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- Monday March 30
- 01:51 pmApple's AI home strategy, hands on with Sonos Play, and more on Smart Home Insider
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we go hands on with the new Sonos Play speaker, test out Matter cameras, and discuss Apple's AI home plans.Smart Home Insider PodcastSitting in as guest host this week is Dan Turk. Dan is Vice President of Tech and Innovation at Max Borges Agency and is well-versed in the current state of the smart home.We get the episode going by recapping the week's news, including Apple's official announcement of WWDC 2026. We talk about the possible smart home-related announcements and how they revolve around the rumored new hardware. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:49 pmwatchOS 27 to reportedly offer two main Apple Watch upgrades
Apple will unveil iOS 27 and its companion software updates on June 8 at WWDC, and a recent Q&A with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed the two main upgrades coming with watchOS 27. more…01:43 pmApple's third co-founder insists he still owns 10% of Apple
Apparently Ron Wayne wasn't splitting hairs. Despite quitting after 12 days, and being paid off twice, the third Apple co-founder has doubled-down on his odd claim of still owning 10% of the company.Apple co-founder Ronald Wayne at the Computer History Museum — image credit: CHMWhen Ron Wayne first raised this point in March 2026 at the Computer History Museum, it sounded like splitting hairs. He said that he had never sold the 10% stake he originally had in Apple, but he appeared to want to clear up a point of pedantry.Since Wayne quit Apple, he strictly speaking didn't own the 10% and that's why he could never have sold it. This seemed like a tiny point of clarification, and no more. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:35 pmZaps Paused due Prior Connection Failure with Google Services
Status: IdentifiedA previous incident on March 18 "previous incident on March 18": https://status.zapier.com/incidents/01KKZAYF71JFXMX65DDWC33PXP caused Zaps using Google Sheets and Google Drive to pause. While that incident was resolved, some affected Zaps were not restored and remain paused. If your Google Sheets or Google Drive Zaps are currently paused, you will need to turn them back on manually. You can check for affected Zaps directly using this filtered view of your paused Google Sheets and Google Docs Zaps "this filtered view of your paused Google Sheets and Google Docs Zaps": https://zapier.com/app/assets/zaps?app=GoogleSheetsV2CLIAPI%2CGoogleDocsV2CLIAPI&status=off. Look for Zaps that were paused between March 18 and March 19, 2026 and turn on any that should be active. If your Zaps missed data while they were paused, you can import the missing records using Transfer existing data using a spreadsheet "Transfer existing data using a spreadsheet": https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/21695863326861-Transfer-existing-data-using-a-spreadsheet. If you need help or have questions, contact our support team at https://zapier.com/app/get-help.01:15 pmThe other geniuses: 16 unsung heroes from Apple’s first 50 years
We look beyond Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, Jony Ive and Tim Cook to 15 unsung heroes from Apple's first 50 amazingly successful years. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:15 pmThe other geniuses: 16 unsung heroes from Apple’s first 50 years
We look beyond Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, Jony Ive and Tim Cook to 16 unsung heroes from Apple's first 50 amazingly successful years. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:06 pmM5 MacBook Air review: Incremental update, but the best buy for most
The new MacBook Air with M5 is no longer the entry-level MacBook in Apple's catalog. It's still the one most people should buy.M5 MacBook Air reviewThe new M5 MacBook Air launched into in era when Apple is taking big steps to adjust its lineup. With the introduction of the MacBook Neo, Apple has widened the potential customer base.This repositions the MacBook Air in the process. That's not a bad thing, though. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:05 pmApple shifts AI strategy toward App Store and search-like platform
Apple’s revamped AI and Siri strategy signals a clear recommitment to its proven core business model: selling premium hardware… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:04 pmIt's going to be a long wait for an OLED iMac
You're going to have to be patient if you want an OLED iMac, with the recent rumors suggesting that Apple is very early in the testing process.24-inch iMacAfter many years of using LED backlighting and using miniLED in some cases, Apple has gradually been moving its product lines to OLED. However, the expense of the technology means some products will get it far later than others.In the case of the 24-inch iMac, ZDNet Korea reports that Apple plans to bring the OLED iMac out by 2029 or 2030. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:00 pmAdobe Illustrator now lets you rotate 2D vectors in 3D space
Adobe Turntable is now generally available in Illustrator, allowing creators to generate multi-angle views from any vector illustration. Here’s how it works. more…01:00 pmCopilot Cowork: Now available in Frontier
Today, Copilot Cowork—designed for long-running, multi-step work in Microsoft 365—is available via the Frontier program. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.12:53 pmRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 3, 14:00 - 18:00 PDTMar 30, 05:38 PDTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 03 April 2026 at 14:00 PDT until 03 April 2026 at 18:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Russia handsets.12:52 pmGermany Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – T-Mobile
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 1, 23:00 PDT - Apr 2, 01:00 PDTMar 30, 05:50 PDTScheduled - Our carrier partner T-Mobile Germany is conducting a planned maintenance from 01 April 2026 at 23:00 PDT until 02 April 2026 at 01:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for T-Mobile Germany customers.Impacted Products: Verify Silent Network Auth, Lookup Identity Match, Lookup SIM Swap, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes12:52 pmOLED iMac in the works, but don’t hold your breath
A new supply chain report says that Apple has asked both Samsung and LG to supply samples of an OLED panel suitable for an iMac. The report says that the company is progressing plans to launch an OLED iMac, but it seems we shouldn’t expect it anytime soon … more…12:20 pmApple’s 50th anniversary finale may feature a legendary headliner
Over the last several weeks, Apple has held celebrations for its upcoming 50th anniversary around the world, including performances by Alicia Keys at Apple Grand Central in New York City and Mumford & Sons at Apple Battersea in London. Now, new details have emerged about the finale of the Apple 50th anniversary festivities, set for this week. more…12:19 pmApple Subsidiary Fined Over $500,000 for Breaching Russian Sanctions
Apple's Irish subsidiary has been fined £390,000 ($516,110) by the UK government for making payments to a sanctioned Russian streaming platform in 2022. The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) said that Apple Distribution International Ltd. (ADI), the Republic of Ireland-based entity Apple uses to pay App Store developers, made two payments totaling £635,618 to Okko LLC, a Russian video streaming platform, in June and July 2022, at a time when Okko was subject to UK sanctions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The payments were routed through UK banks. ADI voluntarily disclosed the payments to OFSI, and the agency confirmed that no breach had been attributed to Apple Inc. itself, only to the subsidiary. In a statement, Apple said: We follow the laws in the countries where we operate and take sanctions compliance extremely seriously. After identifying two payments to a developer that days earlier had become affiliated with a sanctioned entity, we promptly and proactively reported our finding to the UK government. We are constantly working to enhance our already robust compliance protocols, which are consistent with industry standards. OFSI said Apple had relied on corporate affiliates to handle payment processing, sanctions screening, and due diligence, but that companies are ultimately responsible for ensuring their own compliance with financial sanctions rules. Tags: Ireland, Russia, United KingdomThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:16 pmThe end of the Mac Pro was inevitable, but I still feel a little sad
I reluctantly accepted last year that the end of the line for the Mac Pro was an inevitability. It had already effectively been replaced by the Mac Studio, and a macOS 26 feature was another nail in its coffin. Yesterday was a day that had been coming since the first Apple Silicon Mac. I do think it’s the right call, but confess to still being a little sad to see it happen … more…12:01 pmGentler Streak’s Wellness section now features cardio fitness data
