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THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 27, 13:00 - 16:00 PSTNov 25, 05:26 PSTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 27 November 2025 at 13:00 PST until 27 November 2025 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Russia handsets.01:34 pmFolding iPhone on track to launch next year with wild $2,399 price tag, reports claim
Macworld The evidence is mounting, and it looks more and more like 2026 will see the launch of the very first foldable iPhone. Supply-chain sources report that Apple is gearing up for mass production of the device, which they say has moved past the (successful) experimental stage. The Chinese-language site UDN this week published an article claiming that Apple has solved what it describes as “the crease problem.” This development puts the company in a position not merely to release the so-called iPhone Fold next year, but to market it as the first product to offer a seamless display when unfolded. “Supply chain sources indicate that Apple has made a breakthrough in developing a foldable iPhone, solving the crease problem that has been the most criticized aspect of previous non-Apple foldable phones,” the site reports (via Google Translate). “Becoming the first truly crease-free foldable phone on the market [will add] a selling point for the new foldable iPhone to be launched next year.” The report doesn’t get into the details of how Apple has solved a problem which has thus far defeated companies with far greater experience in the foldables market, such as Samsung–although it should be noted that the latter company has succeeded in making its creases less noticeable in recent handsets such as the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Indeed, those achievements may be relevant here, with previous reports pointing to a collaboration with Samsung as being key to Apple’s strategy. Sure enough, UDN notes in passing that the Korean firm has secured the exclusive contract to supply the inner screen for the iPhone Fold. Why it wouldn’t also use those screens on its own foldables and steal Apple’s claim to have the only crease-free product on the market is more of a mystery, although Cupertino’s LiquidMetal hinge, which Samsung does not have access to, may be part of the equation. Samsung may be making the screens, but the big winner, in UDN’s words, is Foxconn. Apple’s long-term assembly partner has “established a dedicated production line for foldable iPhones,” the site claims, citing this as proof that the product has entered the engineering verification and pre-mass production phase. Plenty of things can still go wrong, of course, so the 2026 launch schedule remains uncertain, but Apple’s commitment is clear at this point. A sky-high price Elsewhere, a separate report this week has given us a stronger idea of the price to expect when the iPhone Fold makes its debut. The analyst Arthur Liao, of Fubon Research, predicts it will cost $2,399, which falls at the upper end of what pundits had previously suggested. Liao cites Apple’s high-margin business model and material costs, particularly the panel and hinge, for his lofty prediction. And while that price will clearly present a challenge for Apple’s marketing team, the report was optimistic about sales, forecasting that 5.4 million iPhone Fold units would be sold in 2026. Assuming the iPhone Fold arrives at Apple’s fall event and the $2,399 price prediction is accurate, that’s just under $13 billion in revenue from a single iPhone model in a single quarter, which isn’t bad at all. In the same quarter in 2024, Apple made a slightly disappointing $69B across all iPhone models. With the same numbers, the iPhone Fold would represent a 20 percent boost in sales. It looks, then, as though there’s less than a year to go until we see the first folding iPhone. For all the latest news and rumors, bookmark our regularly updated foldable iPhone superguide.01:34 pmBest Practice for Structuring Xcode Projects for Multi-Platform AI Chat Apps? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingBest Practice for Structuring Xcode Projects for Multi-Platform AI Chat Apps?
I want to develop an AI chat app, which will have an iOS app, an iPad app, and a macOS app. The features will be the same, but the user interface will be very different. What is the general best practice? should these be built within the same Xcode project or as separate projects? […]01:33 pmiVanky FusionDock Max 2 review: 23-port, 3x display pro warship of a Thunderbolt 5 dock
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 23 top-end ports, including four Thunderbolt 5 Only Mac dock to natively support three displays 2.5Gb Ethernet Active cooling 240W Power Delivery Cons Takes two Mac ports for maximum advantage Fan may produce noise in exacting studio environments Our Verdict Actively cooled, the 23-port iVanky FusionDock Max 2 is built for long editing sessions and heavy workflows, has an unmatched number of connections, stands alone in its native support for three external displays. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$449.99 Best Prices Today: iVanky FusionDock Max 2 Retailer Price $399.99 View Deal iVanky $449.99 View Deal $499.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Only one dock has ever really competed directly with the iconic CalDigit Thunderbolt Stations: the 21-port iVanky FusionDock Max outgunned the 18-port CalDigit TS4 and with two Thunderbolt chips supported up to four external displays. Thunderbolt 5 brought us the 20-port CalDigit TS5 Plus, and now throwing down the “Ultimate Dock” gauntlet is the 23-port iVanky FusionDock Max 2. We’ll compare the two later in this review, but first let’s look at everything the FusionDock Max 2 offers to the highest echelon of Mac professionals. If you own an Intel Mac or any Windows/Chrome laptop, you must look elsewhere as the FusionDock Max 2 works only with Apple Silicon M-series Macs, including not just the MacBook Pro but Mac Studio and Mac mini as well. The extra-special advantage this dock has over other Thunderbolt 5 docks is its combination of a Thunderbolt 5 controller with an additional DP-Alt chip to natively deliver up to three external displays—a feat that usually takes two docks or a docking station that requires third-party DisplayLink compression software installation on the Mac. In terms of raw power and number of ports, this dock may be overkill for many but even mere Mac mortals with deep pockets might have their heads turned by everything on offer here. And there’s a lot on offer: in some cases, maybe too much! Simon Jary Specs and features We thought the mighty CalDigit TS5 Plus was remarkable packing 20 ports, including ten USB, but the FusionDock Max 2 fits 23 ports into a similarly sized case. All 23 function simultaneously. All the ports are clearly labeled, which is helpful as there are so many! One upstream Thunderbolt 5 port (80Gbps, 140W) Three downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports (80Gbps, 15W) One USB-C port (10Gbps, 30W) Four USB-C ports (10Gbps, 7.5W) One USB-A port (10Gbps, 7.5W) Three USB-A ports (5Gbps, 7.5W) Three USB-A ports (480Mbps, 2.5W) One HDMI 2.0 Ethernet (2.5Gb) UHS-II SD card reader (312MBps) UHS-II microSD card reader (312MBps) One 3.5mm combo audio In/Out jack (front) One 3.5mm Audio Out audio jack (back) One optical audio 330W power supply With a port deck armed like a cross between a nineteenth century multi-cannon Man Of War and a big-gun steam dreadnought, the FusionDock Max 2 should first be judged on its firepower. This top-of-the-range Thunderbolt 5 dock has two more ports than the FusionDock Max 1 and three more ports than the CalDigit TS5. In terms of the big guns, there are three downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports; with one TB5 port reserved for connecting to the Mac (upstream). Thunderbolt 5 blows the old guard out of the water with its 80Gbps data-transfer bandwidth doubling that of 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4. With Bandwidth Boost, this port can switch to a unidirectional 120Gbps for the most demanding video needs. For the Mac, Thunderbolt 4 was not much of a boost from Thunderbolt 3, but the latest standard is a giant leap in comparison. For example, if you need to connect high performance SSDs or RAID devices Thunderbolt 5 rewards you with a PCIe performance that is doubled to 64Gbps PCIe 4.0, and the dock supports (theoretical) transfer speeds up to 6,200MBps. The upstream PD 3.1 TB5 port can supply up to 140W to the connected MacBook, which is powerful enough to fast-charge the top-end 16-inch model. Each of the downstream ports can deliver 15W. Not including the backwards-compatible Thunderbolt ports, the FusionDock carries an incredible 12 plainer USB ports: six at 10Gbps, three at 5Gbps, and the remaining at the puny USB 2.0 speed of 480Mbps. Five of these are USB-C (and remember that that the three downstream Thunderbolt can also operate as Type C if you desire) and seven are old-school legacy USB-A. In my opinion, seven USB-A ports are more than should ever be required—and certainly four at such a low bandwidth. Sure, you might need a couple of USB-A for older flash drives and memory sticks, but the sort of professional needing Thunderbolt 5 power shouldn’t need seven of these or storage devices requiring the older format. They could be used for a wired keyboard and mouse, but I’d expect most people to use wireless nowadays—unless the user is concerned about the potential instability of Bluetooth signal interference. Anyway, there are seven of them for you to use if you need them. The five USB-C plus three Thunderbolt ports should be enough of the more modern variety. Given the choice I’d have swapped four USB-A for a couple more USB-C. No matter, 12 USB ports is more than you’ll find anywhere else, and more than enough is better than too few. If this dock doesn’t save you from hot-swapping devices, you are certainly pushing the limits! iVanky Dual-chip tech The original FusionDock Max had an impressive trick up its alloy sleeve: it packed in two Thunderbolt 4 chips, allowing for four downstream and two upstream TB ports, as well as two HDMI ports. The Max 2 doesn’t have two Thunderbolt 5 chips but one TB5 and an additional DP-Alt chip. This means it is effectively both a Thunderbolt 5 dock and a DP Alt-Mode dock inside one enclosure. In essence, it’s two independent dock printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) integrated together. To achieve native three-display support you do need to use two of the Mac’s Thunderbolt 5 ports to connect to the dock. The Thunderbolt and HDMI ports are for video: not the plain USB-C ports. By connecting to two TB5/USB-C ports on the MacBook, the