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- 09:18 pmM5 iPad Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
Just before Apple updated the iPad Pro with a next-generation M5 chip, Samsung refreshed its tablet lineup and debuted the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. We thought we'd pit Apple's latest iPad Pro against Samsung's newest tablet to see how they compare to one another. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. While the iPad Pro measures in at 13 inches, the S11 Ultra is much larger at 14.6 inches. They both have OLED displays, but the bigger screen makes an impact. Samsung's screen is bright, colorful, and has excellent contrast, plus you don't have to pay extra for a matte coating to cut down on glare. The M5 iPad Pro and the S11 Ultra are both 5.1mm, so they're incredibly thin and light. That's especially apparent with the bigger screen. Apple doesn't let you upgrade iPad Pro storage on your own, but the S11 Ultra has a microSD card slot that accommodates up to 2TB of storage. RAM is up to 16GB, the same as the iPad Pro. Both tablets have a stylus accessory, but Samsung includes its S Pen in the box while Apple sells the Apple Pencil Pro separately. This year's S Pen has a pencil like feel and a new tip that provides a better writing experience, but the Apple Pencil is still better. Samsung's tablets have a DeX mode that allows them to connect to a display or a TV for a desktop-like usage experience. DeX transforms the UI and optimizes it for a larger screen so you can do more on your tablet with dual-screen support. You can connect a second display to your iPad, but the experience is nothing like DeX, and you're limited to the iPad multitasking features. Samsung's S11 Ultra is much better at transitioning from a tablet to something more closely resembling a computer. Samsung devices run Android, which is an immediate dealbreaker for a lot of Apple users. Android has the benefit of deep AI integration that Apple currently can't match, so the S11 Ultra has features like Drawing Assist, Writing Assist, camera-supported Gemini Live, and full Gemini support. The iPad Pro has no water resistance, but the S11 Ultra offers IP68 protection, which means it can hold up to submersion in water. The iPad Pro wins in sheer performance thanks to the M5 chip. Samsung has a 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chip, but the iPad is almost twice as fast in most benchmarking tests. Apple's App Store is still more robust with a better selection of apps optimized for a tablet-sized screen, and there are many pro-level apps that aren't available on Samsung's platform. Both Apple and Samsung make keyboard cases for their tablets, but Samsung's S11 Ultra keyboard doesn't have a trackpad, which is a major downgrade compared to the iPad Pro's Magic Keyboard. Would you get a Samsung tablet? Let us know in the comments below.Tag: SamsungThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:15 pmApple design chief quits for Meta. Some say good riddance!
Social media users responded to big news that Alan Dye will join Meta with Liquid-Glass-focused sarcasm. Is it really such a big loss? (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:04 pmExpressVPN now has a native Mac app
Alongside a new Mac version, the latest ExpressVPN update also features a welcome connectivity option on iOS. Here are the details. more…08:45 pmUI design chief exits Apple to head up Meta’s new design studio
Macworld Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that a key Apple executive is leaving the company (no, it’s not Tim Cook). Alan Dye, who leads Apple’s user interface design team, is leaving Apple Park in Cupertino for the Ravenswood Slough in Menlo Park and the headquarters of Meta, where he will lead “a new design studio,” said Gurman, and will be “in charge of design for hardware, software and AI integration for its interfaces.” Dye has led Apple’s user interface design team since 2015. He will be replaced by Steve Lemay, who “has played a key role in the design of every major Apple interface since 1999,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a statement to Bloomberg. “He has always set an extraordinarily high bar for excellence and embodies Apple’s culture of collaboration and creativity.” Dye played a key role in several recent product rollouts for Apple. He led the efforts for the UI redesign in the version 26 operating systems, as well as with the Apple Vision Pro, Apple Watch, and iPhone X. He was one of Jony Ive’s proteges and one of the few designers remaining from that era. This news follows several reports throughout this year of Meta poaching Apple employees. Several of Apple’s AI development team have left for Meta, including Ruoming Pang, who led Apple’s AI model development. Bloomberg reported that Pang was offered a $200 million compensation package, most of which is stock options. Earlier this week, Apple announced that AI chief John Giannandrea was “retiring” and renowned AI researcher Amar Subramanya would be taking his place.08:26 pmApple Watch and AirPods health features roll out in multiple new countries
Apple Watch hypertension notifications and sleep apnea alerts, as well as AirPods Hearing Test and Hearing Aid, are now available in these new countries. more…08:18 pmSMS Delivery Failures to Mobicom in Mongolia for a Subset of Long Codes
Dec 3, 12:18 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures sending to Mobicom in Mongolia for a subset of Long Codes. 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.08:11 pmWhat to expect from iOS 26.2 when it launches next week
Apple released iOS 26.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.2 release candidates, signaling an upcoming final version. Discover the changes now. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:11 pmApple's human interface design chief Alan Dye poached by Meta
Meta's latest attempt at relevance after failing to make the Metaverse or superintelligence happen is hiring Alan Dye, the guy behind Liquid Glass.Alan DyeApple's talent pool has taken repeated hits over the year, as tech rivals attempt to shore up their artificial intelligence projects by poaching employees from elsewhere. In the latest siphoning off of talent from Apple, Meta has poached a managerial figure connected to the Apple Vision Pro.On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that Meta was hiring away Alan Dye from Apple. He is reportedly heading over to Meta to create a new design studio, with a focus on hardware, software, and AI integration. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:54 pmApple UI Design Chief Alan Dye Leaving for Meta
Apple UI design head Alan Dye is leaving the company and transitioning to Meta, reports Bloomberg. Dye took over Apple's user interface design team in 2015 when former Apple designer Jony Ive transitioned to Chief Design Officer, and he's held that position since then. Dye has been at Apple since 2006, joining the marketing and communication team as a creative director. He transitioned to Jony Ive's user interface team in 2012 to work on iOS 7, and he worked on subsequent iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS design updates. Most recently, he helped develop the Vision Pro interface, and he oversaw the rollout of the iOS 26 and macOS 26 Liquid Glass design revamp. Apple plans to replace Dye with Stephen Lemay, a longtime Apple designer who joined the company over 25 years ago. In a statement to Bloomberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook praised Lemay. Steve Lemay has played a key role in the design of every major Apple interface since 1999. He has always set an extraordinarily high bar for excellence and embodies Apple's culture of collaboration and creativity. Design is fundamental to who we are at Apple, and today, we have an extraordinary design team working on the most innovative product lineup in our history. Dye is joining Meta as chief design officer on December 31, and he will help Meta in its efforts to further break into consumer hardware. Dye will head up Meta's new design studio, overseeing hardware design and software design with a focus on improving Meta devices like headsets and glasses with AI features.Tags: Alan Dye, MetaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:36 pmApple design VP Alan Dye departing for Meta
Alan Dye, Apple’s vice president of Human Interface Design since 2015, is departing the company. Bloomberg reports that Meta has poached Dye as part of its push “into AI-equipped consumer devices.” Stephen Lemay, a 26-year Apple design veteran, will take over the role from Dye, who officially joins Meta on December 31. more…07:32 pmApple TV drama ‘Your Friends & Neighbors,’ starring Jon Hamm, returns for season two on April 3rd | Mac Daily NewsApple TV drama ‘Your Friends & Neighbors,’ starring Jon Hamm, returns for season two on April 3rd
Apple TV on Wednesday revealed first look images and the season two premiere date for its critically acclaimed Jon Hamm-led drama… The post Apple TV drama ‘Your Friends & Neighbors,’ starring Jon Hamm, returns for season two on April 3rd appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:31 pmApple Expands Hypertension, Sleep Apnea, and Hearing Health Features to More Countries
