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- 08:45 pmAll iPad Air 3 variants are now on Apple's 'vintage products' list
The third-generation iPad Air, in all its variants, is now officially a "vintage product," as more than five years have passed since its launch.All variants of the 2019 iPad Air 3 are now vintage, according to Apple.The iPad Air debuted back in 2019, five years after the second-generation iPad Air. Relative to its predecessor, the iPad Air 3 featured a larger 10.5-inch display, Apple Pencil support, and a much more powerful A12 Bionic chip.Both cellular and Wi-Fi only variants are have now made their way to Apple's "vintage products" list. Apple considers a product "vintage" when it stopped offering the device for sale more than five years ago, and less than seven years ago. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:35 pmEddy Cue talks Jobs, iTunes, & F1 in 50th anniversary interview
Apple SVP of Services Eddy Cue has been with Apple for 38 out of Apple's 50 years, and he's out celebrating the anniversary with an interview where he shares familiar anecdotes about his time there.Eddy Cue has been with Apple for decadesIt is Apple's 50th anniversary, so there has been a lot of celebration and press tours going on. Paul McCartney may have concluded the concert series, but Apple executives have been making the rounds on Wednesday.The SVP of Services, Eddy Cue, appeared on the internet talk show/podcast TBPN to discuss some of Apple's history. While he didn't share anything revolutionary, it was a peek inside of how he thinks and feels about Apple today after 38 years of work there. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:19 pmWatch new MacBook Neo ads starring the adorable Little Finder Guy
Apple is doubling down on the adorable mini-Finder character it created for the MacBook Neo campaign. Watch the ads here. more…08:18 pmNetwork Performance Issues in Phoenix, AZ
Apr 1, 20:18 UTCResolved - This incident has been resolved.Apr 1, 20:03 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating issues affecting traffic in the Phoenix, AZ area. Customers proxied through this location may experience errors or degraded performance.08:17 pmApple Offers iOS 18.7.7 Security Update as Alternative to iOS 26.4 Upgrade
To address the DarkSword exploit, Apple now lets iOS 18 users install the iOS 18.7.7 security update instead of upgrading to iOS 26.4. If you’re still using iOS 18, update immediately.08:14 pmDownload these ‘Apple at 50’ wallpapers for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
It’s a big day for Apple, as the company marks 50 years since its founding. To celebrate, you can find a great set of wallpapers made by Basic Apple Guy featuring Apple’s 50th anniversary artwork. more…08:01 pmApple releases new firmware for AirTag 2
Following the launch of the AirTag 2 earlier this year, Apple has begun rolling out firmware version 3.0.45. The new update replaces the… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:00 pmDiscounted M5 MacBook Pro hits Apple refurb store with key storage distinction
Apple has added the plain M5 MacBook Pro to its refurbished store for a discounted price. However, the base storage change from last month means the value compared to new discounted hardware might not be as competitive as usual. more…07:50 pmAirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max: Here’s everything new
The long-awaited AirPods Max 2 are finally here. Below you’ll find a comparison of all the differences between AirPods Max 2 and the previous AirPods Max models with both USB-C and Lightning. more…07:38 pmApple rolls out AirTag update with stronger anti-stalking protection
AirTag users will want the latest firmware for the item tracker. Here’s everything you can do to get it, and then be sure it’s installed. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:37 pmApple Adds Another iPad to Vintage Products List
Apple today updated its vintage and obsolete product page to add the Wi-Fi version of the third-generation iPad Air. Cellular iPad Air 3 models were already on the list, but the Wi-Fi models were sold for a longer period of time, and are now just appearing. The iPad Air 3 was released in March 2019, five years after the prior-generation iPad Air 2. It was a new iPad in Apple's tablet lineup, featuring the same design as the 2017 iPad Pro with 10.5-inch display, A12 Bionic chip, and support for the first-generation Apple Pencil. It was one of the last iPads to feature a Lightning port and Home button before Apple transitioned to USB-C, an all-display design, and a Touch ID power button. It's also the last version of the iPad Air that featured white bezels around the display. Apple discontinued the iPad Air 3 in September 2020 with the launch of the iPad Air 4. Some devices had an issue with screen flickering flashing, or dying, leading to a recall program where Apple replaced affected models for up to two years from the purchase date. Apple adds a product to its "vintage" list when it has been five years since it was last distributed for sale, and then it becomes "obsolete" at the seven-year mark. With vintage products, Apple retail locations and Apple Authorized Service Providers can do repairs if the required parts are available. Devices that are obsolete are generally not eligible for repair and Apple stops providing repair components. Earlier this week, Apple added the 13-inch 2017 MacBook Air to its vintage list, and moved the iPad mini 4 and the 32GB Apple TV HD to its obsolete product list.Tag: Vintage and Obsolete Apple ProductsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:17 pmApple pushes rare iOS update for newer iPhones to address DarkSword hack
Macworld Typically, after Apple introduces a new major version of its operating system, it stops pushing out the old version to compatible phones. Older phones that are incompatible with the new version continue to get security updates, but newer phones have to jump to the newer operating system to get them. This has been the case with iOS 18 and iOS 26 (and iPadOS 18 and 26). The latest version of iOS 18, 18.7.7, was available only for the iPhone XS, XR, and iPad 7th generation. Newer devices should move to iOS 26 to get security updates. A particularly nasty threat called DarkSword, a hacking tool that can seriously compromise devices, has gotten much worse since the code for it appeared on GitHub. This prompted Apple to issue a rare change: an updated version of iOS 18.7.7 (build number 22H340) that will show up as an automatic update for all iPhone users, not just those with older devices. Currently, iOS 26 is installed on about three in four Apple devices from the last four years, and it offers protection for DarkSword as well. But for the roughly one quarter of users who have resisted updating to iOS 26, this new change will allow their device to stay on iOS 18 and receive an automatic update (if enabled) that will protect them from the threat. Apple still suggests all users with compatible devices update to iOS 26 or iPadOS 26, which offers its most advanced security and protections from many other threats. To update your device, open Settings, tap General, then Software Update and follow the on-screen instructions.07:17 pmApple pushes rare iOS update for newer iPhones to address DarkSword hack
Macworld Typically, after Apple introduces a new major version of its operating system, it stops pushing out the old version to compatible phones. Older phones that are incompatible with the new version continue to get security updates, but newer phones have to jump to the newer operating system to get them. This has been the case with iOS 18 and iOS 26 (and iPadOS 18 and 26). The latest version of iOS 18, 18.7.7, was available only for the iPhone XS, XR, and iPad 7th generation. Newer devices should move to iOS 26 to get security updates. A particularly nasty threat called DarkSword, a hacking tool that can seriously compromise devices, has gotten much worse since the code for it appeared on GitHub. This prompted Apple to issue a rare change: an updated version of iOS 18.7.7 (build number 22H340) that will show up as an automatic update for all iPhone users, not just those with older devices. Currently, iOS 26 is installed on about three in four Apple devices from the last four years, and it offers protection for DarkSword as well. But for the roughly one quarter of users who have resisted updating to iOS 26, this new change will allow their device to stay on iOS 18 and receive an automatic update (if enabled) that will protect them from the threat. Apple still suggests all users with compatible devices update to iOS 26 or iPadOS 26, which offers its most advanced security and protections from many other threats. To update your device, open Settings, tap General, then Software Update and follow the on-screen instructions.07:17 pmApple pushes rare iOS update for newer iPhones to address DarkSword hack
Macworld Typically, after Apple introduces a new major version of its operating system, it stops pushing out the old version to compatible phones. Older phones that are incompatible with the new version continue to get security updates, but newer phones have to jump to the newer operating system to get them. This has been the case with iOS 18 and iOS 26 (and iPadOS 18 and 26). The latest version of iOS 18, 18.7.7, was available only for the iPhone XS, XR, and iPad 7th generation. Newer devices should move to iOS 26 to get security updates. A particularly nasty threat called DarkSword, a hacking tool that can seriously compromise devices, has gotten much worse since the code for it appeared on GitHub. This prompted Apple to issue a rare change: an updated version of iOS 18.7.7 (build number 22H340) that will show up as an automatic update for all iPhone users, not just those with older devices. Currently, iOS 26 is installed on about three in four Apple devices from the last four years, and it offers protection for DarkSword as well. But for the roughly one quarter of users who have resisted updating to iOS 26, this new change will allow their device to stay on iOS 18 and receive an automatic update (if enabled) that will protect them from the threat. Apple still suggests all users with compatible devices update to iOS 26 or iPadOS 26, which offers its most advanced security and protections from many other threats. To update your device, open Settings, tap General, then Software Update and follow the on-screen instructions.07:15 pmiOS 26.4 makes Apple’s best new Reminders feature easier to use
iOS 26.4 arrived last week, and with it Reminders got three improvements that make the app’s recently added urgent task feature easier to use. Here’s how. more…07:13 pmApple Now Selling Refurbished M5 MacBook Pro and iPad 11 at Reduced Prices
Apple added the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip and the iPad 11 to its online store for refurbished products today, allowing customers to purchase like-new models at a discount. The refurbished devices are available in the U.S., Canada, UK, and many other European countries. Pricing on the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip starts at $1,359 in the U.S. for the model with a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, and 512GB SSD. Apple has several configurations available at different price points, including a high-end model with 32GB RAM and a 4TB SSD for $2,759. Discounts are right around 15 percent, which is common for refurbished Macs. As for the iPad 11, refurbished pricing starts at $299 for the base model, which is a $50 discount off of the regular $349 price. Apple has higher tier models with more storage, along with Wi-Fi + Cellular models. The 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro models came out in October 2025, while the iPad 11 with A16 chip debuted in March 2025. Refurbished products are sold with the same one-year warranty offered with a new Apple device, plus they come with all manuals and accessories. Apple employs a testing, repair, repackaging, and cleaning process to ensure that refurbished devices are identical to new devices. All refurbished products are eligible for AppleCare+.Related Roundups: iPad, MacBook ProTag: Apple Refurbished ProductsBuyer's Guide: iPad (Don't Buy), MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: iPad, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:10 pmRead Tim Cook’s memo to employees on Apple’s 50th anniversary
Macworld Today, Apple turns 50. It’s a landmark year for a landmark company. In addition to the various celebratory events around the world and an employee swag bag, Apple CEO Tim Cook is marking the occasion with a special memo to employees. In it, he reflects on the humble beginnings of Apple, its phenomenal growth, and the opportunities in the future. Those hoping for some hint at future products or services, or a unique insight into the technology world of today, won’t find it in this memo, though he does offer his usual vague look at “opportunities ahead.” It’s a nice, if obvious, example of Apple’s trademark executive cheerleading. Team, Today officially marks Apple’s 50th anniversary. And as we’ve celebrated that milestone this month, l’ve been reflecting on some powerful words from Steve. “When you grow up, you tend to get told that the world is the way it is,” he said. “But life can be much broader once you discover one simple fact: everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you. You can change it, you can influence it, you can build your own things that other people can use. Once you learn that, you’ll never be the same again.” This is the ethos that brought Apple into the world in 1976 – and for fifty years, it’s what has drawn the smartest, most passionate, most creative and most committed people to this company. We come here to do the best work of our lives, and to reach beyond what any of us could do alone. To be part of a culture that asks us to stay curious, to collaborate deeply, to demand excellence of ourselves and the people around us, and to believe — genuinely believe — that we can do the impossible. Across our teams and across generations, we’ve been united by a simple belief: the future isn’t something you wait for. It’s something you build. And it is staggering to think of everything we’ve built together. Fifty years ago, there was a single computer prototype in a garage. Today, there are 2.5 billion active Apple devices in the hands of people in every corner of the earth — helping them create, communicate, learn and connect in ways that would have seemed unimaginable then. It’s impossible to fully quantify the profound impact this company and its people have had on the world. And it’s a truly special thing to do what we do every day, knowing that our work is squarely focused on empowering people and enriching their lives. Whether you joined this year or have been here for dozens of years, I hope you take a minute to reflect on how much your work means. Thank you. Thank you for pushing yourselves further than you thought you could go. Thank you for believing in our mission and holding fast to our values. Thank you for dedicating yourself to something so much bigger than any one of us. As extraordinary as it is to reflect on the past fifty years, what excites me most is what comes next. The opportunities ahead of us are among the greatest we have ever seen — and there’s no team in the world better positioned to meet them. Thank you for everything and here’s to the next fifty years. Tim07:10 pmRead Tim Cook’s memo to employees on Apple’s 50th anniversary
