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- 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 […]06:01 pmApple needs to step in and close the lid on this rusty tap. This is screwing up the App Store discovery algorithm. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingApple needs to step in and close the lid on this rusty tap. This is screwing up the App Store discovery algorithm.
submitted by /u/Loud_Gift_1448 [link] [comments]05:56 pmApple has serious plans for Siri! [Cult of Mac podcast No. 13]
This week on the Cult of Mac podcast: New details emerge about a major upgrade that would transform Siri from a laughingstock to a legitimate AI assistant. Unfortunately, these plans sound mighty familiar. Still, we’re guardedly optimistic that Apple can pull it off this time. Also on the Cult of Mac podcast: Now we know […] (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:49 pmDay 1 of CS193p
Just finished the first lecture of Stanford’s CS193p (Developing Apps for iOS). Today’s takeaways: i. Understanding the View protocol and the body property. ii. Getting comfortable with the Xcode Looking forward to the rest of the course! Any tips from those who have finished it? submitted by /u/SoverignIndividual [link] [comments]05:44 pmKeeping the love for programming alive: My completely free indie app to fight decision fatigue through nested randomization. Would love your feedback! | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingKeeping the love for programming alive: My completely free indie app to fight decision fatigue through nested randomization. Would love your feedback!
Hey everyone, I recently read the post here titled https://www.reddit.com/r/iOSProgramming/comments/1s3t34t/please_learn_to_love_programming_again_im_begging/ right as I was putting the finishing touches on my new app. The timing couldn't have been better, and it really resonated with me. It reminded me exactly why I got into iOS development in the first place: the pure curiosity of solving my own […]05:43 pmHere’s what I’d like to see with the MacBook Air redesign, after seeing MacBook Neo
Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo earlier this month, and in my opinion – it completely breaks the MacBook lineup as we knew it. If you’re someone who previously bought a MacBook Air, and you don’t need 16GB of RAM for heavier multitasking – why wouldn’t you buy the MacBook Neo now? In my eyes, the MacBook Neo is just as good of a general purpose laptop as the MacBook Air was, and besides more RAM, a much faster processor (though still a thermally limited one), and a larger display, it doesn’t feel like MacBook Air has much going for it – at least for now. Here’s how I’d improve it. more…05:18 pmI made the Wordle of Trivia games — Daily 5 Trivia. Human-written questions, 100% free, no ads | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI made the Wordle of Trivia games — Daily 5 Trivia. Human-written questions, 100% free, no ads
My passion project is The Daily 5. Just 5 questions per day on different eras. This Monday is the 2000s. There are thousands of trivia apps out there, but I have never seen one that matches these specs… The specs: 5 fresh Trivia questions drop at midnight High quality human-written quizzes 100% FREE! No ads, […]05:15 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 […]05:06 pm[App Saturday] Finally put together a marketing page for my app
the app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/habit-tracker-timespent/id6742226600 the page: https://timespent.so i've been predicting for a while that we'll start moving back to basic html/css/js (no React, no Tailwind) with AI-assisted coding, so i wanted to put that to the test. i asked Claude for simple markdown-driven static HTML generation frameworks, and it suggested eleventy, which i'd never heard of […]04:44 pmI built a simple vocabulary app for people who like making their own word lists | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI built a simple vocabulary app for people who like making their own word lists
https://apps.apple.com/app/id6758487851 I recently launched a small vocabulary app called VocaHi. I built it because I wanted a really simple way to study my own word lists. With VocaHi, you can: – Create your own vocabulary lists in any language – Study them using flashcards or autoplay – Import/export words with CSV – Track progress with […]04:37 pmSports data might be the most underrated playground for vibe coding — here’s why | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingSports data might be the most underrated playground for vibe coding — here’s why
Most vibe coding projects I see are SaaS dashboards, chatbots, or landing pages. Makes sense — those have clear patterns that LLMs know well. But I want to make a case for sports data as a vibe coding domain, because it has a few properties that make it weirdly ideal for AI-assisted development: 1.All fantasy […]04:30 pmI Built an App Because I Was Tired of Standing in Line for My Lunch
It was 1:15 PM on a Wednesday. I had exactly 45 minutes before my next lecture, I hadn't eaten since 7 AM, and I was standing in a queue that , I kid you not , stretched out of the canteen, around the corner, and was threatening to reach the parking lot. I wasn't even […]04:12 pmThe rugged Apple Watch Ultra 2 got a $300 price cut
Macworld Apple Watch Ultra 2 View Deal With the Apple Watch Ultra 2 on your wrist, you can go anywhere you want, and you’ll find your way back home, whether you’re hiking, mountain climbing, or just out for a stroll, as the watch will know your location at all times and show you the right map. Even better, with built-in cellular, you don’t even need to have your phone on you. While the $799 price tag isn’t bad for everything you get, you’ll love knowing that you can get the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $300 off during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale event. That brings the price down to $499, a spectaculr savings and the best we’ve ever seen for an Ultra 2 that wasn’t refurbished. Back when this model came out, we reviewed it and gave it a 4-star rating, appreciating the bright screen, great operating system, and just how great it was for tracking sports and workouts. This model comes with 36 hours of battery life during normal use, so it’s going to be great during any outdoor trip you want This device comes with a ton of features, including accurate location tracking, advanced health metrics, custom workouts, as well as automated fall detection, emergency SOS, and vital sign monitoring. If anything happens, your watch has your back. There’s a newer model out, but other than better battery life and satellite connectivity, it’s not all that different than this one. And you won’t get it for anywhere near this cheap. So grab the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $499 before the spring sale ends.03:54 pmQuestion about countries and regions availability
Forgive me if this has been asked and answered, I could not find an answer. If I publish my app to only be available in a specific region, can people from outside that region download my app if they visit the region app is released to? Or are they limited by their home region? […]03:50 pmAppDesk – native mac and iOS alternative for App Store Connect
Meet AppDesk — a native macOS and iOS client built with SwiftUI that helps you see your app sales quicker and easier. AppDesk auto-categorizes incoming reviews, flags what matters, and generates thoughtful replies that match your tone. The key part — it all runs on-device. Most App Store analytics tools are SaaS products that store […]03:28 pmHere are the iOS 26.4 features to try after installing the new iPhone update
Macworld Apple has officially released iOS 26.4 to the public, and unlike the previous update, this one brings a more noticeable set of new features. While the long-awaited AI-powered Siri is still nowhere to be seen, iOS 26.4 brings several new features and improvements to Apple Music, Podcasts, and Reminders, as well as overall system enhancements and new emoji. Read on as we break down all the major new features and changes coming with iOS 26.4. Apple Music With iOS 26.4, Apple Music subscribers are getting an important new feature called Playlist Playground. Essentially, it lets users quickly create playlists using AI. Users can simply describe what they want to listen to, whether it’s specific songs, artists, or genres, and Apple’s AI will create a playlist based on that prompt. The feature can also edit existing playlists. It’s worth noting that this feature is available only in the U.S. and works on any iOS 26.4 iPhone, even ones that don’t support Apple Intelligence. Apple Music has new full-screen artwork in iOS 26.4.Foundry Apple Music is also getting a new Concerts feature, which helps users discover nearby shows from artists in their library, while also recommending live shows from new artists based on listening habits. Another notable addition is Offline Music Recognition, now available through Control Center. This lets users identify songs with Shazam even without an internet connection. The result shows up as soon as the device is back online. Rounding out the Apple Music changes, iOS 26.4 introduces an Ambient Music widget for quick access to curated playlists focused on Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing, as well as full-screen backgrounds for album and playlist pages, making the interface more immersive. Podcasts In addition to Apple Music, Apple Podcasts is also getting some improvements with iOS 26.4. More specifically, Apple has revamped the experience for video podcasts. The update introduces support for Apple’s HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology, which automatically adjusts the video bitrate during playback. This means the app will always choose the best quality based on your internet connection without you having to change any settings. Thanks to this technology, users can also seamlessly switch between audio and video while playing a podcast. iOS 26.4 includes several new Accessiblity settings.Foundry Accessibility Updating to iOS 26.4 also brings some welcome accessibility improvements. For instance, the system now includes a new “Reduce Bright Effects” toggle that minimizes intense flashes when interacting with certain interface elements. Apple has also made it easier to access and customize subtitles and captions directly from the media player interface. Moreover, the “Reduce Motion” setting has been improved to more consistently limit animations across the system, particularly with the Liquid Glass interface. Emoji For emoji fans, iOS 26.4 adds eight new characters to the keyboard. As previously announced, they include an orca, a trombone, a landslide, a ballet dancer, and a distorted face emoji. Keep in mind that only people who have also updated their devices will see the new emojis in conversations or social media posts. You can use several new emojis once you update to iOS 26.4.Foundry Freeform When Apple announced the Creator Studio subscription, the company revealed that the Freeform app would also gain certain features exclusive to subscribers. These features are now available with iOS 26.4. Creator Studio subscribers can now access the Content Hub right from Freeform, which offers a wide variety of photos, illustrations, and graphics that can be used royalty-free. Users will also notice a new icon for the Freeform app that matches the style