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- 06:46 pmApple Intelligence finally rolls out in China
Almost a year and a half after introduction in the U.S., it looks like Apple Intelligence is on the cusp of launching in China.Apple Intelligence is finally arriving on devices in ChinaApple Intelligence had a gradual rollout in Western countries, but it hasn't been available in China at all. According to social media posts, Apple Intelligence has gone live in China.Posts, such as from the prominent leaker account L0vetodream, are saying that the availability of Apple Intelligence in China appeared suddenly today. Screenshots shared by the accounts show the Settings app menu for Apple Intelligence & Siri, showing the same layout and general labels as in English-speaking countries. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:43 pmiOS 26.5 Beta Continues RCS End-to-End Encryption Testing for iPhone and Android Messages | MacRumorsiOS 26.5 Beta Continues RCS End-to-End Encryption Testing for iPhone and Android Messages
Apple tested end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users in the iOS 26.4 beta, but Apple made it clear the functionality was not going to launch in the iOS 26.4 update. E2EE for RCS was removed before iOS 26.4 was released, but the feature is back in the iOS 26.5 beta as Apple continues testing it. In the Messages section of the Settings app, the End-to-End Encryption toggle is back in the RCS options, and like before, it is turned on by default. End-to-end encryption ensures that messages sent between devices cannot be intercepted and read by a third party. Right now, RCS messages sent between Android and iPhone users do not have E2EE, but RCS messages between Android users do. iMessages exchanged between iPhone users have always had end-to-end encryption. E2EE is in beta and is not available to all devices or carriers in iOS 26.5. Conversations that are encrypted have a lock symbol.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Tags: Android, RCSRelated Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:40 pmiOS 26.5 beta 1 is available now
Macworld The 26.4 updates brought with them a number of improvements across the various operating systems and Apple’s included apps. But they didn’t bring the expected, long overdue improvements to Siri: A new foundation model, on-screen awareness, personal context, and actions across apps. Recent rumors rumors make it seem unlikely that all of those things will appear before the big OS 27 updates in the fall, for which Apple is targeting even bigger Apple Intelligence upgrades. But there is some hope that the iOS 26.5 update will bring at least some of the new Siri to our devices. The first developer beta for the 26.5 updates landed on March 30, and we expect a wide release sometime in late April or early May. What’s new in iOS 26.5 We don’t yet know what features to expect from the final release of iOS 26.5, but we’ll update this section as new features and significant changes are discovered throughout the beta process. iOS 26.5 beta: How to install If you want to test the iOS 26 beta releases but are not a registered developer, follow these steps: Click Sign Up on the Apple Beta page and register with your Apple ID. Log in to the Beta Software Program. Click Enroll your iOS device. Open the Settings app, tap General, then Software Update. In the Beta Updates section, select the iOS Public Beta. It may take a few moments after registering for the beta option to appear in Software Update. iOS 26.5: How to install the developer beta You’ll need to be registered as an Apple developer, but a free developer account will do. You can get one via Xcode or the Apple Developer app in iOS. Here’s how to do it via the Apple Developer app: Download the Apple Developer App from the App Store. Open the app. Tap on Account. Sign in using your usual Apple ID. Find out everything you need to know about iOS 26 in our iOS 26 superguide.06:30 pmIncrease in 5xx Errors in Fortaleza, Brazil datacenter (FOR)
Mar 30, 18:30 UTCResolved - Cloudflare identified an increase in 5xx errors with our CDN service in the Fortaleza, Brazil datacenter (FOR). Users may have experienced an increase in errors between 18:44 UTC and 19:12 UTC on March 30, 2026. The issue has been resolved06:21 pmNeed Insight either we need to built iOS APP from scracth again or it’s enough to convert current no-code version using capacitor | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingNeed Insight either we need to built iOS APP from scracth again or it’s enough to convert current no-code version using capacitor
I run a small software agency and we’ve been building PWAs using tools like Loveable and Replit. It’s been great for quick development, but we’re starting to hit limitations, especially around launching iOS App to the App Store and managing a scalable, long-term codebase. Experimented with Capacitor as a workaround, but it feels more like […]06:14 pmAmazon Big Spring Sale Last Chance Deals: AirPods Pro 3, MacBook Pro, and More Best-Ever Prices | MacRumorsAmazon Big Spring Sale Last Chance Deals: AirPods Pro 3, MacBook Pro, and More Best-Ever Prices
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is set to end tomorrow, March 31, so you still have a little while to shop some of the best prices of the year so far on AirPods, MacBooks, and much more. In this article we're recapping all of the best deals you can still get before the event ends, including a few accessory sales. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. AirPods The best current AirPods deal during the Big Spring Sale is the AirPods Pro 3 for $199.00, down from $249.00. You can also get a pre-order discount on the brand new AirPods Max 2. $50 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $199.00 $19 OFFAirPods Max 2 for $529.99 Apple Watch Series 11 Amazon this week has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. We first started tracking the return of these deals last month, but this sale has now expanded with many more options on both 42mm and 46mm GPS models. $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $299.00 $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $329.00 You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $299.00, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $329.00, down from $429.00. On Amazon, you'll find four of the 42mm GPS models on sale at this all-time low price, and four of the 46mm GPS models on sale as well. $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm Cell) for $399.00 $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm Cell) for $429.00 M4 iPad Air Amazon is taking up to $100 off the brand new M4 iPad Air during its Big Spring Sale this week. Specifically, Amazon has up to $80 off the 11-inch M4 iPad Air and up to $100 off the 13-inch M4 iPad Air. All of these discounts have been automatically applied and do not require a coupon code or a Prime membership. $40 OFF11-inch M4 iPad Air for $559.00 $50 OFF13-inch M4 iPad Air for $749.00 The new iPad Air features the M4 chip, C1X modem, and N1 networking chip, which brings support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. In terms of design, the 2026 models are identical to the 2025 iPad Air tablets, with an edge-to-edge display, slim bezels, and aluminum chassis. M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro Amazon is offering new all-time low prices on Apple's M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro, with up to $149 off select models without the need of a membership or clipping a coupon. $149 OFF14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $2,049.99 $149 OFF14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/2TB) for $2,449.99 We're also tracking similar steep discounts on the 16-inch models, including a few M5 Max options. These discounts reach up to $199 off original prices, and as of writing we're only tracking these deals on Amazon. $149 OFF16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $2,549.99 $199 OFF16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (48GB/1TB) for $2,899.99 Anker Anker's new Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station has been marked down to $104.99 during the 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. $45 OFFAnker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for $104.99 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. 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 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 forums06:12 pmApple Intelligence rolling out now in China, per user reports
Apple Intelligence first launched in the US in October 2024, but now after a nearly 18-month wait, Apple’s AI features appear to be rolling out in China too. more…06:11 pmSave a sweet $20 on Apple’s super-slim Magic Keyboard
This Apple Magic Keyboard deal lets you say goodbye to cables and enjoy a 20% discount on a brilliant wireless keyboard. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:06 pmApple awards rare $200K–$400K bonuses to iPhone designers to stem exodus to OpenAI
Apple has awarded rare retention bonuses to its iPhone hardware designers in an effort to curb a growing wave of departures to AI startups… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:50 pmSave 19% in rare deal on Apple Magic Mouse
