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Apple distributes macOS Tahoe 26.2 Release Candidate build to public beta and developer communities Amidst its bevy of Release Candidate announcements, Apple on Wednesday published the Release Candidate beta of its macOS Tahoe 26.2 operating system to both developers and public beta testers alike. 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 […]
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Apple distributes iOS 26.2 Release Candidate build as both a public beta and a developer beta Just a day after the public release of its iOS 26.1 update, Apple released the first iOS 26.2 beta. Now in the Release Candidate stage, and thought to be released on December 8 or 9, the update is expected to feature the following according to Macworld’s Jason Cross: AirDrop code: A new section in the […]
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Is there a way to automate build, archive, validate and upload to app store connect? Currently I am selecting the build, then wait for it to finish, then archive, then wait for it to finish then validate and then upload all waiting for the next steps before I proceed. So is there an automated way to do these things? submitted by /u/Signal_Hamster9654 [link] [comments]
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Macworld Podcast: The folding iPhone and what we know so far Macworld
We’re starting to hear more reports about Apple’s upcoming folding iPhone. We talk about the latest in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
This is episode 961 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola.
Watch episode 961 on YouTube
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This $29.97 Mac upgrade lets you talk instead of typing Macworld
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I have received lower amount than said in app store connect financial reports. Today was payout day, atleast for me. But this has never happened before and I receive approximately 200 USD less than I anticipated in financial reports in app store connect. Every other time it was spot on, I think. Does Apple make these mistakes or is there any other reason? Should I contact Apple about […]
Building an in-app support chatbot that handles user questions and automatically organizes bug reports and feature requests Hey everyone! I've been building an AI support chatbot for mobile apps and wanted to get your feedback. Why I'm building this: I wanted to add in-app support chat to my own app but all the existing chatbots are insanely expensive. So I decided to build my own. Then I figured other indie devs and […]
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Meet Apple’s new UI chief, the man Steve Jobs called “Margaret” Meet Steve Lemay, the new head of User Interface design at Apple — the highest-profile software design job at the giant company, and possibly the world. Unfortunately for Lemay, who has worked at Apple since 1999, he shares the same first name as the late Steve Jobs, who nicknamed him “Margaret” — a name that […]
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When you make an app submission do you get the same reviewer when they marked something as unresolved? I have been having an issue with the App Store reviewers. First it started off with them not being able to find the subscriptions then they keep rejecting because they can’t interact with the log in page on their iPad (my app is iPhone only and I told them this but I saw that most/if […]
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Multiple Destination Voice Carrier Partner Maintenance THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 17, 03:00 - 11:00 PSTDec 3, 19:25 PSTScheduled - Our Voice carrier partner in Australia and New Zealand is conducting a planned maintenance from 17 December 2025 at 03:00 PST until 17 December 2025 at 11:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be Intermittent delays from and to Twilio Australia and New Zealand phone numbers.
Bad Dye Job It might have made some sense to bring someone from the fashion/brand world to lead software design for Apple Watch, but it sure didn’t seem to make sense for the rest of Apple’s platforms. And the decade of Dye’s HI leadership has proven it.
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California Governor sees Apple CEO's dealings with Trump as part of his job Gavin Newsom says Apple's dealings with President Trump are crony capitalism that results from what the administration requires of companies, and he doesn't begrudge Cook's position.California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks on big tech's involvement with Trump administrationThose watching Apple's dealings with the United States government under Trump have had a sour taste in their mouths. Many wish Apple would push back against the administration, if not outright fight them, but Apple CEO Tim Cook has been working a different angle.In an interview with The New York Times, California Governor Gavin Newsom discussed how he feels about how Silicon Valley, and specifically Apple, have dealt with President Trump and his expectations. Primarily, he says it "breaks my heart" knowing that small businesses and farmers don't have the same opportunity to make a phone call to get a tariff exemption. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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decent design + short time vs stellar design + much more time i am about to start developing my first ios app, and i've been thinking about how much time i should allocate for its design for V1. i know design can make or break an iOS app, however stellar design will take more time, resulting in publishing the app much later. so my options: 1. go […]
Apple Removes Former AI Chief John Giannandrea From Executive Leadership Page Apple today updated its executive leadership page to remove John Giannandrea, who is set to retire from Apple next spring. Earlier this week, Apple said that Giannandrea would step down from his role as AI chief, serving as an advisor until he leaves the company.
Giannandrea's upcoming retirement was announced on Monday, and Apple wasted no time updating its leadership website. Former Microsoft Corporate VP of AI Amar Subramanya is set to take over as Apple's vice president of AI, but he is not yet listed on the site. Subramanya will report to software engineering chief Craig Federighi.
Some of the teams that Giannandrea led are being shifted to Sabih Khan and Eddy Cue, including AI Infrastructure and Search and Knowledge.
Giannandrea joined Apple in 2018 as the company's senior vice president of machine learning and AI strategy. He was overseeing Siri, Core ML, and other AI efforts at Apple. Before Apple, Giannandrea worked at Google as a senior vice president of engineering.
After the iOS 18 Siri failure, Giannandrea's retirement comes as no surprise. Apple announced new Apple Intelligence Siri features at WWDC when it unveiled iOS 18, and then used those unreleased features to market the iPhone 16 models. In spring 2025, when we were expecting the launch of the promised functionality, Apple said the smarter version of Siri wasn't ready and announced a year-long delay.
