Toying around with building an 2.5D Line Art App for people who like to make pretty patterns. The app is not live, but for the past few weeks I've been building a sort of 2.5D Pattern creation app. After seeing some really cool line art, I was curious if I could building something, that could allow anyone with a creative eye to create them, but don't have the time to draw and […]
Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – MegaFon THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 14, 13:00 - 17:00 PDTApr 9, 23:47 PDTScheduled - The MegaFon network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 14 April 2026 at 13:00 PDT until 14 April 2026 at 17:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to MegaFon Russia handsets.
Has anyone received their 1099-K from Apple this year? Can’t find mine anywhere 😬 Hey r/iOSProgramming — hoping someone here has been through this. I made around $44K in App Store sales last year, so I know I should be receiving a 1099-K from Apple. I think I saw it come through email at some point, but I’m worried I may have accidentally deleted it before saving it. I’ve […]
WhatsApp is bringing Status updates to the top of the Chats tab The new WhatsApp build on TestFlight includes references to an upcoming change that will bring Status updates (which is the app’s version of Instagram’s Story format) to the Chats tab. Here are the details.
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Tip jar options…. Has anyone successfully navigated Apple’s 3.1.1 rejection for an external tip/donation link? My app got rejected under guideline 3.1.1 for having a “Buy Me a Coffee” button that opens Safari to an external site. The rejection notice itself says US storefronts may link out to a browser for alternative payment mechanisms — so I replied […]
Survival horror game Cronos: The New Dawn coming natively to Apple Silicon Macs Bloober Team announced today that its award-winning game Cronos: The New Dawn will launch on Apple silicon Macs with native support on April 28. Here are the details.
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Report: Apple saw 9% growth in Mac shipments during Q1 2026 A new report from IDC shows that while the overall PC market posted slight year-over-year shipment growth in the first quarter, Apple saw one of the strongest gains among its peers. Here are the details.
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Report: Apple saw 9% growth in Mac shipments during Q1 2026 A new report from IDC shows that while the overall PC market posted slight year-over-year shipment growth in the first quarter, Apple saw one of the strongest gains among its peers. Here are the details.
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How do devs make their app compatible with very old iOS versions? I'm not a developer but I'm just curious how do devs make their app compatible with older versions of iOS? For example some apps like Chrome requires iOS 17 or later, or even some apps require the latest iOS 26 to work and you cannot install the app on an older device (let's say, iPhone […]
Adobe’s low-processing camera app expands support to select iPads and the iPhone 17e The new update to Adobe’s experimental camera app adds initial support for iPads with at least 6GB of RAM and the new iPhone 17e. Here are the details.
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New Apple TV movie starring Keanu Reeves now available to stream Apple TV subscribers can now stream the platform’s new comedy film, Outcome, starring Keanu Reeves (The Matrix), and co-written and directed by Jonah Hill (The Wolf of Wall Street). Watch the trailer below.
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MCP Fundamentals [SUBSCRIBER] Learn how to build real applications with the Model Context Protocol (MCP), from first principles to advanced integrations. In this course, you will start by understanding the core MCP architecture and building your first server with Python and FastMCP. You will then add Tools, Resources, and Prompts, inspect them with MCP Inspector, and move on to building custom MCP clients that can work programmatically with LLMs through the Anthropic API.
From there, you will explore advanced features such as Elicitation for human-in-the-loop workflows, Roots for filesystem security, and Sampling for client-side AI execution. Finally, you will bring everything together by building a full-stack ChatGPT App that serves a React frontend from a Python MCP backend using the OpenAI Apps SDK.
By the end of the course, you will understand how MCP hosts, clients, and servers fit together, how to design reliable tool schemas and resources, and how to ship MCP-powered experiences that work in desktop clients, custom programs, and ChatGPT.
OpenAI Adds New $100/Month ChatGPT Subscription Tier for Heavier Codex Use OpenAI today added a new subscription tier, which the company says is meant to support increasing Codex use. Codex is OpenAI's AI coding agent that's integrated into ChatGPT, and it competes with Anthropic's Claude Code.
The new $100/month Pro tier provides 5x more Codex usage than the $20/month ChatGPT Plus plan. OpenAI says that it is best for longer, high-effort Codex sessions. ChatGPT also has a $200 Pro tier with a 20x higher usage allowance, and the $100/month plan is a new middle-tier option. Both the $100 and $200 plans share the "Pro" name.
Pro subscribers will have access to all Pro features, including the Pro model and unlimited access to Instant and Thinking models.
To celebrate the launch of the new plan, OpenAI is increasing Codex usage for a limited time. Through May 31, customers who subscribe to the $100/month Pro plan will get up to 10x usage of ChatGPT Plus on Codex.
In addition to introducing the new plan, OpenAI is "rebalancing" Codex usage in Plus to support more sessions throughout the week, instead of longer sessions in a single day. OpenAI says the ChatGPT Plus plan is the best offer for steady, day-to-day usage of Codex, while the more expensive $100/month plan is a "more accessible" upgrade path for heavier daily use.