Starting today, Gentler Streak users can check VO₂ max estimate data, with trends and averages, for a more complete snapshot of their fitness. Here are the details. more…12:00 pmThe Edge of Tomorrow Takes Shape at HP
HP is advancing an edge-first AI strategy, focusing on running models locally across devices and workflows. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:00 pmCNI Maintenance Completed Ahead of Communicated Schedule
Mar 30, 12:00 UTCResolved - Cloudflare Network Interconnect (CNI) edge devices at multiple locations underwent scheduled maintenance ahead of the times communicated to affected customers.On March 30, 2026, between 12:00 UTC and 17:00 UTC, a total of 8 devices across 7 locations were rebooted between 2 hours and 2 days prior to their notified maintenance windows. This was caused by an internal scheduling error where an outdated version of the maintenance schedule was used for execution, while the current version was used for customer notifications. All affected devices successfully completed maintenance and are operating normally. We are contacting affected customers directly to discuss the impact on their specific configurations.11:59 amApple Reportedly Planning to Launch iMac With OLED Display
Apple is preparing to launch an iMac featuring an OLED panel with higher brightness, according to ZDNet Korea. Apple has apparently requested that Samsung Display, LG Display, and other suppliers produce 24-inch OLED panel samples suitable for a future iMac model using their mass-production facilities. This would be the biggest ever OLED display offered on an Apple device. Specifically, Apple asked suppliers for 24-inch OLED panels with 600 nits of brightness and around 218 pixels-per-inch (PPI).By comparison, the current iMac features a 24-inch LCD display with 500 nits of brightness and 218 PPI. Samsung Display is expected to respond first, planning to produce 220 PPI samples on its large-format Quantum Dot OLED (QD-OLED) production lines and ship them to Apple in the second half of 2026. This would be a considerable step up from the 160 PPI QD-OLED panels it currently mass-produces for monitors. SEMES announced earlier this month that it had shipped inkjet printing equipment to Samsung capable of supporting the higher pixel density. LG Display's samples are expected to follow those of Samsung, and may not be as bright due to using color filters rather than a quantum dot color conversion layer. Instead of using its existing 4-stack W-OLED panels, the company reportedly plans to compete using a still-in-development 5-stack design that adds a green layer for better brightness. LG Display is also developing "eLEAP" technology, referred to internally as "fLEAP," which eliminates the need for Fine Metal Masks (FMM), for a selection of future Apple device displays, including the iMac and MacBook. Apple purportedly wants to launch the OLED iMac in 2029 or 2030. For now, the iMac is due an upgrade to the M5 chip. Apple last refreshed the machine with the M4 chip and a 12MP Center Stage camera in October 2024. Related Roundup: iMacTag: OLEDBuyer's Guide: iMac (Don't Buy)Related Forum: iMacThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:51 amWorkers Assets increased upload failure
Mar 30, 11:51 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of and investigating an issue impacting Workers Assets uploads. Customers may be seeing an increase in Workers Assets upload failures.This issues does not affect the serving of Workers Assets traffic. We are working to mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.11:41 amHere’s the most powerful charger worth buying for each Apple device
The charging brick that came with your Apple device – or the one recommended by Apple, in the case of iPhones – usually won’t get you the fastest charge. It can be worth spending a bit more money on a more powerful charger. Conversely, every Apple device has its own maximum charging rate, and buying a charger which exceeds this is just a waste of money … more…11:39 amApple Ireland appears to have broken sanctions on Russia
Apple's Ireland subsidiary has been fined half a million dollars by UK regulators who say the company probably broke sanctions against Russia.Moscow — image credit:WikimediaAfter Russia began its attacks on Ukraine in 2022, both the US and Europe imposed sanctions that, for example, meant Apple Pay no longer being available. Now according to the Financial Times, a UK regulator has fined Apple over payments to Okko, a Russian online video streaming service.The UK is not part of the European Union, but the payments were made via a UK-based bank. Consequently, the country's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) had the authority to impose the fine of $517,946.25. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:15 amApple I to the Macintosh: 1976 to 1985
Macworld Apple’s first decade is filled with products that are iconic, not just within Apple’s own history, but the history of technology. Apple is often cited as the originator of personal computing, releasing products that empowered generations of users and set the example for how technology can be used by the masses. This era saw three different computing platforms come from Apple–that’s how uncertain the future was. By the end of the decade, the Macintosh would emerge as the primary focus for Apple, which would eventually form the basis for iOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS. Here’s how the first 10 years of Apple, 1976-1985, shaped the future. April 1976: Apple I Foundry The computer that started it all didn’t even come with a case–the Apple I was just a circuit board, and buyers had to bring their own case, which resulted in some unique setups that would make Jony Ive cringe. (“Wood? Bollocks.”) Apple made about 200 computers that had a 1.02MHz CMOS Technology 6502 microprocessor and 4K of RAM, and introduced the Apple I at $666.66, which was later reduced to $475. Because of its rarity and historic influence, the Apple I sometimes becomes available through auctions, and the bidding reaches the hundreds of thousands of dollars. But the value of the Apple I in tech history can’t be measured–while other computers came before it, the Apple I sparked the personal computing revolution and firmly established Apple as a tech company not just for business people but for everyone. June 1977: Apple II RR Auction Apple’s second computer, the Apple II, was its first mass-market success. It was designed to appeal to everyday folks, not just the hobbyists who invested in an Apple I. Steve Wozniak made improvements that heightened its utility, and even though its $1,298 price tag was higher than competitors’, the Apple II was a huge hit. How huge? The Apple II is often cited as one of the greatest computers of all time, if not the greatest. Apple continued with the Apple II line for 16 years, and while the Macintosh eventually became the company’s main platform, the Apple II blazed a trail that even today’s Macs still follow. January 1983: Apple Lisa Computer History Museum The Apple Lisa (officially Local Integrated Software Architecture ) was the first personal computer with a graphical user interface, which used a document-centric approach and even allowed files to have the same name (which was unheard of in early computer interfaces). Its all-in-one design had a 5MHz Motorola 68000 CPU, support for up to 2MB of RAM, and a 12-inch monochrome display. Named after Steve Jobs’ estranged daughter, it was originally priced at $9,995. Lisa’s legacy is as complicated as the relationship Jobs had with its namesake, but there’s no denying its importance. In 1980, Steve was kicked off the Lisa project and latched into the Macintosh group, which borrowed many of Lisa’s attributes, namely its GUI. Bruce Daniels, who played a major role on both the Lisa and Macintosh development teams, once said, “All the Mac groups were willing to say that if there had not been a Lisa, there never would have been a Mac.” December 1983: ImageWriter The Centre for Computing History Apple had released printers before 1983, but the ImageWriter was the first that worked with both the Apple II and Macintosh (which wouldn’t arrive for another month). It was one of the first dot-matrix printers, so it could print low-resolution graphics; a lot of other printers used daisy-wheel mechanisms that were meant to produce only text. It wasn’t until ImageWriter II in 1985 that the project took off and Apple finally discontinued it after 11 years. The ImageWriter II had a sleeker, more refined design, better speed and print modes, and could print in color if you changed the ribbon. By the mid-1980s, laser printers were beginning to transform publishing, and the Apple LaserWriter became the industry standard. January 1984: Macintosh 128K Foundry The Macintosh 128K set into motion the core of Apple’s business and empowered users everywhere. But the Macintosh was, at first, considered a research project at Apple; the company was more focused on the Apple Lisa. That all changed when Steve Jobs, determined to “make a dent in the universe,” took over the Macintosh team. Here’s why 1984 wasn’t like 1984: The first Macintosh arrived with an 8MHz Motorola 6800 CPU, supported up to 1MB of RAM, and had a built-in 9-inch monochrome display. System 1.0 ran off a 400K floppy disk, and Disk Swapper’s Elbow became a badge of honor that bonded those early users. It’s been 40 years since its debut, but the core features of System 1—the Finder, menu bar, and Control Panel—are still a part of today’s macOS 26, a testament to the versatility of the original idea. March 1985: LaserWriter Gammal trotjänare. Wikipedia When the Macintosh was introduced, it was immediately apparent how it was built for creative work, but it needed an affordable device to satisfy professionals who wanted high-quality prints or their creations. The Apple LaserWriter did that, and ushered in what Paul Brainerd termed “desktop publishing.” The LaserWriter introduced the world to PostScript, Adobe’s page description language that enabled printers to reproduce graphics at the quality that professionals demand. It was also networkable, so that several Macs could connect to it and print. This networkability helped to offset its $6,995 price. This is part one of a five-part series exploring 50 years of Apple product releases. Stay tuned to Macworld all week as we explore all five decades, continuing tomorrow with 1986-1995.11:00 amThe top 50 people who shaped Apple, ranked