Apple is expanding AirPods and Apple Watch health features to additional countries starting today. Hypertension notifications from the Apple Watch are now available in United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam. Hearing Test and Hearing Aid functionality has expanded to Bahrain, Costa Rica, and Paraguay, while Sleep Apnea notifications are available in Colombia. Apple also expanded Hearing Aid functionality with automatic Conversation Boost to a long list of European countries, including the UK, Germany, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, Finland, Norway, Ireland, and Denmark. Apple introduced Hypertension notifications in watchOS 26, and the feature uses heart data collected by the Apple Watch to alert users if signs of chronic high blood pressure are detected. Hypertension notifications work after collecting 30 days of heart rate data, and the feature can be set up in the Apple Health app on the iPhone. Hypertension alerts are available on the Apple Watch Series 9 and later and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later. Sleep apnea detection is a feature that Apple first started rolling out with watchOS 11. It uses the accelerometer to monitor subtle wrist movements that are associated with interruptions in normal breathing patterns, alerting users if breathing disturbances are detected. Sleep apnea detection also requires 30 days of data, with information available in the Breathing Disturbances section of the Health app. Hearing Test and Hearing Aid functionality first rolled out last year, allowing the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 to be used in lieu of hearing aids for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. The hearing test uses tones at different frequencies to detect hearing loss, and if issues are detected, users can turn on hearing assistance. The feature also includes Loud Sound Reduction to protect hearing health. Conversation Boost has long been an AirPods Pro feature, but the auto-on option paired with Hearing Aid functionality automatically enhances sound volume when someone speaks. Hearing Aid functionality with Conversation Boost works on the AirPods Pro 2 and later, with a list of supported countries available on Apple's website.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:23 pmwatchOS 26.2 has four changes for Apple Watch, here’s everything new
watchOS 26.2 is almost here, and thanks to Apple’s official release notes, we know exactly what’s changing. Here’s everything new coming to Apple Watch in watchOS 26.2. more…07:22 pmWe built a Swift iOS app with a scalable backend in minutes. Here’s how. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWe built a Swift iOS app with a scalable backend in minutes. Here’s how.
We wanted to share a fun project we built: a simple pushup tracking app in Swift, powered by a Gadget backend. Our goal was to see how quickly we could get a native mobile app connected to a scalable database and API. Turns out, it’s pretty fast. We wrote a full tutorial, but here's the […]07:16 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Airtel in Nigeria
Dec 3, 11:16 PSTResolved - We are no longer experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Airtel in Nigeria. This incident has been resolved.Dec 3, 09:21 PSTUpdate - We are observing recovery in SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Airtel in Nigeria. We will continue monitoring the service to ensure a full recovery. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 3, 07:21 PSTMonitoring - We are observing recovery in SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Airtel in Nigeria. We will continue monitoring the service to ensure a full recovery. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 3, 06:40 PSTUpdate - We continue experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Airtel in Nigeria. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 3, 05:40 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Airtel in Nigeria. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.07:15 pmWhere can I find a tutorial on how to implement loyalty points in my marketplace app? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWhere can I find a tutorial on how to implement loyalty points in my marketplace app?
Hello everyone, I’m currently taking a Swift bootcamp and eventhough I’m very early in my learning, I already have an idea for an app I’d like to make. But I’m so frustrated already that I can’t seem to find a single tutorial anywhere on how to add loyalty points to a users account. The customer […]07:05 pmCan’t Provision A Device
Hi I'm having my first attempt at IOS development and want to see the progress I've made on my phone. I plugged it in to my Mac and selected it as a preview device and got the following messages in the Signing & Capabilities screen: Your team has no devices from which to generate a […]06:49 pmRelease candidates of iOS 26.2, macOS 26.2 now available
Apple has reached the release candidate stage for the current developer beta cycle, with new builds of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 out now for testing.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe RC round arrives after the third developer betas, which Apple distributed on November 17 for most of the operating systems, November 18 for the third visionOS 26.2 build. The second arrived on November 12.iOS 26.2 RC 1 is build 23C52, replacing 23C5044b Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:42 pmApple Seeds watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2 and visionOS 26.2 Release Candidates
Apple today provided developers and public beta testers with the release candidate versions of upcoming watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and visionOS 26.2 updates for testing purposes. The software comes two weeks after Apple seeded the third betas. The RCs are the final versions of the watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS 26.2 updates that will be provided to the public next week as long as no other bugs are found. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device. watchOS 26.2 features updated Sleep Score ranges that better match how people might be feeling after a night's rest. In tvOS 26.2, Apple added support for creating a profile without an Apple Account, plus there is a dedicated Apple TV app kids mode for profiles created for kids.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:39 pmiPadOS 26.2 RC and more now available ahead of coming launch
Apple has just debuted the RC (release candidate) versions of its various 26.2 software updates, including iPadOS 26.2 and more. Here’s what to expect. more…06:38 pmmacOS Tahoe 26.2 RC rolling out to developers and public beta
macOS Tahoe 26.2 Release Candidate is now available for developers, as well as for the public beta, ahead of the official upcoming release. Here’s what to expect. more…06:37 pmApple releases iOS 26.2 RC for iPhone
Apple has released the release candidate of iOS 26.2 for iPhone. The RC version is available as an over-the-air update starting today. more…06:36 pmmacOS Tahoe 26.2 Release Candidate Now Available to Developers and Public Beta Testers
Apple today provided the release candidate of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.2 update to developers and public beta testers, with the update coming two weeks after Apple seeded the third beta. The RC represents the final version of macOS Tahoe 26.2 that will be provided to the public as long as no bugs are found in the software. Testers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.2 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled. macOS Tahoe 26.2 includes Edge Light, a new feature for video calls. Edge Light adds a border of soft light around the edges of the Mac's display to illuminate your face in darkened rooms. Edge Light is meant to mimic the look of a physical ring light. Edge Light uses the Neural Engine for positioning, so it is optimally placed around your face in the video frame. Light color can be adjusted from warm to cool, and intensity varies based on ambient lighting. Edge Light is available in video conferencing apps like FaceTime and Webex alongside other options like backgrounds, Portrait mode, and Voice Isolation. It works on Macs that support Apple silicon. Along with Edge Light, the Reminders app is getting an option to have an alarm go off when a reminder is due, the News app has some design updates, and Apple is adding new features to the Podcasts app. Related Roundup: macOS Tahoe 26Related Forum: macOS TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:33 pmApple Seeds iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 Release Candidates to Developers and Public Beta Testers | MacRumorsApple Seeds iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 Release Candidates to Developers and Public Beta Testers
Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 updates to developers and public beta testers, with the software coming two weeks after Apple seeded the third betas. The release candidates represent the final versions of iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 that will be provided to the public if no further bugs are found during this final week of testing. Registered developers and public beta testers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 26.2 has a Liquid Glass slider on the Lock Screen to adjust the transparency of the clock, plus it brings AirPods Live Translation to the European Union. The Reminders app now supports alarms for when tasks are due, and there are updates to the Podcasts and Apple News apps. Menu animations have been revamped, and CarPlay supports disabling pinned messages in the Messages app. We have a full list of all the features available in iOS 26.2 in our guide. iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 will likely see a launch next week.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:23 pmIAD (Ashburn) on 2025-12-09
