Apple’s first 50 years were just the beginning. Get ready for a wild 2026 Macworld
Over the past couple of weeks, Apple, Macworld, and everyone else in the tech sphere spent time celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary, looking back at not just the company’s rich history, but also our own past and how Apple has played a part in it. It’s been a blast, but now it’s time to get down to business.
As you read this article, Apple is now 50 years and five days old (and counting). I point that out because, as die-hards know, Apple is more interested in looking forward than looking back. So, now that we’ve had time to recover from all the revelry, it’s time to get ready for the next 50 years of Apple. And it’s set to get off to a really fast start.
While the MacBook Neo might have come in just under the wire, in June, Apple will preview the much-awaited Sri overhaul that is expected to ship with version 27 of its operating systems. As we all know (perhaps begrudgingly), AI is the future of tech, and Apple has stumbled and bumbled its Apple Intelligence plan. But AI is going to be what drives Apple (and all tech companies) over the next 50 years, so it needs to get on track. That’ll start at WWDC26.
Once the AI issue is settled, Apple will shift to hardware releases, and it’ll be more than the usual iPhones and Macs. In September, Apple is expected to release its first folding iPhone, also certain to be its most expensive iPhone ever. While all eyes will be on how Apple executes the hardware, the real key will be with the software and how Apple will enhance iOS so it can take advantage of the new form factor.
After that, perhaps in October, Apple will reportedly release a product we thought we’d never see: a touchscreen MacBook Pro. It’ll be dramatically different, and we’ll be looking for hints at WWDC26, if we can read between the lines (or in this case, code) of macOS 27. Besides the touchscreen, the MacBook Pro is going to see a design overhaul in an effort to further differentiate the laptop from the MacBook Air and MacBook Neo.
Reports also say that Apple is planning to finally release the long-reported smart home hub, or HomePad, which would act as a central station for a smart home. This product relies on Siri, so again, WWDC26 could tell us a lot of what’s going on here. But the smart home market is a place where Apple could make a major part of its next 50 years.
That’s just what we could see by the end of 2026. They’re extremely important products, because they form the basis of what Apple can do in the upcoming years and into the next 50.
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Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too.
Apple turns 50
We picked the best products for Apple’s 50 years:
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1986-1995
1996-2005
2006-2015
2016-2026
Apple’s top 50 most influential people of all time, ranked
Macworld’s Jason Snell looks back on his own history with Apple
The Macalope wonders if success has made Apple better or worse
Apple gives out 50th T-shirts, pins, and posters to employees, and hosts Paul McCartney
These are longtime editor Roman Loyola’s two favorite keynotes
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Apple’s newest Finder Guy videos are more adorable than ever
Apple slashed the price of the Pro Display XDR by $400
Apple has shut down digital payments in Russia
Finder Guy is back in a series of new TikTok videos
Podcast of the week
Podcast of the week
While Apple celebrated its 50th anniversary, we took this cue on the latest Macworld Podcast and chatted with former Macworld editorial director and current Macworld columnist, Jason Snell. We talk about our favorite memories, the moments that defined the company, where it’s at, and what to expect in the future.
You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site.
Reviews corner
Kensington EQ Pro Thunderbolt 5 Dock for MacBook
Mobile Pixels Trio 3 Pro
Ugreen Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock
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The rumor mill
The upcoming new Siri might finally be able to do two things at once
The iPhone 18 Pro’s smaller Dynamic Island shown in a leaked spy shot
The AirTag 2 got a firmware update to tweak the unwanted tracking sound
Video of the week
Did you know Apple’s original logo was a lot different than the one it uses now? All is revealed in our latest short. Enjoy all our short-form video on TikTok or Instagram.
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Software updates, bugs, and problems
The iOS 26.5 beta has arrived, but where’s the new Siri?
Rare iOS update pushes critical DarkSword security fix to all phones
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NASA astronauts on the way to the Moon capture Earth using iPhone 17 Pro Max The next Apple Shot on iPhone ad campaign is writing itself: the four NASA astronauts currently on the Artemis || mission are taking stunning shots of Earth, using iPhone 17 Pro Max.
As confirmed on NASA’s official Flickr page, three of the published shots were taken on iPhone. The images show Earth through the window of the Orion spaceship’s capsule.
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How to Choose the Right iPhone (2026): A Simple Guide While the latest iPhone is the best and fastest model every year, you might not need its features. Apple sells several iPhone models; here's how to choose the right iPhone for your needs.
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Aulumu M10 Dual-Mag 10K Power Bank review: Space-age looks and power Macworld
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Can charge iPhone, Watch and third device at same time
Fantastic looks
Built-in 35W cable
Cons
Slow power output
Larger than rivals
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If you desire this power bank’s futuristic looks you’ll have to put up with its slower wireless charging speeds.
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Looking like something from a spaceship, the Aulumu M10 Power Bank will draw admiring glances, and envious ones too if the starer’s Apple devices are running low on battery.
Design
The Aulumu M10 Multi-Charging Dual-Mag 10000mAh Power Bank has a long name and a long body compared to most magnetic power banks. This is because, as its name suggests, it’s not just good at recharging a connected iPhone but will work with other Apple devices too—even at the same time.
You could wirelessly charge an iPhone (12 and later) plus any model of Apple Watch, while using the built-in cable to charge a third USB-C device. That could be your AirPods case if it has USB-C as its charging port rather than the older Lightning port.
The M10 measures 5.3 inches (135mm) long by 2.9 inches (73mm) wide and 0.7-inch (18mm) deep, and weighs 8.7oz (248g). Compared to other 10K power banks it’s bulky but remember this beast can charge three devices at once—two wirelessly.
It’s better compared to similar multi-device battery packs. Rival magnetic iPhone and Apple Watch-charging power banks include the 10K Kuxiu K1 that measures 4.1 x 2.7 x 0.8 inches (105 x 69 x 20mm) and weighs 8.9oz (253g). The OneAdaptr OneGo has dimensions of 4.7 x 2.8 x 0.94 inches (120 x 70 x 24mm) and a weight of 7.8oz (220g).
The M10 is noticeably longer than both those alternatives but about the same width a little slimmer, with around the same weight.
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The silver-gray metallic case looks cool, as do the five indicator LEDs and the glowing light that changes color depending on what it’s doing. When charging, it pulses orange. When being charged itself, it’s more of a cool blue.
The 6.3-inch (160mm) USB-C cable means you won’t have to carry around a spare cable if you want to charge faster using a wired connection. It fits into a secure notch making it a handy carry cable that you can hold or attach to another object such as your belt to backpack.
