it comes to older students though, it’s a potentially different argument, but the good news is you can put that off for a few years and save up for the more expensive iPad in the meantime. Speaking of savings, check out our round-up of the best iPad deals you can get on the whole range of iPads here: The best iPad deals. Here’s our advice on which iPad to choose when buying for a child. iPad Air (M3) – Best iPad for teens and tweens Pros Powerful Apple Intelligence Apple Pencil Pro Support Magic Keyboard accessory Cons Not cheap Might be overkill for smaller kids Price When Reviewed: $599 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $499.99 View Deal $542.17 View Deal $559 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal $599.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Why the iPad Air is a good choice: If your child is growing up and looking for something to help them with schoolwork (as well as playing the latest games) then the Air is a great package. Powered by the M3 chip that has also featured in recent versions of the MacBook Air, iMac and MacBook Pro, the iPad Air (which comes in 11-inch and 13-inch varieties) is a fast and very capable device. The M3 chip also means that the iPad Air can use Apple Intelligence (the company’s suite of AI-tools) which offers help with writing, looking up information about anything you put in front of the cameras, plus a range of other helpful features. You won’t have any problems running the latest apps on the iPad Air, and with up to 10 hours battery life for watching video on a single charge, long trips should be a bit more peaceful. At 460g/1.01lbs it’s a bit heavier than the iPad mini, but you get that large display. If the 11-inch model is still too small, then Apple also offers an iPad Air with a 13-inch screen. Both support the Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil Pro, making them great for note taking and artistic endeavours (see: Apple Pencils compared: Which Apple Pencil works with your iPad?). Plus there’s also the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Air which can turn the device into a makeshift laptop – great if your kids are getting to the stage where they need to work on projects or essays. The cameras are solid (a 12MP wide on the rear and 12MP Centre Stage camera on the front) and can record up 4K at 60fps if you have an aspiring YouTube or TikTok star. Storage options are good, with the base-level 128GB possibly enough for most uses, but if you want to store loads of games, movies and music onboard then we recommend the 256GB, 512GB and 1TB capacities. The iPad Air comes in Blue, Space Grey, Purple, and Starlight. Read our full Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3, 2025) review iPad mini (A17 Pro) – Best iPad for toddlers Pros Lightweight Powerful Apple Pencil Pro support Cons Smaller doesn’t mean cheaper Price When Reviewed: $499 (128GB; Wi-Fi only) | $599 (256GB; Wi-Fi only) | $799 (512GB; Wi-Fi only) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $469.36 View Deal $489 View Deal $489 View Deal $499 View Deal $499 View Deal $499.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Why the iPad mini is a good choice: There’s plenty of power and features packed into a diminutive frame that is perfect for small hands. Under the hood, there’s an A17 Pro driving things, this processor is the lowest spec required to run Apple Intelligence features. If you are choosing between the iPad mini and cheaper iPad and are curious about Apple Intelligence, only the iPad mini, iPad Air and Pro will support it. Even if Apple Intelligence doesn’t peek your interest, the A17 Pro chip means there is no lack of power in this smaller iPad, ensuring the latest games and apps will absolutely fly on this device. It also has support for the Apple Pencil (USB C) or the Apple Pencil Pro, meaning your child can use if for doodling, creating art or note-taking at school when they get a bit older. The compact dimensions of 195.4mm x 134.8mm x 6.3mm at 297g make it small and lightweight, which can be easier for little ones to hold. There are also four different colors to choose from, including soft shades of Purple and Blue. While the iPad mini might be the smallest member of the family, with a 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, don’t let that fool you. There’s plenty of power and features packed into the diminutive frame. The only negative is the price, which is a little higher than the bigger iPad, so it’s not quite as much of a bargain for kids. Read our full Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) review iPad (A16, 11th Gen) – The iPad for under tens Pros Modern design 11-inch Liquid Retina Display USB-C for charging Vibrant colors Cons Display isn’t as good as on other models A16 processor doesn’t work with Apple Intelligence Price When Reviewed: $349 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $299 View Deal $299 View Deal $299.99 View Deal $349 View Deal $349 View Deal $349 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Why the iPad is a good choice: It’s offers a good size screen with good-enough performance for gaming, video and apps, but the best thing about the iPad A16 is its low price. Apple fits the 11th-gen iPad with an A16 processor, which is the same tech that powered the iPhone 14 Pro models as well as the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus. While it’s a capable bit of silicon, it doesn’t meet the requirements to support Apple Intelligence. So if Apple’s new AI-tools are something you really want — or think you may want in the future — then this isn’t the model for you. That being said, the A16 chip will still provide decent performance for playing games, streaming video content, and running educational apps. If you want more of a laptop experience, you can use the iPad with Apple’s Magic Keyboard Folio case. You can also pair it with a third-party Bluetooth keyboard and mouse if you don’t fancy Apple’s premium pricing. Check out our roundup of the Best iPad Keyboards for some excellent options. As with the previous standard iPad models, the 11-inch display isn’t laminated, meaning there is a slight air gap between the glass and the display beneath. This is a minor thing and probably won’t even be something you notice, unless you use an Apple Pencil often, in which case you’ll probably experience a very slight lag as you write. This model doesn’t support the Apple Pencil Pro, so if you want to doodle and draw then the best option is the 1st generation Apple Pencil (which is pressure sensitive). The Apple Pencil USB C isn’t pressure sensitive) so it’s better suited to handwriting practice. The iPad comes in four bright, bold colors (Blue, Pink, Yellow, and Silver), so your child can pick one that reflects their personality or just the one with the hues they like the most. Read our full Apple iPad (A16) review Why you should get an iPad for your child There’s been lots of research published about how much screen time our kids should be allowed. Some might argue that kids shouldn’t be exposed to screens at such a young age. We would suggest that while sticking them in front of an iPad rather than interacting with them probably isn’t great, and that Disney+ shouldn’t really be babysitting your kids for hours on end, if it allows you a few minutes of peace to make dinner then fair enough. Of course, we all know that once a child has an iPad it can be hard to stop them watching YouTube video or playing Geometry Dash, but that is where Apple’s Parental Controls come in, with tools for Screen Time Management and allowing you to approve downloads. These concerns aside, there are many reasons why you should be confident about getting an iPad for your kids to use. There are, after all, many other tablets on the market, most of which are cheaper than the iPad. So, if you are looking for some reassurance on is whether the iPad is the best option for your child, here are a few compelling reasons: Educational Opportunities: Apple’s App Store is full of high-quality educational apps and games designed for toddlers, school-aged children, and teens. These apps can support your child’s homework and aid their creativity and learning. Another bonus is that your iPhone apps will be available on your iPad too and vice versa. Creative Fuel: If your child loves art, an Apple Pencil can turn their iPad into a digital art studio. Fanatical about photography and video? Watch while your child becomes the next Spielberg recording and editing video on the iPad. Digital Natives: In a world where everything is dominated by technology we think that we owe it to our kids to make sure they are comfortable in that environment, hence the introduction of an iPad is good for their education. Ease of use: An iPad and the iPadOS software is easy to use, especially if your child is familiar with your iPhone. Navigation is via the touch screen, which feels intuitive. For really young children, who might find the controls difficult to use, there is a guided access option that you can set up. FAQ 1. Do kids need a cellular iPad? You can get an iPad that is capable of connecting to the internet when you aren’t near Wi-Fi via its own SIM card. That may sound like something that would be useful when on a long car journey, but it’s really not necessary as you can easily Hotspot from your iPhone to share your internet connection to the iPad. A cellular capable iPad not only costs more (an extra $150/£150), it will also have additional monthly contract costs associated with it. We’d suggest that money was better spent on upgrading the storage, or getting a better iPad. Even if you can’t share the connection from your iPhone the iPad will still function perfectly well away from the internet, with most apps working offline, plus you can download movies to the device when heading on a long trip. 2. How much storage do kids need? Is 128GB enough? Until the launch of the 2025 iPad Apple still sold a 64GB model, which we felt wasn’t an adequate amount of storage so our advice was to get an iPad with more storage. The good news is that when Apple updated the iPad in 2025 It removed the 64GB model from the line up and now all all of the iPads mentioned above offer a 128GB SSD or more. Our advice still remains the same. If you are considering a used iPad, or a refurbished model, or you see one of the older models still on sale do not be tempted by a 64GB model. For long trips, you might want to download lots of movies, TV shows, or games to entertain the kids in the car or on the plane. If you do this the storage will quickly fill up, so more storage is better. Our advice is get as much storage as you can, 128GB may be sufficient if you also pay monthly for the iCloud family plan (2TB a month can be shared between the family for $9.99/£8.99 a month). See iCloud prices. 3. What age is an iPad appropriate It’s less about the iPad and more about what’s on it. There is a reason why some apps have age restrictions, abide by them. Set up an iPad with parental controls and with care to note what your child does with it. Obviously, avoid any apps where they may come in to contact with people who aren’t who they say they are, and take measures to avoid any chance of cyber bullying. All of these things are likely to be concerns, along with whether you think that your child can manage their time on the device. There is, therefore, on correct answer to this question. It depends not just on their age, but their level of maturity. As a guide, we think that the following benefits can outweigh some of the concerns. Toddlers and pre school children: While we understand the attractiveness of having Bluey on demand, there are apps designed for interactive learning rather than passive consumption. Just keep in mind that before the age of two children benefit most from social interaction. Under ten: The combination of educational apps, access to coding tools like Scratch, and the ability to create digital art makes the iPad a useful tool for learning and creativity. Tweens and teens: The iPad will support your child with school projects and content creation. 4. How much screen time is safe Up until the age of five it is best to limit iPad use to an hour or less a day, and you should try to engage with what they are watching. Up until the age of 12 around two hours a day is probably a good limit, but it is likely that this will stretch to more if they have home work. The thing to watch for with teens is if they are spending much more time in front of the screen and less time offline doing ‘real world’ activities. If they are showing signs of addition to the screen, their behaviour is being affected by over use of the device, or it is disrupting their sleep, put restrictions on it. The important thing is that watching an iPad should not be affecting your child’s quality and quantity of sleep. If they are staying up past bedtime watching an iPad that is less than ideal. What is achieved during the time spent on the device matters too, one hour watching YouTube gamers is not equivalent to an hour learning French with Duolingo. 