Rumor: iPhone Fold may launch months after iPhone 18 Pro Apple is widely expected to unveil its first iPhone with a foldable display this year. However, the rumored iPhone Fold could actually launch months after the iPhone 18 Pro.
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Bloomberg: Google begins testing dedicated Gemini app for Mac Mac users who prefer Gemini for their AI interactions might not have to wait much longer for a dedicated app. Bloomberg reports today that Google has quietly started beta testing an early version of a dedicated Gemini app for macOS with select users.
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Apple saw 23% jump in iPhone sales in China in early 2026 While China’s overall smartphone market saw a 4% decline in sales over the nine weeks from January to early March, Apple registered a 23% spike, according to a new Counterpoint Research report. Here are the details.
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Xcode has finally added vertical indentation guides! After only 23 years, Xcode 26.4 has stealthily added the option to display vertical indentation guides. These are handy vertical lines that let you easily see where each scope block begins and ends. Xcode calls them "scope guides". Enable them in Settings > Editing > Display > Scope guides. submitted by /u/GavinGT [link] […]
Analyst: Foldable iPhone Likely to Ship in December, iPhone 18 Plus is Possible Next Year In a research note for investment bank Barclays earlier this month, Apple analyst Tim Long said his supply chain sources mentioned the possibility of the iPhone 18 base model being announced in March next year, rather than in September this year. This split launch has been widely rumored by multiple sources in recent months.
More interestingly, Long dropped two unique pieces of information.
First, he said shipments of the rumored foldable iPhone will likely begin in December this year, a few months after the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max launch in the usual September timeframe. A similar situation occurred in 2017, with the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus launching in September, and the iPhone X launching in November.
Second, Long said that Apple plans to release two other devices alongside the iPhone 18 base model in March next year, including a lower-end iPhone 18e and either an iPhone 18 Plus or an iPhone Air 2. Long mentioning the possibility of an iPhone 18 Plus is notable, as we have not heard any other rumors about such a device.
It is unclear if Long mentioning the possibility of an iPhone 18 Plus is simply spitballing, or if it is information that he received from his supply chain contacts. There have been multiple reports about a revamped iPhone Air being in the works for next year, so an iPhone 18 Plus seems quite unlikely for now, but we shall see what happens.
Apple does not break down its iPhone sales on a model-by-model basis, but various reports and research firms have indicated that both the Plus and Air have been unpopular relative to other iPhone models over the years. The return of a Plus model does not seem entirely out of the realm of possibility, if the Air has sold even worse than the Plus, and there is still a chance that the Air model was a one-off release. But, if an iPhone 18 Plus was truly coming next March, we probably would have heard more rumors about it by now.
This is the first time we have heard these claims, so treat them with some skepticism for now.Related Roundups: iPhone 18, iPhone Air, iPhone FoldTags: Barclays, Foldable iPhone, Tim LongBuyer's Guide: iPhone Air (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
iPhone isn't safe on old iOS anymore, update to at least iOS 15 now All iPhone users running iOS 13 or iOS 14 need to update now. Apple has confirmed routine browsing can trigger attacks on outdated iOS versions.Apple advises iPhone users about iOS 15 updateApple revealed on March 19 that malicious web content can exploit older iOS versions and expose personal data through compromised sites or unsafe links. Apple released security updates on March 11 for both newer and older devices, including iOS 15.8.7 and iOS 16.7.15.Users on iOS 13 or iOS 14 should upgrade to iOS 15 to receive those protections. Updating iOS closes those gaps and protects against these web-based attacks. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple CEO Tim Cook rejects political labels, embraces President Trump’s ‘Made in America’ manufacturing push Apple CEO Tim Cook is carefully avoiding political labels while strongly aligning his company with President Trump's “America First” agenda…
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iOS 26’s new Apple Maps feature has quickly become a favorite Apple Maps in iOS 26 benefits from several new features, but the personal standout for me—Visited Places—has become a favorite for an unexpected reason.
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Apple finally fixes frustrating iPhone typing problem Struggling with typing problems on your iPhone? It's not just you — and Apple has a fix that'll be here soon.
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Apple says customers should ‘update iOS to protect your iPhone from web attacks’ Apple has published a new support document that encourages customers to update to the latest iOS versions in order to “protect your iPhone from web attacks.”
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Perplexity's new AI health feature includes Apple Health integration nobody should use AI firm Perplexity has launched its new health feature with Apple Health integration included. Save yourself trouble and aggravation later, and skip it.Apple Health can now be connected to Perplexity Health, but don't do it.The Perplexity Health feature was announced via a blog post that detailed what users can expect. That includes the many ways users are able to feed data into its AI model, including using their Apple Health data.Alongside Apple Health, Perplexity's "suite of connectors" can ingest data from big-name players in the health tech space, including Fitbit, Ultrahuman, and Withings. Oura, Function, and others are also present. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
AirPods Pro now have 10+ hidden controls in iOS 26, here’s the full list AirPods have long supported touch controls via the earbuds’ stems, but the list of supported actions and gestures has grown substantially over time—including in iOS 26. Here are all of the 10+ hidden controls now offered by AirPods Pro.
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Apple Urges iPhone Users Running Outdated iOS Versions to Update Immediately Apple today urged iPhone users who are running iOS 13 or iOS 14 to upgrade to iOS 15 to protect themselves from being hacked through malicious web content.
In a support document, Apple highlights recent reports about hacking tools that are effective against older versions of iOS. Hackers are using iOS exploit kits known as "Coruna" and "DarkSword," which can take advantage of vulnerabilities in iOS 13 through iOS 17.2.1.
"If your iPhone doesn't have the latest software, update iOS to protect your data," Apple says.
Apple has patched the vulnerabilities as they have come to light over the last several months, so users who have already upgraded to the newest version of iOS available for their iPhone are protected from the malicious websites and links that are circulating right now. Users running updated versions of iOS 15 through iOS 26 are safe.