Macworld April 1 marks Apple’s 50th anniversary, a milestone it couldn’t reach without the help of some very talented people. So we decided to put together a list of the 50 people who made Apple the company it is today. Some worked there for just a year or two; others for almost the entire half-century, while others never actually worked for the company at all. But all influenced Apple’s journey in some profound way. This is all, of course, deeply subjective. It is very unlikely that every reader will agree with the author’s selections, far less with his rankings. Which is fine, we welcome the conversation. Our only rule is that if you complain about someone’s exclusion, tell us who you would cut to make room. The list is presented in reverse order and will be expanded with 10 new names each day across this week. Who do you think will make the top 10? Drop us a message on Bluesky or Threads. 50. Katie Cotton Apple PR legend Katie Cotton joined Apple in 1996, shortly before the return of Steve Jobs, and worked closely with him for the next 15 years. For better or worse, she was instrumental in shaping the company’s communications strategy and famous culture of secrecy, fiercely controlling Apple’s portrayal in the press. As we wrote upon her retirement in 2014, she “largely turned public relations on its head.” Cotton sadly passed away in 2023, but like Jobs himself, her legacy lives on in Apple Park. 49. Al Gore Kleiner Perkins The former vice president of the United States is better known, of course, for his political career and climate advocacy. But Al Gore has made a small mark on Apple’s history too: After his failed bid to become president of the United States, he joined Apple’s Board of Directors. “Al brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and wisdom to Apple from having helped run the largest organization in the world: the United States government,” Jobs said at the time of his election. No, not that election. 48. Michael Spindler Apple Wiki During its 50 years, Apple has had seven full-time CEOs. Six of them are in this list. (Michael Scott, who was more memorable for the number of people he fired than the new products he oversaw, misses out.) Michael Spindler, who ran things from 1993 to 1996, is our next lowest-ranked CEO. His era wasn’t exactly a golden one, but he deserves recognition for the momentous launch of the first PowerPC Macs on his watch, as well as bold failures such as the clone licensing program. Spindler also fired a bunch of people and tried to merge with IBM, but nobody’s perfect. 47. Bill Gates Microsoft Apple fans are mainly familiar with Bill Gates as the guy trying to get everyone to run Microsoft DOS or Windows instead of Mac OS through the 1980s and 1990s. But it’s important to remember that Apple probably wouldn’t have survived the latter decade without Microsoft’s $150 million investment (and its commitment to keep developing Office for the Mac) in 1997, and it was Gates who made that call. This felt like a Faustian bargain, but unusually for those types of stories, everything worked out OK in the end. 46. Bob Belleville Folklore.org Jobs famously recruited John Sculley from PepsiCo by asking him if he wanted to sell sugared water for the rest of his life. Bob Belleville, working at the time for Xerox, reportedly got the even less flattering line “Everything you’ve ever done in your life is shit, so why don’t you come work for me?” Perhaps surprisingly, this worked, and Belleville spent three years leading both hardware and software engineering for the Macintosh and overseeing the development of the LaserWriter. In a 2015 documentary, he said that working under Jobs consumed his life and destroyed his marriage, yet movingly struggled to hold back tears while reading an obituary he wrote for his former boss. It’s hard to think of a better metaphor for the intense highs and desolate lows of working with Steve. 45. Chris Espinosa Meredith Espinosa Apple employee No. 8 joined the company in 1976 when he was just 14 (despite being warned about the notorious Steves by his teachers), and is still there today, making him Apple Inc.’s longest-serving employee. Espinosa did a bit of everything in the early days, from marketing to writing manuals and business plans, before finding his niche in technical projects such as Mac OS, Xcode, and AppleScript. Few can claim to have contributed so much, and none for so long. 44. Ridley Scott Getty Images Lots of successful film directors have dabbled in advertising, but rarely does the resultant work merit more than a faintly embarrassing footnote in their career. Not so with Ridley Scott, who had already made Alien and Blade Runner when he was approached to direct a high-profile spot for the upcoming Macintosh computer. He could have passed on the sort of thing as beneath his stature, but instead, he made what is widely considered the greatest TV commercial ever made. All that without even showing the product. Lots of successful film directors have dabbled in advertising, but rarely does the resultant work merit more than a faintly embarrassing footnote in their career. Not so with Ridley Scott, who had already made Alien and Blade Runner when he was approached to direct a high-profile spot for the upcoming Macintosh computer. He could have passed on the sort of thing as beneath his stature, but instead, he made what is widely considered the greatest TV commercial ever made. All that without even showing the product. 43. Rod Holt Alchetron Already well into his 40s by 1977, Rod Holt was reportedly skeptical about both Apple and Steve Jobs himself when first asked by his boss at Atari to “help the kids out.” He reportedly demanded a fee of $200 per day, which proved to be a wise investment. Holt designed a vital switching power supply for the Apple II and later joined full-time as employee No. 5, chief engineer, VP of engineering, and chief scientist. “This process of invention is very unusual,” he said on the Mac’s 30th birthday many years later. “I think the world could use a lot more of it.” 42. Angela Ahrendts Apple Apple’s first and for many years its only high-profile female executive, ex-Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts merits inclusion as the pioneer she undoubtedly was in a male-dominated industry. (Just look at how many men there are on this list.) But that would be to sell her short, because she also made an indelible mark on the company’s retail presence around the world. Every time you walk into an Apple Store, you’re seeing Ahrendts’ influence, and the value brought to Apple by her deep understanding of the fashion and luxury markets. 41. Daniel Kottke Twitter Having met Jobs (whom he described as “a really sweet guy, real quiet and shy”) at Reed College in 1972, Daniel Kottke later travelled extensively with the Apple founder. They trekked in India, seeking spiritual enlightenment, and they visited All One Farm, the Oregon commune owned by the love guru and LSD trafficker Robert Friedland. So it was natural enough, when Jobs started a company whose name was inspired by Friedland’s orchard, that he would bring his friend on board as Apple employee No. 12. A self-taught engineer with little computing knowledge, Kottke grew to become an invaluable member of the team. He assembled and debugged circuit boards (he reportedly still owns all 12 original Mac logic boards), built prototypes, and designed the Macintosh’s detached keyboard. His signature is even embossed inside the case. But Kottke lost favor with the boss. When Apple went public in 1980, Rod Holt offered to match whatever stock options Jobs would give his buddy. “OK,” Jobs replied. “I will give him zero.” Not such a sweet guy after all. This is part one of a five-part series counting down the most influential people throughout Apple’s 50-year history. Stay tuned to Macworld all week as we reveal the full list, continuing tomorrow with 40-31.10:58 amiPhone will still exist 50 years from now, says Apple – and no AI execs
