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Apple TV debuts trailer for the second season of ‘Hijack’

Apple TV has unveiled the trailer for the second season of “Hijack,” starring and executive produced by SAG Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Idris Elba (“Luther”). Created by George Kay (“Lupin,” “Criminal”) and Jim Field Smith (“Criminal,” “Litvinenko”), the...

Apple wants the iPhone and/or Apple Watch to call for help in a motorcycle accident

Apple wants the iPhone and/or Apple Watch to call for help in a motorcycle accident as evidenced by a new patent filing. About the patent filing In the patent filing — which is dubbed “Two-Wheeled Vehicle Crash Detection on Mobile Device” — Apple says it relates...

Apple persuades a U.S. appeals court to reverse parts (but not all) of a court order

Apple has persuaded a U.S. appeals court to reverse parts of a court order requiring the company to make changes to its App Store to promote greater competition, but lost its bid to overturn a sweeping injunction, reports Reuters (a subscription is required to read...

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‘Apple Glasses,’ the follow-up to the ‘RealityPro,’ likely won’t arrive until 2026 (at the earliest)

Anxiously awaiting the “Apple Glasses,” the follow-up to the “RealityPro,” the rumored augmented reality/virtual reality headset from Apple? Don’t hold your breath. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says it won’t arrive until 2026 or 2027 at the earliest. That doesn’t mean that...

I’m doubtful Apple has plans to update the iPhone SE

As noted by MacRumors, analyst Jeff Pu says Apple plans an iPhone SE with a custom-designed 5G modem in 2025. He adds that the modem will be manufactured by Apple’s chipmaking partner TSMC. However, the Sellers Research Group (that’s me) is dubious of this rumor. In...

Young iPhone users feel less urgency to replace a broken device than older users

Conventional wisdom has it that younger people can’t part with their smartphones and other electronics. However, a new study by Counterpoint Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) casts doubt on this. CIRP recently analyzed the urgency with which Apple customers...

Apple’s AirPods could one day double as a hearing aid or other health device

Apple’s AirPods could double as a hearing aid for other type of health device in the future, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman in his latest “Power On” newsletter. Apple has added several hearing-focused features to the earbuds in recent years such as Live Listen...

Looking back: Apple’s Newton line was discontinued 25 years ago

Last year Lenovo unveiled a proof-of-concept laptop with a display that can expand upwards, giving the user more screen real estate. It’s not the first company to dabble with such tech. Could Apple one day incorporate such tech into Mac laptops or iPads? As noted...

Global shipments of AR/VR headsets decline sharply in 2022

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Apple files for patent involving Apple Gloves, Apple Rings