The battery-life indicator is made up of five easily visible LEDs, compared to the usual four. The more LEDs the more accurate picture you have of how much power is left in the battery pack. For a four-LED display each represents 25% so is only accurate to that degree, The M10’s five mean you know within 20% what the remaining charge is. A digital display—seen with some power banks such as the Kuxiu S3—gives the most accurate reading down to a single-figure percentage.
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Old-school wireless speeds
While the look is futuristic the charging speeds are a bit yesterday, so space-age in a retro rather than futuristic way.
While some magnetic power banks are now rated at 25W charging power (Qi2.2), the Aulumu M10 is “MagSafe Compatible” so only 7.5W compared to the now normal 15W certified-MagSafe or Qi2. In its specs it claims a 15W maximum but for iPhones an uncertified rating means it will drop to 7.5W. We’d expect 15W as a minimum these days, but that elevel of power/speed is important only if you are in a real hurry.
The low power output means it will take longer to charge an iPhone: around 90 minutes compared to 15W’s 45 minutes or 25W’s approximate 30 minutes.
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If you’re not in a rush, this doesn’t matter at all, but if you need to quickly recharge your iPhone look at our other best magnetic iPhone power bank reviews—or use the 35W USB-C cable direct to the iPhone (if iPhone 15 or later) as shown above. Wired charging beats even 25W wireless and is certainly speedier than 7.5W wireless.
The Apple Watch charger on the other side is rated at 2.5W, so won’t fast-charge your Watch like some of the best Apple Watch chargers that can output 5W to the Watch.
When using all three outputs—wireless iPhone and Watch plus cable—at the same time, total output is 15W.
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Performance
The Aulumu M10 has a 10000mAh (milliamp) battery, rated at 36Wh (watt hours).
In our tests using an iPhone 16 Pro, it scored 158%—meaning it completely recharged the depleted iPhone once and then again to 58% on the second charge once the iPhone had run dry again.
Compared to other 10K magnetic power banks this score is not the lowest (around 140%) but also not the highest (190%), with the average being about 170%.
That said, those are iPhone-only power banks without the added Apple Watch-charging module. Anyone whose Watch has died during the day will thank themselves for buying a dual-device power bank when it’s needed, rather than carrying an individual Apple Watch power bank or just losing all those Activity points while out and about.
Using the 35W cable we recharged a spent 14-inch MacBook Pro to 45%, which is about the average for a 10K power bank—and again a useful tool for any tech traveler.
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Price
The Aulumu M10 Multi-Charging Dual-Mag 10000mAh Power Bank is priced at $89.98 / £79.
Rival multi-device power banks include the $99 Kuxiu K1 Ultra 3-in-1 MagSafe 10K Power Bank, which is faster at 25W but lacks the M10’s integrated cable, and the equally cableless $89 OneAdaptr OneGo 3-in-1 power bank (also 7.5W).
Should you buy the Aulumu M10 Multi-Charging Dual-Mag 10000mAh Power Bank?
We love this 3-in-1 power bank’s amazing looks and built-in cable, but the low wireless power output rather lets this multi-device power bank down if your charging needs are immediate.
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New Macs? Apple TV? Here’s what’s coming from Apple in April Macworld
The biggest Apple event in April is definitely the company’s 50th anniversary. We have a lot of features related to the event, which was officially on Wednesday, April 1.
Other than the possibility of some M5 Mac refreshes and maybe an overdue Apple TV update, there’s not much else expected in April. The OS 26.5 updates will continue their beta tests, with a small chance of going into wide release late in the month. But we no longer expect any sort of Siri overhaul until the OS 27 releases later this year, leaving precious little in the OS 26 updates. There will be new Apple TV shows and Apple Arcade games, of course. But when it comes to new hardware, again, all eyes are now on WWDC in June rather than April or May.
New hardware releases
Though they were announced in March, the AirPods Max 2 only started to ship at the start of April. The new model takes the existing AirPods Max hardware (including the same colors) and upgrades the audio processor from the H1 to the H2, bringing with it some new features and improvements to noise cancellation.
However, there’s a lot of other hardware still rumored to arrive in the first half of 2026, any of which could arrive this month:
M5 Mac mini: Apple updated its M4 laptops to M5 processors, but its desktops still run M4 chips. The Mac mini is already low on stock or sold out everywhere, so it’s probably first in line to get an update.
M5 Ultra Mac Studio: Now that the Mac Pro is retired, the Mac Studio takes the crown as Apple’s fastest and most powerful desktop Mac. Apple is expected to update the current model with an M5 Ultra chip, which will bring a significant performance boost over the M3 Ultra. That might not arrive until WWDC, though.
M5 iMac: Like the other desktop Macs, the iMac also still has an M4 processor. However, Apple has skipped iMac generations before, most recently with the M2, so it’s possible it doesn’t get an update until the M6.
Other products are seemingly close to release, but are waiting on the new Siri: a new Apple TV 4K, new HomePod mini, and a smart home hub many are calling “HomePad.” All of these products are dependent on new Siri capabilities that are nearly two years late, and with all the new Siri features now seemingly bumped back to the OS 27 releases this fall, these products might sit on the back burner until the fall.
Apps and software updates
The beta testing period for iOS 26.5 (and other 26.5 releases) has begun, and still no sign of the new Siri, even in a limited capacity. There are very few new features in the OS 26.5 releases so far—more RCS encryption testing and support for ads in Maps—and we don’t have big expectations for the final release. It will most likely arrive in early May, though it could arrive in late April.
Services
Apple TV+
Here are the shows, series, and movies we expect to release on Apple TV+ in April. If you want to know what’s coming later, check our full guide to upcoming Apple TV+ content.
Your Friends and Neighbors (season 2): Jon Hamm is back to rob his rich neighbors in season 2. April 3
Outcome: A dark comedy starring Keanu Reeves as a hated celebrity trying to make amends for being so awful. April 10
Margo’s Got Money Troubles: A college dropout turns to camming when she needs money for her new baby. April 15
Criminal Record: A character-driven drama set in the heart of contemporary London. April 22
My Brother the Minotaur: When a minotaur raised by humans starts dreaming of his mythical past, he sets out on a wild adventure. April 29
Widow’s Bay: A horror-comedy about a sleepy island fishing town full of superstition and curses. April 29
Apple Arcade
Apple releases most Apple Arcade games on the first Friday of each month. Check our Apple Arcade FAQ for a full list of Apple Arcade games and more details on the service. Occasionally, games are released with no forewarning, but you’ll usually see next month’s releases listed in the Coming Soon section.
