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’My Brother the Minotaur’ will premiere April 24 on Apple TV

Apple TV has announced the all-new animated kids and family adventure series “My Brother the Minotaur,” from Academy Award-nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon and the award-winning children’s media company Dog Ears. It will premiere globally on Friday, April 24....

Welker White joins the cast of Apple TV’s ‘What Happens at Night’

Welker White has joined the cast of Apple TV’s “What Happens at Night” from Martin Scorsese, reports Deadline. White has been the famed director’s collaborator on projects including “GoodFellas,” “The Wolf of Wall Street,” “The Irishman,” and “Killers of the Flower...

Jesse Williams joins season five cast of Apple TV’s ‘The Morning Show’

Jesse (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “Only Murders in the Building”) Williams is joining the fifth season cast of Apple TV’s “The Morning Show,” reports Deadline. He joins Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, two-time Emmy Award winner Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Nestor...

News items you should check out: March 18

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From MacRumors: As Apple gears up to connect with developers at the 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference in June, it has created new Apple Developer accounts on two new social...

Apple’s senior director in charge of home devices departs to join Oura

Brian Lynch, who has been Apple’s senior director in charge of home devices since 2022 is departing to join Oura, reports Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman (a subscription is required to read the article). At the smart ring company, he’ll serve as senior vice president of...

Apple patent involves a pop-out keyboard key that could double as a mouse

Future Mac keyboards could have a pop-out key that doubles as a mouse. Apple has been granted a patent for a “deployable mouse key.” About the patent The tech giant says the computer mouse has become an essential component of desktop computing since graphical...

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Analyst: a second gen AirPods Max won’t arrive until the second half of 2024 (perhaps later)

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says in a series of tweets that we shouldn’t expect an update of the AirPods Max until the second half of 2024 at the earliest. At one point there were rumors that the AirPods Max 2 would arrive in fall of 2022 with new color options and a price...

Don’t expect a second generation HomePod mini until the second half of 2024

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says in a tweet that we shouldn’t expect to see a HomePod mini 2 until the second half of 2024. On the flip side, in the Jan. 22 edition of his “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said he thinks Apple isn’t working on a successor to the...

Apple may allow you to create, edit 3D objects on a Mac, iPad for viewing with a ‘RealityPro’

Apple has filed for a patent (number 20230031832 A1) for “devices, methods, and graphical user interfaces for three-dimensional preview of objects.” It hints at the ability to create and edit 3D objects on a Mac or iPad for viewing on the rumored “RealityPro” headset....

Apple patent filing involves manipulating the audio properties on a ‘RealityPro’

Apple has filed for a patent (number 20230029775 A1) involving “methods and systems for manipulating audio properties of objects.” It involves the rumored “RealityPro” head-mounted display. About the patent filing The patent filing generally relates to controlling...

Might Apple’s AR headset feature optical functions to replace rather than sit over prescription glasses?

A “friend” of the Apple 3.0 blog has “gone negative” on Apple stock due to the lack of progress and wild hype over the company’s rumored “Apple Car” and augmented reality headset (the so-called “Reality Pro). The entire report is an interesting friend, but I’m...

TrendForce: Apple will make Apple Watch breakthrough next year with micro-LED

According to TrendForce, Apple is expected to adopt micro-LED for its consumer electronic products in the close future. The Apple Watch will likely be the first among Apple’s products to feature a micro-LED display, and the adoption is anticipated to occur in...