Apple SVP Eddy Cue has previously suggested that we may not be using iPhones ten years from now, but marketing chief Greg Joswiak appears to disagree. Joz said in a new interview that it’s hard to imagine that we won’t still be using an iPhone 50 years from now … more…10:57 amHelp with setting up app subscription in App Store Connect
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Macworld I’ve spent the past few weeks working on a fun long-form feature: a list of 50 people who helped to make Apple the company it is today. This is, of course, in honor of Apple’s 50th anniversary, which it celebrates on Wednesday, April 1. My list will be published in five instalments across this week, starting today, and I hope you enjoy it. I certainly enjoyed writing it. One thing that surprised me was how many names there were to choose from: not just people who’ve worked at or in connection with Apple, but people whose contributions have made a tangible difference to the company’s story. It seemed like the challenge would be finding 50 really worthwhile names in order to match the birthday number; in fact, the hard part was narrowing it down that far. Even after my list was set, colleagues kept suggesting extra people that I would then realise had to be included. It was infuriating. Of course, the line had to be drawn somewhere; the list of Apple’s 60 greatest people will have to wait until 2036, and who knows what we’ll be doing by then. The cut-off point was 50, and this meant that some amazingly talented people didn’t make it in. I don’t want to give too much away—I certainly won’t be revealing any of the rankings, you’ll have to read the article to find those out—but I thought it might be nice to mention a few deserving but lesser-known names I considered. Half of them made the cut, and half did not. There are 10 names in this list, presented alphabetically. Call yourself an Apple fan? See how many you recognize. Paul Brainerd: Coined the term “desktop publishing” and released the first consumer DTP application: PageMaker, which was, critically for Apple’s development among the creative market, a Mac exclusive. Douglas Engelbart: Invented the mouse, hyperlinks, word processors, and untold other foundational computing concepts back in the 60s. These would wind their way, via Xerox PARC, to the groundbreaking interface elements of the Lisa and original Macintosh. Rob Janoff: Designed the second Apple logo, which, other than a few color changes, is the one Apple still uses today. The first Apple logo was pretty but also absolutely bonkers. John Knoll: Co-creator of Adobe Photoshop. Like PageMaker, this started life as a Mac exclusive. Jerry Manock: Worked on the designs of the Apple II, Apple III, Lisa, and Macintosh. Apple’s first designer, he is widely considered to be the father of the company’s Industrial Design Group. Tim Mott: A member of the Xerox PARC team whose breakthrough interface concepts would inspire the Macintosh. He is specifically known for inventing the double-click. Joy Mountford: Influential leader, from 1986 to 1996, of Apple’s Human Interface Group. This team of scientists and visual artists helped make the company’s products more user-friendly, and codified usability guidelines for Mac app developers. Marc Newson: Star designer who worked on the Apple Watch and Apple retail stores. Big buddies with Jony Ive, and they now have a company together. Burrell Smith: Engineer who designed the Mac’s motherboard. Was described by a colleague as the closest Apple ever came to having another Steve Wozniak. Bud Tribble: Software manager for the original Mac, and later a “policy czar” with a focus on privacy. Be honest. How many did you know? And while you’re at it, try to guess which ones made it into the article. Drop us a message on Bluesky or Threads. The answers to that will be revealed this week. Foundry Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Apple turns 50: Anniversary special Apple at 50: 7 iconic products that proved everyone wrong. 7 Apple inventions that reinvented Apple. Apple turns the Sydney Opera House into an iPad canvas with stunning results. Trending: Top stories Even PC users have caught MacBook Neo fever, discovers the Macalope. The Mac Pro died so Apple silicon could live. Mahmoud Itani lists 12 hidden iMessage features every iPhone user should try. Put it in your calendar! Apple announces AI-fueled WWDC26 to kick off June 8. The most shocking finding in Ookla’s C1X report? People are buying the iPhone Air. This Mac mini dock looks like a classic Macintosh and has a working display. Podcast of the week Apple has announced the dates for its Worldwide Developers Conference. In the latest episode of the Macworld Podcast we also talk about Apple TV rumors, ads in Apple Maps, and more. You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site. Reviews corner Slay The Spire 2: The best deck-builder just got better. The rumor mill iOS 27 rumored to bring a totally new Siri interface, ‘Ask’ button, and more. Software updates, bugs, and problems No new Siri, but iOS 26.4 is here with a ton of must-have new features. Apple urges iPhone users to update as new DarkSword hacking tool lands online. The OS 26.4 updates are loaded with security fixes, so grab them now! And with that, we’re done for this week’s Apple Breakfast. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters, including our new email from The Macalope–an irreverent, humorous take on the latest news and rumors from a half-man, half-mythical Mac beast. You can also follow us on Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, or X for discussion of breaking Apple news stories. See you next Monday, and stay Appley.09:46 amBuilding an AI Travel App That Doesn’t Hallucinate (with SwiftData + CloudKit) | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingBuilding an AI Travel App That Doesn’t Hallucinate (with SwiftData + CloudKit)
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Macworld TL;DR: Get a 1-month Microsoft 365 subscription on sale for $7.99. Some subscriptions are worth it, and Microsoft 365 is definitely one of them because of all the little extras that aren’t available in Microsoft Office. It’s even better if you can get it on sale. Right now, a 1-month Microsoft 365 Personal Subscription is marked down from $9.99 to $7.99. Microsoft 365 Personal gives you access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote, along with a few add-ons that make it more useful than a basic Office setup. You can use it on up to five devices at the same time, including PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android, so it works well if you move between devices during the day. One of the biggest differences with Microsoft 365 is the 1TB of OneDrive storage. That gives you space for files, photos, videos, and backups, and it makes it easier to keep everything synced instead of emailing documents to yourself or digging through old downloads. Outlook is also included as an ad-free email app, and Microsoft Defender adds security tools for your personal data and devices. The subscription also includes Microsoft Editor for spelling and grammar help, Clipchamp for video editing, and Copilot inside the Microsoft apps. Right now, it’s only $7.99 to get a 1-month Microsoft 365 Personal Plan. Microsoft 365 Personal: 1-Month SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:34 amApple's Early Days: Massive Oral History Shares Stories About Young Wozniak and Jobs
Apple's 50th anniversary is this week — and Fast Company's Harry McCracken just published an 11,000-word oral history with some fun stories from Apple's earliest days and the long and winding road to its very first home computers: Steve Wozniak, cofounder, Apple: I told my dad when I was in high school, "I'm going to own a computer someday." My dad said, "It costs as much as a house." And I sat there at the table — I remember right where we were sitting — and I said, "I'll live in an apartment." I was going to have a computer if it was ever possible. I didn't need a house. Woz even remembers trying to build a home computer early on with a teenaged Steve Jobs and Bill Fernandez from rejected parts procured from local electronics companies. Woz designed it — "not from anybody else's design or from a manual. And Fernandez was one of those kids that could use a soldering iron." Bill Fernandez: The computer was very basic. It was working, and we were starting to talk about how we could hook a teletype up to it. Mrs. Wozniak called a reporter from the San Jose Mercury, and he came over with a photographer. We set up the computer on the floor of Steve Wozniak's bedroom. Well, the core integrated circuit that ran the power supply that I built was an old reject part. We turned on the computer, and the power supply smoked and burnt out the circuitry. So we didn't get our photos in the paper with an article about the boy geniuses. But within a few years Jobs and Wozniak both wound up with jobs at local tech companies. Atari cofounder Nolan