Apple wants you to be able to control all its devices with just a wave

Apple granted yet another patent for an iPhone Curve

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Friday December 12
07:17 pm
HomeKit Weekly: Homey’s new Matter Bridge app brings more smart home gear into HomeKit | 9 to 5 Mac
HomeKit Weekly: Homey’s new Matter Bridge app brings more smart home gear into HomeKit
If you have been in the smart home world for any length of time, you may have some older gear that doesn’t support Matter, such as older Zigbee sensors, Z-Wave thermostats, and IR remotes for ceiling fans, etc. They all work fine, but they live outside your HomeKit setup. That is why this new update from Homey caught my attention. They are rolling out a new Matter Bridge app for Homey Pro and Homey Pro mini, and it gives HomeKit users a way to pull a huge range of non-Matter accessories right into the Home app as if they were native devices. more…
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07:14 pm
Apple releases tvOS 26.2 | Mac Daily News
Apple releases tvOS 26.2
Apple has released tvOS 26.2, the second major update to the tvOS 26 operating system that debuted in September. This release comes… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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07:11 pm
Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 | Mac Daily News
Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.2
Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.2, marking the second significant update to the macOS Tahoe operating system, which originally launched… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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07:10 pm
iOS 26.2 adds new Apple Music features and fixes a viral bug | 9 to 5 Mac
iOS 26.2 adds new Apple Music features and fixes a viral bug
Apple today released iOS 26.2 for iPhone users, and the update brings several key changes for Apple Music. There’s also a fix for a viral bug that impacted the release of new albums on the service … more…
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07:08 pm
Apple releases iPadOS 26.2 | Mac Daily News
Apple releases iPadOS 26.2
Apple has today unveiled iPadOS 26.2, marking the second significant update to the iPadOS 26 platform that debuted in September… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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07:04 pm
Apple releases iOS 26.2 | Mac Daily News
Apple releases iOS 26.2
Apple has rolled out iOS 26.2, the second major refresh to its iOS 26 platform since its September debut, arriving just over a month after… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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07:03 pm
New filings reveal what Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI is really about | 9 to 5 Mac
New filings reveal what Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI is really about
xAI’s lawsuit accusing Apple and OpenAI of anticompetitive practices has less to do with Grok’s App Store visibility, and more to do with a fixation Musk has had since he first acquired Twitter. Here are the details. more…
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06:54 pm
macOS Tahoe 26.2 now available, here’s everything new | 9 to 5 Mac
macOS Tahoe 26.2 now available, here’s everything new
Following a few weeks of beta testing, macOS Tahoe 26.2 is now rolling out to the general public. Here’s what’s new. more…
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06:53 pm
Apple releases iOS 18.7.3 for iPhone, here’s what’s new | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple releases iOS 18.7.3 for iPhone, here’s what’s new
Apple has released two new iPhone software updates today. Alongside the launch of iOS 26.2, the company shipped iOS 18.7.3 for users who haven’t yet upgraded to iOS 26. more…
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06:51 pm
9to5Mac Daily: December 12, 2025 – AirTag rumors, Shazam features | 9 to 5 Mac
9to5Mac Daily: December 12, 2025 – AirTag rumors, Shazam features
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…
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06:39 pm
iOS 26.2 adds new ‘AirDrop codes’ feature, here’s how it works | 9 to 5 Mac
iOS 26.2 adds new ‘AirDrop codes’ feature, here’s how it works
iOS 26.2 is officially here, packing a bunch of brand new features, including an enhancement to AirDrop called ‘AirDrop codes.’ Here’s how the new feature works. more…
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06:25 pm
Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.7.3 | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.7.3
Alongside the release of iOS 26.2 and its counterparts, Apple is also rolling out updates containing important security fixes for macOS Sequoia 15.7.3. Here’s what’s new. more…
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06:23 pm
iOS 26.2 is here with lots of small tweaks that’ll upgrade your iPhone in a big way | Macworld
iOS 26.2 is here with lots of small tweaks that’ll upgrade your iPhone in a big way
Macworld iOS 26.2 has arrived just in time for the weekend. While the update isn’t a major overhaul, it brings numerous changes and refinements, including more Liquid Glass tweaks. More importantly, iOS 26.2 brings a series of minor new features throughout the system that will surprise and delight iPhone users. Here are all the new iOS 26.2 features you’ll want to check out right away: Liquid Glass Lock Screen slider After listening to user feedback, Apple added a new option to iOS 26.1 that lets users choose between the traditional Liquid Glass look and a “Tinted” mode that makes everything more frosted. Now with iOS 26.2, there’s also a similar adjustment for the clock on the Lock Screen. Thanks to a new slider in the Lock Screen options, users can adjust the transparency of the clock to make it more or less “Liquid.” The option to make the clock completely solid remains, and users can still choose between different colors. iOS 26.2 lets you adjust the Liquid Glass intensity on the Lock Screen.Foundry Liquid Glass Measure app Apple continues expanding its new design language across the system, and the Measure app is the latest to get the Liquid Glass treatment. With iOS 26.2, the app’s controls, buttons, and panels adopt the same translucent, fluid look introduced earlier this year. The interface feels more consistent with the rest of iOS. Functionality remains the same, but the updated visuals help modernize an app that hadn’t seen a significant UI refresh in a while. The Measure app got a Liquid Glass update in iOS 26.2.Foundry Auto chapters in Podcasts Although Apple Podcasts already had a chapter selector, it required the podcast creator to set them manually. iOS 26.2 automatically creates chapters based on the content transcript, so you can easily jump to a specific part of an episode. In addition, the app now detects mentions of another podcast available on the platform and then provides the user with a link to listen to that episode. Improved Sleep Score Another new feature introduced with iOS 26 is Sleep Score, which ranks the user’s sleep quality based on data obtained from the Apple Watch. This includes things like how long you sleep, bedtime, and interruptions. With iOS 26.2, Apple is making fine adjustments to Sleep Score, which now provides a more accurate score for each category. These are the new scores for each level: Very High: 96-100 High: 81-95 OK: 61-80 Low: 41-60 Very Low: 0-40 The Sleep Score is improved in iOS 26.2.Foundry Set reminders as alarms With iOS 26.2, users can choose to display reminder notifications as alarms. Instead of a banner, the reminder will take up the entire screen with an audible alert, just like traditional alarms set in the Clock app. You can snooze the reminder or slide to stop it. It’s worth noting that the feature is optional, which means you can continue using the Reminders app with classic notifications if you prefer. AirDrop PIN AirDrop is also gaining a new feature with iOS 26.2. When you’re using AirDrop with someone who isn’t in your contacts list, AirDrop will show a PIN code to be entered on the other device, similar to Apple TV pairing. Doing this adds the other device to a list of known devices for 30 days. So the next time, you can quickly use AirDrop with that person without changing any settings or entering the PIN again. You can now secure AirDrop interactions with a pin code in iOS 26.2.Foundry Apple News shortcuts With the update, Apple News users will find new shortcuts with quick access to specific sections of the News app. These include Sports, Puzzles, Politics, and Food. The shortcuts are shown on the Apple News app home screen, as well as