Do not miss a rare Apple Magic Mouse deal! Save on the sleek USB-C version for your Mac or iPad to give your setup a boost. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:46 pmFirst iOS 26.5, macOS 26.5 developer betas now available for testing
After the 26.4 releases, Apple is now testing iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.4 with developers.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleApple released its 26.4 generation of updates on March 24, making way for new beta builds to be tested. Apple has now started that testing, by supplying developers with the initial betas for the 26.5 generation.The developer betas for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 replace the previous generation, which included four beta rounds and a release candidate round on March 18. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:46 pmApple Releases First watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5 and visionOS 26.5 Betas
Apple today provided developers with the first betas of upcoming watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple launched the 26.4 versions of each platform. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required. There's no word on what's in the software as of yet. watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS often get few features in each new beta, with updates primarily focusing on bug fixes and performance improvements. Apple will likely provide public beta testers with access to the tvOS 26.5 and watchOS 26.5 betas in April, but visionOS 26.5 will remain limited to developers.Related Roundups: Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, watchOS 26Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy), Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater, Apple Vision Pro, Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:44 pmiPadOS 26.5 beta 1 now available, plus tvOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, more
Apple has kicked off a new wave of beta software updates today, releasing developer beta 1 for iPadOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more. more…05:43 pmFirst macOS Tahoe 26.5 Beta Now Available for Developers
Apple today provided the first beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.5 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming six days after Apple launched macOS Tahoe 26.4. Developers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.5 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required. macOS Tahoe 26.5 could introduce some Apple Intelligence Siri features, though recent rumors suggest the new capabilities will be held until iOS 27. The beta is limited to developers right now, but a public beta is expected in the next week or two.Related Roundup: macOS TahoeRelated Forum: macOS TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:42 pmApple releases macOS 26.5 beta 1
Apple is rolling out the first macOS 26.5 beta to developers, alongside iOS 26.5 beta 1, iPadOS 26.5 beta 1, and the rest of its operating systems. Here are the details. more…05:39 pmApple Seeds First iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. It's possible iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 will include new Apple Intelligence Siri features, but it's sounding like those capabilities are going to be held until iOS 27. Apple is planning to implement end-to-end encrypted RCS messages at some point, so that functionality could come in iOS 26.5, plus Apple has been planning to implement notification forwarding and proximity pairing for third-party wearables in the EU. It's not known what other features might be included in iOS 26.5, but we'll provide updates when we've installed the new software. Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:38 pmApple releases first iOS 26.5 beta
Apple has released the first iOS 26.5 beta for developers. iOS 26.5 beta 1 arrives after the official release of iOS 26.4 for iPhone. more…05:38 pmIssues with IOS Distribution Certs after transferring individual account to an LLC building with Expo | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingIssues with IOS Distribution Certs after transferring individual account to an LLC building with Expo
I have a expo app, and I recently transferred my ios developer account to a business LLC account which is all good now. But when making new builds i have been running to issues where the preview build crashes when you open it. All the Distribution Certs have my old team name on it + […]05:19 pmiPhone 18 Pro's Dynamic Island might look like this
Leakers are jumping on rumors that the iPhone 18 will introduce a smaller Dynamic Island, this time supplying images supposedly showing the punch-out.Images supposedly showing a smaller Dynamic Island - Image Credit: Early Apple Leaks/Ice UniverseThe Dynamic Island is a software element designed to hide the in-screen holes for the TrueDepth camera array. Many rumors have claimed that it will be smaller for the iPhone 18, as Apple works to make the screen as clear of interruptions as possible.While it's one thing to claim that there will be a smaller Dynamic Island, a group of leakers used the weekend to try and "show" it. All thanks to a bunch of photographs posted to X. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:01 pmUK fines Apple subsidiary $516,000 over Russia sanctions breach
Britain said it has issued a £390,000 ($516,000) penalty to Ireland-based Apple Distribution International Limited, a subsidiary of Apple… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:52 pmHere’s when Apple plans to release the first OLED iMac
Apple is exploring an iMac with a gorgeous OLED display, but will it be too expensive to appeal to average buyers? (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:39 pmiOS 27 could add one of Apple’s most popular iPhone apps yet
iOS 27 will be unveiled in just a few months, and reporting indicates it will add a brand new Siri app that I think could quickly become one of Apple’s most popular iPhone apps. more…04:38 pmAmazon's Big Spring Sale ends March 31, grab an iPad from $299
Amazon's Big Spring Sale delivers iPad deals from just $299, with discounts of up to $366 off Apple's tablet line.Grab iPad deals from $299 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale.Amazon's Big Spring Sale ends tomorrow, and today we're following iPad deals from just $299, including a special $140 discount on the A16 512GB spec in yellow.Buy iPad 11 for $299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:35 pmApple Discontinued More Than Just the Mac Pro This Month
While it felt inevitable, it was still big news last week when Apple announced that the Mac Pro was discontinued after a nearly 20-year run. Apple discontinued a lot more than just the Mac Pro this month, though, as outlined below. Mac Studio with 512GB of RAM Apple no longer allows customers to configure the Mac Studio with 512GB of RAM, with the maximum amount of unified memory now limited to 256GB. Apple has not publicly commented on removing the 512GB of RAM option, but it was likely because of the ongoing memory chip shortage, which has resulted in the price of RAM chips skyrocketing. It is possible that Apple could allow the Mac Studio to be configured with 512GB of RAM again one day, once supply catches up to demand. 14-inch MacBook Pro with 512GB of Storage The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips start with at least 1TB of storage, and Apple also decided to bump the minimum storage for the lower-end 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip to 1TB. This means the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip and 512GB of storage was discontinued. Keep in mind that the 14-inch MacBook Pro now starts at $1,699, whereas a configuration with 512GB of storage previously started at $1,599. Pro Display XDR Apple discontinued the Pro Display XDR this month after releasing the Studio Display XDR, which effectively replaces it. Released alongside the 2019 Mac Pro, the Pro Display XDR featured a 32-inch screen with LED backlighting, 6K resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, P3 wide color, up to 1,600 nits of brightness, one Thunderbolt 3 port, and three USB-C ports. In the U.S., the monitor started at $4,999, but the optional Pro Stand cost $999 extra. The Studio Display XDR has a lot of superior features compared to the Pro Display XDR, including mini-LED backlighting, a 120Hz refresh rate, up to twice as much display brightness, speakers, a camera, Thunderbolt 5 support, and a lower $3,299 starting price that includes a stand. However, it has a smaller 27-inch screen. More Of course, Apple also discontinued previous-generation versions of the iPad Air, MacBook Air, and many other products this month, as we already listed.Related Roundups: Studio Display, Mac Studio, MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: Displays (Buy Now), Mac Studio (Caution), MacBook Pro (Buy Now), Mac Pro (Don't Buy)Related Forums: Mac Accessories, Mac Studio, MacBook Pro, Mac ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:29 pmWill Paul McCartney play Apple Park for Apple’s 50th finale?