Macworld Today, Apple turns 50. It’s a landmark year for a landmark company. In addition to the various celebratory events around the world and an employee swag bag, Apple CEO Tim Cook is marking the occasion with a special memo to employees. In it, he reflects on the humble beginnings of Apple, its phenomenal growth, and the opportunities in the future. Those hoping for some hint at future products or services, or a unique insight into the technology world of today, won’t find it in this memo, though he does offer his usual vague look at “opportunities ahead.” It’s a nice, if obvious, example of Apple’s trademark executive cheerleading. Team, Today officially marks Apple’s 50th anniversary. And as we’ve celebrated that milestone this month, l’ve been reflecting on some powerful words from Steve. “When you grow up, you tend to get told that the world is the way it is,” he said. “But life can be much broader once you discover one simple fact: everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you. You can change it, you can influence it, you can build your own things that other people can use. Once you learn that, you’ll never be the same again.” This is the ethos that brought Apple into the world in 1976 – and for fifty years, it’s what has drawn the smartest, most passionate, most creative and most committed people to this company. We come here to do the best work of our lives, and to reach beyond what any of us could do alone. To be part of a culture that asks us to stay curious, to collaborate deeply, to demand excellence of ourselves and the people around us, and to believe — genuinely believe — that we can do the impossible. Across our teams and across generations, we’ve been united by a simple belief: the future isn’t something you wait for. It’s something you build. And it is staggering to think of everything we’ve built together. Fifty years ago, there was a single computer prototype in a garage. Today, there are 2.5 billion active Apple devices in the hands of people in every corner of the earth — helping them create, communicate, learn and connect in ways that would have seemed unimaginable then. It’s impossible to fully quantify the profound impact this company and its people have had on the world. And it’s a truly special thing to do what we do every day, knowing that our work is squarely focused on empowering people and enriching their lives. Whether you joined this year or have been here for dozens of years, I hope you take a minute to reflect on how much your work means. Thank you. Thank you for pushing yourselves further than you thought you could go. Thank you for believing in our mission and holding fast to our values. Thank you for dedicating yourself to something so much bigger than any one of us. As extraordinary as it is to reflect on the past fifty years, what excites me most is what comes next. The opportunities ahead of us are among the greatest we have ever seen — and there’s no team in the world better positioned to meet them. Thank you for everything and here’s to the next fifty years. Tim07:10 pmRead Tim Cook’s memo to employees on Apple’s 50th anniversary
Macworld Today, Apple turns 50. It’s a landmark year for a landmark company. In addition to the various celebratory events around the world and an employee swag bag, Apple CEO Tim Cook is marking the occasion with a special memo to employees. In it, he reflects on the humble beginnings of Apple, its phenomenal growth, and the opportunities in the future. Those hoping for some hint at future products or services, or a unique insight into the technology world of today, won’t find it in this memo, though he does offer his usual vague look at “opportunities ahead.” It’s a nice, if obvious, example of Apple’s trademark executive cheerleading. Team, Today officially marks Apple’s 50th anniversary. And as we’ve celebrated that milestone this month, l’ve been reflecting on some powerful words from Steve. “When you grow up, you tend to get told that the world is the way it is,” he said. “But life can be much broader once you discover one simple fact: everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you. You can change it, you can influence it, you can build your own things that other people can use. Once you learn that, you’ll never be the same again.” This is the ethos that brought Apple into the world in 1976 – and for fifty years, it’s what has drawn the smartest, most passionate, most creative and most committed people to this company. We come here to do the best work of our lives, and to reach beyond what any of us could do alone. To be part of a culture that asks us to stay curious, to collaborate deeply, to demand excellence of ourselves and the people around us, and to believe — genuinely believe — that we can do the impossible. Across our teams and across generations, we’ve been united by a simple belief: the future isn’t something you wait for. It’s something you build. And it is staggering to think of everything we’ve built together. Fifty years ago, there was a single computer prototype in a garage. Today, there are 2.5 billion active Apple devices in the hands of people in every corner of the earth — helping them create, communicate, learn and connect in ways that would have seemed unimaginable then. It’s impossible to fully quantify the profound impact this company and its people have had on the world. And it’s a truly special thing to do what we do every day, knowing that our work is squarely focused on empowering people and enriching their lives. Whether you joined this year or have been here for dozens of years, I hope you take a minute to reflect on how much your work means. Thank you. Thank you for pushing yourselves further than you thought you could go. Thank you for believing in our mission and holding fast to our values. Thank you for dedicating yourself to something so much bigger than any one of us. As extraordinary as it is to reflect on the past fifty years, what excites me most is what comes next. The opportunities ahead of us are among the greatest we have ever seen — and there’s no team in the world better positioned to meet them. Thank you for everything and here’s to the next fifty years. Tim07:06 pmStuck on “Your enrollment is being processed.”
I'm trying to set up a developer account for my new company. I uploaded the verification docs a week ago and still it says "Your enrollment is being processed." How long does this generally take? Anyone else stuck? submitted by /u/LowerFrequencies [link] [comments]07:04 pmHasbro faces weeks of issues following major cyberattack and data breach
Hasbro, the toy producer that controls major properties including Peppa Pig and Dungeons & Dragons, has been hacked. It's not yet clear if personal information has been stolen, but given the severity, it seems likely.Hasbro website maintenance notificationIn a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, Hasbro has confirmed it is the victim of a systems breach. The legal disclosure says that Hasbro spotted unauthorized access to the corporate network on March 28.The discovery prompted the toy giant to perform its security response protocols. The filing adds that there were "containment measures" including taking some systems offline. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:00 pmApple @ 50: How Apple transformed a cheap commodity into its signature luxury
This story is part of 9to5Mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary. Aluminum was once a cheap metal to consumers, primarily used in soda cans, kitchen foil, cookware, and window frames. It also lived a double life as an industrial material used in aerospace. It was simultaneously a disposable commodity in everyday products and an engineering marvel that helped get humans to the moon. That is of course until Apple decided to make aluminum their signature material, in the blink of an eye aluminum became a consumer luxury the second Steve Jobs revealed the 12” and 17″ PowerBook G4s in 2003. What followed was 23 years of ultra premium aluminum devices that completely changed the way we live. more…06:48 pmAirTag 2 gets improved anti-stalking capabilities with new firmware update
Apple has deployed a new firmware update for the AirTag 2, giving a significant update to an anti-stalking feature.Apple has issued a firmware update for the second-generation AirTag.The second-generation AirTag debuted in January 2026. Relative to its predecessor, the AirTag 2 offers more precise tracking from a longer range, a louder speaker with a bigger speaker coil, a thinner motherboard, and enhanced security features.The iPhone maker continues to improve the security capabilities of its second-generation AirTag, with Monday's firmware update offering a noteworthy change to the device's anti-stalking feature. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:48 pmWatch: WSJ shares an intimate look at unseen prototypes that help tell the story of 50 years of Apple history | Mac Daily NewsWatch: WSJ shares an intimate look at unseen prototypes that help tell the story of 50 years of Apple history
To commemorate Apple’s 50th anniversary, CEO Tim Cook shared previously unseen archival materials with The Wall Street Journal and told… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:45 pmiOS 27 Rumored to Feature Keyboard Upgrade
Apple has tested an updated iPhone keyboard with autocorrect enhancements, according to a report this week from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The report said the keyboard "expands autocorrect by offering alternative words," similar to tools like Grammarly. "It suggests alternative words in addition to word fixes like today's autocorrect," said Gurman, in a follow-up social media post. Grammarly evolved to use AI in recent years, so perhaps the iPhone keyboard's expanded autocorrect system would be powered by Apple Intelligence. The report did not provide any further details, so we will have to wait and see. Gurman briefly touched on the keyboard plans in a report focused on how Siri may be able to handle multiple requests in a single query on iOS 27. Apple has not made a final decision on whether to release the updated keyboard, according to Gurman, but it would presumably debut as part of iOS 27 as well if it does materialize. The first developer beta of iOS 27 is expected to be released in June, and the software update should be widely released in September. iOS 26.4 already "improved keyboard accuracy when typing quickly," according to Apple's release notes for that update, released last week.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tags: Bloomberg, Mark GurmanThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:43 pmTim Cook explores rare iPod, iPhone prototypes in new interview [Video]
Apple’s 50th anniversary celebration continues, this time with a fascinating new video from The Wall Street Journal. In the video, WSJ columnist Ben Cohen to takes a walk down memory lane alongside Tim Cook, including rare Apple prototypes and other archival material that even Cook himself had never seen before. “A lot of this I’ve seen for the first time in preparing for the 50th anniversary,” Cook said. more…06:16 pmSiri in iOS 27: Everything We Know
We're only months away from our first look at Apple's smarter, redesigned version of Siri. iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 will focus on an entirely revamped version of Siri, and rumors about what we can expect are picking up. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. There's a chatbot version of Siri in the works that will change the way that we use Apple's personal assistant. Siri will be more like Claude or ChatGPT, marking a major improvement in how Siri works and what it can do. SiriBot With iOS 27, Apple is turning Siri into a chatbot. Right now, Siri can answer common questions and complete simple tasks, but you can't engage it in a back and forth conversation, get help with multi-step tasks, or ask complicated questions with multiple steps in one query. Based on the Siri chatbot rumors, Siri will be able to do all of that and more with the upcoming upgrade, and it will work like competing chatbots. Apple wasn't initially planning to introduce a full chatbot like ChatGPT, but chatbots have become too popular for Apple to ignore. Simply adding AI capabilities to apps and features isn't enough for Apple to stay competitive with the way people have embraced chatbots for everything from web searches to coding help. Google has already integrated Gemini into its Android device lineup, and chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude have hundreds of millions of weekly active users. Apple can't afford not to compete. Standalone Siri App When Siri evolves into a Apple-designed chatbot, it will launch alongside a standalone Siri app. The Siri app will look similar to apps from other companies like OpenAI, displaying a grid or list of past Siri conversations. Siri will support text and voice-based conversations, and there will be options to favorite chats, search for content within chats, initiate new chats, and save chats. Conversations with Siri will apparently resemble iMessage conversations, with Apple adopting chat bubbles. New conversations will start with suggested prompts on what users can ask Siri. Deep Integration While there will be a standalone Siri app for back-and-forth conversations, Siri will be deeply integrated into Apple devices at the system level. Siri will be activated the same way as today, by speaking the Siri wake word or pressing on the side button of a Siri-enabled device. Siri will be able to respond to both voice and text-based requests. Siri Capabilities Siri will be able to do what current chatbots can do, such as searching the web with visually rich results, providing summaries, and evaluating uploaded documents. The personal assistant will still be integrated into Apple devices. Siri integration will replace the current Spotlight search functionality, but Apple plans to keep and expand on Siri Suggestions. Siri Suggestions will have more access to user data to provide more relevant prompts. Search the web for information Generate images Generate content Summarize information Analyze uploaded files Use personal data to complete tasks Ingest information from emails, messages, files and more Analyze open windows and on-screen content to take action Control device features and settings Search for on-device content, replacing Spotlight Siri will also be integrated into Apple's core apps, including Mail, Messages, Apple TV, Xcode, and Photos. Siri will be able to search for specific images, edit photos, help with coding, make suggestions for TV shows and movies, and send emails. New Look Chatbot Siri will have an updated look to go along with the dedicated app. Activating Siri will have a new animation that prompts the user to search or ask a question, and Bloomberg says Apple is testing a version of Siri integrated into the Dynamic Island. Apple's test interface includes a glowing Siri icon and a "searching" label in the Dynamic Island while Siri is processing a request, and once done, Siri expands into a larger translucent panel with the results. Pulling down on the menu initiates an interface for a conversation. Apple may also integrate an "Ask Siri" button into the menus of other apps, giving users a way to send content directly to Siri alongside a request. The iOS keyboard could get a Write with Siri option that surfaces Writing Tools. Memory Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini can remember past conversations and interactions, retaining a memory of the user. Apple is said to be discussing how much the Siri chatbot will be able to remember. Apple may limit conversational memory to protect user privacy. Third-Party Chatbot Integrations Apple will allow third-party AI chatbots to integrate with Siri in iOS 27. Apple already has a partnership with OpenAI that lets Siri hand questions off to ChatGPT, but that integration will expand to chatbots from other companies like Google and Anthropic. An iPhone user with the Claude or Gemini app installed will be able to send questions from Siri to those chatbots, similar to how the OpenAI integration works today. iPhone users will be able to choose which services they want to use inside Siri through a new "Extensions" option coming to the Siri and Apple Intelligence section in the Settings app. Promised iOS 18 Features Apple Intelligence Siri features that were originally planned for iOS 18 will finally be introduced in iOS 27, with Siri able to use personal data and context to answer queries. Siri will also be able to do more in and between apps, and will be able to see what's on the user's screen. Apple promised that those features would appear before the end of 2026. Underlying Architecture and Servers Apple has inked a deal with Google that will see Gemini powering upcoming versions of Siri. Apple plans to use Gemini for the Siri chatbot and the other Siri features coming in iOS 27. "Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology," the two companies said in a statement in January. The Siri chatbot will rely on a custom AI model developed by the Google Gemini team. Gurman claims that the custom model is comparable to Gemini 3, and that it is more powerful than models Apple has developed in-house. Apple and Google are also discussing running the Siri chatbot on Google's servers powered by Tensor Processing Units, probably because Apple doesn't yet have the infrastructure to handle chatbot queries from billions of active devices per day. Launch Date Apple is planning to introduce Siri's chatbot capabilities when it announces iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 at the June Worldwide Developers Conference, which starts on Monday, June 8. It is still unclear which Siri features Apple will be ready to unveil, and some could be held for future updates. Read More We have a dedicated iOS 27 roundup that goes into more detail on all of the features that we might see in the iOS 27 update.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tag: SiriThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:13 pmTim Cook celebrates Apple's 50th in a heartfelt letter to staff