limitation that a single USB-C port can only output two displays is bypassed, allowing triple external display support. At the same time, using two upstream USB-C connections provides significantly more bandwidth, avoiding the bottlenecks that often occur with single-port docks. Simon Jary Triple display: Native vs DisplayLink One of the central purposes of a docking station is to support running multiple external displays without using up all the MacBook’s own ports. The dual-chip FusionDock Max 2 is the leader of the pack when it comes to natively supporting up to three displays. If you don’t mind installing third-party compression software such as DisplayLink there are docks that support up to five displays via a single connection. DisplayLink may, however, introduce noticeable latency in some situations or on certain monitors, so high-end studios and professionals will always prefer a native solution. Also, native Thunderbolt output supports up to 4K at 240Hz, whereas DisplayLink is limited to 4K at 60Hz. Native (without help from third-party software) video provides smoother, full-resolution lag-free video with higher refresh rates (4K at 240Hz), which makes it ideal for video editing and gaming. DisplayLink’s max is 60Hz—fine for most of us but nowhere near enough for video pros and gamers. Natively, the Mac’s GPU can be utilized for processing, so reducing CPU system resource load usage. Third-party DisplayLink in a dedicated dock or adapter sends compressed video data over USB connection, and bypasses Apple’s native display output limitations, so allowing you to connect multiple external displays to Mac models that officially support only one or two (for example, the base single-display M1 and M2 models). However, as well as leaning on the CPU more, DisplayLink can introduce noticeable lag with rapidly changing content such as fast-moving video or gaming. It also suffers from restrictions to DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected content as used by streamers such as Netflix and Apple TV that DisplayLink can. Simon Jary The Max 2 requires two connections to the Mac—one Thunderbolt and one USB-C—but no extra software for the purest multi-display support. Unfortunately, the dock can’t override the built-in display limits of your Mac. The maximum number of external displays is still determined by your Mac’s processor and Apple’s own display engine limits. To check your Mac’s display potential, see Apple’s “How many displays can be connected to MacBook Pro”. For three displays, you’ll need a Mac with at least a Max M-series processor: so M1/M2/M3/M4 Max. Even Pro M-series Macs are limited to dual 4K/60Hz support. The three displays can be 2x 5K/60Hz plus one 4K/60Hz or 3x 4K/60Hz monitors. Mac users on base M4/M5 and Pro and Max M-series Macs can connect up to two 6K displays, but only Max supports dual 6K and a single 4K. For dual or single 8K/60Hz displays a Max chip is required. To show the display possibilities it’s easiest to check out this grid of possibilities for each type of Mac. iVanky On the TS5 Plus CalDigit sacrificed the third downstream Thunderbolt port for a top-end DisplayPort 2.1 video connection. iVanky gives you the option of adding a DP or HDMI adapter to use with its included third TB port. Native Thunderbolt output supports up to 4K at 240Hz, which is not possible via an HDMI port. Power station Thunderbolt 5 has higher power delivery (PD) than Thunderbolt 4: to the connected laptop at least 140W with support for up to 240W; up from TB4’s minimum 100W and max 140W. The FusionDock Max 2 can power a connected laptop at up to 140W, enough to fast-charge a top-end 16-inch MacBook Pro. To achieve this, make sure you use the included 1m TB5 cable or Apple’s MagSafe 3 cable. The external power supply can deliver a maximum of 240W. If you were to use all the dock’s ports at full power it would require 282.5W so you may hit the limit. The dock’s active-cooling fans will also use up some of that 240 of power. The CalDigit TS5 Plus has fewer ports but an unmatched 330W power supply pumping out up to 330W—enough to cope with a full power demand, so the wattage going into the laptop needs never fluctuate to accommodate other hungry devices. That’s not quite the case with the iVanky dock but it’s unlikely all the ports would be in use at one time anyway. The 30W USB-C port at the front of the dock is handy if you want to fast-charge your iPhone or iPad. The TS5 Plus has a 35W front port, and the Sonnet Echo 13 has one of its TB5 ports with a 60W rating. 30W should be enough, though. Unlike the TS5 Plus the Max 2 has a power button at the front that makes it easier to turn off power to the connected laptop if you want to better preserve its battery life. Simon Jary Network speeds Pro studios are turning to networks much faster than the long-traditional Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE), with 2.5GbE, 5GbE or even 10GbE speeds. Recent pro docks include a 2.5 gigabit Ethernet (2.5GbE) port as standard, and the FusionDock Max 2 matches this with its LAN port. The CalDigit TS5 Plus goes all the way to 10GbE, which will appeal to those with networks at that speed or planning a future upgrade. The faster variants of Ethernet are backwards compatible all the way back to Gigabit Ethernet. Simon Jary Storage Some recent docking stations—such as the Sonnet Echo 13—include built-in SSD storage so that the dock itself operated like a speedy external disk drive. Neither the FusionDock Max 2 nor the TS5 have this feature but both offer fast 312MBps UHS-II SD and microSD card readers at the front for you to slip in and out your own portable and inexpensive storage cards. That’s faster than the 250MBps SDXC card slot built into Apple’s current MacBook Pro. Design While the CalDigit docks are cased in the iconic vertical or horizontal aluminum shell, the iVanky docks take a horizontal-only approach but also in a fine-looking design that has a clever floating aluminum chassis with built-in fan for active thermal management engineered to dissipate heat. The orange-trimmed copper-alloy midframe is therefore cooler. iVanky claims that the FusionDock Max 2’s surface can stay up to 68°F (20°C) cooler than typical Thunderbolt 5 docks thanks to the suspended-chassis airflow and cooling fan that creates extra thermal headroom and should ensure fewer drops and throttling, even under extreme demand. The integrated rubber feet lift the dock from the desk further allowing for air to flow under it. CalDigit’s docks don’t include fans as some can add noise, which is not ideal in music or video studio environments where pro users need absolute silence. Even sturdier looking, the Max 2 is a little larger than the Max 1 but otherwise quite similar in design, except that the dock has the cooling elements all around the dock. It measures 7.4 inches (18.9cm) long, 4 inches (10.1cm) wide, and 2.17 inches (5.5cm) deep. It weighs in at 2.4lbs (1.1kg). The ports are well placed. The upstream Thunderbolt 5 and DP-Alt ports that connect to your laptop are labelled at the back, avoiding probable cable mess from the front. The Power button is of course facing you, and front facing are the two card readers and eight USB ports including the 30W USB-C for iPhone or iPad fast charging, as well as the Audio In/Out jack. At the back is everything else: 3.5mm audio In and the optical audio port; the three downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports; HDMI; two 10Gbps USB-C and two USB-A. Simon Jary Price The top-of-the-range Thunderbolt 5 docking stations come at a premium price point but you do get a lot for your money. The iVanky FusionDock Max 2 is priced at $449.99 in the US, £499.99 in the UK, and €499.99 in Europe. The $439 Sonnet Echo 13 that includes an integrated 1TB SSD is cheaper, as is the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock ($329) and best value of all the $299 Plugable TBT-UDT3 Dock. Either may make more sense if you don’t need the native three-display support or so many USB ports. Take a look at all the best Thunderbolt 5 docks in our roundup that also includes Thunderbolt 4 hubs and docks. If multiple monitors are the big draw, then also consider DisplayLink docks that can support up to five but require third-party compression software that the top-end professionals may avoid in case any latency is involved but is find for most users. The FusionDock Max 2 includes a 1.2m Thunderbolt 5 cable and the same-length dual USB-C cable. Duke of docks: FusionDock Max 2 vs TS5 Plus Simon Jary CalDigit TS5 Plus vs iVanky FusionMax 2 dock ports.Simon Jary The closest rival to the Max 2 is the CalDigit TS5 Plus, which costs a little more ($499) than the FusionDock Max 2 ($449). Read our full CalDigit TS5 Plus review. See the port arrangements for both pictured above. Supported displays FusionDock: Up to 3 TS5 Plus: Up to 2 Number of ports: FusionDock: 23 TS5 Plus: 20 Thunderbolt port power: FusionDock: 15W TS5 Plus: 36W Total power: FusionDock: 240W TS5 Plus: 330W Ethernet speed: FusionDock: 2.5Gb TS5 Plus: 10Gb The TS5 Plus wins on the absolute top-end in some cases—the TS5 Plus has 10GbE compared to the 2.5GbE and all its USB ports are 10Gbps—but only the FusionDock Max 2 can offer the three native displays. While the former has plenty of USB ports, the iVanky has a super abundance. If you need the most displays at the highest refresh rates the Fusion Dock Max 2 is an easy winner with its native support for three when matched with the top-end Macs. The compromise is that you have to use two of the Mac’s Thunderbolt port to connect to the Max 2, which somewhat defeats the elegance of having a single cable connected to your Mac to connect all your devices but it’s necessary for those three native displays. Should you buy the iVanky FusionDock Max 2? Actively cooled, the 23-port iVanky FusionDock Max 2 is built for long editing sessions and heavy workflows, and has an unmatched number of connections, beating even the 20-port CalDigit TS5 Plus for number of ports. It could be argued that 12 USB ports is overkill, but they are there if you need them. The TS5 Plus is more powerful in terms of wattage and network speed but only the FusionDock Max 2 can natively support three displays out of the box for Mac professionals demanding bandwidth and multiple-monitor support.01:33 pmHuge discounts hit iPad, iPad Air, and more for Black Friday (from $274)
The Black Friday deals for Apple’s entire lineup of iPads have arrived. Whether you’re looking for the ultimate Netflix machine or something with an obscene amount of power, we’ve got you covered. We’re tracking low prices on the base iPad, iPad Air, adorable iPad mini, and powerful iPad Pro. These are the best Black Friday prices on iPads that you’ll find. more…01:31 pmMageasy's Crossbody Cases offer excellent utility and better prices than Apple's alternatives | AppleInsiderMageasy's Crossbody Cases offer excellent utility and better prices than Apple's alternatives