Bushnell remembers that Steve Jobs "wasn't a good engineer, but he was a great technician. He was pristine in his ability to solder, which was actually important in those days." Meanwhile Allen Baum had shared Wozniak's high school interest in computers, and later got Woz a job working at Hewlett-Packard — where employees were allowed to use stockroom parts for private projects. ("When he needed some parts, even if we didn't have them, I could order them.") Baum helped with the Apple I and II, and joined Apple a decade later. Wozniak remembers being inspired to build that first Apple I by the local Homebrew Computing Club, people "talking about great things that would happen to society, that we would be able to communicate like we never did [before] and educate in new ways. And being a geek would be important and have value." And once he'd built his first computer, "I wanted these people to help create the revolution. And so I passed out my designs with no copyright notices — public domain, open source, everything. A couple of other people in the club did build it." But Woz and Jobs had even tried pitching the computer as a Hewlett-Packard product, Woz remembers: Steve Wozniak: I showed them what it would cost and how it would work and what it could do with my little demos. They had all the engineering people and the marketing people, and they turned me down. That was the first of five turndowns from Hewlett-Packard. Steve Jobs and I had to go into business on our own. In the end, Randy Wigginton, Apple employee No. 6 remembers witnessing Jobs, Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne the signing of Apple's founding contract, "which is pretty funny, because I was 15 at the time." And it was Allen Baum's father who gave Wozniak and Jobs the bridge loan to buy the parts they'd need for their first 500 computers. After all the memories, the article concludes that "Trying to connect every dot between Apple, the tiny, dirt-poor 1970s startup, and Apple, the $3.7 trillion 21st-century global colossus, is impossible." But this much is clear: The company has always been at its best when its original quirky humanity and willingness to be an outlier shine through. Mark Johnson, Apple employee No. 13: I was in Cupertino just yesterday. It's totally different. They own Cupertino now. Jonathan Rotenberg, who cofounded the Boston Computer Society in 1977 at age 13: People want to hate Apple, because it is big and powerful. But Apple has an underlying moral purpose that is immensely deep and expansive... Mike Markkula, the early retiree from Intel whose guidance and money turned the garage startup into a company: The culture mattered. People were there for the right reasons — to build something transformative — not just to make money. That alignment produced extraordinary results... Steve Wozniak: Everything you do in life should have some element of joy in it. Even your work should have an element of joy... When you're about to die, you have certain memories. And for me, it's not going to be Apple going public or Apple being huge and all that. It's really going to be stories from the period when humble people spotted something that was interesting and followed it I'll be thinking of that when I die, along with a lot of pranks I played. The important things. Read more of this story at Slashdot.06:20 amNew legal entity showing up – Has anyone faced this issue before?
Multiple legal entities We have been unable to do new releases because a new legal entity came up under our account without being requested. It is not linked to our business, it is located in another country, but has the same name. I have contacted their support, they mentioned that it seems like a problem […]05:42 amAlarmKit: How to make slide-to-stop trigger countdown/re-ring instead of permanently stopping? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingAlarmKit: How to make slide-to-stop trigger countdown/re-ring instead of permanently stopping?
Apps like SuperAlarm achieve re-ring with just a slide-to-stop (no secondary button). How are they doing it? Is there an AlarmKit API I'm missing that prevents the stop gesture from being a true stop? (MORE OPTIONAL CONTEXT DOWN BELOW IF YOU WANT MORE DETAILS ABOUT MY PROBLEM 🙂 ): Building an alarm app with AlarmKit […]05:22 amJNB (Johannesburg) on 2026-03-30
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Software developers are nervous right now. And honestly? They should be paying attention. The question spreading through every coding bootcamp, tech forum, and engineering team is the same: If AI can build any software, do we still need the people who build it? https://substack.com/home/post/p-190543145 submitted by /u/alset18 [link] [comments]04:22 amICN (Seoul) on 2026-03-31
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i learned for years, and used to be proud of myself? now people can just generate apps in a day who have never written a “hello world” before? then i question why i am spending weeks working on 1 feature? so then i use ai agents to ship faster and build 3 features and lose […]12:22 amLHR (London) on 2026-03-30
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Hello everyone, I'm a developer and I wanted to try switching over and making a swift based iPhone app, just for fun. However, I was disappointed to find out that a macOS device is "required" to make an iPhone app. For someone who just wants to try making an app as a little hobby (e.g. […]11:22 pmDME (Moscow) on 2026-03-30
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Toward the tail end of last year, agentic coding (otherwise known as vibe coding) truly took off. With the launch of models like Claude Opus 4.5, it suddenly became possible to ask AI to build something for you, and it’d do it in a nearly fully functional way. That level of accuracy led to people taking a hands off approach to app building, and even enabled people who’ve never coded before to make apps. Whether or not you like this trend is another discussion. Either way, there’s one thing that holds true: App Store review isn’t cut out for it. more…10:40 pmNew Book 'Apple: The First 50 Years' Hits Record Low Price on Amazon
This month, tech columnist David Pogue launched a new book called "Apple: The First 50 Years." On Amazon, you can get the new book for $33.80 in hardcover, down from $50.00, the best price we've seen so far on the book. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. The book explores the first five decades of Apple's history, including interviews with 150 key people who shaped Apple into what it is today, like Steve Wozniak, John Sculley, Jony Ive, and more. The book is launching to coincide with Apple's upcoming 50th anniversary on April 1, 2026. 32% OFFApple: The First 50 Years for $33.80 Amazon's sale is on the hardcover version of the book, and provides an estimated April 3 delivery date for free delivery. We've collected all of the best deals you can find during Amazon's Big Spring Sale in our dedicated article. 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 forums10:23 pmJNB (Johannesburg) on 2026-03-29
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submitted by /u/YosephusMaximus0 [link] [comments]09:46 pmI wanted a better keyword research/ASO tool for the App Store so I built one 🚀 | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI wanted a better keyword research/ASO tool for the App Store so I built one 🚀
Most ASO tools cost $500+/month and are built for marketing teams, not indie devs. I wanted something that answered one simple question: "Is there actually room for my app idea?" Peekaso shows you: Real search demand (straight from Apple's API) How hard it is to rank (Peekaso Difficulty score) AI analysis of what users hate […]09:24 pmApple's M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro Reaches New All-Time Low Prices on Amazon
Amazon is offering new all-time low prices on Apple's M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro, with up to $149 off select models without the need of a membership or clipping a coupon. This deal is part of Amazon's ongoing Big Spring Sale, which has major discounts on AirPods, iPads, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Starting with the 14-inch models, you can get the 24GB/1TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro for $2,049.99, down from $2,199.00. This deal, along with all of the others we're tracking in this article, represent new best-ever prices on the brand new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro. $149 OFF14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $2,049.99 $149 OFF14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/2TB) for $2,449.99 We're also tracking similar steep discounts on the 16-inch models, including a few M5 Max options. These discounts reach up to $199 off original prices, and as of writing we're only tracking these deals on Amazon. $149 OFF16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $2,549.99 $199 OFF16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (48GB/1TB) for $2,899.99 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 forums09:06 pmHow are you all using AI for app development?
