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- 12:25 pmApple Best Positioned to Weather DRAM Price Surge, Says Counterpoint
Apple and Samsung are best equipped to handle rising memory chip costs that could drive down global smartphone shipments by 2.1% in 2026, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. Image credit: iFixit In its latest projection for the smartphone market next year, the firm has downgraded its forecast from a previously expected 0.45% growth, citing a memory shortage that has pushed component costs up 10% to 25%. Chinese brands like Honor and Oppo are said to face greater pressure due to lower profit margins, particularly in the entry-level segment where costs have jumped 20% to 30% since early 2025. "Apple and Samsung are best-positioned to weather the next few quarters," said Counterpoint senior analyst Yang Wang. "But it will be tough for others that don't have as much wiggle room to manage market share versus profit margins." The memory crunch is being caused by chip manufacturers prioritizing advanced memory for AI servers over basic DRAM used in smartphones. The shift has already created supply constraints, and Counterpoint expects they will persist through 2026. Based on the data, Counterpoint says average smartphone prices could rise 6.9% globally next year as manufacturers pass costs to consumers or push buyers toward premium models. Some brands may downgrade other specs like cameras or ship devices with less memory to offset the impact, but ultimately Apple's supply chain clout and vast cash reserves are expected to shield it from these more extreme compromises. Analysts expect Apple to absorb higher DRAM costs in the short term without immediately adjusting retail prices.Tag: CounterpointThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:22 pmZAG (Zagreb) on 2025-12-18
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Macworld Chinese tech rumor Weibo account Digital Chat Station has some fresh details of the upcoming folding iPhone. According the the post (translated from Chinese), the current engineering prototypes have the following features: Side-button Touch ID rather than Face ID. A very strong hinge. A 7.58-inch display with an under-display front camera. A 5.25-inch outer display with a punch-hole camera. Dual 48MP cameras. These are all similar to prior rumors, with some small differences (we’ve seen 7.8-inch and 5.5-inch displays mentioned), but the under-display and hole-punch camera details are new. For comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has an 8-inch inside display and a 6.5-inch outer display, while the Pixel 10 Pro Fold has an 8-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer display. So if this rumor is true, Apple’s folding iPhone would be slightly and likely have a wide aspect ratio. Digital Chat Station doesn’t say where this information comes from (suppliers, internal leakers, hidden in code, etc.) and the Weibo account has been hit-and-miss with rumors in the past. So perhaps the most interesting thing about this rumor is that it lends weight to the idea that we’ll actually really get a folding iPhone in 2026, after years of disappointment.11:59 amGeneral Motors confirms Apple Wallet car key plans after code spotted
Backend code spotted a couple of months ago showed that General Motors was preparing to support Apple Wallet digital car keys, and the company has now confirmed those plans. The news follows the discovery yesterday that Toyota was also making its own preparations for car key support … more…11:51 amHow Apple May Be Lining Up an All-Screen iPhone for 2027
Apple will debut next-generation under-screen camera technology in its first foldable iPhone expected next year, before adapting the tech for its all-screen 2027 iPhone, according to prolific Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station. The Weibo-based account claims Apple is adopting this strategy – foldable first, 20th anniversary iPhone second – to gauge consumer reaction to the under-screen camera, where the lens is literally concealed behind the panel with no visible cutouts in the display. Apple's foldable is also understood to be utilizing side-button integrated Touch ID over Face ID for biometric authentication due to internal space constraints. This means the "iPhone Fold" will have the first all-screen display of any Apple device – a design goal the company is known to have been working on for years, as several patents testify. Why now? Two factors stand out. First, Apple is believed to have perfected an under-screen version of its TrueDepth camera system – the technology behind Face ID that lives in the Dynamic Island on current iPhones. According to one leaker, Apple is using a special "spliced micro-transparent glass" window built into the display that allows Face ID's infrared sensors to pass through the panel unimpeded. Several rumors suggest this technology will debut in next year's iPhone 18 Pro models, potentially reducing the size of its Dynamic Island. Under-screen Face ID is likely seen by Apple as a lower-risk first step, since biometric sensors are more tolerant of display interference than front-facing cameras, where even minor image degradation would be immediately noticeable to users. Second, Apple is said to have developed an industry-first 24-megapixel under-screen camera for the inner screen of its foldable. Under-display camera technology has been used on some Android phones, but they tend to have lower resolution sensors (4 or 8 megapixels, for example) because the image quality suffers due to being behind display layers. If accurate, the jump to a 24-megapixel camera (with six plastic lens elements, per the report) would be a significant technological advance, potentially resulting in clearer, sharper images with more detail. The detail suggests Apple has achieved a breakthrough in greatly improving light transmittance and image quality compared to previous designs. So in Apple's roadmap, the under-screen Face ID arrives with the iPhone 18 Pro, the under-screen selfie camera debuts in the iPhone Fold, and then the two technologies converge in its celebratory 20th anniversary iPhone. Coming 10 years after the iPhone X, the radically redesigned 2027 iPhone is rumored to feature a completely bezel-less display that curves around all four edges of the device, closely resembling what was former Apple design chief Jony Ive's ultimate dream: a phone made from a single slab of glass. Tag: Digital Chat StationThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:30 amLocked out of your Apple account? Good luck
Macworld A few months back, the Macalope was locked out of iMessage. Yeah! “The nerve” is right! It was annoying, of course, but far from the worst thing that could happen to someone, but it highlighted a frustrating blind spot in Apple’s vaunted user experience story, on which someone else has now run afoul of, with far worse consequences. For reasons the Macalope never did learn, his iMessage account was locked by Apple. In order to be reinstated to a club he’s been an upstanding member of for 14 years, he had to submit a request and wait 24 to 48 hours (it was closer to 48). For secret reasons. Apparently. All this despite the fact that the Macalope has conducted very little fraud using the iMessage protocol. Shockingly little, honestly, considering how many other people are apparently out there using it for fraud. The Macalope is starting to think he’s missing out on his fair share of that sweet fraud money. Joking aside (note to self: look into fraud, W slash R slash T getting into), it is a shame that a confluence of scale, reliance on complicated server infrastructure, and the need to account for bad actors means that Apple, the company that famously cares so much about user experience, lets some people just fall through the cracks. This brings us to the honestly pretty terrifying story of Dr. Paris Butterfield-Addison, an author of books on Objective-C and Swift, who was, through no fault of his own, pushed into a bottomless one of these cracks. Which he details in a post: 20 Years of Digital Life, Gone in an Instant, thanks to Apple. Too long, can’t read because I was raised by a pack of weasels living under the O’Malleys’ barn, and only discovered when I wandered out looking for opportunity and love in the big city (Wetumpka, Alabama), Butterfield-Addison appears to have purchased a $500 Apple gift card