5. Which iPad is most durable/kid-proof iPads can get broken, even the toughened glass on the screen can smash. To mitigate this we suggest putting the iPad in a case – you can get durable cases designed with kids in mind. We also recommend buying a cheaper iPad so that it is easier to replace down the road if it does get broken. That said, iPads are pretty hardy. They do have good build quality and you can get the screen repaired if it does get broken (at a cost). How much does the iPad cost The iPad Air 11-inch is available in the following configurations: 128GB – $599/£599 256GB – $699/£699 512GB – $899/£899 1TB – $1,099/£1,099 If you want the larger iPad Air 13-inch, then these are the models available: 128GB – $799/£799 256GB – $899/£899 512GB – $1,099/£1,099 1TB – $1,299/£1,299 The iPad mini is available in these configurations: 128GB – $499/£499 256GB – $599/£599 512GB – $799/£799 The standard iPad is the cheapest iPad available and starts at: 128GB – $349/£329 256GB – $449/£429 512GB – $649/£629 The cellular models of each iPad cost $150/£150 more than the non-cellular versions. Is there education pricing for iPads? If those prices seem a bit high, then it’s worth noting that higher education students get a discount, but not school aged children. You can see more about that and our current recommendations in our Best iPads for Students roundup as well as best iPad deals to see if you can find a bargain. Should I buy a refurbished iPad? If you don’t mind dipping into the second-hand or refurbished market, then you can get some great deals on older models. Apple has it’s own refurbished store on which you can find recent models available for around 15% off their retail price. These all come with the same 1-year warranty as brand-new items, but without the hefty cost. Over the years we’ve bought several refurbished models from Apple and all have been as good as new. You can also look to third-party vendors, most of which have the same warranties and money-back guarantees so you don’t feel like you’re taking a risk on a pre-owned device. For more information regarding buying a used or refurbished iPad read: Why a refurbished iPad could be the best tablet for you. A refurbished model could be a great and cost-effective way to start your little ones out on their technological adventures. If you have older children, then take a look at our guide to the best iPads for students.02:15 pmI ditched Finder on my Mac for this app, and I’m not going back
Forget about the Mac's default file manager. With a multi-pane design and advanced features, the Bloom app is a fantastic Finder replacement. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:15 pmiPhone Driver's License Feature in Apple Wallet App Now Live in Illinois
In select U.S. states, residents can add a driver's license or state ID to Apple's Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps. After being announced yesterday, the feature is now live in Illinois. Apple Wallet IDs are accepted at TSA checkpoints in more than 250 airports, including O'Hare and Midway in Chicago. They can also be used to show proof of age or identity at select businesses and venues, but there is no list of specific locations. To set up the feature, open the Wallet app and tap on the plus sign in the top-right corner. Next, select Driver's License and ID Cards and follow the steps. Apple says the feature requires an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 16.5 or later, or an Apple Watch Series 4 or later running watchOS 9.5 or later. The feature is also available in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, West Virginia, and Puerto Rico. Japan's My Number Card can be added to Apple Wallet too. Apple previously said Connecticut, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Utah plan to offer the feature in the future, but it did not provide timeframes.Tag: Apple WalletThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:07 pmThe Cloudflare Outage May Be a Security Roadmap
An intermittent outage at Cloudflare on Tuesday briefly knocked many of the Internet's top destinations offline. Some affected Cloudflare customers were able to pivot away from the platform temporarily so that visitors could still access their websites. But security experts say doing so may have also triggered an impromptu network penetration test for organizations that have come to rely on Cloudflare to block many types of abusive and malicious traffic.02:02 pmApple earns 23 Children’s & Family Emmy Award nominations
Apple was honored with 23 nominations across eight programs for the 4th Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, with nods for series… The post Apple earns 23 Children’s & Family Emmy Award nominations appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:02 pmUpgrade your daily routine with the 2025 App Store finalists
On Wednesday, Apple recognized 45 apps and games across its entire ecosystem of devices that shape how people create, play, and stay organized.Apple announced the finalists for its 2025 awards to honor developersThe company released its list of finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards on Wednesday. Apple's editorial team selected each finalist for design quality, useful features, and cultural or technical impact.Winners will be announced in the coming weeks, but this group already shows where the Apple ecosystem is heading. The App Store Awards have become a yearly snapshot of what Apple values in software. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:00 pmHere are the 2025 App Store Awards finalists
As we approach the end of 2025, Apple is gearing up to unveil the winners of the 2025 App Store Awards. As part of that process, Apple today announced the 45 finalists for the App Store Awards. The nominations span a wide range of categories. Head below for the full list. more…02:00 pmApple Names 2025 App Store Awards Finalists Across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and More
Apple today shared its 2025 App Store award finalists, recognizing 45 standout apps and games selected by the App Store editorial team. "We're thrilled to celebrate the App Store Award finalists, a diverse and talented group of developers from around the globe," said Carson Oliver, Apple's head of App Store Worldwide. "Their commitment to excellence is an inspiration, resulting in experiences that empowered users to tap into their creativity, achieve more through technical innovations, and discover new adventures through the world of gameplay." Apple selected top games and apps for each of its platforms, along with the best Apple Arcade titles. There's also a category recognizing apps that had a cultural impact by fostering greater understanding and giving users more ways to interact with their communities. Finalists are listed below. iPhone App of the Year BandLab LADDER Tiimo iPhone Game of the Year Capybara Go! Pokémon TCG Pocket Thronefall iPad App of the Year Detail Graintouch Structured iPad Game of the Year DREDGE Infinity Nikki Prince of Persia Lost Crown Mac App of the Year Acorn Essayist Under My Roof Mac Game of the Year Assassin's Creed Shadows Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Neva Apple Arcade Game of the Year Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE PGA Tour Pro Golf WHAT THE CLASH? Apple Vision Pro App of the Year Camo Studio D-Day: The Camera Soldier Explore POV Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year Fishing Haven Gears & Goo Porta Nubi Apple Watch App of the Year GO Club Pro Camera by Moment Strava Apple TV App of the Year HBO Max PBS KIDS Video Super Farming Boy 4K Cultural Impact Finalists Art of Fauna A Space for the Unbound Be My Eyes Chants of Sennaar despelote Focus Friend Is This Seat Taken? Retro StoryGraph Venba Whoscall Yuka The winner in each category will be announced in the coming weeks. More information about each app can be found on Apple's website.Tag: App StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:44 pmPSA for Apple fans: It’s time to update your keyboard and trackpad
Macworld If you’ve got an Apple keyboard or trackpad, the company may have a surprise in store for you. Yes, it’s time for another batch of mysterious firmware updates. As reported by MacRumors analyst Aaron Perris, Apple this week released four updates for various peripherals and accessories: Firmware version 1.4.84 for the 140W USB-C Power Adapter Version 3.1.9 for the Magic Keyboard (USB-C; both with and without numeric keypad) Version 3.1.9 for the Magic Trackpad (USB-C) Version 3.1.8 for the Magic Trackpad 2 Perris refers to the updates as “major,” even putting this word in capitals, but you can take that with a healthy dose of sarcasm. Partly because software updates for keyboards and trackpads (let alone a power adapter) can hardly be thrilling, and partly because, as is usually the case with Apple’s firmware updates, the company itself hasn’t said what they contain. That isn’t to say that these updates aren’t worth having. Accessory firmware rarely gets new versions, so these could contain as much as a year’s worth of important fixes, security updates, and performance tweaks. Unlike operating system updates, such as iOS 26, accessory firmware updates don’t need to be actively installed by the user. The next time your keyboard, trackpad, or power adapter is connected to a device running one of Apple’s operating systems, it should update automatically.01:43 pmSo which design do you prefer, 1 or 2? Thanks!
submitted by /u/RawiSoft [link] [comments]01:35 pmCook controversially dines with Saudi Crown Prince at White House
Apple CEO Tim Cook had dinner with President Donald Trump and a world leader who allegedly ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.Tim Cook [bottom left] seated at the Trump-hosted dinner for Mohammed bin Salman at the White House. As the head of a major tech company, Tim Cook is frequently in the presence of world leaders at major functions. Sometimes, those world leaders have a controversial connection to the company, as is the case with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.On Tuesday's visit to the White House, a dinner was held to mark the occasion, with many dignitaries also in attendance. That list includes Cook, alongside X's Elon Musk, Dell's Michael Dell, Nvidia's Jensen Huang, and AMD's Lisa Su in the Big Tech contingent. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:35 pmCook controversially dines with Saudi Crown Prince at White House
Apple CEO Tim Cook had dinner with President Donald Trump and a world leader who allegedly ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.Tim Cook [bottom left] seated at the Trump-hosted dinner for Mohammed bin Salman at the White House. As the head of a major tech company, Tim Cook is frequently in the presence of world leaders at major functions. Sometimes, those world leaders have a controversial connection to the company, as is the case with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.On Tuesday's visit to the White House, a dinner was held to mark the occasion, with many dignitaries also in attendance. That list includes Cook, alongside X's Elon Musk, Dell's Michael Dell, Nvidia's Jensen Huang, and AMD's Lisa Su in the Big Tech contingent. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:00 pmWashington Warned Tariffs on Robotics Could Derail Manufacturing Revival
Opponents of tariffs argue that the levies on foreign robotics would not only undermine national security but also hobble efforts to revive the U.S. manufacturing sector. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:58 pmConnection issues with Ingest in EU
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Nov 19, 12:58 UTCResolved - Between 11:15 UTC and 12:40 UTC on November 19, some customers in the EU region may have experienced difficulties in data ingest. We have investigated and resolved this service interruption and impacted services have returned to normal operations12:57 pmLocalization app
Any tool that can help me translate .xliff files more quickly? I need several languages, and I’m curious if there’s any tool that can help — preferably based on your experience. submitted by /u/Forsaken-Brief-8049 [link] [comments]12:55 pmTikTok says badges are the solution to teenage app addiction
With a growing number of legislators wanting to set limits on the use of social media apps by teenagers and children, TikTok is hitting back. The company argues – with an apparently straight face – that new features like an affirmation journal, background sound generator, and app badges are likely to be more effective … more…12:54 pmConnection issues with Ingest in EU
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Nov 19, 12:54 UTCResolved - Between 11:15 UTC and 12:40 UTC on November 19, some customers in the EU region may have experienced difficulties in data ingest. We have investigated and resolved this service interruption and impacted services have returned to normal operations12:54 pmCosmic Orange gift guide: 30 gifts to match the ultra-bright iPhone 17 Pro