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Sunday March 29
12:01 am
BenQ MA monitors display colors to match your MacBook screen – and you can win one | 9 to 5 Mac
BenQ MA monitors display colors to match your MacBook screen – and you can win one
One of the key features of MacBooks is the care Apple takes over color calibration. That’s great when you’re using your MacBook, but things can change as soon as you plug it into an external monitor, when you can see markedly different colors. That’s because most monitor companies don’t tune their colors in the same way Apple does. But BenQ does exactly that with its latest MA series monitors … more…
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Saturday March 28
07:30 pm
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Yogi Breath’ is a guided breathing app that progresses with you | 9 to 5 Mac
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Yogi Breath’ is a guided breathing app that progresses with you
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. If you’re someone looking to add more meditation to your life, Yogi Breath could be the right fit. Yogi Breath is a guided breathwork app that moves at your pace – with a number of helpful features to keep you motivated. more…
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05:56 pm
Apple has serious plans for Siri! [Cult of Mac podcast No. 13] | Cult of Mac
Apple has serious plans for Siri! [Cult of Mac podcast No. 13]
This week on the Cult of Mac podcast: New details emerge about a major upgrade that would transform Siri from a laughingstock to a legitimate AI assistant. Unfortunately, these plans sound mighty familiar. Still, we’re guardedly optimistic that Apple can pull it off this time. Also on the Cult of Mac podcast: Now we know […] (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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05:43 pm
Here’s what I’d like to see with the MacBook Air redesign, after seeing MacBook Neo | 9 to 5 Mac
Here’s what I’d like to see with the MacBook Air redesign, after seeing MacBook Neo
Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo earlier this month, and in my opinion – it completely breaks the MacBook lineup as we knew it. If you’re someone who previously bought a MacBook Air, and you don’t need 16GB of RAM for heavier multitasking – why wouldn’t you buy the MacBook Neo now? In my eyes, the MacBook Neo is just as good of a general purpose laptop as the MacBook Air was, and besides more RAM, a much faster processor (though still a thermally limited one), and a larger display, it doesn’t feel like MacBook Air has much going for it – at least for now. Here’s how I’d improve it. more…
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04:12 pm
The rugged Apple Watch Ultra 2 got a $300 price cut | Macworld
The rugged Apple Watch Ultra 2 got a $300 price cut
Macworld Apple Watch Ultra 2 View Deal With the Apple Watch Ultra 2 on your wrist, you can go anywhere you want, and you’ll find your way back home, whether you’re hiking, mountain climbing, or just out for a stroll, as the watch will know your location at all times and show you the right map. Even better, with built-in cellular, you don’t even need to have your phone on you. While the $799 price tag isn’t bad for everything you get, you’ll love knowing that you can get the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $300 off during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale event. That brings the price down to $499, a spectaculr savings and the best we’ve ever seen for an Ultra 2 that wasn’t refurbished. Back when this model came out, we reviewed it and gave it a 4-star rating, appreciating the bright screen, great operating system, and just how great it was for tracking sports and workouts. This model comes with 36 hours of battery life during normal use, so it’s going to be great during any outdoor trip you want This device comes with a ton of features, including accurate location tracking, advanced health metrics, custom workouts, as well as automated fall detection, emergency SOS, and vital sign monitoring. If anything happens, your watch has your back. There’s a newer model out, but other than better battery life and satellite connectivity, it’s not all that different than this one. And you won’t get it for anywhere near this cheap. So grab the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $499 before the spring sale ends.
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03:28 pm
Here are the iOS 26.4 features to try after installing the new iPhone update | Macworld
Here are the iOS 26.4 features to try after installing the new iPhone update
Macworld Apple has officially released iOS 26.4 to the public, and unlike the previous update, this one brings a more noticeable set of new features. While the long-awaited AI-powered Siri is still nowhere to be seen, iOS 26.4 brings several new features and improvements to Apple Music, Podcasts, and Reminders, as well as overall system enhancements and new emoji. Read on as we break down all the major new features and changes coming with iOS 26.4. Apple Music With iOS 26.4, Apple Music subscribers are getting an important new feature called Playlist Playground. Essentially, it lets users quickly create playlists using AI. Users can simply describe what they want to listen to, whether it’s specific songs, artists, or genres, and Apple’s AI will create a playlist based on that prompt. The feature can also edit existing playlists. It’s worth noting that this feature is available only in the U.S. and works on any iOS 26.4 iPhone, even ones that don’t support Apple Intelligence. Apple Music has new full-screen artwork in iOS 26.4.Foundry Apple Music is also getting a new Concerts feature, which helps users discover nearby shows from artists in their library, while also recommending live shows from new artists based on listening habits. Another notable addition is Offline Music Recognition, now available through Control Center. This lets users identify songs with Shazam even without an internet connection. The result shows up as soon as the device is back online. Rounding out the Apple Music changes, iOS 26.4 introduces an Ambient Music widget for quick access to curated playlists focused on Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing, as well as full-screen backgrounds for album and playlist pages, making the interface more immersive. Podcasts In addition to Apple Music, Apple Podcasts is also getting some improvements with iOS 26.4. More specifically, Apple has revamped the experience for video podcasts. The update introduces support for Apple’s HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology, which automatically adjusts the video bitrate during playback. This means the app will always choose the best quality based on your internet connection without you having to change any settings. Thanks to this technology, users can also seamlessly switch between audio and video while playing a podcast. iOS 26.4 includes several new Accessiblity settings.Foundry Accessibility Updating to iOS 26.4 also brings some welcome accessibility improvements. For instance, the system now includes a new “Reduce Bright Effects” toggle that minimizes intense flashes when interacting with certain interface elements. Apple has also made it easier to access and customize subtitles and captions directly from the media player interface. Moreover, the “Reduce Motion” setting has been improved to more consistently limit animations across the system, particularly with the Liquid Glass interface. Emoji For emoji fans, iOS 26.4 adds eight new characters to the keyboard. As previously announced, they include an orca, a trombone, a landslide, a ballet dancer, and a distorted face emoji. Keep in mind that only people who have also updated their devices will see the new emojis in conversations or social media posts. You can use several new emojis once you update to iOS 26.4.Foundry Freeform When Apple announced the Creator Studio subscription, the company revealed that the Freeform app would also gain certain features exclusive to subscribers. These features are now available with iOS 26.4. Creator Studio subscribers can now access the Content Hub right from Freeform, which offers a wide variety of photos, illustrations, and graphics that can be used royalty-free. Users will also notice a new icon for the Freeform app that matches the style of other Creator Studio apps. Urgent reminders are getting an upgrade in iOS 26.4.Foundry Urgent reminders With iOS 26.2, Apple introduced a new option for creating urgent reminders, which show up as full-screen alerts at the scheduled date and time. Now, iOS 26.4 makes it easier to mark a reminder as urgent. Users can mark tasks as urgent in the Reminders app right from the Quick Toolbar or with a long press. Urgent reminders can also be filtered using Smart Lists. Family Sharing Apple is also making a major change for users who rely on Family Sharing. While the entire family currently relies on a single payment method, iOS 26.4 will allow each family member to pay for their own online purchases. “Purchase Sharing lets adult members in Family Sharing groups use their own payment method when making purchases, without relying on the family organizer,” Apple explained in the release notes. This is certainly great news for those who use Family Sharing to share their iCloud and App Store purchases. The Freeform app got its Creator Studio update in iOS 26.4.Foundry Keyboard accuracy As we reported last year, many iPhone users had been complaining that iOS 26 had reduced the accuracy of the on-screen keyboard, resulting in more typos. Although Apple never acknowledged the issue at the time, it has made changes to the iOS 26.4 keyboard that essentially admit there was a problem. The iOS 26.4 release notes mention “improved keyboard accuracy when typing quickly” as part of the changes included in the update. It’s unclear exactly what Apple changed to improve the virtual keyboard, but users will certainly be pleased that Apple is working on the issue. Age verification One of the most notable changes in iOS 26.4 is related to compliance with local laws. The update introduces age verification requirements in multiple regions, including Australia, Brazil, Singapore, and specific U.S. states such as Utah and Louisiana. These measures are tied to regional legislation and are designed to ensure that users meet minimum age requirements for certain features and services. In these locations, Apple may require additional information about the user to verify their age. This includes details such as how long the Apple Account has been active or credit card information. The company has also created a new API that will anonymously inform apps whether a user meets the minimum age requirements without sharing their age, date of birth, or any other personal information. Update your iPhone now In addition to all these new features, iOS 26.4 also includes bug fixes, performance improvements, and enhanced security. That’s why it’s always important to keep your devices updated with the latest software. You can install iOS 26.4 by going to Settings > General > Software Update and tapping Update Now. The update is available for the iPhone 11 and later.
