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THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 15, 14:00 PST - Nov 16, 02:00 PSTNov 13, 04:48 PSTScheduled - Our carrier partner Three United Kingdom is conducting a planned maintenance from 15 November 2025 at 14:00 PST until 16 November 2025 at 02:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for Three United Kingdom customers.Impacted Products: Verify Silent Network Auth, Lookup SIM Swap, Lookup Identity Match, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes12:46 pmiPhone 16e Has Apparently 'Failed' Just Like iPhone Air
Apple's entry-level iPhone 16e model is selling poorly, just like the iPhone Air, according to an Asia-based leaker. The Weibo user known as "Fixed Focus Digital" said that the iPhone 16e is not selling well and the attempt at delivering a popular, low-cost iPhone has "failed." That being said, both models are expected to see successors. The iPhone 17e is expected to debut in the spring of 2026, while the iPhone Air 2 is likely to arrive at a later date owing to a delay. Meanwhile, demand for the iPhone 17 lineup continues to surge, with production orders increasing. The iPhone 16e was introduced earlier this year, offering the A18 chip, an OLED display, the C1 modem, a 48-megapixel camera, and more, for $599. There have been few reports about its sales performance until now. On the other hand, the iPhone Air is widely reported to have seen low demand. All production is expected to stop by the end of this month. There were plans for a second-generation iPhone Air that would be released alongside the iPhone 18 Pro in September 2026, but The Information says Apple has decided to delay the fall 2026 launch. The iPhone 17e is expected to feature the A19 chip and potentially the Dynamic Island. The iPhone Air 2 is rumored to offer an additional rear camera, a larger battery, and a vapor-chamber for cooling. Apple is seemingly hoping that these enhancements will help lift sales.Related Roundups: iPhone 16e, iPhone 17, iPhone AirTag: Fixed Focus DigitalBuyer's Guide: iPhone 16e (Neutral), iPhone 17 (Buy Now), iPhone Air (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:31 pmApple Stores extend return policy into January for holiday buyers
Apple has announced that it has extended its returns window for the holiday season, meaning that most customers have up to early January for purchases made up to Christmas Day.If you don't like the iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange, you can take it back — subject to certain conditionsJust as it has in previous years, Apple has extended its terms and conditions for returning purchases. Alongside its redressing of the Apple Store with Christmas decorations, it has introduced this temporary extensions specifically for the holiday season.The new returns policy started on November 12, 2025. Most items bought between then and December 25, 2025, can be returned up until January 8, 2025. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:27 pmApple seeking permission to appeal loss in $1B+ developer lawsuit
Apple is today seeking permission to appeal the result of a billion-dollar lawsuit filed by UK app developers accusing the company of abusive commission levels. The company last month lost the case and a hearing today will now decide how the damages are calculated. If the ruling stands, it is expected to end up costing Apple anywhere between £1B and £2B ($1.3B to $2.6B) – but Apple is expected to counter this with four arguments … more…12:12 pmChristmas starts early online and at Apple Stores worldwide
Apple has revamped the look of its online Apple Store to get into the Christmas spirit, and retail stores are being updated to match.Apple Omotesando in Tokyo has the new holiday decorations — image credit: Nao on TwitterApple began the holiday season for some users back on November 3, 2025, when it launched its UK-only Christmas Tree project. Now it has re-skinned the online Apple Store, while physical stores are being redressed with holiday decorations."Give something special," says Apple on the US and UK websites, while others have a similar sentiment in their local languages. "Find what they've been waiting for all year." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:10 pmThe best time to buy an iPhone – and when not to buy one
Macworld There are certain times of the year when buying a new iPhone is a bad idea, and there are certain times of the year when you can get a bargain on a new handset. The trick is knowing when you should buy a new iPhone. Luckily we are here to help. In this article, we answer all of your questions about when you should and shouldn’t buy a new iPhone – including advice on when Apple is likely to discount the price of older iPhone handsets. Looking for to buy a new iPhone right now? Apple introduced a set of new iPhones in September 2025 including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, and the iPhone Air. Apple continues to sell the iPhone 16e, which arrived in March 2025, and the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, which arrived in September 2024. Any of these phones would be a good purchase, although some more than other. For help deciding which model to buy read our Best iPhone comparison. Also in this article: Should I buy an old iPhone? When is the worst time to buy a new iPhone? When does Apple update the iPhone? When do iPhone prices drop? When does the iPhone go on sale? When a new iPhone is launched Apple tends to reduce prices of the previous generation. So, when the iPhone 17 launched Apple reduced the price of the iPhone 16. This is the only time when Apple drops prices on the iPhone. This is more pertinent in the U.K. where shoppers can buy an iPhone off contract and unlocked. If you are hoping to take advantage of some good discounts on a new iPhone, you should wait for an Amazon Prime Day sale (in July, October and sometimes in March), but we do see iPhone deals all year round in the U.K. Another good time to buy an iPhone is during the Black Friday sales in November. See our round up of the Best Black Friday iPhone deals. In the U.S. where the iPhone is most frequently bought on contract the best times to switch to a new iPhone will be when certain sales events are taking place, such as Black Friday, when many of the networks will sweeten their contract deals with extra features. Should I buy an iPhone 17? 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 Is now a good time to buy? Yes. With a larger screen, twice as much storage, a peek brightness of 3,000 on the ProMotion and Always-On screen, and 8 more hours of battery life, this is already shaping up to be a much better iPhone than the iPhone 16. There’s also the new 18MP Centre Stage front camera and two 48MP rear cameras. The iPhone 16 is a good allrounder iPhone and we recommend buying one, unless you are desperate for a telephoto lens. Read our full Apple iPhone 17 review Should I buy an iPhone 17 Pro? 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 Is now a good time to buy? Yes. All the late 2025 iPhones offer 3,000 nits max, Pro Motion and Always On, so this is no longer a reason to buy the Pro iPhone models, now the main differentiator is really just the additional camera on the rear because even the iPhone Air features the A19 Pro chip. The iPhone 17 Pro is the one to buy if you are into advanced photography and video. It is also the phone to choose if you consider yourself a power user, a professional creator, or if you are a gamer. Read our full Apple iPhone 17 Pro review Should I buy an iPhone 17 Pro Max? 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 Is now a good time to buy? Yes. The Pro Max is essentially the same phone as the iPhone 17 Pro, but with a larger display and better battery life (37 hours). If those are features that you need, along with additional camera lens, this is the model to buy. Read our full Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max review Should I buy an iPhone Air? 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 Is now a good time to buy? Yes. The iPhone Air is for early-adopters who prioritize being on the cutting edge. It’s also for those who want an ultra-thin design. There are trade-offs though, such as reduced battery life and a single rear camera, but this is a phone with wow factor and bragging rights. Read our full Apple iPhone Air (2025) review Should I buy an iPhone 16e? 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 Is now a good time to buy? Yes. But expect a new model in spring 2026. The iPhone 16e launched in February 2025 and brought the Apple Intelligence features and a faster processor to the budget end of the iPhone lineup. It’s the cheapest way to get a future proof iPhone so we recommend it. We expect that Apple will launch the iPhone 17e in spring 2026, but we don’t expect much more than a chip update, and the changes to the front facing camera seen on the 2025 iPhones. If you see a good deal on the iPhone 16e it’s worth taking advantage. Read our full Apple iPhone 16e review Should I buy an iPhone 16 Plus? Price When Reviewed: $899 Best Prices Today: New Refurbished Retailer Price $732.99 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 Is now a good time to buy? Yes. If you want a larger iPhone and the iPhone 17 Pro Max is too expensive for you then the iPhone 16 Plus is your best option. Apple hasn’t launched an iPhone 17 Plus, so there is no longer an affordable option for those who want, or need, a bigger iPhone. Should I buy an iPhone 16? 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 – Pink – Unlocked $702 View Deal iPhone 16 128GB – Ultramarine – Unlocked $702 View Deal iPhone 16 128GB – Teal – 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 Is now a good time to buy? No. We would avoid the iPhone 16 because it really doesn’t offer good value for money when compared to the iPhone 17, which offers twice as much storage as well as all the other additional features of the 2025 range. Read our full Apple iPhone 16 review Should I buy an old iPhone? What if you see an older iPhone model on sale? When Apple introduces the new range of iPhone each September it tends to keep some of the previous year’s models on sale, but not all of them. Each September we see Apple discontinue the previous Pro models of the iPhone. In 2025 Apple discontinued the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. It also stopped selling the 512GB models of the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus. These are all good options should you see them on sale at a cut price, just make sure you compare them to the current generation and be clear about what you are missing out on. Should I buy an iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max? Is now a good time to buy? Yes. If you are lucky enough to find one on sale at a good price we recommend buying it. 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 Should I buy a iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max? Is now a good time to buy? Maybe. If you find one on sale at a good price we recommend buying it, but it would have to be a really good deal and we don’t expect to find a new model now. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Read our review Price When Reviewed: Was $999 (Discontinued) Best Prices Today: $899.99 at Best Buy Should I buy a iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus? Is now a good time to buy? No. We would advise against buying the iPhone 15 or 15 Plus because they do not support the Apple Intelligence features. Apple iPhone 15 Read our review Price When Reviewed: From $699 (Was $799) Best Prices Today: $729 at Apple | $729.99 at Best Buy When is the worst time to buy a new iPhone? It’s easier to say when the worst time to buy a new iPhone is. That is without a doubt in the months leading up to September. So don’t buy a new iPhone in August, unless you want to be kicking yourself a month later when the price of that model drops and a new model arrives. The only reason to buy an iPhone in the run-up to an Apple Event is if it is likely to be discontinued. Apple tends to discontinue the Pro and Pro Max models of the previous generation when it introduces the next generation, so if you want to buy one of those models you may want to buy one while you still can. However, we’d suggest that it would be wise to wait for the next-gen version which is likely to present you with more for your money. Or take advantage of discounts as vendors sell off old stock after the new models arrive. The best time to buy an iPhone isn’t necessarily when a new model launches either – unless you’re desperate to have the very latest hardware. You might be happy to wait a month or two after the launch and wait for supply to catch up with demand, and for any problems with the new phones to be identified and (hopefully) fixed. The other advantage of buying around the October/November time frame is that is when shopping events, like Black Friday, take place, but as we said above, we don’t tend to see the newest iPhone models discounted much, or at all, at these events. We’d say that it’s fine to buy a new iPhone at any time within nine months of it launching, but if you are hoping to save some money on your purchase we’d recommend waiting a few months after the launch. When does Apple update the iPhone? Chris Martin / Foundry Knowing when the latest iPhones came out should help when making a judgment on whether there will be an update soon. See when is the next Apple event to find out if an Apple event is imminent. Apple usually updates the iPhone range at an Apple Event in September although sometimes it will hold an Spring Apple Event – although sometimes it just announces the news via press release, as it did the launch of the iPhone 16e in February 2025. The iPhone 17e is expected to be introduced in spring 2026. When do iPhone prices drop? We know based on past experience that Apple is very unlikely to drop the price of an iPhone in the first year of sales. However, Apple does usually reduce the price of the previous year’s iPhone when it introduces the new model – so expect Apple to discount its older handsets in September. How much do prices drop when a new iPhone comes out? Foundry When Apple introduces new iPhones it usually keeps the prices the same as the previous generation, at least in the U.S. (elsewhere there can be currency fluctuations to take account of). In 2024 Apple reduced the price of the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus by $100/£100 in September 2024 when the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus were introduced. The price of the iPhone 16 also dropped in 2025 with the arrival of the iPhone 17, but crucially this time the iPhone 17 has twice as much storage at the entry-level, so at only $100/£100 less but with half the storage the iPhone 16 really doesn’t look like a good deal. Will there be Black Friday iPhone discounts? The earliest you could expect to get a discount on the newest iPhones is around Black Friday at the end of November, so you might be planning to hold out until then. However, the deals we tend to see, if any, are usually for older handsets so if you are hoping for a discounted iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro you will probably be disappointed. See our round-up of Best Black Friday iPhone deals for more. Nor should you expect to get a discount in an Apple Black Friday sale. Apple’s Black Friday sale usually only takes the form of vouchers with select product purchases, rather than a discount, and it is unlikely that the newest iPhone would qualify as in previous year’s new iPhones haven’t been included. Note that while shopping events like Black Friday gets all the attention, that’s not the only time you can get discounts on Apple products: we see discounts all the time. Another event where we see good iPhone deals is Prime Day, which happens in July and October every year. So take a look at the iPhone deals for Amazon Prime Day sale to see what you might be able to save. In our experience, we don’t tend to see discounts on the newest handset until the spring–and these are always from third-party resellers, never from Apple. In fact, we don’t tend to see the iPhone discounted in the U.S. very often, most of the discounts we see are in the U.K. where unlocked iPhones are often sold off-contract at a good discount. Conclusion: When is the best time to buy a new iPhone? The worst time to buy is usually between July or August, mainly because with new iPhones on the horizon the price of the older handsets are likely to drop very soon. If you want the newest iPhones then the best deals don’t tend to come before the spring and summer months. If you are happy to buy an older iPhone then you will probably see decent deals around Prime Day and Black Friday – but deals happen all year round. We hope this article has proved helpful in reaching an informed buying decision. Remember that good prices can be found all year round, if a retailer is feeling generous and you know where to look: read our guide to the best iPhone deals for more on that. Wondering how long Apple supports iPhones for? Read How long do iPhones last.12:04 pmProblem in iOS26 with keyboard and background
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Macworld Best iPhone Deals Available Now! Black Friday isn’t here yet but we are already seeing lots of deals, including this deal on iPhone 16e: £90 off an iPhone 16e at Amazon. We have also highlighted deals on iPhone accessories and headphones below. Black Friday is the biggest shopping event of the year and it can be a great time to get a good deal on a new iPhone, iPhone accessories, or other Apple gear. Below we are tracking all the best Black Friday deals on the Apple iPhone and associated accessories, as well as sharing some advice on where to look and what to look out for. We’ll be updating this page imminently, as the discounts come in. If you’re looking for other Apple products, check out our mega roundup of the Best Black Friday 2025 Apple deals. Best early Black Friday iPhone deals If you can’t wait for Black Friday, these are the deals we are already seeing in the U.K.: Amazon, iPhone 16e (128GB): £509 (£90 off, RRP £599) Amazon, iPhone 16e (256GB): £649 (£50 off, RRP £699) Amazon, iPhone 16e (512GB): £849 (£50 off, RRP £899) AO, iPhone 16 (128GB): £659 (£40 off, RRP now £699) AO, iPhone 16 Pro Max (256GB): £1,099 (£100 off, RRP was £1,199) iPhone deals Black Friday 2025: What to expect Most iPhone deals in the U.S. are through carriers and require a trade-in or adding a new line. Carriers will likely have enticing deals with trade-ins over Black Friday, but be wary of long-term contracts and terms. You can see the Black Friday carrier deals in the section below. In the U.K. there are less limitations on the sale of iPhones so you will be able to pick one up unlocked at a discount if you would prefer to buy an iPhone up front, rather than on a contract. Shoppers in the U.K. should look for discounts on the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, but note Apple has already cut the price by $100/£100. Additionally, the price of the iPhone 16e will likely drop even further. Black Friday can be a good time to get a deal on an older iPhone, such as the iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max which are now discontinued. These will be worth grabbing if you see them at a good price. To get an idea of what to expect, we saw the following discounts over Black Friday 2024, and earlier this year during Prime Day. U.S. Best Buy, iPhone 15 (128GB): $690 ($49 off, MSRP $729) Black Friday 2024 Best Buy, iPhone 15 Plus (128GB): $780 ($49 off, MSRP $829) Black Friday 2024 U.K. Amazon, iPhone 16e (256GB): £594 (£105 off, RRP £699) Prime Day Amazon, iPhone 16e (512GB): £794 (£105 off, RRP £899) Prime Day Amazon, iPhone 16 (512GB): £999 (£100 off, RRP was £1,099) Prime Day Amazon, iPhone 16 Plus (512GB): £1,099 (£100 off, RRP was £1,199) Prime Day Amazon, iPhone 15, 128GB, £639 (£60 off, RRP now £699) Black Friday 2024 Amazon, iPhone 15 Pro, 256GB, £999 (£100 off, RRP was £1,099) Black Friday 2024 Amazon, iPhone 15 Pro Max, 256GB, £1,049 (£70 off, RRP was £1,199) Black Friday 2024 iPhone carrier deals for Black Friday 2025 In the U.S., the only big iPhone deals you can find come from carriers, and have a lot of strings attached. Typically, you have to buy a phone on a multi-year installment plan and get your discount in the form of monthly bill credits. On Black Friday, most U.S. carriers simply promote these deals, even though they’re running all the time, but on occasion they change slightly. Carriers will likely have enticing deals with trade-ins as well, but be wary of long-term contracts and terms. Conditions always apply here–you may need to have a specific plan, open a new line, or trade in a device. Most U.S. carrier deals require you to buy the phone on an installment plan, and then you get the discount as bill credits toward your monthly payment. These are the deals currently available from the major U.S. carriers: AT&T: You can get up to $1100 off the iPhone 17 Pro when you trade in an eligible iPhone. The savings transform into monthly credits on your bill for the next 36 months. T-Mobile: The carrier offers the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone Air for free if you either switch to T-Mobile or trade in a qualifying phone, as long as you’re on a qualifying Experience Beyond plan. The phone is paid through 24 monthly bill credits. Verizon: Get an iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro free with trade in and certain Unlimited plans. This phone is paid through 36 monthly bill credits. U.S. Cellular: Up to $1,100 off iPhone 17 Pro (or any other iPhone) with a new line and qualifying plan. This phone is paid through 36 monthly bill credits. Xfinity Mobile: If you trade in a qualifying phone you can get up to $830 off a new iPhone 17 series model. Boost Mobile: You can get $850 off the price of the iPhone 17 with Boost’s $65 per month plan. How to get the best iPhone deals for Black Friday 2025: Our Advice iPhone 17: Apple only launched the iPhone 17 lineup in September so we don’t expect to see big discounts, other than the typical “free iPhone as bill credits over several years with a qualifying plan” deals that are always on offer in the U.S. iPhone 16: Shoppers should look out for discounts on the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, but note