of other Creator Studio apps. Urgent reminders are getting an upgrade in iOS 26.4.Foundry Urgent reminders With iOS 26.2, Apple introduced a new option for creating urgent reminders, which show up as full-screen alerts at the scheduled date and time. Now, iOS 26.4 makes it easier to mark a reminder as urgent. Users can mark tasks as urgent in the Reminders app right from the Quick Toolbar or with a long press. Urgent reminders can also be filtered using Smart Lists. Family Sharing Apple is also making a major change for users who rely on Family Sharing. While the entire family currently relies on a single payment method, iOS 26.4 will allow each family member to pay for their own online purchases. “Purchase Sharing lets adult members in Family Sharing groups use their own payment method when making purchases, without relying on the family organizer,” Apple explained in the release notes. This is certainly great news for those who use Family Sharing to share their iCloud and App Store purchases. The Freeform app got its Creator Studio update in iOS 26.4.Foundry Keyboard accuracy As we reported last year, many iPhone users had been complaining that iOS 26 had reduced the accuracy of the on-screen keyboard, resulting in more typos. Although Apple never acknowledged the issue at the time, it has made changes to the iOS 26.4 keyboard that essentially admit there was a problem. The iOS 26.4 release notes mention “improved keyboard accuracy when typing quickly” as part of the changes included in the update. It’s unclear exactly what Apple changed to improve the virtual keyboard, but users will certainly be pleased that Apple is working on the issue. Age verification One of the most notable changes in iOS 26.4 is related to compliance with local laws. The update introduces age verification requirements in multiple regions, including Australia, Brazil, Singapore, and specific U.S. states such as Utah and Louisiana. These measures are tied to regional legislation and are designed to ensure that users meet minimum age requirements for certain features and services. In these locations, Apple may require additional information about the user to verify their age. This includes details such as how long the Apple Account has been active or credit card information. The company has also created a new API that will anonymously inform apps whether a user meets the minimum age requirements without sharing their age, date of birth, or any other personal information. Update your iPhone now In addition to all these new features, iOS 26.4 also includes bug fixes, performance improvements, and enhanced security. That’s why it’s always important to keep your devices updated with the latest software. You can install iOS 26.4 by going to Settings > General > Software Update and tapping Update Now. The update is available for the iPhone 11 and later.03:20 pmDatabase Upgrade
Status: InvestigatingTLDR: A production upgrade for Monolithdb from version 8.0.40 to 8.4.8 is currently in progress03:12 pmAirPods Pro 3 Hit $199 Record Low Price in Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Amazon today has the AirPods Pro 3 available for $199.00 during its Big Spring Sale, down from $249.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the AirPods Pro 3, and one of the best all-around deals you can get during the Amazon's springtime Prime Day. 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 model of the AirPods Pro launched in September 2025 and has 2x better Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation, better audio quality, a revised fit that's meant to improve comfort and stability, Live Translation for in-person conversations, and heart rate sensing for workouts. $50 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $199.00 You can also get the AirPods 4 for $99.99 in the Big Spring Sale, down from $129.00, which is a solid second-best price. You can find all of the best discounts going on during this event in our dedicated post, which highlights discounts on AirTag, iPads, MacBooks, and more. 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 forums03:04 pmAnker's New Prime 3-in-1 Foldable Charging Station Hits $104.99 Low Price on Amazon
Anker's new Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station has been marked down to $104.99 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale, down from $149.99, with no need for a coupon. This accessory just launched last month, and Amazon's sale today represents a new all-time low price. 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. The Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station features Qi2.2 support, which lets a compatible MagSafe iPhone charge at up to 25W. It's the same speed as Apple's MagSafe charger, and it is 10W faster than the standard Qi2 MagSafe chargers. You can also simultaneously charge an Apple Watch and AirPods with the device. $45 OFFAnker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for $104.99 There are plenty of other Anker discounts happening on Amazon this week, including the Prime 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock back at its all-time low price of $339.99, down from $399.99. Anker's popular 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Charging Cube is also down to a new all-time low price of $79.03, down from $129.99. $60 OFFAnker Prime 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock for $339.99 Wall Chargers Nano USB-C Wall Charger - $27.99, down from $39.99 6-in-1 USB-C Power Strip - $59.99, down from $109.99 140W 4-Port GaN USB-C Charger - $89.99, down from $99.99 14-in-1 Prime Thunderbolt 5 Dock - $339.99, down from $399.99 Wireless Chargers 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible UFO Charger - $69.99, down from $89.99 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Foldable Charging Station - $79.99, down from $109.99 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Charging Cube - $79.03, down from $129.99 3-in-1 Prime Wireless Charging Station - $104.99, down from $149.99 Prime MagSafe-Compatible 3-in-1 Charging Station - $149.99, down from $229.99 Portable Chargers SOLIX C300 Power Station with Lantern - $169.99, down from $249.00 Prime Power Bank 26,250 mAh - $199.99, down from $229.99 SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station - $428.99, down from $799.00 SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station - $749.00, down from $1,499.00 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 forums03:01 pmThese U.S. States Plan to Offer iPhone's Driver's License Feature
In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, and then use it to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps. The feature is currently available in 13 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, and it is expected to launch in at least seven more in the future. To set up the feature, open the Wallet app and tap on the plus sign in the top-right corner. Next, select Driver's License and ID Cards and follow the steps. Supported States The following 13 states offer driver's licenses in the Wallet app:Arizona (since March 2022) Maryland (since May 2022) Colorado (since November 2022) Georgia (since May 2023) Ohio (since July 2024) Hawaii (since August 2024) California (since September 2024) Iowa (since October 2024) New Mexico (since December 2024)Montana (since August 2025) North Dakota (since September 2025) West Virginia (since October 2025) Illinois (since November 2025)The feature is also available in Puerto Rico. Future States Apple and local DMV offices have announced that the following U.S. states have signed on to adopt the feature, but no timeframes were disclosed:Connecticut Kentucky Mississippi Oklahoma Utah Arkansas VirginiaParticipating Airports Apple Wallet IDs are accepted at TSA checkpoints in more than 250 airports in the U.S., for domestic travel. Given that Apple Wallet IDs are not accepted by law enforcement, and lack many other use cases, carrying a physical ID is still necessary. Here are just some of the airports that offer the feature — there are hundreds of others:Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) Denver International Airport (DEN) Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) San Francisco International Airport (SFO) San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) Los Angeles International (LAX) Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) Des Moines International Airport (DSM) Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) Great Falls International Airport (GTF) Missoula International Airport (MSO) Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) Richmond International Airport (RIC) Norfolk International Airport (ORF) Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)Travelers should refer to TSA signage to confirm availability of the feature. Digital Passport If you live in a state that does not yet offer Apple Wallet IDs, you can now create a Digital ID based on your U.S. passport, and present it at the same participating TSA checkpoints, for age and identity verification purposes during domestic travel. It is not a replacement for a physical passport, and it cannot be used for international travel. This feature requires iOS 26.1 or watchOS 26.1 and later.Tag: Apple WalletThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:00 pmApple Releasing Two New iPhone Apps This Year
Apple is expected to release two new iPhone apps this year, including an Apple Business app and a Siri app with chatbot-like functionality. With the Apple Business app, employees at businesses using the new Apple Business platform will be able to install apps for work, view contact information for colleagues, and request support. Apple Business is launching on April 14, and it replaces Apple Business Essentials, Apple Business Manager, and Apple Business Connect. While not yet announced by Apple, it was recently reported that the company is also testing a Siri app with similar functionality as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini apps. Users would be able to interact with Siri in both text and voice modes, and the app would provide users with access to their past conversations with Siri. Both apps will also be available on the iPad and Mac. Apple says the Apple Business app will require iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26, while the Siri app will reportedly be available as part of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 later this year.Tags: Apple Business, SiriThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:46 pmBuilt a typing app with a global leaderboard — looking for feedback on implementation | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingBuilt a typing app with a global leaderboard — looking for feedback on implementation
I’ve been working on a typing app recently and just added a global leaderboard system. The idea was to make typing feel a bit more competitive instead of just showing WPM locally. Right now the flow is pretty simple: – user completes a test – WPM is calculated (penalized by accuracy) – result gets stored […]02:46 pmRemade an old app of mine during Claude 2x usage
Anthropic gave 2x Claude usage recently, and I took the opportunity to upgrade an old app of mine and give it a fresh look. The app is called Momento; it's a simple app for stitching together clips. I take a lot of clips throughout the year (and on vacations, etc), so it's nice to have […]02:44 pmHow do you developers deal with 1 star reviews?