With the $100 plan, OpenAI has pricing tiers similar to Anthropic. Anthropic has a $20/month Pro plan, a Max 5x plan for $100/month, and a Max 20x plan for $200/month.Tags: ChatGPT, OpenAIThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
FBI used iPhone notification data to retrieve deleted Signal messages A new report from 404 Media reveals that the FBI was able to recover deleted Signal messages from an iPhone by extracting data stored in the device’s notification database. Here are the details.
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Best way to handle app audio? I’m currently developing an iOS app that helps users learn specific vocabulary words. The core feature is a button that allows users to hear the pronunciation of words and definitions. Currently, I'm using the standard AVSpeechSynthesizer, but even with "Premium/Enhanced" voices, it still sounds too robotic and lacks natural intonation. I want to have an […]
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Mac OS X Cheetah Successfully Ported to Nintendo Wii Developer Bryan Keller was curious whether an old version of Apple's Mac operating system was capable of running on the Nintendo Wii after seeing Windows NT ported to the gaming device, so he decided to give it a try. He was able to get Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah to operate on the Nintendo Wii, and he shared a blog post walking through the project.
The Wii uses a PowerPC 750CL processor, which is a newer version of the PowerPC 750CXe that Apple used in the G3 iBook and iMac, which is why Keller had a hunch that the process would be successful. Keller wrote a custom bootloader and eventually managed to load OS X, with the multi-step process detailed on his website.
He had to patch the OS X kernel source code and compile a modified kernel binary, then write custom drivers so the kernel was able to read from the Wii SD card slot to boot into the file system. He also had to write a framebuffer driver for the OS X interface, bridge a color incompatibility between the Wii video hardware and OS X graphics code, and seek out decade-old OS X Cheetah USBFamily source code on IRC to get peripherals working.
Keller was able to get the Mac OS X Cheetah installer running with a functional keyboard and mouse, turning the Wii into a usable system running OS X.
Keller was invested enough in the project that he took the Wii with him on vacation to Hawaii so he could work on it. For those curious about how he solved the myriad problems required to get OS X running on a Wii, his website is worth checking out. Anyone who wants to try setting up OS X on a Wii can get the project source code on GitHub.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Upgrade MB pro to start dev? Hey people, I currently have a 13in M1 8GB RAM and wanting to get serious about programming. Looking to get the 16jn M5 pro 24GB. Now before I go shell out 4k for it what models in between those gens could get me to my first job? Idk where I’ll end up but just need […]
Apple Mac Shipments Grew 9% in Q1 2026, Outpacing Overall PC Market Apple's Mac shipments grew 9 percent during the first quarter of 2026, according to estimated shipment data shared this week by IDC.
Apple's growth outpaced overall PC market growth of 2.5 percent thanks to the M5 MacBook Pro that was released late last year. Apple also refreshed the MacBook Air and the higher-end MacBook Pro models, but those were just recently updated and wouldn't have impacted the Q1 2026 numbers much.
Apple was the number four PC vendor in the world with 6.2 million Macs shipped, up from 5.7 million in the year-ago quarter. Lenovo, HP, and Dell were the top three PC vendors with 16.5, 12.1, and 10.3 million PCs shipped, respectively. Most vendors saw an increase in shipments during the quarter according to IDC, with the exception of HP.
Apple had a 9.5 percent share of the global PC market during the quarter, up from 8.9 percent in the first quarter of 2025.
According to IDC, growth during the quarter was fueled by concerns over rising component costs and new product introductions. Vendors that are able to secure access to memory will fare the best as PC shipments start to decline.
IDC counts traditional PCs like desktops, notebooks, and workstations in its numbers, but it does not include tablets like the iPad. IDC's information is only an estimate, and Apple no longer provides details on the specific number of devices that it sells each quarter.
Apple's next earnings report is set to take place on April 30.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Spain SMS Carrier Maintenance – Orange THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 13, 22:00 PDT - Apr 14, 02:00 PDTApr 9, 14:44 PDTScheduled - The Orange network in Spain is conducting a planned maintenance from 13 April 2026 at 22:00 PDT until 14 April 2026 at 02:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Orange Spain handsets.
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Apple collector showcases 50 years of Mac startup sounds [Video] Retro tech archivist TechyThings has published a great video on Instagram showcasing the startup sounds, tones and chimes from multiple Apple desktops and laptops throughout the years, dating all the way back to the Apple I. Watch it below.
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Europe's Largest Apple Museum Opens in the Netherlands With 50 Years of Products on Display Europe's largest Apple museum to date opened in early April, coinciding with Apple's 50th anniversary. The Apple Museum spans 2,000 square meters and is located at the Wall Utrecht in the Netherlands.
The museum's creator, Ed Bindels, claims that the space features one of the largest Apple collections in the world, and it has several rooms dedicated to Apple's design. There is an eye-catching rainbow wall of iMac G3 machines, a recreation of the garage Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak worked in, an iPod display, and more.
Everything from classic Macs to modern iPhones is included in the museum, and it showcases almost all of the devices that Apple has released from 1976 to 2026. Bindels says the museum tells a story, featuring different stages in Apple's development timeline.