Macworld Apple stunned the world with its bold new Cosmic Orange color for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. I can’t even name the other colors they are available in… Dark Blue? Sort of White? Who cares? It has to be orange! Decision made, now comes the real challenge: accessorizing. If you’re going to walk around with a phone that looks like a tiny glowing sunset, you can’t just pair it with any random case, cable, or charger. This is a color that demands commitment. There are plenty of orange things out these but which of them most closely matches the new iPhone? Known to others as Papaya with the Pantone specification 15-1243, Apple’s Cosmic Orange is a vivid, slightly lighter orange with a bit more yellow than a traditional copper tone. It’s special, just like your iPhone. We’ve rounded up the best orange accessories to turn your phone into a fully coordinated citrus masterpiece. Even if you don’t yet own a Cosmic Orange iPhone, you have a grotto of gaudy goodies to gift to your friends who do. Kuxiu X40 Turbo 25W 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Stand Kuxiu First on any iPhone user’s list should be a fast charger and this up-to-the-minute Qi 2.2-certified gadget is as fast a wireless iPhone charger as you can get: 25W of raw power, which is perfect for the iPhone 17 family. Even if it was 5W it wouldn’t really matter, would it? It’s a glorious orange! It folds right down to a pocketable 2.5-inch square and 0.7-inch deep 5oz tiny slab. But of course it’s finest attribute isn’t the premium build or tiny form factor, but its glowing Cosmic Orange color. Find the Cosmic Orange X40 Turbo in the U.S. through Kuxiu ($79), while U.K. orangeers can get it on Amazon (£66). Journey MOTION Apple Watch Sport Band Journey There are a bunch of orange Apple Watch bands to choose from, in orangy colors such as “Terracotta” and “Turmeric”, but we think the closest match to the iPhone 17 Pro is the orange MOTION Sport Band from Aussie brand Journey. At $59/£49, it’s also more affordable (at Journey) than the selection of pricey bands on offer at the Apple Store. Match your wrist to your iPhone and you’ll bring brightness to your day as soon as you wake up. UAG Civilian Case UAG If the Cosmic Orange iPhone is so gorgeous, why cover it up in a dull case? Sacrilege, surely. Think again… the iPhone Pro is too lovely to risk dents and dings or a shattered screen, but you still want the world to know you’re hip to be orange. Just like the army of orange Watch straps, there are many orange iPhone cases, but our fave is the ultra-thin UAG Civilian ($65) that isn’t as fancy as some but offers great defensive strength, including 20-foot (6m) drop protection. UAG doesn’t limit its orange to the Civilian; it has juicy versions of its Monarch Pro and Pathfinder cases, too. If you must have an Apple case, skip the iPhone 17 Pro clear case that’s more white than clear. Instead, opt for the Orange iPhone 17 Pro Silicone Case with MagSafe ($49) or Sierra Orange Beats iPhone 17 Pro Rugged Case ($79), both pictured below—you can even buy the Beats case for a humble iPhone 17—we won’t tell anyone if you don’t. Apple dbrand Cosmic Orange Skins dbrand We love the dbrand iPhone cases, too, but here we highlight their shameless and self-confessed “flawless colormatched knock-off” skins that can transform a ton of other products into Cosmic Orange beauty. Whether your MacBook, iPad, AirPods, or one of hundreds of even non-Apple products (even Android phones) can now cosplay as an iPhone 17 Pro Max. The skins are precisely cut vinyl wraps that adhere to a device for the custom Cosmic look, offering scratch protection without adding any bulk. Take a look at all the tempting things to wrap in dbrand orange here with prices starting below $40. Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad Belkin Why put your iPhone on a black or white charging pad when you can power up your cheery Cosmic Orange iPhone and sad white AirPods on the beautifully orange Belkin BoostCharge Pro Wireless Charging Pad ($75/£74). Certified by Apple with its MagSafe badge, this flat charging pad can hit 15W of power—not as fast as the 25W Kuxiu X40 Turbo but speedy enough on your nightstand while you doze from orange sunset to sunrise. Bellroy Butterscotch backpacks, bags and slings Bellroy Bellroy doesn’t label the boldest color available in its range of laptop backpacks as orange or cosmic, but this “Butterscotch” backpack will go great with your iPhone 17 Pro. In Butterscotch, Bellroy has a Classic Daypack or larger Classic Backpack (16L or 20L), both with a protective 16-inch laptop sleeve. If that weren’t enough, you can pick up a Classic Tote, Getaway Bag, and even a Sling with padded iPhone protection. Prices start at $99. Orbitkey Travel Sling Orbitkey Sometimes you need top do something else other than gaze at your beautiful orange iPhone. Really. Keep your iPhone and all its accessories (orange of course) in the weather-resistant $89 Orbitkey Travel Sling, which hosts a surprisingly generous 3L capacity and can be worn as a crossbody or carried as a compact pouch. There’s a quick access front zip pocket, a wide opening for effortless access to all compartments, and inside you’ll find integrated mesh pockets. Hidden RFID-blocking pockets and an anti-theft zipper locking system keep digital theft and pickpockets at bay – without impairing your access. Torras Cosmic Orange Special Set Torras Best known for its iPhone cases, Torras has gone all-in on orange with its Cosmic Orange Special Set ($165/£128) that includes a color-matched case, screen protector, charger, and crossfit strap. To be fair, the screen protector is helpfully clear rather than orange but the application tray makes up for it. You can buy the charger separately (see below) and choose between the Cosmic Orange LoopGo Flex Crossbody Phone Lanyard and Apple’s plain Orange Crossbody Strap. Torras Icenano FoldPro Fast Charger Block 45W Orange Torras If you don’t need the full set, you’ll be happy with the tiny orange charger. Built with a Gallium Nitride (GaN) chip, Torras’s Icenano FoldPro USB-C wall charger ($35) is cooler in temperature (and therefore smaller and lighter) but much hotter in attitude. At 45W, it’s got plenty to spare when fast-charging your iPhone 17 Pro Max, and can even power up your MacBook Air. Case Logic Reflect Laptop Sleeve Case Logic Your MacBook will thank you for the 6mm of dense memory foam that provides a protective cushion and the plush interior lining that defends the laptop from scratches, but forget all that stuff because the outside of the Case Logic Reflect Laptop Sleeve ($45) is a very Cosmic Orange, so you can hide that Silver or Space Gray monstrosity. Antler Heritage Leather AirPods Case, plus luggage tags and straps in Coral Antler Looking for a little class with your iPhone 17 Pro on your next trip? Then look no further than Antler’s lovely Coral range of travel accessories (from $20 / £14), including luggage tags and straps, packing cubes and even a cute orange AirPods case ($75 / £55). You’re not fooling anyone, Antler… your accessories are orange, not coral… unless they are actually made of coral, of course. Weatherman umbellas Weatherman It doesn’t rain but it pours Cosmic Orange gear on us, and we have just the thing for it—the Rusty Orange Weatherman Travel Umbrella ($69/£60). You’ll be delighted to see clouds in the sky when it means you can hoist our orange one proudly through the deluge without fear of getting our other Cosmic Orange goodies drenched. However… Rusty Orange? Surely, an umbrella this colorful won’t let your IP68-rated iPhone actually corrode. Logitech POP Icon Orange Keyboard Logitech Back at your desk, sometimes you have to use an old-school computer rather than your Cosmic Orange iPhone, even if it is a 17 Pro Max. Apple does make an orange version of its Magic Keyboard, but unless you can find a used one, you’ll need to buy an orange iMac to get it (see below). So rest your eyes on this orange-accented keyboard from Logitech. The POP Icon Keyboard ($49/£49) in Off White & Orange isn’t completely orange, but all the letters and funny symbols are. As it connects via Bluetooth, you can even pair it with your iPhone and ditch the desktop altogether. Orange Apple iMac Apple One of Apple’s first G3 iMacs was orange—or “Tangerine” as Steve Jobs called it. In those days, however, orange wasn’t as hip as it is today, and the Tangerine iMac was a bit of a failure, at least compared to Blueberry and Strawberry. (Fun orange fact: the iMac’s designer, Jony Ive, used to work at a design agency called Tangerine.) Fortunately, Tim Cook has forgotten the Tangerine Nightmare, and you can buy a colorful iMac again (from $1,299/£1,299) and this time in Orange—not Cosmic but very close, at least on the back. The iMac even comes with a keyboard and mouse with orange accents. Other orange Apple stuff Apple In fact, Apple makes quite a few things under its orange umbrella, even if they aren’t as cosmic as the iPhone. You can buy an AirTag Key Ring and MagSafe Wallet both in “Fox Orange”, Crossbody Strap for your iPhone, and an orange HomePod mini, Electric Orange PowerBeats Pro 2, and some faded orange AirPods Max. Jan Gruber (Foundry) Issey Miyake iPhone Pocket Apple Ok, so this is a long shot, but you might even be tempted by one of the craziest accessories on the Apple Store: the $149/£139 iPhone Pocket by Issey Miyake—available in “Mandarin”. Mandarin? Orange, ok? It’s not technically an Apple product, even if it is clearly inspired by the legendary and no doubt highly successful (I’ve forgotten) iPod Socks—also available in orange but long gone by now. Anker MagGo Power Bank (5K, Slim) – Coral Apple Consulting the electronic brain of AI, I learned that Coral is either “a pinkish-orange or an orange-pink”. While the Antler luggage accessories in Coral avoided any sort of pinkness in favor of a very Cosmic Orange, Anker’s MagGo Power Bank in Coral (£49; not available in the U.S. for some reason) is decidedly un-orange pink, which actually might be useful if reports are true that the orange iPhone turns pink when scrubbed too hard with cleaning agents.12:53 pmConnection issues with Ingest in EU
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Hey everyone, I’ve been building iOS apps for a while, and like many of you, I usually focus 90% on code/architecture and treat ASO (App Store Optimization) as an afterthought. I used to just pick keywords that "sounded popular" and hoped for the best. Obviously, that didn't work, and my apps were invisible. I recently […]12:34 pmESR Apple Accessories Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals
Macworld Apple accessory maker ESR has a range of attractive deals and discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025. Here we have rounded up the best ESR discounts for your iPhone 17 series, iPad and AirPods. These great deals are available on Amazon from November 20 and direct from ESR from November 28; both run until December 1 while stocks last. iPhone Protection Deals ESR ESR Classic Hybrid Magnetic Case (Camera Control, Stash Stand): Powerful Protection, Reveals True Color Protect your iPhone while showcasing its style. Only 1.5mm thin and transparent to show off the iPhone’s true color, the ESR Classic Hybrid Magnetic Case delivers 3× military-grade protection with 11-ft drop resistance, reinforced Air Guard corners, and dual-layer camera protection. The built-in Camera Control cover and adjustable Stash Stand add functionality, while 2× stronger magnets ensure flawless MagSafe performance and secure charging every time. Buy at Amazon: $22.48 (extra 10% discount with the code IPI7ESRBF) Buy at ESR: $24.99 (extra 25% off with code CYBER25) ESR ESR Cyber Tough Magnetic Case: Ultimate All-Around Protection Conquer every drop with ESR’s Cyber Tough Magnetic Case—engineered for extreme durability. With 7× military-grade protection and 23-ft drop resistance, it shields your iPhone from the harshest impacts. Its triple-layer design combines PC, TPE, and PORON® materials, while dual-layer camera protection and raised edges safeguard your screen and lenses from scratches and shocks. Buy at Amazon: $24.99 (extra 10% discount with the code 10ESRBFCMM) Buy at ESR: $27.99 (extra 25% off with code CYBER25) ESR ESR UltraFit Armorite® Pro Screen Protector: Premium Clarity, Pro-Level Protection Crafted with Accessory Glass by Corning™, the UltraFit Armorite® Pro delivers 10× more impact absorption and 2× the scratch resistance of generic protectors. Its anti-reflective coating reduces glare by 50% and enhances light transmission for vivid, true-to-life viewing. With SGS-certified protection and a dust-free, bubble-free tray that installs with just one pull, it’s your screen’s strongest, clearest defense. Buy at Amazon: $28.79 (extra 10% discount with the code 10ESRBFCMM) Buy at ESR: $29.99 (extra 25% off with code CYBER25) AirPods Protection ESR ESR Cyber FlickLock Magnetic Case Drop-proof and effortless MagSafe, this AirPods Pro case is designed for adventurous lifestyles. It uses FlickLock™, ESR’s innovative magnetic locking system for AirPods cases. Featuring an internal latch and 750g magnetic lock, this tough but sleek design secures your AirPods Pro 3 while allowing easy one-handed access. Buy at Amazon: $18.39 Buy at ESR: $22.99 (extra 25% off with code CYBER25) ESR ESR Orbit Hybrid Magnetic Case This AirPods Pro case provides essential protection for your AirPods Pro 3, offering a sleek, functional design that fits effortlessly into your daily routine with a magnetic lock lid. It features powerful drop protection with its ultra-hard shell and