submitted by /u/busymom0 [link] [comments]02:36 pm[App Saturday] Your News – 1.14.0 (Notifications)
Hey everyone, I have been building Your News, a cross-platform RSS reader for iOS and Android. I just released an update with background notifications and wanted to share my experience getting them working on iOS, since I did not find a lot of practical info about this when I was figuring it out. Tech stack […]02:11 pmWhat is a great resource for mastering SwiftUI?
I'm looking for something that is advanced. Getting into the details. Specifically, I'd like to understand the SwiftUI rendering system so that I can more easily find and fix bugs. submitted by /u/Few-Introduction5414 [link] [comments]01:50 pmThis is what a fan is supposed to be — bladeless, sleek and customizable
The Shark TurboBlade Fan is a sleek, quiet, highly customizable bladeless fan that cools efficiently without the noise, and it’s more than half off. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:45 pm[Saturday] Built a SpriteKit word game with a Bayesian adaptive difficulty engine — just shipped it | Reddit on iOS Programming[Saturday] Built a SpriteKit word game with a Bayesian adaptive difficulty engine — just shipped it
Wanted to share a project I just finished — it's a word game (Wordle-inspired) built entirely in SpriteKit. The interesting part is the engine underneath. Tech stack: – Pure SpriteKit, portrait-only, no UIKit hybrid – Zero networking — fully offline, no backend – All game state persisted via UserDefaults with Codable structs – Auto-save on […]01:40 pmThis tax season is a key time to delete your personal data from the internet
It’s never been easier for spammers and scammers to get access to your personal data, and this is particularly dangerous during tax season. With data brokers providing easy access to your phone number, email address, physical address – and even sensitive data like your social security number – tax season can be peak time for fraud. Fortunately, there’s a simple way to reduce the risk. more…01:36 pmBuilt an iOS health app, failed v1, then redesigned it with doctor input | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingBuilt an iOS health app, failed v1, then redesigned it with doctor input
I shipped an iOS app called Biomarker Tracker. My first version was a failure. Technically it worked, but UX failed in real life: users could log data, yet before doctor visits they still couldn’t answer the key question: what changed, what likely affected it, and what to discuss now. I realized I designed for clean […]01:25 pm(0 AI Code) I built a cozy daily tracker that required a lot of technical problem solving | Reddit on iOS Programming(0 AI Code) I built a cozy daily tracker that required a lot of technical problem solving
After 2.5 months and 11-hour work days, I’ve finally completed my first solo indie project, Stargaze! It’s an app that lets you track things daily, but reimagined as a grid of stars that periodically sparkle and shine. The app is filled with pretty animations and custom haptics that make using it a really enjoyable experience. […]01:20 pmToday in Apple history: Apple racks up staggering $700 million loss
On March 28, 1996, Apple warned Wall Street that it would report a $700 million quarterly loss. It was Apple's worst quarter ever. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:04 pmBuilt an iOS health app, failed v1, then redesigned it with doctor input | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingBuilt an iOS health app, failed v1, then redesigned it with doctor input
I shipped an iOS app called Biomarker Tracker. My first version was a failure. Technically it worked, but UX failed in real life: users could log data, yet before doctor visits they still couldn’t answer the key question: what changed, what likely affected it, and what to discuss now? I realized I designed for clean […]01:00 pm5 times Apple turned failed products into huge successes
Apple's greatest talent is turning niche products into mainstream hits. Here are five brilliant examples of trash into triumph. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:00 pmApple @ Work: Eero adds LTE failover for remote employees and Starlink could be that for enterprises | 9 to 5 MacApple @ Work: Eero adds LTE failover for remote employees and Starlink could be that for enterprises
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. The need for highly reliable internet connectivity is a no brainer for enterprises, K through 12, healthcare, etc. Eero recently launched Eero Signal, a 4G LTE backup device that plugs into existing Eero routers to automatically keep homes and small businesses online during an ISP outage. A 5G version is on the way. With an Eero Plus subscription, 10GB of bandwidth per year is included, with options to upgrade to 100GB. more…01:00 pmTop Stories: Mac Pro Discontinued, iOS 26.4 Out Now, WWDC 2026 Announced, and More
It was a busy week in the Apple world, with Apple announcing the discontinuation of the Mac Pro, releasing iOS 26.4 and other updates, and officially announcing dates for this year's Worldwide Developers Conference. This week also saw the AirPods Max 2 become available to order while we heard some fresh details about upcoming Apple hardware, so read on below for all the details! Top Stories Apple Confirms Mac Pro Is Dead, No Future Models Planned It shouldn't be much of a surprise considering it hadn't been updated in three years and there have been no rumors of anything coming in the future, but it was still a bit sad to see Apple officially discontinue the Mac Pro this week. And yes, Apple's infamous $700 kit to add wheels to the Mac Pro has also been put out to pasture. Arriving 20 years ago as an Intel-based upgrade to the PowerPC-driven Power Mac G5, the Mac Pro evolved from a traditional tower workstation to a compact cylindrical form factor and back again over the years, but while it was intended to serve the high-end professional market, it was never upgraded as frequently as other Macs and its role has largely been usurped by the Mac Studio that carries a much lower starting price. Apple Releases iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 With New Emoji, Playlist Playground, Purchase Sharing Changes and More Apple this week released iOS 26.4 and related operating system updates, delivering several improvements but not the revamped Siri we'd been hoping would make an appearance in these releases. That major revamp now looks like it may not come until iOS 27. iOS 26.4 does bring a number of new features like the AI-driven Playlist Playground in Apple Music, eight new emoji characters, concert listings in Apple Music, CarPlay enhancements, and more. Alongside iOS 26.4, other releases included macOS Tahoe 26.4 with the return of the compact tab bar option for Safari and a new battery charge limit setting, plus tvOS 26.4 with a new Genius Browse content discover feature, subtitle styling, and more. Apple Announces WWDC 2026 Will Take Place June 8 to 12 Apple has officially announced that its annual developer conference will take place during the usual timeframe, kicking off with a keynote on Monday, June 8, and running through Friday, June 12. WWDC will be a hybrid event again this year, with developers able to attend virtual sessions and labs free of charge. There is a lottery, however, for developers to enter for a chance to attend the Monday keynote sessions in person at Apple Park. We're expecting to see Apple unveil significant AI advancements this year after a number of delays, and the company has confirmed that those advancements will be a major focus of WWDC. AirPods Max 2 Now Available for Pre-Order With First Deliveries as Soon as April 1 Apple this week began accepting pre-orders for the AirPods Max 2 headphones that were introduced on March 16. In the U.S., Apple's online store intially listed a delivery timeframe of April 1 to April 3, although orders placed today may arrive a few days later than that. Priced at $549, the AirPods Max 2 feature the same design as the original AirPods Max, but Apple updated the over-ear headphones with an H2 chip that adds new capabilities already offered by other AirPods models. Amazon