"For example, there is a space that shows what happened after Steve Jobs left Apple and the company went through a difficult period. Visitors then walk through a 'Think Different' corridor into a circular room filled with colorful iMacs. This room symbolizes the beginning of a new chapter for Apple. Throughout the museum, we tell different stories through the products."
Bindels teamed up with a group of volunteers to collect and restore devices, accessories, prototypes, manuals, and brand materials. Some of the devices in the museum are functional and are available for guests to use.
Tickets to the Apple Museum are priced at €21.50 for adults, with discounts available for students and children.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Researchers detail how a prompt injection attack bypassed Apple Intelligence protections A now corrected issue allowed researchers to circumvent Apple’s restrictions and force the on-device LLM to execute attacker-controlled actions. Here’s how they did it.
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Instagram Now Lets You Edit Comments for Up to 15 Minutes Instagram today implemented a small but useful change, allowing Instagram users to edit their comments for up to 15 minutes after writing the initial comment.
The Meta-owned social media site has long supported editing an Instagram post, but comments have never been able to be updated to correct typos. Editing a comment can be done by tapping on the new "Edit" option that is displayed after a comment is posted.
Comments on Instagram that have been edited will be marked with a gray edited tag, but Instagram does not allow users to see the original comment.Tag: InstagramThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
iPhone Fold visualized, HomeKit Adaptive Temperature, MacBook Neo shortages Benjamin and Chance analyze the form factor of the iPhone Fold with dummy units start surfacing, and investigate why so many of Apple’s Macs are severely backordered right now. Also, NASA takes the iPhone into space, Aqara launches the first thermostat with support for HomeKit’s new Adaptive Temperature feature, and Chance is mad at the MLB app.
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Do you set a different iCloud account as your Apple Dev? Hey! I’m about to release some small apps I developed, but I’d rather be safe than sorry. Do you use the same iCloud account you use in your personal devices to release apps? Or do you create a new one just for development and release purposes. Why? Thank you. submitted by /u/____________username [link] […]
More major vehicle brands deliver Car Keys in Apple Wallet Last June, Apple announced that 13 vehicle brands had committed to supporting Car Keys in the Wallet app. The companies…
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Apple permanently closes three Apple Store locations Macworld
Apple is taking the unusual step of permanently closing three Apple Store locations: Apple Towson Town Center, Apple North County, and Apple Trumbull. The stores are all temporarily closed today, according to Apple’s retail site, and will be shuttered in June.
In a statement, Apple said:
At Apple, we are constantly striving to deliver exceptional service and great experiences for our customers. As we continue investing to expand and enhance our retail stores and offerings worldwide, we remain deliberate about evaluating our existing locations to ensure that we can meet our customers’ needs in the best way. Following the departure of several retailers and declining conditions at Trumbull Mall, the Shops at North County, and Towson Town Center, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our stores at these locations.
Our team members at Trumbull and North County will continue their roles at nearby Apple Retail stores. Towson employees will be eligible to apply for open roles at Apple in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. We look forward to continuing to serve customers at nearby stores and on Apple.com, the Apple Store app, and at Apple Authorized Resellers and Service Providers.
Apple’s most recent stores have been standalone locations or at outdoor malls.
Apple regularly closes stores temporarily for renovation, but permanent closures are rare, with only a handful closing their doors forever, including one at Apple’s former headquarters at Infinite Loop in Cupertino. Typically, closures happen because the store in question is located in a mall that is in decline. That is exactly what is happening with these three locations.
If your Mac is having Wi-Fi issues, macOS 26.4.1 is here to help Macworld
Apple on Thursday released macOS 26.4.1, an update to the macOS Tahoe operating system. The update is for the M5 MacBook Air and the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros that were released last month, and fixes an issue that can occur when using content filter extensions and connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
The 26.4.1 update comes after Apple released macOS 26.4 at the end of March. macOS 26.4 included new emojis, new features for Apple Music and Podcasts, as well as security fixes. Check out our macOS Tahoe superguide to learn more about the Mac operating system.
Like the iOS 26.4.1 update, this release has no published CVE entries. To install the update, go to System Settings > General > Software Update. The Mac will need to restart to complete the installation.
SwiftUI MapKit – MapPolyline Apple offers .standard(showsTraffic: true). It shows real-time traffic in MapKit, which is nice… however, what’s the point of it if theMapPolyline is drawn on top of it? As you can see in the image, you can’t see traffic ahead because of that. They aren’t exposing anything to address this, so what’s the point of it? […]
I’m doing a free monthly live series where I reverse-engineer iOS apps from the App Store and show what’s exposed in the binary. First session soon. I've been doing iOS security work for about 15 years — banking apps, enterprise platforms, fintech. One thing I keep seeing: developers have no idea what's visible in their compiled binary once it hits the App Store. Hardcoded API keys, plaintext backend URLs, authentication tokens, insecure keychain usage, unprotected user data — it's everywhere. And […]
iOS 26’s Messages app got a big upgrade for an essential feature iOS 26 brought a lot of changes to the Messages app, like new group chat features, spam prevention tools, and more. Joining those improvements, Messages also got a big AI upgrade in iOS 26 for an essential feature: search.