that was tampered with. When activated, it failed (possibly sending the funds to other parties), the retailer issued a new code, and then Butterfield-Addison was locked out of his iCloud account. All of it. If you’d like to receive regular news and updates to your inbox, sign up for our newsletters, including The Macalope and Apple Breakfast, David Price’s weekly, bite-sized roundup of all the latest Apple news and rumors.Foundry It happens? Again, apparently. As in the Macalope’s case, no one could or would tell him why he was locked out. Unlike the Macalope’s case, Butterfield-Addison was given no recourse (not that the Macalope’s recourse of filling out a form to get back a staple service of Apple platforms was all that reassuring). He was locked out. Apple’s response (summarized by meat-based intelligence on Sarcastic mode): “Sucks to be you, Dr. Paris Butterfield-Addison, author of numerous books on programming for our own platforms.” While Apple has famously told developers that running to the press never helps, it turns out that A) sometimes that’s all you can do, and B) actually, it often really does help, thank you very much. As Butterfield-Addison notes in his post, his story is now getting some attention, has now been taken to Executive Relations, and his situation may end up getting resolved. But it makes the Macalope wonder how many people this has happened to who haven’t written programming books and don’t have their own blogs. You shouldn’t have to be a noted member of the Apple community who also happens to be articulate and have a positive online presence to get this fixed. It shouldn’t have to get escalated to Tim freaking Apple. Despite our rose-colored hindsight glasses, Apple’s systems have never worked perfectly. (They didn’t always hold so much of our critical data: photos, entertainment, credit cards, and now even identification.) The way Apple gets its rep, though, is by making things that work so well when they work that you forgive the times when they don’t. It’s hard to forgive them, though, when they stop working for good. The good news is, this is not a technical problem; it’s a process problem. Sure, Apple may have an exploit in its gift card process that it needs to fix, but locking out victims is not, in any way, part of a viable solution. The company just has to care enough about the people who are getting shoved into these cracks to create a procedure that gets them back in. It remains to be seen if it does or if it prefers to continue to help those who can make a real fuss about it.11:24 amApp Store Server Notifications – Dates & Times
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Apple’s first iOS 26.3 beta is here, and it brings two notable platform changes worth paying attention to. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:15 amSMS Delivery Delays to Zain/CelTel Network in Niger
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As the code grows increasingly complex, it becomes difficult to maintain and understand its functioning. At this stage, you may find yourself needing to simply trust that the AI is operating correctly. I'm struggling to manage my project and plan to spend the next two weeks manually reviewing it with AI assistance. My goal is […]03:58 amWhat is your favorite vibecoding platform for mobile apps?
I heard that best teams are now shipping 10-20 apps per year, expecting 1-2 to stick, instead of making one successful! submitted by /u/Ok_Pomelo_5761 [link] [comments]02:33 amSwiftData folks – how do you handle mock data for screenshots?
Looking for tips and adivce. I'm using SwiftData and iCloud for all of the data storage on my current project. I still haven't found a good way to load in mock data (both text and image data) to quickly take screenshots when I make UI updates that justify rendering new ones. In the past I've […]01:59 amThere’s a big Pluribus spoiler on Google Earth, if you know where to look
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Apple is testing iOS 26.3, the next version of iOS 26 that will launch around January. Since iOS 26.3's testing is happening over the holidays, it is a smaller update with fewer features than we've seen in prior betas. We've rounded up what's new so far, and we'll add to our list with subsequent betas if we come across any other features. Transfer to Android Apple is making it simpler for iPhone users to transition to an Android smartphone in iOS 26.3, introducing a new transfer tool that lets an iPhone user place their device next to an Android device to initiate a transfer process. With the two smartphones connected, users can opt to move over photos, messages, notes, apps, passwords, phone number, and more. Data transfers occur with no need to download and use a separate app, making the process simpler. Health data, devices paired with Bluetooth, and protected items like locked notes are not transferred over to the new device. Google has also implemented a similar feature for transferring data from an Android to an iPhone, so it is a two-way process between the two platforms. Notification Forwarding iOS 26.3 has a new "Notification Forwarding" setting that allows incoming notifications on an iPhone to be forwarded to a third-party wearable device like an Android smartwatch. The setting is located in the Notification section of the Settings app under a new "Notification Forwarding" option. Apple says that notifications can only be forwarded to a single device at a time, so if Notification Forwarding is enabled with a third-party wearable, the Apple Watch won't be able to receive and display notifications. Apple is adding this feature to address antitrust complaints suggesting that third-party wearables should have the same access to notifications and other features as the Apple Watch. Weather Wallpaper There is a new Weather wallpaper section in the Lock Screen customization options. Previously, Apple had a combined section for Weather and Astronomy, but Weather was split out into its own category. There are now three pre-designed Weather wallpapers with different fonts for the time and different weather widgets to give people a better idea of how the Weather wallpaper can be used. More Features Know of a feature we left out? Let us know in the comments below. Compatibility iOS 26.3 is available on all iPhones that support iOS 26. Release Date We're expecting Apple to release iOS 26.3 in late January.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:23 amLHR (London) on 2025-12-16
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I feel like with my userbase, I could/should be making more. I have In-App Purchases with some upgrades but most users are kids or teens (it's an app that helps people play a Roblox game). I don't want random Ads shown because I hate when my own kids get bombarded with ads in apps. Has […]12:20 amiOS 26 leak details multiple unreleased Apple products
An unreleased build of iOS 26 has revealed details about more than a dozen Apple hardware projects currently in development.An iOS 26 code leak confirmed the existence of multiple unreleased iPhone models, including the iPhone 17e.Following a series of reports last week, which provided insight into unreleased products like the next-generation AirTag, iPad Air, and Apple Studio Display, we now have additional information about the source of the leak.A prototype iPhone running an early build of iOS 26 was recently sold, and the operating system on the device has since been made publicly available. This allowed researchers to dig through the code in an effort to uncover more about the devices and projects Apple is currently working on. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:00 amvisionOS: An Introduction [SUBSCRIBER]
Now updated for visionOS 26! The Vision Pro and visionOS present a new paradigm in computing. This is the beginning of spatial computing. Users will be able to view apps floating in front of their eyes and they will be able to interact with them with taps, gestures and their hands. This learning path will survey the various types of apps that you can build for spatial computing. We’ll explore building windowed apps; running existing iOS and iPad apps in windows, creating apps with 3D elements in 3D volumes, as well as fully immersive apps, where the user is inside a completely virtual environment.Monday December 1511:40 pmWhy does cancelByProducingResumeData() return nil for upload tasks?