is already offering small discounts on select colors. The AirPods Max 2 aren't the only new audio product launched by Apple in the past week, as the company's Beats brand also released new special-edition Nike Powerbeats Pro 2 featuring Nike's signature neon green-yellow "Volt" color. New Apple TV and HomePod Mini Remain 'Ready' to Launch Apple has unveiled quite a few new products this month, but the wait continues for the next-generation Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models. In his Power On newsletter this week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said new versions of the Apple TV and HomePod mini have been "ready" since last year, but he reiterated that Apple has held off on releasing them until the more personalized version of Siri and other Apple Intelligence upgrades are released later this year. In a live Q&A on Thursday, Gurman indicated that a new full-size HomePod is in the same predicament. Apple Unveils 'Apple Business' All-in-One Platform Apple this week announced Apple Business, a new all-in-one platform that unifies device management, productivity tools, and customer outreach features. Rolling out on April 14, the service is designed to be a consolidated replacement for several of Apple's existing business-focused offerings, including Apple Business Essentials, Apple Business Manager, and Apple Business Connect. It provides organizations with a single interface to manage devices, employees, communications, and customer engagement across Apple's ecosystem. The effort will also bring ads to Apple Maps, starting "this summer" in the United States and Canada. Apple Reportedly Preparing 'Biggest Set of iPhone Revamps' Ever Apple is working on "the biggest set of iPhone revamps in the product's history," according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In an in-depth profile of Apple's hardware engineering chief John Ternus, who is widely considered to be the leading candidate to become Apple's next CEO whenever Tim Cook steps down, Gurman said Ternus is "overseeing the biggest set of iPhone revamps in the product's history, including a foldable model this year and a version with an edge-to-edge screen that could arrive as early as 2027, for the device's 20th anniversary." MacRumors Newsletter Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter!Tag: Top StoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:49 pmGiant lineup of Apple Big Spring weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3, Max 2, MacBook Air, iPad, more | 9 to 5 MacGiant lineup of Apple Big Spring weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3, Max 2, MacBook Air, iPad, more
We have moved into Day 4 of the Amazon Big Spring Sale and the Apple deals are still flying through the weekend. From the first cash discount on AirPods Max 2 (they are now back in stock with a pre-order discount alongside the M5 MacBook Air lineup and various M5 MacBook Pro configs. Deals are now once again live on iPad mini joined by price drops across the M4 iPad Air lineup, $200 off M3 models, and some iPad 11 offers. Scope it all out below. more…12:49 pmGiant lineup of Apple Big Spring deals: AirPods Pro 3, Max 2, MacBook Air, iPad, more
We have moved into Day 4 of the Amazon Big Spring Sale and the Apple deals are still flying through the weekend. From the first cash discount on AirPods Max 2 (they are now back in stock with a pre-order discount alongside the M5 MacBook Air lineup and various M5 MacBook Pro configs. Deals are now once again live on iPad mini joined by price drops across the M4 iPad Air lineup, $200 off M3 models, and some iPad 11 offers. Scope it all out below. more…12:49 pmGiant lineup of Apple Big Spring deals: AirPods Pro 3, Max 2, MacBook Air, iPad, more
We have moved into Day 4 of the Amazon Big Spring Sale and the Apple deals are still flying through the weekend. From the first cash discount on AirPods Max 2 (they are now back in stock with a pre-order discount alongside the M5 MacBook Air lineup and various M5 MacBook Pro configs. Deals are now once again live on iPad mini joined by price drops across the M4 iPad Air lineup, $200 off M3 models, and some iPad 11 offers. Scope it all out below. more…12:49 pmGiant lineup of Apple Big Spring deals: AirPods Pro 3, Max 2, MacBook Air, iPad, more
We have moved into Day 4 of the Amazon Big Spring Sale and the Apple deals are still flying through the weekend. From the first cash discount on AirPods Max 2 (they are now back in stock with a pre-order discount alongside the M5 MacBook Air lineup and various M5 MacBook Pro configs. Deals are now once again live on iPad mini joined by price drops across the M4 iPad Air lineup, $200 off M3 models, and some iPad 11 offers. Scope it all out below. more…12:27 pmTop stories: Mac Pro discontinued, iOS 26.4 now available, more
Welcome to 9to5Mac’s top stories of the week, where we recap the biggest news in the Apple world every Saturday. This week, Apple officially discontinued the Mac Pro, iOS 26.4 is now available, ads in Apple Maps are coming soon, and more. Plus, our usual slate of new podcast episodes, opinion pieces, and reviews. Read on for all of this week’s top stories. more…10:37 am[App Saturday] Prompt en Place — AI recipe app; Gemini in backend, Claude Code | Reddit on iOS Programming[App Saturday] Prompt en Place — AI recipe app; Gemini in backend, Claude Code
1. Tech Stack Used Frameworks & Languages: Swift, SwiftUI, Swift Data Backend/Database: Railway (Dockerized Python), Upstash (Redis) SDKs & Tools: Claude Code (!!) 2. Development Challenge + How You Solved It Hey r/iOSProgramming. I want to share a development story that might save someone else a a bit of pain (while doing a bit of […]10:19 amBuilt an on-device multi-agent LLM app with MLX Swift — all running locally on your iPhone | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingBuilt an on-device multi-agent LLM app with MLX Swift — all running locally on your iPhone
Hey everyone! I just shipped Council of AI, a side project I built solo over two months to get hands-on with generative AI on iOS. The concept: 5 AI personas (Pragmatist, Skeptic, Visionary, Analyst, Strategist) independently answer your question, critique each other, then vote on the best response — entirely on-device via MLX Swift. No […]08:41 amOpen source Swift library for on-device speech AI — ASR that beats Whisper Large v3, full-duplex speech-to-speech, native async/await | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingOpen source Swift library for on-device speech AI — ASR that beats Whisper Large v3, full-duplex speech-to-speech, native async/await
I've been building speech-swift for the past couple of months — an open-source Swift library for on-device speech AI on Apple Silicon. Just published a full benchmark comparison against Whisper Large v3. The library ships ASR, TTS, VAD, speaker diarization, and full-duplex speech-to-speech. Everything runs locally via MLX (GPU) or CoreML (Neural Engine). Native async/await […]08:01 amOpen source Swift library for on-device speech AI — ASR that beats Whisper Large v3, full-duplex speech-to-speech, native async/await | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingOpen source Swift library for on-device speech AI — ASR that beats Whisper Large v3, full-duplex speech-to-speech, native async/await
We just published speech-swift — an open-source Swift library for on-device speech AI on Apple Silicon. The library ships ASR, TTS, VAD, speaker diarization, and full-duplex speech-to-speech. Everything runs locally via MLX (GPU) or CoreML (Neural Engine). Native async/await API throughout. One command build, models auto-download, no Python runtime, no C++ bridge. The ASR models […]08:00 amIf your PDF workflow is stressful, here’s the $40 fix
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Building an iOS app where the default UI should be mostly black backgrounds and dark colors by design, it's just the aesthetic I would like to go with. The problem is when someone has their iPhone set to light mode, SwiftUI tries to override everything with white backgrounds and light system colors, which completely breaks […]04:50 amiOS Dev Happy Hour is tomorrow!