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United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Three THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 15, 21:00 - 22:30 PDTApr 9, 11:37 PDTScheduled - Our carrier partner Three United Kingdom is conducting a planned maintenance from 15 April 2026 at 21:00 PDT until 15 April 2026 at 22:30 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for Three United Kingdom customers.Impacted Products: Verify Silent Network Auth, Lookup SIM Swap, Lookup Identity Match, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes
Pixelmator Pro & Logic get big upgrades, rest of iWork gets minor ones Apple rolled out updates across its creative and productivity apps. Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro gain new features while the rest of the iWork lineup got bug fixes and stability improvements.Apple Creator Studio appsApple's Creator Studio bundle includes pro tools like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Motion, Compressor, and Pixelmator Pro, along with productivity apps like Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. It's a unified platform for creating and publishing across different workflows.Apple delivered updates through the App Store, with most apps receiving maintenance-focused changes for reliability and platform stability. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple TV debuts trailer for ‘My Brother the Minotaur,’ premiering April 24th Apple TV on Thursday debuted the trailer for “My Brother the Minotaur,” an all-new animated kids and family adventure series set to premiere…
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OpenAI introduces $100/month Pro plan aimed at Codex users, here’s what it includes OpenAI is launching a revamped $100/month ChatGPT subscription aimed at Codex users. Here’s how it compares to OpenAI’s existing plans and what it includes.
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Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.4.1 with bug fixes and behind-the-scenes improvements Apple introduced macOS 26.4.1, an important update for macOS Tahoe that addresses various bugs and glitches. It's recommended.
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Instagram now lets you edit your comments after posting Instagram just made a small change that’s worth celebrating: comments can now be edited after posting. Here are the details.
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Apple's Pixelmator Pro Update Brings iPhone 17 Mockups, Keyboard Shortcuts, and Expanded Camera Support Apple today updated Pixelmator Pro, the popular image editing app that it purchased in 2024. Pixelmator Pro includes RAW image support for more cameras, new templates, improved support for SVG file exports, new keyboard shortcuts, and more. Some of the features like the keyboard shortcuts are limited to the Creator Studio version of Pixelmator Pro.
Pixelmator Pro has a template and mockup section, which includes new app screenshot options and devices to use for app mockups on Apple devices. Apple has added support for the latest iPhone 17 models.
SVG files exported from Pixelmator Pro will have fewer issues when opened in Adobe Illustrator, and there is an option to touch and hold an image on the canvas to see before and after edits from Color Adjustments and Effects tools.
The sidebar is customizable using the toolbar setting options, and there are keyboard shortcuts for changing layer opacity, selecting layers when using Select Subject, cycling through blend modes, and swapping between layers. Apple's release notes for the Creator Studio version of Pixelmator Pro are below.
Enjoy full support for compressed RAW images from Sony Alpha ILCE-7M5, FUJIFILM GFX 100S II, and FUJIFILM GFX 100RF cameras
Work with High Efficiency (HE) and High Efficiency Star (HE*) RAW images from Nikon Z5II and Nikon Z50II cameras
Open and edit RAW images from Panasonic LUMIX DC-S1RM2 cameras captured in High Resolution mode
Discover the updated template and mockup categories, including App Screenshot, Bento Grid, and Devices, now featuring new iPhone 17 mockups
Open SVG files exported from Pixelmator Pro in Adobe Illustrator with improved compatibility
Touch and hold an image on the canvas to instantly compare before and after edits from Color Adjustments and Effects tools
You can now customize the Pixelmator Pro Tools sidebar from the menu bar by choosing View > Customize Tools
The iPad app was also updated with some of the keyboard shortcuts that were previously available in the Mac version of the app.
New Keyboard Shortcuts
Press and hold the Option key when choosing Select Subject to base the selection on all layers in a document
Easily change layer opacity using number keys 1 through 9 in all supported tools
Cycle through layer blend modes using the Shift-Plus and Shift-Minus keyboard shortcuts in all supported tools
Use the Command-J keyboard shortcut to duplicate and Command-Shift-J to cut and paste the selected area
Use the Option-Comma and Option-Period keyboard shortcuts to quickly switch between selecting topmost and bottommost layers in a document
Use the Space bar to play or pause video playback in documents containing video layers
The non-Creator Studio version of the app includes the same RAW image support and the new templates, but it lacks the other options that Apple added.
Photomator, a photo editing sister app to Pixelmator Pro, was updated with the new RAW image support.
Apple introduced Creator Studio earlier this year, and it incorporates apps like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. Because many of these apps existed before Creator Studio was developed, Apple offers a Creator Studio version and a standard version, which can be confusing. Unlocking Creator Studio features requires a Creator Studio subscription, priced at $12.99 per month or $129 per year.