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 9, 07:00 - 11:00 UTCDec 3, 18:13 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in IAD (Ashburn) datacenter on 2025-12-09 between 07:00 and 11:00 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.06:23 pmIAD (Ashburn) on 2025-12-11
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 11, 07:00 - 11:00 UTCDec 3, 18:16 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in IAD (Ashburn) datacenter on 2025-12-11 between 07:00 and 11:00 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.06:22 pmIncreased Latency and Timeouts Across Roles and Realms
Dec 3, 10:17 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with Flex. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.06:18 pmIndia Pulls Its Preinstalled iPhone App Demand
India has withdrawn its order requiring Apple and other smartphone makers to preinstall the government's Sanchar Saathi app after public backlash and privacy concerns. AppleInsider reports: On November 28, the India Ministry of Communication issued a secret directive to Apple and other smartphone manufacturers, requiring the preinstallation of a government-backed app. Less than a week later, the order has been rescinded. The withdrawal on Wednesday means Apple doesn't have to preload the Sanchar Saathi app onto iPhones sold in the country, in a way that couldn't be "disabled or restricted." [...] In pulling back from the demand, the government insisted that the app had an "increasing acceptance" among citizens. There was a tenfold spike of new user registrations on Tuesday alone, with over 600,000 new users made aware of the app from the public debacle. India Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia took a moment to insist that concerns the app could be used for increased surveillance were unfounded. "Snooping is neither possible nor will it happen" with the app, Scindia claimed. "This is a welcome development, but we are still awaiting the full text of the legal order that should accompany this announcement, including any revised directions under the Cyber Security Rules, 2024," said the Internet Freedom Foundation. It is treating the news with "cautious optimism, not closure," until formalities conclude. However, while promising, the backdown doesn't stop India from retrying something similar or another tactic in the future. Read more of this story at Slashdot.06:12 pmApple Pay Promo Offers $15 Off $75 Etsy Purchase
Apple is offering a new Apple Pay promotion for the holidays, teaming up with Etsy to provide a $15 discount off of a purchase of $75 or more. Etsy users can get the $15 discount when making a purchase using Apple Pay as the payment method in the Etsy app and entering the promo code APPLEPAY at checkout. One discount is available per person, and it excludes shipping and handling, gift cards, and taxes. It is also not available for use on the Etsy website. The deal is available through December 10, 2025 at 8:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Fandango is also offering another "Apple Pay Wednesday" promotion that discounts movie tickets by $5 when making a purchase with Apple Pay in the Fandango app or on the Fandango website. Customers will need to use the promo code APPLEPAYWED when checking out to get the deal. The discount can be used for tickets at any theater that supports Fandango, and at any date and time, so purchases do not have to be for same-day tickets. Tag: Apple Pay PromoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:11 pmApple researchers unlock hidden heart data from Apple Watch sensor using AI
In the era of wearable technology, where a simple wristband can monitor steps, sleep, and even detect irregular heart rhythms, Apple Watch… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:04 pm9to5Mac Daily: December 3, 2025 – iOS 26.1 goes wide, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Narwal:Narwal is officially launching their Black Friday discounts, offering the record-low prices of its entire lineup up to 49% off. more…06:04 pm'MLB The Show Mobile' is Sony's biggest push into iPhone gaming
A new mobile version of "MLB The Show" marks Sony's most direct move yet to bring a console-first franchise to iPhone.An MLB game is coming to iOSThe game, soft-launched in the Philippines for now, isn't a companion app or a port. San Diego Studio built it from scratch for iOS and Android with console-style controls, licensed players, and full stadium fidelity.The result is a mobile title that looks and behaves far closer to a traditional release than anything Sony has shipped on phones before. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:53 pmBOS (Boston) on 2025-12-08
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 8, 07:00 - 11:00 UTCDec 3, 17:46 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in BOS (Boston) datacenter on 2025-12-08 between 07:00 and 11:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.05:53 pmYXE (Saskatoon) on 2025-12-05
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 5, 08:30 - 13:00 UTCDec 3, 17:34 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in YXE (Saskatoon) datacenter on 2025-12-05 between 08:30 and 13:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.05:52 pmYYC (Calgary) on 2025-12-05
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 5, 08:30 - 13:00 UTCDec 3, 17:34 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in YYC (Calgary) datacenter on 2025-12-05 between 08:30 and 13:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.05:41 pmExperience Audio Perfection with the AirPods Pro 3!
Upgrade to the feature-packed AirPods Pro 3, boasting enhanced ANC, a redesigned fit, three-dimensional audio for an immersive listening experience, and built-in heart rate sensing. The AirPods Pro 3 allows you to take a hearing test at home, and the hearing aid feature allows you to hear people talking to you and communicate more clearly, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:40 pmPanels, Wallpaper App Will Be Shutting Down By The End of The Year
Marques Brownlee, or MKBHD, is a popular YouTuber who released Panels, a wallpaper app, which will be shutting down at the end of this year. Based on the notice on the website Panels, the development team has undergone a change and MKBHD was not able to find the right fit of collaborators to continue the […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:38 pmGoogle and Opera Collaborate to Bring Gemini AI to Opera GX and Opera One Browsers
An expansion of the collaboration between Opera and Google has been announced, where they will be integrating Gemini, Google’s AI model, to the browser. The expansion of side panels powered by Gemini that were exclusive to Opera Neon in the past is now accessible for the free browsers, Opera GX and Opera One. This allows […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:37 pmSingapore Now Has Tap to Pay Available on the iPhone
Tap to Pay is now branching out to Singapore, allowing small businesses, big merchants, and independent sellers to offer another way to pay where they can use the iPhone as a terminal for contactless payments. The feature was first released in February for the United States, which enabled the use of iPhones for accepting payments […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:36 pmThe AirPods 4 with ANC is 43% Off
Amazon has the AirPods 4 with ANC and Apple Care+ for direct service, protection, and support from Apple, at $90 off. The earbuds gives you an immersive listening experience with Spatial Audio along with ANC powered by the H2 chip made by Apple. It is designed to give you a comfortable listening experience with better […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:35 pmApple Store Closed for Renovations in Barcelona, One Relocating in Canada, and New Store Opening In India | iLoungeApple Store Closed for Renovations in Barcelona, One Relocating in Canada, and New Store Opening In India
The Apple Store in Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia will be closing temporarily to undergo renovations in February next year. The Apple Store in Montréal, Canada, Sainte Catherine will be relocating in the middle of January and will reportedly be moving to a heritage building that is 125 years old, northeast of the Rue de la […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:34 pmAds Coming to ChatGPT
Ads will be introduced to ChatGPT by OpenAI for those who are using the chatbot for free. References for a functionality that will incorporate ads were found by Tibor Blaho, an engineer, where code strings refer to a carousel for search ads, along with an API for ads. The update will be coming to all […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:33 pmApple Adds the First-Gen iPhone SE to the Obsolete List