in the Search tab. Freeform app tables Apple’s Freeform whiteboarding app, which lets users sketch, brainstorm, organize notes, and more on an infinite canvas, is getting a powerful tool in iOS 26.2: tables. After updating to iOS 26.2, you’ll see the new option to add tables alongside the existing options for creating notes and adding shapes. Tables can be customized with multiple rows and columns. AirPods Live Translation in the EU One of the biggest new features in iOS 26 is Live Translation for AirPods. As the name suggests, this feature allows users to talk to people who speak a different language, with the earbuds translating the conversation in real time. The feature was previously only available in a few regions, but iOS 26.2 expands it to more countries. The feature is now enabled for all users in the European Union. It’s worth noting that AirPods Live Translation only works with AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4. The feature is available in English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Update to iOS 26.2 Functionality remains the same, but the updated visuals help modernize an app that hadn’t seen a significant UI refresh in a while. If you’re already running iOS 26, this update makes the experience feel more cohesive, more responsive, and simply nicer to use day-to-day. To get the update right now, head over to the Settings app, then General and Software Update.
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06:23 pm
tvOS 26.2 brings kids mode to the Apple TV app | AppleInsider
tvOS 26.2 brings kids mode to the Apple TV app
It's time to update your Apple TV once again — Apple's just rolled out a tvOS 26.2 for Apple TV and the HomePod line.Apple TV 4KTypically, whenever Apple releases an update for the Apple TV, it tends to focus on bug fixes and stability improvements, rather than adding new front-end features. And yet, this time around, there are two noteworthy new features added to tvOS.The first feature allows users to easily create Apple TV user profiles without linking an account. This is useful for anyone in your household who might use your Apple TV but isn't currently in the Apple Ecosystem. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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06:22 pm
Sleep scores sharpen and EU Wi-Fi setup shifts in watchOS 26.2 | AppleInsider
Sleep scores sharpen and EU Wi-Fi setup shifts in watchOS 26.2
The watchOS 26.2 update arrives with a tighter sleep-scoring system and a required Wi-Fi change for users in the European Union.Apple Watch Series 10Apple adjusted the sleep score ranges in watchOS 26.2 to better match how people feel after a night's rest. The highest score now reflects a genuinely restorative night instead of a generous rating.Users who track sleep daily may see different numbers even when habits stay the same. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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06:20 pm
Minor bug fix update for Apple Vision Pro arrives with visionOS 26.2 | AppleInsider
Minor bug fix update for Apple Vision Pro arrives with visionOS 26.2
Not every point update comes with a bunch of user-facing features, and that's the case for visionOS 26.2, available now with a range of bug fixes.visionOS 26.2 is a bug fix updateApple Vision Pro got a lot of important updates with visionOS 26, including persistent spatial widgets and support for more types of immersive content. The visionOS 26.1 update was a minimal bug fix update and visionOS 26.2 is similar in scope.Apple has released the visionOS 26.2 update with no new user-facing features. The release notes throughout the betas noted fixes for issues with game controllers and the new Logitech Muse spatial drawing tool. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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06:19 pm
New Edge Light and urgent Reminders come to macOS Tahoe | AppleInsider
New Edge Light and urgent Reminders come to macOS Tahoe
The latest version macOS Tahoe 26.2 is now available, and alongside performance improvements, brings new features for video calls, Reminders, and dividing AI work across multiple Macs.The new macOS Tahoe brings new features such as Edge LightFollowing the release of macOS 26.1 on November 3, 2025, Apple has now issued the next update. After multiple rounds of testing, macOS 26.2 is now the current version of the operating system.While many or even most such point updates are intended to address issues such as security or performance ones, this release adds three specific new features: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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06:16 pm
iPadOS 26.2 brings better Split View, AirDrop codes to iPad | AppleInsider
iPadOS 26.2 brings better Split View, AirDrop codes to iPad
Apple has released iPadOS 26.2 to the public, with the changes including more tweaks to the now-returned Slide Over.Slide Over, revived in iPadOS 26.1, now works by drag-and-drop in iPadOS 26.2The latest iteration of developer beta testing has concluded with Apple releasing an update to iPadOS, bringing it to version 26.2 alongside its other operating systems.While the iPadOS 26.1 update brought with it a lot of post-launch changes, iPadOS 26.2 is naturally a little less feature-packed. But there are still features to be enjoyed by iPad users. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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06:14 pm
watchOS 26.2 available now for Apple Watch, here’s what’s new | 9 to 5 Mac
watchOS 26.2 available now for Apple Watch, here’s what’s new
Today Apple has released iOS 26.2 and its full lineup of companion updates, including watchOS 26.2 for Apple Watch. Here’s what’s new in the latest Watch update. more…
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06:14 pm
iOS 26.2 is here with one-time AirDrop codes, alarms in Reminders, more | AppleInsider
iOS 26.2 is here with one-time AirDrop codes, alarms in Reminders, more
Apple's iOS 26.2 update is now available to all, with new one-time AirDrop codes, more toggles for Liquid Glass, and improvements to system apps. Here's what's new.iOS 26.2 is now available for download. Following the public release of iOS 26.1 on November 3, Apple has deployed its next major operating system update. iOS 26.2 builds upon many of the user interface enhancements and features previewed at WWDC 2025.As a whole, iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 introduced numerous changes, with the most visible being Apple's controversial "Liquid Glass" design language. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Tuesday November 25
11:44 am
Huawei Mate 80 Series Debuts With Claim of 8,000-Nit Peak Brightness | MacRumors
Huawei Mate 80 Series Debuts With Claim of 8,000-Nit Peak Brightness
Huawei's just-announced Mate 80 lineup is attracting attention in China today thanks to a display spec that easily sees off the competition in the premium smartphone segment. The company claims the OLED panels in its latest phones can reach up to 8,000 nits of peak brightness – a figure that, if independently verified, would make the Mate 80 series the brightest smartphones on the market. Huawei says all four models – the Mate 80, Mate 80 Pro, Mate 80 Pro Max, and Mate 80 RS – achieve this peak output, while the Pro Max uses a dual-layer OLED design to push brightness more efficiently and with better thermal handling. The claim positions Huawei well ahead of Apple's latest iPhone 17 models, which top out at 3,000 nits peak outdoor brightness and 1,600 nits HDR peak. On paper, there's a yawning gap between the figures, but how they're measured is the key. Huawei hasn't said what testing conditions underlie its 8,000-nit claim, and peak brightness metrics often apply only to small portions of the display for very brief moments. By contrast, Apple says its iPhone 17 models achieve a "typical" max brightness of 1,000 nits, while the other specifications describe sustained outdoor or HDR behaviour. That making direct comparisons difficult until reviewers can test the Mate 80 displays in controlled conditions. There are also practical questions surrounding Huawei's figures. Real-world visibility isn't just about peak output – it depends on factors such as viewing angle, reflectivity, contrast, and colour accuracy. If Huawei's numbers hold up under testing, the Mate 80 series could signal another leap in smartphone display performance. For now, the claims highlight how aggressively some manufacturers are pushing OLED panel brightness as a key differentiator. Other notable specs in the Mate 80 series include high-end camera systems with variable-aperture main sensors and multiple telephoto lenses, RAM options reaching 20 GB on the top models, and large batteries up to 6,000 mAh paired with fast wired and wireless charging. The Mate 80 Pro Max starts at CNY 7,999 (about $1,127) in China, while the top-tier Mate 80 RS Master Edition comes in at CNY 11,999 (about $1,683). The prices place the highest-end models firmly in flagship territory, even before considering storage upgrades.Tags: China, HuaweiThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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10:23 am
