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- 06:19 pmAgain, don't count on Mac Studio stock levels for release timing
Following reports of dwindling stocks of the iPhone 16e, there are now ones about the Mac Studio. While a new one is coming, in 2026 there are just too many external factors to use it as a reliable indicator of an imminent launch.Two Mac Studios, stackedIt seems such an obvious thing — if Apple is running low on the Mac Studio, it's because a new one is coming. And it seems such an easy thing to spot, since the online Apple Store details how long the delivery time is for any item.So if you used to be able to get a custom Mac Studio the day after tomorrow in most cases, but now Apple says it'll take weeks, clearly stocks are low. It's then the rumor mill syllogism: a new device is expected, stocks are now low, therefore the new device is imminent. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:15 pmHKG (Hong Kong) on 2026-02-13
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Apple spearheaded a renewed sell-off in technology stocks Thursday, plunging 5% and erasing roughly $200 billion in market value… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:25 pmApple TV this week: ‘Eternity’ is now streaming
Macworld What’s new on Apple TV? What are the best shows and movies? How do you sign up and what does it cost? This article will answer all of that, and you’ll also get a list of all the currently-available Apple TV content. There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s service, too. f you want to know what’s on the way, check out our list of upcoming Apple TV shows and movies. Updated February 13, 2026: Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Eternity is now streaming. Mentioned IN THIS story Apple TV 4K (2022, 3. Gen.) 128GB WiFi + Ethernet Read our review Price When Reviewed: 64GB – $129 | 128GB $149 Best Prices Today: $129 at Apple Latest Apple TV releases EternityReleased: February 13, 2026 Shrinking (season 3)Released: January 28, 2026 Drops of God (season 2)Released: January 21, 2026 Hijack (season 2)Released: January 14, 2026 Tehran (season 3)Released: January 9, 2026 Born to be WildReleased: December 19, 2025 How to get Apple TV You can subscribe to Apple TV on Apple’s website here, or via the Apple TV app on your device. It costs $12.99/£9.99 a month, which you can cancel at any time (Read: How to cancel an Apple subscription). You can also opt for a one-year subscription for $99/£89, which essentially gives you two months free each year. Apple also offers various trials so that you can try out Apple TV before you subscribe. Take a look at our article explaining all the ways you can watch Apple TV for free, and the best Apple TV deals you can get. Students can get Apple TV for free with an already subsidized Apple Music subscription. Best shows on Apple TV There’s far too much content on Apple TV to sift through it all yourself. If you’re looking for something to watch and don’t know where to start, here are a few of the Macworld staff’s favorite shows, series, and movies. Bad Sisters Synopsis: A dark comedy about a group of Irish sisters who find themselves at the center of a life insurance investigation after John Paul–the abusive husband to one of the sisters–dies unexpectedly. Number of seasons: 2 Release date: August 19, 2022 Black Bird Synopsis: A gripping miniseries about a convicted con artist who works for the FBI to try to get a serial killer’s confession before he is released from prison. Based on the true story of James Keene and Larry Hall. Number of seasons: 1 Release date: July 8, 2022 For All Mankind Synopsis: What if the U.S.S.R. put a man on the moon before the U.S.? How would the ensuing space race change history throughout the decades? That’s the high concept behind this gripping big-budget sci-fi series. Number of seasons: 4 Release date: November 1, 2019 Pluribus Synopsis: A mysterious virus-like pathogen turns the entire human race into a peaceful hive-mind, except for a handful of individuals. Created by Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul fame. Number of seasons: 1 Release date: November 17, 2025 Severance Synopsis: A combination of dystopian sci-fi drama and workplace comedy about a company where employees are “severed”–when at work, they can’t remember their outside lives, and vice-versa. Number of seasons: 2 Release date: February 18, 2022 Shrinking Synopsis: A surprisingly quick-witted comedy about a therapist who has trouble dealing with the death of his wife and his eccentric patients. Number of seasons: 2 Release date: January 27, 2023 Slow Horses Synopsis: Gary Oldman turns in a great performance as the cranky leader of a band of misfit spies. Number of seasons: 5 Release date: April 1, 2022 Ted Lasso Synopsis: Apple’s fish-out-of-water comedy/drama about a midwestern college football coach who heads to England to coach Premier League soccer is a breakout hit for good reason. Number of seasons: 3 Release date: August 14, 2020 The Morning Show Synopsis: Big star power and a fantastic performance by Jenniffer Aniston highlight this fast-paced drama that goes behind the scenes of a fictional morning news program. Number of seasons: 4 Release date: November 1, 2019 Full list of Apple TV shows and series These are all the episodic series you can currently watch on Apple TV, including both recurring and limited series. This list is in alphabetical order. TitlePremiereSeasons / Episodes1971: The Year That Music Changed EverythingMay 21, 20218 episodesAcapulcoOctober 8, 20214 seasons, 40 episodesAmazing StoriesMarch 6, 20201 season, 5 episodesAmber BrownJuly 29, 20221 season, 10 episodesBad MonkeyAugust 14, 20241 season, 10 episodesBad SistersAugust 19, 20222 seasons, 20 episodesBE@RBRICKMarch 21, 20251 season, 13 episodesBecoming YouNovember 13, 20201 season, 6 episodesBeforeOctober 25, 202410 episodesBest Foot ForwardJuly 22, 20221 season, 10 episodesBig BeastsApril 21, 20231 season, 10 episodesBlack BirdJuly 8, 20226 episodesBoom! Boom! The World vs Boris BeckerApril 7, 20232 episodesBorn to be WildDecember 19, 20256 episodesCallsMarch 19, 20211 season, 9 episodesCamp SnoopyJune 14, 202410 episodesCarêmeApril 30, 20251 season, 8 episodesCarpool KaraokeAugust 8, 20175 seasons, 75 episodesCentral ParkMay 29, 20203 seasons, 39 episodesChief of WarAugust 1, 20259 episodesCircuit BreakersNovember 11, 20221 season, 7 episodesCity on FireMay 12, 20231 season, 8 episodesConstellationFebruary 21, 20241 season, 8 episodesCowboy CartelAugust 2, 20244 episodesCriminal RecordJanuary 10, 20241 season, 8 episodesCurses!October 27, 20232 seasons, 20 episodesDark MatterMay 8, 20241 season, 9 episodesDear EdwardFebruary 3, 20231 season, 10 episodesDear…June 5, 20202 seasons, 20 episodesDefending JacobApril 24, 20208 episodesDickinsonNovember 1, 20193 seasons, 30 episodesDisclaimerOctober 11, 20247 episodesDope ThiefMarch 14, 20258 episodesDoug UnplugsNovember 13, 20202 seasons, 26 episodesDown Cemetery RoadOctober 29, 20251 season, 8 episodesDr. BrainNovember 3, 20211 season, 6 episodesDrops of GodApril 21, 20232 seasons, 16 episodesDuck & GooseJuly 8, 20222 seasons, 17 episodesEarth at Night in ColorDecember 4, 20202 seasons, 12 episodesEarthsoundsFebruary 23, 20241 season, 12 episodesEcho 3November 23, 20221 season, 10 episodesEl DeafoJanuary 7, 20223 episodesEva the OwletMarch 31, 20232 seasons, 17 episodesExtrapolationsMarch 17, 20231 season, 8 episodesFive Days at MemorialAugust 12, 20228 episodesFor All MankindNovember 1, 20194 seasons, 40 episodesFoundationSeptember 24, 20213 seasons, 30 episodesFraggle Rock: Back to the RockJanuary 21, 20222 seasons, 27 episodesFraggle Rock: Rock On!April 21, 20201 season, 6 episodesFrog and ToadApril 28, 20232 seasons, 18 episodesGet Rolling with OtisOctober 8, 20212 seasons, 18 episodesGhostwriterNovember 1, 20193 seasons, 39 episodesGovernment CheeseApril 16, 20251 season, 10 episodesGreatness CodeJuly 10, 20202 seasons, 13 episodesGutsySeptember 9, 20221 season, 8 episodesHarriet the SpyNovember 19, 20212 seasons, 20 episodesHello Tomorrow!February 17, 20231 season, 10 episodesHello, Jack! The Kindness ShowNovember 5, 20212 seasons, 16 episodesHelpstersNovember 1, 20193 seasons, 40 episodesHelpsters Help YouApril 24, 20206 episodesHigh DesertMay 17, 20231 season, 8 episodesHijackJune 28, 20232 seasons, 15 episodesHollywood Con QueenMay 8, 20243 episodesHomeApril 17, 20202 seasons, 19 episodesHome Before DarkApril 3, 20202 seasons, 20 episodesInterrupting ChickenNovember 18, 20222 seasons, 17 episodesInvasionOctober 22, 20213 seasons, 30 episodesJaneApril 14, 20233 seasons, 20 episodesJohn Lennon: Murder Without A TrialDecember 6, 20233 episodesKnife Edge: Chasing Michelin StarsOctober 10, 20258 episodesK-Pop IdolsAugust 30, 20246 episodesKPoppedAugust 29, 20251 season, 8 episodesLa MaisonSeptember 20, 20241 season, 10 episodesLady in the LakeJuly 19, 20247 episodesLand of WomenJune 26, 20241 season, 6 episodesLessons in ChemistryOctober 13, 20238 episodesLiaisonFebruary 24, 20231 season, 6 episodesLife by EllaSeptember 2, 20221 season, 10 episodesLincoln’s DilemmaFebruary 18, 20224 episodesLisey’s StoryJune 4, 20218 episodesLittle AmericaJanuary 17, 20202 seasons, 16 episodesLittle VoiceJuly 10, 20201 season, 9 episodesLong Way UpSeptember 18, 202011 episodesLong Way HomeMay 9, 202510 episodesLootJune 24, 20223 seasons, 30 episodesLosing AliceJanuary 22, 20211 season, 8 episodesLove You to DeathFebruary 7, 20251 season, 7 episodesLovely Little FarmJune 10, 20222 seasons, 14 episodesMake or BreakApril 29, 20222 seasons, 15 episodesManhuntMarch 15, 20247 episodesMasters of the AirJanuary 26, 20249 episodesMeJuly 12, 20241 seasons, 10 episodesMessi Meets AmericaOctober 11, 20236 episodesMessi’s World Cup: Rise of a LegendFebruary 21, 20244 episodesMidnight FamilySeptember 25, 20241 season, 10 episodesMonarch: Legacy of MonstersNovember 17, 20231 season, 10 episodesMonster FactoryMarch 17, 20236 episodesMr. CormanAugust 6, 20211 season, 10 episodesMr. ScorseseOctober 17, 20255 episodesMurderbotMay 16, 20251 season, 10 episodesMy Kind of CountryMarch 24, 20231 season, 8 episodesMythic QuestFebruary 7, 20204 seasons, 40 episodesNot a BoxJune 13, 20251 season, 8 episodesNow and ThenMay 20, 20221 season, 8 episodesOmnivoreJuly 19, 20241 season, 8 episodesOne-of-a-Kind MarcieAugust 18, 202339 min.Onside: Major League SoccerFebruary 21, 20258 episodesOprah Talks COVID-19March 21, 20201 season, 13 episodesOprah’s Book ClubNovember 1, 20191 season, 14 episodesPachinkoMarch 25, 20222 seasons, 16 episodesPalm RoyaleMarch 20, 20242 seasons, 20 episodesPhysicalJune 18, 20213 seasons, 30 episodesPinecone & PonyApril 8, 20222 seasons, 16 episodesPlatonicMay 24, 20232 seasons, 20 episodesPluribusNovember 7, 20251 season, 9 episodesPrehistoric PlanetMay 23, 20223 seasons, 15 episodesPresumed InnocentJune 12, 20248 episodesPretzel and the PuppiesFebruary 11, 20222 seasons, 18 episodesPrime TargetJanuary 22, 20258 episodesPuppy PlaceOctober 15, 20212 seasons, 16 episodesReal Madrid: Until the EndMarch 10, 20233 episodesRoarApril 15, 20221 season, 8 episodesSago Mini FriendsSeptember 16, 20223 seasons, 24 episodesSchmigadoon!July 16, 20212 seasons, 12 episodesSeeNovember 1, 20193 seasons, 24 episodesServantNovember 28, 20194 seasons, 40 episodesSeveranceFebruary 18, 20222 seasons, 19 episodesShantaramOctober 14, 20221 season, 12 episodesShape IslandJanuary 20, 20232 seasons, 16 episodesShining GirlsApril 29, 20221 season, 8 episodesShrinkingJanuary 27, 20233 seasons, 33 episodesSide QuestMarch 26, 20254 epsiodesSiloMay 5, 20232 seasons, 20 episodesSlow HorsesApril 1, 20225 seasons, 30 episodesSlumberkinsNovember 4, 20221 season, 8 episodesSmokeJune 27, 20259 episodesSnoopy in SpaceNovember 1, 20192 seasons, 24 episodesStickJune 4, 20251 season, 10 episodesStill UpSeptember 22, 20231 season, 8 episodesStillwaterDecember 4, 20204 seasons, 40 episodesStrange PlanetAugust 9, 20231 season, 10 episodesSTEVE! (martin): A documentary in two piecesMarch 29, 20242 episodesSugarApril 5, 20248 episodesSunnyJuly 10, 20241 season, 10 episodesSuper League: The War for FootballJanuary 13, 20234 episodesSurfaceJuly 29, 20222 seasons, 16 episodesSurfside GirlsAugust 19, 20221 season, 10 episodesSuspicionFebruary 4, 20221 season, 8 episodesSwaggerOctober 29, 20212 season2, 18 episodesTed LassoAugust 14, 20203 seasons, 34 episodesTehranSeptember 25, 20203 seasons, 24 episodesThe AfterpartyJanuary 28, 20222 seasons, 16 episodesThe Big CigarMay 17, 20246 episodesThe Big ConnMay 6, 20224 episodesThe Big Door PrizeMarch 29, 20232 seasons, 20 episodesThe BuccaneersNovember 8, 20232 seasons, 16 episodesThe ChangelingSeptember 8, 20231 season, 8 episodesThe Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick TurpinMarch 1, 20241 season, 6 episodesThe Crowded RoomJune 9, 20231 season, 10 episodesThe DynastyFebruary 16 202410 episodesThe Enfield PoltergeistOctober 27, 20234 episodesThe Essex SerpentMay 13, 20226 episodesThe Last Days of Ptolemy GreyMarch 11, 20226 episodesThe Last FrontierOctober 10, 20251 season, 10 episodesThe Last Thing He Told MeApril 14, 20237 episodesThe LineNovember 19, 20214 episodes[a]The Long Game: Bigger Than BasketballApril 22, 20221 season, 5 episodesThe Me You Can’t SeeMay 21, 20211 season, 6 episodesThe Morning ShowNovember 1, 20193 seasons, 30 episodesThe Mosquito CoastApril 30, 20212 seasons, 17 episodesThe New LookFebruary 14, 20241 season, 10 episodesThe Oprah ConversationJuly 30, 20201 season, 15 episodesThe Problem with Jon StewartSeptember 30, 20212 seasons, 20 episodesThe Reluctant TravelerFebruary 24, 20232 seasons, 13 episodesThe Sisters GrimmOctober 3, 20251 season, 6 episodesThe Shrink Next DoorNovember 12, 20218 episodesThe Snoopy ShowFebruary 5, 20212 seasons, 26 episodesThe StudioMarch 26, 20251 season, 10 episodesThe Super ModelsSeptember 20, 20234 episodesThe Wild OnesJuly 11, 20251 season, 6 episodesThey Call Me MagicApril 22, 20221 season, 4 episodesTime BanditsJuly 24, 20241 season, 10 episodesTiny WorldOctober 2, 20202 seasons, 12 episodesTruth Be ToldDecember 6, 20193 seasons, 28 episodesTryingMay 1, 20204 seasons, 32 episodesVisible: Out on TelevisionFebruary 14, 20205 episodesWanted: The Escape of Carlos GhosnAugust 25, 20234 episodesWatch the Sound with Mark RonsonJuly 30, 20211 season, 6 episodesWeCrashedMarch 18, 20228 episodesWhere’s Wanda?October 2, 20241 season, 8 episodesWolfboy and the Everything FactorySeptember 24, 20212 seasons, 20 episodesWomen in BlueJuly 31, 20241 season, 10 episodesWondLaJune 28, 20243 seasons, 20 episodesWonder Pets: In the CityDecember 13, 20241 season, 13 episodesYo Gabba GabbalandAugust 9, 20241 season, 20 episodesYou Would Do It TooOctober 30, 20241 season, 8 episodesYour Friends and NeighborsApril 11, 20251 season, 9 episodes Full list of Apple TV movies and short films Apple TV is home to a fair number of original movies, too. Some of the movies saw a limited theatrical release, all are listed here in alphabetical order. TitleRelease Date9/11: Inside the President’s War RoomSeptember 1, 2021ArgylleApril 12, 2024All of YouSeptember 26, 2025Beastie Boys StoryApril 24, 2020Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little BlurryFebruary 26, 2021BlitzNovember 22, 2024BlushOctober 1, 2021Bono: Stories of SurrenderMay 30, 2025Boys StateAugust 14, 2020Bread and RosesNovember 22, 2024Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to YouOctober 23, 2020CausewayNovember 4, 2022Cha Cha Real SmoothJune 17, 2022CherryMarch 12, 2021CODAAugust 13, 2021Come from AwaySeptember 10, 2021Come See Me in the Good LightNovember 14, 2021DadsJune 19, 2020Deaf President Now!May 16, 2025Echo ValleyJune 13, 2025EmancipationDecember 9, 2022EternityFebruary 13, 2026F1: The MovieDecember 12, 2025Fancy DanceJune 28, 2024FathomJune 25, 2021FinchNovember 5, 2021FingernailsNovember 3, 2023Fireball: Visitors from Darker WorldsNovember 13, 2020Flora and SonSeptember 29, 2023Fly Me to the MoonDecember 6, 2024Fountain of YouthMay 23, 2025GhostedApril 21, 2023Girls StateApril 5, 2024GreyhoundJuly 10, 2020HalaDecember 6, 2019Hannah Waddingham: Home for ChristmasNovember 22, 2023Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet EarthApril 17, 2020Highest 2 LowestSeptember 5, 2025Killers of the Flower MoonJanuary 12, 2024Louis Armstrong’s Black & BluesOctober 28, 2022LuckAugust 5, 2022Lulu is a RhinocerosMay 30, 2025Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas SpecialDecember 4, 2020Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic ContinuesDecember 3, 2021NapoleonMarch 1, 2024Napoleon: Director’s CutAugust 29, 2024Number One on the Call SheetMarch 28, 2025On the RocksOctober 23, 2020PalmerJanuary 29, 2021Raymond & RayOctober 21, 2022Selena Gomez: My Mind & MeNovember 4, 2022SharperFebruary 17, 2023SidneySeptember 23, 2022Snoopy Presents: A Summer MusicalAugust 15, 2025Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang SyneDecember 10, 2021Snoopy Presents: It’s The Small Things, Charlie BrownApril 15, 2022Snoopy Presents: Lucy’s SchoolAugust 12, 2022Snoopy Presents: To Mom (and Dad), With LoveMay 6, 2022Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, FranklinFebruary 16, 2024SpiritedNovember 18, 2022Stephen Curry: UnderratedJuly 21, 2023Still: A Michael J. Fox MovieMay 12, 2023Stiller & Meara: Nothing is LostOctober 24, 2025Swan SongDecember 17, 2021TetrisMarch 31, 2023The BankerMarch 20, 2020The Beanie BubbleJuly 28, 2023The Bloody HundredthMarch 15, 2024The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the HorseDecember 25, 2022The Elephant QueenNovember 1, 2019The Family PlanDecember 15, 2023The Family Plan 2November 21, 2025The First Snow of Fraggle RockDecember 5, 2025The GorgeFebruary 14, 2025The Greatest Beer Run EverSeptember 30, 2022The InstigatorsAugust 9, 2024The Last of the Sea WomenOctober 11, 2024The Lost BusOctober 3, 2025The Pigeon TunnelOctober 20, 2023The Sky Is EverywhereFebruary 11, 2022The Tragedy of MacbethJanuary 14, 2022The Velvet UndergroundOctober 15, 2021The Velveteen RabbitNovember 22, 2023The Year Earth ChangedApril 16, 2021Twas the Fight Before ChristmasNovember 26, 2021Who Are You, Charlie Brown?June 25, 2021WolfsSeptember 27, 2024WolfwalkersDecember 11, 202005:16 pmThe A16 iPad drops to its best price this year