I'm implementing resumable uploads on iOS based on this documentation and wwdc video The server correctly sends a 104 Upload Resumption Supported informational response, which I receive in my delegate. However, when I cancel the upload task using cancelByProducingResumeData(), it always returns nil. Setup iOS 18/26 HTTP/2 server with TLS (using SwiftNIO + Network.framework) Server implements the resumable upload draft protocol Client Code class VideoUploader: NSObject, URLSessionTaskDelegate, URLSessionDataDelegate { private var urlSession: URLSession! private var uploadTask: URLSessionUploadTask? func uploadVideo(fileURL: URL) { var request = URLRequest(url: URL(string: "https://localhost:3000/upload")!) request.httpMethod = "POST" request.setValue("?0", forHTTPHeaderField: "Upload-Incomplete") request.setValue("3", forHTTPHeaderField: "Upload-Draft-Interop-Version") uploadTask = urlSession.uploadTask(with: request, fromFile: fileURL) uploadTask?.resume() // Cancel after 3 seconds to test resume data Task { try? await Task.sleep(for: .seconds(3)) guard let uploadTask else { return } let resumeData = await uploadTask.cancelByProducingResumeData() print("Resume data: (resumeData)") // Always prints nil } } // This IS called - server sends 104 correctly func urlSession(_ session: URLSession, task: URLSessionTask, didReceiveInformationalResponse response: HTTPURLResponse) { print("Received 104: (response.statusCode)") print("Location: (response.allHeaderFields["Location"] ?? "none")") } } Here's a repo with server side code and app that reproduces the issue. Here are some logs of what's happening: [Uploader] Creating upload task to: https://localhost:3000/upload [Uploader] Request method: POST [Uploader] Request headers: [Uploader] Upload-Length: 183083641 [Uploader] Upload-Complete: ?1 [Uploader] Upload-Draft-Interop-Version: 6 [Uploader] Upload task created with ID: 2 [Uploader] Upload task resumed [TaskDelegate] Received authentication challenge: NSURLAuthenticationMethodServerTrust [TaskDelegate] Received informational response! [TaskDelegate] Status code: 104 [TaskDelegate] Informational response headers: [TaskDelegate] Upload-Draft-Interop-Version: 6 [TaskDelegate] Location: /uploads/6123040065090238422-4871340930786507232 [TaskDelegate] Resume URL (Location): /uploads/6123040065090238422-4871340930786507232 [TaskDelegate] Progress: 5% - Sent 10529890/183083641 bytes (this chunk: 10529890 bytes) [TaskDelegate] Progress: 11% - Sent 21029328/183083641 bytes (this chunk: 10499438 bytes) [TaskDelegate] Progress: 17% - Sent 31385589/183083641 bytes (this chunk: 10356261 bytes) [TaskDelegate] Progress: 17% - Sent 31501636/183083641 bytes (this chunk: 116047 bytes) [Uploader] Cancelling upload [Uploader] Task state before cancel: 0 [Uploader] Cancel completed [Uploader] Resume data returned: NO Any idea what I could be missing, or even how I could debug this?11:32 pmHelp needed! My app got rejected and I don’t know why
Hi everybody, I was just trying to publish my app and I got rejected. I really don't know why because I think most of the binary is correct. I think I could have improved the title of the publication, but I think the rest should be there because their user can click on everything and […]11:31 pmXcode 26 – double-click to expand window to fill screen?
Finally mustered the courage to take the leap to Xcode 26. First thing I do when I open Xcode is usually double-click the nav bar so the active window automatically expands to fill the screen on my monitor (NOT the green button). This doesn't seem to work now. Any quick way to restore this behavior? […]11:30 pmUsing Apple Foundation Models to Summarize Text [FREE]
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submitted by /u/sabli-jr [link] [comments]11:15 pmWhat are some good ways to get organic traffic to your app/landing page? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWhat are some good ways to get organic traffic to your app/landing page?
People that have started to use my app are really pleased with it so my app started spreading via word of mouth in my local region. I want to get it to the broader public, but its kinda hard for me. Im not creative in the sense of making social media content. Ive heard about […]11:05 pmEarly iOS 26 Software Leak Uncovers Dozens of Upcoming Apple Features
Software from an iPhone prototype running an early build of iOS 26 leaked last week, giving us a glimpse at future Apple devices and iOS features. We recapped device codenames in our prior article, and now we have a list of some of the most notable feature flags that were found in the software code. In some cases, it's obvious what the feature flags are referring to, while some are more vague and harder to interpret. We've included the feature flag and a short explanation of what it might reference, but keep in mind that Apple doesn't provide full explanations because this is all internal code. We're working off of titles and internal organization, but there are still hints of what may be coming in the future. Products Unknown home accessory - There's a reference to J229 architecture. J229 is a home accessory, but we don't know what it is. It might be the camera that Apple is rumored to be working on, but it could also be something simpler like a standalone base for the home hub. Code references a sensor manager and sensing predict models. AirTag 2 - There are several references to future AirTag features, including Bluetooth improvements, low battery state improvements, and crowdsourced location improvements. Unknown references include AirTag2025_Phone_Finding, AirTag2025_Watch_Finding, Distribution, Battery, and Switchover. Note that it mentions 2025, suggesting Apple planned to release the AirTag 2 in 2025 and pushed it back. AirPods - Several AirPods features are listed with a spring 2026 launch: ContextualReminders, ConversationBreakthroughVQA, and Visual Lookup. There are also mentions of "Precise outdoor location understanding" and "Room Aware Connect Controls." There's a second fall 2025 label for "Extended_Precision_Finding_Core_Tech," and a "SRAudioMixing - Mix audio with the active streaming device" mention that could be related to the AirPods. Vision Pro - There's a "Enable AUSM Enhanced Room Spatializer" feature flag, which may be released to the Vision Pro. It has a spring 2026 label. Software Features There are mentions of several previously rumored software features that are coming in updates to iOS 26 and in iOS 27. Health+ - This is listed with a spring 2026 date. Rumors suggest it's a new AI-powered health-related subscription service. There are references to another health feature called "Gumdrop," but it's unclear what it is, plus a mention of a "Geronimo" feature with a date of 2030. Live Captions - Live Captions will expand to more languages, with this code labeled WWDC 2026. AutoFillUI - Third-party apps will be able to access autofill credit card information in fall 2026. Currently, you can take a picture of card details when checking out or use Apple Pay, but you can't autofill your credit card details when buying something in an app. Siri - There are several mentions of Siri features for the smarter version of Siri Apple is working on. IntelligenceFlow, PlanOverrides, SpotlightPersonalAnswersSiri, SpotlightSearchToolLLMQueryUnderstanding, and SpotlightExtSemanticSearch are some of the strings. The Siri mentions have a spring 2026 label. Freeform - Freeform is getting folders, with a spring 2026 date listed. Journal - Followup prompts are coming to the Journal app, also in spring 2026. Wallet - There are BankConnectUpcomingPaymentNotifications and AppleCardUpcomingPaymentNotifications strings with a WWDC 2026 date. Photos - Apple's code mentions Photos Connections and Shared Collections as features coming in fall 2026.10:27 pmUK government to ‘encourage’ Apple and Google to include nudity-blocking software in OSes | Mac Daily NewsUK government to ‘encourage’ Apple and Google to include nudity-blocking software in OSes