For Pixelmator Pro, Creator Studio-exclusive features include a warp tool, apparel mockups, and a dedicated iPad app.Related Roundup: iPhone 17Tags: Apple Creator Studio, PixelmatorBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17 (Neutral)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple has released macOS 26.4.1 with unspecified bug fixes On April 9, Apple released macOS 26.4.1 to the public, alongside vague release notes that just discuss that the update contains bug fixes.The new macOS 26.4.1 update is now available for downloadWhile Apple hasn't detailed exactly which bugs this new update addresses, there may be clues from other recent releases. The update comes just 24 hours after Apple also released iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1.Both updates applied a fix for one bug in particular. That bug caused some iCloud data not to sync correctly and affected both Apple and third-party apps, including Passwords. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple updates Creator Studio apps including Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro, more Apple has released new versions of Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and more apps included in the Creator Studio app suite. There are also updates to Final Cut Camera, Photomator, and more.
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Apple releases macOS 26.4.1 Apple on Thursday released macOS 26.4.1 which provides bug fixes for your Mac (including a fix for an iCloud syncing issue in…
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Logic Pro Updated With Step Reflex Sound Pack, Apple's Other Creator Apps Get Bug Fixes Apple today updated several apps designed for creators, including Logic Pro, Compressor, MainStage, Motion, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Camera, Numbers, Keynote, and Pages. Apple has pushed updates for the iOS, iPadOS and macOS versions of the apps where applicable.
Logic Pro includes a Step Reflex: Modern Garage Pack, featuring two-step beats, deep basslines, synths, and more. The update also includes an option to export a shareable file to preview how a spatial audio mix will sound when streamed on Apple Music.
Preview of Dolby Atmos Mix
Export a lightweight, shareable file to preview your spatial audio mix as it will sound when streamed on Apple Music -- playable on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
Step Reflex Pack
Get ready to bounce! Step Reflex: Modern Garage adds pristine polish to the iconic sound of '90s/early 2000s UK garage with gritty bass-heavy energy, immersive ambient atmospheres, and a sprinkle of EDM magic
Whether you're crafting a dancefloor anthem or an introspective groove, this comprehensive collection is filled with punchy, two-step beats, rave-ready synths, deep basslines, and infectious vocal chops that will make your tracks pop
Compressor, Motion, Final Cut Camera, Final Cut Pro, MainStage, Numbers, Keynote, and Pages have no new features, and the release notes only mention stability improvements and bug fixes.
Apple's apps are included as part of the Creator Studio subscription that's priced at $12.99 per month or $129 per year, but apps like Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro can also be purchased standalone. Numbers, Pages, and other apps are free to use, but some features are limited to those who subscribe to Creator Studio.Tag: Logic ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
2026 M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM plunges to best $2,899 Pick up Apple's brand-new M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro with an upgrade to 48GB RAM for $2,899, the lowest price on record, thanks to a $200 cash discount.M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM has dropped to record low $2,899 - Image credit: AppleReleased in March 2026, the M5 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro features higher unified memory bandwidth and is equipped with Apple's N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support. And today, Amazon is slashing $200 off an upgraded configuration with a bump up to 48GB of RAM.Save $200 on 16" MacBook Pro 48GB RAM Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
How I built a music discovery algorithm with MusicKit Howdy y'all! I'm the developer behind Setto, a personal DJ for Apple Music that uses MusicKit and SwiftUI. Recently my app got featured on Apple's Best New Apps list and I wanted to share an article I wrote explaining how the music discovery algorithm works and some prototype ideas I tried that didn't work. Everything […]
Three Apple Stores closing in June, one was unionized Three Apple Store locations in struggling malls are set to close permanently as summer kicks off, with one of them the controversial unionized store in Towson, Maryland.Apple Trumbull | Image Credit: AppleThe stores in question are Apple North County, in Escondido, California, Apple Trumbull in Trumbull, Connecticut, and Apple Towson Town Center in Towson, Maryland. Notably, Apple Towson was Apple's first unionized store.Most employees will be shifted to nearby locations with no further action required by the employee, provided they agree to stay with the company. The unionized Towson employees will be eligible to apply for open roles at Apple, as per the existing bargaining agreement. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.4.1 With Bug Fixes Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.4.1, a minor update to the macOS Tahoe operating system that came out last September. macOS Tahoe 26.4.1 comes two weeks after Apple launched macOS Tahoe 26.4.
Mac users can download the new software by opening up the System Settings app and navigating to the Software Update section.
According to Apple's release notes for the update, it includes unspecified bug fixes.Related Roundup: macOS TahoeRelated Forum: macOS TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple releases macOS 26.4.1 software update, details here Apple has just released a new software update for Mac: macOS 26.4.1. Here’s what to expect from the latest release.
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Apple TV just added two exciting new series to future lineup Apple TV just brought back one of its biggest hit series, and has an acclaimed comedy debuting next week. But looking ahead to projects that are further out, there are two exciting Apple TV series coming that were just unveiled. Here are the details.
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Is $(PRODUCT_NAME) allowed in localized InfoPlist.strings? The app review just caught a minor bug where the localized strings don't seem to do the product name replacements properly. My files are in `Supporting/en.lproj/InfoPlist.string` and that's generated by `expo-localization`: CFBundleDisplayName = "My New App"; NSCameraUsageDescription = "Allow $(PRODUCT_NAME) to access your camera."; When the camera dialog pops up, it shows the string directly […]
Apple TV celebrates the premiere of ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles,’ starring Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nicole Kidman Apple TV hosted the star-studded premiere for its upcoming comedic family drama “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” at Regal Union Square theater…
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MacBook Neo helps power Mac to its best quarter in years Mac shipments reach impressive levels in the first quarter of 2026, partially driven by the popularity of the new MacBook Neo.