Will Paul McCartney play Apple Park this week? It would be a fitting finale for the iPhone giant's 50th anniversary. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:29 pmA Fun but Flawed Approach to Ranking Apple’s Top 50 Products
The Verge’s community-driven ranking of Apple’s top 50 products makes for fun clicking, but the nostalgic design and live rankings can’t overcome inconsistent criteria and a baffling product selection.Read original article04:13 pm9to5Mac Daily: March 30, 2026 – Apple AI hires, 50th anniversary celebrations
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…04:01 pmFoldable iPhone will be the most significant overhaul in the iPhone’s history
Apple is preparing what may be the most significant redesign in iPhone history: its first true form-factor change with a foldable design… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:58 pmiPhone 18 Pro's Smaller Dynamic Island Revealed
New images of an alleged iPhone 18 Pro prototype and screen protectors have emerged from multiple sources, adding weight to earlier reports that Apple plans to significantly shrink the Dynamic Island later this year. An X user called @earlyappleleaks recently shared an image purportedly showing a prototype iPhone 18 Pro with a noticeably smaller Dynamic Island. In the picture, the flashlight of another iPhone is held over the corner of the display, revealing a small circular punch-hole cutout under the display, which is presumably a relocated Face ID sensor. Moving TrueDepth camera components under the display would allow the Dynamic Island cutout itself to shrink considerably, and multiple earlier reports suggested Face ID will be the first component Apple plans to move beneath the screen. "Early Apple" is a relatively new account of unknown origin with no established track record, so the image should be taken with caution. iPhone 18 series bezel are the same as iPhone 17 and iPhone 16.But all three iPhone 18 reduce the width of Dynamic Island. pic.twitter.com/g50BKPPiws— Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) March 27, 2026 Separately, the leaker known as "Ice Universe," who has a decent track record for Apple leaks, shared an image of an alleged iPhone 18 Pro screen protector showing dramatically smaller cutouts compared to the current design. The protector images appear to corroborate the alleged prototype photo, and similar images have since been proliferating across Chinese social media. The leaker known as "Majin Bu," citing the accumulating evidence, claims the Dynamic Island is set to shrink by as much as 35% compared to the iPhone 17 Pro. The fact that these accessories are starting to be produced suggests that manufacturers have a high level of confidence that the upcoming device will feature a smaller Dynamic Island. Leaks about the iPhone 18 Pro have just appeared online, showing that the dynamic island has shrunk by 35% compared to previous models. pic.twitter.com/DFHbcig9sJ— Majin (@MajinBuofficia) March 29, 2026 There has been some disagreement among sources on the smaller Dynamic Island, with some reports casting doubt on the rumors, but most of the evidence now appears to support the change. Ice Universe previously reported that the smaller Dynamic Island would be adopted across the full iPhone 18 lineup, not just the Pro models, while bezels on next-generation devices will apparently remain identical to those on the iPhone 17 series. Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 18 Pro models alongside its first foldable iPhone this fall, with the standard iPhone 18 arriving early next year as part of a new split-cycle launch strategy.Related Roundups: iPhone 18, iPhone 18 ProTags: Dynamic Island, Ice Universe, Majin BuRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:57 pmApple’s Swift can be used to create Android apps
Macworld The recently released 6.3 version of Apple’s Swift programming language features the official release of the Swift SDK for Android, which means that developers can now use Swift to write Android applications. Back in October 2025, Apple initially announced the SDK for Android and released a preview version. A Getting Started guide is available, along with examples, a project board for tracking tracking status, and a vision document. For the general user, Apple’s support for Android may seem odd, but it actually makes a lot of sense. Many developers create their apps for iOS first, and the new SDK (Software Development Kit) makes it easier to bring their software over–most Android apps are written in Kotlin or Java. When apps are written using the same SDK, it also makes it easier for feature parity between the two platforms. Developers who already have existing Kotlin or Java Android apps can use Swift Java and Swift Java JNI Core to integrate Swift code. Swift is an open source programming language created by Apple for developers to create software for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other devices. Apple offers Swift Playgrounds, and while it is targets towrads children, it’s a great way to anyone of any age to learn how to code.03:40 pmDeals – final 2 days of Big Spring Sale: M5 Pro MacBook Pro up to $199 off, unlocked iPhone Air, Magic Mouse/Keyboard, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals – final 2 days of Big Spring Sale: M5 Pro MacBook Pro up to $199 off, unlocked iPhone Air, Magic Mouse/Keyboard, more
We are now moving into the final 48 hours of the Amazon Big Spring Sale and we are still tracking a giant lineup of Apple deals, including AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, and much more. However, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break does have some new deals including the best Amazon prices ever on the new M5 Pro MacBook Pro at up to $199 off as well as a rare price drop on unlocked iPhone Air deals at $99 off for today only ($199 off with activation). We also have a new all-time low on the Apple Magic Mouse and the most affordable Apple Magic Keyboard as well. Scope it all out below. more…03:25 pmToday in Apple history: Apple goes to war with The Beatles again
On March 30, 2006, a court case began that pitted Apple Computer against Apple Corps, aka The Beatles' record label. It fueled an epic fight. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:20 pmGeForce Now streams Apple Vision Pro faster & better than to Meta headsets
Nvidia's recent update to GeForce Now enables a better gaming experience on Apple Vision Pro than any other headset. Here's what's changed with the game streaming service.Apple Vision Pro is compatible with Nvidia GeForce NowWhile you can play games on the Apple Vision Pro, it is also possible to play PC games on the headset too. However, with services like Nvidia GeForce Now, you can do it without needing a PC in the first place.In the latest updates to the service, Nvidia has made it better for Apple Vision Pro users to play games piped through their Internet connection from servers. The update added a higher resolution and a much faster refresh rate. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:20 pmGeForce Now streams Apple Vision Pro faster & better than to Meta headsets
Nvidia's recent update to GeForce Now enables a better gaming experience on Apple Vision Pro than any other headset. Here's what's changed with the game streaming service.Apple Vision Pro is compatible with Nvidia GeForce NowWhile you can play games on the Apple Vision Pro, it is also possible to play PC games on the headset too. However, with services like Nvidia GeForce Now, you can do it without needing a PC in the first place.In the latest updates to the service, Nvidia has made it better for Apple Vision Pro users to play games piped through their Internet connection from servers. The update added a higher resolution and a much faster refresh rate. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:20 pmGeForce Now streams Apple Vision Pro faster & better than to Meta headsets
Nvidia's recent update to GeForce Now enables a better gaming experience on Apple Vision Pro than any other headset. Here's what's changed with the game streaming service.Apple Vision Pro is compatible with Nvidia GeForce NowWhile you can play games on the Apple Vision Pro, it is also possible to play PC games on the headset too. However, with services like Nvidia GeForce Now, you can do it without needing a PC in the first place.In the latest updates to the service, Nvidia has made it better for Apple Vision Pro users to play games piped through their Internet connection from servers. The update added a higher resolution and a much faster refresh rate. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:16 pmApple Developer Program Enrolment is F*cked up – Literally!
I have been trying to enroll in apple developer program since one month now & in these 30 days I have added wallet balance to apple (which is non refundable btw)… everytime I reach support they say this has been escalated to support team (which never responds anyways)… my issue is of Unable to make […]03:15 pmNeed Help Deploying PWA version, fast-growing startup agency
I run a small software agency and we’ve been building PWAs using tools like Loveable and Replit. It’s been great for quick development, but we’re starting to hit limitations, especially around launching to the App Store and managing a scalable, long-term codebase. Experimented with Capacitor as a workaround, but it feels more like a ad-hoc […]03:07 pmiOS 26.4 adds convenient new iCloud feature, here’s how to enable it
iOS 26.4 launched last week with new features for Apple Music, Podcasts, and a lot more. There’s also a new iOS 26.4 feature that makes iCloud on the web more useful than before thanks to the addition of search. Here’s how to enable it. more…03:01 pmApple’s Mac Pro had no real raison d’être
The Mac Pro’s slow demise began in 2022, when Apple quietly scrapped plans for a flagship chip with double the processing cores… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:53 pmSingapore SMS Carrier Maintenance – M1