Tim Cook, in a memo to Apple staff worldwide reflecting on Apple's journey to 50, believes that the company's best years are yet to come.Tim Cook shares memo with staff in honor of 50th anniversary Apple officially turned 50 on Wednesday, with the company taking time to celebrate the achievements that have brought it this far. In honor of the occasion, Apple CEO Tim Cook sent a letter to his staff, reflecting on how the company has gone and where it may go in the future.He begins the memo with a quote from Steve Jobs. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:56 pmApp Store Connect for iOS gains better accessibility and TestFlight features
Apple has released a new version of App Store Connect for iPhone and iPad. The new version includes accessibility improvements, support for 11 new languages, and more. more…05:54 pmApple just changed AirTag 2’s anti-stalking feature
Apple shipped new AirTag firmware yesterday, the first update since AirTag 2 launched earlier this year. And now thanks to official release notes, we know that the new firmware improves AirTag’s anti-stalking feature. more…05:49 pmTim Cook checks out Apple's archive, containing items he's not seen before
Apple has its own archives of product prototypes and important documents. As part of its 50th celebrations, CEO Tim Cook gave a sneak peek inside Apple's historical vault, including some items he had never seen before.Tim Cook closely inspecting a news clipping - Image Credit: Wall Street JournalApril 1 marks the 50th anniversary of Apple as a company, and the celebration has led to a lot of events and reports on the company. Continuing to mark the occasion, Apple CEO Tim Cook took time out of his schedule to explore the company's archives in an interview.The video, posted by the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, showed a collection of prototypes, documents, and other materials from the company's history. Some of which Cook admitted he didn't know existed, admitting, "I'm guilty of that." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:46 pmAnyone know how to create 2d pixelated animation in swift (macos) ?
Does anyone know any packages or something with swift (building a macos app), I need 2d animations (monkey jumping or similar) in swift. So any help would be good. submitted by /u/Playful_Edge_6179 [link] [comments]05:38 pmAirPods Max 2 arrive in stores with strong supply & no launch delays
AirPods Max 2 are available in Apple Stores worldwide, with online orders from March 25 arriving on schedule, and good stock at retail.AirPods Max 2Apple's retail rollout puts the updated over-ear headphones directly into stores alongside active deliveries. The company has enough inventory ahead of release to support that kind of immediate access, as there are no delays in shipping times.Availability across multiple regions reinforces that this is a broad, well-supplied launch rather than a staggered rollout. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:36 pmApple TV celebrates highly anticipated second season of ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’
Apple TV celebrated season two of “Your Friends & Neighbors” with a star-studded red carpet premiere at the New York Historical museum… The post Apple TV celebrates highly anticipated second season of ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:22 pmPatch to protect iOS 18 holdouts from DarkSword is out
Apple has released another patch for iOS 18, protecting users that don't want to upgrade to iOS 26 from dangerous DarkSword attacks.Seriously, update your iPhone. The unscheduled patch for iOS 18 users is an unusual one for Apple. While it does patch older versions of its operating systems for various reasons, it is usually to help those who cannot update their iPhone's operating system to the current version.In this instance, Apple has created a so-called "backport" patch for iOS 18. This one is intended for those who use iOS 18 on their iPhone, but while they could upgrade to iOS 26, they refuse to do so. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:20 pmApple Issues Rare iOS 18 Security Update to Protect Against DarkSword Exploit
Apple today released a new build of iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, presumably with a fix for the DarkSword exploit. Apple told Wired that it would release an iOS 18 update for more devices, allowing users with auto-update turned on to receive the security update. iOS 18.7.7 was initially limited to the iPhone XS and XR models, but it is now available for other iPhones. Apple is pushing the iOS 18 fix to customers who have decided not to upgrade to iOS 26, but the company encourages users with supported devices to update to iOS 26 to get better protection. Devices running iOS 26 are already protected against DarkSword, which is a vulnerability that allows a malicious entity to take over an iPhone if the iPhone user visits a website with infected code. It is highly unusual for Apple to provide a security update to iOS 18 users who simply don't want to upgrade to iOS 26, as Apple uses security fixes as a way to push people to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS that their device supports. DarkSword has received quite a bit of attention, and it has been used by hacker groups to break into the iPhones of people in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Ukraine. The exploit kit has also been posted to open source code repository GitHub, which makes it more widely available to bad actors.Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:13 pmApple releases iOS 18 security update for all iPhone users, update now
As promised, Apple has released a new version of iOS 18 for all iPhone users. The update comes in response to the growing proliferation of a new exploit chain known as DarkSword. Today’s update comes in the form of a new build of iOS 18.7.7 with build number 22H340 for all iPhone models. more…05:11 pmRead Tim Cook’s ‘Apple at 50’ memo: ‘What excites me most is what comes next’
Apple CEO Tim Cook has shared a memo with the company to mark its 50th anniversary. Naturally, Mark Gurman is first to share the company-wide communication outside of Apple. more…05:07 pmBest iOS App Development Companies (2026 Real List)
iOS app development looks simple from the outside… until you actually try to build one. Between Apple’s strict guidelines, performance expectations, UI standards, and scalability — a lot of projects fail not because of the idea, but because of execution. I went down a rabbit hole recently trying to find reliable iOS app development companies […]05:05 pmApple paused payouts on a client account – Can this affect my own company account? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingApple paused payouts on a client account – Can this affect my own company account?
Hey everyone, Got a bit of a confusing situation and wanted to check with you guys just to be sure. Me and my co founder both received an email from Apple saying that “Due to the discontinuation of content associated with your vendor number *number*, your payments have been paused” for a vendor account we […]04:45 pmApple at 50: How the company’s shift into health changed my life at 25
This story is part of 9to5mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary. April 1, 1976: 50 years ago, Apple was founded. 40 years later, to the date, I was a 25-year-old embarking on a health and fitness journey, and Apple was right at the core. April 1, 2016: I started an Apple Watch workout streak that helped guide me to running. I’d never run in my life at 25, but I started closing rings on my watch with a used elliptical at home. By fall, I was running, and by New Year’s Day, I had lost 50 pounds. April 1, 2017: I ran my first-ever 5K race. It was the “2017 Superintendent’s 5K Challenge: A Race for Education” in Miami, Florida. My 3.1-mile run time clocked in at 26 minutes 46 seconds with an 8-minute, 36-seconds pace per mile. I ranked 151 out of 2231 participants. more…04:39 pmApple already slashed the Display XDR price by $400
Macworld Less than a month ago, Apple started selling its new Studio Display XDR for $3,299/£2,999, with either a VESA mount or a stand. However, on Wednesday, Apple changed the price of the VESA mount model, reducing it by $400/£400 to $2,899/£2,599. The change, which was initially recognized by 9to5Mac, was made quietly, and Apple did not make a specific announcement about the new price. However, customers who bought the display with a VESA mount adapter at the Apple Store will be credited for a price adjustment. Apple support will contact those customers once the adjustment goes into effect. The change aligns with how Apple priced its original Pro Display XDR. That monitor started at $4,999 with a VESA mount and had a $999 tilt-and-height-adjustable stand option. The Studio Display XDR, however, initially cost the same whether you bought one with a stand or a VESA mount. The prices for the standard Studio Display, which was announced at the same time as the Studio Display XDR, have not changed. The cost of the Studio Display with a VESA mount or a tilt-adjustable stand is $1,599/£1,499, while the model with a tilt- and height-adjustable stand is $1,999/£1,899. Apple Studio Display XDR (2026) Price When Reviewed: $2899 Best Prices Today: $2,899 at Amazon$2899 at Apple$3299 at B&H04:35 pmEddy Cue to appear on TBPN to discuss Apple’s 50th anniversary today
Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services and Health, will make a video podcast appearance this afternoon as part of Apple’s 50th anniversary. more…04:27 pmSonnet returns with another best-in-class Thunderbolt 5 dock
We've gotten our hands on Sonnet's Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDock, and it is a massive connectivity upgrade adding 12 USB and Thunderbolt ports, storage, and more to your Mac with one cable.Sonnet Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDockUSB-C and Thunderbolt docks help solve a persistent problem for Apple's MacBook lines by adding more points of connectivity that Apple doesn't include. In its latest Thunderbolt dock release, Sonnet is supersizing the options for end users.The Sonnet Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDock, as the name implies, works with the current fastest connectivity port on the current generation of Macs. It has a total of three Thunderbolt 5 ports, allowing you to connect multiple high-data devices to the 120Gbps Mac connection. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:26 pmCarPlay’s latest upgrades offer exciting glimpse of what’s coming in iOS 27
CarPlay in iOS 26.4 unlocked access to a new category of apps: third-party AI assistants like ChatGPT, which just shipped its new CarPlay app yesterday. Here’s why these new apps offer a glimpse at what to expect from iOS 27 and the new Siri. more…04:25 pmAmazon issues AirPods Max 2 price drop on launch day
Apple's new AirPods Max 2 over-ear headphones are in stock and on sale as retailers engage in a price war to compete for your business on launch day.Save on AirPods Max 2 on launch day - Image credit: AppleAirPods Max 2 officially launched today, and Amazon and Walmart are already competing for your business with a $20 discount on the Midnight color option. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:20 pmApple CEO Tim Cook Explains His Relationship With Trump
Apple's CEO Tim Cook has maintained a working relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, and he touched on that in a recent interview. Cook sat down with Esquire's Ryan D'Agostino to discuss Apple's 50th anniversary, but he was also asked about how he navigates the Trump administration. Cook responded by saying that "the Trump administration is very accessible." "So you can talk with them about your point of view on things," said Cook. "They may not agree, but you can engage. You can be heard. You may not, in the end, be able to convince. But engagement for me, not just in the U.S. but around the world, is so important because it is very complex, working through local laws, local customs, local culture, local regulations. Every country is its own story. Everybody's looks at things differently." "The only way you get a feel for that is to sit before someone and communicate and engage," he added. "If you went in my conference room, you would see the Teddy Roosevelt quote 'It is not the critic who counts.' I've never believed that just yelling from the sideline about plus or minus was a good strategy. Your voice just goes into the wind." Cook went on to say that it is important to have "values that are consistent," and he assured that Apple's values and his own have not changed. He emphasized Apple's focus on user privacy, the environment, accessibility, and education. "So you'll see me everywhere, and you'll wonder 'oh, he's meeting with somebody that has a different view than him,'" Cook concluded. "I think that's good. I think it's good. I think a problem in the world right now is that it's so polarized and different views aren't shared or discussed. They just become hardened. And I don't think that's good." In an interview last month, Cook said he is "not a political person." "I interact on policy, not politics," he said.Tags: Donald Trump, Tim CookThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:17 pmApple TV 4K might break a record no one wants to see happen
It makes sense that Apple TV 4K customers are vocal about the lack of new hardware. The current set-top box, introduced in 2022, runs the risk of breaking a record no one wants to see happen. more…04:14 pmWill Apple pay me in GBP to my Wise Business account for a UK Ltd?
