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This is what Apple has in store for the future of satellite connectivity on iPhone: report According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has a plethora of new innovations in the pipeline for satellite connectivity on iPhone. Apple has had an interest in satellite technology on iPhone for over a decade, and that effort finally came to fruition in 2022 with the launch of Emergency SOS. That’s not all, though, and the company would like to push further.
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Apple may limit OLED to M6 Pro, M6 Max versions of MacBook Pro The M6 Pro and M6 Max versions of the MacBook Pro could also be the only models to have OLED, giving consumers more reason to pay for the premium options.A MacBook Pro without an OLED display. Apple is rumored to be working on an OLED upgrade to the MacBook Pro, with a revised display model expected to arrive in late 2026 or early 2027. However, it may not be made available across the entire range.According to Mark Gurman's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg on Sunday, the OLED upgrade of the MacBook Pro will be more gradual than usual. Instead of being on all models, Gurman specifies OLED as being a feature of the M6 Pro and M6 Max versions of the MacBook Pro. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
AirPods 4 Drop to $89.99 Record Low Price on Amazon Apple's AirPods 4 have dropped to $89.99 on Amazon this weekend, down from $129.00. This is a match of the lowest price we've ever tracked on the AirPods 4 on Amazon, and it's for the base model without Active Noise Cancellation.
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Free delivery options place the AirPods 4 at a November 14 delivery date, but Prime members should see same-day delivery dates in some locations. You can also get the AirPods 4 with ANC on sale for $149.99, down from $179.00, but we recommend waiting for a steeper discount on this model considering this isn't an all-time low price.
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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.
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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.
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Apple Developing These 5 New Satellite Features for iPhone Apple is working on a series of new satellite connectivity features for the iPhone, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports.
In this week's "Power On" newsletter, Gurman revealed that the new features in development include:
Apple Maps via satellite: Navigation in Apple Maps without cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity.
Photos in Messages via satellite: Support for sending photos in the Messages app using satellite connectivity.
Natural Usage: Satellite connectivity from indoors environments, without the need to physically point the device toward clear sky.
Satellite over 5G: Support for 5G NTN, allowing cell towers to use satellites for increased coverage.
Satellite API framework for third-party apps: An API that will allow developers to voluntarily integrate satellite connectivity into their apps. Not all features and services will be compatible.
There apparently no plans to enable phone calls, video calls, or web browsing via satellite at present.
Today, Apple's satellite connectivity features are available for free. For more advanced capabilities in the future, Apple reportedly plans to let customers pay satellite carriers for features directly.
Apple could also create a paid option for extended connectivity with a company like SpaceX. Gurman added that there have been discussions in the company about offering its own satellite service, but concerns that Apple shouldn't act like a carrier have stifled that possibility.
Many of the new satellite features in development will apparently require upgrades to Globalstar's infrastructure, which Apple helped to finance. Gurman said that if SpaceX acquires Globalstar, the necessary enhancements could roll out faster.
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Moving Apple Fitness+ over to Health is part of Apple's 2026 AI plan The previously reported reorganization of Apple Fitness+ to come under Apple's Health division comes alongside Apple Intelligence plans for 2026.Apple Fitness+ - image credit: AppleApple Fitness+ moved from being under COO Jeff Williams's aegis to Health in October 2025 when his retirement was announced. At the same time, there were reports that Apple might launch a Health+ subscription service in 2026.Now Bloomberg has repeated these reports, but also fit them into what it claims is Apple's overall Apple Intelligence offering in 2026. According to the report, the Health+ subscription will include a health chatbot, an AI agent designed to help users monitor their health. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Report: OLED MacBook Pro redesign may be exclusive to M6 Pro and M6 Max models In today’s edition of the Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reported a new key detail for the launch of the redesigned MacBook Pro model, slated to launch between late 2026 and early 2027.
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Apple has big plans for more satellite features in future iPhones Apple is examining how to take more advantage of the constellation of satellites orbiting the Earth on a future iPhone, including one where it will connect without needing to come out of your pocket.Messages via Satellite - Image Credit: Pixabay/Terry McGrawApple's inclusion of satellite connectivity in the iPhone, such as Emergency SOS Via Satellite, has proven to be extremely useful in a difficult situation. However, while handy when a cellular signal is not available, it can always be improved to expand what it offers to consumers.In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes about some of the satellite-centric features that Apple is working on. This includes expanding the functionality of satellite connectivity so it can be used by third-party apps. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Future of Apple Fitness+ 'Under Review' The future of Apple Fitness+ is "under review" amid a reorganization of the service, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that Apple Fitness+ remains one of the company's "weakest digital offerings." The service apparently suffers from high churn and little revenue.
Nevertheless, Fitness+ has a small, loyal fanbase that makes it difficult for Apple to shut it down "without a backlash." The service is sufficiently inexpensive to operate that negative headlines would not be worth the saving.
Nevertheless, Gurman says the "future of Fitness+ is under review." He revealed that the service is to receive new management, with Apple health vice president Sumbul Desai taking control of the service. The health division, now including Apple Fitness+, will report directly to services chief Eddy Cue. The reorganization is likely to lead to added pressure to improve results.
Apple Fitness+ launched in 2020 as an ad-free video on demand guided workout streaming service. It costs $9.99 per month and is available as part of the Apple One Premier bundle.
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Black background instead of wallpaper in iOS Simulator, could it be Metal-related? I’m running into a strange issue: in the iOS Simulator, the background that should display the system wallpaper is completely black. I’m worried that some Metal-related components or rendering settings might not be working properly. Has anyone seen something like this before or knows what might cause it? submitted by /u/Jaroshevskii [link] […]
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I built a full-text search library for my iOS apps I have been working on a few iOS apps over the past year, and one common feature that I get requested is search. I have been trying to find a solution but couldn't really find anything that works well enough. I decided to tackle this myself. With my prior experience in setting up search engines […]
Built a news app entirely in SwiftUI that shows all sources covering each story As iOS engineers, we got tired of app-hopping to see how different outlets cover the same story, so we built Relative News entirely in SwiftUI. Key features: Groups coverage from multiple sources for each story (see how everyone's reporting it) Breaking news alerts that aren't spam – only genuinely trending stories Daily briefs without the […]
9to5Rewards: Last chance to win iPhone 17 Pro/Air from iMazing [Giveaway] There’s still time to enter our giveaway for the new iPhone 17 (Pro or Air) courtesy of our friends at iMazing, one of the most advanced and comprehensive iPhone management platforms available on both macOS and Windows. With just over 24 hours left before we draw a winner, you can enter the giveaway below and get the new iMazing 3.4 for 20% off.