Mageasy has two Amazon bestselling iPhone 17 Crossbody Cases that are colorful and stylish, the Mageasy Odyssey Strap M and Roam M, plus there are many other lanyard styles and cases available.Mageasy Odyssey Strap MThere's a quiet revolution in iPhone cases at the moment, one reinforced by Apple itself with iPhone 17, and that's the inclusion of lanyard and crossbody strap support. Keep your iPhone always ready, free from pockets, with a crossbody strap that attaches to an industry-best, drop-proof iPhone case that are also compatible with Apple's Crossbody Strap.Mageasy is a brand that blends functionality with style by offering a modular yet protective iPhone 17 case with lanyard attachment. Choose between the sleek and inexpensive Roam M and the premium Odyssey Strap M — both with crossbody strap support. Continue Reading on AppleInsider01:23 pmTwilio Flex Plugins Database in US1 Region – Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 5, 17:45 - 19:15 PSTNov 25, 05:15 PSTUpdate - We’re conducting a planned maintenance in US1 region between 5:45 PM to 7:15 PM Pacific Time on 12/05/2025. During the maintenance window, We would be updating Flex Plugins database in US1 region. There are pre and post update activities around this maintenance and hence this longer maintenance window. The actual database cut-over is expected to take approximately 5 minutes. Monitoring: Our team will closely watch the system performance during and after this maintenance window as well to ensure everything runs smoothly. Contingency plan: In the unlikely event of encountering any issues, we are prepared to immediately revert the changes. Should a rollback be deemed necessary, then there could be a short downtime of approximately 5 minutes.Nov 25, 05:10 PSTScheduled - We’re conducting a planned maintenance in US1 region between 5:45 PM to 7:15 PM Pacific Time on 12/05/2025. During the maintenance window, We would be updating Flex Plugins database in US1 region. There are pre and post update activities around this maintenance and hence this longer maintenance window. The actual database cut-over is expected to take approximately 5 minutes. Monitoring: Our team will closely watch the system performance during and after this maintenance window as well to ensure everything runs smoothly. Contingency plan: In the unlikely event of encountering any issues, we are prepared to immediately revert the changes. Should a rollback be deemed necessary, then there could be a short downtime of approximately 5 minutes.01:08 pmBest iPhone Air power bank: Apple MagSafe Battery vs Anker Nano
Update: The Anker Nano is 30% off right now on Amazon for Black Friday. Review below. The iPhone Air has surprisingly good battery life for users with light-to-medium daily usage habits. But if you are going to be away from a charger for a long time, especially going travelling like on a plane, you’ll probably want to carry some extra juice with you. Apple has made its custom MagSafe Battery for iPhone Air, that fits precisely beneath the camera plateau on the back of the phone. But another big competitor in this space is Anker, with the Anker Nano Power Bank in a similar size promising 5,000 mAH capacity at half the price of Apple’s offering. But how much extra battery life should you actually expect to get from these power banks, and which is best? more…01:06 pmPocket Casts app introduces smart playlists feature to organize your podcasts
Both mobile and desktop versions of the Pocket Casts app have introduced a new playlist feature designed to help you organize your favorite podcasts. You can manually create your own playlists by hand, while a Smart Playlists option can apply your own rules to do the job automatically … more…01:04 pmPoland probes Apple again over App Tracking Transparency rules
Poland has opened another antitrust investigation into App Tracking Transparency, to determine if Apple misled users about privacy while also creating an advantage over third-party app developers.App Tracking Transparency - Image Credit: AppleThe introduction of App Tracking Transparency in iOS 14.5 was intended as a way to allow users to decide whether to allow app developers to track their activity. While the intention was to increase the user's privacy, Apple's implementation has once again prompted a government regulator to probe the situation.On November 25, Poland's UOKiK has started another investigation into App Tracking Transparency, and whether Apple had restricted competition in mobile advertising. Reuters reports that, to the anti-monopoly regulator, ATT may have limited advertisers' ability to collect user data for advertising purposes while simultaneously favoring Apple's ad program. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:04 pmHow to trace coreml model to run on a loop?
I have a very complex coreml model. Inside of it, there is a tiny for-loop, that has 50 steps. It is basically applying the same transformation to 50 elements. This tiny transformation happens pretty often in my app, but with different weights. When I tried to convert it to CoreML using tracing. It created separate […]12:54 pmDigital Experience Monitoring (DEX) Issues
Nov 25, 12:54 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating issues with its Digital Experience Monitoring (DEX) suite. Some statistics may be missing from the dashboard and the API.We are working to understand the full impact and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.12:38 pmAround 100 iPhone Folds made after ‘breakthrough’ in eliminating the crease
The iPhone Fold has entered the next stage of production after what is said to be a “breakthrough” in eliminating the crease normally seen in folding phones when they are laid flat. Although the display is being made by Samsung, several elements are said to have been designed by Apple and will be unique to the device … more…12:27 pmSpotify to Raise US Subscription Prices Early Next Year
Spotify will raise subscription prices for users in the United States in the first quarter of next year, according to the Financial Times, citing sources familiar with the matter. The report links pressure from major record labels on both Spotify and Apple Music to raise subscription prices. They argue prices have lagged inflation, while subscriptions remain cheap compared to video services such as Netflix. Wall Street analysts say the price increase is critical to Spotify's stock, as the company pushes to show profitability. JPMorgan analysts have projected a $1-a-month price rise would boost Spotify's annual revenue by $500 million. Spotify recently raised prices in multiple countries across South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region. The company has not raised prices in the U.S. since July 2024. A Spotify subscription costs $11.99 a month in the U.S., compared with $9.99 when it launched in the country 14 years ago. Spotify currently costs $1-a-month more than Apple Music for individual plans.Tag: SpotifyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:05 pmApple falsely accused of misleading users about App Tracking Transparency privacy
A competition regulator has accused Apple of misleading users about the level of privacy offered by the App Tracking Transparency feature. That accusation, while made in good faith, is based on a misunderstanding. The iPhone maker has responded by saying that it may be forced to withdraw the privacy protection from EU users … more…11:44 amHuawei Mate 80 Series Debuts With Claim of 8,000-Nit Peak Brightness
Huawei's just-announced Mate 80 lineup is attracting attention in China today thanks to a display spec that easily sees off the competition in the premium smartphone segment. The company claims the OLED panels in its latest phones can reach up to 8,000 nits of peak brightness – a figure that, if independently verified, would make the Mate 80 series the brightest smartphones on the market. Huawei says all four models – the Mate 80, Mate 80 Pro, Mate 80 Pro Max, and Mate 80 RS – achieve this peak output, while the Pro Max uses a dual-layer OLED design to push brightness more efficiently and with better thermal handling. The claim positions Huawei well ahead of Apple's latest iPhone 17 models, which top out at 3,000 nits peak outdoor brightness and 1,600 nits HDR peak. On paper, there's a yawning gap between the figures, but how they're measured is the key. Huawei hasn't said what testing conditions underlie its 8,000-nit claim, and peak brightness metrics often apply only to small portions of the display for very brief moments. By contrast, Apple says its iPhone 17 models achieve a "typical" max brightness of 1,000 nits, while the other specifications describe sustained outdoor or HDR behaviour. That making direct comparisons difficult until reviewers can test the Mate 80 displays in controlled conditions. There are also practical questions surrounding Huawei's figures. Real-world visibility isn't just about peak output – it depends on factors such as viewing angle, reflectivity, contrast, and colour accuracy. If Huawei's numbers hold up under testing, the Mate 80 series could signal another leap in smartphone display performance. For now, the claims highlight how aggressively some manufacturers are pushing OLED panel brightness as a key differentiator. Other notable specs in the Mate 80 series include high-end camera systems with variable-aperture main sensors and multiple telephoto lenses, RAM options reaching 20 GB on the top models, and large batteries up to 6,000 mAh paired with fast wired and wireless charging. The Mate 80 Pro Max starts at CNY 7,999 (about $1,127) in China, while the top-tier Mate 80 RS Master Edition comes in at CNY 11,999 (about $1,683). The prices place the highest-end models firmly in flagship territory, even before considering storage upgrades.Tags: China, HuaweiThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:30 amReports of Tim Cook’s demise are greatly exaggerated
