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- 11:21 amThe MacBook Neo doesn’t officially support fast charging, but a beefier charger helps
One of the compromises Apple lists for the MacBook Neo is that it doesn’t support fast charging, and the machine is supplied with just a 20W power adapter (except in Europe). Based on Apple’s statement, there didn’t appear to be any point in using a beefier charger with the new machine, but tests reveal otherwise … more…10:55 amMacBook Neo's price has shocked the Windows PC industry
The CEO of PC manufacturer Asus has revealed that the industry was not prepared for the price and quality of Apple's MacBook Neo.Apple's MacBook Neo is lower price than the company usually sells at, but still high qualityDuring the initial reviews of the new MacBook Neo, one columnist counted as a bonus the way that it will prompt manufacturers to make Windows laptops better and more efficient. Now one of those manufacturers has agreed that the MacBook Neo's starting price was a "shock."As spotted by PC Magazine, Asus CEO S.Y. Hsu has said in an earnings call that PC makers will now have to respond. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:54 amApple Stores welcome the MacBook Neo, with in-store pickup available today
The MacBook Neo officially goes on sale today, and Apple Stores appear to be going all-in on welcoming the latest member of the Mac family. The first owners are now taking delivery of their machines, but even if you haven’t pre-ordered yours, it looks like you have a good shot at getting one for same-day pickup from your local Apple Store … more…10:30 amCan MacBook Neo charge faster with a better charger?
Macworld If you buy a MacBook Neo, you’ll get a 20W USB-C Power Adapter, the smallest charger of any Apple laptop. Apple sells higher-wattage adapters ranging from 35 watts up to 140 watts, and you can find third-party adapters with more features. The Neo’s charger is clunky and has just one port, so most people who buy one will likely use a different adapter that delivers more power. However, the MacBook Neo doesn’t officially support fast charging like the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Apple never mentioned fast charging during its Apple Experience on March 4, and Apple’s support document about MacBook fast charging also doesn’t include the Neo. So it shouldn’t matter what kind of charger you use with the MacBook Neo. But we wanted to make sure there’s no difference if a higher-wattage adapter is used on the Neo. We tried charging a Neo’s battery at 20 percent to see how much it would gain in 30 minutes using Apple’s 96W USB-C Power Adapter and the bundled 20W USB-C Power Adapter. Here are the results. ChargerChange after 30 minutes20W USB-C Power Adapter+15%96W USB-C Power Adapter+30% That’s… not the same. It also doesn’t fit Apple’s definition of fast charging, which is up to 50 percent battery in around 30 minutes. So we did some digging. Below are screenshots of the Battery Health 2 app, which I used to take a look at the charging rates. The shot on the left is with the 96W charger; the right shot is with the 20W charger. In the section labeled “Charging With,” the 96W charger was at twice the rate of the 20W charger. While on The Full Nerd podcast, we plugged in a 250-watt charger, and the rate was similar to the 96W charger. It appears that the charging rate for the MacBook Neo is capped at around 24 Watts if you use a charger that’s faster than the bundled 20W charger. MacBook Neo charging with a 96W charger (left) and a 20W charger (right).Foundry So, based on these results, you can get a faster charging speed if you use a higher-wattage charger. But you don’t get the “50 percent in 30 minutes” that Apple touts with the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro fast charging, which is probably why they don’t promote it as fast-charging capable. We’ve contacted Apple for comment on our findings, and will update this article if we hear anything.10:14 amUsed OpenClaw + Larry skill to generate a TikTok post for my app while waiting for App Store review, 180 views in under 20 min, curious if anyone else is doing this | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingUsed OpenClaw + Larry skill to generate a TikTok post for my app while waiting for App Store review, 180 views in under 20 min, curious if anyone else is doing this
So I've been building a SaaS called FlwKit (onboarding infrastructure for mobile apps). To actually test it in production I built my own iOS app using it and submitted to the App Store last week. While waiting for review I decided to finally try OpenClaw with the Larry skill that's been all over my Twitter/X […]10:00 am$599 MacBook Neo Available for Same-Day Pickup at Apple Stores
Wednesday is the official launch day of Apple's low-cost MacBook Neo, and as customers who pre-ordered begin to receive their purchases, Apple has also started in-store sales for the new laptop, along with a host of other new products it announced last week. Customers across Europe, Asia and other regions can now place an order on Apple's website or in the Apple Store app and arrange for in-store pickup at a local retail location. A quick spot check on the U.K. Apple online store suggests that most stores in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have available stock for customers today, although there are bound to be exceptions, with availability also running on a first-come, first-serve basis. Apple has yet to update its online store for customers in the United States and Canada, but that will change in the next few hours, when in-store availability across North America will become clear. To order a product with Apple Store pickup, add the product to your bag on Apple.com, proceed to checkout, select the "I'll pick it up" option, enter your ZIP code, choose an available Apple Store location, and select a pickup date. Payment is completed online, and a valid government-issued photo ID and the order number may be required upon pickup. The MacBook Neo starts at $599, and is powered by the A18 Pro chip first introduced in the iPhone 16 Pro in 2024. It's the first Mac to use an iPhone-class chip. Apple says it delivers up to 50% faster everyday performance than the bestselling PC with Intel's latest Core Ultra 5 processor. It features a 13-inch Liquid Retina display with a 2,408 × 1,506 resolution, 500 nits of brightness, and an anti-reflective coating. The display uses uniform, iPad-style bezels instead of a notch, and the machine weighs 2.7 pounds and comes in Silver, Indigo, Blush, and Citrus, with matching keyboard accents and wallpapers. Connectivity includes two USB-C ports – one USB-C 2 (up to 480 Mb/s) and one USB-C 3 (up to 10 Gb/s) – plus a headphone jack. Other features include 8GB of unified memory, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, a 1080p camera, dual beamforming microphones, Spatial Audio speakers, and up to 16 hours of battery life. The base model includes 256GB of storage and the Magic Keyboard for $599, while a $699 configuration adds 512GB of storage and Touch ID. Education pricing starts at $499. Today also marks the launch of the iPhone 17e, MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, MacBook Air with M5 chip, iPad Air with M4 chip, new and updated Apple Studio Displays. In-store availability for these devices will vary depending on popularity, but overall we think the MacBook Neo is likely to be the star of the show today in retail stores worldwide.Related Roundup: MacBook NeoBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook NeoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:00 amA classic button remote for Apple TV—just $30 + free shipping
Macworld TL;DR: If you’ve never loved the Apple TV remote, this $29.95 Function101 Button Remote offers a simpler, more comfortable alternative. Apple TV is great. The remote? That’s debatable. Many Apple TV users have had that moment where the remote slips between couch cushions, flips upside down in your hand, or sends the cursor flying across the screen because you barely brushed the touchpad. The Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV is a refreshingly simple alternative that brings back something many people actually miss: real buttons. This remote is designed with a traditional layout. Instead of swiping and guessing where your finger landed, you get clearly labeled buttons for the actions you actually use—play, pause, menu, navigation, and more. The remote uses infrared (IR) technology, which means it connects quickly and can also sync with your TV, soundbar, or receiver so you can control power, volume, and mute without juggling multiple remotes. The Function101 remote works with all Apple TV models, including Apple TV 4K, and it offers a generous range of up to 39 feet. There’s no voice control here—and for some people, that’s actually a bonus. If the original Apple TV remote has never quite clicked for you, this $29.95 Button Remote upgrade with free shipping might make your streaming setup feel a lot more comfortable. Button Remote for Apple TV/Apple TV 4K (Bluetooth + Infrared)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.08:00 amYour phone storage drama ends with this 10TB deal
Macworld TL;DR: Stop deleting photos and files—this Internxt lifetime cloud storage deal gives you a massive 10TB for $269.97 (MSRP $2,900). You know the moment: your phone warns you that storage is full, and suddenly you’re deleting old screenshots, blurry photos, and random memes just to take one more picture. There’s a better way to handle that digital clutter. And its name is Internxt. You can now grab Internxt Cloud Storage’s 10TB Lifetime Plan for a one-time $269.97 (MSRP $2,900)—a massive amount of space designed to hold years of photos, videos, files, and backups without constant cleanup sessions. Ten terabytes is a lot of storage. Like, a lot. We’re talking tens of thousands of photos, massive video libraries, and plenty of room for work files, documents, and backups. Internxt also puts a big emphasis on privacy. The platform uses end-to-end encryption—everything is encrypted and broken into pieces before being stored—and zero-knowledge storage. Access is easy across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and web browsers, so your files stay synced wherever you’re working. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from having plenty of space for all the photos, projects, and files you actually want to keep. Get lifetime access to 10TB of Internxt Cloud Storage for just $269.97 (MSRP $2,900). Internxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription: 10TB PlanSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:27 amFully working PWA first, native iOS later, what do iOS devs think?
