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- 05:12 pmiPadOS 26.5 beta 2 now available, plus watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, more
Apple has just released new betas. Developer beta 2 is now available for iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and more. more…05:10 pmApple TV flick ‘Outcome,’ starring Keanu Reeves, is ‘awkward, clumsily maudlin, and shot like a fever dream’ – NYT | Mac Daily NewsApple TV flick ‘Outcome,’ starring Keanu Reeves, is ‘awkward, clumsily maudlin, and shot like a fever dream’ – NYT
Apple TV's “Outcome” is a dark comedy that centers on Reef Hawk (Keanu Reeves), a beloved Hollywood star who must dive into the depths… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:08 pmApple Seeds Second iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming two weeks after Apple released updated first betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 do not include new Siri capabilities, suggesting any Siri updates are being held until iOS 27. The Maps app has a Suggested Places feature for recommending locations to visit nearby based on trends and recent searches, plus Apple is laying the groundwork for ads in the Apple Maps app. Apple is continuing to test end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages between iPhone and Android users. Apple included the feature in the iOS 26.4 beta, but removed it before the update launched to the public. In the European Union, Apple is testing proximity pairing, notification forwarding, and Live Activities for third-party wearables like earbuds and smartwatches. The functionality will allow third-party wearables to have many of the same features as the Apple Watch and AirPods. More detail on what's new in iOS 26.5 can be found in our iOS 26.5 beta features guide.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:07 pmSecond macOS Tahoe 26.5 Beta Now Available for Developers
Apple today provided the second beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.5 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after the first beta. Developers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.5 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required. No new features were found in the first macOS Tahoe 26.5 beta, and it's likely the update primarily focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements.Related Roundup: macOS TahoeRelated Forum: macOS TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:07 pmApple releases macOS 26.5 beta 2, here’s what to expect
Apple is rolling out the second wave of developer betas for macOS 26.5 and its counterparts. Here are the details. more…05:06 pmApple releases iOS 26.5 beta 2 for iPhone
Apple has released the second iOS 26.5 beta for developers. iOS 26.5 beta 2 follows two versions of the first beta. The second version became the first iOS 26.5 public beta. more…05:06 pmApple Releases Second watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5 and visionOS 26.5 Betas
Apple today provided developers with the second betas of upcoming watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and visionOS 26.5 betas for testing purposes. The software comes two weeks after Apple released the first betas for each platform. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required. There's no word on what's in the software as of yet. watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS often get few features in each new beta, with updates primarily focusing on bug fixes and performance improvements. Nothing new was found in the first betas. Related Roundups: Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, watchOS 26Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy), Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater, Apple Vision Pro, Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:54 pmIt might be really hard to get an iPhone Fold at launch
A new report from Digitimes today says that production of Apple’s upcoming iPhone Fold has hit a roadblock. According to “sources within the company’s supply chain,” mass production of the device has slipped from July to August of this year. Still, Apple is aiming to launch the iPhone Fold in 2026, as Bloomberg also reported last week … but it might be really hard to actually buy one. more…04:52 pmScheduled Maintenance: Duo Root Certificate Authority Bundle Replacement
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 13, 16:35 EDT - May 25, 09:00 EDTApr 13, 12:30 EDTScheduled - Maintenance Details :Duo will be performing a staged rollout to rotate its server certificates to a new Root Certificate Authority (CA) bundle. This process will occur globally across all Commercial and Federal deployments. Date and Time: April 1st, 16:00 UTC to April 10th, 00:00 UTCImpact:Updated Clients: Customers who have already updated their Duo software to the required versions will experience no service disruption.Outdated Clients: Effective April 15, 2026, major browsers and operating systems will no longer trust the DigiCert G1 root certificate. Consequently, Duo protected applications and integrations running unsupported versions will experience authentication failures such as Duo Push delivery issues or API errors. As this is a mandatory, device-level change, in order to prevent service disruptions, all systems must be updated to supported versions. Action RequiredPlease ensure your environment is running the required software versions to prevent service disruption. For a full list of required versions and technical guidance, please refer to our official documentation Data CentersRegion: Global (All Commercial and Federal deployments)Services: Duo Authentication ProxyDuo Mobile (Android & iOS)Duo API & SDKsDuo Universal PromptVarious Duo-developed and partner integrations (refer to Field Notice FN74372) We’re Here to HelpIf you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our support team. Thank you for your understanding and support04:52 pmAmazon launches $50 discount on iPad 11 for April
Amazon's April iPad 11 sale delivers prices from $299, with discounts of up to $259 off new and closeout models across the tablet line.Save $50 on Apple's iPad 11 A16 at Amazon.Amazon is kicking off this week with a return of a $50 discount on Apple's iPad 11 with the A16 chip in your choice of Blue, Pink, or Silver.Buy iPad 11 for $299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:44 pmMac Neo should be the follow up to the huge success of the MacBook Neo
Apple's Mac mini is in extremely short supply, under pressure because of demand for good AI hardware, and RAM shortages. M5 Mac minis are expected, but what about a MacBook Neo approach to a new Mac mini for people who want to get work done?Mockup of a Mac Neo, featuring a Mac mini chassis in Citrus color and with fewer portsBeyond having the components, Apple has all of the elements to make a "Mac Neo" Mac mini adjunct. There is proof of market demand, and proof in the company's own historical trends.Steve Jobs, for instance, famously introduced his quadrant of devices with pro and consumer laptops, and the pro and consumer desktops. Later he expanded it into a 2x3 array. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:44 pmThe Verge Hails Chrome’s Belated Vertical Tabs
David Pierce at The Verge makes the case for vertical browser tabs, echoing advice TidBITS has offered since 2023. Google Chrome users can now easily try them.Read original article04:36 pmApple removes old Pages, Keynote, Numbers apps for macOS
Apple has just made a change to its iWork lineup on the Mac, removing the old versions of Pages, Keynote, and Numbers from the App Store and leaving just the newer builds that support Apple Creator Studio. more…04:12 pm‘Apple Frames’ shortcut gets massive overhaul, new CLI for the Terminal
Federico Viticci at MacStories is out today with a major update to his Apple Frames shortcut that frames your screenshots with official Apple product bezels. Federico describes Apple Frames 4 as a “complete rethinking of the shortcut that is noticeably faster, updated to support all the latest Apple devices, and designed to support even more personalization options.” more…04:00 pmNo, Apple is not erasing Lebanese towns from Apple Maps
Claims spread rapidly over the weekend on X alleging that Apple had deliberately removed the names of numerous towns in Lebanon… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:43 pmToday in Apple history: Early iPad rumor gets Apple fans buzzing
On April 13, 2005, a sketchy early rumor suggested Apple was building a tablet computer. This first iPad rumor got the tech world buzzing. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:40 pmApple TV’s ‘The Husbands’: Joe Alwyn, Richard Gadd, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Joel Kinnaman, Daniel Ings, Bob Morley, and Fehinti Balogun to star with Juno Temple in A24 series | Mac Daily NewsApple TV’s ‘The Husbands’: Joe Alwyn, Richard Gadd, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Joel Kinnaman, Daniel Ings, Bob Morley, and Fehinti Balogun to star with Juno Temple in A24 series
Last April, Apple TV announced the new eight-episode comedic drama “The Husbands,” starring SAG and BAFTA Award winner Juno Temple… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:36 pmReport: Apple’s upcoming smartglasses to come in four different frame styles
Macworld A new report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman provides a bit more detail about Apple’s upcoming smartglasses. Gurman has reported earlier this year that the smartglasses are designed to compete with Meta AI glasses and similar devices. Gurman reports that Apple has four different frame designs in testing: A large rectangular frame, reminiscent of Ray-Ban Wayfarers Larger oval or circular frames A slimmer rectangular design, similar to the glasses worn by Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook A smaller, more refined oval or circular option Apple is also testing different finishes, such as black, light brown, and ocean blue, and the frames are made of acetate, which Gurman describes as “more durable and luxurious than the standard plastic.” The built-in cameras are said to be “vertically oriented oval lenses with surrounding lights,” a different shape from Meta’s circular cameras. Apple’s goal with the design is to make the glasses “instantly recognizable” as an Apple product. Meta AI glasses currently use frames by Ray-Ban and Oakley. Previous reports state that the smartglasses will work with an iPhone to let the user make phone calls, use Siri, take photos, and play music. The user interface will involve voice commands and a separate camera to provide the device an enviromental context. Apple is planning to announce the smartglasses by the end of this year, with a release date in early 2027, according to Gurman.03:32 pmDeals: AirPods Pro 3 $199, all Apple Watch Series 11 models $100 off, M4 MacBook Air clearance up to $300 off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: AirPods Pro 3 $199, all Apple Watch Series 11 models $100 off, M4 MacBook Air clearance up to $300 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by AirPods Pro 3 back at one of the lowest prices to date alongside Amazon knocking $100 off all Apple Watch Series 11 models with deals from $299. We also have the return of M4 MacBook Air clearance discounts at up to $300 off the launch prices on 15-inch models and the recently upgraded 32GB/1TB M5 MacBook Pro back to the Amazon low. Head below for a closer look and some notable accessory discounts as well. more…03:23 pmConfusing reports point to ‘deep red’ iPhone 18 Pro