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🚀Gravity Notes: A Next-Gen Note-Taking App (iCloud-Sync, AI-Ready, Built with SwiftUI) Hey everyone! 👋 I’ve been working on Gravity Notes (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gravity-notes/id6753019512), a modern note-taking app for iPhone and iPad — built entirely with SwiftUI and iCloud sync at its core. It is an iOS app that combines 7 tools in one: camera, photos, voice memos, notes, calendar, map, and journal. Think of it as a minimal, […]
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Focii’ is a clutter-free task management app with timers and more Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.
There are a lot of apps to help you manage your tasks on the market, but Focii is a special one. With its ultra minimal interface, there’s no noise to interrupt the most important part of the ideation process: actually jotting down the idea without forgetting it.
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Shoutout to Under the Radar podcast about indie iOS app development, which aired its last episode after 10 years! I really enjoyed listening to David and Marco's thoughts on topics we grapple with every day. While I understand their reasons for ending the podcast after 10 years, it makes me concerned for the state of indie development. submitted by /u/lokir6 [link] [comments]
Apple's M4 MacBook Pro falls to $1,299, save $300 with blowout deals Early Black Friday MacBook Pro deals offer aggressive discounts on blowout M4 models, with prices starting at just $1,299.Save $300 on Apple's M4 MacBook Pro while supplies last - Image credit: AppleThe $300 discount is valid on the M4/16GB/512GB spec in the sleek Space Black finish.Save $300 on M4 MacBook Pro Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
After a near-tragedy, I built the pet wellness super-app I wished existed years ago 🐾💛 My cousin’s diabetic cat almost overdosed on insulin. She lives in a multi-person household. Everyone helps with care. One morning, her mom gave the cat insulin, not knowing that her husband had already done it an hour earlier. A double dose. This could have resulted in something devastating. No neglect. No one being careless. Just […]
Review: ESR’s new 3-in-1 MagSafe stand delivers reliable 25W Qi2.2 charging for iPhone Last year, Apple opened up its MagSafe standard to the Wireless Power Consortium, allowing third party companies to officially utilize MagSafe – at up to 15W. Earlier this year, the standard expanded with Qi2.2, making 25W MagSafe charging available to third party manufacturers. Many manufacturers have come to market with fantastic 25W Qi2.2 chargers, and this ESR model is one of them.
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My first app! I made a mini Spotify for ambient and nature sounds with 3D audio capabilities Helllo fellow redditors, My App is finally in the AppStore and I want to know what you think! It’s a 3D Audio App that lets you Build 3D soundscapes combined with binaural Tones. It’s aims to help people with neurodiversity, but you can also think about it as a custom binaural beat builder. You can […]
Overemployed, Contractors, and Project Workflow Stack App I have always held multiple positions, whether 3-4 contract roles or a FT and supplemental freelance roles. It was often difficult to ensure I had each position separated to ensure I didn't mix up manager names, assets that were assigned to me, etc. For a couple years I had simply used a small app I […]
How I built an iOS app that hides Reels, Shorts & “For You” feeds across 6 social networks (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, Reddit & LinkedIn) A few months ago, I got tired of opening YouTube or Instagram “just for a minute” and losing half an hour in Shorts or Reels. So I decided to see if it was technically possible to filter those feeds directly on iOS — without jailbreak, extensions, or system hacks. That’s how Undoomed was born: a […]
The 13-inch M4 MacBook Air Is $250 Off Early Black Friday Deals have been spotted for the 13-inch MacBook Pro M4, with a huge discount of $250 off. The device is powered by the M4 chip and has Apple Intelligence built in, so that your computer runs fast whilst you perform tasks like gaming, creating or editing content, and multitasking. You can tackle […]
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My Nintendo App Released For the iPad and iPhone There is a new Nintendo Store app that was released for the iPad and iPhone that lets you review your game activity across certain consoles, search for games and more. You can search for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 accessories, digital and physical games, and consoles. You can access My Nintendo Store via a web […]
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Signing of iPadOS 26.2 and iOS 26.2 Beta Halted After seeding the developer betas for the iPadOS 26.2 and iOS 26.2, signing has been stopped by Apple, preventing update installation on the iPhone 16e and iPhone Air along with the new cellular M5 iPad Pro models. The reason is not known, but the gadgets use the C1X or C1 modem, and these chips are […]
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Gemini and Apple Collaborating For Revamped Siri Bloomberg reports that the revamped Siri will be powered by Gemini, and Apple will be paying Google about $1 billion annualy for the AI model with a 1.2 trillion parameter which Google developed. A parameter is a measure of how the model provides responses and understand queries. The current version of Apple Intelligence based on […]
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Connectivity Issue – India Regions (IN-BOM-2, IN-MAA) Nov 8, 17:08 UTCMonitoring - On November 8 2025, customers using services hosted in our Mumbai (in-bom-2) and Chennai (in-maa) datacenters may have experienced packet loss and connection timeouts due to an issue with a third party transit provider. We are working with the provider to determine the cause of the issue.We will be monitoring this to ensure that it remains stable. If you are still experiencing issues, please open a Support ticket for assistance.
Incogni can help you stop unknown scam calls on your iPhone – here’s how It’s a universal experience. Every once in a while, you’ll get a random call from your iPhone – and they’ll often be from scammers. It’s not fun, and wastes everybody’s time.
Apple does offer features to fight against this, like the ability to silence all unknown numbers, but that can have unintended side effects. With Incogni, you can fight against the root of the problem.