shock-absorbing core. Buy at Amazon: $11.19 Buy at ESR: $16.99 (extra 25% off with code CYBER25) iPad Protection ESR ESR Flip Magnetic Case (Pencil Holder): Flip, Create, and Play More Unlock 5 ways to work and play with the ESR Flip Magnetic Case—perfect for reading, writing, viewing, FaceTime, and even fridge mounting. Its ultra-stable magnetic stand ensures steady support on any surface, while the built-in pencil holder provides secure storage, quick access, and instant charging for seamless creativity and convenience. Buy at Amazon: $29.59 for iPad Pro 13 Buy at Amazon: $23.19 for iPad Pro 11 ESR ESR Shift Magnetic Case: Transform and Do It All The ESR Shift Magnetic Case redefines iPad versatility with 5 unique modes for viewing, gaming, browsing, or writing or fridge magnet. Its magnetic attachment and ultra-stable stand ensure reliable balance anywhere—desk, sofa, or lap. A detachable back case offers complete flexibility, letting you switch from productivity to play instantly while keeping your iPad fully protected. Buy at Amazon: $42.39 for iPad Pro 13 Buy at Amazon: $34.39 for iPad Pro 11 Buy at ESR: $46.49 for iPad Air 11 & Air 10.9″ (extra 25% off with code CYBER25) ESR ESR UltraFit Classic Screen Protector: Clear, Tough, Effortless Protection Experience 2× the impact absorption of generic protectors with ESR’s Armorite UltraFit Classic. Crafted from 9H tempered glass, it resists scratches and cracks while maintaining perfect clarity and touch response. The UltraFit tray makes installation dust- and bubble-free in seconds. At just 0.33 mm thin, it ensures flawless visuals, Pencil precision, and crystal-clear FaceTime quality. Buy at Amazon: $17.59 for iPad Pro 13 Buy at Amazon: $15.99 for iPad Pro 11 ESR ESR UltraFit Armorite Paper-Feel Screen Protector (Tempered Glass) This screen protector offers a paper-like texture that helps you enjoy a natural writing and smooth drawing experience, just like on real paper. Use the UltraFit tray for an instantly dust- and bubble-free application. With its ultra-strong, high-alumina tempered glass Armorite offers 5× the impact absorption of generic protectors. Buy at Amazon: $28.99 for iPad Pro 13 Buy at Amazon: $25.99 for iPad Pro 11 iPad Productivity ESR ESR Shift Keyboard Case (Detachable) Also based on ESR’s magnetic detachable design, the Shift Keyboard Case lets you attach or remove the 7.2mm-thin keyboard for typing or a streamlined tablet experience. For a third of the price of Apple’s Magic Keyboard, the Shift offers more functionality and flexibility. You can choose your angles for work and play: 20°–75° landscape mode for flexible work and entertainment; 70° portrait mode for browsing inspiration; 20° drawing mode for sketching and editing. The 65% larger trackpad features smoother and more precise. The durable form-fit cover has reinforced Air Guard corners and magnets keeps your iPad safe from scratches, drops, and dust. A stylus holder prevents your pencil from falling off. Buy at Amazon: $63.99 for iPad Air 11 & Air 10.9″ (extra 10% discount with the code IPI7ESRBF) Buy at Amazon: $99.99 for iPad Pro 13 ESR ESR Flex Keyboard Case (Detachable) Built with ESR’s magnetic detachable design, the lightweight Flex Keyboard Case offers the freedom to type wirelessly or lift your screen to eye level for focused productivity while offering all-around protection. It features a magnetic triangular stand that offers stability with two usage modes: 65° is perfect for typing, reading, and video calls; and 20° is ideal for writing, drawing, and note-taking. The trackpad is 65% bigger for smoother, more precise multi-touch gestures. Buy at Amazon: $47.99 for iPad 11/10 (extra 10% discount with the code IPI7ESRBF) Buy at Amazon: $47.99 for iPad Air 11 (extra 10% discount with the code IPI7ESRBF) ESR Geo Digital iPad Pencil This fast-charging iPad pencil has a unique Find My function that allows you to locate your iPad Pencil anytime and anywhere. Buy at Amazon: $26.39 (extra 10% discount with the code IPI7ESRBF) MagSafe Wallet All iPhones 12 and later, except iPhone 12/13 mini. ESR ESR Geo Magnetic Wallet Stand (Grip) This is the world’s first MagSafe wallet stand designed with both full Apple-certified Find My AirTag functionality and RFID blocking, so you can track its real-time location, find by playing a sound, and receive left-behind notifications. It holds 5 cards, and the premium hinge offers stable 15°-170° adjustment in portrait/landscape for hands-free FaceTime, videos, and browsing. Buy at Amazon: $41.99 Buy at ESR: $39.99 (extra 25% off with code CYBER25) ESR ESR Aura Magnetic Wallet (Pink) Get a great deal on a wallet that adds clutch elegance and versatility, holding 1–5 cards (with RFID blocking) plus cash, with a clear ID window. Crafted from premium vegan leather with a secure clasp, with case held by powerful 3,200g magnets. The slim yet spacious ESR Aura Magnetic Wallet quickly transforms into a 50° stand for hands-free viewing—perfect for videos. Buy at Amazon: $25.99 (extra 10% discount with the code 10ESRBFCMM) Qi2 MagSafe Chargers (25W) All iPhones 12 and later, except iPhone 12/13 mini. ESR Qi2.2 CryoBoost Foldable 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Station (25W) Buy at Amazon: $99.99 ESR Qi2.2 CryoBoost 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Station (25W) Buy at Amazon: $99.99 Buy at ESR: $119.99 (extra 25% off with code CYBER25) ESR OmniLock Car Charger (Qi2.2 25W) Buy at Amazon: $56.99 (extra 10% discount with the code IPI7ESRBF)12:33 pmAstro ASO Tool Black Friday discount
First of all I am not affiliated with the tool I just use it daily for 2 years now and want to recommend it to fellow iOS indie devs. Astro is a small ASO tool from a indie dev from Italy and allows you to track rankings for unlimited number of keywords in different Apple […]12:33 pmI got tired of setting regional prices in App Store Connect & Google Play Console, so I built a Chrome extension that fills everything in with one click | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI got tired of setting regional prices in App Store Connect & Google Play Console, so I built a Chrome extension that fills everything in with one click
A few of you might remember I posted here while building this. The idea came from my own frustration with updating regional prices for IAPs/subs — Apple and Google give us basically nothing to work with. I finally wrapped it up, and StoreWizard is now live on the Chrome Web Store. How it works: Detects […]12:15 pmOption key secrets: Get more from your Mac with these hidden shortcuts
Macworld Scratch beneath the surface of macOS and you’ll find all manner of clever little tricks that aren’t apparent on first look. The Option key demonstrates this perfectly: it brings a host of extra functionality to your Mac every time you press it, whether you’re perusing an app’s menu or are typing in a document. Here, we’ve put together 10 of our favorite ways to use the Option key to bring more power to your Mac. But you shouldn’t stop here–there are far more things that the Option key can do than what we’ve listed in this article. Often, the best course is to simply experiment by pressing Option in your app of choice and seeing what it does. No doubt Apple has hidden all manner of useful tools and shortcuts that are just waiting to be discovered. Manage files and folders The Option key can come in handy when you want to get a better hold on files and folders on your Mac, and many of these extra features can be found in the Finder. For example, hold Option and press the up or down arrow key inside a Finder folder to move to the first or last item. Normally, clicking the triangular arrow icon next to a folder in Finder will open it. If you hold Option while doing so, Finder will open that folder and any sub-folders inside it, saving you a little bit of time if you want to dive deep into some nested locations. To save a file in a different format in the Preview app, hold down the Option key while clicking on the File menu. This will make the Save As option appear.Foundry There are also things you can do with files. In the Preview app, if you click the File menu while pressing Option, the Duplicate function turns into Save As, in case you want to change the file format. And in the Finder, if you want to move a file rather than copying it, first copy it, then press Command-Option-V in its destination folder (rather than simply Command-V). The reverse is also true: hold Option while dragging and dropping a file to copy it instead of moving it. Typing tricks Want to type out some special characters? You could look them up and copy them online, or you could use the Option key. Hold it while typing any symbol or alphanumeric character to get a special one instead: Option-A gives you å, while Option-3 produces £. There are many more possibilities. And just like how the Option key can send you to the top and bottom items in a Finder folder, it can also be used to swiftly move through text. Hold Option and press the left or right arrow keys to move along one word at a time in any text or word processing app. This is much faster than holding the arrow key and moving just one character at a time. In a word-processing app, try holding Option and Shift, then moving the arrow keys left or right; this will highlight whole words at a time. You can also press Option and Delete to remove words rather than individual letters. Hold Option and double-click any of its four corners of a window to make an app fill your screen without going into fullscreen mode,Foundry Window management The Option key comes in handy when you want to resize an app window. Instead of resizing it from one edge and then another, you can shift multiple edges at once. Just hold the Option key and grab a side or corner of the window and start resizing. When you do this with a vertical or horizontal edge, the opposite side will mirror the movement of the edge you’re holding. When you do it with a corner, you can resize all four sides at once. If you want to make an app window fill your screen without going into fullscreen mode, just hold Option and double-click any of its four corners–this will make it expand to your maximum screen dimensions. Do this on a side instead of a corner and both corresponding edges will stretch to the edges of your screen. For example, double-click a vertical window edge while holding Option and both the left and right sides will expand to the full width of your display. Doing any of these actions without holding Option will just stretch the side or corner you click on and no others. Dock items Got an app that’s frozen and not responding? Instead of waiting for it to resume normal service, right-click its icon in your Mac’s Dock, hold Option, then select Force Quit to close it down right away. This menu item is normally hidden, but Option reveals it. When an app is open, right-click its Dock icon and hold Option to see other menu choices. The Hide menu item changes to Hide Others, for example, allowing you to make other windows disappear but keep the one that’s currently in the foreground (you won’t see this choice if the app in question is not open). Hold down the Option key while clicking on a Dock icon to see more menu choices.Foundry And if you want to relaunch the Finder, there’s a quick trick to doing so: hold Option and left-click its Dock icon to refresh it. Do Not Disturb The Option key can help you banish notifications by enabling Do Not Disturb mode. It lets you silence the distractions with a single click, with no need to rummage around in System Settings menus. Just hold Option and click the time and date in the top-right corner of your Mac’s display to enable Do Not Disturb; hold Option and click it again to disable it. If you let Focus modes show their statuses in the menu bar, you’ll see the Do Not Disturb icon appear when you switch it on. Hidden menu bar info While we’re dealing with the top edge of your screen, the Option key adds a bunch of extra functionality to icons housed in the menu bar. For instance, Option-click the volume icon and you can change your input devices without opening System Settings (normally, you can only adjust output devices from the menu bar). Hold down Option while clicking on the Sound menu bar to see your input devices.Foundry Do the same with the Wi-Fi icon and you’ll see extra data like your IP address, MAC address, country code, and more. Similarly, Option-click the Bluetooth icon to see addresses and firmware versions of your connected Bluetooth devices. And if the Stage Manager icon is in your menu bar, Option-clicking it will instantly enable and disable it. Some of these icons won’t appear in your menu bar by default, and you’ll need to enable them by opening System Settings and finding the Control Center section in the sidebar. Here, select either Show in Menu Bar or Show When Active from the dropdown menu next to each item. Menu magic Each Mac app has its own set of menus that live, unsurprisingly, in the menu bar. When these menus are open, you can hold the Option key to see new tools and choices. To take one example, open Finder and click the Go menu, then hold Option. You’ll see Library appear, which is normally hidden from view. In other apps, clicking the File menu and holding Option might change