Macworld Apple loves to mark the launch of a new iPhone with a new color finish. For one thing, in the absence of significant design changes, giving customers the option to rock a color that wasn’t available last year is a great way for them to show off that they’ve got the latest hardware. Cosmic Orange was a big hit for the iPhone 17 Pro in 2025, so we’re all keen to find out what Apple has planned for fall 2026. As of the latest round of reports, the front runner for that honor looks to be red. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has said as much for months; near the end of February he predicted a “deep red” iPhone 18 Pro, potentially sitting alongside the popular Cosmic Orange finish. As he noted at the time, red and orange are close on the color wheel and Apple might worry about the two options cannibalising each other’s sales. But that could be offset by the red being much darker than the very bright and bold orange. At the time Gurman emphasised that the arrival of a red iPhone 18 Pro was a likely but not a guaranteed outcome, because color choices don’t need to be decided as far out from launch as more structural elements such as component choices and chassis design. But his prediction has now been bolstered by corroboration from another source, albeit one that raises as many questions as answers. A leaker who goes by the handle Digital Chat Station published a Weibo post (via 9to5Mac) this past weekend claiming that the 18 Pro “will most likely come in a deep red color.” Straightforward enough, except for the rationale given in the second half of the sentence: the leaker bases the prediction on the fact they have “seen prototypes of this color for the next generation of flagship Android phones.” It’s no secret that Android makers frequently follow Apple’s lead in matters of design–in January last year, we wrote about all the borrowings at Samsung’s Galaxy S25 launch, and Cosmic Orange itself sparked an industry-wide trend–so this makes a certain amount of sense. If such companies got hold of leaked plans indicating an imminent red iPhone, they might very well pivot to that color themselves in anticipation of customer demand. But is that what’s happened? In fact, there are two other ways this could have gone down. It could be that the Android companies and Apple simply have access to the same design trends research; Apple, after all, doesn’t pull ideas like Cosmic Orange out of thin air, but makes use of specialists’ predictions of where color trends are headed. It’s also possible that the development work by the Android companies is not a response to a new set of leaked plans they’ve seen and we haven’t, but to the original Gurman report from February. In which case, rumormongers are in danger of going round in a circle and making something seem a lot more confirmed than it actually is. So, for the time being, we’d recommend a degree of skepticism. Red still looks plausible, but we’ll need more solid evidence before we’re convinced it’s happening. Whatever the truth, we’ll know for sure when the iPhone 18 Pro is unveiled in September. For all the latest news and rumors as we head towards the launch, bookmark our regularly updated iPhone 18 superguide.03:23 pmiPhone Fold skips hinge problem, turns to material science to solve the crease
Apple is approaching foldables as a materials problem by focusing on how the iPhone Fold display handles stress with adhesive layers rather than how other companies deal with the hinge.Render of iPhone FoldFoldables have been available for years, yet the crease continues to be the main compromise that distinguishes them from traditional smartphones. Initially, designs concentrated on hinges, support plates, and mechanical tension systems to flatten the display.These methods enhanced durability, but they never fully eliminated deformation. According to industry research from TrendForce, a new approach is emerging that treats the display as a layered system. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:19 pmAqara W200 review, HomeMapper app, & heat pump talk with Mary-Ann Rau on Smart Home Insider | AppleInsiderAqara W200 review, HomeMapper app, & heat pump talk with Mary-Ann Rau on Smart Home Insider
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, Mary-Ann Rau sits in talk through the week's news and discuss the first heat pump to integrate with Apple Home.Smart Home Insider PodcastMary-Ann Rau is the CEO and co-founder of Merino Energy, a new start-up that just put its first product available for preorder. It's the Merino Heat Pump Mono and is the very first home heat pump to integrate with Apple Home.Unlike traditional HVAC units, the heat pump easily installs into any room with an exterior-facing wall and requires no outdoor module. It's sold as a flat-price purchase, which includes professional installation and no surprise fees. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:13 pmAirPods Pro 3 have key upgrade to stop you from losing them
AirPods Pro 3 (currently $199 for limited time) pack a lot of improvements over AirPods Pro 2, one of which helps prevent them from getting permanently lost. more…03:06 pm9to5Mac Daily: April 13, 2026 – Mac shortages, Apple Glasses rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card. more…03:04 pmHow Apple’s folding iPhone will crack the crease problem
A new report reveals the secrets of how Apple's folding iPhone will crack the crease problem. It comes down to two materials in the screen. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:00 pmBring your everyday business apps into the flow of work with agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot | Office for MacBring your everyday business apps into the flow of work with agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft 365 Copilot can now bring your go-to apps directly into the conversation, which closes the gap between AI-powered insight and real, in-app action. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.02:34 pmCheck Who's Using Your iPhone Hotspot Data
If you regularly share your iPhone's data connection with your laptop or iPad, or let family members piggyback on your device's data, you'll be glad to learn that Apple recently made it a lot easier to keep tabs on who's burning through your monthly allowance. In a welcome change with the release of iOS 26.4, Apple has moved Personal Hotspot data usage info out of its previous hiding spot and put it in a much more convenient location. Before the latest update, Personal Hotspot's per-device breakdown was secreted away inside cellular settings, where it was easy to miss. Now it sits right inside the Personal Hotspot menu, making it way more practical for anyone on a capped data plan who's keen to keep an eye on usage. Here's how to check it in iOS 26.4 (you can make sure your device is up-to-date via Settings ➝ General ➝ Software Update). How to Check iPhone Hotspot Data Usage Open Settings on your iPhone. Tap Personal Hotspot. Below the "Maximize Compatibility" toggle, tap Data Usage. Here you'll see a list of connected devices along with how much data each one has consumed, as well as a total figure across all devices. Note that Apple devices running iOS 26.4 or macOS 26.4 appear individually by name, whereas Android phones, Windows PCs, and anything running older Apple software are grouped together under "Other Devices." Bear in mind that the Data Usage option only appears if you've used Personal Hotspot recently. If you want, you can clear the figures and start tracking anew by heading to Settings ➝ Cellular/Mobile Service and resetting your overall cellular usage statistics (the option at the bottom). This wipes your hotspot numbers at the same time.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:19 pmApp store review: it’s been 7 days already
Is it normal that it takes this long? I had one prior approval. I decided not to launch and keep adding features. This time I'd like to launch. I sent for review and got the usual message that it'll take 24-48h. It's been one week, or 168h! Should I read into this that there's something […]02:17 pmThe next MacBook Neo already sounds like a big upgrade for one reason
Last week a new report on the MacBook Neo’s success contained details on Apple’s plan for the product’s successor, and the next-gen Neo already sounds like a big upgrade. more…02:14 pmInternet Archive’s Wayback Machine under severe threat by publisher blocks
The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine is one of the web’s most valuable resources, enabling us to access earlier versions of webpages and websites. It performs an invaluable role in preserving information that would otherwise be lost when websites go offline, as well as providing a practical tool to track updates made to a web page. However, the organization says that it is now under severe threat thanks to media organizations blocking access to the archive’s web crawler – despite those same publishers relying on it for some of their own stories … more…02:12 pmAppsflyer login problem
Is anyone else having trouble logging into their AppsFlyer account? The website acts as if my account doesn't exist. I can send the password recovery email, but the login isn't recognized. This has happened with two different accounts, and they don't have a direct support channel. submitted by /u/Outrageous-Light-675 [link] [comments]02:10 pmWrangler logins failing due to scope error
Apr 13, 14:10 UTCResolved - This incident has been resolved.Apr 13, 14:02 UTCIdentified - The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented.Apr 13, 14:00 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare are aware of reports of `wrangler login` failing due to a scope error. This is affecting versions 4.82 of wrangler which is being deprecated and re-released. Users can work around the problem by using previous versions of wrangler, eg. `npx wrangler@4.81.1 login`02:00 pmApple’s failed AI Chief John Giannandrea to finally exit this week
Apple’s failed AI chief, John Giannandrea, will finally exit the company after several years at the helm, after the company announced… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:57 pmSmart Adhesive Is Key to Crease-Free Foldable iPhone Display
