Apple’s ‘HomePad’ to home screen said to feature ‘Faces’
Apple’s latest macOS beta has spilled some intriguing details about a long-rumored HomePod with a built-in display… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple might bring iPhone’s Camera Control to iPad
A newly granted patent suggests Apple explored bringing the controversial Camera Control button to a future iPad. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Beats 360 retail leak spills almost everything about the over-ear headphones
The Beats 360 have leaked yet again, with retailer listings detailing practically all of the important features of the over-ear headphones.A leaked image of the Beats 360 - Image Credit: RedditWhen it comes to product launches from the Apple-owned Beats by Dre, it's usually one that has already been leaked multiple times. A lot of the leaks are carefully managed promotions, such as providing them to soccer players during the World Cup, but sometimes they are completely unplanned.The latest leak comes from Reddit users, who found what are known as the Beats 360 on UK retail sites, including Amazon UK. However, after being found, they were taken down. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Meta brings its personal assistant app to Mac, for better and worse
Meta AI has arrived as a beta Mac app, but the company's data collection practices make the privacy tradeoff worth considering before diving straight in.Meta AI comes to Mac in a new desktop appAnother AI app is making its way to Mac. This time, it's Meta AI, the progeny of Facebook's parent company, Meta.Meta AI has existed for a while and was previously available as a standalone app for iOS and Android. It is also available as part of WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and Facebook. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple is about to launch best reason yet to wear AirPods all day long
AirPods are one of my favorite Apple products, so much so that I often wear them even when I’m not listening to anything. And soon with iOS 27, Apple will launch new AirPods upgrades that should make that a more common experience.

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Meta ran ads for AI app promising to ‘Nudify’ female politicians; Apple pulls it from App Store
Meta recently ran advertisements on its platforms for an AI tool that encouraged users to generate nonconsensual intimate images and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Meta AI is now available as a more capable desktop app for Mac
Meta continues to get serious about its AI technology. The latest sign? A dedicated Mac app for Meta AI.

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What to expect from the 2026 Apple TV 4K: Siri AI, Siri Remote, better networking, more!
It has been a long time in coming, but Apple is preparing at least two big changes to the Apple TV 4K. Here's what we know about the streaming set-top box update set to finally arrive in the fall of 2026.An Apple TV and Siri RemotePrevious updates to the Apple TV haven't been that major over the years, as there's only so much you can improve with a streaming box. However, that doesn't seem to be the case for the next iteration of Apple TV 4K.Thanks to a pair of leaks that stem from Apple itself, there are two big confirmed changes on the horizon. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple TV’s hit comedy ‘Bad Monkey’ returns for season two on December 2nd
Apple TV on Wednesday revealed first-look images from the second season of its acclaimed comedy “Bad Monkey,” starring Vince Vaughn… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple Maps ads will be tasteful and minimal, might even help your local businesses
Search ads in Apple Maps will provide a great incentive system for local businesses to care about the platform, but it appears to be a bridge too far for users. It's a problem of Apple's own creation.Apple Maps is gaining new ways for businesses to care about the platformAdvertising isn't inherently evil, but Apple's work to make users wary of surveillance capitalism has become a double-edged sword.We're all more aware of the dangers of data collection and its misuse. That also means we've been programmed to reject all forms of advertising. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The new HomePad interface could look a lot like the Apple Watch
Macworld It turns out that the macOS 26.7 release candidate is a treasure trove of leaks for upcoming Apple products. As we previously reported, it’s full of references to new model numbers, and it has a video of the upcoming AirPods with cameras. And now been discovered that it contains information about the home hub that’s long been rumored. Apple is reportedly developing a new device that is referred to as HomeAccessory in the macOS 26.7 release candidate, according to a report by Filipe Esposito over at Engadget. This new device is likely the rumored HomePod with a display that’s supposed to act as a central control point for a smart home–a home hub, as it’s been called. Eposito states that the home hub will run “a variant of tvOS,” but “the interface will be quite different.” According to the code, the home hub’s UI will feature Faces and a Face Gallery, which sounds like it will be similar to the watchOS UI. Separately, MacRumors reports that macOS 26.7 has mentions of a Widget Gallery with strings to a product with a model number of J490, which has been identified as that of the home hub. Esposito stated that the new device will be able to sense when an iPhone is nearby to display ifnormation form that iPhone in the hub’s widgets, with iPhone widgets displayed on the hub. MacRumors also reports that the home hub will support Smart Stacks, which is a feature on the Apple Watch for presenting widgets. The masOC 26.7 RC also includes references to a rumored tabletop robot, but it’s not expected to be released anytime soon. Apple is also working on updates to the HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K, which are expected to arrive later this year.