I have a UK Ltd and I am setting up a Wise Business account for it. I am running into a regional issue with the director side, and I may not be able to receive USD into this business account. I want to connect this account to my Google Play Developer and Apple Developer accounts, […]04:14 pmThis high-res, high-refresh 27-inch Alienware monitor is under $325 today
Macworld Alienware AW2723 View Deal If you need an extra monitor for your home setup, you can plunk down a bundle on one of Apple’s Studio Displays or shop around for something more affordable. Today’s deal has you covered: Amazon is selling the Alienware AW2723 for a few cents less than $323 today, a savings of $227 on its original MSRP, and the best price you’re likely to find. When you get something with the Alienware name attached, you know you’re paying for a high-quality build with excellent specs. And that’s very much true for this particular gaming monitor. Built for high-performance gaming and productivity, the Alienware monitor features a 280Hz overclocked refresh rate (and 240Hz native refresh rate), as well as a super-fast 1ms response time for smooth and lag-free gameplay and perfect video editing. You’ll absolutely love this 27-inch IPS monitor with a crisp 2560x1440p resolution because it also delivers gorgeous colors and deep contrast. It will do wonders for any of your creative projects when paired with a MacBook or Mac mini. So go ahead and grab one of these Alienware monitors for $323 because it’s fantastic and a lot cheaper than you’d pay for one of Apple’s displays.04:00 pmRevisiting Steve Jobs’s most important lesson on Apple’s 50th anniversary
This story is part of 9to5mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary. In 1994 Steve Jobs sat down with the Santa Clara Valley Historical Association for what I imagined they expected to be a simple interview. It was anything but. In a matter of a few minutes the Apple co-founder shared some of the most profound advice I have ever heard anyone in a position of power give. more…03:55 pmPersonal IOS app
Hello! I've been developing apps/software for a while, lately been using flutter for apks but haven't yet tried anything for ios, question is if i want to make a personal app for myself to use on my phone would i have to do all the xcode and apple developer account stuff? Or can i just […]03:45 pmTim Cook remembers Steve Jobs on Apple’s 50th anniversary: ‘It’s definitely still his company’ | 9 to 5 MacTim Cook remembers Steve Jobs on Apple’s 50th anniversary: ‘It’s definitely still his company’
As part of Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations, Apple CEO Tim Cook sat down with Esquire for an in-depth conversation. In the interview, Cook discussed his memory of Steve Jobs, remarking that Apple is “definitely still his company.” Cook also once again discussed his strategy for interacting with the Trump administration and politicians around the world. more…03:43 pmAirPods Max 2 Now Available at Apple Stores
Starting today, the AirPods Max 2 are available for purchase at many Apple Store locations around the world, and deliveries to customers have also begun. Apple's website shows same-day pickup availability at many Apple Stores in the U.S. and abroad. AirPods Max 2 are equipped with the H2 chip that debuted in the AirPods Pro 2. Compared to the previous generation, the new AirPods Max feature up to 1.5× more active noise cancellation, enhanced sound quality, and features such as Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, and Live Translation. AirPods Max 2 feature a new high dynamic range amplifier for "even cleaner audio," and Apple says Spatial Audio content "sounds better than ever." The headphones also have reduced wireless audio latency compared to the previous generation. A new Camera Remote feature allows users to press the Digital Crown on the AirPods Max 2 to take a photo and start or stop video recording while using Apple's Camera app or compatible third-party camera apps on an iPhone or iPad. The headphones still have a USB-C port and up to 20 hours of battery life on a single charge with active noise cancellation enabled. Color options remain Midnight, Starlight, Orange, Purple, and Blue, and pricing remains set at $549 in the U.S., although there is already an Amazon sale.Related Roundup: AirPods Max 2Tag: Apple StoreBuyer's Guide: AirPods Max (Buy Now)Related Forum: AirPodsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:37 pmDeals: AirPods Pro 3 $50 off, M5 Max MacBook Pro $199 off, Studio Display, Thunderbolt Pro Cable, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: AirPods Pro 3 $50 off, M5 Max MacBook Pro $199 off, Studio Display, Thunderbolt Pro Cable, more
The Amazon spring sale is over, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is loaded with notable deals including the return of AirPods Pro 3 down at $199 holiday pricing as well as the all-new 24GB M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $149 off and the 48GB at $199 off – we also have $199 off the M5 Max models. The new 2026 Apple Studio Display XDR is now $400 less than it was yesterday (as we reported this morning) and we also have an ongoing discount on David Pogue’s new “Apple: The First 50 Years“ hardcover book at 32% off via Amazon. Head below for a closer look and even more. more…03:32 pmApple Discusses AirPods Max 2, Says H2 Chip Has More to Offer in Future
TechRadar's Jacob Krol recently sat down with Apple's VP of Platform Architecture Tim Millet and Director of Audio Product Marketing Eric Treski to discuss the AirPods Max 2, including the H2 chip and increased active noise cancellation. AirPods Max 2 have the same overall design as the previous generation, with most of the improvements coming from the upgrade to the H2 chip, including up to 1.5× more active noise cancellation, enhanced sound quality, and features such as Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, and Live Translation. Even still, Apple suggested that the H2 chip has more to offer, with future AirPods Max 2 firmware updates likely to unlock additional features. "H2 is this platform that continues to demonstrate that it has continued headroom," said Millet. Regarding the up to 1.5× more active noise cancellation, Apple said it is not a cherry-picked stat. "We take that average at 1.5 times across an average of all frequencies," said Treski. "We're not cherry-picking individual frequencies or a certain range." TechRadar's interview contains more comments from Millet and Treski, so be sure to check it out if you are interested in learning more. AirPods Max 2 are available at Apple Stores and began arriving to customers starting today.Related Roundup: AirPods Max 2Tag: H2 ChipBuyer's Guide: AirPods Max (Buy Now)Related Forum: AirPodsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:24 pmiPhone Fold to reportedly have three unique design features new to Apple
The iPhone Fold is coming later this year, with all the obvious foldable design basics like a hinge, folding display, and more. But rumors indicate the iPhone Fold will also have several unique design features that are firsts for Apple beyond these basics. Here’s what’s coming. more…03:21 pmApple’s flashy homepage takeover touts ’50 years of thinking different’
On Wednesday the Apple homepage marked 50 years with a nostalgic and abstract animation showing its products. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:21 pmiPhone 17e vs. iPhone 17 Buyer's Guide: 35+ Differences Compared
The iPhone 17e and iPhone 17 are among the most affordable iPhones in Apple's current lineup, separated by just $200, but the gap between them is more significant than the price difference alone suggests. The $599 iPhone 17e is Apple's budget-first option, built around the efficient C1X modem and a single-camera system. The $799 iPhone 17, meanwhile, represents a substantial update over the iPhone 16, featuring a larger display with ProMotion, a much-improved Ultra Wide camera, a brighter panel, and significantly longer battery life. Understanding where the 17e makes compromises is key to making the right choice. Our guide helps to answer the question of how to decide which of these two iPhones is best for you. The two devices share the same A19 chip and main rear camera system. Both support Face ID, MagSafe charging, USB-C, and Apple Intelligence. Here is everything that differs between them: iPhone 17e (2026) iPhone 17 (2025) 6.1-inch display 6.3-inch display "Notch" Dynamic Island 60Hz display ProMotion for refresh rates up to 120Hz Always-On display 800 nits max brightness (typical) 1,000 nits max brightness (typical) 1,200 nits peak brightness (HDR) 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR) 3,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor) Available in White, Black, and Soft Pink Available in Lavender, Sage, Mist Blue, White, and Black 12-megapixel front-facing camera 18-megapixel front-facing camera Tap to zoom and rotate on front-facing camera Center Stage front-facing camera Ultra-stabilized video on front-facing camera 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera 1x or 2x optical zoom options 0.5x, 1x, or 2x optical zoom options Optical image stabilization Sensor-shift optical image stabilization Photographic Styles Latest-generation Photographic Styles Macro photography Spatial photos and videos Cinematic mode (up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps) Action mode Dual Capture (up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps) Camera Control 4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators Apple C1X modem Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 modem mmWave 5G connectivity Wi-Fi 6 connectivity Wi-Fi 7 connectivity Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity Bluetooth 6 connectivity Apple N1 chip for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Thread connectivity Ultra Wideband chip for Precision Finding GPS Precision dual-frequency GPS 26-hour battery life 30-hour battery life Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher Up to 50% charge in 20 minutes with 40W adapter or higher 256GB or 512GB storage 256GB or 512GB storage Starts at $599 Starts at $799 Released March 2026 Released September 2025 For most buyers choosing between these two devices, the iPhone 17e is the default choice. At $200 less, it delivers the same A19 chip and main rear camera as the iPhone 17, with an excellent 26-hour battery life and Apple Intelligence support. The iPhone 17e is an outstanding device for price-conscious customers. That said, the iPhone 17 is a substantially more capable device across several areas that will matter to many buyers. The jump to a 6.3-inch ProMotion display with Always-On is one of the most significant display upgrades ever to come to a non-Pro iPhone. The iPhone 17 also brings a peak outdoor brightness of 3,000 nits versus the 17e's 800 nits, which makes a dramatic difference in direct sunlight. The camera gap is also wide. The iPhone 17's 48-megapixel Ultra Wide represents a major increase in utility over the 17e, which has no Ultra Wide camera at all. The 17 also gains Camera Control, macro photography, Spatial photo and video capture, Cinematic mode, Action mode, and a significantly upgraded 18-megapixel front-facing camera with Center Stage and Dual Capture. If you shoot video regularly, take a lot of selfies, or use your camera as a creative tool, the iPhone 17 is the meaningfully better device. The two devices also differ significantly in design. The iPhone 17e carries forward a form factor based on the iPhone 13, with flatter edges and a traditional notch, while the iPhone 17 features a more modern design with softer, more rounded edges and the Dynamic Island in place of a notch. The iPhone 17 also offers a wider selection of colors, with five options compared to the 17e's three. For buyers upgrading from an iPhone 13 or older, either model will feel like a dramatic improvement, but the iPhone 17 is the better long-term investment given the display and camera advantages. The iPhone 17e is an excellent value at $599 and it makes very few compromises on the fundamentals, but the iPhone 17 offers so much more for $200 extra that it is hard to argue against if your budget allows. A larger display with ProMotion and the Dynamic Island, a vastly more capable camera system, and four additional hours of battery life represent a meaningful quality-of-life upgrade. New buyers who want the most complete iPhone experience at the lower end of the lineup should strongly consider spending the extra $200 for the iPhone 17.Related Roundups: iPhone 17, iPhone 17eBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17 (Neutral), iPhone 17e (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:18 pmStop Your iPhone Suppressing Background Audio in Videos
In iOS, Apple's Audio Zoom feature automatically focuses your iPhone's microphones on whatever you've zoomed in on while recording video. It's great for isolating a subject in a noisy environment, but it can also strip away the ambient sound that can give your footage a broader context. Fortunately, iOS 26.4 adds a dedicated toggle for Audio Zoom so you can decide for yourself when it's truly required. What Is Audio Zoom? Audio Zoom is likely to be most useful if you're recording at a concert, sporting event, or any scenario where you want to isolate a specific sound source from a noisy environment. But what if you want to capture the full acoustic experience rather than just the subject you've zoomed in on? In those situations, the audio narrowing effect could risk making your video sound flat and unnatural. In iOS 26.4, Audio Zoom is on by default, but now you can also turn it off. If you haven't updated yet, head to Settings ➝ General ➝ Software Update on your iPhone to download the latest version. Once you're up and running, here's how to find the setting: Open Settings on your iPhone. Scroll down and tap Camera. Tap Record Sound. Toggle Audio Zoom on or off. Note that Audio Zoom only works when Spatial Audio or Stereo is selected as your recording format. If you've switched to Mono, the option will be grayed out. If you shoot a lot of zoomed-in video and want the clearest possible audio of your subject, it's best to leave Audio Zoom enabled. But if you prefer capturing the full ambient soundscape of a scene regardless of zoom level, be sure to switch it off.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:06 pmReview: Alogic's Edge 5K Display Offers an Ultrawide Big-Screen Experience
