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- 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
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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
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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…04:01 pmDesigner Abidur Chowdhury, who helped develop iPhone Air, exits Apple
The Apple design group has faced a recent setback with the departure of industrial designer Abidur Chowdhury.… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:00 pmWhy Microsoft Copilot Studio is the foundation for agentic business transformation
Explore new Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio updates to shape agent behavior, meet organizational needs, and drive business transformation. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.04:00 pmMicrosoft Ignite 2025: Copilot and agents built to power the Frontier Firm
At Microsoft Ignite 2025, we introduced new capabilities in Microsoft 365 Copilot to help every customer become Frontier—including Work IQ, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint agents in chat, and Agent 365. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.04:00 pmMicrosoft Agent 365: The control plane for AI agents
Whether your agents are created with Microsoft platforms, open-source frameworks, or third-party platforms, Agent 365 helps you deploy, organize, and govern them securely. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.03:59 pmToday in Apple history: Apple introduces its biggest iMac G4 yet
On November 18, 2003, Apple debuted an iMac G4 with a gorgeous 20-inch screen and the famous sunflower-inspired design. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:53 pmSchedule maintenance of Cloud Manager, API and Block Storage in LAX
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 18, 17:00 - 20:00 UTCNov 18, 15:44 UTCScheduled - We will perform a scheduled maintenance during this time.03:51 pmMy App is already 1 month but the downloads is too low
I launch my app one month ago and keep posting here on reddit but I barely get any iOS user I tried apple search ads but its too expensive for indie devs I am a broke filipino guy built this productivity app that lest you save any links from any platform into one app It […]03:47 pmCloudflare Outage Impacting Some Integrations
Status: InvestigatingWe are currently investigating an issue that began around Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 2:55 PM UTC. This issue is affecting several integrations and appears to be related to upstream incidents with Cloudflare. • What’s happening: We are observing errors related to Cloudflare’s network impacting various integrations, including RSS, HubSpot, and Webhooks. Hooks themselves are not impacted—only Hooks connected to integrations affected by the Cloudflare outage may experience issues. • Impact: Users may experience intermittent errors or failures when using these integrations. Any impacted Hooks will be replayed once the issue is resolved. • Current Status: Investigating. Our team is actively monitoring the situation and coordinating with our upstream providers. • Next Steps: We are assessing the full impact and will provide updates as we learn more from our providers and our internal systems. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.Affected components Instant Triggers (Degraded performance)03:41 pmWow! AirPods Pro 2 have plummeted to $139 with this blowout Black Friday deal
Macworld We’ve been waiting for a good deal on AirPods Pro, but we didn’t expect this: Right now, you can get a brand-new pair of Apple AirPods Pro 2 for just $139 at Walmart, which means they’re $110 off the original MSRP, their best discount yet. These earbuds have been some of our favorites since their release, and while the newer generation definitely brings some upgrades, we still recommend them with an open heart. When we reviewed the AirPods Pro 2, we gave them a glowing 4.5-star review, finding they deliver fantastic audio quality, excellent noise cancelling, and a great transparency mode. There are so many cool features you’ll love beyond how they sound, such as Conversation Boost and Hearing Protection. You’ll also get access to Siri, which means you can initiate calls, have the assistant look for things for you, and so on. Plus, the AirPods Pro 2 have excellent battery life, with around six hours of straight listening and up to 30 hours with the charging case. Considering just how much the price has dropped, you should run to Walmart.com and get a pair for $139. Get these AirPods Pro for an insanely low priceBuy now at Walmart03:38 pmYou can get an Apple Watch Series 11 or Ultra 3 for (almost) free if you exercise
For years, John Hancock has offered Vitality Plus life insurance program members a way to earn an Apple Watch for (almost) free with regular exercise. Now, the Vitality Program has been expanded to include the newest Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3. Here’s how it works. more…03:36 pmiPadOS 26.2 is the latest sign of an exciting new trend for iPad
iPadOS 26.2 beta 3 arrived yesterday, bringing a surprise upgrade for Split View and Slide Over multitasking: drag and drop support. This iPadOS 26.2 change is the latest in an exciting new trend for iPad—especially for power users. more…03:32 pmThe Best Early Black Friday Mac Deals