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Your iPhone and Mac now automatically install security patches When Apple needs to install a security patch onto an iPhone, iPad or Mac, it now does so without requiring the user to do anything.
(via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Apple TV outage hits launch of Vince Gilligan's 'Pluribus' The premiere of Vince Gilligan's drama "Pluribus" on Apple TV on Thursday was unfortunately hit by an outage of Apple's servers, shortly after the first two episodes debuted.Apple TV show "Pluribus"Pluribus is the highly anticipated return of Vince Gilligan, the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, which Apple TV premiered on November 7. However, the launch of the new show went far from smoothly.Not long after the show became available to stream on Apple TV on Thursday evening, Apple's servers started to have trouble in the United States and Canada. The outages meant that Apple TV subscribers weren't able to catch the show in its opening hours of availability. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Hey, Siri — Google’s got the AI upgrade you need! [The CultCast] This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: Apple reportedly plans to pay a cool $1 billion a year to use Google Gemini to make Siri smarter.
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Hands-on with HyperSpace Trackpad Pro: The first premium offering for Windows users Back at CES 2025 in January, I saw a sneak peak at something rather interesting: the HyperSpace Trackpad Pro. It’s the first of its kind, being a premium external multi-touch trackpad for Windows users. For creatives on the Mac, the Magic Trackpad has been extremely popular, and now there’s finally an alternative on the Windows end.
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Grab a Google Nest Learning Thermostat for less than $100 Automatically adjust temps to cut energy costs while keeping your home comfy with a refurbished third-gen Google Nest Learning Thermostat.
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The Best Early Black Friday Apple Deals on MacBook, Apple Watch, iPad, and More We're officially in the month of Black Friday, which will take place on Friday, November 28 in 2025. As always, this will be the best time of the year to shop for great deals, including popular Apple products like AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch, and more. In this article, the majority of the discounts will be found on Amazon.
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Specifically, we're sharing all of the Apple products that currently have all-time low prices, or discounts that are at least very close to their record-low prices. Of course, these are early Black Friday deals, so even better discounts could emerge later in the month, but if you're shopping right now these are all the best prices around.
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AirTag 4-Pack for $64.99 ($34 off)
Apple Watch SE 3 for $199.99 ($50 off)
Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $699.99 ($99 off)
13-Inch MacBook Air for $749.99 ($249 off)
14-Inch M5 MacBook Pro for $1,487.07 ($113 off)
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MacRumors readers can save on Apple's brand new 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at Expercom right now. Discounts reach up to $234 off original prices, and across the board these are the lowest prices we've tracked to date on the M5 MacBook Pro.
These discounts have been automatically applied on Expercom's website when visited through the links below. Discounts include the 512GB 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro for $1,487.07, down from $1,599.00, plus a few models with increased RAM.
UP TO $234 OFFM5 MacBook Pro Exclusive Discounts
Our exclusive discount is available in both Space Black and Silver color options for each computer. We've listed a few of the base models of the M5 MacBook Pro below, but Expercom is offering a wide range of custom configurations on sale as well. This includes models with as much as 32GB RAM, up to 4TB of storage, and Nano-Texture display options as well.
10-Core M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB - $1,487.07, down from $1,599.00
10-Core M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB - $1,673.07, down from $1,799.00
10-Core M5, 24GB RAM, 512GB - $1,812.57, down from $1,949.00
10-Core M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB - $1,859.07, down from $1,999.00
Apple Watch
Series 11
There aren't many big discounts on the GPS models of the Apple Watch Series 11 yet, but we are tracking a notable markdown on one of the high-end Titanium devices this weekend.
$88 OFF46mm Natural Titanium for $711.00Ultra 3
One of the best all-around early Black Friday discounts is on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at $99 off select models.
$99 OFFBlack Titanium (Ocean Band) for $699.99
$99 OFFBlack Titanium (Milanese Loop) for $799.99
SE 3
The Apple Watch SE 3 received its first major discount on Amazon this week, with $49 off the 44mm GPS model.
$49 OFF40mm GPS for $199.99
$49 OFF44mm GPS for $229.99SE 2
Prices start at just $159.99 for the 40mm GPS Apple Watch SE, then increase to $189.99 for the 44mm GPS model. Both of these are $89 discounts on the wearables, and all-time low prices on each device. You can find Midnight, Silver, and Starlight case color options at these prices for both sizes.
$89 OFF40mm GPS for $159.99
$89 OFF44mm GPS for $189.99Series 10
Amazon also has a few discounts on the Apple Watch Series 10, with $119 off these models. You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 10 for $279.99, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $309.99, down from $429.00. The 42mm GPS model is only available in Jet Black Aluminum, but the 46mm GPS model has Jet Black, Rose Gold, and Silver Aluminum options available at this low price.
$119 OFF42mm GPS for $279.99
$119 OFF46mm GPS for $309.99
iPad
Amazon this week is taking $50 off Wi-Fi models of Apple's 11th generation iPad. Prices start at $299.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00, a second-best price on this model.
$50 OFF128GB Wi-Fi iPad for $299.00
$50 OFF256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $399.00
$50 OFF512GB Wi-Fi iPad for $599.00
Additionally, Amazon has the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $399.00 ($50 off) and the 512GB Wi-Fi iPad for $599.00 ($50 off).
iPad mini
Amazon this week has low prices on nearly every Wi-Fi model of the iPad mini 7, starting at $399.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $499.00. You'll also find a few deals on cellular models during this sale.
$100 OFF128GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $399.00
$100 OFF256GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $499.00
$100 OFF512GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $699.00
M5 iPad Pro
Amazon has the first notable discounts on Apple's brand new M5 iPad Pro, with the entry-level 11-inch model available for $943.00, down from $999.00.
$57 OFF11-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB Wi-Fi) for $943.00
$54 OFF13-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB Wi-Fi) for $1,246.00
$101 OFF13-inch M5 iPad Pro (2TB Wi-Fi Nano-Texture) for $2,298.00
In terms of the 11-inch M5 iPad Pro, this is still one of the only steeper discounts, with others sitting around $25 off. If you're shopping for the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro, you'll find the 256GB Wi-Fi model for $1,246.00 ($54 off), the 512GB Wi-Fi model for $1,440.00 ($50 off), and the 2TB Wi-Fi Nano-Texture Glass model for $2,298.00 ($101 off).
