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- 09:34 amMade a Guess the Flag game, no ads, no purchases, 1v1 and 2v2 coming soon! | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingMade a Guess the Flag game, no ads, no purchases, 1v1 and 2v2 coming soon!
Just released my first app on MacOS, its just a simple flag game, will add more difficult modes, 1v1, and 2v2s if this is what people want it's completely free of ADS, no purchases, i'll add 1v1 and 2v2s right now but I have no users as of now submitted by /u/ZealousidealPie7677 [link] […]08:00 amTurn everyday iPhone shots into standout photos with this AI editor
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Over the past year, I've been working on several independent iOS projects, primarily small tools I developed myself (a SwiftUI habit tracker and an App Clips experiment). To my surprise, these side projects completely transformed how I approach interviews, proving far more effective than any LeetCode practice or "50 Classic iOS Questions." Before officially releasing […]07:08 amI think Ai tools like Claude are modern miracles. I honestly don’t understand the hate… | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI think Ai tools like Claude are modern miracles. I honestly don’t understand the hate…
What do you think? submitted by /u/alanskimp [link] [comments]07:02 amService Issue – Linode Kubernetes Engine
Nov 18, 07:02 UTCInvestigating - Our team is investigating an emerging issue affecting certain workloads on Linode Kubernetes Engine (LKE). A recent platform update may be contributing to unexpected resource-limit behavior for some customer pods, potentially leading to degraded performance or connection-related errors.We are actively assessing the impact and working toward a mitigation. Further updates will be shared as soon as more information is available.06:46 amScheduled Network Maintenance – US-IAD (Washington)
Nov 18, 06:46 UTCCompleted - We have canceled this planned network maintenance in the US-IAD (Washington) and will reschedule it later.Nov 18, 04:00 UTCIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Oct 20, 17:20 UTCScheduled - On Tuesday November 18 at 04:00 AM UTC, we will be performing maintenance on the border routers of our US-IAD region. While customers may experience brief periods of packet loss or latency during the maintenance window, due to the redundant nature of these systems, we do not expect downtime.06:19 amConnectivity Issue – US-ORD (Chicago)
Nov 18, 06:19 UTCInvestigating - Our team is investigating an issue affecting connectivity in our US-ORD (Chicago) data center. During this time, users may experience intermittent connection timeouts and errors for all services deployed in this data center. We will share additional updates as we have more information.06:07 amiPhone side button will soon get a quiet upgrade
With iOS 26.2, Apple will allow iPhone users to launch third-party voice assistants using the side key but only in Japan. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:01 amSwiftUI horizontal drag-to-reorder view feels jittery – how can I make the drag smooth? | Stack Overflow on iOS DevSwiftUI horizontal drag-to-reorder view feels jittery – how can I make the drag smooth?
I’m building a horizontal “carousel” style view in SwiftUI where items can be reordered by dragging (similar to an editor timeline). The basic idea: Items are laid out in a horizontal track inside a ScrollView(.horizontal). In Edit mode, you can drag an item horizontally. While dragging, I update the array and recompute all item positions to live-reorder them. The code below is a minimal example. It works functionally, but the drag does not feel smooth: the dragged item jitters and the other items jump around while I’m dragging. My question is: What changes should I make to this implementation so that the drag-to-reorder interaction feels smooth and continuous (no jitter) when dragging items horizontally? Here is the demo code: import SwiftUI struct CanvasItem: Identifiable, Equatable { let id = UUID() var position: CGPoint var size: CGSize = CGSize(width: 100, height: 100) var color: Color = .blue } struct HorizontalCanvasView: View { @State private var items: [CanvasItem] = [ CanvasItem(position: CGPoint(x: 200, y: 150), color: .blue), CanvasItem(position: CGPoint(x: 320, y: 150), color: .red), CanvasItem(position: CGPoint(x: 440, y: 150), color: .green) ] @State private var displayItems: [CanvasItem] = [] @State private var draggedID: UUID? = nil @State private var dragTranslation: CGSize = .zero @State private var editMode: Bool = false private let canvasHeight: CGFloat = 300 private let itemSpacing: CGFloat = 120 private let startX: CGFloat = 200 private let reorderThreshold: CGFloat = 60 private let padding: CGFloat = 200 private var totalWidth: CGFloat { let numItems = CGFloat(items.count) return max(800, startX + (numItems * itemSpacing) + padding) } init() { _displayItems = State(initialValue: []) } private func updatePositions(for array: inout [CanvasItem]) { for (index, _) in array.enumerated() { array[index].position.x = startX + CGFloat(index) * itemSpacing array[index].position.y = canvasHeight / 2 } } private func insertionIndex(for x: CGFloat, excluding draggedID: UUID) - > Int { let others = displayItems .filter { $0.id != draggedID } .sorted { $0.position.x < $1.position.x } var index = 0 for other in others { if x < other.position.x + reorderThreshold { return index } index += 1 } return index } private func updateLiveReorder(for draggedX: CGFloat) { guard let id = draggedID, let draggedIndex = displayItems.firstIndex(where: { $0.id == id }) else { return } var temp = displayItems let dragged = temp.remove(at: draggedIndex) let newIndex = insertionIndex(for: draggedX, excluding: id) temp.insert(dragged, at: newIndex) updatePositions(for: &temp) if let finalDraggedIndex = temp.firstIndex(where: { $0.id == id }) { temp[finalDraggedIndex].position.x = draggedX } displayItems = temp } private func commitReorder() { items = displayItems draggedID = nil dragTranslation = .zero updatePositions(for: &items) updatePositions(for: &displayItems) } private func toggleEditMode() { if !editMode { editMode = true } else { editMode = false draggedID = nil dragTranslation = .zero updatePositions(for: &displayItems) } } var body: some View { VStack { Button(action: toggleEditMode) { Text(editMode ? "Done" : "Edit") .font(.headline) .padding() .background(editMode ? Color.red : Color.blue) .foregroundColor(.white) .clipShape(RoundedRectangle(cornerRadius: 10)) } .padding() GeometryReader { _ in ScrollView(.horizontal, showsIndicators: false) { ZStack(alignment: .topLeading) { Rectangle() .fill(Color.gray.opacity(0.1)) .frame(width: totalWidth, height: canvasHeight) ForEach(displayItems) { item in CanvasItemView( item: item, draggedID: $draggedID, dragTranslation: $dragTranslation, canvasWidth: totalWidth, isDragging: draggedID == item.id, editMode: editMode, onDrag: { newX in updateLiveReorder(for: newX) }, onEnd: { commitReorder() } ) } } .frame(width: totalWidth, height: canvasHeight) .animation(.spring(response: 0.5, dampingFraction: 0.9), value: displayItems) } .frame(height: canvasHeight) } } .onAppear { displayItems = items updatePositions(for: &displayItems) } .onChange(of: items) { newItems in displayItems = newItems updatePositions(for: &displayItems) } } } struct CanvasItemView: View { let item: CanvasItem @Binding var draggedID: UUID? @Binding var dragTranslation: CGSize let canvasWidth: CGFloat let isDragging: Bool let editMode: Bool let onDrag: (CGFloat) - > Void let onEnd: () - > Void @State private var animatedOffset: CGSize = .zero private let lerpFactor: Double = 0.15 private let minTranslationChange: CGFloat = 2.0 var body: some View { ZStack { Rectangle() .fill(item.color.opacity(isDragging ? 0.7 : 0.8)) .frame(width: item.size.width, height: item.size.height) .overlay( Text("Item (item.id.uuidString.prefix(4))") .foregroundColor(.white) ) .position(item.position) .offset(isDragging ? animatedOffset : .zero) .scaleEffect(isDragging ? 1.05 : 1.0) .shadow(color: .black.opacity(0.25), radius: isDragging ? 10 : 0, x: 0, y: isDragging ? 6 : 0) if editMode { VStack { Spacer() Image(systemName: "line.3.horizontal") .font(.title2) .foregroundColor(.black) .padding(.bottom, 8) } .frame(width: 30) .allowsHitTesting(false) } } .gesture( editMode ? DragGesture() .onChanged { value in if draggedID == nil { draggedID = item.id } let newTranslation = value.translation let deltaWidth = abs(newTranslation.width - dragTranslation.width) if deltaWidth > minTranslationChange { dragTranslation = newTranslation let currentX = item.position.x + newTranslation.width let clampedX = max(item.size.width / 2, min(canvasWidth - item.size.width / 2, currentX)) animatedOffset.width += (newTranslation.width - animatedOffset.width) * lerpFactor animatedOffset.height += (newTranslation.height - animatedOffset.height) * lerpFactor withAnimation(.easeInOut(duration: 0.05)) { onDrag(clampedX) } } } .onEnded { value in let finalX = item.position.x + dragTranslation.width let clampedFinalX = max(item.size.width / 2, min(canvasWidth - item.size.width / 2, finalX)) withAnimation(.spring(response: 0.4, dampingFraction: 0.8)) { animatedOffset = .zero onDrag(clampedFinalX) onEnd() } } : nil ) } } like Any suggestions on how to structure the data / gestures so that dragging and reordering feels smooth?04:58 amApple loses major iPhone Air designer to AI startup
One of the designers responsible for the iPhone Air’s look and feel has exited Apple to join an undisclosed AI startup. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:44 amCan I add NSFW toggle to my iOS app?
I made an app for image generation and users ask for ability to disable censorship. Can I do that? Rules confuse me. I know, that Reddit was forced to remove NSFW toggle from their app. But I also know Grok has it. Did anyone had conversation with Apple Review Team with a similar topic? […]04:12 amMy best friend and I started years ago. Don’t give up. Use this as motivation. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingMy best friend and I started years ago. Don’t give up. Use this as motivation.
We work from home in the USA. It's our full time job. Our own bosses. These are our own apps, not contracted for someone else. Our own ideas and everything. We also make about 20-25% in addition to this on Android as well (Android users are cheap) but the apps are identical. I can't give […]04:02 amiOS 26: How to view 2D photos as 3D Spatial Scenes on iPhone
Turning a boring 2D photo into a more dynamic, 3D-like viewing experience might sound impossible. But you can do it right from your phone running iOS 26, thanks to Apple's new Spatial Scenes.Spatial Scenes are 3D-like images created from 2D photosApple's process of creating Spatial Scenes isn't an Apple Intelligence feature as such. But it does use AI to take cues from your 2D image before adding a feeling of depth that wouldn't normally be available.Even better, iOS 26 can display almost any photo to a Spatial Scene — you don't need to have chosen a special mode when you first captured the image. And the iOS 26 Photos app proactively highlights which of your existing photos can be displayed as new Spatial Scenes. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:04 amJust found out I have xcode previews app?