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01:50 pm
This is what a fan is supposed to be — bladeless, sleek and customizable | Cult of Mac
This is what a fan is supposed to be — bladeless, sleek and customizable
The Shark TurboBlade Fan is a sleek, quiet, highly customizable bladeless fan that cools efficiently without the noise, and it’s more than half off. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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01:40 pm
This tax season is a key time to delete your personal data from the internet | 9 to 5 Mac
This tax season is a key time to delete your personal data from the internet
It’s never been easier for spammers and scammers to get access to your personal data, and this is particularly dangerous during tax season. With data brokers providing easy access to your phone number, email address, physical address – and even sensitive data like your social security number – tax season can be peak time for fraud. Fortunately, there’s a simple way to reduce the risk. more…
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01:20 pm
Today in Apple history: Apple racks up staggering $700 million loss | Cult of Mac
Today in Apple history: Apple racks up staggering $700 million loss
On March 28, 1996, Apple warned Wall Street that it would report a $700 million quarterly loss. It was Apple's worst quarter ever. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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01:00 pm
5 times Apple turned failed products into huge successes | Cult of Mac
5 times Apple turned failed products into huge successes
Apple's greatest talent is turning niche products into mainstream hits. Here are five brilliant examples of trash into triumph. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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01:00 pm
Apple @ Work: Eero adds LTE failover for remote employees and Starlink could be that for enterprises | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple @ Work: Eero adds LTE failover for remote employees and Starlink could be that for enterprises
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. The need for highly reliable internet connectivity is a no brainer for enterprises, K through 12, healthcare, etc. Eero recently launched Eero Signal, a 4G LTE backup device that plugs into existing Eero routers to automatically keep homes and small businesses online during an ISP outage. A 5G version is on the way. With an Eero Plus subscription, 10GB of bandwidth per year is included, with options to upgrade to 100GB. more…
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12:49 pm
Giant lineup of Apple Big Spring weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3, Max 2, MacBook Air, iPad, more | 9 to 5 Mac
Giant lineup of Apple Big Spring weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3, Max 2, MacBook Air, iPad, more
We have moved into Day 4 of the Amazon Big Spring Sale and the Apple deals are still flying through the weekend. From the first cash discount on AirPods Max 2 (they are now back in stock with a pre-order discount alongside the M5 MacBook Air lineup and various M5 MacBook Pro configs. Deals are now once again live on iPad mini joined by price drops across the M4 iPad Air lineup, $200 off M3 models, and some iPad 11 offers. Scope it all out below. more…
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12:49 pm
Giant lineup of Apple Big Spring deals: AirPods Pro 3, Max 2, MacBook Air, iPad, more | 9 to 5 Mac
Giant lineup of Apple Big Spring deals: AirPods Pro 3, Max 2, MacBook Air, iPad, more
We have moved into Day 4 of the Amazon Big Spring Sale and the Apple deals are still flying through the weekend. From the first cash discount on AirPods Max 2 (they are now back in stock with a pre-order discount alongside the M5 MacBook Air lineup and various M5 MacBook Pro configs. Deals are now once again live on iPad mini joined by price drops across the M4 iPad Air lineup, $200 off M3 models, and some iPad 11 offers. Scope it all out below. more…
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12:49 pm
Giant lineup of Apple Big Spring deals: AirPods Pro 3, Max 2, MacBook Air, iPad, more | 9 to 5 Mac
Giant lineup of Apple Big Spring deals: AirPods Pro 3, Max 2, MacBook Air, iPad, more
We have moved into Day 4 of the Amazon Big Spring Sale and the Apple deals are still flying through the weekend. From the first cash discount on AirPods Max 2 (they are now back in stock with a pre-order discount alongside the M5 MacBook Air lineup and various M5 MacBook Pro configs. Deals are now once again live on iPad mini joined by price drops across the M4 iPad Air lineup, $200 off M3 models, and some iPad 11 offers. Scope it all out below. more…
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12:49 pm
Giant lineup of Apple Big Spring deals: AirPods Pro 3, Max 2, MacBook Air, iPad, more | 9 to 5 Mac
Giant lineup of Apple Big Spring deals: AirPods Pro 3, Max 2, MacBook Air, iPad, more
We have moved into Day 4 of the Amazon Big Spring Sale and the Apple deals are still flying through the weekend. From the first cash discount on AirPods Max 2 (they are now back in stock with a pre-order discount alongside the M5 MacBook Air lineup and various M5 MacBook Pro configs. Deals are now once again live on iPad mini joined by price drops across the M4 iPad Air lineup, $200 off M3 models, and some iPad 11 offers. Scope it all out below. more…
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12:27 pm
Top stories: Mac Pro discontinued, iOS 26.4 now available, more | 9 to 5 Mac
Top stories: Mac Pro discontinued, iOS 26.4 now available, more
Welcome to 9to5Mac’s top stories of the week, where we recap the biggest news in the Apple world every Saturday. This week, Apple officially discontinued the Mac Pro, iOS 26.4 is now available, ads in Apple Maps are coming soon, and more. Plus, our usual slate of new podcast episodes, opinion pieces, and reviews. Read on for all of this week’s top stories. more…
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08:00 am
If your PDF workflow is stressful, here’s the $40 fix | Macworld
If your PDF workflow is stressful, here’s the $40 fix
Macworld TL;DR: A $39.99 lifetime license to PDF Agile Premium (MSRP $119) gets you a full-featured PDF editor for Mac and Windows PDFs are supposed to make life easier. In reality, they’re often where productivity goes to stall—formatting breaks, edits get clunky, and simple tasks take way longer than they should. That’s why PDF Agile Premium is an excellent solution. It’s designed to simplify everything you’d normally need multiple tools (and subscriptions) to handle. Editing text, converting files, adding signatures, and even extracting content from scanned documents can all be done in one place. Conversions hold their formatting, which matters when you’re dealing with contracts, reports, or anything client-facing. It also covers the details that tend to get overlooked. You can redact sensitive information, password-protect documents, or compare files side by side without needing extra software. OCR functionality makes scanned documents editable, which is a major time-saver for anyone dealing with paperwork regularly. With a one-time payment and lifetime access, it replaces the ongoing cost of subscription-based tools. For anyone who works with PDFs more than occasionally, this is an easy workflow upgrade. Get lifetime license to PDF Agile Premium for just $39.99 (MSRP $119) while you can. PDF Agile Premium: All-in-One Lifetime Subscription (Windows & Mac)See Deal Want to see more deals? Visit the shop and use code MARCH15 to save an extra 15% sitewide through March 29. Exclusions apply. StackSocial prices subject to change.
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08:00 am
This MacBook Air can be your digital buddy for just $200 | Macworld
This MacBook Air can be your digital buddy for just $200