We're getting closer to Black Friday, which lands next week on Friday, November 28. In the lead-up to the shopping holiday, we're tracking a few lowest-ever prices on Apple's most popular Macs, including the M4 MacBook Air and brand new M5 MacBook Pro. 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. If you're looking for something other than Macs, be sure to visit our Black Friday Roundup for all of the best deals and discounts happening this season. For more Apple-specific devices currently on sale, our main post on the best current Apple Black Friday deals is the best place to look. MacBook Air Amazon is hosting best-ever prices across the entire M4 MacBook Air lineup for Black Friday. In total, you'll find $249 off every M4 MacBook Air notebook right now on Amazon, with both 13-inch and 15-inch models on sale. Starting with the 13-inch models, Amazon has $249 off all three configurations of this notebook. Prices start at $749.99 for the 256GB model, then rise to $949.99 for the 16GB/512GB model and $1,149.99 for the 24GB/512GB model. Every deal represents a new all-time low price on the M4 MacBook Air. $249 OFF13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $749.99 $249 OFF13-inch M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB) for $949.99 $249 OFF13-inch M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB) for $1,149.99 Moving to the larger display models, Amazon has both 512GB versions of the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air on sale this week, as well as the 256GB model. The 16GB/512GB model is available for $1,149.99 and the 24GB/512GB model is on sale for $1,349.99. Across the board, these are all record low prices on the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air. $249 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $949.99 $249 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB) for $1,149.99 $249 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB) for $1,349.99MacBook Pro Amazon has dropped the price of the new M5 MacBook Pro to $1,473.00, down from $1,599.00. This is the 10-Core model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD in Space Black, and it's a new all-time low price on the M5 MacBook Pro. $126 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/512GB) for $1,473.00 $151 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/1TB) for $1,648.00 If you're shopping for any other models of the M5 MacBook Pro, you'll want to take a look at our exclusive offers at Expercom. In regards to the higher-end models you'll find the best prices here, and our discount has been applied automatically to every computer. Some examples of deals are listed below. Note: We're currently seeing an issue where clicking on the Expercom links may not show the discounted pricing. Opening the links in a new tab/window or manually copying and pasting them into your browser should, however, work. The issue seems to only affect Safari, with Chrome, Firefox, and several other browsers working fine in our testing. 10-Core M5, 24GB RAM, 512GB, Nano-texture - $1,812.57, down from $1,949.00 10-Core M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB - $1,859.07, down from $1,999.00 Mac Mini Amazon is taking $100 off the 256GB model of the M4 Mac mini in early Black Friday deals, as well as over $100 off 512GB models. $100 OFFM4 Mac Mini (256GB) for $499.00 $110 OFFM4 Mac Mini (24GB/512GB) for $889.00 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:29 pmCostco membership deal: Get up to a $60 Shop card for Black Friday
Get up to a $60 Costco Shop Card with a new Gold Star or Executive membership with this Black Friday deal.Get a digital Shop card with this Costco membership deal - Image credit: CostcoWhether you're looking to pick up a new monitor to pair with Apple's M5 MacBook Pro or you're ready to upgrade your Apple TV setup with an OLED TV, this Costco Black Friday membership deal has you covered.Get up to a $60 Costco Shop Card Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:29 pmZigbee 4.0 launches with Suzi wireless standard, on the HomeKit Insider Podcast
On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, we cover the release of Zigbee 4.0 and the new long-range Suzi wireless standard with special guest Genie Peshkova from the Connectivity Standards Alliance.HomeKit Insider PodcastThe big news for this episode was the launch of both Zigbee 4.0 and Suzi — the latter, a new wireless standard built on the back of Zigbee. To help walk through the update, we have Genie Peshkova who serves as the Zigbee Marketing Product Group Chair at the Connectivity Standards Alliance.This update has been a long time coming and delivers a huge array of new features for the wireless standard. There are vast improvements to security, the ability to bulk onboard devices, battery gains, and more in this release while still retaining backwards compatibility. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:29 pmApple's First Foldable Could Have Biggest Ever iPhone Battery
Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone next year, and while there have been plenty of rumors about the book-style foldable's design and cameras, there are still questions surrounding its potential battery life, particularly given Apple's recent focus on thinness. According to the leaker and news aggregator account "yeux1122" on the Korean-langauge Naver blog, Apple is testing a battery in the 5,400–5,800 mAh range, which would make it the largest capacity of any current or previous iPhone. For reference, the iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 5,088 mAh battery. As for how it would compare to rival foldables already on the market, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold has a battery size of 5,015 mAh, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has a 4,400 mAh battery, so anything in Apple's alleged testing range would likely offer superior battery life. A March report from the same Korean aggregator account claimed that Apple has placed a heavy focus on improving power efficiency while slimming down key components of its foldable iPhone, with battery life said to be a key priority for the company. Separately, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said the device will use high-density battery cells. The latest post claims that Apple will eventually settle on a capacity at the higher end of its testing range, as it apparently did previously with the iPhone Air. The details allegedly originate from a supply chain source, and the blog has offered accurate insights into Apple's component strategy in the past, but it has also been wrong, so a degree of caution is warranted. Multiple sources agree on key specifications for Apple's first foldable iPhone, including a 7.8-inch main display when unfolded and a 5.5-inch cover display. That's the consensus among Kuo and fellow analyst Jeff Pu, as well as the Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station. The device is also expected to use Touch ID integrated into the side button instead of Face ID, similar to the iPad Air and iPad mini. Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to be equipped with four cameras, consisting of one front camera, one inner (possibly under-screen) camera, and two rear cameras. The device will reportedly use Apple's second-generation C2 modem for cellular connectivity, but it will lack a physical SIM card slot. Barring any unexpected delays, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman believes the foldable iPhone will launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models in the fall of 2026.Tags: Foldable iPhone, NaverThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:22 pmHere's How Apple Uses 3D Printing for Apple Watch and iPhone Air