The UK government is set to urge Apple and Google to embed advanced nudity-detection software directly into device operating systems… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:21 pmApple specialists to participate in White House’s ‘Tech Force’ initiative
The White House announced plans to recruit “an elite group of ~1,000 technology specialists” from companies such as Apple to serve two-year terms across federal agencies. Here are the details. more…10:15 pmGet Microsoft Office 2024 for Mac or PC for less than $150
This discounted Microsoft Office for Mac lifetime license is a great alternative to pricey monthly fees and subscriptions. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)10:05 pmApple Leak Confirms Work on Foldable iPhone, AirTag 2, and Dozens More Devices
Last week, details about unreleased Apple devices and future iOS features were shared by Macworld. This week, we learned where the information came from, plus we have more findings from the leak. As it turns out, an Apple prototype device running an early build of iOS 26 was sold, and the person who bought it shared the software. The OS has a version number of 23A5234w, and the first developer beta of iOS 26 was 23A5260n, so it dates back to before that initial beta. Apple was still calling it iOS 19 internally at that time, so the software is labeled iOS 19 rather than iOS 26. An anonymous source provided MacRumors with a list of unreleased devices and features that were found in the beta, and we've recapped the device list below. There are references to many upcoming Apple products, which are referred to by codenames internally. Several codenames have been leaked previously in other accidental updates, or by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Many of these leaked devices have been previously rumored, but this serves as confirmation that they are in the works and will be coming in the future. AirTags and Home Devices AirTag 2 - B589 Apple Studio Display 2 - J427 and J527 Home hub variant 1 with base - J490 Home hub variant 2, mounted - J491 Unknown home accessory - J229. Possibly a standalone base that can be added to the mounted home hub, or another device like the rumored camera Apple is working on. Tabletop robot - J595 HomePod mini 2 - B525 iPads iPad 12 - J581 and J582 (Wi-Fi and Cellular) M4 iPad Air - J707, J708, J737, J738 (11 and 13-inch sizes, Wi-Fi and Cellular) iPhones iPhone 17e - V159 iPhone Air 2 - V62 (software predates Apple's decision to delay the launch) iPhone 18 Pro - V63 iPhone 18 Pro Max - V64 Foldable iPhone - V68 Macs Low-cost MacBook with A18 Pro - J700 M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro - J714c, J714s, J716c, J716s (14-inch and 16-inch models with M5 Pro and Max chip variants) M5 MacBook Air - J813 and J815 (13 and 15-inch size options) M5 Mac Studio - J775c and J775d (M5 Max and M5 Ultra variants) M5 Mac mini - J873g and J873s (M5 and M5 Pro variants) M6 14-inch MacBook Pro - J804 M6 Pro/Max MacBook Pro - K114c, K114s, K116c, K116s (14-inch and 16-inch models with M6 Pro and M6 Max chips) Wearables Vision Air headset - N100 (a lighter and cheaper version of the Vision Pro) AR glasses prototype - N421 (a prototype set of lightweight AR glasses, supposedly scrapped) Mac-connected AR glasses - N107 (AR glasses that connected to a Mac, supposedly scrapped) Cheaper Vision Pro - N109 (also referred to as a second-generation Vision Pro, distinct from Vision Air) AI smart glasses - N50, but Apple now refers to these as N401 (Meta Ray-Bans competitor) Apple Watch Series 12 - N237 and N238 (Wi-Fi and Cellular) Apple Watch Ultra 4 - N240 Chips There are codenames for several upcoming Apple chips that are in the works for future devices. AirPods H3 - T2026 U3 (Ultra Wideband) - T2034 M5 Pro/Max/Ultra - T6050 M6 - T8152 A20/A20 Pro - T8160 S11 - T8320 Unknowns There are also several unknown codenames that aren't linked to any currently rumored devices. N110 N209 N216 J349 J190 J226 Several of these devices like the AirTag 2, the iPads, and the home hub are expected earlier in 2026, while others will be coming in late 2026 and beyond. Apple's software does not include release dates associated with codenames, so there are no known dates for when some of these devices are coming.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:55 pmGame development diary: Sound, music, and schedule speed bumps
After wrestling with Welsh for my iPhone game "Character Limit," there were two changes of pace in the last month. Both in terms of the work being carried out and when the game will actually ship.A build of my game 'Character Limit' running on an iPhoneIt's fair to say that, in my last development log, my implementation of Welsh was not one that was kind to the development schedule. Retrofitting multiple languages into a game that previously worked in one is hard, but necessary if I want to add more to the game.Indeed, the work on Welsh has taken so long that, while it technically works almost like it did before, there are still small elements that need fixing. There's enough crossover with things I want to change and update that they can be rolled up as part of the same item on the whiteboard to-do list. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:52 pmNew in iOS 26.3: Android transfer settings, third-party notification forwarding
The first developer beta of iOS 26.3 is here, and with it, settings that make transferring to Android easier and notification forwarding for third-party wearables.iOS 26.3 delivers new settings for notification forwarding, and makes moving to Android easier.On Monday, just days after iOS 26.2 made its way to the general public, Apple started the iOS 26.3 beta testing cycle. The iPhone software update has the build number 23D5089e, up from 23C55 on the public release of iOS 26.2As a whole, iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 brought about a multitude of changes, the most visible being Apple's controversial "Liquid Glass" design language. The following update, iOS 26.1, delivered new toggles for existing system features, along with additional customization settings for Liquid Glass. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:43 pm9to5Mac Daily: December 15, 2025 – iOS 26.2 now available
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Till the end of the month, 9to5Mac listeners get 30% off with code 9to5Xmas. more…09:40 pmDevelopers get first look at iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3
There are new iOS 26.3 and macOS 26.3 betas from Apple. Developers can now begin testing and discovering new features. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)09:21 pmTidBITS 2025 Holiday Hiatus—See You in 2026!