Duplicate to Save As, Close Window to Close All, and more. What you see will vary from app to app, so try different ones to see what happens. Hold down Option while clicking on the Apple menu to make System Information appear.Foundry Click the Apple logo in your screen’s top-left corner, then hold Option to change About This Mac to System Information. The System Information app gives you more in-depth data on your computer, such as its battery cycle count, technical firewall settings, and more. The additional menu options apply to the right-click menu, too. Try right-clicking a file and holding the Option key; Open With changes to Always Open With, for example, letting you set your default apps in a few quick seconds. Toolbars and right-click menus We’ve talked about menu bars that live outside an app’s main window, but what about the buttons and menus inside an app? Well, there’s a lot the Option key can do here, too. Look at the toolbar in Preview. There, holding the Option key will change the direction of the rotate button, so you can rotate an image clockwise instead of counterclockwise. In the Preview app, holding down the Option key changes the rotation function to the opposite direction.Foundry Sticking with Preview, right-clicking and dragging on an image will draw a selection box. Hold Option while you’re doing this and each edge of the selection box will move in sync; dragging the box to the right will also move its left edge outwards, for example. Switch scroll bar settings If you open the System Settings app and go to Appearance in the sidebar, you can change how app scroll bars work. You can choose to have the scroll bar jump to the next page when you click an empty portion of it, or for the page to move down to where you clicked. But there’s no need to adjust this in the System Settings app. You can do it directly in any app you’re currently using. Just hold Option and click the scroll bar to flip between these two settings. For example, if clicking an empty part of the scroll bar normally jumps to the next page, holding Option when you do it will move to where you clicked. This works if your settings are the other way around, too. System Settings The System Settings app is a one-stop shop for configuring your Mac, but it’s not the only way to tweak things to your liking. If your Mac has a row of function keys, you can combine the Option key with your function/media keys to get a fast way to access Mac settings without needing to root around in System Settings first. Holding down the Option key while pressing a display brightness button on the keyboard opens the Display settings.Foundry To change your Mac’s brightness settings, hold Option and press the brightness up or brightness down button in the function row to go straight to the Displays section in System Settings. Likewise, holding Option and pressing the volume keys will open System Settings at the Sound page. Note that all of these options work whether or not System Settings is already open. Now that you’ve mastered the Option key, learn more about the Mac keyboard combinations that can help you.12:14 pmCloudflare explains the mistake that took down large chunks of the internet yesterday
Huge chunks of the internet were completely unavailable yesterday, with many other websites and services experiencing slow performance. It was immediately clear that the problem was with the Cloudflare network, but it took some time for the company to establish the true cause. Cloudflare says that it initially believed it was experiencing a massive cyber-attack, but subsequently realized the problems were caused by a “painful” error with a software update … more…12:12 pmPhoton built an iMessage Agent — even though Apple provides no API
Photon built imessage-kit, an open-source TypeScript SDK that lets you: read iMessage conversations watch new messages in real time send messages programmatically interact with group chats and build fully automated AI agents on top of Messages.app LingJueYa, the author of imessage-kit, shares how he built a complete toolchain around iMessage — from parsing 2001-epoch timestamps […]12:02 pmGentler Streak rolls out Weekly Activity Recaps
Following a brief beta period, Gentler Streak was updated today with a new Weekly Activity Recap feature. Here’s what it looks like. more…12:00 pm10 Reasons to Wait for Next Year's iPhone 18 Pro
Apple's iPhone development roadmap runs several years into the future and the company is continually working with suppliers on several successive iPhone models at the same time, which is why we often get rumored features months ahead of launch. The iPhone 18 series is no different, and we already have a good idea of what to expect for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. One thing worth noting is that Apple is reportedly planning a major change to its iPhone release cycle next year, adopting a two-phase rollout starting with the iPhone 18 series. That means the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Fold will be released in September 2026, followed by the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e in spring 2027. Overall Design iPhone 17 Pro Style Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will largely retain the same design as the iPhone 17 Pro models. The rear camera system will look identical to the current generation, featuring a raised "plateau" with three lenses arranged in a triangle. Display sizes are also expected to remain unchanged, with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max continuing to use 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch panels, respectively – the same dimensions introduced with the iPhone 16 Pro series. iPhone 18 Pro models could drop the current two-tone look of the rear casing found on the iPhone 17 Pro in favor of a more seamless aesthetic. For the next-generation models, Apple has apparently updated the back-glass "replacement process" to minimize the color difference between the Ceramic Shield 2 glass and the aluminum frame, resulting in a more unified appearance. Thicker Chassis Bigger Battery? According to one rumor, the body of the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be slightly thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, raising the device's weight to around 243 grams. That would make next year's iPhone 18 Pro Max approximately 3 grams more than the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which is currently the heaviest model Apple has produced. We don't know the exact reason for the alleged thicker design of the iPhone 18 Pro Max, but a larger battery is the most likely cause. Smaller Dynamic Island Under-Screen Face ID? Rumors continue to circulate about whether the iPhone 18 Pro models will introduce under-display Face ID, but reports remain divided on when the technology will actually arrive. The feature would move the TrueDepth camera system beneath the display, eliminating the need for the current Dynamic Island cutout. According to Wayne Ma of The Information, Apple is targeting a design without a Dynamic Island, replacing it with a single pinhole camera in the upper-left corner of the screen. However, other sources dispute that claim. Display analyst Ross Young believes under-display Face ID is possible for the iPhone 18 Pro, but says a smaller Dynamic Island will still be present. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has echoed this view, reporting that the new models will feature a slimmed-down Dynamic Island rather than removing it entirely. Apple is also said to be testing new camera miniaturization technology to reduce the size of the front-facing camera currently located within the Dynamic Island. Meanwhile, Chinese leaker Instant Digital has offered yet another version of events, saying the Dynamic Island will shrink in size, but that under-display Face ID and camera technology won't debut next year. Overall, the consensus suggests Apple may be refining the Dynamic Island before fully transitioning to an all-screen design in future generations. A20 Pro Chip 2nm Process Apple's upcoming A20 Pro chip, set to power the iPhone 18 Pro models, will reportedly be built using TSMC's third-generation 3nm process – the same node expected for the A19 Pro chip in this year's iPhone 17 Pro, according to analyst Jeff Pu. This suggests that year-over-year performance gains between the A19 Pro and A20 Pro may be modest, at least in terms of raw CPU and GPU improvements. However, Pu notes that the A20 Pro will feature a more advanced packaging method known as CoWoS (Chip on Wafer on Substrate). This technology enables tighter integration between the processor, unified memory, and the Neural Engine, which could potentially enhance performance in AI-related tasks. The shift could be part of Apple's broader push to support on-device Apple Intelligence features in future iPhones, as the company ramps up its machine learning capabilities. C2 Modem Replacing Qualcomm Apple plans to include its next-generation C2 modem in the iPhone 18 Pro models, according to supply chain analyst Jeff Pu. The chip will succeed the C1 modem, which debuted in the lower-cost iPhone 16e as Apple's first in-house cellular modem, and the C1X modem chip in the iPhone Air, which Apple says is up to 2× faster than the C1. The C2 is expected to bring faster speeds, improved power efficiency, and support for mmWave 5G in the United States – a feature missing from the C1 and C1X. Apple's modem roadmap is part of a long-term strategy to reduce reliance on Qualcomm, which currently supplies 5G modems for the rest of the iPhone lineup. The company has been working on developing its own cellular chips for years, aiming for deeper integration and greater control over power management and performance. New Camera Sensor Samsung-Made Samsung is working on a new three-layer stacked image sensor, reportedly intended for the iPhone 18. The sensor, referred to as PD-TR-Logic, integrates three layers of circuitry, which would improve camera responsiveness, reduce noise, and increase dynamic range. The leak comes from a source known as "Jukanlosreve," who claims the sensor is being developed specifically for Apple's 2026 iPhone lineup. Sony has long been Apple's sole image sensor supplier, so Samsung's entry would be a big shift in the iPhone's camera supply chain. Variable Aperture DSLR-Style Apple intends to equip next year's iPhone 18 Pro models with a variable aperture lens, according to reports. Weibo-based leaker Digital Chat Station claims the main rear camera – what Apple calls the 48-megapixel Fusion camera – on both iPhone 18 Pro models will offer variable aperture, which would be a first for the iPhone. A variable-aperture system physically adjusts the lens opening, letting more light in for low-light shots or narrowing the opening for brighter scenes and deeper depth of field. The main cameras on the iPhone 15 Pro, 16 Pro, and 17 Pro all use a fixed ƒ/1.78 aperture, where the lens is permanently set to its widest setting. With a variable lens, the iPhone 18 Pro would allow users to manually shift the aperture, similar to on a DSLR camera. This would mean more control over depth of field, enabling sharper focus on subjects or smoother background blur. Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in November 2024 that Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models will get the feature. 5G Satellite Internet Non-Terrestrial Data According to a report by The Information, Apple plans to add support for 5G networks that operate via satellites rather than Earth-based towers as early as next year. This advancement would allow future iPhones to gain full internet connectivity through satellite, not just limited emergency features. If Apple meets the 2026 target, the first devices to feature 5G satellite internet would likely be the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the long-rumored foldable iPhone. Apple partners with Globalstar for its iPhone satellite features, but there is currently no service that delivers full 5G satellite internet directly to a smartphone, and the report did not specify who would supply it. Simplified Camera Control New Design Apple is reportedly working to simplify the Camera Control button's design on iPhone 18 models in order to reduce costs. The current Camera Control button on iPhone 17 models uses both capacitive and pressure sensors beneath a sapphire crystal surface. The capacitive layer detects touch gestures, while the force sensor recognizes different pressure levels for taps, presses, and swipes. However, according to the Weibo-based account Instant Digital, Apple will remove the capacitive sensing layer and retain only pressure sensing recognition in the second iteration to achieve all Camera Control functions on the iPhone 18. The simplified version is not about reducing functionality in the button, but about saving money. The current solution is said to be very expensive for Apple and is generating costly after-sales repairs. New Colors Three in Testing Apple is rumored to be testing three new color options for the iPhone 18 Pro models: burgundy, brown, and purple. A burgundy finish would mark the first time the Pro and Pro Max models have been offered in any shade of red, apart from the lighter (PRODUCT)RED used on earlier devices. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max were previously available in Deep Purple, and Apple has never released an iPhone in a genuinely brown color.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:48 amConnection issues with Ingest in EU (eu-proud-roof)