Macworld TL;DR: A refurbished MacBook Air for $199.97 delivers reliable everyday performance, long battery life, and serious value. Not every laptop needs to be a powerhouse. Sometimes you just need something that works—reliably, quickly, and without costing a small fortune. That’s exactly what this refurbished MacBook Air does. At just $199.97 (MSRP $999), it’s positioned less like a primary workstation and more like your go-to digital bestie. Think streaming shows on the couch, answering emails, online shopping, paying bills, or tossing it in your bag for a weekend trip. The Intel Core i5 processor and 128GB SSD keep things responsive for browsing, document editing, and media playback. The 13.3-inch display is sharp enough for streaming, and with up to 12 hours of battery life, you’re not constantly hunting for an outlet. You’re getting Apple hardware—known for its longevity and build quality—at a fraction of the original price. Sure, it’s not meant for heavy video editing or gaming, but that’s not the point. This is the laptop you grab when you want to get things done. Get a refurbished MacBook Air (2017) for just $199.97 (MSRP $999) with free shipping while stock lasts. Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13″ i5 1.8GHz 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Silver (Refurbished)See Deal Want to see more deals? Visit the shop and use code MARCH15 to save an extra 15% sitewide through March 29. Exclusions apply. StackSocial prices subject to change.
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Friday March 27
10:05 pm
Apple still selling the Mac Pro through its Certified Refurbished store | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple still selling the Mac Pro through its Certified Refurbished store
Despite its decision to discontinue the Mac Pro, Apple is still selling a few units through its Certified Refurbished store. Here are the details. more…
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09:22 pm
Anime explosion on Apple TV: Crunchyroll launches as official channel | Mac Daily News
Anime explosion on Apple TV: Crunchyroll launches as official channel
In a major win for anime fans everywhere, Crunchyroll — the world’s leading anime streaming service — has officially arrived as a native… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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Tuesday March 03
04:09 pm
Apple Discontinues Pro Display XDR and $999 Stand | MacRumors
Apple Discontinues Pro Display XDR and $999 Stand
Apple today discontinued its Pro Display XDR, following the introduction of a new 27-inch Studio Display XDR monitor. Introduced in December 2019 alongside a redesigned Mac Pro, the 32-inch Pro Display XDR was Apple's return to the premium external monitor market. The launch came three years after the company exited the category with the discontinuation of the Thunderbolt Display in 2016. The Pro Display XDR drew particular scrutiny for its $999 Pro Stand, which was sold separately from the $4,999 display. Apple defended the price by emphasizing its precise engineering, height, tilt, and rotation adjustments, and support for both landscape and portrait orientations, but it was a focal point of criticism at launch. In its place, Apple now offers an all-new Studio Display XDR, featuring a 5K resolution with mini-LED backlighting and up to 2,000 nits peak HDR brightness, adaptive refresh up to 120Hz, and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity with up to 140W charging and multiple high-speed ports. Compared with the Pro Display XDR, which was a larger 32-inch 6K monitor aimed at high-end HDR workflows, the new Studio Display XDR is smaller and cheaper, but it also features modern panel technology, higher refresh rates, and more connectivity. Pre-orders for the new display begin March 4 and availability starts March 11, with pricing starting at $3,299 for standard glass and $3,599 with nano-texture glass. Tag: Pro Display XDRThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:49 pm
Amazon Takes Up to $150 Off Apple's 14-Inch M5 MacBook Pro | MacRumors
Amazon Takes Up to $150 Off Apple's 14-Inch M5 MacBook Pro
Amazon today has dropped the price of the 2025 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro to $1,449.00, down from $1,599.00. With the announcement of new MacBook Pro models this week, Apple no longer sells this 512GB model of the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro. 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. Apple instead has shifted the line to focus entirely on configurations with 1TB of storage, with varying RAM sizes. The 16GB RAM/1TB M5 MacBook Pro is available for $1,649.00 ($50 off) and the 24GB RAM/1TB M5 MacBook Pro has hit $1,846.00 on Amazon ($53 off). $150 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/512GB) for $1,449.00 $50 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/1TB) for $1,649.00 $53 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (24GB RAM/1TB) for $1,846.00 Shoppers should note that we are calculating discounts based on the new prices of each notebook. With the launch of the new models, Apple has cut the prices of the M5 MacBook Pro by $100, which Amazon hasn't yet accounted for. This version of the MacBook Pro launched in October and it comes with the newest M5 chip, which offers up to 15% faster CPU performance and up to 45% faster graphics when compared to the M4 chip. Apple just announced the upgraded M5 Pro and M5 Max versions of the MacBook Pro, but it could be a while before we see steep discounts on these models. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:41 pm
iOS 26.3.1 and macOS 26.3.1 Are Coming Soon | MacRumors
iOS 26.3.1 and macOS 26.3.1 Are Coming Soon
Apple today confirmed that iPadOS 26.3.1 and macOS 26.3.1 are on the way. The updates will likely be released at some point this week or next week. iPadOS 26.3.1 and macOS 26.3.1 are both mentioned on the tech specs page for the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR, which launch on Wednesday, March 11. The full text from Apple's website:Studio Display is compatible with the following Mac models with Apple silicon and macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 or later: 16-inch MacBook Pro (2021 and later) 14-inch MacBook Pro (2021 and later) 13-inch MacBook Pro (M1, 2020 and later) 15-inch MacBook Air (2023 and later) 13-inch MacBook Air (M1, 2020 and later) Mac Studio (2022 and later) Mac mini (2020 and later) Mac Pro (2023 and later) 24-inch iMac (2021 and later) Studio Display is compatible with the following iPad models with iPadOS 26.3.1 or later: iPad Pro (M4 and M5) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd–6th generation) iPad Pro 11-inch (1st–4th generation) iPad Air (M2, M3, and M4) iPad Air (5th generation)MacRumors also continues to see evidence of Apple preparing iOS 26.3.1, so there should be at least three minor software updates coming soon. iOS 26.3.1, iPadOS 26.3.1, and macOS 26.3.1 may also include bug fixes and/or security patches. visionOS 26.3.1 was released last week with an Apple TV app bug fix.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS TahoeRelated Forums: iOS 26, macOS TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:25 pm
Apple Updates Studio Display With These New Features | MacRumors
Apple Updates Studio Display With These New Features
Alongside the all-new, higher-end Studio Display XDR, Apple has updated the regular version of the Studio Display with some new features. Here is what is new for the lower-end Studio Display, according to Apple:Two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s), with one upstream port (provides 96W pass-through charging) and one downstream port for connecting accessories or daisy-chaining additional displays The built-in 12-megapixel Center Stage camera now supports Desk View The six-speaker sound system's woofers deliver "30 percent deeper bass" compared to the previous Studio DisplayOnly the higher-end Studio Display XDR received a 120Hz refresh rate, mini-LED backlighting, increased brightness, and faster 140W pass-through charging. This means the regular Studio Display still has a 60Hz refresh rate and up to 600 nits of brightness. Both models have 27-inch displays with a 5K resolution. The new Studio Displays can be pre-ordered starting Wednesday, March 4, ahead of a Wednesday, March 11 launch. In the U.S., the regular Studio Display continues to start at $1,599, while the Studio Display XDR starts at $3,299.Related Roundups: Apple Pro Display XDR, Apple Studio DisplayRelated Forum: Mac AccessoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:00 pm
Apple Accidentally Leaks 'MacBook Neo' | MacRumors
Apple Accidentally Leaks 'MacBook Neo'
Apple appears to have prematurely revealed the name of its rumored lower-cost MacBook model, which is expected to be announced this Wednesday. A regulatory document for a "MacBook Neo" (Model A3404) has appeared on Apple's website. Unfortunately, there are no further details or images available yet. The lower-cost MacBook is rumored to feature an iPhone chip like the A18 Pro or A19 Pro, rather than an M-series chip, as well as a 12.9-inch display. It has also been rumored that this MacBook will come in fun color options, like yellow, green, blue, and/or pink, and the "MacBook Neo" name certainly sounds fun. "MacBook Neo" would slot in below the MacBook Air in the Mac lineup, but its starting price remains to be seen, with estimates ranging from $599 to $799. The media will likely receive hands-on time with the "MacBook Neo" at the "Apple Experience" gatherings being held in New York, London, and Shanghai this Wednesday at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. There is no Apple Event live stream for this launch, so keep an eye out for a press release on the Apple Newsroom website. Update: Just a few minutes after we published, Apple removed the "MacBook Neo" link.Tag: MacBook (A18 Pro)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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02:26 pm
Apple Debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips | MacRumors
Apple Debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips
Apple today unveiled the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, featuring a new Fusion Architecture. The chips are made using a new Apple-designed Fusion Architecture, which combines two dies into a single system on a chip (SoC). Both chips feature a new 18-core CPU architecture, including six high-performance cores that Apple now calls "super cores." They are joined by 12 all-new performance cores optimized for power efficiency. Together, they boost CPU performance by up to 30%. The M5 Pro pairs a CPU with up to 18-cores with a next-generation GPU with up to 20 cores. With four additional CPU cores compared to the M4 Pro, the new CPU architecture in significantly boosts multithreaded performance by up to 30%. The chips feature up to 40 GPU cores, with a Neural Accelerator in each core, along with enhanced shader cores with second-generation dynamic caching and hardware-accelerated mesh shading. The GPU substantially increases graphics capabilities, now up to 35% for apps using ray tracing than the M4 Pro and M4 Max. The M5 Pro chip supports up to 64GB of unified memory with higher unified memory bandwidth up to 307GB/s. Together, this allows the M5 Pro to deliver more than 4x the peak GPU compute performance compared to the M4 Pro, and over 6x the peak GPU compute performance than the M1 Pro for AI performance. The M5 Max chip pairs the 18-core CPU with an up to 40 GPU cores. The new CPU architecture offers up to 15% higher multithreaded performance when compared to the M4 Max. The M5 Max also supports up to 128GB of unified memory with higher unified memory bandwidth up to 614GB/s. It offers over 4x the peak GPU compute of the previous generation, and over 6x the peak GPU compute than the M1 Max for AI performance. The chips are available in the new MacBook Pro, which is available for pre-order starting tomorrow.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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02:08 pm
Apple Introduces All-New Studio Display XDR | MacRumors
Apple Introduces All-New Studio Display XDR
Apple today introduced an all-new Studio Display XDR monitor with a 27-inch screen, mini-LED backlighting, 5K resolution, peak brightness of 2,000 nits for HDR content, up to a 120Hz refresh rate, Thunderbolt 5, and more. The new Studio Display XDR replaces Apple's former Pro Display XDR. In the U.S., pricing starts at $3,299 for a model with standard glass, and at $3,599 for a model with anti-reflective nano-texture glass. On the back of the Studio Display XDR, there are two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s) and two USB-C ports (up to 10Gb/s):One upstream Thunderbolt 5 port (with 140W charging) One downstream Thunderbolt 5 port for connecting accessories or daisy-chaining additional displays Two USB-C ports for connecting accessoriesYou can pre-order the Studio Display XDR on Apple.com and in the Apple Store app starting this Wednesday, March 4, and it launches on Wednesday, March 11. More details to follow.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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02:05 pm
Apple Announces MacBook Air With M5 Chip and 512GB Base Storage | MacRumors
Apple Announces MacBook Air With M5 Chip and 512GB Base Storage
Apple today announced refreshed MacBook Air models featuring the M5 chip and a higher base SSD capacity. The M5 chip in the ‌MacBook Air‌ features a 10-core CPU, with what Apple calls the world's fastest CPU cores. It offers configurations with up to 10 GPU cores with Neural Accelerators in each core, delivering up to 4x faster performance for AI tasks than the ‌MacBook Air‌ with the M4 chip. The chip also has enhanced shader cores and a third-generation ray-tracing engine, along with faster unified memory with 153GB/s of bandwidth, which is a 28% improvement over the M4. In addition to the M5 chip, the ‌MacBook Air‌ now contains Apple's custom N1 wireless chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity. The ‌MacBook Air‌ now starts with 512GB of storage and continues to be configurable up to 4TB. The SSD also has 2x faster read and write performance compared to the previous generation. The new ‌MacBook Air‌ is available for pre-order starting on Wednesday, March 4, with launch taking place on Wednesday, March 11. It starts at $1,099, $100 more than the previous generation.Related Roundup: MacBook AirBuyer's Guide: 15" MacBook Air (Don't Buy), 13" MacBook Air (Don't Buy)Related Forum: MacBook AirThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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02:05 pm
Apple Unveils MacBook Pro Featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips With New Fusion Architecture | MacRumors
Apple Unveils MacBook Pro Featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips With New Fusion Architecture
Apple today announced new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, both built on a new Fusion Architecture that bonds two third-generation 3nm dies into a single chip using advanced packaging. Both chips feature an 18-core CPU – up from the 14-core and 16-core designs in M4 Pro and M4 Max, respectively. The CPU now includes six "super cores" (Apple's new branding for its highest-performance cores) alongside 12 efficiency-focused performance cores. Apple claims up to 30 percent faster multithreaded performance over the M4 generation. M5 Pro features up to 20 GPU cores, while M5 Max doubles that to 40. Each GPU core now includes a Neural Accelerator, which Apple says delivers over 4x the peak AI compute compared to M4 Pro and M4 Max. Graphics performance is up to 20 percent faster, with ray-tracing workloads seeing up to 35 percent improvement. Memory gets a bump too. M5 Pro supports up to 64GB of unified memory (up from 48GB on M4 Pro), with bandwidth reaching 307GB/s. The M5 Max model retains its 128GB maximum memory but raises the bandwidth to 614GB/s. Both chips also retain Thunderbolt 5 support, which debuted with the M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros last year. Other additions include a 16-core Neural Engine, an updated Media Engine with AV1 decode support, and Memory Integrity Enforcement (an always-on memory safety feature Apple calls an industry first). "M5 Pro and M5 Max are a monumental leap forward for Apple silicon, leveraging our new Fusion Architecture to scale the capabilities of Apple silicon while preserving its core tenets of performance, power efficiency, and unified memory architecture," said Johny Srouji, Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Technologies. "Both chips underscore our relentless pace of innovation, integrating the world's fastest CPU cores, a next-generation GPU with Neural Accelerators, a faster Neural Engine, and high-bandwidth, high-capacity memory — resulting in an unparalleled combination of performance, efficiency, and incredible on-device AI capabilities for MacBook Pro."The new MacBook Pro models are available for pre-order starting tomorrow, March 4, with availability beginning Wednesday, March 11.Related Roundup: MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Caution)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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01:20 pm
Apple to Unveil More New Products Today | MacRumors
Apple to Unveil More New Products Today
Apple on Monday unveiled the iPhone 17e and an updated iPad Air, but it is not finished yet. Apple promised "a big week ahead," and it is expected to announce additional new products this Tuesday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 4. The most likely possibilities for Tuesday include updated 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models with the M5 chip, and higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. And for Wednesday's grand finale, Apple will likely unveil its rumored lower-cost MacBook with an A18 Pro chip. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman:Monday's announcements kick off several days of Apple product reveals, a wave that's expected to continue on Tuesday and Wednesday. The company has also been planning to introduce new laptops this week, including its first-entry level MacBook with an iPhone-grade chip.Of course, there could always be a surprise or two in store. We are still waiting for new models of the Apple TV and HomePod mini, but those might be delayed until the more personalized version of Siri finally launches at some point this year. Other rumored products in the pipeline for the first half of 2026 include Mac Studio models with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, two new Studio Display models, and an all-new Apple smart home hub with a companion Apple-designed smart home camera. There is no sign of an iPad 12 with Apple Intelligence support yet. That was expected this week, but it likely would have been unveiled alongside the iPad Air with the M4 chip, so perhaps the entry-level iPad is not being updated yet after all. However, nothing is ruled out yet, so we shall see what Apple has planned over the next two days. The announcements will be capped off with an "Apple Experience" in New York, London, and Shanghai on Wednesday at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. At these gatherings, invited journalists and content creators will likely receive hands-on time with the new products. MacRumors will be attending the New York event, so stay tuned for our coverage.Related Roundups: MacBook Air, MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: 15" MacBook Air (Don't Buy), MacBook Pro (Caution), 13" MacBook Air (Don't Buy)Related Forums: MacBook Air, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Monday March 02
11:33 pm
Anthropic Adds Free Memory Feature and Import Tool to Lure ChatGPT Users to Claude | MacRumors
Anthropic Adds Free Memory Feature and Import Tool to Lure ChatGPT Users to Claude