We will be taking a few weeks off to spend time with family and friends over the holidays. You can expect the next email issue of TidBITS on 5 January 2026. Thank you for reading TidBITS, and we hope our articles have enriched your year!09:20 pmHow the Music App’s “Skip When Shuffling” Option Can Help (or Hinder) Holiday Playlists
After 30 frustrating minutes trying to fix a broken holiday playlist, Adam Engst finally found the culprit: a “Skip when shuffling” option he had enabled last year and forgotten about. Is there a better way to silence seasonal music when the holidays end?09:19 pmTelegram finally adds passkeys support
With the latest update, Telegram users can now create a passkey to instantly log in to their accounts without needing an SMS code or password. Here’s how to activate it. more…09:16 pmGeneral Motors Announces Plans to Start Offering iPhone Car Keys
General Motors (GM) today announced it will be rolling out support for the Apple Wallet app's digital car key feature, but it did not provide a timeframe or mention any specific vehicle models that will be compatible. GM has four main vehicle brands in the United States and Canada, including Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick. (Mockup) During its WWDC 2025 keynote in June, Apple said that 13 additional vehicle brands would soon offer Apple Wallet car keys, and Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac were on the list. The feature allows users to lock, unlock, and start a compatible vehicle with an iPhone or Apple Watch. With the latest version of the feature, which utilizes Ultra Wideband technology, you can keep your iPhone in your pocket as you approach and drive the vehicle. If your iPhone battery runs out, a Power Reserve feature ensures the Apple Wallet key can still be used for up to five hours after the device shuts off. You can share an Apple Wallet car key with up to eight family and friends via AirDrop or any messaging app, such as the Messages app or WhatsApp. Automakers that already offer Apple Wallet keys for select vehicles include Audi, BMW, MINI, Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, Mercedes-Benz, RAM, Volvo, Polestar, and more, with others like Acura, Porsche, Rivian, and Toyota expected to follow. GM also announced availability of a built-in Apple Music app in select 2025 and newer Chevrolet and Cadillac models, but it has not reversed course on its decision to stop offering CarPlay in its electric (and eventually gas) vehicles.Tag: iPhone Car KeysThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:14 pmThis hidden iOS feature is my daily go-to when using AirPods Pro 3
I use AirPods Pro 3 all day, every day while I work, and there’s one hidden iOS tool that I’ve found pairs perfectly with the product: it’s a little-known feature called Background Sounds. more…09:01 pm📢 Proposed Update to App Saturday – Feedback Requested
The mod team is proposing updates to the App Saturday program to keep it high-quality, useful, and community-focused. Before anything goes live, we want your feedback. We’re targeting these changes to begin Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Proposed Changes 1. Minimum participation requirement Users must have at least 20 r/iOSProgramming karma earned in the last 6 […]08:39 pmElevated Timeouts and Latency in Porting Dbs
Dec 15, 12:38 PSTInvestigating - We are currently investigating this issue with porting US numbers to Twilio. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.08:37 pmiOS 26.3 beta reveals how Apple plans to handle EU-required notification forwarding
The first iOS 26.3 beta includes a new user interface in preparation for the EU rule that will require Apple to allow third-party devices to access users’ notifications. Here’s how it’s going to work more…08:32 pmProtect your iPhone: Update to iOS 26.2 now for critical security fixes
iOS 26.2 security updates are crucial. Install now to protect your iPhone from newly identified threats and security vulnerabilities. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:31 pmTunnelBear 5.8
Subscription-based VPN app for the Mac makes changes for its free user tier (Free with subscription options for unlimited data, 51.1 MB, macOS 11+)08:31 pmTunnelBear 5.8
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Status: InvestigatingWe are currently investigating a service disruption impacting the Interfaces and Chatbots caused by an Uploadcare incident. This issue is causing performance degradation and may prevent users from uploading files and knowledge sources within our Interfaces and Chatbots. We are actively monitoring the situation and working with Uploadcare to restore full functionality. You can find more details on Uploadcare's status page here: https://status.uploadcare.com/incidents/wbb64j910d6l. We will provide further updates as soon as more information becomes available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.Affected components Interfaces (Degraded performance) Chatbots (Degraded performance)08:29 pmMimestream 1.9.3
Adds adaptive cache eviction to reduce disk space utilization. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 12.2 MB, macOS 12+)08:29 pmMimestream 1.9.3
Adds adaptive cache eviction to reduce disk space utilization. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 12.2 MB, macOS 12+)08:27 pmApple Music now available natively in all GM vehicles with standard streaming; Cadillac debuts studio-grade Spatial Audio in Dolby Atmos | Mac Daily NewsApple Music now available natively in all GM vehicles with standard streaming; Cadillac debuts studio-grade Spatial Audio in Dolby Atmos
Apple Music is coming natively to GM vehicles. Starting today, the app begins rolling out to select 2025 and newer Cadillac and Chevrolet… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:23 pmCarbon Copy Cloner 7.1.4
Maintenance update with improvements and bug fixes for the drive cloning and backup utility. ($49.99 new, free update, 27.8 MB, macOS 13+)08:23 pmCarbon Copy Cloner 7.1.4
Maintenance update with improvements and bug fixes for the drive cloning and backup utility. ($49.99 new, free update, 27.8 MB, macOS 13+)08:23 pmSMS Delivery Delays and Failures to Movistar Network in Chile via a subset of Long Codes
Dec 15, 12:23 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing . Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.08:17 pmBookends 15.2.3
Reference management tool adds Apple Intelligence capabilities to the PDF Autocomplete feature. ($74.99 new, free update, 125.9 MB, macOS 10.13+)08:15 pmAlfred 5.7.2
Overhauls the keyboard-driven launcher's File Search fallback ranking. (£34 new, free update, 5.7 MB, macOS 10.14+)08:10 pmAcorn 8.3.3
Brings enhancements and bug fixes to the image editor. ($29.99 new, free update, 87 MB, macOS 14+)08:06 pmiOS 26.3 Adds Notification Forwarding Option for Third-Party Wearables
iOS 26.3 adds a new "Notification Forwarding" setting that allows incoming notifications on an iPhone to be forwarded to a third-party device. The setting is located in the Notification section of the Settings app under a new "Notification Forwarding" option. Apple says that notifications can only be forwarded to a single device at a time, so if Notification Forwarding is enabled with a third-party wearable, the Apple Watch won't able to receive and display notifications. Users can choose to have a device receive notifications only from selected apps rather than all apps, and notifications will include the name of the app and all content contained in the notification. Apple is adding this feature to relieve worldwide regulatory pressure that it is facing. The Digital Markets Act in the European Union requires Apple to provide third-party smartwatches and other devices with access to notifications and features that are normally reserved for the Apple Watch. Apple's limited support of third-party devices has also been targeted by the U.S. Department of Justice in the antitrust case that Apple is fighting. The DoJ has accused Apple of preventing third-party smartwatches from offering Apple Watch-like functionality by restricting them from acting on incoming notifications. Apple has been working to address all of the accusations that the DoJ made in its lawsuit, and improving notifications on third-party wearables will give the DoJ less to point to in ongoing antitrust litigation.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:56 pmiOS 26.3 Makes It Easier to Switch From iPhone to Android
With iOS 26.3, Apple is making it simpler for iPhone users to transition to an Android smartphone, with new built-in tools for transferring data. The new transfer tool allows an iPhone user to place their device next to an Android device to initiate a transfer process. With the two smartphones connected, users can opt to move over photos, messages, notes, apps, passwords, phone number, and more. Data transfers occur with no need to download and use a separate app, making the process simpler. Health data, devices paired with Bluetooth, and protected items like locked notes are not transferred over to the new device. Transferring data from an iPhone to an Android device wirelessly requires both devices to have the latest software, and to be connected to Wi-Fi with Bluetooth enabled. There will be an option to display a QR code on the Android device that the iPhone can scan to initiate the process, or there is an option to use a session ID and pairing code instead. Google has also implemented a similar feature for transferring data from an Android to an iPhone, so it is a two-way process between the platforms. Last week, the European Commission said that Apple and Google designed and implemented the new transfer system to comply with the Digital Markets Act in the European Union, but it is not a Europe-only feature. The new setting is available worldwide in the iOS 26.3 beta, and it can be found under Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Transfer to Android.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:53 pmiPhone Fold Touch ID rumor appears again, suggesting Face ID too thick