The original iPhone SE has now been deemed obsolete by Apple and has been added to the list of products on their website. Once a device is regarded as obsolete, it would no longer be qualified for repair services and battery replacements at authorized Apple Service Providers as well as Apple Stores worldwide. After seven […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:30 pmThe 13-inch M4 MacBook Air 256GB Is $250 Off
Amazon has the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air 256 GB marked $250 off. The device is powered by the Apple made M4 chip with enhanced AI capabilities, bringing smart features, fluidity and speed to your MacBook. You can blaze through your daily workflow, multitask across macOS apps, handle heavy projects for editing, and enjoy high-graphics gaming. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:29 pmSiri Delays Lead To John Giannandrea, Apple AI Chief, Retiring
Apple announced that John Giannandrea, chief of Apple AI, will be retiring from his position in the Spring of next year. He will take on the role as an advisor anytime from now until next year, then Amar Subramanya, a former AI researcher for Microsoft, will be taking the reins as AI vice president. Subramanya […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:28 pmNetflix Removes Mobile App Casting To TVs
Netflix silently removed the capability to cast content from your mobile phone to streaming devices and modern TVs like the Google TV streamer and latest models for the Chromecast. Reddit users were able to spot the change first, which was then confirmed on the support page of Netflix. You can still use older versions of […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:27 pmM5 iPad Pro May Be Giving a Hint on New Feature of Studio Display
The M5 iPad Pro’s upgraded specs may be hinting at a big new feature for the upcoming Studio Display, which is anticipated to roll out early next year. The most recent iPad Pro was premiered by Apple last month, with one change related to the display that is quite noticeable. The feature provides a lower […] The post appeared first on iLounge.05:11 pmMake calls more personal: Your guide to creating custom iPhone Contact Posters
Contact Posters let you customize how your contact card looks to other people when you call them from your iPhone. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:06 pmMLB: The Show is officially bringing the best baseball game to iPhone
Heads up, baseball fans. MLB: The Show is officially coming to iPhone. The game is already soft launched in one country and will launch globally in the future. more…05:04 pmAI-Powered Feedback Collection from users for iOS Apps
We're Building An intelligent chatbot library for iOS that collects meaningful user feedback through natural conversations. You create "use cases" for specific moments in your app – each with an initial message and a goal. The AI chats with users, understands their problems, and automatically creates detailed tickets. Why Forms and Support Sections Don't Work […]04:46 pmDeals: Phone 16 Pro Max up to $580 off, AirPods Pro 2 $114 off, Apple Crossbody Strap, Ocean Band, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: Phone 16 Pro Max up to $580 off, AirPods Pro 2 $114 off, Apple Crossbody Strap, Ocean Band, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is kicking off with even lower prices on iPhone – you’ll now find 1TB iPhone 16 Pro Max models at up to $580 off via Amazon renewed Premium (among others). We also still have AirPods Pro 4 with ANC down at the wild $99 deal price, but this morning also ushered back in the Cyber Monday deal on AirPods Pro 2 at $114 off alongside a new all-time low on the official Apple Crossbody iPhone Strap and its 2025 model Neon Green Ocean Band. Hit the jump for a closer look. more…04:46 pmTiny snap-on iPhone game controller is always ready to play [Review] ★★★★☆
The Abxylute M4 game controller is pocket-size, but clip it to your iPhone to add all the buttons and sticks needed for gaming. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:40 pmiPhone 17 Pro lost key Camera app feature that iPhone 16 Pro had
iPhone 17 Pro offers a much-improved camera experience over prior models like the iPhone 16 Pro. But an Apple support document confirms that one previous Camera app feature has been removed: Night mode photos are no longer available in Portrait mode. more…04:32 pmHoliday MacBook Air deals slash prices by up to $600
Cyber Week deals on Apple's MacBook Air are going on now, with M4 price points as low as $749.99 and a blowout M1 deal available for $499.Save up to $600 on MacBook Air laptops for Cyber Monday - Image credit: AppleAmazon has the lowest prices on the retail configurations, but B&H is offering its own aggressive sales on upgraded models, including M4 models with 32GB of memory and/or extra storage.If you're looking for the cheapest MacBook Air price for casual use, Walmart has the closeout M1 model on sale for $499. If budget allows, though, we recommend opting for the $749.99 M4 spec that has 16GB of memory vs. the 8GB in the clearance M1 model. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:20 pmApp update uses metal for SwiftUI texture generation
Hey all, I just posted a walkthrough of some of the new features in my app to r/typograph, but I thought you might be interested in some of the technical details. Of note: – Custom paper construction package uses metal to generate lined, graph, construction, halftone and sheettone textures. – Absurd glyph-to-SwiftUI drawing command workflow […]04:20 pmTikTok blew up my app, and I didn’t have to pay for it!
Wanted to share a marketing strategy I used bc I didn’t have a marketing budget for my app. I searched tiktok videos of people making app reviews (bonus points if it’s your niche, for example mine was Structured). I commented asking if they’d do a video for my app (from my personal account, not the […]04:14 pmToday in Apple history: World’s first iPad-only newspaper folds
On December 3, 2012, News Corp pulled the plug on innovative iPad newspaper "The Daily" less than two years after the publication's launch. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:12 pmAirPods 4 With ANC Still Available for $99 Low Price
Apple's AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are still available at their record low price of $99.00 on Amazon, down from $179.00. We started tracking this deal last week for Black Friday, and it's one of the few that has stuck around after that event ended. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Free shipping options have somewhat delayed delivery dates, with December 11 provided as of writing. Prime members in select cities should see some same-day delivery times. As of writing, this is the only AirPods model on Amazon matching its record low price. $80 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $99.00 Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:09 pmBusyCal 2025.4.2 and BusyContacts 2025.4.3
Updates the calendar and contact apps with improvements and bug fixes. ($49.99 new for each, free update, various sizes, macOS 11.5+)04:06 pmMultiple Destination SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
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Apple's AI chief, John Giannandrea, will finally exit the company after seven years at the helm, a move that gave the company's stock… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:59 pmHow to see all the books you read in 2025 with Apple Books
Apple has made a full snapshot of your 2025 reading habits with the Apple Books Year in Review. Here's how to see and share it.A look back at your 2025 reading with Apple BooksIt's December, and all your favorite apps are giving you a breakdown of all your yearly statistics. Apple Music does this every year, but for the past few years, Apple Books has joined in on the fun.If you use Apple Books to read all your favorite digital prose, your 2025 Year in Review is now ready to explore. It's a fun little snapshot of everything you've spent the past twelve months reading. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:57 pmThe iPhone 17 Pro lost a key feature in the Camera app, and users are upset