How, when and why did this get on my phone? Is it like the previews in xcode? submitted by /u/KE3REL [link] [comments]02:46 amAfter 5 years of indie dev I finally found some good Apple Search Ads keywords | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingAfter 5 years of indie dev I finally found some good Apple Search Ads keywords
My newest app feels like an untapped niche compared to the countless GPT wrapper apps I built before this submitted by /u/DabDude420 [link] [comments]12:45 amIndustrial designer & iPhone Air video narrator departs Apple for AI startup
A designer that's been with Apple for six years and helped design the iPhone Air has departed the company for an AI startup, though the move is unrelated to how the iPhone Air is performing.iPhone Air designer leaves AppleThere's little chance you've heard of Abidur Chowdhury, not unless you take note of every name that splashes up on screen for Apple's keynote presentations. He was a designer at Apple that aided in creating the iPhone Air, and even narrated the design video during the Awe Dropping event.According to a report from Bloomberg, the departure "made waves" internally, but there's nothing to go off of beyond anonymous people familiar with the departure. There is no context provided, no notes about how long the departure had been planned, or any reason for the change. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:23 amApple loses iPhone Air designer to unnamed AI startup
Bloomberg reports that Abidur Chowdhury, the industrial designer who introduced the iPhone Air during Apple’s September event, has left for an unnamed artificial intelligence startup. Here are the details. more…12:16 amApple Car Key could soon make its way to select Cadillac vehicles
The Apple Wallet app may soon offer digital Car Key support for select Cadillac vehicles, according to newly discovered backend code.Cadillac vehicles could soon offer Apple Car Key support.Since 2020, the Car Key feature has allowed iPhone and Apple Watch owners to unlock and start their cars using their mobile devices. In a new code discovery, select cars from the brand Cadillac will gain support for Apple's Car Key system as well.Currently, more than 30 vehicle manufacturers support Apple's Car Key functionality. At WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that Car Key would make its way to 13 additional vehicle brands, including some owned by GM. We later saw further evidence of this in October 2025. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:16 amAnother Designer Leaves Apple
The designer who introduced the iPhone Air at Apple's September event left the company, reports Bloomberg. Abidur Chowdhury recently departed Apple to join an AI startup, a move that apparently "made waves" internally because he was a rising star on the design team. Chowdhury worked on the iPhone Air, and he described its feature set in a two-minute presentation in September. His departure was not related to the iPhone Air or the disappointing sales of the device. Chowdhury joined Apple's industrial design team in 2019, the same year that Jony Ive left the company to create a new design firm. After Ive departed, several other members of the design team left, either joining him or moving on to other companies. There are very few designers remaining at Apple who worked under Ive, and Apple has lost several high-profile designers over the last six years. Former Apple operations chief Jeff Williams had been overseeing the product design team since 2023, but he retired from Apple last week. Apple's design team will now report directly to Apple CEO Tim Cook.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forumsMonday November 1711:59 pmWhat to do about my Clue Calculator app?
So I’m currently working on an app I’ve tentatively named “Clue Calculator”. It’s an app that helps you play Clue without the paper and pencil that comes with the real game. So it’s a companion app very specifically made for that one game. But then Apple goes and adds new rules, specifically “4.1(c): This new […]11:53 pmICN (Seoul) on 2025-12-01
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 1, 17:00 - 21:00 UTCNov 17, 23:34 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ICN (Seoul) datacenter on 2025-12-01 between 17:00 and 21:00 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.11:53 pmICN (Seoul) on 2025-12-02
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 2, 17:00 - 22:30 UTCNov 17, 23:36 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ICN (Seoul) datacenter on 2025-12-02 between 17:00 and 22:30 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.11:53 pmICN (Seoul) on 2025-12-03
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 3, 17:00 - 22:00 UTCNov 17, 23:38 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ICN (Seoul) datacenter on 2025-12-03 between 17:00 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.11:51 pmiOS 26.2 Side button virtual assistant settings were actually meant for Japan
Apple's iOS 26.2 features Side button settings that let users swap Siri for another assistant — but only in Japan, not the European Union for now.Users in Japan will be able to select a non-Apple default virtual assistant on their iPhones.Monday saw the release of iOS 26.2 developer beta 3, which included references to new settings for the iPhone side button. Essentially, code from the operating system suggested that it would become possible to press and hold the Side button, and toggle a virtual assistant of your choice — one other than Siri.Initially, it was believed that these settings were related mainly to the European Union and its Digital Markets Act. The DMA effectively requires that Apple provide third-party app makers with the "same hardware and software features" it utilizes within iOS. However, the EU is not the only region that has legislation of this nature. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:44 pmiPhone Car Key Support Coming to Select Cadillac Vehicles
Apple appears to be gearing up to add car key support to select Cadillac vehicles, based on backend code found by MacRumors. Cadillac is now on an internal Apple list of vehicles that offer car key integration. Apple has supported NFC-based digital keys in the Wallet app since 2022, and vehicle manufacturers have been adopting the feature since then. Digital keys allow users to lock, unlock, and start their vehicles with an iPhone or Apple Watch using NFC. At WWDC 2025, Apple confirmed that 13 vehicle brands would "soon" add support for digital car keys, and Cadillac was on the list. Other brands included were Acura, Porsche, GMC, Chevrolet, Rivian, Smart, Lucid Motors, Tata Motors, Hongqi, WEY, Chery, and Voyah. Apple has now added backend support for GM, Voyah, and Smart vehicles, but car manufacturers have yet to add support. For car key to come to Cadillac vehicles, GM will need to add the functionality. GM has not yet provided details on which Cadillac models will support car key. Some newer vehicles from BMW, Genesis, Kia, Audi, Hyundai, Lotus, Mercedes, Volvo, and more offer car keys support, with a list available on MacRumors.com. Tag: iPhone Car KeysThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:42 pm$1,000 in 2025!
This time last year I was just hoping to cover the $100 App Store developer fee. Now I’ve hit $1,000 in sales! I know many here make that in a day but it feels unreal to me still! I’m really thankful for this subreddit it’s been my main source for learning App Store rules and […]11:26 pmIs ‘F1 The Movie’ getting a sequel? Here’s what Tim Cook and movie director Joseph Kosinski say | 9 to 5 MacIs ‘F1 The Movie’ getting a sequel? Here’s what Tim Cook and movie director Joseph Kosinski say
As Apple gears up to release “F1 The Movie” for streaming on Apple TV, some are already looking ahead to a sequel. Director Joseph Kosinski included. Here’s the latest. more…11:20 pmApple wins camera patent dispute, as Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal
Apple will no longer have to deal with a lawsuit alleging it infringed on camera-patent claims from 2011, as the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in the case.Apple will no longer have to deal with a patent dispute involving Gesture Technologies.Back in February 2021, Apple was hit with a lawsuit alleging that many of its iPhone camera features infringed on a series of patents owned by an engineer — Dr. Timothy Pryor.The lawsuit, which ultimately failed on Monday, claimed Apple had been knowingly infringing multiple patents related to mobile phone cameras. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:20 pmEverything New in iOS 26.2 Beta 3
Apple provided developers with the third beta of an upcoming iOS 26.2 update, and there are still new features that are being added with each beta that we get. We've rounded up all of the changes that Apple made in beta 3. AirDrop Apple added new AirDrop functionality, providing a way for two people to share files temporarily without having to add one another as contacts. iOS 26.2 includes an option to generate a one-time AirDrop code, which can then be shared with someone who is not in your contacts list. The code allows file exchanges over AirDrop for a 30-day period. People you have shared a one-time code with can be managed by opening up the Settings app, selecting the General section, choosing AirDrop, and tapping on "Manage Known AirDrop Contacts." Hypertension Notifications According to Apple's developer notes, Hypertension Notifications are now available for reading with a new API. Apps can request authorization to read notifications resulting from the Hypertension Notification feature on Apple Watch. This suggests a third-party app can read data from the Health app, so your medical app could be alerted if you receive a hypertension alert. Privacy When you access your Apple Account for the first time after installing iOS 26.2, you'll see an alert letting you know that Apple's privacy information for Apple Accounts has been updated to better explain how personal information is collected and used by Apple. Side Button Apple is laying the groundwork for a new option that will let iPhone users in Japan choose a different default voice assistant. A press and hold gesture on the Side Button only activates Siri in the current version of iOS 26, but there are multiple references to new Side Button behavior in the beta. The wording indicates that Japanese users will be able to select a new app to activate with the Side Button, potentially allowing alternative assistants like Gemini or Alexa to be used on the iPhone. Developer documentation confirms that it will only be available for Japanese Apple Accounts owned by people living in Japan. Liquid Glass Settings When using the new Liquid Glass "Tinted" option that reduces transparency, there's a warning that the Tinted option cannot be used in tandem with the Reduce Transparency and Increase Contrast Accessibility settings. Turning on Tinted mode is able to turn off Reduce Transparency and Increase Contrast automatically. In the prior betas, there was no option to turn on Tinted mode without turning off these features manually. Games App There is a new splash screen that confirms features coming to the Games app in iOS 26.2, including options to filter the games library, better support for navigating the Games app with a controller, and real-time updates challenge scores during gameplay. Alarms in Reminders There's now a small reminder about the option to mark a reminder as urgent to get an alarm, functionality that is new in iOS 26.2. The reminder shows up when you go to add a new entry in a list for the first time. There's also a splash screen that lets users know about the new feature. iPadOS 26.2 Multitasking In the third iPadOS 26.2 beta, Apple added an option to drag and drop apps from the App Library, Dock, and Spotlight into Slide Over and tiled views, restoring some functionality that was removed in the iPadOS 18 to iPadOS 26 transition. More Features Know of a new feature in iOS 26.2 beta 3 that we left out? Let us know in the comments.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:51 pmApple confirms side-button support for third-party voice assistants other than Siri in Japan | 9 to 5 MacApple confirms side-button support for third-party voice assistants other than Siri in Japan
A new document in Apple’s Developer blog confirms that users in Japan will be able to reassign the side button to launch third-party voice-based conversational apps, rather than Siri. Here are the details. more…10:46 pmI built an open-source tool that turns your local code into an interactive editable wiki | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI built an open-source tool that turns your local code into an interactive editable wiki
Hey, I've been working for a while on an AI workspace with interactive documents and noticed that the teams used it the most for their technical internal documentation. I've published public SDKs before, and this time I figured: why not just open-source the workspace itself? So here it is: https://github.com/davialabs/davia The flow is simple: clone […]10:06 pmiOS 26.2 Lets iPhone Users in Japan Replace Siri With Third-Party Assistants on Side Button | MacRumorsiOS 26.2 Lets iPhone Users in Japan Replace Siri With Third-Party Assistants on Side Button
Following signs of new Side Button functionality in the iOS 26.2 beta 3 update, Apple developer documentation has confirmed that assigning a third-party voice assistant to the Side Button will be a feature available to iPhone users in Japan. Developers are able to set up an App Intents framework that will allow voice-based conversational apps to be launched directly from the Side Button in Japan. Right now, a long press on the Side Button activates Siri, and there is no option to change that. Japanese iPhone users will soon be able to select a new default, opting to activate Alexa, Gemini, or another voice assistant instead. App developers will need to expressly adopt this functionality for Side Button access to be available to consumers. From Apple's developer documentation:In Japan, people might place an action on the side button of iPhone that instantly launches your voice-based conversational app. People expect the voice-based conversational functionality to be instantly available when they launch your app with the side button, so make sure to let them immediately use it by starting an audio session - for example, with AVFoundation. Apple makes it clear that the option to activate a third-party personal assistant using App Intents will only be available on the iPhone in Japan, not in other countries. To use the feature, the country or region of an Apple Account must be set to Japan and a user must be located in Japan. iOS 26.2 also adds support for third-party App Stores and provides a Safari Search Engine choice screen during setup in Japan. With these features, Apple is complying with Mobile Software Competition Act Guidelines established by the Japan Fair Trade Commission. When we initially shared details of the Side Button code, it looked like it might be available to iPhone users in the European Union under the Digital Markets Act. It's possible that might still happen eventually, but it's clear that the initial implementation will be limited to Japan.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:05 pmAs Apple Silicon turns 5, Apple VP says ‘the Mac has never been better!’