I'm building a web app that includes: Auth + signup GPS check-ins (user taps "Check in" → geolocation → validate distance → save) Partner linking (invites via link, accept flow) Dashboard with progress and partner status My plan is to ship a fully working PWA first, installable on iOS and Android, with all of the […]06:52 amSMS Delivery Delays and Failures From Twilio to Evatis Djibouti
Mar 10, 23:52 PDTInvestigating - Twilio customers may be experiencing SMS delivery delays and failures from Twilio to Evatis network subscribers in Djibouti. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.06:45 amIn-App-Purchase Zombies?
I had a game, Dash Race, in the store since the early days (2009). It was written in Objective-C, the only option at that time. While I constantly added features, due to day job, kids and stuff I missed the whole Swift transition, and at some point with API deprecations and changes the whole thing […]06:00 amInfrastructure Maintenance
Mar 10, 23:00 PDTCompleted - The scheduled maintenance has been completed.Mar 10, 19:24 PDTVerifying - Verification is currently underway for the maintenance items.Mar 10, 19:00 PDTIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Feb 23, 10:56 PSTScheduled - We will be undergoing scheduled maintenance during this time. During the maintenance window, customers may experience elevated API and dashboard error rates. Webhooks and customer email logs may be temporarily delayed. Any requests that result in errors can be safely retried.04:05 amDo I need to implement AppTrackingTransparancy when using Google Mobile Ads, | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingDo I need to implement AppTrackingTransparancy when using Google Mobile Ads,
My first app got rejected because under the privacy information I indicated collecting Advertising Data and Device ID. I thought this was required because I use Google Mobile Apps. However the rejection says I then also need to implement AppTrackingTransparancy, is this correct? I have never seen this dialog in any app that shows ads. […]04:01 amIt’s my first app and it’s been 2 weeks. How are my numbers?
https://preview.redd.it/y17asbstacog1.png?width=2796&format=png&auto=webp&s=90bc40c6b4972bfbcebcdcf48bca774a1f307ef1 submitted by /u/Existing-Kick9199 [link] [comments]02:49 amPhotographer Tyler Stalman tests the MacBook Neo with pro photo and video workflows
Watch below as Stalman realizes halfway through the video that the MacBook Neo can handle more demanding photo and video production workflows than he initially thought. more…02:47 amGemini in Chrome gets first international expansion
After the US launch last year and big update this January, Gemini in Chrome is now coming to Canada, India, and New Zealand, as well as adding support for over 50 languages. more…02:38 amASUS Executive Says MacBook Neo is 'Shock' to PC Industry
On an earnings call today, an ASUS executive admitted that Apple's more affordable MacBook Neo is a "shock" to the PC industry (via PCMag). In the U.S., the MacBook Neo starts at just $599, or at an even lower $499 for college students. "Given Apple's historically very premium pricing, launching such an affordable product is certainly a shock to the entire market," said ASUS's Chief Financial Officer Nick Wu, according to a transcript of the earnings call published by Seeking Alpha. His comment was translated to English by an interpreter who was present on the call. Wu said the MacBook Neo has some limited specs, including only 8GB of RAM, and he believes this may impact the ability to use certain apps. However, MacBook Neo reviewer Patrick Tomasso played back 4K video in DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro, edited a photo in Adobe Lightroom, and used many tabs in Google Chrome on the laptop, all without issue. In fact, most if not all reviews praised the MacBook Neo's performance. Wu believes that Apple seems to be positioning the MacBook Neo as a device that is more for "content consumption," like a tablet. "Of course, it's not that it cannot do all the work, but considering user experience and those hardware limitations, the experience, I think, differs significantly from mainstream products," he said, according to the transcript. Nevertheless, Wu said the PC industry is taking the MacBook Neo's introduction "very seriously." "I believe all PC vendors, including upstream vendors like Microsoft, Intel and AMD, they're all taking this very seriously, seriously discussing how to compete with this product in the entire PC ecosystem," said Wu, per the transcript. "The entire PC system will launch corresponding products to compete with Apple." Ultimately, he said the MacBook Neo's actual impact on the PC market remains to be seen. "The final market competition outcome is hard to predict," he said. "We just need more time." With the MacBook Neo launch underway, the clock is officially ticking.Related Roundup: MacBook NeoTag: AsusBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook NeoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:36 amFinally stopped PROCRASTINATING
6+ years ago I made a SPM package called Sliders. SwiftUI was brand new and I had never made a package before so I thought hey why not. I was still learning a lot and had tons of free time, energy and motivation to just code all the time. After making the initial version of […]02:13 amDo any of you actually have an EU representative? Why or why not?
Just heard of this recently but can’t figure out if it’s actually necessary. Have never had one and have never had any issues… So, do any of you actually have an EU representative? Why or why not? submitted by /u/PsyApe [link] [comments]02:01 amAsus co-CEO praises MacBook Neo value, questions its productivity firepower
During today’s earnings call, Asus co-CEO S.Y. Hsu reacted to Apple’s announcement of the “budget-friendly” MacBook Neo and its effects on the PC market. Here’s what he said more…01:23 amSMS Delivery Delays to and From a Subset of Twilio Long Codes in Portugal
Mar 10, 18:23 PDTInvestigating - Twilio customers may be experiencing SMS delivery delays to and from a subset of Twilio Long Codes in Portugal. Our team is actively investigating this issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.12:53 amApple trained an AI to recognize previously unseen hand gestures from wearable sensors
In the new study, Apple taught an AI model to recognize hand gestures that weren’t part of its original training dataset. Here are the details. more…12:42 amMultiple agentic coding sessions possible?
Is it possible to have two agentic coding sessions working at once in xcode? It would be nice if I could have one agent working on feature A and then have a second agent start working on another feature. I understand that it could cause issues if one agent is working on a file and […]12:32 amMicrosoft Patch Tuesday, March 2026 Edition
Microsoft Corp. today pushed security updates to fix at least 77 vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and other software. There are no pressing "zero-day" flaws this month (compared to February's five zero-day treat), but as usual some patches may deserve more rapid attention from organizations using Windows. Here are a few highlights from this month's Patch Tuesday.12:23 amSJC (San Jose) on 2026-03-16
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 16, 09:00 - 13:00 UTCMar 10, 23:58 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SJC (San Jose) datacenter on 2026-03-16 between 09:00 and 13:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.12:14 amValerion VisionMaster Max review: Premium projector that's still consumer-friendly
The Valerion VisionMaster Max is a super-premium 4K home theater projector that manages to get extremely close to the professional-grade experience for less than half the cost.Valerion VisionMaster Max reviewFor anyone constructing their own home theater, the choice between a projector and a television is frequently determined by budget. A massive TV provides most of the benefits and few of the drawbacks, but you just don't get the same sort of experience as you would when using a projector.However, there are other factors that weigh into the home projector experience, not the least of which is managing the light in your theater space to get the ideal image. Your choice of projector also makes a massive difference to what you can eventually see on your wall or projector screen. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:09 amInteresting iOS/swift open sources you contributed before?