Apple released new iOS 15 and iOS 16 updates on March 11 to address the security issue, and Apple says that devices still on iOS 13 or iOS 14 need to upgrade to iOS 15 for protection from the hacking tool. iPhone users running an outdated version of iOS will get an additional alert to install a Critical Security Update in the next few days.
All iPhones with iOS 13 or iOS 14 can be upgraded to iOS 15, and there are no iPhones that have those two older updates as a final software version.
Apple also protects users via the Apple Safe Browsing feature in Safari, which is turned on by default. It blocks the malicious URL domains that have been identified in the attacks.
Users who are unable to update their devices can alternatively turn on Lockdown Mode, which will offer protection from the attacks on out-of-date software. Lockdown Mode is available in iOS 16 or later, and it works by blocking hacking vectors like images in Messages and malicious websites.
Lockdown Mode is designed for people who are at risk of a state sponsored attack, and it is not for the everyday iOS user. There is no evidence so far that the hacking tools have been used to target people in the U.S., but they have been used in Ukraine, China, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Malaysia, and they are effective against anyone running an out-of-date older version of iOS.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
I ran GPT-2 124M on Espresso vs CoreML. It was much closer than I expected. I ran a local compare on my Mac with Espresso and CoreML on `gpt2_124m`: clone: https://github.com/christopherkarani/Espresso and run this command ./espresso compare –bench –no-power "Hello" I was testing on m3 max MacBook Pro The short version: it was basically a tie. – Espresso: 64.61 tok/s – CoreML .cpuAndNeuralEngine: 63.74 tok/s – Speedup: 1.01x What surprised […]
iPhone 17e teardown shows how to add MagSafe to iPhone 16e Just like every new Apple device, the iFixit team has performed a full teardown on the iPhone 17e. The standout discovery? You can…
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Apple Vision Pro gains smoother gameplay with Nvidia’s top GeForce Now streaming plan Nvidia’s most expensive game streaming plan now supports 90 frames per second gameplay on Apple Vision Pro. GeForce Now also streams at higher resolution for Vision Pro compared to other headsets.
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Is standalone watchOS still worth it for very small utility apps? I built a tiny standalone watchOS utility recently and it made me realize how weird this platform still feels. On one side, Apple Watch is perfect for very fast “check one thing and go” use cases. On the other side, distribution, discoverability, pricing, and even basic validation of demand feel much harder than on iPhone. […]
Apple Health integrates with newly announced ‘Perplexity Health’ AI feature Following yesterday’s Comet iOS browser release, Perplexity is back with another AI announcement: Perplexity Health. The new “suite of connectors” includes integration with Apple Health, Perplexity says.
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AppleScript: ‘Save MarsEdit Document to Text File’ When something in your workflow is bugging you, you should figure out a way to address it. Why I didn’t write (and share) this script years ago is a mystery for the ages.
DarkSword malware targets iPhones that haven’t been updated yet Macworld
The Google Threat Intelligence Group has posted a report about malware that uses six different security vulnerabilities to attack an iPhone. According to the report, a toolkit called DarkSword has been used to create three malware families called Ghostblade, Ghostknife, and Ghostsaber, and iPhones running iOS 18.4 to 18.7 are vulnerable.
All of the security holes used by the DarkSword malware have been fixed as of iOS 26.3 (the current version is iOS 26.3.1); most of them were fixed before 26.3. The latest version of iOS is 18.7.6, released on March 4. GTIG notes that the threat actors using DarkSword targeted users in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Ukraine.
DarkSword creates malware that uses JavaScript, and the attacker doesn’t need access to your device. Rather, a threat agent embeds the code within a website. When the user visits the website, the JavaScript executes and installs malware on the iPhone that can gather the user’s personal data, record audio, or check GS data for the current location. The information is then uploaded to a remote server.
The exploits used by DarkSword were recorded in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures database as the following:
CVE-2025-14174: Fixed in iOS 18.7.3 and 26.2
CVE-2025-31277: Fixed in iOS 18.6
CVE-2025-43510: Fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and 26.1
CVE-2025-43520: Fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and 26.1
CVE-2025-43529: Fixed in iOS 18.7.3 and 26.2
CVE-2026-20700: Fixed in iOS 26.3
iPhone viruses and malware are rare, but no device is completely invulnerable. Apple urges users to update to the most recent version of iOS that a device can support to ensure that the latest security patches are installed. Learn more about iPhone malware and viruses. We also have tips on how to protect your phone from hackers.
This Hermes wireless charger costs four times more than the iPhone you'll charge on it Luxury accessory maker Hermes has announced a new iPhone and Apple Watch charger with its own case for an eye-watering price of $5,150.Hermes' new charging station can wirelessly power two things at onceIf that figure sounds like a lot to pay for a charger, consider this. You could buy eight $599 MacBook Neo laptops (check prices) and still have money left over for a new Apple Watch instead.Alternatively, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is the most costly thing you'll charge with this thing. You could buy four $1,199 256GB iPhone 17 Pro Maxes and still have money left over for a new case. And AppleCare+. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Meta reconsiders shutting down its unpopular metaverse game world Meta has pulled the plug on its plan to, well, pull the plug on a big but unpopular part of its metaverse.
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Vivaldi 7.9 for Desktop Adds Auto-Hide UI for Distraction-Free Browsing Vivaldi this week released version 7.9 of its desktop browser, which includes a new UI Auto-hide feature that clears the entire browser interface from view while you read, watch, or work.
When enabled, UI Auto-hide removes the tab bar, address bar, toolbars, and status indicators from the screen entirely, and moving the cursor to any edge of the window brings everything back instantly.
The feature can be configured to hide only specific elements like the tab bar, the address bar, or the full set of chrome all at once. UI Auto-hide can be toggled via the keyboard shortcut Command-F10, or through a new icon in the status bar. All available options live under Settings ➝ Appearance ➝ UI Auto-hide.
This update also introduces Follower Tab, which is designed to let users explore links without losing their place on the current page.