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 1, 11:00 - 14:00 PDTMar 30, 07:32 PDTScheduled - The M1 network in Singapore is conducting a planned maintenance from 01 April 2026 at 11:00 PDT until 01 April 2026 at 14:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to M1 Singapore handsets.02:39 pmSpy shot offers first look at the iPhone 18 Pro’s smaller Dynamic Island
Macworld It’s no secret that 2026 is a big year for the iPhone. The new Siri that was promised in 2024 is almost certain to arrive, we’re likely getting our first look at the first folding iPhone, and Apple will reportedly shift the iPhone 18 release to next spring to put more attention on the iPhone 18 Pro. According to rumors, the biggest change coming to the Pro phones will be a smaller Dynamic Island. For the first time since the camera cutout was introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro, Apple is reportedly going to shrink the size when it’s not in use, so it takes up less of your screen when watching videos. IceUniverse/X Thanks to a spy shot published by noted leaker IceUniverse on X (above), we have our first look at how much smaller the Dynamic Island could be. According to the pic, the pill portion of the Dynamic Island appears to be about half the size of the current cutout, so it should be noticeably smaller once Apple digitally stitches it together with the hole-punch camera. If you hold your iPhone at an angle, you’ll be able to see the two cutouts to get an idea of how much space you’ll be getting back. It probably won’t be all that noticeable—think of it more like an inlet than an island—but it’s one step closer to Apple’s ultimate goal of putting all Face ID components and the front camera under the display. Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro in September.02:36 pmiPhone Air Discounts Continue With Up to $200 Off in Best Buy Flash Sale
Just a few days after the iPhone Air received a big discount on Amazon in the United Kingdom, Best Buy today is offering customers in the United States a chance to get up to $200 off the smartphone. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You can get the 256GB iPhone Air for $799.99 ($200 off) if you activate the device through Verizon or AT&T. The retailer is also offering an unlocked version of the 256GB iPhone Air for $899.99 ($100 off). UP TO $200 OFFiPhone Air Starting at $799.99 These deals are available in Light Gold, Sky Blue, and Space Black for the 256GB model. You can also find similar discounts at up to $200 off the 512GB and 1TB models on Best Buy. This is Best Buy's deal of the day for today, so we only expect it to be around until later tonight. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:32 pmAbxylute M4 review: A compact, affordable iPhone controller with a magnetic catch
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Affordable game controller Includes 2x joysticks, D-Pad and button controls Compact, lightweight design Cons Weak magnetic attachment Small controls for big hands Confusing manual Our Verdict The weak magnetic attachment may worry some people, but the compact M4 is still a good option for occasional bouts of mobile gaming on your iPhone. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$49.99 Best Prices Today: Abxylute M4 Retailer Price $42.49 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket What is Abxylute M4: A small, portable Bluetooth game controller designed for iPhones. Who’s it for: Casual iPhone gamers. Good for occasional use, not for serious gaming. We like Razer’s Kishi game controllers (including the Kishi Ultra, Kishi V2 and Kishi V3), which offer models for both iPhone and iPad. However, the Kishi range is relatively expensive and aimed primarily at serious gamers who want full-size controls with the feel and precision of a traditional Xbox or PlayStation controller. Abxylute takes a different approach with its M4 controller. It’s smaller, more affordable, and geared towards casual gamers looking for quick bursts of mobile gaming on their iPhone. Priced at just $52/£40 and available in a variety of colours, the M4 is described as a “magnetic mobile gamepad” and features a compact, pocket-friendly design. By comparison, the Kishi controllers are quite bulky, attaching to either side of your iPhone to effectively turn it into a mini games console. The M4, however, is a small plastic rectangle measuring just 15mm thick, 70mm wide and 75mm long, and weighing only 55g – making it easy to slip into a pocket or bag when travelling. Despite its size, the M4 is packed with controls. It includes two shoulder buttons on each corner, dual mini joysticks, a D-pad, and a set of face buttons similar to those found on a PlayStation controller. A USB-C port on the bottom handles charging, with the internal battery providing up to 10 hours of use on a full charge. The compact M4 holds your iPhone in landscape position for playing action games (iPhone not included). Abxylute How to attach the M4 to a iPhone The M4 uses Bluetooth to pair with your iPhone, but it also includes a magnetic metal ring that can attach to the MagSafe magnets on an iPhone (and also worked when attached to the MagSafe sleeve that I use with my own iPhone). You first attach the magnetic ring to the M4 and then use the ring to attach the M4 to your iPhone, with the iPhone being held in the horizontal landscape position that is used for most action games. The only thing to watch out for here is that the magnetic ring can’t hold the weight of the iPhone if you hold the M4 out in front of you with the iPhone screen facing down at the ground. To be fair, Abxylute does warn you about this on its website and, of course, you’re obviously not going to play any games with the iPhone held like that. But you could find that the iPhone falls off the magnetic ring if you need to quickly put the iPhone down on your desk, or drop it into a bag. There is another option though: It’s also possible to separate the M4 and the metal ring, and use the ring as a table-top stand for your iPhone while you hold the M4 in your hands. The magnetic ring attaches to the MagSafe magnets on an iPhone – but you still need to be careful how you hold it. Abxylute How easy is it to set up and pair? Getting started can be a little tricky, as Abxylute’s rather jargon-heavy manual assumes that you’re already familiar with the intricacies of game controllers. I do own a PlayStation Dualshock controller, but I still prefer to use a keyboard and mouse for gaming on my Mac, so setting up the unfamiliar controls of the M4 took me a little while. Simply pairing with the M4 via Bluetooth isn’t enough, as it provides multiple pairing modes designed for different types of gaming devices. After figuring out that I needed PS Mode for my iPhone – which presumably means ‘PlayStation Mode’ – the M4 did show up in my iPhone’s Bluetooth Settings panel as ‘Dualshock Controller’. However, there’s still a lot of confusing information in the manual about configuring the various buttons on the M4, which won’t be very helpful for first-time users. And, of course, you have to make sure that the mobile games you’re playing do have built-in support for game controllers. What is it like to use for gaming? Unfortunately, not all iOS games support controllers. My first port of call was the iOS version of Baldur’s Gate, but that simply ignored the M4 completely. I had more luck with Diablo Immortal, which has a useful tutorial that guides you through the basics of using a controller, and I was soon slinging fireballs around the screen of my iPhone like a pro. I did find the compact design of the M4 a little small for my manly mitts, particularly reaching up to the four shoulder buttons. It did feel more comfortable using the magnetic ring as a stand for my iPhone while I held the M4 separately in my hands, but the M4 was still better than trying to play a fast-paced game like Diablo Immortal using the iPhone’s normal touch-screen controls. Should You Buy The Abxylute M4? No two ways about it – the magnetic ring used to attach the M4 to your iPhone could definitely be stronger. And, if you spend a lot of time playing mobile games then it’s probably worth spending a little more to get a full-size controller like the Razer Kishi. But if you just want to zap a few bad guys while you’re sitting on a train with your iPhone then the M4 is a good alternative to using touch-screen controls, at a competitive price.02:23 pmFRA (Frankfurt) on 2026-04-01
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Macworld Apple iPad A16 View Deal Go! Go! Go! The iPad A16 has never been cheaper than it is right now, and since it’s a limited-time deal, you have to hurry up. It’s only going to cost you $359.10 to get the version with 5G and 128GB of storage, a savings of $140 on its $499 price tag, a fantastic deal and by far the best we’ve ever seen. Yes, we know — it’s a weird price, but we assure you it’s not used or refurbished. We quite love this affordable tablet, enough that we gave it a four-star rating when we reviewed it. We appreciated the bright 11-inch screen, the high-quality design, overall build quality, and its strong performance. The one possible drawback to keep in mind when getting this A16 iPad is that the chip itself does not support Apple Intelligence. Of course, with the current state of Apple’s AI project, that’s not exactly a tragedy, and you can definitely still use browser-based AI tools like everyone else. While we wish it were more, you’ll get 128GB of storage, which should be more than enough. Even if you download a lot, that only means you’ll have to be a bit more selective about the apps you install since you won’t be using the tablet to take as many pics and vids as you would your iPhone. So hurry up and don’t miss out on the chance to get yourself the iPad A16 for $140 off at Amazon before stock runs out.02:00 pmGet ready with the latest beta releases