Advances in optically clear adhesive (OCA) will be a key factor in achieving a near-invisible crease in Apple's first foldable iPhone expected later this year, according to TrendForce. The supply chain intelligence firm outlined the key technologies in a new report on foldable display innovation, explaining that creases form when layers within the display panel fall out of alignment, concentrating stress at the fold and causing micro-cracks or permanent deformation over time. Ultra-thin glass (UTG) also plays a role in the optimal design. Apple's patents have described a design where the glass is thinner at the fold for flexibility and thicker elsewhere for durability, which is an approach consistent with reports last year that Apple was testing uneven-thickness panels, and more recently that it may use a dual-layer glass structure to spread stress across multiple layers. The single most important factor, TrendForce says, is OCA. Modern formulations go well beyond simple bonding, staying pliable during gradual bending to reduce fatigue while temporarily stiffening under sudden impact to provide structural support. Over time, the adhesive's ability to flow into microscopic irregularities also reduces light scattering and keeps the crease less visible. Hinge and structural engineering still matter too. Samsung Display uses laser drilling in the metal support plate behind the display to balance rigidity and flexibility, a technique analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported last July that Apple's foldable would also use via supplier Fine M-Tec. Samsung briefly showcased a crease-free panel at CES 2026, though it later clarified this was an R&D concept rather than a production-ready design. Apple has reportedly pursued eliminating the crease "regardless of cost", and leaker "Fixed Focus Digital" reported in February that production orders had been placed with a crease depth under 0.15mm and a crease angle under 2.5 degrees. TrendForce estimates Apple could capture close to 20% of the foldable smartphone market this year, which it says would compress Samsung and Huawei to roughly 30% each. The foldable iPhone is expected to be unveiled alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models in September. Foxconn began trial production last week, and Samsung Display is reportedly on track to begin mass production of OLED panels for the device in May. Related Roundup: iPhone FoldTags: Foldable iPhone, TrendForceThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:50 pmApple 2026 Mac mini rumor roundup: M5 & M5 Pro specs, price & release date
Macworld The Mac mini remains one of Apple’s most compelling Macs, offering an exceptional balance of performance, affordability, and compact design. Following a major redesign in October 2024, the desktop became smaller, faster, and more versatile than ever, with a dramatically reduced 5-by-5-inch footprint and the introduction of M4 and M4 Pro chips. If you’re considering buying a Mac mini, you might be wondering whether another update is just around the corner, what new features a 2026 refresh could bring, and whether Apple will maintain its attractive $599 starting price. Those hoping for a new Mac mini at Apple’s early-March 2026 “Special Experience” events were left disappointed, as the Mac mini wasn’t updated. However, Apple did unveil the M5 Pro chip, which is widely expected to power one of the next-generation Mac mini configurations. When the new model does arrive, it should benefit from the performance gains of both the M5 and M5 Pro chips, including improved graphics and enhanced on-device AI capabilities. The exact release timing remains unclear, but an early-to-mid 2026 launch seems likely, with a debut around WWDC in June a strong possibility. That said, current supply constraints – such as extended delivery estimates and out-of-stock configurations – suggest an update could be imminent. Alternatively, these shortages may be tied to global DRAM supply issues, which could delay the next refresh further. Below, we break down everything we expect from the 2026 Mac mini, including performance improvements, potential configurations, and other key upgrades. New 2026 Mac mini M5 Release date: When will Apple update the M5 Mac mini? June 2026 release possible Right now, the Mac mini is surprisingly difficult to buy – especially higher-end configurations. Models with 32GB or 64GB of RAM are either unavailable or significantly delayed. On its online store, the 32GB configuration is listed as “Currently Unavailable,” while the 48GB model has shipping estimates stretching 10–12 weeks (mid-to-late June in the UK). Entry-level 16GB models are easier to find, but still come with delays of several weeks, while 24GB variants are also pushed into June delivery windows. The shortages could be due to global DRAM shortages, with DRAM prices surging due to demand from AI data centers outstripping supply. However, they may also indicate that Apple is going to be updating the Mac mini soon. Apple launched MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models with M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips in early March 2026. While some expected the Mac mini to be updated alongside them, Apple often staggers desktop releases behind laptops –and that pattern appears to be continuing. Unlike MacBooks, which dominate Apple’s Mac sales, desktop Macs don’t follow a consistent annual update cycle. The Mac mini, in particular, has had an irregular history: sometimes updated yearly, other times left untouched for several years. Even with Apple Silicon, consistency hasn’t improved – the M1 model lasted nearly three years before the M2 arrived, and the Mac mini skipped the M3 generation entirely before jumping to M4 in late 2024. That said, a 2026 update seems increasingly likely. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported in late 2025 that M5 and M5 Pro Mac mini models are on Apple’s roadmap, and reiterated in early 2026 that new Mac minis are planned for this year. All signs point to a launch in the first half of 2026, potentially around WWDC. However, with speculation already building around an M6 chip arriving later in 2026, and global RAM shortages, Apple may delay the update until later in the year.01:37 pmGet Up to $200 Off 2026 MacBook Pro With Record Low Prices on Amazon
Amazon is offering a few all-time low prices on Apple's M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro, with up to $200 off select models without the need of a membership or clipping a coupon. These deals join Amazon's discounts on the M5 MacBook Air from over the weekend, which are seeing $150 in savings on every model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Starting with the 14-inch models, you can get the 24GB/1TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro for $2,048.00, down from $2,199.00. This deal, along with all of the others we're tracking in this article, represent best-ever prices on the brand new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro. $151 OFF14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $2,048.00 $150 OFF14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/2TB) for $2,449.00 $150 OFF14-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/2TB) for $3,449.00 We're also tracking similar steep discounts on the 16-inch models, including a few M5 Max options. These discounts reach up to $200 off original prices, and as of writing we're only tracking these deals on Amazon. $150 OFF16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB) for $2,549.00 $200 OFF16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (48GB/1TB) for $2,899.00 $200 OFF16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (36GB/2TB) for $3,699.00 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:22 pmHow Apple plans outdo competitors in smartglasses
Apple intends to outdo rivals in the smartglasses space by tightly integrating the device with the iPhone and delivering a more premium… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:14 pmValve's Steam Link App Is Coming to Apple Vision Pro
Valve's Steam Link app, which is designed to let you stream games from your main gaming computer to another device, is coming to Apple Vision Pro. The upcoming app for visionOS means users will be able to wirelessly stream games from Steam running on their Mac or PC to their Vision Pro headset, assuming the devices are on the same local network. Prior to its official release, Valve is offering access to a beta of the app via TestFlight. The latest version improves network performance, allows streaming up to 4K resolutions, and allows users to dynamically adjust the curve of the display in panoramic mode. The one limitation worth bearing in mind is that the client is for 2D streaming only and does not support VR content. Whether this will change in the future is unclear. Valve announced its intention to release a native Steam Link app for visionOS earlier this month, but the company has yet to share a general release date.Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProTag: ValveBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:00 pmKodebits Day 5: Closure Capturing [FREE]
Values are captured by reference in closures by default in Swift.12:49 pmIssue when querying live edge data in the US region
Apr 13, 12:49 UTCUpdate - We are continuing to investigate this issue.Apr 13, 12:44 UTCInvestigating - We are investigating an issue where some customers may be unable to query live edge data in the US region. Data ingest and alert notifications are not impacted by this interruption.12:28 pmJoyously arty App Store animations joins Finder Guy in Apple's new social media push
Apple Japan has launched a series of TV and social media videos with famous local artists and animators taking the App Store logo on creative journeys.One example of the many new interpretations of the App Store logo being used in Japan - image credit: AppleThere's got to be someone new in Apple's marketing team, because the company is suddenly playing around with its usually protected icons and images. It started with the cute Little Finder Guy on Instagram, it's continued with an original Mac birthday cake, and now it's the turn of the App Store.As first spotted by advertising and marketing publication Creative Blog, Apple Japan has launched a new campaign to promote creative apps in the App Store. There are 16 pieces of artwork, made by 13 artists, and compiled into three videos. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:24 pmFormer AI boss John Giannandrea officially leaving Apple this week after ‘resting and vesting’ | 9 to 5 MacFormer AI boss John Giannandrea officially leaving Apple this week after ‘resting and vesting’
John Giannandrea’s time at Apple is officially coming to an end this week. Giannandrea joined Apple in 2018 after eight years at Google to head the company’s machine learning and AI strategy. In December of last year, however, Apple announced that Giannandrea was stepping down from his position and would serve as an advisor to the company before fully departing in spring of 2026. more…12:20 pmKlarity Disk Review: Affordable Mac disk analyzer held back by permissions bug
