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- Thursday November 13
- 10:00 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
submitted by /u/majid8 [link] [comments]10:38 pmApple’s iPhone Pocket is coming Friday. Who’s up for a $230 sock?
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…04:00 pmEU's Digital Markets Act Failed to Lower App Store Prices, Apple-Commissioned Study Says | MacRumorsEU's Digital Markets Act Failed to Lower App Store Prices, Apple-Commissioned Study Says
Apple today shared a study commissioned from Analysis Group [PDF] that looks at App Store pricing changes before and after reduced fees took effect in the EU in March 2024 under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The report shows that the DMA has not resulted in lower prices for consumers. In a statement to MacRumors, Apple said that the DMA has reduced privacy and security without the outcomes that EU lawmakers expected. The DMA has failed to live up to its promises, delivering less security, less privacy, and a worse experience for consumers across Europe. This study provides further evidence that the DMA is not benefiting consumers in the form of lower prices. At the same time, we know the regulation is creating new barriers for innovators and startups while exposing consumers to new risks. The European Commission believes that if developers pay reduced fees, those savings will be passed on to consumers through lower prices, but the study suggests that lower fees have not led to lower App Store prices. Analysis Group looked at 41 million App Store transactions across 21,000 paid apps and in-app purchases, comparing app prices for three months before developers enrolled in the alternative business terms to prices for three months after they enrolled. 91 percent of the time, prices did not go down, even though fees dropped by 10 percentage points on average. In some cases, developers raised their prices. The top five EU app developers did not change their app pricing despite the reduced commission, instead keeping the additional revenue. Developers paid an estimated 20.1 million euros less in commission fees to Apple after the change. More than 86 percent of the savings went to developers outside of the European Union. When developers did lower prices, the average decrease was 2.5 percent, seemingly unrelated to the DMA. Apple says that it saw the same effect when it launched the App Store Small Business Program. The lowered fees did not result in meaningful savings for consumers because only a small minority of developers decreased their prices. The study says that the percentage of fee reductions does not change over a longer eight-month period, and that the Core Technology Fee paid by apps with more than one million first-time installs per year also does not change the results. 80 percent of the apps in the study did not pay the CTF. The study was done on behalf of Apple, and it wasn't independently produced. It is limited to App Store data, and only applies to apps using Apple's services. It didn't include web or alternative marketplace pricing, and developers do have those distribution options under the DMA. A more in-depth look at the results and the data are available in the full study. [PDF]. Apple argues that the Digital Markets Act leads to a worse experience for consumers in the European Union, with less security, less privacy, less innovation, and more complexity. Apple has delayed several iOS 18 and iOS 26 features in the EU, and it attributes those delays to DMA requirements. Live Translation was not available in the European Union when the AirPods Pro 3 launched, but it is coming soon. Apple hasn't found a way to bring iPhone Mirroring to non-Apple devices without privacy risks, so it remains unavailable. Automatic Wi-Fi network syncing is being disabled in iOS 26.2 because Apple wants to keep consumer Wi-Fi data from being shared with third parties. The DMA would give developers access to usernames, Wi-Fi network history, and more.Tags: App Store, European Commission, European UnionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:55 pmComedy Palm Royale season 2 brings new murder mystery [Now streaming!]