Anthropic is aiming to lure customers from ChatGPT and Gemini with a new memory import tool that's available to free users as of today. Conversations and memories from other AI providers can be imported into Claude, so new users will not need to start from scratch. Users can import preferences and context from an AI service like ChatGPT using a prompt that Anthropic prepared for other chatbots. The prompt instructs the AI to prepare a list of memories and context from past conversations, with formatting that's easily digestible by Claude. I'm moving to another service and need to export my data. List every memory you have stored about me, as well as any context you've learned about me from past conversations. Output everything in a single code block so I can easily copy it. Claude has an input box for the exported data, and the information is added to Claude's memory. Claude has supported memory for paid plans since October 2025, but there was no option for free users to take advantage of the feature. With a memory feature now available for switching, users will not need to sign up for a paid plan to move their AI instructions and preferences to Claude. Anthropic says that memory will remain an option on the free plan. Enabling memory and then importing information into Claude can be done through the Memory section of Claude's settings. Last month, Anthropic took advantage of ChatGPT's decision to start displaying ads for free users, promising to keep Claude ad-free. Anthropic then added new features for free users, including options for compaction, creating files, using connectors, and accessing skills. Along with memory, those options were previously limited to paid subscribers. As of now, Claude is the top free iOS app in the App Store, a spot normally held by ChatGPT. Anthropic has been in the news over the last week for its inability to reach an agreement with the U.S. government over AI use, and the subsequent supply chain risk designation it received.Tag: AnthropicThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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08:59 pm
Apple Changes Trade-In Values for iPhones, Macs, and More | MacRumors
Apple Changes Trade-In Values for iPhones, Macs, and More
Apple today updated its trade-in values for select iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models. Trade-ins can be completed on Apple's website, or at an Apple Store. The charts below provide an overview of Apple's current and previous trade-in values in the United States, according to the company's website. Some of the estimated values increased slightly, while others decreased slightly. iPhone iPhone Model New Values Old Values iPhone 16 Pro MaxUp to $685Up to $670 iPhone 16 ProUp to $550Up to $550 iPhone 16 PlusUp to $455Up to $450 iPhone 16Up to $435Up to $420 iPhone 16eUp to $310Not accepted iPhone 15 Pro MaxUp to $465Up to $470 iPhone 15 ProUp to $375Up to $400 iPhone 15 PlusUp to $320Up to $330 iPhone 15Up to $310Up to $310 iPhone 14 Pro MaxUp to $350Up to $370 iPhone 14 ProUp to $295Up to $300 iPhone 14 PlusUp to $235Up to $240 iPhone 14Up to $225Up to $220 iPhone SE (3rd generation)Up to $75Up to $80 iPhone 13 Pro MaxUp to $305Up to $300 iPhone 13 ProUp to $240Up to $230 iPhone 13Up to $195Up to $180 iPhone 13 miniUp to $145Up to $150 iPhone 12 Pro MaxUp to $220Up to $220 iPhone 12 ProUp to $180Up to $160 iPhone 12Up to $125Up to $130 iPhone 12 miniUp to $85Up to $90 iPhone SE (2nd generation)Up to $50Up to $50 iPhone 11 Pro MaxUp to $145Up to $150 iPhone 11 ProUp to $130Up to $130 iPhone 11Up to $100Up to $100 iPhone XS MaxUp to $90Up to $100 iPhone XSUp to $65Up to $70 iPhone XRUp to $80Up to $80 iPhone XUp to $60Up to $60 iPhone 8 PlusUp to $40Up to $50 iPhone 8Up to $35Up to $40 iPad iPad Model New Values Old Values iPad ProUp to $670Up to $685 iPad AirUp to $445Up to $400 iPadUp to $220Up to $170 iPad miniUp to $250Up to $255 Mac Mac Model New Values Old Values MacBook ProUp to $685Up to $710 MacBook AirUp to $485Up to $470 iMacUp to $355Up to $375 iMac ProUp to $325Up to $325 Mac miniUp to $340Up to $340 Mac StudioUp to $975Up to $1,030 Mac ProUp to $2,090Up to $2,520 Apple Watch Apple Watch Model New Values Old Values Apple Watch Series 10Up to $150Up to $160 Apple Watch Ultra 2Up to $295Up to $335 Apple Watch Series 9Up to $120Up to $125 Apple Watch UltraUp to $215Up to $245 Apple Watch Series 8Up to $90Up to $95 Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)Up to $55Up to $60 Apple Watch Series 7Up to $65Up to $65 Apple Watch Series 6Up to $45Up to $50 Apple Watch SE (1st generation)Up to $30Up to $30 Apple Watch Series 5Not acceptedUp to $25 Tag: Apple Trade-InThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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07:38 pm
iPhone 17e: Smaller Details You Might Have Missed | MacRumors
iPhone 17e: Smaller Details You Might Have Missed
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17e, with key upgrades over the iPhone 16e including the A19 chip, MagSafe, and the Ceramic Shield 2 for a more scratch-resistant screen. The device also has Apple's latest C1X modem for faster 5G, a doubled 256GB of base storage, and a new Soft Pink color option alongside White and Black. In addition to those headline changes, we uncovered four smaller iPhone 17e details: A19 chip limitation: While the A19 chip in the iPhone 17 has a 5-core GPU, the chip has a reduced 4-core GPU in the iPhone 17e. This limitation will result in slightly slower graphics performance while gaming, but many customers are unlikely to notice a major difference in real-world usage. This is not a downgrade, either, as the A18 chip in the iPhone 16e also has a 4-core GPU. eSIM-only in more countries: iPhone 16e was eSIM-only in the U.S. only, but the iPhone 17e lacks a physical SIM card slot across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the other countries and territories listed next to "Model A3575" of the iPhone 17e on Apple's cellular page. Same battery capacity: Like the iPhone 16e, the iPhone 17e has a 4,005 mAh battery capacity, according to a product label on Apple's website in the EU. Apple's advertised battery specs for the iPhone 16e and iPhone 17e are identical. Next-generation portraits: With next-generation portrait support, Apple says the "iPhone 17e recognizes people, dogs, and cats, and automatically saves depth information, allowing users to turn photos into beautiful portraits with background blur after capture and to adjust the focus point in the Photos app."We are still working to confirm the amount of RAM included in the iPhone 17e, but it is very likely 8GB, matching the amount in the iPhone 16e and the regular iPhone 17. The next beta of Xcode 26.4 should confirm this information, so stay tuned. In the U.S., the iPhone 17e starts at $599, just like the iPhone 16e did. You can pre-order the iPhone 17e on Apple.com starting Wednesday, March 4 at 6:15 a.m. Pacific Time, with availability set to begin Wednesday, March 11.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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06:09 pm
Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 to Developers | MacRumors
Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 to Developers
Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple provided the beta to developers. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 add multiple new features to the ‌iPhone‌ and the ‌iPad‌, but the first beta contained no sign of new Siri capabilities. A Playlist Playground feature in Apple Music lets you generate songs for any idea, mood, emotion, or activity using a text-based prompt. There's also a Concerts Near You feature for finding local shows, and a redesigned look for albums and playlists with full-page artwork. Apple Podcasts is getting native video podcasting capabilities that will make it easier to create, distribute, and monetize video podcast content through the Podcasts app. Video episodes will integrate with existing Apple podcasts features, like personalized recommendations and editorial suggestions. Apple is testing end-to-end encryption for RCS, which will eventually bring full encryption to text conversations between Android and ‌iPhone‌ users. Apple is testing ‌RCS‌ with iPhone-to-iPhone conversations and iPhone-to-Android conversations. The first two betas didn't include new emojis, but we saw signs of them in the code so we might get them in the third beta. The new update is also expected to new emoji characters will include trombone, treasure chest, orca, landslide, and Bigfoot. Stolen Device Protection is enabled by default, there's a new ambient music widget, new average bedtime metrics in the sleep app, and plenty more. All of the features in iOS 26.4 can be found in our iOS 26.4 beta features guide.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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06:07 pm
Apple Releases Third watchOS 26.4 and visionOS 26.4 Betas | MacRumors
Apple Releases Third watchOS 26.4 and visionOS 26.4 Betas
Apple today provided developers with the third betas of upcoming watchOS 26.4 and visionOS 26.4 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple released the second betas. The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required. watchOS 26.4 adds a new Average Bedtime metric to the sleep features that sync to the health app, so you can better keep an eye on how bedtime impacts overall sleep quality. tvOS 26.4 eliminates the iTunes Movies and iTunes TV Shows apps on the Apple TV. These apps haven't worked for some time and have directed users to the ‌Apple TV‌ app for purchases, but Apple is finally phasing them out entirely. Apple also added a Continuous Audio Connection option for HDMI output. visionOS 26.4 includes support for foveated streaming for apps and games. Foveated streaming allows video to be streamed to the precise area where a user is looking, and peripheral areas are compressed. It allows for higher visual quality and lower latency. This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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04:59 pm
Report: Apple Asks Google to Run Siri on Its Servers | MacRumors
Report: Apple Asks Google to Run Siri on Its Servers