Macworld The Macalope knows his charming and erudite readers are well-versed in all the theories of quantum superposition, particularly the famous Schrödinger’s cat theory. Or, well, you’ve at least read the Wikipedia entry about it. Or skimmed it, like the Macalope has. The point is, he’s done the relevant research for a mythical beast who makes a joke about it twelve or more times a year. But what you may not know is that Schrödinger put forth other Wikipedia-eligible theories, such as the lesser-known Schrödinger’s well. Schrödinger’s well describes the case of a theoretical author of a jokey column about Apple goes to the well of Schrödinger’s cat jokes so many times that a state of quantum entanglement is triggered, and it becomes impossible to tell where the author of a jokey column about Apple ends and the Schrödinger’s cat jokes begin. All this is just to say that the Macalope is very aware that he is, in reality, just 400,000 Schrödinger’s cat bits in a trench coat. You don’t have to email him about it. You don’t have to stop him on the street. Please stop throwing bricks through his window. He knows who he is. Which brings us to one Tim “Tim” Cook. (Some call him “Tim”? Nay. Everyone calls him “Tim”.) Cook has had a Schrö-dinger of a November, one in which his continued existence seems to depend on how he is being observed and by whom. Just ten days ago, the Financial Times published a report under four bylines saying: “Apple intensifies succession planning for CEO Tim Cook” In it, the Times suggests that Cook could announce his retirement as soon as spring of 2026 to give the news time to jell in order to have a smooth WWDC in June, one unmarred by rioting, violence, depravity and any appearance by Drake. If you’d like to receive regular news and updates to your inbox, sign up for our newsletters, including The Macalope and Apple Breakfast, David Price’s weekly, bite-sized roundup of all the latest Apple news and rumors.IDG Rumors of Cook’s retirement have been in the air for several years now as the CEO approached his 65th birthday. Hard to remember that just a half-century ago, a 65-year-old CEO would be automatically forced into retirement in the sub-volcanic lair of their choosing. “Here is a billion dollars, a cat, and a hundred flunkies in silver jump suits. Enjoy. Oh, the sharks for the moat arrive Tuesday. They got held up in customs.” It was a simpler time. Tim Cook’s chairmanship has been marked by unprecedented growth and profit for Apple, but nothing lasts forever but the Earth and sky, and, honestly, we’re not at all sure about the Earth. But, wait! Here comes Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, busting into the room out of breath after having fruitlessly asked his many product chain sources about a possible change in the A-suite: He has some choice words about the Financial Times report. I believe the story was simply false. Mark Gurman, Bloomberg A false story, you say?! In a major publication, you say?! Well, I never! While it’s tempting to think of Cook twisting his neck and saying, “I’m gettin’ too old for this stuff,” even if he does step down as CEO, there’s a very good chance he will stay on with the company in an executive capacity, as John Gruber suggests. I would also bet that Cook moves into the role of executive chairman, and will still play a significant, if not leading, role for the company when it comes to domestic and international politics. Especially with regard to Trump. Indeed, it seems cruel to throw likely successor John Ternus to the wolves like that. After all, he’s only 50 years old. Fortunately and unfortunately, it is unlikely that even with an executive change of this magnitude that Apple’s strategies and policies will be vastly altered anytime in the near future. You don’t mess with (financial) success. If and when John Ternus takes over as CEO, don’t expect Apple’s stance on the App Store or its Vichy-esque appeasement of authoritarian regimes to change. Ternus may bring a stronger product focus to the company; however, maybe one less focused on services revenue and one with more of an eye toward cool hardware. So, at least the bread and circuses might be good.11:15 amHow to get the best Mac this Black Friday, whatever your needs
Macworld The Black Friday sales have started, with retailers across the land slashing prices and offering discounts on all of the best Macs. You might have decided that the time is right to pick up a new computer from Apple, but with so much to choose from and so many aspects to consider, settling on the right choices can be tough. That’s where our guide to finding the best Mac this Black Friday comes in. Here, we’ve looked at all the key decisions you’ll need to make when buying a Mac and explained the pros, cons, and pitfalls of each. By the end, you should have a better idea of what you need and feel ready to pull the trigger on that irresistible deal you’ve been eyeing up. Laptop versus desktop The most fundamental decision you’ll have to make when buying a new Mac this Black Friday is whether you want a laptop or a desktop, as this choice will set the blueprint for everything that comes after. The best starting point is to determine your priority: mobility or office work? While a Mac like a Mac mini is small enough to easily fit in a bag, it’s not designed for mobile use. If you travel a lot and want a computer for those travels, get a laptop. Laptops offer good processing power and connectivity for those on-the-go situations. The MacBook Pro offers workstation-like power in a laptop.Foundry On the other hand, if you want the most powerful option for an office, a desktop Mac will serve you well–they have more internal space to support the most powerful chips. The best chip you get in a MacBook is the M4 Max; in a desktop Mac, things go even higher with the top-tier M3 Ultra. And desktops also offer more connectivity in terms of the number of ports, so if you’re frequently hooking up a plethora of peripherals, that might play a role in your decision. Speaking of peripherals, you get an extra element of flexibility here with a desktop Mac, as in most cases you can connect whatever monitor, mouse and keyboard you like (rather than relying on a MacBook’s built-in display and keyboard, for example). That said, the need to provide your own extras usually comes with an additional cost, so you’ll need to factor that in before you buy. Our picks Laptop: 15-inch M4 MacBook Air with 512GB and 16GB of RAM: $1,149 ($250 off) Desktop: M4 Pro Mac mini with 512GB of storage and 24GB RAM: $1,199 ($200 off) Air versus Pro If you’ve decided to opt for an Apple laptop, the next decision you’ll face is between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. The former places an emphasis on lightweight portability, while the latter is where you’ll find Apple’s most powerful options. Going for the MacBook Pro unlocks a range of extras that aren’t available with the MacBook Air. That includes a high-end Liquid Retina XDR display, longer battery life of up to 24 hours, more generous storage (both in terms of the maximum and the starting amount), and more ports. Those features will serve you well if you need a machine for demanding tasks or professional work. The MacBook Air is an excellent choice for general consumers who also need to do occasional media work.Foundry Besides that, the two laptop ranges come in different sizes, although the differences are small: the MacBook Air is available with 13-inch and 15-inch displays, while the MacBook Pro comes in 14-inch and 16-inch flavors. The MacBook Air is also a lot lighter, with the 13-inch model weighing 2.7lbs to the 14-inch MacBook Pro’s 3.4lbs, for example. Finally, there’s the price. The MacBook Air is the more affordable of the two, with its price starting at $999 (and frequently going on sale for less at places like Amazon and Best Buy). The MacBook Pro, meanwhile, will set you back a minimum of $1,599. All that extra power comes at a cost. Apple doesn’t use the Air and Pro branding for its desktop Macs, so the way to differentiate between separate models isn’t as obvious. Generally speaking, you have consumer machines like the iMac and the Mac mini on the one hand, and pro computers like the Mac Studio and the Mac Pro on the other. And then you and the M4 Pro Mac mini, which falls in-between. We’ll dive into those details later in this guide. Our picks MacBook Air: 15-inch M4 MacBook Air with 512GB and 24GB of RAM: $1,349 ($250 off) MacBook Pro: 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro with 1TB of storage and 24GB of RAM: $1,699 ($300 off) Display If you’re going to spend a lot of time looking at content on-screen–especially if its critical to your work or where accuracy is essential–it can pay to get a Mac with a superior screen. In the case of MacBook laptops, that’s found in the MacBook Pro’s Liquid Retina XDR display. This boasts a resolution of 3024×1964 pixels compared to the 2880×1864 resolution of the MacBook Air’s regular Liquid Retina screen. And there’s the addition of ProMotion adaptive refresh rate tech that can ramp up to 120Hz, which is great for both smoother scrolling and more enjoyable gaming experiences. The iMac has a built-in 24-inch display.Foundry It also brings far more brightness to the table: 1,000 nits of sustained brightness and 1,600 nits of peak brightness for HDR content. That should be particularly useful for working outside or in other bright conditions. The MacBook Air only reaches 500 nits, in contrast. On the desktop side, things are a little more complex. That’s because most desktop Macs don’t come with their own display (the exception is the iMac, which has a 24-inch screen with a 4.5K resolution and 500 nits of brightness), so you’ll need to provide your own. There’s a wide range to choose from, but some of the best Mac monitors include high resolutions and refresh rates, plenty of ergonomic adjustments, and a big enough screen size for you to work comfortably. If you decide on a desktop this Black Friday, make sure you consider the cost of a monitor if you don’t already have your own. The chip: M4 versus M5 You might think that choosing a chip is as straightforward as going for Apple’s latest M5, but things aren’t quite so simple at the moment. Right now, in fact, Apple has three chip generations on offer across its Mac range, with chips from the M3, M4 and M5 generations all available in current Macs. Which should you choose? The M3 Ultra Mac Studio is Apple’s fastest Mac.Foundry Since the M4 and M5 are in the widest selection of up-to-date Macs, we’ll start there. Both chips are fantastic options that deliver more than enough power for most people. The M5 is only available in the MacBook Pro for now, though; the MacBook Air is still on M4 but is expected to migrate to the M5 chip in early 2026. If you opt for a MacBook Air, the choice of an M4 chip is already made for you. Then there are the different tiers, like M4 Pro, M4 Max, and so on. Drilling down here, much of your choice depends on your workload. The M4 Max is the most powerful M4 chip available, while the M3 range tops out with the M3 Ultra (which is also Apple’s most performant option across the chip generations). The M5 range only extends to the base M5 for now. If you need something for either pro workloads or for high-end gaming, you’re likely going to want to look at the M4 Max or M3 Ultra. Those chips are available in the MacBook Pro, Mac Studio