Macworld We absolutely love a good iPad deal, and it just so happens that Apple’s cheapest tablet has dropped to the best price we’ve yet to see this year. You can get this gorgeous 11-inch iPad for $300 at Amazon, a savings of $50 on its usual MSRP. Powered by the superfast A16 chip, this iPad is a fast little thing that’s perfect for multitasking, gaming, editing photos and videos, and whatever else you do on a tablet. We’re sure your kids will enjoy it when you pass it off to them, too. That 11-inch Liquid Retina display looks gorgeous no matter what you’re watching, and no matter the lighting conditions. And with 128GB of storage space, this tablet offers loads of room for apps and pics, although you’ll probably want to back up those to free up some room every now and then. You should know that since this tablet comes with the A16 chip, you won’t get to use Apple Intelligence. There’s reportedly a new model on the way that will be powerful enough to run Apple’s AI, but we think saving $50 is better than using Writing Tools and Genmoji. So grab the A16 iPad for its lowest price this year and have tons of fun with your new tablet. Buy now at Amazon05:15 pmThe MacRumors Show: Revamped Siri Delayed Again?
We discuss the upcoming iPhone 17e and iPad models, as well as Apple's apparent issues finalizing the revamped version of Siri, on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The announcement of the iPhone 17e is said to be "imminent," with stock of the iPhone 16e now dwindling. The new device is rumored to come with four main new features, including the A19 chip from the iPhone 17, MagSafe connectivity, the C1X cellular modem, and the N1 chip for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Thread connectivity. New iPads are also on the horizon for the near future. The eighth-generation iPad Air is expected to move to the M4 chip, while the 12th-generation iPad is expected to jump a chip generation up to the A18, which will also enable Apple Intelligence support for the first time on the device. This week's biggest story was the news that Apple has again "run into snags" testing the personalized, smarter version of Siri originally planned for iOS 26.4. Due to the issues, the upcoming Siri features will likely be partially delayed and spread across several upcoming iOS releases. Apple could postpone some or all of the new Siri features until iOS 26.5, an update planned for May, and iOS 27, which will launch this September. Apple announced a significantly upgraded version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence at its 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference, and it was originally supposed to be part of iOS 18. The following spring, Apple announced that the new Siri would take longer than expected, with the functionality delayed for a year. Since then, Apple has ostensibly been targeting iOS 26.4, which the company will begin beta testing later this month, but there have apparently been unforeseen problems: Siri sometimes doesn't properly process queries and can take too long to respond to requests. Apple engineers have been told to use iOS 26.5 for further internal testing, suggesting the new Siri features will be delayed until that update. Employees that are testing iOS 26.5 say the update includes all of the features Apple promised, including personalization, onscreen awareness, and the ability for Siri to do more in and between apps, but not all of the features are working reliably and there are problems with accuracy. Siri also apparently sometimes falls back on using ChatGPT for information instead of relying on the Gemini-powered technology that Apple has partnered with Google to use, even when the new version of Siri is capable of handling a user's request. Apple also planned to include features that haven't yet been announced, such as options to generate images with Image Playground or search the web. Image generation and web search were tested as part of iOS 26.4, and it's possible they will still be included in the update, so Apple might still be able to release some of the new Siri functionality. Bloomberg says the situation is "fluid," though, so Apple's plans could change, and executives are reluctant to further delay the Siri functionality beyond spring 2026. There are still major changes planned for Siri as part of iOS 27, with Apple aiming to add chatbot functionality to better compete with the likes of like Gemini and ChatGPT. This new version of Siri will also reportedly have deeper integration with apps and Apple's operating systems. The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel! You can also listen to The MacRumors Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or other podcast apps. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your player. If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up to hear our discussion about all of the new Macs Apple is expected to release this year, starting with the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by interesting guests such as Kayci Lacob, Kevin Nether, John Gruber, Mark Gurman, Jon Prosser, Luke Miani, Matthew Cassinelli, Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Tyler Stalman, Sam Kohl, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie. The MacRumors Show is on X @MacRumorsShow, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast. You can also email us at podcast@macrumors.com or head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread. Remember to rate and review the podcast, and let us know what subjects and guests you would like to see in the future.Tag: The MacRumors ShowThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:07 pmWhy Ferrari turned to Jony Ive to design its new car's controversial interior
Jony Ive's interior for the forthcoming Ferrari Luce electric vehicle is typically well thought out, but it's divided car fans. Now Ferrari's CEO has spoken out about the decision to not use his own designers.Ferrari's forthcoming Luce electric car, with interior by Jony Ive — image credit: FerrariFerrari is working to build up interest in its first-ever electric car ahead of the full unveiling which is expected in May. It began with the reveal of Jony Ive and Marc Newsom's interior — and that's got Ferrari the kind of attention it might not be grateful for.Some Ferrari fans have been questioning why the company had to turn to LoveFrom, Ive's company, at all. Others are simply dismayed at the results — the overwhelming majority of AppleInsider forum comments are negative. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:06 pmText Shortcuts You Should Be Using on iPhone and Mac
Apple's autocorrect on iPhone and iPad always aims to help when you're typing a message, but it's by no means perfect, and some of the replacements it continually spews out can be frustrating. Fortunately, Apple's software includes a feature called Text Replacement that allows you to specify what word or phrase replaces the specific text you type in. Even if you haven't set up Text Replacement, you can try it out with Apple's pre-set example: In any app that accepts text input, type "Omw" followed by a space, and it will change to "On my way!" automatically. The following steps guide you through the process of setting up your own handy shortcut phrases with text replacements on both iOS devices and Mac. How to Set Up Text Replacement on iPhone Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap General ➝ Keyboard. Tap Text Replacement. Tap the plus (+) button in the top-right corner of the screen. On the next screen, fill in the "Phrase" field with the text you want to appear every time you type your shortcut. In the "Shortcut" field, input the text of your choice that you want to be replaced by the phrase above. Tap Save in the top-right corner to finish. How to Set Up Text Replacement on Mac The following steps work on Macs running macOS Ventura and later. On your Mac, click the logo in the top-left corner of the menu bar at the top of the screen and select System Settings.... Scroll down and select Keyboard in the sidebar. Under "Text Input," click Text Replacements.... Click the + button to add a text replacement. In the "Replace" column, enter the text that you want replaced with something else. In the "With" column, type the replacement text that you want it to change to. If you're using the same Apple account across all of your Apple devices, any Text Replacements that you add on your Mac will be automatically synced to your iPhone and/or iPad, and vice versa.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:00 pmApple prevails in third trial of long-running 4G patent dispute with Optis Wireless | Mac Daily NewsApple prevails in third trial of long-running 4G patent dispute with Optis Wireless
Apple won a defense verdict on Thursday in a lawsuit by intellectual-property management company Optis Wireless, which had accused… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:00 pmSmart Home Diary: Planning my new smart home, 13 years later
I’m just about starting to believe that I may be heading into the final stages of an extremely lengthy attempt to sell one apartment and buy another, so I’m currently giving some thought to the smart home technology I’ll want in my new home. This will be some 13 years after I first adopted smart home tech, so I’m expecting to make a few changes – some small, one potentially much larger … more…04:50 pmNew Mac Studio orders delayed 1-2 months as refresh looms
New orders of the Mac Studio are currently seeing unusually long delays, with shipping estimates stretching out to April for some models. Here are the details. more…04:50 pmNew Mac Studio orders delayed 1-2 months as refresh looms
New orders of the Mac Studio are currently seeing unusually long delays, with shipping estimates stretching out to April for some models. Here are the details. more…04:50 pmNew Mac Studio orders delayed 1-2 months as refresh looms
New orders of the Mac Studio are currently seeing unusually long delays, with shipping estimates stretching out to April for some models. Here are the details. more…04:50 pmNew Mac Studio orders delayed 1-2 months as refresh looms
New orders of the Mac Studio are currently seeing unusually long delays, with shipping estimates stretching out to April for some models. Here are the details. more…04:47 pmApple Now Testing Flip-Style Foldable iPhone
Apple is testing a different kind of foldable iPhone with a flip-style design, according to a known leaker based in Asia. Citing supposedly verifiable supply chain information, the Weibo user known as "Fixed Focus Digital" says that Apple has tested a flip-style foldable iPhone. Such a device would compete with devices such as Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the modern-day Motorola Razr. The rumored flip-device comes in addition to the wide foldable iPhone that is expected to launch later this year. Whether the flip-style foldable iPhone will reach mass production is apparently yet to be decided. Earlier this month, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that Apple is "exploring" the idea of a foldable iPhone with a "square, clamshell-style" design. The clamshell iPhone would be released at some point after Apple's first foldable iPhone, which is expected to open up like a book, similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7. This design will provide users with a large inner display for watching videos and gaming, and there will likely be multitasking functionality. A clamshell iPhone, on the other hand, would be more about portability and pocketability. Other rumors suggest that Apple's first foldable iPhone will feature a 7.8-inch crease-free inner display, a 5.5-inch cover display, Touch ID, two rear cameras, the A20 chip, and the "C2" modem. It is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in the fall.Tags: Fixed Focus Digital, Foldable iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:44 pmDeals: M5 MacBook Pro $300 off, 13-inch MacBook Air $250 off, AirTag 2 lowest price yet, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M5 MacBook Pro $300 off, 13-inch MacBook Air $250 off, AirTag 2 lowest price yet, more
We are heading into President’s Day weekend with Amazon’s wide-ranging sale in full swing alongside ongoing price drops on AirPods Pro 3 and more. We also adding a chance to score 32GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air at $250 off (as opposed to the 15-inch we had earlier this week), alongside a look at the best deals on M5 MacBook Pro configs – most affordable 24GB at $250 off and upgraded models at $300 off. Today has ushered in the first chance to save on the brand new AirTag 2, open-box AirPods 4 down at $60, and a giant discount on Mophie’s AirPods Max Dual Magnetic Charging Stand at $55. Scope it all out down below. more…04:44 pmDeals: M5 MacBook Pro $300 off, 13-inch MacBook Air $250 off, AirTag 2 lowest price yet, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M5 MacBook Pro $300 off, 13-inch MacBook Air $250 off, AirTag 2 lowest price yet, more
We are heading into President’s Day weekend with Amazon’s wide-ranging sale in full swing alongside ongoing price drops on AirPods Pro 3 and more. We also adding a chance to score 32GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air at $250 off (as opposed to the 15-inch we had earlier this week), alongside a look at the best deals on M5 MacBook Pro configs – most affordable 24GB at $250 off and upgraded models at $300 off. Today has ushered in the first chance to save on the brand new AirTag 2, open-box AirPods 4 down at $60, and a giant discount on Mophie’s AirPods Max Dual Magnetic Charging Stand at $55. Scope it all out down below. more…04:44 pmDeals: M5 MacBook Pro $300 off, 13-inch MacBook Air $250 off, AirTag 2 lowest price yet, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M5 MacBook Pro $300 off, 13-inch MacBook Air $250 off, AirTag 2 lowest price yet, more
We are heading into President’s Day weekend with Amazon’s wide-ranging sale in full swing alongside ongoing price drops on AirPods Pro 3 and more. We also adding a chance to score 32GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air at $250 off (as opposed to the 15-inch we had earlier this week), alongside a look at the best deals on M5 MacBook Pro configs – most affordable 24GB at $250 off and upgraded models at $300 off. Today has ushered in the first chance to save on the brand new AirTag 2, open-box AirPods 4 down at $60, and a giant discount on Mophie’s AirPods Max Dual Magnetic Charging Stand at $55. Scope it all out down below. more…04:44 pmDeals: M5 MacBook Pro $300 off, 13-inch MacBook Air $250 off, AirTag 2 lowest price yet, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M5 MacBook Pro $300 off, 13-inch MacBook Air $250 off, AirTag 2 lowest price yet, more
We are heading into President’s Day weekend with Amazon’s wide-ranging sale in full swing alongside ongoing price drops on AirPods Pro 3 and more. We also adding a chance to score 32GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air at $250 off (as opposed to the 15-inch we had earlier this week), alongside a look at the best deals on M5 MacBook Pro configs – most affordable 24GB at $250 off and upgraded models at $300 off. Today has ushered in the first chance to save on the brand new AirTag 2, open-box AirPods 4 down at $60, and a giant discount on Mophie’s AirPods Max Dual Magnetic Charging Stand at $55. Scope it all out down below. more…04:43 pmFive iPhone 18 Pro Features Revealed in New Report
While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are still seven months away, an analyst has revealed five new features the devices will allegedly have. Rumored color options for the iPhone 18 Pro models In a research note with investment firm GF Securities on Thursday, analyst Jeff Pu outlined the following upgrades for the iPhone 18 Pro models: Smaller Dynamic Island: It has been rumored that Face ID's flood illuminator will be moved under the screen on the iPhone 18 Pro models, paving the way for a smaller Dynamic Island on the devices. Variable Aperture: The main 48-megapixel Fusion camera on both iPhone 18 Pro models is rumored to have a variable aperture, which would allow users to control the amount of light that passes through the camera's lens and reaches the sensor. This would provide greater control over depth of field. However, given that iPhones have smaller image sensors due to smartphone size constraints, it is unclear exactly how meaningful this improvement would be. A20 Pro Chip: Apple's next-generation A20 Pro chip is expected to use TSMC's first-generation 2nm process, whereas the A19 Pro chip is 3nm. With a 2nm architecture and a new packaging design, the A20 Pro chip should deliver solid year-over-year performance and power efficiency gains. N2 Chip: All of the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air models are equipped with an Apple-designed N1 chip that enables Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. Apple says the N1 chip also improves the overall performance and reliability of features like Personal Hotspot and AirDrop. iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to have Apple's next-generation N2 chip, but is not yet known what improvements would come with this upgrade. C2 Modem: Apple's custom C1 cellular modem for 5G and LTE debuted in the iPhone 16e last year, and that was followed by a C1X chip in the iPhone Air. Apple says the C1X modem is up to twice as fast as the C1 modem, and the most power-efficient modem in an iPhone ever. The improvements should continue with Apple's third-generation C2 modem in the iPhone 18 Pro models. These are only some of the new features and changes planned for the iPhone 18 Pro models, with additional ones outlined in our iPhone 18 roundup. Apple is expected to release the iPhone 18 Pro models in September.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tag: Jeff PuRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:40 pmXcode (26.2) crashes every time I click the conversations tab
I was working through some build errors with Claude assisting, suddenly xcode crashed – nothing new there or totally surprising. Ocassionally it gets a little overwhelmed during a long session. But now, after this latest crash, I literally cannot click the coding assistant button without xcode crashing if Claude is hooked up to the assistant. […]04:26 pmWant to write a book? This specialized AI makes it easy.