A new report says Apple's iPhone Fold may skip Face ID in favor of a slimmer side-mounted Touch ID sensor, citing thinness as an issue.iPhone Fold renderApple's long-rumored foldable iPhone, often referred to as the iPhone Fold, is widely expected to debut in 2026 based on repeated analyst and supply chain reports. While Apple hasn't confirmed the device, rumors over several years have consistently pointed to a book-style foldable focused on thinness and durability.Details shared on December 15 by Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station describe a book-style foldable iPhone focused on thinness and durability. The report highlights a side-mounted Touch ID sensor instead of Face ID. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:46 pmiOS 26.3 beta arrives launch of new Siri nears
Macworld Following the release of iOS 16.2 on Friday, December 12, the first beta release of iOS 26.3 was made available to developers a few days later, on December 15. We expect a final release to the public sometime in late January or early February. This is reportedly the last minor refresh before iOS 26.4 brings the revamped Siri upgrade we’ve waited over a year to get. iOS 26.3 beta: What’s new We don’t yet know what new features and changes to expect in iOS 26.3. We’ll update this section as we learn more. Easier switching between Android and iPhone: We expect iOS 26.3 will ship with support for an easier iOS/Android switching system made in collaboration with Google, and at the behest of the European Union. You can about that here. iOS 26.3 beta: How to install the public beta If you want to test the iOS 26 beta releases but are not a registered developer, follow these steps: Click Sign Up on the Apple Beta page and register with your Apple ID. Log in to the Beta Software Program. Click Enroll your iOS device. Open the Settings app, tap General, then Software Update. In the Beta Updates section, select the iOS Public Beta. It may take a few moments after registering for the beta option to appear in Software Update. iOS 26.3 beta: How to install the developer beta You’ll need to be registered as an Apple developer, but a free developer account will do. You can get one via Xcode or the Apple Developer app in iOS. Here’s how to do it via the Apple Developer app: Download the Apple Developer App from the App Store. Open the app. Tap on Account. Sign in using your usual Apple ID. Find out everything you need to know about iOS 26 in our iOS 26 superguide.07:42 pmApple's 2026 executive shuffle is only the beginning as Cook nears retirement
Multiple retirements and a surprise departure has caused quite the change to Apple's leadership page. Here's how Apple's executive structure is expected to look in early 2026.CEO Tim Cook will see more changes to the Apple org chart than usual heading into 2026The body of people who run a company isn't static, as people join and leave organizations, and change their roles within them, all the time. With about 164,000 people in its ranks, Apple isn't immune to this phenomenon at all.That said, while most changes will be at low and mid-tier levels of the organizational chart, alterations at the top can have a big impact on everyone else below. Changes at a senior level are certainly impactful, C-level especially so. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:40 pmApple TV app update brings Google Cast support on Android
An update to the Apple TV app on Android phones and tablets today finally introduces Google Cast support, thus closing a big functionality gap since the launch earlier this year. more…07:39 pmToday in Apple history: AirPods Max supersize Apple’s audio magic
December 15, 2020, Apple released AirPods Max, its first over-ear headphones, touting the device's design and advanced computational audio. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:38 pmFirst developer betas of iOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3 now available
Apple has restarted the beta-testing process once again, with developer builds of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3 now available.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleAfter the public release of the 26.2 generation, which includes iOS 26.2 and others with the same version number, Apple is now working on the next set of updates.iOS 26.3 beta 1 is build 23D5089e Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:38 pmUK to “encourage” Apple and Google to put nudity-blocking systems on phones
Government seeks "nudity-detection algorithms" in iOS and Android, report says.07:32 pmMagSafe Monday: ESR delivers near wired charging speeds with its new Qi 2.2 3-in-1 charging station | 9 to 5 MacMagSafe Monday: ESR delivers near wired charging speeds with its new Qi 2.2 3-in-1 charging station
For me, Qi 2.2 is quietly becoming one of the biggest upgrades to MagSafe we have seen since it launched with the iPhone 12. Faster charging speeds, better heat management, and stronger magnets make wireless charging feel a lot closer to a wired experience. ESR is already out front with hardware that takes full advantage of it, and their new 3-in-1 charging station is one of the best examples yet. more…07:20 pmBeta 1 for watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and more available now
Apple has just kicked off a new software cycle, with beta 1 now available for watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, HomePod 26.3, and more. more…07:12 pmFirst macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta Now Available for Developers
Apple today provided the first beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming three days after the launch of macOS Tahoe 26.2. Developers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.3 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. There's no word yet on what's included in macOS Tahoe 26.3, but we'll update this article if new Mac features are found. The beta is available to developers right now, but a public beta is expected later this week. We'll likely see Apple release macOS Tahoe 26.3 at the end of January given past launch timelines.Related Roundup: macOS Tahoe 26Related Forum: macOS TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:12 pmApple releases macOS 26.3 beta 1, here’s what to expect
Just a few days after releasing macOS 26.2, Apple is now rolling out the first developer beta for macOS 26.3. Here’s what’s coming. more…07:09 pmApple Seeds First Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Developers
Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming just a few days after Apple released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. 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. We don't yet know what's included in the new beta software, but because that these updates will be tested over the holiday period, Apple may be planning to focus on bug fixes and performance improvements rather than adding major new features. When we learn what's new in the updates, we'll share details. iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 are limited to developers at the current time, but Apple will likely release a public beta in the next couple of days.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:09 pmApple releases first iOS 26.3 beta for iPhone
Apple has released the first iOS 26.3 developer beta for iPhone. more…07:08 pmiPadOS 26.3 beta 1 now available, here’s what to expect
iPadOS 26.2 launched last week, and now Apple has shipped the first iPadOS 26.3 beta to developers. Here’s what to expect. more…07:08 pmApple Releases First watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3 Betas
Apple today provided developers with the first betas of upcoming watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a few days after Apple launched the 26.2 versions of 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. We don't know what new features might be added in watchOS 26.3, visionOS 26.3, and tvOS 26.3. Apple doesn't typically provide release notes for betas, so we might not know what's new until the software updates see a public launch unless there are outward-facing changes. Apple will likely provide public beta testers with access to the tvOS 26.3 and watchOS 26.3 betas later this week, but visionOS 26.3 will remain limited to developers. The software updates will probably launch right around the end of January based on past release timelines. This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:05 pmHate iPhone’s new ‘slide to stop’ alarm? Get the old button back.