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Good level of customization and settings Good CPU and RAM usage measurement tools Low price point, one-time payment Cons Disk permissions errors when attempting to delete applications Our Verdict Klarity Disk is a slick, affordable Mac utility with a great UI and system monitoring features, but its core functionality is sunk by permissions errors. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$6.99 Best Prices Today: Klarity Disk Retailer Price Klarity $6.99 View Deal Mac App Store 6.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Who is Klarity Disk for: Budget conscious Mac users who want a visually clean way to understand disk usage and are confident managing deleting files via the Finder. Who is Klarity Disk not for: Those who need seamless file deletion. Visual disk analyzers sum up everything on your Mac and present that in a cohesive form. The best of these achieve this task and make something unwieldy that much more manageable. Klarity Disk, by developer Mukul Mehra, is a disk analyser that’s similar to DaisyDisk (see our review of DaisyDisk). Klarity Disk offers disk visualization as well as other low-level features, such as CPU, GPU, and RAM monitoring. You can use it to scan your Mac to get details of the files that are taking up space and use Reveal in Finder to locate and delete them yourself, although there were some permissions issues relating to deleting applications at the time of this review. It’s only $6.99 from Klarity Disk or the Mac App Store, compared to $9.99 for DaisyDisk, which is a good price, but we’d recommend waiting for the permissions issues to be fixed. Klarity Disk is easy to dive into and navigation is easy and elegant. The program feels like it’s dedicated to a few tasks and isn’t trying to be every Mac utility under the sun, which is appreciated. Klarity Disk will give you a simple overview. Foundry There are six color themes to aid visual customisation so you can differentiate file groups and folders, scan file sizes, or understand the hierarchy at a glance. Choose from Klarity, Arctic, Ember, Verdant, Blush, and Ocean themes. It’s simple to get a quick lay of the land with the Overview function, which shows how much RAM is being used, what your Mac’s remaining drive capacity is, the memory timeline, and the top processes currently occupying your CPU. See what is using your RAM in real time.Foundry The Disk Analyzer mode makes it easy to scan large files, such as your Applications folder, and to see which giant applications are munching on your Mac’s available drive space. Visualise your storage.Foundry There’s an additional level of functionality beyond simply seeing what’s occurring on your Mac. Right-clicking or option-clicking on an application will bring up options such as seeing where the application is located via the Finder, copying the drive path, or sending the application to the trash. Permissions bug undermines core functionality Upon trying to remove applications by sending them to trash, Klarity informed me that I lacked permission to dispose of the item, despite having an admin-level account. The same error occurred with other applications, suggesting that some of the issues encountered were due to compatibility with the version of macOS Tahoe I was running. The update to macOS 26.4 did seem to fix some issues we had experienced with Klarity, but the permissions issue remained. The developer makes some nice pledges in the application’s notes about no cloud services being used, no account needing to be created, and that no analytics or data collection is used, which is appreciated, but bug fixes are needed to address the application’s core functionality. We have reviewed other Mac cleaners, for more options see: Best Mac Cleaner software. Should you buy Klarity Disk? Klarity Disk looks appealing and offers a clean, beautiful approach to visualizing your Mac’s disk usage alongside its performance stats. This, along with a reasonable $6.99 price point, adds to its appeal, but there are bugs that need to be addressed in the current version (Klarity Disk 1.1) including persistent permissions errors.12:18 pmScreen record -> Polished Native UI
So I made a tool that takes a screen recording of a reference app and essentially enables agents to recreate a very similar design using that as a reference. For the first time in my personal experience I was using agents and making actually decent UI that didn't look like AI slop. I was wondering […]12:00 pmDigital Twins and the Risks of AI Immortality
AI digital twins are turning into autonomous agents that act for us — raising serious risks around identity, control, and digital legacy. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.11:56 amYou can create a multicolor MacBook Neo with official Apple parts for just $39
The MacBook Neo is already available in a fun choice of colors, but some people like to go further by giving their machine a more personalized look. Some do this with skins, cases, or silicone key covers, but you can switch up the color combo using official Apple parts for as little as $39 … more…11:47 amNew Huawei Foldable Looks a Lot Like Apple's Rumored iPhone Fold
Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone is expected to feature a book-style form factor that's relatively uncommon in the foldables market, but Huawei's new Pura X Max appears to share a similar wide aspect ratio. Set to be released in China next week, Huawei's new device actually builds upon a design used by the original, smaller Pura X, which was marketed last year as an extra-wide flip phone. Little is known about the Pura X Max beyond its triple lens rear camera, while Huawei's imagery shows the device being used in both portrait and landscape. Prior to the Pura X Max's unveiling, Apple's rumored device was said to most resemble Oppo's Find N5. Samsung is also believed to be adopting a similar wide aspect ratio form factor for one of its upcoming foldables. We've heard plenty of rumors about the foldable iPhone's design, but the first alleged dummy models appeared last week. The device will have a 5.5-inch display when closed, making it Apple's smallest current-generation iPhone. When open, it will be around 7.8 inches, which is around half an inch smaller than the iPad mini. Apple is expected to debut its first foldable alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models in September, with a launch likely to shortly follow the Pro devices' release. Most rumors have suggested that the foldable iPhone will start at around $2,000 and be available in traditional space gray/black and silver/white finishes. One rumor claims that Apple will call it the "iPhone Ultra," rather than "iPhone Fold," which is the shorthand the media has largely been using.Related Roundup: iPhone FoldTags: Foldable iPhone, HuaweiThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:43 amSeeing red: Another leaker jumps on the crimson iPhone 18 Pro bandwagon
The next iPhone 18 Pro models will sport a deep red color, a frequent leaker claims. However, their source is apparently upcoming Android device launches.Mockup of a deep red iPhone 18 Pro MaxOn April 11, prominent leaker Digital Chat Station posted to Weibo about the iPhone 18 Pro. The machine-translated post claims that the iPhone 18 Pro "has a high probability of being crimson."Somewhat adding a little bit of confusion to the mix is the rest of the post. Apparently, the forecast is based on the leaker seeing "the next flagship of the Android camp proofing this color." Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:32 amTrendforce says hi-tech glue could be key to an invisible crease in the iPhone Ultra
It’s believed that Apple has waited many years to launch the first folding iPhone in large part because the company wasn’t happy with the very visible crease in early competitor models. We’re expecting that foldable iPhone to be launched later this year, likely branded as the iPhone Ultra. The crease problem was reportedly solved last year, but a new report suggests that multiple innovations have been required in order to make the crease near invisible – and that a hi-tech glue is one of the key elements … more…11:24 amApple Maps did not erase Lebanon towns during Israeli attacks, insists Apple
Apple Maps is facing another controversy as social media points to alleged removal of sites in Lebanon, but Apple says it never listed them.Lebanon in Apple MapsApple Maps had a controversial start over getting locations wrong, and it's more recently been used to reveal troop movements in Russia. But now that Israel is invading southern Lebanon, Apple Maps is accused of removing village and town names from the region.Apple has removed Lebanese village names in Southern Lebanon. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:23 amApple's AI Chief John Giannandrea Departs This Week
John Giannandrea, Apple's former head of artificial intelligence, is set to leave the company this week as his final stock vesting date approaches. In his "Power On" newsletter, Mark Gurman noted that Giannandrea's exit has been a prolonged one. Apple moved to dramatically reduce his role in March 2025 following the disappointing launch of Apple Intelligence and ongoing delays to the Siri overhaul, stripping him of oversight of Siri, robotics, and other AI teams at that time. The company made the departure official at the end of last year, announcing that Giannandrea would be retiring in 2026. In the intervening months, Giannandrea has been in an advisory role, what Gurman described as "resting and vesting," meaning remaining on the payroll until stock grants vest. With Apple's next vesting date falling on April 15, Gurman says Giannandrea's final days at the company are this week. His remaining responsibilities, which covered Apple's foundation models, AI testing, and various other functions, were divided between software chief Craig Federighi, services head Eddy Cue, and operating chief Sabih Khan. Giannandrea joined Apple from Google in 2018. Gurman says he is unlikely to join another major technology company and is instead expected to take seats on corporate boards and pursue startup advisory work. Gurman offered a broader assessment of why Giannandrea's tenure failed to produce results, pushing back on the notion that Cook simply struggles with outside hires: "The truth is that the top of Apple is run like a small family business with few decision-makers. And if you're not in the inner circle — which is nearly impossible to crack — you're simply not empowered enough to drive real change at the company."Tags: John Giannandrea, Mark GurmanThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:08 amLeaker adds support for red iPhone 18 color rumor, in a slightly weird way
Bloomberg reported back in February that Apple was considering a new deep red color option for the iPhone 18 Pro, which some have described as crimson. A leaker with a decent track record is today backing this report, though is doing this in a slightly odd way which may or may not mean anything … more…10:22 amRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – MTT
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Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is very likely to come in a new deep red color, claims a Chinese leaker, because the color is already being prototyped by Android phone makers. In February, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple is testing a deep red finish for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Rumors of purple and brown finishes have also circulated, but Gurman believes those are just variants of the same red idea. Weibo-based leaker Digital Chat Station has now thrown their weight behind the rumor. In a post shared over the weekend, the leaker said there was a high likelihood that Apple is testing the deep red finish, based on the fact that they have seen the same color in prototypes of next-generation Android phones by rival brands. It's unclear if the leaker is suggesting that Android makers have inside knowledge of Apple's color plans and are aiming to match it, or that the color's appearance is a sign of shared trend forecasting. Both Apple and Android OEMs likely rely on global colour forecasting agencies that track fashion trends, and if deep red is "on trend," several companies could end up adopting it independently. However, Android makers are also well known for copying Apple's design trends. According to Instant Digital, another Weibo-based leaker, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models won't come in black this year. If the rumor is true, it will be the second consecutive year Apple has ditched what was arguably its most classic color option for the Pro lineup. The premium devices are expected to arrive this September alongside Apple's first foldable iPhone.Related Roundup: iPhone 18 ProTags: Android, Digital Chat StationThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:00 amIf the iPhone Fold fails, you can blame the Air