Dredge+: An absolutely fantastic Lovecraftian horror fishing game. April 2
HYKE: Northern Light(s): Top-down 2D pixel are RPG. April 2
My Very Hungry Caterpiller+: A colorful early education game for kids. Date
Unpacking+: A simple cozy game in which you unpack boxes to set up and decorate rooms. April 2
iPhone 17 Pro Max goes to space — and captures Earth The iPhone 17 Pro Max just made history by capturing photos of Earth from space taken by NASA's astronauts during the Artemis II mission.
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NASA Shares Photos Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max During Artemis II Mission to the Moon NASA has shared three incredible photos shot on the iPhone 17 Pro Max by astronauts during the Artemis II mission to the Moon.
Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max
In February, NASA announced that the iPhone had been fully qualified for extended use in orbit, with reports indicating that each of the four crew members aboard the Orion are equipped with an iPhone 17 Pro Max for personal photos and videos.
The photos show Artemis II's Commander Reid Wiseman and Mission Specialist Christina Koch looking back at Earth through one of the Orion spacecraft's main cabin windows. Flickr data indicates that these photos were shot with the iPhone 17 Pro Max's front camera on April 2, which was the second day of the mission.
Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max
All other photos from the mission shared so far were captured with other cameras, such as the Nikon D5, Nikon Z 9, and GoPro HERO4 Black.
Shot on Nikon D5
Artemis II is NASA's first crewed mission to the Moon since 1972. The crew is expected to reach the far side of the Moon on Monday, breaking the all-time record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth by humans. However, the Orion is not capable of landing on the Moon and is set to return to Earth on April 10.Related Roundup: iPhone 17 ProTags: NASA, PhotosBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17 Pro (Neutral)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Shrinking co-creator teases what’s next ahead of season finale this week Shrinking is one of Apple TV’s biggest hits, and it’s set to conclude its third season in just a few days. Here’s what to expect from the show going forward, according to co-creator Bill Lawrence.
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Sunday Reboot: Gift bags, China flubs, and iPhones in space In this week's "Sunday Reboot," Apple's gift bags and artifacts get a close look, China briefly gets Apple Intelligence ahead of schedule, and iPhones go to the Moon.The iPhone 17 Pro Max is in space. Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.This week, Apple Ireland was fined by UK regulators for seemingly breaking sanctions on Russia, an AI porn startup sued Apple over its App Store rules, and the Apple Fitness+ chief prepares to retire amid claims he introduced a toxic mental health work environment. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple Brings Device-Level Age Verification to Two More Countries 11 days ago Apple launched device-level age restrictions in the U.K. There were some glitches, reports the blog 9to5Mac.
For me, the experience was an entirely painless one, taking less than 30 seconds. All I had to do was tap a confirm and continue button, and Apple told me that the length of time I'd had an Apple account was used to confirm that I'm 18+. Others, however, experienced difficulties with the process timing out or failing to complete. We summarized some of the steps you can take to try to address this. Apple has since listed additional acceptable ways to verify your age. "You can confirm your age with a credit card, or by scanning a driver's license or one of the following PASS-accredited Proof of Age cards: CitizenCard, My ID Card, TOTUM ID card, or Young Scot National Entitlement Card."
If you don't verify your age, then you'll be treated as a child or teenager, meaning that both the web content filter and communication safety features are switched on.
Apple is continuing the roll-out in Singapore (population 6 million) and South Korea (population 52 million), the article points out, citing a new Apple support document.
South Korea's law actually requires Apple to re-verify someone's age annually.
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Vibe coding significantly boosted App Store review submissions in 2025 Submissions to the App Store have jumped by 84% year-over-year, with the growth of vibe coding believed to be behind the surge.Vibe coding has led to more apps being submitted to the App Store in 2025The continuing growth of AI services like ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude has helped fuel productivity in many fields, including coding. While developers have been assisted by automated tools before, AI has led to even novice coders to create bigger things beyond their capabilities.It now seems that the increased use of AI in development has resulted in more work for the App Store. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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NASA shares Artemis II crew's iPhone shots from space NASA has started to share images that the crew of Artemis II have taken of their trip to the Moon, including some taken on the iPhone 17 Pro Max.An Artemis II crew member's shot of Earth though a window - Image Credit: NASAMonths before the launch of Artemis II, NASA confirmed that the crew would be allowed iPhones to document the journey around the Moon. In galleries released by NASA, those first images are now back on Earth.The shots in the "Journey to the Moon" web gallery are a mix of images taken by imaging equipment brought along by the crew. While the newest standalone camera on the flight is a 2016 Nikon DSLR accompanied by some decade-old GoPro cameras, the crew were provided with a set of the iPhone 17 Pro Max for similar imaging duties. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Your book, published: This AI guides you from first word to final print Struggling to finish your brilliant book idea? BookBud.ai writing software gives you tools you need to write the book you’ve always imagined.
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Today in Apple history: Boot Camp lets Mac users run Windows On April 5, 2006, Apple released the Boot Camp public beta. The software let users with Intel-based Macs run Windows XP on their machines.
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Amazon Takes Up to $200 Off M5 MacBook Air With New Record Low Prices Amazon has introduced a few new record low prices on the M5 MacBook Air this weekend, with up to $200 off these notebooks. We're tracking $149 off the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air and up to $200 off the 15-inch models.
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Amazon has the 512GB 13-inch M5 MacBook Air for $949.99, down from $1,099.00, and the 24GB/1TB model for $1,349.99, down from $1,499.00. Both of these represent new record low prices for each configuration, and as of writing we're only seeing these deals at Amazon.
$149 OFF13-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) for $949.99
$149 OFF13-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) for $1,149.99
$149 OFF13-inch M5 MacBook Air (24GB/1TB) for $1,349.99
In terms of the 15-inch models, you'll find up to $200 off the M5 MacBook Air, with multiple color options on sale for each configuration. Prices start at $1,149.99 for the 512GB model, down from $1,299.00, and also include both 1TB models on sale.
$149 OFF15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) for $1,149.99
$200 OFF15-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) for $1,299.00
$149 OFF15-inch M5 MacBook Air (24GB/1TB) for $1,549.99
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That gut-wrenching feeling Complaint ahead, so skip if you don't want any more drama in your life. Rule 5: it is kinda related to apple dev, but not in a technical way. Ever have that gut-wrenching feeling that you have to do this thing yet again? I'm kinda sick of swift, swiftui, uikit, appkit, community libraries and everything […]
Hello! New M5 MacBook Air just hit best price ever at nearly $150 off via Amazon Amazon is now offering the best prices ever on the M5 MacBook Air at up to $149 off on both the 13-inch and 15-inch models. While not all configurations and colorways are seeing the new all-time lows, several options are now at the lowest price we have tracked since release last month.