and Mac Pro. Memory Memory (Apple calls it “unified memory,” and it’s generally referred to as RAM and not to be confused with storage) is important for multitasking and helping demanding apps run quickly and efficiently. You can’t change it once you’ve bought a Mac, so it’s important to get it right first time. The Mac mini, like most of Apple’s consumer Mac models, starts with 16GB of unified memory.IDG The amount you need all comes down to your workload. If you’re just browsing the internet and sending emails, the base 16GB will be plenty. But if you’re training AI models, crunching large datasets or editing huge videos, you’ll want at least 24GB–buy as much as you can afford. Make sure to think carefully about what you actually need, as you can’t change the memory once you’ve bought your Mac. Storage Storage is very important, as (like memory) you can’t change it after you’ve made your decision–although the situation is a little less drastic than with memory, as you can buy external SSDs and hard drives to supplement your Mac’s internal storage. If you start to run out of storage, you can always get an external storage device and connect it via Thunderbolt or USB-C.Thiago Trevisan/Foundry Storage can get used up quickly, especially as your needs change. Give plenty of thought to the things you’ll be using your Mac for, both now and a rough estimate of what might happen in the future. You need to think about everything you want to use the Mac for. For instance, is it likely that you’ll be installing heavy-duty apps that eat into your available storage? Will you be storing reams of sizable photos and videos? Are you going to use your machine for playing large AAA games? These are the types of things that can quickly hog up your available space. There are ways to save on internal drive space, though. Make use of cloud storage, and you can offload files from your Mac, freeing up room for other things. And if you make sure to routinely uninstall large apps that you no longer need–or use Apple’s Optimize Storage feature in the System Settings app, which periodically removes TV shows and email attachments you’re finished with–you can reclaim space and save on storage. Our pick OWC 1TB Express 1M2 40Gb/s Portable NVMe SSD: $200 ($30 off) Ready to shop? Once you’ve figured out your Mac needs, check out our coverage of the best Black Friday Mac deals. We also have a guide to the best Apple deals if you’re looking for iPhones, iPads, AirPods, and more.11:00 amApple @ Work Podcast: How the agentic browser changes the game for IT
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submitted by /u/civman96 [link] [comments]10:23 amApple Faces Polish Antitrust Probe Over App Tracking Transparency
Poland's antitrust regulator is investigating whether Apple is restricting competition in the mobile ads market through its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework, reports Reuters. Introduced in April 2021 with the release of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, Apple's ATT framework requires that all apps on iPhone and iPad ask for the user's consent before tracking their activity across other apps. Apps that wish to track a user based on their device's unique advertising identifier can only do so if the user allows it when prompted. Apple said the feature was designed to protect users and not to advantage the company. It has been unsurprisingly unpopular with advertisers and data brokers. Poland's anti-monopoly office, UOKiK, suspects that Apple's ATT framework could be favoring the company's own ads service by limiting the ability of third-party apps to collect user data for personalized ads. "We suspect that the ATT policy may have misled users about the level of privacy protection while simultaneously increasing Apple’s competitive advantage over independent publishers," UOKiK President Tomasz Chrostny was quoted as saying in a statement. "Such practices may constitute an abuse of dominant position."If the regulator finds its suspicions to be warranted, Apple could face a fine of up to 10% of its annual turnover in Poland. In an emailed statement to Reuters, Apple said: "It is no surprise that the data tracking industry continues to oppose our efforts to give users back control over their data, and now intense pressure could force us to withdraw this feature, to the detriment of European consumers." "We will work with the Polish competition authority to ensure Apple can continue to offer users this valuable privacy tool."Regulators in Germany, Italy, and Romania have opened similar probes to examine whether the privacy feature violates competition rules by impeding access to essential data for advertising while reinforcing Apple's own position in the digital ad market. In March, Apple was fined €150 million ($162 million) by France's Competition Authority over the framework's implementation.Tags: Apple Antitrust, App Tracking Transparency, PolandThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:04 amSignal Private Messenger Rolls Out Secure Backups for iPhone
Encrypted messaging platform Signal now offers secure backups on iPhone, letting users save and restore messages if they lose access to their device. There are free and paid versions of Signal's secure backups. The free version lets users store up to 100MB of text messages, including photos, videos, and files from the last 45 days. The paid version costs $1.99 per month and can back up all text messages, along with up to 100GB of media which can be older than 45 days. The end-to-end encrypted backups can be accessed using a 64-character recovery key generated by the user's device, but keeping the key safe is crucial – if it's lost, Signal can't help users recover their backups. Enabling secure backups in the Signal app is straightforward: Open the Settings menu and select Backups, then tap Setup ➝ Enable Backups. After a recovery key is generated, users can choose a free or paid plan. Secure backups first came to Android in September. Signal says it plans to bring secure backups to its desktop app, and its longer term goal is to allow users to transfer message history between Android, iPhone, and desktop apps.Tag: SignalThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:04 amPurchase history cleanup does not work for me in Sandbox – am I doing something wrong? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingPurchase history cleanup does not work for me in Sandbox – am I doing something wrong?
Purchase an IAP in my app (sandbox mode, DEBUG build) Purchase is registered in https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/access/users/sandbox I clean the purchase up Wait unti it is gone in https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/access/users/sandbox Go to app (even without closing it) and try to purchase -> app still gets the "deleted" transaction from the Apple server I tried also to clean purchases […]10:01 amRumor: Apple may have resolved iPhone Fold crease issue, entered new stage of development and production | PowerPageRumor: Apple may have resolved iPhone Fold crease issue, entered new stage of development and production
Apple’s purported iPhone Fold project may have hit a new milestone, as the creasing issue that is said to have plagued R&D may have been resolved. Per supply chain sources close to the story, the iPhone Fold, which is anticipated to launch in either 2026 or 2027 and have a book-like flexible screen, could have […] Source10:00 amBlack Friday: Amazon lowers the 11th-gen 128GB Wi-Fi iPad price to $279
A good deal’s a good deal (especially during the week of Thanksgiving). Amazon has announced that it’s taking $70 off the 11th-gen iPad Wi-Fi models. As such, the tablet starts at $279.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi model, matching the all-time low price on this model. Amazon has the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $379.00 ($70 off) […] Source09:33 amSpurious failure and Mysterious crashes!!!
So basically i have created a framework which has a dependency through SPM, this framework gets embedded into parent application which means I have to add the dependency in the parent app as well. But then spurious failure and mysterious crashes error at runtime which suggests there are duplicate dependencies being added to the project. […]08:45 amIs it just me or are mobile apps the new dropshipping?
The tech barrier is gone. Thanks to the Vibecode movement and AI editors, everyone is a dev now. People are even building from their phones on the subway. I know the standard argument is that these apps won't make it to prod. But have you seen Opus 4.5? The models are evolving too fast. Betting […]08:20 amapp randomly broke, and cannot revert it. need help!
Hi everyone, I was returning to an app i left for around 2 months, and was toying around with liquid glass (very small changes), and realized this was breaking my app. So i reverted it and deleted the code and discarded all changes. But no matter what I do the changes will not go away […]08:00 amThis 10TB lifetime cloud storage deal pays for itself with this Black Friday price
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It’s incredibly exhausting trying to get these models to operate correctly, even when I provide extensive context for them to follow. The codebase becomes messy, filled with unnecessary code, duplicated files, excessive comments, and frequent commits after every single change. At this point, I would rather write the code myself and simply ask the AI […]05:11 amIncreased HTTP 499 and 5xx Errors in our Osaka, Japan (KIX) data center
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If you have an extensive movie collection, you may want to share it with other devices on your home network instead of paying for loads of streaming services. Here's how you can use Plex to create your own mini Netflix.PlexStreaming services have become popular over the years, providing heaps of content to view whenever you want, all streamed over the Internet. While many people bought DVDs and Blu-rays, streaming services like Netflix, Amazon's Prime Instant Video, and even Apple TV offers content without needing to buy the physical media in the first place.However, while streaming services can have extensive content catalogs, they are not limitless. Even if you signed up for many different streaming apps to get as much variety of content as possible, there might still be gaps in what they offer. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:39 amAnyone here know how to properly use the new Opus 4.5 model in Xcode? It’s always defaulting to Sonnet 4.5 for me. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingAnyone here know how to properly use the new Opus 4.5 model in Xcode? It’s always defaulting to Sonnet 4.5 for me.