Right-clicking a link gives you the option to open it as a tiled Follower Tab, which loads the linked page side by side with the original. Subsequent links clicked in the original tab continue opening in the follower pane, while the source page stays pinned in place.
Vivaldi's built-in email client also gains several improvements in the v7.9. The mail composer can now be popped out into its own independent window, making it easier to draft messages alongside the inbox or on a second monitor.
Meanwhile, a new toggle lets you switch between rich text and plain text within the composer. Vivaldi says memory usage in the mail list has also been reduced, which should help performance on larger inboxes. Mailing list reply routing has apparently been improved as well, and users can now save selected messages directly to disk.
Vivaldi 7.9 is a free download for Mac, Windows, and Linux from the Vivaldi website. As with previous versions, the browser ships with built-in ad and tracker blocking, extensive tab management tools, and support for Chrome extensions.Tag: VivaldiThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Apple 50th birthday parties rock around the world [Photos] From the "wish you were there" file: Exciting photos of Apple 50th anniversary celebrations in China, New York City and South Korea.
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Apple News bias: Stories from conservative outlets rise to almost 2% in February from 0% Less than 2% of the top stories featured on Apple News in February came from right-leaning outlets—a minimal uptick from 0% in January…
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Amazon drops AirPods 4 to $99, AirPods Pro 3 to $199 in today's earbuds sale Amazon's latest earbuds sale delivers a $50 price cut on AirPods Pro 3, while AirPods 4 drop to just $99.Grab the best price of 2026 on Apple AirPods Pro 3.Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $199.99 at Amazon today, reflecting the lowest price seen in March 2026.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple TV reveals major new film with Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence Apple TV has a strong lineup of new movies coming this year, but the streamer just revealed another high-profile title in the works: What Happens at Night, from director Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.
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March Madness unseats ChatGPT for top of the App Store Sports has defeated AI for the top of the App Store. March Madness is in full swing, and that’s knocked ChatGPT out of the top downloaded apps spot for today.
In fact, it’s not just one March Madness-related app pushing around the top AI apps.
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Deals: AirPods Pro 3, 24GB M4 MacBook Air $300 off, Apple 240W cable $18, new M4 iPad Air, more Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is still carrying one of the best prices to date on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, as well as details on slipping MacBook Neo shipping times and how to score delivery this week at a discount. But we also have 13-inch 24GB M4 MacBook Air at $200 off and 15-inch models at $300 off joined by the most affordable new 13-inch M4 iPad at a new low, Apple’s 240W USB-C Woven Charge Cable at $18, up to 62% off Apple Crossbody Strap, and AirTag at under $16 each. Head below for a closer look.
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Masimo wins hollow victory over Apple Watch's blood oxygen sensors A US appeals court has found in favor of Masimo in its fight against Apple over pulse oximetry patents, but in the court that matters, a ruling makes it clear that there won't be another ban on the Apple Watch.The dispute concerns the blood pulse oximeter in the Apple WatchIn the now six year-long legal battle between medical technology firm Masimo and Apple, this particular appeal concerns a ruling by the International Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC ruled that Apple had stolen trade secrets and violated patents with its blood pulse oximeter in the Apple Watch.Masimo wanted a ban on the Apple Watch and in October 2023, the ITC issued an order barring Apple from importing the Apple Watch into the US, and in December denied the company's appeal against it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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ITC judge says Apple Watch’s redesigned blood oxygen feature doesn’t infringe Masimo patents There are two new developments in Apple’s ongoing legal battle with health technology company Masimo over the Apple Watch’s blood oxygen feature.
First, an ITC Administrative Law Judge Monica Bhattacharyya found in an initial determination that Apple’s redesigned version of the Apple Watch’s blood oxygen feature does not infringe Masimo’s patents.
Second, the Federal Circuit has affirmed the ITC’s initial exclusion order, meaning the original version of the blood oxygen feature on Apple Watch is still banned in the United States.
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Apple's 50th Anniversary Celebrations Coming to Three More Countries Apple kicked off its 50th anniversary celebrations with a surprise Alicia Keys performance at its Grand Central store in New York last week, and it has since hosted similar events in China and South Korea. Next up, we have discovered that Apple is planning to host additional celebrations in Canada, France, and Thailand.
On its Canadian website, Apple says it will be hosting a talk with professional figure skater Elladj Baldé, as part of its free Today at Apple program. However, the page does not indicate which Apple Store will be hosting this session or when it will take place, and Apple is not yet allowing customers to reserve a spot.
"Join us to celebrate 50 years of thinking different at Apple with professional figure skater Elladj Baldé," says Apple. "Discover how he uses ice as a catalyst for creativity and change — inspiring a new generation of athletes to be fearlessly authentic."
Alicia Keys performs at Apple Grand Central in New York
On his Instagram page, Baldé can be seen skating on a frozen lake in Canada's Banff National Park. He recorded a video of himself with the iPhone 17 Pro's Dual Capture mode, which captures footage from the front and rear cameras simultaneously.
In France, there will be four Today at Apple sessions tied to the company's 50th anniversary at Apple's Champs-Élysées store in Paris. Two of the sessions take place on Wednesday, March 25, and another two follow on Thursday, March 26.
South Korean boy band CORTIS performs at Apple Myeongdong in Seoul
The sessions will feature DJ and producer Myd, graphic designer So Me, fictional radio station SOPORI FM, and musician and producer Boombass.
In Thailand, there will be a Today at Apple session at Apple's Iconsiam store in Bangkok, on Saturday, March 21. The session is already full.
Li Yuchun performs at Apple Taikoo Li in Chengdu, China
"Discover your creative power and celebrate '50 Years of Thinking Different' with Apple in a session where Molly, the artist behind Crybaby, will guide you in thinking differently to express yourself through art," says Apple. "She'll share her inspirations and work techniques, showing you how to transform emotions into dreamy characters and then create unique stickers using Procreate on iPad and Apple Pencil."