that Apple has already cut prices by $100/£100. Also note that Apple no longer sells the 512GB versions of these handsets, so if you find those models on sale at a good price we recommend buying them. Similarly, if you see the now discontinued, iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max on sale at a good price then these would be a good purchase. iPhone 16e: The price of the iPhone 16e will likely drop. This is Apple’s ‘budget’ handset so it already has a low price though so don’t expect huge additional savings. iPhone 15: The only phones in this generation that were capable of Apple Intelligence are the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. This might not matter to you now, but it may in the future. If you see an offer on the iPhone 15 or older we don’t recommend buying it for this reason. All iPhone 16 handsets, all iPhone 17 handsets, and the iPhone Air support Apple’s AI (aka Apple Intelligence) features such as writing tools for summarizing text and Image Playground. iPhone accessories deals for Black Friday 2025 Many of the best deals are going to be on iPhone accessories–cases, chargers, cables, and the like. There are way too many such products to keep track of, and many small discounts come and go throughout the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale. We highlight only the most interesting bargains; products that are rarely discounted or exceptionally good prices on accessories we recommend. U.S. Amazon, AirPods 4: $84.99 ($44 off, MSRP $129) Amazon, AirPods 4 (with ANC): $149 ($30 off, MSRP $179) Amazon, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4: $169 ($60 off, MSRP $229) Amazon, Beats Solo 4: $150 ($50 off, MSRP $200) Amazon, Beats Solo Buds: $70 ($10 off, MSRP $80) Amazon, Beats Studio Pro: $250 ($100 off, MSRP $350) Amazon, Beats Pill: $100 ($50 off, MSRP $150) Amazon, Beats Flex: $30 ($50 off, MSRP $70 Amazon, AirTag (4-pack): $65 ($34 off, MSRP $99) Amazon, AirTag (single): $24 ($5 off, MSRP $29) Amazon, Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2m): $18 ($9 off, $29) Amazon, Apple 35W Dual USB-C compact Port Power Adapter: $39 ($20 off, MSRP $59) Amazon, Apple MagSafe Charger (2m): $45 ($4 off, MSRP $49) Amazon, Apple 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter: $59 ($0 off, MSRP $59) Amazon, Apple MagSafe Charger (2m): $45 ($4 off, MSRP $49) U.K. Amazon, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: £199 (£100 off, RRP £299.95) Amazon, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4: £169 (£60 off, RRP £229) Amazon, Beats Solo 4: £169 (£30 off, RRP £199.95) Amazon, Beats Fit Pro: £199 (£20 off, RRP £219.99) Amazon, AirTag (4-pack): £92 (£27 off, RRP £119) Amazon, AirTag (single): £28 (£7 off, RRP £35) You might also find some deals among our best earbuds for iPhones and best over-ear headphones. And don’t forget to look at our best AirPods Black Friday deals. Does Apple discount iPhones for Black Friday? Rather than discount its products, every year Apple holds a shopping event from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. Apple’s Black Friday ‘deal’ takes the form of gift card offers, rather than actual savings. While Apple is yet to confirm what Apple is doing for Black Friday 2025 we can hazard a guess that it will be similar to last year. In 2024 when buying an iPhone 15 from Apple you could get a voucher for $75/£60, with an iPhone 14 it was a $50/£40 Apple Gift Card, and an iPhone SE came with a $25/£20 Apple Gift Card. These iPhones are no longer on sale, so the 2025 deal may be for the iPhone 16, 16 Plus and 16e. The give aways over the past few years could give us a clue as to what the deal might be for 2025. Perhaps $75 with the iPhone 16 and $50 with the iPhone 16e. 202420232022iPhone 15$75–n/aiPhone 14$50$75–iPhone 13n/a$50$50iPhone SE$25$25$50 Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.S.) Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.K.) Black Friday 2025: Best deals for Apple products Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals: Apple Black Friday sale details Best Black Friday Apple deals Best Black Friday MacBook & Mac deals Best Black Friday AirPods deals Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals Best Black Friday iPad deals Best Black Friday iPhone deals11:41 amThe most surprising tweaks in iOS 26.2 beta 2 you need to know
iOS 26.2 beta brings a handful of improvements, including slick menu animations and extends Liquid Glass to more system apps. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)11:30 am9 AI features you can use on your iPhone without enabling Apple Intelligence
Macworld To put it mildly, Apple’s AI efforts haven’t been as fruitful as those of its rivals. While other companies churn out advanced chatbots and bake artificial smarts deeply into their platforms, the iPhone maker has failed to deliver on promises it made way back in 2024. The context-aware Siri upgrade is still coming soon, and Apple Intelligence features that have actually shipped have generally been underwhelming. All is not lost, however. Not only is the new Siri expected to arrive in March, but there are lots of iPhone AI tools that don’t fall under the Apple Intelligence umbrella. Apple has been embedding a Neural Engine that powers its on-device machine learning features since the iPhone 8 and X debuted in 2017. While Writing Tools and Clean Up in Photos first come to mind when thinking of Apple’s AI offerings, there are plenty of other smart perks that don’t require Apple Intelligence or an internet connection to work on iOS. Photos As a mobile photography enthusiast, I especially appreciate my iPhone’s understanding of my photo library. The moment I click or save a photo, I can instantly tap and hold on the subject to remove it and insert it elsewhere, change its background, or turn it into a sticker. This simplifies the photo editing process in both professional and casual workflows. Similarly, iOS 26’s Spatial Scene feature analyzes your photos to understand their depth. This lets you generate an animated, 3D variant of the shot that reacts to your iPhone’s movement. The Photos app on iOS isn’t merely detecting borders to highlight subjects; it’s also aware of the context inside. This enables you to search your entire media library using relevant keywords, such as dog, table, pasta, recipe, etc. Dictation Another smart feature I frequently rely on is the offline dictation tool. Instead of typing long walls of text manually, I simply hit the microphone button on the built-in software keyboard and proceed with my rant. My iPhone starts listening and converts my speech to text in real time. It is highly accurate and properly punctuates my sentences. The on-device speech-to-text engine also works in the Voice Memos and Phone apps, letting you transcribe recordings and audio calls live. While summarizing a transcript requires Apple Intelligence, the transcription process itself works without enabling Apple’s AI suite. Apple’s Personal Voice feature lets youmimic your own voice without using ChatGPT.Foundry Personal Voice Apple takes accessibility tools seriously, helping those with different needs make the most of its devices. Personal Voice is an AI-powered accessibility feature that lets your iPhone convert text to speech using your own voice. While the initial version of the feature required a tedious 15-minute setup, the latest iteration only prompts you to read 10 sentences out loud. Once set up, your iPhone can talk using your mimicked voice whenever you input text in the designated field. Siri Suggestions While Siri itself isn’t always so great at handling user requests, the suggestions it makes can be quite handy. For those unfamiliar, iOS learns from your habits and surfaces relevant actions and information in different parts of the system, such as Spotlight Search and the Lock Screen. For example, if you tend to launch Apple Maps every day at 5 p.m. to navigate home after work, the shortcut will be waiting for you the moment you unlock your iPhone around that time. Live Text Live Text is a system-wide optical character recognition (OCR) tool that lets you interact with supported characters in a wide range of apps. In Photos, for example, you can quickly copy phrases that appear in images or call a photographed number. The feature also works in compatible third-party apps, in addition to online images when browsing with Safari. It’s a solid way to copy, translate, or share text directly from a photo. You can transcribe any spoken word using your iPhone’s keyboard.Foundry Mail While email summaries were recently launched as an Apple Intelligence exclusive, the Mail app has gained other smart features that don’t require enabling the AI suite. Notably, it can now analyze and sort emails based on their topics, placing them in dedicated inboxes. These include Primary, Transactions, Promotions, and Updates. It’s a neat way to filter out the noise that you can easily toggle on or off at any point. Live Recognition Personal Voice isn’t the only AI-powered accessibility tool available on iOS. Live Recognition is a built-in smart camera that can describe objects and people in front of you. Those with limited vision can rely on their iPhones to detect what’s around them in a hassle-free manner. Mail will automatically sort your purchase, promotion, and primary messages.Foundry Battery The iPhone’s smart tools also extend to power management. iOS learns from your charging habits to power the Optimized Battery Charging feature. If you keep your iPhone plugged overnight, it won’t fully charge until the morning, when you typically unplug it. Adaptive Power mode is another smart feature that monitors your usage and optimizes the performance to maximize your iPhone’s battery life. Camera Despite the built-in Camera app not offering many of the AI tools like those found on Pixels and other Android phones, it still packs a lot of smarts. For example, it can recognize faces and pets before shooting. This lets it shift its focus dynamically—depending on what it detects in the viewfinder. The app can similarly suggest shooting modes based on the environment, such as Night mode in low-light setups, Macro mode for closeups, and so on.11:04 amDelay in Zap triggering and Zap history
Status: InvestigatingWe’re currently investigating an issue that is causing delays with Zaps triggering and running. Some of your automations may be slower than usual or temporarily delayed. Our team is actively working to resolve this issue. We’ll provide updates as we learn more.Affected components Instant Triggers (Degraded performance) Searches & Writes (Degraded performance) Polling Triggers (Degraded performance)10:45 amWhat do you select as tax category when preparing for releasing the app ? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWhat do you select as tax category when preparing for releasing the app ?
Ok so basically I have never set tax category other than the default option which is "App Store software" My question is what happens if we do not select the proper tax category and just go with the default option: "App Store software" and is it like ok to select "App Store software" most of […]10:42 amBest time to buy an Apple Watch: Should you buy an Apple Watch now?