Macworld If you’ve tried to take a portrait shot with your new iPhone 17 Pro, you might have noticed that a feature is missing. Portrait Mode was first introduced with the iPhone 7 Plus, and it uses depth data to create an artificial bokeh effect in the background of a photo. Since the iPhone 12 Pro, thanks to the LiDAR scanner, Portrait Mode also works in combination with Night Mode – but that seems to have changed with the iPhone 17 Pro. As noted by many users on Reddit and Apple’s own discussion forums and confirmed in this support document, the feature has quietly disappeared from the latest iPhone models. How Night Mode on iPhone works For those unfamiliar with it, Night Mode essentially enables a longer exposure on the camera, which can range from 1 second to 30 seconds, depending on the lighting conditions in the environment. With a longer exposure, the sensor captures more light, resulting in better photos in the dark. Starting with the iPhone 15 Pro, most regular photos can be converted to Portrait mode – that’s because the Camera app automatically stores depth data in the background. However, on the iPhone 17 Pro, photos taken at night with Night Mode turned on don’t have the depth data needed to be converted to Portrait mode. Night mode has been a staple of portrait shots for years.Apple When users try to manually take a photo at night with Portrait Mode turned on, the option to use Night Mode disappears. Macworld confirmed this behavior by comparing the iPhone 17 Pro Max to previous iPhone models. In older models, combining Night Mode and Portrait Mode is entirely possible, even on iOS 26. Although some users thought this might be caused by a bug, Apple’s website confirms that Night Mode support when taking Portrait photos is not available for iPhone 17 Pro models. Why Apple might have made this change There’s no word from Apple on why they made this decision, but we have a few theories. Because Night Mode takes longer to take photos, some users who don’t fully understand how the feature works end up getting annoyed when they have to wait a few seconds for the iPhone to take the photo. In some cases, Night Mode is triggered automatically, but the longer exposure can cause users to miss an important moment by moving their phone too quickly. Combine Night Mode with Portrait Mode, and the delay for taking a photo becomes even longer. And that delay can be the difference between quickly capturing a moment and missing the shot. But did Night Mode really make a difference for Portrait photos? Are the photos better without it? Here’s what I found out. The photo taken with Night Mode is brighter, but the iPhone 17’s portrait shot is crisper.Foundry While a Portrait photo taken with Night Mode on does indeed look brighter, it also has more noise and more artifacts caused by post-processing. The photo taken with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, on the other hand, looks darker, but also has less noise and more detail. Another thing to keep in mind is that photos taken with Night Mode are always limited to 12 megapixels, while Portrait photos without it can be captured at 24 megapixels. Is Apple quietly killing Night Mode? For now, I don’t think Apple is killing Night Mode. The feature is still available for those who want to use it in regular camera mode. Still, it’s intriguing when a feature that has been available for years simply disappears without explanation. If you have an iPhone 17 Pro or 17 Pro Max, you’ll have to decide between taking brighter photos at night or using the fancy Portrait effect. At least until Apple decides to bring the feature back, if that ever happens.03:53 pmScheduled Maintenance for Linode Manager, API and Blockstorage in Chicago (ORD) Data Center | LinodeScheduled Maintenance for Linode Manager, API and Blockstorage in Chicago (ORD) Data Center
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 4, 06:00 - 09:00 UTCDec 3, 15:32 UTCScheduled - The Linode Manager, API and Blockstorage in Chicago (ORD) Data Center will go through a scheduled maintenance03:52 pmAxiom v0.9: Apple Intelligence Foundation Models & App Intents experts
(This is my last post about preview releases. What's in there works perfectly, I'm just expanding the scope to serve more developers. Look for a v1.0 announcement next week or the week after.) Axiom is a suite of battle-tested Claude Code skills, commands, and references for modern Apple platform development. With v0.9.0, Axiom adds complete […]03:50 pmBought a macbook pro – can’t use it to publish apps?
Hello everyone, To start, I know almost nothing about Apple and it's eco-system. I want to publish an app on their app store which I built using Unity. To do this I bought a 2015 macbook air (running 12.7.6). As I tried to get things working I found that the latest version of xcode I […]03:49 pmCodebase structure for app that is very similar on iOS and macOS, but not identical? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingCodebase structure for app that is very similar on iOS and macOS, but not identical?
Hey there, absolutely totally not posting about an app, because it's not Saturday, but would love some roasting of my very first Swift code, which is available under an MIT license at https://github.com/manuelkiessling/Camera2URL/ Does the way this is structured make any sense? It's not a completely unified codebase (as in: the same Xcode project compiles […]03:44 pmNew low-cost iPhone 17 model now rumored to get two design changes
Rumors about Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17e keep coming, with the latest indicating the low-cost model will pack not one, but two changes to its design: a Dynamic Island and thinner bezels. more…03:41 pmMLS puts Apple's iPhone 17 Pro to work as a broadcast camera
A new MLS Cup broadcast will use four iPhone 17 Pro units alongside professional cameras, making Apple's slogan a reality in live sports.iPhone 17 ProThe phones will feed directly into the league's 30-plus camera production during the Inter Miami vs. Vancouver Whitecaps final. The setup shows how far iPhone imaging has come and why Major League Soccer (MLS) is willing to treat a consumer device as a broadcast-grade tool.Professional sports broadcasts rely on large-sensor cameras that handle motion, low light, and color consistency under pressure. Phones rarely appear in these environments because latency, thermal limits, and dynamic range can break a live show. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:40 pm2025 Spotify Wrapped is Here With Three Unique Features Compared to Apple Music Replay
Spotify Wrapped has returned for 2025, and it offers three particularly unique features compared to this year's edition of Apple Music Replay. First, there is a new top song quiz that allows you to guess which track you listened to the most on Spotify this year, before it is revealed. Second, there is a new Wrapped Party feature on mobile devices that is designed for both group chats in messaging apps and in-person gatherings. This fun and interactive feature lets you compete with up to nine friends, to see who streamed the most minutes of music, who discovered the most new artists, and more throughout the year. Third, there are now Wrapped Clubs. Spotify will sort you into one of six clubs based on your unique listening history over the past year. As always, Spotify Wrapped is an end-of-year highlight reel that lets you view the total time you spent listening to music, podcasts, and audiobooks on Spotify. You can also view your top five songs and top five artists that you listened to this year, and for the first time, you can now view your top albums of the year as well. Just like Apple Music Replay, Spotify Wrapped provides you with a playlist of your top songs in 2025, and highlight reel cards that are designed to be shared on social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. Many other new features were added to Spotify Wrapped this year, so make sure to check out Spotify's list if you are interested in learning more. Spotify also shared year-end charts and more. 2025 Wrapped is prominently featured at the top of the Spotify app.Tag: SpotifyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:30 pmApple Books Launches 2025 Year in Review Experience
Apple today launched its personalized 2025 Year in Review experience for Apple Books, featuring users' top books and audiobooks of the year. Starting today, the 2025 Year in Review appears prominently inside the Home tab of the Apple Books app. The feature offers a personalized breakdown of each user's reading activity throughout the year, including total books completed, top genres, most-read authors, and month-by-month engagement. Apple first introduced the Year in Review several years ago as a parallel to Apple Music Replay and other annual consumption summaries, and the company continues to refine the experience each year. The 2025 Year in Review displays reading trends in a visual timeline, graphs, and category-specific rankings. Alongside the personalized recap, Apple has published its annual editorial lists highlighting the Best Books of 2025 and Best Audiobooks of 2025. These lists are curated by Apple Books' editorial team, are also featured inside the Home tab and include titles across fiction, nonfiction, memoir, thrillers, and new author debuts. It's been quite the year for brilliant books, so much so that it's hard to know where to start when it comes to choosing your next read. But our editors are here to help with their carefully curated top picks of 2025. There's something for every taste and mood: revealing memoirs, compelling crime and thrillers, sizzling romances, hotshot new names, trusty old favourites and so much more. To find out why our editors loved these titles, and why they think you will too, click on each one to read their reviews. This year's Best Books of 2025 list includes titles such as 1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin, Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy, Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell, Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy, Presumed Guilty by Scott Turow, Arcana Academy by Elise Kova, King Sorrow by Joe Hill, and Motherland by Julia Ioffe. For audiobooks, Apple highlights 1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin, The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig, Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy, Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly, Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall, Buckeye by Patrick Ryan, and The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher.Tag: Apple BooksThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:23 pmBNA (Nashville) on 2025-12-09