I’m trying to get a better sense of iOS development that is used in production level since I’ve been only building small app with no backend and was wondering if there are any interesting open source projects you worked on? submitted by /u/Imaginary_Name_3709 [link] [comments]12:06 amWhy Apple Rejected a Clamshell-Style Foldable iPhone
Apple considered but abandoned plans for a flip-style foldable iPhone because it didn't create compelling new use cases, according to Weibo leaker Instant Digital. Apple reportedly felt that it was an "unnecessary" design because the biggest selling point would have been its smaller size when folded. The split at the middle also caused issues with internal space, limiting battery capacity and leaving less space for camera components. Apple would have had to compromise on the rear camera system. Instant Digital suggests that if Apple wanted a smaller iPhone, the company would introduce a smaller slab-style model instead. There have been two distinct periods when rumors suggested Apple was considering an iPhone that folds in half like a clamshell. The first rumors surfaced years ago before reports shifted toward Apple's work on the larger book-style foldable iPhone that's coming in 2026, and the second came in February 2026 when rumors indicated Apple was once again evaluating the design. It's not clear if Instant Digital is referring to the earlier rumors or the more recent rumors from February, but the wording suggests the latter. Samsung has long had two foldable smartphone styles, offering both the Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Flip, but smaller-sized iPhones have not done well. Apple had a 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini and an iPhone 13 mini, but the device was discontinued after two generations because it sold poorly. Given Apple's struggle to sell more compact iPhones like the iPhone mini, it may not be surprising that a clamshell-style foldable has been shelved for now.Tags: Foldable iPhone, iPhoneRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forumsTuesday March 1011:30 pmApple's Low-Cost iPhone 17e is Faster Than the Low-Cost MacBook Neo
Apple is set to launch two new low-cost devices tomorrow, the iPhone 17e and the MacBook Neo. Both devices use A-series chips, which have historically been limited to the iPhone and iPad. The MacBook Neo has Apple's A18 Pro chip inside, which was first used in the iPhone 16 Pro models, while the iPhone 17e has a newer A19 chip. Unsurprisingly, thanks to the newer chip, Apple's $599 iPhone outperforms the CPU in its $599 Mac. The iPhone 17e earned a multi-core score of 9,241 on early Geekbench benchmarks, while the MacBook Neo earned a multi-core score of 8,668. Single-core chip results also favored the iPhone 17e, which earned a score of 3,607, while the Neo had a single-core score of 3,461. Metal scores for the GPU were closer, with the MacBook Neo scoring between 30,000 and 31,400 the iPhone 17e earned scores ranging from 31,000 to 31,600. Both the iPhone 17e and the MacBook Neo have the same 8GB RAM for Apple Intelligence support, and while that might not sound like enough for a Mac, early reviewers felt that 8GB RAM was sufficient for everyday light workloads. The MacBook Neo is the first Mac that Apple has designed with an A-series chip instead of an M-series chip, and its benchmark results suggest that it is essentially an iPhone that runs macOS. It will be interesting to see how well the MacBook Neo sells given that its CPU performance trails Apple's low-cost iPhone.Related Roundups: iPhone 17e, MacBook NeoTag: iPhoneBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17e (Buy Now), MacBook Neo (Buy Now)Related Forums: MacBook Neo, iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:52 pmCDG (Paris) on 2026-03-12
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 12, 01:00 - 05:00 UTCMar 10, 22:26 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in CDG (Paris) datacenter on 2026-03-12 between 01:00 and 05:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.10:52 pm'X-Plane 12' flight simulator to take advantage of Nvidia CloudXR 6 in visionOS 26.4
Apple Vision Pro owners will be able to take to the skies in the "X-Plane 12" flight simulator thanks to visionOS 26.4, which includes support for CloudXR.Apple Vision Pro to get more gaming support via CloudXROne of the main complaints surrounding Apple Vision Pro is its lack of a broad app ecosystem or VR game library. The latter could be addressed thanks to visionOS 26.4, and developers are already taking notice.A post in the X-Plane blog shares that X-Plane 12 will launch on Apple Vision Pro "later this spring." It seems to insinuate that it will launch alongside the release of visionOS 26.4, which includes support for the needed Nvidia CloudXR 6.0. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:48 pmThe MacBook Neo
May the MacBook Neo live so long that its name becomes inapt.10:39 pmA now-resolved Apple server outage stopped developers from verifying apps
Apple's verification servers experienced an outage on Tuesday, as developers were unable to complete new installations of enterprise-signed apps.Apple's verification servers were down on Tuesday.To test applications compiled through Xcode, developers are required to have their apps signed through Apple's verification servers. These are also used for installing enterprise applications, and even local app installations require access to the servers.However, as noted by developers across social media, including a Reddit post, the iPhone maker's verification servers were seemingly down between 3 PM and 6 PM Eastern Time on March 10, 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:21 pmSiri is basically useless, so we built a real AI autopilot for iOS that is privacy first (TestFlight Beta just dropped) | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingSiri is basically useless, so we built a real AI autopilot for iOS that is privacy first (TestFlight Beta just dropped)
Hey everyone, We were tired of AI on phones just being chatbots. Being heavily inspired by OpenClaw, we wanted an actual agent that runs in the background, hooks into iOS App Intents, orchestrates our daily lives (APIs, geofences, battery triggers), without us having to tap a screen. Furthermore, we were annoyed that iOS being so […]10:04 pmApple reveals MacBook Neo battery cycle limit
Apple has updated its support documentation to confirm the maximum battery cycle count for the new MacBook Neo. Here are the details. more…09:55 pmLooks like the “Unable to verify app” issue has been resolved.
submitted by /u/boibai [link] [comments]09:50 pmApp Store Connect is down
To everybody who is saying they cannot download/verify an app: , and has been for quite some time now. Just figured I’d let everyone know. submitted by /u/Frequent_Storm_6175 [link] [comments]09:30 pmFirst MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and Studio Display XDR Orders Begin Arriving
It's Wednesday, March 11 in Australia and New Zealand, which means it's the official launch day for all of the products Apple introduced last week, including the new low-cost MacBook Neo, the iPhone 17e, the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models, the Studio Display, the Studio Display XDR, the M4 iPad Air, and the M5 MacBook Air. Apple fans who purchased one of the new devices will start receiving their orders in the next few hours, and will soon share photos and first impressions of the new MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and more on Reddit, the MacRumors forums, and other social networks. If you've ordered one of the new products and it's been delivered, let us know your thoughts in the comments below and make sure to share some photos. Since there are no Apple retail stores in New Zealand, customers in Australia are the first to be able to pick up their new device or make a purchase in an Apple Store. In-store stock in Australia will provide insight into what we can expect from other Apple locations worldwide, but we aren't expecting major shortages. Some MacBook Neo models have delivery estimates that are a little over a week out, so that may be the most popular new product from this batch. If you missed pre-ordering a MacBook Neo or one of Apple's other new devices, you should be able to visit an Apple retail location to pick one up on launch day. Other retailers like Target, Walmart, and Best Buy should also have stock, and carriers will have the iPhone 17e. Following Australia and New Zealand, sales and deliveries of the MacBook Neo, new Studio Display models, iPhone 17e, and other products will begin in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and finally, North America. Make sure to stay tuned to MacRumors, because we'll have hands-on and unboxing videos starting tomorrow.Related Roundups: iPhone 17e, Studio Display, MacBook NeoTag: iPhoneBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17e (Buy Now), Displays (Buy Now), MacBook Neo (Buy Now)Related Forums: Mac Accessories, MacBook Neo, iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:23 pmMaintenance for Linode Cloud Manager, API, and CLI
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 18, 18:00 - 19:30 UTCMar 10, 21:14 UTCScheduled - The Linode Cloud Manager, API, and CLI will be undergoing scheduled maintenance between 1800 UTC to 1930 (UTC) on April 18, 2026. During this window, running Linodes and related services will not be disrupted, but there may be brief periods of increased latency of responses or unavailability of the Linode Cloud Manager, API, and CLI.Please ensure that you complete critical or important jobs in the Cloud Manager or API before the maintenance window. We will update this status page once this event is complete and Linode customers have full access to all Linode services.Customers who need assistance from Linode Support during this time may need to call 855-454-6633 (+1-609-380-7100 outside of the United States) to contact our Support team. Please note that our Support team may not be able to assist with issues related to the Cloud Manager or API, authenticate users to their accounts, or respond to Support tickets for brief periods of the maintenance window. As soon as our Support team regains access, we will answer tickets in the order they are received.Impacts on Current Linode Customers:For brief periods during the maintenance window, current Linode customers may not be able to log in to the Cloud Manager, interact with the API, or perform any administrative or management functions. This includes actions such as create, remove, boot, migrate, back up, shut down, etc across all Linode services, Kubernetes autoscaling, or management of PVCs and Nodebalancers. Interruptions expected during this window should be brief and only expected to last a few minutes, during the maintenance period, we are unable to accept requests for new accounts or authenticate accounts for users awaiting full account access.Thank you for your patience and understanding.09:23 pmMaintenance for Linode Cloud Manager, API, and CLI