Apple has asked Google to investigate setting up servers in its data centers to run a future version of Siri powered by Gemini, The Information reports. Currently, Apple sends its more complex AI queries to Private Cloud Compute, a system that runs on Apple servers using Apple silicon chips. Today, only 10% of Apple's Private Cloud Compute capacity is said to be in use on average. The usage is low enough that some servers intended for Apple's AI cloud system are still in warehouses and have not yet been installed. This could change rapidly upon the launch of the next-generation version of ‌Siri‌, which could spike Apple's demands for cloud computing. Apple has reportedly suffered from a cultural reluctance to bolster its cloud infrastructure for years, leading to the departure of some key cloud experts from the company, such as Patrick Gates. Gates pioneered the idea of bringing Apple chips to data centers, which later formed the basis of Private Cloud Compute. The company still strongly focuses on hardware devices and consumer features rather than their supporting cloud technologies, despite the growth of services, resulting in a neglect of the need for additional capacity. At the time Apple realized it needed to use the cloud to support its AI efforts, its internal AI infrastructure was "beginning to decay." The company was amid the process of decommissioning old Nvidia-powered servers. Combined with financial pressure, this led the company to increasingly turn to third-party providers like Amazon. For years, Apple banned its AI engineers from Google's cloud technologies because of privacy concerns. Apple software chief Craig Federighi repeatedly vetoed Google Cloud as an option for its AI computing requirements. In 2023, Google made changes to its security systems that satisfied Apple's privacy concerns. Apple then started to adopt Google's cloud infrastructure for artificial intelligence. The issue has been exacerbated by problems with Private Cloud Compute, which takes longer to update than other servers. Moreover, the chips currently used in Private Cloud Compute servers were designed for consumer devices and are not optimized for AI workflows, meaning that they are not well equipped to run large models like Gemini. Apple now wants to be prepared for a potential surge in AI use on its devices when the more powerful, Gemini-based version of ‌Siri‌ debuts later this year, motivating the request for Google to run ‌Siri‌ directly on its servers. See The Information's full report for more. Tags: Apple Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Gemini, Google, Google Cloud Platform, The InformationThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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04:49 pm
Apple Releases iPhone Cases, Apple Watch Bands, and Crossbody Strap in New Colors | MacRumors
Apple Releases iPhone Cases, Apple Watch Bands, and Crossbody Strap in New Colors
A seasonal color refresh arrived today for a variety of Apple accessories, including iPhone cases, Apple Watch bands, and the Crossbody Strap. All of the accessories in the latest colors are available to order on Apple.com starting today. Apple's Silicone Case for the standard iPhone 17 model has three new color options, including Bright Guava, Vanilla, and Electric Lavender. Bright Guava and Vanilla extend to the Silicone Case for iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, but the Pro models did not get Electric Lavender treatment. Apple has a Silicone Case for the new iPhone 17e too, and it comes in Bright Guava, Vanilla, Soft Pink, and a handful of other colors. Apple also has a MagSafe Clear Case for the iPhone 17e. If you prefer an iPhone 17e case from Apple's Beats brand, there is a new MagSafe case with hard plastic. It comes in Bedrock Blue and Lime Stone. As for Apple Watch bands, the Sport Band now comes in Bright Guava, Clementine, and Soft Pink, while the Sport Loop gained Bright Guava, Blue Mist, and Cantaloupe options. There are also some new colors for luxury Apple Watch Hermès bands. Finally, the Crossbody Strap is now available in Bright Guava and Soft Pink. The accessory attaches to select Apple cases, allowing you to wear your iPhone. For everything new, head to Apple's store page for new accessories.Tags: Apple Watch Bands, iPhone CasesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:42 pm
Apple Watch Series 11 Hits $299 Low Price on Amazon, Get $100 Off Nearly Every Aluminum Model | MacRumors
Apple Watch Series 11 Hits $299 Low Price on Amazon, Get $100 Off Nearly Every Aluminum Model
Amazon this week has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. We first started tracking the return of these deals about a week ago, but this sale has now expanded with many more options on both 42mm and 46mm GPS models. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $299.00, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $329.00, down from $429.00. On Amazon, you'll find four of the 42mm GPS models on sale at this all-time low price, and four of the 46mm GPS models on sale as well. $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $299.00 $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $329.00 If you're shopping for cellular models, you can find record low prices on multiple models this week on Amazon. The 42mm cellular Apple Watch Series 11 has hit $399.00, down from $499.00, and the 46mm cellular model has hit $429.00, down from $529.00. $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm Cell) for $399.00 $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm Cell) for $429.00 Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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02:16 pm
iPhone 17e Now Features MagSafe and 256GB Base Storage | MacRumors
iPhone 17e Now Features MagSafe and 256GB Base Storage
Apple's just-announced iPhone 17e comes with doubled base storage compared to last year's predecessor while remaining at a $599 starting price. The iPhone 17e now comes with 256GB base storage, up from 128GB in the iPhone 16e. The change is especially notable, given the surge in price of DDR memory in recent months owing to the AI server build-out. The more affordable iPhone in Apple's lineup also now comes with MagSafe and Qi2 for fast wireless charging up to 15W, compared to 7.5W Qi wireless charging on iPhone 16e. The addition means MagSafe chargers, stands, cases, wallets, and camera accessories snap easily to the back of iPhone 17e, providing seamless alignment. The iPhone 17e will be available for pre-order beginning Wednesday, March 4, with availability starting Wednesday, March 11.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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02:07 pm
Apple Unveils iPad Air With M4 Chip, Increased RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and More | MacRumors
Apple Unveils iPad Air With M4 Chip, Increased RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and More
Apple today introduced a new iPad Air, with key upgrades including Apple's M4 chip for faster performance, an increased 12GB of RAM, Apple's N1 wireless networking chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, and Apple's custom C1X cellular modem. The new iPad Air looks identical to the previous-generation model, which is equipped with the M3 chip, 8GB of RAM, and Wi-Fi 6E support. You can pre-order the new iPad Air on Apple.com and in the Apple Store app starting Wednesday, March 4, with availability set to begin Wednesday, March 11. In the U.S., pricing continues to start at $599 for the 11-inch model, and at $799 for the 13-inch model. Color options remain Blue, Purple, Starlight, and Space Gray.Related Roundup: iPad Air Buyer's Guide: iPad Air (Don't Buy)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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SMS Delivery Delays and Failures from Twilio to Mobitel Cambodia | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delays and Failures from Twilio to Mobitel Cambodia
Mar 10, 00:12 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing SMS delivery delay and failures from Twilio to Mobitel Cambodia. 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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05:58 am
SMS Delivery Delays from Subset Of Twilio Long Code to Verizon & Clearsky Network In United States | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delays from Subset Of Twilio Long Code to Verizon & Clearsky Network In United States
Mar 9, 22:58 PDTResolved - The incident has been resolved and SMS delivery receipts from a subset of Twilio Long Codes and Short Codes to Verizon and Clearsky network subscribers in the United States are operating normally.Mar 9, 21:05 PDTMonitoring - We have observed a recovery in SMS delivery receipts from a subset of Twilio Long Codes and Short Codes to Verizon and Clearsky network subscribers in the United States and are monitoring service stability. We will provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Mar 9, 20:02 PDTInvestigating - Twilio customers may be experiencing SMS delivery delays from Subset Of Twilio Long Code to Verizon & Clearsky Network In United States . Our team is actively investigating this issue. Message delivery may succeed, but delivery receipts may be delayed. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.
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05:24 am
Twilio and SendGrid Help Center AI Assistant Issues | Twilio
Twilio and SendGrid Help Center AI Assistant Issues