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Natalia (formerly core SwiftUI team) has just published a new book. The book covers key areas such as building maintainable view structures, managing data dependencies efficiently, optimizing view updates, handling state and data flow, creating performant lists and animations, and designing interfaces that respect platform conventions and accessibility. Rather than focusing on basic syntax, the […]10:37 pmCloudflare Pages – Custom Domain Management Degraded
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We're less than three months away from our first look at Apple's smarter, redesigned version of Siri. iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 will focus on Siri updates, and rumors about what we can expect are picking up. There's a full chatbot version of Siri in the works, which will change the way that we use Apple's personal assistant. Siri will be more like Claude or ChatGPT, marking a major improvement in how Siri works and what it can do. SiriBot With iOS 27, Apple will change the way that Siri works. Right now, Siri can answer common questions and complete simple tasks, but you can't engage it in a back and forth conversation, get help with multi-step tasks, or ask complicated questions. Based on the current Siri chatbot rumors, Siri will be able to do all of that and more with the upcoming upgrade, and it will work like competing chatbots. Apple wasn't initially planning to introduce a full chatbot like ChatGPT, but chatbots have become too popular for Apple to ignore. Simply adding AI capabilities to apps and features isn't enough for Apple to stay competitive with the way people have embraced chatbots for everything from web searches to coding help. Google has already integrated Gemini into its Android device lineup, and chatbots like ChatGPT have hundreds of millions of weekly active users. Standalone Siri App When Siri evolves into a dedicated Apple-designed chatbot, it will launch alongside a standalone Siri app. The Siri app will look similar to apps from other companies like OpenAI, displaying a grid or list of past conversations. Siri will support text and voice-based conversations, and there will be options to favorite chats, search for content within chats, initiate new chats, and save chats. Conversations with Siri will apparently resemble iMessage conversations, with Apple adopting chat bubbles. New conversations will start with suggested prompts on what users can ask Siri. Deep Integration While there will be a standalone Siri app for back-and-forth conversations, Siri will be deeply integrated into Apple devices at the system level. Siri will be activated the same way as today, by speaking the Siri wake word or pressing on the side button of a Siri-enabled device. Siri will be able to respond to both voice and text-based requests. Siri Capabilities Siri will be able to do much of what current chatbots can do, such as searching the web with visually rich results, providing summaries, and evaluating uploaded documents. The personal assistant will still be integrated into Apple devices. Siri integration will replace the current Spotlight search functionality, but Apple plans to keep and expand on Siri Suggestions. Siri Suggestions will have more access to user data to provide more relevant prompts. Search the web for information Generate images Generate content Summarize information Analyze uploaded files Use personal data to complete tasks Ingest information from emails, messages, files and more Analyze open windows and on-screen content to take action Control device features and settings Search for on-device content, replacing Spotlight Siri will also be integrated into Apple's core apps, including Mail, Messages, Apple TV, Xcode, and Photos. Siri will be able to search for specific images, edit photos, help with coding, make suggestions for TV shows and movies, and send emails. New Look Chatbot Siri will have an updated look to go along with the dedicated app. Activating Siri will have a new animation that prompts the user to search or ask a question, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple is testing a version of Siri integrated into the Dynamic Island. Apple's test interface includes a glowing Siri icon and a "searching" label in the Dynamic Island while Siri is processing a request, and once done, Siri expands into a larger translucent panel with the results. Pulling down on the menu initiates an interface for a conversation. Apple may also integrate an "Ask Siri" button into the menus of other apps, giving users a way to send content directly to Siri alongside a request. The iOS keyboard could get a Write with Siri option that surfaces Writing Tools. Memory Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini can remember past conversations and interactions, retaining a memory of the user. Apple is said to be discussing how much the Siri chatbot will be able to remember. Apple may limit conversational memory to protect user privacy. Third-Party Chatbot Integrations Apple will allow third-party AI chatbots to integrate with Siri in iOS 27. Apple already has a partnership with OpenAI that lets Siri hand questions off to ChatGPT, but that integration will expand to chatbots from other companies like Google and Anthropic. An iPhone user with the Claude or Gemini app installed will be able to send questions from Siri to those chatbots, similar to how the OpenAI integration works today. iPhone users will be able to choose which services they want to use inside Siri through a new "Extensions" option coming to the Siri and Apple Intelligence section in the Settings app. Promised iOS 18 Features Apple Intelligence Siri features that were originally planned for iOS 18 will be introduced in iOS 27, with Siri able to use personal data and context to answer queries. Siri will also be able to do more in and between apps, and will be able to see what's on the user's screen. Apple promised that those features would appear before the end of 2026. Underlying Architecture and Servers Apple has inked a deal with Google that will see Gemini powering upcoming versions of Siri. Apple plans to use Gemini for the Siri chatbot and the other Siri features coming in iOS 27. "Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology," the two companies said in a statement in January. The Siri chatbot specifically will rely on a custom AI model developed by the Google Gemini team. Gurman claims that the custom model is comparable to Gemini 3, and that it is more powerful than models Apple has developed in-house. Apple and Google are also discussing running the Siri chatbot on Google's servers powered by Tensor Processing Units, probably because Apple doesn't yet have the infrastructure to handle chatbot queries from billions of active devices per day. Launch Date Apple is planning to introduce Siri's chatbot capabilities when it announces iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 at the June Worldwide Developers Conference, which starts on Monday, June 8. It is still unclear which Siri features Apple will be ready to unveil, and some could be held for future updates.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tags: Siri, Siri ChatbotThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:05 pmApple still selling the Mac Pro through its Certified Refurbished store
Despite its decision to discontinue the Mac Pro, Apple is still selling a few units through its Certified Refurbished store. Here are the details. more…09:59 pmBuilding Apps for Multiple Apple Platforms
Hey Folks, A couple of weeks ago I shared at NSLondon some tips I found useful to create apps that work across multiple Apple platforms using SwiftUI. The audio and slides were recorded so thought I'd post it here. Hope you find it useful if you want to support your app beyond iOS! submitted […]09:22 pmAnime explosion on Apple TV: Crunchyroll launches as official channel
In a major win for anime fans everywhere, Crunchyroll — the world’s leading anime streaming service — has officially arrived as a native… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:08 pm9to5Mac Overtime 065: Untelling parts of the story w/ special guest David Pogue
David Pogue, a CBS News Sunday Morning correspondent, joins Overtime to discuss his new book, “Apple: The First 50 Years.” Pogue, a former Macworld and New York Times columnist, shares insights into the writing process, interviews with key past and present Apple employees, and offers his thoughts on former CEO Steve Jobs and current CEO Tim Cook. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more. more…09:03 pmApple to Launch These 15+ New Products Later This Year