More than half a dozen former employees who worked on Apple's AI team told The Information the issues with Siri stemmed from poor leadership, stringent privacy practices, conflicting personalities, and indecision. Apple hasn't publicly commented on the situation, but stripped Siri from Giannandrea in March and overhauled the Siri team. Apple also removed Giannandrea from its robotics division in April.Tag: John GiannandreaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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How do you structure data flow in your apps? ViewModel -> Repository -> API or include a service layer? I’m curious how other developers structure their data flow. When fetching or updating data in an app, do you usually go: Option 1: UserView -> UserViewModel -> UserService -> UserRepository -> API Client or Option 2: UserView -> UserViewModel -> UserRepository -> API Client In other words, do you include a separate service layer (UserService) […]
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Meta's Creative Studio Led by Former Apple Design Head to 'Treat Intelligence as a New Design Material' Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg today announced plans to launch a creative studio that will be led by former Apple UI designer Alan Dye. As we learned earlier today, Dye is leaving his position as Vice President of Human Interface Design at Apple to become Meta's new chief design officer.
In a post on social media site Threads, Zuckerberg said that Meta's creative studio will merge design, fashion, and technology, while also treating intelligence as a "new design material."
The new studio will bring together design, fashion, and technology to define the next generation of our products and experiences. Our idea is to treat intelligence as a new design material and imagine what becomes possible when it is abundant, capable, and human-centered. We plan to elevate design within Meta, and pull together a talented group with a combination of craft, creative vision, systems thinking, and deep experience building iconic products that bridge hardware and software.
We're entering a new era where AI glasses and other devices will change how we connect with technology and each other. The potential is enormous, but what matters most is making these experiences feel natural and truly centered around people. With this new studio, we're focused on making every interaction thoughtful, intuitive, and built to serve people.
Meta is also hiring another Apple designer, Billy Sorrentino, who has been on Apple's human interface design team for the last 10 years. Like Dye, Sorrentino worked on Apple's iOS 26 Liquid Glass redesign.
Along with the two former Apple designers, Meta's studio will include its existing industrial design team and its metaverse design and art teams.
Meta currently sells its Quest VR headsets and AI smart glasses designed in collaboration with Ray-Ban and Oakley. Meta is aiming to expand further into hardware, and it is hard at work on a set of augmented reality glasses.
Alan Dye was one of Apple's few remaining designers that worked alongside Jony Ive. He originally joined Apple in 2006, transitioning to Ive's team in 2012 to work on iOS 7. He has been leading Apple's user interface design team since 2015, and will now start at Meta on December 31.Tag: MetaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.com
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Video: Gavin Newsom says Tim Cook’s dealings with Trump ‘break his heart a little bit’ At The New York Times’ DealBook Summit today, California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the tech sector’s deference to the Trump administration, and discussed Tim Cook’s overtures to the president. Here’s what he said.
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This hidden Vehicle Motion Cues adjustment in iOS 26 solved my motion sickness issues When Apple rolled out Vehicle Motion Cues, it made my kinetosis much more manageable, but didn’t fully fix it. With iOS 26, a new adjustment finally did the trick.
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Created a package to generate a visual interactive wiki of your codebase Hey, We’ve recently published an open-source package: Davia. It’s designed for coding agents to generate an editable internal wiki for your project. It focuses on producing high-level internal documentation: the kind you often need to share with non-technical teammates or engineers onboarding onto a codebase. The flow is simple: install the CLI with npm i […]
iOS 26.2 release date: Here’s when new iPhone features are coming Apple has a lot of new iPhone features coming soon in iOS 26.2, the next major software update that’s right around the corner. Here’s the expected release date for iOS 26.2.
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Meta poaches Apple’s user interface design head Alan Dye Meta has landed a major talent coup by hiring away Apple Inc.’s top design executive, Alan Dye, in a move that highlights the social media…
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iPhone 17 makes standard screen protectors not so useful The iPhone 17 lineup includes a new Ceramic Shield 2 with anti-reflective technology, but it turns out standard screen protectors aren’t the best match for the new displays.
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iPhone 17 makes standard screen protectors not so useful The iPhone 17 lineup includes a new Ceramic Shield 2 with anti-reflective technology, but it turns out standard screen protectors aren’t the best match for the new displays.
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iPhone 17 makes standard screen protectors not so useful The iPhone 17 lineup includes a new Ceramic Shield 2 with anti-reflective technology, but it turns out standard screen protectors aren’t the best match for the new displays.
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United States SMS and MMS Carrier Maintenance – T-Mobile THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 3, 22:00 PST - Dec 4, 03:00 PSTDec 3, 13:10 PSTScheduled - The T-Mobile network in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 03 December 2025 at 22:00 PST until 04 December 2025 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS and MMS to and from T-Mobile United States handsets when sending via long codes and short codes.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.
M5 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.
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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.
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Apple 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?
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ExpressVPN 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.
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UI 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.
Apple 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.
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What 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.
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Apple'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 Forums
Apple 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 forums
Apple 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.
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Apple 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…
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Apple 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 forums
watchOS 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.
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We 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 […]
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Release 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 Forums
Apple 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 forums
iPadOS 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.
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macOS 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.
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Apple 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.
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macOS 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 forums
Apple 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 forums
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India 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.
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Apple 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 forums
Apple 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…
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9to5Mac 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.
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'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 Forums
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Experience 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, […]
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Panels, 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 […]
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Google 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 […]
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Singapore 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 […]
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The 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 […]
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Apple 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 […]
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Ads 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 […]
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Apple 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 […]
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The 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. […]
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Siri 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 […]
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Netflix 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 […]
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M5 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 […]
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