Tap into popular AI models like ChatGPT and Claude with Youbooks, a new AI book writer that helps you pull together full nonfiction books. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:19 pmApple testing, but still undecided about clamshell folding iPhone
With Apple's first foldable iPhone expected to open like a book, one leaker has added fuel to previous claims that it's also testing a clamshell-like iPhone to go with it.Renders of a possible clamshell iPhone Fold — image credit: AppleInsiderRumors continue to say that Apple will release the first iPhone Fold in fall 2026, with the book-like design matching popular foldables already on the market. Companies like Samsung and Motorola also offer clamshell designs, similar to the iconic flip phones of the early 2000s.Now, in a post on the Weibo Chinese social network, leaker Fixed Focus Digital claims that Apple could follow suit. But it's too early to know whether the phone will ever make its way to market. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:13 pm9to5Mac Daily: February 13, 2026 – Apple TV news, YouTube on Vision Pro
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Stuff: Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. Use code 9TO5 at checkout for 50% off your first year. more…04:11 pmiOS 26.3 adds unique new privacy feature, and it’s Apple at its best
iOS 26.3 is the latest iPhone software update, and one of its most interesting new features is a privacy setting—‘Limit Precise Location’—that reveals Apple at its best. more…04:08 pmAmazon's Presidents' Day Sale slashes Apple Watch, iPad, AirPods, Mac, accessories to as low as $13 | AppleInsiderAmazon's Presidents' Day Sale slashes Apple Watch, iPad, AirPods, Mac, accessories to as low as $13
Amazon's Presidents' Day Apple deals deliver your choice of an iPad or Apple Watch Series 11 for $299. Plus, grab AirPods for $99, and much more.Save up to $400 on Apple for Presidents' Day weekend - Image credit: Amazon, AppleSave on a variety of Apple devices this Presidents' Day weekend, as Amazon slashes prices on iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks, and more by up to $400.Grab Apple deals from $13 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:01 pmApple says new LLM Siri is still on track to launch in 2026
On Wednesday, Bloomberg News' Mark Gurman reported that the company’s AI update to personal assistant Siri is being delayed… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:00 pmPut the iPhone down: A Valentine’s Day plea against phubbing
Valentine’s Day is supposed to be about connection. Don't ruin yours by phubbing the person you love. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:45 pmYouTube finally arrives on Vision Pro (was it worth the wait?)
After two long years since the headset's launch, YouTube finally arrives on Vision Pro. Did Google makes its new app worth the wait? (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:18 pmRing killing Flock deal exposes the trust problem in AI-powered home security
Ring's now-canceled partnership with Flock Safety suggests the company may have finally found the limits of how far consumers will tolerate AI-driven surveillance in their own neighborhoods.Ring backs away from Flock deal — for nowRing has decided not to go ahead with its planned integration with Flock Safety. The decision came after public backlash over privacy and surveillance concerns, even though the partnership never actually launched.In a February 12 blog post, Amazon-owned Ring said that it wouldn't move forward with connecting its Community Requests feature to Flock Safety's law enforcement platform. The company said the integration required more time and resources than anticipated and claimed that no customer footage was ever shared. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:15 pmToday in Apple history: Mac mania sweeps magazine racks
The Macintosh 128K launch fuels enormous excitement among the tech press. On February 13, 1984, "InfoWorld" declared the first Mac a hit! (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:02 pmApple TV and Apple Books celebrate season two of ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’
Apple TV and Apple Books celebrated the highly anticipated return of “The Last Thing He Told Me” with a live recording of the… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:58 pmApple has new ‘iPhone Flip’ model in the works, says leaker
Apple’s first foldable iPhone launches this fall, but we’re increasingly hearing that there’s an entirely different folding design in the works too: an ‘iPhone Flip.’ more…02:57 pmBest Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods and Apple Watch Low Prices Arrive on Amazon
We're recapping this week's best Apple-related deals below, and it includes solid discounts on AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and a few sales from Samsung and Satechi. 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. AirPods What's the deal? Take $30 off AirPods 4 and $39 off AirPods Pro 3 Where can I get it? Amazon $30 OFFAirPods 4 for $99.00 $39 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $209.99 Apple's AirPods 4 returned to $99.00 this week, down from $129.00. This is the base model of the AirPods 4 without Active Noise Cancellation, and it's the best price we've seen on this model so far in 2026. We're also tracking a solid second-best price on the AirPods Pro 3 on Amazon, available for $209.99, down from $249.00. Apple Watch Series 11 What's the deal? Take $100 off Apple Watch Series 11 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $299.00 $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $329.00 Amazon this week has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. This time around, we're tracking these record low prices on nearly every aluminum model. Samsung What's the deal? Save on Samsung monitors, TVs, and more Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $300 OFFSamsung 32-Inch Smart Monitor M9 for $1,299.99 Samsung this week introduced a few big discounts on its monitors, TVs, and more this week on Amazon, including the return of the all-time low price on the newest Smart Monitor. You can get the 32-inch Smart Monitor M9 for $1,299.99, down from $1,599.99. In addition to the Smart Monitor M9 sale, Amazon is offering extra savings if you purchase multiple select Samsung products this week. Purchasing two products from this landing page will get you an additional $100 off, three will get you $300 off, four will get you $400 off, and five will get you $500 off your total. Satechi What's the deal? Take 20% off Satechi accessories Where can I get it? Satechi Where can I find the original deal? Right here Note: Use code ESSENTIALS20 to see this discount. 20% OFFSatechi's Essentials Sale Satechi recently kicked off a new sale that has essential accessories at 20 percent off for a limited time. To get this discount, enter the code ESSENTIALS20 at checkout on the accessories found in Satechi's "Essentials Tech Upgrade" collection. 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 forums02:47 pmThe iPhone 17e might not be as powerful as we hoped
Macworld The iPhone 17e, one of Apple’s most highly anticipated products for 2026, could arrive in less than a week. But the announcement is unlikely to hold many surprises, because the leaks are now coming thick and fast. Take the tech specs. We’re reasonably confident that the 17e will feature most or all of the following: an A19 processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of starting storage (up from 128GB), a C1X modem, the same single 48MP rear-facing camera as on the 16e (although the selfie camera could get an upgrade), a 60Hz 6.1-inch screen, support for MagSafe, and a starting price of $599. These theories have all been fairly consistent for some time. Even if those theories are all correct, however, there’s still room for nuance. Such as the A19 processor. Will Apple give the 17e the same A19 as on the iPhone 17, or a version that’s slightly less powerful? Last year’s iPhone 16e has the A18, but it’s a “binned” version of the one in the iPhone 16; that means Apple takes the chips with minor manufacturing defects (fewer CPU or GPU cores) and uses those in its cheaper products. This is all done in an open and transparent way (the iPhone 16e is listed as having just four GPU cores compared to the iPhone 16’s five for precisely this reason) but does mean what seems on first glance to be the same processor can vary in its actual performance. Until now it’s not been clear whether Apple intended to use the same binned-chip strategy with the iPhone 17e. But a new video from the controversial YouTuber Jon Prosser makes the confident prediction (confidence being one of Prosser’s principal characteristics) that it will. “Inside iPhone 17e you’re getting a slightly binned A19 chip,” he says. “Trust me, the people buying this phone aren’t going to notice.” The second sentence might end up being a self-fulfilling prophecy, of course… or a self-solving problem. Because the tech-savvier buyers who would have an issue with binned-chip performance will be aware of it and simply not get an iPhone 17e. In most other respects, Prosser simply corroborates those widely accepted theories mentioned earlier. He agrees that we can expect 8GB of RAM, a non-ProMotion screen, a $599 starting price tag, and so on. But there are a few other interesting titbits. Prosser ascribes, firstly, to the theory that the 17e will upgrade from the notch on the 16e to the Dynamic Island. He isn’t the first pundit to suggest this, but it’s a prediction with far less consensus behind it than the rest. He admits that he’s not as confident about this prediction as the A19, but notes Apple should be “embarrassed” if the iPhone 17e sticks with the notch for another year.) The rear camera will get improved low-light performance, he claims. He expects the baseline storage to stay at 128GB for $599 (that’s assuming I correctly interpreted his “For 600 bucks? Uh-uh!”). Oh, and he thinks there will be a third color option beyond black and white, that could be lavender, which was apparently in testing some months ago. This latest batch of leaks is unlikely to make Apple feel any better disposed towards Prosser, whom the company is currently suing over what it claims to be a coordinated scheme to steal and profit from its secrets. He denies the accusation. For all the latest news and rumors as we get closer to the launch, bookmark our regularly updated iPhone 17e guide.02:30 pmNetwork Performance Issues in Delhi, India
Feb 13, 14:30 UTCResolved - Cloudflare has resolved an issue regarding network performance in Delhi, India. The incident occurred between 14:38 and 14:40UTC. Performance has returned to baseline levels, and we are continuing to monitor the region to ensure stability.02:23 pmRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 16, 13:00 - 16:00 PSTFeb 13, 06:06 PSTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 16 February 2026 at 13:00 PST until 16 February 2026 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Russia handsets.02:23 pmMultiple Destination SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 16, 11:00 - 13:00 PSTFeb 13, 06:22 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in Israel and Morocco is conducting a planned maintenance from 16 February 2026 at 11:00 PST until 16 February 2026 at 13:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Israel and Morocco handsets.02:21 pmThe state of Apple Developer support
This is sad. The state of developer support is almost like that of an abandoned platform. Its a ghost town even for developers. I wanna hear horror stories from developers. What is the longest you have waited and what happened finally? https://preview.redd.it/40oelrt9t9jg1.png?width=1135&format=png&auto=webp&s=223ad2c9bb955e2777d664aebeb3bbcec9b5d201 submitted by /u/bravethoughts [link] [comments]02:19 pmmacOS 26 bricked my AirPort Time Capsule
Macworld For the past decade, my Apple Time Capsule has faithfully backed up my Mac. I’ve been through several upgrades over the past decade—my current machine is an M3 Max MacBook Pro—and I’ve never had an issue with my Time Capsule. It’s been one of the most reliable devices I’ve ever owned, and I’ve barely had to even think about it since I bought it in 2016. Until recently, that is. I don’t know the exact date, but I installed macOS Tahoe 26.2 sometime near the end of 2025. I was hoping it would fix the lingering issues I had with Spotlight, but otherwise didn’t think much of it until I got a message from Time Machine telling me my backup disk was full. I’ve had occasional minor issues with Time Machine backups over the years, but they’ve usually been fixed by simply running the backup again. This was a new persistent error that seemed to indicate something was actually wrong with my backup system. So I started to investigate the issue, and the process ended up bricking my Time Capsule. Time keeps on spinning Apple introduced Time Capsule in 2008 as “a backup appliance that automatically and wirelessly backs up everything on one or more Macs.” At the time, it was a novel concept, combining an AirPort base station with a “server-grade” hard drive. It was essentially a personal NAS drive before personal NAS drives were a thing. I owned a couple over the years, and before Apple eventually discontinued Time Capsule in 2018, I bought one of the last models ever made, the 802.11ac (WiFi 5) AirPort Time Capsule mini tower. It’s been running ever since. My Time Capsule has worked dutifully for over a decade.Foundry I have a 2TB Time Capsule backing up a Mac with about 250GB filled up, so space has never been an issue. Moreover, I’ve been using the same MacBook since Sonoma, so there’s no reason why it should suddenly run out of space. I routinely clean out all backups when upgrading to a new OS and start fresh, and I keep the bulk of my files backed up on a 2TB iCloud Drive, so the physical space should be more than enough. So I went to my AirPort settings to inspect my Time Capsule. But it wouldn’t accept my password, the same password that I have used for at least five years and have saved in my password manager. OK, that was weird, but still, I chalked it up to user error. I reset my Time Capsule using a paper clip and changed the password. I checked the space, and it said it had less than a gig available. Also strange. My Mac isn’t anywhere near 2TB, I don’t keep old backups around, and Time Machine is supposed to automatically delete the oldest backups to clear space on a full disk and keep on running. Unfortunately, there’s no way to see what’s filling up a Time Machine “Data” file, so I was left with one option: Erase the drive. Tahoe’s revenge Apple announced last summer that it would no longer support AirPort or other Time Capsule disks for Time Machine backups with macOS 27 coming later this year due to deprecated support for Apple Filing Protocol. So I was already preparing for the day when I had to retire my 10-year-old drive in order to stay on the latest version of macOS. I’ll admit that 10 years is a long time to use any device, let alone a 3.5-inch SATA drive. But I didn’t expect any issues with Tahoe. I thought I could clear the drive and simply start over while amassing eight or so months of backups until macOS 27 came along in September. It’s easy to erase a Time Capsule disk–I just wish I wouldn’t have done it.Foundry At this point, I probably should have put two and two together and realized something was wrong. But somewhat naively, I pressed on. Erasing the Time Capsule was simple. The Disks tab in AirPort Utility has a “Quick Erase” option that takes just a few seconds. I clicked through the standard, “This cannot be undone” dialogue box, but didn’t get any warnings about Tahoe specifically. The light went from amber to green, showed I now had 2TB of space, and all seemed well. When I went to set up the disk in the Time Machine settings, however, I got a new message: “‘Data’ can only be used if it contains existing Time Machine backups for this Mac. The next major version of macOS will no longer support Time Capsule disks for Time Machine backups.” No matter how many times I try, Time Machine refuses to back up to my Time Capsule.Foundry The second part I already knew. The first part was information that would have been useful before I erased my disk. I’ve searched for a solution and I’ve reached the conclusion that my Time Capsule backup disk is essentially a brick. To use it I’d need to downgrade to Sequoia, back up my machine, upgrade to Tahoe, and continue the backups until the disk filled up again, at which point I’d be back where I started. The search for a solution To recap: Either a bug or a feature in macOS Tahoe 26.2 caused my Time Machine backups to eat up all the available space on my Time Capsule disk, and erasing it rendered it useless. I’m still not sure if the password issue was related to Tahoe, but I suspect it was. (A reader reached out to tell me that they had a similar issue with oversized backups in macOS 26.2, but the issue was resolved with the 26.3 update this week. Too bad I didn’t wait.) But it doesn’t matter—since Apple has already announced the Time Capsule won’t work with future versions of macOS, I’m left with a retro paperweight. So after a decade-plus of effortless backups with Time Capsule, I’m left to find a new solution. Macworld has a roundup of the best external hard drives or SSDs for wired Time Machine backups, as well as the best NAS drives. There are some great options in there, but I want to find the best replacement for Time Capsule, so I’ll be testing a few wireless drives on my Mac with Time Machine to try to find the most affordable alternative. So stay tuned.02:03 pmApple’s iPhone market share in China reached the highest January level in the past five years | Mac Daily NewsApple’s iPhone market share in China reached the highest January level in the past five years