The fifth anniversary of Apple silicon marks a significant milestone, with the M1 chip's debut this month (November 10, 2020), kickstarting… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:57 pmApple scores legal win as Supreme Court declines to hear challenge over expired patent
Today, Apple, Google, and LG Electronics secured a win after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in a case over an expired patent. Here are the details. more…09:56 pmEvery day, data brokers sell your sensitive information to the highest bidder
You’ve doubtless heard the oft-quoted saying that if you’re not the customer for a tech service, then you’re the product. That’s exactly the case for many free apps and services, where the money is made by selling your personal data to data brokers. In the most innocuous of cases, data such as your location and known interests is used to target you with personalised ads. But in the worst of cases, that data is either purchased or stolen by scammers and identity thieves … more…09:50 pmiPadOS 26.2 Beta 3 Adds New Drag and Drop Multitasking Functionality
In the initial version of iOS 26, Apple removed Slide Over and Split View multitasking in favor of a new window-based multitasking system. A replacement for Split View was available in an added tiled mode, but Slide Over was entirely gone. iPad users missed Slide Over, so Apple brought basic Slide Over functionality back in iPadOS 26.1. In the latest beta of iOS 26.2, Apple is further tweaking Slide Over to make it work more like it did in iPadOS 18. As long as you have at least one app open on the Home Screen, you can drag and drop other apps into various multitasking views, including Slide Over. You can drag an app from the Dock, Spotlight search, or the App Library to the far left or far right of the display to enter Slide Over mode, or to the left or right sides to enter a tiled view that's similar to Split View. You can also drag an app to the middle to open up a bigger or smaller window. There are visual indications that let you know when an app is in a left, right, or Slide Over position. If you already have an app open in Slide Over or two apps in a tiled view, you can drag an app over the top of one of the existing apps to put the new app in its position. Unlike iPadOS 18, the prior app stays open so you can go back to it if you close the new app. iPadOS 26 users who missed how multitasking worked in iPadOS 18 will now have options to use the iPad in much the same way. iPadOS 26.2 is expected to launch to the public this December.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:39 pmEverything new in iOS 26.2 beta 3
Apple continues to test the next iPhone software update with iOS 26.2 beta 3 released today. The pre-release iPhone software update includes a surprising amount of changes and refinements. Here’s everything new so far: more…09:19 pmiOS 26.2 leak shows iPhone might let you replace Siri as default assistant
iOS 26.2 beta 3 is here, bringing signs of a forthcoming AirDrop upgrade and welcome Measure enhancements. But the code for iOS 26.2 beta 3 reveals a potentially bigger change coming: the ability to replace Siri with a third-party assistant when using iPhone’s side button. more…09:16 pmNew in iOS 26.2 beta 3: AirDrop codes, EU Siri changes, visual tweaks
The third developer beta of iOS 26.2 is here with changes to AirDrop and updates to the Measure app. Here's what's new.iOS 26.2 developer beta 3 is now available for download.On Monday, less than a week after the arrival of the second developer beta, Apple released iOS 26.2 developer beta 2. The iOS software update has the build number 23C5044b, replacing 23C5033g.As a whole, iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 introduced a variety of changes, most notably Apple's controversial "Liquid Glass" design language. The following update, iOS 26.1, brought additional toggles for existing system features, along with new customization settings for Liquid Glass. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:12 pmiPhone buying guide: Best iPhone to buy in 2025
Macworld Deciding which iPhone to buy has always been tricky and no doubt you have many questions. Which screen size is best for you, and how much storage do you need? Should you save money by selecting an older model, or should you splash out on the latest iPhone? Which iPhone is the best compromise between specs and value for money? In this article, we talk you through each of the phones currently available from Apple, to help you decide which is best for you. We discuss iPhone prices, specs and features, paying particular attention to the cameras, screens and durability, and how the design of each handset differs, so you should leave feeling much more confident about which iPhone you should get. For more help with your choice see our full reviews of the latest iPhones (linked below) and our Best iPhone comparison chart where we compare all the new iPhones with the iPhones still being sold by Apple. Best iPhone of 2025 In terms of power and features, the ‘best’ iPhone is either the iPhone 17 Pro or 17 Pro Max, but these iPhoned aren’t necessarily the best for you due to their high price tag. Luckily there is a perfect iPhone for everyone, with each model offering the perfect compromise of features to price. From 2025’s line up we think that the iPhone 17 is a good all-rounder thanks to the new features that bring it closer than ever to the pro models. Here is a quick-at-a-glance comparison of all the iPhones Apple currently sells, from the ultimate iPhone to the cheapest iPhone you can buy right now. Below this section you can about how each iPhone compares in terms of camera, battery life, screen, cost, and other important factors. 1. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max – The ultimate iPhone Price When Reviewed: $1,199 (256GB) | $1,399 (512GB) | $1,599 (1TB) | $1,999 (2TB) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $1199 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The iPhone 17 Pro Max is really just a larger iPhone 17 Pro. In past years, the Pro Max version would have some distinguishing feature (like better telephoto camera) but that hasn’t been the case for a few years. This means that, as with the iPhone 17 Pro, the three rear cameras have all been upgraded to 48MP. As with all of the iPhones 17 generation, the front facing FaceTime camera is now 18MP and supports Dual Capture, so you can film your reaction to what you are recording with the rear camera. The new design for 2025 improves thermal efficiency. The distinguishing features of the iPhone 17 Pro Max are better battery life thanks to its larger battery, and the large 6.9-inch screen. Read our full Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max review 2. Apple iPhone 17 Pro – The iPhone for photography fans Price When Reviewed: $1,099 (256GB) | $1,299 (512GB) | $1,499 (1TB) | $1,999 (2TB) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $1099 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The iPhone 17 Pro, like it’s bigger sibling, has been upgraded to improve thermal efficiency and now has an aluminium design (unlike the predecessor which was titanium). The color choices this time round are Deep Blue, Silver and the eye-catching Cosmic Orange. It offers slightly better performance and battery life than the standard iPhone 17. But the big difference between the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 is the photo and video capabilities. The 17 Pro (and Pro Max) support up to 8x zoom and each of the three rear cameras features a new 48-megapixel sensor (in 2024 the main and ultra wide lens did, but not the telephoto). The iPhone 17 Pro also supports high-end formats like ProRAW, HLG video, and video recording at up to 4K and 120fps. Read our full Apple iPhone 17 Pro review 3. Apple iPhone 17 – The best iPhone for everyone Price When Reviewed: From $799 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The iPhone 17 is quite a big improvement on the iPhone 16, and closes the gap between the pro and non pro models more than ever because it offers a Pro Motion, Always-On screen. The iPhone 17 also has a bigger display at 6.3-inches, up from 6.1-inches on the iPhone 16. This means that the screen size now matches that of the iPhone 17 Pro again. Other big improvements for this generation include two 48MP cameras on the rear and a new 18MP camera on the front (shared by the other new iPhones that arrived in late 2025). One of the best things about the iPhone 17 is the fact that the entry-level model costs the same as the iPhone 16 did, but offers twice as much storage, so it’s effectively a discount on 2024’s price. Read our full Apple iPhone 17 review 4. Apple iPhone Air – Slim and light Price When Reviewed: $999 (256GB) | $1,199 (512GB) | $1,399 (1TB) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $999 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The iPhone Air is a brand new format for the iPhone and the thinnest iPhone ever at just 5.64mm thick. If you want a slim iPhone then it’s the one for you. The frame is made out of titanium because it’s durable and tough, which is necessary for such a thin product. The other difference between the iPhone Air and the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro is the screen size, which is a larger 6.5-inches compared to their 6.3-inch screens. If you want a big screen and can’t afford the iPhone 17 Pro Max (with a 6.9-inch screen) then the iPad Air is the best option. There is only one camera on the rear, like the iPhone 16e, but, like the other iPhones arriving in late 2025, it offers 48MP. The front camera is 18MP and shares the features of the other late 2025 iPhones. Like the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max the iPhone Air features the A19 Pro chip, which is probably over kill for a phone like this, but will at least future-proof it. Read our full Apple iPhone Air (2025) review 5. Apple iPhone 16e – The cheapest iPhone Price When Reviewed: From $599 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $599 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The iPhone 16e arrived in February 2025 as a replacement for the iPhone SE. The iPhone 16e brought the Apple Intelligence AI-powered features at a slightly more budget friendly price. The 16e has only one camera on the rear, but its a lot better than the single camera on the iPhone SE was. It also offers better battery life than the iPhone 16. The iPhone 16e has a lot going for it compared to the iPhone 16 (below) despite its lower price as you will see if you read our comparisons of the iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16. Read our full Apple iPhone 16e review 6. Apple iPhone 16 Plus – Big screen, lower price Price When Reviewed: $899 Best Prices Today: New Refurbished Retailer Price $733.29 View Deal $929 View Deal $929.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 16 Plus 128GB – Black – Unlocked $721 View Deal iPhone 16 Plus 128GB – Pink – Unlocked $740 View Deal iPhone 16 Plus 128GB – Ultramarine – Unlocked $745.87 View Deal iPhone 16 Plus 128GB – Teal – Unlocked $749 View Deal iPhone 16 Plus 128GB – White – Unlocked $777 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices We mentioned above that the iPhone Air has a 6.5-inch screen, which is a benefit if you want a larger screen than the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro offer, but there is another, even cheaper option, if you want a large screen on your iPhone: the iPhone 16 Plus with its 6.7-inch display. The iPhone 16 Plus was introduced in 2024 and has had a price cut since the arrival of the iPhone 17 range. It is the larger version of the iPhone 16, with the same specs and features, aside from the bigger display and better battery life. Apple is still selling the 128GB and 256GB models, and you could buy the 256GB iPhone 16 Plus for $100/£100 less than the equivalent iPhone Air. Unfortunately this will probably be the last iPhone sold in the Plus format as Apple hasn’t launched an iPhone 17 Plus. So if you want a large screen and don’t want to spend a fortune on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, or accept the sacrifices required with the iPhone Air, then this is the iPhone to buy. Read our full iPhone 16 and 16 Plus review 7. Apple iPhone 16 – The iPhone to avoid Price When Reviewed: NOW $699 for 128GB (WAS: $799/128GB, $899/256GB, $1,099/512GB) Best Prices Today: New Refurbished Retailer Price $829 View Deal $829.99 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 16 128GB – Teal – Unlocked $702 View Deal iPhone 16 128GB – Pink – Unlocked $702 View Deal iPhone 16 128GB – Ultramarine – Unlocked $702 View Deal iPhone 16 128GB – Black – Unlocked $719.99 View Deal iPhone 16 128GB – White – Unlocked $724 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices The iPhone 16 was a decent upgrade on the iPhone 15, bringing support for Apple Intelligence, longer battery life and the Camera Control button to make it faster and easier to take pictures. However, now that the iPhone 17 has arrived with twice as much storage at the entry level there isn’t a good reason to buy the iPhone 16, which though it costs $100/£100 less than the iPhone 17 doesn’t offer value for money. We discuss how the iPhone 16 compares to the iPhone 17 in a separate article. Read our full Apple iPhone 16 review How much do iPhones cost? Each year when Apple introduces a new set of iPhones it reduces the price of the older models it continues to sell. Below you will find pricing for U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia (scroll across to see pricing in your region). In the U.S., prices are subsidised by which ever carrier you sign up with and you pay more for an unlocked iPhone. In the U.K. and other countries an iPhone can be bought from Apple off contract and unlocked, so you can use it with an existing contract or switch networks to get a better deal. ModelRelease dateStorage optionsU.S. Price U.K. PriceCanada PriceAustralia PriceiPhone 17 Pro MaxSeptember 2025256GB512GB1TB2TB$1,199 $1,399$1,599$1,999£1,199£1,399£1,599£1,999$1,749$2,049$2,349$2,949$2,199$2,549$2,899$3,799iPhone 17 ProSeptember 2025256GB512GB1TB$1,099 $1,299$1,499£1,099£1,299£1,499$1,599$1,899$2,199$2,049$2,399$2,749iPhone AirSeptember 2025256GB512GB1TB$999 $1,199$1,399£999 £1,199£1,399$999 $1,199$1,399$1,799 $2,199$2,599iPhone 17 September 2025256GB512GB$799 $999£799 £999$1,129$1,429$1,399 $1,799iPhone 16 PlusSeptember 2024128GB256GB$799 $899£799£899$1,149$1,299$1,399$1,699iPhone 16September 