March has been an incredibly busy month for Apple, with the company unveiling more than 10 new products and accessories. We said hello to the MacBook Neo at the start of the month, and we bid farewell to the Mac Pro at the end of it. Nevertheless, there is still a lot more to come this year. Beyond the usual annual updates to iPhones and Apple Watches, Apple's all-new smart home hub is finally expected to launch later this year, once the more personalized version of Siri arrives. We are also expecting a foldable iPhone, a MacBook Pro with an OLED display, and long-awaited updates to the Apple TV and HomePods this year. Here is what to expect from Apple later this year, according to rumors. Where there are arrows shown, it refers to a device's current chip → next chip. iPhones iPhone 18 Pro: A20 Pro chip, a smaller Dynamic Island, a simplified Camera Control button, a red color option, variable aperture for at least one rear camera, web browsing via satellite, Apple-designed C2 modem for 5G, and more. iPhone 18 Pro Max: The same features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro, but the Pro Max model might be slightly thicker. Foldable iPhone: 7.7-inch inner display with a reduced crease, 5.3-inch outer display, two rear cameras, one front camera, a Touch ID power button instead of Face ID, and more. iOS 27 is expected to be tailored for the foldable iPhone, allowing for side-by-side apps and other iPad-like multitasking functionality. Apple WatchesApple Watch Series 12: A new chip, design changes (or not), and potentially Touch ID. Apple Watch Ultra 4: A new chip and potentially Touch ID. iPadsiPad 12: A16 chip → A18 chip or A19 chip with Apple Intelligence support. iPad mini: A17 Pro chip → A19 Pro or A20 Pro chip, an OLED display, a vibration-based speaker system, and a water-resistant design. Macs Mac Studio: M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips → M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips. Mac mini: M4 and M4 Pro chips → M5 and M5 Pro chips. iMac: M4 chip → M5 chip, plus new color options. MacBook Pro with OLED display: A major redesign towards the end of 2026, with M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, an OLED display, a touch screen, a Dynamic Island, and a thinner design. On this device, which could also be named MacBook Ultra, macOS 27 is expected to offer a touch-friendly interface. Home Apple TV: A17 Pro chip with support for the more personalized Siri, and Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support. A built-in FaceTime camera has been rumored for a future Apple TV, but it is unclear if that will arrive with the next model. HomePod mini: S9 chip or newer with support for the more personalized Siri, Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, improved sound quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and potentially new color options like red. HomePod: A new full-sized HomePod that supports the revamped Siri. Home Hub: An all-new smart home hub featuring the more personalized version of Siri, a 6-inch to 7-inch square display, an A18 chip for Apple Intelligence, FaceTime, and more. Place it on a table or mount it on a wall. Security Camera/Sensor: Apple-designed, HomeKit-enabled security camera/sensor accessory to be sold alongside the new smart home hub. Face ID Doorbell: A video doorbell with Face ID and HomeKit Secure Video, wirelessly connects to a compatible deadbolt lock. For more details, read our Upcoming Apple Products Guide: What's Coming in 2026.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:00 pmWindows PCs Crash Three Times As Often As Macs, Report Says
A workplace-device study says Windows PCs crash significantly more often than Macs, lag further behind on patching and encryption in some sectors, and are typically replaced sooner. TechSpot reports: Omnissa's 2026 State of Digital Workspace report outlines the IT challenges that various organizations face from the growing use of AI and the heterogeneous deployment of enterprise devices. The relative instability of Windows and Android is a recurring theme throughout the report. The company gathered telemetry from clients located across the globe in retail, healthcare, finance, education, government, and other sectors throughout 2025. The data suggests that IT administrators face frustrating security gaps due to inconsistent patching across a diverse mosaic of devices and operating systems. Employee workflow disruption, often due to software issues, is one area of concern. The report found that Windows devices were forced to shut down 3.1 times more often than Macs. Windows programs also froze 7.5 times more often than macOS apps and needed to be restarted more than twice as often. Certain industries were also alarmingly lax in securing Windows and Android devices. More than half of Windows and Android devices in healthcare and pharma were five major operating system updates behind, likely leaving them more vulnerable to errors and malware. More than half of the desktops and mobile devices used for education were also unencrypted, putting students' privacy at risk. Macs also last longer, being replaced every five years on average, compared to every three years for Windows PCs. Despite a recent backlash against Windows, driven by a push for digital sovereignty in countries such as Germany, Windows use on government devices actually doubled last year. Meanwhile, Macs using Apple's M-series chips showcase a significant thermal advantage, with an average temperature of 40.1 degrees Celsius, while Intel processors run at 65.2 degrees. Read more of this story at Slashdot.08:46 pmApple Giveth, Apple Taketh Away
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I've had so much fun building this project… hopefully it can help someone else learn something. I've found it to be a valuable way to get a single agent to build e2e locally, without crazy setups. I don't open xcode anymore, I have no issue with concurrent builds, and agents aren't relying on mocks/previews/etc during […]08:23 pmApple hires former Google executive to lead AI marketing as it ramps up efforts to fix Siri | Mac Daily NewsApple hires former Google executive to lead AI marketing as it ramps up efforts to fix Siri
Apple announced today that it has hired Lilian Rincon, a seasoned technology executive who spent nearly a decade at Google… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:22 pmUnited Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Vodafone
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I am starting the process to localize my iOS app for the first time. I hadn't planned for this in advance, so my code is littered with SwiftUI code like: Text("You have no location.") Using Xcode 26.4, I added an xcstrings file, and then built the project, causing Xcode to automatically extract the localizable strings. […]07:49 pmYou can now watch a full BBC Proms concert in immersive video on Apple Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro owners can now watch a full BBC Proms concert in immersive video, featuring Lukas Sternath performing Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor. Here’s how. more…07:47 pmApple TV has two major sci-fi series now airing, with more coming soon
Apple TV remains arguably the best streaming service for sci-fi fans, with two major sci-fi shows airing now and even more new premieres coming soon. more…07:33 pmmacOS 26.4’s Script Editor Won’t Open Some Older AppleScripts
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Apple is planning to release a new full-sized HomePod, along with updated HomePod mini and Apple TV models… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:13 pmFormer Google VP to lead Apple's AI product marketing
Apple has snatched up Lilian Rincon, a nearly decade-long Google veteran, as it continues to retool its Apple Intelligence team.Apple Intelligence continues to undergo changesBefore working at Apple, Rincon served as Vice President of Product Management at Google since 2024. However, before that she held various product management roles in the company since 2017.According to 9to5Mac, Rincon will lead product marketing and product management for its AI platforms, including Apple Intelligence and Siri. In the role, she'll report directly to Greg Joswiak, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:09 pmApple TV Channels Gains Crunchyroll Anime Streaming Service
Anime streaming service Crunchyroll is now available as an Apple TV app channel, making it easier for prospective customers to subscribe without having to open up another app. Apple TV users in the U.S., Canada, UK, and Australia are now able to subscribe to Crunchyroll through the Apple TV. There's a 7-day free trial available, after which the service is priced at $9.99 per month. The Crunchyroll Apple TV Channel is separate from existing Crunchyroll subscriptions, and an existing account can't be linked to the Apple TV app. As with all Apple TV Channels content, if you sign up for Crunchyroll with the Apple TV app, you'll be billed through Apple. Crunchyroll says its full catalog of over 50,000 episodes is available through the Crunchyroll Apple TV Channel. Apple TV Channels have long been an Apple TV app feature that makes subscribing to multiple services more convenient. Channels content can be watched in the Apple TV app without having to open up another app, and access can be shared with up to six members of a Family Sharing group. Channels also offer watch on-demand content and offline downloads. Some of the available Apple TV Channels include Starz, Paramount+, AMC+, Mubi, Shudder, MGM+, and IFC Films.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:09 pmApple TV Channels Gains Crunchyroll Anime Streaming Service