You don't have to use the iPhone's new slide to stop gesture for alarms. Here's how to quickly and easily deactivate it. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)07:01 pmHypertension notifications now available on Apple Watch in India
Apple Watch has introduced the groundbreaking hypertension notifications feature in India, which can alert users if signs of chronic high… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:46 pmBlast from the past! iWeb and Aperture live on (for now) on Apple.com
Macworld You know, there’s a saying that goes something like, “Once it’s posted on the internet, it lives forever.” Usually, that’s in reference to that cringy social media post you made after pounding several six-packs of White Claw with your buddies. But it also refers to discontinued Apple products that are mostly forgotten. Maxim Leyzerovich on X posted a link that he found on Apple’s website: https://www.apple.com/welcomescreen/ilife/iweb-3/, which is a page for iWeb ’09, one of Apple’s apps that was part of the discontinued iLife software suite. The link is legitimate–Apple still hosts this old product page on a server somewhere, but you can’t really do much on the page. The Click to Play button opens a window for QuickTime, which has a button that takes you to a QuickTime for Windows download page. The Video Tutorials link takes you to Apple’s Mac product site, and the Hands-on Help link takes you to the Apple Store location finder. But wait, there’s more! Kaylemate posted on X this link: https://www.apple.com/welcomescreen/aperture3/, which opens a website for Aperture 3. Like the iWeb ’09 website, the links on the Aperture 3 site don’t really work. Apple iWeb, iLife, and Aperture were discontinued long ago, but they’ve never really been forgotten by longtime Mac users–an Apple as well, it seems. But you can count on these website coming down sooner than later, especially now that we’re calling attention to them. Apple doesn’t like to dwell on the past. If you’re wondering how a gigantic corporation could let something like this happen, well, don’t be too surprised. As anyone who’s tried to build a website before will tell you, it’s easy to overlook a few files on your web host. Maybe a backup restoration was involved, and these old files were part of that. However it happened, it happened. Enjoy the nostalgia while it lasts.06:42 pmCarPlay in iOS 26.2 makes a key new feature even better (for some)
iOS 26.2 is officially here with exciting updates for Reminders, Apple Music, Podcasts, and more. There’s also a key enhancement for CarPlay widgets in iOS 26.2—but whether you benefit or not is entirely dependent on your vehicle. more…06:34 pmApple will supply senior managers to advise feds on new US Tech Force
In order to correct for the overambitious firings of so many federal technologists, the Trump administration has announced a new initiative called the "Tech Force," and is calling on Silicon Valley to staff it.An image shared by the US Tech Force website. Image source: Tech ForceThe United States government has gone through some tumultuous months after a new administration took over, created the Department of Government Efficiency, and promptly fired thousands of federal employees. The haste and seeming randomness of the dissolution of so many teams, programs, and initiatives left the United States floundering on the world stage as it attempts to compete.According to a report from Nextgov, big tech companies will play a role in helping the US government create the Tech Force. Donated senior managers from tech firms would work for the government and be given a leave of absence or sabbatical from their home companies for two years. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:27 pmGM Adds Apple Music App to Cadillac and Chevy Models Following CarPlay Phase-Out
GM is adding an Apple Music app to select 2025 and newer Cadillac and Chevrolet models, allowing Apple Music content to be accessed through the vehicle's infotainment system. The Apple Music app will have all of the Apple Music features users have come to expect, such as access to curated playlists, live global radio, personalized recommendations, hands-free control with a voice assistant, and exclusive content. In supported Cadillac vehicles, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos is available. The native Apple Music app will integrate with the infotainment system, and GM says that Apple Music subscribers will be able to start streaming the moment they enter the car. Audio streaming is being provided as an OnStar Basics feature for all 2026 and newer vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada. Vehicle owners will be able to access Apple Music and other apps with no connectivity cost for eight years, but after that eight-year period, there will be a fee. "We are bringing the Apple Music app to GM vehicles in a way that takes full advantage of our industry-leading audio capabilities," said Tim Twerdahl, GM's vice president of global product management. "It's the latest example of how we're expanding entertainment choices built directly into our vehicles." Specific Cadillac vehicles that can access the Apple Music app include the 2025 and 2026 CT5, the 2025 Escalade IQ, and the 2026 Vistiq. Chevy vehicles with Apple Music include the 2025 and 2026 Blazer EV, Equinox EV and Silverado EV, along with the 2026 Corvette, Suburban and Tahoe. GM says that the Apple Music app will be rolling out to additional GM vehicles and brands in the future. GM's Apple Music announcement comes after the company started phasing out support for CarPlay. 2024 and later electric vehicles from GM do not have CarPlay integration, with GM instead relying on its own infotainment system. In the future, GM plans to move all vehicles to its own platform.Tags: Apple Music, GMThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:21 pmHow to submit a subscription?
The subscription products (monthly, yearly) shows up in Sandbox testing but not after app is approved. Seems the STATUS for each product needs to be in "Ready to Submit" or "Approved" instead of "Missing MetaData". I fixed that so now the STATUS is "Ready to Submit". But I could not find a button to submit […]06:00 pmGM rolling out native Apple Music app with Spatial Audio support
We’re nearing three years since GM started its transition away from CarPlay. The company started by ditching CarPlay in its EVs, but recently confirmed that it will “gradually” abandon the platform on more cars in the future. Needless to say, this hasn’t gone over well with the general public. Now, GM has one bit of good news for its owners: a new Apple Music app rolling out for select Cadillac starting today. more…06:00 pmGM rolling out native Apple Music app with Spatial Audio support
We’re nearing three years since GM started its transition away from CarPlay. The company started by ditching CarPlay in its EVs, but recently confirmed that it will “gradually” abandon the platform on more cars in the future. Needless to say, this hasn’t gone over well with the general public. Now, GM has one bit of good news for its owners: a new Apple Music app rolling out for select Cadillac starting today. more…06:00 pmThreads expands its communities feature with badges, new interest topics, more
Last October, Threads rolled out over 100 communities, which built on the fact that users were referring to in-app groups as “Books Threads,” “NBA Threads,” and so on. Today, Meta is expanding the communities feature to more than 200 interests, and adding a couple of beta features. Here’s what’s new. more…05:53 pmBOM (Mumbai) on 2025-12-15
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This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: Rumors about Apple's "HomePad," a hybrid iPad/HomePod device, fuel talk of the future of home automation. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:48 pmFirst Time Publisher trying to interpret these numbers.