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 9, 08:00 - 12:00 UTCDec 3, 15:06 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in BNA (Nashville) datacenter on 2025-12-09 between 08:00 and 12:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.03:22 pmApple Watch scores first place for Strava users
Strava just shared its 12th Annual Year in Sport Trend Report, and Apple Watch takes the gold medal in an important category. more…03:20 pmI analyzed 100+ App Store screenshots and found 3 things that actually convert – built a tool to automate them | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI analyzed 100+ App Store screenshots and found 3 things that actually convert – built a tool to automate them
Hey community! , I spent way too much time creating App Store screenshots for my apps, so I decided to research what actually works. After analyzing 100+ top-performing apps, here's what I found: What Actually Works: Clear value prop in the first 2 words – Users scroll fast. Your headline needs to grab attention immediately, […]03:16 pmYour Friends & Neighbors season 2 gets release date on Apple TV
Jon Hamm’s Your Friends & Neighbors was one of Apple TV’s biggest hits this year, and Apple has just announced the release date for season 2. more…03:15 pmEmerging Service Issue – GPU Booting issues
Dec 3, 15:15 UTCInvestigating - Our team is investigating an emerging service issue affecting booting up GPU plans. We will share additional updates as we have more information.03:14 pmAfter Apple refusal, Indian government completes U-turn on mandatory iPhone app
The saga of a mandatory government security app which Apple and Google had to preinstall on their phones didn’t last long after Apple refused to play ball. The Indian government had already backed down on preventing iPhone owners from deleting the “security” app, and has now made a complete U-turn in the space of just 48 hours … more…03:13 pmSMS Delivery Delays to T-Mobile US via a Subset Of Toll-Free and Longcode Numbers
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Germany's Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) announced on Tuesday that it has launched a market test of Apple's proposed… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:00 pmThese hidden iOS 26 features are actually useful [Video]
iOS 26 is easily the most significant visual overhaul we’ve seen on the iPhone in years. We got the new Liquid Glass UI, better Files systems, and a complete Camera app change. All the things that Apple showed off and highlighted. However, after using iOS 26 and iOS 26.1 for a few months, it seemed like Apple decided not to inform us about some of the best functional features, such as default audio input, camera enhancements, and even an update to the Alarm, which had remained unchanged for 20 years. So here are the best hidden iOS 26 features that Apple didn’t tell us about. more…02:59 pmIndia blinks: won't require Apple to preinstall a state app on iPhone
India's government has backtracked on its demand for Apple to preinstall a state-backed app onto the iPhone, after facing a predictable public backlash.A graphic Apple created for the launch of its online Apple Store in India in 2020 - Image credit: AppleOn November 28, the India Ministry of Communication issued a secret directive to Apple and other smartphone manufacturers, requiring the preinstallation of a government-backed app. Less than a week later, the order has been rescinded.The withdrawal on Wednesday means Apple doesn't have to preload the Sanchar Saathi app onto iPhones sold in the country, in a way that couldn't be "disabled or restricted." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:53 pmCMH (Columbus) on 2025-12-09
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 9, 07:00 - 11:00 UTCDec 3, 14:40 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in CMH (Columbus) datacenter on 2025-12-09 between 07:00 and 11:00 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.02:53 pmCMH (Columbus) on 2025-12-08
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 8, 07:00 - 11:00 UTCDec 3, 14:40 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in CMH (Columbus) datacenter on 2025-12-08 between 07:00 and 11:00 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.02:51 pmSMS Delivery Report Delays when sending to Orange network in Congo Democratic Republic (630-86) | TwilioSMS Delivery Report Delays when sending to Orange network in Congo Democratic Republic (630-86)
Dec 3, 06:51 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing delays in receiving message delivery reports Orange network in Congo Democratic Republic (630-86). 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.02:50 pmApple Books launches Year in Review, plus best books of 2025
It’s the season for year-end recaps. Apple Music Replay debuted yesterday and Apple Books’ Year in Review is now available too, alongside Apple’s picks for best books of 2025. more…02:43 pmI made a free and useful tool to check iOS version and framework market share to make quick deployment decisions | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI made a free and useful tool to check iOS version and framework market share to make quick deployment decisions
I kept guessing deployment targets for my iOS apps… How many people use iOS 18+? How about SwiftUI? Or SwiftData? So I built a tool that shows iOS version and framework market share. Super simple. Browser based. It helps you choose your minimum iOS version fast. Sharing here because I think you guys might find […]02:39 pmAmazon's top $1,349 M5 MacBook Pro deal is still in stock for the holidays
Black Friday pricing is still in effect this week on Apple's M5 14-inch MacBook Pro, with the October 2025 release marked down to $1,349. Save $250 on upgraded models as well.Save $250 on Apple's brand-new M5 MacBook Pro.Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 is on sale now at Amazon, with the standard model marked down to $1,349. This reflects a $250 discount off MSRP, despite the laptop being a new release, having launched in October 2025.Save $250 on M5 MacBook Pro Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:30 pmYour calendar just got smarter: Grab this AI upgrade for just $30
This smart calendar app uses AI to organize and schedule your days. Grab a three-year subscription to Smart Calendars AI for just $29.99. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:25 pmFour iPhones will provide live footage of Saturday’s MLS Cup match
Saturday’s Major League Soccer championship match between Inter Miami and the Whitecaps will incorporate footage from four iPhones. Apple previously used iPhones to capture live game footage during two Friday Night Baseball broadcasts. MLS said that the weekend telecast will involve the league’s largest ever set of cameras, giving fans access to an unprecedented range of angles … more…02:23 pmBNA (Nashville) on 2025-12-08
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Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Strong antivirus and anti-malware detection and protection Speedy performance and a good level of customization/whitelist file creation Network Inspector and Ransomware Shield add some useful elements as well as an extra layer of security in case of hacking Cons Anti-phishing and anti-fake website protection tools underperform despite catching occasional malware Occasional hiccups when removing detected malware The paid features feel only marginally better than the free version Our Verdict AVG Internet Security for Mac is a solid, competent security suite, and definitely worth Considering — but its uneven web protection and anti-spam/anti-phishing features make it a tougher sell over the free version. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$3.89 a month for 1 Mac ($46.68 for the first year, then $77.99 a year), or $4.99 a month for 10 devices ($59.88 for the first year, then $99.99 a year). Best Prices Today: AVG Internet Security for Mac Retailer Price AVG $46.68 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket First year, 1 Mac$46.68First year, 10 devices$59.8860 Day TrialFreeSee all plans & pricing at AVG There’s always the question of what you get with the full/paid version of a software application, especially if the free/demo version already provides a respectable feature set. Following up on my review of AVG AntiVirus Free for Mac comes AVG Internet Security for Mac, the full-fledged, if somewhat confusingly named, version of AVG’s antiviral/anti-malware protection. Another of the solutions we are looking at in our round up of the best Mac antivirus apps for Mac users. The paid version offers purported hacker and payment protection tools in addition to the core antiviral/anti-malware feature set found in the free version. Like the free version, AVG Internet Security requires macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later to run, and downloads and installs easily, requesting access to your Mac’s entire disk as well as permission to set up networking tools as needed. Unlike the free version, AVG Internet Security asks for your payment credentials, whereupon you can either start a one- to three-year subscription or begin a 60-day trial period; AVG then emails an activation code to unlock the application’s full feature set and removes reminders to upgrade. Everything that excels in the free version stands just as well in the paid