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Save up to $400 with these exclusive Black Friday deals on best-selling MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini configurations at B&H Photo.Save up to $400 with exclusive Black Friday Apple deals at B&H - Image credit: AppleTo snap up the Black Friday savings, which are available only at AppleInsider, shop through the exclusive pricing links in this post from a laptop or desktop computer — or in our 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro Price Guide, 16-inch MacBook Pro Price Guide, 15-inch MacBook Air Price Guide, and Mac mini Price Guide. The offers cannot be activated through B&H's mobile app at this time.Exclusive Mac deals at B&H Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:01 amAMM (Amman) on 2025-11-24
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Nov 25, 03:01 UTCCompleted - The scheduled maintenance has been completed.Nov 24, 23:00 UTCIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Nov 19, 17:27 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in BGW (Baghdad) datacenter between 2025-11-24 23:00 and 2025-11-25 03:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.02:58 amHow much AI should I use as a beginner in Swift/SwiftUI
I've learned all the basic syntax of swiftUI, and I'm currently building a MacOS camera app. I have first used AI to help me structure the project, and break it down into tine pieces to build, but I have found the docs to be super limiting in terms of my application. Example: There is no […]02:16 amAirPods 4 Drop to New Low Price of $69 for Black Friday
Amazon has dropped the price of the AirPods 4 to $69.00 for Black Friday, from $129.00. This is now a new all-time low price on the earbuds, beating the previous low price on Amazon by about $10. 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. This is the AirPods 4 model without Active Noise Cancellation, but if you're looking for the device with ANC you can find it on Amazon for $99.99, down from $179.00, another record low price. $60 OFFAirPods 4 for $69.00 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:00 amTBS (Tbilisi) on 2025-11-24
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There may be a different way to look at what could happen to Apple’s top leadership over the next few years. more…01:45 amHere’s one possibility nobody is considering about the future of Tim Cook at Apple
There may be a different way to look at what could happen to Apple’s top leadership over the next few years. more…01:45 amHere’s one possibility nobody is considering about the future of Tim Cook at Apple
There may be a different way to look at what could happen to Apple’s top leadership over the next few years. more…12:53 amAMS (Amsterdam) on 2025-11-25
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THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 25, 17:00 - 21:00 UTCNov 24, 15:30 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SAN (San Diego) datacenter on 2025-11-25 between 17:00 and 21:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.12:51 amSmartWings smart roller shades review: bring in natural light to your Apple Home
Smart shades from SmartWings connect via the Matter over Thread protocol, which makes them responsive, energy-efficient, and Apple Home compatible. Plus, they're a beautiful addition to any home.SmartWings smart roller shades reviewThere are a lot of gadgets you can add to your smart home like lights, locks, and sensors, but there's one category that's often overlooked. Window shades and blinds are a more luxurious addition to a smart home, but they're quite useful.I have cats, so my first thought was ensuring I put the blinds somewhere they wouldn't get destroyed. My office is cat-free, and the windows are difficult to access, so they were the perfect option. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:31 amPreparing to build an app
So I’m in school right now for computer science and we went over how to make a SRS, SDD, STD and then make E.R. diagrams for backend. Is it really necessary to do all of that? Let’s say I just want an MVP where would I stop planning and just make it already? submitted […]12:29 amAirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4 drop to their best prices yet for Black Friday [Updated]
Apple just unveiled its annual holiday gift card offers, but you’re certainly not going to find deals on AirPods Pro 3 or AirPods 4 in there. Amazon has now dropped the price on AirPods Pro down to its lowest ever at $220. We are getting an arguably even more impressive deal on AirPods 4 with ANC at under $100 for folks not interested in Apple’s premium buds. However, Apple’s standard AirPods 4 might be the star of the early Black Friday deals. Walmart is currently offering AirPods 4 for just $69, a new all-time low. The deal is exclusive to Walmart+ customers until 12am ET tonight, but then the flood gates open to everyone. AirPods Max are also seeing an impressive price drop at $430. Head below for all the details. more…12:20 amPrice drop: Don’t board the plane without this travel hack for your phone
Make your travel abroad more affordable with an international eSIM from aloSIM. You get $50 worth of travel data for just $22.97. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:19 amIn review for over a week
Hi, My app has been waiting for review for over a week. Not just for distribution but for a test flight as well. What is the average wait time for an app to be reviewed these days? I don’t remember it being this long! submitted by /u/chomaras [link] [comments]12:06 amFoldable iPhone Could Cost $2,400
Apple's foldable iPhone could be priced at $2,399, according to an estimate shared by analyst Arthur Liao at Fubon Research. There have been a range of price estimates, from as low as $1,800 to as high as $2,500, and the latest estimate falls on the higher side. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously said he expects the iPhone Fold to cost between $2,000 and $2,500, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman expects it to be somewhere around $2,000. The foldable iPhone will be expensive because of the premium components that Apple plans to use. The display panel and hinge will push pricing toward the upper end of market expectations, Fubon Research suggests. Demand for the device will depend on the price that Apple sets, but Fubon believes that Apple could sell around 5.4 million units in 2026. Global smartphone demand could fall during the year, and foldables will be the "only spotlight" in the 2026 smartphone market. The report says that Apple is also working on camera upgrades for 2026, with the first variable aperture lens planned for the iPhone 18 Pro models. It doesn't sound like the iPhone Fold will get the variable aperture lens that Apple is developing, but rumors indicate it will have a dual-lens rear camera setup with Wide and Ultra Wide lenses along with two front cameras.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tag: Foldable iPhoneRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forumsMonday November 2411:52 pmUS Numbers in the Porting-in Process Cannot be Configured
Nov 24, 15:51 PSTUpdate - We are investigating an issue of phone numbers in the porting-in process that cannot be configured. We expect to provide another update in one hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 24, 15:36 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue US Number Porting Requests Created Without Voice Capabilities. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.11:17 pmSpotify planning price increase for US subscribers
Spotify is already planning its next price increase, according to a new report. more…10:59 pmAnthropic Launches Claude Opus 4.5 With Improved Coding and Agent Capabilities
Anthropic today announced the launch of Claude Opus 4.5, which it says is the "best model in the world for coding, agents, and computer use." It's improved over prior models for everyday tasks like deep research, and it is a "step forward in what AI systems can do." According to feedback Anthropic received from early testers, Claude Opus 4.5 can complete tasks that were impossible for Sonnet 4.5, and that it is able to handle ambiguity and reason about tradeoffs without hand-holding. The Opus 4.5 model offers better vision, reasoning, mathematics skills, and coding than prior versions of Claude. Along with the Opus update, Anthropic is updating its apps, the Claude Developer Platform, and Claude Code. There are tools for longer-running agents, and options to use Claude in Excel, Chrome, and on the desktop. In the Claude apps, users will no longer run into limits during a long conversation. Claude is able to automatically summarize earlier context, which means the conversation can keep going endlessly. Claude for Chrome is available to all Max users, and Claude for Excel beta access is now available to all Max, Team, and Enterprise users. Claude Code is now available in the desktop app, and with Opus 4.5, it is able to build more precise plans and execute them more thoroughly. Claude is able to ask clarifying questions upfront and then build a user-editable plan before executing. Claude Opus 4.5 is available today across Anthropic's apps and its API. Opus-specific caps have been removed for Claude and Claude Code users with access to Opus 4.5, and for Max and Team Premium members, overall usage limits have increased.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:53 pmJust got randomly reviewed by Apple.