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AI killed coding as a moat. We’re in the build phase now. I built an app to prove a point to my software developer friend: coding is not a moat. This is what I mentioned to my friend: "With recent AI advancements, technical skills don’t matter much anymore. You can build apps just by prompting. Frameworks and libraries are no longer the deciding factors." He blatantly denied […]
Crime blotter: A $2 million iPhone heist in Florida A British political adviser's stolen iPhone leads to a scandal, pro athletes fall for an iCloud scam, and iCloud evidence is used against a man accused of stalking the FBI director's girlfriend, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.The Alderwood Apple Store in Washington. Image Credit: AppleWelcome to an occasional AppleInsider feature, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
HomePod Mini Is Now 2,000 Days Old Apple's HomePod mini today reached a notable milestone, marking 2,000 days since its introduction in October 2020, an unusually long lifespan for an Apple hardware product that has yet to receive a second-generation refresh.
Apple unveiled the HomePod mini at its iPhone 12 event on October 13, 2020, positioning it as a smaller and more affordable alternative to the original HomePod. The device launched at just $99, with pre-orders beginning November 6 and availability following on November 16.
Unlike the original HomePod, which emphasized premium audio at a higher price point, the HomePod mini was designed as a mass-market smart speaker that could be deployed throughout the home at comparatively low cost. Apple described it as delivering "amazing sound" alongside Siri functionality and smart home control, with a compact spherical design that enabled 360-degree audio.
The HomePod mini is powered by the Apple S5 chip, the same processor used in the Apple Watch Series 5, and features a single full-range driver, dual passive radiators, and a four-microphone array. It supports 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra Wideband for proximity-based features, and Thread networking, allowing it to function as a smart home hub.
Apple expanded the available colors in 2021, adding blue, yellow, and orange options to the original white and space gray finishes, and later replaced space gray with a similar "midnight" variant. Beyond these cosmetic updates, the underlying hardware has remained unchanged, making the HomePod mini one of the longest-running Apple devices without a specification revision.
Apple is widely expected to release a second-generation HomePod mini sometime soon, and the most consistent expectation is a move to a newer chip in place of the current S5, which should improve responsiveness, computational audio performance, and headroom for future Siri features. A second-generation Ultra Wideband chip and Apple's N1 Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip are also possibilities.
The new HomePod mini was reportedly "ready" to launch since late last year. Now, the device is said to be "on hold" until Apple releases its more personalized version of Siri later this year. The revamped assistant is expected to debut in iOS 27, which will be available in beta starting in June and should be released to all users with a compatible iPhone in September.Related Roundup: HomePod miniBuyer's Guide: HomePod Mini (Don't Buy)Related Forum: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto TechnologyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Palabros: a thoughtfully designed dictionary app that keeps saved words in your home screen widgets until you learn them. And much more. I built Palabros because I kept looking up words, understanding them in the moment, and then having to search them again a few months later when they showed up in my life again. I wanted something that felt less like a one-off dictionary lookup and more like a lightweight way to revisit words until they […]
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WWDC26 Communities? This year is my first one I got accepted to attend at WWDC2026. I was wondering if there are any kind of communities to join in order to connect with other developers from europe/germany particularly as this is where I'm from. submitted by /u/beluga030 [link] [comments]
Apple's First 50 Years Celebrated – Including How Steve Jobs Finally Accepted an 'Open' App Store Apple's 50th anniversary got celebrated in weird and wild ways. CEO Tim Cook posted a special 30-second video rewinding backwards through the years of Apple's products until it reaches the Apple I. Podcaster Lex Fridman noticed if you play the sound in reverse, "It's the Think Different ad music, pitched up." TechRadar played seven 50-year-old Apple I games on an emulator, including Star Trek, Blackjack, Lunar Lander, and of course, Conway's Game of Life.
And Macworld ranked Apple's 50 most influential people. (Their top five?)
5. Tony Fadell (iPhone co-creator/"father of the iPod")
4. Sir Jony Ive
3. Steve Wozniak
2. Tim Cook
1. Steve Jobs
One of the most thoughtful celebraters was David Pogue, who's spent 42 years of writing about Apple (starting as a MacWorld columnist and the author of Mac for Dummies, one of the first "...For Dummies" books ever published in the early 1990s.) Now 63 years old, Pogue spent the last two years working on a 608-page hardcover book titled Apple: The First 50 Years. But on his Substack Pogue contemplated his own history with the company — including several interactions with Steve Jobs. Pogue remembers how Jobs "hated open systems. He wanted to make self-contained, beautiful machines. He didn't want them polluted by modifications."
The tech blog Daring Fireball notes that Pogue actually interviewed Scott Forstall (who'd led the iPhone's software development team) for his new book, "and got this story, about just how far Steve Jobs thought Apple could go to expand the iPhone's software library while not opening it to third-party developers."
"I want you to make a list of every app any customer would ever want to use," he told Forstall. "And then the two of us will prioritize that list. And then I'm going to write you a blank check, and you are going to build the largest development team in the history of the world, to build as many apps as you can as quickly as possible." Forstall, dubious, began composing a list. But on the side, he instructed his engineers to build the security foundations of an app store into the iPhone's software-"against Steve's knowledge and wishes," Forstall says. [...]
Two weeks after the iPhone's release, someone figured out how to "jailbreak" the iPhone: to hack it so that they could install custom apps. Jobs burst into Forstall's office. "You have to shut this down!" But Forstall didn't see the harm of developers spending their efforts making the iPhone better. "If they add something malicious, we'll ship an update tomorrow to protect against that. But if all they're doing is adding apps that are useful, there's no reason to break that." Jobs, troubled, reluctantly agreed.
Week by week, more cool apps arrived, available only to jailbroken phones. One day in October, Jobs read an article about some of the coolest ones. "You know what?" he said. "We should build an app store."
Forstall, delighted, revealed his secret plan. He had followed in the footsteps of Burrell Smith (the Mac's memory-expansion circuit) and Bob Belleville (the Sony floppy-drive deal): He'd disobeyed Jobs and wound up saving the project.
In fact, the book "includes new interviews with 150 key people who made the journey, including Steve Wozniak, John Sculley, Jony Ive, and many current designers, engineers, and executives" (according to its description on Amazon). Pogue's book even revisits the story of Steve Jobs proving an iPod prototype could be smaller by tossing it into an aquarium, shouting "If there's air bubbles in there, there's still room. Make it smaller!" But Pogue's book "added that there's a caveat to this compelling bit of Apple lore," reports NPR.
"It never actually happened. It's just one more Apple myth."