M4 MacBook Air
You can get the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $749.99, down from $999.00, a new all-time low price on the computer that beats the previous low by about $50. You'll also find many of the 512GB models of the 13-inch and 15-inch M4 MacBook Air on sale this week.
$249 OFF13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $749.99
$249 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $949.99
Apple Pencil
You can get the Apple Pencil Pro available for $99.00, down from $129.00.
$30 OFFApple Pencil Pro for $99.00
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.
AirTag
Amazon has Apple's AirTag 4-Pack for $64.99, down from $99.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the accessory.
$34 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $64.99
If you're shopping for just one AirTag, Amazon has the AirTag 1-Pack for $24.00, which doesn't match the all-time low of $19.99 that we've seen recently, so you might want to hold off for now or consider stepping up to the 4-Pack deal.
iPhone 17 Cases
Amazon this week brought back big discounts across Apple's Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air lineup. Items on sale include Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. We're also tracking a few discounts on other accessories like the FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe.
UP TO 26% OFFiPhone 17 Cases at Amazon
iPhone Air
Clear Case - $39.99, down from $49.00
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Mac Mini
Amazon is taking $100 off the 256GB model of the M4 Mac mini in early Black Friday deals, as well as over $100 off 512GB models.
$100 OFFM4 Mac Mini (256GB) for $499.00
$109 OFFM4 Mac Mini (512GB) for $689.99
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Size matters: How to get the perfect fit for your AirPods Pro 3 ear tips If you don’t like how your new AirPods Pro 3 feel in your ears, don’t be hasty and return them — you should try different ear tips.
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Since its release, Apple Vision Pro has been discussed a lot in the context of entertainment and work, but its most meaningful long term use case might be happening in healthcare. A new clinical study from Cognixion is using Vision Pro to learn more about how people living with conditions such as ALS, spinal cord injuries, or stroke related impairments can communicate using a combination of brain signals, eye tracking, and AI.
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Top Stories: iOS 26.1 Released, iOS 26.2 Beta, iPhone 18 Rumors, and More Things were busy in Apple software land this week, with the public release of iOS 26.1 and updates for Apple's other platforms being quickly followed by the round of 26.2 betas with plenty more changes in store.
On the hardware side, we're still wondering whether we'll see anything more released before the end of the year, but either way, 2026 is shipping up to be a big year for Apple with updates across almost the entire lineup and likely some new entrants as well.
Top Stories
Everything New in iOS 26.1
Some six weeks after the initial release of iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and other major operating system updates, Apple this week released the first significant follow-on updates with the 26.1 versions.
iOS 26.1 adds a new toggle to adjust the transparency of Liquid Glass, an option to turn off the Lock Screen swipe gesture to access the Camera, a new "slide to stop" button on the Lock Screen for alarms and timers to reduce accidental dismissals, new Apple Intelligence language support, and more.
Everything New in iOS 26.2 Beta 1
As is frequently the case, the public release of iOS 26.1 was almost immediately followed by the first developer beta of iOS 26.2 as Apple begins testing the next update ahead of an expected December release.
Changes discovered in the first beta so far include a Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen clock, updates to the Sleep Score feature, the ability to set alarms for reminders, and more. EU users will get access to Live Translation on AirPods with the update, though they will lose automatic Wi-Fi network syncing between iPhone and Apple Watch.
Report: Apple to Launch These New Products in 2026
Apple is gearing up to release at least 15 new products in 2026, according to a new recap from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, and it is likely to include a long-awaited revamp of the company's smart home platform.
It's possible we could even get a few more updates to products like the Apple TV and HomePod mini before the end of 2025, but if you're waiting for additional new Macs, you're almost certainly going to need to wait until next year.
Leaker Outlines Potential New Colors for iPhone 18 Pro
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models could be available in a new rich and warm color option, according to a known leaker.
The Weibo user known as "Instant Digital" has claimed that next-year's iPhone 18 Pro models will be available in one of the following color options: coffee, purple, or burgundy. Despite some initial media confusion thinking Apple might release all three of the rumored colors, the leaker later clarified that Apple is currently still in the decision phase will only move forward with production on one of them.
New Version of Siri to 'Lean' on Google Gemini
The new, more powerful version of Siri reportedly coming around March or April of next year will apparently leverage a custom version of Google Gemini as Apple continues to try to catch up to the competition with its own AI capabilities.
Apple will reportedly pay Google in the neighborhood of $1 billion annually for a 1.2-trillion parameter AI model to power Siri.
The Best Early Black Friday Apple Deals
It's already November, which means the holiday shopping season is getting underway ahead of the Black Friday rush later this month.
We're keeping tabs on the best early Black Friday deals on Apple products, while retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Samsung have been sharing their early sales and plans for the rest of the month.
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PSA: Dozens of critical security updates are waiting for your iPhone and Mac Macworld
On Monday, Apple released the first updates to its 2026 range of operating systems, and they include numerous new features that iPhone and Mac users will love, including interface tweaks, new gestures, and Spotlight enhancements.
But even more important to the billion-plus devices getting the updates is a full slate of security patches. The first update following a major OS release is always an important one for squashing bugs and ironing out performance issues, but there are also nearly 100 security updates for macOS Tahoe and another few dozen for the iPhone.
None of the vulnerabilities has been reported to have been exploited in the wild, but several of them pose critical risks to sensitive information. Among the long list fixes, these caught our eye:
App Store
Available for: iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 13-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 7th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later
Impact: An app may be able to fingerprint the user
Description: A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions.
CVE-2025-43444: Zhongcheng Li from IES Red Team of ByteDance
Apple Account
Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later; macOS Tahoe
Impact: A malicious app may be able to take a screenshot of sensitive information in embedded views
Description: A privacy issue was addressed with improved checks.
