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- 11:38 amReloading another iOS widget’s timeline from an AppIntent
I’m working with two iOS widgets (WidgetA and WidgetB) that both display the value of a flag stored in SwiftData. Each widget can update the flag by triggering an AppIntent when a button is pressed. After one widget updates the flag, I want the other widget to refresh its timeline so that it shows the updated value. I tried invoking both WidgetCenter.shared.reloadAllTimelines() and WidgetCenter.shared.reloadTimelines(ofKind:) from the AppIntent but while this works fine on the simulator and on a physical device while debugging, it does not work on a physical device outside of debug mode. Here's my app intent that should trigger the update. struct ToggleFlagIntent: AppIntent { func perform() async throws - > some IntentResult { // await swiftdata update // Tried any variation of reload timeliness WidgetCenter.shared.reloadAllTimelines() WidgetCenter.shared.reloadTimelines(ofKind: "WidgetB") WidgetCenter.shared.reloadTimelines(ofKind: "WidgetA") return .result() } } The widget that triggers the update (and any of its variations like small/medium/large) gets updated as it is guaranteed by the system as described in WWDC example but other widgets, with a separate definitions, that depend on the same data, do not reload their timeliness hence displaying outdated data. Did anyone encounter such an issue? Is it at all possible to reload the timelines of other widgets from an AppIntent? This is a simplified version of my flow, so using a single widget to mimic multiple widget types is not a solution for me. Thank you!11:30 amI finally switched from a MacBook to an iPad Pro, and I’m not going back
Macworld As a minimalist, I’ve long wanted to replace the 13-inch MacBook Air M2 I use for work with a slimmer and more portable iPad. Until this year, the rational voice in my head warned me that the tablet’s various limitations made this a bad investment, but everything changed with the launch of iPadOS 26. Its more advanced multitasking system brings the mobile OS closer to macOS, and me one step closer to my dream work setup. Following the iPad Pro M5’s debut, I came across a heavily discounted M4 model. Given that the two generations share most of the same tech specs, I decided to opt for a 13-inch iPad Pro M4, paired with a Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro. To test the practicality of using iPadOS for work, I put my MacBook away and relied solely on the iPad Pro M4 for a week. Here’s how it went. Aesthetic vs practical design The most noticeable difference between the iPad Pro M4 and MacBook Air M2 lies in their form factors. The former device is lighter, thinner, and more portable. It genuinely blows my mind how slim the iPad has become, despite packing a desktop-class chip. I also appreciate the switch to Face ID, which is infinitely more reliable and convenient for me than Touch ID. Thin different: The iPad Pro’s svelte design, viewed from the bottom edge.Mahmoud Itani / Foundry Perhaps the best part of this versatile setup is the ability to easily detach the iPad from the Magic Keyboard whenever needed, further reducing its size and weight. Those who rely on wired earbuds, however, will miss the MacBook’s headphone jack. Other iPad compromises include its physical stability. Balancing it on surfaces that aren’t straight or solid, such as your lap or bed, can sometimes be challenging. Interacting with the Magic Keyboard’s hinge also doesn’t feel as natural when compared to a MacBook. More input methods One of the main reasons behind my switch is the iPad Pro’s superior OLED screen. Not only is it sharper and more vibrant, but it also supports touch and Apple Pencil input. Admittedly, I miss the wider, pressure-sensitive trackpad offered by the MacBook Air. Nonetheless, the one embedded into the Magic Keyboard has a comparable feel and supports haptic feedback. The keyboard is similarly backlit and comfortable for long typing sessions. The Apple Pencil Pro has many uses, such as writing “Macworld” in a lovely blue.Mahmoud Itani / Foundry Inferior multitasking While the upgraded windowing system introduced with iPadOS 26 makes the iPad more practical for work, there’s more to multitasking than just opening multiple app windows. For example, certain keyboard shortcuts I’m used to don’t work in third-party iPad apps. Likewise, iPadOS hasn’t yet adopted the reimagined Spotlight Search with clipboard history brought by macOS Tahoe. Other omissions include the iPhone Mirroring app, which I used to depend on, and support for using Apple TV 4K as a wireless second monitor (not just vanilla mirroring). In general, I find myself spending more time getting the same tasks done, as certain flows are different—or completely nonexistent—on iPadOS. My muscle memory will adapt with time, I suppose. But overall, multitasking on the iPad is definitely inferior to that offered by the MacBook. The iPad Pro’s multitasking system is impressive, but it still can’t match that of macOS.Mahmoud Itani / Foundry Better apps One thing I dislike about using macOS is the more limited availability of native applications. Many developers, such as Google, avoid releasing dedicated desktop apps, forcing users to opt for their websites instead. Meanwhile, the software library on iPadOS is seemingly more comprehensive, and apps tend to be more polished. This has elevated my computing experience, as I no longer need to use wonky web apps as often. Shorter battery life Arguably, the biggest drawback of this setup is the iPad Pro’s shorter battery life—which, in a way, makes it less portable. Despite my 3-year-old MacBook Air M2’s battery health dropping to 82%, the laptop still lasts me longer on a single charge than the brand-new iPad Pro M4. And the iPad’s battery life will only get worse with time, which has discouraged me from connecting it to a cellular plan. Another consequence of the slim design is the more frequent overheating when running intensive tasks. While for obvious reasons the iPad Pro M4’s performance is miles ahead, its body tends to get warm faster than the M2 MacBook Air. This could be why Apple reportedly plans to implement a vapor chamber to improve the thermal management on the upcoming iPad Pro M6. A MacBook replacement (terms apply) My everyday computing needs revolve around researching, typing, and photo-editing, and the iPad Pro excels at all of them. As such, I will continue to use it as my main work machine for the foreseeable future. It has essentially replaced my MacBook Air M2. Nevertheless, I will also keep my MacBook around for activities that remain macOS exclusives, such as HomePod mini OS recovery. My world has flipped: My iPad Pro is now a functional laptop replacement… and I only need to keep my Mac around for specific, uncommon use cases.11:21 amWhatsApp Tests Multiple Account Support in iPhone Beta