The beta versions of iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and watchOS 26.5 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And make sure to build and test with Xcode 26.5 beta to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs.View downloads and release notesLearn about testing a beta OSLearn about sending feedback01:57 pmApple ramps up MacBook Neo production to 10 million units as new laptop sells out rapidly | Mac Daily NewsApple ramps up MacBook Neo production to 10 million units as new laptop sells out rapidly
Apple's newly launched MacBook Neo, the company's most affordable laptop ever, has become an immediate hit, selling out quickly and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:53 pmThat top Google result for Homebrew could infect your Mac
Malicious ads are pushing fake Homebrew installers to Mac users, and the attack relies on trusting the first Google search result.macOS TerminalAttackers are buying Google ads to place a fake Homebrew site above the real one, then trick users into running a malicious Terminal command. The tactic is effective because it leans on routine behavior instead of technical exploits.Developers and everyday Mac users rely on Homebrew to install software, which makes it a high-value target. The real installation process already involves pasting a command into Terminal, so the fake version doesn't immediately stand out. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:51 pmApple's AI home strategy, hands on with Sonos Play, and more on Smart Home Insider
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we go hands on with the new Sonos Play speaker, test out Matter cameras, and discuss Apple's AI home plans.Smart Home Insider PodcastSitting in as guest host this week is Dan Turk. Dan is Vice President of Tech and Innovation at Max Borges Agency and is well-versed in the current state of the smart home.We get the episode going by recapping the week's news, including Apple's official announcement of WWDC 2026. We talk about the possible smart home-related announcements and how they revolve around the rumored new hardware. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:49 pmwatchOS 27 to reportedly offer two main Apple Watch upgrades
Apple will unveil iOS 27 and its companion software updates on June 8 at WWDC, and a recent Q&A with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed the two main upgrades coming with watchOS 27. more…01:43 pmApple's third co-founder insists he still owns 10% of Apple
Apparently Ron Wayne wasn't splitting hairs. Despite quitting after 12 days, and being paid off twice, the third Apple co-founder has doubled-down on his odd claim of still owning 10% of the company.Apple co-founder Ronald Wayne at the Computer History Museum — image credit: CHMWhen Ron Wayne first raised this point in March 2026 at the Computer History Museum, it sounded like splitting hairs. He said that he had never sold the 10% stake he originally had in Apple, but he appeared to want to clear up a point of pedantry.Since Wayne quit Apple, he strictly speaking didn't own the 10% and that's why he could never have sold it. This seemed like a tiny point of clarification, and no more. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:35 pmZaps Paused due Prior Connection Failure with Google Services
Status: IdentifiedA previous incident on March 18 "previous incident on March 18": https://status.zapier.com/incidents/01KKZAYF71JFXMX65DDWC33PXP caused Zaps using Google Sheets and Google Drive to pause. While that incident was resolved, some affected Zaps were not restored and remain paused. If your Google Sheets or Google Drive Zaps are currently paused, you will need to turn them back on manually. You can check for affected Zaps directly using this filtered view of your paused Google Sheets and Google Docs Zaps "this filtered view of your paused Google Sheets and Google Docs Zaps": https://zapier.com/app/assets/zaps?app=GoogleSheetsV2CLIAPI%2CGoogleDocsV2CLIAPI&status=off. Look for Zaps that were paused between March 18 and March 19, 2026 and turn on any that should be active. If your Zaps missed data while they were paused, you can import the missing records using Transfer existing data using a spreadsheet "Transfer existing data using a spreadsheet": https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/21695863326861-Transfer-existing-data-using-a-spreadsheet. If you need help or have questions, contact our support team at https://zapier.com/app/get-help.01:15 pmThe other geniuses: 16 unsung heroes from Apple’s first 50 years
We look beyond Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, Jony Ive and Tim Cook to 15 unsung heroes from Apple's first 50 amazingly successful years. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:15 pmThe other geniuses: 16 unsung heroes from Apple’s first 50 years
We look beyond Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, Jony Ive and Tim Cook to 16 unsung heroes from Apple's first 50 amazingly successful years. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:06 pmM5 MacBook Air review: Incremental update, but the best buy for most
The new MacBook Air with M5 is no longer the entry-level MacBook in Apple's catalog. It's still the one most people should buy.M5 MacBook Air reviewThe new M5 MacBook Air launched into in era when Apple is taking big steps to adjust its lineup. With the introduction of the MacBook Neo, Apple has widened the potential customer base.This repositions the MacBook Air in the process. That's not a bad thing, though. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:05 pmApple shifts AI strategy toward App Store and search-like platform
Apple’s revamped AI and Siri strategy signals a clear recommitment to its proven core business model: selling premium hardware… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:04 pmIt's going to be a long wait for an OLED iMac
You're going to have to be patient if you want an OLED iMac, with the recent rumors suggesting that Apple is very early in the testing process.24-inch iMacAfter many years of using LED backlighting and using miniLED in some cases, Apple has gradually been moving its product lines to OLED. However, the expense of the technology means some products will get it far later than others.In the case of the 24-inch iMac, ZDNet Korea reports that Apple plans to bring the OLED iMac out by 2029 or 2030. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:00 pmAdobe Illustrator now lets you rotate 2D vectors in 3D space
Adobe Turntable is now generally available in Illustrator, allowing creators to generate multi-angle views from any vector illustration. Here’s how it works. more…01:00 pmCopilot Cowork: Now available in Frontier
Today, Copilot Cowork—designed for long-running, multi-step work in Microsoft 365—is available via the Frontier program. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.12:53 pmRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 3, 14:00 - 18:00 PDTMar 30, 05:38 PDTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 03 April 2026 at 14:00 PDT until 03 April 2026 at 18:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Russia handsets.12:52 pmGermany Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – T-Mobile
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 1, 23:00 PDT - Apr 2, 01:00 PDTMar 30, 05:50 PDTScheduled - Our carrier partner T-Mobile Germany is conducting a planned maintenance from 01 April 2026 at 23:00 PDT until 02 April 2026 at 01:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for T-Mobile Germany customers.Impacted Products: Verify Silent Network Auth, Lookup Identity Match, Lookup SIM Swap, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes12:52 pmOLED iMac in the works, but don’t hold your breath
A new supply chain report says that Apple has asked both Samsung and LG to supply samples of an OLED panel suitable for an iMac. The report says that the company is progressing plans to launch an OLED iMac, but it seems we shouldn’t expect it anytime soon … more…12:20 pmApple’s 50th anniversary finale may feature a legendary headliner
Over the last several weeks, Apple has held celebrations for its upcoming 50th anniversary around the world, including performances by Alicia Keys at Apple Grand Central in New York City and Mumford & Sons at Apple Battersea in London. Now, new details have emerged about the finale of the Apple 50th anniversary festivities, set for this week. more…12:19 pmApple Subsidiary Fined Over $500,000 for Breaching Russian Sanctions
Apple's Irish subsidiary has been fined £390,000 ($516,110) by the UK government for making payments to a sanctioned Russian streaming platform in 2022. The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) said that Apple Distribution International Ltd. (ADI), the Republic of Ireland-based entity Apple uses to pay App Store developers, made two payments totaling £635,618 to Okko LLC, a Russian video streaming platform, in June and July 2022, at a time when Okko was subject to UK sanctions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The payments were routed through UK banks. ADI voluntarily disclosed the payments to OFSI, and the agency confirmed that no breach had been attributed to Apple Inc. itself, only to the subsidiary. In a statement, Apple said: We follow the laws in the countries where we operate and take sanctions compliance extremely seriously. After identifying two payments to a developer that days earlier had become affiliated with a sanctioned entity, we promptly and proactively reported our finding to the UK government. We are constantly working to enhance our already robust compliance protocols, which are consistent with industry standards. OFSI said Apple had relied on corporate affiliates to handle payment processing, sanctions screening, and due diligence, but that companies are ultimately responsible for ensuring their own compliance with financial sanctions rules. Tags: Ireland, Russia, United KingdomThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:16 pmThe end of the Mac Pro was inevitable, but I still feel a little sad
I reluctantly accepted last year that the end of the line for the Mac Pro was an inevitability. It had already effectively been replaced by the Mac Studio, and a macOS 26 feature was another nail in its coffin. Yesterday was a day that had been coming since the first Apple Silicon Mac. I do think it’s the right call, but confess to still being a little sad to see it happen … more…12:01 pmGentler Streak’s Wellness section now features cardio fitness data