Macworld There’s no bad time to buy an Apple Watch, but there are better and worse times. Apple releases new Apple Watch models (called “series”) on a yearly cadence, and the price rarely changes by all that much. So to avoid buying an Apple Watch that is outdated after just a few weeks, you want to time it right. Apple launched a new set of Apple Watches at an event in September 2025, so now is a good time to buy – that’s assuming you are reading in this at any time other than the run up to September 2026! If you are reading this in the summer then our advice would be to wait until mid-September when the new Apple Watch models are likely to go on sale and buy one then – or buy an older Apple Watch at a cut-price deal. However, buying an Apple Watch just after they go on sale isn’t necessarily the best time to get one. There are certain times of the year when you can get a better price on a new Apple Watch. We see Apple Watch deals from retailers all year round, but the best deals tend to happen during Amazon Prime Day (July and October) or Black Friday (November). For this reason we would recommend that those are good times to buy a new Apple Watch. Take a look at our Best Apple Watch deals for Black Friday. When is the best time to buy an Apple Watch? If the worst time to buy an Apple Watch is just before a new one is launched, when is the best time to buy one? Knowing when new Apple Watches launch goes some way to help with this question, however, some Apple Watch models are updated more regularly than others. The Series models, currently Apple Watch Series 11, are usually updated every September. The Apple Watch SE and Ultra models are updated less regularly. There was a two year gap between the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and 3 for example. So you can avoid buying a new Apple Watch just before Apple replaces it with a better model, but is buying a new Apple Watch just after launch a good time to buy one? Not necessarily. Our advice is to buy when there is a sale on, such as Amazon Prime Day (July and October) or Black Friday (November). We see Apple Watch deals from retailers throughout the year, but the best deals tend to happen during these big sale events. For this reason we would recommend that those are good times to buy a new iPad. Take a look at Best Apple Watch deals of Black Friday. Should I buy the Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm) Price When Reviewed: $399 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $389 View Deal $399.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket BUY Last updated: September 2025 Is now a good time to buy? Yes. Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 11 at an event in September 2025. It’s not hugely different to the Apple Watch Series 10 launched a year previously, but there are differences. The new display is more scratch-resistant, there is a new Space Gray option and it includes Blood Pressure monitoring. However Blood Pressure monitoring is also available on the Apple Watch Series 9 and 10 and the Ultra 2 and 3. There are a number of other features that didn’t only arrive with the 2025 generation, for example, Live Listen transcription and Live Translation are available on all Apple Watches from Series 9 forwards. We mention this because if you see a deal on the Apple Watch Series 10 it would be worth grabbing. The best news for U.K. shoppers is that at launch Apple dropped the price compared to the previous generation – so do check the price of the 11 compared to any deals you see on the older model. Read our full Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm) review Should I buy the Apple Watch SE 3? Price When Reviewed: $249 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $199.99 View Deal $249.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket BUY Last updated: September 2025 Is now a good time to buy? Yes. Apple also announced the Apple Watch SE 3 at the Apple event in September 2025. This version of the Apple Watch SE is a significant update compared to the Apple Watch SE 2, which launched in 2022. This time round the Apple Watch SE 3 gains an Always-on display, temperature sensing, sleep apnoea notifications, the wrist flick and double tap gestures, on-device Siri, the ability to play back media via its own speaker, and 64GB storage (up from 32GB). It still lacks some of the sensors of the other models though: e.g. ECG and Blood Oxygen features. Battery life is shorter at 18 hours. When we reviewed it we were struck by just how good an option the Apple Watch SE 3 is now that it has gained what it has. If you don’t need those health related sensors then save your money and buy the SE 3 rather than the Series 11. Read our full Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm) review Should I buy the Apple Watch Ultra 3? Price When Reviewed: $799 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $699.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket BUY Last updated: September 2025 Is now a good time to buy? Yes. Also arriving at the Apple event in September 2025 was the Apple Watch Ultra 3. This version of the Apple Watch, like it’s Ultra predecessors is designed for adventurers. Aside from a better processor compared to the Ultra 2, which launched two years prior, the Ultra 3 has a slightly larger display due to thinner bezels, and a slightly thinner case, but you would be hard pressed to spot the difference. There are differences though: the display is more durable and has a LTPO3 wide-angle OLED – so you’ll be able to see notifications from any angle in bright sunlight. It also features 5G cellular and satellite connectivity and there’s a massive 42 hours of battery life, which is more than the previous generation. You can also charge it faster than before. The best news for U.K. shoppers is that at launch Apple dropped the price compared to the previous generation. The U.S. shoppers weren’t so lucky. Read our full Apple Watch Ultra 3 review Should I buy an old Apple Watch? What if you see an older Apple Watch model on sale? Should I buy an Apple Watch Series 10? Is now a good time to buy? Yes. The Apple Watch Series 10 has gained many of the new features that came with the Apple watchOS 26 update in September including: Blood pressure monitoring, Live Listen transcription and Live Translation. If you see one on sale at a good price grab it! Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm) Read our review Price When Reviewed: $399 Best Prices Today: $279.99 at Amazon | $299 at Walmart | $329 at Best Buy Should I buy an Apple Watch Ultra 2? Is now a good time to buy? Yes. There is a bigger difference between the third and second-gen Ultra than there is between the Series 10 and 11, but if you see a good saving on the Ultra 2 we don’t think you will be missing out on much. Apple Watch Ultra 2 Read our review Price When Reviewed: $799 (base) Best Prices Today: $799 at Apple | Not Available at Adorama Should I buy an Apple Watch SE 2? Is now a good time to buy? No. We don’t recommend that you buy the Apple Watch SE 2 because the third-generation model that launched in September 2025 is considerably superior.10:15 amApple Store offers extended return window for holiday gifts
If you’re looking for an easier means of returning an Apple item this year, you’re in luck. Apple on Wednesday not only began rolling out its holiday theming at its Apple Store retail locations, but began offering an extended holiday return window for Apple Store product purchases. The purchases can now be returned through early […] Source10:00 amApple announces U.S. passport feature for Wallet app
Apple on Wednesday announced that iPhone users can now create a Digital ID in the Apple Wallet app featuring the information from their U.S. passport. To create and present a Digital ID based on a U.S. passport, you’ll need following: The digital ID can be created by opening the Wallet app on the iPhone, tapping […] Source08:16 amMacworld Podcast: Apple silicon and five years of Mac greatness
Macworld Apple has reduced its reliance on third-party chips. How does that affect the devices it makes? That’s on this week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast. This is episode 959 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 959 on YouTube Listen to episode 959 on Apple Podcasts08:00 amThe gift for anyone who hates the Apple TV remote — $30
Macworld TL;DR: This button remote replaces Apple’s confusing touch remote with real buttons and all-in-one control for $29.95. Every household has one person who despises the Apple TV remote, and for good reason. Between the slippery design, touchpad mishaps, and constant recharging, it’s more frustration than function. The Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV and Apple TV 4K solves all of that with a familiar, no-nonsense design built for comfort and control. This remote brings back real buttons, intuitive navigation, and that satisfying click that makes streaming feel effortless again. It connects via infrared (IR), allowing you to sync it with your TV, soundbar, or receiver to control power, volume, and mute functions so you can eliminate the juggling act of multiple remotes. Why it’s worth gifting Familiar feel: Traditional buttons replace Apple’s finicky touchpad for simple, precise navigation. All-in-one control: Adjust your Apple TV and TV settings from a single remote. Quick setup: Syncs in seconds using IR technology — no Bluetooth pairing required. Long range: Works up to 12 meters away, so you can stay parked on the couch. Universal compatibility: Works with Apple TV, Apple TV 4K, and most modern TVs. It’s the remote that Apple should’ve made years ago, simple, functional, and instantly more enjoyable to use. Get the Button Remote for Apple TV today for $29.95. Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV/Apple TV 4KSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:44 ammacOS 26.2 Tahoe introduces Edge Light for better video calls
macOS 26.2 beta 2 adds a new Edge Light feature that adds a bright rim of light around your Mac’s display during video calls. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:08 amFeedback for my workout tracker App
I have just gone and built a workout tracker app for myself as I feel most of the apps in the market are bloated with unnecessary features. Would love any feedback on the design and the UI/UX of the app. Currently features built for the MVP – 1. Workout Logging 2. Trackings PRs , Volume, […]05:52 amSingapore SMS Carrier Maintenance – M1
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 19, 10:00 - 13:00 PSTNov 12, 21:34 PSTScheduled - The M1 network in Singapore is conducting a planned maintenance from 19 November 2025 at 10:00 PST until 19 November 2025 at 13:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to M1 Singapore handsets.05:05 amDeep link Settings from my ios app
can I deep link the user into a specific settings in my iOS app? I want to take the user to settings -> shortcuts ->advanced -> “allow sharing large data” directly with a button tap from my iOS app. I have seen some VPN apps take me directly into the VPN and management section of […]02:48 amMy fully customizable UI system
Just want to brag about my UI system :D, which can be fully customized by users, not just the colors. This is SwiftUI. All the themes, except the first one (the default), were created and shared by users so that other users can download and apply. Currently, the theme library has 15 themes. As far […]02:10 amiOS 26.2 shows Apple is still tweaking the Liquid Glass look and feel
The iOS 26.6 developer beta released earlier today brings a few animation and interface tweaks, indicating that Apple is still working on the balance between practical usability and its original vision for Liquid Glass. Here’s what’s changed. more…12:36 amiOS 26.2 beta 2 is out with changes to the Games and Measure apps