Curious how people in this community are incorporating AI into their day to day app development work. I've been building a React Native app with Expo and find myself leaning pretty heavily on Claude for infrastructure and backend stuff, where it's pretty straightforward to describe what I want and get something useful back. But on […]08:47 pmI built an App designed for Traveling with friends.
My App-Store launched App "Your Group Trip" is online for a few days and I'm searching for users willing to use it for their real trips to get some feedback. You can: – Split Expenses – Start Votes – Manage Lists – Make Draws If you did use my App I'd really enjoy some feedback […]08:41 pmWhere are ya’ll buying/getting your icons?
I mean icon sets for in your app. Not your app icon. submitted by /u/AHApps [link] [comments]08:39 pmAmazon slashes up to $200 off new M5 Pro & M5 Max MacBook Pros
Both 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are eligible for Big Spring Sale savings to the tune of up to $200 off, delivering the lowest prices on record.Save up to $200 on Apple's brand-new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro - Image credit: AppleApple's 2026 MacBook Pro is on sale at Amazon today, with 14-inch and 16-inch retail configurations eligible for triple-digit savings.Prices start at $2,049, with a breakdown of the deals below and in our MacBook Pro Price Guide. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:07 pmSunday Reboot: Addiction, VR, and how the iPhone Air doesn't suck
In this week's "Sunday Reboot," social addiction is a slippery slope for Apple's App Store, Nvidia CloudXR is a great thing for Apple Vision Pro gaming, and the iPhone Air isn't as bad as you'd think.Apple Vision Pro, YouTube, Instagram, iPhone AirSunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.This week, Apple finally killed off the long-suffering Mac Pro, a severe "DarkSword" exploit"DarkSword" exploit was leaked that affects older iOS versions, and China pressed for more App Store openness. Apple's celebration in London also took place, with performances from Nia Archives and Mumford & Sons. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:40 pmSora isn’t the only thing OpenAI shut down this month
On Tuesday, OpenAI announced that the company is shutting down Sora, its AI-generated video app. The iPhone app only arrived in September, making its six-month existence brief and fun, much like using the app itself. It turns out Sora isn’t the only thing the makers of ChatGPT are nixing this month. more…07:30 pmSlow builds? Here’s the simple fix I came across
it sound quite simple, but it did actually work, and i’m so happy about it… recently i started builds in xcode and they seem to load forever… sometimes 4-5 mins… if you wanna test small changes, that s*cks… here’s what you can try: – free up storage (sounds like it wouldn’t help, but it really […]06:56 pmIs there a way for a native macOS app to capture network requests from browsers like Chrome, Firefox or Safari locally, without using a browser extension? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingIs there a way for a native macOS app to capture network requests from browsers like Chrome, Firefox or Safari locally, without using a browser extension?
I'm building a tool using swift and vapor (macos app), so I'm asking whether a macOS app can observe/intercept browser network traffic directly on the machine, and how that would usually be implemented. For example, would this require a local proxy, packet capture, Network Extension framework or smth else? Any help would be nice. I’d […]06:13 pmHow AudioBo simplifies converting audio files into M4B audiobooks on macOS
I have been an audiobook fan for decades. I have had an Audible subscription since 2008 (before they were owned by Amazon), and I have listened to hundreds, if not thousands, of books during that time. A few years ago, I wrote about my process of taking cheap CD audiobooks from Amazon and combining them into M4B files to host on my Plex server. Once I discovered it was possible to put these files into Plex on my Mac Mini, it became my go-to audiobook setup for me. Paired with the Prologue app, it creates the ultimate listening experience that you own and control. more…06:04 pmAlarmKit – App alarm settings
Hello, I am working on an app and I want to use the AlarmKit features. The issue I am running into, is if the user hits Deny permission to the prompt, I can't find a place in settings to turn that back on if they change their mind. If I go to the App settings […]04:59 pmIssue with sandbox testing
Hello guys, I have an issue. I am testing purchases on my application via sandbox. I've created everything on Apple Store Connect, verify my address, but in X-code simulator, once I click on sign-in to sandbox, it requests my real phone number for verification. Since when does Apple require 2FA for sandbox? And is there […]04:27 pmAnniversary party at Apple Park will feature a British Invasion performance
Apple will be ending its 50th-anniversary celebrations in the coming week, with an unnamed British performer set to entertain employees at Apple Park.Apple ParkApple's celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the company has resulted in performances around the world. To go out with a bang, the celebrations will be concluding at its headquarters.Posting to X, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman writes that the world tour will reach its finale sometime this week. The venue will be Apple Park. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:19 pmlarge file uploads in flutter are harder than they look
thought this was simple until everything broke – app kills, network drops, lost progress wrote how i handled it with chunking + resumable uploads: https://www.stormej.me/blog/large-file-upload-system-flutter curious how others are solving this submitted by /u/BodybuilderFormal919 [link] [comments]04:13 pmGet smarter in 15 minutes: Grab a lifetime Headway sub for bestseller summaries
This book summaries app serves up bite-size bestsellers you can read, listen to or watch. Save on the Headway app. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:52 pmToday in Apple history: iPhone 4 owners get Antennagate payout
On March 29, 2012, a settlement ended Apple's "Antennagate" controversy by giving affected iPhone 4 owners the chance to claim a $15 payout. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:35 pmApple's 50th Anniversary Finale Revealed
Apple has been celebrating its upcoming 50th anniversary by hosting surprise performances and other events around the world over the past few weeks, and now Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has revealed details about the company's grand finale. In a social media post, Gurman said Apple's celebrations will conclude this week with a finale at its Apple Park headquarters for employees. A special guest will perform, according to Gurman. He hinted at Paul McCartney. "Let me just say he's still going strong, was part of the British Invasion and [Steve] Jobs would've been ecstatic," Gurman said about the headliner. As spotted by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris, the Apple Park Visitor Center is closing early at 3 p.m. Pacific Time on Tuesday, March 31. However, it is our understanding that Apple's final celebration will not have a public component, with the event likely to be limited to Apple's corporate employees and other invitees. It is unclear if any of Apple's retail employees will be invited to the event. Apple turns 50 on April 1. It is unclear if the final celebration will be happening on March 31 or on April 1, but it should be quite the party.Tags: Apple 50th Anniversary, Apple Park, Mark GurmanThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:35 pmReleased first app – forestry / woodland management app for a friend. How to spread the free useable app? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingReleased first app – forestry / woodland management app for a friend. How to spread the free useable app?