Nov 19, 11:48 UTCInvestigating - We are investigating an issue with data ingest11:38 amReloading another iOS widget’s timeline from an AppIntent
I’m working with two iOS widgets (WidgetA and WidgetB) that both display the value of a flag stored in SwiftData. Each widget can update the flag by triggering an AppIntent when a button is pressed. After one widget updates the flag, I want the other widget to refresh its timeline so that it shows the updated value. I tried invoking both WidgetCenter.shared.reloadAllTimelines() and WidgetCenter.shared.reloadTimelines(ofKind:) from the AppIntent but while this works fine on the simulator and on a physical device while debugging, it does not work on a physical device outside of debug mode. Here's my app intent that should trigger the update. struct ToggleFlagIntent: AppIntent { func perform() async throws - > some IntentResult { // await swiftdata update // Tried any variation of reload timeliness WidgetCenter.shared.reloadAllTimelines() WidgetCenter.shared.reloadTimelines(ofKind: "WidgetB") WidgetCenter.shared.reloadTimelines(ofKind: "WidgetA") return .result() } } The widget that triggers the update (and any of its variations like small/medium/large) gets updated as it is guaranteed by the system as described in WWDC example but other widgets, with a separate definitions, that depend on the same data, do not reload their timeliness hence displaying outdated data. Did anyone encounter such an issue? Is it at all possible to reload the timelines of other widgets from an AppIntent? This is a simplified version of my flow, so using a single widget to mimic multiple widget types is not a solution for me. Thank you!11:30 amI finally switched from a MacBook to an iPad Pro, and I’m not going back
Macworld As a minimalist, I’ve long wanted to replace the 13-inch MacBook Air M2 I use for work with a slimmer and more portable iPad. Until this year, the rational voice in my head warned me that the tablet’s various limitations made this a bad investment, but everything changed with the launch of iPadOS 26. Its more advanced multitasking system brings the mobile OS closer to macOS, and me one step closer to my dream work setup. Following the iPad Pro M5’s debut, I came across a heavily discounted M4 model. Given that the two generations share most of the same tech specs, I decided to opt for a 13-inch iPad Pro M4, paired with a Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro. To test the practicality of using iPadOS for work, I put my MacBook away and relied solely on the iPad Pro M4 for a week. Here’s how it went. Aesthetic vs practical design The most noticeable difference between the iPad Pro M4 and MacBook Air M2 lies in their form factors. The former device is lighter, thinner, and more portable. It genuinely blows my mind how slim the iPad has become, despite packing a desktop-class chip. I also appreciate the switch to Face ID, which is infinitely more reliable and convenient for me than Touch ID. Thin different: The iPad Pro’s svelte design, viewed from the bottom edge.Mahmoud Itani / Foundry Perhaps the best part of this versatile setup is the ability to easily detach the iPad from the Magic Keyboard whenever needed, further reducing its size and weight. Those who rely on wired earbuds, however, will miss the MacBook’s headphone jack. Other iPad compromises include its physical stability. Balancing it on surfaces that aren’t straight or solid, such as your lap or bed, can sometimes be challenging. Interacting with the Magic Keyboard’s hinge also doesn’t feel as natural when compared to a MacBook. More input methods One of the main reasons behind my switch is the iPad Pro’s superior OLED screen. Not only is it sharper and more vibrant, but it also supports touch and Apple Pencil input. Admittedly, I miss the wider, pressure-sensitive trackpad offered by the MacBook Air. Nonetheless, the one embedded into the Magic Keyboard has a comparable feel and supports haptic feedback. The keyboard is similarly backlit and comfortable for long typing sessions. The Apple Pencil Pro has many uses, such as writing “Macworld” in a lovely blue.Mahmoud Itani / Foundry Inferior multitasking While the upgraded windowing system introduced with iPadOS 26 makes the iPad more practical for work, there’s more to multitasking than just opening multiple app windows. For example, certain keyboard shortcuts I’m used to don’t work in third-party iPad apps. Likewise, iPadOS hasn’t yet adopted the reimagined Spotlight Search with clipboard history brought by macOS Tahoe. Other omissions include the iPhone Mirroring app, which I used to depend on, and support for using Apple TV 4K as a wireless second monitor (not just vanilla mirroring). In general, I find myself spending more time getting the same tasks done, as certain flows are different—or completely nonexistent—on iPadOS. My muscle memory will adapt with time, I suppose. But overall, multitasking on the iPad is definitely inferior to that offered by the MacBook. The iPad Pro’s multitasking system is impressive, but it still can’t match that of macOS.Mahmoud Itani / Foundry Better apps One thing I dislike about using macOS is the more limited availability of native applications. Many developers, such as Google, avoid releasing dedicated desktop apps, forcing users to opt for their websites instead. Meanwhile, the software library on iPadOS is seemingly more comprehensive, and apps tend to be more polished. This has elevated my computing experience, as I no longer need to use wonky web apps as often. Shorter battery life Arguably, the biggest drawback of this setup is the iPad Pro’s shorter battery life—which, in a way, makes it less portable. Despite my 3-year-old MacBook Air M2’s battery health dropping to 82%, the laptop still lasts me longer on a single charge than the brand-new iPad Pro M4. And the iPad’s battery life will only get worse with time, which has discouraged me from connecting it to a cellular plan. Another consequence of the slim design is the more frequent overheating when running intensive tasks. While for obvious reasons the iPad Pro M4’s performance is miles ahead, its body tends to get warm faster than the M2 MacBook Air. This could be why Apple reportedly plans to implement a vapor chamber to improve the thermal management on the upcoming iPad Pro M6. A MacBook replacement (terms apply) My everyday computing needs revolve around researching, typing, and photo-editing, and the iPad Pro excels at all of them. As such, I will continue to use it as my main work machine for the foreseeable future. It has essentially replaced my MacBook Air M2. Nevertheless, I will also keep my MacBook around for activities that remain macOS exclusives, such as HomePod mini OS recovery. My world has flipped: My iPad Pro is now a functional laptop replacement… and I only need to keep my Mac around for specific, uncommon use cases.11:21 amWhatsApp Tests Multiple Account Support in iPhone Beta
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows iPhone users to manage two separate accounts within the same app, according to WABetaInfo. As found in the latest TestFlight beta on iOS, the feature introduces a new "Account List" section in the settings menu, where users can add a second account without needing to go near WhatsApp Business or attempt any sort of workaround. The beta currently supports up to two accounts, which can be newly created numbers, existing accounts from WhatsApp Business or other devices, or companion accounts linked via QR code scanning. Each account maintains separate chat histories, backup configurations, notification settings, and privacy preferences. To switch between accounts, users can access the Account List section, press and hold the Settings tab for quick selection, or double-tap the Settings tab to automatically switch to the next account. When notifications arrive, WhatsApp displays both the sender's name and which account received the message to avoid confusion. The feature is compatible with App Lock, which requires Face ID, Touch ID, or a device passcode when switching to protected accounts. WhatsApp hasn't said when the multiple accounts feature will go live for the general public, but the testing stage suggests we won't have to wait too long.Tag: WhatsAppThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:09 amCancelled 'Time Bandits' tops Children's Emmy nominations
Apple TV has earned 23 nominations for the forthcoming Children's and Family Emmy Awards, with "Time Bandits" leading the list.Lisa Kudrow in "Time Bandits"The TV series adaptation of the 1981 "Time Bandits" movie lasted only a single season on Apple TV before being cancelled. But the show, which had been in the works since 2018, has been recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences."Time Bandits" has been nominated in seven categories: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:56 amIssues with IPSec tunnels in Magic Transit and Magic WAN
Nov 19, 10:56 UTCResolved - This incident has been resolved.Nov 19, 10:10 UTCMonitoring - A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results.Nov 19, 09:49 UTCIdentified - The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented.Nov 19, 09:30 UTCUpdate - We are continuing to investigate this issue.Nov 19, 07:25 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is currently investigating issues related to IPsec tunnels in Magic Transit and Magic WAN products.We are working to understand the full impact and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.10:15 amApple’s 40W Dynamic Power charger offers support for new battery charging specs, quick voltage changes on the fly | PowerPageApple’s 40W Dynamic Power charger offers support for new battery charging specs, quick voltage changes on the fly
This is honestly pretty nifty. A quick rundown by the very cool cats at AppleInsider dives into Apple’s recently-released 40W Dynamic Power charger, which appears to be a fairly typical USB-C power adapter, but supports up to 60W, and is able to charge an iPhone 17 to 50 percent battery capacity, something no other charger […] Source10:00 amApple Wallet support added for the state of Illinois as of today
The Apple Wallet application now supports an expanded number of state IDs and driver’s licenses as of today. The state of Illinois has officially announced that beginning today, iPhone users will be able to add their driver’s license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app for digital access. With the addition of Illinois, support […] Source09:47 amSet Alarm-Style iPhone Reminders in iOS 26.2
In iOS 26.2, currently in beta, Apple has added a new optional feature that provides the Reminders app with a more urgent notification system. When you need to ensure you don't miss an important task, you can now set an alarm that works just like your morning wake-up call, with a snooze and slide-to-stop slider. The feature distinguishes Reminder alarms from standard Clock alarms by applying a distinctive blue color to the snooze button, allowing you to easily tell which type of alarm is going off. You can also choose to see a Complete button instead of a Snooze button on the alarm screen that marks the reminder as completed. Enable Alarms for Reminders Before you can use alarms with reminders, you need to grant the Reminders app permission to access iPhone alarms. Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Swipe to the bottom and tap Apps ➝ Reminders. In the "Allow Reminders to Access" section, toggle on the switch next to Alarms. Create a Reminder with an Alarm Once you've enabled alarm access, creating an urgent reminder is straightforward. Open the Reminders app. Create a new reminder or tap an existing one. Tap the info button (ⓘ) next to the reminder. Turn on Time and select when you want to be alerted. Turn on the Urgent switch to enable an alarm. When the designated time arrives, your iPhone will sound an alarm. You'll see a snooze option and a slide-to-stop control on your screen. If you choose to stop or snooze the alarm, a notification appears with options to complete the reminder or reschedule it. Note that tapping to complete the reminder opens the Reminders app, where you'll need to tap again to mark it as done. Alarms will activate even when a Focus is on or your device is muted. Show a 'Complete' Button on Reminders Alarms You can streamline your alarm-reminder by replacing the snooze option with a Complete button that immediately marks the reminder as done. Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Swipe to the bottom and tap Apps ➝ Reminders. In the "Urgent Reminders" section, toggle on the switch next to Complete for Alarm. With this setting enabled, you can instantly complete reminders without opening the app, which is handy for quick tasks you finish on the spot. Apple is expected to release iOS 26.2 in December.Tag: RemindersThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:41 amUIKit or SwiftUI for new complex app (min iOS 15)?