Macworld It might seem odd to be in doubt a full seven months after the device was unveiled, but it still isn’t clear whether or not the iPhone Air is a success. Early reports were distinctly unconvincing, with retailers reporting “virtually no consumer demand,” yet Speedtest data last month suggested the phone could be selling more than twice as many units as the iPhone 16 Plus that it replaced. Apple could settle the matter by releasing official sales figures, but that isn’t the company’s style. The disparity can partially be explained by thinking in terms of expectations. The Plus phones, much like the minis before them, did not sell well at all, which is why they were phased out. And that means surpassing their performance, while pleasing to a degree, might not be cause for much celebration. (It’s also worth bearing in mind that retailer discounts, such as a surprisingly generous £200 cut by Amazon U.K., may have given Air sales an artificial boost after launch.) Apple will of course extoll the Air at every opportunity, but actions speak louder than words, and we’ll get a better idea of whether Apple is truly happy with the Air’s performance at the next couple of iPhone launches. The iPhone Air 2, if one appears at all, should arrive either this fall alongside the iPhone 18 Pro or in the spring alongside the iPhone 18 and 18e. If it appears at neither event, we can conclude that it was a flop after all. If the product is given a second chance, on the other hand… well, that won’t mean much, since we got multiple iPhone minis and iPhone Pluses. But if the Air isn’t making money it’ll be phased out before too long. Apple isn’t sentimental about such things. In the long term, the device’s place in the lineup may well be taken by the iPhone Fold, Apple’s first-ever folding phone. That product seems to be on track to launch with the 18 Pro this September (despite reports last week that it might have to be pushed back as a result of production problems), so before too long, we’ll get to see if a wildly expensive foldable really is what Apple customers are looking for. In that sense, it’s essentially the iPhone Air, only more so. The issue with the Air, the factor which was always likely to limit its appeal, is the undeniable truth that in a number of respects it’s straightforwardly worse than other, cheaper phones. That isn’t normally how Apple lineups work: the iPhone 17 Pro costs more than the iPhone 17 but it’s the same or better across the board. About the only thing you can say that standard iPhones do better than the Pro models, other than cost less, is have funkier colors. Whereas the iPhone Air costs $200 more than the iPhone 17 yet has weaker cameras, shorter battery life, and slower MagSafe. As our reviewer pointed out, you’re paying more for less. Put like that, the iPhone Air sounds totally unappealing, but that clearly isn’t the case: Air buyers may be in the minority, but they’re out there, and very pleased with themselves too. One Air owner told me last week that he is extremely happy with his phone and would find it hard to ever go back to a full-thickness handset. That’s pretty much the only thing the product has going for it, but it’s such a game-changer of a design that some customers will take the deal. Give it a few years, and super-slim handsets are likely to become the standard; perhaps we will all find 8mm phones just as unbearably old-fashioned as those with 4-inch screens and home buttons seem today. Whether the iPhone Air will still be around to take advantage of that evolved market is harder to say. And where does that leave the Fold? Facing a difficult battle, but not a hopeless one. Likely to start somewhere in the neighborhood of $2,000, the device will present a ruthless test of what precisely iPhone buyers care about. Based on dummy models leaked last week (and corroborated by earlier CAD drawings and other reports), the Fold will have two rear-facing cameras, which is an improvement on the iPhone Air. But the current design doesn’t appear to include a MagSafe coil, which would be a grievous wound indeed. Even the e-class iPhones have MagSafe these days, and they cost (unless estimates are way off) less than a third as much as the Fold. As with the Air, we will see how much customers value the device’s unique selling point. Foldables are an alluring prospect, combining in a way achievable by no other device the portable chassis of a mini phone with the big screen of a mini tablet. But they ask so very much in return, and not just financially. While the Air’s great challenge was to convince everyone that it wouldn’t bend, the Fold will have to persuade us that its hinge won’t be a vulnerable point of mechanical failure. And there will no doubt be numerous other compromises. Apple will have learned lessons from the launch of the Air. It will know how important it is to target customers’ reservations from the very beginning, which in the case of the Air meant reassuring discussions of build quality and battery optimisations. But it should also be known by now that groundbreaking designs need to be experienced to be truly appreciated. The Air looks like a terrible deal on paper, and the Fold will probably look even worse. But based on my friend’s evangelical zeal, that all changes once you get the handset in your’ hands. We must also be realistic. Success for the iPhone Air was always going to look very different than success for the iPhone 17. It wasn’t just about driving revenue, but about testing design concepts and building an audience for subsequent models. The iPhone Fold, meanwhile, will have a mission to introduce Apple customers to the foldables market and establish what could become an entire dynasty of products. At $2,000 per unit, it isn’t going to outsell a $799 standard model, and it would be absurd to expect those sorts of numbers. But that doesn’t mean Apple will be happy in a niche. This isn’t the Vision Pro, and the flagship slot in the iPhone roster is expected to make serious money. The iPhone Fold can absolutely do that. But based on the Air’s struggles, it isn’t going to be easy. Foundry Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Trending: Top stories Apple’s new AI problems have nothing to do with Siri, reckons the Macalope. Filipe Esposito explains why the MacBook Neo 2 may arrive sooner than expected. Apple’s chip ‘binning’ explained: What the heck does it mean? NASA just gave Apple the best Shot on iPhone ad ever. Here’s proof that an Apple Watch knockoff is a terrible deal. Podcast of the week Apple has finally discontinued the Mac Pro. On the latest episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about Apple’s tower workstation: its history, its purpose, and what it means for the Mac lineup going forward. You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site. Reviews corner iPhone 17e: An impressive balancing act. Intego ONE: Top-tier malware protection for Mac. Satechi OntheGo: Elegant 3-in-1 charger for your pocket. Aulumu M10 Dual-Mag 10K: Space-age power bank. And with that, we’re done for this week’s Apple Breakfast. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters, including our new email from The Macalope–an irreverent, humorous take on the latest news and rumors from a half-man, half-mythical Mac beast. You can also follow us on Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, or X for discussion of breaking Apple news stories. See you next Monday, and stay Appley.09:52 amGoToMyPC – Maintenance
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Apple is developing at least four different styles of smart glasses, and the company is betting that their superior design will set them apart from rival products, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says that Apple's latest designs are made from a high-end material called acetate, which is "more durable and luxurious" than the standard plastic used by most existing brands. In Gurman's words, the designs in testing include: A large rectangular frame, reminiscent of Ray-Ban Wayfarers A slimmer rectangular design, similar to the glasses worn by Apple CEO Tim Cook Larger oval or circular frames A smaller, more refined oval or circular option The designs will be instantly recognizable as Apple – what the company refers to internally as the "icon" – and they are set to come in "many" color options, says Gurman, with black, ocean blue, and light brown currently being explored. The glasses will tightly integrate with the iPhone and Siri, and they will use computer vision to interpret the user's surroundings and feed contextual awareness into Apple Intelligence. Meanwhile, the the camera system currently being considered is described as "vertically oriented oval lenses with surrounding lights," which contrasts with the circular design seen in Meta's Ray-Bans. Apple is expected to unveil smart glasses as the end of 2026 or early the following year, with the actual release occurring in 2027. The glasses are said to be part of Apple's broader AI wearables strategy that also includes new AirPods with cameras and a camera-equipped pendant.Tags: Apple Smart Glasses, Mark GurmanThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:30 amPimp your MacBook Neo by swapping out your Citrus keys for Indigo
Macworld We’ve pointed out that the MacBook Neo is a great computer at a great price. But if you’re looking for another reason to buy one here’s one: the MacBook Neo is designed so the user can perform hardware repairs on it. Which sounds too good to be true, considering Apple’s DIY history. But not only is it true, but Apple has also released the price list for replacement parts, and the prices are pretty reasonable. Here is a look at some of the U.S. prices from the online Self Service Repair Store for Apple Products: Battery: $111.75 ($22.50 return credit) Bottom Case: $34.32 Display: $219.12 ($88 return credit) Keyboard: $113.52 ($26.40 return credit) Logic Board: $219 Top Case: $175.12 Trackpad: $78.32 To order a part, customers must enter the ID of the MacBook Neo repair manual, which is available for free online. Apple wants customers to read the manual first, and this is one way to make you do so. For the Logic Board, you need to enter the serial number of your Neo. Ahead of the Neo’s release, it was reported that Apple had developed a new manufacturing process “designed to be both faster and more cost-effective than the one used with Apple’s current laptops.” As such, this is the first MacBook that doesn’t require the purchase of the entire top case assembly to replace the keyboard. On the M5 MacBook Air, for example, a keyboard repair costs $412.72, more than three times as much as the MacBook Neo. The store doesn’t appear to restrict your part selection based on color. It looks like you could, say, buy a citrus bottom replacement case for your silver Neo, or indigo keyboard caps ($39) to replace your blush-colored ones. All you need is the repair manual ID (ZFXBHN) to prove that you “have the knowledge, experience, and necessary tools to perform the intended repair.” We’ve asked Apple for confirmation on this, and we will update this article if we get a response. Apple MacBook Neo Read our review Price When Reviewed: $599 Best Prices Today: $539 at Walmart | $599 at Amazon | $599 at Apple08:00 amIf your 2025 taxes are complicated, use this H&R Tax software for state and federal for $35 | MacworldIf your 2025 taxes are complicated, use this H&R Tax software for state and federal for $35