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Will iPhone 17 Pro cases fit the 18 Pro? One major case maker is sure of it
Macworld There’s likely less than a month to go until Apple unveils its new iPhones. The iPhone Ultra will get the biggest headlines, but far more people will buy its sibling, the cheaper (but still expensive) iPhone 18 Pro. And we’re learning more and more about this device with each passing week. The latest revelation is that it will have the same or very nearly the same dimensions and general design as its direct predecessor, the iPhone 17 Pro from late 2025. Although there’s an important caveat to bear in mind. This information, unsurprisingly, doesn’t come directly from Apple itself. Rather, it’s emerged by the roundabout route of an accessories company launching a series of cases for the iPhone 17 Pro and specifying on the packaging that these cases will also work on the 18 Pro (which doesn’t even officially exist yet, remember). In other words, the chassis will be the same size, and the various buttons, apertures, speaker grilles, and so on will be in the same position. This strongly implies, too, that there will be no major external camera upgrades. The cases were spotted by the Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who posted a photo of his discovery to Twitter/X. “Best Buy is already putting these on shelves,” he adds. “A little early.” That’s putting it lightly. Apple’s previous Pro models have all had enough physical changes to their bodies and cameras that previous cases didn’t fit quite right. So OtterBox’s gamble here is a big one, albeit calculated based on media reports. Otterbox seems to think the iPhone 18 Pro will be able to fit inside of iPhone 17 Pro cases and vice versa. Also, Best Buy is already putting these on shelves. A little early. pic.twitter.com/13l7OWj5wX— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) August 19, 2026 For the company to release 18 Pro cases ahead of the launch indicates a high degree of confidence in its sources. If it’s got this one wrong, it’ll end up with bad PR and could lead to customers asking for their money back. And accessories firms, for obvious reasons, tend to be well connected to supply chains when it comes to info of this kind. But at the same time, this could easily be a calculated gamble rather than a sure thing. Yes, there’s a chance the sources are wrong, and that would look a bit silly. But actually, who’s going to ask for a refund? Of those buying the cases now, virtually all will be picking them up for an iPhone 17 Pro rather than grabbing an 18 Pro case in advance, and there won’t be any issues with fit on that device. If you’re buying a case now, you probably bought the phone recently, and if you’re buying a 17 Pro now, there’s very little chance you’ll be picking up an 18 Pro (the most common cycles are one purchase every two or three iPhone generations), so you won’t run into any major issues. What this is really about is making sure that at the very moment when the iPhone 18 Pro is announced, there are cases available which are clearly labelled as being compatible with that device. If the dimensions are different enough that the case won’t work with the new phone, OtterBox will have to put in some emergency phone calls and get it pulled. But the company will have calculated that the chances of that are sufficiently low, and the potential rewards for being the first accessories maker with 18 Pro cases out there sufficiently high, that it’s worth the risk. Not to mention that news sites like this one find these stories interesting, and it never hurts to get your company’s name in the news cycle. If you’re thinking, by the way, that Apple tells accessory makers the dimensions of its products ahead of launch so they can have products ready in time… well, we’re not entirely sure. There have been occasional reports of case makers working with Apple, but the lucky few companies who would be in the loop would surely be extremely nervous about losing their privileges. If OtterBox based this early launch on official Apple info, it could find itself losing access to official Apple info in the future. It’s far more likely that this was based on solid third-party sources and a willingness to take a gamble. We won’t know the iPhone 18 Pro’s dimensions and design for sure, in other words, until it’s announced next month. Bookmark our regularly updated iPhone 18 Pro superguide for all the latest news as we head towards the launch.