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Looking for beta testers for my AI travel app (honest feedback needed) Hey everyone, I recently built an iOS app called Momentra and I’m looking for a small group of people to test it and give real, honest feedback. It’s an AI-powered travel app where you can: • Create and store travel memories • Use AI to expand and reflect on your notes • Plan trips with […]
Resume review: 3.5 YOE iOS dev. Does multi-stack experience weaken my profile? I have 3.5 years of experience, currently working as an iOS developer focusing on SwiftUI. Over time, I've also worked with Python and JavaScript across different projects. I've tried to consolidate everything into my resume, but I'm not sure if it's coming across as focused and strong especially since my experience spans multiple stacks. I'd […]
IIWII – It is what it is You want to spice up your instagram posts without buying any expensive camera? You don’t want to pay monthly subscription for just having good photos? You love the retro vibe? Then I have the best solution for you! , is an app which sums those things up and create […]
This app keeps you active with form feedback/analysis and automatic rep counting. All “On-Device”, your data never leaves your phone. (Total 11 workouts, and many more coming soon!) Learnings: Tired of manual logging of reps/durations. Most fitness apps in this space either need a subscription to do anything useful, require sign-in just to get started, or send your workout data to a server. This one does none of that. Platform – iOS 18+ Tech Stack – SwiftUI, Mediapipe Vision Framework, Apple Vision Framework […]
FlexiAlarm – WatchOS & iOS app https://preview.redd.it/ce0gq68uk9tg1.png?width=8194&format=png&auto=webp&s=adab2658a15a440d64a1a30734ed7ba3df0c5e42 (Reposting this as first post was removed due to some missing info) Hi everyone, I know we get spammed here with app posts and it gets tiring, especially the "I quit my job to make x app idea with no coding experience etc. this is what I learned".. I don't know, maybe just me […]
Gallery Cleaner App – Private & On-Device ML Filters I've built a gallery cleaner app in Tinder style and got around 500 users. But I knew that it was not enough to only see random photos and choose between them. People need filters, more functionalities and actually want to find certain types of photos in their galleries. But also they want to keep their […]
As a dev who loves design, I built a Mac app around my color palette process https://preview.redd.it/ulv0khpha9tg1.png?width=1616&format=png&auto=webp&s=6440dee46e33714c100e95dcbef2369ae6efb320 Hi everyone! I'm an iOS developer by day and an aspiring designer by night. A large part of why I work on personal projects is to have a creative outlet. A while ago, I realized that I typically follow the same process over and over in Figma when I'm coming up with a color […]
FlexiAlarm – WatchOS & iOS app https://preview.redd.it/306yhn5p59tg1.png?width=8194&format=png&auto=webp&s=d31629caaaf7addfbe6746d291eec30becb994cc Hi everyone, I know we get spammed here with app posts and it gets tiring, especially the "I quit my job to make x app idea with no coding experience etc. this is what I learned".. I don't know, maybe just me that gets bugged by that? Anyway this is my first one so […]
Gallery Cleaner App which is actually private and uses AI I've built a gallery cleaner app in Tinder style and got around 500 users. But I knew that it was not enough to only see random photos and choose between them. People need filters, more functionalities and actually want to find certain types of photos in their galleries. But also they want to keep their […]
Here’s why M5 MacBook Pro is worth buying now, even with an impending redesign The current 14-inch MacBook Pro design is nearing five years old. It’s also not at all a secret that Apple is working on a redesign for its MacBook Pro lineup.
Despite those facts though, there’s still one compelling argument to be made about buying one today – even with bigger changes right around the horizon.
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Accepted Agreement but still have banner Anyone else run into the issue where you accept the Apple Developer Program License Agreement, yet you still have the Yellow banner within App store connect. I can see from the developer page it's accepted and i even got an email about it. It's been over an hour since i accepted it and i'm still […]
Exhibition at Apple Park lets employees get close to Apple's history As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations, Apple employees can check out a private exhibition of products and key moments from the company's history, all in Apple Park.The exhibition in Apple Park - Image Credit: @AlSultan_Meriam/XAfter weeks of public celebration in the run-up to the 50th anniversary, the festivities are now all internal for Apple now. In the latest event, it has been revealed that employees are now being able to look back at the products and hardware that helped build the company.Images shared by Meriam Al Sultan on X show a large room containing images and products in display cases. Described as a 50th anniversary exhibition, the shots are apparently in "Section 2" of Apple Park, but there are other exhibits on show in other HQ areas. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Indie App Spotlight: ‘VariAlarm’ brings proper schedules to your alarm clock Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.
Juggling loads of alarms in the Clock app can be annoying. VariAlarm aims to fix this, by dynamically adjusting your alarms based on your schedule, rather than having fixed times.
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Hands-on: HyperDrive Next enclosure for Mac offers 80Gbps speeds for SSDs, more Internal Mac storage upgrades are expensive, often causing users to resort to external media when possible. That also has its own problems of sometimes compromising on speed or reliability. HyperDrive Next aims to bridge that gap, by bringing incredible performance to external drives for your Mac.
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AMD or Nvidia eGPUs can work on Apple Silicon Macs, but not for graphic acceleration Apple has signed a driver for AMD or Nvidia eGPUs connected to Apple Silicon but there are some big caveats, and it won't improve your graphics. Here's what they're for.An earlier time when you could use eGPUs with MacsWhen Apple announced the use of eGPUs with AMD Radeon cards in 2016, we were pretty excited. Full support shipped in early 2017 and for a few short years, Thunderbolt provided an excellent graphics-accelerating one-cable dock to our MacBook Pros.But even then, Apple has stubbornly prevented modern Nvidia GPUs from working with Macs. And, with the change to Apple Silicon, Apple effectively killed off any real use of an externally usable Nvidia GPU with its Mac lineup. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple debuts 50th anniversary exhibit at Apple Park with iconic products and photography This story is part of 9to5Mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary.
Apple often likes to say that it isn’t a nostalgic company, but they’ve gone all out to celebrate their 50th birthday. The company recently opened an exhibition on campus displaying some of their most iconic products from over the years alongside photographs of memorable moments. There’s even a large screen that plays iconic ads and keynote moments like the 1984 commercial and the opening of the Steve Jobs theater. Thanks to Meriam Al Sultan on X, we all can get a look at the exhibit.
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How to test in-app purchases? On android all purchases time out after 5 minutes On iOS i cant add my account to the sandbox section on AppStoreConnect (it says email already used ffs) then on my iphone i click maange sandbox account and it just says: "Can't Connect" even though I have internet on safari Impossible to test purchases https://preview.redd.it/6014qaczi7tg1.png?width=1071&format=png&auto=webp&s=e71d83042ab1bd365156760007ee829baa39d8de […]
Apple’s latest acquisition is telling sign of where the company is headed Last month, Apple acquired a popular Final Cut Pro plugin maker: MotionVFX. It isn’t clear what this acquisition will turn into, but based on the fact that it quickly followed the launch of Apple Creator Studio, it’s highly plausible that Apple will integrate its templates, effects, and other offerings as a perk of Apple Creator Studio.