Apple Faces Polish Antitrust Probe Over App Tracking Transparency | MacRumors
Apple Faces Polish Antitrust Probe Over App Tracking Transparency
Poland's antitrust regulator is investigating whether Apple is restricting competition in the mobile ads market through its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework, reports Reuters. Introduced in April 2021 with the release of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, Apple's ATT framework requires that all apps on ‌iPhone‌ and ‌iPad‌ ask for the user's consent before tracking their activity across other apps. Apps that wish to track a user based on their device's unique advertising identifier can only do so if the user allows it when prompted. Apple said the feature was designed to protect users and not to advantage the company. It has been unsurprisingly unpopular with advertisers and data brokers. Poland's anti-monopoly office, UOKiK, suspects that Apple's ATT framework could be favoring the company's own ads service by limiting the ability of third-party apps to collect user data for personalized ads. "We suspect that the ATT policy may have misled users about the level of privacy protection while simultaneously increasing Apple’s competitive advantage over independent publishers," UOKiK President Tomasz Chrostny was quoted as saying in a statement. "Such practices may constitute an abuse of dominant position."If the regulator finds its suspicions to be warranted, Apple could face a fine of up to 10% of its annual turnover in Poland. In an emailed statement to Reuters, Apple said: "It is no surprise that the data tracking industry continues to oppose our efforts to give users back control over their data, and now intense pressure could force us to withdraw this feature, to the detriment of European consumers." "We will work with the Polish competition authority to ensure Apple can continue to offer users this valuable privacy tool."Regulators in Germany, Italy, and Romania have opened similar probes to examine whether the privacy feature violates competition rules by impeding access to essential data for advertising while reinforcing Apple's own position in the digital ad market. In March, Apple was fined €150 million ($162 million) by France's Competition Authority over the framework's implementation.Tags: Apple Antitrust, App Tracking Transparency, PolandThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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10:04 am
Signal Private Messenger Rolls Out Secure Backups for iPhone | MacRumors
Signal Private Messenger Rolls Out Secure Backups for iPhone
Encrypted messaging platform Signal now offers secure backups on iPhone, letting users save and restore messages if they lose access to their device. There are free and paid versions of Signal's secure backups. The free version lets users store up to 100MB of text messages, including photos, videos, and files from the last 45 days. The paid version costs $1.99 per month and can back up all text messages, along with up to 100GB of media which can be older than 45 days. The end-to-end encrypted backups can be accessed using a 64-character recovery key generated by the user's device, but keeping the key safe is crucial – if it's lost, Signal can't help users recover their backups. Enabling secure backups in the Signal app is straightforward: Open the Settings menu and select Backups, then tap Setup ➝ Enable Backups. After a recovery key is generated, users can choose a free or paid plan. Secure backups first came to Android in September. Signal says it plans to bring secure backups to its desktop app, and its longer term goal is to allow users to transfer message history between Android, iPhone, and desktop apps.Tag: SignalThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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02:16 am
AirPods 4 Drop to New Low Price of $69 for Black Friday | MacRumors
AirPods 4 Drop to New Low Price of $69 for Black Friday
Amazon has dropped the price of the AirPods 4 to $69.00 for Black Friday, from $129.00. This is now a new all-time low price on the earbuds, beating the previous low price on Amazon by about $10. 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 is the AirPods 4 model without Active Noise Cancellation, but if you're looking for the device with ANC you can find it on Amazon for $99.99, down from $179.00, another record low price. $60 OFFAirPods 4 for $69.00 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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12:06 am
Foldable iPhone Could Cost $2,400 | MacRumors
Foldable iPhone Could Cost $2,400
Apple's foldable iPhone could be priced at $2,399, according to an estimate shared by analyst Arthur Liao at Fubon Research. There have been a range of price estimates, from as low as $1,800 to as high as $2,500, and the latest estimate falls on the higher side. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously said he expects the ‌iPhone‌ Fold to cost between $2,000 and $2,500, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman expects it to be somewhere around $2,000. The foldable ‌iPhone‌ will be expensive because of the premium components that Apple plans to use. The display panel and hinge will push pricing toward the upper end of market expectations, Fubon Research suggests. Demand for the device will depend on the price that Apple sets, but Fubon believes that Apple could sell around 5.4 million units in 2026. Global smartphone demand could fall during the year, and foldables will be the "only spotlight" in the 2026 smartphone market. The report says that Apple is also working on camera upgrades for 2026, with the first variable aperture lens planned for the iPhone 18 Pro models. It doesn't sound like the ‌iPhone‌ Fold will get the variable aperture lens that Apple is developing, but rumors indicate it will have a dual-lens rear camera setup with Wide and Ultra Wide lenses along with two front cameras.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tag: Foldable iPhoneRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Monday November 24
10:59 pm
Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 4.5 With Improved Coding and Agent Capabilities | MacRumors
Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 4.5 With Improved Coding and Agent Capabilities
Anthropic today announced the launch of Claude Opus 4.5, which it says is the "best model in the world for coding, agents, and computer use." It's improved over prior models for everyday tasks like deep research, and it is a "step forward in what AI systems can do." According to feedback Anthropic received from early testers, Claude Opus 4.5 can complete tasks that were impossible for Sonnet 4.5, and that it is able to handle ambiguity and reason about tradeoffs without hand-holding. The Opus 4.5 model offers better vision, reasoning, mathematics skills, and coding than prior versions of Claude. Along with the Opus update, Anthropic is updating its apps, the Claude Developer Platform, and Claude Code. There are tools for longer-running agents, and options to use Claude in Excel, Chrome, and on the desktop. In the Claude apps, users will no longer run into limits during a long conversation. Claude is able to automatically summarize earlier context, which means the conversation can keep going endlessly. Claude for Chrome is available to all Max users, and Claude for Excel beta access is now available to all Max, Team, and Enterprise users. Claude Code is now available in the desktop app, and with Opus 4.5, it is able to build more precise plans and execute them more thoroughly. Claude is able to ask clarifying questions upfront and then build a user-editable plan before executing. Claude Opus 4.5 is available today across Anthropic's apps and its API. Opus-specific caps have been removed for Claude and Claude Code users with access to Opus 4.5, and for Max and Team Premium members, overall usage limits have increased.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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09:50 pm
ChatGPT Adds AI Shopping Research Feature for Holiday Gift Finding | MacRumors
ChatGPT Adds AI Shopping Research Feature for Holiday Gift Finding