Apple turns 50 on April 1, and it promised to celebrate throughout March, with each gathering focused on how Apple products fuel creativity.Tags: Apple 50th Anniversary, Apple Store, Today at AppleThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Today in Apple history: The ultra-fast Macintosh IIfx speeds into stores On March 19, 1990, the powerful Macintosh IIfx made its debut, sporting a hefty price tag appropriate for such a speedy machine.
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Apple’s TV app just added autoplaying video to more parts of the app Apple’s TV app recently got a new change for users across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more: when browsing titles, autoplaying video has expanded to more parts of the app.
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Hermès made a $5K leather MagSafe Duo charging case for iPhone and Apple Watch Apple may be out of the leather business for environmental reasons, but its partner Hermès is far from it. The company’s Spring 2026 collection includes a striking adaptation of Apple’s old MagSafe Duo charging pad, wrapped in “Gold Swift calfskin.”
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macOS 26 Tahoe Beta: Latest beta and how to get it Macworld
Every year, Apple updates the Mac operating system. The current version of macOS is macOS 26, and Apple runs a beta program, which means developers and registered public testers can try out new features before they are released to the general public later in the year.
The beta process doesn’t stop with the full release of macOS in the fall. After macOS 26 Tahoe arrived on Macs in September 2025, development continued with new features rolled out every couple of months.
In this article, we’ll explain what you need to do to get your hands on a copy of the new beta of macOS 26, how to install it, and what you should bear in mind if you want to avoid problems. (If you would prefer to use the latest official release of macOS, here’s how to update macOS on your Mac.)
Update March 18, 2026: Apple released the macOS 26.4 Release Candidate.
macOS beta: Latest version
The most recent version of the macOS 26 Tahoe developer beta is version 26.4. It was released on February 16, 2026.
Following WWDC 2025 on June 9, the macOS 26 developer beta is now available to download for those signed up to the program. The “macOS 26” name is part of a coherent annual naming system along with iOS 26 and iPadOS 26.
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macOS beta: Next beta update
New betas tend to arrive every one to two weeks, and more frequently as the full release data approaches.
The beta testing program will continue to run after the new macOS 26 software launches in September or October 2025, with Apple continuing to roll out new features.
How to get the macOS beta
To get the developer version of the macOS 26 beta, you need to be running macOS Sequoia and be registered for Apple’s developer program, either having paid $99/£79 to enroll in Apple’s Developer program (here) or with a free developer account (follow the instructions below for how to register for that).
Alternatively, if it’s the public beta you are after, you just need to sign up for the Public Beta program on Apple’s beta webpage, sign the NDA, and enroll your Mac. Details of how to do that are below.
As long as you are a registered developer or enrolled in the public beta program, when the relevant macOS Beta becomes available, it will also show up on your Mac.
Before you download the beta, a few warnings:
We strongly advise that if you aren’t a developer, you don’t download the developer beta.
We also strongly recommend that you back up your Mac before you upgrade to the macOS beta.
We recommend that you do not run the macOS beta on your primary Mac; ideally, run it in a separate volume. This should minimize any risks to you.
How to get a free Apple developer account
If you just want a free Apple Developer account so you can access the beta, you can get this via Xcode or the Apple Developer app in iOS. Here’s how to do it via the Apple Developer app on an iPhone:
Get the Apple Developer App from the App Store.
Open the app on your iPhone.
Tap on Account.
Tap on Sign In.
Sign in using your usual Apple ID.
If you wish to actually publish applications to the App Store or receive support, you’ll need to pay $99/£79 per year for a paid account. You can compare the free and paid accounts here.
How to register for the macOS public beta
The macOS public beta is accessible to anyone with a valid Apple ID.
To register, go to the Apple Beta Software Program page.
Select the “Sign Up” option.
Sign in using your Apple ID.
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the registration process.
Enrol the Mac you wish to run the beta on via this Apple page.
How to download macOS beta
Open Software Updates on your Mac. (System Settings > General > Software Updates.)
You should see two options: Automatic Updates and Beta Updates. Click on the (i) beside Beta Updates.
You can now turn on Beta Updates (if they weren’t already on).
Choose the beta you want to download: public or developer.
If your account is tied to a different Apple ID than your usual one, you can change that here.
Click Done.
Now your Mac will check for updates and eventually show the latest macOS Beta as an upgrade. Click on Upgrade Now.
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Do I need the macOS Beta Access Utility?
Only if you are running macOS Ventura 13.3 or earlier.
Apple changed the way it delivers betas in Ventura 13.4. If you aren’t yet running that version of macOS you will need to download the macOS Developer Beta Access Utility or macOS Public Beta Access Utility in order to download betas.
If you were already running an earlier macOS Public Beta you’ll find the new macOS beta as an upgrade via Software Update. Just click on Upgrade Now. You may have to update to the latest version of your current beta before you can do so, if not follow the steps below to get the beta access utility.
If you are enrolled in the Developer Program, go to Apple’s beta download page. Click on Install Profile to download the new macOS Developer Beta Access Utility to your Mac.
If you are enrolled as a public beta tester, download the macOS Public Beta Access Utility.
Go to Downloads on your Mac and click on the macOS Beta Access Utility to open it.
Double-click on the dmg file and the installer will run.
Once the new macOS beta is installed Software Update will check to see if there are any updates. Click Update and the latest version will download.
You’ll see a prompt to install the latest macOS beta, click on Continue.
Agree to the Ts&Cs (more on them below).
Click Install.
Once you are running the beta, the updates will come through to your Mac automatically; you just need to click to install.
You will receive a notification when the next update to the beta is available.
Updates will be available via Software Update (in System Settings/System Preferences)
FAQ
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Who can run the macOS beta?
Anyone can run the macOS beta, but to do so, you do need to register for either the developer beta, the pubic beta, or both.
Apple offers both developer and public beta programs for macOS, enabling all interested users to test pre-release versions of the operating system. While both betas provide early access to new features, they cater to different user profiles based on technical expertise and risk tolerance. Beta software tends to be buggy so the more stable public beta version may be preferable, but even that will not be bug-free.