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 19, 18:00 - 19:30 UTCMar 10, 21:16 UTCScheduled - The Linode Cloud Manager, API, and CLI will be undergoing scheduled maintenance between 1800 UTC to 1930 (UTC) on April 19, 2026. During this window, running Linodes and related services will not be disrupted, but there may be brief periods of increased latency of responses or unavailability of the Linode Cloud Manager, API, and CLI.Please ensure that you complete critical or important jobs in the Cloud Manager or API before the maintenance window. We will update this status page once this event is complete and Linode customers have full access to all Linode services.Customers who need assistance from Linode Support during this time may need to call 855-454-6633 (+1-609-380-7100 outside of the United States) to contact our Support team. Please note that our Support team may not be able to assist with issues related to the Cloud Manager or API, authenticate users to their accounts, or respond to Support tickets for brief periods of the maintenance window. As soon as our Support team regains access, we will answer tickets in the order they are received.Impacts on Current Linode Customers:For brief periods during the maintenance window, current Linode customers may not be able to log in to the Cloud Manager, interact with the API, or perform any administrative or management functions. This includes actions such as create, remove, boot, migrate, back up, shut down, etc across all Linode services, Kubernetes autoscaling, or management of PVCs and Nodebalancers. Interruptions expected during this window should be brief and only expected to last a few minutes, during the maintenance period, we are unable to accept requests for new accounts or authenticate accounts for users awaiting full account access.Thank you for your patience and understanding.09:15 pmUnlock 40+ top AIs for life: Compare ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini for just $79
Whether creating content or testing how different AIs handle prompts, ChatPlayground AI makes it easy and affordable to get the best results. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:14 pmApple developer program not responding to my tickets after weeks
As the title says, am I just unlucky, or this is their standard? submitted by /u/soacm [link] [comments]09:09 pmmacOS 26.3.2 delivers quality-of-life improvements for MacBook Neo
The MacBook Neo has yet to reach end consumers, but the new budget-oriented laptop already has a bug-fix update — macOS 26.3.2.The MacBook Neo has received its first software update, macOS 26.3.2.Following the debut of macOS 26.4 beta 4, which included MacBook Neo wallpapers, Apple has deployed a software update specifically for the low-cost laptop.As AppleInsider predicted, the MacBook Neo comes with a special build of macOS 26.3 preinstalled. Less than a week has passed since the device was announced, and it's already received its first minor update — macOS 26.3.2. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:05 pmApple verification server issue breaking local app installation for developers
If you’re an Apple developer unable to install test builds on your device, you’re not alone. While Apple’s system status page for developer services doesn’t list any issues, there have been widespread reports over the last few hours about the issue. more…08:59 pmAirTag’s best feature is now on Apple Watch, here’s how to set it up
Apple’s AirTag 2 comes with several improvements over the original model, one of which is that it expands AirTag’s best feature—Precision Finding—to the Apple Watch. Here’s how to set it up. more…08:54 pmMacBook Neo Has Up to 8× Slower SSD Speeds Compared to New MacBook Pro
While the MacBook Neo achieves a breakthrough $599 starting price, that of course comes with some compromises, and one of them is slower SSD speeds. The Verge today said the MacBook Neo had up to 8× slower sustained SSD read and write speeds in a benchmark test compared to the new MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The site did not mention which tool it used to measure SSD speeds, but it was likely Blackmagic's Disk Speed Test or AmorphousDiskMark. Here is a comparison of sustained SSD speeds, according to The Verge. Mac (Chip/Capacity) Read Speeds Write Speeds MacBook Neo (A18 Pro/256GB)1,735 MB/s1,684 MB/s MacBook Air (M1/512GB)3,422 MB/s3,274 MB/s MacBook Air (M5/1TB)7,049 MB/s7,480 MB/s MacBook Pro (M5 Max/4TB)13.6 GB/s17.8 GB/s The speeds for the M5 Max model came from The Verge's separate MacBook Pro review, and unfortunately storage capacities are not equal across the board. With slower SSD speeds, transferring files to and from the MacBook Neo will take longer, but this is a non-issue for many customers. Even with a large 100 GB file, a transfer may take up to a minute with a MacBook Neo, rather than around 30 seconds with the latest MacBook Air, or 7-8 seconds with the latest MacBook Pro. A slower SSD can also impact overall performance, since apps boot from the SSD, and because the MacBook Neo will temporarily use SSD space as virtual memory when the laptop's actual 8GB of RAM is fully used. But, the first MacBook Neo reviews have largely indicated that the laptop's performance is quite good nonetheless. The average customer purchasing a MacBook Neo is probably not thinking about SSD speeds to begin with, and they will likely never notice any impact, but we have highlighted this information for customers who do care about this sort of thing. MacBook Neo launches this Wednesday.Related Roundups: MacBook Neo, MacBook ProTag: The VergeBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now), MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: MacBook Neo, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:51 pmThe Outsiders adds four advanced metrics for power-based training
Today’s update adds four metrics that will help athletes understand intensity, pacing, and efficiency across power-based training sessions. Here are the details. more…08:42 pmThese single-step Apple Shortcuts are favorites I use almost daily
Apple’s Shortcuts app lets you set up complex shortcuts, including with the 25+ new actions available in iOS 26. But my two favorite and most used shortcuts in Apple’s app involve just a single step each. more…08:35 pmTravel-friendly iPad stand adds the ports you need
The Satechi OntheGo Foldable Stand Hub holds up your iPad and also includes useful ports to keep you productive on the go. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:23 pmiPhone Flip death rumors fold under close examination
The iPhone Flip is no more, a leaker oddly declares, despite all other reports saying it's still under development within Apple.A concept image for the iPhone Flip - Image Credit: AppleInsiderApple's current foldable smartphone plans center around the book-style iPhone Fold. However, while there have been rumors about a second device, referred to as the iPhone Flip, one leaker claims it's an option that's no longer a possibility for the company.Posting to Weibo on Tuesday, leaker Instant Digital says that Apple abandoned the Flip model. Based on the automated translation of the social post, Apple employees think it is an "unnecessary" design. Rumor Score: 🙄 Unlikely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:15 pmZero Trust Dashboard UI: Issues creating Tunnels with Zero Trust Edit role
Mar 10, 20:15 UTCMonitoring - A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results.Mar 10, 19:56 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating permission issues within the Zero Trust Dashboard UI where customers assigned the Zero Trust Edit role are unable to create Cloudflare Tunnels. This specifically impacts users attempting to provision new tunnels via the dashboard interface when they do not have Super Admin privileges for the account. All other tunnel management functions and workflows for users with Super Admin permissions remain unaffected.Our engineering team is actively working on resolving the root cause, and we will provide further updates as soon as more information is available.08:13 pmSonos Launches Two New Speakers With AirPlay 2 Support
Sonos today launched two new speakers, the Sonos Play and the Sonos Era 100 SL. Sonos says that the additions to its lineup "reflect a renewed focus on strengthening the Sonos system" after a disastrous 2024 app redesign damaged customer trust. The Sonos Play is a versatile speaker that can be used from room to room, and like most Sonos products, multiple speakers can be paired together. Sonos Play speakers connect to WiFi and can be grouped across multiple rooms or paired up for stereo sound. There's an included charging base so the speaker can be used either at home or while on the go. The battery lasts for up to 24 hours, and it can also serve as a power bank for recharging an iPhone. The Sonos Play has IP67 waterproofing so it can be used poolside, at the beach, or in the shower. When you're not at home, up to four Sonos Play or Move 2 speakers can be paired together over Bluetooth instead of WiFi using the Sonos Play app. Sound will be synced up, and Automatic Trueplay will adapt the audio to match the environment. AirPlay 2 support is included, so Sonos Play speakers can be used alongside other AirPlay 2 speakers for multi-room or multi-device audio using Apple's technology. The Era 100 SL is a simpler speaker that's meant to ease people into the Sonos ecosystem. It features a microphone-free design and fewer features to help keep the price lower. It can be used alone or paired with other Sonos speakers over time, and it also supports AirPlay 2. The Sonos Play and Sonos Era 100 SL can be pre-ordered from the Sonos website starting today, with a launch to follow on March 31, 2026. The Sonos Play is $299, while the Sonos Era 100 SL is $189.Tag: SonosThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:04 pmBad CAPTCHA in the wild tricks Mac users into installing malware through Terminal
Hackers have a new tool called ClickFix. The new attack vector combines fake human-verification prompts with malware, trying to trick users into running Terminal commands that bypass macOS security.M5 MacBook ProThe tactic, known as ClickFix, disguises malware delivery as a routine human verification step. Victims are instructed to open tools like Terminal or a command prompt and paste a command to complete verification.Running the command installs malicious software on the system. Stolen data can include passwords, browser information, and cryptocurrency wallets. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:52 pmOpenAI’s Atlas browser adds support for multiple ChatGPT accounts
With the update, users can add separate personal, work, and school accounts for a more personalized browsing experience while keeping their activity neatly separated. Here are the details. more…07:48 pmApple Home Hub rumored to offer watchOS-style UI and MagSafe
The operating system of Apple's smart Home Hub will allegedly echo the design of watchOS, and the same source says we'll see MagSafe on the device.Apple's smart Home Hub will allegedly be able to snap to a base via MagSafe.After saying that the long-awaited smart Home Hub has been pushed back to the fall of 2026, which was corroborated by a separate report, leaker and prototype collector Kosutami now has more to say about the device.The leaker has, via X, once again said the product would be able to "snap to a Hub-HomePod like device and your wall." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:38 pmSolo devs: How do you typically design your app’s UI?
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The Wired review of Apple's all-new MacBook Neo, titled "Apple MacBook Neo Review: Delicious, Low-Hanging Fruit," opens with… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:23 pmPDX (Portland) on 2026-03-13
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 13, 09:00 - 12:00 UTCMar 10, 18:54 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in PDX (Portland) datacenter on 2026-03-13 between 09:00 and 12:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.07:19 pmApple to host ‘Imperfect Women’ cast panel at Apple The Grove on March 11
To promote Apple TV’s upcoming limited series ‘Imperfect Women’, the company is holding an event at Apple The Grove tomorrow (March 11) with the show’s cast and creator. Here’s how to sign up. more…07:19 pmdoes anyone know how to fix this error?