OpenAI today added a new shopping research feature to ChatGPT, which is meant to help you find the right products for everything from simple household products to gifts. You can tell ChatGPT what you're looking for, and shopping research will build a guide to help you make decisions on what to purchase. OpenAI says that it will ask smart clarifying questions, research deeply across the internet, review quality sources, and use context from prior conversations to build a personalized buyer's guide that's up-to-date. It is built to perform particularly well in detail-heavy categories like electronics, beauty, home and garden, kitchen and appliances, and sports and outdoor. The research feature includes comparisons, constraints, tradeoffs, and more for product selections. ChatGPT will suggest shopping research automatically when you ask it a shopping-related question, but you can also select "shopping research" from the "+" menu. When a research session has begun, ChatGPT will open a visual interface where you can share feedback to guide the research, providing feedback on what you're interested in. You'll need to click through to a retailer's site to make a purchase, but eventually, ChatGPT will be able to make automatic purchases through ChatGPT when shopping from merchants that are part of Instant Checkout. Shopping research is rolling out for logged-in ChatGPT users on Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans, and to simplify holiday shopping, OpenAI is making "nearly unlimited usage" available.Tags: ChatGPT, OpenAIThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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08:29 pm
Jony Ive and Sam Altman Discuss AI Device That's Playful, Bite Worthy, and as Peaceful as a Cabin By a Lake | MacRumors
Jony Ive and Sam Altman Discuss AI Device That's Playful, Bite Worthy, and as Peaceful as a Cabin By a Lake
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and io Products creator Jony Ive forged a friendship that led to OpenAI's acquisition of io, and subsequently, an AI-based hardware product that both Altman and Ive believe is a reimagination of what it means to use a computer. The duo recently did an interview with Emerson Collective founder Laurene Powell Jobs, providing insight into what they're working on. There's now an established hardware prototype, and while Altman and Ive didn't explain what it is in plain language, the interview has hints of its design and functionality. Here are several ways that Altman and Ive described their AI hardware device: It breaks the constraints of the "same kind of computer that we've been using for a long time." Research started with a question about what it means that the device "is going to be able to know everything you've ever thought about, read, said?" It will be a "sort of active participant" that's proactive in "a not annoying way." Current devices and apps are like "walking through Times Square in New York" with flashing lights, crowds of people, noises, etc. It "doesn't make our lives peaceful and calm" or let us "focus on other stuff," which is what Ive and Altman wanted to address. If you have an AI that you trust to do things for you and filter things out with "incredible contextual awareness of your whole life," then you can go for a vibe that's not walking through Times Square. Ive and Altman's device aims to bring some of the spirit of "sitting in the most beautiful cabin by a lake and in the mountains and just sort of enjoying the peace and calm." Ive said he prefers solutions that "teeter on appearing almost naive in their simplicity and their feel." He also likes "incredibly intelligent, sophisticated products that you want to touch" and use "almost carelessly." Ive told Altman that the design is right when you "want to lick it or take a bite out of it," and with the current prototype, Altman got that feeling. "The degree to which Jony chipped away at every little thing that this doesn't need to do or that doesn't need to be there is remarkable." "There's something about when a design gets like so simple and beautiful. And playful, for lack of a better word." There aren't a lot of products with "humor" in "this area" and there is a desire "not to take ourselves quite so seriously even though these are serious times." Altman said that early on, Jony said "we are going to make people smile. We're going to make people feel joy. Whatever the product does, it has to do that." Altman said it's "lovely" to "have some whimsy back." The prototypes are "jaw-droppingly good" and "exciting." Rumors have described the device that io is working on as an AI phone without a screen, a "third core device" after a MacBook and an iPhone that's unobtrusive and able to sit in a pocket or on a desk, an iPod Shuffle-sized device that's neck worn, and a pocket-sized gadget that's screen-free but contextually aware of your life with microphones and cameras. It is not any kind of wearable like glasses, a watch, or earbuds. Ive and Altman expect to have a device ready to hit the market in less than two years from now. The full interview with Altman and Ive is worth watching to see the commentary in context.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Rare Layoffs at Apple Impact Dozens in Sales Roles | MacRumors
Rare Layoffs at Apple Impact Dozens in Sales Roles
Apple is making cuts and has laid off dozens of people in sales roles, reports Bloomberg. Apple is aiming to simplify the way that it sells products to businesses, schools, and governments. Affected employees received notice over the past couple of weeks, and positions eliminated include account managers for large businesses, schools, and government agencies, plus staff at Apple's briefing centers for major customers. Employees were reportedly surprised by the layoffs, but they are able to apply for other positions within Apple. Apple told Bloomberg that it is making changes in its sales team to better connect with customers. To connect with even more customers, we are making some changes in our sales team that affect a small number of roles. We are continuing to hire and those employees can apply for new roles. While Apple says it is restructuring some of the sales team, affected employees apparently believe that Apple wants to move more sales to third-party retailers. Pushing sales through retailers allows Apple to save money by cutting salary costs. Apple is giving employees over a month to find a new role. Those who haven't gotten another position in the company by January 20 will receive a severance package.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Crease-Free iPhone Fold on Track for 2026 Launch as Development Advances | MacRumors
Crease-Free iPhone Fold on Track for 2026 Launch as Development Advances
Apple is making progress on the development of the book-style foldable iPhone expected in 2026, according to a report from Chinese site UDN. The device has reportedly entered the engineering validation stage, and Apple is gearing up for mass production. Citing supply chain sources, UDN says that Apple has solved "the crease problem" that has plagued most foldable smartphones, and the foldable ‌iPhone‌ will be the first crease-free foldable smartphone on the market. We've heard multiple prior rumors about Apple's intensive work on the hinge and display to minimize creasing, so this isn't the first time the foldable ‌iPhone‌ has been rumored to have a seamless screen. Apple is using an inner screen designed by Samsung, but the panel structure, lamination method, and material process was designed by Apple. Apple worked with its suppliers to come up with a hinge design that prevents a permanent crease, and the hinge will adopt Liquid Metal components. By using Liquid Metal, Apple was able to design an ‌iPhone‌ that has a durable hinge that still has a slim design. Apple will allegedly call the device the "‌iPhone‌ Fold," which is the name sites have already adopted when sharing rumors about the product. There have been rumors suggesting that Apple could delay the foldable iPhone beyond 2026, but if Apple is ready for the engineering validation stage of ‌iPhone‌ development, a September 2026 launch timeline as planned is entirely plausible.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tag: Foldable iPhoneRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Get the M2 MacBook Air for Just $649 During Best Buy's Black Friday Sale | MacRumors
Get the M2 MacBook Air for Just $649 During Best Buy's Black Friday Sale