In the past, the developer beta was only available to developers who had paid to join Apple’s Developer Program (which costs $99/£79). However, for a couple of years now, Apple has opened up the developer beta to registered developers with free developer accounts. We explain how to get a free developer account below.
If you decide you no longer want to run the beta version of macOS read this: How to remove the macOS beta.
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macOS public beta vs developer beta
Since 2023, the Developer Beta has been available to anyone who registers as a developer, even if they aren’t a paid-up member of Apple’s Developer Program. As a result, people with a basic free developer account can download the new macOS developer beta (we show you how to register below).
Whether you should download the developer beta if you aren’t a developer is another question. We don’t recommend you install the developer beta if you aren’t a developer. Instead, our recommendation is to use the public beta (the first version of which usually arrives in July).
There are a few differences between the public and developer betas. The public beta is not the same as the beta that is released through the developer program. The public beta typically launches after the developer beta has undergone initial testing and refinement
Developers get updates to their beta first, and possibly more frequently. But you should keep in mind that betas are by nature not stable, and because the public beta comes after the developer beta it could be a little safer to install.
The most significant difference is probably the motive of the testers: Developers usually have the aim of ensuring their apps work when the updated macOS is released to the general public, while public beta testers are essentially helping Apple detect bugs and offering feedback on the features. Because of this, developers may get to test new features not available in the public beta.
If you want to get the public beta the first thing you need to do, if you haven’t already, is join Apple’s beta programs read this for more information: How to become an Apple beta tester.
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Is the macOS beta stable?
By its nature, a beta has the potential to be unstable. Therefore, it’s not advised that you install it on a Mac that you rely on. If you have a second Mac that isn’t mission-critical, then install it there. We strongly recommend that you don’t risk all by putting the macOS beta on your primary macOS, especially not in the early days of the beta development.
If you don’t have a second Mac, there are a couple of ways you could run macOS beta on your Mac without running the risk of losing data or finding your Mac stops working:
We recommend installing it on a partition, which these days is really a volume (and is much easier to create than a partition was). Read about how to do that here: How to dual-boot Mac: Run two versions of macOS on a Mac.
Alternatively, you could install the macOS beta on an external drive and run it on that.
We discuss the safety of the macOS beta and the risks you might be taking in more detail in a separate article.
If the stability of the beta worries you, then you are probably better off waiting until the final version is out, or at least waiting until testing has been happening for a few months before getting the beta.
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How to prepare your Mac for the beta
Update your software: We recommend you have the latest full version of macOS installed, although Apple says that the macOS Developer Beta Access Utility requires macOS 10.8 or later.
Make space: We’d recommend at least 15GB of available space because the macOS betas tend to be very large. If you end up requiring more space, read: How to free up space on Mac. Note that we always recommend that you have at least 10% space free on your Mac at any time, so if you don’t have that, expect problems!
Back up: Before you install a beta on your Mac, you should make a backup of your data and files. You can find out how to use Time Machine to back up your Mac. We also have a round-up of suitable backup solutions.
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How to send feedback to Apple
Should you come across an error or a bug, you should use the Feedback Assistant app to provide feedback to Apple. Launch the app and follow the appropriate steps, selecting the area about which you’re providing feedback and then any specific sub-area. Then describe your issue in a single sentence, before providing a more detailed description, including any specific steps that reproduce the issue. You’ll also be able to attach other files.
You’ll also have to give permission for the Feedback Assistant app to collect diagnostic information from your Mac.
It won’t always be obvious whether something is a bug or just not as easy to use as you might have hoped. Either way, if your feedback is that something appears to work in an illogical way, Apple will want to know that.
If you are having trouble with a third-party app, you can let Apple know by reporting it through the 3rd-party Application Compatibility category in the Feedback Assistant. However, we’d suggest that you also provide feedback to the app’s developer, who will no doubt be grateful.
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Will I be able to update from macOS beta to the final version?
Beta users will be able to install the final build of the OS on release day without needing to reformat or reinstall.
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Can I talk about the beta publicly?
According to Apple and the license agreement all beta testers must agree to, the beta is “Apple confidential information”. By accepting those terms, you agree not to discuss your use of the software with anyone who isn’t also in the Beta Software Program. That means you can’t “blog, post screenshots, tweet, or publicly post information about the public beta software.”
However, you can discuss any information that Apple has publicly disclosed; the company says that information is no longer considered confidential.
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How to downgrade from the macOS beta
You can always revert to an earlier version of macOS, though depending on how you back up, it’s not necessarily a painless process.
Start by making sure the data on your drive is backed up, then erase the drive and install the latest public version of macOS. When you first start up your Mac, you can use the Migration Assistant to import your data from the backup. Here’s a more detailed tutorial on downgrading from the macOS beta and we also have a tutorial on downgrading to an older version of the Mac OS.
macOS Sonoma beta timeline
To get an idea of what to expect for the macOS 26 beta timeline, here’s how the macOS Sequoia beta rolled out in 2024.
The first version of the macOS 15 Sequoia developer beta arrived after the WWDC keynote on June 10, 2024.
Beta 2 arrived on June 24.
The first public beta of Sequoia arrived on July 15, 2024.
Developer beta 4 was released on July 23. The second public beta also arrived on July 23, 2024.
Developer beta 5 arrived on August 5 followed by the third public beta.
Apple released the macOS Sequoia 15 developer beta 6 on August 12. The fourth public beta of Sequoia arrived on August 13, 2024.
Developer beta 7 and the fifth public beta of Sequoia were released on August 20.
On August 28, Apple released the macOS Sequoia 15 beta 8 and the sixth public beta of Sequoia. The release candidate of Sequoia arrived on September 9. The full version of Sequoia arrived on compatible Macs on September 16.
There were actually two versions of the developer beta running concurrently. The macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta included Apple Intelligence features that are only available on M-series Macs (a iOS 18.1 beta was also in development separately with Apple Intelligence features for compatible iPhones).