Set in tony Palm Beach, Florida, in the late 1960s, "Palm Royale" season 2 stars Kristen Wiig, Carol Burnett and Ricky Martin. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:41 pmiOS 26.2 adds new way for your iPhone to make notifications pop
iOS 26.2 is coming next month, packed with changes for Apple’s system apps, and also a hidden new feature for notifications that can help ensure you don’t miss any alerts. more…03:40 pmAmazon Introduces Early Black Friday Deals on Popular Accessories From Jackery, Anker, and Ecovacs | MacRumorsAmazon Introduces Early Black Friday Deals on Popular Accessories From Jackery, Anker, and Ecovacs
Amazon this week has a few notable sales from popular brands like Jackery, Anker, and Ecovacs. These include discounts on everything from MagSafe-compatible car chargers to portable power stations, Find My compatible wallets, and robot vacuums. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Highlights of the sales include Anker's 10,000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank for $35.99 ($14 off), Jackery's Explorer 1000 V2 Portable Power Station for $399.00 ($100 off), and Ecovacs' Deebot X9 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum for $699.99 ($600 off). Some of these deals will require a Prime membership in order to see the final deal price. $50 OFFAnker Power Station with Display and Light for $99.99 $100 OFFJackery Explorer 1000 V2 Portable Power Station for $399.00 $600 OFFDeebot X9 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum for $699.99 Anker's discounts on Amazon include big savings on MagSafe-compatible charging stations, USB-C accessories, portable batteries, and much more. The popular Anker 60,000mAh Power Station with Smart Digital Display and Retractable Light is available for $99.99, down from $149.99. UP TO 46% OFFAnker Sale on Amazon Anker Nano USB-C 30W Foldable Charger - $11.19, down from $19.99 10,000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank - $35.99, down from $49.99 Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Headphones - $49.99, down from $79.99 MagGo UFO 3-in-1 Charger - $59.99, down from $89.99 10,000 mAh MagGo Qi2 Power Bank - $79.99, down from $89.99 140W 4-Port USB-C Charger - $65.99, down from $99.99 Power Station with Lantern - $99.99, down from $149.99 Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 Portable Power Station - $399.00, down from $499.00 Explorer 2000 Plus Solar Generator - $2,199.00, down from $4,399.00 Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop - $349.99, down from $699.99 Deebot T30S Pro Robot Vacuum - $545.99, down from $1,099.99 Deebot T50 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum - $499.99, down from $699.99 Deebot X9 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum - $699.99, down from $1,299.99 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find as we head into the holidays? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:19 pmThe one thing Vision Pro is great at is basically guaranteed to fail
Macworld When Apple launched Vision Pro, reviewers were conflicted. Most acknowledged the very high standard of the headset’s technology, while wondering if there was a convincing use case. What are we supposed to do with this thing that justifies the enormous price tag? What’s the killer app? Even after the launch of the second-gen model, those questions remain. But one possible solution lies in the world of sports. With traditional broadcast technology, watching sports on TV is a pale 2D imitation of attending the event in person; even 3D TVs struggle to properly immerse you in the crowd and the atmosphere. The kind of immersion enabled by Vision Pro would, quite literally, be a game changer. Sadly, there remain many barriers in the way of this becoming a mainstream reality, as one startup appears to have discovered. In a detailed article, AppleInsider this week recounts the strange tale of OneEightyDegrees, a small firm seeking investment and media coverage of its Be There platform. This was designed to capture immersive video at sports events using specialist cameras located in or near the stands, and broadcast this live to VR users–initially Vision Pro, with other platforms to be added later. That sounds like a good plan, but it doesn’t seem to have worked out. OneEightyDegrees stopped responding to AppleInsider’s emails, and the site is now unsure whether it was a legitimate startup which simply didn’t manage to secure the funding it needed, or if the whole thing was just a fishing expedition “in an attempt to secure a one-in-a-million chance at funding and to become a real service.” Either way, I wouldn’t expect to hear much more about OneEightyDegrees or Be There. The sports conundrum There’s a wider point here, because this odd case study demonstrates the near-impossibility of any small company breaking into the live broadcast of VR sports video. As AppleInsider explains, OneEightyDegrees never stood a chance. The startup would have had to pay licensing fees to leagues and franchises, likely running into the tens or even hundreds of millions, obtain broadcast-grade cameras and other equipment and gear, then manage