Accessory company Alogic has been releasing an increasing number of displays, and the latest model arrives as a 40-inch 5K2K ultrawide model that joins existing 34-inch and 40-inch 4K models in the Edge family. I've been testing out the new 40-inch 5K2K model for the past few months, and I've found it to be a solid display offering major screen real estate for productivity users. As a 40-inch ultrawide display, the Edge 5K is big, and it arrives in a fairly large box, although it is packaged efficiently with styrofoam padding, stand parts, and other accessories nestled around the massive display. The Edge 5K is available in either silver or space gray, and setup is simple, with a large metal foot that's attractively thin paired with a solid arm that features a cable passthrough for organization. The two stand pieces attach easily to each other with a single screw that can be tightened by hand or with a screwdriver, and the whole stand snaps easily into the back of the display. Alternatively, you can use any sturdy 100×100mm VESA mount if you prefer a different method of supporting the display. A separate 180-watt power brick powers the display and attached accessories, and it can push up to 90 watts upstream to a connected computer. I will say that there is a bit of wobble in the display, due partly to the sheer size of the display panel and also the range of adjustments supported by the stand, which includes height, tilt, swivel, and rotation. It remains stable enough on my desk amid vibrations from typing and other movement, but it can definitely wobble if you bump it or have it on surface that is anything less than rock solid. Alogic tells me the bit of wobble is a tradeoff it elected to make in order to maximize adjustability. It's certainly not a deal-breaker for me, but something to be aware of. This display looks sleek, with thin black bezels around the top and sides and then a thicker silver aluminum chin with some subtle Alogic branding and a power status light (that does unfortunately pulse rather brightly while the display is sleeping, so be aware if you're using it in a bedroom). The panel housing itself has a very thin profile on the upper two-thirds, and then a thicker portion bulging out of the back on the lower third where the stand attachment, ports, and electronics are housed. The upper two thirds is actually glass on the rear, which brings a bit of class if you position your display such that the rear of it is visible. The design also takes advantage of the display backlight to provide a lighted Alogic logo on the rear of the display, which could be a positive or a negative depending on your preference. Alogic tells me it put extra focus on the design of the display's backside, based on feedback from users who like to use these monitors in offices where the rear is frequently visible to others sitting across a desk, for example. I was impressed with the display quality out of the box. I really didn't need to make any adjustments in either macOS or the through on-screen menus of the display, though I did ultimately play around with them to understand the range of adjustments that are available. As a 40-inch 5K2K display, it measures in at 5,120 by 2,160 pixels at 138 pixels per inch. That doesn't match true Retina pixel density of an iMac or a smaller 4K or 5K display, but I was pleasantly surprised at how sharp everything looked, even coming from my usual setup of as pair of high-density LG UltraFine 5K displays. The Edge 5K offers 100% coverage of the sRGB spectrum, 99% of DCI-P3, and 94% of Adobe RGB. It also supports refresh rates up to 100Hz, and while that's not as high as some gaming-specific displays on the market, the bandwidth demands of the display's high resolution limits the ability to push a super-high refresh rate. Still, 100Hz is great for a productivity-focused setup and will even work fine for many games. This is a matte display, so definitely be aware of that if it's a concern for you. I'm doing productivity work near a window and can get a bit of glare at certain times of day, so I prefer matte displays and this one looks great to my eye. It's an IPS panel with up to 400 nits of typical brightness, which is fine for my workspace although there are brighter displays on the market. While you can certainly run the display at full 5,120 × 2,160 resolution, I found that it made on-screen content too small given the viewing distance I am typically at. On the other end, running at 2,560 × 1,080 as a true Retina display made content too large, so I found the 3,840 × 1,620 scaled option to be the perfect resolution for this display in my setup. It provides a large canvas for putting multiple apps and windows side-by-side, with everything appearing at a legible size, and macOS handles scaled resolutions quite well so I had no issues with display quality. Coming from a pair of 27-inch 5K displays, I did have to figure out a new layout for my desktop with the slightly smaller amount of screen real estate, but having it all on one display made it easier to adjust my window sizes and tile them on my desktop. The Edge 5K features a number of handy connectivity options on the rear, with display connectivity options of USB-C (supports both data and power delivery), DisplayPort 1.4, and HDMI 2.0 (refresh rate limited to 30Hz at 5K resolution). When connected over USB-C, the display also acts as a hub with two additional downstream USB-C ports running at USB 2.0 speeds, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and a 3.5mm audio jack for connecting headphones or externally-powered speakers (does not support microphone input). Two 3-watt speakers are built into the display, but as is typical in most displays, they don't sound great. The speakers also don't integrate with Mac keyboard shortcut keys for volume (the same is true for display brightness), but Alogic tells me it's planning a firmware update for around the middle of the year to add this functionality. The rear of the Edge 5K features a joystick button to access and navigate through the on-screen menus. It provides quick access to volume, brightness, display presets, and cycling through connected video sources, and then you can dive deeper into an array of adjustments for the backlight, contrast, blue light shift, Adaptive Sync, sharpness, Picture by Picture and Picture in Picture mode settings, color temperature, HDR, and more. The Alogic Edge 5K is normally priced at $1,699.99, but Alogic is currently offering a 10% discount that brings it down to $1,529.99. Silver and Space Gray color options are available, and it comes with a solid two-year warranty. Comparison to Apple's Studio Display At this price point, it is natural to compare the Edge 5K to Apple's just-upgraded Studio Display, but these displays serve very different purposes. The Studio Display measures just 27 inches with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and for most users it will run best in true Retina mode, yielding a desktop size of 2,560 × 1,440 from the display's 5,120 × 2,880 pixels. While the Edge 5K also offers 5,120 pixels in the horizontal dimension, the 21:9 ultrawide aspect ratio means it offers fewer pixels in the vertical dimension than the Studio Display. But the much larger 40-inch size means you can effectively have more screen real estate than on the Studio Display if you run it a scaled resolution in between full and Retina sizes. The Studio Display does of course also offer a true Apple design aesthetic and build quality, and offers tight integration with macOS that the Edge 5K can't currently match. The Edge 5K also lacks a built-in webcam and microphone, and downstream USB-C connectivity options are more limited at just USB 2.0 speeds. On the positive side, the Edge 5K offers more connectivity options, so if you have a PC or other video source, you can use HDMI or DisplayPort to connect it directly to the Edge 5K without the need for adapters, and you can easily switch between inputs or even take advantage of dual sources simultaneously with Picture in Picture or Picture by Picture. Both of these displays are toward the pricier end of things among more mainstream displays, but they're different enough that you should be able weigh your needs (physical display size, connectivity, etc.) to figure out what's most important to you and which display will meet those needs the best. Note: Alogic provided MacRumors with the Edge 5K display for the purposes of this review. No other compensation was received. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Alogic. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Tag: AlogicThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:00 pmIran threatens Apple, other tech giants with attacks
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened U.S. tech companies with attacks. The list includes Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:00 pmSuper-slim MagSafe power bank is the best I’ve ever used [Review] ★★★★★
The BMX SolidSafe Air is the world’s slimmest semi-solid-state iPhone power bank. We go hands-on ... and fall in love. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:00 pmI was an Apple guy almost from the start – here are my standout devices
This story is part of 9to5mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary. On Apple’s 50th anniversary, it’s somewhat worrying that I’m old enough to have been an Apple guy almost from the very start. The above photo shows the OG me with the OG Macintosh in 1984. Oh, and a rotary-dial telephone just to complete the museum exhibit look. I never used an Apple I, but I did use an Apple II fairly extensively – and I’ve been a Mac guy literally from day one. So of all the Apple products I’ve used over the years, which ones stand out for me … ? more…02:54 pmPSA: VESA Studio Display XDR customers should request refund following price drop
Apple issued a rare price drop on an existing product with the VESA mount adapter version of the Studio Display XDR. It turns out customers who already spent the full original price are due for a refund. more…02:53 pmBRU (Brussels) on 2026-04-06
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NASA's Artemis II launch will be streamed live on April 1 through NASA+ and partner platforms. Here's how iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV users can catch the history-making launch.How to watch the Artemis II launchCoverage begins at 12:50 p.m. Eastern time. NASA is targeting liftoff at 6:24 p.m. and directs viewers to NASA+ as the primary broadcast path.NASA built its distribution around its own streaming stack, then added YouTube and other platforms as secondary options. The approach makes clear which feeds are most likely to hold up during a high-demand event. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:23 pmApple Guideline 5.2.2
I'm unclear on the implications on Apple's App Review Guideline 5.2.2: If your app uses, accesses, monetizes access to, or displays content from a third-party service, ensure that you are specifically permitted to do so under the service’s terms of use. Authorization must be provided upon request. If a paid subscription app uses a licensed […]02:15 pmOur first Apple products: How we joined the Cult of Mac
Apple's 50th anniversary makes us look back on how we got started using various Macintosh computers decades ago. Here's how it all began. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:15 pmUgreen Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station review: Plenty of ports plus SSD slot storage flexibility | MacworldUgreen Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station review: Plenty of ports plus SSD slot storage flexibility