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows iPhone users to manage two separate accounts within the same app, according to WABetaInfo. As found in the latest TestFlight beta on iOS, the feature introduces a new "Account List" section in the settings menu, where users can add a second account without needing to go near WhatsApp Business or attempt any sort of workaround. The beta currently supports up to two accounts, which can be newly created numbers, existing accounts from WhatsApp Business or other devices, or companion accounts linked via QR code scanning. Each account maintains separate chat histories, backup configurations, notification settings, and privacy preferences. To switch between accounts, users can access the Account List section, press and hold the Settings tab for quick selection, or double-tap the Settings tab to automatically switch to the next account. When notifications arrive, WhatsApp displays both the sender's name and which account received the message to avoid confusion. The feature is compatible with App Lock, which requires Face ID, Touch ID, or a device passcode when switching to protected accounts. WhatsApp hasn't said when the multiple accounts feature will go live for the general public, but the testing stage suggests we won't have to wait too long.Tag: WhatsAppThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:09 amCancelled 'Time Bandits' tops Children's Emmy nominations
Apple TV has earned 23 nominations for the forthcoming Children's and Family Emmy Awards, with "Time Bandits" leading the list.Lisa Kudrow in "Time Bandits"The TV series adaptation of the 1981 "Time Bandits" movie lasted only a single season on Apple TV before being cancelled. But the show, which had been in the works since 2018, has been recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences."Time Bandits" has been nominated in seven categories: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:56 amIssues with IPSec tunnels in Magic Transit and Magic WAN
Nov 19, 10:56 UTCResolved - This incident has been resolved.Nov 19, 10:10 UTCMonitoring - A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results.Nov 19, 09:49 UTCIdentified - The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented.Nov 19, 09:30 UTCUpdate - We are continuing to investigate this issue.Nov 19, 07:25 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is currently investigating issues related to IPsec tunnels in Magic Transit and Magic WAN products.We are working to understand the full impact and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.10:15 amApple’s 40W Dynamic Power charger offers support for new battery charging specs, quick voltage changes on the fly | PowerPageApple’s 40W Dynamic Power charger offers support for new battery charging specs, quick voltage changes on the fly
This is honestly pretty nifty. A quick rundown by the very cool cats at AppleInsider dives into Apple’s recently-released 40W Dynamic Power charger, which appears to be a fairly typical USB-C power adapter, but supports up to 60W, and is able to charge an iPhone 17 to 50 percent battery capacity, something no other charger […] Source10:00 amApple Wallet support added for the state of Illinois as of today
The Apple Wallet application now supports an expanded number of state IDs and driver’s licenses as of today. The state of Illinois has officially announced that beginning today, 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 […] Source09:47 amSet Alarm-Style iPhone Reminders in iOS 26.2
In iOS 26.2, currently in beta, Apple has added a new optional feature that provides the Reminders app with a more urgent notification system. When you need to ensure you don't miss an important task, you can now set an alarm that works just like your morning wake-up call, with a snooze and slide-to-stop slider. The feature distinguishes Reminder alarms from standard Clock alarms by applying a distinctive blue color to the snooze button, allowing you to easily tell which type of alarm is going off. You can also choose to see a Complete button instead of a Snooze button on the alarm screen that marks the reminder as completed. Enable Alarms for Reminders Before you can use alarms with reminders, you need to grant the Reminders app permission to access iPhone alarms. Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Swipe to the bottom and tap Apps ➝ Reminders. In the "Allow Reminders to Access" section, toggle on the switch next to Alarms. Create a Reminder with an Alarm Once you've enabled alarm access, creating an urgent reminder is straightforward. Open the Reminders app. Create a new reminder or tap an existing one. Tap the info button (ⓘ) next to the reminder. Turn on Time and select when you want to be alerted. Turn on the Urgent switch to enable an alarm. When the designated time arrives, your iPhone will sound an alarm. You'll see a snooze option and a slide-to-stop control on your screen. If you choose to stop or snooze the alarm, a notification appears with options to complete the reminder or reschedule it. Note that tapping to complete the reminder opens the Reminders app, where you'll need to tap again to mark it as done. Alarms will activate even when a Focus is on or your device is muted. Show a 'Complete' Button on Reminders Alarms You can streamline your alarm-reminder by replacing the snooze option with a Complete button that immediately marks the reminder as done. Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Swipe to the bottom and tap Apps ➝ Reminders. In the "Urgent Reminders" section, toggle on the switch next to Complete for Alarm. With this setting enabled, you can instantly complete reminders without opening the app, which is handy for quick tasks you finish on the spot. Apple is expected to release iOS 26.2 in December.Tag: RemindersThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:41 amUIKit or SwiftUI for new complex app (min iOS 15)?
We are starting a new banking app with minimum iOS 15 support and a team of 5 developers. The app will have fairly complex navigation flows, and using UINavigationController with a coordinator style setup is a strong option. Our design team requires pixel perfect layouts, and the fact that Debug View Hierarchy does not work […]09:00 amORD (Chicago) on 2025-11-19
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
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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
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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.)Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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