bandwidth-hungry data streams to viewers. And after all that expense, OneEightyDegrees would have run into the worst problem of all: the audience isn’t guaranteed, and will be very small at first, partly because hardly anyone can afford a Vision Pro and partly because the idea of watching a multi-hour sports event using a weighty headset is unappealing. The money you’d have to pump into the project simply wouldn’t be justified by the money you could draw out at the other end, which essentially rules the idea out as feasible for a startup. Or for any company that wants to actually make a profit. Sports could be Vision Pro’s killer feature, but it’s extremely expensive.Dall-E/Petter Ahrnstedt The only way this could work, in other words, is for a company to take it on as an initially loss-making enterprise that pays out in the long run. Create it in the knowledge that it won’t turn a profit, and hope that the existence of high-quality live sports broadcasts on Vision Pro will convince more people to buy one, thereby making the service commercially viable. Although we’d still need Apple to make a lighter version of the headset, and the bad news is that this project is believed to have been scrapped. Apple itself has dipped its toes into sports broadcasting on Vision Pro, but to a very limited extent: a few basketball games and a slam dunk contest, none of them live. Where it has much wider experience is traditional sports broadcasting, from soccer and F1 to Friday Night Baseball, so the company clearly has the coffers to stomach those franchise fees; the question is whether it would be willing to commit to the much greater costs and difficulties of broadcasting in VR on a wider basis. Perhaps it will do so for the sake of Vision Pro’s success. But I’m not convinced. Apple has plenty of money, but that doesn’t mean it’s willing to throw a chunk of it at a losing venture. And as the case of OneEightyDegrees demonstrates, there’s little profit to be had right now from broadcasting sports to Vision Pro users.03:18 pmPowerWash Simulator and more coming to Apple Arcade next month
Apple has announced its next round of Apple Arcade titles. In a press release today, the company revealed that games including PowerWash Simulator, SpongeBob Patty Pursuit 2, and more will launch on Apple Arcade on December 4. more…03:18 pmOWC StudioStack expands Mac Studio storage without a larger footprint
The new OWC StudioStack brings SSD speeds close to Apple's fastest to Macs, pairing a Thunderbolt 5 hub with up to 32TB of storage.OWC has a new Thunderbolt 5 enclosureThe OWC StudioStack is the latest in the line of storage that fits underneath a pre-M4 redesign Mac mini or Mac Studio, and expands the storage and port options of Apple's desktop Macs, especially the Mac Studio and Mac mini. It connects through Thunderbolt 5 but is backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3 systems.According to OWC, the StudioStack can reach up to 6,302 MB/s when paired with a compatible NVMe SSD, approaching the speed of Apple's fastest internal drives and exceeding most. It supports one NVMe M.2 SSD and one 3.5-inch SATA drive for a combined capacity of up to 32TB. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:15 pmGoogle Announces Its Own Version of Apple's Private Cloud Compute
Google this week announced Private AI Compute, a new cloud-based system designed to deliver AI capabilities using its Gemini models while maintaining strict data privacy controls, a framework that closely parallels Apple's own Private Cloud Compute technology. According to Google, the service enables AI tasks that exceed the processing capacity of local hardware to be handled securely in the cloud without exposing personal data to the company or third parties. For decades, Google has developed privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) to improve a wide range of AI-related use cases. Today, we're taking the next step in building helpful experiences that keep users safe with Private AI Compute in the cloud, a new AI processing platform that combines our most capable Gemini models from the cloud with the same security and privacy assurances you expect from on-device processing. It's part of our ongoing commitment to deliver AI with safety and responsibility at the core. Private AI Compute is built using custom Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) with integrated Titanium Intelligence Enclaves (TIE). These hardware-secured enclaves form an isolated, "fortified space" where AI workloads can be processed without direct access to raw user data. Devices connect to the environment using remote attestation and encrypted channels, ensuring that all data transferred remains inaccessible to Google's engineers or infrastructure administrators. The system will first power new AI experiences on Pixel 10 devices, such as enhancements to Magic Cue, an AI assistant that provides contextually aware suggestions, and an upgraded Recorder app capable of summarizing transcriptions in additional languages. Both rely on Gemini's larger models in the cloud, which require significantly greater computing resources than on-device NPUs can provide. Private AI Compute is extremely similar to Apple's Private Cloud Compute, which it launched last year. Apple's system supports Apple Intelligence features and uses custom servers containing Apple silicon chips that operate as verifiable, sealed environments for processing AI tasks. Tags: Gemini, GoogleThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:15 pmHands-on: Smart glasses that finally look & feel normal – Even Realities G2