Macworld TL;DR: Right now, it’s only $35 to get H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe for your 2025 State and Federal Return. Tax software is a lot easier to appreciate when your return starts getting more complicated. H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe + State 2025 is meant for people who want more guidance while filing, along with better help around deductions tied to things like homeownership, investments, and retirement income. It’s also only $34.99 right now (reg. $59.99). The Deluxe + State version walks you through federal and state filing with a step-by-step Q&A format, so you’re not staring at tax forms and trying to decode them on your own. It includes one federal program, one state program, five free federal e-files for personal returns, and unlimited federal preparation and printing. This version of the H&R Block Tax Software really starts to help when your taxes get more complex. It can help with mortgage interest and real estate tax deductions, investment income, stock options, home sales, and retirement-related reporting. That makes it a better fit for someone with more going on than a simple W-2 return. Import support is included too, so you can pull in W-2s, 1099s, 1098s, and prior-year returns, including data from TurboTax and Quicken. That can save a surprising amount of time. H&R Block also includes access to a large help center with more than 13,000 searchable articles, plus AI Tax Assist for around-the-clock guidance while you work through your return. That does not replace a tax professional, but it does give you another layer of support when a question comes up mid-file. Free in-person audit support is included as well, so if the IRS comes knocking, you’re not completely on your own. Right now, it’s only $34.99 to get H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe + State 2025. H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe + State 2025 for Windows/Mac [Online Code]See Deal Buying this deal? You can also score a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2021 for free—just add it to your cart and apply code GWP4MAC (for Mac) or GWP4WIND (for Windows) at checkout through April 19, 2026. Exclusions apply. Only one promo code applicable per order. StackSocial prices subject to change.07:53 amRejected IAP localizations with “required binary was not submitted”
I’m a bit confused about App Store Connect / IAP review behavior and wanted to ask if anyone has seen this before. Current situation: My app already has approved IAPs in Polish. The IAP products themselves are already in Approved status. I only added new localizations for those same IAPs: English (U.S.) Ukrainian Those new […]06:52 amRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Tele2
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Apple is reportedly testing multiple smart glasses designs, with a strong focus on premium materials and varied styles. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:48 amCoreML question
Hello everyone! I'm working with Core ML for the first time. I have a custom YOLO model for mole detection (I didn't create it — my task is to integrate it into an iOS app). I export the model to .mlmodel format using python yolo model.export(model, nms=True). I'm trying to work with it using Vision […]12:00 amSwift concurrency question – for try await
Hi everyone, got a question, hopefully this is an okay place to ask. During a pre-interview call with a company, I got asked a couple questions about swift concurrency. One of the questions was: When using for try await to iterate through an async sequence, how do you deal with errors in a way that […]Sunday April 1209:24 pm[App Showcase] Acrophobia — real-time multiplayer word game built with React Native + Firebase, supporting 44 languages | Reddit on iOS Programming[App Showcase] Acrophobia — real-time multiplayer word game built with React Native + Firebase, supporting 44 languages
I just shipped Acrophobia — a real-time multiplayer word game rebuilt from a classic 90s AOL chatroom game. Built entirely with React Native (Expo) and Firebase. Tech stack: – Expo (React Native) for iOS + Android from one codebase – Firebase Firestore for real-time game state sync – Firebase Cloud Functions for matchmaking, game logic, […]07:56 pmSunday Reboot: MacBook Neo upgrades, masses of Mac minis, and iPhone re-entry
In this week's "Sunday Reboot," a storage upgrade for the MacBook Neo, an excuse to buy many Mac minis, and the iPhones come back to Earth with a late congratulatory message.Image credits: NASA/OvercastSunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.This week, researchers managed to get around Apple Intelligence security measures using prompt injection techniques, a repairability report panned Apple's hardware again, and Apple's lawsuit with Epic Games over the App Store continued to roll on. There was also a bug found to break Mac networking every 49 days, 17 hours, two minutes, and 47 seconds. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:33 pmAre we heading toward an App Store overload because of vibe coding?
After seeing the recent discussion about Apple quietly moving toward automated app review, I started thinking more seriously about the future of the App Store. Right now we’re clearly in a new phase. AI tools and what people call “vibe coding” are making it insanely easy to build and ship apps. The barrier is basically […]05:12 pmHow do yo translate your apps?
In the past, I have used translation services, like POEditor, where real humans translate strings on request. Recently, I have been trying AI tools (Claude, and Lingodev), but the results seem to be nearly good enough, but not quite there yet. I wonder what others use. Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/Endore8 [link] […]03:55 pmToday in Apple history: Apple co-founder quits and cashes in his stake for $800
On April 12, 1976, Apple's third co-founder sold his 10% stake in the company for just $800. Ron Wayne could have been a billionaire! (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:38 pmGet 3 years of piano lessons on your iPhone, iPad or Mac for just $70
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About 4 years ago, I shared my open‑source app Simple QR Here) on Reddit. At the time, the app was also available on the App Store, but I later stopped maintaining the iOS version because of the annual Apple developer fee. Recently, I’ve changed my mind and planning to relaunch Simple QR on the App […]02:57 pmBuilt a VPN that actually uses Dynamic Island for live traffic stats, here’s how we pulled it off | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingBuilt a VPN that actually uses Dynamic Island for live traffic stats, here’s how we pulled it off
So I’ve been grinding on this iOS VPN app for a while and finally shipped something I haven’t seen anyone else do, full Dynamic Island + Live Activity support showing real-time speeds and ping while you’re connected. Like… why does no other VPN do this? You disconnect, you have zero idea what’s happening. We stuck […]02:56 pmEight years later, Apple quietly shuts the door on AI chief John Giannandrea
Since his retirement was announced in 2025, Apple Intelligence head John Giannandrea has been reduced to the role of an advisor, but is now expected to exit Apple Park shortly.John Giannandrea - image credit: AppleIf you spend your notice period at home, you're on gardening leave. If you spend it at work and you're waiting for when your contracted stock bonuses realize, it's called "rest and vest".It appears that the stock options agreed for John Giannandrea's contract when Apple hired him in 2018, are due on April 15. According to Bloomberg's "Power On" newsletter, Giannandrea is consequently going to leave around then. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:48 pmApple's future smart glasses plan is just part of a larger computer vision play
Apple Glass will be a direct competitor to Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, but it will be only a part of a larger three-pronged AI wearable strategy for the company. Here's what's coming.Optimistic renders of what Apple Glass could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderApple has long been working on its smart glasses, known as Apple Glass. What is anticipated to actually launch will be quite close to what the existing Meta Ray-Bans can already do.In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes that the Apple Glass will be easily able to handle everyday uses, including photographs and video capture, dealing with phone calls, handling notifications from an iPhone, and music playback. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:30 pmHow ‘binned’ chips help Apple deliver its most affordable products ever
Macworld Over the past several weeks, you’ve probably heard the term “binned” when referring to the chips inside the iPhone 17e and MacBook Neo. But what does it mean? In simple terms, “binning” is the process of taking one whole group of something and separating it out by characteristics to be sold or used differently. Its origins trace back to agriculture, where a single crop yield would be separated into bins. The best pieces would be ideal for individual sale, and go in a bin destined for the market. Pieces that were not as visually appealing would go in a bin that would sell in bulk at a discount, for processed food products. The food that was worst in quality and appearance would go in yet another bin to sell for animal feed or fertilizer. Today, “binning” is used in nearly every mining, harvesting, or manufacturing industry, from gemstones to clothing and, of course, semiconductors. If a RAM chip is tested and fails when run at a clock speed of 3000 MHz, it is binned and sold as a 2800 MHz chip, for example. Every major chip manufacturer has employed “binning” tactics for years, including Intel, AMD, and Nvidia. But Apple has made the term more mainstream by using “binned” chips in popular products. Here’s how the process works and how Apple is using binned chips to its advantage. The binning process explained Processors, including Apple’s, are typically binned in two ways: Clock speed and design flaws. Chips are tested at frequencies and voltages, and separated out into those that pass validation at the desired speeds and others that operate at lower speeds. Chip makers can then sell the fastest chips at a premium, or in Apple’s case, put them in higher-end products where top-tier performance is expected. Apple doesn’t disclose the frequencies of most of its chips, and the final speed at which the chip can run is very much reliant on the heat dissipation of the targeted device. The more obvious method of “binning” is when some parts of a chip are disabled in