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Studies show that a haptic keyboard improves touchscreen typing speed and input accuracy, but very few people know you can enable it on your iPhone. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:41 pmApple Watch haptics vs Apple Workout app. Is this just a watchOS limitation? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingApple Watch haptics vs Apple Workout app. Is this just a watchOS limitation?
I’m building a cycling safety / radar app for iPhone + Apple Watch. On iPhone everything works fine. Problem is the Watch: when my app is on screen, haptics are OK. But when user starts Apple Workout / Fitness workout, the Watch alerts become unreliable. Sometimes delayed, weak, random, or missing. This is bad for […]06:35 pmThis is the ‘iPhone Fold’ design that Apple rejected, says leaker
The latest foldable iPhone leaks reveal a wide, book-style folding device. But leaker Instant Digital says Apple was originally pursuing a different design, but rejected it. Here are the details. more…06:22 pmM5 MacBook Air review roundup: Welcome power and storage, unwelcome price hike
Early reviews praise the M5 MacBook Air for its performance and fast SSD speeds, but criticize the laptop's $100 higher price tag compared to previous models.M5 MacBook Air review roundup: Improved performance and faster SSD speeds, for $100 more.Apple upgraded the MacBook Air with its M5 chip on March 3, delivering significant performance enhancements. The starting storage was also increased to 512GB, with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 now available on the ultra-thin laptop as well.Given that the new chip is the main change, though, most reviews of the M5 MacBook Air focus largely on its processing hardware and how it compares to previous models in everyday tasks. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:22 pmCannot install app, Unable to Verify App
What a cluster, was working on an app all morning, and boom now unable to verify app. This is insane, a paying developer license. You would think local dev would be fine without cert checking on some server everytime. Says I have no internet but the popup is wrong, my internet is fine. Installed manual […]06:10 pmThis beautiful portable monitor doesn’t break the bank [Review] ★★★★☆
We go hands on with the Espresso Lite 15, a portable monitor that enhances work and entertainment with vibrant colors and quality. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:53 pmMacBook Neo Will Have Day One Software Update
Customers planning to get a new MacBook Neo tomorrow will need to install a day one update. Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.3.2, which is available for the new Mac. According to Apple's release notes for macOS Tahoe 26.3.2, it includes bug fixes and security updates. Apple will likely require the software to be installed during the MacBook Neo setup process. As of yesterday, there is also a version of the macOS Tahoe 26.4 beta that's compatible with the MacBook Neo, and also Apple's new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models. The MacBook Neo is set to launch on March 11, with the first customers who pre-ordered receiving their shipments. Apple retail locations worldwide will also have stock of the new device. Related Roundup: MacBook NeoBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook NeoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:53 pmHKG (Hong Kong) on 2026-03-10
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 10, 18:00 UTC - Mar 11, 02:00 UTCMar 10, 17:44 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in HKG (Hong Kong) datacenter between 2026-03-10 18:00 and 2026-03-11 02:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.05:52 pmCarbon Copy Cloner 7.1.5
Maintenance update for the drive-cloning and backup utility focused on adjustments and bug fixes. ($49.99 new, free update, 27.2 MB, macOS 13+)05:48 pmSilo season 3 just got a big release timing update
Apple TV’s dystopian sci-fi series Silo just got a big update from star Rebecca Ferguson, who revealed when to expect the season 3 premiere. more…05:48 pmThis $11K 2019 Intel Mac Pro beats M3 Max MacBook Pro in one specific workflow
It is possible to buy an Intel Mac Pro and give it enough upgrades to beat a more modern M3 Max MacBook Pro in a selected video task. You probably shouldn't do it.Mac ProThe last Intel Mac Pro isn't the workhorse it once was.At the time of its release, the Intel Mac Pro was the most powerful Mac you could buy. With extensive upgrade options, high-specification configurations, and the ability to add more PCIe cards and memory after purchasing, it was a device with a considerable amount of potential in the right hands. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:46 pmApple’s ‘Lil’ Finder Guy’ goes viral: the cute new mascot stealing hearts online
In a fun twist to Apple's latest product reveal, a charming anthropomorphic character dubbed "Lil' Finder Guy" has emerged as the unexpected… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:43 pmApple releases macOS 26.3.2 software update for MacBook Neo
Apple has released a new software update for Mac. macOS 26.3.2 is now available as an over-the-air update. The software update is just for MacBook Neo. more…05:21 pmSonos returns to speaker hardware after Apple TV 4K competitor & app failures
Two new speakers from Sonos mark the company's return to product launches after abandoning a planned Apple TV competitor and spending months fixing its software platform after a poorly-executed revamp.Sonos releases two speakersThe company recently canceled a planned streaming device known internally as Pinewood, which had been intended to compete with Apple TV 4K. Pinewood had been under development as Sonos explored expanding beyond speakers into video streaming hardware.Instead, Sonos introduced two new speakers on March 10 — the portable Sonos Play and the lower-cost Era 100 SL. The launch marks the company's first new consumer speakers since 2024 after layoffs and executive departures slowed its hardware roadmap. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:02 pmBest iPad Deals right now: iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro & iPad mini discounts
Macworld Best iPad deals: updated March 10, 2026 These are the deals we would recommend to our own friends and family. They are based on the best prices right now at hundreds of resellers of Apple products. Today’s best Mac mini deals: U.S. Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Air (128GB): $559 ($40 off, MSRP $599) Amazon, 13-inch M3 iPad Air (256GB): $749 ($50 off, MSRP $799) Amazon, 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (1TB): $1,499 ($100 off, MSRP $1,599) Amazon, 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB): $1,199 ($100 off, MSRP $1,299) Amazon, iPad (A16, 256GB): $413 ($36 off, MSRP $449) Amazon, iPad mini (A17 Pro, 256GB): $569 ($30 off, MSRP $599) Today’s best Mac mini deals: U.K. KRCS, 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (128GB): £979 (£20 off, RRP £999) KRCS, 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (128GB): £1,273 (£26 off, RRP £1,299) Amazon, 11-inch iPad Air (M3, 128GB): £519.97 (£79 off, RRP £599) Amazon, 13-inch iPad Air (M3, 128GB): £719.97 (£79 off, RRP £799) Amazon, iPad (A16, 256GB): £399 (£30 off, RRP £429) Amazon, iPad mini (A17 Pro, 256GB): £461 (£138 off, RRP £599) Whether you are looking or a new iPad, or your first iPad, considering one for a gift, or looking for one for work, you will no doubt be hoping to find a bargain. We see cut-price deals on iPads all year round, although at certain times of the year deals are better than at others. If you want to pay less for an iPad we can help you find the best deals on every iPad right now, including the iPad mini, iPad Pro, the standard ‘iPad’ and the M4 iPad Air (which arrived in March 2026). We know where to look and we know how to spot a really good iPad deal because we track the prices all the time. We also have a guide to the best Apple deals right now on all Apple products, including MacBook Air deals, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, iPhone and Apple Watch. How we find the best iPad deals Britta O’Boyle We identify the best iPad deals by combining our expert knowledge of Apple’s product lineup (which we have throughly review, and use daily) with specialized tools that monitor prices across a wide range of retailers. By tracking discounts over time, we understand what truly great deals look like and can quickly spot offers that deliver exceptional value. In assessing deals, we look beyond the price tag to consider overall value. For example, while the M5 iPad Pro is a premium device, a substantial discount on a slightly older model may provide better value for many users. Likewise, we may highlight a strong deal on a basic iPad, pointing out that it can handle most everyday tasks for a fraction of the cost of a Pro model. Because we understand Apple’s current iPad lineup, the features of previous generations, and what’s expected from future models, we’re well equipped to advise you on which iPad to buy and the best price to pay for it. Our process for identifying the top deals involves several key steps: We use specialized tools: We have tools that allow us to see the best deals across multiple resellers at any given time. Tracking historical prices: We track discounts and price drops throughout the year, so we know each model’s all-time low price. This helps us distinguish a genuine deal from a price that just looks good. Leveraging product expertise: Our extensive knowledge of the entire iPad lineup, including past generations and future expectations, allows us to assess the true value of a deal. For example, we consider whether a discount on an older model is significant enough to justify missing out on features available