version. AVG’s antivirus and malware protection remains sharpened. The application syncs nicely with macOS’s built-in Gatekeeper and XProtect elements to catch just about all the malware samples thrown at it. Foundry Yes, occasional malware can still slip through the cracks, but you’ll have to bypass multiple warning screens to install and execute them. Like the free version, it’s easy to use AVG Internet Security to schedule and execute the scan types (Smart Scan, Deep Scan, Targeted Scan, External Storage Scan), though the user-interface quibble remains: you’ll have to dig through menus to monitor scheduled scans after they begin. AVG’s paid feature set comes under four core modules: Computer Protection, Web & Email Protection, Hacker Attacks, and Payment Protection. The Hacker Attacks module offers a Network Inspector and a Ransomware Shield. The Payments module offers a Fake Website Shield (and related phishing protections). The Network Inspector is nifty for checking exactly how many and which types of devices are on your network; it can alert you when a new device joins, which is handy for spotting intruders or unexpected devices on your home Wi-Fi. The Ransomware Shield acts as an encryption-layer safeguard, preventing ransomware (or malicious software) from changing, deleting or locking protected folders like Documents or Pictures. You can customize which folders are protected, which is a nice touch. Foundry Fake Website / Web & Payment Protection is designed to help stop you from visiting phishing or scam websites, prevent inadvertent downloads of malware, and stop your payment credentials from being sent to shady sites. In testing, AVG generally warns when we were about to click into suspicious links — which is a useful first line of defense. Furthermore, AVG Internet Security handles external drives, .zip or .dmg archives, Time Machine backups, and offers customisable whitelists/exclusions. This is handy if you deal with many archives, external media, or backup volumes. Scans tend to be fast: a quick scan only takes a few minutes, while a full scan of a large NVMe drive may take several hours — reasonable for what you get. All that said, the software isn’t perfect. Even though AVG blocks the vast majority of tested malware, it’s not bulletproof. In our testing, a fake copy of Adobe Flash Player slipped through initially (though it was later removed via Gatekeeper). It’s possible, as with any security suite, to override protection if you insist on installing something malicious. Also, scheduled scans, while reliable, don’t trigger obvious UI notifications by default, so you might not realize when a scan is happening unless you check manually. Foundry Most importantly, while the additional tools (Network Inspector, Ransomware Shield, Fake Website Shield) sound great in theory and are welcome in practice, they don’t guarantee complete protection. The “Web & Payment Protection” module can guard against many phishing or scam sites, but occasionally questionable websites, spam links, or shady adverts may still slip through without warning. Foundry This undermines part of the value proposition for paying for the full version. (In my own testing, I noticed this gap: some suspicious spam-related links in an email spam folder still allowed access to dubious websites; while AVG sometimes stopped accompanying malware, the lack of warnings undermines user confidence.) Should you buy AVG Internet Security for Mac If you’re a fan of AVG Antivirus Free for Mac, then migrating to AVG Internet Security (via the 60-day trial or a paid subscription) will feel familiar and comfortable. The core antivirus and anti-malware protection remain strong, the software’s performance is responsive and quick, and features like Network Inspector and Ransomware Shield are genuinely useful and worth their weight. However, whether the paid features are head and shoulders above what the free version already offers is debatable. The Payments/Fake Website protections sometimes feel lacklustre, and the occasional gaps in web-threat blocking make it harder to unreservedly recommend the subscription, especially if the main motivator is web/payment security. Unless you’re particularly concerned about ransomware, want external-drive scanning, or need extra network-level protection, the free version (or at least a thorough try-out of the 60-day trial) remains a reasonable, low-cost way to see whether the extras justify the cost.02:00 pmThese go to 11: Rock out to a dozen killer audio setups
In the world of workstation audio, many computer setups go for bigger sound -- but only some do it in smarter ways. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:57 pmAfter Apple says no way, India revokes order to preload state-run ‘cybersecurity’ app on smartphones | Mac Daily NewsAfter Apple says no way, India revokes order to preload state-run ‘cybersecurity’ app on smartphones
India's government on Wednesday withdrew a mandate requiring smartphone manufacturers to preload a state-run "cybersecurity" app… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:50 pmSMS Delivery Delays & Failures to Multiple Networks in Dominican Republic via Subset of Longcodes & Alphanumerics | TwilioSMS Delivery Delays & Failures to Multiple Networks in Dominican Republic via Subset of Longcodes & Alphanumerics
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Macworld At a GlanceExpert's Rating Pros Extensive range of video-editing tools Quick mode and Guided Edits for beginners Powerful colour correction tools Good tools for creating text and titles Cons Even Quick mode is pretty complex Now sold with only three-year license Dense, unhelpful documentation Our Verdict It’s certainly a powerful video-editing tool, with advanced features for creating titles and artistic effects. However, Premiere Elements isn’t easy to master, and may be too complex for people who just want to post on Instagram. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Retailer Price Adobe (three year license) $99.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Price When Reviewed$99.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Adobe (three year license) $99.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Premiere Elements is the companion product to Photoshop Elements (see our review), and is designed to provide powerful video-editing tools at a competitive price. There are less expensive video-editing apps available for the Mac, but many of these simply focus on relatively simple tools for trimming video clips and applying filters and effects for use on social media. In contrast, Premiere Elements provides powerful and precise editing tools that allow you to create complex video projects using multiple video and audio clips. It also includes a variety of text tools for creating titles, and a very wide range of creative filters and effects that can create just the right look and mood for your videos. However, that extra power means that Premiere Elements is more complex than some of its rivals – and also more complex than Photoshop Elements too, despite the similarities between the two programs. Premiere Elements – Editing Tools Like Photoshop Elements, Premiere Elements provides three different editing modes, with three tabs at the top of the main editing window – Quick, Guided and Advanced – which are designed to cater to users with different levels of experience. The Quick mode is designed for beginners, and provides a simple workspace with a horizontal sceneline running across the bottom of the screen where you can drag and drop video clips and quickly arrange them in the required sequence. Above the sceneline is the Program Monitor window, which provides a larger view of individual video clips so that you can view each clip with frame-by-frame precision and decide where to make cuts or other changes. There’s also a palette on the right of the window that provides several additional tools, including a series of artistic effects, such as oil paintings, lens flare and black-and-white effects. However, even in Quick mode some of these tools are quite complex, with multiple slider controls for adjusting settings and timings that may confuse less experienced users. Fortunately, like Photoshop Elements, Premiere Elements also has a Guided mode that provides step-by-step help with some of these more complex tools. There are Guided Edits that show you how to create time-lapse effects, lighting adjustments, titles and other effects. And, for real beginners, there are two options that can do all the work for you and automatically create a Highlight Reel, or a Video Collage. All you have to do here is import a few video clips and Premiere Elements will edit the clips together, add transitions, and even offer a selection of music clips for the soundtrack. Premiere Elements 2026 – What is new Premiere Elements can download free photos, sounds and video clips from Adobe Stock. The 2026 update for Premiere Elements kicks off with one really eye-catching new feature, with the ability to import and edit 360º panoramic video files, which you can use on social media, or even to create professional-level interactive VR scenes for headsets such as Apple’s Vision Pro. The editing process is relatively easy, as Premiere Elements provides a Hand tool that allows you to click on a point within the 3D scene and then rotate and tilt your viewpoint within the scene. You can then use