order to rescue products that would otherwise have failed in manufacturing. The iPhone 17e uses a “binned” version of the A19 chip with one fewer GPU core.David Price / Foundry Modern processors have tens of billions of transistors, etched onto a silicon sheet by shining high-frequency ultraviolet light through a “mask” of the circuit pattern. This is repeated layer after layer, and the precision required is incredible. A typical silicon wafer—a big, round, flat crystal about a foot across—will produce around 500 chips like an A18, but a large percentage of them will have a flaw that prevents them from operating correctly. If Apple had to throw them in the trash, they’d get maybe 200 usable chips per wafer (or less). The percentage of usable chips is the “yield” of a silicon wafer. You pay for chip manufacturing by the wafer, so the higher the yield, the more usable chips you get out of it, and the lower the cost per chip. Modern chips are designed with many areas that are repeated and functionally identical. If there are six GPU cores, each GPU core is exactly the same. This repetition can be used for redundancy in the manufacturing process, allowing manufacturers to make defective chips usable in other products.. With the right design, a chip could be made so that any GPU core with a manufacturing flaw in it can be “fused off” and ignored when running software. This can turn your broken chip with a 6-core GPU into a functioning 5-core chip. This technique can be used anywhere that large parts of the chip are repeated: CPU and GPU cores, cache memory, memory interface circuitry, and so on. What Apple products have binned chips? Binned chips have been used to power Apple products for about a decade. Back in 2018, the 3rd-gen iPad Pro arrived, which had a version of the A12 called the A12X. Where the A12 had a 6-core CPU and a 4-core GPU, the A12X chip featured an 8-core CPU and a 7-core GPU. As we would soon learn, the A12X chip was actually designed with 8 GPU cores. Yields were bad enough that Apple had to disable one GPU core per chip to get enough usable chips per wafer to bring the costs in line. In early 2020, the fourth-generation iPad Pro featured the A12Z processor. It was the exact same chip as the A12X, but with that eighth GPU core enabled. Manufacturing yields had improved enough to make that possible. The entry-level MacBook Air has used a “binned” version of the chip with one or two fewer GPU cores.Ida Blix When the M1 debuted in the MacBook Air, the chip featured 8 GPU cores. But the entry-level model had one GPU core disabled, giving Apple a lot more usable chips per wafer and bringing down the cost of the M1. Today, Apple sells lots of products with binned chips. The iPhone Air uses the A19 Pro, just as the iPhone 17 Pro does, but one of its 6 GPU cores is disabled. The iPhone 17e uses a binned version of the A19—you get 4 GPU cores in the 17e while the regular iPhone 17 gets 5. The entry-level MacBook Air has an M5 with two GPU cores disabled (8 instead of 10). And the MacBook Neo uses an A18 Pro with one GPU core disabled. Binned chips let Apple improve yields and lower chip costs. It also lets them produce less expensive products with lower-performance chips without having to design a totally new chip. And as one of the only companies that makes its own chips and has its own hardware designs, it gives them a huge advantage. How does binning impact performance? If you’re using a product with a “binned” version of a chip, are you really missing out on the full experience? As so often is the case with the performance of computing products, the answer is: It depends. All things being equal, a binned version of a chip suffers a hit to peak performance right in line with the change to the chip. If you go from 5 GPU cores to 4, that’s a 20 percent reduction in GPU cores, and you generally see a 20 percent reduction in peak GPU performance. The iPhone 17e, for example, delivers GPU results roughly 20 percent lower than the iPhone 17, because it has 20 percent fewer GPU cores. The iPhone Air, with 17 percent fewer GPU cores than the iPhone 17 Pro, delivers graphics benchmark results around 17 percent slower.02:17 pmApple exploring four different styles for its upcoming smart glasses, using premium materials | 9 to 5 MacApple exploring four different styles for its upcoming smart glasses, using premium materials
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Apple is actively testing at least four different styles of frames for its upcoming smart glasses project. Apple is counting on its superior design taste to stand out from rivals like the Ray-Man Meta Glasses. The report indicates Apple is evaluating the designs and plans to launch several, in multiple colors, somewhat similar to how it launched a range of different watches when the Apple Watch debuted in 2015 … more…01:53 pmAmazon Has Every Model of the M5 MacBook Air at $150 Off This Weekend
Amazon this week introduced a few new record low prices on the M5 MacBook Air and they're all still available today. You'll find $150 off every model of the M5 MacBook Air on Amazon, with free delivery around April 17 for most models. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Amazon has the 512GB 13-inch M5 MacBook Air for $949.00, down from $1,099.00, and the 24GB/1TB model for $1,349.00, down from $1,499.00. Both of these represent new record low prices for each configuration. $150 OFF13-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) for $949.00 $150 OFF13-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) for $1,149.00 $150 OFF13-inch M5 MacBook Air (24GB/1TB) for $1,349.00 In terms of the 15-inch models, you'll find up to $150 off the M5 MacBook Air, with multiple color options on sale for each configuration. Prices start at $1,149.00 for the 512GB model, down from $1,299.00, and also include both 1TB models on sale. $150 OFF15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) for $1,149.00 $150 OFF15-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) for $1,349.00 $150 OFF15-inch M5 MacBook Air (24GB/1TB) for $1,549.00 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:34 pmAirPods Weekend Deals Include AirPods Pro 3 for $199.99 and AirPods Max 1 for $399.95
Amazon today has the AirPods Pro 3 available for $199.99, down from $249.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the AirPods Pro 3, and it's accompanied by a few AirPods Max 1 and AirPods Max 2 deals we're tracking below. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. This model of the AirPods Pro launched in September 2025 and has 2x better Active Noise Cancellation than the previous generation, better audio quality, a revised fit that's meant to improve comfort and stability, Live Translation for in-person conversations, and heart rate sensing for workouts. $49 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $199.99 If you're hunting for AirPods Max deals, the AirPods Max 2 is available for $529.99 on Amazon, a $19 discount on the brand new headphones. If you're willing to invest in an older model in order to save money, B&H Photo is hosting a flash sale today that has the AirPods Max 1 in Starlight for $399.95, down from $549.00, a match of the all-time low price on this generation. $19 OFFAirPods Max 2 for $529.99 $150 OFFAirPods Max 1 for $399.95 Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:28 pmFive refurbished iPhones under $500 that still hold up well in 2026
If you’re trying to buy a new iPhone but don’t quite want an iPhone 17, it can often be hard to find something on a tighter budget. Sure, Apple offers the iPhone 17e at $599 – but not everyone finds that to be a compelling phone. Luckily, there’s plenty of great options if you want to buy used, and I’ll be diving into five great picks for varying needs. more…01:16 pmApple chiefs welcome Artemis II back to Earth after the best Shot on iPhone campaign ever | AppleInsiderApple chiefs welcome Artemis II back to Earth after the best Shot on iPhone campaign ever
Apple CEO Tim Cook and SVP of Marketing Greg Joswiak have welcomed the crew of Artemis II back to Earth, after what is probably the most expensive Shot on iPhone event in history.Looking at Earth from Artemis II, shot on an iPhone. - Image Credit: NASAOn Friday evening, the crew of Artemis II splashed down on the coast of San Diego. It brought to an end the ten-day mission, which saw four astronauts take off, fly around the moon, and return home.As the three NASA and one Canadian Space Agency crew were picked up in the water and taken to a recovery ship, the world celebrated. Among them were top executives at Apple, after what turned out to be a massive and unexpectedly great promotional event for the company. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:10 pmWhy MacBook Neo 2 will boast 50% more RAM
Love Apple's affordable new MacBook Neo but really think you want more RAM? Have we got good news for you! (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:00 pmKodebits Day 4: Cascade Notation [FREE]
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You can no longer order high-end Mac mini and Mac Studio models from Apple, with the configurations listed as “currently unavailable.” (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:15 pmApple permanently shuts three Apple Store locations
Macworld Apple is taking the unusual step of permanently closing three Apple Store locations: Apple Towson Town Center, Apple North County, and Apple Trumbull. The stores are all temporarily closed today, according to Apple’s retail site, and will be shuttered in June. In a statement, Apple said: At Apple, we are constantly striving to deliver exceptional service and great experiences for our customers. As we continue investing to expand and enhance our retail stores and offerings worldwide, we remain deliberate about evaluating our existing locations to ensure that we can meet our customers’ needs in the best way. Following the departure of several retailers and declining conditions at Trumbull Mall, the Shops at North County, and Towson Town Center, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our stores at these locations. Our team members at Trumbull and North County will continue their roles at nearby Apple Retail stores. Towson employees will be eligible to apply for open roles at Apple in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. We look forward to continuing to serve customers at nearby stores and on Apple.com, the Apple Store app, and at Apple Authorized Resellers and Service Providers. Workers at the Towson, Maryland, Apple Store, which has been open since 2002, became the first to unionize in 2022 following a drawn-out battle. Several major stores, restaurants, and a movie theater have left the mall recently due to crime and competition from online shopping, WBAL-TV has reported. While Apple’s early retail locations were mostly inside malls, its most recent stores have been standalone locations or at outdoor malls. In a statement to WBAL TV, the union said: The IAM Union is outraged by Apple’s decision to close its Towson, Md., store—the first unionized Apple retail location in the United States and abandon both its workers and a community that relies on it for critical services and its unique access to public transit. Apple’s claim that the collective bargaining agreement prevents relocation is simply false and raises serious concerns that this closure is a cynical attempt to bust the union. We are exploring all legal options and will work with elected officials and allies to hold Apple accountable. Apple Store workers at Penn Square Mall, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, are also unionized, and efforts are underway at stores in New York, Kentucky, and Ohio. Apple regularly closes stores temporarily for renovation, but permanent closures are rare, with only a handful closing their doors forever, including one at Apple’s former headquarters at Infinite Loop in Cupertino. Typically, closures happen because the store in question is located in a mall that is in decline. That is exactly what is happening with these three locations.11:25 amHow to choose between v1 & v2 for App Store Server Notifications