2024128GB$699£699$999$1,249iPhone 16eFebruary 2025128GB256GB512GB$599$699$899£599£699£899$899$1,049$1,349$999$1,199$1,549iiPhone prices late 2025. You don’t have to pay full price for a new iPhone though. Read our iPhone deals roundup for more advice on getting the lowest possible price from various different resellers and the best contract deals. Design: How do the iPhones compare? APPLE Camera Control button: The whole iPhone 17 line up, the iPhone Air, and the iPhones 16 and 16 Plus all feature the Camera Control button on the side of the iPhone. The iPhone 16e lacks this button. The Camera Control button opens the Camera app and you can press it again to take a photo or record a video. The button is actually touch sensitive so you can use various gestures, such as sliding your finger over it to adjust exposure, for example. On the iPhone 16e you can set the Action button to open the camera and take a photograph, but you can’t fine tune settings in the same way. Action Button: The Action Button features on the whole of the iPhone 16 and 17 line up, and the iPhone Air. It is a customisable button that can perform certain actions, such as turning on the flashlight or silent mode. The Action Button is above the volume controls in the same position as the mute button on older iPhones. Dynamic Island: From the front all the iPhones are visually similar. Each iPhone has an area at the top of the screen that conceals the front camera and Face ID technology. On the iPhone 16e this is referred to as the notch. On the iPhone 17 series, iPhone Air and the iPhone 16 and 16 Push this is a smaller pill shaped adaptive area called the Dynamic Island that can display Live Activities and other software elements in a way that makes the notch a little more useful. Camera layout: Turn the iPhones over and the differences become much clearer. As you can see from the image above, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max have three lenses laid out in a triangle formation. For these models the flash and LiDAR scanner have been moved to the other side of what Apple is calling the Camera Plateau, where in older models they were closer to the lenses. The iPhone 16 has two lenses, one above the other, and the iPhone Air has a single lens on it’s own Camera Plateau that stretches the width of the iPhone, unlike the single lens of the iPhone 16e. Dimensions The most obvious difference is the dimensions and weight of each phone. We’ve detailed these in the chart below. Colors: While it’s very likely that you will put your iPhone in a case and never look at the color on the back again, the color choices available for each iPhone model is another area where there is a lot of difference. You can see the different colors on offer in the chart below. Here’s how the dimensions and colors compare: iPhoneDimensionsWeightColorsiPhone 17 Pro Max6.43 inches (163.4 mm) x 3.07 inches (78 mm) x 0.34 inch (8.75 mm)8.15 ounces (231 grams)Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, SilveriPhone 17 Pro5.91 inches (150 mm) x 2.83 inches (71.9 mm) x 0.34 inches (8.75 mm)7.20 ounces (204 grams)Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, SilveriPhone 175.89 inches (149 mm) x 2.81 inches (71.5 mm) x 0.31 inches (7.95 mm)6.24 ounces (177 grams)Lavender, Sage, Mist Blue, White, BlackiPhone Air6.15 inches (156.2 mm) x 2.94 inches (74.7 mm) x 0.22 inches (5.82 mm)6.24 ounces (177 grams)Sky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, Space BlackiPhone 16 Plus6.33 inches (160.9 mm) x 3.06 inches (77.8 mm) x 0.31 inch (7.80 mm)7.03 ounces (199 grams)Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, BlackiPhone 165.81 inches (147.6 mm) x 2.82 inches (71.6 mm) x 0.31 inch (7.80 mm)6.00 ounces (170 grams)Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, BlackiPhone 16e5.78 inches (146.7 mm) x 2.82 inches (71.5 mm) x 0.31 inch (7.80 mm)5.88 ounces (167 grams)Black, WhiteHow Apple’s iPhone lineup compares, late 2025. Screen: How are the iPhone displays different? The Pro and Pro Max iPhones used to be the only iPhones to offer ProMotion, which allows for an adaptive refresh rates, with the refresh rate going as high as 120Hz for really smooth scrolling and as low as 1Hz. This is no longer the case: the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air also feature ProMotion screens. And is doesn’t stop there: the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air also feature Always-On displays, which was another feature previously reserved for the Pro models. As a result the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max and iPhone Air all have identical screens. The iPhone 16, 16 Plus and 16e lack the ProMotion and Always-On displays, the peak outdoor brightness is higher on the newer iPhones as well, with the 17-series offering 3,000 nits peak, compared to 2,000 on the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus. The peak brightness on the iPhone 16e is 1,200 nits. The ability for the screen to get very very dim (down to 1 nit) while still remaining usable is also key as it’s great for use in dark rooms. The iPhone 16e is the only iPhone in the current line up that lacks this dimming feature. The Always-On screen, on all the iPhones except the 16e, means the iPhone can always display elements such as the time and date, notifications and Lock Screen widgets without it being necessary to wake the iPhone. The screen dims to minimize onscreen power usage to preserve battery life and it will turn off should you place it face down or walk away while wearing an Apple Watch. The screen size may be the most important factor in your decision. If you prefer a larger screen, you’ll want the “Pro Max” version. The iPhone 17 Pro Max has a screen size of 6.9 inches diagonally. The next largest screen is on the iPhone 16 Plus at 6.7-inches, and then the iPhone Air at 6.5-inches. But even the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro have a 6.3-inch display which is by no means diminutive. The iPhone 16 and 16e have the smallest screensL: both are 6.1-inches. Camera: How do the iPhone cameras compare? The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max have a new camera configuration on the rear side.Foundry Rear cameras For many it’s the capabilities of the cameras that sell the iPhones, so it’s no wonder that every year Apple improves the camera on its iPhones, sometimes improving the tech, sometimes the software. The iPhone 17 still features a dual-camera array with wide and ultra-wide lenses, while only the Pro and Pro Max offer the additional telephoto lens. In 2024 the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max gained a 48 megapixel Ultra Wide camera and the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus gained a 48MP Fusion Main camera, which is also a feature of the 16e. This time all the rear cameras are upgraded to 48MP. In the case of the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max that’s three 48MP cameras, two for the iPhone 17. The iPhone Air has the same 48MP Fusion Main camera as the 16e. The 48MP upgrade across the board should mean more detail when you crop into images. On the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air the extra pixels mean you can shoot 12MP shots as if you had a 2x Telephoto lens. The 48MP images will take up a lot more space though, so it is possible to switch to shooting in a 24MP resolution. The most impressive camera upgrade is reserved for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, of course, the telephoto zoom now achieves a 8x optical zoom, up from 5x. This extra lens is likely to be the reason why most people will opt for the 17 Pro over the standard iPhone 17. It offers a little more flexibility in terms of the kind of shots that can be taken, such as portraits and looming into the distance, and macro shots. The pro models also offer pro video recording features, including ProRes video recording up to 4K at 120 fps, LOG video recording and Academy Color Encoding. The iPhone 16e and iPhone Air feature a single-lens camera system, omitting certain advanced features found in higher-end models. However, it still delivers notable improvements over previous budget iPhones, with camera capabilities that are suitable for everyday photography needs. Front ‘selfie’ camera The front camera on all the 2025 iPhones, aside from the February 2025 iPhone 16e, is now 18MP, up from 12MP in the 16 and 16 Plus. The greater number of megapixels combined with a larger sensor results in more detailed images. The sensor isn’t only larger, it’s now square, which means that it is no longer necessary to turn the iPhone orientation to take portrait or landscape selfies, the image can be cropped for either orientation and can adjust on the fly to give a better framing, for example to include more people in a group shot. This is also beneficial for FaceTime, because the Centre Stage feature can make sure that subjects are kept centred during a call. Another feature for the late 2025 iPhones is the ability to record from the rear and front cameras at the same time, so you can capture your reaction. Also read: Which iPhone has the best camera? iPhoneCamerasVideoPhoto & video featuresiPhone 17 Pro and Pro MaxThree rear cameras: 48MP Main (ƒ/1.78 aperture), 48MP Ultra Wide (ƒ/2.2 aperture) and 48MP Telephoto (ƒ/2.8 aperture), second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 8x, 4x, 1x, 2x, 0.5x optical zoom, Adaptive True Tone flashFront camera: TrueDepth front camera, 18 MP (ƒ/1.9 aperture)Video: ProRes video recording up to 4K at up to 120 fps (with external recording), 4K video recording at up to 120 fps, 1080p HD video recording at up to 120 fps, HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 120 fps, Sensor-shift optical image stabilization for video, Spatial video up to 1080p at 30 fpsLOG video recording, Academy Color Encoding System, Photonic Engine, Night mode portraits, Night mode, new Photographic Styles, Macro photos, ProRaw, Smart HDR 5Cinematic mode, Macro video recording, Action Mode, Audio zoom, wind noise reductioniPhone 17Two rear cameras: 48MP Main (ƒ/1.6 aperture), 48MP Ultra Wide (ƒ/2.2 aperture), sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 2x, 1x, 0.5x zoom, True Tone flashFront camera: TrueDepth front camera, 18MP (ƒ/1.9 aperture)Video: 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 30 fps, Sensor-shift optical image stabilization for video, Spatial video up to 1080p at 30 fpsPhotonic Engine, Action Mode, Night mode, new Photographic Styles, Smart HDR 5Cinematic mode, Audio zoom, wind noise reductioniPhone AirOne rear cameras: 48MP Main (ƒ/1.6 aperture), optical image stabilization, 1x, 2x, zoom, True Tone flashFront camera: TrueDepth front camera, 18MP (ƒ/1.9 aperture)Video: 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 30 fps, Sensor-shift optical image stabilization for video, Spatial video up to 1080p at 30 fpsPhotonic Engine, Action Mode, Night mode, new Photographic Styles, Smart HDR 5Cinematic mode, Audio zoom, wind noise reductioniPhone 16 and 16 PlusTwo rear cameras: 48MP Main (ƒ/1.6 aperture), 12MP Ultra Wide (ƒ/2.2 aperture), sensor-shift optical image stabilization, 2x, 1x, 0.5x zoom, True Tone flashFront camera: TrueDepth front camera, 12MP (ƒ/1.9 aperture)Video: 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps, Sensor-shift optical image stabilization for video, Spatial video up to 1080p at 30 fpsPhotonic Engine, Action Mode, Night mode, new Photographic Styles, Smart HDR 5Cinematic mode, Audio zoom, wind noise reductioniPhone 16eOne rear cameras: 48MP Main (ƒ/1.6 aperture), optical image stabilization, 1x, 2x, zoom, True Tone flashFront camera: TrueDepth front camera, 12MP (ƒ/1.9 aperture)Video: 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps, optical image stabilization for videoPhotonic Engine, Night mode, Photographic Styles, Smart HDR 5, wind noise reductionThe camera features of the late 2025 iPhone lineup. Safety features: Emergency protection Apple introduced some safety features with the iPhone 14 series in 2022 and these are available on all iPhones since. These features include a Crash Detection feature and Satellite Connectivity for emergency phone calls. Crash detection uses the gyroscope and accelerometer in the iPhones to recognize if the vehicle you are in has crashed. If the iPhone thinks you’ve been involved in a crash, it will call emergency services and notify your preferred contacts (unless you tell it not to). All phones offer the ability to send an Emergency SOS, and the iPhone 14 and later can do so via satellite, which would be useful if you were in an area with no signal. You just need to be able to establish a clear view of the sky, and be in a country that supports the feature (many do now). Thanks to the feature your iPhone can alert the emergency services to your location in an emergency, the iPhone will also contact your emergency contact. New for the 2025 iPhones are expanded emergency features, including the ability to text your location to emergency services via satellite. Durability: Which iPhone is the toughest? Another factor in the choice of which iPhone to choose is how durable the model is. How likely are you to damage the iPhone? All iPhones on sale right now offer a Ceramic Shield front, which should mean that the glass on the front is less likely to smash if you drop it. The iPhones 17 Pro Max, Pro, iPhone 17 and iPhone Air feature Ceramic Shield 2, which Apple says offers 3x better scratch resistance. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, and iPhone Air also have a Ceramic Shield back for extra protection. Only the iPhone Air is constructed from Titanium. In 2024 the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max were Titanium, but for 2025 the Pro and Pro Max are aluminium, as is the iPhone 17, and the 16 and 16 Plus. Titanium is more durable than aluminum, however the construction of the iPhone 17 Pro from aerospace-grade 7000-series aluminium should mean that it is tough enough. The aluminum design is also beneficial for thermal management, for which the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max uses a vapour chamber for the first time. Despite these design features for better durability, dropping an iPhone is likely to damage it, and scratches can still appear on surfaces, so we recommend using a case. For our recommendations see our round-up of the Best iPhone 17 cases and Best iPhone 16 cases. The other way people damage their iPhones is by dropping them in water. All current iPhones are rated as water resistant to a depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes (IP68). That’s water resistant, not water proof, so we still wouldn’t recommend getting your iPhone wet though because Apple will know if it’s gotten wet and it could void your warranty should anything go wrong. Which iPhone would be worse off if you dropped it? Eugen Wegmann Specs: Storage and processor options The A19 Pro in the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max is distinguished primarily by an extra GPU core (6-core GPU), though it also has super video hardware to support the Pro video features. The iPhone Air also shares the A19 Pro, but with one fewer GPU core (5-core GPU). Our tests show that the A19 in the iPhone 17 is faster than the A18 found in the iPhone 16, 16 Plus. There is one fewer GPU core in the iPhone 16e (4-core GPU, compared to 5-core GPU in the 17, 16 and 16 Plus). Missing from the late 2025 iPhones is a 128GB storage configuration, with all models now starting with 256GB. The best news is that the iPhone 17 now starts with 256GB at the same price as the 128GB iPhone 16 used to be sold for. For this reason the 128GB iPhone 16 really looks like a poor deal in comparison, since it is only $100/£100 less and has half the storage. Each iPhone is available in between three and four capacity options. It’s important to consider how much you need before buying because iPhones don’t have a microSD card slot that will allow you to add additional storage at a later date. For the typical iPhone user, 128GB might have proven too small, especially with 48MP images, but the 256GB starting point should be sufficient . One reason you may not need more storage is if you choose to sync your data to the cloud. If you pay a monthly fee for iCloud storage all your data will be available on any of your devices, and crucially your photos will be stored in the cloud rather than on your device, freeing up many gigabytes of space. iCloud starts at $0.99/£0.99 for 50GB. See How much does iCloud cost for more information, including Australian and Canadian prices. Before you decide how much storage you need have a look at your current phone’s usage (go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage) and think about how much space you really need. Read How much storage do you need on an iPhone? for more advice. iPhoneProcessorStorageBattery lifeiPhone 17 Pro MaxA19 Pro chip, 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU256GB512GB1TB2TBUp to 37 hours video playback, up to 50% charge in 20 minutes with 40W adapteriPhone 17 ProA19 Pro chip, 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU256GB512GB1TBUp to 31 hours video playback, up to 50% charge in 20 minutes with 30W adapter or higheriPhone AirA19 Pro chip, 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU256GB512GB1TBUp to 27 hours video playback, up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W or 30W adapteriPhone 17A19 chip, 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU256GB512GBUp to 30 hours video playback, up to 50% charge in 20 minutes with 40W adapter or higheriPhone 16 PlusA18 chip, 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU128GB256GBUp to 27 hours video playback, up to 50% charge in 35 minutes with 20W adapter or higheriPhone 16A18 chip, 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU128GBUp to 24 hours video playback, up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higheriPhone 16eA18 chip, 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU128GB256GB512GBUp to 26 hours video playback, up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher Battery: Battery life and charging The iPhone 17 models offer a boost in battery life over the iPhone 16 series. Apple’s official battery life and charging times can be seen in the table above, but in our testing, the difference in battery life was even more pronounced—we saw battery life improvements across the range. In the demanding Geekbench 4 battery test, the iPhone 17 lasted for 1,053 minutes, which is a 21 percent improvement on the iPhone 16’s 867 minutes. That’s ahead of the iPhone Air (880 minutes) and iPhone 16e (818 minutes). Unbeaten is the iPhone 17 Pro Max at 1,560 minutes. As a point of comparison, the iPhone 16 Pro in 2024 scored 988. The new iPhones benefit from the efficiency of the A19-series chips and the new C1X cellular modem that uses 30% less energy. Charging speeds are also improved with even new faster charging with a 40W charger. We compare battery life, capacity, mah and watt hours for every iPhone separately. Software: Which iPhones get Apple Intelligence Apple Intelligence, the suite of AI features that include writing tools, image generation, image recognition, “Genmoji” emoji generation, and new capabilities for Siri is available on all the iPhones currently sold by Apple. The discontinued iPhone 15 and 15 Plus did not support Apple Intelligence features, even though the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max were Apple Intelligence ready. While there is nothing drastically important that you might miss out on if you don’t have Apple Intelligence right now, it’s likely that in time not having Apple Intelligence will be more of a hinderance than it is currently. As more impressive AI features arrive, we anticipate that Apple Intelligence capable phones will become even more attractive, so if you don’t want to be suffering from FOMO then get on the AI bandwagon now with an Apple Intelligence-capable phone. Find out about what Apple Intelligence is by reading our guide: Apple Intelligence: what is it and how to use it. Should I buy an old iPhone? As mentioned above, the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus do not support Apple Intelligence, so if you saw one on sale, most likely as a refurbished model, we wouldn’t recommend buying it. However there are some other discontinued iPhones that could be worth buying, at the right price. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Price When Reviewed: $1,199 Best Prices Today: $1199 at Apple | $1199.99 at Best Buy We recommend the iPhone 16 Pro Max if you find one at a good price. It is a larger version of 2024’s iPhone 16 Pro. It boosts excellent battery life, thanks to its larger battery, and an even bigger screen than the previous generation, up from 6.7-inches to 6.9-inches. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Read our review Price When Reviewed: $999 (Discontinued) Best Prices Today: $999 at Apple | $999 at Apple | $999.99 at Best Buy The Pro version of the iPhone 16 is also a good buy. It comes in a super tough titanium shell (unlike it’s replacement) and offers better performance and battery life than the standard iPhone 16. The photo and video capabilities are where the Pro models stand out. They include a 5x telephoto camera, a sharper 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera, and support for high-end formats like ProRAW, HLG video, and video recording at up to 4K and 120fps. And yes, it includes the new Camera Control button. Which iPhone should I buy? The best iPhone you can buy right now is the iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max, depending on whether you want a larger display or not. The iPhone 17 is much better value, though. It includes many of the features that used to set the iPhone and iPhone Pro apart, such as the ProMotion display. If you choose that iPhone you are giving up is the 8x telephoto camera and some high-end video features. You could save money and opt instead for an iPhone 16e, which might appeal if you are on a tight budget. We think that the iPhone 16e is a good option if you don’t mind forgoing the additional cameras, and a much better option than the iPhone 16, which we feel is overpriced now in comparison to the iPhone 17. Once you have chosen your new iPhone be sure to read our iPhone setup guide. How to buy an iPhone On contract The two most common ways to buy an iPhone are SIM-free from Apple itself or a third-party reseller (which is where the pricing information throughout this information fits in, because you’ll be paying upfront for the phone, you will own it, and you will then need to pay for a SIM-only contract for minutes, texts and data), or buying an iPhone on contract. A contract usually starts with an upfront payment that will vary depending on the iPhone model you go for and also how much you’ll be paying each month. That upfront payment is followed by monthly payments, normally for a total of 24 months, after which you own the phone (in most cases). Those monthly payments also cover data, minutes and texts. The following networks are worth checking for their contract offers: AT&T Sprint T-Mobile Verizon Optimum Mobile Boost Infinite U.K. readers can find iPhone contracts from the following networks: O2 EE Vodafone Three Tesco Mobile Sky Mobile Virgin Mobile And from the following third-party resellers: Carphone Warehouse Mobiles.co.uk E2save Mobile Phones Direct Using the iPhone Upgrade Program Apple offers a scheme called the iPhone Upgrade Program, which works with your carrier and starts at $39.50/£42.95 per month. You can then upgrade to the new iPhone each time one is announced, staying on the same or a very similar plan. You should be cautious about the value this offers, but in some circumstances, it may be the right approach for you. The scheme works slightly differently in the U.K., where this is for a SIM-free iPhone. You will also need to get a SIM-only contract for your data, minutes and texts. You do get AppleCare+ included in the Upgrade Program, though, which is a two-year insurance for your iPhone that will cover you for two incidents of accidental damage. You’ll still have to pay an excess fee should you need to use it, but it’ll be much cheaper than having to cough up the full price of a repair. Buying a second-hand and refurbished iPhone You’ll have noticed that buying an iPhone doesn’t come cheap. However, if you’re strapped for cash you don’t have to dismiss the idea of buying an iPhone completely. You may be able to get a good deal on one of the older handsets if someone is looking to sell their current handset. Here are or recommendations of the best place to buy a used iPhone. Considering alternatives to iPhone? By now we hope we’ve helped you to find the perfect iPhone for you. Of course, there are alternatives outside Apple’s ecosystem. Our sister site Tech Advisor can help you find the best phone if you’re considering switching to Android (or maybe just want to laugh at the competition).09:10 pmiPadOS 26.2 beta 3 adds key upgrade to Slide Over and Split View
iPadOS 26 brought an all-new multitasking experience to the iPad, but it came at the cost of Slide Over, an omission that proved controversial among iPad users. It also removed key Split View features as well. With iPadOS 26.1, Apple responded to some of that feedback and added a new version of Slide Over back to the iPad. Now, Apple has released iPadOS 26.2 beta 3 and it gives Slide Over and Split View on iPad another improvement. more…09:02 pmWhy the Apple TV series ‘Palm Royale’ doesn’t film in Palm Beach, Florida
The second season of “Palm Royale” returned Wednesday, November 12, 2025 with the first episode. Each episode will follow weekly until… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:01 pmSixth Beijing Apple Store set to open on December 6
Apple will be opening its sixth store in Beijing, China on December 6, with an all-new location at the Huiji Shopping Center.Logo for the Beijing Huiji Apple StoreAn update to Apple's regional retail pages covering China has revealed it is preparing to open a new store in Beijing. The sixth in the capital, the store is at the Huiji Shopping Center, also known as the Livat Center, in Daxing District in Beijing.Apple is located on the first floor of the mall, which first opened in 2014. Containing 455 stores, the mall has three levels and 7,050 parking spaces, which earned it the Guinness Record for the world's biggest underground parking lot in 2016. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:53 pmUnited Kingdom SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 2, 12:00 - 21:00 PSTNov 17, 12:28 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the United Kingdom is conducting a planned maintenance from 02 December 2025 at 12:00 PST until 02 December 2025 at 21:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from United Kingdom handsets.08:53 pmUS SMS Carrier Maintenance – Small US Carriers
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 19, 20:00 PST - Nov 20, 00:00 PSTNov 17, 12:34 PSTScheduled - A subset of small networks in the US are conducting a planned maintenance from 19 November 2025 at 20:00 PST until 20 November 2025 at 00:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to small US carriers handsets when sending via long codes and short codes.08:53 pmUS SMS Carrier Maintenance – Small US Carriers
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 18, 21:00 PST - Nov 19, 01:00 PSTNov 17, 12:32 PSTScheduled - A subset of small networks in the US are conducting a planned maintenance from 18 November 2025 at 21:00 PST until 19 November 2025 at 01:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to small US carriers handsets when sending via long codes and short codes.08:48 pmiOS 26.2 may let EU users shift from Siri to other voice assistants
Apple may soon let users in the EU choose their default virtual assistant, according to code references in the third iOS 26.2 developer beta.Users in the EU may soon be able to set a default virtual assistant other than Siri.On Monday, Apple rolled out iOS 26.2 developer beta 3. While the beta software update contains various quality-of-life enhancements, it also suggests a major Siri-related change is on the horizon, at least for users in the European Union.Prior iOS releases have already offered hints that Apple was laying the groundwork for third-party AI support beyond ChatGPT integration. Monday's iOS 26.2 developer beta offers more evidence of the iPhone maker's plans, with text strings indicating that non-Apple assistants will be usable in place of Siri in the European Union. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:46 pmCan’t release app to the App Store
I'm stuck. We have a new app, went through the entire App Store approval process, everything checks out. Logged into the AppStoreConnect portal, and the app is in "Ready for Distribution" state. But the "App Store Version Release" section is greyed out, so I can't release it. I've been all over the dashboard, with multiple […]08:16 pmiOS 26.2 adds a cool Liquid Glass effect to the native Level tool [Updated]