Apple today highlighted its use of 3D-printed titanium in a trio of devices, the step-by-step process involved, and a few benefits of the technology. The titanium case on Apple Watch Ultra 3 models, the titanium case on higher-end Apple Watch Series 11 models, and the USB-C port on the iPhone Air are all 3D printed with 100% recycled aerospace-grade titanium powder, according to Apple. 3D printing involves creating an object layer by layer with powdered metal, until it is as close to the final shape needed as possible. It is an additive process, meaning that materials are only used as needed, whereas conventional forging is a more wasteful process that involves taking a solid block of metal and shaving it down into a desired part. Apple says its use of 3D printing enables Apple Watch Ultra 3 and titanium Apple Watch Series 11 cases to use just half the raw material compared to the equivalent previous-generation models. In total, Apple estimates that more than 400 metric tons of raw titanium will be saved this year alone thanks to this new process. Apple is aiming to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire footprint by 2030, and 3D printing helps it to get one step closer to that goal. "A 50 percent drop is a massive achievement — you're getting two watches out of the same amount of material used for one," said Sarah Chandler, Apple's Vice President of Environment and Supply Chain Innovation, in the press release. In addition to the environmental benefits, Apple said 3D printing improves waterproofing for the antenna housing in cellular Apple Watch models, as it provides better bonding between the metal case and the thin plastic strip for antenna signals. Apple previously said the iPhone Air's 3D-printed USB-C port offers three benefits compared to one made with a conventional forging process: it is thinner, stronger, and uses 33% less material to be more environmentally friendly. Apple goes on to detail its step-by-step process for 3D printing titanium Apple Watch cases. First, raw titanium is atomized into powder. Then, a machine with lasers uses that powder to build a set of cases layer by layer. Next, excess powder is removed from the cases. After the cases are separated, they are put through a final quality check. The full article on Apple's website is a worthwhile read if you are interested in learning more.Related Roundups: Apple Watch 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, iPhone AirTag: Apple EnvironmentBuyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Buy Now), Apple Watch Ultra (Buy Now), iPhone Air (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:01 pmNew Mini Apps Partner Program may be very lucrative for Apple
Apple last week introduced a Mini Apps Partner Program whereby it would ask a 15% cut of purchases made using its systems in mini apps… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:00 pmTop 10 high-end Apple setups you wish you could afford
Sure, maybe you can't afford thousands of dollars for a desk setup worth drooling over, but it's still fun to look, right? (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:57 pmHow titanium 3D printing is used to make Apple Watch & iPhone Air
Apple has highlighted its use of 3D printing to make Apple Watch cases, to cut material use — and to enable a new, thin USB-C port for the iPhone Air.Apple Watch cases being 3D printed en masse — image credit: AppleMost of the time, 3D printing is now associated with consumers and hobbyists, but Apple has been using it on a massive industrial scale. This isn't a new approach, either, as Apple has been researching the use of 3D printing for at least the last ten years.Now, however, Apple has detailed just how 3D printing has gone from testing and into manufacturing. It's gone from an idea being explored, to being used in practice, at scale. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:53 pmUnited States MMS Carrier Maintenance – Verizon
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 19, 21:00 PST - Nov 20, 03:00 PSTNov 18, 06:43 PSTScheduled - The Verizon network in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 19 November 2025 at 21:00 PST until 20 November 2025 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering MMS to Verizon United States handsets.02:40 pmAn open-source SwiftUI app for beginners
Hey everyone!! I want to introduce BarTinder, an open-source app for discovering and creating cocktails, fully built in SwiftUI. The goal is to to provide beginners with a reference project for building views, refactoring them, separating layers, and really exploring what SwiftUI has to offer: environment, property wrappers, macros, you name it. The app uses […]02:39 pmiPhone 17’s N1 chip delivers major Wi-Fi speed boost
The iPhone 17’s new N1 wireless chip brings a significant boost in Wi-Fi speeds. Tests conducted by Ookla show the newer iPhone models pulling faster speeds over Wi-Fi than their predecessors. Based on the test data, the iPhone 17 pulled 40% faster Wi-Fi speeds than the iPhone 16. Apple’s N1 chip brings a big leap […] (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:39 pmWhatsApp security flaw exposed 3.5B phone numbers – including yours
A massive WhatsApp security flaw exposed the phone number of almost every user on the planet – despite the fact that parent company Meta had been alerted to the vulnerability way back in 2017. Security researchers were able to use what they described as a “simple” exploit to extract a total of 3.5 billion phone numbers from the messaging service … more…Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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