in a newer version. Monitoring key retailers: We constantly watch major retailers like Amazon and Walmart for bargains, especially during major sales events like Prime Day and Black Friday. We also have a guide to the best Apple deals right now on all Apple products, including MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, iPhone, and Apple Watch. Is now a good time to buy a new iPad? We recommend reading the advice below to understand whether Apple is likely to update the iPad you’re considering. This can help you avoid purchasing an iPad shortly before a new model is released – a situation that often leads to regret, not only because a better version arrives, but also because retailers typically discount older models once an update occurs. However, if you’re hoping to get a deal on the newest model, be prepared to wait. With that in mind, much of Apple’s iPad product line is due a refresh, with rumors indicating that a new iPad, iPad mini and iPad Air could be in the pipeline this year. Brady Snyder / Foundry Here’s a breakdown of the current iPad models to help you decide if now is the right time for you to buy: iPad (A16): This is the cheapest iPad you can buy new from Apple, starting at a budget-friendly $349/£329 for the 128GB model. It was updated in March 2025, at which point Apple doubled the storage at the entry level without reducing the price, making it even better value for money. But there are important factors to consider. While the A16 chip delivers solid performance for daily activities, such as web browsing, streaming, light gaming, it doesn’t support Apple Intelligence (the suite of AI-powered features available on other current Apple products), plus the screen isn’t as high quality as the other iPads. A successor is not anticipated until mid-to-late 2026, so I you are looking for a bargain now then you can be confident that it won’t be replaced immediately. However, if you want to ensure that your iPad is future-proofed we’d recommend waiting or spending a little more to get an alternative iPad. iPad mini (A17 Pro): The current model was released in October 2024 and was a significant upgrade, featuring Apple’s A17 Pro chip. This processor is powerful enough to support Apple Intelligence features, future-proofing the device for upcoming software innovations. The base model now starts with 128GB of storage, a welcome increase from the 64GB offered in previous generations. While the current iPad mini is a solid buy, there are rumors about a future model. Internal code leaks suggest a potential future update to an A19 Pro chip, which would offer a performance boost. However, we don’t expect an update until mid-to-late 2026 and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend buying the current model at a good price. iPad Air (M4): The current models, which feature the powerful M4 chip, were released in March 2026. We think the M4 iPad Air is the best choice for most people, striking a perfect balance between performance and price. It offers superb processing power, a premium lightweight design, and great battery life, making it a versatile device for everything from streaming and gaming to more demanding work. If you need a new iPad now we recommend the iPad Air as a great buy. iPad Pro (M5): Now is an excellent time to buy a new iPad Pro; the current models with the M5 chip arrived in October 2025 and it is not expected to be updated again for at least a year, possibly not until 2027. The iPad Pro offers the most up-to-date technology on the ultimate iPad. Indeed, the M5 iPad Pro is considered the best tablet on the market, featuring a stunning Tandem OLED display, outstanding performance, and a super slim, lightweight design. Release dates and expected refreshes aside, if you are wondering if there is a good time to shop for deals on a new iPad that’s a little more straightforward. The best time of year to get a deal is when the big sales happen, such as Black Friday in November or Amazon Prime Day sales in July and October. There may also be a Spring Big Deals event on Amazon. Those are when we see the biggest discounts, but if you can’t wait for one of those sales, don’t despair: we see price drops all year round and when we see a good deal we record it here. Does Apple have sales? The deals rarely come from Apple itself. While Apple will sometimes offer vouchers as an incentive to buy a new iPad (that’s Apple’s usual Black Friday giveaway), the company never discounts prices. Apple does sell refurbished iPads at a lower price though, so that might be something to consider. If you are a student you can take advantage of Apple’s education discounts and save a little money on the full price of iPads (and Macs). And in the summer months Apple gives away Apple Pencils or AirPods with the sale of certain iPads (and Macs) to students in it’s Higher Education Sale. Apple gives away vouchers for Black Friday and some times as part of a “Back To School” sale in the summer months.Apple Best refurbished iPad deals The deals you will see above are generally from Apple resellers rather than Apple itself, which very rarely drops the prices. Apple does, however, sell reconditioned iPads in its Certified Refurbished store. So you might be able to grab a bargain. The iPads in Apple’s refurbished store may be ex-display stock, or they may have been returned to Apple due to a fault, but they are fully reconditioned now and come with a full year’s warranty. It’s not like buying secondhand. The U.S. refurbished store has a selection that includes: 10-inch iPad Air (5th generation), up to $200 off 11-inch iPad Air (M2, M3), up to $130 off 13-inch iPad Air (M2, M3), up to $210 off 11-inch iPad Pro (4th generation), up to $410 off 12.9-inch iPad Pro (6th generation), up to $450 off Compared to the original price, you can save as much as $320 on a 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Get a refurbished iPad at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.) In the U.K. you’ll find a similar selection of iPads available from Apple’s refurbished store. You’ll find the following: iPad Air (5th generation, M2 & M3), up to £200 off iPad mini (6th generation), up to £90 off 11-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation, 4th generation), up to £680 off 12.9-inch iPad Pro (5th generation, 6th generation), up to £450 off Top refurbished deal: 11-inch, iPad Air M2, 256GB for £549, £100 off. Get a refurbished iPad at Apple's refurbished store (U.K.) Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK, which sells refurbished Macs and other Apple products. Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products, but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years. Most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are unfortunately very old. We have an article that explains what you need to know about buying a refurbished iPad. It includes the best refurbished iPad resellers and lots of advice about how to find the perfect refurbished iPad. OUR NUMBER ONE TIP: If you are buying an old refurbished iPad our number one recommendation is that you don’t buy one with less than 64GB storage – ideally, get 128GB or more. There is a large refurbished market for the iPad. We’d recommend taking a look at these refurbished resellers for iPad offers: U.S. refurbished resellers Amazon Renewed Back Market Best Buy Gazelle Mac of all Trades RefurbMe Walmart AlloAllo eBay JemJem Reebelo U.K. refurbished resellers Affordable Mac Amazon The Big Phone Store Envirofone Hoxton Macs The iOutlet MusicMagpie 4Gadgets Big Phone Store Tech Trade Handtec Laptops Direct Preloved We also have a guide to buying a refurbished iPhone. Macworld’s top 5 tips for finding the best iPad deal When you are searching for a deal keep the following points in mind and you should be happy with your purchase. Check the storage: Some older iPads only had 32GB or 64GB storage. We don’t think that’s enough. The good news is that Apple’s current iPad line up has 128GB storage or more, so, unless you are buying an older model, this won’t be an issue. Just make sure that if you see a deal on an old model with less storage it is priced accordingly. Some of the best deals are on higher capacity iPads. You probably don’t need cellular: You might intend to use your iPad when you are out and about. In that case spending more to get a model with cellular might appeal. Our opinion is that you can just hotspot from your iPhone to get on the internet from your iPad. You won’t need to pay for a data contract and your’ll also save yourself money on the price of the iPad itself. Check the deal you are looking at isn’t for a cellular model because a non-cellular deal will be even better! Consider refurbished: If you want a bargain and don’t mind that it’s not the latest model buying a refurbished iPad can be a great way to save money. We recommend using Apple’s refurbished store because every product is throughly tested before being sold, and you get a one year warranty with it. If you want to save more money, companies like BackMarket and Declutter. There’s more information about buying a refurbished iPad below. Shop around: If you want a deal then don’t shop at Apple! The best deals come from the various resellers who often battle it our to undercut each others prices for Apple products. Amazon is usually the best, but make sure to check the likes of Walmart, B&H and Best Buy in the U.S., and AO, Argos, Currys in the U.K. We have a list of the best places to buy an iPad below. Wait, if you can: If it’s not Black Friday or an Amazon Prime Sale keep in mind that there could be even better bargains coming. Also, if Apple is likely to be announcing new products soon, be aware that it may mean that the current range will soon be discounted even more. Apple Which iPad should you buy? The answer to this question really depends on what you need your iPad for. I want the cheapest iPad you