Update, November 17, 3:15 p.m. ET:: Apple has improved the level indicator’s visibility on iOS 26.2 beta 3. More details below the original story. Apple released iOS 26.2 beta 2 earlier today, and it continued its system-wide overhaul of the Liquid Glass visual concept with a nice interface update to the Level tool inside the Measure app. Here’s what it looks like. more…08:14 pmApple releases beautiful new wallpaper for iPhone and more, download here
There’s a new Apple Store opening next month in Beijing, and to celebrate, Apple has released a beautiful new wallpaper for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that users around the world will enjoy. You can download the new wallpaper below. more…08:08 pmApp Store Connect will not allow an in-app purchase to be added to an existing iPhone iOS app | Stack Overflow on iOS DevApp Store Connect will not allow an in-app purchase to be added to an existing iPhone iOS app
On App Store Connect - > Apps - > Your App - > Monetization - > In-App Purchases there is a message Your first in-app purchase must be submitted with a new app version. Create your in-app purchase, then select it from the app’s In-App Purchases and Subscriptions section on the version page before submitting the version to App Review. However, on the new version page with "Prepare for Submission" status, there is no place to select the in-app purchase that was created earlier. The section "In-App Purchases and Subscriptions" is completely missing from the version page. A previous attempt to submit the app resulted in this rejection: We have returned your in-app purchase products to you as the required binary was not submitted. When you are ready to submit the binary, please resubmit the in-app purchase products with the binary. But the problem is, there is no way to attach the in-app purchase to the new version, as the option is missing. This feels like an internal error on App Store Connect. The fundamental question is: How can I add an in-app purchase to an existing iOS app on App Store Connect? Any advice is appreciated!08:06 pmChronoSync 12 and ChronoAgent 12
Upgraded synchronization and backup tools bring full compatibility with macOS 26 Tahoe and added features. ($49.99 new for ChronoSync, $19.99 new for ChronoAgent, free updates for previous licenses, various sizes, macOS 10.14+)08:03 pmDon’t expect the Apple Watch to change much for the next two years
Macworld Like the iPhone, the Apple Watch is stuck in a (very successful) rut. With the notable exception of the Apple Watch Ultra, a niche variant for people who love massive watches, the watch we have today is nearly indistinguishable from the ones Apple sold back in 2018. There have been little nips and tucks since the Series 4—minuscule changes to the bezel size or watch thickness—but you’d be hard-pressed to tell today’s Apple Watch from the one Apple sold 7 years ago. Most of the updates have been to the internal components. Faster and more capable processors, improved sensors, brighter displays, faster charging, and other welcome changes have kept Apple Watch on top. It’s the best-selling watch of any kind in the world. According to a Weibo post from leaker Instant Digital (with a mixed record), Apple Watch is due for another routine upgrade year in 2026 and 2027. This contradicts an earlier report from DigiTimes (a source that also has a mixed record) previously claimed that there would be a big redesign in 2026 related to some new sensors. This new source claims the big design change is now two years away, with the aim of arriving a year after the 20th anniversary iPhone, which is expected to arrive in late 2027. At this point, it’s hard to know what to believe—rumors of significant redesigns to the Apple Watch are fairly common and never seem to materialize. The so-called Apple Watch X never arrived, nor did the big change bringing redesigned band connectors. In some cases, “redesign” is somewhat misconstrued…what counts as a “redesign” ends up being a very minimal change, such as a slightly changed Digital Crown or an almost imperceptible change in thickness.08:01 pmFirefox 145
Updates the venerable Web browser with several handy improvements. (Free, 143.2 MB, macOS 10.15+)08:01 pmOfficial Nomad 2025 Black Friday sale now live at up 75% off: Leather iPhone cases, Apple Watch bands, Find My cards, more | 9 to 5 MacOfficial Nomad 2025 Black Friday sale now live at up 75% off: Leather iPhone cases, Apple Watch bands, Find My cards, more
Okay, here we go folks – the official Nomad 2025 Black Friday sale is now live! One of our absolute favorite Apple gear accessory brands is now offering deep price drops across just about everything it sells with only a few minor exceptions. There are no promo codes needed here, everything that’s on sale is automatically marked down by as much as 75% off and it’s now up for grabs – get in there quick, the best stuff can sell out quick. more…08:00 pmApple may roll Fitness+ into new Health+ service
Apple is considering folding its Fitness+ subscription service into a broader Health+ offering, amid an internal review triggered by recent… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:00 pmMagSafe Monday: ESR CryoBoost 3-in-1 charger keeps your iPhone cool while delivering Qi2.2 fast charging | 9 to 5 MacMagSafe Monday: ESR CryoBoost 3-in-1 charger keeps your iPhone cool while delivering Qi2.2 fast charging
When it comes to travel chargers that charge all of your gear (sans a laptop), I’ve tried a ton over the years, and most have some kind of downside with either size or power. The ESR CryoBoost Foldable 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Station might finally be the one that solves all of my charging annoyances without any real drawbacks that I can see. It’s compact enough to toss in a crossbody, delivers 25W Qi2.2 fast charging with active cooling, and charges your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time. If you travel often or just want to simplify your daily charging setup, this might be one of the top 3-in-1 chargers on the market. more…07:59 pmSoundSource 5.8.10
Brings full macOS 26 Tahoe support to the audio control utility. ($45 new, free update, 38.7 MB, macOS 14.5+)07:58 pmBenefits of the AI Bubble
The dot-com bubble left us fiber and a Web‑savvy workforce; the AI bubble will leave behind chip fabs and power generation. Ben Thompson argues that bursting bubbles build foundations on which the next wave of technology can grow.Read original article07:53 pmiOS 26.2 Might Let iPhone Users in the EU Replace Siri With a Third-Party Assistant
With iOS 26.2 beta 3, Apple appears to be laying the groundwork for a future option allowing iPhone users in the EU to choose a different default voice assistant than Siri. Right now, a press and hold gesture on the Side Button only activates Siri, but there are multiple references to new Side Button behavior in the beta. The wording suggests that the iPhone will permit users to choose a different app to activate through the Side Button, though this is likely to be limited to people in the EU. Some of the code snippets: - Press and Hold to Speak is not available while the Side Button is assigned to %@. - Side Button Settings - Select Another Default Side Button App - The default Side Button app cannot be hidden. You can change your default apps in Settings. - The default Side Button app cannot be locked. You can change your default apps in Settings. - %@ is no longer eligible for use with the Side Button. Contact the app developer for more information. - %@ is not available for use with the Side Button in your region. The European Union's Digital Markets Act interoperability rules say that gatekeepers like Apple have to provide app makers with access to the "same hardware and software features" that are available to the operating system or virtual assistant run by the gatekeeper. There's also wording that says users must be able to "easily change the default settings on the operating system, virtual assistant and web browser of the gatekeeper that direct or steer end users to products or services provided by the gatekeeper," which can be interpreted as requiring Apple to support third-party voice assistants at the system level. The code is in Apple's private Siri frameworks, which implies that the change is related to virtual assistants, plus it references a long press. Apple already supports setting a different payment app to replace the Wallet app in the EU, and those apps have the ability to open when the Side Button is pressed twice in quick succession. The updated functionality would presumably allow users in the EU to set Gemini, Alexa, or another voice assistant app to activate instead of Siri when the Side Button is held down. Both the Digital Markets Act and the presence of region-related restriction settings suggest that Apple is planning to implement this change only in the European Union. Earlier this year, Bloomberg suggested that Apple would give users in the EU the option to set a default voice assistant other than Siri, and it appears iOS 26.2 might be the update that adds the functionality.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:43 pmiOS 26.2’s new AirDrop feature upgrade revealed in beta 3
iOS 26.2 beta 3 arrived today, and while it’s relatively light on new features, the update has revealed a new AirDrop upgrade that had previously only been hinted at. more…07:40 pmAll-New Apple Store Opening in Beijing, Download the Special Wallpaper
Apple has announced it will be opening an all-new store at the Livat Centre shopping mall in Beijing, China on Saturday, December 6, at 10 a.m. local time. Opened in 2014, the Livat Centre is one of the most popular shopping malls in Beijing. The mall has a Scandinavian design and is anchored by IKEA, as a result of being owned by Sweden's Ingka Group, the world's largest IKEA franchisee. To celebrate the store's upcoming opening, Apple has shared a special wallpaper for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, as well as a special Apple Watch face.Tag: Apple StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:27 pmApple may finally let users switch from Siri to another voice assistant
Macworld Apple has just released the third beta of iOS 26.2 as it eyes a likely December release. The update isn’t a huge one, but it does bring some interesting improvements, such as further tweaks to the Liquid Glass interface, offline lyrics in Apple Music, and enhancements to Apple Podcasts. Under the hood, however, the update revealed something even more interesting: the ability to replace Siri with another voice assistant. How Apple plans to let users swap Siri for another option Code hidden in iOS 26.2 beta 3, which is now available to developers, reveals that Apple has been developing a new framework to allow users to choose a different default voice assistant. It’s still unclear how exactly the feature will work, as it’s currently disabled for users, but references in the code give us an idea. As seen by Macworld, there will be a new section in the Settings app to let users choose another voice assistant as the default. When another voice assistant is selected, it can be activated using the side button just like Siri. In previous betas of iOS 26.2, Macworld had already found evidence that Apple was experimenting with customizable controls for the side button on the iPhone. Although the code is quite preliminary, it suggests that third-party voice assistants will also be able to show some kind of special interface on the iPhone’s Home Screen (known internally as Springboard) instead of simply opening a separate app. For example, such a feature could allow users to switch from Siri to ChatGPT or Gemini at a higher level system, with deeper integrations. In recent years, Apple has been making iOS more open when it comes to choices such as setting default apps for certain actions. Today’s findings align with a Bloomberg report from May, which claimed that Apple was planning to let users switch from Siri to another voice assistant to comply with European Union regulations. Of course, the option should also satisfy users who have been unhappy with Apple’s own virtual assistant, especially given that the company has yet to deliver the new generation of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence. But again, the feature may end up being limited for users in the EU.07:18 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 17, 2025 – Tim Cook succession planning, more
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 CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 50% and get a $100 Savings Card. more…07:16 pmTim Cook is going to retire at some point, but probably not next year
Macworld Tim Cook celebrated a birthday on November 1. He’s 65 years old. Cook has been Apple’s CEO for 14 years–the longest tenured Apple CEO–and has been with the company for 27 years. That’s a lot of years, which means people (in the media, at least) speculate about when Cook is going to step down from his position. One recent Financial Times report (that you have to pay to read) claims that Apple is developing a succession plan for Cook, who could step down as soon as next year. However, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who is quite familiar with the happenings inside Apple Park and reported on Apple’s future management plans back in October, replied to the FT story saying he didn’t think a change is “imminent.” Gurman suggested the possibility that the report was planted and has previously reported that Hardware Engineering VP John Ternus is being eyed as a possible successor. As I wrote a month ago, Apple is due for a major management shake-up and the spotlight is squarely on John Ternus as Tim Cook’s successor as CEO. But I don’t get the sense anything is imminent as the @FT is claiming. https://t.co/fIGNw4VfiT— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) November 15, 2025 While retirement seems like something a lot of us look forward to, that doesn’t seem to be the case with Cook. Back in January, Cook appeared on the Table Manners podcast to talk about the role work plays in his life. He had his first job at age 12 delivering newspapers and has always had a job. “My upbringing,” Cook said on the podcast, “a lot of it was centered on work and the belief that hard work was essential for everybody, regardless of your age.” Until these recent reports, it seemed like Cook would be CEO for a few more years, at least. But a lot has changed since that interview, changes that would make a lot of people question whether Cook is doing the right thing. There are also the challenges Apple is facing in a technology sector that is being defined by AI development, an area where Apple is having trouble finding its footing. All of that could make Cook think about stepping down and letting fresh young blood take over. It’s also possible Cook sees the changes as a challenge he’s happy to take on. In any case, there are rumblings (planted or not) of changes ahead with Apple’s top brass. The next time we may get any actual direct insight could be at the 2026 annual shareholders meeting, which is usually held in February. While it’s unlikely Apple will make a management announcement at that time, it will be a way to “gauge the temperature of the room,” so to speak. Apple has enjoyed unprecedented success during Cook’s tenure, with its most recent quarter breaking records for the company and topping $100 billion. Whover takes his place, whenever that may be, will have very big shoes to fill.07:02 pmU.S. Supreme Court won’t hear patent appeal against Apple, Google, LG