Mar 9, 22:24 PDTResolved - Latency in responses with AI chatbots and contacting support has been resolved and AI chatbots in the Twilio and SendGrid Help Centers is operating normally at this timeMar 9, 21:22 PDTMonitoring - AI chatbots in the Twilio and SendGrid Help Centers are now operating normally. We will continue to monitor for system stability. We'll provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Mar 9, 21:21 PDTUpdate - AI chatbots in the Twilio and SendGrid Help Centers are now operating normally. We will continue to monitor for system stability. We'll provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Mar 9, 20:51 PDTIdentified - We have identified the issue and currently Twilio and SendGrid customers are experiencing elevated latency of ~1 minute to 2.5 minutes in responses with AI chatbots and contacting support. Our engineers are actively working to deploy the fix. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes availableMar 9, 20:13 PDTUpdate - We are continuing to investigate reports of Twilio and SendGrid customers experiencing issues with AI chatbots and contacting support. Our engineers are actively working to identify the root cause. We expect to provide another update in 4 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Mar 9, 18:07 PDTUpdate - We are continuing to investigate reports of Twilio and SendGrid customers experiencing issues with AI chatbots and contacting support. Our engineers are actively working to identify the root cause. We expect to provide another update in 2 hours or as soon as more information becomes available.Mar 9, 17:10 PDTUpdate - We are continuing to investigate reports of Twilio and SendGrid customers experiencing issues with AI chatbots and contacting support. Our engineers are actively working to identify the root cause. We expect to provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.Mar 9, 16:40 PDTUpdate - We are continuing to investigate reports of Twilio and SendGrid customers experiencing issues with AI chatbots and contacting support. Our engineers are actively working to identify the root cause. We expect to provide another update in 30 minutes or as soon as more information becomes available.Mar 9, 16:25 PDTUpdate - Twilio and SendGrid customers may be experiencing issues interacting with AI chatbots in our Help Centers. Customers may not be able to speak with AI Chatbot in Twilio Help Center and SendGrid Help Center. Some customers may not be able to contact Twilio Support. Our engineers have been alerted and are investigating the root cause. We expect to provide another update in 15 minutes or as soon as more information becomes available.Mar 9, 15:54 PDTInvestigating - Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with AI chatbots in the Twilio and SendGrid Help Centers. Our engineers have been alerted and are investigating. We will provide an update when we have more details
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SMS Delivery Delays from Twilio to Claro Colombia | Twilio
SMS Delivery Delays from Twilio to Claro Colombia
Mar 9, 22:22 PDTInvestigating - Twilio customers may be experiencing SMS delivery delays from Twilio to Claro network subscribers in Colombia. Our team is actively investigating this issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.
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04:23 am
Emergency Cloud IAM AuthZ Maintenance | Linode
Emergency Cloud IAM AuthZ Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 24, 11:00 - 14:00 UTCMar 10, 04:03 UTCScheduled - The Cloud IAM AuthZ (which is an authorization system underlying Cloud Manager, API and CLI) will be undergoing maintenance between 11:00 UTC to 14:00 (UTC) on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026. During this window, running Linodes and related services will not be disrupted, but there may be brief periods of increased latency of responses or unavailability of the Linode Cloud Manager, API, and CLI.Please ensure that you complete critical or important jobs in the Cloud Manager or API before the maintenance window. We will update this status page once this event is complete and Linode customers have full access to all Linode services.Customers who need assistance from Linode Support during this time may need to call 855-454-6633 (+1-609-380-7100 outside of the United States) to contact our Support team. Please note that our Support team may not be able to assist with issues related to the Cloud Manager or API, authenticate users to their accounts, or respond to Support tickets for brief periods of the maintenance window. As soon as our Support team regains access, we will answer tickets in the order they are received.Impacts on Current Linode Customers:For brief periods during the maintenance window, current Linode customers may not be able to log in to the Cloud Manager, interact with the API, or perform any administrative or management functions. This includes actions such as create, remove, boot, migrate, back up, shut down, etc across all Linode services. While we expect the impact period to be approximately 10 minutes cumulatively across the maintenance window, a longer impact period is possible.This maintenance will impact the Kubernetes API. Dynamic aspects of LKE that rely on the Linode API will also be impacted, including autoscaling, recycling, rebooting, attaching/detaching PVCs, NodeBalancer provisioning, as well as the ability to create new clusters. Cluster nodes and running workloads will not be affected.Impacts on Users Trying to Create Linode Accounts / Awaiting Account Authentication:The Linode Cloud Manager may be offline for brief periods during the maintenance period, we are unable to accept requests for new accounts or authenticate accounts for users awaiting full account access.Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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GRU (São Paulo) on 2026-03-10 | CloudFlare
GRU (São Paulo) on 2026-03-10
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 10, 06:00 - 12:00 UTCMar 10, 02:09 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in GRU (São Paulo) datacenter on 2026-03-10 between 06:00 and 12:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.
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12:23 am
OTP (Bucharest) on 2026-03-10 | CloudFlare
OTP (Bucharest) on 2026-03-10
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 10, 00:30 - 07:00 UTCMar 10, 00:06 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in OTP (Bucharest) datacenter on 2026-03-10 between 00:30 and 07:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.
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11:23 pm
MUC (Munich) on 2026-03-09 | CloudFlare
MUC (Munich) on 2026-03-09
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 9, 23:30 UTC - Mar 10, 06:00 UTCMar 9, 23:01 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in MUC (Munich) datacenter between 2026-03-09 23:30 and 2026-03-10 06:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.
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11:15 pm
DUB (Dublin) on 2026-03-09 | CloudFlare
DUB (Dublin) on 2026-03-09
Mar 9, 23:15 UTCIn progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.Mar 9, 23:06 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in DUB (Dublin) datacenter between 2026-03-09 23:15 and 2026-03-10 03:15 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.
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09:42 pm
Pages API and builds unavailable | CloudFlare
Pages API and builds unavailable
Mar 9, 21:42 UTCMonitoring - We are continuing to work on a fix for this issue.Mar 9, 21:36 UTCUpdate - We are continuing to work on a fix for this issue.Mar 9, 21:35 UTCIdentified - Cloudflare is aware of and investigating an issue impacting the Cloudflare Pages API and Pages builds. Customers may be experiencing 5xx errors and builds may be failing to start or complete.We are working to understand and mitigate the impact
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06:39 pm
Emerging Issue – Compute Hosts – IAD (Washington, DC) | Linode
Emerging Issue – Compute Hosts – IAD (Washington, DC)
Mar 9, 18:39 UTCInvestigating - Our team is investigating an emerging service issue affecting compute hosts in IAD (Washington, DC). We will share additional updates as we have more information.
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04:53 pm
HKG (Hong Kong) on 2026-03-09 | CloudFlare
HKG (Hong Kong) on 2026-03-09
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 9, 18:30 - 23:30 UTCMar 9, 16:42 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in HKG (Hong Kong) datacenter on 2026-03-09 between 18:30 and 23:30 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.
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03:53 pm
IAD (Ashburn) on 2026-03-10 | CloudFlare
IAD (Ashburn) on 2026-03-10
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 10, 08:00 - 10:00 UTCMar 9, 15:40 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in IAD (Ashburn) datacenter on 2026-03-10 between 08:00 and 10:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.
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02:23 pm
PDX (Portland) on 2026-03-16 | CloudFlare
PDX (Portland) on 2026-03-16
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 16, 14:00 - 23:45 UTCMar 9, 13:58 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in PDX (Portland) datacenter on 2026-03-16 between 14:00 and 23:45 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.
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02:23 pm
United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Three | Twilio
United Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – Three
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 16, 17:30 - 21:50 PDTMar 9, 06:54 PDTScheduled - Our carrier partner Three United Kingdom is conducting a planned maintenance from 16 March 2026 at 17:30 PDT until 16 March 2026 at 21:50 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for Three United Kingdom customers.Impacted Products: Verify Silent Network Auth, Lookup SIM Swap, Lookup Identity Match, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes
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