can buy Consider the standard iPad. The cheapest iPad is the 128GB A16 iPad, which costs from $349 / £329. It’s a good option if you are likely your iPad is destined for general use, such as emails, one taking, web browsing, social networks, watching movies and reading books. It’s got a great sized screen and is light enough to pop in a bag and not feel weighed down. The iPad A16 is good, as long as you don’t mind the lack of Apple IntelligenceBritta O’Boyle I’m for an iPad to use instead of a computer If you are just planning to edit documents and spreadsheets, any iPad can be a good supplement for a computer. If you need something with a little more power then the iPad Air or iPad Pro might be a better option. Apple and other companies sell iPad cases that come with built in keyboards, so you can turn your iPad into a laptop. Read our round up of the best iPad keyboards. Foundry I want an iPad that won’t weigh too much The iPad mini is a great choice if you value portability and power. Its compact 8.3-inch screen and is the lightest iPad you can get (weighing around 0.65 pound or 293g). This makes it perfect for travelers, commuters, or anyone who values a device that can easily fit in a bag or even a large pocket. If you need a bigger screen the iPad Air is a good choice. The 11-inch iPad Air weighs just over 1 pound or 462g and is 6.1mm thick, making it comfortable to hold for extended periods and easy to take anywhere. What may surprise you is that the newest 11-inch iPad Pro is actually lighter and thinner than the 11-inch Air, at 444g and 5.3mm thick. Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry I want an iPad to use for gaming If you are wanting to play the latest games on your iPad then the iPad Pro may be the one to choose. Other iPads will be able to play casual games, but to be sure of getting the power and graphics prowess necessary to play the latest games. The iPad Pro also offers a better screen with the 120Hz refresh rates that serious gamers will want. However, even the A17 Pro chip in the iPad mini ensures that the latest games and apps run smoothly, making it a powerful portable console. The Liquid Retina display is sharp and vibrant, with the highest pixel density of any current iPad. I want an iPad so I can draw The iPad is a great device for artists. Any iPad, accompanied with an Apple Pencil or other iPad stylus, will allow you to draw using an app such as Adobe’s Sketchpad (now called Adobe Fresco) which can be used for free, but has in-app purchases. If you are really serious about your art you may prefer an iPad Pro though, and you may even consider the nano-texture display option for less glare and reflections. Petter Ahrnstedt For Kids: The iPad mini is great option for Kids because its small, lightweight frame is easy for small hands to hold, and its power makes it a capable device for entertainment and learning. For Seniors: The iPad mini’s light weight makes it easier to hold for extended periods. For Students and Note-Takers: The iPad mini screen size is perfect for reading and taking notes, especially when paired with an Apple Pencil Pro or Apple Pencil (USB-C).For more information read our full guides to the best iPad for students, best iPad for kids and best iPad for the elderly. If you still aren’t sure read our guide that examines which iPad is best for you in more detail. Where to get an iPad deal You don’t have to buy directly from Apple. There are resellers that will sell you and iPad, and the best thing is that they frequently offer discounts, where Apple never does. We recommend the stores below. U.S. retailers Apple Amazon Best Buy Costco Target Walmart U.K. retailers Apple Amazon Argos Currys John Lewis Very Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers who stock iPads in the U.K., and also offer other services, try the following: KRCS, often the first to discount new products iStore Select Western Computer Where to buy the iPad on contract If you are looking to buy a cellular iPad, so you can always get on the internet, you may want to buy the iPad on contract from one of these networks: U.S. network carriers AT&T Verizon T-Mobile Spectrum Optimum US Cellular Xfinity U.K. network carriers EE O2 Sky Vodafone Virgin Media Three05:00 pmClaude AI Finds Bugs In Microsoft CTO's 40-Year-Old Apple II Code
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Register: AI can reverse engineer machine code and find vulnerabilities in ancient legacy architectures, says Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich, who used his own Apple II code from 40 years ago as an example. Russinovich wrote: "We are entering an era of automated, AI-accelerated vulnerability discovery that will be leveraged by both defenders and attackers." In May 1986, Russinovich wrote a utility called Enhancer for the Apple II personal computer. The utility, written in 6502 machine language, added the ability to use a variable or BASIC expression for the destination of a GOTO, GOSUB, or RESTORE command, whereas without modification Applesoft BASIC would only accept a line number. Russinovich had Claude Opus 4.6, released early last month, look over the code. It decompiled the machine language and found several security issues, including a case of "silent incorrect behavior" where, if the destination line was not found, the program would set the pointer to the following line or past the end of the program, instead of reporting an error. The fix would be to check the carry flag, which is set if the line is not found, and branch to an error. The existence of the vulnerability in Apple II type-in code has only amusement value, but the ability of AI to decompile embedded code and find vulnerabilities is a concern. "Billions of legacy microcontrollers exist globally, many likely running fragile or poorly audited firmware like this," said one comment to Russinovich's post. Read more of this story at Slashdot.04:52 pmApple's New MacBooks Have a Keyboard Change You Might Have Missed
The new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models feature a keyboard change that was easy to miss during Apple's announcements last week. The new U.S. English keyboard layout On the U.S. English version of the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro keyboards, the tab, caps lock, shift, return, and delete keycaps now have glyphs on them. On previous-generation models, these keys are labeled with text instead. This change was spotted by "Mr. Macintosh" last week, and it extends to the MacBook Neo. The previous U.S. English keyboard layout Given the U.S. English keyboard layout is the default option for MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Neo models sold in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, this change effectively extends to those countries and a few others. If you live in Europe, this will look familiar to you. Apple has long showed glyphs on the tab, caps lock, shift, return, and delete keycaps on its keyboard layouts for British English and other European languages, so this is nothing new there. The new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Neo models launch this Wednesday.Related Roundups: MacBook Air, MacBook Neo, MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now), MacBook Pro (Buy Now), MacBook Air (Buy Now)Related Forums: MacBook Air, MacBook Neo, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:45 pmIssue solving Challenge Pages
Mar 10, 16:45 UTCResolved - Some visitors may have had issues solving Challenge Pages, unable to complete the challenge successfully04:44 pmvisionOS 26.4 unlocks support for ‘world’s most advanced flight simulator’ on Apple Vision Pro | 9 to 5 MacvisionOS 26.4 unlocks support for ‘world’s most advanced flight simulator’ on Apple Vision Pro
When Apple releases visionOS 26.4, Apple Vision Pro will be able to display the “world’s most advanced flight simulator” for the first time. That’s because the upcoming software update introduces support for a key technology that will enable this new immersive flying experience. more…04:38 pmM5 MacBook Air reviews: Performance takes another leap
The M5 MacBook Air launches tomorrow, and the first reviews are now available. Here’s what reviewers are saying. more…04:35 pm4 reasons why you should wait for the M6 MacBook Pro
The M6 MacBook Pro will be amazing. Should you wait for it? Explore the reasons to consider holding off on a macOS notebook purchase. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:25 pmFuture Apple Pencils could physically transform to feel like drawing with fountain pens or paintbrushes | AppleInsiderFuture Apple Pencils could physically transform to feel like drawing with fountain pens or paintbrushes
Apple has been researching how to adjust the Apple Pencil's tip angle, haptic feedback, weight distribution and even stiffness of the Apple Pencil to contextually turn it into the right tool for painting or calligraphy.Detail from the patent showing an Apple Pencil stylus tip and how it might adjust — image credit: AppleIt's been over a decade since the Apple Pencil was announced to criticism that it was just an expensive stylus with an over-engineered name — and also praise that it was great. Since then, though, Apple has maybe spent more time developing this stylus than it has the Mac Pro.So many patents have been filed before, such as having the Apple Pencil detect colors and textures. Or it might gain a see-through Touch Bar, or even be usable as a TV antenna, for some reason. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:23 pmICN (Seoul) on 2026-03-11
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 11, 17:00 - 21:00 UTCMar 10, 16:16 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ICN (Seoul) datacenter on 2026-03-11 between 17:00 and 21:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.04:13 pmManage subscription for web app users goes to Stripe, is it an issue?