Macworld A day after the wide release of iOS 26.1, Apple released the first beta of iOS 26.2. This release is again expected to focus primarily on polish, tweaking, while adding quality-of-life enhancements rather than any big new features. Update 11/12/25: The second beta of iOS 26.2 is out now, with further interface refinements in the Games and Measure apps. iOS 26.2: What’s new We will continually update this list as the beta progresses and more changes are added and discovered by the community. Measure app: The Measure app gets a new Liquid Glass design. Games app: New library filtering, improved controller navigation, and challenge scores that update in real time. Updated Sleep Score ranges: Apple has adjusted what the various Sleep Score ranges mean, making it require higher scores for the better descriptions. For example, “High” used to be a score of 70-89, and is now 81-95. Lock Screen Liquid Glass slider: The clock control for the Lock Screen how has a slider to adjust how transparent/glassy the time readout should be. This replaces the old “clear or tinted” toggle. Apple News design: The design of Apple News has been tweaked, with four quick-select categories at the top. These appear to be based on your previous activity. Podcasts improvements: The Podcasts app gets auto-generated chapters along with the ability to more easily follow mentioned podcasts or follow up on links mentioned in a podcast episode. Set Alarms and Timers for Reminders: If you set a reminder as “urgent” you will be asked if you wish to create and alarm or timer for it. Freeform app: You can now insert tables into your boards. iOS 26.2: How to install If you want to test the iOS 26 beta releases but are not a registered developer, follow these steps: Click Sign Up on the Apple Beta page and register with your Apple ID. Log in to the Beta Software Program. Click Enroll your iOS device. Open the Settings app, tap General, then Software Update. In the Beta Updates section, select the iOS Public Beta. It may take a few moments after registering for the beta option to appear in Software Update. iOS 26.2: How to install the developer beta You’ll need to be registered as an Apple developer, but a free developer account will do. You can get one via Xcode or the Apple Developer app in iOS. Here’s how to do it via the Apple Developer app: Download the Apple Developer App from the App Store. Open the app. Tap on Account. Sign in using your usual Apple ID. Find out everything you need to know about iOS 26 in our iOS 26 superguide.Wednesday November 1211:39 pmThe final chapter of Apple TV’s WondLa just got its first trailer
WondLa, Apple’s animated adventure trilogy, returns on November 26 for a final run of six episodes. Watch the trailer below. more…11:29 pmEverything New in iOS 26.2 Beta 2
Apple today provided developers with the second beta of iOS 26.2, which adds a few new features worth knowing about. Measure App Apple's Measure app now features a Liquid Glass design for the level, with two Liquid Glass bubbles instead of white circles. Games App There's now an option to sort games in the Games app Library by size, in addition to Name and Recent. CarPlay The CarPlay app supports disabling pinned messages in the Messages app. Menu Animations For pop-out menus that expand from a corner button, there's a quicker, bouncier animation that looks like the animation that Apple showed off at WWDC. The Liquid Glass animation in iOS 26.2 beta 2 is amazing, feels like what was shown off at WWDC pic.twitter.com/J6YruZz4cR— Aaron (@aaronp613) November 12, 2025 Alerts Apple now provides more information on the Enhanced Safety Alerts added in the first beta. Enhanced Safety Alerts can provide you safety alerts on your iPhone and Watch to notify you of an emergency event, such as an earthquake or flood. These alerts are sent over available connectivity, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and, when available, mobile data. Apple can deliver Enhanced Safety Alerts to your current region, which is determined using your device location. A region may be a country, or for some countries (such as the US), a region may be a group of states. Your Apple device can be associated with this region. Apple does not store information about your device location in a region. Enhanced Safety Alerts are turned on by default. You can disable or re-enable Enhanced Safety Alerts by going to Settings > Notifications > Enhanced Alerts > Enhanced Safety Alerts, then tapping to turn one or more types of Enhanced Safety Alerts on or off. Enhanced Safety Alerts are delivered by Apple and will appear and sound different to a Government Alert sent by your local government. Improve Alert Delivery uses your approximate location to improve the timeliness and reliability of Enhanced Safety Alerts. For example, Earthquake Alerts might be delivered quicker and more reliably when Improve Alert Delivery is turned on. Apple does not store your approximate location. You can enable Improve Alert Delivery in Settings > Notifications > Enhanced Alerts > Enhanced Safety Alerts > Improve Alert Delivery. To receive Enhanced Alerts, you must have enabled Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > System Services > Alerts & Shortcuts Automation. Other Features There are several other new features coming in iOS 26.2, such as a Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen and Live Translation support for the AirPods in the European Union. More information can be found in our iOS 26.2 beta 1 guide. Download iOS 26.2 iOS 26.2 beta 2 is available for developers right now, but a public beta is likely coming later this week. You can sign up for public beta testing by visiting Apple's beta website. Compatibility iOS 26.2 is available on all iPhones that support iOS 26. Release Date We're expecting Apple to release iOS 26.2 in December, sometime between December 9 and December 16.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:09 pmOpenAI Releases GPT-5.1, Along With Renamed and New Personalities
With the other personalities, you’re choosing between flavors of bullshit. With Efficient, you’re choosing no bullshit.11:05 pmNew in iOS 26.2 beta 2: Liquid Glass tweaks, Games app changes, more
The second developer beta of iOS 26.2 has arrived with changes to system animations and updates for the Games app. Here's what's new.The second developer beta of iOS 26.2 is now available for download.On Wednesday, more than a week after the debut of the first developer beta, Apple deployed iOS 26.2 developer beta 2. The iOS software update has the build number 23C5033g, up from 23C5027f.As a whole, iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 brought a multitude of changes, including Apple's controversial "Liquid Glass" design language. The following update, iOS 26.1, introduced customization options for Liquid Glass, along with new toggles. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:05 pmApple Introduces Digital ID, but It Doesn’t Replace Your Passport
Apple’s new Digital ID lets US passport holders add an ID to the iPhone’s Wallet app for TSA identity checks, but it’s no replacement for your physical license or passport.10:55 pmApple Releases Safari Technology Preview 232 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements | MacRumorsApple Releases Safari Technology Preview 232 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed Safari Technology Preview to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser. Safari Technology Preview 232 includes fixes and updates for CSS, JavaScript, Media, Rendering, SVG, Storage, Web API, and Web Inspector. The current Safari Technology Preview release is compatible with machines running macOS Sequoia and macOS Tahoe, the newest version of macOS. The Safari Technology Preview update is available through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences or System Settings to anyone who has downloaded the browser from Apple’s website. Complete release notes for the update are available on the Safari Technology Preview website. Apple’s aim with Safari Technology Preview is to gather feedback from developers and users on its browser development process. Safari Technology Preview can run side-by-side with the existing Safari browser and while it is designed for developers, it does not require a developer account to download and use.Tag: Safari Technology PreviewThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:54 pmLooking for testers for my no-code app development tool
Hey everyone, Basically, the title. I’m looking for 10 people to test an early version of Appiary – no-code app development tool I’ve been working on. It allows you to generate Swift and Flutter apps using prompts, and you can download the source code, take screenshots and upload your build to App Store afterwards! We’re […]10:50 pmAqara Launches Matter-Supported FP300 Presence Sensor
Aqara today launched its latest sensor, debuting the Presence Multi-Sensor FP300. Aqara’s sensor is able to determine when someone is in the room, providing a useful way to control HomeKit-connected lights and devices. There are dual mmWave and passive infrared sensors inside the FP300, and in our testing prior to launch, the sensors worked well to detect presence and keep lights on even when sitting still. A wide 120-degree field of view provides coverage of most of a room depending on where the sensor is located, and Aqara added extra sensors for ambient light, humidity, and temperature. It’s handy to have extra sensors for keeping an eye on room conditions or activating scenes based on parameters like light levels. Unlike prior Aqara sensors that detect presence, the FP300 is battery powered so it can be placed anywhere, and it’s also more affordable. At $50, it’s an easier buy for rooms where you want better control over when the lights are on and off. The sensor is small and unobtrusive with a rotatable base, so it can be placed almost anywhere. It comes with screws, adhesive and a magnet for mounting it on the wall or another surface. Compared to the more expensive FP2 Presence Sensor from Aqara, the FP300 is not as advanced and does not include multi-person detection, sleep tracking, or fall detection capabilities. There are plenty of sensors that can detect movement to turn on lights or activate other devices, but those mostly work by detecting movement upfront and then turning the lights off after a set period. Aqara’s Presence Sensor works much better than these static motion sensors. It keeps the lights on inside the closet for the entire duration that I’m in there before turning them off again. It has a range of almost 20 feet, so it works in most rooms. The FP300 is able to connect to HomeKit using Matter, and it also includes Zigbee and Thread protocol support. When used in Thread mode, it can connect with Apple Home without a hub, but Zigbee mode requires an Aqara Zigbee Hub. It supports HomeKit automations, so you can create actions for turning on lights or other devices when you enter the room, or use features like the ambient light detection to automate your lights when it starts to get dark. Combining the included sensors is useful too. You can set up an automation for turning the lights on in the dark only when presence is detected, or activating the thermostat only if it’s over a certain temperature while someone is in the room. Aqara designed the sensor with AI, and it can adjust detection sensitivity to the room where it is placed. There are two CR2450 batteries inside, which will need to be replaced approximately once every two years when it’s connected via Thread. The Presence Sensor FP300 can be purchased from Amazon for $50 as of today.Tag: AqaraThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:44 pmConverting from individual to a business account. Do i have to pay for a workspace email? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingConverting from individual to a business account. Do i have to pay for a workspace email?