Hello guys, I developed my first app „FindMyTree“ mainly for a friend who paid for my develop account. The app is released and working, he use it daily for his forest as managment / tracking of his tree‘s. It is so niche and specific in my eyes that maybe someone else in this niche could […]03:34 pmApple Now Requires Device-Level Age Verification in the UK. Could the US Be Next?
Apple unveiled new device-level age restrictions in the UK on Wednesday. "After downloading a new update, users will now have to confirm that they are 18 or older to access unrestricted features," reports Gizmodo. "Users will be able to confirm their age with a credit card or by scanning an ID." For those underage or who have not confirmed their age, Apple will turn on Web Content Filter and Communication Safety, which will not only restrict access to certain apps or websites, but will also monitor messages, shared photo albums, AirDrop, and FaceTime calls for nudity. Apple didn't specify exactly which services and features are banned for under-18 users, but it will likely be in compliance with UK legislation... The British government does not require Apple and other OS providers to institute device-level age checks, but it does restrict minor access to online pornography under the Online Safety Act, which passed in 2023. So far, that restriction has only been implemented at the website level, but UK officials have been worried about easy loopholes to evade the age restrictions, like VPNs. The broader tech industry has been campaigning for some time to use device-level age checks instead in response to the rising tide of under-16 social media and internet bans around the world. Last month, in a landmark social media trial in California, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg also supported this idea, saying that conducting age verification "at the level of the phone is just a lot clearer than having every single app out there have to do this separately." Pornhub-operator Aylo had advocated for device-level restrictions in the UK as well, and even sent out letters to Apple, Google, and Microsoft in November asking for OS-level age verification... The most obvious question: Could this be brought stateside? Read more of this story at Slashdot.03:18 pmApple Preparing 'Most Significant Overhaul in the iPhone's History'
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has high expectations for Apple's first foldable iPhone. In his Power On newsletter today, he said the foldable iPhone will be "the most significant overhaul in the iPhone's history." "iPhone 4, iPhone 6 and iPhone X were clearly a big deal, but this is a whole new design," he said. Like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7, the foldable iPhone will reportedly open up like a book, providing users with a large inner screen for watching videos, playing games, and multitasking. iOS 27 is expected to be optimized for the foldable iPhone, allowing for apps to be open side-by-side and for other iPad-like multitasking functionality. A few months ago, a report said the foldable iPhone will be equipped with a 7.7-inch inner display, and a 5.3-inch outer display. It was initially rumored that the device would have a virtually "crease-free" inner display, but it was later reported that Apple is using technology that "reduces the crease without eliminating it entirely." Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects the foldable iPhone to have two rear cameras, one front camera, and a Touch ID power button instead of Face ID. Apple will likely unveil the foldable iPhone in September this year, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. However, according to analyst Tim Long and Gurman, the foldable iPhone might ship later than the Pro models. In the U.S., it has been estimated that the foldable iPhone may start at or above $1,999. Related Roundup: iPhone FoldTags: Bloomberg, Mark GurmanThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:05 pmWould I be making the wrong decision to go back to UIKit Coordinator in a SwiftUI Project. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWould I be making the wrong decision to go back to UIKit Coordinator in a SwiftUI Project.
I am taking over a project and they are using SwiftUI for navigation using a coordinator pattern. I'll be honest. I hate it. From what I can see the flaws are Coordinator no longer as decoupled ViewModel takes on less responsibility but with that less testability We need a CoordinatorView View more responsible in general […]03:00 pmiOS 27 Rumored to Feature All-New Siri App With 'Extensions' Feature
In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman discussed Apple's upcoming AI plans in more detail. As he reported last week, this will apparently include a Siri app with a so-called "Extensions" feature across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. With the Siri app, the report said that iPhone, iPad, and Mac users would be able to interact with Apple's assistant in both text and voice modes. The app would also provide users with access to their past conversations with Siri. Overall, the Siri app would function similarly to the ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude apps. Siri has been able to tap into ChatGPT since iOS 18.2, and the "Extensions" feature would allow for additional third-party chatbots to be connected. "Extensions allow agents from installed apps to work with Siri, the Siri app and other features on your devices," reads fine print in the Settings app on an internal, pre-release version of iOS 27, according to Gurman. The first developer beta of iOS 27 should be available in June, ahead of a wide release to all users in September. In his newsletter, Gurman said the App Store will have a dedicated "Extensions" section. "It will be a marketplace of sorts for third-party AI integrations," he wrote. That fine print also seemingly confirms that Apple is indeed testing a Siri app. It is unclear if the Siri app will be available on all iPhone models compatible with iOS 27, or if it will require an iPhone 15 Pro or newer with Apple Intelligence support. Beyond supporting more third-party chatbots, Siri will receive a major overhaul on iOS 27, according to Gurman. He expects Siri to have a redesigned interface, which may involve the Dynamic Island, and there will apparently be a systemwide "Ask Siri" button in Apple's apps and a "Write with Siri" button above the keyboard. Related Roundup: iOS 27Tags: Apple Intelligence, Bloomberg, Mark Gurman, SiriThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:18 pmNeeded clarification on whether Apple will reject my app.
I'm building an app, which has an ibooks like wardrobe interface ( the old ios6 style). My app is not at all related to books. However for the image assets, I generated it through nano banana with the help of the ibooks screenshots and they look very similar to the ibooks look. My question is […]01:30 pmM5 Pro and M5 Max vs. M4 Pro and M4 Max: How big is the performance jump?
Apple’s M5 Pro and M5 Max chips promise big performance gains over the M4 generation. Here’s how the latest Apple silicon stacks up. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:50 amJust updated my iOS app! Time Fill is a minimal countdown app with beautiful widgets and a visual timeline, built with ios design principles in mind. And it’s 100% free with no ads or subscriptions. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingJust updated my iOS app! Time Fill is a minimal countdown app with beautiful widgets and a visual timeline, built with ios design principles in mind. And it’s 100% free with no ads or subscriptions.
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Hi everyone, I'm running into an issue with iOS widgets (WidgetKit) and I'm not sure if it's a system limitation, a bug in newer iOS versions, or something wrong in my implementation. Previously, my widget was refreshing automatically as expected using TimelineProvider. However, recently it stopped updating on its own. Current behavior: – The widget […]06:09 amwhy cant swiftui handle simple pickers?
why is there a 0.5 second delay on a button that opens a view with 5 pickers? age, weight, height. really? lag to create that? ok let me do a textfield with a number pad. really? no checkmark keyboard button? just some weird lingering done button customly attached to the top? why? submitted by […]05:05 amAI in Xcode sucks, Alex Sidebar is gone – what do you use?