Driven by the continuously strong traction for the iPhone 17 series, Apple stood out as the only major brand to achieve YoY growth… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:00 pmCalix in 2026: A Quiet AI Power Play for Smaller Broadband Providers
Calix is betting agentic AI can help smaller broadband providers compete by automating workflows across marketing, service, and subscriber interactions. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.02:00 pm9to5Mac Overtime 059: Starts with Air ends with Power
Some of the new Siri features slated for iOS 26.4 are reportedly delayed; the struggle to balance useful AI-powered features with privacy; new AirPods Pro rumors; and Jeff and Fernando share frustrations about macOS Tahoe and iPadOS 26 design. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more. more…01:50 pmThe iOS Weekly Brief – Issue #47
submitted by /u/IllBreadfruit3087 [link] [comments]01:47 pmmacOS Tahoe Finder Bug Underscores Apple's Slipping UI Polish
Apple released macOS Tahoe last September, but despite two point updates since then, it is still struggling to resolve an embarrassing interface issue in Finder that appears to have been introduced with its Liquid Glass redesign. If you updated your Mac to macOS Tahoe and you prefer to work in Finder's column view, there's a good chance you've been frustrated by the glitch, which developer Jeff Johnson has been admirably tracking over on his blog. Scroll bar blocking column resize handles (Original image: Jeff Johnson) At the bottom of each Finder column are handy little resize handles allowing you to expand or reduce each column as you see fit. But in macOS 26 and macOS 26.2, when scroll bars are set to "always show," the horizontal scroll bar at the bottom overlaps and covers those handles, so you can't click them to adjust column widths the way you could in earlier macOS versions like Sequoia. Scroll bar occluding column content (Original image: Jeff Johnson) With the recent release of macOS 26.3, Apple attempted a fix. The vertical scrollers were shortened so the resizing widgets now sit above the horizontal bar and are technically clickable again. Unfortunately though, as Johnson points out, the horizontal scroll bar still overlaps file names in the view, causing it to regularly obscure content. Moreover, if you hide the path bar and status bar, the layout leaves a weird amount of empty space below the scrollers, making the whole thing look unfinished (see image below). Column resize handles suspended in mid-air (Original image: Jeff Johnson) Johnson's take is basically that while the most disruptive bug is less bad now, the overall column view layout still feels half-baked – especially for anyone who keeps scroll bars always visible. As Daring Fireball's John Gruber points out, it's an embarrassing fudge for a company that used to pride itself on pixel-perfect settings across its Mac operating system. macOS Tahoe 26.4 is likely to be released in March or April, and could introduce some new Siri features, though at least some of the capabilities that we were expecting may have been delayed, depending on who you believe. The update is also expected to introduce new emoji characters.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:44 pmNew romantic comedy film ‘Eternity’ is now streaming on Apple TV
Just in time for Valentines Day, Apple TV today premieres a new romantic comedy movie film Eternity, starring Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner and Miles Teller. Based in an afterlife where souls choose their living arrangements in eternity, Joan is faced with the choice of continuing her marriage with her long-term husband, or picking her first love, a man who died young and was waiting for her to arrive all this time. The movie was originally released last year in theaters by A24, and is now streaming on Apple TV. more…01:42 pm∞ The Dalrymple Report: Ring, Olympics, Siri slips again
Ring had an amazing ad during the Super Bowl that will use its camera network to help find lost dogs. Sounds great, but Dave has a warning about the new service. The Olympics started and Dave and I have been watching all kinds of different sports. It looks like some of the best features of Siri have once again slipped and will not be introduced when Apple said they would. Follow this podcast Brought to you by: CleanMyMac: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code DALRYMPLE for 20% off at clnmy.com/DALRYMPLE Show Notes: Super Bowl ad for Ring's dog-tracking cameras stirs privacy controversy The medal count F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days Update Your Apple Home App Immediately to Avoid Issues Gurman: New Apple products Gurman: Siri delayed again Why You Shouldn't Buy the Next MacBook Pro AirPods cameras Shows and movies we're watching Quicksand, Netflix Shrinking, Apple TV Wonder man, Disney+01:42 pmThe Dalrymple Report: Ring, Olympics, Siri slips again
Ring had an amazing ad during the Super Bowl that will use its camera network to help find lost dogs. Sounds great, but Dave has a warning about the new service. The Olympics started and Dave and I have been watching all kinds of different sports. It looks like some of the best features of Siri have once again slipped and will not be introduced when Apple said they would. [Follow this podcast](http://loopu.in/1KsW16v) **Brought to you by**: **[CleanMyMac](https://clnmy.com/DALRYMPLE)**: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code DALRYMPLE for 20% off at [clnmy.com/DALRYMPLE](https://clnmy.com/DALRYMPLE) **Show Notes:** - [Super Bowl ad for Ring's dog-tracking cameras stirs privacy controversy](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/10/ring-super-bowl-ad-dog-camera-privacy/88606738007/) - [The medal count](https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/medals) - [F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/11/us/faa-el-paso-flights-airport) - [Update Your Apple Home App Immediately to Avoid Issues](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/10/update-apple-home-app-by-tomorrow/) - [Gurman: New Apple products](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-02-08/apple-readies-iphone-17e-new-siri-entry-level-ipad-ipad-air-and-macbook-pro-mldr3hpk) - [Gurman: Siri delayed again](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-11/apple-s-ios-26-4-siri-update-runs-into-snags-in-internal-testing-ios-26-5-27) - [Why You Shouldn't Buy the Next MacBook Pro](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/10/macbook-pro-buying-advice-2026/) - [AirPods cameras](https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/10/airpods-cameras-could-mean-support-for-vision-pro-style-hand-gestures/) **Shows and movies we're watching** - Quicksand, Netflix - Shrinking, Apple TV - Wonder man, Disney+01:34 pmDynamic Island Width Issue
I am building an interval timer for my own workout regimen (I know, I know, another workout app, but this is really just for me). I am trying to add dynamic island functionality to display the timer, but I cannot seem to figure out why it is so wide. I would love for it to […]01:25 pmApp Development Tracking
Hello, I want to launch my own app but I have thing where everything breaks down if I don't track it. What I mean is for example if I would do my clothing brand I would track my weekly profit, clothes in stock, how many clothes are coming in, how many sales I made. I […]01:19 pmFix blurry photos, upscale, and enhance image quality with this Mac app
Aiarty Image Enhancer makes it easy to enhance photo quality, restore old photos, reduce low-light noise, fix soft focus, upscale images, and bring back natural clarity.Fix blurry photos. Image source: DigiartyWhile iPhones and the Mac Photos app have been collecting your photos for years, those decades-old photo assets often fall short on modern 4K screens and large prints.Can you remedy old iPhone photos, low-light noisy shots, historical albums from early-2000s photo sharing sites, and soft, blurry scans? Continue Reading on AppleInsider01:12 pmElevated 4xx errors being returned from Cloudflare AI Search
Feb 13, 13:12 UTCUpdate - We are continuing to investigate this issue.Feb 13, 13:02 UTCInvestigating - We are investigating an issue where AI Search instances are failing to index new documents. This is likely caused by elevated 4xx error rates from Vectorize.01:03 pmWhere do you get music or audio samples without falling into “redistribution” danger zone? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWhere do you get music or audio samples without falling into “redistribution” danger zone?
I'm in need of some sound effects, beats and simple chimes, but its a button and when you tap it you will hear a sound, so doesn't that technically it falls into the redistribution danger area? Its the same for having a playlist of audio in your app. How are you supposed to do it […]01:02 pmMeta Plans 'Name Tag' Facial Recognition for Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
Meta plans to add a facial recognition feature to its Ray-Ban smart glasses as soon as this year, reports The New York Times ($). According to people involved in the plans who spoke to the publication, the feature is internally called "Name Tag," and would let wearers identify people and get information about them via Meta's artificial intelligence assistant. Mark Zuckerberg reportedly wants the feature to differentiate the devices and to make the AI assistant in the glasses more useful. According to an internal document seen by NYT, Facebook's parent company has been in discussions since early last year about releasing the feature, which carries obvious civil liberty and privacy risks. Based on the document, dated to last May, the company originally planned to release Name Tag to attendees of a conference for the blind – which did not happen – before releasing it to the general public. The internal memo also said the "political tumult" in the United States was good timing for the feature's release. NYT quoting from the document out of Meta's Reality Labs: "We will launch during a dynamic political environment where many civil society groups that we would expect to attack us would have their resources focused on other concerns."The plan is a turnaround for the company – five years ago, Facebook shut down its facial recognition system for tagging people in photos on its social network, citing a need to find "the right balance" for a technology that raises privacy and legal concerns. This isn't the first time it has considered adding facial recognition to a consumer product either. Technical challenges and ethical concerns reportedly prevented the feature from making it into Meta's first version of its Ray-Ban smart glasses, which have proven successful since they debuted in 2021. EssilorLuxottica, which works with Meta to make the glasses, said this week that it sold more than seven million units in 2025. Meta is still said to be exploring who should be recognizable through the technology. Possible options reportedly include recognizing people a user knows via a Meta platform, and identifying people whom they may not know but who have a public account on a Meta site like Instagram. What Name Tag reportedly won't allow users to do is look up literally anyone they encounter. In a statement given to NYT, Meta said: "We're building products that help millions of people connect and enrich their lives. While we frequently hear about the interest in this type of feature – and some products already exist in the market – we're still thinking through options and will take a thoughtful approach if and before we roll anything out."Meta's smart glasses have already been used to identify people in public. In 2024, two Harvard students used Ray-Ban Meta glasses alongside the facial recognition service PimEyes to identify strangers on the Boston subway, and later posted a video of the experiment that went viral. Meta responded by emphasizing that the glasses included a small white LED on the top-right corner of the frame to signal when recording is taking place. Meta is apparently also working on so-called "super-sensing" glasses that continually run cameras and sensors to keep a record of someone's day. According to a Bloomberg report last year, Apple is planning to launch a set of smart glasses by the end of this year. The glasses will be comparable to Meta's Ray-Bans and Google's Android XR glasses, "but better made." Apple's smart glasses are expected to include cameras, microphones, and AI capabilities, and will have the ability to take photos, record video, provide translations, give turn-by-turn directions, and more. However, they won't have augmented reality capabilities.Tags: Apple Smart Glasses, MetaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:55 pmSiri delays, Health delays, and Apple Creator Studio limits on the AppleInsider Podcast | AppleInsiderSiri delays, Health delays, and Apple Creator Studio limits on the AppleInsider Podcast
News that the improved Siri is delayed don't fully ring true, but tales of Apple Health+ being at least trimmed down do. Plus one in four smartphones is now an iPhone, and Apple Creator Studio continues to have surprises, all on the AppleInsider+ podcast.One in four smartphones in the world is now an iPhone, making it hard to call Apple an underdogSometimes news can be too bad to be true. While there is a report that all of the key new Siri features have been delayed, it doesn't quite hold water.Whereas longer-term reports of Apple cutting back on its plans for a Health+ subscription service seem more likely. Or at least Apple Health+ is sufficiently far off that nobody will remember these claims when it finally launches. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:55 pmNew base iPhone coming soon, new leak reveals key specs
The iPhone 17e is coming soon, representing an update to Apple’s most affordable iPhone model. A new rumor today offers a closer look at the device, detailing all of the specs and design changes on the way. more…12:31 pmmacOS compatibility and Tahoe support guide: What macOS can your Mac run?