Starting today, Gentler Streak users can check VO₂ max estimate data, with trends and averages, for a more complete snapshot of their fitness. Here are the details. more…12:00 pmThe Edge of Tomorrow Takes Shape at HP
HP is advancing an edge-first AI strategy, focusing on running models locally across devices and workflows. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:00 pmCNI Maintenance Completed Ahead of Communicated Schedule
Mar 30, 12:00 UTCResolved - Cloudflare Network Interconnect (CNI) edge devices at multiple locations underwent scheduled maintenance ahead of the times communicated to affected customers.On March 30, 2026, between 12:00 UTC and 17:00 UTC, a total of 8 devices across 7 locations were rebooted between 2 hours and 2 days prior to their notified maintenance windows. This was caused by an internal scheduling error where an outdated version of the maintenance schedule was used for execution, while the current version was used for customer notifications. All affected devices successfully completed maintenance and are operating normally. We are contacting affected customers directly to discuss the impact on their specific configurations.11:59 amApple Reportedly Planning to Launch iMac With OLED Display
Apple is preparing to launch an iMac featuring an OLED panel with higher brightness, according to ZDNet Korea. Apple has apparently requested that Samsung Display, LG Display, and other suppliers produce 24-inch OLED panel samples suitable for a future iMac model using their mass-production facilities. This would be the biggest ever OLED display offered on an Apple device. Specifically, Apple asked suppliers for 24-inch OLED panels with 600 nits of brightness and around 218 pixels-per-inch (PPI).By comparison, the current iMac features a 24-inch LCD display with 500 nits of brightness and 218 PPI. Samsung Display is expected to respond first, planning to produce 220 PPI samples on its large-format Quantum Dot OLED (QD-OLED) production lines and ship them to Apple in the second half of 2026. This would be a considerable step up from the 160 PPI QD-OLED panels it currently mass-produces for monitors. SEMES announced earlier this month that it had shipped inkjet printing equipment to Samsung capable of supporting the higher pixel density. LG Display's samples are expected to follow those of Samsung, and may not be as bright due to using color filters rather than a quantum dot color conversion layer. Instead of using its existing 4-stack W-OLED panels, the company reportedly plans to compete using a still-in-development 5-stack design that adds a green layer for better brightness. LG Display is also developing "eLEAP" technology, referred to internally as "fLEAP," which eliminates the need for Fine Metal Masks (FMM), for a selection of future Apple device displays, including the iMac and MacBook. Apple purportedly wants to launch the OLED iMac in 2029 or 2030. For now, the iMac is due an upgrade to the M5 chip. Apple last refreshed the machine with the M4 chip and a 12MP Center Stage camera in October 2024. Related Roundup: iMacTag: OLEDBuyer's Guide: iMac (Don't Buy)Related Forum: iMacThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:51 amWorkers Assets increased upload failure
Mar 30, 11:51 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of and investigating an issue impacting Workers Assets uploads. Customers may be seeing an increase in Workers Assets upload failures.This issues does not affect the serving of Workers Assets traffic. We are working to mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.11:41 amHere’s the most powerful charger worth buying for each Apple device
The charging brick that came with your Apple device – or the one recommended by Apple, in the case of iPhones – usually won’t get you the fastest charge. It can be worth spending a bit more money on a more powerful charger. Conversely, every Apple device has its own maximum charging rate, and buying a charger which exceeds this is just a waste of money … more…11:39 amApple Ireland appears to have broken sanctions on Russia
Apple's Ireland subsidiary has been fined half a million dollars by UK regulators who say the company probably broke sanctions against Russia.Moscow — image credit:WikimediaAfter Russia began its attacks on Ukraine in 2022, both the US and Europe imposed sanctions that, for example, meant Apple Pay no longer being available. Now according to the Financial Times, a UK regulator has fined Apple over payments to Okko, a Russian online video streaming service.The UK is not part of the European Union, but the payments were made via a UK-based bank. Consequently, the country's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) had the authority to impose the fine of $517,946.25. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:15 amApple I to the Macintosh: 1976 to 1985
Macworld Apple’s first decade is filled with products that are iconic, not just within Apple’s own history, but the history of technology. Apple is often cited as the originator of personal computing, releasing products that empowered generations of users and set the example for how technology can be used by the masses. This era saw three different computing platforms come from Apple–that’s how uncertain the future was. By the end of the decade, the Macintosh would emerge as the primary focus for Apple, which would eventually form the basis for iOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS. Here’s how the first 10 years of Apple, 1976-1985, shaped the future. April 1976: Apple I Foundry The computer that started it all didn’t even come with a case–the Apple I was just a circuit board, and buyers had to bring their own case, which resulted in some unique setups that would make Jony Ive cringe. (“Wood? Bollocks.”) Apple made about 200 computers that had a 1.02MHz CMOS Technology 6502 microprocessor and 4K of RAM, and introduced the Apple I at $666.66, which was later reduced to $475. Because of its rarity and historic influence, the Apple I sometimes becomes available through auctions, and the bidding reaches the hundreds of thousands of dollars. But the value of the Apple I in tech history can’t be measured–while other computers came before it, the Apple I sparked the personal computing revolution and firmly established Apple as a tech company not just for business people but for everyone. June 1977: Apple II RR Auction Apple’s second computer, the Apple II, was its first mass-market success. It was designed to appeal to everyday folks, not just the hobbyists who invested in an Apple I. Steve Wozniak made improvements that heightened its utility, and even though its $1,298 price tag was higher than competitors’, the Apple II was a huge hit. How huge? The Apple II is often cited as one of the greatest computers of all time, if not the greatest. Apple continued with the Apple II line for 16 years, and while the Macintosh eventually became the company’s main platform, the Apple II blazed a trail that even today’s Macs still follow. January 1983: Apple Lisa Computer History Museum The Apple Lisa (officially Local Integrated Software Architecture ) was the first personal computer with a graphical user interface, which used a document-centric approach and even allowed files to have the same name (which was unheard of in early computer interfaces). Its all-in-one design had a 5MHz Motorola 68000 CPU, support for up to 2MB of RAM, and a 12-inch monochrome display. Named after Steve Jobs’ estranged daughter, it was originally priced at $9,995. Lisa’s legacy is as complicated as the relationship Jobs had with its namesake, but there’s no denying its importance. In 1980, Steve was kicked off the Lisa project and latched into the Macintosh group, which borrowed many of Lisa’s attributes, namely its GUI. Bruce Daniels, who played a major role on both the Lisa and Macintosh development teams, once said, “All the Mac groups were willing to say that if there had not been a Lisa, there never would have been a Mac.” December 1983: ImageWriter The Centre for Computing History Apple had released printers before 1983, but the ImageWriter was the first that worked with both the Apple II and Macintosh (which wouldn’t arrive for another month). It was one of the first dot-matrix printers, so it could print low-resolution graphics; a lot of other printers used daisy-wheel mechanisms that were meant to produce only text. It wasn’t until ImageWriter II in 1985 that the project took off and Apple finally discontinued it after 11 years. The ImageWriter II had a sleeker, more refined design, better speed and print modes, and could print in color if you changed the ribbon. By the mid-1980s, laser printers were beginning to transform publishing, and the Apple LaserWriter became the industry standard. January 1984: Macintosh 128K Foundry The Macintosh 128K set into motion the core of Apple’s business and empowered users everywhere. But the Macintosh was, at first, considered a research project at Apple; the company was more focused on the Apple Lisa. That all changed when Steve Jobs, determined to “make a dent in the universe,” took over the Macintosh team. Here’s why 1984 wasn’t like 1984: The first Macintosh arrived with an 8MHz Motorola 6800 CPU, supported up to 1MB of RAM, and had a built-in 9-inch monochrome display. System 1.0 ran off a 400K floppy disk, and Disk Swapper’s Elbow became a badge of honor that bonded those early users. It’s been 40 years since its debut, but the core features of System 1—the Finder, menu bar, and Control Panel—are still a part of today’s macOS 26, a testament to the versatility of the original idea. March 1985: LaserWriter Gammal trotjänare. Wikipedia When the Macintosh was introduced, it was immediately apparent how it was built for creative work, but it needed an affordable device to satisfy professionals who wanted high-quality prints or their creations. The Apple LaserWriter did that, and ushered in what Paul Brainerd termed “desktop publishing.” The LaserWriter introduced the world to PostScript, Adobe’s page description language that enabled printers to reproduce graphics at the quality that professionals demand. It was also networkable, so that several Macs could connect to it and print. This networkability helped to offset its $6,995 price. This is part one of a five-part series exploring 50 years of Apple product releases. Stay tuned to Macworld all week as we explore all five decades, continuing tomorrow with 1986-1995.11:00 amThe top 50 people who shaped Apple, ranked