Best Buy today is discounting the previous generation 13-inch M2 MacBook Air (256GB) to $649.00, down from $799.00. This sale is available in Starlight and Midnight, and Best Buy provides free two-day shipping or local pickup if your local Best Buy has stock. 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. The Silver option displays an even steeper discount, but we haven't seen this model in stock in weeks, so the current $150 discount offered for the other colors is your best bet. This is still a great low price on the M2 MacBook Air, which should be a perfect laptop for anyone looking to accomplish day-to-day tasks like checking email and streaming video. $150 OFF13-inch M2 MacBook Air for $649.00 Mac deals are in abundance for Black Friday 2025, and the newer M4 MacBook Air is one of the best all-around discounts during this year's event. On Amazon, you can get the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air for $749.00 and the 15-inch model for $949.00, but be sure to check our Best Black Friday deals post for even more Apple-related deals. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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04:03 pm
Black Friday Streaming Deals Include Big Savings on Disney+, Hulu, Apple TV, and More | MacRumors
Black Friday Streaming Deals Include Big Savings on Disney+, Hulu, Apple TV, and More
We've been focusing on deals on physical products over the past few weeks, but Black Friday is also a great time of year to purchase a streaming membership. Some of the biggest services have great discounts for new and select returning members this week, including Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. 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. Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Disney recently introduced a new promotion on its streaming service, offering a bundle of Disney+ (with ads), Hulu (with ads), and ESPN Unlimited for $29.99 per month for your first year. This offer represents a savings of over 44 percent on the bundle, and after your first year ends it will return to the then-current monthly price unless cancelled. 44% OFFDisney+/Hulu/ESPN Bundle for $29.99/Month To get the deal, head to the promotion landing page on the Disney+ website and click on the Disney+/Hulu/ESPN Unlimited bundle option. This offer is valid only for new and eligible returning subscribers. Additionally, you can save on the Disney+/Hulu/ESPN Unlimited Premium Bundle, which is the ad-free option for Disney+ and Hulu. This is priced at $38.99 per month for your first year, down from $44.99 per month. Apple TV Apple is offering an Apple TV promotion for new and returning subscribers for Black Friday this year. Eligible customers can get six months of Apple TV for just $5.99 per month. OVER 50% OFFApple TV for $5.99/Month After the six-month period, the subscription price will increase to $12.99, which is the regular price for the Apple TV service. At $5.99 per month, Apple is discounting Apple TV by over 50 percent. The deal will be available through December 1 on the Apple TV website. Existing subscribers are not eligible for the discount, nor are customers who have subscriptions billed through a third-party service. It's also worth noting that you can get a bundle of Apple TV and Peacock Premium/Premium Plus at a discounted rate this season. Audible Audible's holiday deal takes the service down to only $0.99 per month for your first three months, plus $20 in Audible credit. This is more than 90 percent off the regular $14.95 monthly price of the service. OVER 90% OFFAudible for $0.99/Month After the end of your first three months, the service will auto-renew at the then-current price, unless you cancel. This offer will end on December 1. Amazon Music Unlimited In another Amazon-related deal, the retailer is offering three months of its Amazon Music Unlimted streaming service for free. After the end of your first three months, the service will auto-renew at $11.99/month unless you cancel. FREEAmazon Music Unlimited First Three Months Amazon Music Unlimited offers 100 million songs ad-free, podcasts, Audible audiobooks, spatial audio, and more. Paramount+ Paramount+ isn't directly offering any Black Friday discounts yet this year, but you can find a nice discount tied into Walmart+ and its rewards system. If you sign up for Walmart+ at its new discounted rate of $49.00 for your first year (regular $98/year), you'll find multiple streaming service discounts at your disposal. FREEParamount+ Essential with Walmart+ One of these includes the option to activate a subscription to the Paramount+ Essential plan at no extra cost, so long as you have an active Walmart+ account. This is Paramount's ad-supported tier, and you can upgrade to Paramount+ Premium for an additional monthly or yearly fee. Peacock Similar to Paramount+, the best Peacock discount you can find this Black Friday season is bundled with Walmart+. If you take advantage of the 50 percent off Walmart+ offer, you'll gain access to Peacock Premium at no extra cost. FREEPeacock Premium with Walmart+ Peacock Premium is the ad-supported tier of the streaming service, and this does not include access to Peacock Premium Plus. It's also worth noting that Walmart+ members have the option to switch between Peacock and Paramount+ once every 90 days. If you're interested in both Apple TV and Peacock, you can get a bundle of Apple TV and Peacock Premium/Premium Plus at a discounted rate this season. You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:56 pm
Apple News Loses CNN | MacRumors
Apple News Loses CNN
American multinational news company CNN has abruptly pulled its content from Apple News, Semafor reports. CNN quietly removed its stories from ‌Apple News‌ over the weekend and there is no longer a feed from the network to subscribe to in the app. This effectively ends its distribution agreement with Apple while the two sides negotiate new terms. Discussions are apparently ongoing and CNN's content could return if a new deal is reached. CNN recently launched a paid subscription service and began placing more of its reporting behind a paywall. The network now offers a $29.99-per-year articles-only tier and a $69.99-per-year "All Access" plan that combines written stories with its streaming service. Major news firms including People and Condé Nast brands have leaned into ‌Apple News‌, but other media companies have been cautious about adopting the platform since its debut. CNN was present from the launch of the app in 2015.Tags: Apple News, CNNThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:19 pm
Take $50 Off Apple Watch Series 11 With Amazon's Black Friday Sale | MacRumors
Take $50 Off Apple Watch Series 11 With Amazon's Black Friday Sale
Amazon this week is discounting Apple Watch Series 11 GPS and cellular models, with $50 off select devices. These deals join the abundance of early Black Friday deals on Apple Watches, also including great discounts on Apple Watch SE 2 and SE 3. 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. You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $349.00, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $379.00, down from $429.00. You'll find three of the 42mm GPS models on sale at this all-time low price, and four of the 46mm GPS models discounted by $50 in this sale. $50 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $349.00 $50 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $379.00 If you're shopping for cellular models, you can also find new record low prices on multiple models this week on Amazon. The 42mm cellular Apple Watch Series 11 has hit $449.00, down from $499.00, and the 46mm cellular model has hit $479.00, down from $529.00. $50 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm Cell) for $449.00 $50 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm Cell) for $479.00 In addition to Series 11 deals, Amazon has big deals on multiple Apple Watch models this week. This includes $89 off Apple Watch SE 2 and $49 off Apple Watch SE 3. Apple Watch SE 2 Apple Watch SE 2 (40mm GPS) - $159.99 ($89 off) Apple Watch SE 2 (44mm GPS) - $177.08 ($102 off) Apple Watch SE 3 Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm GPS) - $199.99 ($49 off) Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm GPS) - $229.99 ($49 off) You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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12:56 pm
Samsung Follows Apple's AI Strategy With Perplexity-Powered Bixby | MacRumors
Samsung Follows Apple's AI Strategy With Perplexity-Powered Bixby