Macworld Wondering which versions of macOS your Mac can run? We’ve put together a macOS compatibility checker that will show you what Macs the different versions of macOS and Mac OS X support, so you can tell what version you should be running on your Mac if you want the latest features and security protections. Read on to find out exactly which Macs are supported by each version of the Mac operating system. Latest supported macOS version Latest version: macOS 26 Tahoe, released September 15, 2025 Latest update: macOS 26.3, released February 11, 2026 Supports: All M-series Macs and most Intel Macs from 2019 onward Security-supported versions: macOS 15 Sequoia (15) and Sonoma (14) still get critical security updates Which version of macOS can my Mac run? Apple releases a new version of the Mac operating system every year—but the newest version of the Mac operating system does not support every Mac. Each year more and more Macs fall off the compatibility list and are unable to be updated to take advantage of the latest features. The latest macOS version is macOS 26 Tahoe, which can run on all M-series Macs and the last generation of Intel-powered Macs from 2019, but the older Macs don’t get all the new features. Here’s a simple table you can use to identify the version of macOS your Mac can run based on the year it was introduced. Note there are some exceptions where only certain models are compatible with a macOS version. YearMacBook Air 14-inch MacBook Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro iMacMac mini Mac StudioMac Pro13-inch MacBook Pro15-inch MacBook Pro iMac Pro2025macOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 Tahoe–––––––2024macOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 Tahoe–macOS 26 Tahoe––––2023macOS 26 Tahoe macOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 Tahoe–––2022macOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 Tahoe––macOS 26 Tahoe–macOS 26 Tahoe––2021macOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 TahoemacOS 26 Tahoe–––macOS 26 Tahoe––2020macOS 26 Tahoe (M1 only)& macOS 15 Sequoia (Intel)––macOS 26 Tahoe (27-inch model only)macOS 26 Tahoe––macOS 26 Tahoe (4-ports only)––2019macOS 14 Sonoma–macOS 26 TahoemacOS 15 Sequoia––macOS 26 TahoemacOS 15 SequoiamacOS 26 Tahoe–2018macOS 14 Sonoma–––macOS 15 Sequoia––macOS 15 SequoiamacOS 15 Sequoia–2017macOS 12 Monterey––macOS 14 Sonoma–––macOS 13 VenturamacOS 13 VenturamacOS 15 Sequoia2016macOS 12 Monterey––––––macOS 12 MontereymacOS 12 Monterey–2015macOS 12 Monterey––macOS 12 Monterey–––macOS 12 MontereymacOS 12 Monterey–2014macOS 11 Big Sur––macOS 12 MontereymacOS 12 Monterey––macOS 11 Big SurmacOS 11 Big Sur–2013macOS 11 Big Sur––macOS 11 Big Sur––macOS 12 MontereymacOS 11 Big Sur (Retina only)macOS 11 Big Sur– For advice about installing macOS read: How to install macOS on your Mac and read our guide to every version of macOS released to find out about the latest version. macOS 26 Tahoe compatibility There were fears that macOS Tahoe would not support any Intel-powered Macs – luckily this isn’t the case, but Apple has confirmed this will be the last version of macOS to support Macs that don’t run on Apple’s own silicon. To drill in to exactly which Mac model run macOS Tahoe you can browse the chart below: Every Mac that supports macOS TahoeFoundry Apple lists the following Macs as compatible with macOS 26 Tahoe and the Apple Intelligence-powered features: M-series Macs that run Tahoe MacBook Pro (M1 and later) MacBook Air (M1 and later) iMac (M1 and later) Mac mini (M1 and later) Mac Studio (M1 and later) Mac Pro (M1 and later) Intel Macs that run Tahoe These are the Intel Macs that run macOS Tahoe (but don’t support Apple Intelligence): MacBook Pro (Intel, 13‑inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) MacBook Pro (Intel, 16‑inch, 2019) Mac Pro (Intel, 2019) iMac (Intel, mid 2020) Macs that don’t run Tahoe The following Macs that were supported by 2024’s macOS Sequoia, and any that are older than these, are not able to run Tahoe: iMac (Intel, 2019) iMac Pro (Intel, 2017) Mac mini (Intel, 2018) MacBook Pro (Intel, 2018) macOS 15 Sequoia compatibility Which Macs run Sequoia? All the M-series Macs!Apple Sequoia (macOS 15) became available on Tuesday, September 16, 2024. The software was regularly updated prior to the introduction of Tahoe, but now that Tahoe is here Sequoia will only get security updates when required. Latest version: macOS Sequoia 15.7.4 on February 11, 2026. M-series Macs that run Sequoia All M-series Macs can support Sequoia (and Apple Intelligence features), including: MacBook Air (M1 and later) MacBook Pro (M1 and later) iMac (M1 and later) Mac Pro (M1 and later) Mac Studio (M1 and later) Mac mini (M1 and later) Intel Macs that run Sequoia The following Intel Macs can run Sequoia. None of these models can support the Apple Intelligence features though. iMac (Intel, 2019 and August 2020) Mac Pro (Intel, 2019) iMac Pro (Intel, 2017) MacBook Air (Intel, March 2020) Mac mini (Intel, 2018) MacBook Pro (Intel, 2018, 2019 and May 2020) Macs that don’t run Sequoia The following Macs that were supported by 2023’s macOS Sonoma, and any that are older than these, are not able to run Sequoia: MacBook Air (Intel, 2019) MacBook Air (Intel, 2018) For more information read: Can my Mac run Sequoia? macOS 14 Sonoma compatibility macOS Sonoma arrived in 2023IDG macOS 14 Sonoma became available on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Apple is still issuing security updates for Sonoma. Latest version: macOS Sonoma 14.8.4 on February 11, 2026. Macs that run Sonoma iMac from 2019 Mac Pro from 2019 iMac Pro from 2017 Mac Studio from 2022 MacBook Air from 2018 Mac mini from 2018 MacBook Pro from 2018 For more information read: Can my Mac run Sonoma? macOS 13 Ventura compatibility Apple Apple released macOS 13 Ventura to the public on October 24, 2022. Apple is still issuing security updates for Ventura, the most recent was 13.7.8 in August 2025, this may be the last Ventura update now Tahoe is here, as Apple tends to only support the past two versions with security updates. Latest version: macOS Ventura 13.7.8, August 2025. Macs that run Ventura MacBook models from 2017 or later MacBook Air models from 2018 or later MacBook Pro models from 2017 or later Mac mini models from 2018 or later iMac models from 2017 or later iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro models from 2019 or later Mac Studio (all models) For more information read: Can my Mac run Ventura? macOS 12 Monterey compatibility Apple macOS 12 Monterey was made available to download on October 15, 2021 (latest version 12.7.6 in July 2024). Apple is no longer issuing security updates for Monterey. Latest version: macOS Monterey 12.7.6, July 2025. Macs that run macOS Monterey MacBook models from early 2016 or later MacBook Air models from early 2015 or later MacBook Pro models from early 2015 or later Mac mini models from 2014 or later iMac from 2015 or later iMac Pro (2017 and later) Mac Pro models from late 2013 and later Mac Studio macOS 11 Big Sur compatibility Apple macOS 11 Big Sur was the version of macOS that arrived on November 12, 2020. Apple is no longer issuing security updates for Big Sur, but it did issue an update in February 2026 to address a certificate issue with FaceTime and Messages. Latest version: macOS Big Sur 11.7.11, February 2026. Macs that can run macOS Big Sur MacBook models from early 2015 or later MacBook Air models from 2013 or later MacBook Pro models from 2013 or later Mac mini models from 2014 or later iMac from 2014 or later iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro models from 2013 and 2019 macOS 10.15 Catalina compatibility Catalina arrived in October 2019. Apple is no longer issuing security updates for Catalina, but it did issue an update in February 2026 to address a certificate issue with FaceTime and Messages. Latest version: macOS Catalina 10.15.8, February 2026. Macs that can run Catalina MacBook (2015 to 2017) MacBook Air (Mid-2012 to 2019) MacBook Pro (Mid-2012 to 2019) Mac mini (Late 2012 to late-2018) iMac (Late 2012 to 2019) iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro models from 2013 Note that the M-series Macs will not be able to run Catalina or earlier. An M-series (Apple Silicon) Mac cannot be downgraded beyond Big Sur. macOS 10.14 Mojave compatibility Mojave arrived in September 2018 (latest version 10.14.6 in July 2021) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Early 2015 to 2017) MacBook Air (Mid 2012 to 2017, because it’s the same as 2015 model) MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 to 2018) Mac mini (Late 2012 to late-2018) iMac (Late 2012 to mid-2017) iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro (Late 2013, plus mid-2010 and mid-2012 models with recommended Metal-capable GPU) macOS 10.13 High Sierra compatibility High Sierra arrived in September 2017 (latest version 10.13.6) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2009 to 2017) MacBook Air (Late 2010 to 2017, which is same as 2015 model) MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 to 2017) Mac mini (Mid 2010 to 2014) iMac (Late 2009 to mid-2017) Mac Pro (Mid 2010 and 2013) macOS 10.12 Sierra compatibility Sierra, the first update to drop the “X” from the name, arrived in September 2016 (latest version 10.12.6) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2009 to 2017) MacBook Air (Late 2010 to 2017, which is same as 2015 model) MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 to 2015) Mac mini (Mid 2010 to 2014) iMac (Late 2009 to 2015) Mac Pro (Mid 2010 and 2013) Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan compatibility El Capitan arrived in September 2015 (latest version 10.11.6) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Early 2015 to 2017) MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010) MacBook Air (Late 2008 to early 2015) MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 to early 2015) Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2014) iMac (Mid 2007 to mid-2015) Mac Pro (2008, 2010, 2013) OS X 10.10 Yosemite compatibility Yosemite arrived in October 2014 (latest version 10.10.5) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010) MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2013) MacBook Pro (13″ Mid-2009 to mid 2014) MacBook Pro (15″ Mid/Late 2007 to mid 2014) MacBook Pro (17″ Late 2007 to 2011) Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2012) iMac (Mid-2007 to mid-2014) Mac Pro (2008 and 2010) Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks compatibility Mavericks arrived in October 2013 (latest version 10.9.5) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010) MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2013) MacBook Pro (Mid 2007 to early 2013) Xserve (Early 2009) Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2012) iMac (Mid 2007 to early 2013) Mac Pro (Early 2008 and 2010) Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion compatibility Mountain Lion, the last of the “big cat” versions of the Mac operating system launched in July 2012 (latest version 10.8.5) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010) MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2012) MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 to mid-2012) Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2011) iMac (Mid-2007 to 2011) Mac Pro (Early 2008 and 2010) Wondering how long Apple will support your Mac for? Read: How long do Macs last? Can I install an older OS on my Mac? Officially, the operating system that was available on your Mac at the time that you bought it is the oldest version of macOS that can run on that Mac. It’s likely that an older OS won’t include the necessary drivers for the hardware on newer Macs. For this reason, it is unlikely that you will be able to install an older version of macOS on a new Mac—but you can take a look at how to install old versions of macOS or OS X for other Macs. Owners of Macs with M-series chips (sometimes referred to as Apple Silicon) won’t be able to run older versions of macOS that weren’t designed for Apple Silicon Macs which use a different architecture, known as ARM, instead of X-86. But it may not just be a case of wanting to know if your Mac can run the newest operating system. You might also want to know if it is possible to downgrade your Mac to an older version of macOS and need to know the oldest version of macOS you can use. You’ll also find that information below. You can also see a complete list of all the different versions of macOS and Mac OS X. Not sure which Mac you own? Check our article about how to identify your Mac.12:22 pmRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Tele2
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Feb 15, 13:00 - 17:00 PSTFeb 13, 03:54 PSTScheduled - The Tele2 network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 15 February 2026 at 13:00 PST until 15 February 2026 at 17:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Tele2 Russia handsets.12:15 pmiPhone 17e update may not be as fast as expected
Leaker Jon Prosser is back saying he is absolutely certain about all the same previous reports about the iPhone 17e, except perhaps that it will use a binned A19 processor.The current iPhone 16eJon Prosser is currently being sued by Apple over his leaks, but continues to publish videos with claims of what is coming next for the iPhone. Most recently, he claimed that the iPhone 18 Pro will move the front-facing camera to the left — although sources say he misread a translation and this isn't happening.Subscribe to AppleInsider on YouTube{"@context":"https://schema.org/","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Introducing iPhone 17e | First Look","description":"The iPhone 17e is real, and it's almost here.","thumbnailUrl":"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jZKEPROweXs/hqdefault.jpg","uploadDate":"2026-02-12T23:57:52Z","duration":"PT6M29S","embedUrl":"https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=jZKEPROweXs"} Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:14 pmThe new Vision Pro YouTube app is a reminder that spatial computing still sucks
Macworld Well it only took two years, but there’s finally an official YouTube app for Vision Pro. You could always just visit YouTube using the Vision Pro web browser, but that’s not the same thing. And the popular third-party app, Juno, was quickly taken down. The official YouTube app is not quite an MVP (minimum viable product), but it’s close. It’s just a floating window that can play YouTube videos, including the relatively paltry selection of 3D 360-degree and VR 180-degree videos. Like most apps, you can watch using any of the built-in Vision Pro environments, as you can with most video apps. You can even watch 8K videos if you have the newer M5-based Vision Pro. YouTube There aren’t any custom environments, like you get with Disney+. Nor are there fun custom ways to watch, as some of the early third-party local video playback apps have added, such as watching on a virtual TV set (modern or vintage) or in a classic movie theater. You at least get the full signed-in experience, so your playlists and ad-free YouTube subscription all works. YouTube The real problem here, aside from this being a version of the app that YouTube could and should have had available when Vision Pro was released two years ago, is that nobody cares anymore. Apple Vision Pro is all but dead. Two years after its launch, nobody seems to be buying Vision Pro any longer. Its presence has been greatly reduced in Apple Stores, and Apple seems to have turned its attention to the latest buzzword: AI. YouTube Remember when Mark Zuckerberg renamed his whole company Meta and spent unlimited billions chasing the “Metaverse?” Just a few years later, all that money is wasted: The company is now all-in on generative AI, the Quest line of VR headsets isn’t very popular, and we’re no closer to the dream of glasses-based augmented reality than we were in 2021. Though Apple would never use the word “metaverse,” preferring its own “spatial computing” brand for mixed reality, it followed the same trajectory. Sure, spatial computing project research continues inside Apple, and we might one day get a true wearable consumer product. But the Vision Pro roadmap has been obliterated by the industry’s rapid and insatiable pursuit of AI. After two years, Apple has been able to deliver a minor Vision Pro update with just an upgraded processor and strap, still at an exorbitant price. A more consumer-focused headset is still more than a year away. True augmented reality glasses are several years away, at least…and the latest rumors suggest Apple has decided to do a simple “heads-up display” version of smart glasses similar to the Meta Ray-Bans. Those might ship this year, but if the constant delays and disappointments of Apple’s AI and related home products are any indication, I think 2027 or even 2028 is a safer bet. So thank you, YouTube, for finally shipping a Vision Pro app. I wish it happened two years ago, and I wish people cared today. But Apple’s got an AI dragon to chase.12:09 pmWho is Sabih Khan, Apple's Chief Operating Officer and potential CEO
Sabih Khan is the chief operating officer at Apple, but while he has been in the role for less than a year, his tenure at Apple has lasted for decades. Here's all you need to know about the guy in charge of Apple's operations.Apple COO Sabih KhanWhen it comes to Apple executives, Sabih Khan is probably one of the lesser-known personalities. While CEO Tim Cook is famous, as are other managerial members like Craig Federighi and predecessor Jeff Williams, Khan has been less prominent in the company so far.That is in part due to having only been COO for the organization for a very short period of time compared to his executive peers. As he spends more time in the prominent role, he will become more well-known outside of the company, but it will take a while for him to become more established. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:00 pmPlatforms bend over backward to help DHS censor ICE critics, advocates say
Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem sued for coercing platforms into censoring ICE posts.11:30 amI built a Flappy Bird clone in minutes with Apple’s free AI agent