Anime streaming service Crunchyroll is now available as an Apple TV app channel, making it easier for prospective customers to subscribe without having to open up another app. Apple TV users in the U.S., Canada, UK, and Australia are now able to subscribe to Crunchyroll through the Apple TV. There's a 7-day free trial available, after which the service is priced at $9.99 per month. The Crunchyroll Apple TV Channel is separate from existing Crunchyroll subscriptions, and an existing account can't be linked to the Apple TV app. As with all Apple TV Channels content, if you sign up for Crunchyroll with the Apple TV app, you'll be billed through Apple. Crunchyroll says its full catalog of over 50,000 episodes is available through the Crunchyroll Apple TV Channel. Apple TV Channels have long been an Apple TV app feature that makes subscribing to multiple services more convenient. Channels content can be watched in the Apple TV app without having to open up another app, and access can be shared with up to six members of a Family Sharing group. Channels also offer watch on-demand content and offline downloads. Some of the available Apple TV Channels include Starz, Paramount+, AMC+, Mubi, Shudder, MGM+, and IFC Films.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:00 pmNetwork Performance Issues in Minneapolis, US datacenter (MSP)
Mar 27, 19:00 UTCResolved - Cloudflare identified issues with network performance in Minneapolis, US datacenter (MSP) datacenter between 19:12 and 19:35 UTC on March 27, 2026.06:54 pmGYE (Guayaquil) on 2026-04-02
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 2, 13:30 - 18:00 UTCMar 27, 18:34 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in GYE (Guayaquil) datacenter on 2026-04-02 between 13:30 and 18:00 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.06:54 pmRAO (Ribeirao Preto) on 2026-03-31
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 31, 17:00 - 18:00 UTCMar 27, 18:36 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in RAO (Ribeirao Preto) datacenter on 2026-03-31 between 17:00 and 18:00 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.06:46 pmSolo-built the Zero-Knowledge AI journal in 100% Swift — on-device Llama 3.2, WhisperKit, AES-256-GCM | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingSolo-built the Zero-Knowledge AI journal in 100% Swift — on-device Llama 3.2, WhisperKit, AES-256-GCM
Hey r/iosprogramming, Just shipped CortexOS — an AI journal app built entirely in Swift/SwiftUI that runs a full LLM on-device. Tech stack: – 100% Swift, SwiftUI, iOS 17+ – MVVM + Repository pattern – SwiftData for persistence (encrypted fields) – MLX framework for on-device Llama 3.2 (1B, 4-bit quantized) – WhisperKit for offline voice transcription […]06:37 pmThis Ugreen Thunderbolt 5 dock does almost everything right [Review] ★★★★★
This dock promises to replace every dongle on your desk with a single, powerful hub. A Ugreen Maxidock 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 review. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:30 pmHomeKit Weekly: Why the Eve Aqua is a better choice than a permanent irrigation system
It is spring 2026, and that magical time of year when the sun is shining, the grass is growing, and flowers bloom. We are heading into near-perfect weather. Spring in the southern US generally brings plenty of showers. It will not be long until the brutal summer heat arrives, with 97 degrees, 90% humidity, full sun, and no rain in the forecast. Winning against the brutal summer heat with your plants requires a strong foundation right now, and getting them plenty of water consistently is the absolute key to survival. I have generally opposed professionally installed irrigation systems due to the upkeep required. I have long used the Eve Aqua instead. It is a great way to quickly deploy a maintenance-free, Apple Home-enabled sprinkler system. more…06:23 pmiOS 26 upgraded one of Apple’s best Home Screen widgets in two ways
iOS 26.4 just added brand new widgets for the iPhone’s Home Screen, but you might not know that fairly recently, Apple also upgraded its popular Photos widget in two ways. more…06:05 pmWhy you can’t upgrade MacBook Neo’s 8GB of RAM
Is a MacBook Neo RAM upgrade possible? Nope. Here's why. And why Apple couldn't make its own version with 16GB of memory. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:02 pmApple stock has struggled so far this year, but analysts see a rebound ahead
Apple's stock price lagged the broader market in 2026, trading roughly flat and posting a roughly 7% decline year-to-date amid four… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:01 pmApple Brings On Google Shopping VP to Lead AI Marketing Push
Apple has hired former Google VP Lilian Rincon as its vice president of product marketing for artificial intelligence, reports Axios. Before joining Apple, Rincon was vice president of product for Google Shopping. At Apple, Rincon will be in charge of product marketing and product management for all of Apple's AI platforms, reporting to Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak. Rincon led the global product organization that handled Google's consumer-facing shopping experiences, and before that, she was a director of product management in the Google Shopping division, and she worked on Google Assistant. Rincon first joined Google in 2017, and she also previously worked at Microsoft and Skype. Apple's AI marketing efforts come at a critical time as it prepares to roll out the updated chatbot version of Siri in iOS 27, and Rincon has a lot of work ahead. Apple is seen as being far behind competitors when it comes to AI development, both because of its failure to deploy Apple Intelligence Siri features on time and because iOS, macOS, and iPadOS offer far fewer AI features compared to Android and Windows. With iOS 27, Apple is overhauling Siri. We'll get the smarter Siri Apple first introduced at the June 2024 WWDC keynote, plus Apple is planning for a full chatbot version of Siri that will compete with chatbots like Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT. We'll see our first glimpse of the new AI features Apple has planned at the 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference, which begins on Monday, June 8.Tags: Apple Intelligence, GoogleThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:00 pmIncrease in 5xx Errors in Fortaleza, Brazil datacenter (FOR)
Mar 27, 18:00 UTCResolved - Cloudflare identified an increase in 5xx errors with our CDN service in Fortaleza, Brazil datacenter (FOR). Users may have experienced an increase in errors between 18:17 UTC and 18:39 UTC on March 27, 2026.06:00 pmApple’s busy March continued with three notable arrivals this week
Apple has had a jam-packed March so far after launching seven new products and surprisingly announcing an eighth. This week, even more came from Apple before the month wraps up and Apple’s 50th anniversary arrives on April 1. more…05:54 pmApple’s iPhone 17 family includes my favorite hardware improvement in years
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro is a big improvement over the more fussy iPhone 16 Pro. The vapor chamber and switching to aluminum from titanium both make a noticeable difference in sustained performance and improved thermal management. However, my favorite hardware improvement in years isn’t limited to the Pro series. more…05:51 pmPSA: google gemini has a generous free tier. Plug it into xcode
It's not as great as claude but it is still very good. If you dont want to run your own LLM or pay for something, plugging gemini into Xcode using add chat provider button in intelligence is very easy. At the very least it is good to have AI make your unit tests or check […]05:47 pmNew AirPods Max 2 drop to $529 with this weekend's best preorder deal
Despite preorders selling out at other retailers, AirPods Max 2 are on sale now at Walmart, with a $20 weekend discount and a preorder price guarantee.AirPods Max 2 are on sale now with a preorder price guarantee - Image credit: ApplePick up Apple's new over-ear headphones in Midnight for $529 at Walmart, a $20 discount off MSRP. With retailers like Amazon showing a "currently unavailable" message on its product page, ordering from Walmart allows you to snap up the lowest price on the 2026 release while securing a preorder price guarantee ahead of the early April launch.Save $20 on AirPods Max 2 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:44 pmApple hires veteran Google VP to lead AI product marketing
Apple has hired Google VP Lilian Rincon as its new vice president of Product Marketing for AI, the company tells me. Apple says Rincon will lead product marketing and product management for its AI platforms, including Apple Intelligence and Siri. She will report directly to Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing. more…05:36 pmApp creation – IOS
Hello all Spent the last two weeks creating an app. I have to this date just worked on functionality and design. Next step after I finalise everything is to market it and get it on the Apple App Store. I wanted to ask (sorry if it has been asked – mod can remove this) – […]05:11 pmMacBook Neo Review: Can Apple's Cheapest Laptop Handle Real Work?