While Apple is moving toward a multi-model AI strategy for Siri, Samsung appears to be following a similar path by integrating Perplexity's AI into its Bixby assistant for the upcoming Galaxy S26. According to the well-regarded tipster @chunvn8888 on X (Twitter), the arrangement would see Samsung's Bixby continuing to handle basic on-device requests such as toggling settings and activating system features, while Perplexity's models would take on queries that involve complex reasoning and generative tasks. Currently, Apple Intelligence blends on-device models for relatively simple tasks with OpenAI's ChatGPT for more complex reasoning and generation. A Samsung-Perplexity pairing would replicate this split. However, Samsung already maintains a deep AI partnership with Google, and newer Galaxy devices ship with Gemini-powered features embedded directly into its custom One UI interface. Choosing Perplexity suggests Samsung is widening its model pool rather than consolidating around Google's ecosystem. Meanwhile, Apple is preparing a broader expansion of its own multi-model strategy. A recent Bloomberg report claims the more capable version of Siri under development will rely on Google's Gemini for advanced tasks such as summarisation and multi-step planning, with Apple's own models continuing to power select features. The more advanced Siri was originally meant to arrive with iOS 18, but Apple is said to have recognized the need to rework the assistant's core architecture, which has pushed the release to a software update expected early next year. Confirmed: Bixby will have Perplexity integrated into it. Basic tasks will be handled by Bixby while complicated, more thinking tasks will be backed by Perplexity. Just like how ChatGPT x Apple Intelligence works. Debut during the S26 series Unpacked very likely.— Semi-retired-ing (@chunvn8888) November 24, 2025 Despite Apple's reliance on external partners, Apple is said to be continuing to invest heavily in its internal LLM roadmap. Apple is reportedly developing a cloud-based complex reasoning model that could be ready as soon as 2026. As a result of the update, ‌Siri‌ will be able to answer more complex queries and complete more complicated tasks in and between apps. It will be closer in function to Claude and ChatGPT, however Apple is not planning a dedicated chatbot app.Tags: Apple Intelligence, SamsungThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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11:44 am
Hikawa iPhone Grip Sold Out on Apple Store – But New Colors Available for Preorder | MacRumors
Hikawa iPhone Grip Sold Out on Apple Store – But New Colors Available for Preorder
Apple's online store has sold out of the limited-edition Hikawa Phone Grip and Stand accessibility accessory it debuted late last week. However, two new color options in production are set to be released in early December and can be pre-ordered directly from Hikawa's website. Hikawa is offering the MagSafe-compatible Grip and Stand in Cobalt and Blurple Swirl, following the rapid sellout of its Chartreuse and Crater colors. The accessories cost £55 each (about $72 USD) and international shipping is available – but stock is extremely limited, so move quickly if you're interested. Designed by LA-based Bailey Hikawa to celebrate the 40th anniversary of accessibility at Apple, the grip uses magnets to securely snap onto any iPhone with MagSafe. Hikawa says it can be removed with ease, and doubles as a stand with two different viewing angles, in both vertical and horizontal orientations. Inspired by modern sculpture, the Hikawa's design process involved direct input from individuals with disabilities affecting muscle strength, dexterity, and hand control. The Hikawa website also sells a range of unconventional high-end iPhone cases, as well as a selection of eye-catching toilet seats.Tag: AccessibilityThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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10:14 am
New Apple Ad Highlights iPhone 17 Pro's Vapor Chamber Cooling | MacRumors
New Apple Ad Highlights iPhone 17 Pro's Vapor Chamber Cooling
Apple has published a new ad for the iPhone 17 Pro on its YouTube channel, highlighting the device's vapor chamber cooling and A19 Pro chip. Titled "Peak Performance," the minute-long ad opens with a man running through an arid desert landscape when storm clouds coalesce above him. A drop of water falls from the sky and evaporates on his forehead, providing him with super-human performance and multitasking ability. A voiceover says: The Apple A19 Pro chip is vapor cooled. Because when you run cool, you can push your limits. And juggle over 35 trillion complex tasks a second. Just imagine if we were that powerful...As the man continues to run, he plays the keys on an elongated piano while solving a Rubik's cube with one hand, then breaks through a wall and dashes through a room of singers, before smashing through another wall and eclipsing the camera view. Apple overhauled the thermal design of the iPhone 17 Pro models, adopting a vapor chamber cooling system. With the vapor chamber system, a small amount of deionized water moves heat away from the A19 Pro chip and distributes it throughout the iPhone's aluminum unibody frame. Apple says the design allows for 40 percent better sustained performance for demanding tasks. Starting at $1,099 for the Pro and $1,199 for the Pro Max, the iPhone 17 Pro models are more expensive than the $999 iPhone Air and the $799 iPhone 17, but they have the most advanced feature set available in the iPhone line.Tag: Apple AdsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Sunday November 23
04:48 pm
iOS 27 Will Reportedly Have Two Key Upgrades | MacRumors
iOS 27 Will Reportedly Have Two Key Upgrades
iOS 27 will reportedly have two major elements: quality improvements and new AI features. In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that iOS 27 will be similar to Mac OS X Snow Leopard, in the sense that Apple is focused on improving "quality and underlying performance" over adding new features. Gurman said there is one exception to this rule, though, as he expects there to be new AI features. He said that iOS 27 will extend artificial intelligence to additional Apple apps, and he reiterated that there will be an Apple Health+ subscription service that offers personalized health recommendations and more. He said this focus on improved quality over new features also applies to macOS 27. The first betas of iOS 27, macOS 27, and other corresponding updates should be released shortly after Apple's annual developers conference WWDC next June. Tags: iOS 27, Mark GurmanThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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04:26 pm
Gurman: Tim Cook Likely to Remain Apple CEO Until at Least Mid-2026 | MacRumors
Gurman: Tim Cook Likely to Remain Apple CEO Until at Least Mid-2026
Earlier this month, the Financial Times reported that Apple is preparing for Tim Cook to step down as CEO of the company "as soon as next year." While the report said that Apple is unlikely to name a new CEO before its next earnings report in late January, it went on to explain that an announcement early in the year would allow for a smooth leadership transition, ahead of Apple's annual developers conference WWDC in June and iPhone event in September. However, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said he would be "shocked" if Cook steps down between late January and June next year. "Based on everything I've learned in recent weeks, I don't believe a departure by the middle of next year is likely," said Gurman, in his Power On newsletter today. "In fact, I would be shocked if Cook steps down in the time frame outlined by the FT." There have been "few signs internally" that Cook is about to step down, he added. Gurman described the Financial Times report as "premature" and "simply false." Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, is widely viewed as Cook's most likely successor whenever the time comes. Cook, who turned 65 this year, has been Apple's CEO since August 2011. Tags: Mark Gurman, Tim CookThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:20 pm
Apple's 11th Gen iPad Drops to $279 for Black Friday | MacRumors
Apple's 11th Gen iPad Drops to $279 for Black Friday
Amazon this week is taking $70 off Wi-Fi models of Apple's 11th generation iPad. Prices start at $279.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00, matching the all-time low price on this 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. Additionally, Amazon has the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $379.00 ($70 off) and the 512GB Wi-Fi iPad for $579.00 ($70 off). Free delivery estimates are placed around November 29 for most of these iPad models, but Prime members should be able to get same-day delivery in many locations. $70 OFF128GB Wi-Fi iPad for $279.00 $70 OFF256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $379.00 $70 OFF512GB Wi-Fi iPad for $579.00 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Twilio Customer Faced Voice Call Drop, Calls failing to establish and SMS delivery through Ireland gateway from 9:24 to 9:29 UTC. Services are back to Normal. | Twilio