Apple started work on the macOS Sequoia 15.1 Beta on July 29.
macOS Sequoia 15.1 Beta 2 arrived on August 12.
macOS Sequoia 15.1 Beta 3 was released to developers on August 28.
Initially, this beta was only for developers, but Apple released a macOS Sequoia 15.1 pubic beta on September 19, 2024, following the release of Sequoia to the general public. Eventually, the macOS Sequoia 15.1 release candidate was released on October 21, and a second release candidate 2 was released on October 24. The final version of macOS Sequoia 15.1 arrived on compatible Macs on October 28.
After the macOS Sequoia full release, the beta continued:
macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta – arrived September 19, 2024
macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta- arrived October 23, 2024. Including a second set of Apple Intelligence features. The official release of 15.2 was on December 11.
macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta – arrived December 16, 2024. Including the ability to create Gemoji. Release Candidate available on January 2.
macOS Sequoia 15.4 beta – arrived on February 19, 2025. Included Mail updates and Proximity Pairing with the iPhone. Release Candidate available on March 28.
macOS Sequoia 15.5 beta – arrived April 2, 2025. Apple released the Sequoia 15.5 beta 1 to developers. Out May 12, 2024.
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Apple Watch Series 11 Hits All-Time Low Prices on Amazon With $100 Off Nearly Every Aluminum Model Amazon this week has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. We first started tracking the return of these deals last month, but this sale has now expanded with many more options on both 42mm and 46mm GPS models.
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You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $299.00, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $329.00, down from $429.00. On Amazon, you'll find four of the 42mm GPS models on sale at this all-time low price, and four of the 46mm GPS models on sale as well.
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If you're shopping for cellular models, you can find record low prices on multiple models this week on Amazon. The 42mm cellular Apple Watch Series 11 has hit $399.00, down from $499.00, and the 46mm cellular model has hit $429.00, down from $529.00.
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The iPhone 17e proves MagSafe charging speeds don’t matter Macworld
I didn’t have high expectations when I started testing Apple’s new iPhone 17e. Last year’s iPhone 16e struck me as a lopsided mess, and this year’s replacement seems to have many of the same issues: a faster processor and more RAM than is really necessary at this price point, and too many compromises in other areas. But at least one of those compromises is now worrying me a lot less.
One of the main shortcomings of the 16e was the fact that it didn’t have MagSafe at all, and I continue to regard that as a huge pain in the butt. The 17e, fans were relieved to discover when it was unveiled earlier this month, does have MagSafe… but the sting in the tail came when we learned that it’s a slower, older version of the technology, which is capped at 15W rather than the latest 25W. Here we go again, I thought: another e-class annoyance.
Why this makes a difference
To see what effect that has on real-world charging speeds, I completely drained the batteries of both my iPhone 17e review unit and the trusty iPhone 17 I’ve had since September. Then one by one, I placed them on an official Apple MagSafe charging puck, paired with a 67W power adapter to ensure no bottlenecks at that end, and timed how long it took to fill them up again. I won’t sugarcoat it: there was a substantial difference, and the 17 came out on top.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'I'm Not a Political Person' In an interview with Good Morning America's Michael Strahan this week, Apple's CEO Tim Cook said he is "not a political person."
Strahan said Cook has been criticized over his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. He noted that Cook attended Trump's second inauguration last year, gifted Trump a piece of glass with a 24-karat gold base, and went to a private screening of a Melania Trump documentary at the White House earlier this year. Cook reportedly also personally donated $1 million to Trump's second inauguration fund.
Cook responded with a diplomatic answer.
"I interact on policy, not politics," said Cook.
"I'm not a political person on either side," he added. "I'm not political. And so I'm kind of straight down the middle and I focus on policy. And so, I'm very pleased that the President and the administration is accessible to talk about policy."
However, not everyone thinks politics and policy can be separated. For example, Apple commentator John Gruber said Cook's response "makes sense only if you believe government policy decisions aren't political — which is to say it makes no sense."
Others have argued that Cook is fulfilling his fiduciary responsibility by ensuring that Apple is in good standing with the U.S. government.
The topic continues to provoke strong opinions.
As a whole, Apple's corporate values are generally considered to be progressive, particularly with respect to social and environmental matters.Tags: Donald Trump, Tim CookThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Apple Sports enhanced with March Madness brackets and league expansion Last month, Apple upgraded its Apple Sports app with new NCAA tournament tracking features, a huge soccer expansion, and the ability to track leagues and teams in more markets. Now that March Madness is here, we have a look at how the feature appears in the app.
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AppleCare One Subscription Could Soon Launch in EU Markets The AppleCare One trademark was today registered with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), suggesting Apple's subscription for customers to cover multiple devices with a single plan could soon be expanding outside the United States.
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Studio Display (2026) review: A great monitor if you can get it for half-price Macworld
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Webcam is no longer terrible
Dual Thunderbolt 5 ports
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The same panel tech from 2017 (or earlier)
Webcam and speakers are just serviceable
Included stand is tilt-only and upgrades are expensive
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The new Studio Display is a serviceable everyday monitor for 2026, but it is priced like a premium high-end HDR display. Its speakers and webcam get the job done but not much more, and while dual Thunderbolt 5 ports are nice, the ability to plug in other products via HDMI or DisplayPort would be even nicer.
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When we reviewed the original Studio Display back in 2022, we found it to be overpriced. For $1,600, you got the exact same panel with the exact same stats and performance as the 2020 Intel-based iMac (coincidentally discontinued at the same time). That iMac started at $1,799 for an entire computer, while the Studio Display was just the screen, with integrated webcam and speakers, at nearly the same price.
Now four years later, Apple has doubled down on this bad value with the updated 2026 Studio Display. The ports, camera, and speakers are better, but crucially, the display itself is not. And the price hasn’t changed. It’s not a bad monitor, it’s just a bad deal.
Studio Display (2026): A good, old, screen
The display panel on the 2026 Studio Display is identical to the display panel on the 2022 Studio Display. Same specs, brightness, and performance. 5K, DCI-P3 wide color, and a fixed 60Hz refresh rate. No HDR, no adaptive refresh rate, no high refresh rate.