I’m converting my account to use my LLC as a name. I have a website for my sub business under my LLC. They wanted a website so i made one with Google sites. But do i need to pay for a workspace email to have it? It’s annoying i don’t make any money right now […]10:42 pm1Password now lets you auto-unlock your vault when you unlock your Mac
Today, 1Password announced a new “unlock with device” setting that auto-unlocks the app when you unlock your Mac. Here’s how it works. more…10:39 pmGenerating images in Swift using Image Playground
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ISSEY MIYAKE and Apple on Tuesday unveiled iPhone Pocket. Inspired by the concept of “a piece of cloth,” its singular 3D-knitted… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:22 pmEverything new in iOS 26.2 beta 2
Apple continues to test the next iPhone software update with iOS 26.2 beta 2 released today. The pre-release iPhone software update includes a surprising amount of changes and refinements. Here’s everything new so far: more…10:14 pmNeed advice on pricing banner/popup ads in my app
I have an iOS app that's doing pretty well in Germany with around 300 daily active users. I reached out to local companies that sell products in my app's niche (physical products) and one company replied positively. I want to offer them to advertise in my app's homepage through a banner placement/popup (any other recommendations […]09:59 pmiOS 26.2 lets you disable new CarPlay feature in Messages
iOS 26 brought major changes to CarPlay, including a new Liquid Glass design, widgets, Live Activities, and more. The Messages app also added new features like Tapbacks and pinned conversations. With today’s release of iOS 26.2, Apple has added a new toggle that lets you simplify the Messages app … more…09:59 pmmacOS Tahoe 26.2 Gets Edge Light Feature for Video Calls
The second beta of macOS 26.2 introduces a new Edge Light feature that's designed for video calls on FaceTime and other video calling platforms. It adds a light border around the edges of your Mac's display, providing improved lighting. Apple says that it is meant to help you look your best on video calls. Edge Light mimics a ring light, eliminating the need for a separate device. It can provide illumination when you're in a dark room, and customize the light to match the brightness of the ambient lighting. The Mac's Apple Neural Engine is able to detect your face, relative size, and location in the video frame to position the light appropriately, and it will fade out to allow you to access content on your screen when needed by detecting your mouse cursor. You can adjust the color of the light using a slider that transitions between warm and cool options. Edge Light can be accessed in the settings of video conferencing apps alongside other options like backgrounds, Portrait mode, Studio Light, and Voice Isolation. The feature is available on Macs that support Apple silicon, and it works with both webcams and external cameras that are connected. On Macs from 2024 and later, Edge Light can turn on automatically when ambient lighting in the room drops. Developers can try Edge Light today, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 is set to launch to the public in December. Related Roundup: macOS Tahoe 26Related Forum: macOS TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:56 pmiOS 26.2 adds a cool Liquid Glass effect to the native Level tool
Apple released iOS 26.2 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…09:53 pmiOS 26.2’s Apple Games app has three new improvements
iOS 26.2 is coming next month, and developer beta 2 just arrived today, highlighting three new improvements for Apple’s Games app. more…09:53 pmBelkin UltraCharge Pro review: Apple exclusive 25W charging for iPhone & Apple Watch
On Wednesday, Belkin expanded its 25W Qi2.2 iPhone charging lineup with a new, Apple-exclusive 3-in-1 model that looks clean and elegant on a desk, counter, or nightstand.Belkin UltraCharge Pro review: Fast charging for iPhone, AirPods, and Apple WatchWith the release of the Qi2.2 standard, Belkin was the very first company to launch a compatible charger. Now, Belkin is introducing another, making it the fourth such 25W model from the brand.The new UltraCharge Pro is a 3-in-1 luxe desktop charger that can quickly power up your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the fastest wireless speeds. I've been testing it out for a few weeks, and while the price is a bit high, it's incredibly well designed. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:16 pmSecond developer betas of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2 now available for testing
Apple has moved on to the second round of developer betas for the current testing generation, with fresh builds of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 available for testing.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe second round of beta tests follow the first batch, which 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 2 is build 23C5033g, replacing 23C5027f Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:07 pmBeta 2 for tvOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, and more now available
Apple has released a new wave of beta updates, with developer beta 2 rolling out for tvOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and more. more…09:07 pmSecond macOS Tahoe 26.2 Beta Now Available to Developers
Apple today provided the second beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the first 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. 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. We'll likely see Apple release macOS Tahoe 26.2 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 forums09:05 pmApple pulls two gay dating apps in China to comply with government order
Apple announced the removal of two prominent gay dating apps, Blued and Finka, from its App Store in China to comply with a directive… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:05 pmApple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 to Developers
Apple today seeded the second 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 first 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. 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 forums09:04 pmmacOS Tahoe 26.2 beta 2 now available
Less than a week after releasing beta 1, Apple is now rolling out macOS Tahoe 26.2 developer beta 2. Here’s what to expect, including a new feature for video calls. more…09:03 pmiPadOS 26.2 beta 2 available now, here’s what to expect
Apple has just released iPadOS 26.2 developer beta 2, which arrives about one week after developers received access to the first beta version. Here’s what’s new so far. more…09:03 pmApple releases iOS 26.2 beta 2 for iPhone
Apple has released the second iOS 26.2 beta for iPhone. The developer beta version is available as an over-the-air update starting today. more…09:03 pmApple Releases Second watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2 and visionOS 26.2 Betas
Apple today provided developers with the second betas of upcoming watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and visionOS 26.2 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple seeded the first 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. We don't know what new features might be added in watchOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and tvOS 26.2. Apple doesn't typically provide release notes for betas, so we might not know what's new until the software updates see a public launch unless there are outward-facing changes. 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 forums09:02 pmmacOS 26.2 adds new ‘Edge Light’ feature for better video calls
macOS Tahoe 26.2 is adding a a fun and useful new feature for video conferencing. The update introduces a feature Apple is calling Edge Light, which aims to improve your video quality in low lighting conditions by adding a virtual ring light around the edge of your Mac’s display. Here’s how it works. more…09:01 pmOpenAI Launches Smarter, More Conversational ChatGPT 5.1
OpenAI today upgraded GPT-5 to GPT-5.1, the next-generation version of the AI model that powers ChatGPT. There are two versions of GPT-5.1, including Instant and Thinking. Instant is warmer, more intelligent, and better at following instructions, according to OpenAI, while GPT-5.1 Thinking is easier to understand, faster on simple tasks, and more persistent on complex tasks. OpenAI says that users can expect a more enjoyable communication experience, with options to more easily customize ChatGPT's tone. There are new presets for tone, including Professional, Candid, and Quirky. The new presets join the existing Default, Nerdy, Cynical, Friendly (previously Listener), and Efficient (previously Robot) options. ChatGPT can also proactively offer to update preferences during conversations when you ask for a certain tone or style, and there are fine tuning options to adjust how concise, warm, or scannable responses are, along with how often it employs emojis. By default, GPT-5.1 Instant is warmer and more playful, and more likely to adhere to parameters that you set. GPT-5.1 Thinking is able to adapt thinking time more precisely to the question, and responses are clearer with fewer undefined terms. It's also warmer and more empathetic than before. Questions will continue to be routed to the most suitable model using GPT-5.1 Auto. GPT 5.1 Instant and Thinking are rolling out to users today, with paid Pro, Plus, Go, and Business users set to get access first, then free and logged-out users. Enterprise and Edu users will get a seven-day early-access toggle, after which GPT-5.1 will become the default model. OpenAI plans to roll out GPT-5.1 gradually to keep performance stable, so not all users will see it right away. GPT-5 will remain available in the legacy models dropdown for paid subscribers for the next three months.Tags: ChatGPT, OpenAIThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:43 pmYou can now use your iPhone as your Digital ID–here’s how
Macworld Apple announced its new Digital ID initiative back at WWDC in June, but the capability didn’t ship as part of iOS 26—it was one of the very few announcements that took a little longer to reach our iPhones. Now, Apple has made Digital IDs available to anyone running iOS 26.1. No further software update is available; Apple enabled the capability with a server-side switch. The Digital ID is essentially a copy of your passport, and has limited availability and use. It currently requires a U.S. passport that has not expired, and once your Digital ID is created, you can only used it in a beta test as your ID for the TSA in about 250 airports, and only for domestic travel. Eventually the goal is to allow it as your ID at other locations and businesses, including online, to verify your age or identity. Apple explicitly notes: “Digital ID is not a replacement for a physical passport, and cannot be used for international travel and border crossing in lieu of a U.S. passport.” Creating your Digital ID You must have an iPhone running iOS 26.1 or Apple Watch running watchOS 26.1. Open Wallet Tap the + button at the top of the screen. Select Driver’s License and ID Cards. Select Digital ID. Choose whether to add your Digital ID to iPhone and Apple Watch or iPhone only. Follow the on-screen prompts to scan your passport, place your iPhone against the chip embedded in the back of your passport. Follow the prompts to take a photo of yourself, and additional live movements—this is similar to setting up Face ID. You will then submit your info for verification, and when complete, your passport will be added to your Apple Wallet. This can be a convenient form of ID for those in the United States who are flying domestically but don’t have a state-issued ID with Real ID or whose state hasn’t added support in Apple Wallet. But it cannot be used everywhere that your passport may be required, especially international travel, so you’ll still want to keep your physical passport handy.08:38 pmDoes anyone else use UXCam for recordings?
I'm trying to understand the UX in my app better and I came across this. Yay or Nay? submitted by /u/RSPJD [link] [comments]08:08 pmJason Momoa & Kurt Sutter steer Apple TV toward darker prestige drama with 'Nomad'
Apple TV is getting a little dirt on its hands with "Nomad," a violent outlaw-biker saga from Jason Momoa and "Sons of Anarchy" creator Kurt Sutter.Jason MomoaApple has built a lineup that has grown grittier over the past two years, and Nomad looks like its boldest move yet. The New Zealand-set series will follow a warrior torn between two families in the violent underworld of outlaw bikers.It's co-created by Sutter and Chris Collins, whose credits include John Wick: Chapter 3, The Man in the High Castle, and The Wire. Collins will be the showrunner for the upcoming project. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:06 pmThis single-step Apple Shortcut might quickly become your new favorite
Apple’s Shortcuts app offers tremendous power, especially with new iOS 26 additions. But my own most-used shortcuts tend to be extremely simple, including one recently shared by Quinn Nelson for opening an app’s settings. more…07:53 pmHow to use the all-new Spotlight in macOS 26 Tahoe
Spotlight serves as a universal search bar for the Mac. And in macOS 26 Tahoe, Apple supercharged it with advanced features. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:45 pmYou should get these gorgeous iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max internals wallpapers
Following two months of meticulous work, Basic Apple Guy has released the much-anticipated iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max Internals Wallpapers. Here’s how to get them. more…07:43 pmSwiftUI: Discardable Slider
submitted by /u/lanserxt [link] [comments]07:42 pmNew HomePod Mini, Apple TV, and AirTag Were Expected This Year — Where Are They?
While it was rumored that Apple planned to release new versions of the HomePod mini, Apple TV, and AirTag this year, it is no longer clear if that will still happen. Back in January, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple planned to release new HomePod mini and Apple TV models "toward the end of the year," while he at one point expected a new AirTag to launch "around the middle of 2025." Yet, nothing so far. There are reasons to believe that at least one of the products could be updated imminently, but there are also signs that Apple might hold off until next year. For starters, HomePod mini inventory is running low at many of Apple's retail stores, and the speaker is completely out of stock at select resellers. That would typically be a sign that a hardware refresh is imminent, but it is already mid-November, so it is getting late in the year. Apple just updated its online store for the holiday season, and it even highlights the existing five-year-old HomePod mini as a gift idea. "We are excited to be sharing our most extraordinary lineup of products as we head into the holiday season," said Apple CEO Tim Cook, in a press release at the end of October. Did he mean no more new products this year? Maybe. Maybe not. Apple rarely launches new products in the second half of November or December, but it has happened a few times. For example, the original 16-inch MacBook Pro was announced in November 2019, and the AirPods Max were unveiled in December 2020. So, anything is possible. Just keep your expectations low. All in all, the reality is that nobody seems to know if the HomePod mini, Apple TV, and AirTag will be updated this year anymore — at least until the next rumor surfaces. If the HomePod mini and Apple TV do not end up being updated until 2026, it could be the result of Apple delaying its more personalized version of Siri until next year, as Gurman expects both devices to support the revamped assistant. The improved Siri is currently expected to launch as part of iOS 26.4 in March or April. It is possible that Apple would want to show off the new-and-improved Siri at the same time as the first new devices that will run it, including the company's long-rumored smart home hub. The current HomePod mini was unveiled in October 2020, while the latest-generation Apple TV 4K was released in October 2022. It is harder to explain why the AirTag has not been updated yet. Apple unveiled the current version of the accessory in April 2021. Below, we have recapped rumored features for each product:HomePod mini: S9 chip or newer with support for next year's revamped version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, improved sound quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip for proximity features, and potentially new color options like Red. Apple TV: A faster A17 Pro chip that will support next year's revamped version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, and Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support. A built-in FaceTime camera has been rumored for a future Apple TV, but it is unclear if that will arrive with the next model specifically. AirTag: Up to 3× longer item tracking range vs. current AirTag, a more tamper-proof speaker, and "very low" battery life alerts.What do you think? Will any of these products be updated this year, or is Apple done for now?Related Roundups: Apple TV, HomePod miniTag: AirTagBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy), HomePod Mini (Don't Buy)Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater, HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto TechnologyThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:33 pmOpenAI releases ‘warmer, more intelligent’ GPT-5.1 for ChatGPT
Back in August, OpenAI unveiled GPT-5, a major frontier model update to ChatGPT. Three months later, OpenAI is back with GPT-5.1, which it says is “now warmer, more intelligent, and better at following your instructions.” more…07:08 pmApp Store Review (mobile game), do I need to give them a secret dev button to allow them to test higher difficulty levels? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingApp Store Review (mobile game), do I need to give them a secret dev button to allow them to test higher difficulty levels?