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Apple announces permanent closure of three US retail stores Apple has announced that it is closing three retail stores in the United States, including locations in Connecticut, Maryland, and California.
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Anthropic scales up with enterprise features for Claude Cowork and Managed Agents Claude Cowork, available on macOS, is losing the “research preview” label today as Anthropic introduces enterprise capabilities. Separately, Anthropic is reclaiming the AI agent narrative with Claude Managed Agents.
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Apple is Permanently Closing Three U.S. Stores Apple today announced it will be permanently closing three retail stores in the U.S. in June, including Apple Trumbull in Trumbull, Connecticut, Apple Towson Town Center in Towson, Maryland, and Apple North County in Escondido, California.
Apple Towson Town Center in Maryland
Apple issued the following statement to MacRumors:At Apple, we are constantly striving to deliver exceptional service and great experiences for our customers. As we continue investing to expand and enhance our retail stores and offerings worldwide, we remain deliberate about evaluating our existing locations to ensure that we can meet our customers’ needs in the best way. Following the departure of several retailers and declining conditions at Trumball Mall, the Shops at North County, and Towson Town Center, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our stores at these locations.
Our team members at Trumbull and North County will continue their roles at nearby Apple Retail stores. Towson employees will be eligible to apply for open roles at Apple in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. We look forward to continuing to serve customers at nearby stores and on Apple.com, the Apple Store app, and at Apple Authorized Resellers and Service Providers throughout the states.All three of the stores are located in struggling shopping malls that have lost dozens of other major retailers in recent years. Earlier this year, for example, Banana Republic, Madewell, and Tommy Bahama announced they were leaving Towson Town Center. And last month, the owner of Trumbull Mall defaulted on a $150 million dollar loan and the property is now for sale.
Notably, employees at Apple Towson Town Center had formed a union.
On the other hand, Apple has opened 11 new stores around the world in the past year or so, including in Miami and Detroit. Apple has also replaced and upgraded 14 store locations, and it plans to open its first stores in Saudi Arabia.Tag: Apple StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
From A12Z to A18 Pro: How Apple Silicon Macs have gone back to the basics With the MacBook Neo, Apple's A-series chips came back to the Mac, completing a lengthy journey from experiment to fully finished product.The MacBook Neo traces its roots to the 2020 Developer Transition Kit.Apple Silicon on the Mac began with an iPad chip, and now the MacBook Neo has taken things to the next level with a chip originally designed for an iPhone.Since 2020, every Mac, from the entry-level Mac mini to the powerful Mac Studio, has been powered by an M-series chip. The M1 was the first Apple-designed ARM chip made with the Mac in mind. It spearheaded the company's move from Intel, but it didn't start the transition to Apple Silicon. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Europe’s largest Apple museum opens in Utrecht, showcasing 50 years of innovation Europe’s biggest Apple museum has officially opened its doors in Utrecht, Netherlands, just in time for Apple’s 50th anniversary…
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Apple isn't done with Dynamic Island but shrinking it on iPhone 18 won't be easy Apple is working to reduce the size of the Dynamic Island on iPhone 18, but the limits of Face ID hardware continue to dictate how far it can go.Render of iPhone 18 Dynamic IslandThe company is testing a smaller Dynamic Island design for a future iPhone Pro, based on a new supply chain leak. The effort centers on moving more Face ID hardware under the display without hurting security or usability.Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station said in an April 9 Weibo post that Apple is running A/B tests on two front-panel designs. One keeps the current layout, while the other shrinks the cutout by placing part of Face ID beneath the screen. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
9to5Mac Daily: April 9, 2026 – iOS 26.4.1 released, 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.
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Why the macOS “49-Day” Networking Bug Probably Won’t Affect You Don’t panic about the newly discovered macOS bug that freezes TCP networking after 49 days of uptime. Between security updates, sleep cycles, and typical usage patterns, most Mac users will never encounter this edge-case failure.
Apple Card’s transition to Chase: Here’s what’s not changing (and might be) Apple Card is officially moving to Chase, with Apple’s current partner Goldman Sachs transitioning out over the next year or two. Apple has published details on what to expect during the transition, here’s everything the company says won’t change once Chase takes over—and a few that might.
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Deals: 1TB M5 MacBook Air $150 off, Apple Thunderbolt 5 cables up to 48% off, Magic Keyboard Amazon low, more Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple’s most affordable 1TB M5 MacBook Air at $150 off via Amazon and in all colors). Alongside the rare $99 price drops on Apple Watch Ultra 3, we also have refurb deals at $164 off joined by Apple’s least pricey USB-C Magic Keyboard sitting at the Amazon all-time low today, and these official Apple Thunderbolt 5 Pro cables at up to 48% off. Be sure to check out Nintendo’s new and FREE Hello, Yoshi! app for iOS and head below for a closer look at everything.