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Apple TV hit comedy from Ted Lasso, Shrinking creator returns soon
Bad Monkey is an excellent Apple TV comedy from creator Bill Lawrence, of Ted Lasso and Shrinking fame—and it returns soon for a new season. Here are the details.

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Deals: 1-day Apple sale – $400 off M5 Pro MacBook Pro, iPhone Air up to $406 off, iPad mini $450 off, AirPods, more
The AirPods deals are still flying with AirPods Pro 3 down at one of the best prices ever and AirPods Max 2 at $120 off, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a M5 Pro MacBook Pro configs in brand new condition, the best price ever on iPhone Air at $170 off (or you can land open-box units at up to $406 off), and even up to $200 off Beats Studio Pro headphones. Those deals also join the ongoing all-time low on AirTag 2 as well as this 512GB iPad mini at $450 under the new list price. Scope it all out below. 

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The best look into Apple's past comes from this 'MacWeek' archive
Long before rumors on Weibo, there was the "MacWeek" journal, an indispensable and utterly beloved read in the '80s and '90s for everyone wondering if the Mac or even Apple itself was going to survive the week.Where it all began: issue 1 of "MacWeek" is now on the Internet Archive.In the 1990s, US publisher Ziff Davis started up computer magazines in the UK and I was a features editor on one of them. Being part of that corporation meant we did regularly get company-wide emails saying we should all head down to Venice Beach for lunch.But we also got MacWeek. It was a trade journal that ran from 1987 until — depending on how you count — about 1998. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple’s AirTag 2 just dropped back to the best price ever
Macworld Apple AirTags (2nd gen) 4-pack View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); Apple’s newest AirTags are on sale, and whether you’re going back to school, heading out on vacation, or just often lose track of your keys, it’s a great time to stock up. Right now, you can grab a four-pack for just $89 at Amazon, which works out to roughly $22 each. That’s the best price we’ve seen yet on the new model. This 2nd-gen version quietly fixes a handful of small annoyances from the original. The first thing you’ll notice is the speaker is a little louder, so when you’re hunting for keys that slipped between couch cushions, that extra volume makes the ringing much easier to follow. Range got a boost, too, thanks to upgraded Ultra Wideband and Bluetooth chips. You’ll now be able to ping your stuff from noticeably farther away than before. That’s a bigger deal than it sounds, whether you’re tracking a checked bag across the airport or trying to spot your backpack from across a crowded café. Battery life is not something you’ll worry about either, since it should last more than a year. Even when the battery eventually runs low, you can just pop in a standard CR2032 battery for just a few bucks. One thing to keep in mind is that Apple kept the same slick design, which means there’s no built-in hole for a keyring, so you’ll need to buy a separate holder to attach one to your keys or bag, or slip one into a pocket. Still, getting four AirTags for $89 is a great opportunity, so don’t miss out on this discount while it’s still available.

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Today in Apple history: Apple frenemy Google goes public
On August 19, 2004, the Google IPO cemented the company's status as a tech giant. Apple and Google soon went to war. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple will launch 10+ new products soon, with September event coming
Apple’s September event is almost here, with the date likely being announced next week. Here are 10+ new Apple products launching soon, most of which are expected to be unveiled in September.

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Incoming! Amazon expands drone delivery so you can get new AirPods faster
Amazon is expanding the reach of its Prime Air drone delivery service to almost 500 cities and towns in 2026, air-dropping iPhone deliveries to millions of people in as quick as 30 minutes.An Amazon MK30 delivery drone - Image Credit: AmazonAmazon Prime Air is the retailer's attempt to make drone deliveries a reality. It's a program that's over a decade old, and has so far been servicing a few metropolitan areas in the United States.On Wednesday, Amazon said it plans to expand the reach of Prime Air, by launching in new areas. The intention is to have Prime Air available in nearly 500 cities and towns by the end of the year. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Why Apple is rallying in morning trading
Apple (AAPL) is rallying this morning (around +2.8% to the ~$318 as of mid-morning ET on August 19, 2026), mainly due to a major overhaul… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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