I have an invoicing SaaS, and I have built an iOS app for it now, and it's in review. I have a manage subscription option in my app that checks in the DB where the user subscribed to the subscription for the first time. If it's web, it links to Stripe billing link. if it's […]04:03 pmTips for making mobile app demos
I'm planning to make a demo of my product and I was wondering what kind of tips and tools I could use to make the demo shine submitted by /u/gcampos [link] [comments]04:00 pmMacBook Neo’s A18 Pro proves to be a formidable laptop processor – review
Apple's all-new MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop ever, starts at just $599 (and $499 for education customers), bringing the full Mac… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:53 pmKazakhstan SMS Carrier Maintenance – Tele2
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 10, 15:00 - 21:00 PDTMar 10, 08:27 PDTScheduled - The Tele2 network in Kazakhstan is conducting a planned maintenance from 10 March 2026 at 15:00 PDT until 10 March 2026 at 21:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Tele2 Kazakhstan handsets.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.03:44 pmDeals: MacBook Pro, Air, Neo w/ up to $100 gift cards + iPad Air $350 off, iPad Pro $400 off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: MacBook Pro, Air, Neo w/ up to $100 gift cards + iPad Air $350 off, iPad Pro $400 off, more
While it is officially Mario Day 2026 over at 9to5Toys with the Switch game deals and new product announcements flying, it is also the last day at all of the brand new MacBook pre-orders ahead of release tomorrow. Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is highlighting your last chance at up to $100 in FREE gift cards with pre-orders on the new MacBook Pro, M5 MacBook Air, and MacBook Neo (here’s our hands-on review), but we also spotted a $100 price drop on Apple’s new base model 1TB M5 MacBook Pro as well. As for iPad, we have up to $100 off the new M4 iPad Air, but we also spotted a giant $350 price drop hits this 1TB M3 iPad Air and an even deeper $400 discount on Apple’s 13-inch M5 iPad Pro cell model. Hit the jump or a closer look. more…03:40 pmSonos CEO explains why company killed Apple TV 4K competitor before launch
In addition to launching new products, Sonos has publicly acknowledged its defunct hardware project that would have competed with the Apple TV 4K set-top box. more…03:35 pm2 new Sonos AirPlay 2 speakers rock the house (and beyond)
The new Sonos Play and Sonos Era 100 SL speakers easily expand home sound systems and seem like a "back-to-basics" approach for the company. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:27 pmMacBook Neo ports explained: The right USB-C port to use
Macworld Once you’ve unboxed your MacBook Neo, it’s important to know that the two ports on the side are not equal in terms of ability. While both are equal when it comes to the charging function, the USB 3 port is best for data transfer, while the second USB 2 should be used for charging. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about MacBook Neo wired connectivity, including how to know which MacBook Neo port to use. At a glance: How to use MacBook Neo ports Rear port, closest to the hinge (USB 3, 10Gbps): Use for displays, hubs, storage, and data transfer Front port (USB 2, 480Mbps): Use for charging or low-speed accessories We recommend: Apple MacBook Neo Price When Reviewed: $599 Best Prices Today: $599 at Amazon | $599 at Apple | $599 at Walmart Why the two MacBook Neo USB-C ports are different Apple Apple lists the MacBook Neo’s ports as: One USB 3 (USB-C) port, at 10Gbps, with support for: Charging DisplayPort USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) and One USB 2 (USB-C) port, at 480Mbps, with support for: Charging USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s) The USB-C port closest to the hinge is the 10Gbps “USB 3” port. According to Apple, this is good for “Charging” and “DisplayPort”. By “DisplayPort” Apple means this port is powerful enough to connect to a USB-C monitor. It can also be used for general data transfer tasks so is great for adding storage drives such as USB-C thumb drives, SSDs, card readers or other video connections such as HDMI. The second USB-C port on the Neo is less able—a lot less when it comes to data transfers. It’s just as useful for charging the Neo but its “USB 2” bandwidth is just 480Mbps (megabits per second). To put that in perspective, 480Mbps is 21 times slower than the 10Gbps port; 83 times slower than Thunderbolt 4, and 160 times slower than Thunderbolt 5. Because charging works the same on both ports, it usually makes sense to use the slower USB-2 port for charging and keep the faster USB-3 port free for accessories. How MacBook Neo ports compare to MacBook Air and Pro The ports on the MacBook Neo may be enough for your needs, but if they aren’t then the more expensive MacBook Air and MacBook Pro both boast Thunderbolt ports. These Thunderbolt ports look identical to USB-C ports and are compatible with that standard. The Air features two Thunderbolt 4 ports, which each have a data-transfer bandwidth of 40 Gbps (gigabits per second); the plain M5 MacBook Pro also has Thunderbolt 4 ports, although three of them rather than the Air’s two. The M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro boast three Thunderbolt 5 ports, which have a bandwidth of 80Gbps and a boost potential of 120Gbps for high-end video connections. The Neo’s data-transfer 10Gbps potential looks weedy in comparison: four times slower than Thunderbolt 4 and eight times slower than Thunderbolt 5. But 10Gbps is plenty fast enough for most of us not engaged in pro video editing or other demanding data-transfer tasks. Also note that both the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro also feature a MagSafe 3 charging port that is used for charging only, freeing up the Thunderbolt ports for data tasks. At a glance: MacBook UCB C/Thunderbolt Ports Port typeMacSpeedTypical useUSB 2 (front port)MacBook Neo 480MbpsCharging, keyboard, mouseUSB 3 (rear port)MacBook Neo 10GbpsDrives, hubs, displaysThunderbolt 4MacBook Pro & MacBook Air40GbpsPro storage, docksThunderbolt 5MacBook Pro M5 Pro & M5 Max80–120GbpsHigh-end video and pro workflows What to plug into the faster USB-3 port Use the Neo’s 10Gbps USB-C port to connect a hub such as the Anker 555 if you want to really upgrade your port options.Anker/Amazon Your best bet if planning on adding extras, such as an external monitor, or a storage drive, is to buy a USB-C hub that will add up to 12 additional ports via one connection to the MacBook Neo’s USB-3 capable port; check out our reviews of the best USB-C hubs for MacBook for our recommendations. Some adapters and hubs also offer an Ethernet port if you want to hook up to a wired network. You can also buy a USB-C to HDMI cable if your chosen external monitor doesn’t support a direct USB-C connection. Anker What to plug into the slower USB-2 port This should be the port you use for charging, keeping your other port free for other accessories. When not charging you can use this port for low-power accessories. You can attach a storage drive to this port, but it will be much slower than if you use the alternative 10Gbps port. You can’t attach a monitor to this port: Apple warns you off using the front port to connect to a monitor. Foundry Other considerations: Get a better Power Adapter The Neo comes with Apple’s 20W Power Adapter—although U.K. and E.U. purchasers don’t even get that in the box. Apple knows it’s not a great charger, because it doesn’t offer it as an individual buy on the Apple Store. 20W is pretty puny, and even though Apple doesn’t list a fast-charging feature for the Neo, we expect it can handle more power input so buy a better charger should be one of your first accessory buys. We will be testing the Neo’s faster-charging potential soon. In the meantime, you can find the best USB-C chargers for MacBook that have gone through our labs.03:27 pmStudio Display XDR adding full calibration support in future update
The first reviews of Apple’s new Studio Display XDR were published yesterday, providing our first in-depth look at the mini-LED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, and more. In a review for The Verge, John Higgins spotted that there’s still one Studio Display XDR feature still to come: support for full calibration. more…03:26 pmI am new to iOS development
Well, I am still a uni student but in my uni we do have macs and I have made several small applications. And recently I have been working on a long term iOS app Well I dont wanna publish it on app store but I do want to use it on other iphones without needing […]03:23 pmFRA (Frankfurt) on 2026-03-11
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 11, 08:00 - 10:00 UTCMar 10, 15:22 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter on 2026-03-11 between 08:00 and 10:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.03:23 pmUnited Kingdom SMS Carrier Maintenance – Three
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 17, 14:00 - 22:00 PDTMar 10, 08:16 PDTScheduled - The Three network in the United Kingdom is conducting a planned maintenance from 17 March 2026 at 14:00 PDT until 17 March 2026 at 22:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Three United Kingdom handsets.03:21 pmStudio Display XDR White Paper Reveals New Color System and Future Calibration Feature
Apple's newly published Studio Display XDR Technology Overview white paper reveals two notable display technologies: a forthcoming Full Calibration feature and a new color measurement model called Apple CMF 2026. According to the document, a future macOS update will introduce Full Calibration, a feature that allows users to recalibrate key display characteristics using professional measurement equipment. Apple says Full Calibration will adjust the white point, primary color coordinates, luminance, and gamma response of the display when used with a compatible spectroradiometer. The feature is not available at launch. The functionality is aimed at professional color workflows, allowing the display to be recalibrated at the hardware level to maintain accuracy over time or match specific production environments. Apple currently ships each Studio Display XDR with factory calibration, alongside a set of reference presets designed for common color standards. The white paper also introduces Apple CMF 2026, a new system Apple developed to improve how displays are measured and calibrated. Most display calibration today relies on the long-standing CIE 1931 color matching functions, a model created nearly a century ago to represent how humans perceive color. Apple says Apple CMF 2026 addresses limitations in the CIE 1931 model that can cause displays to look slightly different even when they are calibrated to the same standard. According to the company, the new system improves visual consistency by more closely matching how colors actually appear to the human eye. Each Studio Display XDR is individually calibrated using Apple CMF 2026 at the factory. However, Apple continues to support the traditional CIE 1931 system through its reference presets to maintain compatibility with existing professional workflows. Apple says it is also working with the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) to help develop a broader industry standard based on this research, with the goal of improving color consistency across displays from different manufacturers. The Studio Display XDR is the first Apple display to support Apple CMF 2026.Related Roundup: Studio DisplayBuyer's Guide: Displays (Buy Now)Related Forum: Mac AccessoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:21 pmTwilio Voice has detected some customers in India receiving 480 for Outbound Calls
Mar 10, 08:06 PDTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with some customers in India receiving 480 for Outbound Calls. Our engineers have been alerted and are investigating. We will provide an update when we have more details.03:21 pmApple’s new MacBooks have keyboard change you might notice instantly
Apple’s new M5 MacBook Air and M5 MacBook Pro models are pretty light on new features beyond the chips. But it turns out, both MacBooks also change the keyboard to remove text labels in favor of glyphs. more…03:20 pmRoast (help) my onboarding flow – 20% drop off
I've added posthog analytics to the my app (finally) to start optimizing the first experience the user has and have noticed something that surprised me. I'm getting a ~20% of users quitting the app during onboarding once they hit the 4th screen of the onboarding where it is requesting mic permissions for capturing voice notes […]03:19 pmToday in Apple history: Apple reconsiders the Newton?
On March 10, 2004, Apple sent out a customer survey asking why the Newton MessagePad failed. It was stealth iPhone reconnaissance. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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