CVE-2025-43455: Ron Masas of BreakPoint.SH, Pinak Oza
Apple TV Remote
Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later
Impact: A malicious app may be able to track users between installs
Description: The issue was addressed with improved handling of caches.
CVE-2025-43449: Rosyna Keller of Totally Not Malicious Software
Contacts
Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later; macOS Tahoe
Impact: An app may be able to access sensitive user data
Description: A logging issue was addressed with improved data redaction.
CVE-2025-43426: Wojciech Regula of SecuRing (wojciechregula.blog)
Find My
Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later; macOS Tahoe
Impact: An app may be able to fingerprint the user
Description: A privacy issue was addressed by moving sensitive data.
CVE-2025-43507: iisBuri
Finder
Available for: macOS Tahoe
Impact: An app may bypass Gatekeeper checks
Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved validation.
CVE-2025-43348: Ferdous Saljooki (@malwarezoo) of Jamf
Notes
Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later; macOS Tahoe
Impact: An app may be able to access sensitive user data
Description: A privacy issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.
CVE-2025-43389: Kirin (@Pwnrin)
Photos
Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later; macOS Tahoe
Impact: An app may be able to access user-sensitive data
Description: A permissions issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions.
CVE-2025-43405: an anonymous researcher
Safari
Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later; macOS Tahoe
Impact: An app may be able to bypass certain Privacy preferences
Description: A privacy issue was addressed by removing sensitive data.
CVE-2025-43502: an anonymous researcher
Stolen Device Protection
Available for: iPhone 11 and later
Impact: An attacker with physical access to a device may be able to disable Stolen Device Protection
Description: The issue was addressed by adding additional logic.
CVE-2025-43422: Will Caine
WebKit
Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later; macOS Tahoe
Impact: An app may be able to monitor keystrokes without user permission
Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.
WebKit Bugzilla: 300095
CVE-2025-43495: Lehan Dilusha Jayasinghe
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Today in Apple history: World gets a chance to test-drive a Mac On November 8, 1984, Apple kick-started its "Test Drive a Macintosh" campaign, offering customers the chance to borrow a Mac for 24 hours.
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One year ago I launched Zesfy, a local-first daily planner app. Hi r/iosapps, Over the past few years, I've been building a local-first daily planner that let you quickly plan your weekly to-do into daily tasks. A little over a year after I released it on the app store, it will finally reach hit 10k soon. Here’s the link if anyone interested to check it out: […]
What’s the cheapest MacBook Pro you’d consider buying for dev work? My M2 MacBook Air (8GB memory), as much as I love the thing, is really struggling with Xcode and app dev work. The preview canvas takes 10-15 seconds to update after every change, the simulator takes a solid 2-3 minutes to launch from cold and pretty much chokes the machine to a halt. I get […]
May know workarounds for sequential data in SwiftData? Hey I wanted to do an invoicing app with continuous numbers for the invoices. I was wondering if there is a know workaround to force fetch latest data or something like that before saving a new element. I was thinking to first save as draft if no remote update is possible or network is not […]
I built a clipboard-triggered YouTube summarizer (no paste, 2 taps) and gained 3,700 users in a week How Esse works: Copy a YouTube link → return to the app → it auto-detects from clipboard, pulls metadata and transcript, and generates a structured summaries in seconds. No inputs, no pasting, no prompting. Supports 60+ languages for summaries regardless of the video's language. Why I built it: I wanted freedom and money. I had […]
This $199 scanner app is now $40 Macworld
TL;DR: Get an iScanner lifetime subscription on sale for $40 (reg. $199).
Desktop scanners are bulky, location-bound, and slow to set up when you only need a quick scan. iScanner is an iOS scanner app that puts all the functions of a desktop scanner into your phone, and that’s just the start of what it can do. A lifetime subscription is also now on sale for $39.99 (reg. $199).
Open the app, frame the page, and shoot. iScanner auto-detects edges, fixes perspective, and cleans shadows. Save or export as PDF, JPG, DOC, XLS, or TXT, then share wherever you work. It’s handy for signed forms, receipts, IDs, books, and notes whenever you’re away from your desk.
Built-in tools even let you do things desktop scanners can’t. Add text, highlight, blur sensitive lines, apply watermarks, merge or split pages, and lock folders with a PIN. OCR supports 20+ languages, so scanned text becomes editable and searchable. Specialty modes cover real-world tasks like ID-card scanning, object counting, quick measurements, QR codes, and there’s even a math mode for solving printed equations.
The lifetime plan includes updates and 200 MB of cloud storage, so you don’t have to clog your phone with scans.
Right now, it’s only $39.99 to get an iScanner lifetime subscription, but this sale ends soon.
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This band also powers your Apple Watch—and it’s 50% off Macworld
TL;DR: The PowerBand is a sleek strap for Apple Watches with a built-in MagSafe charger—no cables, no clutter, just effortless charging right from your wrist for $29.99 (MSRP $59.99).
We all know Apple products are about sleek design, seamless integration, and simplifying life. That’s why we love the PowerBand—a band for Apple Watches that doesn’t just look good but powers your watch on the go.
Say goodbye to tangled charging cables and clunky docks. The PowerBand features a built-in MagSafe-compatible charger, giving you a reliable, hassle-free way to keep your Apple Watch juiced up wherever life takes you.
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Ingeniously crafted, the ultra-thin charger is seamlessly integrated into the durable nylon weave band, offering an all-in-one charging solution that’s lightweight and incredibly discreet. Just flip out the built-in USB charging connector, plug it into any outlet, and let PowerBand do the rest. No battery packs to manage—just sleek, reliable convenience that fits perfectly with your Apple ecosystem.
The nylon weave ensures a breathable, soft fit that’s perfect for all-day wear, while the elastic pull tabs make adjusting the band quick.
If you’re looking for an easy way to stay charged on the go, this could be your go-to.
For a limited time, the PowerBand is on sale for just $29.99 (MSRP $59.99).