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 17 fast ports, including three Thunderbolt 5 SSD slot 2.5Gb Ethernet Compact case 240W Power Delivery Cons Premium price Our Verdict Power users demanding a host of fast ports will find a lot to like in this compact 17-port dock, especially its built-in (up to 8TB) SSD slot. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$499.99 Best Prices Today: Ugreen Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station Retailer Price $499.99 View Deal Ugreen $499.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket There are a few Thunderbolt 5 docks fighting it out as the ultimate docking station with incredible numbers of ports, all rated at the top-end, and some with built-in slots for SSD drives to enable the user to dramatically and reasonably affordably increase their system storage. The Ugreen Revodok Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station sits somewhere in the middle between the 20-26-port generals and the Thunderbolt 5 troops below. It has a lot of ports but not too many; it targets the high-end in terms of speed; and it includes the SSD slot. The iVanky FusionDock Ultra boasts 26 ports, a drive enclosure and can hook up four external displays all on its own. Now sit down—It costs $649. Most professionals don’t need that number of ports and won’t want to spend that sort of money. The Ugreen Maxidok 17-in-1 therefore represents a high middle ground where you should get all the ports you need at a price you can afford. Design Laptop docking stations usually come in either long slim horizontal shells or tall vertical towers—sometimes they can be placed either way, as with the CalDigit TS5 and its sibling docks. The Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station takes a different approach, being more of a cube, which fits Apple’s desktop aesthetic quite well, in terms of its Mac mini and Mac Studio computers. The 17-in-1 Maxidok from Ugreen comes beautifully packaged.Simon Jary Its shell is a dark gun-metal gray aluminum chassis with attractive copper-colored grilled sides and back. It’s a welcome change from all-over dull gray gear, and I hope we see more color adventure with Mac accessories in the future, following the success of the colorful MacBook Neo—not that the Maxidok 17 is aimed at Neo users; it’s aimed firmly at the Pro market. It measures 5.2 x 5.2 x 2.1 inches (133 x 133 x 53mm). It weighs in at 1.9lbs (0.87kg). In comparison, a Mac mini is 5 x 5 x 2 inches (127 x 127 x 50mm) and weighs 1.5lbs (0.67kg), so it’s a very close match. Ugreen in fact makes a dock especially for the Mac mini—its forthcoming 10-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Mac mini dock even matches the Mac mini is its silver color. The ports are well placed. The upstream Thunderbolt 5 port that connects to your MacBook is at the back—unlike some rival docks that place it at the front, which increases cable mess in our opinion. Also, at the back are the two downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports and a dedicated DisplayPort 2.1 for one of the external monitors you’ll be hooking up. The two Thunderbolt 5 ports can also be used for display purposes. The Ethernet LAN port is also at the back—it rightly knows its place—alongside three legacy USB-A ports that are fast but offer little in the way of device charging. Two 3.5mm audio jacks finish off the back ports. Front facing are the two fast card readers and three USB-C ports, two of which share 60W of power for iPhone or iPad Pro fast charging, or enough to keep a second MacBook charged if that’s your requirement. There is a power button on the front too, which we prefer, so it’s possible to manually stop power going to the laptop battery during periods of non-use. The design is engineered to dissipate heat. The colorful sides are ridged for passive cooling, plus there is a fan for active cooling when the dock is under greater pressure. Simon Jary Specs and features 17 ports—including six USB and three Thunderbolt—is a lot to squeeze into the dock’s compact cube chassis, but the layout doesn’t feel cramped. One upstream Thunderbolt 5 port (80Gbps/120Gbps, 140W) Two downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports (80Gbps, 15W) Two USB-C ports (10Gbps, 60W) One USB-C port (10Gbps, 7.5W) Three USB-A ports (10Gbps, 7.5W) One DisplayPort 2.1 Ethernet (2.5Gb) SSD slot (M.2 NVme up to 8TB) UHS-II SD card reader (312MBps) UHS-II microSD card reader (312MBps) 3.5mm combo audio jack (front) 3.5mm In audio jack (back) 3.5mm Out audio jack (back) 240W power supply Thunderbolt 5 (TB5) for data, video and power is found on the latest pro-level Macs, from top-end MacBook Pro and Mac mini to the Mac Studio. TB5 doubles data speeds from 40Gbps to bi-directional 80Gbps and up to 120Gbps in boost mode for higher display bandwidth, resulting in significantly faster data transfers between devices and your Mac. If you need to connect high performance SSDs or RAID devices Thunderbolt 5 rewards you with a PCIe performance that is doubled to 64Gbps PCIe 4.0, and the dock supports transfer speeds up to 6,200MBps. Ugreen decided against offering three downstream Thunderbolt ports in favor of including a dedicated DisplayPort, which helps if one of the monitors you want to attach uses the same connection. If your third monitor requires HDMI or USB-C to connect, you’ll need an adapter cable. Thunderbolt 5 is just as capable as DisplayPort so having a third downstream TB5 would have offered more flexibility of choice for the user. All the six USB ports are rated at a speedy 10Gbps, although they differ in terms of power output potential. Simon Jary Power The downstream TB5 ports can each output power at 15W. Two of the USB-C ports at the front can share 60W, meaning that each can output that amount of power but not each at the same time. The remaining USB-C port is not for charging, and nor are the legacy USB-A ports. Thunderbolt 5 has a mandated higher power delivery (to a connected laptop) of at least 140W (up from TB4’s minimum 100W) with support for up to 240W (vs 140W). The TS5 Plus can power a connected laptop at up to 140W, enough to fast-charge a top-end 16-inch MacBook Pro. To achieve this, make sure you use the included 1m TB5 cable, Apple’s MagSafe 3 Charger, or any of the best Thunderbolt 5 cables. The Maxidok’s 240W power supply is ample for the outlets on offer: 140W upstream, 30W TB5 and 60W USB-C downstream add up to 230W. We expect the dock itself to use up some power, especially when the active cooling is in effect, so the 240W maximum is just about right. Since the power output to the computer is dynamically adjusted, the system will not experience overload even if all ports are operating at full load. In such cases, the charging power to the MacBook will automatically decrease. Based on real‑world usage scenarios, this will not affect the user experience, as the laptop charging power naturally adjusts according to battery saturation levels. 240W is the standard max power for docks, although the mighty CalDigit TS5 Plus has an unmatched 330W power supply and more bountiful power ports than others. The two 60W USB-C ports are powerful enough to charge a second MacBook, but the third USB-C port and all the USB-A ports are not rated for much in the way of charging, although 7.5W is fine for fast-charging an Apple Watch or AirPods case. While two of the USB-C ports are rated at 60W individually, when used at the same time the max output from those two ports is 60W total. The benefit of not having as many powerful charging ports is that the wattage going into the laptop never needs to fluctuate to accommodate other hungry connected devices. You can us the DisplayPort 2.1 plus the two of the downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports to connect up to three displays, depending on your Mac’s processor power.Simon Jary Video options The main purpose of a docking station is to support the running of multiple external displays without using up all the MacBook’s own ports. The 17-port Maxidok can support a single 8K display at a 60Hz refresh rate or 4K at 240Hz. If you need the very highest refresh rate you can achieve 500Hz when the resolution is 1080P; two 2K displays at 480Hz are also possible, depending on the power of your Mac’s processor. Ugreen Multiple display configurations are more set on the limitations of the connected Mac than the docking station itself. Apple’s latest M5 Pro/Mac Macs offer a higher number of extended displays than was previously possible. Both M5 Pro and M5 Max support up to three 4K displays at 144Hz each. With the M5 Max you could daisy-chain a fourth display from the third. Connected to a Mac with the latest M5 Max processor it can support two 8K displays at 60Hz. With the M5 Pro, two monitors are possible with one 8K/60Hz and one 5K/60Hz. M2/M3/M4 Pro/Max support a single 8K/60Hz display, while the M1 Pro/Max is limited to a 6K/60Hz. M1/M2/M3/M4 Pro/Max can handle dual 6K/60Hz. For one display you can use either the DisplayPort or one of the spare downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports. The non-Thunderbolt USB ports of the Ugreen Maxidok won’t work as connectors to monitors. For that purpose, you’ll need to use one of the two downstream TB5 ports. Windows users benefit from that operating system supporting Multi-Stream Transport (MST) for DisplayPort and Thunderbolt, and so more can connect to three displays using the Maxidok. The maximum resolution and refresh rate for a triple-display setup is 4K at 144Hz. Adding your own SSD card is easy with the dock’s built-in slot.Simon Jary Storage Some of the latest docking stations—such as the Sonnet Echo 13 and Kensington EQ Pro—include built-in SSD storage so that the dock itself operates like a very fast external disk drive. On the base of the Ugreen Maxidok 17-in-1 Docking Station is a slot for you to add an M.2 NVme SSD up to 8TB in capacity. With Apple’s own purchase-only storage prices being so high, this dock slot gives you a lot of storage flexibility. Start with a 1TB or 2TB card and you can upgrade to 4TB or 8TB when you need to. Installing the SSD card is simple, and Ugreen even includes the required screwdriver; some dock manufacturers don’t. The dock also includes both SD and microSD card readers at the front for you to slip in and out your own portable and affordable storage cards. At the time of writing a 1TB microSD card was priced at around $170 or £125, although that was a 150MBps UHS-I speed card and this dock’s readers support up to 312MBps UHS-II. That’s faster than the 250MBps SDXC card slot built into Apple’s current MacBook Pro. Ugreen Network speeds Most office networks are still rated at the standard 1Gb (Gigabit) Ethernet you’ll have at home, but more modern networks are much faster at 2.5Gb, 5Gb or even 10Gb speeds. Recent professional docks include at least a 2.5 gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) port as standard. The CalDigit TS5 Plus and iVanky FusionDock Ultra go all the way to 10GbE. This is helpful if your network is rated that fast, or at least a high level of future proofing for when it is. 2.5GbE is backwards compatible all the way back to Gigabit Ethernet. Passive cooling grills on each side keep the dock at an operable temperature.Simon Jary Price With the high level and number of ports, it’s no surprise that the Ugreen Revodok Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station comes with a hefty price tag—although at $499.99 / £419.99 it comes in significantly cheaper than the $649 iVanky Ultra. It’s the same price as the CalDigit TS5 Plus. That dock offers more ports (20 vs 17) and a higher power output (330W vs 240W) plus faster networking (10GbE vs 2.5GbE). However, it lacks the SSD enclosure that offers the dock user greater storage flexibility. If you have plenty of storage at your disposal, the TS5 Plus is the better deal, but we like the flexibility of the Maxidok’s SSD slot. The $479 Sonnet Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 Dock has the same SSD slot but fewer ports (12 vs Ugreen’s 17). The $449 Kensington EQ Pro Thunderbolt 5 Dock for MacBook is well priced and has the SSD slot plus a couple more ports, but has a maximum power of 180W that users may find a little under-powered. Ugreen offers a cheaper Thunderbolt 5 dock, the $299 / £249 Maxidok 10-in 1. This doesn’t have the SSD slot and lacks the volume of ports found on the Maxidok 17, plus has 1Gb Ethernet compared to the Maxidok 17’s 2.5GbE. We will be reviewing the 10-port dock soon. For more reviews of the best Thunderbolt docks, check out our detailed comparisons. Simon Jary Should you buy an Ugreen Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station? You can buy Thunderbolt 5 docking stations with more ports, but the pro-level compact Maxidok’s well-placed 17 might match your requirement sweet spot at the right price. The SSD slot offers you greater storage flexibility, and the dock will look great on your desktop, too.02:12 pmPaul McCartney headlines Apple’s celebration of 50-year anniversary
To mark the milestone, the tech giant pulled out all the stops with a grand finale: a private, career-spanning concert by Sir Paul McCartney… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:07 pmApple Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Seven Ways
Apple was founded 50 years ago today, and the company has celebrated the milestone in a variety of ways over the past few weeks, as outlined below. Apple's CEO Tim Cook kicked things off by sharing a letter titled "50 Years of Thinking Different" on Apple's website. The letter touches on the 50th anniversary and says that "the world is moved forward by people who think different." "Think Different" was a famous slogan used by Apple in the late 1990s to early 2000s. "At Apple, we're more focused on building tomorrow than remembering yesterday," a part of Cook's letter reads. "But we couldn't let this milestone pass without thanking the millions of people who make Apple what it is today." Second, Apple celebrated the anniversary by hosting surprise concerts and events around the world in the second half of March. Alicia Keys performed at Apple's store inside New York's Grand Central Terminal, Mumford & Sons took the stage outside of Apple's UK headquarters at the former Battersea Power Station in London, models walked around a catwalk set up in front of Apple's Jing'an store as part of Shanghai Fashion Week, Apple illuminated iPad artwork on the Sydney Opera House's sails, and much more. Third, much of Apple's senior leadership gathered at Apple Park to ring the Nasdaq stock market index's opening bell on Tuesday morning. Apple executives in attendance included Cook, operations chief Sabih Khan, services chief Eddy Cue, retail chief Deirdre O'Brien, marketing chief Greg Joswiak, financial chief Kevan Parekh, hardware engineering chief John Ternus, hardware design chief Molly Anderson, and others. REPLAY from yesterday's celebration: Welcoming Apple [AAPL] to the @NasdaqExchange Opening Bell in celebration of their 50th anniversary. #Apple50 pic.twitter.com/DUeKDfPo0P— Nasdaq Exchange (@NasdaqExchange) April 1, 2026 Fourth, Apple set up various installations inside Apple Park, including a showcase of various iMac designs released between 1998 and 2021. Apple 50th anniversary installation at the office featuring classic Mac lineup pic.twitter.com/bxX1y9yGdr— Sam Haveson (@samhaves) March 31, 2026 Fifth, Apple's employees received 50th-anniversary merchandise, including a commemorative t-shirt, a limited-edition poster, and a "50" pin. Sixth, Apple's employees were invited to watch legendary musician Paul McCartney perform under the rainbow arches at Apple Park on Tuesday evening. And finally, Apple marked its 50th anniversary today by updating the homepage of its website with an animation and sharing a rewind video. 50 years of Apple, 50 years of innovation.Thank you to our teams, our users, and everyone who’s been part of the journey. #Apple50 pic.twitter.com/YYkMN24Vzc— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 1, 2026 Apple may have a few other things in store for us, but with it now being April 1, the anniversary celebrations are likely wrapping up. So far, the company has not publicly released any special products or merchandise to mark the occasion. Related Reading: Apple Turns 50 Today: Reflecting on Each Decade's Biggest MomentsTag: Apple 50th AnniversaryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:03 pmiOS 27’s new Siri is coming, and sounds very much worth the wait