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Gesture Technology Partners, preserving a lower-court ruling… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:52 pmDon't get overwhelmed by spam & scams, remove your personal information from the internet | AppleInsiderDon't get overwhelmed by spam & scams, remove your personal information from the internet
The more personal data about you that's online, the harder it gets to avoid scams, bad actors, and threats to your private information and identity. Here's how to remove your data from the internet with Incogni.Incogni is a trusted service provider that can remove sensitive information from the web. Image source: IncogniThe data broker industry is built around finding and hoarding user data in order to profit from it in some way. They'll sell personal information like your name, number, email, address, and more to the highest bidder, even if it's one just trying to spam you with junk.Though the threat goes much deeper than inconvenient annoyances, as data hoards like these are also a big target for bad actors. A breach can lead to your data ending up in the hands of someone who wants to steal your money and/or identity. Continue Reading on AppleInsider06:47 pmiOS 26.2 Adds Temporary AirDrop Access With Shareable Codes
iOS 26.2 beta 3 includes new iPhone AirDrop functionality, providing a way for two people to share files temporarily without having to add each other as contacts. There is a new option to get an AirDrop code, which can then be shared with someone who is not in your contacts list. The code provides AirDrop access for a 30-day period, with options to remove access in the Settings app. Share a secure code with people not in your contacts to use AirDrop. You will be able to find each other for the next 30 days. You can manage access in Settings. When you generate a code, the person that you're planning to use AirDrop with can input that code so that your devices can communicate with one another. There are already options to turn AirDrop off entirely, limit AirDrop to contacts only, or turn AirDrop on for everyone for 10 minutes. The code-based option provides a way to create a connection with someone you don't want to create a contact card for, while avoiding having to turn AirDrop on for all people nearby. People you have shared a one-time code with can be managed by opening up the Settings app, selecting the General section, choosing AirDrop, and tapping on "Manage Known AirDrop Contacts."Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:32 pmApple Fitness+ might get cut and rolled into a bigger Health+ service
Macworld Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter doesn’t have much in the way of big announcements, but there are a few interesting notes worth bringing up. One of them is his informed assessment of Apple’s Fitness+ service, asked in the Q&A section, where Gurmen delivers information that leans more into his educated opinion than new scoops. Apple’s recent management changes but both Apple’s Health and Fitness+ teams under the supervision of Eddy Cue (Apple’s VP of Services). According to Gurman, the shift has put the Fitness+ service under internal review, and Apple is allegedly unhappy with its financial performance. As a value add to Apple One, it has some merit, but Gurman believes Apple will likely fold Fitness+ into the new Health+ service next fall. Health+ is a long-rumored new service that would offer new health features, some of which lean on AI. These could be new features like diet or food tracking, and an AI health and fitness coach that could look at all the various health metrics from your Apple devices and provide simple actionable insights on what you could do to be healthier, or what you might want to see a doctor about. Gurman suggests that Apple already has too many services, and some of them don’t exactly do big numbers, so wrapping the current Fitness+ offering into this rumored Health+ service seems like a good idea. He also floats the idea of turning Apple One into some kind of à la carte “build your own bundle” with flexible pricing.06:31 pmSamsung Expands Early Black Friday Sale With More Deals on Monitors, TVs, Appliances, and More | MacRumorsSamsung Expands Early Black Friday Sale With More Deals on Monitors, TVs, Appliances, and More
Samsung kicked off a sitewide early Black Friday sale a few weeks ago, and today the company has expanded this sale with even more savings, as well as even steeper discounts on existing deals. This includes sales on monitors, storage accessories, TVs, Galaxy smartphones, home appliances, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Highlights from this event include quite a few models of The Frame TV on sale, including a new all-time low price on The Frame Pro models. You can get the 2025 65-inch The Frame TV for $1,199.99 ($600 off), as well as The Frame Pro for $1,999.00 ($1,200 off). SITEWIDE DISCOUNTSSamsung Early Black Friday Sale Other deals include savings on monitors like the 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 for $399.99 ($300 off), the 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Gaming Monitor for $1,099.99 ($700 off), and more. We're also tracking big markdowns on home appliances including refrigerators and washer/dryers, and a few Galaxy device discounts. Samsung's new Galaxy XR headset also has a few notable offers during this event, including up to $1,140 in savings with the Explorer Pack. This features various content at no extra cost with the purchase of the Galaxy XR, like one year of YouTube Premium, one year of Google AI Pro, and more. If you purchase the Galaxy XR alongside other Galaxy products, there are also a few bundle offers during the early Black Friday sale. You can get 70 percent off Galaxy Buds3, 44 percent off Galaxy Buds3 Pro, and 25 percent off Galaxy Watch8 Classic when bundled with the headset. TVs The Frame (2025 Models) - Save up to $600 The Frame Pro - $1,999.99, down from $3,199.99 65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,699.99, down from $2,699.99 65-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,799.99, down from $2,699.99 77-inch OLED S90F TV - $1,999.99, down from $3,499.99 75-inch Neo QLED QN90D TV - $1,799.99, down from $3,299.99 Monitors and Storage 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 - $399.99, down from $699.99 40-inch Odyssey G7 G75F Curved Monitor - $749.99, down from $1,199.99 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor - $979.99, down from $1,599.99 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Monitor - $1,099.99, down from $1,799.99 55-inch Odyssey Ark Gaming Monitor - $1,699.99, down from $2,699.99 Appliances Bespoke Smart Dishwasher - $999.00, down from $1,399.00 Large Capacity Side-by-Side Fridge - $1,099.00, down from $1,666.00 4-Door French Door Fridge - $1,699.00, down from $2,999.00 Bespoke All-in-One Combo Washer/Dryer - $1,999.00, down from $3,299.00 Mega Capacity 3-Door French Door Fridge - $2,399.00, down from $3,499.00 Bespoke 4-Door Flex Fridge - $2,050.00, down from $4,099.00 Bespoke 4-Door Flex Fridge - $3,299.00, down from $4,999.00 Galaxy Products Galaxy XR - Save up to $1,140 with the Explorer Pack Galaxy S25 Ultra - Save up to $480 in instant trade-in credit Galaxy Z Fold7 - Save up to $1,000 Galaxy Ring - Get up to $150 trade-in credit Galaxy Watch Ultra - Save up to $250 Galaxy Watch 7 - Save up to $150 Galaxy Buds3 Pro - Save $40 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find 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 forums06:20 pmThird round of iOS 26.2, macOS 26.2 developer betas available for testing
Apple is now on round three of its current developer betas generation, providing new builds of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 for testing.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe third round appears after the second, which were distributed by Apple on November 12. The first batch for iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and tvOS 26.2 landed on November 4. The first developer beta for macOS Tahoe 26.2 arrived a bit later, on November 6.iOS 26.2 beta 3 is build 23C5044b, replacing 23C5033g Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:09 pmBeta 3 for iPadOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and more now available
Apple has just released its latest wave of beta software, with developer beta 3 arriving for iPadOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and more. more…06:09 pmThird macOS Tahoe 26.2 Beta Now Available to Developers
Apple today provided the third beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the second beta. Developers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.2 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required. macOS Tahoe 26.2 beta 2 includes Edge Light, a new feature for video calls. Edge Light adds a border of soft light around the edges of the Mac's display to illuminate your face in darkened rooms. Edge Light is meant to mimic the look of a physical ring light. 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 intensity varies based on ambient lighting. Edge Light is available in video conferencing apps like FaceTime and Webex alongside other options like backgrounds, Portrait mode, and Voice Isolation. It works on Macs that support Apple silicon. Along with Edge Light, the Reminders app is getting an option to have an alarm go off when a reminder is due, the News app has some design updates, and Apple is adding new features to the Podcasts app. 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 forums06:08 pmApple releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 beta 3
Just a few days after rolling out macOS Tahoe 26.2 beta 2 for developers, beta 3 is now out. Here’s what to expect. more…06:04 pmApple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 to Developers
Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple seeded the second betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 26.2 has a Liquid Glass slider on the Lock Screen to adjust the transparency of the clock, plus it brings AirPods Live Translation to the European Union. The Reminders app now supports alarms for when tasks are due, and there are updates to the Podcasts and Apple News apps. Menu animations have been revamped, and CarPlay supports disabling pinned messages in the Messages app. We have a full guide on all of the features available in iOS 26.2 in our guide. iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 will see a launch in December.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:03 pmApple releases iOS 26.2 beta 3 for iPhone
Apple has released the third iOS 26.2 beta for iPhone. The developer beta version is available as an over-the-air update starting today. more…06:01 pmSignificant Apple Watch redesign reportedly won’t arrive until 2028
The Apple Watch lineup for 2026 is expected to stick closely to its current design, with no significant visual updates on the horizon until… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:01 pmApple Releases Third watchOS 26.2 and tvOS 26.2 Betas
Apple today provided developers with the third betas of upcoming watchOS 26.2 and tvOS 26.2 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple seeded the second betas. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required. watchOS 26.2 features updated Sleep Score ranges that better match how people might be feeling after a night's rest. In tvOS 26.2, Apple added support for creating a profile without an Apple Account, plus there is a dedicated Apple TV app kids mode for profiles created for kids. The new updates will probably launch sometime between December 9 and December 16, given Apple's historical release timelines for .2 updates.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:00 pmApple Sports brings match results to 20 more European countries
The Apple Sports app has expanded its presence in Europe, with more than 20 new countries now able to access the free sports results app.Apple SportsThe Apple Sports app has been available in a relatively small number of countries so far, including the U.S., the U.K., and Canada. While it has had some availability in Europe, that has now grown to cover most of the continent.The update in the App Store on Monday brought Apple Sports on iPhone to more European territories, as spotted by MacRumors. The list includes: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:00 pmApple Says 'Mac Has Never Been Better' on Fifth Anniversary of M1 Chip Launching
Apple's marketing chief Greg Joswiak today celebrated the fifth anniversary of Apple silicon. The first Macs with Apple's M1 chip were announced on November 10, 2020, and they launched on November 17, 2020, which is five years ago as of today. "Hard to believe it's been five years since Apple silicon transformed the Mac," said Joswiak, in a social media post. "The performance, battery life, new designs, amazing features, and user creativity it unlocked have been remarkable. The impact has been profound, and the Mac has never been better!" After years of rumors, Apple unveiled its plan to transition the entire Mac lineup from Intel processors to its own custom-designed chips at WWDC in June 2020. Later that year saw the release of the first three Mac models powered by Apple silicon, including a 13-inch MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini. Apple had plenty of experience after a decade of making custom iPhone and iPad chips. The company promised, and delivered, industry-leading performance per watt for Macs. This feat allowed it to remove the fan inside the MacBook Air, given the improved power efficiency resulted in less heat being generated in the thin laptop. Apple said macOS Tahoe is the final macOS release that will support Intel-based Macs.Tags: Apple Silicon, Greg JoswiakThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:53 pmHKG (Hong Kong) on 2025-11-24