Macworld Coding is one of the skills I’ve been eyeing on and off for a few years now. When Apple first launched the Swift Playgrounds app on the iPad, I instantly fell in love with the concept and enrolled in multiple online courses to learn iOS app development. While I quickly absorbed the basics of coding in Swift, mastering the skill to ship functional iPhone apps turned out to be a real challenge. That changed when Apple released its latest Xcode update. Xcode version 26.3 introduces native support for AI coding agents, such as OpenAI’s Codex and Anthropic’s Claude Agent. While you could previously rely on AI chatbots for assistance in Xcode, the integration had been limited. To test how powerful the new AI extension is, I decided to replicate the fan-favorite Flappy Bird game (gone too soon). To my surprise, the whole endeavor took no more than a casual, one-line prompt and three minutes of my time. Getting started While vibe-coding in Xcode doesn’t require any programming experience, understanding the logic behind app development helps. If you’re new to this, you could check some of the recent Xcode tutorials on YouTube or ask your favorite AI chatbot for guidance. First, you’ll need to download Apple Xcode version 26.3 or later on your Mac. (Xcode is free but it takes up a lot of storage–over 12GB.) Once installed, go to Xcode’s Settings page, head to Intelligence, and pick between OpenAI and Anthropic in the Providers section. You’ll need to sign in with your Codex or Claude Agent account or enter the API key. It’s worth noting that AI coding agents typically require a paid subscription, but OpenAI is offering free Codex access for a limited time. After connecting your preferred AI agent, you’ll need to visit Components in Xcode settings to download the latest iOS build simulator. Then, go to the Apple Accounts section and input your Apple login credentials. You can then exit Xcode settings and go to Devices and Simulators using the Window option in your Mac’s menu bar. Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable and approve the pairing dialog when it pops up. On your iPhone, enable Developer Mode by going to Privacy & Security settings and visiting the relevant section towards the bottom of the list. Once done, your iPhone should appear as a paired item in the Devices and Simulators list on macOS. You can then unplug your iPhone, as the following steps work wirelessly when your iPhone and Mac are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Hatching Flappy Bird At this point, we can start the actual app building process. Create a new project in Xcode, select iOS as the desired platform, and give it a suitable name. Towards the top-left corner, you’ll find a star-shaped Coding Assistant button; tap it, then select Codex or Claude Agent using the drop-down menu. A Message [selected AI agent] text box should appear in the bottom-left corner. Here’s where the magic starts. Most of the code for my app was created by using a descriptive prompt.Mahmoud Itani/Foundry I casually typed “build a basic Flappy Bird game for iOS using native SwiftUI stuff” in the text box, and Codex inserted the needed code in the Xcode project within a couple of minutes. The right-sided Canvas will show you a live preview of the app you’re building as you tweak the code in real time. I set the Canvas destination as my actual iPhone (paired in the previous section), as it’s more intuitive to test an app on a physical device than a simulator. This automatically launches a new app on your iPhone called Xcode Previews, where you can interact with the app you’re developing. Well, except that the initial build failed due to an error in the AI-generated code. Squashing bugs I could spend a few minutes (or hours, maybe) trying to decipher the code and figure out how to fix the issue, but why would I in the brain-rot era? I simply clicked on the red error in the code and tapped Generate Fix for Issue. Xcode automatically instructed the AI agent to scan the problematic line and apply a fix. Within a few seconds, Codex figured out what was wrong and made the necessary amendments. AI can be used to fix code issues.Mahmoud Itani/Foundry And thus, my dollar-store Flappy Bird game was born. Xcode Previews could finally load the app on my iPhone, and I could play it just fine. There still was a problem, however. The Xcode Previews app on iOS only works when you’re actively viewing or editing a project on macOS. It’s not a permanent way to independently launch and use an app on your iPhone. Laying it on your iPhone To actually install your app on iOS, you’ll need to tap the triangle-shaped Run button towards the top-left corner of the Xcode project–after selecting your iPhone as the desired destination. Give Xcode a few seconds to build and wirelessly transfer the app to your nearby iPhone. Once the app is installed, try to launch it. Oops, that will fail, too. Simulators can be used to try out the app, but I decided to use my iPhone.Mahmoud Itani/Foundry Head to VPN & Device Management in your iPhone’s General settings, and approve the app you’ve created. You’ll then be able to open the app and use it without relying on your Mac. Notably, Apple requires you to rebuild and deploy the app once a week if you’re not paying for its Developer Program. So, for long-term free use, you’ll need to repeat some of the steps above each time it expires. The sky’s the limit Beyond trying the initial build of your vibe-coded app, you could easily make adjustments using the connected AI agent(s) in Xcode. Continue to insert prompts describing the desired changes, and the extension will handle the rest. You could alter the colors, shapes, fonts, and practically anything in the user interface. Similarly, you can prompt it to make adjustments to how the app functions by adding, removing, or tweaking features. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Flappy Bird now lives on my iPhone.Mahmoud Itani/Foundry If your polished app doesn’t break Apple’s guidelines, you could even join the Developer Program and try submitting it to the App Store–all without acquiring advanced coding knowledge. Ultimately, a flight of a thousand miles begins with a single flap.10:41 amLeaked iPhone 17e renders show a surprise Dynamic Island
Freshly leaked iPhone 17e renders flip the script on earlier rumors, showing a Dynamic Island on Apple’s upcoming budget model. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)10:15 amAppleCare+ Coverage Launches in Indonesia
Apple today announced the launch of AppleCare+ coverage in Indonesia, bringing the option of additional hardware protection and technical support to customers across the country. Most Apple products come with a one-year limited warranty that covers hardware failures and manufacturing defects, and up to 90 days of complimentary technical support. AppleCare+ extends coverage for devices like iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Pro Display XDR, and Apple TV, including accidental damage protection for incidents like drops and spills, battery replacement when capacity drops below 80 percent, and 24/7 priority access to support. "AppleCare brings peace of mind and mind to our customers, with comprehensive protection for their products and support from Apple experts," said Kaiann Drance, Apple's vice president for Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing. "Today's launch is part of our ongoing commitment to expand access to AppleCare coverage and deliver the best experience for our customers around the world."AppleCare+ in Indonesia extends Apple's paid support and repair coverage through its network of Apple Authorized Service Providers. Customers can use mail-in or in-store repairs for supported Apple products, and Mac users may be eligible for onsite service. Global repair coverage also allows customers traveling abroad to obtain service through Apple's international network, subject to local parts and service availability. AppleCare Protection Plan coverage can be purchased when ordering a qualifying device and within 12 months of purchase. Customers in Indonesia can learn more about AppleCare+ options in their country by visiting Apple's regional AppleCare+ webpage.Tags: AppleCare, IndonesiaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:31 amHow to downgrade macOS update: Rollback Tahoe to Sequoia
Macworld Upgrading macOS doesn’t always go as planned. A new release might slow down your Mac, break essential apps, introduce bugs, or simply change features you rely on. If you’re wishing you could go back to the version you had before, the good news is that you can downgrade macOS. While reverting a macOS update is generally easier than downgrading an iOS update, it’s not as simple as installing macOS. It is a multi-step process that typically requires wipe your Mac’s internal drive, as Apple does not allow installing an older version of the operating system directly over a newer one. Because you need to erase your Mac’s internal drive before you can reinstall an older version of the operating system, your data must be backed up first. The exact process depends on whether you’re using an Apple silicon or Intel Mac, and whether you created a backup before upgrading macOS. In this guide, we run through the safest ways to revert to an earlier version of macOS, explain what works (and what doesn’t), and help you choose the best method for your situation. Can I downgrade from macOS Tahoe to Sequoia? Yes, it is possible to downgrade from macOS Tahoe (macOS 26) to macOS Sequoia (macOS 15), but the process is complex and requires you to completely wipe your Mac’s data and install the older version of macOS. You need the following: A backup: You will have to wipe your Mac, so you need to have a backup of your data. The correct macOS version: You need to download the installer for the version of macOS you want to install. An external hard drive: You need to create a bootable installer of macOS. Follow these steps, which we will run through in more detail below: Backup your Mac. Get the installer you want. Create a bootable installer. Shut down your Mac and restart in Recovery Mode. Set up your Mac using the bootable installer. Recover your backed up files. Can I downgrade macOS 26.3 to macOS 26.2? Foundry Apple issues multiple point updates throughout the year and if something breaks on your Mac following that update you may want to go back to the previous version. This could be from macOS 26.3 to macOS 26.2, for example, but this applies to any subsequent update. To just drop back from one version of Tahoe to another you will need access to the older macOS installer, which isn’t as simple as accessing the installers of the previous macOS, e.g. macOS Sequoia, which you can download from the Mac App Store. The simplest option here is to use a Time Machine backup made while you were running the previous version of macOS Tahoe, e.g. macOS 26.2. If you have access to this you can use that to recover the older version of Tahoe. You will lose any data you have added to your Mac since the update so make a separate backup of that. We explain how to recover your Mac from a Time Machine backup separately. Before you begin: Back up your Mac If you can access a backup made before you updated to the version of macOS you want to revert from, you can skip this step. Backing up your Mac is the most critical step before a downgrade because the process typically requires wiping your drive, which erases all local data. If you don’t already have a back up of your data you will need to make one. While Apple’s Time Machine backup software is the standard for most updates, it presents a specific challenge for downgrades: if you back up your current (newer) OS, restoring from that backup may simply reinstall the version you are trying to remove. To ensure your data is safe and accessible after you return to an older version of macOS, consider these strategies: Manual File Copying: The simplest way to ensure data safety is to manually copy your most important files, folders, photos, and music to an external storage drive. Third-Party Cloning Software: Tools for backing up a Mac, like ChronoSync, Get Backup Pro, SuperDuper, or Carbon Copy Cloner can create a clone of your drive. These solutions are often preferred for downgrades because they allow you to back up your data without necessarily including the operating system. Cloud Synchronization: Ensure services like iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Google Drive are fully synchronized before starting. However, be cautious, you should not assume every app’s data is in the cloud, as some non-Apple applications may store data only locally. See our Best cloud storage for Mac round up for recommendations. Bootable Backups: Some advanced suites, such as Acronis True Image, offer a “Survival Kit” that creates a bootable backup drive to help reinstall an OS and recover data simultaneously. Time Machine: On the other hand, if you have a Time Machine backup from before you upgraded macOS you can use that to recover your data. For more help read: How to back up a Mac. How to downgrade macOS The steps below will help you revert to an older version of macOS. Before you start you need to wipe your Mac and do a clean install of the macOS you want. We’ll explain how to wipe your Mac, how to get the older version of macOS, and how to install it below. Reminder: This will erase your Mac, so do make sure you have a backup of important files. Foundry 1. Get the installer Downloading Sequoia despite running macOS Tahoe.Foundry The first stage of this method is to get the installer for the version of macOS you require, with the prerequisite that your Mac needs to be able to run it. See: macOS compatibility–the versions your Mac can run. We have links to some recent versions of macOS below so you can download the one you want. Sequoia Sonoma Ventura Monterey Big Sur Catalina To start you need to grab the installer of whichever version of macOS you want to install from the Mac App Store using the links above. If you want an older version see this article: How to download old versions of macOS. When you click the link above it should take you directly to the Mac App Store, if that doesn’t happen close the Mac App Store if it is open and make sure you are using Safari. Click on Get. The Software Update window will open and you should see a pop-up overlaying it with the version you want to download. Click on Download and confirm that you want to download the software (you’ll also see a warning that you are downloading an older version of the OS, ignore it.) Once it’s downloaded DO NOT click on Open – you don’t want to install it yet. 2. Create a bootable installer Foundry You won’t just be able to install Sequoia over Tahoe, or any old version of macOS over a newer one. In order to install an older version of macOS on your Mac you have to make a bootable installer that includes the installation files. To make a bootable installer, from which you can reinstall the older macOS, you will need a memory stick with at least 15GB space but we’d recommend more. You’ll need to reformat that drive and prepare it in Disk Utility and then use Terminal to input the createinstallmedia command for the version of macOS you are installing. In the case of Sequoia this is: (NOTE: Before the word volume you need two dashes, but the website is converting this to an M-dash, we have pasted the correct text further down the article, you can also find it here: How to create a bootable installer of macOS). sudo /Applications/Install macOS Sequoia.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia –volume /Volumes/MyVolume In the case of Sonoma this is: sudo /Applications/Install macOS Sonoma.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia –volume /Volumes/MyVolume You will need to replace MyVolume with the name you have given to the drive you are using as the bootable installer. We recommend that you follow the steps outlined in this article: How to create a bootable installer of macOS to create your bootable installer. You will find all the createinstallmedia commands in that article. 3. Use the bootable installer to downgrade your Mac Foundry Now you have your bootable installer you should be able to install the older version of macOS on your Mac using it. Connect the bootable installer to your Mac. Open System Settings and click General > Startup Disk. Choose the external drive with your installer as the startup disk and click Restart. Your Mac will shut down and restart in Recovery mode. You will need to connect to Wi-Fi because your Mac will need to connect to the internet during this process. Access Wi-Fi settings from the Wi-Fi menu. Select Reinstall macOS from Utilities. Click Continue. 4. Set up your Mac Foundry Now that you have wiped your Mac and installed the version of macOS you wanted you will need to run through the set-up process. See How to set up a new Mac for help with that. If you have a Time Machine backup from before the update then go to the next step for help recovering that backup. Alternatively, finish setting up your Mac as new and recover the data you backed up using an alternative backup method to Time Machine. 5. Recover your Time Machine Back up from before the update (if you have one) Ugreen If you have an older Time Machine backup from before you upgraded the downgrade process is relatively easy. With your pre-Tahoe Time Machine backup in hand, you can recover your machine from before the update. Just remember that anything you have done since then will be lost because you’ll wipe everything on your Mac as part of the process, so you will need to make a non-Time Machine backup of those files. You can then copy back any files you created after you installed the new macOS. As described above, wipe your Mac and install macOS Sequoia. Plug your Time Machine disk into your Mac. Restart your Mac. On an M1 or later Mac you need to press and hold the power button until the Options menu comes up. (For older Intel Macs hold down Command + R until the Apple logo appears.) When the options appear on the screen, choose ‘Restore From Time Machine Backup’ and click Continue. The next screen will show the words Restore from Time Machine, click Continue again. Next, select your Restore Source – this should be your backup drive. The next screen shows all your backups over time, pick the last one you made prior to updating to the newer version of the Mac operating system. (You can see which version of macOS the back up was made in). Creating a bootable installer When it comes to creating the bootable installer you will need the following code: Code required for Sequoia: sudo /Applications/Install macOS Sequoia.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume Code required for Sonoma: sudo /Applications/Install macOS Sonoma.