It's been a little over two weeks since the MacBook Neo launched on March 11, and MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera has been using it daily to do a more thorough review. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. At $599 (or $499 for students), the MacBook Neo is the cheapest laptop that Apple has come out with, and given the quality of the product, it's an impressive price. The A18 Pro chip isn't underpowered for a notebook machine, and the Neo is going to handle every day-to-day task that you might throw at it. 8GB RAM might sound like not enough because all of Apple's other Macs have 16GB or more, but Macs use RAM so efficiently that most people aren't going to miss having more RAM. If you're browsing the web, watching videos, managing documents, writing, scrolling through social media apps, sending emails, completing homework, and doing other light work, the MacBook Neo isn't going to struggle. 8GB RAM is also sufficient for all of the Apple Intelligence features that Apple has come out with so far. The MacBook Neo works totally fine for editing photos and videos, but it's of course not as quick as Apple's MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with M-series chips. You're going to see slower export times, but the actual process of editing video on the MacBook Neo doesn't feel overly sluggish. The MacBook Neo had no problems with 30 Chrome tabs open with YouTube, Google Docs, news sites, spreadsheets, Twitter, and more, even when other apps like Mail, Messages, and Spotify were running. Bumping up to 60 tabs used all of the available RAM, but everything running was usable with no freezing or beach balls. A Windows laptop probably wouldn't be able to operate like the Neo does on just 8GB RAM, but with Apple's SoC, it works. There are some compromises with the MacBook Neo in addition to the RAM. You're not going to get Apple's best display, but it's not too far off the MacBook Air display. There's just no True Tone for adjusting the display white balance to the lighting in the room. You're limited to two USB-C ports (one limited to USB 2 speeds at 480Mb/s, which does impact how fast files transfer), and another that's USB 3 at 10Gb/s. There's no Thunderbolt, no MagSafe charger, no SD card slot, no HDMI port, and no backlighting for the keyboard. The trackpad is mechanical instead of Force Touch, but it works largely the same, and there's a 1080p camera. Battery life is solid at up to 16 hours on a full charge, and the power draw is low enough that you can get some extra juice with a small power bank. The MacBook Neo only comes in 256GB and 512GB configurations, so storage is a bit limited, and we do recommend that 512GB upgrade for an extra $100 if you can swing it because it adds Touch ID to the keyboard. The MacBook Neo is slim and lightweight at 2.7 pounds, plus it comes in fun colors like blush, citrus, silver, and indigo. The MacBook Neo is designed for students on a budget, parents buying a first laptop for a child, and people who just need a basic machine for everyday online tasks. It may be Apple's lowest tier Mac, but it is one of the best computers you can get in its price range. Many competing Windows PCs and Chromebooks around the $600 mark are bulkier and uglier, with dimmer displays and less powerful chips. PC makers haven't had to try in the low-end market because Apple didn't compete there, but now that's changed. There's a reason why ASUS CFO Nick Wu said that the MacBook Neo was a "shock" to the entire PC industry that's being taken "very seriously." PC makers are going to need to innovate to keep Apple from dominating the affordable and education market.Related Roundup: MacBook NeoBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook NeoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:01 pmApple Original Films lands new sci-fi thriller ‘Liminal,’ starring Vanessa Kirby
This week, Apple Original Films announced it has landed “Liminal,” a new sci-fi thriller starring Vanessa Kirby… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:51 pmThe MacRumors Show: Apple Announces WWDC 2026
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's announcement of its 37th annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), where the company is expected to unveil a major Siri overhaul alongside iOS 27, macOS 27, and other next-generation operating systems. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Like last year, WWDC 2026 will be a primarily online event open to all developers at no cost, with an in-person component at Apple Park in Cupertino reserved for developers and students selected through a random lottery. Apple will notify accepted in-person attendees on April 2. The keynote and all sessions will be available on the Apple Developer app, Apple's website, and YouTube, with over 100 video sessions and interactive labs with Apple engineers and designers planned across the week. Apple first unveiled Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2024, promising a smarter Siri with personal context, on-screen awareness, and deeper app integration, features that were delayed in March 2025, delayed again at WWDC 2025, and then missed a further internal target of iOS 26.4. Apple confirmed in its announcement that the conference will "spotlight incredible updates for Apple platforms, including AI advancements and exciting new software and developer tools," which points clearly to what is shaping up to be the most consequential Siri update ever. The revamped Siri is said to be a sweeping redesign that turns Apple's long-struggling assistant into a full AI chatbot, with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reporting that Apple is testing a standalone Siri app displaying prior conversations in a list or grid, with pinned and searchable chats and iMessage-style chat bubbles. Siri is also said to be gaining Dynamic Island integration, with a glowing icon and "searching" label while processing requests, an "Ask Siri" button in third-party app menus, and a "Write with Siri" keyboard option, while Spotlight is expected to be replaced by Siri as the primary search interface on iPhone. The technology underpinning virtually all of this comes from Apple's multi-year partnership with Google, under which next-generation Apple Foundation Models are based on Gemini, with processing continuing to run on-device and in Private Cloud Compute. Separately, Apple plans to open Siri to third-party AI chatbots in iOS 27 via an "Extensions" system in Settings, ending OpenAI's exclusive arrangement and allowing users to direct queries to Claude, Gemini, Grok, and others. Beyond Siri, iOS 27 is expected to be a relatively lean update, described as a "Snow Leopard" year, focused on performance improvements, bug fixes, and code cleanup rather than major new feature additions. Notable exceptions include optimizations for Apple's first foldable iPhone, which is expected to launch in the fall, and new satellite connectivity features. macOS 27 will apparently share the same Siri upgrades and "Snow Leopard" stability focus. It will drop support for Intel-based Macs entirely. Apple will also unveil iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27 at the keynote. The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel! You can also listen to The MacRumors Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or other podcast apps. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your player. If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up to hear our discussion about Apple's surprise AirPods Max 2 announcement. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by interesting guests such as Kayci Lacob, Kevin Nether, John Gruber, Mark Gurman, Jon Prosser, Luke Miani, Matthew Cassinelli, Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Tyler Stalman, Sam Kohl, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie. The MacRumors Show is on X @MacRumorsShow, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast. You can also email us at podcast@macrumors.com or head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread. Remember to rate and review the podcast, and let us know what subjects and guests you would like to see in the future.Related Roundup: WWDC 2026Tags: The MacRumors Show, WWDC 2026Related Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech IndustryThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:45 pmApple's 50th Anniversary Events Continue in Washington D.C., Shanghai, Tokyo, and Beyond | MacRumorsApple's 50th Anniversary Events Continue in Washington D.C., Shanghai, Tokyo, and Beyond
Apple is into its final days of hosting 50th-anniversary celebrations around the world, making stops in Washington D.C., Mexico City, Shanghai, Tokyo, and beyond. On Tuesday, March 24, actor Troy Kotsur and Gallaudet University president Roberta Cordano sat down for a discussion with Apple's accessibility chief Sarah Herrlinger about how accessible technology helps to foster creativity. In 2022, Kotsur became the first deaf male actor to win an Academy Award for his performance in the Apple TV film CODA, while Cordano is the first deaf woman to be president of the Gallaudet University for the deaf and hard of hearing. The discussion was part of a special Today at Apple session held at Apple's Carnegie Library store in Washington, D.C., and hundreds of other accessibility advocates also attended the event to reflect on what it means to have Apple products and technologies that work for everyone, including people with disabilities. On Wednesday, March 25, Apple brought together "some of Mexico's most celebrated filmmakers, actors, and creators" for a conversation about creativity and storytelling at its Apple Antara store in Mexico City. This included some of the people behind the hit Apple TV productions Las Azules, Acapulco, and Midnight Family. In front of its Jing'an store in Shanghai today, Apple set up a circular catwalk that models walked around as part of Shanghai Fashion Week. And over in Tokyo today, a virtual YouTuber and singer known as Mori Calliope appeared live on a screen at Apple's Omotesando store. Image Credit: @hamu_3nd Today at Apple sessions were also held at Apple Pacific Centre in Vancouver, Canada and at Apple Champs-Élysées in Paris, France this week, and there will be another session at Apple BKC in Mumbai, India on Sunday, March 29. Apple kicked off its 50th anniversary celebrations with a surprise Alicia Keys performance at its store inside New York's iconic Grand Central Terminal earlier this month, while Mumford & Sons performed in London earlier this week. Apple has also held events in Australia, South Korea, Thailand, and elsewhere over the past few weeks. Apple turns 50 on April 1.Tags: Apple 50th Anniversary, Today at AppleThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:43 pm9to5Mac Daily: March 27, 2026 – RIP Mac Pro
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily. more…04:33 pmApple Says No iPhone in Lockdown Mode Has Ever Been Hacked
Apple says it has no record of a successful spyware attack against any device running Lockdown Mode, the opt-in security feature it introduced in 2022. "We are not aware of any successful mercenary spyware attacks against a Lockdown Mode-enabled Apple device," an Apple spokesperson told TechCrunch. Lockdown Mode is available on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and dramatically restricts certain system features that are commonly exploited by mercenary spyware. When enabled, it blocks most message attachment types, disables certain complex web technologies, and prevents devices from automatically joining non-secure Wi-Fi networks, among other restrictions. Apple designed the feature specifically to protect high-risk users such as journalists, activists, lawyers, and others who may be personally targeted by sophisticated nation-state-level attacks. Enable Lockdown Mode on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Donncha Ó Cearbhaill, head of the security lab at Amnesty International, said he and his colleagues "have not seen any evidence of an iPhone being successfully compromised by mercenary spyware where Lockdown Mode was enabled at the time of the attack." Digital rights organizations including Amnesty International and the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab have documented numerous successful spyware attacks on iPhone users over the years, but none have involved a bypass of Lockdown Mode. Citizen Lab researchers have confirmed at least two cases where Lockdown Mode actively blocked spyware attacks, with one involving NSO Group's Pegasus and another involving Predator spyware, made by a company now part of Intellexa. Google researchers found that spyware was coded to abort its infection attempt if it detected Lockdown Mode was active, apparently to avoid leaving traces that could expose the attack. Patrick Wardle, an Apple cybersecurity expert, told TechCrunch, "I think it's safe to say, Lockdown Mode is one of the most aggressive consumer-facing hardening features ever shipped."Tags: Apple Security, Cybersecurity, TechCrunchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forumsFirehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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