We are starting a new banking app with minimum iOS 15 support and a team of 5 developers. The app will have fairly complex navigation flows, and using UINavigationController with a coordinator style setup is a strong option. Our design team requires pixel perfect layouts, and the fact that Debug View Hierarchy does not work […]09:00 amORD (Chicago) on 2025-11-19
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Nov 19, 08:54 UTCInvestigating - Our team is investigating an emerging service issue where backups are not visible in Cloud Manager. We will share additional updates as we have more information.08:28 amRevenuecat STORE_PROBLEM after raising price in the App Store
Hi, in Sandbox I’m seeing this every time I try to purchase our monthly subscription (product_id: intimigo_monthly): ERROR [RevenueCat] 🍎‼️ There was a problem with the App Store. ERROR [RevenueCat] 💰 Product purchase for 'intimigo_monthly' failed with error: PurchasesError( error: There was a problem with the App Store., userInfo: [ "readable_error_code": "STORE_PROBLEM", "NSUnderlyingError": StoreKit.StoreKitError.unknown, "source_file": […]08:24 amCommission based Risk free marketing
Are there any ways of marketing your app where there was a way to pay for it as a portion of the sales it generated, like a referral program. Is there a way you can do this so that it’s an easy no cost solution that makes both parties money? submitted by /u/mobileappz […]08:00 amUnlock every major AI model forever for just one $75 payment
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Macworld TL;DR: Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac just dropped to $39.97, including access to all the staple apps for a one-time price (MSRP $229). Monthly Microsoft 365 fees add up fast, but you don’t have to keep paying them just to use your favorite tools. For a very limited time, there’s a small batch of Microsoft Office 2019 lifetime licenses available for $39.97, and they’re going quickly (MSRP $229). Act fast if you want to secure a lifetime download for your Mac! What’s included with Office 2019 This lifetime license comes with Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Teams OneNote While these are slightly older versions than what’s available in Microsoft 365, they still get the job done. And because they’re a little older, they may also play nicely with older machines. The hardware requirements are minimal, and you can go as far back as macOS 14 and still run your software just fine. Download Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac at $39.97 while you still can (MSRP $229). No coupon is needed. Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for MacSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:58 amSMS Delivery Delays to Bandwidth in USA for Shortcode Numbers
Nov 18, 23:58 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS Delivery Delays to Bandwidth for short code numbers in USA. 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.07:09 amMy app was rejected and it’s not even live or published? I’m just testing in TestFlight, is that normal? (1st time building an app) | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingMy app was rejected and it’s not even live or published? I’m just testing in TestFlight, is that normal? (1st time building an app)
Been building an app for months, finally at the point where I'm setting things up in App Store Connect, CloudKit, etc. I put my App in TestFlight, added some INTERNAL testers (me/other iCloud device), and made sure I didn't submit for any review, because my game is not nearly ready yet, not even close. I've […]07:00 amFRA (Frankfurt) on 2025-11-19
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A new low price is available on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro, plus save up to $500 on M4 Pro and M4 Max models, as Amazon competes for your business this holiday season.Save up to $500 on Apple's MacBook Pro with holiday deals - Image credit: AppleA steeper price drop is in effect at Amazon as Black Friday approaches, with Apple's new M5 MacBook Pro dropping to $1,447 — a $152 discount off MSRP. This is the lowest price we've seen on the standard configuration since the 14-inch MacBook Pro with Apple's M5 chip debuted in October. The Silver version is priced at $1,447, while the Space Black finish is $2 more at $1,449.Buy M5 MacBook Pro for $1,447 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:06 amApple Developer account renewal, certificates, and Xcode
Every year I forget what I need to do here. My Apple Developer account renews next week, but my development and distribution managed certificates expire two weeks after that. Do they automatically renew somehow with my developer account? If not and I have to manually renew them, do I then need to configure them in […]05:53 amHong Kong SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 2, 08:00 - 14:00 PSTNov 18, 21:38 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in Hong Kong is conducting a planned maintenance from 02 December 2025 at 08:00 PST until 02 December 2025 at 14:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from Hong Kong handsets.05:40 amSMS Delivery Delays to Sercomtel Cel Network in Brazil
Nov 18, 21:40 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays to Sercomtel Cel network in Brazil. 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.04:24 amLibrePods finally brings real AirPods support to Android
An open-source Android app brings true AirPods functionality on Android, adding native-style controls, battery info, and smarter integration. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:01 amiPadOS 26: How to use Quick Notes or take a screenshot with a swipe
If you're a long-time iPad owner, you might wonder why you can't swipe to access Quick Notes or take a screenshot on iPadOS 26. The good news is that you can, and we'll show you how.Quickly take notes by swiping on an iPadSwiping from the corner of your iPad to quickly take a note or a screenshot has been a feature for years. But with iPadOS 26, gaining a new multitasking system, Apple has repurposed the swipe, causing confusion among upgraders.With iPadOS 26's new windowed multitasking enabled, swiping from the corner of an iPad resizes the current app. But don't worry, there are a couple of ways to get the old functionality back. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:40 amLessons Learned from Implementing Gardening App Using SwiftUI, SwiftData and Foundation Models | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingLessons Learned from Implementing Gardening App Using SwiftUI, SwiftData and Foundation Models
I recently worked on and published a Vegetable Gardening app to the app store. This app is implemented using SwiftUI, SwiftData and Foundation Models. Below you can find some of the lessons I learned. I will try to find time and write a more detailed blog post about it. Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-veggie-garden/id6754995753 – Architecture For the […]02:23 amSchedule maintenance of Cloud Manager, API and Block Storage in LAX
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 19, 12:00 - 15:30 UTCNov 19, 12:00 UTCScheduled - We will be undergoing scheduled maintenance during this time01:53 amHidrateSpark Pro 2 review: motivational drinking with lights, chimes, & Find My
The HidrateSpark Pro 2 makes tracking your water intake easy and fun with Apple Health integration, Find My, and plenty of options for drinking alerts.HidrateSpark Pro 2 reviewIf there's one thing you need to know about your health as a human being, it's that you're probably not drinking enough water. Being properly hydrated can help you stay awake, focused, feeling healthy, and motivated throughout the day.I've actually been a happy HidrateSpark user for years, and when I saw the HidrateSpark Pro 2, I knew I needed to review it. They stepped up their design, added Apple Find My support, and continued their Apple Health integration. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:17 amI found an iOS developer with 47 apps on the App Store
I was browsing the App Store searching for unexplored app niches and came across a developer who has over 40 published apps, all very simple with a simple design; you can clearly see they were created by an indie developer. I wonder how he managed to publish so many apps, and if such a large […]12:42 amRunning the latest LLMs like Granite-4.0 and Qwen3 fully on ANE (Apple NPU) | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingRunning the latest LLMs like Granite-4.0 and Qwen3 fully on ANE (Apple NPU)
Last year, our two co-founders were invited by the Apple Data & Machine Learning Innovation (DMLI) team to share our work on on-device multimodal models for local AI agents. One of the questions that came up in that discussion was: Can the latest LLMs actually run end-to-end on the Apple Neural Engine? After months of […]12:41 amI can’t work on my Mac without this little keypad anymore
Offloading keyboard shortcuts to a programmable macro keypad is the best productivity hack I’ve ever done. more…12:41 amWill apple allow background reading of step data?
I find conflicting info on my research. But I am thinking of creating an app for myself that detects pacing so I need to first detect that walking began (CoreMotion?) then to read if a certain amount of steps have occurred (HealthKit). I would like this to continuously run even in the background. Is this […]12:00 amUnited Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Three
Nov 18, 16:00 PSTCompleted - The scheduled maintenance has been completed.Nov 18, 13:00 PSTIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Nov 18, 11:35 PSTScheduled - Our carrier partner Three United Kingdom is conducting an emergency maintenance from 18 November 2025 at 13:00 PST until 18 November 2025 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for Three United Kingdom customers.Impacted Products: Lookup SIM Swap, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes, Lookup Identity Match, Verify Silent Network AuthWe are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.Tuesday November 1811:52 pmMultiple Destination Voice Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 3, 03:00 - 11:00 PSTNov 18, 15:25 PSTScheduled - Our Voice carrier partner in Australia and New Zealand is conducting a planned maintenance from 03 December 2025 at 03:00 PST until 03 December 2025 at 11:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent audio quality degradation from and to Twilio Australia and New Zealand phone numbers.11:52 pmGoogle Launches More Intelligent Gemini 3 Model
Google today introduced Gemini 3 Pro, its newest and most intelligent AI model. Google says that Gemini offers state-of-the-art reasoning, able to understand depth and nuance. It is also better at understanding the context and intent behind a request for more relevant answers. According to Google, Gemini 3 Pro is the best model in the world for multimodal understanding, outperforming Gemini 2.5 Pro on every major AI benchmark. Responses have been designed to be concise and direct, with less flattery. Google claims that it serves as a "true thought partner." Gemini 3 Pro is rolling out across Google platforms. It's been incorporated into AI mode in Search for Pro and Ultra subscribers, the Gemini app (select Thinking from the model selector), AI Studio, Vertex AI, and Google Antigravity, a new agentic development platform. AI Mode in Search will use Gemini 3 to provide new generative UI experiences like immersive visual layouts and interactive tools generated on the fly. Google AI Ultra subscribers can also use Gemini 3 with Gemini Agent as of today, with Gemini 3 able to execute multi-step workflows from start to finish. Gemini 3 Deep Think is even more intelligent, and Google says that it can solve more complex problems than Gemini 3 Pro. Gemini 3 Deep Think Mode will be available to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the coming weeks. As part of the Gemini 3 launch, Google redesigned the Gemini app to give it a more modern look. Google says that it's easier to start chats and find images, videos, and reports that you've created in a dedicated My Stuff folder. The shopping experience has been overhauled, incorporating product listings, comparison tables, and prices from Google's Shopping Graph. There are new interfaces, including a visual layout that uses photos and modules, and a dynamic view that uses agentic coding capabilities to create a custom user interface in real-time suited to a query.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:31 pmHow to charge your Apple Watch as fast as possible
One of the more useful changes to recent Apple Watch models is support for fast charging. This allows you to quickly top off your Apple Watch battery at much faster speeds than before. Plus, with the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3, charging is even faster than before. There are a few things to remember, and you don’t get everything you need in the box… more…11:22 pmBOM (Mumbai) on 2025-11-25
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 25, 21:00 UTC - Nov 26, 01:00 UTCNov 18, 23:14 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in BOM (Mumbai) datacenter between 2025-11-25 21:00 and 2025-11-26 01:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.11:20 pmApple Hit with $634 Million Verdict as Blood Oxygen Battle Drags On
The Apple–Masimo fight over watch‑based blood‑oxygen monitoring has escalated with a $634 million jury award and a fresh ITC review of Apple’s workaround.11:09 pmApple's Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad get firmware updates
The Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Apple's 140W USB-C power adapter all have new firmware that will install automatically when connected to a device.The Magic Keyboard with USB-C received a firmware update on Tuesday, as did other Apple accessories.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 the Magic Trackpad and Magic Trackpad 2.This is the first firmware update these accessories have received since October 2024, when the Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad were upgraded with USB-C ports. This was done to bring the products into compliance with the European Union's requirement that consumer electronics use a common charger by 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:09 pmApple's Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad get firmware updates
The Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Apple's 140W USB-C power adapter all have new firmware that will install automatically when connected to a device.The Magic Keyboard with USB-C received a firmware update on Tuesday, as did other Apple accessories.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 the Magic Trackpad and Magic Trackpad 2.This is the first firmware update these accessories have received since October 2024, when the Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad were upgraded with USB-C ports. This was done to bring the products into compliance with the European Union's requirement that consumer electronics use a common charger by 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:09 pmApple's Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad get firmware updates
The Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Apple's 140W USB-C power adapter all have new firmware that will install automatically when connected to a device.The Magic Keyboard with USB-C received a firmware update on Tuesday, as did other Apple accessories.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 the Magic Trackpad and Magic Trackpad 2.This is the first firmware update these accessories have received since October 2024, when the Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad were upgraded with USB-C ports. This was done to bring the products into compliance with the European Union's requirement that consumer electronics use a common charger by 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:09 pmApple's Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad get firmware updates
The Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Apple's 140W USB-C power adapter all have new firmware that will install automatically when connected to a device.The Magic Keyboard with USB-C received a firmware update on Tuesday, as did other Apple accessories.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 the Magic Trackpad and Magic Trackpad 2.This is the first firmware update these accessories have received since October 2024, when the Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad were upgraded with USB-C ports. This was done to bring the products into compliance with the European Union's requirement that consumer electronics use a common charger by 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:47 pmCloudflare Outage Takes Down Large Swaths of the Internet
This morning’s Cloudflare outage impacted millions of websites worldwide, exposing a troubling truth about modern Internet infrastructure: a handful of companies now control critical chokepoints that can take down significant portions of the Web.10:35 pmWays to protect myself after publishing app ?