Hey folks , I recently published my first iOS app on December 8, and I’m still learning how to interpret App Store analytics. The screenshot below is from December 13 (about 5 days after launch). I haven’t done much marketing yet—mostly just a few posts and organic discovery. I’d love to hear from other indie […]05:44 pmApple Sports app to add PGA and LPGA golf
Apple is expanding its free Sports app with dedicated support for golf, bringing real-time leaderboards, shot-by-shot tracking, and detailed… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:17 pmiPhone 12 Users in Australia Should Update to iOS 26.2, Here's Why
In a support document published on Friday, Apple said that a "technical failure" in Australia prevented some older mobile phones from being able to make emergency calls by dialing 000, and it said there is a low chance that it could happen again. "In the rare event that these exceptional circumstances affecting mobile operators' networks were to happen again, some older mobile phones may still encounter the same issue reaching emergency services through an alternate available network," said Apple. The document does not provide many specific details, but there are some recent news reports about what sounds like a related issue affecting Samsung phones. Apple said the issue "impacted some Australians in regional areas who attempted to make an emergency call when their primary mobile network was unavailable, even though an alternate network was available and should have connected the call." Apple said "mobile operators are taking steps to mitigate future issues." For iPhone 12 users specifically, Apple vaguely stated that the iOS 26.2 update released last week "provides support for this scenario." "iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, and all iPhone models from iPhone 13 and newer are not affected," said Apple. "For iPhone 12 users, iOS 26.2 provides support for this scenario. If it is determined that any earlier iPhone models are impacted, customers will receive additional information and guidance directly from their mobile operator." To update your iPhone, open the Settings app on the device and tap General → Software Update.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:11 pmAnything I can do about retaliation 1-star reviews from another competitor app? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingAnything I can do about retaliation 1-star reviews from another competitor app?
I’ve only been getting 5-star reviews and 0 app crashes + a lot of positive feed back on my app from TikTok. But I just looked at got 2 1-star reviews overnight after I saw a competitor app marketing profiles view my TikTok page. I posted a video recently that did not call them out […]05:10 pmiOS 26.2 expands Liquid Glass in three ways, here’s what’s new
iOS 26.2 is here, packing a ton of new features for iPhone users, and also introducing several expansions of Liquid Glass. Here’s what’s new. more…05:09 pmLeak Reveals Foldable iPhone Details
The first foldable iPhone will feature a series of design and hardware firsts for Apple, according to details shared by the Weibo leaker known as Digital Chat Station. According to a new post, via machine translation, Apple is developing what the leaker describes as a "wide foldable" device, a term used to refer to a horizontally oriented, book-style foldable with a large internal display. The device is said to prioritize thinness, with several major design decisions reportedly made to reduce the overall thickness of the chassis. Chief among these is the use of a side-mounted Touch ID fingerprint sensor. The leaker claims Apple has chosen not to include 3D Face ID hardware or a 3D ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor, as both systems would add internal volume and complicate efforts to slim down the device. The post further claims that the foldable's hinge has been engineered to a particularly high standard, describing the hinge design as "very strong." While no deeper technical details are provided, this aligns with long-standing industry expectations that Apple is placing heavy emphasis on hinge durability and crease reduction, areas where foldable devices have historically faced criticism. The leaker states that the current engineering prototype features a 7.58-inch internal display equipped with an under-panel front-facing camera, often abbreviated as UPC. Under-panel camera technology allows the camera to sit beneath the display layer, eliminating visible cutouts when the camera is not in use. For the external display, the leaker claims Apple is using a 5.25-inch panel with a punch-hole camera implemented via a HIAA (Hole-In-Active-Area) design, a technique that minimizes inactive screen space around the cutout. It is unclear what will happen to the Dynamic Island in both instances. The post also claims the device will feature a dual 48-megapixel rear camera system described as having a "large base," which suggests a physically larger sensor size than pixel count alone indicates. Digital Chat Station adds that the foldable smartphone segment will be "reinvigorated" next year, implying that there will be renewed momentum after a period of slower growth and incremental updates. The leaker reiterated an earlier claim that Samsung is also evaluating a new wide-format foldable device. Digital Chat Station has a relatively good track record for Apple rumors. They accurately revealed the overall design of the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro, the triple 48-megapixel rear camera system of the iPhone 17 Pro, the iPhone 17's slimmer bezels and a larger display with ProMotion, iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus's slightly smaller 48-megapixel sensor, and display panel design of the iPhone 12.Tags: Digital Chat Station, Foldable iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:52 pmDUR (Durban) on 2025-12-17
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Apple Fitness+ today expanded to 28 new markets in the service's largest international rollout since launch, accompanied by new language dubbing and a K-Pop music genre. The service today became available in Norway, Poland, the Philippines, Sweden, Vietnam, Chile, Hong Kong, India, the Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, and additional regions, with Japan scheduled to follow early next year. The expansion increases total availability to 49 countries, with a full list available at the bottom of Apple's press release. Hundreds of sessions are initially available with digitally generated voice dubbing in Spanish and German, with Japanese set to be added when the service launches in Japan. New dubbed episodes will be released weekly across all supported regions. The new dubbing system uses a generated voice modeled on each of the 28 Fitness+ trainers' real voices. Users will be able to switch audio tracks after starting a session or set a preferred language in the Fitness app, which will automatically default to the dubbed version when available. Apple has not previously offered dubbed workout content on Fitness+, instead relying on subtitles for non-English markets since the service launched in 2020. Apple is also adding a new K-Pop music genre to the service, which will be available across workout types. The new category joins existing genres such as Upbeat Anthems, Latest Hits, Hip-Hop/R&B, and Latin Grooves. Prior to today, Fitness+ was already available in Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, the UAE, the UK, and the U.S.Tag: Apple Fitness PlusThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:45 pmDeals: Black Apple Watch Ultra 2 $250 off, iPhone 16 Pro Max $600+ off, Mac mini, AirPods, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: Black Apple Watch Ultra 2 $250 off, iPhone 16 Pro Max $600+ off, Mac mini, AirPods, more
It is starting to come down to the wire for holiday shipping and pricing on Apple gear, so today’s 9to5Toys Lunch is bringing some of the best offers still live to the forefront. Firstly, you can still land Apple Watch Series 11 at $100 off with Christmas delivery joined by just about every Apple Watch Ultra 2 at $250 off as part of Best Buy’s 24-hour Tech the Halls sale. Those offers join the ongoing Black Friday pricing on M4 Mac mini from $479 as well as iPhone 16 Pro Max models at over $600 off the original list prices and what might be your last chance at holiday AirPods offers (Apple EarPods are $10 right now if there’s anybody out there that still wants those). Check it all out below. more…04:31 pmPrice drop: With this Mac app, PDFs will never flummox you again
An all-in-one PDF editor like PDF Converter Pro doesn't need to cost a fortune. Get a lifetime license for the Mac app on sale for $24. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)Firehose II – Jobs, Deals, Apps
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