I know they aren't going to play my game and 100%, especially if some levels require days or weeks of playing… so how can they test those levels without having to actually play them? Or do they not test those parts of the game and just 'hope' there's nothing fishy? Or do I need to […]07:02 pmApple introduces Digital ID, a new way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallet
Apple today announced the launch of Digital ID, a new way for users to create an ID in Apple Wallet using information from their… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:59 pmApple TV has another big Jason Momoa series coming, per report
Jason Momoa is fast becoming an Apple TV fixture, with reports emerging of a third major series coming from Apple with Momoa in the starring role: Nomad. more…06:45 pmUPDATE: **Title:** We are investigating access issues with multiple workspace products. **Description:** We are experiencing an issue with Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs beginning at Wednesday, 2025-11-12 09:00 PST Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Wednesday, 2025-11-12 11:10 PST with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. **Symptoms:** Some customers are encountering SSL errors such as “This site can’t provide a secure connection / ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR” when accessing Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs. **Workaround:** None at this time. | Google AppsUPDATE: **Title:** We are investigating access issues with multiple workspace products. **Description:** We are experiencing an issue with Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs beginning at Wednesday, 2025-11-12 09:00 PST Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Wednesday, 2025-11-12 11:10 PST with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. **Symptoms:** Some customers are encountering SSL errors such as “This site can’t provide a secure connection / ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR” when accessing Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs. **Workaround:** None at this time.
Incident began at 2025-11-12 17:00 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)).Title: We are investigating access issues with multiple workspace products. Description: We are experiencing an issue with Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs beginning at Wednesday, 2025-11-12 09:00 PST Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Wednesday, 2025-11-12 11:10 PST with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Symptoms: Some customers are encountering SSL errors such as "This site can't provide a secure connection / ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR" when accessing Google Drive, Google Sheets, and Google Docs. Workaround: None at this time. Affected products: Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Sheets06:39 pmHow to use an iPhone to take pictures of the Aurora Borealis
The Aurora Borealis will be visible across most of the US and Canada on November 12. Here's how to get the perfect picture using your iPhone.The iPhone is pretty good at night sky photography now (Simulated image)The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a light display caused by charged particles from the sun hitting the upper atmosphere of the Earth. The result is a colorful light show around the North Pole.However, a geomagnetic storm has magnified the effect, making it visible from further south than usual. This includes quite a few U.S. states that don't usually get to see it, including some reporting to see it as far south as Texas. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:30 pmwatchOS 26 has three big new updates for Apple Watch faces
The watch face is easily among Apple Watch’s most important features, and watchOS 26 offers big improvements to watch faces in three main ways. Here’s what’s new. more…06:29 pmApple’s iPhone Pocket Is a Rorschach Test, Not a Must-Have Accessory
Apple’s iPhone Pocket collaboration with Issey Miyake might seem like the spiritual successor to iPod Socks, but it’s closer to luxury Hermès Apple Watch bands. Crafted in Japan and selling for as much as $230, it may reveal more about your opinion of the fashion world than anything else.Read original article06:29 pmApple’s iPhone Pocket Is a Rorschach Test, Not a Must-Have Accessory
Apple’s iPhone Pocket collaboration with Issey Miyake might seem like the spiritual successor to iPod Socks, but it’s closer to luxury Hermès Apple Watch bands. Crafted in Japan and selling for as much as $230, it may reveal more about your opinion of the fashion world than anything else.Read original article06:22 pmIs it possible to develop iOS apps with the foundation models framework on an older Mac? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingIs it possible to develop iOS apps with the foundation models framework on an older Mac?
I have a MacBook Pro 2020 Intel i5 with 2 thunderbolt 4 ports, which didn’t get the macOS 26 update. I want to build an iPhone app that uses the Foundation Models framework (Apple Intelligence features) for my iPhone 15 Pro. Is it possible to do? I know I won’t be able to test it […]06:10 pmApple: Developer fee cuts in the EU have not been passed on to end users
Apple's decision to lower developers' App Store fees — forced upon them solely to appease the European Union's relentless overreach into… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:06 pmApple Study Finds Mandated Fee Reductions Never Reached European Consumers
Apple said Wednesday that European Union developers pocketed the savings from mandated commission reductions rather than lowering prices for consumers. The iPhone maker commissioned Analysis Group to study pricing behavior [PDF] after the Digital Markets Act forced Apple to cut its App Store fees from up to 30% to an average of 20%. The research examined 41 million transactions across 21,000 products between March and September 2024, generating 403 million euros in sales. Developers maintained or raised prices on nine out of 10 products. Non-EU developers captured 86% of the 20.1 million euros in reduced commissions. Price cuts occurred on 9% of products, but the study attributed these to normal pricing patterns unrelated to the fee reduction. Apple argued the regulation creates barriers for innovators and exposes consumers to risks without delivering promised benefits. Read more of this story at Slashdot.06:00 pmApple just created a whole new type of Digital ID
Apple launched Digital ID, a new option to create an ID in Apple Wallet using information from a U.S. passport. The information can be presented to TSA when traveling, saving on the hassle of pulling out a physical passport. And it’s available nationwide, not just in select states. “With the launch of Digital ID, we’re […] (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:27 pmThe Apple Watch Series 10 drops to its best price ahead of Black Friday
Macworld With the new Apple Watch on the market, we’re always on the lookout for a price drop on the previous-gen models. Today we’ve got a great one: You can get the Watch Series 10 right now for $280, its best price ever, and a serious 30% discount from its regular price. The smartwatch has everything you get with the Series 11—a thin and large display, a gorgeous design, a good and sturdy build, and enough battery life that you only have to charge it at night. You can use this one to track your fitness journey, stay connected to your phone around the clock, and even run ECGs if you’re ever worried about your heart. You’ll even get the Sleep Score and the cool sleep apnea alert feature after the watchOS update 26. The Apple Watch Series 10 is a fantastic piece of tech, and we absolutely loved reviewing it, giving it a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award. The main difference to the newer model is that you only get 18 hours of battery life vs 24 on the newer model, so you’ll probably have to recharge both once a day. But a quick 15-minute charge will get you through a night’s sleep, so it’s not too inconvenient. We’re never sure how long these deals stick around, so hurry and grab one of these Apple Watch Series 10 for $280 while the deal’s still around. Apple Watch Series 10 has its best priceBuy now at Amazon05:27 pm9to5Mac Daily: November 12, 2025 – Digital IDs in Apple Wallet are here
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Never lose a file again. Use code “9to5daily” at checkout for 20% off or try for free. more…05:24 pmPassports on iPhone arrive with new Digital ID feature
Apple's new Digital ID uses information from a U.S. passport and hosts it on the iPhone securely, providing a new way for users to prove their identity to the TSA.Apple Digital ID - Image Credit: AppleThe Apple Wallet has included the capability to add a driving license for identity purposes for some time. However, on Wednesday, Apple extended the functionality so you can do it with passports too.Marketed by Apple as Digital ID, the newly-launched feature lets users create an ID in Apple Wallet, using data from their U.S. passport. This Digital ID can then be presented using an iPhone or an Apple Watch as a form of verification. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:18 pmXcode unable to find a remote package repo hosted on Azure, but every other repo under the same URL works. (Details inside) | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingXcode unable to find a remote package repo hosted on Azure, but every other repo under the same URL works. (Details inside)
submitted by /u/UndisclosedGhost [link] [comments]05:15 pmApple Announces Launch of U.S. Passport Feature in iPhone's Wallet App
Apple today announced that iPhone users can now create a Digital ID in the Apple Wallet app based on information from their U.S. passport. To create and present a Digital ID based on a U.S. passport, you need: An iPhone 11 or later running iOS 26.1 or later, or an Apple Watch Series 6 or later running watchOS 26.1 or later Face ID or Touch ID and Bluetooth turned on An Apple Account with two-factor authentication turned on A valid U.S. passport that is not expired Your device region set to United States To create a Digital ID, tap on the plus sign in the top-right corner of the Wallet app on the iPhone, and then select Driver's License or ID Cards. Next, select Digital ID and follow the on-screen instructions to start the setup and verification process. During the setup process, one must use their iPhone to scan the photo page of their physical passport. They will also be asked to use their iPhone to read the chip embedded on the back of their passport, to ensure the data's authenticity. From there, they are asked to take a selfie for verification, and as another security step, they will also be prompted to complete a series of facial and head movements during the setup process. After creating a Digital ID in the Wallet app, you can present it in person at TSA checkpoints in select U.S. airports for age and identity verification purposes during domestic travel. However, Apple said it is not a replacement for a physical passport, and it cannot be used for international travel and border crossing purposes. At launch, Apple said Digital IDs are accepted at TSA checkpoints at more than 250 airports in the U.S., but the company said the feature is still in public beta. To present a Digital ID in person, double-click the iPhone's side button and select Digital ID. Then, hold the iPhone near a scanner, review the information being requested, and authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID. The feature is also available on the Apple Watch. In the future, Apple said users will be able to present their Digital ID at select stores for identity and age verification in person, as well as in supported apps and online on supported websites. No specific timeframe for this was shared. Apple said Digital ID data is encrypted, and it ensured that iPhone and Apple Watch privacy and security features help protect against tampering and theft. Users do not need to unlock, show, or hand over their device to present their Digital ID. This feature builds on the existing driver's license feature in the Wallet app, which is currently available in 12 U.S. states, as well as the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. Japan's My Number Card can also be added to the Wallet app. More details about the passport feature are available in an Apple support document.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Tag: Apple WalletRelated Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:02 pmApple TV debuts trailer for the final installment of ‘WondLa’