As previously mentioned, it’s the same panel you’d find in the 27-inch Intel-based iMac that was discontinued in 2022. Apple has been selling some version of this exact panel since at least 2017, when you could get it in an iMac for $1,799—that’s $1,799 for the whole computer, including a mouse and keyboard.
There’s nothing wrong with this display. Brightness uniformity is good, and color accuracy is excellent. It’s just old, with poor motion clarity from a slow pixel response and a complete lack of modern expected display properties. It’s 2026, and all but the very cheapest monitors have refresh rates over 60Hz, adaptive refresh, HDR, or all of the above.
For a monitor being sold new in 2026, the Studio Display looks like what a nice $699 5K display should. But it costs $1,000 more than that, and the addition of the webcam, speakers, and Thunderbolt ports doesn’t make up the difference.
Studio Display (2026): What’s actually improved
If the display is the same as 2022’s, which was the same one Apple shipped in similarly-priced iMacs for years prior, then exactly what is new?
To start with, the six-speaker array has improved bass response, according to Apple. I could hear a difference, but it’s small. The Studio Display’s speakers are a lot better than what you find in most monitors with built-in speakers, but that’s a very low bar to clear. If you really care about audio quality, you’ll want to get a pair of external speakers.
The USB-C hub on the back is also updated. Instead of one Thunderbolt 3 port and three USB ports, there are two Thunderbolt 5 ports and two USB-C ports. One of the Thunderbolt ports is an upstream port to daisy-chain other monitors together, and the main port supplies up to 96W of power to charge your MacBook.
There are two Thunderbolt 5 ports and two USB, but no HDMI or DisplayPort.Foundry
The biggest upgrade is with the webcam. It’s still a 12MP camera with Center Stage, but now it includes Desk View. And the quality has taken a big step up. While the old Studio Display’s webcam was simply bad, the new model is now perfectly serviceable for Zoom meetings and FaceTime calls.
@macworld.com Studio Display old vs. new webcam quality. The new model looks a LOT better! #apple #mac #studiodisplay ♬ original sound – Macworld – Macworld
Still, it’s not up to the same quality we expect from iPhones. Apple should use the same front camera from the iPhone 17 line, with an 18MP square sensor that can shoot landscape or portrait (an increasingly popular format) and supports 4K video up to 60fps. For a monitor this expensive and thick, that’s the quality level Apple should aim for.
Should you buy a 2nd-gen Studio Display?
The Studio Display is made exclusively for Macs, so if you have a PC, keep moving. The only input is Thunderbolt, and the only way to adjust display properties is with macOS. But that’s not really the problem.
The 5K SDR display gets plenty bright and has good accuracy and uniformity, but is lacking nearly all modern monitor features. That’s not really the problem either.
The speakers are serviceable, and the webcam is good, if not exceptional. It’s a big improvement over the poor webcam in the earlier model, at least. Even that’s not the problem.
This thing costs $1,599. That is the problem. For that price, you get a stand that only tilts—it’s $400 more if you want it to tilt and go up and down like nearly every thousand-dollar monitor for the past 20 years. Don’t like the glossy finish? It’s $300 more for the nano-texture display.
Apple was asking too much for the Studio Display four years ago, and the new model, which doesn’t even update the display part, is an even worse value. The Studio Display isn’t bad, it’s just overpriced for what it is—and not in a little “Apple tax” way. The new Studio Display needs to be better, cheaper, or both, but it’s hard to be anything but underwhelmed by what $1,599+ gets you.
M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro review: Portable Mac Studio power Months after it launched the first M5 chip, Apple has released its top-of-the-line 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max. Visually, it looks the same, but Apple Silicon performance continues to shine.M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro review: Apple's top-tier portable MacThe MacBook Air has always been one of my favorite machines. It's so thin, light — perfect for hauling anywhere you need to go.Most of my work, though, is in video production and image editing. The MacBook Air is extremely challenged when I need to export an hour-long 4K video podcast. I Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
There's so much more we can do with iPhone, says Tim Cook Continuing his promotion of Apple's 50th anniversary, Tim Cook has now talked about how the iPhone will be important to people for the next 50 years — but should take a back seat to art and culture.Tim Cook (right) with YouTuber Nikias Molina — image credit: Nikias MolinaCook has most recently been seen promoting the anniversary in China, but his tour began back on March 13, 2026, when he attended the Alicia Keys concert at Apple Grand Central in New York. Now an interview recorded there has been released, focusing on Apple's future."The greatest invention that Steve [Jobs] ever had was Apple itself," Cook told YouTuber Nikias Molina, "and Apple is about people and culture." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
FBI and DIA are buying location data of US citizens from data brokers Both the Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI) and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) have confirmed that they’re buying location data of US citizens from data brokers without warrants.
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iPhone Exploit DarkSword Steals Data In Minutes With No Trace BrianFagioli writes: A new iOS exploit chain called DarkSword shows how attackers can break into certain iPhones, grab sensitive data like messages, credentials, and even crypto wallets, and then disappear without leaving obvious traces. It targets older iOS 18 builds using Safari and WebGPU flaws to escape Apple's sandbox, which is pretty wild on its own, but what really stands out is how fast it works and how financially motivated these attacks have become. The takeaway is simple but important, update your iPhone ASAP and don't assume mobile devices are somehow safer than desktops anymore.
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MacBook Neo is classic Apple: Moving fast and breaking stuff Macworld
What a funny coincidence that celebrations of Apple’s 50th anniversary would hit the same month that the company introduced the MacBook Neo, a $599 laptop that has the potential to take the Mac to new heights.
The facts that Apple was founded in 1976 and the MacBook Neo exists in 2026 shouldn’t have anything in common but that they both involve a corporation called Apple. But that’s not right: Apple’s product philosophy is more continuous than you might imagine, and that string that starts with the Apple I ends, 50 years later, in a colorful new MacBook Neo.