Twilio Customer Faced Voice Call Drop, Calls failing to establish and SMS delivery through Ireland gateway from 9:24 to 9:29 UTC. Services are back to Normal.
Dec 5, 02:13 PSTResolved - This incident has been resolved.
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09:48 am
Vimeo Site and Player Issues | Vimeo
Vimeo Site and Player Issues
Dec 5, 04:48 ESTResolved - The incident has been resolved.Dec 5, 04:44 ESTUpdate - Vimeo site and player are accessible.Dec 5, 04:32 ESTUpdate - The fix has been implemented and we are monitoringDec 5, 04:12 ESTIdentified - The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented.Dec 5, 04:07 ESTInvestigating - We are currently investigating this issue.
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09:13 am
Support Service Interruption | Zapier
Support Service Interruption
Status: IdentifiedA third-party support platform we depend on is affected by an outage at its hosting provider. This may result in delays to ticket processing and extended response times. We appreciate your understanding and patience.Affected components Support (Degraded performance)
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09:08 am
Issues with Serverless Function Deployment. | Twilio
Issues with Serverless Function Deployment.
Dec 5, 01:08 PSTInvestigating - We are seeing issues with Function deployments. Our engineer are investigating and will keep you posted. Next Update expected in 30 Minutes.
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08:28 am
We're investigating an issue with the Zapier Manager app | Zapier
We're investigating an issue with the Zapier Manager app
Status: InvestigatingWe're currently investigating issues affecting the Zapier Manager app. As a precaution, we are temporarily switching off Zaps that use a Zapier Manager trigger. We’ll provide updates as soon as more information is available.
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05:10 am
Outbound Call Quality issue from a Subset of Twilio Phone Numbers in Malaysia | Twilio
Outbound Call Quality issue from a Subset of Twilio Phone Numbers in Malaysia
Dec 4, 21:10 PSTInvestigating - We are observing an Outbound Call Quality issue from a subset of Twilio Phone Numbers in Malaysia. We are currently working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.
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02:53 am
United States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance | Twilio
United States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 9, 22:00 PST - Dec 10, 03:00 PSTDec 4, 18:31 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 09 December 2025 at 22:00 PST until 10 December 2025 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from United States handsets.
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02:53 am
United States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance | Twilio
United States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 14, 22:00 PST - Dec 15, 01:00 PSTDec 4, 18:32 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 14 December 2025 at 22:00 PST until 15 December 2025 at 01:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from United States handsets.
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02:51 am
SMS Delivery Delays to DiGi Network in Malaysia | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delays to DiGi Network in Malaysia
Dec 4, 18:51 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to DiGi Network in Malaysia. 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.
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01:23 am
Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline | Twilio
Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 8, 13:00 - 16:00 PSTDec 4, 17:13 PSTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 08 December 2025 at 13:00 PST until 08 December 2025 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Russia handsets.
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01:22 am
Mexico SMS Carrier Maintenance – Telcel | Twilio
Mexico SMS Carrier Maintenance – Telcel
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 4, 20:00 - 23:00 PSTDec 4, 17:12 PSTScheduled - The Telcel network in Mexico is conducting a planned maintenance from 04 December 2025 at 20:00 PST until 04 December 2025 at 23:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from Telcel Mexico handsets.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.
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12:01 am
SMS Delivery Delays to XPhone Network in Israel | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delays to XPhone Network in Israel
Dec 4, 16:01 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays when sending messages to XPhone network in Israel. 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.
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Thursday December 04
11:24 pm
RCS Messages Delivery Failures towards AT&T US network | Twilio
RCS Messages Delivery Failures towards AT&T US network
Dec 4, 15:24 PSTResolved - An issue has been resolved and RCS messages towards AT&T US network is operating normally at this time.Dec 4, 15:21 PSTUpdate - Issue where RCS messages towards AT&T US network may be experiencing delivery failures are now operating normally. We will continue to monitor for system stability. We'll provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 4, 14:28 PSTUpdate - Issue where RCS messages towards AT&T US network may be experiencing delivery failures are now operating normally. We will continue to monitor for system stability. We'll provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 4, 11:40 PSTUpdate - Issue where RCS messages towards AT&T US network may be experiencing delivery failures are now operating normally. We will continue to monitor for system stability. We'll provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 4, 09:48 PSTMonitoring - Issue where RCS messages towards AT&T US network may be experiencing delivery failures are now operating normally. We will continue to monitor for system stability. We'll provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 4, 03:36 PSTUpdate - We continue to experience an intermittent issue where RCS messages towards AT&T US network may be experiencing delivery failures. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 24 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 3, 11:00 PSTUpdate - We continue to experience an intermittent issue where RCS messages towards AT&T US network may be experiencing delivery failures. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 16 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 3, 02:55 PSTUpdate - We continue to experience an intermittent issue where RCS messages towards AT&T US network may be experiencing delivery failures. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 8 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 2, 23:13 PSTUpdate - We continue to experience an intermittent issue where RCS messages towards AT&T US network may be experiencing delivery failures. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 2, 21:13 PSTUpdate - We continue to experience an issue where RCS messages towards AT&T US network may be experiencing delivery failures. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Dec 2, 20:23 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing an issue where RCS messages towards AT&T US network may be experiencing delivery failures. Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.
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SMS Delivery Delays and Failures to China Unicom in China | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delays and Failures to China Unicom in China
Dec 4, 14:54 PSTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delays and failures when sending messages to China Unicom in China. 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.
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Some users are unable to retrieve deleted Zap from Trash. | Zapier
Some users are unable to retrieve deleted Zap from Trash.
Status: InvestigatingWe are aware of an issue where deleted Zaps are not loading when attempting to access their Trash. This causes Zaps that were deleted to be unretrievable if they need to be recovered from Trash. All other Zap functionality is working as expected. Our Engineering team is working towards a fix but please reach out to our support team at http://zapier.com/app/contact-us if you're unable to retrieved deleted Zaps.
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