In the epic final season of “WondLa,” war erupts between humans and aliens. With Orbona’s fate hanging in the balance, Eva must embark… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:55 pmAMD Positions Itself as a Platform Power in the AI Era
AMD’s 2025 Financial Analyst Day marked a shift from chasing Nvidia to leading on openness and scale, positioning the company as a long-term platform power in data center and AI computing. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.04:47 pmB&H's early Black Friday Apple deals start at just $25.99
B&H's early Bird Holiday Sale is in effect now, with over 160 featured Apple deals to choose from.Apple deals start from just $25.99 during B&H Holiday Head Start Sale - Image credit: AppleA family-owned electronics retailer that's been in business since 1973, B&H Photo offers personalized service and competitive prices. And during its Early Bird Holiday Deals bonanza, shoppers can save hundreds on Apple hardware, along with price cuts on accessories, digital cameras, and more.Save up to $500 at B&H Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:45 pmDeals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro up to $550 off, iPhone 16 Pro Max $540 off, Nomad Find My cards, Mac mini, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro up to $550 off, iPhone 16 Pro Max $540 off, Nomad Find My cards, Mac mini, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now ready to roll. Joining a long list of ongoing Singles’ Day Apple deals that are still live right here, including the best price ever on AirPods 4 at $85, today we are starting off with MacBook Pro. Best Buy is now offering a particularly notable deal on the M4 Pro MacBook Pro at over $550 off the list price in excellent condition open-box, alongside the Amazon all-time low on this M5 MacBook Pro. We also have a $250 price drop on the most Apple’s most affordable M4 iPad Pro, the 1TB iPhone 16 Pro Max at up to $540 off, and M4 Mac mini at up to $110 off. Just be sure to also scope out the launch deal on the brand new Find My Tracking Card Pro from Nomad before you head below for more. more…04:44 pmOWC's Helios 5S adds PCI-E to Thunderbolt 5 Macs
With support for PCIe 4.0 cards, triple 8K displays, and speeds rivaling internal storage, OWC's new expansion chassis brings workstation power to Apple's smallest desktops.OWC Helios 5SOWC has launched the Mercury Helios 5S, a new PCIe expansion chassis that taps the speed of Thunderbolt 5. Starting at $329.99, it delivers up to 6,000 MB/s of device bandwidth and adds pro-grade PCIe card support to Apple's latest M-series desktops.The Mercury Helios 5S gives users of the Mac Studio, Mac mini, or other Thunderbolt Macs a way to add internal-grade expansion externally. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:41 pmApple Stores roll out holiday decorations to kick off the season
Apple is kicking off the holiday season today, with an extended product return window now in place, and decorations for the online store and retail locations. Here’s a look at this year’s holiday theming. more…04:37 pmApple's Extended Return Policy Now in Effect for 2025 Holiday Season
Apple's extended return policy went into effect today for the 2025 holiday shopping season. The policy applies to most products sold by Apple online and in its stores, but there are a few exceptions, including most carrier-financed iPhones. In the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and many other countries, most products purchased between November 12 and December 25 of this year may be returned through January 8, 2026, according to Apple's website. All purchases made after December 25 in those countries are subject to Apple's standard 14-day or 15-day return policy. In some countries, such as Italy, Spain, Japan, and Mexico, the return window is slightly longer. Apple says eligible products purchased in those countries between November 12 and January 6, 2026 may be returned through January 20, 2026. Apple has also updated its online store with gift recommendations for the holidays. Notably, this includes the HomePod mini, Apple TV, and AirTag, even those though products have not been updated in years. HomePod mini inventory is low at many Apple Stores, and the speaker is entirely out of stock at select resellers, but there is no clear consensus as to whether it will still be updated this year, as was initially rumored. In the Apple Store app on the iPhone and iPad, you can send someone a personalized gift email.Tag: Apple StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:35 pm‘SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2’ launches December 4th on Apple Arcade
Who lives in a pineapple and is back for another exciting adventure? SpongeBob SquarePants! Next month, the world’s most beloved sponge… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:30 pmApple launches new Digital ID feature in Wallet using US passport
Apple has officially launched the highly-anticipated new Digital ID feature in Apple Wallet. The feature was first announced at WWDC and is now rolling out to everyone in the United States. Apple’s implementation of Digital ID is powered by your US passport. Here’s how it works and where you can use it. more…04:21 pmToday in Apple history: Cupertino salivates over the restaurant biz
On November 12, 1996, Apple laid out a wild plan to get into the restaurant business, saying it would open a chain of Apple Cafes. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:17 pmApple Store now offers extended holiday returns for all products
Apple is gearing up for the holiday season, including launching one change that it institutes every year: an extended holiday return window for Apple Store product purchases. more…04:16 pmThe 11-inch iPad Wi-Fi 256GB is $50 Off
Black Friday has arrived with discounts for the 11-inch iPad with 256GB storage and Wi-Fi 6. The 11th-gen iPad is powered by the A16 chip so that you can smoothly perform daily tasks and activities like editing, creative projects, and gaming. Fast connectivity lets you seamlessly upload, download, and stream on your iPad. The iPad […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:14 pmSeverance and F1 The Movie Earns Nominations For Emmy Awards
The Grammy Awards nominees list for 2026 was released last Friday by the Recording Academy. Apple TV has received 4 nominations in 4 different categories. The F1 film music received three awards while the fourth is for the Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media garnered by Severance, Season 2. The 68th Grammy Awards will be […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:11 pmXcode debug turned into method-sized tiles, how to revert?
When stepping through the code, Xcode debugger used to show the full source file. Apparently, I pressed some button™ and now debugger shows a list of code fragments instead (see screenshot). I can unwrap a fragment using the highlighted button, but this works only until leaving that method. Extremely annoying. Anyone knows how to revert […]04:10 pmApple Arcade Adding World's Most Downloaded Mobile Game and More
Apple Arcade will be adding five games on Thursday, December 4, including endless runner Subway Surfers, the world's most downloaded mobile game. Since its launch in 2012, the game has received billions of downloads across all platforms. The premium Subway Surfers+ edition on Apple Arcade will offer the same run as the classic game, but without in-app purchases and ads. As a result, there will be new ways to revive your character, collect items, and progress. A spin-off game Subway Surfers Tag was already released on Apple Arcade in 2022. The other four games coming to Apple Arcade on December 4:SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2, a sequel to the popular side-scrolling game PowerWash Simulator, which involves pressure washing dirty vehicles, homes, and more Cult of the Lamb Arcade Edition, a mobile version of the award-winning roguelite dungeon crawler NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM+, a 3D fighting game based on the popular manga and anime seriesIn addition, the popular Apple Arcade game Sneaky Sasquatch recently launched a massive farming town in the game. Apple Arcade is a subscription service that provides access to hundreds of games across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. All of the games are free of ads and in-app purchases. In the U.S., Apple Arcade costs $6.99 per month, and it is also bundled with other Apple services in all Apple One plans. Apple Arcade can be accessed through the App Store, and in the Apple Games app.Tag: Apple ArcadeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:05 pmLeaders of Apple TV Reflect On Their Success
The F1 film has made $630 million in the box office, making it the biggest movie Apple released this year, while season 3 of Severance has been announced. Eddy Cue, Apple’s Service senior vice president, Apple Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg, Worldwide Video Apple chiefs, had discussions and reflected on the path to success. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:04 pmPluribus Hit With Rough Release As Outage Occurs with Apple TV
The release of Pluribus made by Vince Gilligan has not had a smooth release, Apple servers had outages in Canada and the United States after the show was available for streaming on Apple TV last Thursday. Subscribers of Apple TV were not able to stream the show during this time. The problem was acknowledged by […] The post appeared first on iLounge.04:04 pmEU developers don't pass on App Store fee savings to users
The main reason the Digital Markets Act exists according to the European Union is to lower costs for consumers. For App Store customers, developers didn't bother to cut prices.An EU flag with the App Store logoThe Digital Markets Act (DMA) is how the European Union (EU) and its European Commission (EC) were able to fine Apple $570 million over allegedly treating consumers unfairly. It's how the EU could fine the company $2 billion for purportedly abusing its monopoly position and again doing so to the detriment of European users.Now Apple is saying more specifically that the DMA is failing to achieve the price cuts for consumers that it set out to do. A new study examined App Store prices before and after Apple lower its fees to developers, and saw practically no difference. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:01 pmWhat’s the best way to audit Accessibility for Coloring app?
I have created my first app and it's got live. App is available for both iPhone and iPad. https://apps.apple.com/app/coloringbooksz-coloring-app/id6752483665 is there anyway to audit via Xcode, etc? Or any automations that will help in speeding up the process? Or feel free to share any app dev videos to understand more about this too. It's a […]04:00 pmApple says study proves the EU is wrong about lowering app prices
Apple’s opposition to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation took a turn back in September when the company started arguing that the law should be repealed. It also suggested that more new features would be delayed for EU customers, and perhaps even new hardware. The company is now claiming a new study proves that the DMA fails to live up to one of its core promises: reducing app prices … more…Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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