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Today in Apple history: Apple sells its 100 millionth iPod On April 9, 2007, Apple sold its 100 millionth iPod. The landmark event confirms the iPod as Apple’s most popular product of all time.
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Apple Apparently Still Undecided on iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island Apple is weighing two options for the iPhone 18 Pro's Dynamic Island, and a final decision has yet to be made, according to the Weibo leaker known as Digital Chat Station.
In a new post today, the leaker says that current supply chain feedback points to an A/B scenario: one option retains the existing screen mold from the iPhone 17 Pro, while the other introduces a significantly smaller "Mini Dynamic Island" enabled by moving the Face ID receiver and transmitter components beneath the display.
Current feedback from the supply chain suggests an A/B testing scenario: one option retains the existing screen mold, while the other features a 'Mini Dynamic Island' with the Face ID receiver/transmitter (RX) components positioned beneath the display. If they opt for the latter, it feels like sales figures will once again be a non-issue.
The update is a slight shift from the leaker's previous position. Earlier this year, Digital Chat Station claimed Apple was leaning toward reusing last year's design, which would have left the Dynamic Island largely unchanged.
The report was a dissenting voice against a body of reporting, including from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, DSCC's Ross Young, and multiple other Weibo leakers, suggesting the iPhone 18 Pro would feature a Dynamic Island roughly 35% smaller than on the iPhone 17 Pro.
In a follow-up post, the leaker also addressed the iPhone 18 Pro's rear design. He said that the rectangular plateau design introduced with the iPhone 17 Pro will carry over unchanged, but the back will see "minor adjustments to the body materials and design details.” This is likely a reference to previously rumored changes aimed at achieving a more uniform look between the aluminum unibody frame and glass cutout for wireless charging.
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to be announced this fall alongside Apple's first foldable iPhone.Related Roundup: iPhone 18 ProTags: Digital Chat Station, Dynamic IslandThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Why more carmakers race to adopt iPhone car keys As automakers adopt iPhone car keys at a faster clip, we think it could become as standard as seat belts and touchscreens.
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Apple subpoenas Samsung in South Korea in U.S. DOJ antitrust action Apple has asked a U.S. court to formally request internal Samsung documents from South Korea as part of the discovery process…
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2026 Swift Student Challenge: Three Apps Created by Young Developers In late March, Apple notified the winners of the 2026 Swift Student Challenge, who each received a complimentary one-year Apple Developer Program membership, AirPods Max 2, and a special certificate. A smaller group of Distinguished Winners were also invited to a three-day experience at Apple Park during WWDC 2026 in June.
The annual Swift Student Challenge gives eligible student developers around the world the opportunity to showcase their coding capabilities by using the Swift Playground or Xcode apps to create an interactive "app playground."
Despite receiving many incredible submissions, Apple can only select a limited number of winners due to WWDC space constraints. Below, we have highlighted three young developers who did not quite win, but still deserve attention for their efforts.
Teddy
For the 2026 Swift Student Challenge, UC Santa Cruz student Morris Richman submitted Teddy, a voice-controlled camera app that uses Apple Foundation Models to help those with touch-related accessibility issues take photos.
"There is a strong overlap between those who have touch issues and those who have difficulty learning accessibility focused features such as VoiceOver," said Morris. "Teddy addresses this issue through Apple's Foundation Models and SpeechAnalyzer APIs to take action on behalf of the user through natural language processing and tool calling."
Morris created the app after being inspired by his grandfather, Larry.
Teddy is available in beta via TestFlight and as an open-source project on GitHub.
ActivTimer
MacRumors reader Kate's first-ever Swift Student Challenge submission was ActivTimer, an iPhone app designed to help reduce your screen time and increase your activity. The app was built with SwiftUI and other modern Apple technologies.
Kate describes the app as a "screen time tracker and workout app all in one."
"It keeps track of how long you're on your screen and alerts you with a sound to get up and move, or to do some mindfulness," said Kate.
ActivTimer is not available in the App Store, but the project's source code is available on GitHub.
Write: A Literary Journey
Victoria Ali is a young developer from Argentina who created Write: A Literary Journey, an iPhone app that she describes as a narrative puzzle experience.
The app tasks you with solving puzzles to reconstruct the portraits and legacies of history's most influential female authors.
Victoria said the app both demonstrates her coding skills and serves as a tribute to her late grandmother and writer, Rosa.
When you first open the app, you are presented with a 3D onboarding experience that allows you to explore Rosa's desk.
"Through an immersive 3D onboarding I designed in SceneKit with models I built in Blender—like her vintage Remington typewriter and her yellow tulips—I wanted to create a bridge to feel her close again," she said.Related Roundup: WWDC 2026Tag: Swift Student ChallengeRelated Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Like everything Apple makes, its cables are among the best, but they’re also among the most expensive, like “$19 for a 3-foot USB-C cable” expensive. Well, if you don’t mind plain packaging (and you really shouldn’t), Amazon’s Woot is selling Apple’s USB-C cables at a significant discount: one for $10, two for $17, or three for $22.