While that on its own is interesting, I think the implication behind it is far more worth talking about.
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Introducing LangCat: A free, over-the-air localization platform to bypass App Store reviews for text updates. Hey everyone, After dealing with the frustration of App Store review times for way too long, I’m excited to announce a new tool I built for the iOS community: LangCat (https://langcat.dev/). It's "RevenueCat of Localization". LangCat is a completely free, over-the-air (OTA) localization platform. It allows you to update your app's translations, fix typos, and […]
2 weeks post release and nearly 300 signs ups and $100 revenue for a niche sports app, tough to gauge success Two weeks ago I shipped Ball Knower: Fantasy Baseball to the App Store after leaving the navy and going to law school, built solo with Claude Code in about 300 hours during my last semester. The app consolidates everything, of what i think, an actual baseball fan looks at: Statcast percentile bars and batted ball […]
I made a passive aggressive motivational app I thought I’d try this idea out, instead of the typical motivational post, it gives you some tough love. Most of the quotes are hand written but recently added an AI option using Claude’s api. I’m at about 100 downloads with no paid ads just word of mouth. Any suggestions on getting more views without […]
Metrics different between new Apple Analytics and RevenueCat? Wondering if anyone else is noticing discrepancies between what the new apple analytics view is showing and what revenuecat is reporting? Im seeing differences up to 30% on subscriber numbers, MRR, etc. (I figure if other's aren't seeing this then its something wrong with one of my setups) submitted by /u/goldio_games [link] […]
We Spent 3 Years Building Wizify – Our 1st Review Was 1 ⭐ Hey r/iOSProgramming, We finally released v1.0 of Wizify this week. It's a gamified habit tracker where you can compete with friends. The Technical Journey I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist, but this was a tough one to build. It took 3 years for me to get this MVP out there… if I […]
If you spend money, your apps get blocked TL:DR: No 30 page long onboarding, no review prompt in onboarding, just a simple money app. I was trying to find ways to make my finance app unique, and what I've tried and tested, people liked two things: That if you go over budget, your apps will get blocked that we have Apple Card support […]
I built an app to log my daily life. I made an app to easily track my day. Just added new features like themes and wanted to share! Record your daily moments easily! An app that lets you record your daily life easily. Enter directly or select from a preset list and leave a record with a simple click. features: – Easy record: Enter […]
We Spent 3 Years Building Wizify – Our 1st Review Was 1 ⭐ Hey r/iOSProgramming, We finally released v1.0 of Wizify this week. It's a gamified habit tracker where you can compete with friends. The Technical Journey I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist, but this was a tough one to build. It took 3 years for me to get this MVP out there… if I […]
I initially made this for cops. Now it has 1,000+ active users. I built an iOS app called LOC8. The original idea was very specific. I wanted something where you could press the Action Button on your iPhone or Apple Watch, open the app instantly, and see the exact address you were standing in front of. No digging through maps, no typing, and no trying to get […]
How NASA approved the iPhone 17 Pro Max for the Artemis II space mission Early images of the Artemis II launch showed an iPhone floating inside the spacecraft. Here's how Apple's smartphone got approved for spaceflight.iPhone 17 Pro Max is now in space following NASA's approval processNASA is very strict when it comes to what items are flown into space with astronauts. With the Artemis II trip around the Moon, it's marking the first time the agency is allowing the crew to carry iPhones in space.This is a big deal, as NASA has strict rules about what actually goes into space, and thorough testing to match. On Friday, the New York Times reported on what the iPhone 17 Pro Max had to go through to be allowed in the cabin. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
I Initally made this for cops… now I have over 1000+ active users I built an iOS app called LOC8. The original idea was very specific. I wanted something where you could press the Action Button on your iPhone or Apple Watch, open the app instantly, and see the exact address you were standing in front of. No digging through maps, no typing, and no trying to get […]
These are my favorite MacBook Neo accessories after one month I’ve had the MacBook Neo for a month, and it’s been an absolute pleasure to use. The Neo has been one of the more exciting new Apple products in a while. It gives you insane value, amazing build quality, and great performance, especially for the price. But to get the price down to $599, Apple had to make some compromises. To elevate my experience a bit, I added a few budget-friendly accessories that I think anyone can add to their MacBook Neo setup!
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Elgato Stream Deck+ review: completely unnecessary but totally compelling First, you can't see why you'd ever want a Stream Deck for your Mac, then you try one, and you will never give it back. Out of all the different models, though, the Stream Deck+ is best, and here's why.Get a Stream Deck+ and you'll never use a Mac without one againEvery Stream Deck is a Mac accessory that provides buttons to launch apps, perform entire sequences of tasks, or turn on your smart lights. You connect it through a USB-A or USB-C cable, and the difference in the models is chiefly in how many buttons you get and whether you also have dials.Get any of them. I've just set up a button that switches audio between my Mac and my headphones. I have one that opens all the folders for the books I'm writing. Another launches every app I need for AppleInsider, and positions them on the screen where I want. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Limited-time Apple Card sign up bonus offers users boosted 5% cash back on groceries Now through April 13th, new Apple Card users can receive a boosted 5% cash back on groceries for their first 6 months of card membership. This is considerably higher value than the typical 1-2% cash back you’d receive on groceries.
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Get the New Book 'Apple: The First 50 Years' for 31% Off on Amazon Last month, tech columnist David Pogue launched a new book called "Apple: The First 50 Years." On Amazon, you can get the new book for $34.38 in hardcover, down from $50.00, which is a 31 percent discount on the book.
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The book explores the first five decades of Apple's history, including interviews with 150 key people who shaped Apple into what it is today, like Steve Wozniak, John Sculley, Jony Ive, and more. The book launched to coincide with Apple's 50th anniversary, which just happened on April 1, 2026.
31% OFFApple: The First 50 Years for $34.38
Amazon's sale is on the hardcover version of the book, and provides an estimated April 9 delivery date for free delivery. 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.
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Apple CarPlay Just Got Three Popular iPhone Apps Apple's CarPlay system for accessing iPhone apps on a vehicle's dashboard screen received three popular apps this week: ChatGPT, Google Meet, and Audiomack.
CarPlay Ultra in an Aston Martin
In addition, WhatsApp is beta testing a revamped CarPlay app that will improve upon the basic Siri-based functionality that was previously available.
Make sure you have the latest version of each app and they will automatically appear on CarPlay.