Apple was born in a chaotic world. Dozens of personal computer companies were building early devices, and each of them was its own island with its own software running on custom hardware. New chips and new hardware innovations like floppy disk drives (did you know that the earliest Apple computers could only read data from audio cassettes?!) meant that as a computer company, you evolved rapidly or you died.
Most of them died, of course. But Apple didn’t, in part because it was always adopting the next big thing in order to survive. It was a mindset that I always connect to Steve Jobs, a man with absolutely zero sentimentality. Apple has always been a company that knows that it needs to move forward rapidly to survive.
Steve Jobs believed in always moving forward and not getting sentimental about the past. That philosophy has served Apple well.Apple
This has been a factor that has remained in the corporate culture, to varying degrees of strength, for 50 years. It’s not that Apple doesn’t care about taking care of its customers–it’s managed three chip transitions and one operating system transition on the Mac while providing solid support over a transitional period.
One reason this culture got reinforced is that Apple has never been the dominant ecosystem player in any market it’s competed in. (The iPod was dominant, but not really much of an ecosystem.) When you’re dominant, like PCs driven by Microsoft’s DOS and Windows operating systems, the name of the game is compatibility. Once you’ve got the bulk of the market, it’s all about consolidation.
Over time, stability and compatibility became a major reason why Microsoft was so successful. Old Windows apps just kept running. Microsoft built an entire culture about supporting its enormous base of customers, many of whom were using ancient hardware and software.
The problem with that strategy is that it’s a really bad fit for times of great opportunity. As former Microsoft executive Steven Sinofsky wrote recently, Microsoft’s greatest strength suddenly became its greatest weakness. “The pull and push of forever compatibility was not just ‘Windows DNA,’ but it was the soul of what made Windows successful and was sacred.”
Apple has the freedom to make game-changing moves to make better products.Apple
The funny thing is that Sinofsky wrote that in the context of praising the MacBook Neo, of all things. Here’s why: Apple has constantly upgraded its operating system and ecosystem, from drivers to APIs to apps to the chips that run them. It’s been able to drag its technology forward in ways Microsoft never could.
Part of that was embracing touch interfaces with the iPhone and iPad. It’s not that Microsoft didn’t have some great ideas about touch interfaces–some of the stuff it did was really cool!–but that in the end, its loyal customers pulled it backward into the abyss. The first touch-savvy version of Microsoft Office ran on the iPad. Microsoft’s own touch-friendly devices backslid to the old mouse-driven versions.
The crowning achievement of all this was Apple’s embrace of its own, ARM-based chip architecture. Again, it’s not as if Microsoft and its chip partners didn’t see the strength that an Apple-style chip strategy might have. It’s that Microsoft’s customers just weren’t interested in losing compatibility with their enormous investment in Intel PCs, and Microsoft’s commitment to “run everything forever,” as Sinofsky calls it, hampered all attempts to see things differently.
In the other corner: Apple, which for the last five-plus years has been shipping Macs running ARM processors, on top of a version of macOS that spent the years running up to that transition by killing off compatbility with a lot of old software that would’ve made that transition a challenge.
Apple’s ability to advance its technology allows it to create a budget laptop that offers quality that its competitors can’t match.Eugen Wegmann
This brings us to the MacBook Neo. It is the result of Apple being unafraid to break compatibility with 32-bit apps, with the old Carbon APIs, with Intel processors, the works. Part of the magic is that, as Mac users, we often don’t even notice when Apple does this, because it’s gotten pretty good at making it easy for us to migrate. (Software developers have had a harder time, often spending summers modifying their apps so that they still work when the new OS versions ship in the fall.)
50 years on, this is still Apple’s core approach: Don’t be afraid to change. Don’t be afraid to leave some old things behind. Not because change isn’t painful, because it often is. But because without change, without the ability to move forward, you’ll never be able to take advantage of new opportunities. And if you’re Apple, you’ll never be able to make a MacBook Neo.
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Apple TV: Grey’s Anatomy alum joins The Morning Show’s season 5 Following the recent news that Jeff Daniels (The Newsroom) will join The Morning Show’s upcoming season, Deadline reports that Jesse Williams (Grey’s Anatomy) will also be added to the show’s lineup. Here are the details.
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Tim Cook on iPhone's Future: 'There's So Much Left That We Can Do' In an interview with Nikias Molina at New York's Grand Central Terminal last week, Apple's CEO Tim Cook briefly commented on the future of the iPhone.
"There's so much left that we can do with the iPhone," said Cook. "I think it's going to continue to be the center of people's digital lives."
While this is just typical corporate speak, it is still interesting that Cook thinks the iPhone will remain the core device in people's lives, given that Apple is pushing into new areas like spatial computing. Apple is reportedly also working on things such as augmented reality glasses and an AI-powered pendant without a screen.
Next year, the iPhone turns 20, and the device's popularity is still reaching new heights. iPhone revenue last quarter came in at $85.2 billion, a new all-time high. Cook said iPhone demand during the quarter was "simply staggering."
"iPhone had its best-ever quarter driven by unprecedented demand, with all-time records across every geographic segment," said Cook, in January.
It remains to be seen if there is ever a device that supplants the iPhone, and smartphones in general, but Cook is certainly not worried right now.
"iPhone's going to be around for a very long time," he said.
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Viwoods AiPaper e-reader review: a damn fine digital notebook Viwoods wants you to embrace artificial intelligence with its AiPaper e-reader — but I think it's actually banking on the wrong features.Viwoods AiPaperThe e-book reader market is growing, with plenty of companies offering their own takes on the genre.Some, like most of Boox's lineup, offer an option that lies somewhere between a Kindle and an iPad. Others, like Durobo's Krono, want you to focus on portability over all else. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Brazil’s competition watchdog inquires Apple over iPhone NFC restrictions Apple has until the end of the month to respond to a set of technical and legal issues from CADE, Brazil’s competition watchdog over alleged anticompetitive rules tied to the iPhone’s NFC. Here are the details.
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