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Want to make your iPhone’s Phone app and contact cards more visually appealing? Adam Engst walks you through the often frustrating process of customizing contact avatars and posters.05:35 pmAmazon just slashed $250 off every M4 MacBook Air for Black Friday
Macworld Black Friday is nearly here, but we’re already seeing excellent discounts on Apple gear. Like this insane discount for the light and powerful M4 MacBook Air: Amazon has slashed all sizes and configurations of the latest Airs by $250 across the board, which means you can get a brand-new Apple laptop for as little as $750 right now. Powered by the M4 chip and starting at 16GB of memory, the MacBook Air delivers lightning-fast performance. With at least 256GB of storage, it’s perfect for everything from work tasks to streaming your favorite shows. The gorgeous 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display is perfect for videos, and it’s bright enough to use in all sorts of light. Also, the laptop has a pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports, so it’s super easy to connect an external drive or an additional monitor for a true desktop replacement. In our review, we awarded the M4 MacBook Air a rare 5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, calling it a “laptop for everyone” thanks to its stellar performance, sleek design, and unbeatable value. If you don’t want the base model, you can upgrade the storage, screen, and memory for the same $250 discount. The 16GB RAM + 512GB storage model is down to $1,149, while the 24GB RAM + 512GB storage is $1,349. And the 15-inch model starts at just $1,150. Whichever one you want to get, hurry up, because these MacBook Air deals won’t last forever, so take advantage of these $250 discounts while they’re here. Grab the M4 MacBook Air for $750Buy now at Amazon05:20 pm'Sneaky Sasquatch' gets its own iMessage sticker pack
Apple just dropped a free "Sneaky Sasquatch" iMessage sticker pack packed with over 60 adorable, game-inspired designs."Sneaky Sasquatch" sticker pack for iMessage | Image credit: AppleIf you loved the Apple Arcade hit, Sneaky Sasquatch, then Apple has an early holiday gift for you. A brand new Sneaky Sasquatch sticker pack has rolled out, and it's free to snag from the App Store for iMessage.The pack, available here, contains an impressive 61 stickers. Included within are Sasquatch-ified versions of classic emojis, as well as references to in-game features. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:15 pmToday in Apple history: First M1 Macs usher in the wonderful world of Apple silicon
On November 17, 2020, Apple released the first three Macs with an M1 chip to great success, sparking a renaissance for the computer maker. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:01 pmLooking for Feedback on My Daily Fortune App
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A federal jury in California ruled on Friday that Apple must pay Masimo, a medical-monitoring technology firm, $634 million in damages… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:00 pmM5 vs. M4: Apple’s latest silicon breakthrough explained [Updated]
In our list of key M5 vs. M4 chip differences, we call out upgrades to AI processing, graphics processing and memory bandwidth. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:55 pmThe Mac Pro is essentially dead
Macworld If you’re the type of power user who’s been keeping an eye on the next Mac Pro upgrade, it’s time to make other plans. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that the Mac Pro is basically dead, as Apple has “largely written off” its desktop tower and believes its target audience is served by the Mac Studio. That news isn’t so surprising, considering how Apple has handled the Mac Pro in the past decade. When the Mac Pro debuted in 2006 with an Intel CPU, it was regularly upgraded on a one- or two-year basis until Apple decided to think different and released the cylindrical Mac Pro in 2013. That Mac got incremental upgrades, but its design created limitations on the upgrades it can receive. The company eventually switched back in 2013 to the tower design it still uses today, but also adopted an upgrade strategy so intermittent that customers were left wondering when or if the Mac Pro would get an Apple silicon chip. It eventually did, but it was the last Mac to get an M-series chip, the M2 Ultra, which it still has today. Apple wants to grow its Mac market share, according to past reports, and the company has big plans for the Mac next year. So if that’s the goal, why isn’t the Mac Pro part of it? Apparently, the Mac Pro sells in such low volume that the costs to develop it aren’t worth it. An argument can be made that the customer who wants a Mac Pro doesn’t really care about the CPU speed but rather needs PCI expansion slots. Therefore, they don’t upgrade regularly, and some may even still be using Intel-based Mac Pros. That means the Mac Studio is truly at the top of Apple’s Mac performance chart. It fits the bill when it comes to speed, and it is expandable to a certain extent with external Thunderbolt devices. Of course, you can’t upgrade the CPU, GPU, or RAM after purchase, but that’s true of any Mac, including the Mac Pro. An earlier report claimed that Apple delayed the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips due to a new design that separates the CPU and GPU, which could allow for great user customization at the time of purchase. Gurman also reported that the M4 Ultra chip is no longer in development, the processor that was once rumored to debut in the Mac Pro. Could Apple be taking a two-year approach with its M-series Ultra chip? The most current Ultra is the M3 Ultra, which is Apple’s fastest chip and available in the highest-end Mac Studio, so it seems likely. And if you’re a Mac Pro user, you might want to start thinking smaller.04:53 pmBest early Black Friday iPad deals deliver prices from $299
Fresh early Black Friday iPad deals at Amazon knock $100 off iPad Air models and up to $300 off iPad Pros, with prices across the tablet range dropping to as low as $299.Save up to $300 on iPads ahead of Black Friday.Amazon continues to offer early Black Friday price cuts well before next week's shopping event, with fresh discounts on iPad Air models that knock $100 off.Get iPad deals from $299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:52 pmWhy Apple killing the Mac Pro makes sense
The Mac Pro might be dead, and the end has been coming for years. Apple silicon makes highly expandable towers impossible. Here's why. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:47 pmApple releases iMessage sticker pack for newly acquired game
The market for third-party iMessage apps has largely dried up, but Apple seems keen to keep it going. Over the weekend, the company debuted a new iMessage sticker pack for its Arcade title Sneaky Sasquatch. more…04:44 pmDeals: M5 MacBook Pro $150 off, Apple Watch Series 11 $50 off, Powerbeats Pro 2, Trail Loop, Apple Pencil Pro, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M5 MacBook Pro $150 off, Apple Watch Series 11 $50 off, Powerbeats Pro 2, Trail Loop, Apple Pencil Pro, more
The official Week 3 Black Friday deals are now in full swing, with up $400 off MacBook models, the first notable discount on Apple Watch Series 11, and the ongoing AirPods 4 offer at the $85 all-time low. Stock is quickly dwindling on the M4 MacBook Air deals at $250 off, but we do now have all-time low pricing on the M5 MacBook Pro at up to nearly $150 off the list price, as well as Powerbeats Pro 2 at up to $138 off. All of that, alongside the lowest prices yet on select 2025 Apple Watch Ultra Alpine and Trail Loop models, awaits below. more…04:36 pmTim Cook Might Not Fully Retire After Stepping Down as Apple CEO — Here's Why
On Friday, the Financial Times reported that Apple is preparing for Tim Cook to step down as CEO as soon as next year, but he might not fully retire. Instead, it is possible that he will become the next chairman of Apple's board of directors. Apple's current chairman is Arthur D. Levinson, who turned 75 on March 31. Apple has a policy that states that its directors generally may not stand for re-election after age 75, so Levinson has reached that age limit ahead of Apple's next shareholder meeting, which is when he would otherwise be up for re-election next. Here is the exact wording of the policy, from Apple's Corporate Governance Guidelines:A director may not stand for re-election after age 75, but need not resign until the end of his or her term.Apple is unlikely to name a new CEO before its next earnings report in late January, according to the Financial Times, but it said an announcement could happen early in the year. That timeframe — after January but still early in the year — would align with Apple's annual shareholder meeting, which is typically held in late February or early March. There is one potential wrinkle: Apple typically releases the proxy materials for a shareholder meeting in mid-January, and that filing would need to indicate that Cook is up for election as chairman. That would be before Apple's next earnings report in late January, so the specific timing of how this might all play out remains to be seen. If this theory does prove to be accurate, Apple could announce that Levinson is leaving the board due to the age policy, and that Cook will succeed him as chairman. Apple would likely say this move was part of its long-planned succession plan. At 65, Cook could serve as chairman for up to a decade, before the age policy applies to himself. In this scenario, it is unclear if Cook would become chairman or executive chairman. In the former role, he would focus more on managing the board and corporate governance. In the latter role, Cook would remain more involved in Apple's day-to-day operations and decision-making, which could help to ease the transition to a new CEO. Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, is widely viewed as Cook's most likely successor when the time comes. Daring Fireball's John Gruber and some other commentators have speculated that Apple may have intentionally fed the information about Cook preparing to step down to the Financial Times, so that the actual announcement and the timing of it does not come as a complete surprise to investors and the general public. Cook has been CEO since August 2011, so he is nearing 15 years at the helm of the company. This is only one possibility for Apple's succession plans. Alternatively, the company could opt to exempt Levinson from the age policy, as it did for now-77-year-old director Ron Sugar last year. Apple could also elect someone other than Cook as chairman. However, with Cook having reached the typical retirement age of 65, and Levinson having reached the policy age of 75, the stars might align for Cook to become Apple's next chairman.Tag: Tim CookThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:05 pmNext year’s AirPods Pro might cost more, here’s why I’m all for it
AirPods Pro 3 just launched in September, but rumors indicate Apple has a new, high-end variant coming next year with IR cameras and a premium price. Here’s why I’m all for a more expensive AirPods Pro model. more…04:00 pmApple products worth $320,000 recovered after being stolen in Pennsylvania, 6 charged | Mac Daily NewsApple products worth $320,000 recovered after being stolen in Pennsylvania, 6 charged
Pennsylvania State Police recovered a tractor-trailer load of stolen Apple merchandise—valued in the hundreds of thousands… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:00 pmApple just released a surprise new iMessage app gamers are gonna love
Macworld While it looks like Apple may be done releasing new hardware in 2025, it’s still hard at work on new software. Still to come before the end of the year is iOS 26.2, and over the weekend, Apple dropped a surprise in the App Store for iPhone users. Building off the popular Apple Arcade game, Sneaky Sasquatch, Apple has released the Sneaky Sasquatch Sticker Pack with some 60 stickers to send via iMessage. The pack includes variations on classic emoji in the Sasquatch style, as well as numerous in-game references. Apple acquired RAC7, the 2-person studio that created Sneaky Sasquatch, earlier this year, but this is the first independent release under Apple’s ownership. In October, the game received an update that brought a new farming region with crops and tractors. Back when the feature launched for iMessage back in iOS 10, Apple released several sticker packs, including a Classic Mac pack with iOS 9-stylized icons, but it hasn’t delivered anything new in nearly a decade.03:43 pmNext Apple Watch refresh may not happen until 2028
The next redesign of the Apple Watch may not be until 2028, with Apple believed to continue using its current wearable design for 2026 and possibly 2027.Apple Watch Series 11Apple's last major hardware redesign for the Apple Watch took place in 2024, but we could be waiting a while until the next big change. If a leaker is to be believed, that may not happen until 2028.In a Sunday Weibo post, leaker Instant Digital briefly wrote about the Apple Watch. The leaker said that the series is likely to continue "with its usual schedule next year," referring to 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:33 pmNew Black Friday AirTag Deal Has 1-Pack for Just $17.99
Amazon and Best Buy today have introduced a new record low price on the AirTag 1-Pack, available for just $17.99, down from $29.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. This is a new record low price on the solo AirTag, just beating out the low price we first tracked last week. Amazon also has an ongoing lowest-ever price on the AirTag 4-Pack, on sale for $64.99, down from $99.00. $11 OFFAirTag 1-Pack for $18.00 $34 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $64.99 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all 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 forumsFirehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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