ChatGPT
Starting with iOS 26.4, CarPlay supports voice-based conversational apps. This means that chatbots can extend their iPhone apps to CarPlay for voice-based conversations, and OpenAI's ChatGPT is one of the first options available.
With the ChatGPT app on CarPlay, you can have voice conversations with ChatGPT while the app is open, and view the titles of your past conversations. For safety reasons, the app does not show the text or images within conversations.
Google Meet
Google Meet is now available on CarPlay as well, allowing you to join meetings with a single tap, view your upcoming schedule, and participate in audio calls. For safety reasons, you cannot view video calls on the CarPlay interface.
Audiomack
Audiomack expanded to CarPlay this week. The 11th-most downloaded app in the App Store's Music category in the U.S. lets you stream and download songs, with a focus on independent artists and especially the Afrobeats and hip-hop genres.
Audiomack's CarPlay app has Discover, Charts, Playlists, and My Library tabs, allowing you to listen to your existing songs and discover new ones.
Coming Soon: Revamped WhatsApp
A revamped WhatsApp app for CarPlay is currently in beta testing.
WhatsApp is already available on CarPlay, but the app has limited Siri-based functionality. The revamped app displays lists of recent chats and phone calls, and there is also a tab that displays a list of your favorite contacts.Related Roundup: CarPlayRelated Forum: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto TechnologyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Today in Apple history: Apple frenemy Microsoft is born 51 years ago On April 4, 1975, Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft, a software company destined to become a tech behemoth (and key Apple frenemy).
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Here’s how NASA cleared the iPhone 17 Pro Max for astronauts on Artemis II Earlier this year, NASA administrator Jared Isaacman confirmed that astronauts on the Artemis II mission would be allowed to ”fly with the latest smartphones.” Now, The New York Times has reported what it took to make that happen.
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UK hospital uses Apple Vision Pro to help patients visualize surgeries The Apple Vision Pro is being used to help patients in a UK hospital visualize upcoming surgeries, expanding the headset's use in medicine.A patient view from the Apple Vision Pro in a pre-surgery consultation - Image credit: Chelsea and Westminster HospitalOne of the problems with medical procedures is explaining what needs to be done to the patients, in a clear and understandable manner. To help some patients suspected of having endometriosis, the Apple Vision Pro is coming into play.An app developed by Medical iSight is being used in the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK, in preparation for surgery, reports BBC News. Patients wear an Apple Vision Pro, and are shown an AR model in pre-surgical consultations. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
AirPods Max 2 are gorgeous, dreamy headphones — for now [Review] ★★★★☆ You don’t need to be a big audiophile to love AirPods Max 2. But you must be a little bold to buy them yourself. An AirPods Max 2 review.
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Top Stories: Foldable iPhone, iOS 26.5 Beta, Apple's 50th, and More An incredibly busy March in the Apple world has come to end, punctuated by the company celebrating its 50th anniversary on April 1.
That doesn't mean the news and rumors have stopped, however, as this week saw new discussion of the foldable iPhone, the iPhone 18 Pro, a potential future iMac upgrade, and much more to come throughout the remainder of the year, so read on below for all the details!
Top Stories
Apple Preparing 'Most Significant Overhaul in the iPhone's History'
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has high expectations for Apple's first foldable iPhone. In his Power On newsletter this week, he said the foldable iPhone will be "the most significant overhaul in the iPhone's history."
"iPhone 4, iPhone 6 and iPhone X were clearly a big deal, but this is a whole new design," he said. Like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7, the foldable iPhone will reportedly open up like a book, providing users with a large inner screen for watching videos, playing games, and multitasking. iOS 27 is expected to be optimized for the foldable iPhone, allowing for apps to be open side-by-side and for other iPad-like multitasking functionality.
We're expecting the foldable iPhone to be unveiled in September alongside iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models, though it may not ship until a few months later.
Everything New in iOS 26.5 Beta 1
Following last week's public release of iOS 26.4 and related updates, this week saw the first developer betas of iOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, and more.
While we still haven't seen the revamped Siri powered by Apple Intelligence that had previously been rumored for iOS 26.4 and is now seemingly pushed back until iOS 27, the new update does have some changes and we've recapped all of the ones we've spotted in the first beta.
Apple to Launch These 15+ New Products Later This Year
March was an incredibly busy month for Apple, with the company unveiling more than 10 new products and accessories. We said hello to the MacBook Neo at the start of the month, and we bid farewell to the Mac Pro at the end of it.
Nevertheless, there is still a lot more to come this year.
Beyond the usual annual updates to iPhones and Apple Watches, Apple's all-new smart home hub is finally expected to launch later this year, once the more personalized version of Siri arrives. We are also expecting a foldable iPhone, a MacBook Pro with an OLED display, and long-awaited updates to the Apple TV and HomePods this year.
Check out our full list of everything we're expecting to see through the rest of this year, according to rumors.
Apple Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Employee Gifts, Finale Concert With Paul McCartney at Apple Park
Apple celebrated its 50th anniversary this week, and the company's month-long celebration that saw a variety of events around the world culminated with a major party at Apple Park.
As hinted at by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman over the previous weekend, the Apple Park celebration was highlighted by a concert by Paul McCartney. Apple employees also received commemorative t-shirts, enamel pins, and limited-edition posters to mark the milestone anniversary.
iPhone 18 Pro's Smaller Dynamic Island Revealed
New images of an alleged iPhone 18 Pro prototype and screen protectors have emerged from multiple sources, adding weight to earlier reports that Apple plans to significantly shrink the Dynamic Island later this year.
An X user called @earlyappleleaks recently shared an image purportedly showing a prototype iPhone 18 Pro with a noticeably smaller Dynamic Island. In the picture, the flashlight of another iPhone is held over the corner of the display, revealing a small circular punch-hole cutout under the display, which is presumably a relocated Face ID sensor.
Apple Reportedly Planning to Launch iMac With OLED Display
Apple is preparing to launch an iMac featuring an OLED panel with higher brightness, according to ZDNet Korea.
Apple has apparently requested that Samsung Display, LG Display, and other suppliers produce 24-inch OLED panel samples suitable for a future iMac model using their mass-production facilities. This would be the biggest ever OLED display offered on an Apple device.
Specifically, Apple asked suppliers for 24-inch OLED panels with 600 nits of brightness and around 218 pixels-per-inch (PPI). By comparison, the current iMac features a 24-inch LCD display with 500 nits of brightness and 218 PPI.