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume Troubleshooting downgrade issues These things don’t always go smoothly. Here are a few issues you might encounter: Wiping an older Mac If your Mac is old and isn’t running Monterey or later, you will need to erase your Mac following the steps in our tutorial on wiping a MacBook or Mac. We recommend that you follow that tutorial as there are a lot of steps you should take to ensure that you don’t create more problems for yourself. What to do if booting from external media doesn’t work If you are using a Mac with a T2 Chip then you need to ensure that you enable booting from external media or this will not work. To do this you need to access Recovery Mode and then choose Startup Security Utility from the menu. Here you will see a number of options including those for Secure Boot and those for Allowed Boot Media. It is in this second section that you will find Allow booting from external or removable media. You will need this selected to boot from a bootable drive. What to do if the old macOS won’t install If the above doesn’t work you may need to completely wipe your Mac before reinstalling macOS from the bootable drive. We explain in detail how to erase a Mac in this article: How to erase a MacBook or Mac: restore to factory settings and we advise that you follow that tutorial. If you have a Mac with T2 chip, or an M-series Mac erasing your Mac is very simple thanks to the Erase All Content And Settings option. This setting used to be found in the menu of System Preferences but with the arrival of System Settings it’s now located in System Settings > General > Transfer or Reset. Foundry Reinstalling an older macOS via Recovery mode Depending on the age of your Mac there might be an option to recover the original version of macOS it shipped with using macOS Recovery. You won’t be able to revert to something older than the macOS your Mac shipped with. Follow these steps to reinstall the version of macOS your Mac came with, or one that is close to that: Turn off your Mac. For Intel-powered Macs, restart it while holding down Shift + Option/Alt + Command + R to enter Internet Recovery Mode (make sure you are connected to the internet). Choose the Reinstall macOS option. Click Install. This may allow you to install the operating system that your Mac shipped with. Unfortunately, when we tried this method we were unable to recover an older version of macOS, it seems that it works only for some Macs. Tips to avoid problems and data loss when you downgrade macOS Reversing an upgrade carries with it a number of wrinkles and pitfalls. Most of these are due to changes in file formats and settings between versions of the OS. So, for example, if you create a document or work on a file in a new version, whether it’s a beta or full release, of macOS and then try and open it in an older version, it may not work. To mitigate this, it’s wise to export any documents you’ve created or worked on in the newer OS in a standard file format. So, for example, you could export documents as RTF files. That way, if the native files don’t survive the reverse upgrade, you’ll be able to re-import the RTF files. Take screenshots of preferences and settings Whenever you perform a clean install of macOS, which is what you’re doing here, it’s a good idea to take screenshots of any custom settings you’ve created in apps or in System Settings (or System Preferences on older Macs). That makes it easier to re-create them later. You should also make a note of user account and password details for anything you’ve set up while running the new version of the OS. If you don’t use iCloud or Chrome to synchronise bookmarks, it’s a good idea to export those and make a copy. And unless you’re using the migrate data option outlined above, you’ll also need installers and license codes for apps you use. If those are downloads from the Mac App Store, you can just re-download them from the Purchased section in the App Store. If not, make sure you can download them from the vendor’s website. If you don’t use a password manager to store license codes, make sure you’ve got a copy of them before you start. Synchronize If you use Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive or any other form of cloud storage, make sure your data is in sync before you start the process of reversing an upgrade. It’s easy to forget that the files that live in your Dropbox folder, for example, are local files and that while synchronization is frequent, the loss of an internet connection will prevent it and you could have files in your local folder that haven’t yet been copied to the cloud. Clicking on the cloud service’s logo in your menu bar should tell you whether synchronization completed successfully and files are up to date. If you use Gmail, iCloud mail or any other IMAP server for your email, make sure it’s up to date and any drafts you’ve composed recently have been synchronized. If you use a POP3 account you’ll have to manually back up the mail database and restore it after you reverse the upgrade. Or, if you only have a few messages you need to keep, forward them to a Gmail account – you could set one up especially for that purpose.08:03 amUpstream errors with Airtable authentications
Status: MonitoringSome users encountered authentication issues due to an upstream issue at Airtable: https://status.airtable.com/incidents/3b5b6xxwpcb5 We are now seeing users are able to reconnect and we are monitoring to ensure this is resolved and investigating the impact and duration of the issue.08:00 amThis slim AirTag alternative 4-pack tracker deal hits right before travel season
Macworld TL;DR: Track wallets, IDs, and badges with these ultra-slim Apple Find My-compatible SmartCards — grab a 4-pack for just $59.97 (MSRP $99.96). Traveling has a funny way of exposing which everyday items you really can’t afford to lose. For instance, certain luggage, wallets, purses, and your backpack essentials. That’s exactly why the ultra-slim KeySmart SmartCard Lite exists. Unlike bulky trackers, these are built to live inside your wallet, badge holder, or ID sleeve without adding noticeable bulk — they’re thinner than two credit cards and under 2mm thick. The big win here is Apple Find My compatibility. Once paired, you can see your card on a map, play a sound to find it nearby, or get “left behind” alerts if you walk away from your essentials. Lost Mode even lets someone contact you if they find your item. They’re also built for real life — IPX8 waterproof protection means spills, rain, or accidental drops aren’t a disaster, and the battery lasts up to two years. If you’ve ever had that heart-drop moment when you can’t find your wallet, this is a gadget for you — especially when you can grab multiple trackers in one deal. Pick up a 4-pack of SmartCard Lite trackers while it’s $59.97 (MSRP $99.96) through Feb. 22. KeySmart SmartCard Lite | Works With Apple Find My | 2-Year Battery (4-Pack)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:51 amApple pushes back on reports of another Siri delay
Apple insists its AI-powered Siri is still on track for launch this year, despite fresh reports hinting at another delay. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:37 amiOS devs with a RN background – what’s your favorite thing about SwiftUI | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingiOS devs with a RN background – what’s your favorite thing about SwiftUI
I have around 4 YoE working with RN. Currently developing my first indie SwiftUI app after completing around 40 days of 100 Days of SwiftUI. For me here are the things I love most about SwiftUI: Not having to install a million npm packages for the most basic functionalities such as navigation, animation, local storage, […]07:16 amSMS Delivery Delays to Telcel Network in Mexico
Feb 12, 23:16 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays to Telcel Network in Mexico. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.05:08 amIntermittently Flex Agents are Unable to Accept Inbound Voice Calls in Flex
Feb 12, 21:08 PSTResolved - Flex agents are able to operate normally, and there are no indications of service disruption or degradation.Feb 12, 19:37 PSTUpdate - We are still investigating an issue where some Flex Agents may intermittently be unable to accept inbound voice calls. Our engineering team has been engaged and is working to resolve this issue. We expect to provide another update in 16 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Feb 12, 11:36 PSTUpdate - We are still investigating an issue where some Flex Agents may intermittently be unable to accept inbound voice calls. Our engineering team has been engaged and is working to resolve this issue. We expect to provide another update in 8 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Feb 12, 07:42 PSTUpdate - We are still investigating an issue where some Flex Agents may intermittently be unable to accept inbound voice calls. Our engineering team has been engaged and is working to resolve this issue. We expect to provide another update in 4 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Feb 12, 05:47 PSTUpdate - We are continuing to investigate this issue.Feb 12, 05:42 PSTUpdate - We are still investigating an issue where some Flex Agents may intermittently be unable to accept inbound voice calls. Our engineering team has been engaged and is working to resolve this issue. We expect to provide another update in 2 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Feb 12, 04:42 PSTInvestigating - We are investigating an issue where some Flex Agents may intermittently be unable to accept inbound voice calls. Our engineering team has been engaged and is working to resolve this issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.03:40 amYouTube's bare-minimum app for Apple Vision Pro is better than nothing — hands on
There's a native YouTube app for Apple Vision Pro that's great for user-uploaded VR180 and 3D 360 content, but 2D video is better watched in Safari or third-party apps.YouTube has a native app on Apple Vision ProWhen Apple Vision Pro launched in February 2024, there was a host of popular apps missing from it, including YouTube. While many apps still aren't on the platform or native, including Apple's, Google has finally brought its app to the platform.The app itself is straightforward and functions identically to the YouTube app on iPad. There are some spatial components to it, like the floating sidebar and the video controls at the bottom. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:21 amExpedited App Review Rejected – Should We Submit Again?
Submitted the first expedited app review request. The app was reviewed within a few hours, but the result was rejected. We revised the app to comply with the reviewer’s requirements. It has been a few hours since the resubmission, and there has been no update so far. Should we submit another expedited review request, or […]02:51 am$99 dev fee for a personal use app?
I have a simple but useful app for my profession that I developed for myself. I'd love to have it on my phone instead of MacBook only. It doesn't really exist in this form (super expensive monthly subs or hipaa non-compliant LLMs) In order to get it to my phone, I'd have to list it […]02:16 amCall Failures From a Subset of Twilio's Phone Numbers to Dishwireless in US
Feb 12, 18:16 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing call failures from a subset of Twilio's phone numbers to Dishwireless in US. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 Hour or as soon as more information becomes available.01:02 amThird Optis jury trial results in a victory for Apple in the US
The patent troll Optis has been told by a US jury that Apple has not infringed on any of its LTE patents, ending the elongated dispute in the US until yet another appeal is made.Optis hoped to collect money for every iPhone soldThe latest jury trial occurred after the US Court of Appeals threw out a verdict that would have had Apple paying Optis $300 million in damages. The case was then sent to a trial by jury where the jury members would be asked a single question about the five patents.According to a report from Reuters, the jury voted unanimously. The question was: "Did Optis prove by a preponderance of the evidence that Apple infringed at least one claim from each of the following patents?" Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:01 amAqara U400 review: UWB home key will be hard to beat on other smart locks
The newly launched Aqara U400 is the first — and so far only — smart lock with Ultra Wideband Home Key support, and after using it for the past month, I don't think I can go back.Aqara U400 review: The first UWB smart lockI firmly believe that smart locks are one of the best smart home devices you can add to your home. Not only do they offer unparalleled convenience of unlocking or locking your home from anywhere, but they also add peace of mind.If I get in the car to leave my house, I don't have to fret about whether the door was locked. I can ask Siri if the front door is, in fact, properly secured. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:30 amiOS 26.3: Here are the new features for your iPhone
Apple released for iPhone users everywhere this week. The update focuses a lot on interoperability between iPhone and Android devices, privacy, and more. Here are all of the new features in iOS 26.3. more…12:29 amWhat's Next for the Mac Studio
Apple is working on an updated version of the Mac Studio, and the new machine is expected to launch in the first half of 2026. We've rounded up what we know about the next-generation Mac Studio so far. Design We're not expecting Apple to redesign the Mac Studio, and there haven't been rumors of a design update. The Mac Studio will continue to have an Apple TV or Mac mini-like squircle design with rounded corners. The Mac Studio is a much more compact desktop than the Mac Pro, measuring in at 3.7 inches tall and 7.7 inches wide. Apple has apparently put the Mac Pro on the backburner, and the Mac Studio is seen as the future of Mac desktop computing. M5 Max and M5 Ultra Chips We're expecting the Mac Studio to adopt M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips. The M5 Max chip will offer much faster CPU and GPU performance than the M5 chip that came out last October, and the M5 Ultra will double the M5 Max performance. Signs of the M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips were spotted in the recent iOS 26.3 release candidate. Faster SSD The M5 MacBook Pro models were updated with a faster SSD, so the Mac Studio and other Macs coming in 2026 could get the same refresh. Studio Display 2 Apple debuted the first Studio Display alongside the Mac Studio, and there is a new Studio Display 2 rumored to be coming this year. We could get the new display alongside the new Mac Studio. The Studio Display 2 is expected to look like the current model, but it could get a faster 90Hz refresh rate, a mini-LED display, and an A19 chip. Pricing There haven't been rumors of pricing increases for the Mac Studio, so it could continue to start at $1,999. Release Timing Last weekend, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that new Mac Studio models "shouldn't arrive too long after the spring Mac refresh," which is expected to include new MacBook Pro models. New MacBook Pro models could come as early as the week of March 2, so the Mac Studio will come sometime after that date.Related Roundup: Mac StudioBuyer's Guide: Mac Studio (Neutral)Related Forum: Mac StudioThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:28 amSiri & Apple Intelligence upgrades still coming in 2026 in spite of rumors
A story suggesting Apple was having internal struggles and may delay anticipated new Siri features has been mildly countered with a statement from Apple — "on track to launch in 2026."Apple is still aiming for a 2026 release of its revamped AIA story based on anonymous tipsters claiming internal testing of the refreshed Siri wasn't going well surfaced Wednesday, sparking dramatic reactions from analysts and the stock market. It didn't help that at the same moment, Apple was being targeted by the FTC Chair over alleged Apple News bias.However, after CNBC reached out to Apple for comment, they got back a very simple "still on track to launch in 2026" statement. As AppleInsider mentioned in its coverage on that rumored delay, there were a lot of oddities in the reporting surrounding it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:11 amApple Wins Third Jury Trial Against Optis, Avoiding Hundreds of Millions in Patent Damages | MacRumorsApple Wins Third Jury Trial Against Optis, Avoiding Hundreds of Millions in Patent Damages
Apple did not infringe on any patents owned by Texas-based company Optis Wireless, a jury ruled today. In a verdict shared by Reuters, the jury decided that Apple did not infringe any of the five LTE patents that Optis sued over back in 2019. If Optis had won, Apple could have faced hundreds of millions in damages. Optis Wireless initially won $506 million from Apple in a 2020 jury trial, but the damages were thrown out after Apple appealed because the jury didn't calculate damages with an understanding of fair and reasonable essential patent (FRAND) terms. A second jury trial was held in 2021 to recalculate damages, and the jury awarded Optis $300 million. Apple again appealed, and the appeals court vacated the $300 million verdict because the district court provided the jury with incorrect instructions. Apple and Optis were sent back to court for a third jury trial, which leads to today's verdict. With the jury finding in Apples favor, Apple owes Optis nothing. In a statement to Reuters, Apple said it was pleased the jury rejected Optis's infringement claims. "We thank the jury for their time, and we're pleased they rejected Optis' false claims. Optis makes no products, and its sole business is to sue companies, which it has done repeatedly to Apple in an attempt to obtain an excessive payout." Optis is likely to appeal the ruling, sending it back to the appeals court again. Apple is also fighting Optis in the UK, where a UK court ordered Apple to pay $502 million. Apple appealed the decision and the UK Supreme Court will hear the case in June 2026.Tags: Patent Lawsuits, Patent TrialsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:05 amApple wins long-running court battle against Optis over 4G patents in the US
Following two court losses and two successful appeals, Apple was cleared today on all counts of patent infringement in a 2019 lawsuit brought by Texas-based Optis Wireless. A second case, however, still looms in the UK. Here are the details. more…12:00 amIssue 743
Should an agent and your instructions to it live in the sidebar, or should it be front and center? 🤖Thursday February 1211:40 pmHow to install and test Apple Watch apps without tearing your hair out
Sorry if this is already common knowledge, but I've had a ton of issues testing Apple Watch apps (e.g. "Waiting to reconnect to Apple Watch. Previous preparation error: Transport Error", "Connecting to Apple Watch. Xcode will continue when the operation completes", "Copying shared symbols" taking forever, etc). I think I may have finally found a […]11:35 pmApple Confirms Revamped Siri is Still Coming in 2026