PowerBand: Apple Watch Band with Built-In MagSafe ChargerSee Deal
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FoundationModels only generates content in English Has anyone made the `FoundationModels` framework reply in any other supported language than US English? I am working on a feature that generates simple content through FM but it always generates results in English. I have tried the following both on the simulator(macOS since it uses the host machine models) and on an actual device: […]
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For the love of god Apple Developer Account is not sending me my Two-factor 6 digit authentication code Not sure what's wrong with Apple but I have to literally fight for a code to be sent over SMS or a phone call from Apple, I am in Bangladesh I think this is a reason why it's so daam difficult to login but this is too frustrating, has anyone dealt with this and if […]
Xcode linker errors Hi all, I'm building an app with TCA and SQLiteData, and ever since I upgraded to the Xcode 26.2 beta I'm getting linker errors unrelated to those third-party packages. Instead, I'm getting linker errors with Apple frameworks. I've cleaned my build folder, to no avail. I tried adding the frameworks in my Build Phases, but […]
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Early Black Friday Deal: Save $100 on OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock for Mac The popular OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock is $100 off with a special early Black Friday deal. This dock has a built-in power supply, eliminating a pesky external power brick.Get the OWC 11-port Thunderbolt Go Dock for just $199.99 - Image credit: OWCRetailing for $299.99, early Black Friday shoppers can pick up the OWC Thunderbolt Go dock for just $199.99.Save $100 on OWC TB Go at Amazon Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Early Black Friday Deal: Save $100 on OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock for Mac The popular OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock is $100 off with a special early Black Friday deal. This dock has a built-in power supply, eliminating a pesky external power brick.Get the OWC 11-port Thunderbolt Go Dock for just $199.99 - Image credit: OWCRetailing for $299.99, early Black Friday shoppers can pick up the OWC Thunderbolt Go dock for just $199.99.Save $100 on OWC TB Go at Amazon Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Early Black Friday Deal: Save $100 on OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock for Mac The popular OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock is $100 off with a special early Black Friday deal. This dock has a built-in power supply, eliminating a pesky external power brick.Get the OWC 11-port Thunderbolt Go Dock for just $199.99 - Image credit: OWCRetailing for $299.99, early Black Friday shoppers can pick up the OWC Thunderbolt Go dock for just $199.99.Save $100 on OWC TB Go at Amazon Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Do you use Apple’s localized subscription prices? I've noticed that when I set my subscription to say $3.99 USD Apple automatically assigns 'localized' prices for other countries depending on factors like market conditions, local purchasing power, etc. For example, Canadian subscribers are only charged around $2.84 USD leading to decreased revenue from them compared to others. Is it recommended to just use […]
Apple's Cheap MacBook: What to Expect in 2026 Apple is going to release a low-cost MacBook in 2026, with the device set to be more affordable than the $999 MacBook Air. With the affordable notebook, Apple is aiming to better compete with cheap Chromebooks and Windows PCs.
If you're thinking about picking up a computer for lightweight tasks like document editing, web browsing, watching videos, and doing homework, you might want to wait to see what Apple has in store before making a purchase. Below, we highlight what we know about the new Mac so far.
Size
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes the low-cost MacBook will have a display that's around 13 inches in size. The MacBook Air has a 13.6-inch display, so the more affordable MacBook could be slightly smaller. It's sounding like it won't be too far off from the 13-inch MacBook Air, though.
There are no details on how thick it might be, but Apple probably won't prioritize a thin design for a machine optimized for a low price. Since the MacBook Air can run fine with an M-series chip and no fan in an enclosure that's 0.44 inches thick, there's no reason for the MacBook to be any thicker than that.
Design and Display
The low-cost MacBook will have a standard LCD display with no mini-LED technology or ProMotion refresh rate. It could come in bright colors like the iMac, with Kuo suggesting Apple will offer it in silver, blue, pink, and yellow.
A-Series Chip
Apple is planning to use its A18 Pro chip in the MacBook. We first saw the A18 Pro in the iPhone 16 Pro models. The chip is built on Apple's second-generation 3-nanometer process, featuring 8GB RAM and support for Apple Intelligence.
It's fast and efficient, and more than capable of handling day-to-day tasks. In Geekbench 6 benchmarks, the A18 Pro offers single-core CPU performance scores at the level of the M3 Ultra, and multi-core performance scores higher than the M1 chip that Apple used in the first Apple silicon MacBook Air. Metal scores that measure GPU performance are also similar to the M1 chip Metal scores.
The A18 Pro will be equivalent to the M1 for some tasks, and faster for other tasks. Apple no longer sells the M1 MacBook Air from its own store, but it has offered the machine through Walmart at a $599 price point.
Capabilities
With the A18 Pro chip, the low-cost MacBook would be able to do anything that can be done on an iPhone 16 Pro. It would be a suitable replacement for the low-cost iPad paired with a keyboard, and it would also support Apple Intelligence features.
Right now, an iPad is essentially the only option for a low-cost portable device that can serve as a computer, but the low-cost MacBook will add a solution that runs macOS instead of iPadOS.
Tasks like browsing the web, watching videos, creating documents, editing photos, and even light video editing would be no problem. A low-cost MacBook with A18 Pro chip could play all of Apple's iPad and iPhone games, including Apple Arcade titles, but it would not work well with high-end system intensive games.
It would also run apps like Final Cut Pro, but speeds for things like exporting video would not be as quick as with a more powerful Mac.
Apple probably won't go all out on ports, and the MacBook is likely to get just a single USB-C port, though two like the MacBook Air is also possible.
The A18 Pro chip is efficient, and there's a lot of space inside a 13-inch enclosure for a battery, so we could be looking at MacBook Air-level battery life or better. The MacBook Air's battery lasts for up to 18 hours when watching videos, or 15 hours when browsing the web.
Price
There are no specific details on price as of yet, but Bloomberg claims it will cost "well under $1,000." The MacBook Air is priced starting at $999, so it would need to come in under that.
Apple has a 13-inch iPad Air that has a display in the same range rumored for the low-cost MacBook, and it's priced at $799. The iPad Air has a higher-end M-series processor though, so the low-cost MacBook could be less than the iPad Air.