iOS 27’s biggest changes are reportedly going to focus on overhauling Siri with new features and expanding Apple’s assistant in key ways. And though the wait for an all-new Siri has been long, the coming changes sound very exciting. more…02:02 pmToday in Apple history: Apple is founded by Steve Jobs, Woz and Ron Wayne
On April 1, 1976, the Apple Computer Company was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne to sell the $666 Apple-1 computer. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:58 pmThe Steves that built me: A heartfelt thank you on Apple’s 50th birthday
This story is part of 9to5Mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary. It’s hard to put into words what Apple means to me. I know it’s odd to hear anyone say that a corporation “means” anything to them. But Apple’s not just a company, it’s an idea cooked up by two crazy ones in a garage 50 years ago. It’s been a driving force in my life since I was conscious enough to know what a computer was. Apple taught me from a very young age to be curious not just about technology, but about everything. more…01:55 pmRelive 50 years of Apple innovation in 30 seconds
Macworld As Apple continues the celebration of its 50th anniversary on April 1, it’s sharing a look back at the iconic and innovative products that have been released over the past five decades. On Apple’s homepage, the usual smattering of new products has been replaced with an animation in the style of the six-color “scribble” logo it’s been using at events around the world. The short video uses green, yellow, orange, red, purple, and blue strokes to visualize its most iconic products, including the original Macintosh, iMac, iPod, AirPods, and iPhone. View this post on Instagram Tim Cook is also celebrating the milestone with a short video post that runs through all five decades of Apple products, starting with the MacBook Neo and ending with the Apple I in 1976. The video is presented in a retro film style and features 50 products, including a few surprises. The eMate is included, but the Newton isn’t. The Quadra 700 makes an appearance, but the QuickTake camera doesn’t. And the Apple Card is on there, but the 12-inch MacBook didn’t make the cut. Macworld is celebrating Apple’s 50th all week long, with a look at Apple’s history of products, the people who made the company so successful, and much more.01:52 pmUnited States SMS Carrier Maintenance – US Cellular Corp.
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 8, 23:00 PDT - Apr 9, 04:00 PDTApr 1, 06:35 PDTScheduled - The US Cellular Corp. network in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 08 April 2026 at 23:00 PDT until 09 April 2026 at 04:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from US Cellular Corp. United States handsets.01:46 pmGet AirPods Max 2 on Sale for Launch Day
Apple's new AirPods Max 2 launch today, and Amazon is one of the only retailers offering any sort of discount on the headphones. You can get the Midnight color option for $529.00 on Amazon, down from $549.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Although this is only a $20 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 6, but they can be delivered as soon as tomorrow with Prime shipping. $20 OFFAirPods Max 2 for $529.00 In other AirPods discounts on Amazon, you can get the AirPods Pro 3 for the all-time low price of $199.00 right now, down from $249.00. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? 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 forums01:34 pmPaul McCartney caps Apple 50th with 5 decades of hits
Sir Paul McCartney headlines Apple 50th, taking the rainbow stage at the heart of Apple Park as fireworks lit up the sky. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:30 pmThis Macintosh-inspired dock adds a display, ports & expandable storage to any Mac
There are 100s of different docking stations and USB-C hubs for your Mac mini. They all tend to look and do roughly the same thing: they add a variety of additional ports to your Mac. So when I saw this retro Macintosh-inspired docking station that not only adds ports to your Mac mini but also a display and perfectly slides on top of it, I knew I had to check it out. Late last year, I reviewed the Kickstarter version and loved it, but now it’s officially available everywhere, and they added an even better and faster 80Gbps version. Here is what you need to know. more…01:26 pmApple’s upgraded AirPods Max 2 headphones arrive in stores today
Apple’s 50th birthday is also the official release date for one new Apple product: AirPods Max 2. Apple announced the new headphones in March before opening pre-orders and quoting deliveries on April 1. AirPods Max 2 can be purchased at Apple Store locations starting today as well. more…01:10 pmApple drops Studio Display XDR price, but there’s a catch
Apple's new Studio Display XDR is now $400 cheaper, bringing its starting price down to $2,899. But there's a catch. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:07 pmIt's still Steve Jobs's company and Apple will never change, says Cook
In a new interview, Apple CEO Tim Cook talks about how the company's 50th anniversary is making him remember Steve Jobs, and insists that working with Trump doesn't mean its values are changing.Tim Cook (left) with Steve Jobs — image credit: AppleBefore Apple's birthday celebrations began, and even before Tim Cook wrote an open letter about the anniversary, he spoke to Esquire magazine about planning for the 50th — and thinking back to Steve Jobs."I think about him often — and in the last few months, thinking about the fiftieth anniversary, even more so, honestly," said Cook. "You think about the things he believed in." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:06 pmApple celebrates 50th birthday
Today, April 1, 2026, Apple celebrates its 50th birthday! Apple was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne on April 1, 1976… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:05 pmThe best way to celebrate Apple 50 is to make something wonderful
This story is part of 9to5mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary. A lot of folks are going to find themselves thinking about a company today. That’s great, I’m one of them, but the best way to celebrate Apple and its contributions to society is to make something wonderful yourself. After all, that was what Steve Jobs believed. more…01:02 pmHere’s everything new Apple TV has coming in April
Apple TV has a packed April ahead, with new and returning series, a big movie premiere, a trio of sports offerings, and more. Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV in April. more…12:39 pmIf this project succeeds, your Time Capsule may not be killed off in macOS 27
A new GitHub project is trying to retrofit Apple's discontinued Time Capsule with modern SMB support. If this works, Time Machine backups to and from the hardware will still work, even after Apple kills it off in macOS 27.Apple AirPort routersApple stopped developing its AirPort lineup in April 2018. Devices like Time Capsule have static firmware that doesn't match evolving SMB protocols or modern security requirements.The company's decision to leave the router market wasn't by chance. Apple decided to concentrate on products and services with more promising long-term growth. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:21 pmHow do I make my settings panel look like a macOS 26 split view panel?
This is very WIP, but why are the corners so square and why are the traffic lights so scrunched up in the corner? Am I doing something wrong? Here's the code below. NavigationSplitView(columnVisibility: $visibility) { List(selection: $curPane) { NavigationLink(value: SettingsRoutes.general) { Label("General", systemImage: "gear") } NavigationLink(value: SettingsRoutes.about) { Label("About", systemImage: "info.circle") } } .listStyle(.sidebar) .toolbar(removing: […]12:19 pmApple at 50: Celebrate 50 years of the company that changed everything with 9to5Mac
This story is part of 9to5Mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary. Fifty years ago today, Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne incorporated Apple Computer. From a garage in Los Altos to the world’s most valuable brand, the company these three men founded has gone on to change the very fabric of our society. We wanted to celebrate this milestone with a series of stories about what makes Apple, Apple. We want to talk about the ethos, the idea that is Apple and the cultural impact it has had beyond the products themselves. more…12:00 pmThe most important Apple announcement every year, from 1976 to 2026
If you don’t have time for David Pogue’s 600-page epic, maybe you have eight minutes for the single biggest piece of news every year. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)11:58 amApple Marks 50th Anniversary With Animated Homepage Tribute
Apple's website homepage is doing its part for the company's 50th anniversary celebrations today, showcasing a special animated video that references some of Apple's most memorable products. The sketch-style animation outlines the original Mac, iMac, iPod, MacBook, AirPods, iPhone 17 Pro, and Vision Pro, as well as the Finder icon, App Store, Apple Music, and more. Beneath the video, the webpage reads: 50 Years of Thinking Different At 50 years, it's only natural to look back. But Apple has always looked forward, building tools and delivering experiences that enrich people's lives. As we celebrate how far we've come, we're inspired by where we'll go – together.Separately, Apple CEO Tim Cook has shared on X (Twitter) a video celebrating 50 years of innovation at Apple, featuring many of the same products alluded to in the homepage animation. 50 years of Apple, 50 years of innovation.Thank you to our teams, our users, and everyone who’s been part of the journey. #Apple50 pic.twitter.com/YYkMN24Vzc— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 1, 2026 Apple was founded on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, making the company officially 50 years old today. An Apple Park show headlined by Paul McCartney last night capped weeks of anniversary events that also included performances by Alicia Keys at Apple Grand Central in New York City and Mumford & Sons at Apple Battersea in London.Tag: Apple 50th AnniversaryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:58 amUsers staying on iOS 18 will get a patch for the worst iPhone attack vector we've ever seen | AppleInsiderUsers staying on iOS 18 will get a patch for the worst iPhone attack vector we've ever seen
Following the emergence and public code leak of the severe DarkSword iPhone exploit, Apple is preparing to release a patch for users who choose to run iOS 18, so that they can be protected without upgrading to iOS 26.Many users still use iOS 18 instead of upgrading to iOS 26On March 23, an exploit tool dubbed DarkSword was made publicly available on GitHub. While Apple has patched the exploit in iOS 26.3, and older devices stuck on previous versions of the operating systems, Apple is taking an extra step to help those who can update to iOS 26, but choose not to.Rather than stick with the latest versions of those operating systems, Apple will also be "backporting" a patch, a spokesperson told Wired. This refers to the patching of an older operating system version, so that users can get the patch without updating their software in the normal fashion. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:51 amStudio Display XDR without tilt-adjustable stand now costs less
While the price with the stand remains the same, Apple has cut the price of the Studio Display XDR with a VESA mount adapter by $400 — and is issuing refunds.Studio Display XDR review: The Apple monitor for creative prosThe Studio Display XDR was launched in March 2026 as a replacement for the Pro Display XDR, and AppleInsider's review called it almost perfect, if your work justified the $3,299 price tag.Now Apple has brought it under the psychologically significant $3,000 mark, with certain configurations now starting at $2,899. The price cut is specifically for models bought with a VESA mount instead of an adjustable stand. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:33 amWant to create a simple app to track my gym training, where should I start? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWant to create a simple app to track my gym training, where should I start?