Macworld April 1 marks Apple’s 50th anniversary, a milestone it couldn’t reach without the help of some very talented people. So we decided to put together a list of the 50 people who made Apple the company it is today. Some worked there for just a year or two; others for almost the entire half-century, while others never actually worked for the company at all. But all influenced Apple’s journey in some profound way. This is all, of course, deeply subjective. It is very unlikely that every reader will agree with the author’s selections, far less with his rankings. Which is fine, we welcome the conversation. Our only rule is that if you complain about someone’s exclusion, tell us who you would cut to make room. The list is presented in reverse order and will be expanded with 10 new names each day across this week. Who do you think will make the top 10? Drop us a message on Bluesky or Threads. 50. Katie Cotton Apple PR legend Katie Cotton joined Apple in 1996, shortly before the return of Steve Jobs, and worked closely with him for the next 15 years. For better or worse, she was instrumental in shaping the company’s communications strategy and famous culture of secrecy, fiercely controlling Apple’s portrayal in the press. As we wrote upon her retirement in 2014, she “largely turned public relations on its head.” Cotton sadly passed away in 2023, but like Jobs himself, her legacy lives on in Apple Park. 49. Al Gore Kleiner Perkins The former vice president of the United States is better known, of course, for his political career and climate advocacy. But Al Gore has made a small mark on Apple’s history too: After his failed bid to become president of the United States, he joined Apple’s Board of Directors. “Al brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and wisdom to Apple from having helped run the largest organization in the world: the United States government,” Jobs said at the time of his election. No, not that election. 48. Michael Spindler Apple Wiki During its 50 years, Apple has had seven full-time CEOs. Six of them are in this list. (Michael Scott, who was more memorable for the number of people he fired than the new products he oversaw, misses out.) Michael Spindler, who ran things from 1993 to 1996, is our next lowest-ranked CEO. His era wasn’t exactly a golden one, but he deserves recognition for the momentous launch of the first PowerPC Macs on his watch, as well as bold failures such as the clone licensing program. Spindler also fired a bunch of people and tried to merge with IBM, but nobody’s perfect. 47. Bill Gates Microsoft Apple fans are mainly familiar with Bill Gates as the guy trying to get everyone to run Microsoft DOS or Windows instead of Mac OS through the 1980s and 1990s. But it’s important to remember that Apple probably wouldn’t have survived the latter decade without Microsoft’s $150 million investment (and its commitment to keep developing Office for the Mac) in 1997, and it was Gates who made that call. This felt like a Faustian bargain, but unusually for those types of stories, everything worked out OK in the end. 46. Bob Belleville Folklore.org Jobs famously recruited John Sculley from PepsiCo by asking him if he wanted to sell sugared water for the rest of his life. Bob Belleville, working at the time for Xerox, reportedly got the even less flattering line “Everything you’ve ever done in your life is shit, so why don’t you come work for me?” Perhaps surprisingly, this worked, and Belleville spent three years leading both hardware and software engineering for the Macintosh and overseeing the development of the LaserWriter. In a 2015 documentary, he said that working under Jobs consumed his life and destroyed his marriage, yet movingly struggled to hold back tears while reading an obituary he wrote for his former boss. It’s hard to think of a better metaphor for the intense highs and desolate lows of working with Steve. 45. Chris Espinosa Meredith Espinosa Apple employee No. 8 joined the company in 1976 when he was just 14 (despite being warned about the notorious Steves by his teachers), and is still there today, making him Apple Inc.’s longest-serving employee. Espinosa did a bit of everything in the early days, from marketing to writing manuals and business plans, before finding his niche in technical projects such as Mac OS, Xcode, and AppleScript. Few can claim to have contributed so much, and none for so long. 44. Ridley Scott Getty Images Lots of successful film directors have dabbled in advertising, but rarely does the resultant work merit more than a faintly embarrassing footnote in their career. Not so with Ridley Scott, who had already made Alien and Blade Runner when he was approached to direct a high-profile spot for the upcoming Macintosh computer. He could have passed on the sort of thing as beneath his stature, but instead, he made what is widely considered the greatest TV commercial ever made. All that without even showing the product. Lots of successful film directors have dabbled in advertising, but rarely does the resultant work merit more than a faintly embarrassing footnote in their career. Not so with Ridley Scott, who had already made Alien and Blade Runner when he was approached to direct a high-profile spot for the upcoming Macintosh computer. He could have passed on the sort of thing as beneath his stature, but instead, he made what is widely considered the greatest TV commercial ever made. All that without even showing the product. 43. Rod Holt Alchetron Already well into his 40s by 1977, Rod Holt was reportedly skeptical about both Apple and Steve Jobs himself when first asked by his boss at Atari to “help the kids out.” He reportedly demanded a fee of $200 per day, which proved to be a wise investment. Holt designed a vital switching power supply for the Apple II and later joined full-time as employee No. 5, chief engineer, VP of engineering, and chief scientist. “This process of invention is very unusual,” he said on the Mac’s 30th birthday many years later. “I think the world could use a lot more of it.” 42. Angela Ahrendts Apple Apple’s first and for many years its only high-profile female executive, ex-Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts merits inclusion as the pioneer she undoubtedly was in a male-dominated industry. (Just look at how many men there are on this list.) But that would be to sell her short, because she also made an indelible mark on the company’s retail presence around the world. Every time you walk into an Apple Store, you’re seeing Ahrendts’ influence, and the value brought to Apple by her deep understanding of the fashion and luxury markets. 41. Daniel Kottke Twitter Having met Jobs (whom he described as “a really sweet guy, real quiet and shy”) at Reed College in 1972, Daniel Kottke later travelled extensively with the Apple founder. They trekked in India, seeking spiritual enlightenment, and they visited All One Farm, the Oregon commune owned by the love guru and LSD trafficker Robert Friedland. So it was natural enough, when Jobs started a company whose name was inspired by Friedland’s orchard, that he would bring his friend on board as Apple employee No. 12. A self-taught engineer with little computing knowledge, Kottke grew to become an invaluable member of the team. He assembled and debugged circuit boards (he reportedly still owns all 12 original Mac logic boards), built prototypes, and designed the Macintosh’s detached keyboard. His signature is even embossed inside the case. But Kottke lost favor with the boss. When Apple went public in 1980, Rod Holt offered to match whatever stock options Jobs would give his buddy. “OK,” Jobs replied. “I will give him zero.” Not such a sweet guy after all. This is part one of a five-part series counting down the most influential people throughout Apple’s 50-year history. Stay tuned to Macworld all week as we reveal the full list, continuing tomorrow with 40-31.10:58 amiPhone will still exist 50 years from now, says Apple – and no AI execs