The closest iPad approximation for the chip is the iPad mini, which has an A17 Pro. The iPad mini is priced starting at $499. A price somewhere between $499 and $799 could make sense looking at Apple's existing product lineup. The older M1 MacBook that sells for $599 at Walmart also gives us a hint at what Apple might charge.
Launch Timing
Apple could launch the low-cost MacBook in the first half of 2026. Updates are planned for the MacBook Air in early 2026, so the low-cost model could launch sometime in that same timeframe.
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Apple TV leaders share insights on recent successes and future plans Apple TV delivered some of its biggest hits yet in 2025, but executives say its success comes from heart, not hype.The new Apple TV logo2025 has been a banner year for Apple TV. It released the biggest film of 2025, "F1 The Movie", which pulled in an impressive $630 at the box office.It also announced the third season of "Severance", a show that has breached containment and has become a full-fledged cultural moment. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple AirTag 4-pack only $64.99 at Amazon for a limited time The popular 4-pack of Apple AirTag item trackers is currently selling for just $64.99, or 34% off its $99 list price…
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Apple TV’s new Pluribus show might be its best sci-fi series yet Apple TV has had its best year ever, but it’s not done yet. Today’s highly anticipated premiere of Pluribus, a new sci-fi series from Breaking Bad’s creator, seems to somehow deliver on the hype Apple has been stoking for months.
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Apple TV racks up Grammy nominations with 'F1 The Movie' and 'Severance' For the first time, Apple TV is heading to the Grammys, earning four nominations across major music categories for 'F1 The Movie' and 'Severance.'"F1 The Movie" is up for three Grammy Awards | Image credit: AppleOn Friday, the Recording Academy released its list of nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards. Apple TV has scored four nominations across four categories.Three of the awards are for music featured in "F1 The Movie." The fourth, Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media, includes the score for Season 2 of "Severance." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
In-Depth iPhone Battery Experiment Pits Slow Charging Against Fast Charging HTX Studio this week shared the results from a six-month battery test that compared how fast charging and slow charging can affect battery life over time.
Using six iPhone 12 models, the channel set up a system to drain the batteries from five percent and charge them to 100 percent over and over again. Three were fast charged, and three were slow charged.
Another set of iPhones underwent the same test, but with charging initiated at 30 percent and stopped at 80 percent, so the iPhones were always in that range.
Prior to the experiment, the capacity for each phone was tested, and after 500 cycles, the capacity was tested again. The results suggest there is minimal additional battery drain from fast charging, but keeping an iPhone between 30 and 80 percent charge could be minimally beneficial.
HTX Studio concluded that the best way to charge an iPhone is "however you like," without overthinking it and trading mental energy for a tiny bit of battery life. The same video also includes Android tests, and is well worth watching in full for those curious about the effects of fast charging.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Rhea Seehorn is a funny, sad marvel in Vince Gilligan’s ‘Pluribus’ now streaming on Apple TV “Pluribus” is the highly anticipated drama hailing from writer and director Vince Gilligan, the creator of “Breaking Bad” and co-creator of…
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Amazon slashes Apple Watch Series 10 to $279 while supplies last Amazon is blowing out Apple Watch Series 10 inventory, with a $120 discount in effect while supplies last. Or grab a closeout SE 2 for just $159.99.Save up to $120 with blowout Apple Watch deals.The $279.99 price can be found on the 42mm GPS Series 10 Apple Watch with a Jet Black Aluminum Case and Black Sport Band in Small/Medium. Inventory is likely to be limited at the $120 discount as Amazon looks to blow out remaining stock.Buy Apple Watch S10 for $279.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
First time publishing! How do you typically market your app? I just published my very first app! I sincerely think it’s a pretty good app, well designed, good taste, I love it and got good feedback overall! No it’s time to market it, it’s completely free for now, i just want the right people to find it. My app is r/CiftApp, would love to know […]
Just reached €100 MRR after 4 years I just reached out to €100 MRR after 4 years of creating apps. Never used payed ads or social post, this is just by using ASO. I know it's not that much but it keeps me motivated in building my apps and I'm thinking about trying to advertising one of my apps to see how […]
Apple TV execs talk 2026 content lineup, ad-supported plans, and more Apple TV is about to wrap its best year ever, and in the latest Screen International, Eddy Cue and more talk the streamer’s 2026 pipeline, ad-supported plans, film strategy, and more.
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iOS 26.2: All the new features coming to your iPhone iOS 26.2 is now available for beta testing. The update brings more new features and changes for iPhone users. There are new Apple Podcasts upgrades, improvements to Reminders, and more.
Head below for our full guide on all the new iOS 26.2 features…
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F1: The Movie and Severance earn Apple TV four Grammy nominations The Recording Academy announced today the nominees for the upcoming 68th Annual Grammy Awards, and Apple scored a total of four nominations. Here are the details.
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Tesla shareholders overwhelmingly approve Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar pay package On November 6, 2025, Tesla shareholders overwhelmingly approved a groundbreaking compensation package for CEO Elon Musk…
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HomeKit Weekly: Aqara G100 brings HomeKit Secure Video and much more HomeKit Secure Video continues to be the only camera storage option that I will use indoors. The Aqara G100 takes full advantage of that with 2K clarity (outside of HomeKit), weatherproof construction, and AI detection. It’s made to work indoors or outdoors, and can be used directly with HomeKit without needing another service.
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[Help] iOS Shorctus + Perplexity API I want to create an iOS Shortcut that will take a inputted text, pass it as a prompt to the Perplexity API, and then display the result on the screen. I don't want to use the Perplexity App in iOS Shortcuts because it shows the prompt above the response. Here is my attempt. It currently […]
tvOS 26.2 has two new features coming for Apple TV 4K users tvOS 26 launched earlier this fall and made user profiles more prominent than ever. Now, a discovery in the tvOS 26.2 beta shows that Apple plans to make profiles even more convenient for Apple TV 4K users soon thanks to two changes.