Hello everyone! I’ve been thinking about developing a mobile app for personal use to track my gym exercises (maybe including some images and/or links to videos), as well as the days I go to the gym. I’m not sure how difficult this would be, but it’s something I’ve been interested in learning and building. I’ve […]11:29 amPaul McCartney Blazes Through Career-Spanning Set at Apple Park for 50th Anniversary Celebrations | MacRumorsPaul McCartney Blazes Through Career-Spanning Set at Apple Park for 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Paul McCartney performed a concert for Apple employees at Apple Park in Cupertino last night, capping the company's 50th anniversary celebrations with a career-spanning set that included songs from The Beatles, Wings, and his solo career. Apple CEO Tim Cook introduced McCartney to the crowd, calling him "a songwriter, a pioneer and one of the most influential artists of all time" and adding that he has "been a lifelong fan of his music and so have billions of people all over the planet." The show took place under Apple Park's rainbow arches, which had been transformed into a full concert stage with lighting rigs and large screens on either side. McCartney's setlist spanned his entire career. Beatles classics including "Help," "Got To Get You Into My Life," "Blackbird," "Lady Madonna," "Something," "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da," "From Me To You," "Let It Be," and "Hey Jude" featured alongside Wings cuts "Coming Up," "Let Me Roll It," "Getting Better," "Let 'Em In," "Band On The Run," and solo favorites "Maybe I'm Amazed" and "Every Night." The show closed with "Golden Slumbers." McCartney also staged his famous "Live and Let Die" pyrotechnics segment. Sir Paul McCartney by Tim Cook pic.twitter.com/LR7YPIFppG— Nico (@nicoPinos_) April 1, 2026 Bloomberg's Mark Gurman had hinted at McCartney as the headliner days before the show, saying "he's still going strong, was part of the British Invasion and Jobs would've been ecstatic." McCartney's Apple Park appearance was confirmed when images of his soundcheck circulated on social media, showing the 83-year-old artist and his band on the illuminated rainbow stage inside the ring. The concert came just days after McCartney played two intimate, phone-free shows at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, where the 1,200-seat venue attracted a remarkable cross-section of Hollywood: Attendees included Ringo Starr, Stevie Nicks, Margot Robbie, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Elton John, Jon Hamm, Harrison Ford, Reese Witherspoon, Anthony Kiedis, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McCrae, Laura Dern, Emma Watson, Steve Carell, Dakota Johnson, and more. McCartney's 19th studio album, "The Boys of Dungeon Lane," is set to be released next month. It’s one thing to have Paul McCartney at work, but it’s another thing to have a display like this at the same time pic.twitter.com/MAF21f2kJ2— Steven Peterson ️ (@squeakytoy) April 1, 2026 The choice of McCartney carries particular historical resonance. The Beatles founded Apple Corps, their own record label and holding company, in 1968, eight years before Steve Jobs started Apple Computer. Jobs was a lifelong Beatles fan who once said "my model for business is The Beatles," describing them as four people who balanced each other and produced something greater than the sum of their parts. The shared name was a source of costly legal friction between the two companies for nearly three decades, resolved only in 2007 when Apple Inc. purchased all trademarks related to "Apple" and licensed some of them back to Apple Corps. The Beatles' catalogue didn't arrive on iTunes until 2010, and has been on Apple Music ever since, making McCartney's appearance at Apple Park something of a full-circle moment. The Apple Park show brings to a close weeks of anniversary events that also included performances by Alicia Keys at Apple Grand Central in New York City and Mumford & Sons at Apple Battersea in London, along with special anniversary gift bags for employees including a commemorative t-shirt, enamel pin, and limited-edition poster.Tags: Apple 50th Anniversary, The BeatlesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:19 amPSA: Legacy AT&T unlimited plans face price hikes, and it’s a mess
If there are two universal truths about mobile carriers it’s that unlimited plans never are, and companies will always try to find ways to kick you off legacy plans. If you’re on a legacy AT&T plan, look out for price hikes this month … more…11:15 amI’ve been to a lot of Apple keynotes. I’ll never forget these two
Macworld As someone who has been covering Apple for a really long time, I’ve been to a fair share of Apple keynote presentations. Even today, I look forward to the next one (which happens to be on June 8). But there’s something special about attending an Apple keynote in person, in a crowd of Apple customers, developers, and fans who hang on every word. Apple has had several remarkable keynote moments in its 50 years. Everyone has their favorites. For me, two keynotes in particular stand out above them all. They were very different keynotes, but as I look back over the past five decades, they were also important hallmarks in Apple’s history. 1997: Steve Jobs returns and brings Bill Gates Steve Jobs’ August 1997 Macworld Boston keynote was one of his most memorable presentations, but not for the performance or even the products announced. (In fact, no new products were introduced at all.) It was all about the circumstances of Apple at the time. Apple was in a bad way. The company was losing money, the Mac lineup was a mess (things were so bad, Apple had a Mac OS licensing program), and CEO Gil Amelio had no clue how to turn things around. But then Apple bought NeXT, Steve Jobs came back, and was named interim CEO. The Macworld Expo 2007 keynote felt more like an intervention than a trade show kickoff. That sets the tone for the August 1997 Macworld Expo keynote, Jobs’ first since his return–a homecoming, in a way. IDG’s Colin Crawford opened the keynote by reminding people that Apple was in dire straits–at least, Crawford posited, that was the perception in the media. That set up the premise for Jobs, who explained the first steps Apple needed to take to get back on track. “Apple is executing wonderfully on many of the wrong things,” he said. I was at the keynote as an associate editor for MacUser (Macworld’s main competitor at the time), but I was in an overflow room with several hundred people, so maybe our circumstances allowed us to be more reactive than being in the main hall. And that declaration by Jobs landed with a thud. The room stirred for a moment, but stopped because everyone wanted to hear how Jobs was going to save… us. Jobs emphasized how change needs to start at the top. The main hall responded with applause, but my overflow room echoed with cheers. New board members were introduced, and attendees erupted when Bill Campbell was introduced. Jobs explained how Apple needed to prioritize the creative and education markets, and the crowd was again loudly vocal in agreement. The excitement was building; the temperature of the room became invigorating. Drastic changes were necessary, and this was a great start. Jobs was on a roll, saying things people wanted to hear. Eventually, Jobs talked about partnerships, and Apple announced a partnership with Microsoft, of all companies. Suddenly, the mood in the room changed. Jobs announced an agreement to set Microsoft’s Internet Explorer as the default browser for Mac OS, and that Microsoft is making a $150 million investment in Apple. Screenshot Apple That was a bomb that left people in my room dazed. People were not happy, and to top it off, Bill Gates came on screen to say a few words, words I couldn’t hear because the room was so loud with commotion. It was as if Apple had made a deal with the devil. This keynote was a roller coaster, and everyone felt winded afterwards. The keynote had absolutely no tech talk in it, no new products, no whiz-bang demonstrations, no introduction of the latest and greatest developments, and no clever or cringy comedic moments. Jobs had a reputation as a showman, but this displayed another side of Jobs: sincere, direct, and speaking in language we all could understand. He was conscious of the moment; this wasn’t the time for marketing clichés and corporate doublespeak. It was, in a way, an intervention. Apple needed to start over, and Jobs detailed the first steps. 2007: The iPhone In 2007, I was the reviews editor for MacAddict, and I went to the 2007 Macworld San Francisco keynote, where it was rumored that Apple was going to enter the smartphone market with a device that combined the iPod with a cellular phone. Rumors were all over the place about what the device would look like–and some, such as a former Macworld columnist who just wrote a new book about Apple, didn’t think Apple would really do it. But the buildup to the expo made the iPhone seem like a forgone conclusion. The question was no longer whether the iPhone would happen, but what the iPhone would be. As I settled in with my fellow MacAddict editors in the west hall of Moscone Center before the keynote began, the excitement in the air was palpable. The anticipation before an Apple keynote is always present, but on this day, we all felt like something special was going to happen. The full Macworld Expo 2007 keynote, not just the iPhone part. The first 15 minutes of the 2007 keynote are almost forgotten. It’s easy to find the keynote on YouTube, but most of the postings are copies of the same video that cuts out the first part of the presentation. In those 15 minutes, Steve Jobs talked about the transition to Intel processors, iTunes sales, and officially introduced the Apple TV. Then Jobs paused to get a drink of water, pressed on his clicker for the next slide, and said, “This is a day I’ve been looking forward to for two and a half years.” It was a cue to let us know that we should strap in, because we were going to be in for one hell of a ride. You probably know all about that ride: the three devices in one, picture of a rotary iPod, the exclamation that the iPhone runs Mac OS X, the introduction and demo of multitouch, the calls to Jony Ive and Phil Schiller in the audience (both of whom were using flip phones), the pinch to zoom demo, the “full internet” access, Jobs saying “boom” with every tap, even the awkward interlude with Cingular CEO Stan Sigman. Going back and watching videos of the keynote, it may seem like the audience was very quiet during the whole thing. We were, because we were all so enthralled by what we were seeing: a product that none of us imagined, even in our wildest dreams. The iPhone exceeded all expectations, and we got to bear witness to something amazing. And this was peak Steve Jobs–charismatic, personable, relatable. He captured our attention, and we were all willing to give it. To this day. no other CEO is able to mesmerize and capture a room as he did–they may try, but that’s the thing, keynotes came effortlessly to Jobs, he barely had to try. He just did it. Before this keynote, I used to dislike the phrase, “we just saw history being made,” because it’s used more often than it should be, making it seem pithy to me. But in this instance, it’s the best way to describe the keynote. I was fortunate enough to witness in person history being made and a master at his best, and I look back at the moment fondly. Here’s hoping for another 50 years of moments like these from Apple.11:11 amApple wants you to take a walk through 50 years, Picasso style
Apple is marking its 50th anniversary with a new homepage that cycles through many of its famous devices, all depicted in the Picasso style it used in the 1980s for the Macintosh.A selection of the many Apple devices sketched in the Picasso style to mark the company's 50th anniversary — image credit: AppleAlongside the Paul McCartney concert for staff at Apple Park, Apple has celebrated its birthday with a new animated homepage. Visiting Apple.com initially gets users a colorful banner based on Apple Park's rainbow arches, but then it moves onto sketching out devices such as the Macintosh, AirPods, and Apple Vision Pro."At 50 years, it's only natural to look back," says a message that stays onscreen throughout the animation. "But Apple has always looked forward, building tools and delivering experiences that enrich people's lives." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:07 amA new remake of 'Cape Fear' is making its way to Apple TV in June
Apple TV is getting its own remake of the iconic psychological thriller 'Cape Fear', starring Javier Bardem, Amy Adams, and Patrick Wilson.Image Credit: Apple TVSpecifically, "Cape Fear" will be based on the 1991 Martin Scorsese-directed, Steven Spielberg-produced film of the same title. Fittingly, both Scorsese and Spielberg are on board as executive producers.The story follows married attorneys Anna, played by Amy Adams, and Tom Bowden, played by Patrick Wilson. Their lives are upended when notorious killer Max Cady, played by Javier Bardem, is released from prison, dead set on seeking revenge against the couple who helped convict him. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:06 amHow do I make my settings panel look like a macOS 26 split view panel?
This is very WIP, but why are the corners so square and why are the traffic lights so scrunched up in the corner? Am I doing something wrong? Here's the code below. NavigationSplitView(columnVisibility: $visibility) { List(selection: $curPane) { NavigationLink(value: SettingsRoutes.general) { Label("General", systemImage: "gear") } NavigationLink(value: SettingsRoutes.about) { Label("About", systemImage: "info.circle") } } .listStyle(.sidebar) .toolbar(removing: […]Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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