Has this happened to anyone? They’re complaining about something they’ve approved about a 100 times before submitted by /u/antigirl [link] [comments]10:53 pmCanada Account Security Service Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 1, 23:00 PST - Dec 2, 03:00 PSTNov 24, 14:51 PSTScheduled - Our service partner is conducting a planned maintenance from 01 December 2025 at 23:00 PST until 02 December 2025 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for the following carrier and country: Telus Canada.Impacted Products: Verify Silent Network Auth, Lookup SIM Swap, Lookup Identity Match, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes, Lookup Line Type Intelligence [Twilio API]10:50 pmNo Customer Impact of Increased Toll free verifications Service Process Time
Nov 24, 14:50 PSTResolved - We have fully investigated the increasing service process time for Toll free verifications issue, and it was determined that there is no noticeable customer impact. All systems are operational.Nov 24, 14:24 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue that is increasing service process time for Toll free verifications. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.10:33 pmSeven rare Apple finds that will make an awesome Christmas present
While there is no shortage of vintage, rare, or otherwise classic products for sale on eBay, some are more vintage, rare, or otherwise classic than others. Here are seven gift ideas that may not be the cheapest, but will surely make an Apple fan’s Christmas. more…10:30 pmReview: ViewSonic’s 27” 5K Display for Mac offers Apple-level sharpness for under $1000 | 9 to 5 MacReview: ViewSonic’s 27” 5K Display for Mac offers Apple-level sharpness for under $1000
If you’re a Mac user looking for a solid external display that pairs nicely with your MacBook’s crisp retina display, you’ll know that finding one can be a challenge. Apple offers its Studio Display with a 27″ 5K retina display, but that costs $1599 just for the cheapest version with a basic stand. If you want a more versatile stand, the Studio Display will cost you $1999. Luckily, a number of 27″ 5K monitors have been launching lately, many of which have been at more affordable price points than Apple’s Studio Display, while offering an incredibly comparable experience. One of them is the ViewSonic VP2788-5K, which I’ll be reviewing here today. more…10:22 pmNew Apple ad shows off NHL goalie masks designed on iPad
Apple's latest advertisement, featuring NHL goalie masks designed on iPad, shows just how useful the tablet can be for creative professionals.The iPad Pro is undoubtedly a powerful tool for artists. Image Credit: Apple.On November 22, Apple uploaded a new advertisement for its iconic iPad Pro line and the Apple Pencil Pro. The company's high-end tablet was most recently upgraded with the M5 chip in October 2025, and now we get to see just how capable and the new-and-improved model really is.The video itself doesn't focus on the specs of the iPad Pro, but instead illustrates exactly what an artist can do with a top-of-the-line iPad. It's part of Apple's long-standing Made on iPad campaign, which focuses on creative endeavors involving Apple's tablets. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:52 pmiOS 26.2 adds convenient new feature designed for Apple’s Invites app
Apple Invites launched earlier this year as a brand new app for organizing events, and in iOS 26.2 there’s a new systemwide feature coming that makes using the Invites app more convenient. more…09:50 pmChatGPT Adds AI Shopping Research Feature for Holiday Gift Finding
OpenAI today added a new shopping research feature to ChatGPT, which is meant to help you find the right products for everything from simple household products to gifts. You can tell ChatGPT what you're looking for, and shopping research will build a guide to help you make decisions on what to purchase. OpenAI says that it will ask smart clarifying questions, research deeply across the internet, review quality sources, and use context from prior conversations to build a personalized buyer's guide that's up-to-date. It is built to perform particularly well in detail-heavy categories like electronics, beauty, home and garden, kitchen and appliances, and sports and outdoor. The research feature includes comparisons, constraints, tradeoffs, and more for product selections. ChatGPT will suggest shopping research automatically when you ask it a shopping-related question, but you can also select "shopping research" from the "+" menu. When a research session has begun, ChatGPT will open a visual interface where you can share feedback to guide the research, providing feedback on what you're interested in. You'll need to click through to a retailer's site to make a purchase, but eventually, ChatGPT will be able to make automatic purchases through ChatGPT when shopping from merchants that are part of Instant Checkout. Shopping research is rolling out for logged-in ChatGPT users on Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans, and to simplify holiday shopping, OpenAI is making "nearly unlimited usage" available.Tags: ChatGPT, OpenAIThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:45 pmBlack Friday week Apple sales are here — check out the best deals
We have the ultimate guide on the best Black Friday 2025 deals on Apple gear — and all the accessories you could want. See our top picks. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:41 pmApple shares hit new all-time closing high
In Nasdaq trading today, shares of Apple Inc. (AAPL) rose to hit a new all-time closing high. Apple’s intraday high… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:30 pmRemote notification tap not handled when app is killed
I’m running into a problem with remote push notifications on iOS. When the app is in background or inactive, tapping a notification correctly triggers: userNotificationCenter(_:didReceive:withCompletionHandler:) …but when the app is killed, tapping the notification launches the app, yet no delegate method fires and my tracking event never gets sent. I’m using: SwiftUI @ main App […]09:30 pmApple Wallet got a highly requested new setting in iOS 26
Apple’s Wallet app got a strong lineup of new features in iOS 26, including one hidden addition you might have missed: a highly requested new setting to disable promotional notifications. more…09:25 pmBlack Friday streaming deals slash Disney Plus, Max, Hulu, Paramount Plus, Apple TV to as low as $2.99/mo | AppleInsiderBlack Friday streaming deals slash Disney Plus, Max, Hulu, Paramount Plus, Apple TV to as low as $2.99/mo
The best Black Friday streaming deals are available now, with discounts on Disney Plus, Hulu, Max, Apple TV, and more.Get streaming services as low as $2.99 per month - Image credit: Max, Hulu, Disney Plus, Paramount PlusBlack Friday 2025 sales at popular streaming service providers are in effect now, with deals from just $2.99 per month. Here's a roundup of the offers: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:22 pmApple eliminates dozens of jobs across its sales organization
Apple is cutting dozens of enterprise sales positions as part of a restructuring aimed at simplifying how it sells to businesses, schools… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:17 pmBlack Friday Apple Watch deals 2025 — it’s starting to heat up
Apple Watch Black Friday 2025 deals are live, featuring significant price drops on entry-level models and premium variations. The best deal so far is the newest Apple Watch Series 11, which has dropped to its lowest price to date — just $349 (regularly $399). Another great buy is the entry-level Apple Watch SE 3, on […] (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:02 pmThe Thunderbolt 5 MacBook dock that truly does it all – iVANKY FusionDock Max 2
I’ve tested a lot of docks over the years, from small compact on-the-go hubs that I use alongside my iPad to the full desktop-class docks that claim to be able to handle everything you throw at them. But the iVANKY FusionDock Max 2 is the first one that actually delivers on that promise. This dock has been purpose-built for Apple Silicon, bringing true Thunderbolt 5 performance with triple display support and 23 professional-grade ports, all wrapped in a sleek and unique design. more…08:57 pmDXOMARK puts the iPhone Air’s single rear camera to the test
Apple’s decision to go with a single rear camera has been one of the iPhone Air’s most divisive choices. Here’s how it performed in DXOMARK’s tests. more…08:44 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 24, 2025 – iOS 27 rumors, low-cost MacBook
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 Roborock: Save up to 50% on Roborock’s flagship vacuums during their Black Friday event — but hurry, these deals won’t last long! more…08:33 pmCarPlay in iOS 26.2: Here are two new changes coming to your car
iOS 26.2 is coming soon, with excellent new features for Reminders, Podcasts, and Apple Music. There are also a couple key CarPlay changes in iOS 26.2, here’s what’s new. more…08:29 pmJony Ive and Sam Altman Discuss AI Device That's Playful, Bite Worthy, and as Peaceful as a Cabin By a Lake | MacRumorsJony Ive and Sam Altman Discuss AI Device That's Playful, Bite Worthy, and as Peaceful as a Cabin By a Lake
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and io Products creator Jony Ive forged a friendship that led to OpenAI's acquisition of io, and subsequently, an AI-based hardware product that both Altman and Ive believe is a reimagination of what it means to use a computer. The duo recently did an interview with Emerson Collective founder Laurene Powell Jobs, providing insight into what they're working on. There's now an established hardware prototype, and while Altman and Ive didn't explain what it is in plain language, the interview has hints of its design and functionality. Here are several ways that Altman and Ive described their AI hardware device: It breaks the constraints of the "same kind of computer that we've been using for a long time." Research started with a question about what it means that the device "is going to be able to know everything you've ever thought about, read, said?" It will be a "sort of active participant" that's proactive in "a not annoying way." Current devices and apps are like "walking through Times Square in New York" with flashing lights, crowds of people, noises, etc. It "doesn't make our lives peaceful and calm" or let us "focus on other stuff," which is what Ive and Altman wanted to address. If you have an AI that you trust to do things for you and filter things out with "incredible contextual awareness of your whole life," then you can go for a vibe that's not walking through Times Square. Ive and Altman's device aims to bring some of the spirit of "sitting in the most beautiful cabin by a lake and in the mountains and just sort of enjoying the peace and calm." Ive said he prefers solutions that "teeter on appearing almost naive in their simplicity and their feel." He also likes "incredibly intelligent, sophisticated products that you want to touch" and use "almost carelessly." Ive told Altman that the design is right when you "want to lick it or take a bite out of it," and with the current prototype, Altman got that feeling. "The degree to which Jony chipped away at every little thing that this doesn't need to do or that doesn't need to be there is remarkable." "There's something about when a design gets like so simple and beautiful. And playful, for lack of a better word." There aren't a lot of products with "humor" in "this area" and there is a desire "not to take ourselves quite so seriously even though these are serious times." Altman said that early on, Jony said "we are going to make people smile. We're going to make people feel joy. Whatever the product does, it has to do that." Altman said it's "lovely" to "have some whimsy back." The prototypes are "jaw-droppingly good" and "exciting." Rumors have described the device that io is working on as an AI phone without a screen, a "third core device" after a MacBook and an iPhone that's unobtrusive and able to sit in a pocket or on a desk, an iPod Shuffle-sized device that's neck worn, and a pocket-sized gadget that's screen-free but contextually aware of your life with microphones and cameras. It is not any kind of wearable like glasses, a watch, or earbuds. Ive and Altman expect to have a device ready to hit the market in less than two years from now. The full interview with Altman and Ive is worth watching to see the commentary in context.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:25 pmApple has unexpectedly laid off a small amount of its sales force