Based on https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/configure-in-app-purchase-settings/enter-server-urls-for-app-store-server-notifications It seems like we can choose between version 1 or version 2 notification Choose either Version 1 (deprecated) or Version 2 notifications. Learn about versions of App Store Server Notifications. However, I do not find a way to make such a choice. https://preview.redd.it/5dnmv2ibvqug1.png?width=679&format=png&auto=webp&s=6286169215156a8c6756a4671aae57faf14c556f Does anyone know, how I can choose between v1 […]08:00 amApple users are trading their AirTags for this $24 alternative
Macworld TL;DR: Get a MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card that works with Apple Find My for $23.99 (MSRP $59.99). You can’t keep relying on memory to keep track of your essentials, because it works until it doesn’t. One moment, you know where your wallet or purse is, and the next, you’re scrambling and wondering if you left it back at the restaurant or in the taxi. Apple designed the AirTag to fix this problem, but it doesn’t fit everywhere you need it to. The MagTag actually does. Slipping right into your wallet, passport card, or lanyard holder, this $23.99 credit-card-sized tracker removes the headache from managing your valuables at home and while traveling (MSRP $59.99). It’s different from most other trackers because it still works with Apple’s Find My app, showing up right alongside your other Apple devices and using the same global network for real-time tracking. That’s especially useful when traveling. If you leave something behind, you’ll get an instant alert on your iPhone. And if it’s nearby but out of sight, you can trigger a loud beep to track it down quickly—no digging through bags in a panic. Also, unlike many trackers, it’s rechargeable (lasting up to five months per charge) and works with standard Qi wireless chargers, so there’s no need to keep buying batteries. Order the MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card for $23.99 (MSRP $59.99). MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card – Works with Apple Find My AppSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.08:00 amLooking for a more affordable Nintendo Switch? This near-mint one is $80 off
Macworld TL;DR: Score a refurbished Nintendo Switch handheld bundle for $219.99 and enjoy all the features of a new console — detachable joy-cons, 6.2″ touchscreen, and portable play — without the $300 price tag. Nintendo Switch consoles are amazing, but the price can make even casual gamers hesitate. Why pay full price for a new unit when you can get the same experience for less? This deal on a refurbished Nintendo Switch handheld bundle solves that problem, delivering portable, versatile gaming for just $219.99 (MSRP $299.99). This bundle comes complete with the console, dock, red and blue Joy-Con controllers, HDMI cable, USB-C charger, and Joy-Con grips — everything you need to start gaming right away. The 6.2″ touchscreen and detachable controllers let you play your way, switching effortlessly between handheld, tabletop, and TV modes. Motion controls and flexible multiplayer options make it perfect for solo sessions or gaming with friends. Every refurbished console is professionally restored to Grade A condition, meaning it looks and performs almost like new. Games aren’t included, but everything else is ready for action. This is your chance to enjoy the full Nintendo Switch experience without the full price. Grab this refurbished Nintendo Switch handheld bundle for $219.99 and start gaming anywhere, anytime — without paying full price. Nintendo Switch – Handheld Gaming Console Bundle (Refurbished)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.06:40 amToday only: Grab AirPods Max USB-C for $399.95 ($150 off)
B&H's AirPods Max flash Deal Zone slashes $150 off the original retail price of the over-ear headphones with USB-C.Grab AirPods Max USB-C for just $399.95 today only - Image credit: AppleThe flash deal, which discounts first-gen AirPods Max with USB-C to $399.95, is valid today only at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo.Buy AirPods Max for $399.95 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:32 am[New Library] Built a highly customizable tool for creating your own linter | Reddit on iOS Programming[New Library] Built a highly customizable tool for creating your own linter
I built a tool for creating custom linters with SwiftSyntax. As AI coding agents have made SwiftSyntax much easier to work with, I felt there was room for a tool like this. SwiftLint only allows custom rules based on regex, but some projects need more advanced linting based on the AST rather than pattern matching. […]04:46 amI need some help, I didn’t knew where to ask. Im making an iOS port of Majora’s mask recompiled and the IPA isn’t working. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI need some help, I didn’t knew where to ask. Im making an iOS port of Majora’s mask recompiled and the IPA isn’t working.
The app is a port of Zelda64Recomp from PC, the game is compiled good and I have all the files. But for some odd reasson when I open the app it goes black and closes in 1 second. (It’s mostly vine coded) Im not sure what do anymore but I need to find a way […]03:38 amHands-on with Belkin’s newest 25W compact MagSafe docks for iPhone and Android users
Belkin has just released two excellent new Qi2.2 chargers – providing 25W MagSafe charging in an ultra-compact design. Normally, these products are centered around the Apple ecosystem, but Belkin’s new 3-in-1 actually embraces modularity and gives Android users an option to bring their own watch charger. Both are very slim, and work excellently no matter which ecosystem you’re in. more…02:34 amProwl: iOS app that automatically tracks your job applications
I built Prowl — a job application tracker for iOS that automatically syncs with your Gmail or Outlook inbox to detect and log job applications, interview requests, rejections, and offers. No manual entry needed. Why: I read that it often takes 100+ applications on average to land an offer. Keeping track of that manually in […]01:41 amNavigation bar flickers when pushing to a different screen
Hi everyone, I’m building a SwiftUI app using NavigationStack and running into a weird nav bar issue. For the setup I have a 'home' screen with a vertical ScrollView and a large edge-to-edge header that extends under the top safe area (using .ignoresSafeArea(edges: .top)). I also have a 'detail' screen with a similar immersive layout, […]01:34 amThis accessory lets you play Switch 2 games on your iPad or iMac display at 4K resolution | 9 to 5 MacThis accessory lets you play Switch 2 games on your iPad or iMac display at 4K resolution
Apple has included excellent display panels on iMacs for years, but for the longest time, there hasn’t really been a way to use it for anything other than macOS. There used to be a feature called Target Display Mode, but it’s long been discontinued. This has been a shame, since plenty of iMacs have excellent displays that go to waste after the compute is outdated. I’ve found a pretty good solution though, and it involves a 4K capture card and one nifty app available on the Mac App Store. Any HDMI input, whether that be a Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, or something else – can display on your iMac (or USB-C iPad!) more…01:34 amThis accessory lets you play Switch 2 games on your iPad or iMac display at 4K resolution | 9 to 5 MacThis accessory lets you play Switch 2 games on your iPad or iMac display at 4K resolution
Apple has included excellent display panels on iMacs for years, but for the longest time, there hasn’t really been a way to use it for anything other than macOS. There used to be a feature called Target Display Mode, but it’s long been discontinued. This has been a shame, since plenty of iMacs have excellent displays that go to waste after the compute is outdated. I’ve found a pretty good solution though, and it involves a 4K capture card and one nifty app available on the Mac App Store. Any HDMI input, whether that be a Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, or something else – can display on your iMac (or USB-C iPad!) more…01:34 amThis accessory lets you play Switch 2 games on your iPad or iMac display at 4K resolution | 9 to 5 MacThis accessory lets you play Switch 2 games on your iPad or iMac display at 4K resolution
Apple has included excellent display panels on iMacs for years, but for the longest time, there hasn’t really been a way to use it for anything other than macOS. There used to be a feature called Target Display Mode, but it’s long been discontinued. This has been a shame, since plenty of iMacs have excellent displays that go to waste after the compute is outdated. I’ve found a pretty good solution though, and it involves a 4K capture card and one nifty app available on the Mac App Store. Any HDMI input, whether that be a Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, or something else – can display on your iMac (or USB-C iPad!) more…01:34 amThis accessory lets you play Switch 2 games on your iPad or iMac display at 4K resolution | 9 to 5 MacThis accessory lets you play Switch 2 games on your iPad or iMac display at 4K resolution
Apple has included excellent display panels on iMacs for years, but for the longest time, there hasn’t really been a way to use it for anything other than macOS. There used to be a feature called Target Display Mode, but it’s long been discontinued. This has been a shame, since plenty of iMacs have excellent displays that go to waste after the compute is outdated. I’ve found a pretty good solution though, and it involves a 4K capture card and one nifty app available on the Mac App Store. Any HDMI input, whether that be a Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, or something else – can display on your iMac (or USB-C iPad!) more…Saturday April 1111:09 pmThese are the best new MacBook deals right now: April 2026 Buyer’s Guide
In the era of Apple Silicon, MacBooks are more affordable than ever. Nowadays, you can buy a MacBook Air with 512GB of storage and 16GB of memory for $1099 directly from Apple, when such a configuration would’ve cost $1599 just a few years ago. And on top of that, we have MacBook Neo bringing the entry-point down substantially. Even with Apple’s prices coming down though, there’s still a number of deals to be found out there if you look just a little. more…09:52 pmWorkers AI Gemma 4 model unhealthy
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