During the chaos of CES 2025, I came across one product that gave me the “I need to have that” feeling. It was at a small booth in the smart wearables area. They were the Even Realities G1 glasses. They were the first smart glasses I came across that I actually wanted to wear purely based on the look. When I finally got my hands on them, they mostly lived up to my internal hype. These G1 glasses were amazingly well made, had some great functionality that I used a lot, like the teleprompter feature, and seemed to be heading in the direction that I thought most smart glasses should take. However, it was still a first-generation product, so some kinks needed to be ironed out. Fast forward to today, and Even Realities introduced their new G2 glasses and the R1 bright ring, and now it feels like a whole different beast. Here is what you should know. more…03:00 pmApple celebrates world premiere of ‘The Family Plan 2,’ starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, and many more | Mac Daily NewsApple celebrates world premiere of ‘The Family Plan 2,’ starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, and many more
Apple Original Films hosted the world premiere of its family action comedy “The Family Plan 2,” premiering globally on Apple TV… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:54 pmOWC's Black Friday Sneak Peek Sale Has Steep Discounts on Docks, Drives, and Mac Accessories | MacRumorsOWC's Black Friday Sneak Peek Sale Has Steep Discounts on Docks, Drives, and Mac Accessories
OWC kicked off a Black Friday sneak peek sale this week, offering big discounts on a variety of USB-C docks, external drives and enclosures, and Mac accessories. Some of these deals won't be applied until you add the items to your cart, at which time an automatic coupon will be applied to your order. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with OWC. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. There are a few notable deals in this sale, including $100 off the popular 14-Port Thunderbolt Dock for Mac, available for $179.99, which is the steepest discount we've seen since the summer on the accessory. If you purchase a qualifying new or used Mac at the same time as this dock, you can get an additional $20 off the accessory at checkout. SITEWIDE DEALSOWC Black Friday Sneak Peek SaleDocks and Hubs OWC USB-C Travel Dock - $29.99, down from $49.99 OWC USB-C Travel Dock E - $49.99, down from $59.99 Thunderbolt Mini Dock - $79.99, down from $129.99 14-Port Thunderbolt Dock - $179.99, down from $279.99 OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock - $199.99, down from $299.99 Memory Cards 128GB Atlas Pro - $24.99, down from $29.99 256GB Atlas Pro - $39.99, down from $49.99 240GB Atlas Pro - $99.99, down from $134.99 1TB Atlas Pro - $199.99, down from $259.99 External Drives and Enclosures 1TB 1M2 SSD - $199.99, down from $249.99 2TB 1M2 SSD - $299.99, down from $399.99 2TB Envoy Pro FX SSD - $329.99, down from $379.99 4TB 1M2 SSD - $499.99, down from $629.99 4TB Envoy Pro FX - $529.99, down from $649.99 8TB 1M2 SSD - $999.99, down from $1,399.99 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find as we head into the holidays? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:53 pmRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 17, 13:00 - 19:00 PSTNov 12, 06:44 PSTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 17 November 2025 at 13:00 PST until 17 November 2025 at 19:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Russia handsets.02:53 pmUnited States MMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 16, 12:00 - 18:00 PSTNov 12, 06:25 PSTScheduled - Our MMS carrier partner in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 16 November 2025 at 12:00 PST until 16 November 2025 at 18:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering MMS to and from United States handsets via United States long codes and short codes.02:48 pmiPhone 18 Pro Max may be the heaviest iPhone ever made
Apple's update to the iPhone 18 Pro Max could make it thicker and the heaviest iPhone ever, if a Weibo leaker is to be believed.iPhone 17 Pro MaxWhile Apple does prefer to make major design changes to products on a periodic basis, it does often make smaller tweaks to the design. If a Wednesday post by a well-known leaker is true, we could end up with the heaviest iPhone Apple has ever produced.According to Instant Digital on Weibo, Apple won't be making the next iteration of the iPhone 18 Pro Max any lighter, following its iPhone 17 Pro Max redesign. Instead, it will be going in the opposite direction. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsFirehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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