Apple is culling a number of sales roles, with dozens of workers selling to enterprise, education, and governments losing their jobs.Apple ParkLayoffs are a fact of life in the tech world, with major companies cutting hundreds and thousands of roles at a time. While Apple doesn't tend to make major layoffs in that way, its smaller layoff instances become more prominent.Dozens of employees working in sales positions are losing their jobs, reports Bloomberg. Affected workers are based in areas selling to education and government clients, as well as to schools. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:23 pmRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – MTT
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 24, 12:55 - 14:00 PSTNov 24, 12:08 PSTScheduled - The MTT network in Russia is conducting an emergency maintenance from 24 November 2025 at 12:55 PST until 24 November 2025 at 14:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to MTT Russia handsets.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.08:07 pmRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Tele2
Nov 24, 12:07 PSTIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Nov 24, 12:05 PSTScheduled - The Tele2 network in Russia is conducting an emergency maintenance from 24 November 2025 at 12:00 PST until 24 November 2025 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Tele2 Russia handsets.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.08:00 pmRare Layoffs at Apple Impact Dozens in Sales Roles
Apple is making cuts and has laid off dozens of people in sales roles, reports Bloomberg. Apple is aiming to simplify the way that it sells products to businesses, schools, and governments. Affected employees received notice over the past couple of weeks, and positions eliminated include account managers for large businesses, schools, and government agencies, plus staff at Apple's briefing centers for major customers. Employees were reportedly surprised by the layoffs, but they are able to apply for other positions within Apple. Apple told Bloomberg that it is making changes in its sales team to better connect with customers. To connect with even more customers, we are making some changes in our sales team that affect a small number of roles. We are continuing to hire and those employees can apply for new roles. While Apple says it is restructuring some of the sales team, affected employees apparently believe that Apple wants to move more sales to third-party retailers. Pushing sales through retailers allows Apple to save money by cutting salary costs. Apple is giving employees over a month to find a new role. Those who haven't gotten another position in the company by January 20 will receive a severance package.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:00 pmMagSafe Monday: The best MagSafe gifts for every iPhone user this Christmas
MagSafe gear is one of my favorite gift categories because it is useful, affordable, and easy to give to anyone with an iPhone. In 2025, Qi2.2 accessories have made everything faster and easier, with better heat management and faster charging. I have tested a lot of MagSafe gear this year, and these are my favorite Christmas gift ideas to keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods charged and ready. more…07:58 pmApple confirms recent sales team layoffs in uncharacteristic move
Apple has confirmed that it recently cut a number of jobs within its sales division. While layoffs are common in the tech industry, Apple treats job cuts as a last resort option. more…07:57 pmOpenAI reportedly poaching Apple hardware engineers ‘left and right’
As OpenAI pushes forward with its hardware ambitions, its aggressive hiring spree is quickly becoming another retention challenge for Apple. Here’s what’s going on. more…07:57 pmHackintosh enjoying its last hurrah, now supporting macOS Tahoe
Hackintosh users are successfully running macOS 26 Tahoe on their devices, in a battle that's taking place as Intel Mac support enters its final year.Hackintosh is living on borrowed time with macOS TahoeApple declared during WWDC 2025 that macOS 26 Tahoe would be the last macOS version to include support for Intel Macs. While the end of that support obviously affects Mac users, it also impacts users of Hackintoshes.With it being the last generation of macOS to work with Intel Macs, this means that macOS Tahoe will be the last that can be made to work on non-Apple hardware. Since a Hackintosh is a computer that isn't a Mac but still runs macOS, and are chiefly x86-based, that will effectively end the ability to update to macOS 27 or later versions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:52 pmxAI’s Grok 4.1 vs. OpenAI’s ChatGPT-5.1: Elon Musk’s Grok is the clear winner
As artificial intelligence models evolve at breakneck speed, the battle for conversational supremacy intensifies. In this head-to-head… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:23 pmBuilding an iPad browser in SwiftUI – progress update
16yo building a browser called Beam. SwiftUI + WKWebView. This weekend I shipped: – Sidebar with spaces – Fuzzy search command bar – Google autocomplete – History view – Dark mode – landing page beambrowser.app Anyone else building browsers or complex iPad apps? Happy to share what I've learned. submitted by /u/Own-Palpitation3275 [link] […]07:16 pmAnthropic reveals new Opus 4.5 model, brings Claude Code to the Mac app
Anthropic has announced its latest AI model with Claude Opus 4.5. The company has also expanded Claude Code availability to the Claude desktop app for the first time. more…06:56 pmHBO Max, Disney+, and more: Here are the best streaming Black Friday deals
It’s the best time of year to score heavy discounts on streaming services, and Black Friday deals have now launched for HBO Max, Disney+, and more. Here are the details. more…06:44 pmIs Your Android TV Streaming Box Part of a Botnet?
On the surface, the Superbox media streaming devices for sale at retailers like BestBuy and Walmart may seem like a steal: They offer unlimited access to more than 2,200 pay-per-view and streaming services like Netflix, ESPN and Hulu, all for a one-time fee of around $400. But security experts warn these TV boxes require intrusive software that forces the user's network to relay Internet traffic for others, traffic that is often tied to cybercrime activity such as advertising fraud and account takeovers.06:41 pmNo TidBITS Issue on 1 December 2025
We’re taking the next email issue of TidBITS off to celebrate Thanksgiving, although we’ll continue to publish articles on our website. You can look forward to the next email issue on 8 December 2025.06:39 pmDoes Removing an App From Sale Hurt ASO or Rankings?
Thinking of removing my app from sale temporarily (or completely). Will this hurt ASO, rankings, or visibility if I republish it later? Anyone with experience? Also: this app gets almost no downloads, and I’m wondering if that could negatively affect my other apps in the same account. Not sure if that’s true, just a thought. […]06:38 pmChatGPT adds AI shopping assistant to find the right products faster
Shopping research is already a popular use of AI. Now ChatGPT is adding a new tool that makes finding the right products even easier. more…06:25 pmWhat solution do you use to auto unload images from memory when they are not seen in SwiftUI? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWhat solution do you use to auto unload images from memory when they are not seen in SwiftUI?
I UIKit collections it is trivial. You load images when they are dequeued. But there doesn't seems to be any good solution for SwiftUI. I attemtpted to use .onShow, .onHide modifiers. But they don't seems to be very efficient. I tested it 500 images in LazyGrid. When I scroll only my gallery only 10-15 images […]06:25 pmCrease-Free iPhone Fold on Track for 2026 Launch as Development Advances
Apple is making progress on the development of the book-style foldable iPhone expected in 2026, according to a report from Chinese site UDN. The device has reportedly entered the engineering validation stage, and Apple is gearing up for mass production. Citing supply chain sources, UDN says that Apple has solved "the crease problem" that has plagued most foldable smartphones, and the foldable iPhone will be the first crease-free foldable smartphone on the market. We've heard multiple prior rumors about Apple's intensive work on the hinge and display to minimize creasing, so this isn't the first time the foldable iPhone has been rumored to have a seamless screen. Apple is using an inner screen designed by Samsung, but the panel structure, lamination method, and material process was designed by Apple. Apple worked with its suppliers to come up with a hinge design that prevents a permanent crease, and the hinge will adopt Liquid Metal components. By using Liquid Metal, Apple was able to design an iPhone that has a durable hinge that still has a slim design. Apple will allegedly call the device the "iPhone Fold," which is the name sites have already adopted when sharing rumors about the product. There have been rumors suggesting that Apple could delay the foldable iPhone beyond 2026, but if Apple is ready for the engineering validation stage of iPhone development, a September 2026 launch timeline as planned is entirely plausible.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tag: Foldable iPhoneRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:23 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Airtel in Zambia
Nov 24, 10:23 PSTResolved - We are no longer experiencing MMS/SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Airtel in Zambia. This incident has been resolved.Nov 24, 08:27 PSTMonitoring - We are observing recovery in MMS/SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Airtel in Zambia. We will continue monitoring the service to ensure a full recovery. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 24, 06:44 PSTUpdate - We are continuing to experience MMS/SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Airtel in Zambia. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 24, 05:45 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing MMS/SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Airtel in Zambia. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.06:16 pmGive your Mac a makeover with custom icons
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Nov 24, 10:07 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to Verizon Wireless in the United States of America to a subset of short codes. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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