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KTC 27-inch 5K2K Dual Mode Monitor review: 5K at 60Hz on a budget Macworld
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Great-value 5K display
Fine color accuracy and tone
2K at 120Hz mode for gamers
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Not for high-end color professionals
Basic stand
Our Verdict
Offering a high-quality, sharp screen without any bells and whistles, the well-made KTC 5K2K isn’t the very cheapest 5K monitor on the market but it does offer more-than-decent P3 color accuracy and tone on a budget. Its dual-resolution option that turns it from 5K/60Hz to 2K/120Hz will appeal to gamers who want one well-balanced screen for mid-range color work and another for gaming.
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Not many people can afford Apple’s 5K Studio Display at $1,599 plus another $400 for a decent stand. That leaves the market open for others to tempt Mac users with more affordable 5K displays.
You can downgrade to a 27-inch 4K display, where our recommended monitor is the BenQ MA270S for a significantly more affordable $529—at the time of writing just $499 at Amazon—not a great deal more than the Apple’s height-adjustable stand. Step up to BenQ’s MA270S for the full 27-inch 5K experience for $999.
KTC’s curiously named 5K2K Monitor (or KTC H27P3 to its friends) offers a 27-inch 5K display for $669—and at the time of writing just $499, the same price as the BenQ 4K monitor.
We had to try it out to see if that sort of money gets you a 5K you will be proud of.
Design and stand
The KTC 5K2K Monitor is not an Apple aesthetic lookalike in the vein of the Apple Studio Display but it’s a handsome display that’s nowhere near as plasticky as some cheaper monitors. The bezel around top and side clean edges is thin, going a little thicker at the base. KTC has even spent some time on the design of the rear of this monitor, which features an reflective black gloss. Where it matters at the front is a matte finish that reduces glare and reflections.
The T-shaped stand is admittedly basic—even more so than the Studio Display’s default tilt and swivel stand. Like that one, it’s not height adjustable but it does offer 178° wide viewing angles with a -5° to 15° tilt (Apple Studio: 5° to 25°). There’s an option to attach a standard VESA mount at the back if you desire a more adjustable stand, but the KTC 5K2K is certainly more than its basic stand.
Once attached to its stand, System Settings setup is simple when connected to your Mac.Simon Jary
Display
A 5K (5120 x 2880) resolution at a 60Hz refresh rate is excellent going at this price, and the monitor’s name is explained by its Dual-Mode setting that enables you to set it to a 120Hz refresh rate at a lower 2560 x 1440 (QHD) resolution. 120Hz will be much more friendly to gamers than 60Hz, but that lower refresh rate is fine for the vast majority of office users—indeed, it’s the same as the Studio Display’s maximum refresh rate.
Pixel density is fine at 217ppi (Apple Studio almost identical at 218ppi) on this matte LCD IPS display. Brightness is great, too, at 500 nits (Apple Studio brighter at 600 nits).
The KTC 5K2K Monitor can show a wide colour gamut, with a quoted sRGB 100% and 99% DCI‑P3. Color accuracy and uniformity plus tone response offer a great budget choice for office workers and even mid-level creatives. Professional photo creatives looking for very top-end AdobeRGB color accuracy and HDR video creatives will need to step up a level—maybe to consider the BenQ PD2730S 5K Designer Monitor that has a retail price of $1,399 but is often closer to $1,100 online.
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Features (or benefit of lacking extras)
The high-quality screen is what matters most but a monitor usually comes with extras that often disappoint. KTC has been sensible in keeping the price low and dropping the extra features. As such there is no webcam—look instead at our top-rated Mac webcams or just use your iPhone with a mount.
There are no speakers either, but there are very few monitors with a set of speakers you’d actually want to listen to much more than a system beep on.
Apple’s Studio Display features a “high-fidelity six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers and wide stereo sound, with support for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos”—yet it’s not a mind-blowing audio experience. Save your money for a separate decent sound system instead.
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Ports on offer
There’s a hub at the back with a choice of HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 and USB-C for connecting the monitor to your Mac. The Type-C port is probably all you need. The KTC 5K2K ships with a DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable as well as a USB-C-to-USB-C cable. As your Mac will require an adapter for DisplayPort we were happy connecting via USB-C.
This also then supplies up to 65W of passthrough power to your MacBook—not quite enough to fast-charge a MacBook Air but enough to keep any MacBook powered during use.
There are two legacy USB-A ports and an audio out jack. To gain data function using the USB ports, you must adjust the KVM seeing on the on-screen display (OSD). However, turning on to USB-C USB 3.0 takes away the 5K resolution option.
To switch to 2K for the 120Hz refresh rate you must go onto the OSD to switch in Dual Mode.Simon Jary
Controls
Using a little joystick at the rear of the monitor you get access to an array of menu options, including: Display (Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Aspect Rato, etc), Color (there’s a Low Blue Light option), Gaming options such as FreeSync and G-Sync, Advanced (DDC/CI, HDR, KVM for setting up the USB ports, and Dual Mode for switching between 5K work and 2K for 120Hz gaming) and Input (Automatic works fine).
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The KTC 5K2K is very well priced at a retail price of $669.99, and expect to see lower prices on Amazon and Amazon UK. Check out our price-comparison widget for the today’s prices.
Of course, it’s silly to compare this display to the $1,599 Apple Studio Display but the KTC’s screen measures up pretty well on the specs front. Its stand is basic but then so is Apple’s default. A better comparison is the $999 BenQ MA270S, which has a better stand than both of them and is an excellent all-round choice (read our BenQ MA270S review), but it’s hard to walk away from the KTC’s super low price-tag.
Should you buy the KTC 5K2K Monitor?
Offering a high-quality, sharp screen without any bells and whistles, the well-made KTC 5K2K isn’t the very cheapest 5K monitor on the market but it does offer more-than-decent P3 color accuracy and tone on a budget. Its dual-resolution option that turns it from 5K/60Hz to 2K/120Hz will appeal to gamers who want a well-balanced screen for mid-range color work and another for gaming.
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Windows 11 Pro adds a modern interface, improved multitasking tools, and built-in security features such as biometric login, Smart App Control, and advanced antivirus protection. It’s designed to be smoother, more efficient, and more secure than older Windows versions, which can help extend the life of an older laptop or desktop.
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It’s also a useful option for Mac users. If you run Windows on your Mac using tools like Boot Camp, Parallels, or other virtual machine software, Windows 11 Pro lets you access Windows-only programs, business software, engineering tools, or certain PC games that aren’t available on macOS. Instead of buying a second computer, you can essentially run both operating systems on one machine.
Gamers also benefit from Windows 11 Pro thanks to DirectX 12 Ultimate, which supports improved graphics, lighting, and performance for compatible games.
Whether you’re trying to speed up an older PC, run Windows software on a Mac, or just want a more modern operating system, upgrading your OS is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to improve your computer.
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