These 3.3ft cables are just about perfect for use at your desk because they only need to reach a short distance. If you tend to actually put your phone down before lying down in bed, it might even work to charge your phone overnight. These cables available for sale on Woot offer up to 60W of charging, as well as data transfer at decent rates. They support fast charging, but you’ll need a power adapter that can support 40W charging or more.
So why are these cables so cheap? Woot says the products are brand new, direct from Apple, but they’re shipping in “bulk packaging.” Basically, they’re shoved in polybags and plain brown boxes rather than those shiny white Apple-branded boxes. Basically, they’re excess units that Apple is getting rid of at wholesale prices.
So grab however many of these Apple 60W USB-C cables you need and enjoy the deal. Since this sale is happening at Woot — an Amazon company — your Prime free-delivery perks cross over.
Apple Releases iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 to Fix CloudKit Syncing Bug If iCloud syncing has been unreliable since you updated to iOS 26.4, relief has arrived. Although Apple’s release notes don’t mention it, developers confirm that iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 fix the CloudKit bug.
Apple Releases OS 26.4.1 to Fix CloudKit Syncing Bug If iCloud syncing has been unreliable since you updated to iOS 26.4, relief has arrived. Although Apple’s release notes don’t mention it, developers confirm that iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 fix the CloudKit bug. Apple also released macOS 26.4.1 Tahoe, presumably to incorporate the same code changes.
Use Apple Music Sing to throw your own karaoke party Apple Music has a karaoke mode for people who love to sing along as they listen. Apple Music Sing lets you turn down the lyrics.
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Increased HTTP 5xx errors in Philadelphia colo Apr 9, 14:30 UTCResolved - Between 14:41 and 16:34 UTC on April 9th, 2026, we experienced an elevated level of HTTP 5xx errors affecting traffic through our Philadelphia (PHL) data center. The issue has been mitigated now.
Leaker gives iPhone 18 Pro updates on two design changes It’s been a big week for iPhone Fold rumors, but a reputable leaker just posted iPhone 18 Pro updates related to two potential design changes.
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What Anthropic’s Mythos and Project Glasswing Mean for Your Apple Devices AI is accelerating the discovery of security vulnerabilities, transforming the landscape of digital security. But Apple users are in a good spot, thanks to Apple’s focus on security and control over the entire ecosystem. TidBITS Security Editor Rich Mogull explains Anthropic’s Mythos and Project Glasswing.
Apple’s MacBook Neo is the best laptop you can get for $599 – New York Magazine Apple's MacBook Neo is an all-new laptop that delivers the magic of the Mac at a breakthrough price, making it even more accessible…
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AirPods Max 2 Available for $529.99 on Amazon Apple's new AirPods Max 2 launched last week, and Amazon is still one of the only retailers offering a discount on the headphones. You can get the Midnight and Starlight color options for $529.99 on Amazon, down from $549.00.
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Although this is only a $19 discount on the AirPods Max 2, it's the best markdown you'll find online if you're looking to order the new headphones. Free delivery has the AirPods Max 2 arriving around April 14, but they can be delivered as soon as tomorrow with Prime shipping.
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How I hit an 18.6% App Store CVR without pushing a new build (Using Apple’s PPO + AI Sentiment Analysis) Hi everyone, Like most devs here, I love coding but absolutely hate ASO. For my first few apps, I’d spend months building the features and then 10 minutes slapping together a Figma template for the screenshots just to get the submission over with. My conversion rates (Impressions to Installs) were sitting at a miserable 1% […]
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Nintendo Wii can run Mac OS X like it's 2001 all over again Over 101 million Nintendo Wii consoles have been sold since 2006, but only one of them runs Apple's Mac OS X Cheetah. Here's how it works.There aren't many Wiis running Mac OS X in the worldThat Wii is owned by developer Bryan Keller after he took considerable time to port Apple's 2001 software. We've seen Wiis running everything from Linux to Windows NT before, but this is the first we've ever seen running a flavor of macOS.Understandably, the process of getting 25-year-old software to run on 20-year-old gaming hardware wasn't a short one. And it's absolutely something we expect that most people would have given up on. Thankfully, Keller is made of sterner stuff. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
This $8 Microsoft Office deal is your ‘I just need Word for a week’ fix Need Microsoft Office right now? This one-month subscription to Microsoft 365 is the easy way to get in, get it done and get out.
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MediaTek Looks Much More Like a Power Player MediaTek is repositioning itself as a top-tier silicon player, expanding beyond smartphones into AI, data center, and connectivity markets with a more focused strategy and clearer messaging. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.
On-device Apple Intelligence vulnerable to prompt injection techniques Apple Intelligence's on-device AI can be manipulated by attackers using prompt injection techniques, according to new research that shows a high success rate and potential access to sensitive user data.Apple IntelligenceResearchers from RSAC Research have unveiled a method to circumvent Apple's security measures. They achieved a 76% success rate in 100 tests by employing adversarial prompts and Unicode obfuscationThese findings were shared with Apple on October 15, 2025. The focus was on the on-device large language model embedded in Apple's operating systems, which is accessible to third-party applications. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums