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Nov 19, 09:00 UTCCompleted - The scheduled maintenance has been completed.Nov 19, 05:00 UTCIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Nov 18, 19:08 UTCUpdate - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ORD (Chicago) datacenter on 2025-11-19 between 05:00 and 09:00 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.Nov 18, 08:04 UTCUpdate - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ORD (Chicago) datacenter on 2025-11-19 between 05:00 and 12:00 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.Nov 13, 14:57 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ORD (Chicago) datacenter on 2025-11-19 between 08:00 and 12:00 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.08:54 amEmerging Service Issue – [Backups not visible in Cloud Manager]
Nov 19, 08:54 UTCInvestigating - Our team is investigating an emerging service issue where backups are not visible in Cloud Manager. We will share additional updates as we have more information.08:28 amRevenuecat STORE_PROBLEM after raising price in the App Store
Hi, in Sandbox I’m seeing this every time I try to purchase our monthly subscription (product_id: intimigo_monthly): ERROR [RevenueCat] 🍎‼️ There was a problem with the App Store. ERROR [RevenueCat] 💰 Product purchase for 'intimigo_monthly' failed with error: PurchasesError( error: There was a problem with the App Store., userInfo: [ "readable_error_code": "STORE_PROBLEM", "NSUnderlyingError": StoreKit.StoreKitError.unknown, "source_file": […]08:24 amCommission based Risk free marketing
Are there any ways of marketing your app where there was a way to pay for it as a portion of the sales it generated, like a referral program. Is there a way you can do this so that it’s an easy no cost solution that makes both parties money? submitted by /u/mobileappz […]08:00 amUnlock every major AI model forever for just one $75 payment
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Macworld TL;DR: Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac just dropped to $39.97, including access to all the staple apps for a one-time price (MSRP $229). Monthly Microsoft 365 fees add up fast, but you don’t have to keep paying them just to use your favorite tools. For a very limited time, there’s a small batch of Microsoft Office 2019 lifetime licenses available for $39.97, and they’re going quickly (MSRP $229). Act fast if you want to secure a lifetime download for your Mac! What’s included with Office 2019 This lifetime license comes with Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Teams OneNote While these are slightly older versions than what’s available in Microsoft 365, they still get the job done. And because they’re a little older, they may also play nicely with older machines. The hardware requirements are minimal, and you can go as far back as macOS 14 and still run your software just fine. Download Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac at $39.97 while you still can (MSRP $229). No coupon is needed. Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for MacSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:58 amSMS Delivery Delays to Bandwidth in USA for Shortcode Numbers
Nov 18, 23:58 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS Delivery Delays to Bandwidth for short code numbers in USA. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.07:09 amMy app was rejected and it’s not even live or published? I’m just testing in TestFlight, is that normal? (1st time building an app) | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingMy app was rejected and it’s not even live or published? I’m just testing in TestFlight, is that normal? (1st time building an app)
Been building an app for months, finally at the point where I'm setting things up in App Store Connect, CloudKit, etc. I put my App in TestFlight, added some INTERNAL testers (me/other iCloud device), and made sure I didn't submit for any review, because my game is not nearly ready yet, not even close. I've […]07:00 amFRA (Frankfurt) on 2025-11-19
Nov 19, 07:00 UTCCompleted - The scheduled maintenance has been completed.Nov 19, 00:30 UTCIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Nov 14, 12:36 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter on 2025-11-19 between 00:30 and 07:00 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.06:13 amApple's M5 MacBook Pro is on sale for record low $1,447, plus save up to $500
A new low price is available on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro, plus save up to $500 on M4 Pro and M4 Max models, as Amazon competes for your business this holiday season.Save up to $500 on Apple's MacBook Pro with holiday deals - Image credit: AppleA steeper price drop is in effect at Amazon as Black Friday approaches, with Apple's new M5 MacBook Pro dropping to $1,447 — a $152 discount off MSRP. This is the lowest price we've seen on the standard configuration since the 14-inch MacBook Pro with Apple's M5 chip debuted in October. The Silver version is priced at $1,447, while the Space Black finish is $2 more at $1,449.Buy M5 MacBook Pro for $1,447 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:06 amApple Developer account renewal, certificates, and Xcode
Every year I forget what I need to do here. My Apple Developer account renews next week, but my development and distribution managed certificates expire two weeks after that. Do they automatically renew somehow with my developer account? If not and I have to manually renew them, do I then need to configure them in […]05:53 amMultiple Destination Voice Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 10, 03:00 - 11:00 PSTNov 18, 21:37 PSTScheduled - Our Voice carrier partner in Australia and New Zealand is conducting a planned maintenance from 10 December 2025 at 03:00 PST until 10 December 2025 at 11:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be Intermittent delays from and to Twilio Australia and New Zealand phone numbers.05:53 amHong Kong SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 2, 08:00 - 14:00 PSTNov 18, 21:38 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in Hong Kong is conducting a planned maintenance from 02 December 2025 at 08:00 PST until 02 December 2025 at 14:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from Hong Kong handsets.05:40 amSMS Delivery Delays to Sercomtel Cel Network in Brazil
Nov 18, 21:40 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays to Sercomtel Cel network in Brazil. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.04:24 amLibrePods finally brings real AirPods support to Android
An open-source Android app brings true AirPods functionality on Android, adding native-style controls, battery info, and smarter integration. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:01 amiPadOS 26: How to use Quick Notes or take a screenshot with a swipe
If you're a long-time iPad owner, you might wonder why you can't swipe to access Quick Notes or take a screenshot on iPadOS 26. The good news is that you can, and we'll show you how.Quickly take notes by swiping on an iPadSwiping from the corner of your iPad to quickly take a note or a screenshot has been a feature for years. But with iPadOS 26, gaining a new multitasking system, Apple has repurposed the swipe, causing confusion among upgraders.With iPadOS 26's new windowed multitasking enabled, swiping from the corner of an iPad resizes the current app. But don't worry, there are a couple of ways to get the old functionality back. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:00 amScheduled maintenance
Nov 19, 04:00 UTCCompleted - The scheduled maintenance has been completed.Nov 19, 03:00 UTCIn progress - is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Oct 21, 21:28 UTCScheduled - Dropbox will be performing routine maintenance on November 18, 2025 starting at 7:00 PM (Pacific). You may not be able to access Dropbox for a short period of time, but we’ll have things back up and running as soon as possible to minimize disruption to you.02:40 amLessons Learned from Implementing Gardening App Using SwiftUI, SwiftData and Foundation Models | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingLessons Learned from Implementing Gardening App Using SwiftUI, SwiftData and Foundation Models
I recently worked on and published a Vegetable Gardening app to the app store. This app is implemented using SwiftUI, SwiftData and Foundation Models. Below you can find some of the lessons I learned. I will try to find time and write a more detailed blog post about it. Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-veggie-garden/id6754995753 – Architecture For the […]02:23 amSchedule maintenance of Cloud Manager, API and Block Storage in LAX
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 19, 12:00 - 15:30 UTCNov 19, 12:00 UTCScheduled - We will be undergoing scheduled maintenance during this time01:53 amHidrateSpark Pro 2 review: motivational drinking with lights, chimes, & Find My
The HidrateSpark Pro 2 makes tracking your water intake easy and fun with Apple Health integration, Find My, and plenty of options for drinking alerts.HidrateSpark Pro 2 reviewIf there's one thing you need to know about your health as a human being, it's that you're probably not drinking enough water. Being properly hydrated can help you stay awake, focused, feeling healthy, and motivated throughout the day.I've actually been a happy HidrateSpark user for years, and when I saw the HidrateSpark Pro 2, I knew I needed to review it. They stepped up their design, added Apple Find My support, and continued their Apple Health integration. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:17 amI found an iOS developer with 47 apps on the App Store
I was browsing the App Store searching for unexplored app niches and came across a developer who has over 40 published apps, all very simple with a simple design; you can clearly see they were created by an indie developer. I wonder how he managed to publish so many apps, and if such a large […]12:42 amRunning the latest LLMs like Granite-4.0 and Qwen3 fully on ANE (Apple NPU) | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingRunning the latest LLMs like Granite-4.0 and Qwen3 fully on ANE (Apple NPU)
Last year, our two co-founders were invited by the Apple Data & Machine Learning Innovation (DMLI) team to share our work on on-device multimodal models for local AI agents. One of the questions that came up in that discussion was: Can the latest LLMs actually run end-to-end on the Apple Neural Engine? After months of […]12:41 amI can’t work on my Mac without this little keypad anymore
Offloading keyboard shortcuts to a programmable macro keypad is the best productivity hack I’ve ever done. more…12:41 amWill apple allow background reading of step data?
I find conflicting info on my research. But I am thinking of creating an app for myself that detects pacing so I need to first detect that walking began (CoreMotion?) then to read if a certain amount of steps have occurred (HealthKit). I would like this to continuously run even in the background. Is this […]12:00 amUnited Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Three
Nov 18, 16:00 PSTCompleted - The scheduled maintenance has been completed.Nov 18, 13:00 PSTIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Nov 18, 11:35 PSTScheduled - Our carrier partner Three United Kingdom is conducting an emergency maintenance from 18 November 2025 at 13:00 PST until 18 November 2025 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for Three United Kingdom customers.Impacted Products: Lookup SIM Swap, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes, Lookup Identity Match, Verify Silent Network AuthWe are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.Tuesday November 1811:52 pmMultiple Destination Voice Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 3, 03:00 - 11:00 PSTNov 18, 15:25 PSTScheduled - Our Voice carrier partner in Australia and New Zealand is conducting a planned maintenance from 03 December 2025 at 03:00 PST until 03 December 2025 at 11:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent audio quality degradation from and to Twilio Australia and New Zealand phone numbers.11:52 pmGoogle Launches More Intelligent Gemini 3 Model
Google today introduced Gemini 3 Pro, its newest and most intelligent AI model. Google says that Gemini offers state-of-the-art reasoning, able to understand depth and nuance. It is also better at understanding the context and intent behind a request for more relevant answers. According to Google, Gemini 3 Pro is the best model in the world for multimodal understanding, outperforming Gemini 2.5 Pro on every major AI benchmark. Responses have been designed to be concise and direct, with less flattery. Google claims that it serves as a "true thought partner." Gemini 3 Pro is rolling out across Google platforms. It's been incorporated into AI mode in Search for Pro and Ultra subscribers, the Gemini app (select Thinking from the model selector), AI Studio, Vertex AI, and Google Antigravity, a new agentic development platform. AI Mode in Search will use Gemini 3 to provide new generative UI experiences like immersive visual layouts and interactive tools generated on the fly. Google AI Ultra subscribers can also use Gemini 3 with Gemini Agent as of today, with Gemini 3 able to execute multi-step workflows from start to finish. Gemini 3 Deep Think is even more intelligent, and Google says that it can solve more complex problems than Gemini 3 Pro. Gemini 3 Deep Think Mode will be available to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the coming weeks. As part of the Gemini 3 launch, Google redesigned the Gemini app to give it a more modern look. Google says that it's easier to start chats and find images, videos, and reports that you've created in a dedicated My Stuff folder. The shopping experience has been overhauled, incorporating product listings, comparison tables, and prices from Google's Shopping Graph. There are new interfaces, including a visual layout that uses photos and modules, and a dynamic view that uses agentic coding capabilities to create a custom user interface in real-time suited to a query.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:31 pmHow to charge your Apple Watch as fast as possible
One of the more useful changes to recent Apple Watch models is support for fast charging. This allows you to quickly top off your Apple Watch battery at much faster speeds than before. Plus, with the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3, charging is even faster than before. There are a few things to remember, and you don’t get everything you need in the box… more…11:22 pmBOM (Mumbai) on 2025-11-25
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 25, 21:00 UTC - Nov 26, 01:00 UTCNov 18, 23:14 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in BOM (Mumbai) datacenter between 2025-11-25 21:00 and 2025-11-26 01:00 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.11:20 pmApple Hit with $634 Million Verdict as Blood Oxygen Battle Drags On
The Apple–Masimo fight over watch‑based blood‑oxygen monitoring has escalated with a $634 million jury award and a fresh ITC review of Apple’s workaround.11:09 pmApple's Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad get firmware updates
The Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Apple's 140W USB-C power adapter all have new firmware that will install automatically when connected to a device.The Magic Keyboard with USB-C received a firmware update on Tuesday, as did other Apple accessories.On Tuesday, following the release of iOS 26.2 beta 3, firmware updates were issued for several Apple peripherals. This includes the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and a number pad, as well as the Magic Trackpad and Magic Trackpad 2.This is the first firmware update these accessories have received since October 2024, when the Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad were upgraded with USB-C ports. This was done to bring the products into compliance with the European Union's requirement that consumer electronics use a common charger by 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:09 pmApple's Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad get firmware updates
The Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Apple's 140W USB-C power adapter all have new firmware that will install automatically when connected to a device.The Magic Keyboard with USB-C received a firmware update on Tuesday, as did other Apple accessories.On Tuesday, following the release of iOS 26.2 beta 3, firmware updates were issued for several Apple peripherals. This includes the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and a number pad, as well as the Magic Trackpad and Magic Trackpad 2.This is the first firmware update these accessories have received since October 2024, when the Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad were upgraded with USB-C ports. This was done to bring the products into compliance with the European Union's requirement that consumer electronics use a common charger by 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:09 pmApple's Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad get firmware updates
The Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Apple's 140W USB-C power adapter all have new firmware that will install automatically when connected to a device.The Magic Keyboard with USB-C received a firmware update on Tuesday, as did other Apple accessories.On Tuesday, following the release of iOS 26.2 beta 3, firmware updates were issued for several Apple peripherals. This includes the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and a number pad, as well as the Magic Trackpad and Magic Trackpad 2.This is the first firmware update these accessories have received since October 2024, when the Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad were upgraded with USB-C ports. This was done to bring the products into compliance with the European Union's requirement that consumer electronics use a common charger by 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:09 pmApple's Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad get firmware updates
The Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Apple's 140W USB-C power adapter all have new firmware that will install automatically when connected to a device.The Magic Keyboard with USB-C received a firmware update on Tuesday, as did other Apple accessories.On Tuesday, following the release of iOS 26.2 beta 3, firmware updates were issued for several Apple peripherals. This includes the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and a number pad, as well as the Magic Trackpad and Magic Trackpad 2.This is the first firmware update these accessories have received since October 2024, when the Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad were upgraded with USB-C ports. This was done to bring the products into compliance with the European Union's requirement that consumer electronics use a common charger by 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:47 pmCloudflare Outage Takes Down Large Swaths of the Internet
This morning’s Cloudflare outage impacted millions of websites worldwide, exposing a troubling truth about modern Internet infrastructure: a handful of companies now control critical chokepoints that can take down significant portions of the Web.10:35 pmWays to protect myself after publishing app ?
Hello, I have an app completed that deals with users and their approximate location. I am thinking of all possible edge cases when it comes down to people wanting to sue the app (if it ever gets to that point). Aside from forming an LLC, what are some other ways indie devs protect themselves from […]10:22 pmSMS Delivery Failures to and from Twilio Philippines Phone Numbers
Nov 18, 14:22 PSTResolved - We are no longer experiencing SMS delivery failures to and from Twilio Philippines phone numbers. This incident has been resolved.Nov 18, 12:30 PSTMonitoring - We are observing recovery from the SMS delivery failures to and from Twilio Philippines phone numbers. We will continue to monitor to ensure full service recovery. We expect to provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 18, 07:19 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures to and from Twilio Philippines phone numbers. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 16 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 17, 23:31 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures to and from Twilio Philippines phone numbers. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 8 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 17, 19:31 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures to and from Twilio Philippines phone numbers. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 17, 17:31 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures to and from Twilio Philippines phone numbers. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 17, 16:31 PSTUpdate - We are experiencing SMS delivery failures to and from Twilio Philippines phone numbers. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Nov 17, 16:24 PSTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with SMS delivery failures to and from Twilio Philippines phone numbers. Our engineering team has been alerted and is actively investigating. We will update as soon as we have more information.10:20 pmReport Claims That Apple Has Yet Again Put the Mac Pro 'On the Back Burner'
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Apple's Power Mac and Mac Pro towers used to be the company's primary workstations, but it has been years since they were updated with the same regularity as the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro. The Mac Pro has seen just four hardware updates in the last 15 years, and that's counting a 2012 refresh that was mostly identical to the 2010 version. Long-suffering Mac Pro buyers may have taken heart when Apple finally added an M2 Ultra processor to the tower in mid-2023, making it one of the very last Macs to switch from Intel to Apple Silicon -- surely this would mean that the computer would at least be updated once every year or two, like the Mac Studio has been? But Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says that Mac Pro buyers shouldn't get their hopes up for new hardware in 2026. Gurman says that the tower is "on the back burner" at Apple and that the company is "focused on a new Mac Studio" for the next-generation M5 Ultra chip that is in the works. As we reported earlier this year, Apple doesn't have plans to design or release an M4 Ultra, and the Mac Studio refresh from this spring included an M3 Ultra alongside the M4 Max. Note that Gurman carefully stops short of saying we definitely won't see a Mac Pro update next year -- the emphasis on the Mac Studio merely "suggests the Mac Pro won't be updated in 2026 in a significant way," and internal sources tell him "Apple has largely written off the Mac Pro." The current Mac Pro does still use the M2 Ultra rather than the M3 Ultra, which indicates that Apple doesn't see the need to update its high-end desktop every time it releases a suitable chip. But all of Apple's other desktops -- the iMac, the Mac mini, and the Studio -- have skipped a silicon generation once since the M1 came out in 2020. Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:14 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 18, 2025 – Apple vs Masimo drags on, iPadOS 26.2
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: Never lose a file again. Use code “9to5daily” at checkout for 20% off or try for free. more…10:05 pmMajor analysts hike their Apple price targets on robust iPhone 17 demand
Several leading brokerages have significantly raised their price targets for Apple, reflecting growing optimism about the company's… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:52 pmWanted to learn about widgets. So built an app
I wanted to learn a bit more about widgets so I built this age calculator widget app. Best of app it’s free! submitted by /u/antifringe [link] [comments]09:44 pmApple releases new firmware for Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and more
Apple has just released a batch of surprise firmware updates for various accessories that you might otherwise never suspect could get new firmware, including the Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and even an Apple power adapter. more…09:17 pmWhat's New With Multitasking in iPadOS 26.2
With the third beta of iPadOS 26.2 that came out yesterday, Apple made some useful updates to the way that multitasking works on the iPad. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. iPadOS 26.1 brought back Slide Over, one of the main multitasking views from iPadOS 18 that was removed in iPadOS 26. In iPadOS 26.2, Slide Over works more like it did before, and there are also useful new options for replacing apps in a tiled view. When in Windowed or Stage Manager mode in iPadOS 26.2, you can drag and drop apps into various multitasking views, including Slide Over. Apps can be dragged over from the Dock, Spotlight search, or App Library. Drag an app to the left or right side of the display to enter a tiled view that's similar to Split View. Drag an app further left or right to establish it as a Slide Over app. There are visual indications that let you know when an app is in a left, right, or Slide Over position. If you have a Slide Over window open or apps in a tiled view, you can drag another app over the top of the existing one to put the new app in its position. You still can't stack multiple apps up in Slide Over, but at least you can now drag apps into place like you could in iPadOS 18.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:15 pmApple Card adds two new 5% Daily Cash limited-time merchants
Apple adds new Apple Card specials for boosted Daily Cash and other rewards regularly, and there are now two limited-time partners where you can get 5% cash back. more…09:11 pmResident Evil Survival Unit for iOS now up for pre-order, if you don’t mind waiting [U: Launched] | 9 to 5 MacResident Evil Survival Unit for iOS now up for pre-order, if you don’t mind waiting [U: Launched]
Update, November 18, 4:11 p.m. ET: The app is now available on the App Store. The original story follows below Sony’s subsidiary Aniplex Inc. has made Resident Evil: Survival Unit available for pre-order on the App Store, ahead of its release. Way ahead, as it turns out. Here are the details. more…09:10 pmEPA fines Apple $261,000 to settle hazardous waste complaint
Apple has settled with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), paying $261,000 and changing policies following claims it didn't properly handle hazardous waste at a Santa Clara chip facility.Apple's Santa Clara operation was visited by the EPA (Source: Apple Maps)On Tuesday, the EPA said it had reached a settlement with Apple to end claims the iPhone maker had violated federal hazardous waste laws. Apple was accused of failing to properly deal with hazardous waste and air emissions issues at the facility in Santa Clara, California.The violations were said to include failures to: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:05 pmApple Releases New Firmware for 140W USB-C Power Adapter, Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad | MacRumorsApple Releases New Firmware for 140W USB-C Power Adapter, Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad
Apple today released updated firmware for several accessories, including the 140W USB-C Power Adapter, the Magic Trackpad 2, the Magic Trackpad USB-C, the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, and the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad. There is no word on what's included in the updated firmware at this time, but it could offer performance improvements and security updates. Accessory firmware updates are infrequent. The last update to the Magic Keyboard was over a year ago, for example. These are the first firmware update Apple has released for the USB-C version of the Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard that came out in October 2024. The USB-C Magic Trackpad had firmware version 3.1.1 installed at launch, while the keyboards were running version 3.1.4. After the update, the USB-C Magic Trackpad and Keyboards should all have firmware version 3.1.9 installed. Magic Trackpad 2 firmware was version 3.1.1 previously, while the new firmware is version 3.1.8. The 140W USB-C Power adapter had firmware version 1.4.73, and it's been upgraded to 1.4.84. Firmware updates for keyboards, power adapters, and trackpads are automatically installed when the accessory is actively paired to a device running iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, or visionOS.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:05 pmLimited supply: M4 MacBook Pro dips to $1,299 (save $300)
If you missed out on the $1,299 M4 MacBook Pro blowout deal, it's back with limited supply available at the $300 discount.Pick up this blowout MacBook Pro model at $1,299 - Image credit: AppleAfter the deal quickly sold out at Amazon, B&H is now matching the $1,299 promotion on the M4 14-inch MacBook Pro. This closeout special offers a $300 discount on the M4 10-core model with 16GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage.Buy M4 MacBook Pro for $1,299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:05 pmThis Black Friday, get pCloud lifetime secure cloud storage for 60% off
We all have too many digital subscriptions these days, with each of those individual monthly costs adding up. Swapping out your recurring cloud storage fees for a single pCloud lifetime subscription can make a lot of financial sense. Best of all, there’s no need to compromise on security to do it. pCloud protects your data with end-to-end encryption (E2EE) and is based in Switzerland, which has the strictest data privacy laws in the world. The firm offers a three-in-one bundle that combines lifetime storage, client-side encryption, and a secure password manager … more…09:03 pmIllinois drivers can add a digital license to iPhone
Illinois motorists can securely add a digital driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet on iPhone. This is especially useful for travelers. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:00 pmApple releases new AirPods Pro 3 beta firmware
Apple today released a new beta firmware update for the AirPods Pro 3, currently available only to developers. The update carries build… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:49 pmApple hit with EPA penalty over claimed hazardous waste management violations
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with Apple over “claims of violations of federal hazardous waste law”. Here are the details. more…08:03 pmWhatsApp will finally support multiple accounts on the same iPhone
Meta has rolled out a WhatsApp beta build on TestFlight that introduces multi-account support. Here’s how it works. more…08:02 pmApple Settles With EPA After Hazardous Waste Violations at California Facility
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with Apple over claims of hazardous waste management at a semiconductor facility in Santa Clara, California. Apple has addressed the hazardous waste management and air emissions issues, and is now in compliance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, according to the EPA. The EPA investigated Apple's facility after receiving a complaint about it, discovering that Apple had not properly labeled hazardous waste containers or controlled air emissions from a solvent waste tank, among other violations. Apple fixed the waste management issues and installed a device to control air emissions. Apple is also paying a $261,283 penalty. The facility is located next to apartment buildings in Santa Clara, and at least one resident complained of falling ill due to the emissions. Earlier this month, Apple spokesperson Sean Redding told SFGATE that Apple is committed to environmental protection. "The issues posed no risks to the environment and were quickly resolved, and we remain deeply committed to protecting the environment everywhere we operate," Redding said.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:00 pmSpeed tests show Apple’s custom Wi-Fi chip gives the iPhone 17 a measurable boost
According to Ookla's latest Speedtest Intelligence analysis, Apple's in-house N1 networking chip—integrating Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:00 pmThe M4 MacBook Air is the best value in tech, here’s why
Apple released the M4 MacBook Air back in March of 2025. On the surface it was not a game changing improvement compared to the previous model. We did get some new FaceTime camera features and better external display support but nothing really jumped out at you. But the magic of this laptop is the amount of value you get for the price. Right now you can get a brand new M4 MacBook Air from Amazon for under $750. The amount of power, efficiency and sheer computer you get for that price is insane. Let’s dive in. more…07:59 pmApple TV keeps adding top-tier movies, here’s what’s coming next
Apple TV may be known primarily for TV shows like Severance or the new Pluribus series, but the streamer has been on a winning streak with new movies. Here’s a rundown of the latest films to check out, and what’s coming next. more…07:46 pmKeyboard toolbar overlaps the sticky bottom view on iOS26 only on first TextField tap | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingKeyboard toolbar overlaps the sticky bottom view on iOS26 only on first TextField tap
Okay, I will try to explain things as best as I can but if something is unclear – please ask. Setup: Screen structure is basically a VStack with a view at the top and a scroll view with items underneath. At the bottom there is a sticky view that has a few text fields for […]07:40 pmIs Apple One worth it for you?
Apple offers a broad range of services nowadays, ranging from Apple TV to Apple Music, Apple Fitness+, and more. In addition to those individual services, Apple offers an a compelling Apple One bundle where you get access to different subscription offerings at a discount. Is Apple One worth it? Here’s what you need to know. more…07:30 pmOne Swift mistake everyone should stop making today
I hate articles that make you read 500 words before they get to the point, so here's the important part: when working with strings, you should almost certainly use replacing(_:with:) rather than replacingOccurrences(of:with:) unless you want to hit obscure problems with emoji and other complex characters. submitted by /u/twostraws [link] [comments]07:29 pmApple Releases New Beta Firmware for AirPods Pro 3
Apple today released new beta firmware that's designed for the AirPods Pro 3. The firmware is limited to developers at the current time, and it has a build number of 8B5025a. The firmware comes as Apple is testing the iOS 26.2 update. iOS 26.2 expands Live Translation for the AirPods to the European Union, so the firmware could be related to that. There is no word on what's included in the firmware update, however. With iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, Apple added a beta firmware update installation option that's available from the AirPods settings interface when the AirPods are connected to an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, which facilitates beta testing. Developers can use the beta option to turn on beta downloads.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:26 pmAirPods Pro 3 just got new beta firmware ahead of iOS 26.2 launch
Last week Apple released new firmware for all users with AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4. Now today, the company has a fresh firmware release available for beta testers who own AirPods Pro 3. more…07:23 pmApp isn’t appearing in U.S. App Store search, but shows up in other countries — Apple’s response doesn’t make sense. Anyone experienced this? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingApp isn’t appearing in U.S. App Store search, but shows up in other countries — Apple’s response doesn’t make sense. Anyone experienced this?
Hi everyone, I’m having an issue with my app Intimigo on the App Store. Under Pricing and Availability → App Distribution Method, it’s set to: Public — Discoverable by anyone on the App Store (default). However, the app is not appearing in search results in the United States, while it is fully discoverable in most […]07:21 pmHow showing the ratings prompt in our app affected our App Store Rating
TLDR: Showing the ratings prompt in your app can drastically increase the number of ratings and the average rating of your app. A year ago I was looking at reviews and ratings for the app I work on for my employment. The app was 9 years old at this point, and had a worldwide rating […]07:13 pmApple Card Promo Offers 5% Cash Back at Ace Hardware
Apple Card users can get extra Daily Cash back when shopping at Ace Hardware this holiday season. Apple and Ace are offering five percent Daily Cash back on up to $500 in Apple Pay purchases, for a total of $25. Ace Hardware is an Apple Card partner that normally provides three percent Daily Cash back on Apple Pay purchases made with the Apple Card, but the promotion offers an additional two percent. The deal will be in place through December 15. Getting the cash back reward requires Ace customers to use Apple Pay with the Apple Card either online, in the Ace Hardware app, or in retail store locations. Apple is also currently offering five percent Daily Cash back for up to $500 in purchases made at Booking.com. Apple partners with multiple retailers to offer three percent Daily Cash back on Apple Pay purchases made with Apple Card, including Ace Hardware. Three percent cash back can also be earned from Nike, Uber Eats, Uber, Hertz, Walgreens, Exxon Mobil, and Apple's own retail stores.Tag: Apple CardThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:02 pmSelect Cadillacs soon to support iPhone car key, Apple code reveals
Apple is preparing to introduce digital car key functionality for certain Cadillac models, according to backend code uncovered by… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:55 pmApple Watch Series 11 drops to all-time low $349 with early Black Friday deals
Amazon has issued the first material discount on the Apple Watch Series 11, bringing the new release down to $349.99.Get the lowest Apple Watch Series 11 price ever.Save $50 on a variety of Series 11 styles, with the 42mm GPS model dipping to $349.99, the lowest price seen since its release in September 2025.Top pre-Black Friday Apple Watch deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:53 pmiPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16 Wi-Fi Speeds: New Study Reveals the Winner
A new study has revealed that the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air achieve significantly faster average Wi-Fi speeds compared to the iPhone 16 series, thanks to Apple's custom-designed N1 chip. The study was conducted by Ookla, the company behind the popular Speedtest website and app. It said the results are based on global, crowdsourced Speedtest user data collected from September 19 to October 29 of this year. Ookla said Apple's N1 chip is a "substantial upgrade," with up to 40% faster average download and upload speeds compared to Broadcom's Wi-Fi chip in the iPhone 16 series. The study found that speeds were faster across every country it analyzed, including the United States, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, India, Japan, and others. The study found that the N1 chip "lifts the floor" for Wi-Fi performance, more than "raising the ceiling." Based on the results, Ookla said the N1 chip often delivers more consistent performance in challenging Wi-Fi conditions. In the United States in particular, Ookla said the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air series achieved a median average Wi-Fi download speed of 409 Mbps, compared to 350 Mbps for the iPhone 16 series. That is a nearly 17% increase. Head over to Ookla's website for more charts. A few months ago, we reported that the N1 chip supports up to 160 MHz channel bandwidth for Wi-Fi 7, short of the standard's 320 MHz maximum. This limitation means the devices cannot achieve the peak theoretical speeds possible with Wi-Fi 7, but we said this was a non-issue for most customers, and the study backs that up. Ookla said the results show the 160 MHz limitation "does not materially affect performance in real world use for most people." While the study found the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air series tops the iPhone 16 series in terms of average global Wi-Fi download speeds, Ookla said the Google's Pixel 10 Pro series was even faster, but only by a slim margin. The Pixel 10 Pro came in at 335 Mbps, edging out the iPhone 17 series at 329 Mbps. All in all, the study reveals that the N1 chip is an upgrade, not a downgrade. If you are considering purchasing any of the iPhone 17 or iPhone Air models, it looks like you can be confident that Wi-Fi performance will not be an issue.Related Roundups: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone AirTags: N1 Chip, OoklaBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17 (Buy Now), iPhone 17 Pro (Buy Now), iPhone Air (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:52 pmHKG (Hong Kong) on 2025-11-25
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 25, 18:00 - 22:00 UTCNov 18, 18:44 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in HKG (Hong Kong) datacenter on 2025-11-25 between 18:00 and 22:00 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.06:50 pmLondon thieves snatching iPhones, but 'don't want no Samsung'
A wave of phone thefts in London reveals a curious twist: criminals are becoming unapologetic iPhone loyalists.London crooks zero in on Apple iPhones | Image generated with ChatGPTThere's a name for the act of snatching someone's smartphone out of their hands in an incredibly brazen attempt at theft. It's called Apple picking.And, as it turns out, there's a reason it's called getting Apple picked. These phone-plucking poachers strongly prefer iPhones over other major brands. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:37 pmApple releases public beta 2 for watchOS 26.2 and more
Yesterday Apple shipped developer beta 3 for its various 26.2 software updates, and despite skipping a public beta for most platforms last week, public beta 2 has now arrived for watchOS 26.2 and more. Here are the details. more…06:25 pmmacOS Tahoe 26.2 will give M5 Macs a giant machine learning speed boost
Machine learning researchers using MLX will benefit from speed improvements in macOS Tahoe 26.2, including support for the M5 GPU-based neural accelerators and Thunderbolt 5 clustering.ML Researchers can cluster Macs together with MLX. Thunderbolt 5 will help improve performance. People working in the field of machine learning have been able to use Apple's MLX framework for quite a while, with it helping to train and deploy models using Apple's hardware. As part of Apple's update to macOS Tahoe 26.2, those using newer hardware can expect to see some potential improvements in performance.MLX is Apple's open-source machine-learning framework, designed to take advantage of Apple Silicon's features. Able to run on any Apple platform that supports Metal, it can benefit from things like CPU and GPU processing and unified memory. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:23 pmApple Releases Third macOS Tahoe 26.2 Public Beta
Apple today provided public beta testers with the third beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.2 update for testing purposes. The public beta comes a day after Apple provided the beta to developers. After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section in the System Settings app. macOS Tahoe 26.2 beta 2 adds an Edge Light feature for video calls. Edge Light provides a light border around the edges of the Mac's display, mimicking the look of a physical ring light to improve lighting in darkened rooms. Edge Light uses the Neural Engine for positioning, so it is optimally placed around your face in the video frame. Light color can be adjusted from warm to cool, and the feature is available in video conferencing apps alongside other options like backgrounds, Portrait mode, and Voice Isolation. It is available on Macs that support Apple silicon. The macOS Tahoe 26.2 beta is limited to developers and public beta testers right now, but it won't be a long testing period. We'll likely see Apple release the update right around mid-December given past launch timelines.Related Roundup: macOS Tahoe 26Related Forum: macOS TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:22 pmApple Releases Second iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 Public Betas
Apple today provided public beta testers with the second releases of upcoming iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and watchOS 26.2 updates for testing purposes. The second public betas come two weeks after Apple seeded the first betas, and a day after Apple provided developers with the third iOS 26.2 beta. After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device. iOS 26.2 adds a Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen, allowing you to customize the translucency of the clock. Alongside watchOS 26.2, the update changes labeling for the Sleep Score feature, adjusting numbers to better reflect sleep quality. AirPods Live Translation is available in the European Union with iOS 26.2, and in the Reminders app, there's an option to have an alarm go off when a reminder is due. Apple also added new features to Podcasts, Passwords, Freeform, and more, with a full list of new additions available in our iOS 26.2 feature guide. In the second beta of iOS 26.2, Apple made tweaks to menu animations, added Liquid Glass to the Measure app, and added a feature for turning off pinned messages in CarPlay. The third beta added further tweaks to iPad multitasking and new AirDrop functionality. Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:22 pmiPadOS 26.2 public beta 2 now available, here’s what’s new
iPadOS 26.2 beta 3 was released for developers yesterday, and now one day later, Apple has followed up by shipping a new public beta too. Here’s what’s changed in iPadOS 26.2 public beta 2. more…06:21 pmApple releases iOS 26.2 public beta 2, here’s what’s new
Want to try Apple’s next iPhone software update before it comes out? Apple just dropped the released iOS 26.2 public beta 2, and it has a ton of new features. Here’s everything new. more…06:20 pmmacOS Tahoe 26.2 public beta 3 rolling out now
Following yesterday’s release of the third wave of developer betas, Apple now is rolling macOS Tahoe 26.2 public beta 3. Here’s what to expect. more…06:03 pmSteve Jobs Talks Pixar in 'Never-Before-Seen' Interview as 'Toy Story' Turns 30
Just ahead of the 30th anniversary of Toy Story, The Steve Jobs Archive has shared a "never-before-seen" video of Steve Jobs discussing Pixar. The interview is from November 22, 1996 — exactly one year after Toy Story debuted in theaters, as the world's first entirely computer-animated feature-length film. In the video, Jobs reflects on Pixar's early success, business model, and more. For those unaware, Pixar was born after Jobs purchased the computer graphics division of Lucasfilm, and spun it into an independent company. He remained Pixar's majority shareholder until the company was sold to Disney in 2006. Fun fact: Jobs appears in Toy Story's opening credits. The Steve Jobs Archive was launched in 2022 by Laurene Powell Jobs, Tim Cook, and Jony Ive. The website features a collection of quotes, photos, videos, and emails from Jobs, and offers fellowships to young creators looking to follow in his footsteps.Tags: Pixar, Steve JobsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:01 pm‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ tops Apple Podcasts top shows in the U.S. list in 2025
Today, Apple announced the most popular podcasts of 2025, releasing a comprehensive set of year-end charts that highlight… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:41 pmLondon thieves gave stolen phones back when they weren’t iPhones
Nobody wants their smartphone stolen, but per a new report from local journalism source London Centric, it seems non-iPhones are increasingly becoming unwanted by thieves. more…05:35 pmGet a 3-in-1 charging station with cozy halo light for just $45
Need a simple solution for charging your iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch? Get the Clingomatic Qi2 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:27 pmHow to use digital IDs in Apple Wallet & where they are supported
In a growing number of states, now including Illinois, you can add your ID to Apple Wallet. Here's how to add them, how they work, what the limitations are, and what they can do.A digital driver's license in the Apple Wallet appWe're moving closer and closer to a world where you can ditch your physical wallet. You can already add your credit cards, debit cards, loyalty cards, tickets and boarding passes, and most recently — your driver's license to Apple Wallet.But the license rollout is not everywhere. This has increased the uncertainty on whether or not your ID can be added and if it can be, where it can be accepted. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:14 pmHow Pixar avoided becoming 'Sillywood' when Steve Jobs took over
In a rare interview from 1996, Steve Jobs talks about getting involved — and keeping his distance — in order to make "Toy Story" studio Pixar a success.Steve Jobs — image credit: AppleThese days Apple celebrates "Toy Story" with ideas like the Apple Watch faces that feature the film series's characters. But before he famously returned to Apple to bring it back from the brink, Steve Jobs also bought Pixar.To mark the 30th anniversary of the first "Toy Story" film, the Steve Jobs Archive has released what it claims is a never-before-seen 1996 interview with Jobs. There are a lot of similar interviews from around the same time, but this is the first extended one in which he talks about "Sillywood." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:14 pmHow Pixar avoided becoming 'Sillywood' when Steve Jobs took over
In a rare interview from 1996, Steve Jobs talks about getting involved — and keeping his distance — in order to make "Toy Story" studio Pixar a success.Steve Jobs — image credit: AppleThese days Apple celebrates "Toy Story" with ideas like the Apple Watch faces that feature the film series's characters. But before he famously returned to Apple to bring it back from the brink, Steve Jobs also bought Pixar.To mark the 30th anniversary of the first "Toy Story" film, the Steve Jobs Archive has released what it claims is a never-before-seen 1996 interview with Jobs. There are a lot of similar interviews from around the same time, but this is the first extended one in which he talks about "Sillywood." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:13 pmAnyone else notice beta 3 shipped with, seemingly, an internal build of CarPlay? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingAnyone else notice beta 3 shipped with, seemingly, an internal build of CarPlay?
The bug icon on the CarPlay screen just takes a screenshot. submitted by /u/alechash [link] [comments]05:07 pmMore iPhone users can add their driver’s license to Apple Wallet starting tomorrow
Apple Wallet support for digital driver’s licenses and state IDs continues to expand. Now, Illinois has officially announced that starting tomorrow, iPhone users will be able to add their driver’s license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app for digital access. With the addition of Illinois, support for this feature is available in 13 states, along with Puerto Rico. more…05:01 pmiPhone 17 N1 delivers the best Wi-Fi speeds of any smartphone in North America
New research data shows the iPhone 17 family leading North America in real-world Wi-Fi performance despite lacking some radio spectrum space.Custom Apple modems stay competitiveApple's first custom Wi-Fi chip, the N1, is now in every iPhone 17 model. The launch comes as wireless performance becomes crucial for daily tasks.Meanwhile, Android competitors are boasting about their Wi-Fi 7 features. It's important to compare how these devices perform on real networks. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:01 pmiPhone 17 N1 delivers the best Wi-Fi speeds of any smartphone in North America
New research data shows the iPhone 17 family leading North America in real-world Wi-Fi performance despite lacking some radio spectrum space.Custom Apple modems stay competitiveApple's first custom Wi-Fi chip, the N1, is now in every iPhone 17 model. The launch comes as wireless performance becomes crucial for daily tasks.Meanwhile, Android competitors are boasting about their Wi-Fi 7 features. It's important to compare how these devices perform on real networks. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:01 pmApple’s iOS 26.2 lets iPhone users in Japan replace Siri with third-party assistants via side button | Mac Daily NewsApple’s iOS 26.2 lets iPhone users in Japan replace Siri with third-party assistants via side button
New functionality for the iPhone's Side Button has been confirmed for users in Japan, allowing them to assign it to a third-party voice… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:48 pmCan you include an `alert` with a sound within the `end` event of a Live Activity? | Stack Overflow on iOS DevCan you include an `alert` with a sound within the `end` event of a Live Activity?
When we do that, the Live Activity is immediately ended without any alert or sound. The dismissal-date is only used for the Lock Screen. It no longer shows on the Dynamic Island. Yet it says on Lock Screen with content-state that's correctly off of the end event. I suspect that the Dynamic Island is only to be used for an active activity. And calling the live activity puts it in an inactive/ended state. Hence it gets removed immediately. Wondering if that theory is correct...04:48 pmApple Watch breakthrough saves 400 metric tons of titanium a year
An Apple Watch 3D printing breakthrough doubles production of titanium models -- and saves 400 metric tons of the stuff in just one year. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:47 pmiPhone Driver's License Feature Launching in One of Biggest U.S. States
In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps. Starting tomorrow, the feature will be available to residents of Illinois. The announcement confirmed that the feature will be supported at Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports, as well as at Lambert airport in St. Louis, Missouri. 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. Apple says the feature requires an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 16.5 or later, or an Apple Watch Series 4 or later running watchOS 9.5 or later. Below, we have outlined information about the feature's availability. Supported States The following 12 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 2025The feature is also available in Puerto Rico. Future States Apple and state governments have previously announced that the following U.S. states have signed on to adopt the feature in the future:Connecticut Kentucky Mississippi Oklahoma UtahParticipating Airports Apple says travelers should refer to TSA checkpoint signage to confirm availability of the feature. As mentioned above, the feature will be supported at Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports, as well as at Lambert airport in St. Louis, Missouri. Apple previously said Wallet IDs can be used at select TSA checkpoints in the following U.S. airports, but it no longer maintains a public list:Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 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)Apple Wallet IDs can also be used to show proof of age or identity at select businesses and venues in the U.S., but there is no list of locations.Tag: Apple WalletThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:45 pmDeals: M4/Pro Mac mini up to $150 off, M5 MacBook Pro over $150 off, Nomad Black Friday sale, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M4/Pro Mac mini up to $150 off, M5 MacBook Pro over $150 off, Nomad Black Friday sale, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to roll with the return of all-time low pricing across just about every M4 MacBook Air after (mostly) going out of stock at Amazon. Today we are also featuring some early Black Friday M4 Mac mini deals starting from $499 alongside upgraded models and M4 Pro configs at up to $150 off. Those offers join even lower prices on the new M5 MacBook Pro at over $150 off and additional all-time lows on Apple Watch Series 11. But perhaps most notable of all, we have the official 2025 Nomad Black Friday sale with up to 75% off some of the best Apple accessories in the game. Details below. more…04:45 pmConnectivity Issue – Linode.com and Community Site
Nov 18, 16:45 UTCInvestigating - Our team is investigating a connectivity issue affecting Linode.com and the Community Site. During this time, users may experience connection timeouts and errors when signing in via the Akamai Control Center. We will share additional updates as we have more information.04:42 pmApple Brings New AppleCare+ Options to India
Apple today announced an expansion of AppleCare+ coverage in India, with new options for monthly and annual plans, and the addition of Theft and Loss for iPhone for the first time. Options for monthly and annual AppleCare+ plans in India provide more choice and flexibility, allowing users to keep coverage for as long as they require. Apple's vice president of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing, Kaiann Drance, said: AppleCare gives our customers peace of mind knowing that their products are protected and supported by Apple experts. With today's updates in India, we're making it easier and more affordable to get trusted protection, including access to our most complete coverage for iPhone. AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss for iPhone allows for up to two incidents of theft or loss every year, along with all of the other benefits of AppleCare+, such as battery replacement services, 24/7 priority support, and unlimited repairs for accidental damage. Plans start at INR 799. Customers can view options for AppleCare+ coverage on eligible devices directly from the Settings app, where it begins immediately once initiated.Tags: AppleCare, IndiaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:40 pmWatch Steve Jobs talk Pixar’s early success in newly released interview
Three years ago, the Steve Jobs Archive debuted as “the authoritative home for Steve’s story and a resource for new generations eager to make their own mark.” The initiative, led by Laurene Powell Jobs, Jony Ive, Tim Cook, and others, has steadily released fascinating tidbits about Jobs — including a hardback book called Make Something Wonderful. Now, the Steve Jobs Archive has shared a never-before-seen interview with Jobs from 1999 to mark Toy Story’s 30th anniversary. more…04:38 pmApple Pay Now Lets You 'Pay Later' With Klarna in Three More Countries
Klarna is now available as a buy-now, pay-later option when using Apple Pay in Denmark, Spain, and Sweden, with France to follow in the coming weeks. This financing option lets you pay for your Apple Pay purchase in monthly installments. Klarna was already available via Apple Pay in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Apple discontinued its own buy-now, pay-later service called Apple Pay Later last year, and instead started partnering with third-party providers, including Klarna, Affirm, and Synchrony. Availability of these providers varies by country. When checking out with Apple Pay online and in apps, iPhone and iPad users can select "Other Cards & Pay Later Options" to access installment payment plans from Klarna and other financing partners, where available. Starting with iOS 26, the buy-now, pay-later options are also available for in-store Apple Pay purchases.Related Roundup: Apple PayRelated Forum: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:22 pmSony's Early Black Friday Sale Introduces Big Savings on Headphones, TVs, and More
Sony is hosting an early Black Friday sale with savings on the company's best headphones, speakers, sound bars, TVs, photography equipment, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Sony. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. We've collected a few of the most notable products on sale in the lists below, but be sure to head to Sony's website for the full list of deals. Most devices have an option for free pickup if you live near a Best Buy location that offers local pickup. $150 OFFSony WH-1000XM5 Headphones for $249.99 You can get Sony's popular WH-1000XM5 Premium Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones for $249.99 during this event, down from $399.99. There are also a few earbuds and other noise canceling headphones on sale with notable discounts, all of which have been applied automatically and do not require any coupon codes. Headphones WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones - $39.99 ($30 off) WH-CH720N Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $99.99 ($80 off) ULT WEAR Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $149.99 ($100 off) WH-1000XM4 Premium Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $199.99 ($150 off) WH-1000XM5 Premium Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $249.99 ($150 off) WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $429.99 ($30 off) Earbuds WF-C510 Truly Wireless Earbuds - $49.99 ($20 off) WF-C710N Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds - $79.99 ($50 off) WF-1000XM5 The Best Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds - $229.99 ($100 off) TVs 43-inch Bravia LED 4K HDR Google TV - $419.99 ($80 off) 55-inch Bravia OLED 4K HDR Google TV - $999.99 ($500 off) 65-inch Bravia Mini LED 4K HDR Google TV - $999.99 ($500 off) 65-inch Bravia 4K HDR Google TV - $1,499.99 ($500 off) 65-inch Bravia II QD-OLED 4K HDR Google TV - $2,299.99 ($1,000 off) You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:21 pmLeaked iPhone Fold battery size reveals a potential advantage
Rumors indicate Apple will launch its first ever foldable iPhone next year, and a new leak has revealed what to expect from the new model’s battery capacity. more…04:15 pmGoogle launches Gemini 3 with state-of-the-art reasoning, ‘generative UI’ for responses, more | 9 to 5 MacGoogle launches Gemini 3 with state-of-the-art reasoning, ‘generative UI’ for responses, more
Google today announced Gemini 3 with the goal of bringing “any idea to life.” The first model available in this family is Gemini 3 Pro with the rollout starting today for the Gemini app and AI Mode. more…Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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