Hello, I have an app completed that deals with users and their approximate location. I am thinking of all possible edge cases when it comes down to people wanting to sue the app (if it ever gets to that point). Aside from forming an LLC, what are some other ways indie devs protect themselves from […]10:22 pmSMS Delivery Failures to and from Twilio Philippines Phone Numbers
Nov 18, 14:22 PSTResolved - We are no longer experiencing SMS delivery failures to and from Twilio Philippines phone numbers. This incident has been resolved.Nov 18, 12:30 PSTMonitoring - We are observing recovery from the SMS delivery failures to and from Twilio Philippines phone numbers. We will continue to monitor to ensure full service recovery. We expect to provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 18, 07:19 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures to and from Twilio Philippines phone numbers. 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.Nov 17, 23:31 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures to and from Twilio Philippines phone numbers. 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.Nov 17, 19:31 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures to and from Twilio Philippines phone numbers. 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.Nov 17, 17:31 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures to and from Twilio Philippines phone numbers. 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.Nov 17, 16:31 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures to and from Twilio Philippines phone numbers. 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 17, 16:24 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS delivery failures to and from Twilio Philippines phone numbers. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.10:20 pmReport Claims That Apple Has Yet Again Put the Mac Pro 'On the Back Burner'
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Apple's Power Mac and Mac Pro towers used to be the company's primary workstations, but it has been years since they were updated with the same regularity as the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro. The Mac Pro has seen just four hardware updates in the last 15 years, and that's counting a 2012 refresh that was mostly identical to the 2010 version. Long-suffering Mac Pro buyers may have taken heart when Apple finally added an M2 Ultra processor to the tower in mid-2023, making it one of the very last Macs to switch from Intel to Apple Silicon -- surely this would mean that the computer would at least be updated once every year or two, like the Mac Studio has been? But Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says that Mac Pro buyers shouldn't get their hopes up for new hardware in 2026. Gurman says that the tower is "on the back burner" at Apple and that the company is "focused on a new Mac Studio" for the next-generation M5 Ultra chip that is in the works. As we reported earlier this year, Apple doesn't have plans to design or release an M4 Ultra, and the Mac Studio refresh from this spring included an M3 Ultra alongside the M4 Max. Note that Gurman carefully stops short of saying we definitely won't see a Mac Pro update next year -- the emphasis on the Mac Studio merely "suggests the Mac Pro won't be updated in 2026 in a significant way," and internal sources tell him "Apple has largely written off the Mac Pro." The current Mac Pro does still use the M2 Ultra rather than the M3 Ultra, which indicates that Apple doesn't see the need to update its high-end desktop every time it releases a suitable chip. But all of Apple's other desktops -- the iMac, the Mac mini, and the Studio -- have skipped a silicon generation once since the M1 came out in 2020. Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:14 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 18, 2025 – Apple vs Masimo drags on, iPadOS 26.2
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…10:05 pmMajor analysts hike their Apple price targets on robust iPhone 17 demand
Several leading brokerages have significantly raised their price targets for Apple, reflecting growing optimism about the company's… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:52 pmWanted to learn about widgets. So built an app
I wanted to learn a bit more about widgets so I built this age calculator widget app. Best of app it’s free! submitted by /u/antifringe [link] [comments]09:44 pmApple releases new firmware for Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and more
Apple has just released a batch of surprise firmware updates for various accessories that you might otherwise never suspect could get new firmware, including the Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and even an Apple power adapter. more…09:17 pmWhat's New With Multitasking in iPadOS 26.2
With the third beta of iPadOS 26.2 that came out yesterday, Apple made some useful updates to the way that multitasking works on the iPad. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. iPadOS 26.1 brought back Slide Over, one of the main multitasking views from iPadOS 18 that was removed in iPadOS 26. In iPadOS 26.2, Slide Over works more like it did before, and there are also useful new options for replacing apps in a tiled view. When in Windowed or Stage Manager mode in iPadOS 26.2, you can drag and drop apps into various multitasking views, including Slide Over. Apps can be dragged over from the Dock, Spotlight search, or App Library. Drag an app to the left or right side of the display to enter a tiled view that's similar to Split View. Drag an app further left or right to establish it as a Slide Over app. There are visual indications that let you know when an app is in a left, right, or Slide Over position. If you have a Slide Over window open or apps in a tiled view, you can drag another app over the top of the existing one to put the new app in its position. You still can't stack multiple apps up in Slide Over, but at least you can now drag apps into place like you could in iPadOS 18.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:15 pmApple Card adds two new 5% Daily Cash limited-time merchants
Apple adds new Apple Card specials for boosted Daily Cash and other rewards regularly, and there are now two limited-time partners where you can get 5% cash back. more…09:11 pmResident Evil Survival Unit for iOS now up for pre-order, if you don’t mind waiting [U: Launched] | 9 to 5 MacResident Evil Survival Unit for iOS now up for pre-order, if you don’t mind waiting [U: Launched]
Update, November 18, 4:11 p.m. ET: The app is now available on the App Store. The original story follows below Sony’s subsidiary Aniplex Inc. has made Resident Evil: Survival Unit available for pre-order on the App Store, ahead of its release. Way ahead, as it turns out. Here are the details. more…09:10 pmEPA fines Apple $261,000 to settle hazardous waste complaint
Apple has settled with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), paying $261,000 and changing policies following claims it didn't properly handle hazardous waste at a Santa Clara chip facility.Apple's Santa Clara operation was visited by the EPA (Source: Apple Maps)On Tuesday, the EPA said it had reached a settlement with Apple to end claims the iPhone maker had violated federal hazardous waste laws. Apple was accused of failing to properly deal with hazardous waste and air emissions issues at the facility in Santa Clara, California.The violations were said to include failures to: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:05 pmApple Releases New Firmware for 140W USB-C Power Adapter, Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad | MacRumorsApple Releases New Firmware for 140W USB-C Power Adapter, Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad
Apple today released updated firmware for several accessories, including the 140W USB-C Power Adapter, the Magic Trackpad 2, the Magic Trackpad USB-C, the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, and the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad. There is no word on what's included in the updated firmware at this time, but it could offer performance improvements and security updates. Accessory firmware updates are infrequent. The last update to the Magic Keyboard was over a year ago, for example. These are the first firmware update Apple has released for the USB-C version of the Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard that came out in October 2024. The USB-C Magic Trackpad had firmware version 3.1.1 installed at launch, while the keyboards were running version 3.1.4. After the update, the USB-C Magic Trackpad and Keyboards should all have firmware version 3.1.9 installed. Magic Trackpad 2 firmware was version 3.1.1 previously, while the new firmware is version 3.1.8. The 140W USB-C Power adapter had firmware version 1.4.73, and it's been upgraded to 1.4.84. Firmware updates for keyboards, power adapters, and trackpads are automatically installed when the accessory is actively paired to a device running iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, or visionOS.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:05 pmLimited supply: M4 MacBook Pro dips to $1,299 (save $300)
If you missed out on the $1,299 M4 MacBook Pro blowout deal, it's back with limited supply available at the $300 discount.Pick up this blowout MacBook Pro model at $1,299 - Image credit: AppleAfter the deal quickly sold out at Amazon, B&H is now matching the $1,299 promotion on the M4 14-inch MacBook Pro. This closeout special offers a $300 discount on the M4 10-core model with 16GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage.Buy M4 MacBook Pro for $1,299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:05 pmThis Black Friday, get pCloud lifetime secure cloud storage for 60% off
We all have too many digital subscriptions these days, with each of those individual monthly costs adding up. Swapping out your recurring cloud storage fees for a single pCloud lifetime subscription can make a lot of financial sense. Best of all, there’s no need to compromise on security to do it. pCloud protects your data with end-to-end encryption (E2EE) and is based in Switzerland, which has the strictest data privacy laws in the world. The firm offers a three-in-one bundle that combines lifetime storage, client-side encryption, and a secure password manager … more…09:03 pmIllinois drivers can add a digital license to iPhone
Illinois motorists can securely add a digital driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet on iPhone. This is especially useful for travelers. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:00 pmApple releases new AirPods Pro 3 beta firmware
Apple today released a new beta firmware update for the AirPods Pro 3, currently available only to developers. The update carries build… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:49 pmApple hit with EPA penalty over claimed hazardous waste management violations
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with Apple over “claims of violations of federal hazardous waste law”. Here are the details. more…08:03 pmWhatsApp will finally support multiple accounts on the same iPhone
Meta has rolled out a WhatsApp beta build on TestFlight that introduces multi-account support. Here’s how it works. more…08:02 pmApple Settles With EPA After Hazardous Waste Violations at California Facility
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with Apple over claims of hazardous waste management at a semiconductor facility in Santa Clara, California. Apple has addressed the hazardous waste management and air emissions issues, and is now in compliance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, according to the EPA. The EPA investigated Apple's facility after receiving a complaint about it, discovering that Apple had not properly labeled hazardous waste containers or controlled air emissions from a solvent waste tank, among other violations. Apple fixed the waste management issues and installed a device to control air emissions. Apple is also paying a $261,283 penalty. The facility is located next to apartment buildings in Santa Clara, and at least one resident complained of falling ill due to the emissions. Earlier this month, Apple spokesperson Sean Redding told SFGATE that Apple is committed to environmental protection. "The issues posed no risks to the environment and were quickly resolved, and we remain deeply committed to protecting the environment everywhere we operate," Redding said.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forumsFirehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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