Apple is still planning to launch the smarter, more capable version of Siri in 2026, the company told CNBC today. Apple's statement comes just a day after Bloomberg reported Apple is having issues with the updated version of Siri, leading to potential delays of the feature. Apple initially intended to launch the Apple Intelligence-powered version of Siri in spring 2025, but right around when a debut was expected in March 2025, Apple said that Siri wasn't ready and needed more time. Later in the year, Apple said that it would launch its Siri update in 2026. Though Apple never gave a timeline more specific than "2026," Bloomberg said the company was aiming to include Siri in iOS 26.4, an update planned for spring 2026. Bloomberg's latest report suggests the Siri functionality will not be ready in time to be included in iOS 26.4, so the new features could be pushed to iOS 26.5 or iOS 27. Apple may miss its internal target for the 2026 Siri launch, but since the company never publicly gave timing beyond 2026, there's no actual delay yet. Apple has until December 2026 to launch Siri within the timeframe that it promised in summer of 2025. Back in June 2024, Apple previewed three new Siri features, including onscreen awareness, personal context, and the ability to do more in and between apps. Apple has since started working on additional Siri features like image generation and a tool for searching the web. In Apple's testing, Siri apparently sometimes doesn't process queries properly, and can take too long to respond to requests. Features are not working as intended, so Siri's new capabilities could roll out across several updates. We could still get one or two new Siri features in iOS 26.4, with other features set to come in future updates slated for 2026. There are still several iOS 26 updates planned for 2026, and iOS 27 will launch in September 2026. Apple provided CNBC with a statement because the company's stock dropped five percent today, both due to the Siri delay rumors and FTC scrutiny over Apple News. Apple is likely to release the first beta of iOS 26.4 later this month, giving us more insight into the Siri launch situation.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Tag: SiriRelated Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:15 pmApple study looks into how people expect to interact with AI agents
A team of Apple researchers set out to understand what real users expect from AI agents, and how they’d rather interact with them. Here’s what they found. more…11:08 pmApple says it is still on track to launch new Siri this year, as promised
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman yesterday reported that Apple’s new Siri initiative was facing internal delays, having originally been planned to start rolling out with iOS 26.4. Gurman suggested features may start appearing in iOS 26.5, or later releases in the year. That report has seemingly rocked investor confidence, with Apple stock plummeting today. In a statement to CNBC, Apple confirmed that it remains on track to launch new Siri this year, which reaffirms what it has promised publicly all along. more…10:05 pmApple Music subscribers may soon be able to generate AI playlists
AI-generated playlists have surged in popularity within music streaming platforms, and it’s reasonable to expect that Apple Music will… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:00 pmSony Launches $330 WF-1000XM6 Earbuds to Take on AirPods Pro 3
Sony today announced a new set of earbuds that are designed to compete with the AirPods Pro 3. The $330 WF-1000XM6 Truly Wireless Earbuds feature Active Noise Cancellation with a 25 percent reduction in noise compared to the prior-generation XM5 earbuds, with improved performance in the mid-to-high frequency range that's common in everyday environments. The earbuds use Sony's HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3e with an adaptive noise canceling optimizer and four microphones on each earbud to detect sound to cut out. The earbuds analyze external noise and wearing conditions in real time to improve noise canceling performance. Sony's XM6 earbuds are smaller than the AirPods Pro 3 because there is no stem, and they include noise isolating silicone ear tips with a USB-C charging case. Sony redesigned the earbuds with a more ergonomic shape that's meant to follow the natural curves of the inner ear to reduce discomfort, and the XM6 is 11 percent slimmer than the XM5. The updated design also reduces internal noises like footsteps and chewing sounds. The battery in the XM6 earbuds lasts for up to eight hours, and the charging case provides an additional 24 hours. More processing power delivers better sound, and Sony says the earbuds have a new driver unit that combines different materials on the dome and the edge. The soft edge offers deep bass, while the rigid dome provides clear and extended high frequencies. Sony is also using AI to restore compressed files in real time to improve sound quality. For phone calls, there are two microphones and a bone conduction sensor on each side, with the earbuds using AI beamforming to isolate and capture the wearer's voice even in crowded environments. Sony offers Adaptive Sound Control, Auto Play, multi-device support, and integrated voice assistance, with Google Gemini Live built in. Reviews suggest the WF-1000XM6 earbuds are almost on par with the AirPods Pro 3 when it comes to noise cancellation. According to SoundGuys, the XM6 had an 88 percent average reduction in loudness across all frequencies, just behind the 90 percent average of the AirPods Pro 3. Passive isolation was better than the AirPods Pro 3 passive sound reduction. Engadget felt that Sony's earbuds struggled with human voices and had fit issues, but The Verge said the earbuds tuned out conversations better than other ANC earbuds, including the AirPods Pro 3. TechRadar said the AirPods Pro 3 had noticeably better ANC, Business Insider preferred the XM6 noise canceling, and CNET said the XM6 offered better sound quality than the AirPods Pro 3. Sony's new earbuds are available from the Sony website for $330.Tag: SonyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:13 pmWalmart Saturday Showdown games coming to Apple TV on February 21
Major League Soccer fans will be able to enjoy even more game highlights as part of the Walmart Saturday Showdown, debuting on Apple TV in February 2026.Walmart Saturday Showdown is coming to Apple TV on February 21.Apple's push for sports-related programming continues, as the iPhone maker has now promised additional Major League Soccer content. Throughout 2026, Apple TV subscribers in the United States will be able to watch MLS games for free, with select games highlighted as part of Sunday Night Soccer.Starting February 21, MLS fans will get to enjoy even more soccer content over the weekend, with Walmart Saturday Showdown games coming to Apple's streaming service. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:04 pmiPadOS 26 multitasking got better when I changed this one setting
iPadOS 26 makes major changes to how multitasking works via a new app windowing system. And Apple’s new system got a lot better for me after I changed one key setting. more…08:59 pmAirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4 just got another beta firmware update
A new beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4 has been released, though there are currently no details about its contents.A new beta firmware update is available for select AirPods models.Following the public release of iOS 26.3 on Wednesday, Apple has deployed a new beta firmware for select AirPods and AirPods Pro models. Thursday's developer beta increases the build number to 8B5034f, up from previous versions like the 8A5308b update.This beta software release is available for AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Pro 3. The software won't be made available for AirPods Max or other non-H2 devices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:56 pmApple Vision Pro finally gets native YouTube app
Alphabet Inc.’s YouTube has launched a dedicated native app for Apple’s Vision Pro headset on Thursday, addressing a long-standing absence… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:52 pmTwilio Help Center in Non-Responsive Cannot Chat or Submit Support Tickets
Feb 12, 12:39 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with Help Center which prevents AI help support chat or submitting support tickets. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.08:48 pmApple’s WebKit team outlines browser interoperability priorities for 2026
Following last week’s release of the Interop 2025 results, Apple and the other members of the browser interoperability group have now outlined their objectives for the year ahead. Here are the details. more…08:45 pmHands-on: Keychron Q1 Ultra is a fantastic new mechanical keyboard offering for Mac
At CES 2026, Keychron introduced a new line of keyboards for Mac with its Q Ultra series. They all offer an 8K polling rate and a fantastic all metal build, and they come in three size variants: 75%, 80%, and full size. I’ll be going hands on with the Q1 Ultra. more…08:29 pmApple Card is moving to Chase, here’s everything we know
After multiple years of speculation, last month Apple officially announced that Chase is set to become the new issuer of Apple Card. Apple says the transition from Goldman Sachs to Chase will occur in approximately 24 months. Here’s everything we know about what this transition means for Apple Card users … more…08:22 pmLive Activities Taking Over Your Apple Watch? Here's the Fix
In watchOS 26, the Smart Stack for your Apple Watch is pretty clever. The collection of widgets can be pulled up with a scroll of the Digital Crown, and shows you relevant information throughout your day. But sometimes, its eagerness to help can be a bit much, especially when it comes to Live Activities. You're probably familiar with this scenario: You raise your wrist expecting to see your customized watch face, but it's been replaced by media playback controls because someone's watching your Apple TV, or a timer you set earlier for cooking that still has ages left to run. Live Activities in the Smart Stack can clearly be useful, but having them automatically take over your display isn't always ideal. Here's how to take back control: Open Settings on your Apple Watch. Tap Smart Stack. Select Live Activities. Toggle off the switch next to Auto-Launch Live Activities. After disabling auto-launch, Live Activities will still be available in your Smart Stack when you want them – you'll just need to manually scroll to see them instead of having them pop up automatically. If you want more granular control, you're in luck. From the same settings screen you can control which Apple apps display Live Activities. Using the Watch app on your iPhone, you can also manage Live Activities settings for third-party apps. This lets you keep the notifications you find useful while preventing the less important ones from interrupting your watch face. Pro Tip: If it's just those persistent media controls that bug you, head to Media Apps in the same settings menu and turn off Live Activities completely, or alternatively under "Auto-Launch," select Off or Smart Stack for a more focused watch face experience.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:05 pmMore Siri delays, imminent new hardware, and Apple’s upcoming 50th birthday
Benjamin and Chance react to the disappointing news shared by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman that the new Siri features are facing even more delays, but in happier news, a bunch of iPhones, iPads and Macs are due for an imminent refresh. Meanwhile, Tim Cook reminisces ahead of Apple’s 50th birthday. And in Happy Hour Plus, thoughts on the design of the Ferrari Luce and Jony Ive’s sniping comments about his former employer. Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour. Sponsored by 1Password: Take the first step to better security by securing your team’s credentials. Find out more at 1password.com/happyhour and start securing every login. more…Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
- Tuesday January 27
- 01:45 pmSky Blue 13-inch M4 MacBook Air on sale for $879 at Amazon, $120 off Apple’s MSRP
Amazon has the Sky Blue 13" M4 MacBook Air with 16GB of memory and 256GB of storage on sale right now for $120 off Apple's MSRP ($879). Delivery is free: - 13" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB): $879, $120 off This is the lowest price currently available for a new MacBook Air. For the latest sales & prices, see our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.01:27 pmApple’s 24-inch iMacs are on sale for up to $200 off MSRP
Amazon has Apple's 24-inch M4 iMacs on sale this week for $107-$200 off MSRP, starting at $1192, each including free shipping: - 24-inch M4 iMac (8-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD): $1192, $107 off MSRP - 24-inch M4 iMac (10-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD): $1349, $150 off MSRP - 24-inch M4 iMac (10-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD): $1549, $150 off MSRP - 24-inch M4 iMac (8-Core CPU, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD): $1699, $200 off MSRP Amazon's prices are the lowest available for one of these new iMacs. Note that stock can vary. Price posted above is the lowest price available for each standard configuration, regardless of color. For the latest prices and deals, see our iMac Price Tracker, updated daily.01:27 pmApple’s 24-inch iMacs are on sale for up to $200 off MSRP
Amazon has Apple's 24-inch M4 iMacs on sale this week for $107-$200 off MSRP, starting at $1192, each including free shipping: - 24-inch M4 iMac (8-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD): $1192, $107 off MSRP - 24-inch M4 iMac (10-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD): $1349, $150 off MSRP - 24-inch M4 iMac (10-Core CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD): $1549, $150 off MSRP - 24-inch M4 iMac (8-Core CPU, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD): $1699, $200 off MSRP Amazon's prices are the lowest available for one of these new iMacs. Note that stock can vary. Price posted above is the lowest price available for each standard configuration, regardless of color. For the latest prices and deals, see our iMac Price Tracker, updated daily.01:23 pmApple AirPods on sale for up to $100 off MSRP this week
Amazon has Apple AirPods on sale this week for up to $100 off MSRP, including free shipping: - AirPods 4: $114.95, $14 off - AirPods 4 with ANC: $119, $60 off - AirPods Pro 3: $199, $50 off - AirPods Max: $449.99, $100 off Keep an eye on our AirPods Price Tracker for the latest prices and deals, updated daily.01:23 pmApple AirPods on sale for up to $100 off MSRP this week
Amazon has Apple AirPods on sale this week for up to $100 off MSRP, including free shipping: - AirPods 4: $114.95, $14 off - AirPods 4 with ANC: $119, $60 off - AirPods Pro 3: $199, $50 off - AirPods Max: $449.99, $100 off Keep an eye on our AirPods Price Tracker for the latest prices and deals, updated daily.01:23 pmApple AirPods on sale for up to $100 off MSRP this week
Amazon has Apple AirPods on sale this week for up to $100 off MSRP, including free shipping: - AirPods 4: $114.95, $14 off - AirPods 4 with ANC: $119, $60 off - AirPods Pro 3: $199, $50 off - AirPods Max: $449.99, $100 off Keep an eye on our AirPods Price Tracker for the latest prices and deals, updated daily.Monday January 2605:27 pmiPad Pro M4 Tablets at Costco From $800 + free shipping
That's a savings of up to $349 when compared to Best Buy's prices. Buy Now at Costco01:07 pmOpen-box Apple iPad Air M3 11″ 128GB WiFi Tablet (2025) for $458 + free shipping
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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU - Purple – G19Q4LL/A $1,859.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 16GB unified memory 2TB SSD¹ Magic Keyboard with Touch ID⁵ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Two USB 3 ports (up to 10Gb/s) Product page on the Apple Store…02:01 pmRefurb 9th-Gen. Apple iPad 10.2″ 64GB WiFi Tablet (2021) for $165 + free shipping
That's half of what you'd pay for this item in factory sealed condition. A one-year Allstate warranty is provided with purchase. Buy Now at eBayFriday January 2310:27 pmGet a new 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro for $150-$175 off Apple’s MSRP this weekend
Amazon is offering $150-$175 discounts on new 14" M5 MacBook Pros this weekend, each including free shipping: - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (16GB/512GB/Black): $1449.99, MSRP $1599 - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (16GB/512GB/Silver): $1449, MSRP $1599 - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (16GB/1TB/Black): $1629, MSRP $1799 - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (16GB/1TB/Silver): $1649.99, MSRP $1799 - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB/Black): $1849, MSRP $1999 - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB/Silver): $1824, MSRP $1999 These are the lowest prices available for new M5 MacBook Pros right now. For the latest sales and prices, keep an eye on our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.09:58 pmUpdated iPad Price Trackers
We've updated our Apple award-winning iPad Price Trackers with the latest information from Apple on 11th-generation A16 iPads as well as M3-powered 11" & 13" iPad Airs and the new M5-powered iPad Pros. We track prices from 20+ Apple retailers, including Apple, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, B&H, and many more: - iPads - iPad minis - iPad Airs - iPad Pros You can also find the best price on an iPad accessory: - Apple Pencils - iPad Keyboards Our trackers are updated continuously with the very latest prices.03:02 pm27-inch 5K Studio Displays on sale for $100-$150 off MSRP
Amazon has Apple Studio Displays (Standard Glass) in stock and on sale starting at $1499, up to $150 off MSRP. Shipping is free: - Studio Display (Tilt Adjustable): $1499.99 $100 off MSRP - Studio Display (Tilt & Height Adjustable): $1849 $150 off MSRP Their prices are the lowest available for Studio Displays among the retailers we track. For the latest prices and sales, see our Studio Display Price Tracker, updated daily.11:29 amApple iPad Air 13″ M2 256GB WiFi + Cellular Tablet (2024) for $820 + free shipping
That's a low by at least $124, and you'd pay even more at Amazon, which charges $1,049. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Liquid Retina display Apple M2 chip touch ID 12MP front & back camerasWednesday January 2111:51 pmSky Blue 13-inch M4 MacBook Air now on sale for $879, $120 off Apple’s MSRP
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