Apple AI in Xcode absolutely sucks. It simply connects to the LLM and does not add any more context, UX is absolutely horrible. Alex Sidebar is killed by OpenAI. Switching back and forth between Xcode and VS/Claude is horrible (even though I mainly use chat window to talk with LLM rather then code for me). […]04:37 amI built a tuner-style infinite slider for iOS and would love feedback
Hey folks, I built a tuner-style infinite slider for iOS and wanted to share it here. Unlike a normal slider with a fixed min/max, this one is meant to feel more like a continuous tuning control for fine adjustments. I’ve been testing it inside a free screenshot app I’m building, and it’s been pretty fun […]03:08 amWhat’s the best way to advertise an app right now?
I recently launched my first paid app, a budget tracker called Boop. No subscription model, just a one-time purchase. Everything runs locally on your phone including the AI features. I have 4 ratings so far (4.8 stars) and zero marketing strategy. I've been relying purely on organic App Store search which is basically nothing when […]02:42 amPassing along a resource if anyone’s interested…
If anyone’s interested, found a website that actually compresses Apple preview videos to the correct specs without having to go through ffmpeg… I kept trying to find something like so I kept digging though the google results NOT AFFILIATED WITH THIS IN ANYWAY submitted by /u/alion94 [link] [comments]02:11 amGot mugged in Rio, built a free tourist safety app
Hey guys, I got mugged in Rio a while back and ended up building a free safety app for tourists. It has a near real time crime heat map, price gouging reports, emergency contacts and auto face blur on photos. Called Justo, just went live on the App Store. Built with Swift, MapKit, and Supabase. […]01:38 amVerifying in-app purchases on external node.js server
TLDR; I got lazy due to AI vibe coding. Although its insanely useful, sometimes you still need to slow down and debug. swift client side determining environment verifying environment on node.js server I wanna preface this by saying I'm one of those coding bootcamp grads who learned JavaScript/Full Stack/React + Express and PostgreSQL. Now we […]01:37 amFrom PHP to SwiftUI – My Learning Project YES IPTV Player (iOS + tvOS)
Tech Stack Used Frameworks & Languages: SwiftUI + Swift Architecture: MVVM Persistence Layer: CoreData with iCloud (CloudKit) sync SDKs & Tools: VLCKit, KSPlayer, SDWebImage, PopupView, ExpandableText, Lottie Platforms: iOS and tvOS Development Challenge + How I Solved It One unexpected challenge while using CoreData with CloudKit sync was dealing with duplicated records. Since there is […]01:34 amMacOS 26.4 Adds Warnings For ClickFix Attacks to Its Terminal App
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One of the key features of MacBooks is the care Apple takes over color calibration. That’s great when you’re using your MacBook, but things can change as soon as you plug it into an external monitor, when you can see markedly different colors. That’s because most monitor companies don’t tune their colors in the same way Apple does. But BenQ does exactly that with its latest MA series monitors … more…Saturday March 2811:49 pm[App Saturday] Rotation List 1.0
Where it started: me standing in front of a long aisle of dog food bags at Costco, racking my feeble brain to remember which kind I was supposed to buy next. Wouldn't want the best puppy in the world to get bored with his chow, would we? How it ended: me publishing Rotation List, a […]11:34 pmReleased JellyStream on iOS only
Jellyfin is a light Jellyfin iOS client developed using swift. It has carplay support, smart caching you can configure. It's 100% free and private. I plan on continuing development a bit. If you ever have feature requests, I have a support public git linked in the App Store submitted by /u/sizebzebi [link] […]11:22 pmAnyone else tired of using ffmpeg to compress your videos?
As the title says, ffmpeg is great but it’s a ton of extra steps for nothing… was trying to find something to make it easier and located a drag and drop style compressor… been using it for a few weeks… haven’t had a single issue Sharing this as a resource only… NOT AFFILIATED submitted […]09:49 pmStocks and Investment planning
Im trying to buy an investing and stock planner. On the investment side, its supposed for the user to be able to manage his expenses and have a clear view of where he is spending. On the stock part he would be able to: – have his portfolio imported; – news about stocks; – make […]08:31 pmI built an app that knows who inspires you. 50K installs, 1500 mmr and here’s what I learned in a year. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI built an app that knows who inspires you. 50K installs, 1500 mmr and here’s what I learned in a year.
A year ago I had an idea that sounded stupid out loud. What if a motivation app actually knew what you were going through and matched you with someone who survived the same thing. Not random quotes on a sunset. A real person who hit the same wall you're hitting right now, with a story […]08:10 pmBuilt an iOS app that turns flyers into events using on-device AI — would love feedback from devs | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingBuilt an iOS app that turns flyers into events using on-device AI — would love feedback from devs
Hey everyone — I’ve been working on a side project and would really value feedback from this community, especially on architecture + product decisions. The app is called flux. (“the anti-calendar”). The core idea: point your camera at a flyer, poster, or newsletter → it turns into structured calendar events. What’s interesting (and where I’d […]07:30 pmIndie App Spotlight: ‘Yogi Breath’ is a guided breathing app that progresses with you
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. If you’re someone looking to add more meditation to your life, Yogi Breath could be the right fit. Yogi Breath is a guided breathwork app that moves at your pace – with a number of helpful features to keep you motivated. more…07:08 pmPhroller ~ Delightful Dice Roller + My analysis of Flame Game Engine
My main goal is to capture that satisfaction that comes with rolling real dice without compromising UX fundamentals. Most dice roller apps available are more or less just RNG apps where you tap the screen for some animations for the rolling. I wanted to do better. Instead really let the user drag the screen to […]07:07 pmI published yet-another lists & tasks app (no ai – I personally really like it 🙂 | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI published yet-another lists & tasks app (no ai – I personally really like it 🙂
I wanted to quickly see my tasks (without needing to open the app via widgets) and at the same time a place where I can drop all my thoughts and ideas. So, it took like 2 years of on-off work, but I feel like it's complete now, and I really enjoy using it myself 🙂 […]06:29 pmDay 6 of building Study Flow 🔥 A 17-year-old high school student building his first study app — and today the app finally started to feel interactive. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingDay 6 of building Study Flow 🔥 A 17-year-old high school student building his first study app — and today the app finally started to feel interactive.
Worked on the study session flow. Now when a student taps on a study block from the plan, it opens a focused screen where they can actually start […]06:22 pmFuel Log: Mileage & Service Tracker
Hi everyone, Wanted to share an app that I’ve been working on for sometime now. It hasn’t been published on the App Store yet, but it is live on Test Flight. I’ve started tracking my mileage, fuel, and service history for about 3 years now, jumping between several apps and just couldn’t find one that […]06:20 pmLA Art Director Dad builds kids app with zero coding background
https://preview.redd.it/c76mkajnvtrg1.jpg?width=1776&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=17728e84da237df3c5b33cceed1fc71a68d3d879 Ask Little Chicken submitted by /u/theARTpillow [link] [comments]06:07 pm[DEV] I built a web-based AI agent to bypass Amazon’s sponsored clutter on Safari (Optimized for Mexico 🇲🇽) | Reddit on iOS Programming[DEV] I built a web-based AI agent to bypass Amazon’s sponsored clutter on Safari (Optimized for Mexico 🇲🇽)
Hey everyone! I got tired of seeing 50% "Sponsored" results before finding a real price on mobile Safari. I built lumu.dev to filter the noise and find active coupons. It's a simple web app (no install needed). I’ve focused heavily on the Mexican market (Amazon MX, Mercado Libre) because localized deals are usually a mess […]Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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