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Macworld I’ve spent the past few weeks working on a fun long-form feature: a list of 50 people who helped to make Apple the company it is today. This is, of course, in honor of Apple’s 50th anniversary, which it celebrates on Wednesday, April 1. My list will be published in five instalments across this week, starting today, and I hope you enjoy it. I certainly enjoyed writing it. One thing that surprised me was how many names there were to choose from: not just people who’ve worked at or in connection with Apple, but people whose contributions have made a tangible difference to the company’s story. It seemed like the challenge would be finding 50 really worthwhile names in order to match the birthday number; in fact, the hard part was narrowing it down that far. Even after my list was set, colleagues kept suggesting extra people that I would then realise had to be included. It was infuriating. Of course, the line had to be drawn somewhere; the list of Apple’s 60 greatest people will have to wait until 2036, and who knows what we’ll be doing by then. The cut-off point was 50, and this meant that some amazingly talented people didn’t make it in. I don’t want to give too much away—I certainly won’t be revealing any of the rankings, you’ll have to read the article to find those out—but I thought it might be nice to mention a few deserving but lesser-known names I considered. Half of them made the cut, and half did not. There are 10 names in this list, presented alphabetically. Call yourself an Apple fan? See how many you recognize. Paul Brainerd: Coined the term “desktop publishing” and released the first consumer DTP application: PageMaker, which was, critically for Apple’s development among the creative market, a Mac exclusive. Douglas Engelbart: Invented the mouse, hyperlinks, word processors, and untold other foundational computing concepts back in the 60s. These would wind their way, via Xerox PARC, to the groundbreaking interface elements of the Lisa and original Macintosh. Rob Janoff: Designed the second Apple logo, which, other than a few color changes, is the one Apple still uses today. The first Apple logo was pretty but also absolutely bonkers. John Knoll: Co-creator of Adobe Photoshop. Like PageMaker, this started life as a Mac exclusive. Jerry Manock: Worked on the designs of the Apple II, Apple III, Lisa, and Macintosh. Apple’s first designer, he is widely considered to be the father of the company’s Industrial Design Group. Tim Mott: A member of the Xerox PARC team whose breakthrough interface concepts would inspire the Macintosh. He is specifically known for inventing the double-click. Joy Mountford: Influential leader, from 1986 to 1996, of Apple’s Human Interface Group. This team of scientists and visual artists helped make the company’s products more user-friendly, and codified usability guidelines for Mac app developers. Marc Newson: Star designer who worked on the Apple Watch and Apple retail stores. Big buddies with Jony Ive, and they now have a company together. Burrell Smith: Engineer who designed the Mac’s motherboard. Was described by a colleague as the closest Apple ever came to having another Steve Wozniak. Bud Tribble: Software manager for the original Mac, and later a “policy czar” with a focus on privacy. Be honest. How many did you know? And while you’re at it, try to guess which ones made it into the article. Drop us a message on Bluesky or Threads. The answers to that will be revealed this week. Foundry Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Apple turns 50: Anniversary special Apple at 50: 7 iconic products that proved everyone wrong. 7 Apple inventions that reinvented Apple. Apple turns the Sydney Opera House into an iPad canvas with stunning results. Trending: Top stories Even PC users have caught MacBook Neo fever, discovers the Macalope. The Mac Pro died so Apple silicon could live. Mahmoud Itani lists 12 hidden iMessage features every iPhone user should try. Put it in your calendar! Apple announces AI-fueled WWDC26 to kick off June 8. The most shocking finding in Ookla’s C1X report? People are buying the iPhone Air. This Mac mini dock looks like a classic Macintosh and has a working display. Podcast of the week Apple has announced the dates for its Worldwide Developers Conference. In the latest episode of the Macworld Podcast we also talk about Apple TV rumors, ads in Apple Maps, and more. You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site. Reviews corner Slay The Spire 2: The best deck-builder just got better. The rumor mill iOS 27 rumored to bring a totally new Siri interface, ‘Ask’ button, and more. Software updates, bugs, and problems No new Siri, but iOS 26.4 is here with a ton of must-have new features. Apple urges iPhone users to update as new DarkSword hacking tool lands online. The OS 26.4 updates are loaded with security fixes, so grab them now! And with that, we’re done for this week’s Apple Breakfast. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters, including our new email from The Macalope–an irreverent, humorous take on the latest news and rumors from a half-man, half-mythical Mac beast. You can also follow us on Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, or X for discussion of breaking Apple news stories. 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Apple's 50th anniversary is this week — and Fast Company's Harry McCracken just published an 11,000-word oral history with some fun stories from Apple's earliest days and the long and winding road to its very first home computers: Steve Wozniak, cofounder, Apple: I told my dad when I was in high school, "I'm going to own a computer someday." My dad said, "It costs as much as a house." And I sat there at the table — I remember right where we were sitting — and I said, "I'll live in an apartment." I was going to have a computer if it was ever possible. I didn't need a house. Woz even remembers trying to build a home computer early on with a teenaged Steve Jobs and Bill Fernandez from rejected parts procured from local electronics companies. Woz designed it — "not from anybody else's design or from a manual. And Fernandez was one of those kids that could use a soldering iron." Bill Fernandez: The computer was very basic. It was working, and we were starting to talk about how we could hook a teletype up to it. Mrs. Wozniak called a reporter from the San Jose Mercury, and he came over with a photographer. We set up the computer on the floor of Steve Wozniak's bedroom. Well, the core integrated circuit that ran the power supply that I built was an old reject part. We turned on the computer, and the power supply smoked and burnt out the circuitry. So we didn't get our photos in the paper with an article about the boy geniuses. But within a few years Jobs and Wozniak both wound up with jobs at local tech companies. Atari cofounder Nolan Bushnell remembers that Steve Jobs "wasn't a good engineer, but he was a great technician. He was pristine in his ability to solder, which was actually important in those days." Meanwhile Allen Baum had shared Wozniak's high school interest in computers, and later got Woz a job working at Hewlett-Packard — where employees were allowed to use stockroom parts for private projects. ("When he needed some parts, even if we didn't have them, I could order them.") Baum helped with the Apple I and II, and joined Apple a decade later. Wozniak remembers being inspired to build that first Apple I by the local Homebrew Computing Club, people "talking about great things that would happen to society, that we would be able to communicate like we never did [before] and educate in new ways. And being a geek would be important and have value." And once he'd built his first computer, "I wanted these people to help create the revolution. And so I passed out my designs with no copyright notices — public domain, open source, everything. A couple of other people in the club did build it." But Woz and Jobs had even tried pitching the computer as a Hewlett-Packard product, Woz remembers: Steve Wozniak: I showed them what it would cost and how it would work and what it could do with my little demos. They had all the engineering people and the marketing people, and they turned me down. That was the first of five turndowns from Hewlett-Packard. Steve Jobs and I had to go into business on our own. In the end, Randy Wigginton, Apple employee No. 6 remembers witnessing Jobs, Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne the signing of Apple's founding contract, "which is pretty funny, because I was 15 at the time." And it was Allen Baum's father who gave Wozniak and Jobs the bridge loan to buy the parts they'd need for their first 500 computers. After all the memories, the article concludes that "Trying to connect every dot between Apple, the tiny, dirt-poor 1970s startup, and Apple, the $3.7 trillion 21st-century global colossus, is impossible." But this much is clear: The company has always been at its best when its original quirky humanity and willingness to be an outlier shine through. Mark Johnson, Apple employee No. 13: I was in Cupertino just yesterday. It's totally different. They own Cupertino now. Jonathan Rotenberg, who cofounded the Boston Computer Society in 1977 at age 13: People want to hate Apple, because it is big and powerful. But Apple has an underlying moral purpose that is immensely deep and expansive... Mike Markkula, the early retiree from Intel whose guidance and money turned the garage startup into a company: The culture mattered. People were there for the right reasons — to build something transformative — not just to make money. That alignment produced extraordinary results... Steve Wozniak: Everything you do in life should have some element of joy in it. Even your work should have an element of joy... When you're about to die, you have certain memories. And for me, it's not going to be Apple going public or Apple being huge and all that. It's really going to be stories from the period when humble people spotted something that was interesting and followed it I'll be thinking of that when I die, along with a lot of pranks I played. The important things. Read more of this story at Slashdot.06:20 amNew legal entity showing up – Has anyone faced this issue before?
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Software developers are nervous right now. And honestly? They should be paying attention. The question spreading through every coding bootcamp, tech forum, and engineering team is the same: If AI can build any software, do we still need the people who build it? https://substack.com/home/post/p-190543145 submitted by /u/alset18 [link] [comments]04:22 amICN (Seoul) on 2026-03-31
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Curious how people in this community are incorporating AI into their day to day app development work. I've been building a React Native app with Expo and find myself leaning pretty heavily on Claude for infrastructure and backend stuff, where it's pretty straightforward to describe what I want and get something useful back. But on […]08:47 pmI built an App designed for Traveling with friends.
My App-Store launched App "Your Group Trip" is online for a few days and I'm searching for users willing to use it for their real trips to get some feedback. You can: – Split Expenses – Start Votes – Manage Lists – Make Draws If you did use my App I'd really enjoy some feedback […]Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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