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Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 Public beta 1 Apple on Friday released the first public beta of macOS Tahoe 26.2 to testers. The update follows the developer beta by one day…
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Swift Architecture Resources What are the best resources on architecting Swift applications in your opinion, preferably for iOS and with SwiftUI? I like how The Composable Architecture gives all the tooling needed to architect iOS apps – dependencies, navigation etc. and I work with it on the daily basis but I’m looking for some other, preferably more native […]
WhatsApp to roll out enhanced protection features for high-risk accounts Users under a higher risk of being targeted by hacking attempts will soon have the option to enable an extra set of security features on WhatsApp. Here are the details.
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Why camera-equipped smart glasses are already a privacy disaster We've seen this before with Google Glass — and somehow, big tech has learned nothing. Let's hope Apple has, by the time they ship.The privacy nightmare of smart glassesI have spent days with the same group of people, more or less, for over six years. For some of the crew, it's been even longer. When you spend that long with the same people, inevitably, a bit of the work relationship dissolves. It's the same whether you work in the office or across the globe in the same Slack channel.For the AppleInsider staff, a lot of our "non-work" conversations are predictable. Pet pictures, vacation plans, thoughts on new movies, sharing playlists — all very run-of-the-mill things. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Screensdesign pro subscription (splitting up) I have been wanting to get it myself but $29 is alot of money for me at the moment. I’m building an ios app of my own and wanted to see some screenshots on screensdesign. If you’re on the same boat or you already have the screensdesign pro subscription I’m willing to split $14.5/ $14.5 […]
iPadOS 26 has three new iPad features I’ve been really loving iPadOS 26 is a huge update for iPad users, with a bigger roster of productivity upgrades than ever before. Here are three new iPadOS 26 features I’ve been really loving on my iPad Pro.
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tvOS 26.2 Lets You Create Apple TV Profiles Without an Account, Adds Dedicated Kids Mode With tvOS 26.2, Apple is changing the way that profiles work on the Apple TV. It's now possible to create a profile without an Apple Account, which is particularly useful for guest profiles and profiles for children.
In the Apple TV Settings app's profiles section, the "Add New Profile" option no longer requests that users sign in with an Apple device or manually with an Apple Account.
Alongside the Apple Account sign in, there is a "Create Profile" option that only requires a name, a profile rating, and a yes or no question about whether the new user is a child.
Selecting yes limits content to a PG rating by default, but there is a customize option for more granular control. Users can select ratings for TV shows and movies that are appropriate for the child based on their age. All of the standard TV show and movie ratings are available to select. Creating a child account and choosing a rating changes the Apple TV content that is available to the child. The Apple TV app will only show content that is appropriate for the limits that have been established for the account.
In tvOS 26.1, the latest public version of tvOS, profiles require an Apple Account. The TV app has a dedicated children's section and parents can set up parental controls to limit access, but it is not the full kids-only Apple TV view that's in tvOS 26.2.
The Apple TV app in tvOS 26.2 does not show any adult content when a child's profile is signed in, including in the Store and Library sections of the app. Only kids shows and movies are available to watch or purchase.
Years ago prior to the launch of tvOS 14, there were rumors of a dedicated kids mode for the Apple TV, but that didn't materialize. The changes in tvOS 26.2 are the closest Apple has come to an Apple TV experience just for children.
When a kids profile is active, it only applies to the Apple TV app. All other apps are visible and accessible to the user, and any app can be downloaded from the App Store. Parental controls still need to be used to limit access to content outside of the Apple TV app.
Setting up an adult profile allows for unrestricted access to the content on the Apple TV, so adults in the home that don't have an Apple Account can also now have their own profiles with their own content recommendations. Any account that is created without an Apple Account can be deleted or can be upgraded to add an Apple Account at a later time.
Profiles on tvOS 26.2 say that they may also show up on certain third-party devices, so accounts for children may also be accessible on devices with the Apple TV app, like smart TVs.
tvOS 26.2 is available for developers and public beta testers at the current time, and it is expected to launch sometime around the middle of December.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
How to record spatial video on your iPhone for mind-blowing 3D memories With your iPhone, you can record 3D spatial videos (and take 3D pictures) that you will be able to replay on an Apple Vision Pro.
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macOS Tahoe's Terrible Icons An anonymous reader shares a report: On the new MacOS 26 (Tahoe), Apple has mandated that all application icons fit into their prescribed squircle. No longer can icons have distinct shapes, nor even any fun frame-breaking accessories. Should an icon be so foolish as to try to have a bit of personality, it will find itself stuffed into a dingy gray icon jail.
[...] While Apple had previously urged developers to use squircle icons on our apps, they've now taken things much further to ensure compliance. It's a shame. Apple updated their own app icons on Tahoe, for both the squircle shape as well as the new "Liquid Glass" interface. Mostly, these icons seem dumbed-down, with a loss of detail.
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What’s the ideal time of day to release an app with 40k iOS pre-orders? We have about 40k US pre-orders for a new app that we’ve been collecting over the last 4 months. My marketing team is advocating for a 9:00 EST release time, but I’m nervous that the push notification that Apple apparently sends when you release won’t get seen by our PST customers. Does anyone have any […]
Need help with the in app purchases Hey there I'm 19m it's my first app. Me and my friends used ai for 40% of the work and yesterday we published it and within an hour of posting content we get some eyes. We saw that somehow after payment the user wasn't able to get into the app and stucked in a let's […]
Apple Releases First macOS Tahoe 26.2 Public Beta Apple today provided public beta testers with the first release of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.2 update for testing purposes. The public beta comes a day after Apple provided the beta to developers.
After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section in the System Settings app.
The Reminders app includes an option to have an alarm go off when a reminder is due, the News app has some design updates, and Apple is adding new features to the Podcasts app.
The beta is limited to developers and public beta testers right now, but it won't be a long testing period. We'll likely see Apple release 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 forums
Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 beta 1 for developers [U: Public] Update, November 7, 1:04 p.m. ET: Apple has now released the first public beta of macOS Tahoe 26.2. The company also released new public betas of macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, and macOS Sonoma 14.8.3.
A few days after its counterparts, Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.2 developer beta 1. Here’s what to expect.
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