Premiere Elements’ filters, titling tools and other effects to edit your 360º scene just like any other video clip. The problem, though, is that the initial process of creating and importing these 360º video files is no easy task. Adobe’s Help files are rather vague, but they do explain that you require specialised dual-lens cameras manufactured by companies such as Kodak or Ricoh (with no mention as yet of the iPhone or Apple’s Immersive Video format for the Vision Pro). You’ll need a fair degree of technical knowledge in order to work with these cameras in the first place, so while this is an impressive and powerful new tool it’s one that will most likely appeal to professional film-makers or content creators who have the time, money and equipment needed to create suitable 360º videos. Premiere Elements 2026 does have some new features for more humble video hobbyists, though. The program’s text and titling tools have been improved, with new style templates and a new browser to help you find just the right style for your projects. There are new templates for creating motion titles, and new colour fonts and emojis to liven things up. The app also provides access to Adobe Stock, which is a huge library of video clips, photos and sound effects that you can use in your video projects, or just use to experiment while you’re getting to grips with the program. And, like Photoshop Elements, Premiere Elements has updated its Crop tool, with a new Freehand Crop option, and improved tool tips that provide helpful information when you hover the mouse over the toolbar. Premiere Elements 2025 – What was new Foundry Many of the new features introduced for the 2025 edition are found in the Advanced Mode, which provides full access to the program’s extensive range of editing tools, audio features, filters and effects. At first glance, Advanced Mode looks similar to Quick Mode – although the sceneline of Quick Mode is now called the timeline, indicating that more advanced features are available in this mode. The timeline has been modified for this 2025 version, with audio and video tracks grouped together for greater clarity, and the ability to lock tracks to prevent any accidental changes. There’s a new Quick Tools palette to the left of the timeline, which provides instant access to features such as the Scissor tool for splitting clips, and the Text tool for adding titles. The program’s text tools have been improved as well, with controls for quickly adjusting text size, alignment, and direction of movement. You can also download some new templates to help you create slick animated titles as well. There are improved tools for colour correction and adjusting white balance, which controls the brightness of white areas within an image, such as clouds or snow. However, some of these colour tools will challenge even more advanced users, and we found ourselves wading through the not-very-helpful Help files on Adobe’s web site to learn the differences between colour grading and colour correction. There are also changes to the program’s options for importing and exporting files, which should be useful for all users regardless of their level of experience. When you start a new project you’ll see the redesigned Media panel that opens on the left of the screen and makes it quicker and easier to import files into your projects. There are also new export options that help you to prepare your video files for social media and other platforms, starting with the Quick Export button that provides preset options covering a variety of different quality settings and resolutions. The updated Export tool now opens up a large window that provides more detailed settings for audio and video files. And one big time-saver here is the ability to simultaneously export multiple versions of the same file that can be tailored for use on different social media sites, such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Foundry Photoshop Elements – How much does it cost? Both Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements have traditionally been sold for a one-time fee of $99.99/£86.99, which allowed you to use the programs for as long as you wanted (although you did have to pay an extra fee if you wanted to purchase their annual upgrades as well). The 2026 editions of both programs still cost the same amount, but the purchase price now only grants you a three-year term license, which means that you’ll have to purchase another license in three years’ time. That’s the bad news – but the good news is that you’ll get future upgrades, such as the 2027 and 2028 editions, for free as they are likely to be released within that three-year license period. It’s also possible to buy both Elements programs together for $149.99/£130.49 (which again is for a three-year license). There’s also a seven-day free trial available, so that you can see if Premiere Elements is suitable for your own level of expertise. Purchasing Premiere Elements for the Mac also gives you access to the mobile version of the app – although this has been in beta for quite a few years now, so you should probably make sure you back-up any video files that you record on your mobile devices to keep them safe. Adobe launched a free Adobe Premiere: Video Editor mobile app for iPhone and iPad in late 2025, you can get that on the App Store. Should you buy Premiere Elements? There’s no doubt that Premiere Elements is an impressively powerful program for video-editing work, and it’s great value for more advanced amateurs and semi-professional users such as podcasters and vloggers. Even so, it’s still a pretty complex piece of software, even when using Quick mode, so newcomers will have to be prepared to roll up their sleeves and do a bit of work in order to really get to grips with the program’s undeniably powerful editing tools. For more video editing apps see our round up of the best free and cheap Mac video editors, we also have a guide to the best Mac for video editing.01:18 pmApple Intelligence and project context
I thought that I'd give Apple Intelligence a spin and it's driving me nuts. I'm currently using it with a paid version of ChapGPT. Basically I'm developing an audio app in a workspace with my app project and two package dependencies I'm developing in parallel (basically audio and sequencer engine). I've got those little binoculars […]01:04 pmiPhone Car Keys Support Coming to More Audi Vehicles
Apple is preparing to bring support for its digital car key feature to select Audi vehicles in China, based on evidence uncovered by MacRumors on Apple's backend. Specifically, the car key support relates to Audi's partnership with Chinese company FAW, which manufactures and sells Audi vehicles in the Chinese market. The joint venture produces both combustion engine and all-electric vehicles. The partnership is now on an internal Apple list of vehicles that offer car key integration, but it is not known which models the support pertains to. Last month, car key support was implemented for models produced by SAIC-Audi, another China-based collaboration that produces Audi EVs in the country. For car key to come to Audi vehicles, the automotive company will need to add the functionality. Introduced in 2022, Car Keys allows an iPhone or Apple Watch to unlock a vehicle through the Wallet app. A digital version of a car key is stored in Wallet, and unlocking can be done by holding an Apple Watch or iPhone near a compatible vehicle's NFC reader. A tap on the door handle is enough to initiate an unlock, and while Face ID authentication is a security option, Apple offers an Express Mode that eliminates the need to authenticate for a faster unlocking process. At WWDC 2025, Apple confirmed that 13 vehicle brands would "soon" add support for digital car keys, and Audi was on the list. Other brands included were Acura, Porsche, GMC, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Rivian, Smart, Lucid Motors, Tata Motors, Hongqi, WEY, Chery, and Voyah. Vehicles from BMW, Genesis, Kia, Hyundai, Lotus, Mercedes, Volvo, and more offer car keys support, with a list available on MacRumors.com.Tags: iPhone Car Keys, ChinaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:04 pmMake your holidays smarter with this 50% off Nanoleaf Matter string lights
Macworld The holidays will be here in a blink, and if you’re thinking of upgrading your Christmas lights, we’ve got just the deal for you: Nanoleaf’s absolutely gorgeous Apple Home-ready Smart String Lights are half off at Amazon, which means you can grab a set for $75. This light string is so great, you’ll want to use it all year long. There are 300 addressable LEDs, split into 60 areas that you can customize from your app. If you don’t want to get creative, you can just use one of the many presets available. Another really cool thing is that the Nanoleaf smart string lights can react to sound and music, so they’ll dance along with you to Mariah Carey singing, “All I Want for Christmas is You,” over and over again. These smart string lights are rated for indoor use, but Nanoleaf says they are water-resistant, so a few splashes should be OK. The best part is they’ll work just fine with the Apple Home app automations thanks to Matter support. So grab this fabulous holiday lights string for $75 before this deal runs out. Buy now at Amazon01:00 pmSamsung Raises Foldable Ante With Galaxy Z TriFold
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